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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1954
Page
1
Long list of local events including visits and illnesses. Families visiting relatives, eye operations, hospital recoveries, a birthday reception, and a funeral notice. A church youth group roasts and films are noted with members and sponsors listed. A family dinner honors Pvt Lucas Crawford on leave.
The Sunbeams met at the Baptist Church on Saturday May 1 with Judy Carter presiding. Mother's Day was discussed and the Centennial program at the park on July 4 was planned. A demonstration titled Going to Church in 1854 was proposed with Centennial clothes possible. The slogan 8 more in 54 was set to guide activities. Next meeting May 15 with Douglas Meyers in charge of the nibble nock and a playlet How Much Is a Boy Worth to be performed.
Attendance at Sunday School remained good despite rain. Ellen Murray with Lula Cole and Mabel Paine were appointed to investigate and report on refinishing the church floor and front platform. Rev. Willis preached Sunday night after prayer service led by Lloyd Cooper with songs by Orval Sharp duo.
The Girls Chorus of Vernon High School traveled to Charleston last Saturday and secured third place. Members from Vernon included Patty Bayliss Judy Easley Janet Headley Patsy Binnion Betty Veal Lillian Watkins Janice Hathaway and Sue Ann Wernsman.
The notice states the author will not be responsible for any bills created by others. It names Caroline Neiderkorn and specifies a 3 percent fee or interest related to the liability.
Robert P Sullivan a Chicago attorney died suddenly on May 1. He was the elder son of W P Sullivan of Illiopolis Illinois and former Patoka resident. He leaves his wife two daughters four brothers Paul W Sullivan and two sisters Mrs Marion Pritchard and Mrs Chandler Brown. Funeral services and interment were held Monday at Deerfield Illinois.
Mrs John Nattier faced a dangerous encounter when a seemingly mad fox wandered onto her porch and yard last Sunday morning. She pinned the animal with a pitchfork and her husband later finished it, with the creature suspected of rabies based on its behavior.
Vernon M Y F entertained the Patoka group with a Monday scavenger hunt led by sponsor Mrs. Helen Betts. Afterward, participants enjoyed hot dogs and cocoa in the church basement.
Mr and Mrs William Blunt of Vandalia announce the birth of twins a boy weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces and a girl weighing 6 pounds 5 ounces at Mark Greer Hospital Vandalia on Wednesday May 5th Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Edn Defend of Po otka.
The Registered Holstein cow sale for Lena Zimmerman eight miles northeast of Carlyle on May 1 drew a large crowd from six counties. Top cow sold for 320 dollars. average on 43 head was 226 dollars. John A. Jennings & Son conducted the sale.
Community rally in Patoka drew a good crowd to plan the Centennial on July 5 with a possible fireworks display. Organizers listed include Bill Jenkins parade chief and Agnes Jenkins Rose Mojonnier for the style show, with others helping. A church service and evening pagent were among discussed events, and volunteers were urged to join Friday night at the Legion Hall. Also noted, J. W. DeLassus, 78, died May 6 in St. Elmo after a stroke. services set for May 8 at the Baptist Church in St. Elmo and graveside at Patoka cemetery at 3:30 p.m.
Mary V. Mercer reports totals for the Mobile Chest X Ray Unit in Marion County. Local social notes list visits, birthdays, travels to St Louis and Camp Chaffee, and church events.
Lebanon Illinois May 12 Miss Marilou Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Gaylord Smith Sandoval Illinois will present her senior piano recital at 815 p m in the McKendree college chapel She has won state honors in piano and clarinet graduated valedictorian and studied at MacMurray College where she accompanied Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro She now studies under Professor Glenn H Freiner and has played in local operatic performances She has taught in Marion county and is the granddaughter of Mrs Lula Sharp of Patoka The program includes Scarlatti Bach Tansman Prokofieff pieces and is open to the public
Marion County farmers can visit the Brownstown Soil Experiment Field in Fayette County on Thursday May 13 at 1 30 p m. Floyd M Smith says the field shows balanced fertility needs and the impact of soil management on corn soybeans wheat and oats. Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station operates the field.
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Thalman and Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Gerrish attended the Alma revival service Friday night with Luther Perrine in charge. Mrs. Hyde and boys visited Mrs. Milano and children Sunday afternoon.
Patoka Community Unit Schools present their Annual Spring Concert on Thursday May 13 at 8 00 p m in the high school gym. The program features the band directed by Mr Meyer and the chorus directed by Mrs Clark with solos and ensembles. The public is invited and admission is free.
Patoka FFA dairy judging team took first place at the Section 21 judging contest in Bluford on Tuesday May 4. Seventeen teams competed with Patoka’s trio of Gale Cooper Frank Black and Charles Walker placing among 83 competitors. Gale ranked sixth Frank ninth and Charles fifth while the Fatstock team of Vinis Murray Charles Nattier and David Sanders performed well but did not place in the top groups.
Mr. and Mrs. Williams visited with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mack Friday. Mrs. Alberta Jones and Mrs. Edith Thalman visited Frances Gordon Friday. Bro. Ray Ross recently returned from Korea and joined others for Sunday dinner. The Mack family attended Sunday School and church at Fredonia and a community singing.
Friday night closed revival with seven conversions. Baptisms set for Sunday May ninth. Local residents visit with friends and families at community beaches and homes. Road repairs continue as county crews dig and grade roads. big creek bridge near Charlton’s being fixed. Community notes report a welcome rainfall and helpful rainfall.
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