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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1962
Page
1
Paula Torrence suffered an arm burn while trying to call the fire department as a farm home owned by Mr and Mrs Paul Torrence burned Wednesday afternoon. The family was away, two small children present, and the blaze was not contained until help arrived.
Mr and Mrs Gale Belcher announce the birth of a baby girl Teresa Fern born July 30 in South San Gabriel California. The child weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Delmar Cain and Mr and Mrs Glenn Heather.
The Board of Education of School District No 100 Marion Fayette and Clinton Counties Illinois announces a tentative budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 1962. The budget will be available for public inspection at the Patoka school office from 8 30 A M on August 10 1962. A public hearing on the budget will be held at 8 30 P M on September 18 1962 at the High School in District No 100. Dated July 31 1962. Secretary Vv D Kling e
Pratt Cemetery receipts show amount taken 1823.91 and expenses 1004.94 leaving 818.97 with 43.00 donations. Card of Thanks from Harold Cain and committee extends gratitude for aid after the death of Mrs Gertrude Belcher. Inez Wheeler offers a medium buffet for sale at a reasonable price.
Local residents report visits from relatives in the east and nearby states. Highlights include Rufus Stephens returning home after trips to Juniors Bridgeport West Virginia and Bill's Germanstown Maryland. Community notices mention birthdays fishing event at Sportsman's Lake and a horse pulling winner. Nine Boy Scout Troop members prepare for Camp Joy and Kinmundy gatherings mark family visits and local happenings.
Ray's Quality Market will hold a closing out sale beginning today and continuing through Saturday August 11. The store has been operated for six years by Mr and Mrs Raymond Bowen and family. Mr Bowen is selling out to devote his time to ministry.
Donald Fulton of Loogootee accepted a three year term on the Fayette County Farmers Home Administration Committee. He serves with Harold G. Hart of Mulberry Grove and Charles E. Spears of Bingham, with Paul G. Pittman as ex officio county supervisor. The committee certifies loans to eligible applicants and meets monthly.
In memory of Selby Binnion who passed away three years ago. Memories are treasures no one can steal Death is a heart ache nothing can heal Some may forget him now that he's gone but we will remember no matter how long. The Selby Binnion Family.
A patient thanks ministers Drs. Rames and Moore, nurses and nurse’s aides, relatives and friends for their cards and visits that made the hospital stay more pleasant.
A chicken supper will be served for the benefit of the new lighted ball field. The event takes place on Saturday August 11 with serving starting at 5 pm at the City Park.
The Illinois Commerce Commission gas hearing for Patoka was postponed from August 1 to August 7. Kaskaskia Gas Co and Illinois Power Co will present cases before the Commission in Springfield on that day unless another change occurs.
The Homemakers Extension group met July 27 at Mrs Charles Jordan with Mrs Paul Logan as co host. Twelve members and one guest Miss Ruth Thomas attended. Delegates from Patoka Club reported on a Cham paign trip and expenses totaled five dollars. Final fair work day plans were set and no August meeting will be held.
Jehovah's Witnesses from Patoka Congregation attended the Terre Haute district assembly at Memorial Stadium July 27 to 29 with over 5000 in attendance and R C Armour of Brooklyn delivering a principal address on God's Kingdom. Baptisms took place Saturday at Deming Park pool, and L G Folsom led the final Courageous Ministers Assembly with praise for Terre Haute hospitality. Also notice invites Royal Arch Masons to Annual Work in the Woods at E J Best farm August 9.
Willing Neighbors Club hosts an ice cream and cake supper on Saturday August 4 in Martin's parking lot. Serving starts at 6 p m. Proceeds support club activities.
Engaged are Karen Colwell Findeisen of Shaker Heights Ohio and William Gordon Isaac son of Mr and Mrs Gordon W Isaac of Patoka Illinois The bride to be Mr Isaac attended Hood College and Southern Illinois University and is planned for an October wedding at Ft Detrick Maryland where he serves in the U S Army Chemical Warfare Division
Vernon residents share a weekend of family visits and travel. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Belcher host mt Zion guests while Betty Holt’s bridal shower is noted. Several families visit kin in Vandalia Kinmundy Decatur and Minnesota with dinners, birthdays and vacations confirmed.
A five eighths mile go cart track was completed near town this week and awaits oiling before opening. Opening day is set for Sunday at 2 p m and all interested residents are invited to attend.
Mrs Gertrude Belcher 82 of west of Patoka died at Fayette County Hospital after a five week illness. Survived by husband Elliott three sons Clif ford of Rockford Cecil of Peoria and Lloyd of Patoka nine grandchildren sister Mrs Etta Anderson Vernon and brother Ben Linton Benson. Funeral from Linton Funeral Home Kinmundy conducted by Bro Ray Pierson. Burial in Thorpe Cemetery.
All children invited to Sunbeam gathering at the Baptist Church Saturday afternoon August 4. Songs preview Sunbeam picnic at the park August 16. Lesson on David and Jonathon from I Samuel 18 4. Memory verse features the word Friend. Mrs Fred Brown hosts nibble nook.
A large family gathering includes Norton Slavic and Livesay relatives from Illinois Missouri and Calhoun. The reunion marks C O Livesay's 89th birthday with extended kin from Granite City Vandalia Salem Peoria and St. Louis. Dean Bernius of the Coast Guard Band accompanied the group to the Seattle World's Fair for two weeks.
The Nike Ajax surface to air missile mounted on a trailer will be displayed at the Fall Festival August 31 to September 1 at the city park. Capt Sammy D Myers commander of Battery A Marine Illinois will supervise the display by the First Missile Battalion Nike Hercules 62nd Artillery.
The American Legion will participate in the parade on September 1 with a color guard. The post has 114 members after losing four members in the past year. A fish fry for members is planned at the next meeting on August 9.
Vernon resident Frank Quayle 75 died at Fayette County seem ae evening after several days illness. He was a son of late Beach, California, and is survived by a half brother L. J. Bates Sr. of Patoka. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Cox & Martin Funeral Home with Rev. Clifford Newcomb officiating. Burial followed at Tillman Cemetery.
Lance Cpl. Monte M. Page of Patoka Illinois earned the Good Conduct Medal at Camp Lejeune North Carolina with the Tenth Marine Regiment Second Marine Division. The award marks three years of unblemished service and is shown by a special ribbon on his uniform.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral of Mrs Grace Outhouse were Mr and Mrs Doyle Outhouse and daughter of Granite City Mike Meyers Michael Meyers Mr and Mrs Estes Meyers of Milton Ind Mrs Elizabeth Ford Nelson George and John Lee Nelson of Detroit and Mr and Mrs Homer Outhouse of Ramsey.
The family of Grace Outhouse expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for sympathy and acts of kindness during their bereavement. Special thanks go to Mrs Bundy and Mrs Forrester for the loving care they gave her while she lived with them.
Dale Murfin expresses gratitude for cards flowers and visits during a hospital stay noting they made the time there more pleasant.
The Patoka Register announces its weekly publication in Patoka Illinois published every Friday. It notes second class matter status since November 2 1907 and postal details under federal act. Subscription rates listed as 1 50 per year in county 2 00 elsewhere.
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