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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1952
Page
1
Vernon L Nickell explains that the school lunch program faces rising food and labor costs with only a seven cent subsidy per meal this year. He urges parents to observe the kitchen, consider home lunch costs, and understand the meals provide part of a child’s daily nutrition. The newsletter lists last week’s menu items from Monday to Friday.
The body of Cpl. Darrell Gilley, fallen in Korea, arrived in Sandoval March 4 and was laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Park after services at Cox & Martin Funeral Home March 7. Rev. Carl Dunker led the ceremony with the Sandoval American Legion in charge. Gilley, born May 11 1931 in Sandoval Illinois, served with the 23rd Division on Heart Break Ridge and died aged 20 years 5 months 3 days. He enlisted July 13 1950, trained at Fort Riley and Fort Belvoir, requested to Korea before January 1951, wounded May 25 and resumed duty July 7. Survivors include his parents, a brother Ray, two sisters Karen and Judy, and grandparents Elmer Donley and Mrs Julia Gilley.
Mr and Mrs John Shaffer of Kinmundy won first place in the Farm and Home Improvement Contest. Second went to Mr and Mrs H J Barksdale of Salem and third to Mr and Mrs Cecil Meyer of Kell. Other entrants included the Pugh and Branch families. The winners will be hosted in St Louis by the Chamber of Commerce March 6 and 7 with accompanying officials.
Mr and Mrs Roy Garrett and son Freddy of Decatur spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Claude Garrett and Mr and Mrs John A Jennings. Mr and Mrs Dick Lange and sons Jerry and Donald spent the weekend in Alton with Mr and Mrs Ben Christ.
Three year old Mela Rae Beckler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Beckler Jr of Decatur Illinois, was severely scalded Feb 28 when a pan of hot water toppled from a stove in her kitchen. She was taken to Macon Hospital and her condition was reported as recovering as well as can be expected.
Fred Hanks 63 longtime Marion County official and former sheriff died Saturday morning March 1 at 3 20 in Vandalia Mark Greer hospital after months of ill health. He served as Marion County sheriff and chief deputy sheriff before being named warden at the Illinois State Farm in 1948 and earlier as captain at the farm. Public funeral was 1 30 p m Monday at Vandalia First Methodist Church with Phillips Cemetery Omega Township burial. The Farina Masonic Lodge headed the last rites.
A brief note from Cecil Black expresses gratitude to friends who prayed for him and sent cards during his hospital stay. He asks the Good Lord to bless each reader.
The note expresses gratitude for birthday cards, flowers, plants, and food received during illness. Special thanks go to Etta and Mie for central office service and to those offering prayers. Mr. and Mrs. C W Martin and Ralph Hart of Mt Vernon visited Thursday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. H K Pike.
The First Baptist Church of Patoka hosted the March 2 wedding of Miss Roberta Sparks and Dwight Britt at 4:00 PM. Rev. Wm. B. Mitchell officiated as attendants wore blue and yellow gowns. A reception followed with a three tier cake and organ music, and out-of-town guests from Oklahoma and Illinois attended.
Several families announce new babies at St. Marys hospital in Centralia. Karen Dianne Pugh weighs 7 lb 3 oz born Feb 29 to Robert and Mrs. Pugh. Sherry Lynn Smith born March 1 to Gaylord and Mrs. Smith. Helen Elaine Boren born Feb 5 to W L and Mrs. Boren. Grandparents and relatives named, with regional ties to Patoka, Sandoval, Fort Worth, and St. Elmo.
Roy Ballance cites a paper report about Merritt Caldwell spotting a skunk on Burton's Branch. He shares a tale of a mother skunk with two kits named Out and In. Out stays in while In goes out and is lost, and Out goes out to bring In back, found by instinct.
Springfield March 3 State Auditor Benjamin O Cooper said about 800 World War II veterans have not cashed their Illinois bonus checks. He noted a ruling requiring the payee's endorsement for payment and warned heirs could face delays if the owner dies.
Fred L. Brown 64 longtime Fayette and Marion County resident died March 2 at his Patoka home after a period of illness. He published the Patoka Register for three years and served as a First State Bank director. Survived by wife Cecile, sister Effie Spiker, two granddaughters, and a stepmother. Funeral held March 5 Cox and Martin in Patoka with interment in Vernon cemetery.
State Treasurer William G. Stratton, a Republican gubernatorial hopeful, attended a Sing Fest Monday night at Unit District 100 High School in Platokia. He toured the state for his campaign, visiting Vandalia Salem and Centralia, drawing political support from downstate Illinois. Stratton, a World War II veteran, previously served two terms as Congressman-at-Large.
Members express gratitude for support and donations for the benefit basketball game. They acknowledge candy and popcorn donors, workers, and players. The event drew a full house, raised 85.50 dollars, and planners hope to make it an annual affair.
The Marion County Home Bureau sponsors its Annual Family Night at 8:00 pm on March 21 at Raccoon Consolidated School. Eleven units will present skits. attendees invited to enjoy home talent. Presenting units include Pleasant Grove Zion Hill Meacham Omega Alma Vernon Tonti Raccoon Ray Salem Day Raccoon Night Kinmundy.
Mr and Mrs P J Mojonnier entertained Sunday honoring Miss Bettie Simcox and Mr Mojonnier on their birthdays. Guests included Mrs Jack Keeton and Michael, Mr and Mrs Edwin Nattier and Kathryn, Mr and Mrs Carroll Mojonnier and Timmy, and Miss Bettie Simcox.
Mrs Clark Walraven entertained the Fancy Work Club Friday with members L P Busch Leslie Wasem Roy Jones Elsig Gray S M Spurgeon X B Holland J F Matchett E L Rogier and Homer N Potts plus guest Mrs Houston Page of Dallas Texas. Activities included games contests Irish act song and name contests a door prize and a poetry reading followed by refreshments. The next meeting will be with Mrs E L Delay in April.
The Sunbeams attended a television program Saturday at the Baptist Church with Nancy Snider presiding. Roy Eastman and sister Dorothy catered ice cream bars. Guests included Chares Foltz, Rita Marie Hill, Lyle Joe Hill, Kathryn Nattier, Don Nattier, and others.
Marion County Youth advisor Bob Purdue seeks to organize a 4-H club for girls aged 10 to 20 this year at Patolsa. Adults willing to lead are urged to contact Mrs. Carl Rogier, Home Bureau Chairman.
Deep appreciation is offered to friends and neighbors for floral offerings and sympathy at the burial services for George Smith. Gratitude is extended to Rev J H Reeter Rev James A Karr Potoka American Legion pallbearers singers Pentecostal Church and others who offered support. The note also mentions family visits by relatives including Schmahl and Beckmeyer.
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