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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1956
Page
1
A rural column urges reader news submissions and notes a Marion County 4 H rally at Salem Junior High Gym inviting public attendance. The piece reflects on rural youth programs F F A and F H A building future leaders and laments urban youth programs.
Fredonia Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Albert are the parents of their first daughter born Monday February 27 named Lin da Mae. Grandparents listed include Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meredith and many locals. A stork shower for Mrs. Verlin Heinzman was held at her home with gifts.
The Sunbeams held a semi monthly gathering at the Baptist church with Leslie Talbot welcoming members. Connie Walker read a thank you note from Marie and Debbie Atchison. Afterward the children sang at Mrs Sadie Chriss home and refreshments with multicolored candies were served. The next meeting is March 17 hosted by Mrs Foulon.
Marion County 4 H boys and girls host a rally Monday March 12 at the Salem Junior High School gym starting 7 30 p m Robert Henson of Iuka leads the meeting The event marks National 4 H Club Week March 3 11 and invites 4 H members parents and leaders to participate The program highlights 4 H aims including public informing of 4 H value attracting new members and recognizing leaders They emphasize projects in farming homemaking community service livestock gardening conservation sewing cooking and home improvement with the motto learn by doing and strengthen character and citizenship.
Patoka Home Bureau Unit will hold its regular meeting Friday March 16 at Mrs. Orville Schroeder’s home. Major lesson Clothing Accessories by Marie Brite. minor lesson Scoring Nut Bread by Mrs. Mark Cox and Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon. Roll call My Favorite Song. Annual family night set at Raccoon School on Route 161 east of Centralia with an entertaining program.
Mrs. Floyd Carter led the devotional period at the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting in the Methodist church. Mrs. J W Alexander guided a discipleship dialogue titled We Would be Disciples. The group voted to furnish Easter breakfasts for Senior M Y F members and guests. Hostesses were Eleanor Stowe Amanda Thalman Minnie Thalman Edna Tune.
Evangelistic services will be held at Vernon Methodist Church from March 20 to April 1 with Rev. Smith Williams of Tulsa Oklahoma as evangelist. Evening services begin at 7 30 p m and Rev Clifford Newcomb invites all to join in prayer under the theme Lets Win for Christ.
Joh A Jennings auctioneer leaves for Daytona Beach Florida on March 2 and returns March 14. Plans for book sales with Patoka Register after his return.
The Warriors end a successful season by beating Mater Dei 62 59 for their 21st win in 28 games in the regional tourney. Scoring leaders include Adams Crabbe Sanders Belcher Hollingsend Rutledge Perkins with season averages around 10 points. Cheerleaders Mary Lou Walker Betty Walker and Jane Nattier are honored for their work.
Mr and Mrs O F Davis marked their 57th wedding anniversary on February 27 at the home of their son in Greenville. Guests included Mr and Mrs J H Davis and family. Mrs Davis is 79. Mr Davis nears 83.
Like new spinet piano and electronic spinet organ available on small monthly payments. Can be sold separately. Credit Manager Rhein's Music House Inc. 124 E Main St Belleville Illinois. For Rent store building on Main Street in Patoka Mrs Fred Brown Phone 154a. March 9 1931.
Local social notes report Mr and Mrs George Davis of Louisville celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary. Several families from Patoka, Vernon, Peoria, and nearby towns hosted and visited relatives over weekends and short trips. Births include a seven pound baby boy to Mr and Mrs Orrell, and Steven Robert Collins born March 5 to Mr and Mrs Robert Collins with grandparents in Patoka and Chicago.
Vernon Payne and Flora Houston welcomed a baby boy born Saturday night March 3 at St Marys hospital in Centralia. Berine Doolen and Helen Betts visited Cerro Gordo with Doolens parents over night. Mrs Walter Hoppe of Decatur stayed with Minnie Peddicord. Falkenhain family traveled to Toledo for aunt’s funeral. Kerry Binnion visited Darvin Prouty in Peoria. Thurby Meador and Karen Kay joined. Letta Hopkins, Minnie Peddicord and Mary Ehlers visited Bettie Simmcox in Patoka. Deloris Beck stayed at Robinson Clinic. Dahlgren couple visited Rev Clifford Newcomb family. Laurine Klinge hosted a baby shower for Vernon Payne with many gifts and games led by Letta Hopkins. date cake and coffee served by Mrs Dewey Neilson and Laura.
A Festival of Harmony will be presented at Salem on Saturday March 10 by a 50 voice male chorus and five quartets. The two hour show starts at 8 15 p m in the SCHS gym and features barber shop popular and semi classical songs. Tickets are available at the door. Salem Chamber of Commerce sponsors.
Conservation Club 100 Inc members urged by president Bill Jenkins to attend a high school meeting Monday at 7 30 p m. The discussion will cover building a shelter house with cooking facilities in the picnic area and the committee will report its recommendations.
The Good Will Club met with Mrs Dora Eversman on Wednesday February 29 with ten members and five visitors. They quilted for Dora then shared a noon dinner. Afternoon business followed by recreation. prizes awarded to Eva Anna Lee Toni e, Mrs Gillispie and Marguerite. Next meeting set for March 7 with Ferne Gehrkin.
The menu lists daily meals from March 12 to March 16 featuring Lima beans barbecue on bun celery sticks and pudding on March 12. meat loaf mashed potatoes salad cookies peaches bread and milk on March 13. ham burger corn applesauce chocolate cake and milk on March 14. scalloped potatoes ham salad sandwich green beans pineapple and cookies with milk on March 15. and chicken pie mashed potatoes lime Jello salad strawberry cream pudding and milk on March 16.
Community event announcements note the Home Talent Singing Convention at Eaglin Baptist Church Sunday March 11 at 2 pm with invites for all. Weekend visitors include Miss Marian Epps from Springfield visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J W Epps. additional visits and recent home purchases are mentioned interspersed in a general social column.
The Vernon-Patoka Parents Teachers club will sponsor a pot luck dinner at Community High School on Thursday March 22 at 6 30 p m honoring the grade school and high school basketball teams. Attendees should bring table service for their family and guests. Entertainment will be provided by a 15 man gymnastics squad from Southern Illinois University Carbondale performing on parallel bars side horses mats and trampoline.
The Davis family thanks neighbors and friends for cards and prayers during their shut ins. They express appreciation to all pastors of every church their pastor and wife and church members.
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