Patoka Happenings Report Local Social Roundup
Local notes record visiting relatives and travel around Patoka. Mr. and Mrs. Artie Rogier returned from a Florida trip. others hosted guests from Crescent City and Omaha while several residents visit family or recover at home. Children face mumps and residents relocate to nursing homes and new homes in Odin and East Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Rogier
Florida
Ocean
Gulf
Melvin Belcher
Berthel Sanders
Carolyn
Dean Jones
Robert Kelley
Crescent City
Fila
Ray Burnett
Glen
Robert
Alice Caldwell
James Lett
Chas. Humes
Centralia
P. J. Mojonnier
T. T. Cox
Maggie Gieger
Yaw
Odin
W. L. Outhouse
East Peoria
Santa Claus Fund Donations To Date
Donations to the fire department Santa Claus fund totaled several small gifts from individuals and local groups. Notable contributions include Bruce Carter and Robert Fagan each gave 2 dollars, First State Bank 5 dollars, Patoka Lions Club 5 dollars, and Patoka Register 3 dollars. Other donors include Dr E B Hall 5 dollars Cleve McWhirter 1 dollar Jamies Ballance 2 dollars and We MMM ee eee 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Santa Claus Fund
Bruce Carter
Robert Fagan
First State Bank
E. BE. Hall
Cleve McWhirter
Jamies Ballance
Patoka Register
Patoka Lions Club
Receipts Lag in TB Seal Collection
Collections for TB Christmas seals lag behind 1959 figures as of December 2. Executive director Mary Mercer reports totals of 3,981.11 dollars, 656.64 less than last year, with Patoka 132.75 and Vernon 37.00. Volunteers Dale Jones Pauline Ballance Beatrice Carter and Anna Manning helped process returns, and Jones posted Do-It-Day notices for December 7 at Patoka and Vernon stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mercer
Patoka
Vernon
Dale Jones
Pauline Ballance
Beatrice Carter
Anna Manning
Joybells Home Bureau Crafts Day Sees New Members
The Joybells Home Bureau unit held a crafts day on December 5 at Mrs. Merle Jones home. Members displayed Christmas decorations and shared a sack lunch. Seven new members joined and leadership roles were assigned for upcoming tasks. A family Christmas party was planned and the next meeting set at Mrs. Milburn Jones home with Yeast Breads lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joybells Home Bureau
Merle Jones
Wm. Griffin
Lewis Jones
C. S. Heflin
Berthel Sanders
Yule Lighting Contest Set for Dec 17
Entries for the Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Lions Club American Legion and Illinois Power Co must be in by noon December 17. Judging occurs that evening with winners announced in the December 28 Register. Unit 100 residents are eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
American Legion
Illinois Power Co
Register
Unit 100
Paul Logan
L. P. Busch
Elwin Bushue
Jack Bradon
Methodist Church Christmas Program Planned at Patoka
The Patoka Methodist Church will host a Family Christmas Program on Sunday December 11 at 7 30 p m Families are asked to sit together for the service The program includes carols readings and a film strip Keeping Christmas Christian Afterward the tree will be trimmed and cookies and candies served Additional services during the season include a December 21 Cantata The Music of Christmas at 7 30 p m and a December 24 Church School Christmas program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Methodist Church
Bonnie Sue Perkins Acts as Sunbeam Pres at church meeting
Bonnie Sue Perkins served as acting Sunbeam president at the Baptist Church Saturday afternoon December 3 in Martha Jane Isaac's absence. Rhonda Lake read the Christmas Story, Alaska booklets were given, and a Japan Christmas card was examined. Secretary Sheila Jolliff called roll as children shared Bible verses and plans for a December 17 party with cookies and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Sue Perkins
Sunbeams
The
Baptist Church
Martha Jane Isaac
Rhonda Lake
Lake
Cox
Alaska
Japan
Sheila Jolliff
Jesus
Dena Lake
Mae Nattier
Chas. Drennan
Fred Brown
Marion and Clinton County Dairy Tour Set for Dec 14
Marion and Clinton County farmers plan a dairy tour starting at 9 30 a.m. December 14 from the Colonial Restaurant just south of Sandoval on Route 51. Burt Sinclair, county farm adviser, will arrange visits to a V type milking parlor with Jerry Cash, extension dairyman from the University of Illinois, on hand to discuss feeding programs and dairy questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Clinton County
Sandoval
Bert Sinclair
Jerry Cash
Extension Dairyman
University of Illinois
Card of Thanks to All for Kindness Shown
The Jim McNicol Family expresses sincere thanks for acts of kindness during their loss and asks for the Lord's richest blessings in their prayerful gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim McNicol
Patoka and Vernon Population Figures From 1960 Census
Final counts from the U S Department of Commerce show Patoka with 601 residents and Vernon with 235. Marion County totals reach 39 949, while Illinois statewide population rose 15 7 percent since 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Dept. of Commerce
Patoka
Vernon
Marion County
Thomas T. Cox Buried Sunday
Thomas Theodore Cox 84 died at Fayette County Hospital Vandalia after six weeks as a patient Funeral services were held at Mound Chapel Church officiated by Rev Robert Hollis Burial was in Pratt Cemetery He was born in Pope Township son of John and Matilda Cox A retired farmer and fruit grower he served on the board of review and for 24 years as township supervisor His wife died July 10 1959 Survivors include four sons Oval Kankakee John Patoka Maurice Vernon James with the armed forces on Formosa, six daughters and 14 grandchildren plus four great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Theodore Cox
Fayette County Hospital
Vandalia
Mound Chapel Church
Robert Hollis
Pratt Cemetery
Cox
Pope Township
John
Matilda (Holt) Cox
Board of Review
Oval
Kankakee
Patoka
Maurice
Vernon
James
Formosa
Vingil Anderson
Rock Island
Jim Osborn
Garland
Wyo
Dave Essary
Detroit
Mich
Victor Malongas
Macomb
Alex Reed
Carbon
Five Fire Calls In Four Days Reported For Dept
The department logged five fire calls in four days during the past week end. On Thursday crews responded to a grass fire at Darrel Chriss's home. Saturday saw grass fires at the J. W. Crawford farm Sam Nall's residence and at Conservation Club lake. A stubborn blaze near the John Orrell home was tackled Sunday. Rain Monday ended the rash of grass fires. Salem and Centralia departments also reported busy weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrel Chriss
J. W. Crawford
Sam Nall
Conservation Club Lake
John Orrell
Salem
Centralia
Patoka Panthers 4-H Host Family Night at High School
The Patoka Panthers 4-H club held its annual family night at the high school on November 28. Leaders handed out awards and premiums earned this year. Marion Thomas and Larry Britt demonstrated soil testing. Nancy Snyder and Tommy Gerrish spoke. Next meeting is December 17 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Griffin. Members will bring cookies, candy, and a gift for exchange. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Panthers 4-H
Marion Thomas
Larry Britt
Nancy Snyder
Tommy Gerrish
Lee Griffin
Eact
Miss Ruth Smith Dies At Missouri Baptist Hospital
Miss Ruth Smith daughter of Mrs W W Murfin died Tuesday in Missouri Baptist Hospital St Louis The body was returned Thursday evening Funeral services will be Friday at 2 pm from Cox Martin Funeral Home burial in Patoka cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Smith
W. W. Murfin
Misssouri Baptist Hospital
St. Louis
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Patoka Cemetery
Vernon News Items Highlight Local Visits and Wedding
Local residents share visits with relatives in Monticello Fond du Lac Illinois Chicago Rock Falls and Vandalia. Hiram Wyant’s death brings family gatherings and funeral services in Vandalia. Flo Ann Kroenegal and Keith Klukis wed at Augsburg Church with relatives attending. Vernon Post Office to stay open Monday through Saturday starting December 12 for Christmas period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Shankwiler
Monticello
Tom Dickey
R. S. Meador
Stanley Meador
Henry Meador
Nell Metzger
Harold Blankinship
Fond du Lac
Wis
Mildred
Eleanor Metzger
Chicago
Effie Self
Rock Falls
Merle Leininger
Streator
Darrel Wyant
Fillmore
Byrle D. Leininger
Vandalia
Earl Leininger
Hiram Wyant
Shobonier
Ceme
Tery. I. C. Betts
Mabel Snyder
Lawrenceville
Maud Curtis
Dewatur
Omar Twiss
Rolling Meadows
Ron Presberg
Arlington Heights
Flo Ann Kroenegal
Keith Klukis
Augsburg Church
Helen Easley
Bob
Brentwood
Judy
Ron Forney
G. W.christie
W. C. Oates
Vernon
Myrl D. Chilton 69 Buried in Decatur
Myrl D. Chilton aged 69 died Saturday in the VA Hospital Chicago after a Decatur residence of 49 years. WWII and WWI veteran, he served 16 years in the armed forces and worked as a security guard for Decatur Pump Co. He is survived by his widow, a son, a step-daughter, a brother and sister. Funeral and burial in Graceland Cemetery followed services in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrl D. Chilton
Decatur
Chicago
Patoka
William Henry
Julia E. (Pritchett) Chilton
Chilton
Armed Services
Decatur Pump Co
Patoka Christian Church
Graceland
Home Bureau Christmas Party at Methodist Church
The Home Bureau invites all interested to a pot luck Christmas gathering at the Methodist church on Friday December 16 at 12 noon. Attendees should bring their own table service and participate in a one dollar gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Bureau
Methodist Church
Thank You Note From Roxy Linton and Family
Gratitude is expressed to friends who sent cards and letters during hospital stay and for any assistance. The message, signed by Roxy Linton and Family and Mr and Mrs Clifford Talbot and girls, notes they now reside at 391 Hibiscus Tree Dr Lake Worth Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxy Linton
Clifford Talbot
Hibiscus Tree Dr
Lake Worth, Fla
Marion County CROP Carload To Ship Monday
The Christian Rural Overseas Program in Marion county plans to ship a carload of Marion County corn to Decatur for conversion into corn oil. A dedication service will occur at 3 p.m. at the Patoka Elevator Co with CROP board members township chairmen and canvassers in attendance. A banner will adorn the car identifying it as Marion County corn helping feed the world's hungry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Rural Overseas Program
Marion County
Decatur
Patoka Elevator Co
Wes Griffin May Run for Congress in Marion County
Salem Times-Commoner notes in Around Town that Marion County circuit clerk Wes Griffin may run for Congress two years hence against incumbent Geo Shipley. Griffin is a strong vote-getter in Marion County and could pose a formidable challenge if he decides to enter the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Griffin
Congress
Salem Times-Commoner
Wes
Marion County
Salem
Geo. Shipley
Griffin
Shipley
Nancy Crawford 3 Wins National Photo Prize
Nancy Crawford three of Hyattsville Maryland won third place in the 26th annual Children s National Photographic Center contest. The prize totaled $100 and the competition was sponsored by photo studios in over 200 department stores nationwide. Final judges included Ann Bancroft Pat Boone Shari Lewis Ed Sullivan and Fred War ing. Nancy s grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lee Crawford of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Crawford
G. Dean Crawford
Hyattsville
Children’s National Photographic Center
Washington
D. C
Evening Star
United States
Ann Bancroft
Pat Boone
Shari Lewis
Ed Sullivan
Fred Waring
County 4 H Leaders Recognized at Springfield Meeting
More than 300 Illinois 4 H leaders were honored at the 15th annual Leaders Recognition Day in Springfield on November 22. Four Marion County leaders—W. L. Griffin Patoka Marvin Bundy Centralia Mrs Arlie Meador Salem and Mrs Raymond Long Centralia—were named among the honorees as business and state extension representatives attended the event. Home Adviser Miss Marie Brite credits unpaid volunteers for making 4 H work statewide and nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Springfield
Marion County
W. L. Griffin
Patoka
Marvin Bundy
Centralia
Arlie Meador
Salem
Raymond Long
Marie Brite
Post Office Urges Early Mail for Christmas Season
Postmaster Barnes tells the Register the Shop Early and Mail Early drive again aims to smooth the Christmas mail flow. He advises parcel post cushioning, strong boxes, and heavy wrapping. unsealed cards incur 3¢ postage while sealed or written cards require 4¢ per ounce first class. To ensure delivery, parcel post by Dec 10 and other cards by Dec 16. post offices stay open all day Dec 14 and 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Register
Post Office Dept
Yuletide Meeting at Patoka WSCS
The December meeting of the Methodist WSCS met in the church auditorium on Thursday afternoon December 1. Mrs Archie Harper opened the session and a $10 Christmas collection was voted to Bishop Voight for mission work in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
WSCS
Archie Harper
Charles Jordan
Bishop Voight
India
Hollis
Patoka Christian Church Week of December Activities
Patoka Christian Church schedules for December 9 to 16 include Bible School at 9:30 to 10:30 with Ray Bowen as superintendent, morning worship with communion at 10:30, youth meetings at 6:45, evening worship with communion at 7:30 led by Don Guymon, and related classes and prayer sessions. A board meeting is set for Monday December 12 and Loyal Leaders class and prayer study meet midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Bowen
the Jordan
Don Guymon
The
Scarlet Line
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Yule
Sunbeam Pres
Thomas T. Cox
Dept
Patoka Panthers
Yale Party
Tyster
Register Advertisers
National Photo Prize
Nancy
Mrs. Lee Crawford
Patoka Christian. Church
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