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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1956
Page
1
Enthusiasm ran high as a large crowd gathered for the Silver Dollar awards and a Lions Club White Elephant auction at Patoka. Col John A Jennings led the auction netting over 100 for the Masonic lodge, with music by Wes Griffith and the Patoka Jitters.
The Marion County Council of the American Legion and Auxiliary will hold their regular meeting Friday at the Legion Hall at 8 p.m. The Auxiliary meets at 7:30 p.m. to elect officers for the coming year. Kinmundy lin i Girl State representative will report. Refreshments will be served.
The Business Men's Assn of Pa toka will hold a meeting Friday night in the Town Hall. All business men are urged to attend as important matters will be discussed.
A note of gratitude expresses appreciation to all who helped make the Pratt Cemetery 4th of July picnic a success. The entry lists contributors and donations, including individuals and local businesses, noting a total net from the event of 694.93.
Sunbeams groups will meet at the Baptist Church on Saturday July 21 with a preschool program led by the Sunbeam president. Activities include Bible verses a Creation story and an annual Sunbeam picnic scheduled for August 14 at the Park. Voter registration advice appears amid community notes. Local visits include Howard Kile and wife and the Williams family with updates on health and travel.
Vandals entered the apartment of Mrs Berniece Parker in Patoka while she was away and smeared lipstick and cosmetics through the rooms. Writing with lipstick appeared on a bed spread and mirror, with cosmetics poured on rugs and furnishings. The incident marks a third such intrusion in recent weeks, and a report to the sheriff’s office was planned if it recurs.
Patoka 4-H Club members excel at the Marion County Fair in Salem on July 14 with several A and B ratings across cattle goats and garden projects. Members Myrna Sue Nattier and others gave talks and the club planned a community ice cream supper and an upcoming tour.
The notice promotes selling items through a want ad in the Register. It assures neighbors get good results and invites readers to try the service next time they want to sell something.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday for 84 year old Mrs Jane Elizabeth Hughes of Decatur. Rev Don Demmin officiated and burial followed in Springdale Cemetery. She died at St Francis Hospital where she had been a patient since June 14. She was the widow of Andre Hughes who died November 10 1989. Two sons survive W L Hughes of Patoka and Clyde Hughes of Shobonier. Granddaughter is Mrs Tim Cole.
The high school band will perform a varied program at the village park on July 26 at 8 p m directed by Warren Besing. Band Boosters will sell hot dogs cold drinks and hot coffee before and during the concert.
Mr and Mrs Les Jenkins of East St Louis Illinois announce the birth of a son on July 9 1956 at Christian Welfare hospital East St Louis He weighs 8 pounds 13 ounces and has been named Scott Leslie.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m Sunday evening 8 p m Thursday meetings 8 p m Special singing at every service Everyone welcome Pastor J W Clifton Drive carefully The life you save may be your own
Lightning struck the Hatch home in Vernon during an early morning storm. The TV set exploded, burning the room and shattering glass while Mr and Mrs Hatch carried the flaming television outside. Interior damage was extensive but the occupants escaped with burnt feet from the hot rug and glass.
Mr and Mrs Kay Jennings Sr observed their 50th wedding anniversary with a July 14 1956 outdoor picnic for children grandchildren and friends at their Patoka home. An open house followed July 15 for neighbors and the Methodist Church Sunday School class.
Mrs Carrie Belcher expresses gratitude for cards letters and flowers received during hospital stay and after returning home. She acknowledges visits and ongoing support from friends and neighbors.
Patoka Tel ephone Exchange Co stockholders may accept Norman Gumana associates offer to install dial equipment and provide 24 hour service across Patoka Vernon and Shobonier with toll free calls among them. Purchases via Stromberg Carlson. construction about one year. A July 30 meeting to discuss plans and stock purchase. An ICC complaint on current service remains filed.
A Patoka civic group files with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking improved telephone service. The complaint lists nine stated reasons for dissatisfaction and a hearing date will be set after filing.
Plans near completion for the Vernon annual picnic to be held Friday July 27. A 5 30 p m chicken or fish dinner will start the day with entertainment led by Donna Delilah and Robin Hood. Wes Griffin and his Patoka Jitters also perform. Entries for the home talent show close July 26 with Laurel Peyton or Delilah Caldwell. Proceeds support Vernon park upkeep.
Local notices recount travel by Mrs Edith Peyton to Taylorville with family and a northern tour into Canada. Visits by O F Wests in Alton and other relatives around Vernon. Ethel Johnson dies in Centralia after illness. services held at Patoka cemetery. survivors listed.
Two Southern Illinois power firms donate 10000 to Southern Illinois University for community development. Central Illinois Public Service Company and Illinois Power Company each give 5000. Funds support a 30 minute documentary and travel costs for a new industrial consultant to attract factories to the region.
Victoria Chapter of the Eastern Star will observe Friends Night on Monday evening July 23 instead of August 18 as previously announced. The event is held in this city and marks a social/charitable observance by the chapter.
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