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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1962
Page
1
Local notices cover funeral attendance in Ottawa, visits to Odin nursing homes, road family gatherings in Patoka, and social events. Easter activities at the Methodist church, hospital and home visits, and a Patoka fire incident are reported along with a baptism at Augsburg Lutheran Church.
Members of the school board met Tuesday evening to canvass the vote of the election held last Saturday. Orval Sharp and Dean Jones were elected. There were 118 ballots cast. Dwight Kline, superintendent of schools, tendered his resignation to take another position. It was disclosed that all current faculty had signed contracts for next year.
Open House Saturday afternoon drew many visitors in observance of National Library Week. Librarian Christina Crawford led the event with Bettie Kelley serving punch and Cecile Brown greeting guests. Donors Nannie Britt and Minnie Peddicord contributed several books including The Life of the Party The Trial by Terror The Scrools From the Dead Sea and To Kill a Mockingbird.
The Ladies Fancy Work Club met Friday afternoon April 6 at the home of Mrs. Kay Jennings. President Mrs. Roy Jones led the business session and gifts were given to Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon, H. N. Potts, and Mrs. Kay Jennings. Guest Mrs. Bessie Murfin attended. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Pearl Jennings and Susan. The May gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Harbin Hawkins with entertainment by Mrs. H. N. Potts.
The Patoka 4 H Panthers gathered at Gary Bricker's home on April 16 for a business meeting and talks by Dwight Thomas and Vicki Blunt. Farm adviser Les Rogers attended and presented slides on 4 H activities. Refreshments followed and the next meeting is planned at the Briscoe home.
All children are invited to a church Easter party on Saturday April 21 at 1 p m. The event features a memory verse about Jesus and a scripture lesson from Matthew 28 1 6. A prayer will be offered for special friends and Mrs Dean Britt will host the nibble nook.
The Loyal Leaders class of the Christian Church met Tuesday night in the church parlor with 20 members present. Charles Meyer opened devotionals with a prayer, and Reba Grey led the business meeting. Hostesses were Evelyn Ballance and Reba Grey.
Over the weekend, numerous visitors dropped by the Berthel Sanders home. Names include Mr. and Mrs. George Menter of E St Louis and many locals from Shobonier and Vernon.
Local households report visits from relatives and friends across Illinois and Missouri. Names include Ron Mays, Merle Headley, Alice Wilson, Joe Compton, Maud Hatch, Bert Walker, Lee Peyton, Lillie Walton, Minnie Freyer Simmons, Maggie Curley, Bill Brumfield, Allen Lawrence, Dave Robinson, Beatrice Meadors, Orval Brown, Anthony Simmons, Margaret Curley, Marilyn Nicolay, and Bertha Honadel visiting Vernon area homes and nursing facilities.
The Lions Club will host its annual Easter egg hunt at the city park Sunday at 2 p m. The planning committee includes Les Griffin Bob Kiester Sam Jolliff and Elwin Bushue. Lions and Fire Dept members meet next Tuesday at 7 30 p m to discuss the Fall Festival set for Aug 30 31 and Sept 1. Frank Davidson of Salem showed colored slides of Canadian fishing trips after the meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Carruthers announce the birth of a baby boy Sam Wayne on Sunday April 8 at Fayette County Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds 2 ounces. Grandparents are Claude Carruthers Vera and George Snider Patoka. Lions Club seeks 8 through 12 and 13 to 14 year old players for Little or Pony League. register with Emil Nattier at Patoka Hardware.
Blanche Humes expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards letters flowers gifts visits and prayers during her stay at Yaw Nursing Home. She notes how nice it is to be remembered.
Hazel Cox Hedgpeth 59 of Vernon died Friday after a lingering illness at St Marys Hospital. She retired as Vernon postmistress after 27 years. She was a longtime correspondent for the Patoka Register and held post in 1960. Funeral services were held at Vernon Methodist Church with burial in Vernon Cemetery. A regional X ray effort reported 251 X rays in Patoka and 1,809 countywide in the first week.
The Community Easter Sunrise Service will be held at First Baptist Church Sunday morning at 6 o'clock. Rev. E Elwood Settle will host. The service includes invocation by Rev. Dale Turner, Scripture by Rufus Stephens, sermon by Bro. Dale Hillard, and benediction by Rev. Settle with singing and music provided by the host church.
A blue and pink shower was hosted at the homes of Mrs. Wilma Baxter and Janet for Mrs. Tim Cole on Friday evening. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Wes Griffin and Mrs. Dale Simcox. Contests amused guests with honors awarded to Mesdames Jane Britt Virginia Foster Dorothy Griffin and Miss Judy Klosterman. Attendees included Mesdames Bill Hughes Harley Cole Dwight Kline Betty Johnson Tom Lewis Cleo Walker Chester Bryant Virgil Herrin Dale Turner Bill Blunt and Miss Nance Her. Gifts were sent by Mesdames Gordon Isaac Dean Lawrence Dean Britt Bob Eagan Edgar Irvin Paul Calvert W. W. Romack A. R. Harper Gloria Eagan and Mrs. Lyle Arnold.
Island Community Club met at the home of Mrs. Orval Sharp for the April meeting with ten members present. Vice president Jo Sharp presided. Devotional on Christ's Words From the Cross by Mabel Brokelmeyer. Letters from Alton and Lincoln Hospitals read by Christina Crawford. Project plans to send gifts to a patient at each hospital. May auction planned. Health lesson on severe bleeding by Myrle Bricker and lightning safety by Edna Tune. Mrs. Richard Cox of Vernon to host May meeting.
Band parents will meet Tuesday April 24 at 7 30 p m in the high school band room to elect officers for next year and finalize plans for the band student dinner.
Victoria Chapter CES will hold past worthy matrons and patrons night on Monday April 23 at 8 p m. A joint official visit on Friday April 27 at Sandoval and Patoka will honor the Grand Worthy Matron and Patron of the State of Illinois.
Friends and family honor Hazel Cox Hedgpeth at Vernon Methodist Church after her passing. For 27 years she served as Patoka postmistress, contributed to Rebekah Lodge work, and wrote a weekly personal items column for the Patoka Register famed for her news nose.
The St Jonig annual athletic banquet featured pot luck dinner and decorated tables. John Bennington head coach at St Louis University spoke. Darrel Adams won Schroeder trophy and Busch MVP. Bill Veal won Klinge MVP. Letters awarded to players and cheerleaders. Darrel Adams named basketball king. Easter vacation set for April 20 to 26.
Pvt John K Jennings son of Mr and Mrs F D Jennings and grandson of John A Jennings completed eight weeks of military police instruction at the Provost Marshal General Center Ft Gordon Ga March 9 He was chosen as one of four from 400 men as Honor Guard He now proceeds to Ft Morgan Va for further training The 20 year old is a 1959 San Bernardino High School graduate
In loving memory of Orval F West who passed away two years ago on April 21 1960. Lovingly remembered by his wife daughters mother and father.
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