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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1956
Page
1
Patoka residents await Santa’s pre Christmas visit Saturday at 2 30 p m. The Patoka Volunteer Fire Department hosts the event with tea for children and funds still needed to cover costs. Fire Chief Onville Schroeder says donations remain welcome at department members or Schroeder Motor Co.
Patoka’s Warriors pushed their streak to four by beating Mater Dei 49 45 and Sandoval 62 41 at home. Belcher led with 17 points and Rutledge 15. Murfin added 13. The Panpoosies won 38 30, led by Murfin 13 and Britt 10.
Lana Kae Griffin daughter of Mr and Mrs Les Griffin celebrated her third birthday with a Tuesday party. About 20 children attended with hats balloons and favors. Games were played gifts opened and ice cream cupcakes and animal crackers were served.
Christmas program on Saturday December 22 at 7 30 p m Fellowship meeting Sunday December 28 at 2 p m and December 31 church organization with services until midnight Public invited to attend all meetings Rev J V Clifton Rev Lonnie Trikswond.
The Band Parents Association presented a beautiful Christmas gift to Mr and Mrs Warren Besing, expressing gratitude in this notice.
Christmas observance at First Baptist Church unfolds next Sunday with a 9:30 Sunday school recognition, a 10:30 worship featuring Christmas music and a choir solo, and an 7:30 p.m. annual Christmas program. Why Christmas, a four act play with 26 roles directed by Carroll Mojonnier, will be performed between acts with songs by children and Loretta Genre.
Mound Chapel Church hosts a Christmas party and program on Saturday December 22 at 7 30 p m. Children of the church will entertain attendees with a planned program and song.
Vernon Methodist Sunday School reported 81 attendees last Sunday. A Christmas Eve program is planned at 7 30 p m. Rev Newcomb has led revival at Immanuel church the past two weeks with Bro Eggieston supplying the pulpit here.
Jim Emerson former publisher married Nov 30 at the First Methodist parsonage in Hernando Mississippi. The ceremony by Rev W S McCalilly featured a single ring rite. The bride Lulu M Sullivan of Murphysboro wore a charcoal blue suit. Emerson wore a blue business suit. They will reside at Centralia home.
Willand Ballentine travels to Marion Illinois for hospital stay at Marion Veterans Hospital. Christina Crawford leaves for Chicago to take a job at Willard Memorial Home for Children. Mrs. L P Busch and son Peter visit Chicago. Jesse M Bright of Assiniboia Saskatchewan dies December 8. Major Elony Watson and Emily Bess to Patoka for holidays, visiting W W Murfin and relatives in Decatur and Clinton. The Watsons return from Mendendorf Alaska to Midwest City Oklahoma near Tinker AFB.
Patoka Lodge No. 613 A F and A M elected officers for 1957 at a stated meeting. Installation is set for Monday January 7 at 7 30 p m with Robert Eagan installing officer and A W Whiting installing marshal. officers include Don Murfin Worshipful Master Mark Quox Senior Warden Les Griffin Junior Warden P J Mojonnier treasurer Gerald D Cox secretary Everett Jackson Senior Deacon Gordon W Isaac Junior Deacon V D Klinge Senior Steward James Thomas Junior Steward A W Whiting Marshal Robert Eagan Chaplain Kay Jennings Jr Tyler.
Christmas Seal sales have raised 6303.40 for the county tuberculosis fund from 2868 letters at an average of about two dollars each. More than 11,000 seals were mailed out, 3096 returned, with many contributors notinglow incomes or pensions. City breakdown lists Centralia, Salem, Sandoval, Kinmundy, Odin, Iuka, Patoka, Alma, Kell and Vernon among donors.
Twenty years after crafting a poplar coffin for burial, William J. Mellett of Danville was laid to rest in the self-made box he fashioned years earlier.
Janie Crothers of Robinson Illinois invites friends and neighbors in Patoka to send birthday cards for her 91st birthday on January 3 1957. She wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and signs from 508 West Ash Street Robinson Illinois.
The Rev. Robert R. Hollis of Patoka Methodist Church outlines Christmas events. Dec 28 at 9:30 a.m. features The Great Moment message. 7:30 p.m. offers Carols and Candles with quartet, trio, duet and solo. Christmas Eve 7:30 p.m. School program, Santa Claus gifts follow. Everyone welcome.
The Christian church women served a festive Turkey Snipper with trimmings to employees and families of Frank Heinzmann and Robert Keister on Monday evening. Attendees included LeRoy Wiese Kathy Connie Roy Wiese Sr Karl Nattier Ernie Carlyle Howard Edward Cathy Linda Johnnie Belcher Cathy Michael SarMloval Bill Easton Jo Lyn Rebecca Art Easton Kenneth Easton Geo Nattier Pasty Mullins Larry Bates Heinzmann Bob Keister Harry Easton Hiram Ballance Dicky Judy Rev Grant Hawkins Dwight Briscoe Amdeth Karen Lee Melba Lane Briscoe Dale James Barbara Barnes Stanley Barnes.
The Sunbeams met Saturday afternoon at the Baptist church with good attendance. Refreshments fitting the holiday season were served. With five Saturdays this month the next meeting is three weeks away and Mrs. Fred Brown will bring the nibble neck.
Mrs Lucille Walker offered several old volumes to Opal Jones property including three Zane Grey works not previously owned by the collection. The note indicates the library had believed all titles were already secured.
Want ads received too late for want ad page thanks hospital staff and prayers at Fayette Co Hospital and home. Butchering dates moved to Friday December 28 and January 4. Thanks to patrons for past business. For sale two large modern square back living room chairs with rubber cushions free to upholster. Mallard ducks for sale. 1952 Studebaker Commander for sale.
James Am sey Carter known as Bert died of a heart attack in Wenona Illinois His death occurred late Saturday and his funeral was held at 2 PM Tuesday at St Johns Methodist Church Visitation began Monday at the Thierry funeral home Burial was in Wenona cemetery Surviving include his wife a daughter Mrs Leonard Armstrong and four grandchildren The family had lived in Patoka before moving to Wenona and he previously worked at Wenona Produce and Wenona Millland Retired as night watchman and served as alderman for North Ward
The Conservatiion Club 100 plans a wild game barbecue at the high school on Saturday December 29 starting at 4 p m. Rabbit and venison will be featured with side dishes offered at a nominal price. Members wives are urged to supply pies. The meal is served cafeteria style and movies will be shown in the gym starting at 8 p m.
Sincere thanks express gratitude for flowers cards letters expressions of kindness fruits meals prayers and visits received while in hospital and after returning home signed Ela Meyer and wishing God’s blessings.
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