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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1957
Page
1
At the village board meeting held last Thursday evening June 18 representatives of Sohio Oil Co settled for 82 damaged park trees with a price of $2,000. The case had been pending since 1951 due to a break in the company's operations.
Local notices recount visits and travels of Patoka residents including the Mojonnier and Rogier families plus out of town guests. The village discusses park oil damage, cemetery upkeep costs, donations, and a plan to fund perpetual care with a grave price cut to 25 dollars and bond proceeds.
Patoka's softball team traveled to Vandalia and won 5 to 4 in the season opener. On Wednesday, June 26 at 8 p.m. Vandalia will host Patoka at Patoka park seeking revenge.
Mrs Mabel Gillespie expresses gratitude for hospital visits cards and prayers from friends and neighbors. She thanks everyone for support and well wishes during her illness and recovery.
Dewitt Jennings narrowly escaped fatal injury when his right arm was badly cut while installing a homemade window fan west of Patoka. He ran to a neighbor for help and collapsed from blood loss before being rushed by Cox & Martin ambulance to Fayette County hospital.
Illinois Wesleyan University at Bloomington held its 98th commencement on Sunday June 9 with Merrill J Holmes presiding and five honorary degrees awarded. Jimmie Wasem of Patoka earned a Bachelor of Science.
R Taylor will speak at a public meeting Sunday June 28 at 2 30 p m in Kingdom Halls Patoka. The notice notes possible acquisition of Hybrid Corn for mid June planting to yield a strong crop. Harold Belcher provides contact Patoka 0171.
More than 80 volunteer student leaders will serve during New Student Week at Southern Illinois University Sept 18 22. Two volunteers are Jerry Crabb of Patoka and Dale Bassett of Alma. Dr Elizabeth A Greenleaf coordinator of student activities says the leaders will assist in orienting new students to the campus before fall classes begin. Selection of leaders is based on scholarship and campus activities.
Vernon residents hosted relatives from Natchez Illinois and Oregon during extended stays. Families from Oblong Robinson Vandalia Granite City Sa lem and Centralia joined Father’s Day events at the Livesay home. Visitors included Irene Lane Wilma Gondon Dale Whitehurst and many others with trips to Decatur Salem Park and Kankakee.
Members of the local American Legion post elected Butch Jones as commander for the coming year. Herb Jolliff was chosen as vice commander with officers including Max Quayle as sergeant at arms and historian, Stanley Barnes as finance officer, Robert Eagan as chaplain, and Bill Jenkins as employment officer. The post plans civic activities aligned with the national program.
A collage of short notices reports visitors and travels around Decatur and nearby towns. Names include Mrs John Houston Tommy Joan Mr James Payne Ripple Kiinge Gehl Dean Eberle Norris Arlie Sprinkle William Kayhs N P Sorrel Richard Walton Jesse Walton Verne Belcher Dewey Neilson Laura Julia Mae Davy Robinson Stephen Ballance Cora Ballance Joe Veal Minnie Peddicord Carol Dean Inchon Korea clerk typist Roy Cox Laurel Peyton and others with events in Missouri Illinois Wisconsin and Korea.
In a Patoka township caucus Leslie Griffin and Sam Jolliff were chosen for justices of the peace and Herb Jolliff for county stable. The Democrats did not caucus and will have no candidates. The special election is set for July 30 due to an oversight on qualifying requirements. the 20 day limit had expired before candidates learned the rules.
Due to heavy rainfall last Friday the Waltz Studios representative could not reach Patoka to photograph children. A future date for a photo day will be announced in the Register and conducted locally when conditions allow.
Mrs Jack Matchett hosted two showers on Wednesday afternoon one for Mrs Charles York honoring a handkerchief gift and the other a baby shower for Mrs H W Riley. Guests included Mrs Harlan Christian Mrs Tom Lewis Mrs Cliff Christian and others with several attendees sending gifts.
A Wadkins family reunion on Sunday June 2 gathered Marie Davis Wadkins relatives at the home of Mr and Mrs Leo Wadkins west of Patoka. Attendees included James A Davis and family from Poplar Bluff Missouri. James E Davis and wife and five children from Peoria. Mildred Jones from Yuba City California. Joseph Bungett and family from St Louis. Ray Wonsiwitz and four children from St Louis. Merl Wadkins and Air Force wife. Bill Nelson and family from Greentown Indiana. Visiting guests from Poplar Bluff included Mrs M E Burnside and daughter Hana. Many photos were taken including a four generation portrait.
The Sunbeam preschool group met at the Baptist church on Saturday afternoon June 15. The visitation program was postponed. Miawianne Griffin welcomed new member Linda Ritchie. Officers elected will be installed July 6 with Lonnie Fiscus as president and Linda Ritchie as room chair. Refreshments included ice cream and cookies. orange balloons served as favors.
Harrison Tevis Sr and Emma Karr marked their 50th wedding anniversary at the Township House in Pickrelltown with 73 relatives and friends. The couple, wed near Vandalia Illinois and relocated to Ohio in 1923, have seven sons, four daughters, 42 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and have lived in Union and Logan counties, West Mansfield for 25 years. Tevis is 69 and Emma 68.
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