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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1961
Page
1
Local residents report new homes and visits across Patoka area. Charles and Boudinot move into a recently purchased house from the Berrys, both formerly of Salem, while Ballance of Belleville visits his parents Roy and Ruth Ballance.
Patoka’s Fall Festival sponsored by the Lions Club and the Fire Department will run September 1 and 2. Committees are drafting plans including a tractor pulling contest opening night and a rodeo the second night. A Mrs. Patoka contest will also be held for married women within the fire protection district. voting details are to be announced.
About 250 people gathered at Smith Grove Baptist Church near Greenville for the Kaskaskia Baptist Association monthly youth meeting. The program featured instrumental numbers solos duets trios quartets and a youth choir. Eternity Baptist Church Centralia won the attendance banner. Next meeting set for Saturday night June 3 at Odin.
Voters in Patoka will decide May 16 whether to form the Patoka Sanitary District. Polls open 6 am to 6 pm. If approved, three trustees will be appointed to plan the sewage system estimated at 236000 dollars with 42000 dollars in General Obligation bonds. Tax impact about 60 cents per 100 dollar valuation and user cost about 9.00 dollars monthly for operation and debt service.
The American Legion Auxiliary met on May 4 with President Mary Ballance presiding. A bake and rummage sale is set for May 20 at Thelma's Beauty Shop. Poppy chairman Betty Jones and judges Martha Easton, Jean Meador, and Betty Carter selected winners in the Poppy Poster contest for 4th to 6th graders, with prize recipients listed by grade. Plans for the May 25 County meeting at the Legion Home were announced, and Gold Star Mother month was noted with a reading by Mrs. Virden Towler honoring local Gold Star members.
Parents with children who will be five before December 1 should register their sons and daughters for kindergarten this fall. Registration is at 1 pm Friday May 19 at Patoka Grade School.
The Sunbeams Mothers Day event drew a good crowd at the Baptist Church on May 6. Sheila Jolliff read a thank you note from Mrs. Mamie Mack in St John’s Hospital Springfield. Marianne Griffin led prayers for hospital patients and bereaved families.
The writer will be away from the office on vacation from May 30 through June 14 and will have limited or no access to email. Return to normal duties on June 15.
Village board met Thursday and swore in the new officials. President G W Isaac named committees led by Quayle Jollliff Tune for Street Light Park Finance Health and welfare Cemetery Water. Emil Nattier reappointed village treasurer.
Vernon reports a Bible school planning meeting led by Laurine Klinge. Drafts of study books arrive as the June 5 to 16 program nears, with evenings of the 16th scheduled at 8 p.m. Attendees include Phillis Jones, Thelma Jones, Margie Bassett, and others. Community members donate refreshments at the post office. The section also lists multiple residents visiting, hospital stays, obituaries, and family visits across nearby towns.
Dr and Mrs E E Hall resign effective at term end to teach in a larger school system at an increased salary.
A Rialto California gathering Sunday April 30 honored John Jennings who will fly to Illinois soon to visit relatives after weeks with a son and daughter in Rialto. Attendees included John Jennings Gerald Cox Davis Jennings Howard Nelson Karen Daniels Bob Nelson the Thompsons and others.
Mrs Rosa M Gillespie 72 of Vernon died Friday at Fayette County Hospital Vandalia. Wife of John T Gillespie born Alma daughter of James and Mary Etta Osborn married Sept 10 1910. Member Vernon Methodist Church survived by husband a daughter Myrtle May Gillespie three brothers Homer Ray Clyde Osborn Alma and sister Mrs Florence Reese Kinmundy. Funeral Sunday 3 pm Vernon Methodist Church Rev C L Heflin officiating burial Farmer Cemetery.
Mrs Kay Jennings Sr presided at a Friday gathering of the Fancy Workers Club with most members present. Mrs S M Spurgeon led the business, Miss Christina Crawford read last minutes, and Mrs Minnie Brown sent thanks from Decatur. Entertainer Roy Jones. prize winners listed.
The family of Mrs. Rosa Gillespie expresses gratitude to everyone who helped during her illness and after her death. May the Lord bless each and every one of you.
New Arrivals Mr. and Mrs. Dick Adams announce the birth of a baby boy Richard Dale at St. Marys Hospital on May 9. Grandparents are Maurice Adams and Dale Nattier. Clifford Christian and wife announce a daughter Sheryl Ann born April 27 at St. Marys Hospital Centralia. Grandparents Roy Van Zandt and C H Christian. RUMMAGE SALE Park Hotel Salem May 13 8 am to 3 pm. Clean clothing and shoes with free gifts over 1.00.
Patoka Cub Scouts hold a paper drive Friday starting at 4 30 p m. They will collect old newspapers to raise funds for their projects. Money from the sale supports the Cubs activities and goals.
The WSCS of Patoka Methodist church held a Thursday afternoon session with Mrs. A W Harper leading the Three-Fold Pledge lesson. prayers and hymns accompanied devotion as members pledged a $100 for the roof and a 10 percent missions increase to a $165 total.
On Monday May 15 the FHA will stage a style show at the high school gym with the theme Hawaiian Holiday. Girls will model class and home projects amid scenery crafted with outside help. An officer installation precedes the show and the public is invited.
The family of Fred Tacke expresses deep gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance, sympathy, and floral offerings during the loss of their husband and father. Pallbearers, singers, and brothers Vearneal Garden and Groves are thanked for their roles.
Four days of heavy rain left the area flooded and isolated Vandalia Centralia. Water covered Highway 51 eight to twelve inches south of Vandalia while Crooked Creek and the Raccoon Lake dam raised flood risks. Centralia suffered severe damage as residents left homes and utilities failed. rainfall reached ten to twelve inches in the district. John Wilsons home was damaged by the storm but did not ignite.
Petunia plants will be distributed to Patoka residents at the village hall Saturday from 2 to 4 p m. Eight plants will be in a basket with one basket per family. Plants are bright red and should be planted 15 to 18 inches apart. The Lions Club sponsors the beautification project.
The Band Parents group elected officers Laurine Klingé as president Margaret Cox as vice president Martin Johnson as treasurer and Lucille Eagan as secretary. A banquet for students and families is planned at the Wishing Well restaurant in Hillsboro with entertainment and awards. Letters will be sent with details. The meeting occurred in April.
Edith Hicks Forehand 76 died May 5 in Sterling Illinois. Born March 19 1885 in Salem she was daughter of James and Rebecca Hicks. Survived by six daughters two sons 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral at Patoka Christian Church conducted by Bro Chester Groves followed by burial in Patoka Cemetery.
National Family Life Week is observed at Patoka Methodist Church with a family night Friday May 12 starting with a potluck supper at 6 30 p m and a brief program on the Christian Family. Mother’s Day services are planned for May 14 at Patoka Church School and morning worship and at Mound Chapel Methodist Churches.
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