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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1966
Page
3
L B Cook discusses changes at Ozark lakes, noting fewer hardy winter anglers. He recalls previous years when 30 to 50 boats rented on winter days and spring and fall brought most fishing. Now arrivals peak after cold weather, entering April and May alongside improving spring fishing.
George Carson notes a rising average guest age at Ozark resorts from the late 20s to the upper 40s and 50s as summer tourists extend stays and winter fishing fades. He questions retirement patterns and the waning lure of the 8 pound bass as demographics and work priorities shift with seasons.
Funeral for 56 year old Jack Reed drew family and friends from Patoka Boulder Keyesport and Centralia. Aunt Phoebe Carter and cousins Oran Carter Trueman Wheritt visited along with Susie Carter Ruth Nattier. Betty Lou Hines sister to Mary Hines joined visitors James Thomas home to view Japan photos before resuming service in the U. S. Air Force.
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