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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1958
Page
1
Patoka receives first spraying of the season by the Lions Club after funds from a chicken supper fell short last year. The club bought the equipment and aims to continue the service with a future fundraiser. The west side received a second treatment on Tuesday with the east side planned for this week. Orville Schroeder and Elmer Rogier operated the spraying tanker.
Miss Janet Jones and Mrs. Ormell Simcox spent Wednesday in the country visiting Mrs. Simcox daughter Mrs. Mac Garrett and family. Various local residents hosted and visited over the weekend including extended family from Chicago Jerseyville and Kalamazoo with news of illness travel and a funeral for their aunt Mrs John Murray.
Miss Lela G. McConnell president of Kentucky Mountain Bible Institute will address the Pa toka Methodist church Friday August 8 at 8 p.m. A boy's quartet accompanies her and a 6:30 p.m. fellowship pot luck supper is planned by the Commission on Missions. Public invited.
Postage rates rise effective today August 1 1958 First class 4 cents plus fractions Post cards 3 cents Drop letters 3 cents Airmail 5 cents letters 2 cents Third class 3 cents per ounce or fraction Includes birthday cards Get well cards and Christmas cards with no writing Local post offices provide details
Racing begins July 30 at the track by the bridge on U S Highway 41 midway between Henderson Kentucky and Evansville Indiana. The 35th meeting of Dade Park Jockey Club runs July 30 through September 1 with daily racing except Sundays. First post is 2 PM DST on weekdays and 1 PM DST on DST Sundays. Eight races daily and nine on Saturdays.
Whiting's Electric advertises the new 1959 Admiral television set. The listing highlights available models and invites customers to view the latest AV gear.
Three properties changed owners in the Vernon area last week. The 10 acre Willis farm southwest of Vernon sold to Dean Sullens of Patoka, while Patoka residents Wash Bowen bought Lula Riley's former home. John A. Jennings brokered both deals and Willis bought Belcher estate home in Patoka.
Mrs. Anna Ballance and Harold B. Jones wed in Kinmundy on Sunday afternoon July 20 in a ceremony at the Methodist church attended by immediate relatives. The service featured hymns and readings, with a reception in the basement and gifts exchanged. The couple will reside in the bride’s home temporarily before moving to a new house on the groom’s farm in the Swift district.
Miss Sue Ann Wernsman and Neil Jolliff of Patoka traveled to Carbondale for SIU placement tests. July church attendance reached 81 at Medodist Sunday School. Births, birthdays, and visits populate local notices including Carroll Dwight born to the Perkins family, and many aunts uncles and cousins visiting Vernon residents.
Envoy Harold Currier leads Camp Booth at Conservation Club lake where 29 girls finished first session and 34 boys ages 8 to 14 begin the second session. A typical day includes devotions, swimming, craft classes, meals, and Council Ring.
Household goods of Mrs Anna Davidson to be sold at public auction on August 16 at 1 PM. Administrator O J Hill will conduct the sale.
More than 500 Future Homemakers of America gathered at East Bay Camp near Bloomington Illinois from July 21 for a five day state leadership conference. Delegates from 590 local chapters the 23 section presidents and counselors participated in leadership development sessions. Louise Lemmon serves as State Adviser for the Illinois Association of high school girls in homemaking programs. Hugh E. Muncy of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association led conference sessions.
Carrigan Township voters head to the polls on Tuesday August 5 to approve a small road and bridge tax increase and a separate 5000 dollar bond issue to fund road improvements.
It pays to advertise in the Register want ads. Bob Eagan of Patoka placed a small dog house ad and by 8 am Friday had found a match. The Register also runs free want ads for items to be given away call 25344 to place free notices.
Mrs Bertha Viola Murray 71 died Friday at St Marys hospital. Funeral conducted Monday at 1 pm in the Methodist church with Rev Robert Hollis officiating. Born in Carrigan township daughter of Edwin and Minnie O Neal she wed John Murray December 23 1910 and lived in the area. Survived by husband son Lee Albion two sisters Nellie Thorpe Vernon and Mavie Mays and four grandchildren. Burial in Patoka cemetery with Cox and Martin in charge.
Descendants of James F. and Mae Meyer gathered at Floyd Britt home on Sunday July 27 for a family reunion except for Omer Meyer and wife of Cropsey Sr who were absent. A basket dinner was shared at noon and the afternoon was spent visiting with relatives from Centralia Salem Alma Patoka and Patoka area.
George Nattier and Patricia Mullen married in a quiet ceremony at the First Baptist church of Patoka at 6 p m Monday July 28. Rev S M Foulon officiated with Neil Jolliff and Melinda Elliott as attendants. They plan a short wedding trip and then reside at the Nattier home in Patoka.
Victoria Chapter No. 253 O E S met for its regular stated meeting Monday night July 28. The Chapter welcomed back several members who had not attended for some time. There were 18 present. Refreshments of angel food cake and punch were served by Erna Harper and Winnie Spurgeon.
The Women's Society of Christian Service gathered in Essie Robinson's home for the July meeting with 17 members attending. Ruth Lawson led in absence of the president, reports were given on sub-district and hospital auxiliary meetings, and plans were set to support the Upper Room, send items to service members and students, and help form a community hospital auxiliary.
About 157 men and boys from the Kaskaskia Association attended a Friday fish fry on the Baptist church lawn. Services were in the church auditorium and Rev. Wesley Tucker of East St. Louis delivered the message. Represented churches included Iuka Odin Smith Grove Central City New Harmony Eternality Wamac Temple Sandoval Salem Fairman Vandalia St Elmo Mulberry Grove Pocahontas Wistown and the local church.
A notice directing customers to consult The Register for sales books and register forms. It emphasizes checking the register before completing transactions and outlines where to locate the official forms. The notice underscores compliance and records integrity.
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