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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1956
Page
1
The Patoka Elevator Company orders a Vac-U-Vator system on wheels powered by a Continental engine to unload grain faster. Six 5,000 bushel metal bins will be added, four at Patoka and two at Vernon, boosting capacity to handle a bumper crop of beans and corn.
Vernon William O Livesay was taken to the V A Hospital in St Louis by his son and daughters on Saturday for yellow jaundice. Relatives from Harvey Illinois Vandalia and Danvers visited or learned of his illness as others traveled to St Louis and Decatur area events.
Patoka area fun includes Decatur visitors and Salem park picnic. Families travel to Kell, Washington area and beyond visiting relatives, with trips to Colorado and Washington DC. Local neighbors Mr and Mrs Pugh host family dinners. others visit Streator Aurora Fort Lauderdale Eldorado and St Louis for hospital, camp, and church events.
Ruth Messenger Coleman former Patokan resident died August 4 1956 in St Josephs hospital Burbank California She taught in Fayette and Marion counties and Chicago where she married John Dee Coleman Their son John Coleman survives with a daughter in law two granddaughters and six nieces and nephews A sister Mrs Minerva Meece of Pascoima California also survives The last years of her life were spent in Woodland Hills California.
In a quiet election Patoka voters approved a $20,000 road bond and continued the road and bridge levy. The overall tally was 148 yes 25 no for bonds and 129 yes 38 no for the levy with precinct results showing clear support. Noah Carter, 91, was among the last to cast his ballot as late voting surged.
Conservation Club members will construct a lake shelter this Saturday. The 30 by 60 foot pole building will have a sheet metal roof and open sides with holes drilled for poles. Dick Lange will prepare holes, Don Murfin will finish wiring for coin switches, and a fish fry is planned for Friday August 17.
W S C S program leader Mrs. Addis Walton directed a drama at the Methodist church showing four years of growth under the theme To the End of the Earth. Mrs. Mary Galaway and Mrs. Floyd Carter assisted. Mrs. John Layton accompanied on organ. soloist was Ann Houston. social hour followed with summer flowers and iced tea.
The writer thanks everyone for cards flowers and visits during illness and offers blessings from God to each person.
The Agriculture 4-H group from Marion County will be well represented at the State Fair. Jame Brooks will accompany as chaperon and guide for the group. Contestants include Charles Thalman Patoka in Public Speaking and several others in Tractor Driving and Agriculture Demonstration.
The Patoka Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America will hold its annual summer meeting Friday August 17 at the High School. The meeting begins at 9 AM with a basket dinner at noon. Marie Williams and Betty Walker are expected to share ideas from National and State camps.
All three Sunbeams groups met at the Baptist church on Saturday Aug 4 with leaders Mrs Alvin Perkins and Marianne Griffin presiding. Plans were made for the 10th annual associational picnic at the park Aug 16 from 2 to 4 pm where children bring sack lunches. Lessons included various cultural exhibits and a parade with many national representations. Refreshments were served and songs were led by Mrs Orville Genre.
Want ads received too late for page. Homecoming at Bear Greek Church near Vernon on Aug 19 1956 with basket dinner at noon. Barbering notice from W J Grey due to ill health. Thanks for cards from Mrs Theodore Stone. Salem real estate listing for 410 E Bennett with features and immediate possession. Lane Bethalto announce birth Rickie Jay on Aug 8 1956 at Wood River Two hospital. Piano tuning service contact Eugene Smith Patoka. Hale Haven peaches 4% miles west of Patoka. Fryers for sale 3 lbs 75c. Hampshire sow strayed. notify Ed Defend.
Walter L. Simcox of Patoka, 51, died Tuesday at 10:35 a.m. from injuries after the car he rode in side-swiped a bridge on Route 51 two miles north of Sandoval and crashed into a culvert Sunday night. He had two broken legs and head injuries, died 38 hours later at Marion Veterans Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Patoka Methodist Church with American Legion Post No. 548 military graveside rites in Patoka cemetery. Cox & Martin Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Silver Dollar Day awards totaling 35 in silver dollars were presented at the Irvin Lumber Co event last Saturday. Recipients include Dale Murfin 10 Bessie Marohl H H Jones and Terry Tate all of Patoka and Clara Kinney Prudy Ballance of Patoka for 10 dollars. Jean Yount of Patoka missed the 25 dollar award. Another round will be distributed this Saturday at the First State Bank of Patoka at 3 pm.
Farmers with land that produced no wheat for grain in 1954 55 or 56 may apply for a 1957 wheat acreage allotment. Applications must be written to the county ASC committee by August 31 1956. Blank forms are available at the county ASC office.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Lemay celebrated their 58th anniversary at their Nokomis home on August 7 with all children grandchildren and great grandchildren present. Attendees included Arthur Phillips and son Eddie Bland Phillips and family Jackie Phillips and Paula Rae Kathy Jeannie Tom Pavolk and Denny Bud Neihaus Hugh Pavolk and Shari Ann Louie Eply and Rocky Clyde Johnson and Mrs Lemay just home from hospital and improving to join the event.
At the August village meeting supervisors approved auditing of village and water utility funds to begin soon. The board accepted highway awards for Patoka with oiling by Marion County Construction Co and blotting by Jenkins Trucking Co. Weeds on the railroad right of way were cut after a response from the ICRR Co.
Art Henderson and Ed Clossen of the I A A and Country Fire Company promoted the Farm of Hazards demonstration all week. H J Barksdale and the Marion County Safety Council organized showings for farm families and rural and city fire departments in Salem, Centralia, Patoka, Vernon, and at the Vernon band concert. About 270 people attended across the county.
Vernon and Mrs. Dean Laws of West Frankfort visited Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Laws this Sunday. Mrs. Jennie Leininger and Mrs. Alta Brumfield of Streator visited last week at Earl Leininger’s home with his wife.
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