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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1955
Page
2
The Patoka Register notes K. Pike as editor and publisher. It lists Friday publication from Patoka, Illinois with a 1907 second class matter posting date and a Patoka post office filing under the March 8, 1879 act.
The Keeping-Fit day in Bryan Memorial Park featured University of Illinois specialists guiding fitness tests for 4-H youth. Marion County 4-H held Share the Fun with 18 members and 50 participants, announcing a July 15 district event in Effingham and a Salem parade route for the Marion County Fair.
The article recounts a real mascot crow linked to Old Crow beverage lore. A Ryukus Command statue named Colonel Crow was kidnapped by the 19th Bombardment Wing in Okinawa during 1952, then hidden aboard a B 29. The crew earned combat credit while Colonel Crow was renamed and decorated.
Scientists explore underwater realms where diffused light casts shadows on unfamiliar marine life. The article highlights the ancient, hidden ecosystem and scientists’ fascination with submerged geology and biology.
The Pratt cemetery association will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday July 12 at the cemetery. All interested persons are urged to attend. Edw Defend is the treasurer.
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