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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1962
Page
1
Mrs Wilma Pugh Haefner won fifth in singles with 635 at the St Louis Women’s Bowling Tournament arena bowl last week. She finished 5th of 1200 in the money class including doubles and team events. Others visited and traveled in the Patoka area including Pearl Britt, Outhouse family, Simer family, Barnes family, and local fare.
Five board members and the librarian held the monthly meeting at the library. They scheduled a Story Hour for Saturday March 24 from 2 to 3 pm and planned National Library Week observance.
In memory of Silas B Wadkins who passed away six years ago on March 11 1956. The verse notes the family’s sorrow and missing him, saying time has not healed the loss and that he gave no farewell. Sadly missed by wife and family.
Lions Club announces donkey basketball event Friday March 23 at 7 30 p m in the high school gym Tickets cost 75 cents for adults and older students 60 cents for 7th grade up 35 cents for younger students Ticket chair Paul Crawford and publicity G W Isaac lead the sale rider committee Darrell Sharp Sam Jolliff Bill Jenkins Jim Ballance food committee names listed nominating committee names officers to be voted at the first April meeting.
Three petitions are circulating for candidates in the spring school board election. The filing deadline is March 24. In Foster township the seat held by James McNicol has two candidates Beryle Arnold and Dean Jones as McNicol does not seek reelection. In Patoka township Orval Sharp seeks reelection. his petition is the only one filed so far.
Mrs Bertha Miller led the Woman's Society of Christian Service lesson at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon titled The Great Physician Is Still Healing Assisting were Mrs O J Hill Mrs Bruce Pugh and Mrs Robert Kelley The session opened with prayer and scripture led by Miller The WSCS voted to donate 50 to the church treasury World Day of Prayer set for March 9 Patoka group to meet Vernon WSCS Hostesses were Mrs Dale Turner Mrs Estella Ververs and Mrs Bruce Pugh 20 members attended
Marion County LCD board met on Tuesday February 27 approving four new cooperators and six basic plans. New cooperators include Helena Frey Russell Rose Frank Chigoi and P J Mojonnier with acreages listed for each. Basic plans cover James Boyles Don Brough Flora Oakeh Goodale Farm Russell Rose and P J Mojonnier with associates Ray Vandeveer Bill Collum and Jimmie Britt named as associate directors.
Vernon residents share weekend visits and gatherings with relatives from Gibson City Vandalia St. Elmo and Vandalia. Notable events include weddings anniversaries church services and a birthday party for Mack. A Springfield area attendee and several regional visitors are noted.
Avon representative for Patoka township offers cosmetic needs contact number HE 2.5541. Signed Dorothy Black. Dated March 9 2021.
Miss Karole Britt and Miss Pat Foltz, Marion county Queen of Hearts candidates for Patoka High School, attended the Heart Fund banquet in Centralia. Britt placed second in the county contest as donations surpassed 200 dollars. House to house and business gifts totaled 151.29 with 68.76 from the Queen of Hearts event. Bettie Kelley thanks workers and donors for the record fund.
The Sunbeams at the Baptist Church held a Home Mission program on Saturday afternoon March 3. Ronnie Walker and Carl Nelson presided. Lana Rae Griffin led the books in the old testament and Lana Kae Griffin and Debbie Walker were named March 17 recreation leaders.
Rev Norman Piercy has been chosen as pastor of Vernon Pentecostal Church. He has assisted Rev George Hudson of Centralia and preached at the Vernon church for several weeks. Services are Sundays at 9 30 a m and Sundays and Thursdays at 7 30 p m. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Willing Neighbors Club met at Mandy Thalman’s home for the February gathering with sixteen members present. A cafateria style dinner was served. Visitors included Pearl Britt Rita Hill Bessie Mc Curdy and Janet Thalman and her son. The group voted to donate five dollars to the Heart Fund and then spent the afternoon socializing. Next meeting will be hosted by Nell and Hazel Belcher.
Capt Har old K Pike Jr participated as co-pilot of an SA-16 Albatross rescue aircraft in an emergency airlift from Eglin AFB to Max wel l AFB Alabama. The injured airman with a broken neck was moved on a litter to receive urgent medical care.
Patoka area 4-H clubs observe National 4-H Week March 8 10 with a rally at Oak Park School Salem led by an exchange student from Peru. A pie supper is planned March 16 at Carrigan School to raise funds for the 4-H Camp hosted by Patoka Panthers Papoones Fairmonettes and Four Leaf Fighters with public invited.
Miss Marie Brite led a Joy Belles Home Bureau lesson on Dress Design for the Homemaker with 16 members and seven guests attending at the Raymond Griffin home. She outlined three steps to choosing flattering clothes, including self-analysis, fashion awareness, and applying design principles. Mrs Dean Jones presented belt and buckle making, plus button covering techniques, with guests including Mrs Mark Garrett and others.
I thank everyone who voted for me in the Heart Fund Queen of Hearts competition. Your support means a great deal and I am grateful for the kindness shown.
Mrs. Bert Emmett of Odin showed colored slides at the PTA meeting about a two month trip to Europe with Girl Scouts and others from Los Angeles. The group visited France Switzerland Holland Germany and the British Isles traveling in two buses. Plans were announced for the basketball banquet on Friday April 13 with John Bennington coach at St. Louis University as speaker. Superintendent Dwight Kline said nine week exams begin next week.
The Pentecostal Church Auxiliary met at Mrs. Myrtle Smith home Monday. Officers elected: President Mrs. Myrtle Smith, Secretary Mrs. Ruth Adams, Flower Chair Mrs. Ruby Wickersham, Sick Visitation Mrs. Carrie Stephens, Food Chairman Leta Jennings. They worked on a quilt and prepared frames for Mrs. Adams, plan rugs for sale, and invited help with tacking comforts and quilting.
The Ladies Fancy Work Club met with Mrs Clark Walraven on Friday March 2. Vice president Homer Potts led in the absence of ill Roy Jones. A card was sent to her and hostess gifts were received. Christina Crawford led entertainment with prizes to Spurgeon Jennings and Potts. Refreshments followed. Next meeting with Mrs Ray Jennings. April program by Mrs Ray Jones.
The Baptist Church women's group held a Tuesday meeting for the home mission program. A pot luck lunch was served at noon. Rev. Settle, Helen and Alice Nattier, Bea Meador, and Rose Mojonnier led the study of Glimpses in Glory.
Poem reflecting on loss and memory with lines about no death and that loved ones sail to a paradise shore. The speaker assures family members are not dead but away, awaiting a new life after winter storms.
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