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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1960
Page
1
Set Cub Scout Meeting Days
The third Cub Scout organization meeting set the dates for regular Den and Pack meetings at the grade school gym. Den Mothers chose Wednesdays for Cubs to gather at four o'clock at each home. Three new Cubs joined Charter Dens Ronnie Jones Den 2 Steve Kline Den 3 and Leon Ballance Den 1. Pack meetings occur on the fourth Friday each month at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scout Organization
Ronnie Jones
Den
Steve Kline
Leon Ballance
Philip Meador Observes His 87th Birthday
Relatives friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Wilmer Meador on Sunday March 20 to celebrate Philip Meadors 87th birthday with a large dinner. Attendees included Lenard Gehle Debbie Jo and Scott Cur ran Wes Meador Earl Howell Claud Meador Emma Pratt and Alice Wilson all of Vernon. Owing to deep snow several were unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Meador
Philip Meador
Lenard Gehle
Debbie
Scott
Tom Curran
Sholconier
Wes Meador
Alton
Earl Howell
Claud Meador
Emma Pratt
Alice Wilson
Vernon
Card of Thanks for thanks and flowers after illness
The Defends express gratitude for the beautiful cards and flowers received during illness and thank those who offered help. Their appreciation is deeply felt and will be long remembered. Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Defend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edw
W. W. Romack
Local Health Notes and Car Deals in Fredonia
Fredonia reports Mrs. Elvie Heinzmann back at Barnes Hospital St Louis for surgery. Mr and Mrs Howard Kile own a new Chevrolet. James Hyde learns his eldest brother in Mt Vernon has returned home from hospital but remains in poor health. Mrs Minnie Charlton returned home from Salem Hospital still not much improved. Edgar Perkins is home from hospital slowly improving after spinal surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvie Heinzmann
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Howard Kile
James Hyde
Mt. Vernon
Minnie Charlton
Salem Hospital
Edgar Perkins
No Competition for School Board on Apr 9 Ballot
There is no competition in the April 9 school election. Three candidates John Cox Chris Gergens and W D Klinge seek three year terms while 0 C Schroeder runs for the one year term Don Towler and Wm Jenkins are not seeking reelection Polls open noon to 7 pm at the usual locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cox
Chris Gergens
W. D. Klinge
C. Schroeder
Don Towler
Wm. Jenkins
Carroll Mojonnier
Flora
Carrigan Home Bureau Holds Monthly Meeting
Mrs. Leo Kennedy hosted the Carrigan Home Bureau gathering with eight members and one guest, Mrs. Glen Hicks. Marie Brite led Easy Meals for Busy Homemakers. Mrs. George Gerrish chaired the business session. roll call featured Most Treasured Souvenirs. Harold Snyder won the door prize. next meeting set for April 11 with Mrs. Charles Gerrish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Kennedy
Carrigan Home Bureau
Glen Hicks
Marie Brite
George Gerrish
Harold Snyder
Charles Gerrish
School News Plans March Conference and April Play
Eunice Foreh and Mrs. Farthing report that student librarians will attend the Division of Mid-State Librarian Conference in Shelbyville on Saturday March 26. The junior class rehearses a play scheduled for Friday April 8 with committees making tickets posters and programs and tickets available through any junior class member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Foreh
Honor Mrs. Grace Chance at Birthday Celebration
Mrs Grace Chance was celebrated for her birthday with a gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs A D Nichols. Relatives from Patoka Princeton Kinmundy and Springfield attended while Harolds family joined the day after weather delayed travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Grace Chance
A. D. Nichols
Frank Ballance
Harold Chance
Springfield
Maude Irvin
Betty Johnson
Mark Cox
Bill
Patoka
A. D. Headley
Shirley
Princeton
Ind
Roy Doolen
Sherny
Kinmundy
School Week Menu Highlights
School menu lists daily offerings from Monday to Friday. Items include hot dogs with beans and slaw, meat loaf with potatoes, chili with crackers, hamburgers, and soup beans with ham salad, each day pairing fruit and dairy.
Vernon News Items Highlight Local Visitors and Events
Vernon residents and visitors are noted for mid term vacations and local engagements. People mentioned include SIU visitors, Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia, and several families attending a funeral in Effingham and visiting relatives in Decatur Jacksonville Salem and Vandalia.
Sister of James Lett Dies in Detroit Funeral in Urbana
Mrs. Charles Nichols Gertrude Lett Nichols sister of James Lett died at her son Burl’s home in Detroit this week. She is survived by two sons Burl and Virgil. Funeral services set for Friday in Urbana. Nichols spent part of her life in this community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Gertrude) Nichols
James Lett
Burl
Detroit
Virgil
Urbana
Nichols
Norris Vallow Saves the Day for Register Printing
The Kinmundy Ex press stepped in when the local press failed with worn gears and ink issues. Norris Vallow, publisher, organized and printed the issue, delivering the paper on time as a show of neighborly support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nattier
Norris Vallow
Kinmundy Express
Funeral Held for Mrs. Orval Brown in Vernon
Funeral services for Mrs. Lulu Edith Brown 70 of Vernon were held at 2 p m Monday at Cox and Martin Funeral Home Patoka with Rev. Everett Weiss officiating. Burial was in Pratt Cemetery. She died Saturday after a long illness and is survived by her husband Orval Brown two sons Wayne of Pana and Paul of Sibley a daughter Helen Berry of Brownstown two sisters Maggie Cox of Keyesport and Bessie Meadors of Lockport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Norris
Salem
Everett Cox
George French
Boulder
Luther Albert
Greenville
Lester Melton
Tamaleo
Floyd ‘Wall
Maurice Wall
Francis Wall
Decatur
Verne Wyant
Colfax
Honas Brown
Winnie Belcher
Clinton
Bessie Brown
Wilford Brown
St. Louis
Linda Binnion
Alton Memorial Hospital
Herbert Smith
SIU
Marilyn Headley
Marilyn
Milton Bayliss
Pat's
Lodema
Murphy’s
Vandalia
Milton
Coca Cola
Jesse Walton
Methodist
Lawrenceville
Verne Belcher
Robert Wadkins
Centralia
Roy Veal
Wadkins
Reba Snyder
Sandoval
Ronnie
Debbie Walker
Jacksonville
Clarence Guyman
Beverly
Herschell Campbell
Harry Godel
Jerre
Everett Young
Lulu Edith Brown
Vernon
Everett Weiss
Vernon Methodist Church
Cox & Martin
Patoka
Pratt Cemetery
Brown
Tamaico
Jim
Martha Albert
Orval Brown
Wayne
Pana
Paul
Sibley
Helen Berry
Brownstown
Maggie Cox
Keyesport
Bessie Meadors
Lockport
Notice of Public Hearing on Patoka Budget 1960
Notice announces a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for Patoka Indiana Marion County for 1960 61 to be on file at the Town Clerk’s office after March 5 1960 public hearing set for March 29 1960 at 7 30 PM at the Town Clerk’s Vernon office final action by electors at the annual town meeting April 5 1960 at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Marion
Miamis
Vernon
Town Meeting Notice for Patoka Illinois 1960
The annual town meeting for Patoka Town, Marion County Illinois, will be held Tuesday April 5 1960 at Vernon Village Hall starting at 2 PM. After a moderation period officers reports will be heard and funds appropriated to cover town expenses. James L Phinney Town Clerk March 22 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Marion
Illinois
Vernon Village Hall
A. D
James L. Phinney
Band Parents Meet At High School Tonight
Band Parents will meet Tuesday March 29 at 7 30 p m at the high school to discuss business matters. Dwight Ballance attended the Democratic caucus in Vandalia on Wednesday. Harry Hershey of Taylorville was named candidate for reelection as supreme court judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Ballance
Vandalia
Harry Hershey
Taylorville
Supreme Court
Beloit couple marks 62nd wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Harvey Wilson of Beloit Wisconsin celebrate their 62nd wedding anniversary. He is a retired farmer formerly from Delavan. They have seven children Dean Delavan Emmett Caudle Patoka Laura Swenson Peru Roscoe Wilson Horace Peck Lucius Ellsworth Alvin Brellen all of Delavan etc with 25 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Wilson
Beloit
Wis
Wilson
Vernon
Dean
Delavan
Emmett Caudle
Patoka
Laura Swenson
Peru
Roscoe Wilson
Horace Peck
Lucius Ellsworth
Alvin Brellen
Island Chapel Club Gathers at Mrs Tune Home
Island Chapel Community Club met at the home of Mrs. Edna Tune on Thursday March 17 with seven members and three guests. New member Mrs. Esta Cox was welcomed, guests included Mrs. Mary Galaway and Mrs. Etella Ververs. A newly purchased walker was shown and approved. Secretary treasurer Mrs. Ann Crawford was absent due to Barnes Hospital surgery and a card was sent. After devotions led by President Mabel Brockelmeyer health lessons on diabetes were shared with symptoms to watch. A hat show "Expect New Easter Bonnets" provided recreation and refreshments followed by sandwiches pickles cherry pie a la mode and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island Chapel
Mabel Hopkins
Funeral Services Held For Mrs Henry Muck
Mrs Silva Muck 77 died February 17 at Fayette County Hospital born December 17 1882. She married Henry Muck in 1908 and is survived by three children Pansy Raffel Theresa Norton and George Mack one granddaughter three grandsons four brothers and one sister. Funeral held February 19 at Sturgell Funeral Home Ramsey with Rev Alva Stoneburger officiating burial in Fredonia Cemetery near Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silva Muck
George R
Rachel McHaney
Fayette County Hospital
Henry Muck
Pansy M. Raffel
Ramsey
Theresa R. Norton
Tiskilwa
George O. Mack
Galesburg
J. R. McHaney
Houston
Texas
E. E. McHaney
Clinton
W. R. McHaney
Salem
G. W. McHaney
Springfield
Maud Jett
Odin
Sturgell Funeral Home
Alva Stoneburger
Fredonia Cemetery
Patoka
Elevator Hog Meeting Set for Monday at Patoka High
The Patoka Elevator Co. schedules a hog meeting Monday March 28 at 7 30 p m in the high school. Practical feeding and management information will be shared and a new educational film shown. Useful prizes will be awarded and all interested are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Elevator Co
Change of Ownership at Skeets Place
Skeets Place formerly Pat's Cafe will reopen Sunday March 27 under new management by Mr and Mrs Milton Bayliss. Dinners short orders and sandwiches will be served. Your patronage will be appreciated. Drive with care everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeets’ Place
Pat
Home Bureau Meeting At Baptist Church
The Patoka Home Bureau held its monthly meeting at the Baptist Church with Mrs. Gayle Walker presiding. Miss Marie Brite presented the major lesson and a movie was shown. Mrs. Margie Bassett spoke on duties of the county board of supervisors. New member Miss Pearl Britt joined. Next meeting set for April 8 and work day on April 6 at Mrs. Erna Harper's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Home Bureau
Baptist Church
Gayle Walker
Marie Brite
Margie Bassett
County Board of Supervisors
S. M. Foulon
J. W. Alexander
Pearl Britt
Erna Harper
Election notice for School District 100 four precincts Illinois
Public notice announces an April 1960 election to elect three board members for the full term and one to fill a vacancy in Community Unit School District 100. It defines two precincts Vernon and Patola polling places Vernon School Marion County and Patola Grade School Gym Patola. Polls open noon to 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Fayette
Clinton
State of
Illinois
Shall. Co
Community Unit
Marison
Clinton Counties
Pope Township
Fayette County
Township
Kaskaskia Township
Fayette Counties
Pope
East Fork
Clinton County
Patoka
Marion County
Foster Township
Carriean
Marrion County
I'linois
Patola
Pid Mietret
Also Mentioned on This Page
Floyd Smith
R. E. Willis
Brenda
Rhonda Irvin
Jack & Jill
Roy Ballance
Elvin Ballance
Air Force
Cut Bank
Montana
Federal Aviation Agency
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Jess Belcher
Edwin Nattier
P. J. Mojonnier
Timothy Mojonnier
Highland
Everett Jackson
C. G. Mojonnier
Miora
North Carolina
Ferol Henson
Carbondale
Tom Ballance
Wayne Walton
Stanley Leicht
Chester Groves
Francis Sharp
Leo Walker
Home Bureau
Archie Brown
Sons
East St. Louis
Max Quayle
Nelle Quayle
Jerry Quayle
Frank Armes
James Adams
Lombard
Frank Adams
James Jett
Alice Jett
Joseph Muck
Herman Muck
Fredonia
Sue Ann Wernsman
Judy Easley
David Robinson
Donna Murfin
Moore Clinic
Fayette Co. Hospital
Paul Bernius
Effingham
Island Chapel Club
E. Tune
Board OF Education
Kenneth
Peggy Tune
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