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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1966
Page
5
Vernon residents marked family milestones and moved homes while others visited relatives. The Gehrkens celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary at the Abe Lincoln in Vandalia. Families welcomed new residents from Brownstown to the Alva Binnion farm east of Vernon and traveled to attend hospital visits and community meetings.
The 192 February event crowned Sharon Crawford and Leon Ball as Queen and King. A party is planned for March 14 with pest contest losers paying for food. Seniors and Juniors lead standings, Isaac Moody and Doug Moore noted as likely winners if pace stays steady. Public Speaking Contest set for March 16 at Patoka. Participants include Emil Nattier and Ed Hubbert. Two styles exist: prepared and extemporaneous, with the latter more challenging.
Island Chapel members and guests attended the NFC Ham and Bean supper at Kinmundy Grade School on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Dean Edwards traveled to Clinton Illinois Friday and Saturday for his sister's funeral. Revival services continue nightly at the local Methodist Church with Bro Charley Simpkins of St Elmo preaching. Mr and Mrs Orval Sharp attended the funeral of Mrs Luda Walker at Vandalia Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Phyllis Gambill expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards and flowers during her hospital stay. She thanks ministers who called and wishes God’s blessings on all.
Thursday of last week for tests and treatment. Mrs. Irene Ballance returned to Vernon after months in Tucson with her son Glen. Mrs. Susan Robinson and Lori of Carbondale visited relatives here the last of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Don Jones and family of Kinmundy spent Sunday with Mrs. Essie Robinson.
Miss Ann Feather daughter of Mr and Mrs Bud Feather of Alma marries Mr Ernie Hensen of Kell on Saturday at the Christian Church in Dix A buffet supper was given by the aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Oliver Brown at their Farina home Host relatives from the Feather side included Mr and Mrs Dick Feather and David The bride is a niece of Dick Feather.
The Panthers 4-H Club met Monday evening at the High School for its regular monthly gathering. Mrs. Jim Stephens supervised refreshments for the event.
Charles Thalman Sr thanks friends and relatives for flowers cards gifts and visits received during his period of isolation and gratitude for their support.
The school offers a varied menu from Monday to Friday. Monday features BBQ sandwich with corn coleslaw apple cobbler and milk. Tuesday serves turkey pie mashed potatoes gravy peas pear bread butter and milk. Wednesday includes chili crackers ham salad sandwich peach cookie and milk. Thursday presents hamburger on a bun mixed vegetables dill pickles pink cake apple sauce and milk. Friday plates spiced ham baked beans potato salad fruit cocktail bread butter and milk.
Delegates from the Patoka Congregation attended a three day Circuit Convention of Jehovahs Witnesses at Pana Illinois Senior High School. John S Venning local presiding minister said talks and demonstrations urged families to follow Jesus command to make disciples. On Sunday District Supervisor Andrew Laguna spoke to 392 ministers on Does God Have Influence in This 20th Century. Venning announced Bible meetings resume this week at the local Kingdom Hall.
William H. Morris of the Illinois State Police announced that after March 1 1966 drivers of 1961 or later first division passenger cars must have two front seat safety belts. The amendment, passed last session and signed by Gov Otto Kerner, makes front seat belts mandatory.
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