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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1952
Page
1
A 1940s reader breaks down the meaning of a billion dollars and how federal budgets affect individuals. Calculations show per person costs for a budget of 85.4 billion and related items, highlighting taxes, salaries, and local price effects such as bread and autos.
The Blood Mobile visit to Salem scheduled for February 1 and 2 has been postponed due to the death of Mr. John C. Martin. The visit will be rescheduled for sometime in April with dates to be announced later.
Social Security Administration staff from Mt. Vernon will be at the Ili nois State Employment Service in Centralia each Wednesday in February from 10 a.m. to 12 noon to meet locals needing help and information about social security.
A grateful message thanks community members for cards gifts visits and food during a period of illness or shut in with appreciation for church support and prayers from Mrs Charles Thalman and family.
We will be looking for you Thursday evening at 6 30 for a chicken supper in the Methodist Church basement on February 7.
Robert Bales came home Saturday from Greentown Indiana with his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Roy Bales. They visited over the week end. Mrs Betty Jones and Miss Betty Rose Jones were Centralia shoppers Monday.
Congressman Wursell argues the 1958 budget should be reduced by 15 billion dollars. He targets defense at 141 billion, proposes a 10 billion cut in military spending, a 3 billion cut in foreign aid, and 260000 fewer civilian federal employees. He predicts at best a 6 billion cut without broad cooperation.
Janie Crothers thanks everyone for birthday cards and gifts noting she received 77 cards and many nice handkerchiefs.
A Methodist Church hosts a February 7 gathering with chicken dishes and assorted foods. Volunteers organize a fundraising meal expected to attract families and community members for a social andSupport.
Miss Mary White of Owensboro Kentucky spent the week end with her parents Mr and Mrs Clyde White. Mr and Mrs Frank Ballance and Mrs S M Spurgeon were Centralia visitors Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Leicht hosted a Sunday gathering at their home January 27 to honor Mr and Mrs George Leicht of Boulder on their 49th wedding anniversary and Mr Leicht’s birthday. Attendees included numerous relatives from Shattuc Patoka St Louis Sandoval Decatur and more. They departed hoping for many more happy anniversaries.
Mr. Bill Jenkins, Patoka drive chairman, urges late contributions to fight Polio. Donations can be given in person or mailed to him, stressing the great need and appreciation for support.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Griffin hosted a family dinner in Patoka on Sunday January 27 for the birthday of Mrs Morris Cole. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Mayfield Centralia Mr and Mrs Dale Limecox and daughter Carol Ann Sandoval and others.
A chicken supper is set for Thursday February 7 starting at 6 30 p m in the Methodist Church basement. Proceeds support church activities.
The Loyal Leaders Class of the Christian Church met in the church recreation rooms. Hostesses were Mrs. Raymond Britt and Mrs. Fred Chance. Dues were collected, minutes read, mystery pals drawn, games played with winners Arlene Bopp and Tom McGee, and refreshments served.
Mr and Mrs Bob Adams of Lansing Michigan announce the birth of a son Rickie Leon weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces born Monday January twenty eight Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Adams of Potoka and Mr and Mrs D Thorn ton of Lansing Michigan.
Thomas Wesley Oates 89 of Vernon died January 28 at St. Marys Hospital Centralia. Born January 18 1863 in Macoupin County Illinois he moved to Vernon at age eight. Survived by son William Oates Vernon grandson Forrest Oates Mt Carmel great grandson Tommy Oates Mt Carmel. Services 1 30 pm January 30 at Vernon Methodist Church with Rev John Curtis and others officiating. Interment Thorp Cemetery.
The Sanitary Milk Producers District 7 met January 25 at Farm Bureau Hall Hillsboro with forty five attendees. Officers elected for 1952 include Urban Spinner president Louis Telger vice president Wm Huber secretary treasurer Clarence Smith district director J D Ray. A noon dinner was served at Hotel Hillsboro and a July 13 picnic was planned at Patoka city park pending city consent.
The Patoka P T C schedules its next regular meeting for Thursday evening February 7 at 7 30 at the new high school building. The refreshment committee asks each family to bring sandwiches.
Remember the chicken supper this Thursday evening on February 7. Proceeds support the church and community programs with seating at 5 30 and meal served by volunteers.
Mr and Mrs William Caldwell of Wilmington visited relatives in town over the weekend, staying with Oscar Caldwell and Lou Bates. Mrs Rolla Sparks spent Tuesday with Mrs Ollie Alexander at the Centralia nursing home. Myrtle Hayes of Peoria visited her brother 8S M Spurgeon at their home. Frank Joker Porter left Wednesday for Marion Illinois to enter the Veterans hospital for medical care. Mrs Elmer Vanhorn of Decatur visited Clyde White’s home for a few days last week.
PFC Jimmy Ohl of San Diego California arrives Sunday to spend four days with his parents Mr and Mrs Jake Davis and family. He enlisted in the Marines November 16 and was sent to Chicago then San Diego where he completed basic training. After leave he returns to San Diego for 22 weeks of Telephone Communications schooling.
Sunday January 27 marked Mr Lea Walker’s birthday with a noon home surprise after church. Eight cars of relatives joined the family for a cafeteria style dinner and a happy gathering. Attending were numerous Walker relatives from Patoka Clinton Vernon Linton Springfield Cenralia St Elmo Olney and Decatur along with Lois Sorrel Lori Caldwell and others. several guests could not attend due to illness.
A Chicken Supper is scheduled for 6 30 p m on Thursday February 7 at the Methodist Church. Proceeds support church programs and community activities.
Rev Carl Arnold and family of Carbondale visited at the Cyrus Arnold home. The regular Quarterly Meeting was held at North Zion Methodist Church Sunday. Jesse Hickey of Vandalia called on Charles Mitchell. Barbara McNicol of Peoria visited with the McNicol family. Nelle Black visited Cecil in Marion Veterans Hospital, reports he is improving. Elmer Frizzel attended a sale near Kinmundy. Earl Yund of Kinmundy visited H H Jones.
Patoka residents are reminded of the chicken supper at the Methodist Church basement on Thursday February 7 at 6 30 p m. The notice lists local families visiting others and confirms attendance by area residents.
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