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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1952
Page
1
A compilation from Vandalia Illinois lists Sgt. C M Arnold and family preparing for Far East duty, while others share visits with relatives in Salem Pittsburg Clinton and Kinmundy. Local service members in Germany Korea and Japan are identified with addresses and arrival dates. Church events include the Baptist Workers Banquet and Mother's Day plant presentations as well as travel to the Southern Baptist Convention in Miami.
The JOY Sunday School Class of First Baptist Patoka met May 8 for a monthly business and social gathering at Mrs. Harry Perkins’s home. Loretta Genre chaired in Gladys Atchison’s absence. Goldie Sparks led devotions and volunteers packed 69 washcloths and 27 Bobby pins for Carmi’s Baptist Children's Home.
Mr and Mrs W T Strohan of Natchez Mississippi announce the birth of a baby girl named Mary Etta on April 30 weight 8 pounds 38 ounces Mrs Strohan formerly Miss Martha Perkins Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Perkins of Odin and Mr and Mrs H B Strohan of Rayville Louisiana
A Salem meeting of the Executive Committee of the Marion County Tuberculosis Association named Miss Minnie Peddicord of Vernon as a new member representing the Vernon-Patoka area.
A Grade School Band Concert is planned for Thursday May 22 at 8:00 PM in the new high school gym. The event features the Grade School Band, High School Girls Choir, and other performers. Proceeds go to a uniform fund. Tickets are available as reserved seating.
Illinois prices received by farmers fell one percent in the month ending April 15 and were eight percent lower than a year earlier. The index of prices paid by farmers, including wages, interest and taxes, rose two percent from a year ago, contrasting the Illinois income trend.
Mrs Doris Britt thanks friends for cards flowers and gifts received during hospital stay and after returning home.
Patoka Illinois First Methodist Church invites all to worship this Sunday with 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Youth Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic Hour 7:30 p.m. Hour of Power Pastor Alfred S Dalrymple leads services and extends invitation to attend worship if not at another church.
About 600 spectators watched a long charity wrestling card staged by the Conservation Club. Notable acts included Jungle Gym Ballance and Gypsy Don Allan, Leo Bowen and Clarence Leicht, Farmer Falkenhain and Terrible Terry Ogle, Dynamite Nelson and Masked Marvel, Mighty Man Orrell and Farmer Boy Padberg, plus pro exhibition by Felix and O Day. The event featured disqualifications and dramatic ring actions, with a final tag team billed as the main attraction.
American Legion Auxiliary sets Poppy Day in Patoka on May 24. Bettie Simcox announces poppies will be sold throughout the day by Auxiliary members and volunteers, to aid disabled veterans and children of veterans. Proceeds fund veteran welfare and war service relief.
Mrs J P Crawford received the flower for oldest mother at Sunday School. Youngest mother was Mrs Robert Pugh. several mothers with large families noted. Families visited Della Johnstone in Patoka for Mother's Day. George Davis preached at the Baptist Church. Orville Britt visited Springfield with family. SIU students George and Don Davis spent weekend with parents. Ollie Thompson returned from Decatur. Maude Singer and Rose Hays attended the State Band Contest at Salem.
The report details a heavyweight bracket featuring Gordon against Ohmstead in brisk action with tumbling exchanges. Strangler Ernest Donohue engages Rass Hooten in a tense session as time runs out with Donohue lifting Rass Hooten before the 20 minute limit.
Lesley Wasem plans a four room and bath prefabricated house on the former Mary Cole property two blocks west of the Patoka Elevator. Foundation started Monday and the structure is to be up by May 19 with interior finishing to follow. Contract held with National Sectional Homes of Marion Illinois.
The District No 100 Grade School Band won first division at the state contest held in Salem last Friday. Solo and ensemble results note Davy Robinson on snare drum gold first superior, Sue Ann Wernsman clarinet solo first, with seconds by Judy Easley Neal Jolliff Irwin Norris Patty Bayliss Jewel Cooley. The clarinet quartet included Karen Mednor Jewel Cooley Judy Easley Sue Ann Weinsman. A concert is set for next Thursday at 8:00 PM in the high school gym.
Mrs Polly Outhouse entertained relatives Sunday to honor Mother's Day and celebrate the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Orville Genre on May 12. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Marion Outhouse and family of Mr Vernon, and the Genre couple plus the hostess. Mr and Mrs Joe Outhouse and family of Chicago could not attend.
Sunday visitors in the home of Mrs. Fannie Miller Kinmundy Illinois were her sister Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cargal of Princeton Indiana Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cargal and children Larry Kenny Billy and Jay Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Stevens and son Johnn of Princeton Mrs. E J Horne and daughter Pamela of Oxnard California Mr and Mrs Leonard Klusmeier and son Dickie of Mackey Indiana Mr and Mrs William McClure and daughter Kathy Princeton Ind Mr and Mrs Tom Eastman and children Dorothy Sue and Roy Mrs Cora Wagstaff Mr Floyd Wagstaff and daughter Carolyn of Patoka
Miss Betty Towler of Chicago spent Mothers Day with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Towler and family, enjoying time together here.
Thanks to the many friends who made cheerful visits sent flowers cards and food. Thanks again to all and may Gods richest blessings be with each of you.
A hospital stay and return home prompt heartfelt thanks to neighbors friends and visitors. Mrs Clyde White expresses gratitude for cards letters gifts flowers and visits and wishes God’s blessing on all who showed kindness.
Jesse Ripple Jr arrived home Sunday after nearly four years in the U S Army most time spent in Austria on leave for thirty days before reporting in Chicago for about four months of duty. A collage of local visits and family events follows with birthdays and church activities noted in the community.
A one hundred piece mass band from Odin Sandoval Young and Patoka Grade Schools will finish an all day clinic with a 7 PM concert at Patoka High School Gym. Admission is 25 cents for adults while children enter free.
I express sincere thanks to everyone for their kindness and the many cards and flowers received after my accident. I especially thank the churches for remembering me with flowers. Your kindness will be long remembered.
Notice for volunteers to meet at Harrison Cemetery on Saturday morning May 24 to clean the grounds. Organized by H. B. Gerrish, Treasurer. Ree
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