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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1962
Page
1
Local notes report many relatives visiting in Patoka area from Tulsa Pittsfield Chicago San doval and Springfield. Shared trips include decatur bristol and london ky with multiple families and lifelong celebrations. A surprise party for Bessie McCurdy and birthday gatherings mark social activity.
Mrs. C. A. Walton who handles fire calls for the district reports there were only 13 calls in 1962, a number lower than 1960 and 1961, indicating a quieter year for the department.
Miss Christina Crawford will host a story hour at the library on Saturday December 8 at 2 p m All children from the area are urged to attend.
Members of the Patoka Masonic Lodge elected its 1963 officers at a Monday meeting in the Masonic Temple. Wesley Griffin was chosen worshipful master with Kenneth Meador senior warden Leslie Griffin junior warden Louis Dauderman secretary and Robert Eagan treasurer. Installation is set for Monday January 7 1968 at the temple.
Mrs. Kenneth Simmons was elected chairman of the Joy Belles Unit of Homemakers Extension at the November gathering hosted by Mrs. Berthel Sanders. Other officers elected include Mrs. Harold Jones as first vice chairman, Mrs. Cecil Jones as second vice chairman, Mrs. Deanones as secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Berthel Sanders as reporter.
The Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District Board met November 27 at the SOS office. Directors present were Jake Davis F O Heller Ernie Henson Sammy Lowe and George Irwin with associates Bob Ford and Jimmie Britt. SCS personnel Sam Winfrey and Don Welch attended.
Residents on the west side remain without natural gas as Illinois Power contractor delayed service promised within 60 days after starting in September. Three leaks found previously, another located this week, forcing First Baptist Church to hold services at the high school while heating remains unavailable.
Tech. Sgt. Virgil A. Rose of Vernon is among Air Force personnel deployed in the southeastern United States for combat ready alert duty in support of the Cuban crisis actions. He is an aircraft maintenance technician married to Evalyn J. Downing of Catlin Illinois.
The annual home Christmas lighting contest will be held again this year under the American Legion and the Lions Club. The Legion and Lions will donate prizes and Illinois Power Co. is expected to offer a donation as well.
A fire of undetermined origin destroyed a store room at the Old Capitol Monument Works in Vandalia on Friday November 30 causing about 1500 in damage. The two story frame building housed offices for the monument works now moved to a new building across the street. Owner Harry Cocagne with brothers Edward and Leo said the structure will be torn down and a new one erected.
December 10 14 school meals list daily options for Monday through Friday. Menu includes Barbecues corn sweet pickles cole slaw peach cookie milk Meat loaf mashed potatoes gravy beets apple sauce bread butter milk Chicken pie mashed potatoes gravy peas golden glow salad bread butter Hamburger on bun bean salad dill pickles cake cherries milk Sausage mashed potatoes gravy tomatoes pear bread butter milk.
The first snowfall of the season began about 9 a.m. Wednesday following a light rain Tuesday evening and a drop in temperature. Daytime highs had reached around 60 degrees for several days prior.
Vernon area notes show Newton residents Mr. and Mrs. William Whitehurst visiting family in Vandalia and attending kin on Sunday. Others include Mr. and Mrs. Murfin at Roy Cox’s home, Mrs. Rose ill at home, and Mrs. Klinge taking a trip to St. Louis for Herbert Beck’s surgery. Dena Lake broke an arm after a fall while several people visited hospitals, churches, and relatives in Decatur Centralia and Champaign over the weekend.
Homemakers Extension Unit to hold Christmas party on Thursday December 18 at 12 noon at the Baptist Church. It will be a potluck with each guest bringing table service. Hostesses are Mrs Dean Britt and Mrs Charles Nattier. A one dollar gift exchange is planned. Meeting day changes to the second Thursday each month starting in the new year.
Jay G. Philpott, director of Internal Revenue for the Springfield District, announces January first as the start of the filing period. Taxpayers should gather cancelled checks receipts records of contributions and other papers to prepare their Federal income tax returns.
Victoria Chapter of the Eastern Star will hold a public installation of officers at the Masonic Temple Saturday December 8 at 8 p m Mrs Edna Dauderman will be installed as worthy matron and Louis Dauderman as worthy patron The retiring matron is Mrs Nona Bieh and retiring patron Don Murfin
Ramsey fell 63-61 as Carlrolliff hit a basket with three seconds left to hand Ramsey the loss. Darrel Adams led the Warriors with 26 points followed by T. Cox 19 Chandler 10 and Jolliff 2. The Warriors improved to four straight wins this season.
William F Nolte 90 of Vernon died Tuesday at 4 am in Fayette County Hospital Vandalia after a brief illness He was a retired farmer who lived in the area 40 years Born March 22 1872 in Millstadt Ill He married Tillie Torbeck who died in 1932 An only daughter preceded him in death He is survived by two sisters Emma Hefling New Mexico and Mary Kremmel Millstadt Ill one grandchild and three great grandchildren Funeral services were held Thursday at Emmanuel Lutheran Augs burg with Rev George J Kaiser officiating burial followed in Augsburg Cemetery
The Senior Class sponsors a pancake supper at the high school cafeteria on Saturday December 8. Serving starts at 5 30 p m. Tickets from seniors or at the door. Adults 75 cents, children through sixth grade 40 cents. All you can eat with pancakes sausage coffee and milk.
Mrs. W. L. Martin and Family express gratitude to neighbors relatives and friends for flowers and food and to the Willing Neighbors Club for a lovely dinner. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
Fielding Adams expresses appreciation to neighbors and friends for cards prayers and visits during hospitalization and after returning home. He asks the Lord to bless them for their kindness.
Do It Day is scheduled for Friday December 7 as Marion County Tuberculosis Association urges donations to hit a 10000 goal. Executive Director Mrs Mary Mercer reports total Christmas Seal receipts through Monday at 4778 08 with Patoka donations 135 and Vernon 652. Last year Patoka gave 275 98 and Vernon 95 48.
The 1963 wheat stabilization program ends December 14. Harold D. Crippen of the Marion County Stabilization and Conservation committee urges growers to file for the 1968 winter wheat stabilization. Participants may divert 20 to 60 percent of their allotment while receiving extra price support and regular loan or purchase options. Sign up only for the acreage they plan to divert to avoid loss of benefits.
Santa Claus will visit Patoka on Saturday December 22 under the auspices of the fire department. Residents are urged to donate candy and fruit for children. Contributions may be left at Schroeder Motor Co First State Bank or Patoka Elevator or given to fire department members. A list of donors will be published next week in the Register.
The December Sunbeam meeting convened at the library on Saturday at 1 p m. The secretary read a thank you note from Edwin Nattier and prayers were offered for the Crain, Perkins, Easton, Martin, and Simcox families. The next story hour is set for December 8 at 2 p m. Christmas party planners include Lana Kae and Leslie Griffin with Mrs Dwight Britt providing refreshments. Eight children attended the Beginner Sunbeams and Ann Britt will host the Nibble Nook on December 15.
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