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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1962
Page
1
Local notices report visits and travel from Patoka and nearby towns. Family birthdays, birthdays, surgical updates, and Sunday church services are noted along with routine social calls and road trips to St. Louis Joliet and Illinois towns.
The family of Wm. Nolte thanks Vernon friends for flowers food and kindness during illness and after his death.
The elementary school program led by Mrs Essie Robinson and the Elementary Band and Junior High Chorus under Jack Stephens will be held in the school gym Monday evening December 17 at 730 p m. On Thursday evening December 20 at 8 p m the High School Girls Chorus under Mrs Myrtle Reid will present The Glory of the Star carita with the High School band directed by Mr Stephens. Both events are open to the public with no admission charged. School will dismiss at 230 p m Friday December 21 for the holiday and resume January 2.
The Lions Club will not meet Tuesday December 18. The annual Christmas party for members and wives is set for Friday December 21 at the Masonic Temple with dinner at 6 30 p m and a one dollar gift exchange plus entertainment afterward.
Entries are now open for the annual Christmas home lighting contest. Call Lion Club president Robert Eagan at 25420 before December 21 to enter. Judging on December 22 with winners announced in the December 28 Register. Prizes range from 25 to 2 dollars for eight places.
The Patoka Elevator opened its annual three day Appreciation Days yesterday at its building. Hours run 10 a m to 8 p m through Friday and Saturday. Free coffee and doughnuts are served and door prizes awarded daily with a gift for all attendees.
Thanks are expressed to those who cared during illness and after returning home. Special mentions go to Rev. Hillard Rev. Phillippe Rev. Settle Rev. Heflin for visits and prayers. Also thanks to Dr Busch and to Mark Cox for ambulance service.
The Sophomore class hosts a Christmas bake sale featuring various baked goods on Saturday December 15 starting at 9 a m at Martin's Store.
The December meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist church drew 29 members and one guest. They voted $20 to support Rural Worker Lois Johnson, planned Dec 19 box packing for shut ins and students, and raised $140 from bazaar and supper.
The fire department was called to Alvin Perkins home at 8 30 a m on Tuesday when a stove caught fire. Firemen moved the stove to the front yard to prevent spread smoke caused some damage. A frigid cold snap followed a snowy night with lows from six to ten below zero Tuesday night and two above Monday night.
School menu for December week lists daily meals from Monday to Friday. It includes ham with mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, apple sauce, bread and milk on Monday. chili and crackers, ham salad sandwich, cookie and fruit on Tuesday. hamburger on bun with corn and dill pickles plus cookie and pineapple on Wednesday. turkey with mashed potatoes, cranberry salad, ice cream bars, hot rolls and butter on Thursday. and hot dogs with baked beans, sauerkraut and pear on Friday.
Readers are urged to send a brief item to the Register to share local news. Submissions should be concise and timely to boost community interest and engagement in the upcoming issue.
Work has begun on a new 38 by 40 foot addition with a full basement to the Patoka Christian Church. The structure will be attached to the rear and used for Sunday School classes and overflow attendance. The basement will host class parties and recreational activities with Charles Berry as the contractor.
The Warriors beat the Okawville Rockets 50 to 44 last Friday extending their winning streak to five. Patoka led 20-10 after one and 29-17 at halftime, with Okanville closing the gap to 38-36 in the third before Patoka pulled away. Scorers: Adams 17, B Cox 8, T Cox 20, Jenkins 9, Bopp 2. Patoka also won the B game.
Patoka Warriors win 67 58 over Carlyle Indians to claim first in the E I Conference. Keepm led with 24 points, ell wre had 21, as Patoka led 26 23 at halftime and 46 41 after three quarters. Carlyle won the B game 65 52.
St. Louis visitors for business. Mrs. Tonie Sorrell returned from an extended northern Illinois trip. Local gatherings include Vernon Bridge Club events hosted by Mildred Walton and a Robbin's Dinner at the Walton home. Farewell party for Emmet Caudle and wife hosted by Bear Creek and Vernon communities as they move to Brownstown. Multiple family visits and Christmas party noted.
Bob Johnstone hosts a grand opening at his newly opened grocery and market on Friday and Saturday. A gift a minute prize and eight baskets of groceries are offered. The store runs a half page bargain ad in the Register to lure shoppers and invites the public to register for the baskets.
John Isaac Parker, 72, died December 9 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Joliet, Illinois. Born January 17, 1890 in Patoka, he moved to Joliet in 1915 and worked as a hod carrier until retirement four years ago. His wife Mable died in 1954. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 11 at the Cathedral of St. Raymonds with burial in Joliet.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Perkins thank American Legion members donors and neighbors for help after illness. Special thanks to Jake Davis for wood and to Jenkins and Patoka Elevator for trucks. God bless you all. Read all the ads, every week.
A carload of corn for CROP will be shipped Friday from the Jefferson Marion Grain Co in Salem. An eight o clock dedicatory service with several ministers will be held. The public is invited to attend. The corn aids overseas relief and rehabilitation. Bruce Carter chaired the Patoka collection for the program.
Mr and Mrs Robert Newcomb of Brownstown announce the birth of a 7 pound 1 ounce daughter on December 5 at St Marys Hospital Centra lia. Mrs Newcomb is the former Janet Hopkins. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Newcomb and Mr and Mrs Albert Hopkins of Patoka.
Victoria Chapter of the Eastern Star installed new officers last Saturday night led by Vera Baker as installing officer and Virginia McNicol as installing marshal. The 1963 slate includes Edna Danderman as worthy matron Louis Danderman as worthy patron and a full roster with Ruth Murfin as secretary and Winnifred Spurgeon as treasurer. The ceremony featured colors, floral displays, soloist Loreta Genre and a reception with tea and cookies as departing officers were honored.
The Library Board sponsored four story hours at the library Saturday afternoon. Miss Christina Crawford read Christmas stories and was assisted by Mrs. Games. Attendees included Leslie Griffin, Lana Griffin, Debbie Atchinson, Keith Atchinson, Bonnie Perkins, Ray Perkins, Lynn Hill, and Sherrill Hill.
Baptist Youth Sunbeams hold a Christmas party on Saturday December 15 from 1 to 2 p m. Children bring cookies candy or fruit for special friends and receive a booklet on how Christmas is celebrated around the world. Themes include Learning to Pray and Give for Others and Luke 2 8 14.
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