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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1947
Page
1
Harold Landreth remains a patient at St Marys Hospital in Decatur after recent leg surgery. Notices detail visits by family, moves, church farewells, new pastoral assignments, college attendance, property purchases, and community events in the area.
Mrs Elsie Skates of Boulder and Virgil E. Wernsman of Patoka wed at eight o'clock Wednesday evening September 17. The ceremony was performed by Rev Reeter in Vandalia and the couple will reside in Patoka.
The Patoka Woman's Club invites families to its annual Family Night Banquet on Friday September 26 at 6 30 p m. Menu includes fried chicken potato salad whole kernel corn creamed cabbage slaw bread and butter sandwiches ice cream and homemade cake. Ice cream and coffee provided by the club. Guests should bring their own table service including dessert course. Two or more families may share food preparation with club committees listed for tables serving coffee and entertainment.
Mr and Mrs Everett Merryman Mr and Mrs O J Hill Mr and Mrs Carl Rogier Mr and Mrs William Boyd Mr and Mrs G J Wasem and Mr and Mrs P J Mojonnier attended Guest Night at the Sandoval Chapter Order of Eastern Star on Monday of this week. Mrs Rogier served as guest Ruth and Mrs Mojonnier as guest Secretary.
A large group gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Ott Wadkins home on Sunday September 14 to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs. Wadkins and Gene Meyers with a chicken dinner. Attendees included Vernie Meyers and son Gene Tamaico Lula Newcomb St Louis Mattie Jarrett Vernon Claude Jolliff and families, John and Frank Williams families, Ella Goff Lucy Williams Sarah Williams Mary Cole Forrest Wadkins Silas Wadkins and Margie Goff along with the Wadkins household.
Eleven members and two visitors met with Glenna Hollingsend on Wednesday afternoon, September 10, to quilt for La Homa Hilliard. The next meeting is September 24 with Mary Kottmeyer, the last half day of the year, with officer elections and Mystery Pals reveal.
The Patoka Register lists guests eligible for free theatre passes at Sando Theatre Sandoval with family passes valid Sept 19 to 25 for titles Land Rush Stallion Road Step By Step Sudenly It's Spring. Recipients must visit the Register office to receive passes in their names.
Pastor M W Friesner leads services with SundaySchool at 9 30 am preaching at Island Chapel 11 am youth fellowship 6 45 pm evening service 7 30 pm district meeting at Flora Tuesday 9 30 am district superintendent urges attendance Wednesday 7 pm fellowship supper and kitchen shower bring usable item Thursday mid week services birthday for Elsie Gray noted
Sunday’s Meador family reunion gathered at Pana Park with many relatives from Heyworth Vandalia Vernon Shobonier Pana Patoka White Hall and Centralia. The event featured adults visiting and children enjoying the slide and swings while noting Myrtle Ballance unable to attend.
The Patoka Baptist Church L L Sunday School Class was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Davis Tuesday evening with a pot-luck supper. After a business meeting, entertainment was directed by Mrs. Carl Rogier and Harry Perkins. Attending were Rev. and Mrs. McHaney and children, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Mojonnier and son, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Perkins and children, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Nattier, Mrs. Carl Rogier and daughter, Mrs. Bessie Murray and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Jake Davis and children.
The Register corrects last week’s report stating Dorothy DeLay entered the University of Missouri at Columbia. The accurate institution is the University of Illinois at Galesburg.
Mr and Mrs Harold Simcox and family hosted a Sunday family dinner at Sandoval to honor Harold’s mother Mrs George Simcox. Local attendees included Mr and Mrs George Simcox Mrs Florence Simcox and Mrs Leslie Wasem.
Rep Charles Vursell of Illinois 28th District posted a 95 percent perfect attendance during the first session of the 80th Congress. He cast 73 votes out of 77 roll calls, contributing a strong showing amid an 87 percent House attendance average.
Mrs. Eliza Adams expresses gratitude for the cards flowers letters and short calls and smiles from friends and neighbors.
Friends report Mrs. Lizzie Wasem is feeling better and now sits up for short intervals each day marking steady recovery.
Miss Beryl Bryant daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Bryant of Patoka wed Darrel Walker son of Mrs Cleo Walker of Patoka on Saturday at 2 15 pm in Salem Rev Oscar L Hawkins officiated The bride wore a moss green street length dress with gold sequin trim and brown accessories The groom wore a blue business suit They will reside in the Florence Simcox cottage Patoka after a wedding dinner for immediate families and several relatives attended including both mothers.
Illinois Governor Dwight H. Green is portrayed as a rising national figure by western observers and Hollywood columnists. His record in budget restraint, tax relief, and progressive policy in conservation welfare roads and aviation is noted as evidence of leadership fit for higher office. Illinois pride in its chief governor endures.
In memory of our dear son husband and father Maurice D Ballance who passed away September 22 1946. Sadly missed by father mother wife Anna and sons John and Billy. Mr and Mrs Wm Ballance Anna L Ballance John and Billy Ballance.
Miss Dosha Armstrong thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness and the thoughtful meals she received.
Maloy’s Barber Shop in Patoka announces two barbers now on duty with no waiting. Friday hours extend to 6 PM and Saturday from 6 AM to 9 PM. W M Poole, formerly of Odin, joins to serve old friends. Bill touted as the best in the state.
The Patoka School records list first grade pupils Lana Boyd through Dorothy Wagstaff and second grade names including Marie Williams and Judy Piercy. Additional grades show a long roster with many Nattier, Wadkins, Ritter, Towler, and Gerrish families represented. request for McCall Spellers to complete Third and Second grade needs.
Local residents frequent visitors and relatives in Salem and nearby towns. The article lists numerous people traveling between Salem Decatur Centralia and other communities, visiting relatives, attending events, and moving residences. Notable names include Mr. and Mrs. Walton Mrs. Davis Donley Pike Ballance Green Wasem Adams and others with lengthy updates on trips and visits.
The Tri County league releases a remainder schedule for eight high school teams. Games include Sept 19 matchups St Marys at Sandoval Okawville at Carlyle Odin at Ashley Woodlawn at Nashville with further dates through early October featuring Carlyle St Marys Sandoval Ashley Nashville Odin and Okawville contests.
Revival services are held at 7 30 p m nightly with special music. Everyone welcome. Rev Irvin Smith pastor. Mr and Mrs Lee Murray visited this week with his parents Mr and Mrs John Murray. They will leave Friday for Montana where he has
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