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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1961

Page

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Thanksgiving gatherings spread across Patoka region

Mrs. Phillie Fiscus led a Patoka family to Vandalia for Thanksgiving dinner with Granddaughter Otto Quandt family and other relatives. Many neighbors and friends from Vandalia Decatur Lawrence Springfield Berwyn joined, sharing meals and renewing acquaintances. Elizabeth Isaac ill in Chicago area. several local residents hosting visitors and tending health and home projects. The Mound Chapel MYF held a wiener roast with fourteen attendees at the Walker home.

Phillie Fiscus Patoka Cecil Fiscus Don Kendall Vandalia Otto Quandt Melinda Quandt John B. Richards Mr. Quandt Charles Quandt Elery Alice Emily Watson Lawrence Kansas Betty Billie Epperson Bill Jack Ames Centralia Joe Kimmons Sharon Russ Joe Normal Mervel Willett Berwyn Cemetery Assn Seth Martin Decatur Bettie Griffin Mt. Vernon John Barnes Sr Floyd Self Michael Carolyn Rockford John V. Barnes Hollie Fraley Peoria E. Kloss Fond du Lac Wisc Cecile Brown Joe Eller Washington, Il Lyle Chasteen Salem G. W. Bowen Chasteens Archie Harper and Sons New Haven Wayne Nattier Poplar Bluff Nannie Britt Ethel Chance Ed Lawson Tom _ Chappell Emma Martin Merle J. Isaac Chicago Bill Isaac Ft. Leonard Wood Elizabeth J. Isaac St. Mary’s Hospital Susie Carter Ina Anderson Gilbert Caldwell Ft. Lauderdale Fila Bob Caldwell Fara Caldwell Leon Walker Milton Bayliss Joe Wikenhauser Bernie Griffin Clyde Murray Johnnie John Richards Murray Melvin Belcher C. L. Ballance Janet Prudy Judy Treasa Belleville Roy Ballance Walnut Hill Ralph Belcher Karen Kay Kenny Germany Bertin “Wall Orville Fitzgerald Garl Lawson Brownstown P. J. Mojonnier W. R. Wilkens Clara Kretzner Park Ridge Henry Hines Robert Morey Frederick Okla Pearl Walker Vernon Bruce Pugh Aubrey Tinnen Bethany John Tinckham Neil Albion Clarence Stoltz Mt. Carmel Beryl Jett Okawville Cecil Jett Bridgeton Mis Carl Anderson Sheri Mound Chapel MYF Paul Walker D. L. Freyer Anna Des Ruisseaux Sandoval W. F. Murfin Mabel Snyder I. C. Betts Lawrenceville Maude Curtis Methodist Old Folks Home J. C. Binnion W. D. Klinge St. Louis Earl Corbett Springfield A. E. Hedgpeth Donald Cox Ron Forney Brentwood Kenneth Hirstein Helen Easley Russel Green Leo Landreth Robert Moore Leslie D. Morey Emil Kottmeyer Kenneth Easton Bill Easton Eddie Houston James Payne John Houston Houston Joan Hollis Pulver Wayne Binnion Naomi Arrowsmith Amanda Binnion Toni Sorrel Marvin Sorrel Nona Mae Jill Bates David Wags H. O. Perkins Alvin Paul Everett Donald Everett Perkins Arlen Perkins Stella Arnold Hobart Arnold Zion Wm. Veal Dean Collier Shobonier Wm. B. Olmstead Park Forest Ill Ruby Collier Ruby Fleck Northfield Ohio Elmer Fleck Marvin Ehrat Sandra H. O. Blalock Cincinnati Allen Lawrence U. Ol Sue Wernsman Nancy Barbara Phinney Jack Bopp Davy Robinson Southern Warren Bayliss Jerry Bopp Howard Riley Gussie Manley Fitzgerald Alice Wilson Floyd Outhouse David Luther Perrine Maurice Lee Cox

Many Attend Annual Cemetery Turkey Dinner

The Cemetery Association’s Thanksgiving dinner drew high attendance and raised about 381 dollars from meals and donations. Co chairs Kenneth Tune and Wesley Jolliff thank contributors and volunteers including school staff and cafeteria helpers. Attendees hailed from Centralia Vandalia Decatur Springfield and other nearby towns.

The Cemetery Assn Kenneth Tune Wesley Jolliff Charles Meyer Elery Watson Emily Bess Lawrence Kansas Richard Cox Minnie Peddicord Letta Hopkins Vernon Jerry Ehlers Carbondale Ruth Cooley Wm. Epperson Bill Fred Gilley Co. A. Adams Jack Ames

Clothing sale at Thelma's Beauty Shop Building

Saturday December 2 sale at Thelma's Beauty Shop Building offering new toys and clothing with ten percent off.

Thelma

Grade Schools Sold at Auction Net $2210

The former Patoka and Vernon grade schools were sold at public auction Tuesday morning, realizing $2,210. The Patoka bid went to Wm. T. Stanford for $1,100, with Vernon selling for $900 to Paul Calvert. Three lots near the Vernon school went for $210 to Payne & Burks. County Supt. Paul B. Chance conducted the sale.

Patoka Vernon Wm. T. Stanford Stanford Engineering Co Salem Stanford Vernon School Paul Calvert Payne & Burks Paul B. Chance Oss Holler Bill Holzhauer

Secretary Carpentier Starts 1962 License Plate Mailings

Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentier announced the 1962 motor vehicle license plates will begin mailing Friday December 1. A February 15 display deadline applies and mail applicants should be in by February 1 to receive plates in time. About 35 000 sets will be mailed daily in numeric and alphabetical order due to space limits.

Charles F. Carpentier Acadline Carpentier Sec. Carpentier Mr. Carpentier

Eastern Star Install Dec 6 at Masonic Temple

Victoria Chapter held a stated meeting with 22 members and one visitor. An open installation is planned for Wednesday December 6 at 8 p m at the Masonic Temple with Mrs Nona Biehl to be installed as Worthy Matron and Don Murfin as Worthy Patron. Refreshments were served by Mrs Audree Schroeder after the meeting.

Victoria Masonic Temple Nona Biehl Don Murfin Audree Schroeder

Vernon celebrants mark 56th wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Meadors hosted a Thanksgiving turkey dinner with trimmings. Guests included L. C. Crowder of Hazel Park Michigan and relatives from Le Roy Heyworth Berwyn Vandalia Patoka McLean County and Vernon. Numerous local residents joined in gatherings and visits throughout the holiday period.

H. E. Meadors L. C. Crowder Hazel Park Mich Harold Meadors le Roy George Gardner Duane Gardner Teri Lyn Heyworth Mervel Willett Berwyn Les Morey Vernon Roy Jones Patoka Crowders Meadors and Gardners McLean County Michigan

Adult Band Classes Planned By Band Parents

Band Parents met with 20 members present as Jack Stephens outlined adult courses for the year and summer. Plans include beginners general music, history and theory for adults and students, an adult band, and private lessons for the class. Contests are set for Feb 26 high school, March 31 Flora, and April 28 state solo and ensemble. December meeting canceled.

Jack Stephens Stephens Flora

Junior MYF After School Party at Methodist Church

The Junior MYF met in the church basement after school on Wednesday November 22 for a party with 23 children, three adult teachers and three guests. Cupcakes and ice cream were served by Mrs Paul Calvert and Mrs Orville Sharp. The group meets Sundays at seven for study and worship and invites all children from kindergarten to 12 years.

MYF Methodist Paul Calvert Orville Sharp

Mound Chapel to Start Revival December Fourth

Mound Chapel church announces a revival series from December 4 to December 10 at 7 30 p m nightly. Special music by the Goodwill Quartet each evening with Rev Dale Turner as evangelist. Public invited.

Mound Chapel Church Goodwill Quartet Dale Turner

Santa Claus visit planned by Patoka volunteers

The Patoka volunteer firemen schedule Santa for Saturday December 28. They will prepare gift packages funded by local donations for fruit and candy delivery. Donations may be left at First State Bank MacEagan Insurance Schroeder Motor Co or with any fire department member. A donors list will appear in the Register.

Santa Claus Patoka Old Saint Nick Santa First State Bank Mac Eagan Insurance Agency Schroeder Motor Co

Social Security Office Extends Evening Hours in Mt Vernon

The Mt Vernon Social Security District Office will stay open 6 to 8 PM on Fridays December 1 8 and 15 to serve seniors who work daytime. Manager Emil J Hoffman cautions older workers may now qualify for benefits in 1961 and should apply by January 1962. The office is at 229 South 10th Street near the courthouse.

Social Security District Mt. Vernon Emil J. Hoffman Hoffman South 10Th Street

Pentecostal Church Razed After Bulldozer Demolition

The century old Pentecostal church lot was razed last week after a bulldozer demolished the building. Once a Presbyterian church and later used as a movie theatre and gym for Patoka High, it was sold to the American Legion, then to the Pentecostal congregation around 1935. They plan to build a new church on the site.

Presbyterians Patoka The American Legion Post Pentecostal

Bowen Officiates Sister’s Thanksgiving Wedding

Ray Bowen performed his first marriage ceremony on Thanksgiving day officiating the nuptials of his sister Helen Kretzer of Vandalia and Dalton Moody of Kinmundy at Marshall Creek Baptist Church. Family gathered for a rare four year reunion of the Irvon Bowen household.

Ray Bowen Helen Kretzer Vandalia Dalton Moody Kinmundy Marshall Creek Baptist Church Irvon Bowen

New Arrivals Announcement for Baby Girl

Mr and Mrs Albert Quick announce the birth of a baby girl weighing 6 pounds 2028 on Friday November 24 at St Marys hospital.

Albert Quick St. Mary’s Hospital

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