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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1962
Page
1
Community notes cover Story Hour at the Patoka Library on Saturday 2 to 3 pm and numerous visits among Patoka families. Residents in Springfield Rockford Centralia Vernon and Bristol VA are mentioned along with Easter weekend gatherings and church events.
A Firemen and Lions joint meeting set the annual Fall Festival for August 31 and September 1 at the city park. Chairmen Emil Nattier Paul Calvert George Lee Nattier Bob Keister Kenneth Easton and Lee Adams named. Events include a tractor pulling contest Friday, a rodeo Saturday, a parade Saturday afternoon and water fights between area fire departments, kiddie rides, concessions, and two gate prize ponies one Friday and one Saturday night.
Victoria Chapter CES held its Past Matrons and Patrons night with guest officers led by Eunice Rogier and Carl Rogier. Laurena Christian attended as guest of honor while the East was decorated with a Star and Bible. Ill members Cecil Griffin and Robert Johnstone could not fill their stations.
Mr and Mrs Pearl Mays marked their 33rd wedding anniversary with a noon dinner at their Vernon home. Fifty four people attended including family and friends from Patoka Mulberry Grove Sainton Patoka Edinburg Centralia Shobonier and nearby areas. son Raymond and Jr were absent but attended the previous Sunday.
In memory of Fred Tacke who passed away on April 18 1961. Memories are treasures no one can steal and death is a heartache no one can heal. Some may forget you but we shall remember you always.
Vernon residents report a string of weekend visitors and local gatherings. Families from Springfield Bloomington Findlay Calhoun Maywood Vandalia Patoka and Decatur host and travel to and from various relatives and friends over Easter weekend. Local events include a retired teachers meeting in Salem and plans for a Marion County chapter host in Centralia.
Cub Scouts will pick up newspapers after school this Friday. If rain, the collection will move to the following Friday. Bundled papers should be placed on the front porch and tied. Only newspapers, not magazines, are accepted.
William Simon Parker 76 died Sunday morning at St Marys Hospital Centralia after a three month illness. He was a retired Illinois Central employee and a former custodian of the Baptist church and Masonic Temple. Survivors include his wife seven sons two daughters a stepson and a brother. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church with burial at Patoka Cemetery. Cox Martin in charge.
The Sunbeam group held an Easter party Saturday afternoon at the Baptist church. Carl Nelson welcomed new member Debbie Crain. Sheila Jolliff led singing, and members recited Bible verses. Mary Ann Meryman, Lana Rae Griffin, Debbie Crain, Bonnie Sue Perkins, Sheila Jolliff, and Bonnie Walker read the lesson. Bonnie Sue Perkins thanked Mrs. Dean Britt for the food. Bobby Britt and Sheila Jolliff led games. Ronnie Walker and Debbie Crain will plan next meeting games. Mrs. Mae Nattier will supervise the nibble nook.
The Lions Club asks for boys ages 8 to 12 and 13 to 14 to register for Little or Pony League baseball this summer with Emil Nattier at Patoka Hardware Store. Easter gatherings note several local families visiting relatives. readers urged to peruse weekly ads in the Register.
The Vernon Woman’s Society of Christian Service held a Good Friday session at the Vernon Methodist Church with Mrs. Heflin presiding. Officers elected for the coming year include Mary Ballance as president and Laurine Klinge as vice president, with Ruth Murfin as secretary and Frances Headley as treasurer.
William Clinton Oates of Vernon, a longtime mail carrier born in Vernon, died Monday at Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia. He married Nancy Christie in 1904 and was a member of the Methodist church and Rural Mail Carriers Assn. Funeral services were held at Vernon Methodist Church with burial in Vernon Cemetery. Cox & Martin in charge.
Daylight saving time will begin in Illinois Sunday at 2 a.m. clocks move forward one hour and remain in effect until the last Sunday in October. No change in post office hours is expected. travelers should check train schedules and bus lines will operate on daylight saving time.
Mr and Mrs Larry Lawrence announce the birth of Kevin Dean a son born Sunday April 22 at Fayette County Hospital weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs B E Stover of New Orleans and Mr and Mrs Dean Lawrence of Patoka Mr and Mrs Wallace Weicherding of Peoria announce a baby boy born Thursday April 19 at St Marys Hospital weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces Mrs Weicherding is the former Wilma Caldwell.
Brenda Warden Ann McMackin and Wanda Orrie are finalists in Tri County Electric Coop contest held in Mt Vernon. High school juniors from the service area wrote on The Rural Electric Cooperative's Contribution to My Community. Final judging includes semi finalists from Washington and Jefferson counties with three winners earning an expense paid trip to Washington DC during June 9 to 17.
The Patoka and Vernon Cancer Drive begins this week with Patoka on Tuesday evening May 1 chaired by Mrs. Esther Irvin and Vernon by Mrs. Frances Headley. Local residents faced cancer losses last year and donations support treatment and research across the nation.
Patoka Unit of Homemakers Extension Council met April 19 at Mrs. W. M. Cox’s home with 11 members and Mrs. Robert Eagan as cohostess. Mrs. Charles Nattier led the meeting. Hats were made and modeled at the last work day. The group discussed the new constitution and by laws and set April 27 for the annual meeting. A zipper lesson was given by Mrs. Leo Walker and care of small appliances by Mrs. Edwin Nattier. The next work day will be May 2 at Mrs. Robert Eagan’s home.
Notice to named heirs and parties of record in Marion County Illinois of a 1959 judgment and sale of delinquent lands for 1958 taxes with redemption period expiring August 20 1962. Ray Leininger seeks a tax deed if not redeemed and plans to apply August 21 1962 at 10 00 AM.
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