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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1960
Page
1
Local news from Patoka highlights social visits and family events. Eva Wasem earns a University of Illinois master’s degree as relatives travel between Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin to attend engagements and reunions.
Committees plan a September 9-10 Fall Festival in City Park co sponsored by the Fire Department and Lions Club. Mark Cox says the event aims to be the largest of its kind, with three kiddie rides and a State Conservation Dept exhibit among free attractions. The rodeo grounds are set for an annual program, and broad advertising targets large crowds beyond the village.
Dr Erwin J Basch of Centralia visits Patoka to vaccinate 30 local dogs against rabies. The town notes some owners ignore the annual inoculation required by law to protect animals and people from the disease.
Patoka fire department began five sessions of firefighting lessons supervised by Quintin Maehlman of Carl yle under the University of Illinois Firemanship Training program. Chief Sam Jolliff expects all members to participate. No cost to the department. instruction uses local apparatus and equipment.
Don Lee Ellis arrived in St. Louis on a Wednesday by jet and met the Bowen family before spending Thursday there. He then departed Friday for Eatonton Georgia to visit his sister Iris Callaway and family. He previously gave an organ concert in Long Beach California on August 11 and sails August 24 for a six month tour of Europe performing in Scandinavia France Germany and England.
Mrs. Margaret Eagan, 83, of Arnold Chapel near Vernon, was in good condition at Fayette County Hospital after a collision on Route 51 near Patoka Sunday afternoon. She suffered a possible rib injury a broken shoulder and a head laceration. Details of the crash were unavailable.
Maggasie cemetery will host an ice cream supper at Patoka City Park on Saturday Sept 3 to raise funds for the cemetery. Homemade ice cream cake and sandwiches will be served and a bicycle prize will be awarded Saturday night. Bicycle is on display at Rays Quality Market.
Elton Carter was seriously injured Tuesday morning at the Frank Heinzmann farm after falling and being run over by a tractor and spreader he was operating. He was taken to Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia and placed in room 226. The full extent of his injuries was not yet known.
Wesley Griffin and Leslie Griffin were named as Marion County delegates to the Judicial Convention for the 4th Judicial Circuit in Hillsboro. Forty from the county were to attend. The meeting nominated Maurice T. Macy of Litchfield as Republican candidate for the special election called by Governor Stratton on November 8. Democrats set the Hillsboro convention for Friday to select their candidate.
Mrs Elizabeth Gray 76 of Assumption died at Shelbyville hospital Sunday after a stroke. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p m from the funeral home with burial in Assumption cemetery. She leaves a daughter Mrs Eldon Kelly of Shelbyville a sister Mrs Lucy Christie of Kankakee a brother Ora Brumfield of Patoka and one granddaughter. Her husband died three years ago.
The Youth Revival at First Baptist Church concluded last Sunday night. Several friends from other churches contributed music and praise. Some individuals were saved and joined the church. A Baptismal service is planned for next Sunday night with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:39 a.m. Training Union at 7 p.m. followed by worship at 8 p.m. and baptismal services. Public invited.
I am deeply grateful for the kind words from library patrons since my resignation after 20 years as librarian. My greatest thrill was children visiting, sharing books read and read about, and they called me El sie. I may stay connected via the library board and thank the board for the Register write-up.
An attendance contest runs between the younger and older classes at Mound Chapel Methodist Church. Winners will be treated by the losers to a home made ice cream cake and pop luncheon at the end of the period.
A kitchen shower will be held at Mrs Mary Perkins home on Friday night August 26 for Mr and Mrs Raymond Wooden. Everyone is welcome.
Miss Donna Ruth Murfin wed John Crotser at Vandalia First Methodist Church, with immediate family attending. The couple plans a Chicago honeymoon and will reside in Vandalia. A parade of visiting relatives, travel, and social notes follow, including motorbike accident injury, church and club activities, and local travel to St. Louis and Decatur.
A photo in the Michigan State Journal shows Ricky and Mark Adams of Holt Mich displaying a 15 pound cabbage from their family garden. A second large cabbage is growing at their Holt home. Millard Adams is the son of Frank Adams of Patoka.
The Conservation Club 100 holds another benefit fish fry and a skeet shoot at Lakesite on Friday August 26. Proceeds help defray grounds and lake upkeep. The event offers a rustic setting and a chance to display shooting skill.
The Willing Neighbors Club and their families held an ice cream party at Nell and Hazel Belcher’s home Tuesday evening. Guests included numerous couples and families such as the Chandlers Meyers Belchers and many others enjoying homemade ice cream cake and icola cher.
Farmers report nearly two inches of rain in the past week with 0.8 inch Thursday night and 0.5 inch Friday night. Prior dry spell left corn showing signs of drought stress and dimmed crop prospects.
Leighton Wasem resigns from YMCA work to join Eastern Illinois University Charleston as assistant director of the new college campus Student Union Building. He starts September 1 and will oversee campus activities and student services.
Cub Scouts set a monthly Pack meeting for Friday at 7 p m at City Park with an Indians theme featuring war dances games and field events. A paper drive will be held Saturday Sept 3 starting at 1 p m with no magazines to be collected and demands for newspapers ready for pickup.
The Patoka Papooses held Achievement Day at the High School with Mrs. Gayle Walker as mistress of ceremonies. Members presented pledge symbols colors and creed with demonstrations in baking measuring fats sugar and powders. Special music by Janice Snyder, group singing, a playlet The Fidget Family, garment modeling, cookies and punch served by Home Bureau volunteers.
Patoka fire fighters took two second places at the Sandoval Firemen Picnic Saturday evening. In the flying hookup event Patoka placed second behind Odin. The Patoka crew included Doc Easton Herb Jolliff Wig Richeson Butch Jones and Alvin Perkins. A Patoka water fight team of Wig Richeson Doc Easton Lee Adams and Alvin Perkins also finished second.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and relatives who assisted us during the illness and death of our dear husband and father Mrs W L Outhouse and Children
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