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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1957
Page
1
Practically every local businessman met with the Patoka village board to urge the state highway department not to bypass the village with a new route. The board agreed to seek a public hearing, naming a committee to work with the state engineer before filing the hearing request.
Junior play committees listed Ushers Jon Seifers Jimmie Hertin Richard Fiscus Tickets Marie Nattier Make up Lorraine Wilson Prompter Wanda Veal Tickets now on sale. Exams set for Thursday and Friday of this week History classes with Mr De Lapp viewed the film Under Southern Stars Monday this week.
A Sunday gathering at Philip Meador’s home on March 17 honored his 84th birthday. Many relatives and friends from Vernon, Peoria, St. Louis, Cicero, Vandalia, Alma, Shobonier, Farmer City, and nearby towns brought baskets and well wishes. Afternoon callers included Roy Meador and Mrs. Edwin Braden. Ice cream cake and coffee were served as guests wished him many more birthdays.
The Methodist parsonage and garage will be dedicated Sunday March 81 with an afternoon open house for calls from 2 to 4 p.m. A dedication service will follow at 7:30 p.m. All are invited.
Leslie Wasem aged 66 died at the Veterans Adm Center in Los Angeles at 3 57 a m Monday March 18 after a period of illness. Funeral services are set for Friday March 22 at 1 30 p m from Woods Funeral Home in Arroyo Grande California.
F H Clanton of the Watchtower Society will speak Sunday March 24 at 2 30 p m in the Patoka Kingdom Hall. The public is invited to attend.
Notice to Patoka Illinois voters that the village election will be held Tuesday April 16 1957 from 6 AM to 5 PM at Village Hill Patoka. Offices: one President of Board of Trustees one Village Clerk three Trustees one Police Magistrate. Mae Eagan Village Clerk signs the notice on March 18 1957.
Funeral services for George Walton Held were held Sunday at 1 30 p m at Vernon Methodist Church with Rev Clifford Newcomb officiating. Born July 14 1874 in Vernon he was 82 years 8 months and 1 day old. He was survived by his wife Lillie Massey Held two sons Ray P and Wayne of Vandalia a sister and a brother, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A son Glen Dale died in 1928. Numerous relatives from Champaign Lincoln Vandalia Decatur and other towns attended.
The First Baptist Church announces its annual Vacation Bible School starting June 3 for beginners through intermediate levels. A full teaching staff will guide Bible work character stories singing crafts flag drills and daily refreshment. All children are welcome to attend.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and flowers from Mrs. Geo Walton and family. Also advertises for sale plow shares fits Bradley 14 set of rolling coulter blades Lawncraft lawn mowers corn planter drives rebuilt by Guymon Welding Vernon.
Harold Jackson of Colorado Springs dies. funeral held in Patoka with burial at Moweaqua. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Cox, Miss Beck from Decatur. The Adamses bring home their baby from St. Louis hospital and show improvement. Bruce Pugh attends a dairy meeting near Belleville with Opher and Turner.
The Patoka Panthers held their 6th meeting of the year at the Brickers with 14 members two leaders and three guests. Francis Griffin demonstrated seed testing and Carolyn Snider and Marion Thomas spoke on first aid and bleeding. The group appeared on WJBD Salem Saturday March 16 with eight members on air.
Lynnette Jolliff three months old daughter of Lisle and Betty Ellen Towler Jolliff died Wednesday in St. Marys Hospital Centralia after a two day stay. Survived by maternal grandmother Mrs Vinden Towler and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Claude Jolliff of Patoka. Funeral Friday at 1 pm from Patoka Methodist church with Rev Robert Hollis officiating. Burial in Patoka cemetery.
The Band Parents Association holds its regular meeting on Tuesday March 26 at 7 30 p m in the high school. All parents and those interested in the band are invited to attend.
Vernon and Mrs James Hathaway and Scotty of Joliet spent weekend with Marie Hathaway. They came with C D Doolen of Wilmington for George Waltzin’s death. James Payne Mackie and Essie Houston visited Martinsville and Centalia. Minnie Scott of Mattoon, Mae Crawford’s mother, died Saturday with funeral held at Schilling Funeral Home in Mattoon Tuesday.
A heavy rain and hail storm last Thursday afternoon struck Patoka and nearby areas. Hail about an inch in diameter struck roofs, most damaged were those covered with roofing paper. Insurance agents and claim agents surveyed the damage and processed claims this week.
A long list of visits and events fills a weekend in the area. George W. Christie turns 80 at a surprise dinner hosted by daughter Mrs. Warren Lake with relatives from Decatur Vandalia Martinsville and Findlay among attendees. Others attend church events and family visits including trips to Peoria and nearby towns.
The school offers a weekly rotating menu. Monday features Weiners with baked beans cole slaw fruit salad a cookie bread and milk. Tuesday serves Chicken pie mashed potatoes gravy golden glow salad fruit kielbasa bread butter milk. Wednesday includes Chili and crackers pimento cheese sandwich fruit a cookie and milk. Thursday presents Hamburger on bun potato salad dill pickles lemon sauce cake and milk. Friday offers Pork and noodles green beans beets apple cobbler bread butter milk.
Mr and Mrs Frank P Simcox of 207 Leland Ave Bloomington Illinois will mark their fiftieth anniversary with a Sunday open house from 2 to 5 pm in their home Friends are invited The couple married Easter Sunday March 31 1907 in the Nichols home Ramsey Illinois
Plans at Pa toka Methodist Church for a Vacation Bible School set for June 8 to 14. Mrs. Francis Sharp has been elected director of the school.
The Sunbeam group met at the Baptist church on Saturday afternoon March 16. Marianne Griffin opened as president with Bobby Britt, Juanita Prater, Rhonda Lake and Teresa Towler present. Teresa Towler served as secretary, called roll, and read a Bible verse. Special prayers were offered for the Walton family. Next meeting is three weeks away on April 6, with all children invited. Refreshments included Koolade cookies and candy, decorations featured balloons.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stowe of Alton welcome a baby daughter born Sunday March 3, weighing 7 pounds. Cheryl Ann is the name chosen for the newborn. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lutz report a daughter born Tuesday March 19 at St. Marys Hospital weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces.
David Foltz, 16, of New London Connecticut son of WWI hero Erne Mau rice Foltz, earns the Silver Eagle and travels with his troop to the World Jubilee Jamboree at Sutton Park England August 1 to 12. He leaves July 5 for preparatory events, sails July 22 from New York, tours Western Europe through August 25, then returns September 4.
A basketball game between the men of the Methodist and Christian churches is scheduled for Friday night March 29 at the grade school gym. The notice promises further details.
Victoria Chapter No 253 of the Eastern Star will host a venison dinner at the Masonic Temple dining room on Friday March 29 starting at 5 pm The menu includes Roast Venison Potatoes au Gratin Baked Beans Cole Slaw Coffee Bread and Butter and Home Made Pie Donation Adults 1 00 children under school age 50 The public is invited.
Betty and Lisle Jolliff express heartfelt gratitude to all who assisted during illness and loss. They thank for flowers and meals donated by the Legion Auxiliary and for blood donors. Special thanks to Rev. Robert Hollis and Rev. Grant Hawkins.
We express gratitude for kindness shown during illness and hospital stay. Appreciation for flowers and cards, prayers, and visits from Rev. Robert Hollis and Rev. Grant Hawkins. May God bless each and every one. - C. R. Richeson and Family.
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