Woman's Club Family Night Banquet At Patoka Gym
The Patoka Woman's Club held its annual family night banquet at the local gymnasium with Mrs. J W Alexander as chairwoman. Guests included Mr H K Pike and family, Mr and Mrs M L Duffy, and former county president Mrs W D Hamilton. John Chance won the quiz contest, and gifts were given to retiring president Mrs S M Spurgeon and incoming president Mrs Artie Rogier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Settem
Patoka Woman’s Club
J. W. Alexander
Elsie Gray
Mildred Belcher
S. M. Spurgeon
Patoka Club
Rogier
H. K. Pike
Patoka Register
Dayne Adams
Dorothy Christie
Joanne Miller
Donald Lee Ellis
Rachel Adams
M. L. Duffy
Salem
W. D. Hamilton
Odin
H. N. Potts
John Chance
Edgar Irvin
Weekend social notes from Vandalia and nearby towns
Miss Margie Earl of Decatur visited last Saturday and spent the weekend with relatives. Families from Vernon Patoka Vandalia Mt. Vernon and Salem attended hospital visits and social calls at Mark Greer hospital in Vandalia. Residents traveled to St. Louis and Fox Lake Wisconsin for weekend trips and showed up at local gatherings and shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie Earl of
Decatur
Floyd Elifritz
Dorothy Meyers
Mt. Vernon
Sonny Talbot
Patoka
Wisconsin
Fox Lake
Mesdames Wallace Alexander
Charles Griffin
J. W. Alexander
Margie Earl
Vandalia
Mrs Maude Meador Hosts Vernon Good Will Club
Mrs Maude Meador hosts the Vernon Good Will Club meeting at her home on September 17 with sewing and visiting. Mrs Crawford led a short business session and refreshments were served by Mrs Meador and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
Maude Meador
Preident
Crawford
Meador
Sorrell
Hathaway
Sylvia Binnion
Cliffie Gillespie
Marie Crawford
Lutie Belcher
Nellie Doolen
Kleeman
Victoria Chapter of ES Observes Guest Night
Victoria Chapter No. 253 Order of the Eastern Star held guest night on September 24 with about 85 attendees. Officers listed include Josie Shindler as Guest of Honor and Ruth Alexander as Organist. refreshments served by June to August birthday members. Rose Mojonnier reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Order of the Eastern Star
Josie Shindler
Herman
Elsie Smith
Melrose
James Chandler
Jennie Johnpeter
Carlyle
Fred Shaffint
Hermon
Marshal — Eva Wasem
Ruth Alexander—Sandoval
Adah
Fern Lee—Sandoval
Ruth—Hazel Leimer
Kinmundy
Esther—Alberta Munger
Radiant Star
Martha—Nadine Walker
Electa
Nora Lee
Xxenia Warder
Rose Mojonnier
Victoria Sentinel
W. D. Walters
Centralia
Morris Farmer Dies in Tacoma Washington at 84
Morris Farmer oldest son of Squire Farmer passed away September 16 in Tacoma Washington at age 84. He was married early to Nancy Snell and is survived by son Floyd of Tacoma, two grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a half sister Mrs. W B Archer of Seattle, a half brother C V Farmer of Denver, Colorado, two nieces, and a nephew in California. Burial took place in Buckley Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Farmer
Squire Farmer
Tacoma
Washington
Nancy Snell
Floyd
W. B. Archer
Seattle
Wash
C. V. Farmer
Denver
Colorado
California
Buckley
IPAA Establishes Washington Service for Members
The Independent Petroleum Association announces a Washington office to assist members with priority problems in the oil industry. Russell B. Brown directs the effort with a full time staffer, effective September 18, as I. Dee Campbell transfers from the field staff to IPAA's Washington office at 500 Investment Building. Campbell, based in Wichita Falls, Texas, has served four years with the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indent Petroleum Association
Association
IPAA
Russell B. Brown
I. Dee Campbell
Campbell
Wichita Falls
Texas
Bert Walker Purchases Registered Holstein Friesian Cow
A registered Holstein-Friesian cow was purchased by Bert Walker of Patoka from Fred W. Vohiken of Tamialo. The ownership transfer for the cow Aggie Inka Legis Fories 1,929,511 was recorded by the Holstein-Friesian Association of America in Brattleboro Vermont. The association issued 11,980 registry and transfer certificates to Illinois breeders during 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Bert Walker
Patoka
Fred W. Vohiken
Tamialo
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Vermont
Illinois
Farmers' Co operative Elevator Directors Meet
Last Saturday night the Farmers Elevator held a directors meeting with all directors present. The Good Samaritan delivered a freezer of ice cream via P J Mojonner. Wes Martin carried a birthday cake that proved not to be for Pansy Wasem but for the boys. Everyone enjoyed the ice cream and cake though Wes was too tired to eat. The attendees included P J Mojonner G J Wasem C W Martin John Belcher Leo Freyer Harley Cole Artie Rogier Orvil Britt and Jesse Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Elevator
Good Samaritan
P. J. Mojonnier
Wes Martin
Pansy Wasem
Wes
Phillip
G. J. Wasem
C. W. Martin
John Belcher
Leo Freyer
Harley Cole
Artie Rogier
Orvil Britt
Jesse Walton
Mrs Dean Martin Hosts Patoka Bridge Club Meet
The Patoka Bridge club gathered in Sandoval with Mrs Dean Martin as hostess. Two tables played for prizes won by Mrs Earl Swagler Mrs P B Simcox Mrs H S Riley and Mrs O C Schroeder. Guests included Mrs C C Kilgore Mrs Jack Keaton of Patoka and Mrs Earl Swagler of Sandoval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Bridge Club
Sandoval
Dean Martin
Earl Swagler
P. B. Simcox
H. 8. Riley
O. C. Schroeder
H. N. Potts
H. S. Riley
O. C. Schroeter
Patoka
Mesdames
C. C. Kilgore
Jack Keaton
Red Cross Meeting Planned for September 29 Legion Hall
The Red Cross met last Monday at the American Legion Hall with several ladies present. Work was handed out and some girls dresses and rompers remain to be made. The next meeting is set for Monday afternoon September 29 at 2 20 in the Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
American Legion Hall
Legion Hall
Rostra Club Meets with Miss Simcox
The Rostra Club gathered Tuesday evening September 16 at Miss Bettie Simcox home. Thelma Riley Elsie Gray Eva Wasem Dorothy Christie Carrye Alexander led talks on Iceland Greenland Voice Culture and Andrew Jackson. New words were studied and a question box enjoyed. Next meeting announced for October with Mrs J R Wasem hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rostra Club
Bettie Simcox
Iceland
Greenland
Andrew Jackson
Thelma Riley
Elsie Gray
Eva Wasem
Dorothy Christie
Carrye Alexander
J. R. Wasem
Ladies Aid Party at Christian Church Meeting
The Ladies of the Christian Church held their regular monthly party at the home of Mrs. H. G. Hudspeth with co-hostesses. Devotional led by Mr. Pearl Hudspeth followed by two contests won by Mrs. H. N. Potts and Mrs. G. S. Wooters. Birthday gifts given to several members. October gathering to be a weiner roast at Mrs. Charles Cox’s home. Attendees listed from Patoka and Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Christian Church
H. G. Hudspeth
Hudspeth
Frank Elifritz, Jr
Frank Williams
Pearl Hudpeth
H. N. Potts
G. S. Wooters
Charles Cox
H. G. Scott
Fred Tacke
Madaline Porter
Mesdames
Christina Elifritz
Hulda Williams
Myrtle Tacke
Annie Wadkins
G. A. Ellis
Lawrence Perrine
Anna Pugh
Nelle, Quayle
Owen Belcher
Fred Meyers
Pearl Hudspeth
W. E. Fields
Austin Good
Patoka
Centralia
Defense Bonds and Stamps Encourage Civic Readiness
Citizens urged to support national defense by purchasing Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps regularly, as part of a broader appeal to strengthen wartime mobilization and personal contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense
Andrews Return From St Louis Trip After National Convention
Mr and Mrs Roy Andrews and their daughter Nancy visited at Mr and Mrs Chester for a week then returned to Marago Illinois F Y The latter is an aunt of Mrs Andrews Mr Andrews attended the National Business convention in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Andrews
Nancy
Chester
Marago, Ill
F. Y
Adrews
Andrews
St. Louis
Editor apologizes for omitted material from last week
The editor apologizes to Register correspondents and subscribers for last week's missing contributed material. Readers are urged to continue submitting items for the following week and to help arrange content for best newspaper presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Sunday Church Services Sees Attendance Rise
On September 28 1941 Bible School at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 featured a message by Austin Good. A new high school age class led by Frank Williams starts with many young people expected. Prayer meeting attendance grew and Myrtle Tacke led the service while Owen Belcher was named leader for the next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Good
Frank Williams
Myrtle Tacke
Owen Belcher
Sunday School and Night Services At Bethel Baptist
The Bethel Baptist church reports strong Sunday School attendance and successful night services. A Y W A banquet is slated in Vandalia with over sixteen girls expected. Officers for the Sunday School were elected for October 1st including Supt Carrol Mojonnier and Secretary Carl Rogier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Nattier
Edwin Miller
Carrol Mojonnier
Edwin Nattier
Carl Rogier
Marion Nattier
Eva Wa
Lolamag Majonnier
7Choister
Faye Atchison _ Ass’t. Choister— Stringer
Local Guests Visit Families Over Sunday
Miss Irene Donley of McLean sboro, and Mr and Mrs W R Hart and daughter Sue Ann of Mt Vernon were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs H K Pike and son Keith Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Binnion
Terry
Vernon
Alva Binnion
Nada Jo
Leo Denning
Vandalia
O. C. Schroeder
Leo Mendenhall
Salem
Chas. Pugh
Irene Donley
McLeansboro
W. R. Hart
Sue Ann
Mt. Vernon
H. K. Pike
Keith Jr
William Jones Home Hosts Basket Dinner Reunion
A Sept 21 gathering at William Jones home brings together relatives including Clara Jones Virgil Renfro Ralph Wicklein and families. Attendees hail from Macon Moneague Decatur Salem Farina Kinmundy Odin Vernon Patoka and more. The Jones reunion will be continued next year with E J Jones and Russell Jones planning committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jones
Clara Jones
Virgil Renfro
Ralph Wicklein
Patty
Peggy
Wayne Jones
Macon
Carl Carroll
Ricard
Kenneth
Tommy
Janice
Moneague
Mary Lambert
F. T. Spraguesi
Kenneth Jones
Marion County Western Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meet
The 1941 Marion County WCTU convention met September 19 at Alma's Methodist Church. Leaders included Frances Stover and Mrs. Claytor. A noon covered dish luncheon followed by baking demonstrations. Rev. Matthews spoke on The Fruitful Christian Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Women’s Christian Tempersance Union
Th Methodist Church
Alma
Frances Stover
Mt. Vernon
Agnes Bee
Matthews
Centralia
Magnolia Station Employees Honor Ralph McKenzie With Shower
Magnolia Station employees along with their wives and families hosted a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McKenzie at their Vernon home. A mock wedding featured participants including Mrs. Carl Rogier as Groom and J. F. Matchett as Bride's Father, followed by social time and displays of gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia Station
Ralph McKenzie
Vernon Tusday
Carl Rogier
C. H. Christian
J. F. Matchett
James Shephard
D. C. Stringer
Killing Song Birds May Lead to 500 Dollar Fine
Fed eral offense punishes shooting robins bluebirds cat birds woodpeckers and other song and insectivorous birds with BB guns or air rifles. Officials warn summer pest shooters and parents to stop because song birds are economically important and attracting birds benefits gardens and farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Wildlife Service
United States Department of the Interior
Miss Marilyn Sue Smith Visits Centralia Family
Miss Marilyn Sue Smith spent part of the week in Centralia with her mother Mrs Harriett Smith. Mr and Mrs Harold Sharp of Carlisle visited in Patoka Sunday with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Spurgeon
Centralia
Patoka
Harriett Smith
Ernie Mascher
Dietrich
Tillie Richeson
Marilyn Sue Smith
Harold Sharp of
Carlyle
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Woman’s Club
Mrs. Cecil Elliot
Geo. Ballance
Paul Logan
W. M. Cox
Robert Eagan
James Balalnce
Mark Greer Hospital
Davis Jennings
Fred Brown
Dale Nattier
Mascoutah
John Evans, Jr
Woodlawn
Hamilton
L. E. Green and Son
Rex Cantrell
Xenia
Bus Cantrall
W. J. Parks
Boulder
H. T. Hord
Glenn Hill
Charles Hill
Reno, Nevada
Frank McConnell
East St. Louis
Charlie Willis
Highland
P. J. Majonnie
Otis Smith
Nelle Quayle
Walter Miller
O. F. Davis
L. P. Hill
Orville Britt
Orville Genre
Bethel Church
All Ellis
A. Hopkins
Thh
Vandalia Hospital
S. A. Willett
Register Office
Mervel’s
Cicero, Ill
George Wasem
Brother Dick Wasem
Victoria Chapter Co.e.s
Tacoma, Wash
Independent Petroleum Association
Farmer’s Co-Operative Elevator Company
Miss Simcox
W. W. Murfin
Ruth Coleman
Bert Bushnell
Ingvald Settem
Joe Simcox
Bea Davis
Ladies Aid OF Christian Church
Pearl Britt
Marylea Miller
Mae Nattier Jr
Loretta Genre
Julia Miller Jr
Myriel Rogier
Vernon Union
Alma School
W. B. O'Neal
Marion County
Ww. C. T. U. Conention
Ford
Rev
Wigham
Claytor
W. B. O’neal
Urbana
Agnes eBe
Bishop
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