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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1954
Page
1
Community members visit relatives attend weddings and funerals, with recaps of New Year gatherings, church services, and a Farmers Mutual Telephone Company meeting. Obituary notes for Lewis F. Leininger, and Brummett family memorials accompany multiple social visits and bridal shower details.
Richard Taylor, a 17 year old polio victim from Jefferson County, continues his Mt. Vernon High School freshman studies from bed using a bedside telephone linked by local school, phone company and Jaycees. Born 1937 in Tulsa, he turned 17 on January 4 and keeps up with social studies English and science while recovering in Illinois and Missouri hospitals.
Sunday afternoon January 3 Patsy Binnion enjoyed a birthday party with games contests and music refreshments of pop and candy. Attendees included Marilyn Guyman Marilyn Jewel Ruth Cooley Julia Laura Neilson Pamela Sandra West Judy Easley Patty Bayliss Patsy and Linda Binnion.
The Patoka Sanitary Milk Producers held their annual officer election at president S. Bruce Pugh’s home. Officers to serve another year are President Bruce Pugh Vice President Chris Gergeni Secretary T. E. Outhouse Delegates to the District Meeting at Vandalia on February 13 and the Annual Meeting in Washington Missouri are Bruce Pugh and Frank Heinzmann Alternates are Chris Gerger and Walter Chandler Refreshments were served by Mr. Ray and Bruce Pugh.
To the many friends who attended our anniversary celebration and those who sent the beautiful cards, flowers and lovely gifts, words are inadequate to express our appreciation. We shall treasure your thoughtfulness all through the years to come.
Friends learn Howard Adams is seriously ill in Deaconess Hospital St. Louis Mo. They wish to hear from him and provide his address 6150 Oakland Ave. Belle Prairie residents Mr and Mrs W C Carner visited H K Pike's home over the weekend. Rev W B Mitchell returned from Miami after aiding Miss Jennifer Frantz’s homeward trip. Lt Keith Pike Jr left for Nellis AFB after a stay with his parents.
Pfc. Alvin Perkins of Vernon writes from Korea that he drove 184 miles to visit James Romack in his tent, thanks to seeing his friend's address in The Register. Romack is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Romack of Patoka. Perkins serves in Service Company 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, APO 86.
Mr and Mrs Paul Logan entertained friends at their home on New Year’s Eve. The group included Mr and Mrs Robert Hopkins, Mr and Mrs James Pallance, Mr and Mrs Robert Eagan, Mr and Mrs Kay Jennings Jr, Mr and Mrs Davis Jennings, Mr and Mrs Clif Christian, Mr and Mrs Marcus Cox, and their son Stewart.
The Marion County Tuberculosis Association in Patoka and vicinity collected 201.21 from seal sales. Rettie Simcox served as chairman and thanked donors for their cooperation in the effort.
Laura Ellen Neilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Neilson of Vernon, marked her 16th birthday on January 4 with a home party. Guests enjoyed games, music, and refreshments as candles were lit and wishes made.
The Sunbeams met Saturday afternoon January 2 at the Baptist church. Mrs Mojonnier shared the Mission Story Little Black Sunday while Ruth Thomas led the roll call and members gave New Year resolutions. Plans for a February 6 Valentine party were set and songs practiced for shut ins if weather allows.
Lewis Fred Leininger 84 of Vernon died January 4 after an eight month illness. Born September 10, 1869 in Shobonier Illinois he married Mary A. Doehring February 28 1892 at Augsburg. Survived by wife two sons Jasper and three daughters plus many relatives. Funeral 2 pm January 6 at Pentecostal Church Vernon with Rev C R Farmer. Interment Vernon Cemetery Cox & Martin Funeral Home in charge.
On January 4 a surprise birthday supper honored Darvin Jones for his 30th birthday at his Patoka home hosted by Mrs. Vivian Jones. Attendees included Mrs. Beatrice Roberson and the Carlton family from Miami, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jones, and Darvin Jones with children Valda Lyra and Sherry. Forresta Jones of Kinmundy dropped by later.
Shirley Jean Wadkins and William Nelson were married on October 4 at Centralia by Justice of the Peace O. J. Wright. The bride’s mother and the groom’s father served as attendants.
The Kaskaskia Associational Baptist Youth met at Shobonier Baptist Church on Saturday January 2 at 7 30 p m Delilah Jones a Southern Illinois University student presented slides on Hawaii and her summer missionary work Special music a social hour and refreshments followed the program
Springfield Illinois January 2 1954 March of Dimes highlights polio prevention with a test tube themed coin collector urging research wins and patient care epitomized by four year old Debby Davis of Gooding Idaho The campaign runs through January 31 with Patoka area chairs Mrs Agnes Jenkins and Mr J F Matchett and local notices describe pneumonia recovery for Mrs Milton Peddicord and a San doval visit by Mr and Mrs Foster Gideon and children Geraldine and J C Martin
Attendees at the January 3 open house for Mr. and Mrs. George Christie included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hatch Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Brown Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Andersons and many others cited by names and families present to celebrate the milestone.
Local residents share holiday visits across Illinois and Missouri. Families from Patoka and nearby towns welcomed relatives from St. Louis Walker Shattuc Clinton Vandalia and Decatur. Members seen include Nattier Wasem Walker Green Munger and others as they traveled for tests operations and gatherings.
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