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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1951
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Don Griffin narrowly avoided serious injuries when an ice skidding car struck theirs two miles north of Pana while en route to Decatur to visit Seth Martin and Rex. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage but no serious injuries were reported.
The daughters announce a card shower for Mrs. Janie Crothers to mark her 86th birthday on January 3. Send cards to Mrs. Janie Crothers at 508 West Ash Street, Robinson Illinois.
Vernon area residents shared Christmas Day and Christmas Eve visits with relatives in Shobonier Vandalia Bequemeyer and centralia. Notable notes include a meeting correction for the Better Neighbors Club and a death notification for Mrs Ben Kauling Becke Meyers.
We extend hearty thanks to the Patoka Fire Department and Good Neighbors in Vernon for helping extinguish the fire at the Vernon Pentecostal Church last Sunday morning. Rev. C. R. Farmer, pastor.
Mrs. Marie Hathaway expresses gratitude to friends relatives and neighbors for cards flowers visits and well wishes while in Mark Greer hospital. She also thanks nurses aides and doctors for their wonderful care.
Hon Charles W Vursell will broadcast on WCNT Centralia Illinois New Year’s Day from 1 45 to 2 00 p m. He will report on recent Congress work and offer future course suggestions. The address aims to inform and engage the public.
Mr and Mrs Fred Carter hosted a family Christmas dinner at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lester Howell with children Freddy and Dickie of Ogden Ill, and many Carter relatives from Centralia and surrounding areas. After noon guests included Mr and Mrs Alva Towler of Shobonier.
Patoka residents host relatives from Chicago and nearby towns for the holidays. The T B Christmas Seals fundraiser in Patoka totaled 141 dollars and 19 cents, per sales chairman Miss Bettie Simcox.
The Patoka Volunteer Fire Department answered a Friday alarm at 11:21 to Charley Adams home where an overheated stove chimney caused a fire. Firefighters reached the scene one minute after the siren and extinguished the blaze with interior damage minimal besides opening needed near the chimney. Adams, home at the time, quickly reported the fire, aiding a rapid response that likely prevented further property loss.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Carter entertained at their home Sunday with a family dinner, Christmas tree and gift exchange. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Wherrity and son Bobby of Keyesport, Mrs. Mary Carter of Decatur, Mr. and Mrs. Oran Carter and sons Phil and Morris, and Mr. and Mrs. Elton Carter and daughters Jane and Jo.
A patient at St Marys expresses deep gratitude through the Register for cards letters cut flowers plants and other tokens of support from friends in Decatur and from Elgin Vernon Kinmundy South San Francisco and beyond. Personal visits to the hospital are also thanked as a great help.
Mary Leininger expresses gratitude for neighbors and friends who sent cards food visits and thoughtful acts after breaking her arm blessing each person for their kindness.
Churchill travels to Washington seeking a stronger Anglo American partnership to push Russia toward terms, stabilize Europe, and revive Britain’s economy. Analysts note tough odds, but Churchill’s leadership and a high level British cabinet may shape key questions on bases, fleets, and strategy.
Charles Adams expresses gratitude to the Pa toka Volunteer Fire Department for their prompt arrival when his house caught fire late in the morning.
The column reflects on 1951 farming gains led by W. R. Weems of Salem who ran a one and a half acre pasture with Ladino, Red Clover, and Lespedera supporting seventeen hogs at peak and achieving low corn feed costs. It notes plans for 1952 including farrowing crate debates and central lamp brooders, plus the Marion County Soil Conservation District annual meeting on January 14 with ten cooperators to be honored and a slide presentation by Eres Walker on conservation practices.
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