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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1966
Page
1
The Sunshine Club met at Mrs Buck's on March 1 with all members present. Pat Keister joined as a new member. A sunrise Baby Shower for Vickie Fiscus was held during the gathering.
Mrs William Hill and Mrs Eugene Belcher led a Saturday Story Hour at the Library. They told stories played Ella and served candy. attendees included Roger and Vicki Martin of Sandoval Philip Irvin Lynn Chery and Craig Hall Sandra Paula Belcher Jerry Nina and Sandra Britt Charles Jerri Lynn Maas and Ramona Alexander.
The Sunbeams gathered Saturday afternoon March 5 at the Baptist Church with acting president Paula Belcher. Sandra Belcher was chosen secretary and led the roll call with Bible verses. A Bible demonstration and piano solo by Jean Britt were enjoyed.
Notice of Meeting has been moved to March 22 1966 for the Union Baptist Church of Christ Cemetery details. Patoka Lions honored guest Larry Cooley district governor spoke of Lions Clubs plans and the Salem district convention April 17 with Ed Lyndsey as guest speaker. Bowling golf restroom projects state convention June 3 4 5 and two films on lifting and auto crashes noted. Seat belts emphasized as safest in crashes.
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Belcher of 237 N Harris Dr Mesa observed their Golden Wedding on February 20 in a Grace Methodist Church reception hosted by the Kingdom Builders Sunday School Class. The couple, married February 22 1916 in Dakota City Nebraska, farmed in Iowa before relocating to Mesa. They have two daughters six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mrs. Blanche Belcher hosted a turkey supper Thursday night to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs. Lee Cavins, Mrs. Arnot Conley, Malbert Franklin, and Eldon Bowen. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cavins of O Fallon, Miss Mae Meredith of Salem, Malbert Franklin of Sailor Springs, Mrs. Lola Trushell, the Conleys, and the Bowens with Nancy.
The John Gehrkens celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with a Sunday night supper. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sears and Mrs. Pat Bauer of Centralia, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Lawson of Odin, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lawson of Vandalia, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lawson, and Mr. and Mrs. Burl Brumfield. Life in the open air is good for body and mind.
Library Board met at the library on Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Bertha Miller presiding. Mrs. Eva Potts reported the secretary and treasurer's records. Miss Janet Baxter donated thirty seven volumes, bringing total volumes to over fifteen hundred. Librarian authority to buy new books was approved. Story Hour set for March 26 at 2:00 p.m. with the person in charge to be announced.
Dr John Francis Miller of New Rochelle New York dies February 24 after a several month illness. He is survived by his widow Henrietta Clark and one son Terrance Clark Miller, a Yale University freshman. Memorial services were held February 26 in New Rochelle.
Dale Ben will conduct a seven day spiritual revival at The PatchW Baptist Church. Pastor Jones, from Chattanooga Tennessee, will lead services. The public is cordially welcomed by the pastor and church members.
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Mojonnier and Kathryn Nattier and Sara Nagel and Tim Mojonnier of Bolivar Missouri and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Nattier were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. P J Mojonnier in Flora Missouri to honor Mr Mojonniers birthday.
The Ladies Fancy Work Club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Walter L Parks. Miss Edith Litchfield and Mrs. Katie Nattier were guests. Mrs. Parks received hostess gifts and served angel food cake, ice cream, and coffee in St Patrick's colors. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Homer Potts on April 1.
Lillie B. Walton 88 of Vandalia, formerly of Vernon, died March 7 at Fayette County Hospital Annex. Born September 9, 1877 in Vernon, she wed George Walton in 1896. Survived by son Wayne, Vandalia, six grandchildren, several great grandchildren. two sons Ray and Glen predeceased. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Vernon Methodist Church with Rev. Porter and Rev. Linder. Burial Vernon Cemetery.
Patoka district used funds to transport about 68 students to a regional tournament game. Local businessmen supported the expense including Martin's Cash Store Jenkins Truck Service Bates Shell Service Schroeder Motor Co Patoka Elevator Dr L P Busch Crawford's Service Station Patoka Hardware Irvin Lumber Co and Patoka Register.
Willim Simcox, a laundry worker at General Electric in HU and PO for fourteen years, retires effective January 1. A native of Illinois and WWII veteran, Simcox plans to remain in Richland with his wife Gwen and spend more time fishing and steadying family life.
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