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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1961
Page
1
Bern ie Griffin delivered a basket of Premier strawberries at the Patoka post office with one berry weighing 2 oz others similar in size. Local residents and visitors include the Davises from Shawnee and family, SIU Carbondale students, and multiple attendees at graduations and memorial day events across Patoka, Decatur, and nearby towns.
Don Griffin resigns as assistant cashier of the First State Bank to become state bank examiner with the Dept. of Financial Institutions. He will stay with the bank through June. Paul Dean Crawford is promoted to assistant cashier, replacing Griffin. Tom Chappell and Tyrone Dale Shook from Centralia join the bank, starting Monday. Chappell previously worked at Kas Potato Chip Co. and is married to Luwanda Christian, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clif Christian. Shook graduated this week from Centralia Junior College.
The Sunbeams held a home mission lesson at the Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon June 2 with Bonnie Perkins presiding. Kathleen Johnstone served as secretary, Mari Anne Griffin read scripture from Mark 16 15 and Matthew 28 18 20, and a get well card was sent to Leslie Ann Griffin.
Joy Belles Home Bureau met Monday night May 22 at Mrs. Berthel Sanders home with co host Mrs. Elston Protz. Miss Brite led color coordination lesson. Mrs. Cecil Jones joined and Mrs. Mason Bassett transferred totaling 17 members. E D Patterson president attended as guest. Refreshments served. Next meeting with Mrs. Merle Jones on June 26 at 8 p.m. A Dorothy Canfield Fisher quote honors Mother's Day.
Effie Nichols expresses gratitude to friends for cards flowers food and visits during hospital stay and after returning home. She also thanks those who helped when she fell at the church and blesses each one.
A Bible school for youths aged four to sixteen runs Monday to Friday from June 12 to June 28. Sessions are 9 to 11 a.m. daily with mission study Bible study character stories handwork and refreshments. A final day picnic closes the program. All are invited to attend.
The First Baptist church hosts a preparation day for Bible School starting at 1 p.m. Youngsters aged four to 16 may attend activities from 1 to 8 p.m. The program includes registration for next week, department activities, a town parade of students and staff, and refreshments. All are invited.
William Oscar Caldwell 87 died in a Kankakee hospital after a long farming life. Born in Foster Township to Robert S. and Sarah Caldwell, he married Nellie Grubb in 1904. Survived by wife two sons Loren Carl and William Marion a sister and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Cox & Martin Funeral Home with Masonic rites and burial in Patoka Cemetery.
Daily Vacation Bible School starts strong at the Methodist church with 62 children and teachers enrolled. Transportation is available by calling the parsonage at HE 2 6520 for those lacking a ride.
The Christian Church reports 46 children and 18 workers enrolled in this week’s Vacation Bible School sessions.
The Family of William Oscar Caldwell expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown after his passing.
Vernon residents report visits across towns, Memorial day gatherings, and family travel. Notables include Everett Perkins living on Capps farm, Betts and Snyder visits to Mrs. Curtis, and guests of Mrs. Edith Peyton. News covers illnesses, surgeries, and hospital auxiliary activities plus graduates at C.T.H.S. marked by Patty Seats’s ceremony.
Rettie Clark expresses sincere thanks to friends the Quilters and others for birthday greetings and support.
Rev. Dale Turner and family move from Mt. Zion Albion Illinois to Patoka Methodist Church. Turner a McKendree College graduate attended Vincennes and Evansville Colleges and is an ordained member of the Southern Illinois Annual Conference. He has served on youth institutes boards and Eldorado Youth Institute, held conference board roles, led Town and Country work, and sits on the Methodist Home board at Lawrenceville Illinois.
Philip Meador born March 15 1873 in Vernon Illinois died May 21 at Fayette County Hospital aged 88 2 6. Survived by son Wilmer wife Marie, four children, six grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. long time farmer and neighbor with Meador family roots in Patoka township.
The Meador family thanks all who offered sympathy and assistance after their loss. They appreciate the flowers and the Goodwill Club and neighbors who helped with lunch, and wish God’s blessings on everyone.
The Patoka school band and their parents gathered at the Wishing Well Cafe in Smithboro on May 26 at 7 p m for a dinner meeting led by Paul Fitch with an invocation by Robert Eagan. Awards were given including the John Philip Sousa award to Larry Britt. Wayne Hail presented a magic program while Mrs. Laurene Klinge thanked Mr. Fitch. Eighty one attended.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met with new president Mrs Charles Jordan in charge. Twenty two members attended as a memorial service for Mrs Elsie Gray was held and a playlet on refugees was presented by several members. The devotional included Psalm 1871-4 and the hymn Jesus Is All the World to Me. Shortcake and coffee followed with roses and peonies on display.
Vernon residents note many guests from Springfield Vandalia Salem Harold Livesay Danville Peoria Bloomington Hammond Ind Macon St James Mo Decatur Chicago Effingham attendees included Tony Blankinship Anna Benefiel Arlie Sprinkle Mae Booker and others. Rev. Everett Weiss from Baltimore attended and was ordained at Effingham.
The public is invited to the wedding and reception of Beryl Jett and Helen Jackson on June 18, 1961 at 3 PM in Zion Methodist Church located 1.5 miles north of Salem and a mile east of Route 37.
The family of Leland D. Thorpe expresses gratitude for sympathy and thanks Vernon Methodist Church for kindness shown.
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