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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1958
Page
1
Community notes list weekend visitors from Illinois Indiana and Missouri. Metropolis residents Rev C W McHaney and families stopped by while others from Oak Park Decatur Danville and Springfield joined local hosts. Scotty Hippard had surgery to remove tonsils and adenoids.
Patoka's Youth Center welcomed 93 attendees on opening night drawing seventh through high school students from District 100. The center will meet Fridays at the grade school gym from 7 30 to 10 30 with chaperones and ten cent admission.
Philip Meador marks his 85th birthday with relatives and friends attending a Sunday gathering. Guests arriving with baskets included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Caudle and daughter from Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nixon and Mrs. Bertha Cno thers of Peoria, and others from Vernon, Vandalia, Sho bonier, St. Louis, and St. Paul. All departed after sharing wishes for many more happy birthdays.
Willing workers from the Methodist Church announce a chili supper on Friday March 21 starting at 5 30 p m in the church basement Proceeds support church activities. Pie and coffee will be served.
John L. Belcher, 89, a longtime Patoka resident and former road commissioner, died unexpectedly at his home early Monday. He returned from Mobile, Alabama, recently and attended a Patoka Elevator Company meeting days before his death. Survived by two daughters, three brothers, a sister, and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Cox & Martin funeral home with burial in Pratt cemetery. Hered by Rev. Robert Hollis.
Willing Workers class of the Methodist church held its March meeting with 53 attendees in the church basement. The group planned a Sadie Hawkins theme with old style outfits, a chili supper, a four month points contest, and a mock wedding led by Dwight Kline. Daisy Mae was awarded to Rojean Klinge and Little Abner to James Baillance. officers planned a March 21 chili supper and pursued church attendance goals.
Martin's dry goods store in Patoka Ill has been rearranged to display more merchandise. A new greeting card department now offers hundreds of cards for every occasion and a larger checkout counter replaces the old setup. The store previously had a single small rack now two bright modern racks with fluorescent lighting. The Patoka Register is a weekly publication in Patoka Illinois. It is entered as second class matter on November 2, 1907 at the Patoka post office under the act of March 8, 1879.
Under Mrs. J W Alexander as secretary of Missionary Education the Woman s Society of Christian Service completed its study of Cross and Crises in Japan by Charles W Inglehart. Twenty six members attended a five part series with Japanese attire displays tea and a social hour ending March 12.
Patoka science students toured Urbana for the University Engineering open house. Mr. Pierce won a scholarship to Illinois Wesleyan University, starting June 16 for eight weeks. The Student Council sells green and gold Patoka Warrior pens at 50 cents. The Talent Show was canceled and a United Nations Party with guest speakers is planned. The Patoka Science Club meets Thursday at 7 with a film on highway safety.
Local residents visit family in Leroy Heyworth and Shelbyville. Sharon Lawrence has a clinic check in Shelbyville. A Fayette County baby girl born March 14 at Vandalia hospital to Patty Bayliss and Léon Walker. Various relocations and new hospital work noted. birthdays and church notices. A memorial page honors William Livesay who died March 21, 1957. New members welcome to the club. Want Ads for bargains.
George A. Hails 82 a Patoka resident and retired farmer died at his sister and brother in law Pat and Mrs Ingel north of town on Thursday March 13 about 2 30 pm He was born August 2 1875 in Macon Illinois son of Louis and Elizabeth Doyle Hails Funeral services were held Saturday at Cox and Martin funeral home Rev Charles Pugh officiating Burial followed at South Hill cemetery Vandalia A coroner s inquest was held Friday He is survived by his sister Pat Ingel
The annual township meeting for Patoka Township Marion County Illinois will be held Tuesday April first at Vernon Village Hall starting 2 PM. After selecting a moderator attendees will review officer reports discuss defraying township expenses and decide on measures allowed by law. March 18 1958 James L. Phinney Township Clerk.
School menu lists weekly items for March including meat loaf with mashed potatoes and gravy, beets, fruit, and cookie on Monday. sausage cake with potatoes and gravy, green beans, applesauce, and milk on Tuesday. chili and crackers with ham salad sandwich and fruit on Wednesday. hamburger on bun with pork and beans and cake on Thursday. and no school on Friday.
Teachers from Matrion Bond Clinton Jefferson and Washington counties will attend an all day IEA session at Salem Community High School on Friday March 28. D W Morris president of Southern Illinois University and Earl Hanson president of the Illinois Education Assn and Rock Island superintendent will speak in the morning with afternoon panel discussions. Pupils in Community District 100 will be dismissed for the day.
The Sunbeams held their quarter close at the Baptist church on March 15 with Judy and Carolyn Snider teaching. A thank you card from Wilbur McIntyre was read. refreshments included cookies candy and animal crackers. The next meeting will be April 5 an Easter party with officer elections on that date.
Victoria Chapter of the Eastern Star will sponsor a Venison Supper at the Masonic Temple on Friday March 28 starting at 5 pm. The public is invited. Drive with care, everywhere.
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