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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1957
Page
1
A large group of parents and others met at the Patoka grade school gym to organize a teenage club for high school pupils. Chris Gergeni moderated as plans call for Saturdays 7 30 to 11 pm with two male and two female chaperones and a suggestion box for activities.
Members of Conservation Club 100 met at the high school Monday evening and elected Herb Jolliff as president for 1957. Maurice Adams was elected vice president and Robert Hagan re elected secretary and treasurer. Jim Ballance Harlan Goff Dick Feather and Bill Jenkins were named to the board of directors with terms varying by vacancy. Wallace Hultz retained as lake area caretaker. Dues payable notice issued by the new president. A barbecued wild game luncheon followed.
Band parents will meet on Tuesday January 22 at 7 30 p m at the high school. All band parents and interested residents are urged to attend.
The American Legion post will host a barbecued rabbit dinner for Lions Club members and local business men at the Legion home on Thursday evening January 24. The annual event aims to acquaint attendees with Legion activities and prior dinners drew large crowds with post war films shown afterward.
A note thanks friends and neighbors for cards visits and help during the hospital stay. Also appeals for more readers to try the Register Want Ad as those little ads produce big results.
By Jean Orrell the senior junior and sophomore classes completed book reports on Monday. Quarter exams approach with the semester ending Friday. High school exams Thursday and Friday, grade schools Friday. The FHA plans a favorite recipe book with 50 pages of recipes from faculty and members. Deadline for donations January 21. foreign pen pals ordered. girls favor them over U S pen pals.
Ricbert Ballance thanks everyone for cards visits and kindness shown during hospitalization and after returning home in a warm personal message.
Patoka Future Farmers will construct livestock loading chutes at cost for local farmers. Several truckers will deliver free of charge any chutes made in the Vo-Ag Shop. Proper loading reduces bruising and preserves animal value, easing farmer and hauler efforts. See a F F A member or local livestock trucker for details.
Roy and Giladys Jones in Miami report temperatures around minus 2 and a 7 am reading of minus 2, noting they planted tomato plants while Florida enjoys unusually warm weather. They say the cold has spared them from heavy snow seen in northern areas, with only a light shower Sunday evening.
The Loyal Leaders class met on Tuesday with Mrs. Edna Griffin presiding in the president's absence. Charles Meyers gave a lesson on possession and mine or guild, followed by hymn singing and prayer led by Dwight Briscoe. Dues were collected by secretary Alta Logan, and a pot luck supper was shared.
Menu for January 21 to 25 lists Wiener with sauerkraut and buttered potatoes on Monday, Barbecue on bun Tuesday, Chili and crackers Wednesday, Hamburger on bun Thursday, and Pork with gravy Friday with sides and milk each day. Membership dues for 1957 are due. cards available from Bob Eagan, Bill Jenkins, or Mr. Hultz at the caretaker’s house by the lake.
Supt. Mason Bassett announces a Civil Defense information session for farmers and their wives in Foster township. John C. Bigelow of Salem, Marion County Civil Defense director, will lead discussions. The meeting is Monday January 21 at 7 30 p m in the Foster township town house, arranged by Bassett who urges attendance.
The Willing Workers class of the Methodist church held their monthly meeting in the church basement last Thursday evening. Officers elected for the coming year were Harry Nattier, president. Helen Mullins, vice president. and Robert Eagan, secretary and treasurer. Devotions were led by Les Griffin. Recreation was planned by Don Griffin. Hostesses Helen Mullins and Ella Nattier served refreshments.
Bertha Danbury thanks friends in Victoria Chapter the Good Will Club and the Vernon W C S for a birthday card and letter shower on her 87th birthday. She recalls the thrill of seeing her dinner plate piled high with cards and letters and prays God blesses each contributor.
The County Court of Marion County Illinois sets Monday March 4 1957 as the claim date in the estate of C. H. Huddleston Deceased. Creditors may file claims against the estate on or before that date without summons. Maud Walker Administrator J Richard Royal Attorney 515 Gallatin St Vandalia Illinois.
Vernon M. Y. F. attended the Farina sub district meeting Monday night and received the banner for highest attendance. The youth helped present a lesson on Faith and mid winter instruction is planned for Kinmundy on Feb 16.
Adult classes in agriculture start Thursday night January 24 in the Viorc Agri room at the high school. Sessions continue each Thursday at 7 30 pm until early April inviting all interested in farm problems. Last year 89 farmers enrolled and this year will cover livestock management and fertility topics.
Sunday singing drew a large crowd in Fredonia. Neighbors visit, family updates, and health notes fill the week as relatives and friends from Vernon Donnald St Elmo and Michigan share news at various households. The column ends with a local classified plug inviting readers to place want ads in the Register.
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