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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1964
Page
2
The Patoka Register lists annual subscription prices for Marion Fayette and Clinton counties and nationwide options. It shows per year in advance rates and a single copy price.
A brief quotation notes perseverance as a key element of success. It asserts that persistent knocking at a gate will awaken someone, implying effort leads to opportunity. The line echoes Longfellow's sentiment on steadfastness and diligence.
An editorial argues the Becker Amendment would entangle prayer in legislative hands, weakening the First Amendment. It notes Supreme Court rulings allow volunteer prayer and Bible reading and urges readers to contact senators Dickson and Douglas and Rep Libonati to oppose the amendment.
Olive Harlem Britt age 83 of Patoka died in bed Sunday morning found by his son Raymond. Born April 19 1881 in Carrigan township son of Samuel H Britt and Mary Gerrish. Survived by wife Jessie who died 1941 two sons two daughters eleven grandchildren four great grandchildren Funeral June 9 at 1:30 p.m. Patoka Baptist Church Rev E E Settle officiating Interment Patoka Cemetery
Mr and Mrs Bruce Pugh attend the Dedication of the Educational Annex at Lanner Chapel Methodist Church east of Moweaqua. John Neal of Camargo Illinois visits relatives, and Mare Caudle is MilIa Caudle's sister. Saddle Club Horse Show planned Sunday afternoon June 28 with four classes and ribbons. Lois and George Bundy of Maron visit E L Norris and wife.
The Naomi-Ruth Circle met at Patoka Methodist Church on May 28. Mrs. Ralph Phillippe led the business meeting. Officers for 1964-65 were Mrs. Lyle Black chairwoman Mrs. John Buck secretary treasurer Mrs. Mark Cox flower fund and Mrs. D H Sullens reporter. The program The Lord's Prayer was given by Mrs. D H Sullens. Favors benefited Fayette County Hospital. Doughnuts and coffee were served by Mrs Ed Foster and Mrs Lyle Black.
A thoughtful pairing of two aphorisms on wisdom and calamity. Horace notes exemption from folly as the first step to wisdom, while Samuel Johnson reflects on measuring what calamities are escaped after hardship.
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