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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1966
Page
1
A note from SP-4 Howard Riley of Company B 1st Battalion 28th Infantry thanks recipients for cards letters and packages. He expresses appreciation for the mail and support while stationed at AP0 San Francisco California 96345.
Island Chapel Community Club met at the home of Mrs. Richard Cox in Vernon on January 13 with Vice-President Leona Davis presiding. Cards were signed for sick friends and the group mourned their President Christina Crawford. A Luke 12 devotional by Mabel Brokelmeyer and a poem by Ann Crawford were read.
The Sunbeams met at the Baptist Church on Saturday January 15 with Mark Sullens presiding. Ramona Alexander was song leader and Paula Belcher was secretary. Terry Thompson joined as a new member. Members recited love Bible verses and sung birthday to Charles Maas. Mrs Polly Outhouse and others were prayed for. Sandra Belcher gave thanks for the food, and Josie Cox and gifts were noted. Nona Biehl will host Nibble Nook February 5 with Josie Cox February 19.
Miss Judith Carter daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruce Carter Patoka has been named winner of the D A R award for 1965. The menu for the week lists meals Monday through Thursday featuring meatloaf sausage beef stew and a hamburger with sides and desserts.
Sunshine Club at Bear Creek met with Della Morey on Thursday January 13 with 15 members present. Two new members Rosemary Landreth and Wilma Payne were welcomed. Friday menu included spiced ham potato salad baked beans banana pudding bread butter and milk.
The Warriors lost 55 to 47 to Ashley Wolves in the Westlin Tournament amid uneven shooting. Luke Walker led with 14 points and 11 rebounds while Steve Jenkins added 10 points. Roger Zimmerman 12.
Pvt. Richard A. Ballance of Patoka Illinois completed an ammunition storage course at the Army Missile and Munitions School Redstone Arsenal Huntsville Alabama on January 7 He trained in handling munitions supply storage records and entered the Army last August after basic at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri He is a 1962 Patoka High School graduate The D A R Salem Isaac Hull Chapter presented the award for outstanding citizenship to Judy a senior and yearbook editor at a school assembly on January 7
A sincere thank you to all who remembered me with cards and visits and to those who helped with the work.
The Soil Conservation annual meeting met at Raccoon School on Thursday evening. A dinner was served and a business session followed with election of directors for the next period. Principal speaker was Bob Walker from the University of Illinois Division of Soil Conservation. local attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Davis and others.
Illinois Power Company will spend 28 million dollars to modernize and streamline facilities. The plan includes underground distribution for new subdivisions and free three phase service to farms. Notices filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission aim to accelerate two programs while starting a two year underground policy test in subdivisions.
The Fairmanettes 4-H Club met January 13 at 7 06 P M at Donna Snyder home with seven members and five adults present. Carlotte Lutz presided Debbie Heinzmann and Debbie Dodson led pledges and the motto. Dues and roll call were taken due to officer absences. New business included a shower for a former member. Forrest Weems spoke on first aid and the meeting adjourned with a talk and demonstration by Carolette Lutz Sandy Snyder and Donna Snyder followed by cake ice cream and punch.
A note of thanks expresses appreciation for gifts plants fruit visits and cards received during sickness. The writer blesses friends and neighbors and ends with a Bible verse about the strength of youth.
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