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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1958
Page
1
Readers welcome an all day picnic at Conservation Club 100 lake on Saturday August 23. Skiing and water show at 10 30 am and 3 30 pm accompany a chicken or fish dinner served from 11 am. Amateur contest dunking machine games and a trap shoot round out the day as the club urges public support.
The Lions Club continues to receive donations as it orders more material and sprays the season balance. Public contributions are welcomed through any Lions Club member with the list of donors and amounts including O. J. Hill ten dollars Harvey Munger one dollar Mac Eagan two dollars Patoka Elevator Co five dollars P. J. Mojonnier two dollars John Wilson one dollar.
Thomas R. Cox 79, retired Illinois Central Railroad agent, died after a six month illness. Born November 14, 1878 in Vernon, he moved to Decatur in 1947. He married Nancy Doolen in 1905 and survived by two sons, a daughter, a brother, a sister, six grandchildren, and his wife. Funeral services were held in Decatur with burial in Macon cemetery.
Art Easton fell from a barn roof last week injuring his shoulder and collar bone ligaments. Greg Irvin was hurt riding his sister's bicycle when his foot snagged wheel spokes. bystanders cut the spokes to free him and he was taken for X rays at St Mary's hospital to check for broken bones.
Bear Creek church four miles west of Vernon hosts a homecoming and basket dinner on Sunday August 17. The hosting committee provides hot and cold drinks.
We express appreciation for the kind expressions of sympathy shown to us after the death of our father. Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Rosenbaum Mr. and Mrs. Oscar C. Rosenbaum.
Curt Murfin and Nettie Schmahl express gratitude for cards flowers and prayers. Jim Lett and wife visited the Schmahl family Monday.
California attorney staffer Jay Eyre credits Patoka residents and a newspaper notice for locating a missing heir. He traced leads from Patoka to Chicago, Wisconsin towns, Atlanta, Georgia, and finally Macon, Georgia, thanking the Register and its citizens.
Mrs Art Easton and Mrs Dale Jones hosted a bridal shower for Miss Betty Jones at the Patoka Legion Home Friday evening. About 55 women attended to see the bride open gifts while others sent presents. Guests enjoyed refreshments including Jello salad cake mints coffee and iced tea.
Camp Booth of the Salem Salvation Army at Conservation Lake near Patoka resumes activities after a weekidle due to township road oiling. About 35 children attend the session that began Tuesday, with swimming and handicraft sessions led by experienced workers.
A charivari and shower will be held for Mr and Mrs Vinis Murray at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Murray Friday evening August 15. The public is invited. Drive with care everywhere.
Vernon residents host relatives from Princeton Decatur Chicago and St. Louis while others plan trips between Great Falls and Frederick Okla. The notes record weddings scholarships family gatherings and a funeral with several local households mentioned by name and relation.
M N Rosenbaum 88 a Vernon resident since 1900 died in Fay ette Co hospital after a stroke. He was a carpenter retired longtime Vernon resident born February 14 1870 in Hagerstown Illinois. Funeral held at Vernon Methodist Church with Rev Clifford Newcomb. burial in Vernon cemetery. Cox Martin funeral directors.
The village board chose Rochester & Goodell of Salem to relocate the water line after the State Highway Department decided to bypass Patoka with a new highway. The project cost is estimated at $48,000, funding uncertain, and will be discussed with the Highway Department. Street oil contracts were let Aug 12 with work starting soon on the worst streets only.
Nathan Manley thanks friends for cards flowers and kindness during illness. He spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Wallace Robinson in Joliet. Sunday visitors to the T E Snyder home included Mr and Mrs Mart Abraham and daughter Patty of Decatur and Mr and Mrs Frank Snyder of Sandoval.
The regular WSCS meeting at the Methodist church drew 27 attendees. Mrs. Jack Matchett led the lesson on the Kiel Auditorium assembly in St. Louis, with Rev. Robert Hollis and Mrs. J. W. Alexander contributing. Social hour followed with decor and hostesses listed.
The semi monthly Sunbeam preschool group gathers at the Baptist church Saturday at 1 PM. Christie Bozarth welcomes guests and new members. Sheila Burks conducts roll call and children share why they enjoyed Thursday Sunbeam picnic. Mrs Dale Thompson handles nibble. Kate Davis serves refreshments. Monte Quayle and Melody Moehrer direct games. All children invited.
Magassie Cemetery hosts its annual benefit chicken supper and ice cream social at Patoka park pavilion this Saturday starting at 5 p m. Ice cream and cake will be sold, and the park will be sprayed against all insect pests.
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