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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1961
Page
1
Community notices list new home purchases in Centralia and Patoka area residents traveling to visit relatives in St Louis Peoria Vandalia Decatur and Chicago. Families welcomed newborns and hosted gatherings with extended kin across Illinois and beyond.
Bertha Danbury expresses gratitude for the Christmas cards and letters received from many friends, stating she appreciated them and thanks everyone.
Lions Club votes to continue the Acts of Kindness Award with three prizes. First prize 25 dollars, second 15 dollars, third 10 dollars. A five member committee will judge entries, open to nonwritten submissions by phone. Also plans donkey basketball and urges lodging facilities for visiting strangers.
A Pat Johnson Day event will be held Tuesday January 10 at 9 45 a m in the Farm Bureau Hall Salem U of I agronomist Pat Johnson has visited the area many times and is regarded as a strong crops authority He leads the Browns town Field Experiment Station where local crops are studied under regional conditions
Capt and Mrs Harold K Pike Jr and their two sons recently returned from a two and a half year stint in Tripoli They visited Germany Paris and France during their time abroad Keith will be stationed at Eglin Air Force Base near Valparaiso Florida With the Air Rescue Service They spent holidays with Keiths parents in St Petersburg Beach Florida and are visiting Rosalias parents in Central City
A baby girl born January 2 at Fayette County Hospital died a few hours after birth. Funeral arrangements are pending the arrival of Mr. Wasson, serving with the Armed Forces in Germany. Mrs. Wasson is daughter of Mrs. James Lett.
About 165 people attended the consecration service for the new Wesley Methodist Church east of Patoka last Sunday afternoon. The item closes with a generic note inviting more news and a safety motto.
Christmas Seal contributions total 8048.81 with Vernon and Patoka close to becoming Beacons. Vernon must give 2.50 and Patoka 9.70 to reach Beacon, Alma needs 9.70, Walnut Hill 7.00, as the TB Association seeks about 2000 more to hit 10000 and mails second reminders.
Marion County farmers are invited to an open meeting Thursday Jan 12 at 6 30 p m in the Farm Bureau Hall Salem. R Earl Grossmann Bloomington farm chemical product manager and University of Illinois entomology expert will outline safe economical weed and insect control methods with color slides and discuss application methods and cost considerations.
After a three week lapse the Sunbeam semi monthly meeting will be held at the Baptist Church Saturday at 1 p m. This first 1961 meeting asks each child to bring another child. The leader shares the missionary tale The Lantern and the Song a Japanese story. The roll call is a Bible verse containing Friend. Mrs Fred Brown hosts nibble nook Jan 21 and Mrs Mae Nattier hosts March 18.
Reverend S M Foulon announces retirement as of March 1 1961 after more than five years at First Baptist Church Patoka. He began the Patoka pastorate December 1 1955 after arriving from Marion Illinois. He has 41 years in ministry, ordained August 30 1919 near Greenville Illinois. He will relocate with Mrs Foulon to Greenville Indiana.
School meals list shows weekly menu from Monday to Friday with daily dishes including proteins, vegetables, sides, fruit, desserts, bread, and milk. Items include Italian spaghetti, chicken pie, chili and crackers, hamburger, and luncheon meat with standard sides and beverages.
Mr and Mrs Lisle Joliff announce the birth of a baby girl on Monday January 2 weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces named Jan Renne. Grandparents are Claude Jolliff Virden Towler of Patoka.
The Postmaster reports W Paul Caudle transfers from Berwyn to Vernon as rural carrier. I C Betts temporary assignment ends Jan 6 with new carrier taking over Jan 7. Nancy Jo Halbrook turns 15 with a party hosted by Mrs Marvin Halbrook. Guests include Judy Griffin Edna Foster and others. Several travels and visits noted among Vernon residents during holidays and weekends with family in Fort Worth Dallas Centralia Poplar Bluff Martinsville and Neoga.
Notice details a Republican caucus at Sandoval Town Hall on January 16 1961 at 8 00 P M to nominate candidates for Justice of Peace and Constable for the Marion County district including Patoka Foster Carrigan Tonti Salem Odin and Sandoval Townships. James S Mulvaney chairs the Marion County Republican Central Committee.
Mrs. Bertha Danbury, resident of Soldiers Widow's Home in Wilmington Illinois, will observe her 91st birthday on January 13. Reach most area homes via the Register want ads column.
The Marion County Farm Bureau will hold its 48th annual meeting at the Salem Illinois National Guard Armory on Monday January 9 starting at 10 a m Township directors to be elected or reelected include Carrigan Richard Seidel Centralia Allan Copple Meacham Herman Soldner Omega Burl Huddleston Sandoval Odin John Ostrodka The board will elect officers in January An entertainment program is planned by the entertainment committee Robert Briesather chair John Ostrodka Elston Protz The attendance prize committee Robert Ford chair Edwin Nattier Harvey May Jr has prizes valued over 125 A sack lunch will be served from 12 to 1 p m All Marion County Farm Bureau members and families are invited to attend
The Vernon Woman's Society of Christian Service met December 16 at Mrs. Lyle Ballance's home. led by president Ruth Lawson with devotions by Patty Walker and prayers. Christmas story read from Luke and Matthew. carols sung. readings by Headley, Murfin, Arnold, and Doolen. closing prayer and gift exchange. refreshments by Mary Ballance.
The 4 H Papooses met in the high school Jan 3 with 26 members and four guests present. The president led the meeting as the 4 H and American Pledges were recited. A secretary read last minutes, a club reporter and vice president were elected, Judy Carter demonstrated a Lazy Daisy cake, Brenda Irvin spoke on ABCs of food, Connie Brooks and Rosemary Britt led games, and refreshments were by Sharon Edwards and Janice Snymar.
Lord's Day services on January 8 include Bible School at 9:30 and Worship at 10:30 with messages Jesus the Same. Youth Hour at 6:45. Don Guy to preside for Evening Worship and Communion at 7:30 with message God’s Clock of the Ages. January 9 board meeting. January 10 Loyal Leaders Class. Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7:30. Thursday Marion Co. Men’s meet.
Local want ads urge residents to place or respond to listings for goods services jobs and housing. Readers can browse through sections offering classified opportunities and negotiate prices or terms directly with lenders sellers and employers.
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