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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1961
Page
1
Local notes record multiple visits and moves around Patoka. Families from Lake City Colfax and Blue Mound visitors, church events, ordination at Shobonier, travel between Patoka and Arizona, hospital updates, and family gatherings fill the week.
A girl named Jean was born February 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Eugene White of Grover City California. The newborn weighs 7 pounds 702 ounces at birth. Grandparents are Ray White Seattle and Brooks Meader Arroyo Grande. great grandparents include 40s Meador. Susan Meader is Mrs. White’s former name.
The high school sophomore class hosts a talent show titled Spring Frolics on Friday April 21 in the high school gym. Adults or out of school talent may enter and win cash prizes of 10, 7, and 5 dollars. Entries due by April 7. tickets cost 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students.
Special evangelistic services will be held each night March 12 19 at 7 30 p m at the Methodist church. The Rev William Lewis pastor of First Methodist Vienna Ill and chairman of the Conference Board of Evangelism will preach each evening. The Rev Earl Black pastor of Gorham and Grand Tower Ill will lead the singing. Public invited.
Tuesday February 28 meeting in the band room led by Laurene Klinge. The Buck Sullens sale was praised and volunteers for future sales invited. A family night for band members and parents is planned for March 28 at 7 30 with cake and ice cream duties assigned and 75 cent donations requested.
Joy Belles Home Bureau met February 27 at Vernon with Mrs. C I Heflin as hostess. The group featured a foreign yeast breads demonstration led by the hostess and Mrs Clyde Green, plus a minor lesson Recipes at Your Finger Tips by Mrs Raymond Griffin. New members were signed, and an auction of a white elephant sale was held. Visitors included Mrs Merle Headley Mrs Merle Runyan and Mrs Cecil Jones.
The Patoka Christian Church lists activities from March 10 to March 18 including Lord's Day worship at 10:30 with sermon Mount Tabor and Mt of Sermon, Bible School at 9:30, youth meetings at 6:45, evening service at 7:30 with sermon The Churches of Revelation, regular board meeting chaired by Marvin Chandler, Loyal Leaders class Tuesday, study and prayer meetings, and the Oil Belt Camp mid winter rally on March 17 and 18.
A petition seeks the organization of a sanitary district for drainage and sewage disposal within the Village of Patoka, Marion County Illinois. A hearing is set in the County Court Room Salem on April 3, 1961 at 7 30 PM for residents to comment on the district’s location and boundaries.
Candidates have been named for the Vernon village board election to be held Tuesday April 18. Village president Robert Crawford village clerk Cecil Binnion trustees Herschel Lawrence Laurel Peyton and Clarence Lawson holdover trustees James Phinney Darrell Zimmerman and Chester Burks.
Relatives from Clinton, Maron, Tuscon, Walier, Shattuc, Vandalia, Herrin, Effingham, Creve Coeur, and Sandoval gathered for the funeral of Mrs. Etta Crawford. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Koons and others from Illinois towns.
The Vernon Methodist church announces revival services from March 14 to 26 at 7 30 nightly. Evangelist Rev. J F Watson will lead the meetings with special singing. Pastor Rev. C I Heflin oversees the church.
Mrs. Ruby Flick joined her husband in Albany Georgia where he is in service. Colfax resident Verne Wyant visited relatives last week. Binnion couples traveled from Dupo to fetch Mrs Amanda Binnion. Several families and friends attended a Murphysboro Marion basketball game in Marion. Edith Peyton heads to St James Missouri to run a restaurant with daughter June Morgan. Barbara Payne will replace her at the J W Epps home. Arch Hedgpeth and spouse took a South travel vacation. Lee Peyton family of Illiopolis visited Edith Peyton’s mother. Art Falkenhain and family from Toledo visited Bert Walker. Roger Hack and family of Peoria moved back to the community. Ray Hollowell family moved to Tremont. Alice Wilson visited Vandalia with brother Wim Wade. Minnie Peddicord spent Saturday in St Louis. J L Phinney and family and W Blunk visited Carbondale for Nancy Phinney and Karen Blunk. MYF group and sponsors Mary Ballance and Robert Crawford hosted a program at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Vandalia. Rev and Mrs C I Heflin were visitors. Vivian Binnion of Vandalia visited here Friday to Monday. Clyde Payne and son Frank spent Sunday in Springfield. Earl Leininger and family hosted Saturday night supper with Vandalia residents. Pat Smith and son of St Elmo joined Everett Scott. W Paul Caudle spent weekend in Cicero with family. I C Betts and Mabel Snyder went to Lawrenceville to see ill Maud Curtis. report she improves slowly. John Richards of Vandalia visited Earl Leininger Sunday. Maud Hatch and Joe Compton of East St. Louis spent Tuesday afternoon here.
Red Cross drives in Vernon and surrounding area aim for a $250 quota. Residents can donate via P. J. Mojonnier, Mrs. Fred Brown, or Mrs. Frances Sharp. Marion County volunteers call on neighbors to support humanitarian efforts.
Oscar Hill expresses gratitude to those who sent cards and letters, visited in hospital and home, brought flowers, and to Dr. Busch Dean Martin Fayette Co hospital and St. John's hospital staff for care. He also thanks Rita for staying with him and wishes blessings.
A Monday 3 am fire at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Davis south of town caused mainly smoke damage. Firefighters found the source beneath the house in wiring after heavy smoke hindered locating it. Rainfall totaled one to two inches and the nearby river rose ten feet after the storm.
Patoka's two 4-H clubs the Panthers and Papooses join nationwide observances. Panthers have 19 members led by Jimmie Britt and W L Griffin. Papooses 34 led by Miss Pearl Britt and Mrs George Gerrish. Illinois 4-H membership reached 73 051 in 1960, up from 1959 and reflecting growth over 10 years. Marion County reported 172 4-H agricultural and 291 home economics members in 1960 with 41 and 26 volunteer leaders respectively. The Marion County 4-H Federation aims for 500 members in 1961. Motto is To Make the Best Better. Communities seeking to form clubs invited to contact the county farm or home adviser.
Local sportsmen and farmers push to purchase old quail to restore the stock. The inactive Coon Hunters Association has donated 71 dollars for the project. Birds cost 1.25 to 1.50 per bird. donations to Bob Eagan, secretary of the Conservation Club, are encouraged.
Patoka Home Bureau will meet on Friday March 17 at the home of Mrs. Robert Hollis with Mrs. Bruce Pugh as co hostes s. Miss Marie Brute home adviser will give the lesson.
Lions Club completes plans for a donkey basketball game at the high school gym next Thursday evening. Food will include hot dogs pop coffee popcorn and homemade pies. wives are asked to bake one pie each for sale.
The Wo men's Society of Christian Service met March 2 at the Methodist church with 21 attending. Mayme Galaway led prayer, a memorial for Mrs Frank Crawford was held, and Mrs Floyd Carter led the lesson We Praise Thee for the Radiance.
Charles Berry invites the public to a weekend open house at his newly built Patoka residence with viewings available all day Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
The family of Mrs. Charles Orrell expresses gratitude for flowers, cards, and acts of kindness during their bereavement. They appreciate the support shown in this difficult time.
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