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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1960
Page
1
A Patoka community roundup reports visitors from Centralia Sandoval Dixon and Decatur with meals trips and hospital visits. Lt. Nattier heads to Japan for a two year posting. Kirkland and Beccue family gatherings noted. A chimney fire near town caused minor damage. several residents travel, visit and celebrate events including birthdays and hospitalizations.
The Vernon Methodist Church WSCS holds a Day Apart on Thursday April 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The theme is And Now Abideth. A noon finger luncheon follows morning worship. Specials in song from Mrs Linton and Mrs Robinsons classes. Rev Everett Weiss preaches in the afternoon. Everyone is invited.
Lila Sanders vice president of the State FHA and local chapter president spoke to the Lions Club Tuesday evening on the purposes of FHA and its national programs. Harvey Munger introduced her and praised Patoka high school's honor in having a state officer from a smaller school. The club voted to erect a large by pass sign for Patoka with Larry Herzog awarded the contract. Les Griffin was named Easter egg hunt general chairman for Easter Sunday at the village park. May 1 opened the Lions Fishing Derby with Mark Cox as general chairman and many prizes donated by local merchants.
The Fancy Work Club met Friday April 1 with Mrs S M Spurgeon. The business meeting was run by the president and Miss Christina Crawford led the entertainment. Winners were Mrs Eunice Walraven, Mrs Eva Potts, Mrs Elsie Gray and Mrs Rebecca Matchett. Refreshments were served. Next meet May 6 with Miss Christina Crawford and Mrs Elsie Gray in charge of the program.
Band Parents held their regular monthly meeting on March 29. They warned that students leaving instruments at school overnight lack insurance protection and urged parents to take horns home to prevent robberies. A skating party is planned once a rink date is set and a tag day is planned.
The Patoka Methodist Church revival continues through Sunday evening with Rev. J. Harold Loman from Salisbury North Carolina as evangelist. Services are nightly at 7 30 p m and Sunday morning worship is at 9 30 a m.
Janice Osborn thanks everyone for the cards letters and well wishes received during the hospital stay and expresses appreciation for the support.
A gathering in East St Louis featured guests including Patty Sharp Rhonda Gregory Philip Irvin and Catherine Irvin. Refreshments of hot dogs potato chips cake ice cream and cake were served by her mother.
L. R. Thompson of Vernon sustained serious injuries from a rubbish burning accident Saturday with his son Ed assisting. Emergency treatment was given by Dr. L. P. Busch before Thompson was moved to Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. His wife said Monday he has second degree burns and is in critical condition.
The Upper Forty Explorer's Club announces two free spring auto tours open to all. The first departs Illinois Central lot in Carbondale at 9 am Saturday April 16 toward Fountain Bluff Grand Tower Pine Hills with Waldo and Colleen Killman guiding. The second leaves Harrisburg at 9 30 am Sunday April 24 led by Bill and Mary Farley toward Belle Smith Springs for a noon picnic. all bring lunch. Presley notes a wildflower train from East St. Louis to Rosiclare on April 30 with 1500 seats booked.
Local notes cover Kinmundy visits by the LeMay family and others, hospital stays for Harry Perkins in Springfield and Pred Torbeck in Centralia, and social trips to Decatur and Vandalia. Ongoing church merger plans near Zion and Arnold Chapel, plus Easter program notes and hospital board activities.
A special meeting of the PTC is set for Monday April 11 at 7 30 pm urging all parents to attend. If turnout is insufficient there will be no special entertainment for the last day of school this year. Teachers and officers seek parent cooperation to continue the program.
Eunice Forehand reports the junior class play Little Miss Fixit a teenage comedy opens at 8 p m with the girls chorus performing before and between acts admission is 60 cents.
Anna Walton of Decatur Illinois expresses gratitude to all in Patoka and Marion County for the beautiful birthday cards received on her 80th birthday. God bless everyone.
I have taken over the slaughter house and urge patrons to call with plans for work. Beryle Arnold at 92-5228 or Patoka Locker at 2-5537. (4-1-21)
Mrs. Nell Belcher and Hazel thank the firemen who responded to a home fire, praising their swift work and noting the rescue and relief their actions provided. The remembrance underscores deep appreciation for the department’s effort.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Vernon Methodist Church on March 24 for a noon meal and a regular afternoon session led by president Ruth Lawson. Delegates Ruth Lawson and Marjorie Bassett will attend the Centralia district meeting April 7. an all day April 14 session is planned.
About 60 farmers gathered at Carlyle High School Tuesday evening led by chairman Paul Torrence and secretary Don Towler to hear Wes Griffin outline procedures for securing full land value. Griffin urged solid farming records and proposed a permanent group to safeguard members' interests. Several farmers spoke, noting government purchases with many offers deemed too low by the real estate buying office.
James Cortes Lett eighty died at his home Friday after a short illness. He was a retired farmer born in Patoka and lived most of his life in the Decatur area. Survived by widow Marie Stamm Lett three daughters Madelene Roberts Indianapolis Gertrude Dodd Springfield Mary Wasson Granite City one brother Ed Mansfield eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Services Sunday at 1 30 p m Cox Martin Funeral Home Rev Earl M Gray Decatur officiating. Burial in Patoka Cemetery.
The property of the Round Top Telephone Co. will be sold at public auction on Saturday April 9 starting at 1 o clock p m three miles east of Patoka consisting of 200 creosote poles of various lengths wire suitable for electric fence strap irons and bolts Cash on sale day
Voters in school district 100 will choose three board members for a three year term from John Cox Chris Gergeni and W D Kilinge. O C Schroeder is the candidate for the one year unexpired term of Carroll Mojonnier. polls run noon to 7 p m at Vernon and Patoka grade school gyms.
Sunbeams meeting at the Baptist Church on Saturday April 2 led by Jessica Johnson welcomed visitor Mary Beth Crabb and new member Keith Atchison. Secretary Martha Jane Isaac read thank you notes, special prayers were offered for family, and the group sang songs while planning the Easter party for April 16 and refreshments were served.
The Patoka Papooses 4-H Club met Tuesday at 3 30 pm in Patoka High School. Kathryn Nattier led the session with demonstrations on Devil's Food Cake and serving cake while Linda Gerrish and Rosemary Britt presented methods for measuring fats, sugars, and baking powder. Judy Carter performed a flute solo as Margaret McWhirter joined the club. Refreshments were served by Kathryn Nattier and Ruth Thomas with participation by visitors including Miss Brite home advisor from Salem.
The Illinois Power Company board on March 29 1960 announced regular quarterly dividends per share on several cumulative preferred issues and on common stock. Dividends range from 50 to 58 1 2 cents per share with May 2 1960 payment and April 11 1960 record date.
The week’s meals list: Monday hot dogs with baked beans and coleslaw plus cherry pudding and milk. Tuesday meat pie mashed potatoes corn fruit bread butter milk. Wednesday pork with gravy mashed potatoes beets fruit bread butter milk. Thursday hamburger on bun mixed vegetables pickles deviled eggs fruit salad cupcakes and milk. Friday no school.
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