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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1957
Page
1
Marion County Fair opens Monday July 8 in Salem and runs through Saturday July 13. Floyd M. Smith notes the event will be entertaining and worthwhile, a valuable county activity highlighting local products raised or made by county residents.
Local notes report births birthdays hospital stays and visits across Patoka. Mrs Martin Nelson returns from St John s hospital Springfield after surgery. Mrs Cleta Thalmann turns 89 next Monday July 8. Many residents attend to relatives, travel and hospital stays. County fair activities and schedule are outlined with live stock judging harness racing beef cattle dairy cattle and the Gem City Shows with Leo Camillo performing Thursday and Friday. 4-H fair set for Saturday includes parade Thursday at 1 pm.
The Rev Harmon Etter 85 former Baptist pastor of Patoka and moderator for the Illinois Southern Baptist board died in Pana Tuesday. Funeral services were held there Saturday afternoon. He served as pastor of the First Baptist Church here during World War I and is survived by his widow and three daughters among others.
State of Illinois Marion County notes sworn statement dated July 1 1957 lists surplus undivided profits and reserves with totals followed by director names P J McJonnier Edgar L Irvin Leslie M Griffin and notary Dbn A Griffin. Notary public commission expires October 26 1958.
Heavy rainfall swamped Highway 51 and Highway 40 near Vandalia with 2.3 inches Thursday evening. About 20 families remained out of their homes on Monday, and 60,000 acres of farmland were underwater for the second time this month. Total rainfall in June reached 9 to 12 inches, the most since 1949.
The Willing Neighbors Club met with Amanda Thalman for their June meeting. Fifteen children and one guest, Jane Carter, attended. A noon meal was served and the business portion opened with a prayer. No new business. odd business discussed. The hospital bed was returned. July plans include family night and a meeting with Lois Hi and Lynn.
Kaskaskia Valley Telephone Company notifies patrons of Patoka and vicinity that it filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission a proposed rate increase for all service classes. Copies of the filing and regulations are available at the company office and from the ICC secretary in Springfield.
Mr and Mrs Wendell Belcher and son Bobby were surprised Thursday night at their home before moving to Sandoval on Saturday. Guests included numerous families and friends who shared iced tea punch cookies and sandwiches and presented an electric waffle iron.
The board of directors at a June 27, 1957 meeting declares regular quarterly dividends on multiple preferred stock issues and common stock. Dividends per share range from 51 to 58 cents for preferred stocks and 37 cents for common, payable August 1, 1957 to stockholders of record July 10, 1957.
Bri and Mrs. Grant Hawkins announce the birth of a baby girl on Saturday June 29 at 10 10 p m at St Mary's hospital. She weighed 6 lbs 8 ozs. Rev Hawkins is minister at Patoka Christian church. A revival is set July 9 21 at Sandy Branch Church six miles west of Kinmundy seven miles east of Patoka with Ban and Mildred Bryant evangelists and singers. Everyone welcome. Rev Clifford Newcomb pastor. Read the want ads for bargains.
The Illinois Central Railroad announces a joint exhibit at the Chicagoland Fair in Navy Pier from June 29 to July 14. Sponsored by 16 railroads serving Chicago, the display features a talking model and miniature trains to explain railhead history to visitors, with about 200 Chicago companies involved in exhibits on electronics, communications, and city developments. Entertainment includes water ski shows, ice revue, puppet show, fireworks, and stage TV radio programs. An open air Mediterranean garden restaurant will be among dining options.
Miss Frances Hammond and Miss Nancy Currie were named Marion County 4-H delegates to the Junior Leadership Conference at Memorial 4-H Camp in Monticello. Marion County Home Bureau funds cover the training expenses as a tribute to the girls 4-H work. Hammond has nine years and Currie eight years of 4-H involvement and community activity. The conference begins July 22.
Vernon residents may attend a screening of the Vacation Bible School photos at the Vernon Methodist Church this Friday July 5 at 8 p m. A fellowship will follow in the church basement and attendees are asked to bring cookies or cake.
In last week's Library Notes Mrs. Robert Johnstone was credited with a set of Universal Encyclopedia left at the old library. The donor says she did not give them, and asks the actual donor to come forward.
Mrs. Maude Lawson expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for food fruit flowers cards letters and prayers during her hospital stay in Fayette County and after returning home. She asks readers to drive carefully noting the life you save may be your own. Reed the want ads for bargains.
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