Heart Fund to Be Aided by Auxiliary Card Party
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion home for their February meeting. Committees were appointed for FHIA Week and the state home safety project. A pinochle party for the Heart Fund was planned for February 19, and a rummage sale at the Legion hall on March 1. Contributions approved include 7.83 for Christmas cards and 14.21 for tray favors sent to the Mantena Veterans hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Evelyn Thompson
Linccoln
FHA
FHIA
Pierce
Heart Fund
Légion Hall
Betty Jones
Pauline Ballance
Leonord Moore
Mary Ballance
Dept
Mantena Veterans Hospital
School Menu February 17 21 Monday to Friday
Weekly lunch menu lists items for February 17 to 21 with daily offerings including Barbecued wietters beans tomatoes peach cobbler bread butter milk Hamburger rice cassé role cottage cheese cole slaw fruit cookie milk bread butter Chilis and crackers pimento cheese sandwich frit cookie milk Hamburger on bun peas pickles cake fruit milk Fish sticks buttered potatoes combination salad fruit cookie milk bread
George Washington Party Saturday at Sunbeam
All children are invited to the Baptist church on Saturday February 16 at 1 00 pm for a George Washington party. Christie Bozarth will lead singing including America. A Bible verse and a playlet The Statue of Liberty will be presented featuring children from multiple nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
George Washington
Christie Bozarth
America
Father
Stony Abraham
Isaac
Miss Liberty
Germany
Holland
France
Sweden
Norway
Netherlands
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Italy
Switzerland
Karen Mays
Renae Bowen
Gmes
Donna Snider
Cargill Salesmen Hold Special Training Meeting
Local Cargill salesmen P A Dick Padberg Charles W Bill Cain of Patoka and Guy Quick of Odin gathered at O S Leach home in Kinmundy on Friday February 7 for a special meeting. Tom Mead Jr Cargill territory sales manager presided. They watched full color sales training film strips and viewed a film introducing Cargill Hybrid Corn's 1958 spring sales outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A
Dick) Padberg
Charles W
Bill) Cain
Patoka
Guy Quick
Odin
Cargill
O. S. Leach
Kinmundy
Cargill Territory
Tom Mead, Jr
Heart Fund Campaign Letters Mailed to County Residents
County Heart Fund drive launches with mailings to Patoka residents detailing Illinois Heart Association work and urging support. Event organizers emphasize local retention of funds for year round heart programs and research through Illinois and American Heart associations. A Pinochle party Feb 19 at 7 30 pm in the Legion Hall raises additional funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Illinois Hiaatt Association
Heart Fund
Fern Sass
County Heart Fund
American Legion Auxiliary
Illinois
The
Heart Association
Sass
Legion Hall
Warriors Split With Mater Dei And Breese
The Warriors beat Breese 60-46 on the loser's floor after Mater Dei defeated the Warriors 57-48 at home in a game moved up due to a snowstorm. Dave Britt led with 29 points. Murfin 8, Lange 7, Thalman 6, Christian 4, Gillett 2, Torrence 1. In the B game Patoka beat Breese 53-24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warriors
Mater Dei
Breese
Dave Britt
Murfin
Lange
Thalman
Christian
Gillett
Torrence
Patoka
Card of Thanks from the Wadkins Family
The Forrest Wadkins family expresses gratitude to volunteers from the fire department telephono operator and other friends for help after a Sunday incident. They also thank Rev. Floyd Grubb of Salem for repairing the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Grubb
Salem
Forrest Wadkins
Bereavement Thanks From Clifton H. Christian Family
The Clifton H. Christian Family expresses gratitude to friends for kindness and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton H. Christian
Shop Closure Notice from Feb 26 to March 24
A notice states the shop will be closed from February 26 to March 24. The item invites readers to submit news items for publication in the Register, with a suggestion to send them in next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Quayle
Register
Patoka Happenings And Local Moving Notices
Local notes include Mr. and Mrs. Les Griffin purchasing the Sharp property on highway 51 and planning spring move in. Birthday observances record Iida Pegues turning 92 on Feb. 13 and Anita Davidson turning 99 on Feb. 6. The Matchetts plan a Florida trip. Wig Richeson returns from Florida. new residents John and Mrs. Moore move into the Belcher property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharp Faram
Highway 51
Les Griffin
Lula Sharp
Griffins
Iida Pegues
James Pope
Gainsville
Fila
Jack Matchett
Florida
Matchett
Anita Davidson
Oscar Hill
Robert Hollis
Wig Richeson
Dick Belcher
John Moore
First State Bank
Irvin Lumber Co
Centralia
Patokans
Hines
Salem
Frank Ballance
Grace Chance
B. N. Griffin
Les Ballance
X. B. Holland
P. J. Mojonnier
Tom Ballance
Mrs. Cliffie May Goodwin Dies at 69 in Fredonia
Mrs. Cliffie May Goodwin 69 lifelong Fredonia resident died after nine months illness at Salem hospital. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. in Marshall Creek Baptist church with burial in Fredonia cemetery. Survived by daughter Esther Simpson of Odin and brother Eunice McHaney of Odin, plus two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliffie May Goodwin
Fredonia Comunity
Marshall Creek Baptist Church
Fredonia Ceme
Tery
Patoka Graders Finish 2nd in District Tourney
Patoka's grade school basketball team finished second in the district tournament at Central City. Odin edged Patoka 39 to 35 after a late basket and free throw with 15 seconds remaining. Patoka scorers included Gergeni 10 and Moorfin 9. other totals were Adams 7, Green 2, T. Cox 3, B. Cox 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Central City
Odin
Adams
Moorfin
Green
Gergeni
T. Cox
B. Cox
Good Will Club Meets at Emma Protz Home
The Good Will Club met at Emma Protz’s home on February 7 with eight members present. They quilted during the day and shared a pot luck lunch. A short business meeting followed by recreation awarded prizes to Tina Tonie Mary Alice and Ferne. The next gathering will be hosted by Ferne Gehrken on February 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
Emma Protz
Ferne
Tina
Tonie
Mary
Alice
Ferne Gehrken
Cold Weather Sparks Two Small Fires This Week
Freezing temperatures caused two minor blazes in the area. At Forrest Wadkins home an overheated attic chimney ignited the roof while a stove overheat damaged the Jolliff Bros. Shell Service office. Fire crews arrived quickly to limit loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Wadkins
Jolliff Bros. Shell Service
Local greetings and visitors from Goreville to Vernon area
Vernon Mrs. Raymond Tripp returns from several days with sick relatives in Goreville. Multiple visits arrive from Bethany Maron St. Louis St. Marys Vandalia and Peoria. Interwoven notes cover illnesses weddings travel and a funeral service in Mt. Vernon.
Remodeling Meeting at Farm Bureau Hall Salem
Those interested in farm home remodeling or farmstead water installation are invited to attend a meeting Thursday February 20 at 7 30 pm at the Farm Bureau hall in Salem with Keith Hinchcliff and Frank Andrew University of Illinois specialists in farm homes and buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Hall
Salem
Keith Hinchcliff
Frank Andrew
University of Illinois
Home Bureau Unit Meets at Wilma Gergeni’s Home
The Patoka Home Bureau will meet on Friday February 21 at the home of Mrs. Wilma Gergeni with Mrs. Gayle Walker as co host. The lesson Types of Floor Care will be given by Mrs. Andree Schroder and Mrs. Gergeni.
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Home Bureau
Wilma Gergeni
Patoka Home Bureau
Gayle Walker
Mirs
Andree Schroder
Gergeni
Christian Action Theme at Patoka WSCS Meeting
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the Methodist church with Mrs. Mildred Jordan leading the program on Christian Action in the March. A prayer solo and organ piece followed the scripture readings, and a panel on Our Heritage featured several members. The group planned a World Day of Prayer as Mrs. Harper presided, with hostesses arranging a Valentines themed gathering and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist
Mildred Jordan
Hally City
John
Clarice Hollis
Vivian Layton
Layton
Jesus
Phoebe Carter
Teresa Griffin
Elsie Gray
Bertha Miller
Rita Hill
St Marys Hospital Opens to Thousands in Centralia Open House
About 9 600 people toured the new St Marys hospital in Centralia over the weekend. Attendees praised its attractive modern facilities and the Centralia area hailed the new institution as a welcome addition. Officials have not set an official opening date but expect one soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Cormounding
Earl Wernsman Noted For High Academic Averages At U of I
Earl Allen Wernsman ranks among top students at the University of Illinois College of Agriculture according to assistant dean C D Smith. Hart, a junior, posted high scholastic averages with a 4.376 over freshman and sophomore years, where a 5.000 equals an A. Earl is son of Mr and Mrs Everett Wernsman of Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Allen Wernsman
University of Iliinois College of Agriculture
C. D. Smith
Hart
University
Earl
Everett Wernsman
Vernon
ACP Sign-Up Ends Feb 14 In Marion County
The final date for the 1958 Agricultural Conservation Program sign-up is Friday February 14. Lee D. Britt ASC office manager announces farmers needing cost sharing for approved conservation practices in Marion County should contact the Salem ASC office by deadline. Practices offered for 1958 mirror those from 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee D. Britt
ASC
Salem
Marion County
March of Dimes Collection Reaches New Local High
Patoka residents donated $240.17 to the March of Dimes as of last Friday morning. Weather disrupted rural canvassing and no committees were named for outlying areas. Donations may be given to Hanold Foltz or Don Griffin at the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Hanold Foltz
Mr. Foltz
Don Griffin
Nora E. Hines 82 Dies in Salem After Illness
Nora E. Hines, 82, of Salem and former Patoka resident, died Sunday afternoon after a six month illness. Born in Patoka to James C. and Lylia Logan, she married Britt Hines in 1897. Funeral services were held at Akin funeral home with Rev. Watson and Rev. Henry, burial in East Lawn cemetery. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, a brother, two sisters, three grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora E. Hines
Salem
Patoka
James C
Lylia (Ballance) Logan
Marion County
Britt Hines
Methodist Church
Akin Funeral Home
Francis Watson
Myron Henry
East Lawn Cemetery
Audrey Wilkins
Wilma Lesher
Bula Piper
Hiram
Nannie Britt
Ethel Chance
Village Board Accepts 10-Year Electric Contract
The village board approved a new ten year electricity contract with Illinois Power Company at its February meeting. The ordinance passed unanimously after a motion by Dale Nattier and second by Everett Jackson. Effective ten years after the March meeting, the session also approved bills for payment. Present were Everett Jackson Dale Nattier E E Lange C D Martini G W Isaac Don Griffin Sam Ji Miff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Power Company
Dale Nattier
Everett Jackson
E. E. Lange
C. D. Martini
G. W. Isaac
Don Griffin
Sam Ji. Miff
Fancy Work Club Meets With Mrs Sam Spurgeon
The February Fancy Work Club meeting was at Mrs. Sam Spurgeon home. President Miss Christina Crawford and secretary Mrs. Jack Matchett opened the session with minutes. Prizes went to Mrs. Elmer Rogier and Mrs. Jack Matchett. luncheon followed. Mrs. Clark Walraven and Mrs. L P Busch missed due to illness. Mrs. Roy Jones remains in Florida visiting relatives. March meeting planned with Mrs. Clark Walraven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fancy Work Club
Sam Spurgeon
Christina Crawford
Jack Matchett
Elsie Gray
Elmer Rogier
Clark Walraven
L. P. Busch
Roy Jones
Florida
Kinmundy Hornets Defeat Warriors 60-44 On Tuesday
Kinmundy Hornets led by coach Jim Wasem stung the Warriors 60-44 at Kinmundy. The Hornets scored 22 points in the third quarter while Patoka managed six. Dave Britt led Patoka with 12 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Wasem
Kinmundy Hornets
Warriors
Kinmundy
Hornets
Patoka
Dave Britt
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Jean Orrell
FFA News
Dean Black
FFA
Greenville Fed. 5
Charles Thalman
Charles Gillett
Neil Jolliff
Ranny Torrence
Geo
Washington
Sunbeam
Heart Campaign
Charles Goodwin
Fredonia
Raymond Tripp
Goreville
Charles Lewis
Bethany
T. E. Snyder
Letta Hopkins
Minnie Peddicord
New Cefitraska Hospital
George Bundy
Maron
E. L. Norris
Quentin McGraw
St. Lewis
Wm. Chriss
Clifford Newcomb
Mt. Vernon
Meyers
East Salem Cemetery
I. C. Betts
Stanley Moore
Vandalia
Cloud Anderson
Peoria
Mike
Grand Rapids
Mich
Effie Hathaway
Frank Johnson
Findlay
J. W. Epps
Patsy Binnion
Bell Telephone Co
Harold
Fora Payne
William Lod
St. Louis
Jennie Payne
Fayette Co. Hospital
Doyle Robertson
Bert Walker
Arch Sorrel
Toni Sorrel
James Wernsman
WSCS
A. R. Harper
Harbin Hawkins
Frank Heinzmann
Lewis Kissner
J. W. Alexander
Valentines
St. Mary’s
Earl Wernsman
U. of I
March of Dimes
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