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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1955
Page
1
Vernon News highlights include Mr. and Mrs. John Jennings returning from a West trip visiting relatives in Colorado Springs Rialto and Santa Ana Christmas gatherings with Coburn Jennings and other families. Additional notes cover local visits, employment changes, and residents traveling to Tulsa Peoria Decatur and Monticello.
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m and Devotional Service at 7:30 p.m. Attendance last Sunday was sixty six. Mrs. Phyllis Gamble and Michael Cox celebrated birthdays. Rev. R. E. Willis delivered a sermon from 2 Timothy 4:7 to a large audience assisted by Mrs. Orval Jones and Mr. Howard Kinney.
The Patoka Fire Protection District took delivery of a Chevrolet chassis Howe body fire truck rated Class A by Illinois officials. It carries a 500 gallon water tank and pump with 1400 feet of hose, two 150 foot reels, a portable auxiliary gas engine pump, and standard gear. An Illinois Inspection Bureau representative will test it today as district leaders Bert Walker Vernon Rogier and James McNicol Sr supervise volunteer firemen O C Schroeder Dale Jones and others.
The column notes that warm New Year weather in 1955 suggests January to March may be mild. It cites a springlike spell with 60s and unusual rainy days, and mentions dandelions blooming in St. Louis and petunias in bloom near McLeansboro Illinois on Christmas Day.
Victoria Chapter OES met Monday night December 27 in spite of bad weather with many members present. The Worthy Matron announced the School of Instruction would be held on January 10 with a pot luck supper at 6:30 p.m.
A belated Christmas note from Glenarm Illinois dated December 24 1954 recalls joyous Patoka days and holiday memories. Kelley thanks friends in six states for greetings noting Mr A L Irvin age 93 sends cards for 20 years and shares hopes for future visits. The letter also mentions Leighton Wasem off to Atlanta Georgia for medical school and a niece Nancy Kruger’s wedding in Ferguson Missouri.
The Patoka Panthers 4-H Club met at the home of Jimmie and Larry Britt on December 20 with 15 members and one new member. Business included distributing last year’s books and planning projects. Jimmie Britt spoke on a C. and E. I. trip to Chicago and Larry Britt demonstrated rope halter making. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. The next meeting is scheduled at Charles Dean Thalman’s home on January 17.
Mrs Mollie Isadora Bricker 85 died Sunday night January 2 at her Patoka area home after five months illness. Born August 2 1869 in Foster township Marion County Illinois she married Edward M Bricker April 1 1894 who died May 14 1944. Survivors include three sons Roy and Verne Bricker Detroit Michigan Forrest Bricker Patoka. three daughters Faye Goedel St Louis Missouri Fern Bricker Myrtle Bricker Patoka. one brother James A Knight Herendon Kansas. one sister Lyda T Young Los Angeles California. seven grandchildren two great grandchildren. Funeral services 1 30 p m Wednesday January 5 Cox and Martin Funeral Home Patoka Rev Richard Stowe with Rev R E Willis. Interment Patoka Cemetery.
Mrs. Frank Ballance delightfully entertained a group of friends at her home Tuesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Leslie Wasem Mrs. B N Griffin Mrs J W Alexander Mrs John A Jennings and Mrs X B Holland.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Cooper entertained on New Year's Day with dinner guests their brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Claud Carmen of Keyesport and their brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Seldon Cooper of the vicinity.
Mr and Mrs Gene Meyer of Tamaleo announce the birth of a son on Thursday December 23 at Highland hospital weighing 9 pounds 12 ounces and named William Bryant Meyer Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Vern Meyer of Tamaleo and Mr and Mrs Otto Wadkins of Patoka
The Walker family expresses sincere gratitude to the Patoka Fire Department for a prompt response that prevented a home fire. Leo Walker and family thank the responders for their service and protection.
Mr and Mrs F B Ballance thank the Folk on Route One and the Post Office force for cards gifts and fellowship during his retirement as an R F D carrier. He recalls years of friendship and service among colleagues and neighbors with gratitude.
Mr and Mrs Corb Tune observe their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday January 16 1955 at their farm home seven miles west of Patoka and four miles north of Boulder Open house from 1 30 to 4 30 p m Relatives and friends invited to call
Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Snyder of Vernon received a year old spider monkey named Honey as a Christmas gift from their daughter Esther Davis. The creature is described as friendly and playful, marking a unique local holiday surprise.
Ardeth Briscoe celebrated her 16th birthday on Tuesday December 28 with a party at her parents home Mr and Mrs Dwight Briscoe. Friends attended and shared contests games and refreshments prepared by Ardeths mother and aunt Mrs Ed Gilley.
The F H A held a preschool Christmas party with mystery gifts, engraved compacts for Chapter Mothers and Miss Ahls, a glass serving tray for the Chapter, and Santa distributing gifts. Other items include residents moving to Okmulgee, hospital plans in St. Louis, New Year gatherings, a Fort Lee service member’s school transfer, and assorted family notices.
In loving memory of Betty Lou Belcher who departed this life nine years ago January 10 1946 at Centralia Hospital just a thought of sweet remembrance just a memory sad and true just the love and sweet devotion of the ones who think of you.
Mr. and Mrs. Opal Forehand of Vandalia spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. John C. Barnes. Rev. S. P. Kerr and others attended a workers conference and Mission Board meeting in Centralia Tuesday.
Miss Shirley Phelps daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Phelps of Wamac and Billy Lee Wadkins son of Mr and Mrs Otto Wadkins of Patoka were married Monday January 3 in the Pentecostal parsonage at Wamac The bride graduated Centralia Township High School in 1952 and works at Byrd Watson Drug Store in Centralia The groom attended Patoka and Sandoval Schools and drives a milk truck for Burkess at Carlyle They will make their home in Centralia A chaivari and shower for the couple will be held January 13 at the groom's parents home everyone is invited.
A local column lists town residents deemed shut-ins and describes their health and daily lives. It notes Mrs Chriss, Uncle Alvin Belcher, Mrs Lucy Kissner, Mrs Cleta Thalman, Mrs John Wilson, Mrs Rada Hayden, Mrs Adephia Wilson, Mrs Lulu Troyer, Mrs Austin Good, Mrs Lillie Blankinship, Frank Elifritz, George Simcox, and Mr and Mrs Wes Martin, highlighting courage, faith, and ongoing challenges.
David Adams came home Thursday from Salem hospital where he underwent a surgical operation. He is convalescing nicely at his residence and plans to rest as he recovers.
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