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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1951
Page
1
Community Unit School District No. 100 starts the new year on Tuesday September 4 with the same bus routes and times as the previous year. All schools operate full day, dismissal at 3 30 p.m. Patoka riders meet at 8 20 a.m. Vernon riders at 8 10 a.m. Hot lunches served first day, meals cost thirty cents.
Mr and Mrs J W Alexander and Mrs S M Spungeon of Patoka were in a two car collision at the south junction of Highways 50 and 51 in Sandoval on Tuesday at 745 am. A Detroit Dodge failed to stop at the intersection, hitting the Alexander car. All seven occupants were shaken up but none seriously injured. Both cars were damaged. the Alexander vehicle could continue to Centralia.
In Vernon Aug 12 a family reunion honored N P Sorrell on his 82nd birthday. Nine of ten children attended with spouses and grandchildren from Vernon Salem Decatur Shelbyville Lexington Arrowsmith Denver City and Patoka. 53 people shared a Noon dinner and photos after. One daughter-in-law was absent due to illness.
The Better Neighbor's Club thanks the community for a successful Vernon Park Picnic that reunited many people after years. Funds raised will support park upkeep. Gratitude extends to all helpers and the Town Board for their efforts.
The Sandy Branch Cemetery Association will hold its annual directors meeting on Sunday September 2 at 2 p.m. at the shed. The public is invited. 10 W. L. Green secretary.
Notice to subscribers states that telephone users are responsible for all calls made from their line and references Patoka Telephone Exchange Co.
The family of William Sides Sr thanks the Patoka American Legion and friends for flowers in memory of their son William Sides Jr. Signed Mr and Mrs William Sides Sr.
The Karr-Houston Reunion Aug 26 featured a noon basket dinner at Vandalia City Park with over 100 attendees. Mrs. Rachel Blankenship was elected President and Mrs. Vera Mae Stephens Secretary and Treasurer. Numerous families from Ohio and Illinois joined, including Tevis, Houston, Adams, Black, and Karr relatives, with M. D. Karr the oldest member present and Nancy Jean elle Black the youngest.
Marion County 4-H Federation Directors met Aug 27 at the Farm Bureau building with nine members and one guest. They planned the County 4-H Weiner Roast for Sept 21 at Bryan Memorial Park and began Hallowe'en party preparations. The next meeting is Sept 14 to finalize Halloween plans.
The August meeting of the Vernon Home Bureau was held at Minnie Peddicord's home with Jessie Binnion as co host. The major lesson Planning a Practical Wardrobe was given by the hostesses. The minor lesson Ice Box Desserts was given by Helen Betts. Recreation was led by Mrs. Ellis Doolen. Refreshments followed the business session.
Victoria Chapter No 253 OES met on August 13 and 27 with a good crowd. A committee was appointed to build steps at both ends of the dais. Guests include Mrs Murger. Plans were announced for Friends Night on September 10 with altar draped for a past Worthy Grand Patron. Cake and coffee were served after meetings.
Wig Richeson and Lyle Jolliff depart September 13 for military service. Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Wheeler of Monticello and Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Offutt with daughter Virginia Dale of St. Louis visited last week with Amy W. Morgan and Inez Wheeler.
Patoka couple marks fifty years of marriage September 2 with family quietly observing due to Mrs. Outhouse breaking her arm and Mr. Outhouse illness. Married September 5 1901 in Patoka by Rev. W. H. Rheine. They have three sons Joe Talmadge Marion and one daughter Mrs. Orville Genre.
A long list details weekend and weekday visits among Burl Alexander Fred Schaffnit Carl Martin and many others in Sandoval Rockford Boulder Chicago Camp Breckenridge West Mansfield Vernon and Vernon. Travel includes Shel byville Norwalk and a twelve day vacation through Iowa Canada and the eastern states.
Open house runs all day Friday August 31 at the new Community Unit District No. 100 High School between Vernon and Patoka in Patoka Township. Doors open 9:00 a.m. A dedicatory service begins 8:00 p.m. in the gym. Free bus transport offered for those lacking options. James Ballance's bus leaves Patoka at 7:00 p.m. Cecil Binnion's bus leaves Vernon at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments follow the program by the Vernon and Patoka P T C. Bring friends.
Carroll Mojonnier, a noted 4-H Club leader, received a Certificate of Award from A. W. Godfrey of Robertson s Inc on the August 11 broadcast of the 4-H Club program over KXOK. Farm Editor Charley Stookey hosts the 6:45 a.m. Saturday show. Other Marion county 4‑H members appeared: Rex Rhea, Bob Thalman, Frank Mynard, Lois Britt, and Godfrey.
Pvt. Clifford R. Towler from Patoka Illinois arrives August 14 at Fort Bragg North Carolina with the 28th Infantry Division to participate in the Southern Pine exercise. The joint Army Air Force drill is the largest of its kind since World War II and runs through September 2 with the 388th Division among the major units.
The Patoka Unit held its regular meeting on Friday August 17 at the Methodist Church with hostesses Mrs. Jack Matchett and Mrs. Elmer Rogier. Mrs. Cecil Griffin led the lesson Choosing a Practical Wardrobe and Mrs. Edwin Nattier taught Ice Box Salads. Secretarial duties were handled by Mrs. Bruce Pugh due to many members on vacation. The group plans to reconvene September 21 and will feature furniture selection and Lord Substitutes taught by local leaders at Mrs. Cecil Griffin's home.
Donald Lee Ellis of Calumet City Ill visits with his mother Mrs Maude Ellis. Ernest Judd, formerly of Patoka, stops by the Register office. Amy Towler returns from Forrest Ill after visiting relatives. James C Neal of Pana calls at the Register Office. Harry Seifers family returns from a Michgan vacation. Bruce Pugh Paul Walker and children attend Wadell Jackson reunion at Pana Park. Anna Ballance and sons move to Salem to teach at Allen School North of Salem. Max Hill leaves for Green Hill NM for an indefinite stay.
A check-up shows about 150 Patoka residents signed water contract bids signaling intent to become users. Bonding requires 210 signatures. 60 remain. The village explores a distant source, costs rise, and a $65 hook-up fee applies to early signers with pay starting 30 days after water is available.
Frank E. Miller thanks friends for kind gestures during his time in the Veterans Hospital. He expresses gratitude for cards letters flowers from Frank's Sunday School Class and all who visited him. These acts of kindness will be remembered.
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