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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1965
Page
1
Elston Protz will be master of ceremonies at the tractor pull during the Patoka festival. The event features ice cream cake pie cotton candy and novelties on the grounds and a Carlyle chef hired to fry all chicken. The committee debates facility strength and riders prepare for a wild and wooly rodeo environment with a pending MC announcement.
Reba Stuart Gray 57 died unexpectedly Wednesday at her Patoka home. A registered nurse at St. Mary's Hospital Centralia, she previously worked at Jacksonville State Hospital and with Dr. L. E. Stallings in Kinmundy. Born May 23 1908 in Patoka she was a church member and graduate of several schools. Survivors include siblings Harold and Darrel Pugh Evelyn Ballance Alta Logan and Lillian Gray preceded her in death. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday Patoka Christian Church Rev Dale Hillard Springfield officiating. Burial Patoka Cemetery Cox Martin Funeral Home in charge.
I thank friends and neighbors for kind letters cards and prayers during my stay in Barns Hospital.
The Children of Thomas Hayes express appreciation for the kindness shown during our father's passing and extend gratitude to those who offered support and sympathy.
Bruce Carter offers a ride to Governor's Day on August 19 for attendees who call by Saturday evening August 14. Contact 25293 for a seat on the Democrat Bus.
On the eighth day of the eighth month in 1965 H Elliot Belcher turned 88. Three nieces and their families visited him Sunday and he spoke of honoring parents as a key to long life. He praised hard work and denied drinking coffee tobacco or alcohol.
Patoka and his handlers Nellie Summes swept six first-place wins at the Marion County Fair in Salem on August 4. The team earned three additional second-place wins from Silver Marten BoBo and cousins, with two third places earned by black and white Dutch rabbits among 75 entries. The owner Glenn and Ruth Summes expect more strong showing next week at two additional fairs.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Oran Cummins Jr on the birth of a son weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces born August 8 at Vandalia Hospital. He is named Oran Bazil Cummins with Harold and Joe MecNelly and Leona Parker among relatives. S/Sgt James M Wadkins and Mrs Wadkins announce a 6 pound 9 ounce girl Tamara Jean born to Leo and Ella Wadkins, with Sgt Wadkins stationed in the Philippines.
The Lewis family reunion gathered at Leona Parker's residence on Sunday with thirty three attendees. Attendees included Levi Lewis and spouse Newton Crewe Coeur Loren Carrico Vandalia Sarah Beckler George absent Smithboro and multiple relatives from Newton Patoka Champaign Belleville and Sandoval. A large dinner was enjoyed by all.
High School baseball practice starts Monday August 16 1965 at 4 00 p m. Boys should bring gloves and clothes to the high school. The first game is August 27 1965. For information contact Coach Lonnie Dutton Patoka Illinois.
Twenty years ago on May 28, 1936 Edgar Quin Paul Logan Ralph Simcox and Dayne Ellis performed at the high school commencement. E L Delay superintendent presented the diplomas. Lola Morey played a clarinet solo.
The 15th Bear Creek Homecoming will be at Vernon Park on August 15 with a basket dinner at noon. Everyone is welcome.
Captain Harold K. Pike Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Pike of Mt. Vernon Illinois received the U S Air Force Air Medal at Clark Air Base Philippines for outstanding airmanship and courage during combat support missions. He served as rescue crew commander on HU 16 Albatross missions with the Air Rescue Service.
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