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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1949
Page
1
H N Potts will head Vernon school system next year after 24 years at Patoka. Potts seeks less strenuous work and better financial terms. Virgil Bancroft from Effingham will succeed him, both praised as capable educators likely to advance the district.
The Vernon 4-H Club met Wednesday afternoon June 29 at Janice Hathaway's home. Members enjoyed lemonade and cookies while Bonnie Crawford delivered an Eye Care health talk. Mrs. Frances Headley outlined August 4 skirt and scarf completion and display. Next meeting at Bonnie Crawford's house on July 13. Judy Easley Reporter.
The Sunbeams held a July 2 meeting in the city park honoring Dorothy Eastman on her eighth birthday. Officers were appointed, presents given, and a birthday card signed. Dorothy led the roll call and read a thank you letter from Mrs. O. F. Davis.
Miss Mary Marshall receives care at Missouri Baptist hospital in St Louis. James Kelley and wife visit her parents L E Green in town over the holiday. Larry Green Rand Oglesby Jimmie Alexander also join guests. Martha E Cain returns home after a week with Bertha Branch in Centralia. The Lynns plan a two week Oklahoma vacation. Floyd Walker and Btevie visit friends in Iowa last weekend. Carolyn Joyce and Barbara Jean stay with their grandmother. P J Mojormier and spouse depart for Ridge Crest North Carolina for a ten day training union meeting.
The Patoka village board met July 6 with President J R Snyder and trustees. They passed Ordinance 60 on next year’s tax levy, accepted bids for unloading and spreading crushed stone funded by motor fuel tax, and noted Columbia Quarry provided the stone. The fire department reported new park toilets and park tidying efforts. The mayor noted weed and trash issues on vacant lots and discussed DDT spraying. no action taken. Residents were urged to keep parks clean and children taught not to break bottles. Meeting adjourned at 10 p.m.
Farm adviser notes winners Ben and Paul Deerhake of Clinton County. The column offers local tips on peach thinning after the June drop, dangers of cocklebur to livestock, clean milk emphasis, and details on soil sampling for wheat. It promotes free diagrams and modest soil test costs.
Several hundred World War veterans will gather in Mt Carmel Illinois on July 9 and 10 for the Fifth Division Convention of the American Legion and the 40 8. The program includes a district meeting a torch light parade a candidate initiation and remarks by national commander Perry E Brown.
The Marion County Soil Conservation District will stage a plowing contest July 23 1949 at F A Dietrichs farm two miles south of Kinmundy on the blacktop road. The event opens at 9 30 a m with contour line layout and demonstrations for up to 12 farm operators using standard equipment. Cash prizes total 50 with 25 for first 15 for second 10 for third and 5 to each entrant plus 5 gallons gas from Marion County Service Company. Plowing begins at 1 30 p m after lands are drawn and walked, rules and entry details available by July 20 from J Blackburn Farm Adviser or the Salem district office.
Paul Brown pastor led Sunday School and preaching at Mound Chapel where 30 were present last Sunday.
The Patoka Lions Club met July 5 at the Methodist church basement with good attendance. The group praised Lanquet’s OES supper and joked about trading donated items including watermelons, antifreeze, hats, clothing, and various goods. New officers were seated and planning for the Fall Festival dominated discussions.
The Save & Sew Club met June 29 at the Leader's home with eight present. They voted to pay Pauline Towler's expenses for four days at Camp Merom Indiana July 11 to 14. Fight girls attended the Marion County Fair with leaders Mrs. Thalman Mrs. Gergeni and Mrs. Pugh. Dresses to be finished by July 15. Next meeting July 13 at the Leader's home.
Graduation exercises for Vacation Bible School attendees at the Christian Church Friday July 8 at 8:00 p.m. Public invited. Teachers include Doris Britt Alice Hubbard Arlene Bopp Florence Meadors Darlene Briscoe Lois Britt and Mr and Mrs Don Hargrave. Friday noon picnic at local park mothers invited.
The accounts of the late Dr M P DuComb have been turned over to Mac Eagan for collection. The books are in her office where payment can be made and she will issue a receipt for payment of account. Please pay your account promptly. 9 c Estella M Du Comb Admx M P DuComb Estate.
The annual ice cream social to benefit Sandy Branch cemetery is set for Thursday July 14 in the evening at the shed. W L Green serves as secretary and organizer for the event.
Mesdames James Ballance, Robert Eagan and Mark Cox hosted a June Fellowship and pot luck supper. Attendance was below normal due to heat, but the spacious basement rooms offered a cool pleasant setting and a pleasant social hour followed no planned entertainment.
Miss Pauline Crawford wed Harold Lutz and Miss Florence Crawford wed Edwin Ticknor in a Patoka Methodist Church ceremony. Rev. M W Friesner officiated. The couples, sisters and friends from Sandoval area, plan to Wisconsin Dells then reside in new homes. Pauline and Florence are daughters of Frank Crawford and both brides hold local employment.
F B Ballance was surprised at a Methodist Sunday School class pot luck in the local park on Wednesday evening attended by about 50 well wishers. He received gifts and gave a pleasant sincere response in return.
The Hatch Holt and Meador event hosts an ice cream supper on July 22 at Vernon Gym to benefit three cemeteries. Donations of cakes or pies are welcomed and the Body Spread sale runs from July 9 to 16 at Colley’s Store in Vernon.
The Illinois Veterans Commission notes two July dates for World War II veterans. On July 25 those discharged before July 26 1947 lose 52 20 unemployment benefits. On July 31 lapsed National Service Life Insurance can be reinstated without a medical exam. Wayne E Hilgeford, Marion County Service Officer, offers help at the Salem county courthouse.
The Home Bureau announces its regular monthly meeting will be held July 15 at Patoka Park. Local Leaders will give the lesson and guests are welcome at all meetings.
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Nall of Georgia are visiting Mrs. Florence Simcox, the mother of Mrs. Nall, during a family visit.
The Werner Equipment Company of Centralia held a demonstration of International Harvester's Food Economist in the Methodist Church basement on Wednesday afternoon. Ladies enjoyed the economist's pleasant demonstration and the accompanying food. Charles Griffin and Dale Britt of Centralia were in charge.
The Vernon Home Bureau unit held its regular meeting in a church basement with 14 members present. Plans were made to staff the Salem Reunion on July 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with lunch duties and 15 members per unit, proceeds supporting next year’s expenses.
Thursday evening June 16 Mr and Mrs Leo Ballance of Medford entertained friends and relatives at their home. The group viewed colored slide pictures of Washington Oregon Medford and other scenes before refreshments were served.
Charles Porter of General Trades School in St Louis spent Sunday and Monday at the Bruce Pugh home. Mr and Mrs C D Martin left for a two week vacation in Spooner Wisconsin. Keith Pike Jr from SIU spent the holiday at home. The Patoka Elevator shipped 21 cars of wheat, a one day all time record, and 18 cars of beans two years ago. Join Smith and Mr and Mrs Frank Mackey of Philadelphia visit Ida Smith. Mrs Floyd Carter returned from Decatur with daughter Mary who had an operation for tonsil removal in Macon County and Decatur hospital. Mrs Forrest Wadkins is a patient in Mark Greer hospital. Marcia Sue Brown of Peoria visits grandparents Fred and Mrs Brown. Elza Sharp torn down house south of town to build a ranch home. Mr and Mrs Virgil Bancroft moved to Emil Nattier place. Mr and Mrs James Adams and Chicago visit his parents Frank and Mrs Adams. Mr and Mrs Jerry Quayle of Olney spent the 4th with his mother Nelle Quayle.
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