Illinois Power announces $100 million build program
Illinois Power Co. plans a construction program estimated at 100 million dollars over the next three years. President Alien Van Wyck says substantial funds will be needed to serve existing customers and accommodate growth across more than 289 communities in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Pewer Company
Allien van Wyck
Winois Power
Illinois
van Wyck
Gas Department
Vari Wyk
Illinois Power
Illinois Power Hennepin
Illinois Power Company
Patoka Happenings and Illinois Power plans summarized
Local social notes list New Year visitors and travels of residents including the Mojonnier and Jennings families with stops in Centralia and Bloomington. Illinois Power details a $54 million Board allocation for 1959 projects, expanding power plant capacity and transmission lines, plus a likely $25 million securities issue in 1958 to fund growth.
Last Seconds Basket Gives Warriors a Win
Charles Thalman scored with five seconds left to lift the Warriors over Farina 42 40 on Tuesday. The home squad held the ball 90 seconds before the decisive basket and improved to 5-6 on the season. Britt 14, Christian 14, Thalman 8, Torrence 4, Muffin 2. In the B game Patoka won 46-40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thalman
Warriors
Farina
Britt
Christian
Thalman
Torrence
Muffin
Patoka
Jehovah's Witnesses to Attend Circuit Meeting at Wood River
A. D. Nichols announced the semi annual circuit assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses will be held January 10 to 12 at the Community High School auditorium in Wood River Illinois. More than 500 delegates from 20 congregations are expected with crowds nearing 700 for the public lecture What Are the Prospects for Lasting Peace by Raymond Anderson of New York. Anderson is District Supervisor of witness ministry for four states and will represent the Watchtower Society. Niche’s will head the debate from the area and attend the Wood River meeting for instruction in advanced ministerial techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Nichols
Patoka
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Community High School
Wood River Ave
Wood River Ill
Raymond Anderson
New York
Anderson
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Iiliaiois
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society
Brooklyn
N. Y
Wood River
Niche’s
Fancy Work Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Elmer Rogier
The Fancy Work Club gathered Friday at Mrs. Elmer Rogier home with a brief business session led by the vice president. Christmas messages from Katie Nattier of Salem and Mrs. Ida Pegues in Florida were read. Prizes went to several members including Mrs. Rogier Mrs. Clark Walraven and Mrs. Elsie Gray. February gathering planned with Mrs. Sam Spurgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Dale Cox
Harry Smith
Decatur
P. J. Mojonnier
Roy Garrett
John Jennings
Jack
Colorado Springs
Colo
Les Griffin
Patoka
Jacksonville
Fla
Sam Spurgeon
Ohio
William
Spurgeon
Audrey Kissner
Helen Parker
Centralia
Oscar Hill
Bloomington
Patoka Cafe
Wig Richeson
Elmer Rogier
Katie Nattier
Salem
Ida Pegues
Florida
Homer Potts
L. P. Busch
Mrs. Sarah Thalman 87 Buried in Patoka
Mrs. Sarah Eliza Thalman 87 longtime Patoka resident died January 1 at her daughter’s Vandalia home. Funeral Friday at Cox Martin with Rev. Robert Hollis. burial in Patoka cemetery. Survived by two sons Archie and Leslie two daughters Mrs. Outhouse and Mrs. Locke, two brothers Olive and Orville, seven grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Eliza Thalman
Patoka
James Locke
Vandalia
Cox & Martin
Robert Hollis
Patioka
March of Dimes Night at Legion Auxiliary Pinochle Party
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion home with 14 members present. A bake sale was planned for January 18 at Martin's store. A March of Dimes Pinochle party is set for January 15 at 7 30 p.m. admission 50 cents, with proceeds to the chairman. Dorothy Lake and Margie Orrell served on committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Sando Theatre Opens Under New Sandoval Management
The Sando Theatre in Sandoval reopened last week under new manager and proprietor Earl Cummins. He plans to show the best films available and invites community attendance. Treasury Night returns Monday with a new registration book in use. Page 4 lists upcoming attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sando Theatre
Sandoval
Earl Cummins
Earl
Card of Thanks from the Joe Beckler Family
The Joe Beckler Family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and floral offerings. Gratitude also goes to ministers Lou and Willis, the singers, and the casket bearers, all held in loving remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou and
Willis
Joe Beckler
Ministers Form Alliance Meet January 6
Ministers from Vernon and Patoka churches met in Patoka on January 6 to form an alliance and elect Rev. Clifford Newcomb, pastor of Vernon’s Methodist church, as president. They discussed mutual community church matters and set the next meeting for February 10 at 11 a.m. at the Vernon Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Patoka
Clifford Newcomb
Methodist Church of
Methodist
Floyd W. Davis 68 Dies in Miami Former Patokan Figure
Floyd W. Davis, 68, of Miami Florida, died New Year’s Day after a heart attack. Born in Patrikka, he helped develop a large resort area about 100 miles south of Miami in the Keys and was regarded as a millionaire. He is survived by his wife Iva, four sisters Elsie Wasem Flint Michigan Augusta Wasem South Bend Indiana Plecta Davis Flint Michigan Genevieve Palm Beach, four brothers Paul Decatur Wayne Dane and Edgar Miami. He was buried in Miami on January 4.
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Floyd W. Davis
Miami
Fla
Patrikka
John Davis
Mr. Davis
Florida
Keys
Iva
Elsie Wasem
Flint
Mich
Augusta Wasem
South Bend
Ind
Plecta Davis
Genevieve
Palm Beach
Paul
Decatur
Wayne
Dane
Edgar
Sunbeams Learn of Japan Customs in Classroom Lesson
Preschool Sunbeams held a party centered on Japan with a missionary story Playmates in Japan. Children tasted red bean candy with pretend chop sticks and viewed lanterns and parasols from Japan. New members Scotty Hippard Ramona Haiti and guest Mary Ann Meryman were welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Scotty Hippard
Ramona Haiti
Mary Ann Meryman
Centrailia
Marianne Griffin
Adelphia Wilson
Claude Nattier
Dwight Britt
E. M. Outhouce
Donna Snider
Thalman Family Acknowledges Kindness After Bereavement
The family of the late Sarah E. Thalman expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for kindliness and floral offerings during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Thalman
Birthday thanks from Samuel M Spurgeon
Samuel M Spurgeon thanks friends for nice birthday cards on his 78th birthday and invites readers to send news items for publication in the Register next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Spurgeon
Register
Home Bureau Meeting Set for January 17 at Schroeder Home
The Home Bureau will meet Friday January 17 at the home of Mrs Orville Schroeder with Mrs Clifford Talbot as co hostess. Roll call asks for outstanding characteristics of a friend. Lesson covers floor finishes care and soft pile floor coverings. Special feature on paint brush selection and care. Miss Brite the home adviser will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Bureau
Orville Schroeder
Clifford Talbot
Brite
Local residents host, visit through New Year period notes
Vernon Jerry Bhiers returns from Phoenix to Vandalia to visit his mother Mrs. Mary Phiers and relatives. Nearby families, including the Wialtons and Kinney kin, mark New Year gatherings, birthdays, and a 40th wedding anniversary at various homes and the Fayette County hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Bhiers
Phoenix
Ariz
Mary Phiers
Wayne Wialton
Mary
Linda
DeWayne
Vandalia
Lillie Walton
Mason Bassett
Fayette Co. Hospital
Minnie Silkey
Ray Hopkins
Decatur
Clara Kinney
Letta Hopkins
Hazel M. Cox
Arch Hedgpeth
Clem Doolen
Wilmington
I. C. Betts
T. E. Snyder
Mairy Thomason
Betts
Snyder
Darrel Zimmerman
Shirley
Ben Reilman
Walter Weiss
Kinmundy
Thural Morey
John Gehrken
Wim. Gehrken
Shobonier
Wm. Meseke
Roy Sears
Pat
Centralia
Cecil Holt
Helen
Hazel
T. M. Conrey
Alice Wilson
W. P. Wade
Ray Hargraves
Guy Allen
Joel
Brownstown
A. E. Hedgpeth
Foreign Mission Study on Japan at WSCS Meeting
The Woman's Society of Christian Service held a Thursday meeting in the Methodist church. Mr. A R Harper opened with a New Year prayer, and Mrs. B N Griffin read a gratitude note for donated aprons and linens. The program, presented by seven members, covered Japan today and Us China church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
A. R. Harper
B. N. Griffin
Newberry Center
Chicago
Floyd Carter
Japan
King Jennings
Bruce Pugh
United Church of Christ In
Mildred Belcher
Vivian Layton
Carrye Alexander
Mildred Jordan
Phoebie Carter
Maude Brumfield
Anna Holland
Nellie Adams
Ferbie Fiscus
Edna Foster
Elsie Gray
Teresa Griffin
School Menu Week One
Menus list daily meals for the week. Monday offers Italian spaghetti with vegetables and fruit. Tuesday features chicken pie with potatoes and gravy, salad, dessert, bread, and dairy. Wednesday serves chili and crackers with chicken salad sandwich and pineapple. Thursday provides hamburger, corn, pickles, cake and fruit. Friday presents Luncheon meat, baked beans, buttered potatoes, cherry pudding, bread, butter, and milk.
Warriors Fall to Strasberg in Friday Clash at Strasberg
Stewardson Strasburg defeated Patoka 80 to 68 on Friday night in Strasberg. Dave Britt and Charles Murfin led the Warriors with 18 points each as the 4 6 season record reflected the setback. The B squad also lost 63 to 49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewardson - Strasberg
Patoka Warriors
Strasberg
Warriors
Dave Britt
Charles Murfin
Sunday MYF visit to Rose Haven highlights care and fellowship
Sunday evening visitation by the local Methodist MYF group stopped at Rose Haven Nursing Home Vandalia for a devotional and songs delighting patients from the community. They then visited Spence Cole and enjoyed refreshments at Binnion's cafe before returning. sponsors were Mrs. Helen Betts and Laurine Klinge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MYF
Methodist Church
Rose Haven
Vandalia
Spence Cole
Ruby
Freddie Johnson
Susan Doolen
Lila Sanders
Evelyn Newcomb
Tooty Bayliss
Jerry Ehlers
Davy Robinson
Gehl Dean Klinge
Helen Betts
Laurine Klinge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Illinois Power Co
Jehovah’s Witnesees
Mrs. Elmer Rogier
Fancy Work Club
Wm. Thalman
Legion Auxiliary
Illinois Central Railroad
Guy L. Noble
National Committee of Boys and Girls Club Work, Inc
B. J. Carr
Illinois Central
Paul R. Farlow
General Agricultural and Forestry
Joe Wikenhauser
Miami, Florida
Patokan
Home Bureau Unit
Schroeder
The
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