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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1961
Page
1
Virginia Palmer visits Patoka before heading to Ft. Leavenworth and Japan with WAOs. Families from Ft. Lauderdale Decatur and Maron visit relatives here. Local residents travel to Murphysboro Springfield and St. Louis for activities, fairs, and scout trips. hospital patients and home improvements noted.
Supt. Dwight Kline announced that all pupils entering kindergarten fifth and ninth grades must have physical examinations before school opens. Children entering first grade who did not attend kindergarten last year also require a physical. Blank forms are available at the high school office or Dr Basch’s office. Work on the new grade school nears completion and is expected to finish before opening. Registration begins Monday August 28 for a half day.
The First Baptist Church conducts a community survey led by Rev. W. W. Mihlfeld to learn who lives in the area and their church relation. The study aims to assess needs strengthen organizations and plan new approaches for kingdom service ahead of the youth revival starting August 27.
After months of discussion the village board decided to raise water rates to keep the department solvent. The minimum monthly charge will be 3.75 for residents and 4.00 for outside customers, effective September 1. Trustees voted unanimously for the increase to rebuild the reserve fund.
A film titled Operation Abolition was shown at the First Baptist Church during last Sunday’s service. The portrayal covered the San Francisco hearings of May 1960 by the House Un-American Committee on Communist infiltration among students. It warned that leaders of the wrong type can corrupt society and urged vigilance to keep America free for future generations.
The Bear Creek Reunion is scheduled for Sunday, August 20 at Bear Creek Church. This church gathering marks the annual community event with attendees invited to attend on the date shown.
Ruth Adams Evelyn Thompson Plaine Snyder Dorothy Black and Geo Wickersham attended the funeral Tuesday of John Houston at Mulberry Grove. Ed Lawson visited Vandalia last Friday. Subscription status: due.
Mrs Dean Lawrence led devotions and the lesson A Council of Churches at the August Patoka WSCS meeting with 25 members and one guest Mrs Elsie Fleming of Louisville present in the church auditorium. A memorial service for charter member Mrs Emma Martin was conducted by Mrs Oscar Hill.
The Sunbeam Stewardship program met at the Baptist Church on Saturday Aug 5 with Bonnie Perkins as acting president selecting Nicole Cole as song leader. They planned an associational picnic for Aug 17 from 2 to 4 at the park and chose Mary Ann Meryman and Jean Britt to organize games for a Sept 2 back to school program while noting offerings and international coins.
Helen Jett and Beryl Jett are among 558 SIU summer degree candidates at Carbondale with 55 from Southwestern Campus. Commencement at 7:30 p.m. in McAndrew Stadium features speaker Dr. Georgia Gantt Winn.
Dr. E. J. Basch of Centralia will vaccinate dogs against rabies at Patoka village hall Thursday August 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. State law requires vaccination and all dog owners are urged to participate.
A notice invites residents to use the Register's want ad column to reach most homes in the area. The item emphasizes broad local reach and easy access for advertisements.
Mrs. Arden Hindricks and her Tucson daughter visited Vernon relatives, meeting in St. Louis with Norman Hindricks. Numerous families from Decatur West Alton Vandalia Le Roy Heyworth Alma Calhoun Illiopolis Seattle and St. Louis joined weekend gatherings and reunions including the Meador reunion at Vandalia Park. Rev. C R Farmer returned from hospital in Centralia.
Pleas ant Valley Doolen School alumni plan a day at Patoka Park on Sunday August 20 1961. Bring a basket dinner and enjoy the reunion with all attending. Committee notes all are welcome.
The fall festival will feature free public exhibits announced by Mark Cox the general chair. Planned displays include Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts 4 H Papooses 4 H Panthers Johnson and Lange hotrod racer Army Reserve State Conservation Dept Flying Tigers Model Airplane Club Tigers Model Airplane Club Pato ka Elevator Co motor boats and fire equipment. A working model of the Kaskaskia Reservoir may be shown if confirmed.
A telegram from Senator Paul Douglas states President Kennedy authorized 1 750 000 for federal assistance to areas hit by floods or tornadoes. Included is Marion county with 56 other major disaster areas across the nation. In the 28th district 15 counties qualify for reconstruction aid to highways bridges public buildings and levees.
Mrs. Clyde Murray and son Johnny of Patoka and Mr. and Mrs. John B. Richards of Vandalia joined sisters Mrs. Bertrand for a Springfield visit on Sunday August 6. A Washington Park picnic dinner honored the Bertrand’s oldest son Gene en route from Evanston to Washington D C for studies in advanced theology.
The 10 day Illinois State Fair at Springfield runs August 11 to 20 with headliners across country western, TV radio and circus acts. Anita Bryant, the Belafonte Folk Singers, the Three Stooges, Minnie Pearl, Faron Young and Ernest Tubb headline opening night and WSM Grand Ole Opry appears August 12. The State Fair Revue plays August 14 to 18, Hubert Castle’s Circorama closes August 19 and 20. Ricky and David Nelson join as attractions with nightly fireworks at 8 PM admission ends at 5 PM.
A Sunday July 30 farewell reunion at Salem, hosted by Bud Stephens, gathered Harold Tobler and family, Mrs. Anna Eichinger, and many relatives as they prepare to relocate from St. Louis to San Francisco. Attendees included Robert Tobler and family, Wayne, Gregory, Theo Rubin, Otto Torbeck, Arlen Rubin family, Ray Rubin family, Dale Curry family, Lester Gluesenkamp family, and John Smail family.
Herbert Laws thanks friends for more than 80 cards received on his birthday and expresses appreciation for their thoughtfulness and kindness.
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