Patoka Happenings Highlight Local Visits And Events
Mrs. Carrie Belcher returns from New Richmond while Lt. Col. Delbert Belcher attends a Rock Island Finance Training. Families visit in Collinsville Breese Patoka and Salem. SIU pilot training for Capt. David Sanders. Talks on attitudes given in Salem. Card shower for Rowena Foster’s 84th birthday. Local dinners and basketball game attendance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert R. Belcher
Randolph Air Force Base
Texas
Rock Island
Ill
Collinsville
Breese
Patoka
Melvin Belcher
Floyd
Berthel Sanders
Delbert Belcher
David Sanders
Leckrone Field
David L. Sanders
Air Force Rotc
Siu
Edna Belcher
Salem
Marguerite Lynch
Home Economic Extension
U. of S
Robert Hollis
Rowena Foster
Gordon Isaac
Martha
Fred Chance
Iuka
Warren Besing
Noble
Tim Cole
Ralph, Battenger
St. Louis
Archie Harpers
Harvey Munger
Bob Hopkins
Patoka Papooses 4-H Hold Regular Meeting
The Patoka Papooses 4-H met at the high school on Feb 21 with 31 members and three guests. New members Catherine Edwards Sharon Crawford Diana Meador Sue Walker and Deloris Beck joined. Members demonstrated table setting chocolate milk and flour measurement while talks encouraged broader 4-H participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Edwards
Sharon Crawford
Diana Meador
Sue Walker
Deloris Beck
Brenda Irvin
Cindy Cox
Martha Meador
Nancy Carter
They Catch Big Bass at Crescent City Florida
The Crescent City Florida story reported to the Register by Bob Kelley notes anglers catching many large bass near Crescent City. One fisherman landed 19 fish in a day with the biggest at 10 pounds 4 ounces and 9 pounds 12 ounces. A second pair caught 58 bass in two days with many over seven pounds. Bob and Bettie are wintering in Crescent City.
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Crescent City
Fla
Register
Bob Kelley
Bob
Bettie
Carter withdraws from Patoka supervisor race
Bruce Carter withdraws his name from the Patoka ballot as Democratic candidate for supervisor. Kay Jennings Jr. is named to replace him. Wernsman remains the Republican incumbent who won by 19 votes four years ago. In Pope township Everett Meryman withdraws as township auditor, replaced by John Cox. Carrigan township Republicans list Sam Ahlf Russell Collins and Charles J. Ahlf. Democrats nominate Eugene Simpson for town clerk but he withdraws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Carter
Patoka
James Phinney
Kay Jennings Jr
Mr. Carter
Mr. Jennings
James Wernsman
Wernsman
Pope Township
Everett Meryman
John Cox
Carrigan Township
Sam Ahlf
Russell Collins
Charles J. Ahlf
Dale Snyder
Dwight Briscoe
Carrigan
Eugene Simpson
Everett Jett
Burl Bowen
Verlin Heinzmann
Funeral Held Monday for Mrs Mary Walker
Mrs Mary J Walker 90 died Saturday at 7 10 am at her daughter’s home in Patoka She was the widow of C N Walker born in DeWitt county daughter of Charles B and Elizabeth R Day she lived in Patoka 55 years a Baptist Church member Survivors include daughter Pearl Peddicord sister Ella Monahan four grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren Funeral services were held Monday at 1 30 pm at Cox Martin Funeral Home Patoka with Rev Robert Hollis officiating Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial cemetery Centralia
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Mary J. Walker
C. N. Walker
DeWitt County
Charles B
Elizabeth R. (Godden) Day
Patoka
The
Baptist Church
Pearl Peddicord
Ella Monahan
Patoka Panthers Meet at Griffin Home Here
The Patoka 4 H Club held a regular monthly meeting February 20 at Judy Griffin and Francis Griffin home with 15 members present. Lane Briscoe spoke on Feeding Young Dairy Cows and Carl Crawford spoke on Selecting Beef Calves. A short play was performed by Judy Griffin, Carolyn Snider, Johnny Walker, and Lane Briscoe. The group discussed a possible spring trip, but no decision made. Refreshments followed with games played. next meeting set for Johnny and Emil Walker home.
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Patoka Panthers 4-H
Judy and
Francis Griffin
Lane Briscoe
Carl Crawford
Judy Griffin
Carolyn Snider
Johnny Walker
Johnny
Emil Walker
Home Bureau Meeting at Chester Groves Home
The Home Bureau met Friday at Chester Groves' home with 13 members present. Mrs. Groves demonstrated bread making, sharing several tasty varieties. Mrs. Edwin Nattier offered a lesson on organizing recipe files. A work day is planned for Wednesday March 1 at Mrs. James Ballance's home with lunch at a restaurant.
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Home Bureau
Chester Groves
Mrs Dwight Kline Honored At Baby Shower
Mrs Dwight Kline was honored at a Friday evening baby shower hosted by Mrs Tim Cole with Mrs Don Griffin as co host. Over 20 women attended. Guests enjoyed contests and refreshments including strawberry fluff angel food cake tea and coffee. Each guest received a bootie made of colored cloth. Mrs Kline received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Kline
Tim Cole
Don Griffin
Card of Thanks from the Romack Family
We express gratitude for the sympathy shown during our bereavement. Mr and Mrs W W Romack and Family thank all who shared their support and kindness.
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W. W. Romack
Donkey Game Tickets Go On Sale At Local High School
Tickets for the donkey basketball game are on sale for the March 16 event at the high school. Club members received tickets at Tuesday’s meeting. The food committee includes Archie Harper chairman and Bill Jenkins among others. The Act of Kindness Award judging panel and Red Cross drive leadership were announced, with Patoka’s quota set at $250 and the last day to file for village office noted as Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Harper
Bill Jenkins
Dale Nattier
L. P. Busch
P. J. Mojonnier
Jack Bradon
Les Griffin
Paul Logan
Elwin Bushue
O. C. Schroeder
Wes Griffin
Red Cross
Fred Brown
Mojonnier
Patoka
Belchers Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Belcher marked their 50th wedding anniversary on February 15 with family visits, ecards, gifts, and a evening gathering. Relatives Delbert and Floyd Belcher Berthel Sanders Carl Paul Bernius Kana Meador Orval Brown Stanley Meador Anita Sherril Gilbert Brown attended with the honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Belcher
Delbert
Floyd Belcher
Berthel Sanders
Carl
Paul Bernius
Kana Meador
Orval Brown
Stanley Meador
Anita and
Sherril
Gilbert Brown
National Honor Society Commends Students for First Semester
Joyce Sharp reports NHS and faculty push for stronger study habits and higher grades. The list honors seniors Dennis Bricker Pat Gerrish Robert Jackson Allen Lawrence Vera Nattier Nancy Snider Eunice Forehand Kay Gillett Don Harper Sue Ann Nattier Joyce Hollowell Barbara Phinney Lois Schmid Joan Houston juniors Joyce Sharp Pat Foltz sophomores Linda Davis Ann Houston Gehl Klinge Carolyn Snider freshmen Gary Bricker Lane Briscoe. More students hoped to join next quarter and year.
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National Honor Society
Dennis Bricker
Pat Gerrish
Robert Jackson
Allen Lawrence
Vera Nattier
Nancy Snider
Eunice Forehand
Kay Gillett
Don Harper
Linda Davis
Ann Houston
Gehl Klinge
Carolyn Snider
Gary Bricker
Lane Briscoe
Annual Planning Seminar for TB Workers Held in Grafton
Marion County TB Board nurse Mrs. Bertie Morton executive director Mrs. Mary Mercer and secretary LaDon Rockout joined three board members Mrs. H. B. Mapes Mrs. Harvey Hurd and Mrs. Glenda Mercer at Pere Marquette State Park Grafton for the 13th Annual Planning Seminar in February 2023 co sponsored by the Illinois Conference of Tuberculosis Workers and the Illinois TB Association Blue Print for Action outlined the meeting theme and scope for those involved in all phases of tuberculosis work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie “Morton
Marion County TB Board
Mary Mercer
LaDon Rockout
Marion County TB Assn
H. B. Mapes
Centralia
Harvey Hurd
Glenda Mercer
Odin
Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton
Illinois Conference of Tuberculosis Workers
Ilinois TB Assn
Vernon Methodist pot luck and India missionary to speak
Vernon News notes a Saturday evening pot luck supper at the Vernon Methodist Church at 6 with self supplied table service. Mrs. J. W. Nave a missionary from India will give the service. The column lists numerous local visits, travels, and family updates through the area.
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The
Vernon Methodist Church
J. W. Nave
India
New Minister Called to First Baptist Church Patoka
The Rev Ellis Elwood Settles has been called as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Patoka. He will replace Rev S M Foulon who is retiring. Settles is married with two children and has preached in LaGrange Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Elwood Settles
First Baptist Church of
Patoka
S. M. Foulon
Rev. Settles
LaGrange, Il
Band Parents Meeting Set for Tuesday at High School
Band parents will meet on Tuesday February 28 at the high school. All members are asked to attend.
Plan Reception Sunday for Rev and Mrs Foulon
The First Baptist church honors the retiring Rev S M Fou lon and his wife with a Sunday reception at the church on Feb 26. Friends are invited to call between 2 and 4 p m.
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Mrs. Foulon
S. M. Foulon
First Baptist Church
Time to File for School Election Opens This Week
First day to file for the school board election was Wednesday with March 18 the final filing day. Candidates may withdraw by March 21. Election set for Saturday April 8. Fifty signatures required on petitions obtainable from the superintendent of schools. Terms expiring: O. C. Schroeder Dwight Briscoe John Orrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Schroeder
Dwight Briscoe
John Orrell
Vernon WSCS Observes World Day of Prayer
The Vernon Woman's Society of Christian Service met February 17 at the church. The program featured readings, prayers, hymns, solos, a poem, and a duet as part of World Day of Prayer observances with leadership by Ruth Lawson, Darlene Eyman, Ruth Murfin, Letta Hopkins, Mrs Heflin, Marjorie Bassett, Bee Doolen, Patty Walker, Essie Robinson, and Es sie Robinson, followed by a prayer by Rev. Heflin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service of
Vernon
Clarice Hollis
Edna Beck
Ruth Lawson
Darlene Eyman
Ruth Murfin
Letta Hopkins
Mrs. Heflin
Marjorie Bassett
Bee Doolen
Patty Walker
Essie Robinson
God
Heflin
Art Professor to Judge County Amateur Show
Miss Louise Woodroofe, emeritus University of Illinois art professor, will judge the County Amateur Art Show at Farm Bureau Hall on March 14. She will critique the local exhibits at 1 30 p m and select pieces for Town and Country Art Show to be displayed at the University of Illinois Festival April 6 7 and 8. Entries are open to all amateurs with no fee. drop off is March 13 from 2 to 8 p m and pickup March 14 after the show from 8 to 9 p m. Each entry must include artist name painting or craft title media and price if for sale.
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Louise Woodroofe
University of Illinois
Farm Bureau Hall
Woodroofe
U. of I
Jitters to Play at Salem Saturday Dance
The Patoka Jitters will perform Saturday evening at the Salem American Legion Hall for dancing. A number from here are expected to attend.
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Salem
Boy Scout Rummage Sale Set for April Pickup Offer
A Boy Scout troop will hold a rummage sale in April. Items for sale will be picked up before the sale. Calls to arrange pickup can be made to 2-5582 2-5442 or 2-6422.
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Boy Scout
Cub Scouts Plan Blue and Gold Banquet Friday
The Patoka Cub Scouts announce their first annual Blue and Gold banquet to be held Friday at 6330 p m in the Masonic Temple. Parents are invited to attend with pot luck food and refreshments, plus singing magic and Cubs awards on display. Planning committee and den mothers should meet at 5 30 p m to finish hall decorations and food setups.
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Patoka
Masonic Temple
Patriotic Sunbeams Meet at Baptist Church
The Sunbeams program at the Baptist church drew a good audience on Saturday afternoon February 18. Activities included a miniature cherry tree replica of George Washington's, birthday acknowledgments for Sheila Jolliff, prayers for Mollie Walker's family and others, songs led by Claude Nattier, reading of thank you notes, and Bible memory verses. Next meeting is March 4 with Mary Meryman in charge of nibble nook and Lana Kae Griffin and Sheila Jolliff handling games.
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The
Baptist Church
George Washington
Sheila Jolliff
Mollie Walker
Claude Nattier
Maude Perdue
Joe Knight
Artie Rogier
Mary Meryman
Lana Kae Griffin
Fred Brown
Lange and Linder Attend Massey Ferguson Course in Detroit
Don Lange and Frank Linder of Lange Tractor Sales completed a one week advance technical course at the M F Service Training Center in Detroit Michigan. Massey Ferguson offers dealer personnel courses to keep them updated on the latest service techniques and maintenance of new farm equipment. The company, the world’s largest tractor and combine manufacturer, has introduced more than 40 new products in the last two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Lange
Frank Linder
Lange Tractor Sales
M-F
Detroit
Mich
Massey-Ferguson
Engagement announced for Joan Orrell to Joe Loddick
Mr and Mrs John Orrell announce the engagement of their daughter Joan to Joe Loddick son of Mr and Mrs J W Loddick of Tomasco The bride to be graduated from Southern Illinois University in June and teaches home economics at Highland High School The groom to be is a student at Greenville College A June wedding is planned
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John Orrell
Joan
Joe Loddick
J. W. Loddick
Tomasco
Miss Orrell
Southern Illinois University
Highland High School
Greenville College
Birthday thanks to friends and well wishers
Expresses gratitude to friends for birthday cards and thoughts on the birthday.
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Carrie Belcher
Tony Bennett
New Richmond
Ohio
Maurice Adams
C. A. Adams
C. D. Martin
St. Mary's Hospital
Crescent City, Fla
Mrs
Mary Walker
Patoka Panthers
Griffin
Melvin Belchers
Joyce Sharp
Ton
Pat Foltz
James A. Karr
Kenton
Harrison Tevis
Raymond Payne
James Payne
Vernon Payne
Lee Outhouse
Barbara Payne
Velma Payne Lodi
Lyle Jestus
Montrose
Pat Smith
Stevie
St. Elmo
Everett Scott
David Ripple
Belleville
J. M. Ripple
Bob Easley
Gary Binnion
Florida
Ned Easley
Miami
Gary
Tampa
Coleman
Paul Caudle
Paula
Sandy
Cicero
Minnie Peddicord
Phoenix
Ariz
Jerry Ehlers
Methodist Church
Gayle Stephens
Myrtle Friend
Taylorville
Edna Secrist
Morriganville
Edith Peyton
Fred Jarrett
Bob Hollingsead
Leon Hollingsead
Paul Pottsi
Keyesport
Homer Potts
Ray Walton
Bridge Club
Vandalia
J. C. Binnion
H. N. Potts
B. M. Walker
A. FE. Hedgpeth
Alice Wilson
Helen Easley
Florence Morgan
Clarence Guymon
Beverly
George Searle
Nokomis
Pana
Verbie Ramsey
Guymon
Cub Scouts
Sunbeams
Joan Orrell
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