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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1963
Page
1
Local notices show residents relocating to nursing homes and farms near towns such as Louisville Greenville and Kinmundy. relatives and friends from Patoka visit travels include mobile Alabama to Illinois and Chicago.
In Patoka township voters reelected Robert C. Crawford highway commissioner over Wesley Jolliff by 358 to 182 with 208 152 and 150 vote splits by precinct. Pope township elected Lyle Ballance supervisor and Lloyd Belcher highway commissioner, both Republicans. Carrigan township chose Democrat William Seidel supervisor and Clarence Cozad highway commissioner, the first Democrat supervisor there in 20 years. Foster township chose Cecil Jones highway commissioner over William Griffin with 125 to 58.
Joy Belles met for their March gathering at Mrs. Merle Jones home with 12 members present. The group opened with the Lord's Prayer and roll call Your Favorite Hymn. Mrs. Floyd Jones reported on the Council meeting and Mrs. Harold Jones was named to serve on the Council for two years. A lesson on Do You Push Your Childs Development was given by Mrs. Elston Protz followed by group discussion. Names will be drawn for mystery pals at the April meeting at Mrs. Elston Protz's home. Merle Jones and Lewis Jones served refreshments.
Patoka school will dismiss at 2 50 p m Wednesday April 10 for a teachers meeting announced by Supt Frank Hinton Easter vacation begins at the close of school April 10 and classes resume on April 17
Firefighters responded to a Patoka area farm southwest of town on Friday. The pig house containing a sow and 14 piglets burned to the ground. Insurance covered the damage. Grace Bales and family extend thanks for flowers messages and attendance in their time of sorrow.
Two oral polio vaccine makeup centers will operate Saturday April 6 at the Salem Courthouse and Centralia Community Center from noon to 4 pm for residents missing the third dose. Marion County residents under 65 may join Blue Cross and Blue Shield before April 10 with full benefits starting June 17 1963. Family plans allow enrolling a spouse and unmarried children under 19 at group rates. A school lunch schedule and Easter break notes follow. Twenty from First Baptist Church visited Temple Solomon for a youth study segment.
Victoria Chapter of the Eastern Star will host Friends Night at the Masonic Temple on Monday April 8 at 8 p m. Officers will perform various duties while guests attend. Deloris Beck received a first rating in piano and flute and helped as an accompanist at a Fairfield contest. Sunbeams resume after spring with an Easter program at the April 6 meeting.
Vernon Methodist Church hosts a fellowship meeting at 7 30 p m on Friday April 5 with colored slides and films for the public. Local residents noted visits and weekend gatherings including Mr and Mrs Jesse Ripple in O Fallon with son David and family and Dr M D Murfin of Decatur visiting Mr and Mrs Donald Murfin.
Three school trustees will be elected for a three year term on Saturday April 13. Polls at the high school will be open from noon until 7 p m that day. Candidates will be Kenneth Meador of Patoka township Donald Towler of Pope township and Dean Britt of Carrigan township.
A meeting is set for Tuesday April 9 at 7 30 p m at the Emil Kottmeyer residence to select trustees for the Hatch Meador and Holt cemeteries. All interested parties are urged to attend this important gathering. Motorists are warned to stay back from fire scenes until fire equipment and personnel arrive. Patoka Fire Protection District.
Conservation Club 100 will hold a meeting Monday evening April 8 at Wasem's Cafe at 7 30 p m All members urged to attend. The note includes a farewell poem and public notices from Patoka Illinois involving village officials and a fire department thanks.
Mrs Mae Chance Logan 86 died March 27 at St Marys Hospital Centralia a Patoka resident for 63 years Born January 1 1877 in Marion county daughter of Willis and Matilda Foster Chance Wife of Eli Logan married April 5 1900 Survived by son Paul Patoka daughter Mrs Dorothy Smith Flint Mich four grandchildren six great grandchildren Funeral services conducted March 30 at 2 pm Patoka Methodist Church with Rev Ralph Phillippe officiating Burial in Patoka cemetery Cox and Martin in charge
Ed McCauley of Kmox radio spoke at the annual high school athletic banquet Friday. Schroeder Free Throw Award went to Darrell Adams, Basch Most Valuable Player to Tom Cox, Patoka Elevator Sportsmanship Trophy to Darrell Adams. Supt. Frank Hinton MCed. invocation by Rev. E. E. Settle. Grade school letters honored for two groups, with a long list of names and roles including managers and cheerleaders.
A TB Mobile X-ray Unit examined 283 people in Patoka last Thursday, the largest total there since the 30-year age limit began. The unit also X-rayed 286 at Sandoval on Friday and will be in Alma and Kinmundy today.
Three well known singing groups will appear at the midnight sing Saturday at 8 p m in the high school for the Patoka baseball project. Harmonettes Howe Brothers quartet Irvington Gospelaires Centralia. Barbe cue supper served at 6 p m in the school dining room. Advance tickets sold in village stores or at the door. Backstop fencing and lighting will be added at the high school field. Finance committee includes Paul Calvert Mark Cox O C Schroeder James Ballance.
The Red Cross fund collection in Patoka totaled $162.12, announced by chair P. J. Mojonnier. He thanks all solicitors who worked faithfully and all who generously donated to the cause.
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