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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1964
Page
2
A Register member commits to public welfare and progress, pledging to fight for reform and honest progressive statesmanship, while reporting local happenings and supporting community news regardless of political affiliation.
Two letters on the same subject express satisfaction and disappointment, reflecting local views. The Patoka Register relies on advertising for finances, with Martin's IGA Jim's FS Service Patoka Hardware and others funding print and postage, ensuring the paper remains locally focused.
In last week’s slate the A game ended 80 to 48 with Odin Eagles defeated by our team. Tom Cox led with 25 points, Carl Jolliff had 20, Larry Tompson 11, Bill Jenkins 12. The B game saw Odin win 83 to 82 as Luke Walker scored 41, Steve Jenkins 15, Jim Snyder 12. The A team then lost to Carlyle Indians as Tom Cox attempted to rally.
Bruce Pugh presides at a Wednesday Vandalia gathering to organize the District 7 meeting set for February 25 at Fayette County Farm Bureau Hall. Pugh has served as secretary treasurer for a decade, guiding district activities.
Local patrol of Patoka area shares visits to families in Mt. Vernon and Centralia, wedding of Pearl Britt in Stanton Missouri, church events, and hospital stays. A two car crash near Ernest Leicht’s home injures several. Fred Adams, 69, dies at St Marys Hospital with funeral at Fairman Church.
Letters discuss renewals and service levels, praise for the December issue, and a long readership. The editor cites Mr Z Lowe’s tenure 1911 to 1916 and a neighbor clearing sidewalks. Other items note a discontinued subscription, theater attendance, local employment, and a Zion Hill Baptist Church meeting attendees.
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