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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1950
Page
1
Local residents report visits and gatherings across Vernon Vandalia and Kinmundy including trips to West Mansfield Ohio and Vandalia for funerals and birthdays. Members of Vernon W S C S and Vernon Better Neighbors Club meet with plans for October and September anniversaries. First P T C meeting announced for Sept 22 at the gym with new officers to be elected.
North Zion residents report visiting relatives including James and Maggie McNicol and Lena Schneider. A Neilson family reunion is planned at Bryan Memorial Park in Salem on Sunday September 24 with a basket dinner at noon honoring visitors from Ennis Montana Sioux Falls South Dakota and Hardin Montana and inviting all relatives and friends. Mac Arnold and son of East St. Louis visited Cyrus Arnold while Elmer Frizzel stopped by Dafilia Gardens near Xenia NL.
The Ayres and Kathryn Davies Three Ring Wild Animal Circus will perform at Patoka Village Park on Monday October 2 1950 with shows at 245 PM and 800 PM. The Dixon Illinois headquarters company has expanded yearly and features Captain Eugene Christy lions Corky the clown Mary Frazier Queen of the Air and the Hodgson Troupe. Sponsored by the Patoka Lions Club the fifteen twenty act program promises clean entertainment for all ages.
Conway Malan returned from a three week field trip at Bara Boo Wisconsin and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Illinois. He is now expected to be called to the army.
Mrs J R Snyder hosted a Wednesday afternoon party for her children Janice and Jimmie Snyder whose birthdays fall in September. Guests included Barbara Jones Judith Landreth Roger Landreth Leslie Winters Sandra Lawrence Valda Jones Susie Parker Wesley Parker Harold Parker and the honorees. The pair received nice gifts and enjoyed ice cream bars cream and cold drinks after a playful afternoon in the yard.
Don Eagan and family of Pana visited the Eagana here after returning home from a weekend trip. Mr and Mrs Frank Adams joined the visit with son James and family in Chicago for the occasion.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a busy meeting with strong attendance and pride in the newly renovated Legion home. Members discuss October 12 meeting, a church bazaar, a public pinochle party, and plans for a full year of activities while supporting wounded veterans and Soldiers and Sailors Orphanage visits.
Mrs. Alice Bernius led the Sunshine Club on September 14 with twenty two members and eight visitors. Gifts were distributed after games and refreshments served. Next meeting set for October at Mrs. Dorothy Lak’s home. Bear Creek Community Club met September 15 at the schoolhouse with over 40 in attendance and a men versus women contest for prizes. Various local residents visiting or returning from trips are listed, including Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lindhum Belmon t Ill and others from Beloit Wisconsin and Decatur.
Notice to all persons that Monday, November 6, 1950 is the claim date in the estate of William H. Links, deceased, pending in Marion County Court Illinois. Claims may be filed on or before that date without summons. Administrator Reeterene Lillian V. Landreth. Miller Pfaff Attorneys Salem Illinois.
A head on crash south of Vandalia involving a Patoka Elevator semi-trailer and a Georgia truck damaged both tractors. Drivers Lyle Arnold and Morris Wilkie escaped with minor injuries. Wilkie paid a $44.20 fine after pleading guilty to reckless driving.
Bill Nattier came home Saturday from Barnes Hospital in St. Louis and is reported to be getting along fine now.
Mr and Mrs Dean Lawrence announce a baby boy born September 20 at Mark Greer hospital Vandalia. Mr and Mrs Carl Adams announce a daughter born September 21 at Greer hospital Vandalia. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs C Addis Walton of Memphis and Mr and Mrs F E Adams of Patoka.
Eighteen members attended the Pa toka Unit meeting. A three member committee was formed to plan how to raise the county expense share. Reports on 4-H activities were given and a larger show with more classes, including Junior Girls, is hoped for. Major lesson on Drapes and Curtains and minor lesson Rural Youth were presented. Hostesses served ginger bread and coffee. Next meeting set for October in the church basement with two hosts.
Cecil Hobart Bobbitt born near Vernon Illinois December 1 1903 died September 2 1950 aged 46 He lived most of his life in Vernon area His wife Des sie Bobbitt daughter Dora Bobbitt son Warren Bobbitt and brother James Bobbitt all Vernon survive Funeral services were held September 4 at the Vernon Methodist Church with Rev Farmer in charge assisted by Rev Lewis Burial was in Vernon cemetery.
Local W C T U members attended the Salem county meeting on Friday September 15 led by installing officer Mrs Corwin of Chicago. Mrs Spurgeon was elected County Treasurer and Mrs Mojonnier named County President.
Miss Barbara Jean Saunders daughter of Mr and Mrs Barney Saunders Sandoval and William Edward Easton son of Mr Harry Easton Patoka exchanged vows Friday September 15 at the Sandoval Methodist Church in a double ring ceremony read by Rev Joe Gibbons.
The Patoka Community Unit School District lists key dates for the 1950-51 term including school opening September 5, Thanksgiving vacation November 23 24 Christmas break December 23 to January 2 Washingtons Birthday holiday February 22 Good Friday holiday and school closing May 31 with teachers meetings at Salem Centralia and East St Louis.
The Patoka Panthers met September 11 at Beverly and George Snider with nine members and ten visitors. Members received show winnings, records were checked, and plans were made to visit Springfield on September 23 to view historical sights.
Rolland Belcher and wife have returned to Mound Chapel after a vacation of more than two weeks in northern Illinois. Their son Harold and his Sublette family visited before September 1. The couple stayed overnight in Springfield with son-in-law Victor Bertrand and family. They also seen Ralph in Rock Falls and Robert in La Salle. They lived in the La Salle Peru area for thirty five years. Victor Bertrand will stay to tend their apple orchard several days.
The writer thanks all who sent cards letters and paid visits during hospital stay and at their son's home expressing lasting gratitude for the kindness received.
Mr and Mrs Paul Belcher and sons Miss Elinor Maszk and Glendon thank friends for cards letters remembrances and help during illness. They note kindness will be remembered and mention returning to Chicago after purchasing a Chevrolet from Schroeder Motor Co Skeny Bill Nattier.
Hon. Charles W. Vursell of Illinois spoke on communism to the Patoka Lions Club after a dinner in Salem. He cited FBI data on 54000 party leaders and 504000 affiliated sympathizers, and the group discussed ticket sales for the Ayres and Kathryn Davies Circus. A Board of Review approved Leon Walker as a Second Class Scout.
Classified notices list a 1 acre combine for sale near Sandoval by Harold Snyder, followed by requests for 500 pounds horse meat for a Patoka circus, travel jobs for circus staff, and girls for acts. Other items include a Vandalia bargain center, Jumping Jack Shoes ads, a 118 acre Patoka Salem farm listing, and fruit tree notices plus Kalamazoo heating store listing. Count matches include Harold Snyder, Patoka, Vandalia, Katie Nattier, Forrest Bricker, Mae Fagan, Raia LRA, and October 2 dates.
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