27 May 1955
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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1955
Page
1
The American Legion Auxiliary appeals to Patoka residents to wear memorial poppies and donate to aid disabled veterans and children of veterans. The event, announced by Mrs Thelma Goff, will be led by Poppy Chairman Bettie Simcox and many volunteers distributing poppies across the village.
Vernon residents report a Sunday School weiner roast hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Klinge with many families attending. Methodist Bible School set for May 31. 70 in Sunday School May 22. multiple visits, travels, and hospitalizations noted. A separate Victoria Chapter 253 event honored Worthy Matron Blanche Gerrish. a weekend accident left Mr. and Mrs. John Lake seriously injured west of Brownstown.
Acknowledgment expresses gratitude for cards visits flowers and fruit with a blessing. Jno A Jenning and Mr and Mrs Frank Crawford attended the Illinois Independent Telephone Association State Convention in Peoria and visited Roanoke with their son Frank. Forrest Walker and family of Crewe Cover visited the Walker family in Roanoke for the weekend.
The Patoka Unit convened Friday May 20 at homes of Mrs. Charles Jordan and Mrs. Roy Malon with 16 members present. Vernon Unit disbanded and rejoined the Patoka Unit. Four new members were welcomed: Mrs. Mason Bassett Mrs. Don Murfin Mrs. Arthur Faulkenhain and Leta Hopkins. Major lesson "Pattern Adjustments" taught by Marie Brite using Mrs. H. M. Spurgeon as model. minor lesson postponed until June. The June lesson "Finishes in Sewing" set for June 17 at the Methodist Church basement with hostesses Mrs. Edwin Nattier and Mrs. Bruce Pugh.
Vacation Bible School starts Monday May 30 at First Baptist Church with registration at 9 a.m. The two week program runs Monday through Friday May 30 through June 10 for ages 8 to 17. All children welcome. Refreshments served daily with Bible study character story and hand work.
I express heartfelt thanks for cards flowers and visitors during my hospital stay. Mrs Lula Payne and Mrs E M Outhouse along with Mrs J H Humes Mrs Orville Genre and Mrs W W Murfin visited relatives in Staunton Thursday last week. Ruth Smith Edith Litchfield of St Louis visited with Mrs Murfin and relatives. Russell Tiller and children of Kalamazoo Mich visited Bloomfield with Edward Foster family.
The Patoka Panthers 4-H Club met at Dennis Feather's home with 19 members and 11 guests. President Gene Bricker led pledges to the American and 4-H flags. They scheduled an ice cream supper for June 25 in the parking lot between Martin's Store and Schroeder's Garage, serving at 6 30 p.m. A school band may attend. Members heard talks on flowers, dairy calf shows, and hog labor-saving equipment by Carolyn Snider Jessie Lou Thomas and Marion Thomas. Marion County farm advisor Jim Brooks discussed county 4-H activities. 4-H Camp runs July 4 8 for ages 10-13 and July 25 29 for ages 14-20. Next talks by Kent Crawford and Charles Thalman. Meeting adjourned with games and refreshments. Next meeting June 20 at Deb Walker's home.
Rolland E Belcher of Mound Chapel is improving at Fayette county hospital in Vandalia after an ambulance transfer on Thursday afternoon May 19. He has a long heart ailment complicated by a touch of pneumonia. No visitors except immediate family. he welcomes cards and messages from relatives and friends.
John F. Anderson thanks friends neighbors and Fayette County hospital staff in Vandalia for visits cards letters flowers and care. He expresses gratitude to neighbors for farm help and to those whose prompt actions saved his life on Sunday morning May 8th.
Community members are urged to attend a cemetery cleanup at Harrison on Saturday May 28 starting at 8:00 a.m. Helpers appreciated and donations from non workers are welcome. Secretary-Treasurer H B Gerrish signs the notice.
Memorial services will be held at the shed at Sandy Branch Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. Everett D. Thompson pastor of the Christian Church of Kinmundy will deliver the address. W. L. Green, chmn.
The ceremony occurs Friday May 27 at 8 p.m. in the high school gym. The program, written by the junior and senior English classes under adviser Mrs Eva Wasem, features the high school band directed by Mr Warren Besing and class vocal numbers. The four top Juniors will act as escorts for the graduates.
David Britt was surprised on Friday May 13 as thirteen seventh graders visited his home after school to celebrate his thirteenth birthday. They played group games, basketball, and enjoyed hot dogs potato chips dill pickles potato salad cupcakes and orange juice served by his mother. David received many gifts and guests departed wishing him many more happy birthdays. The Winsome Class met May 19 with eight members present and Mrs. Ben Nelson presiding.
Dwight F. Britt supervisor of Patoka town details 1954 receipts and expenditures ending March 29 1955 including balances on hand sources of funds and disbursements. Also shows Third Bond Issue funds beginning balance and receipts for many dates with numerous bulldozer and gravel expenditures listed in the year ended March 29 1955.
The May meeting of the L L Class at the Christian Church featured a Sermon on the Mount devotional led by Mrs Maude Ellis. Doris Britt led prayer, scripture read from Matthew 7, and Lena Briscoe offered closing prayers. Dues were collected, minutes read, games enjoyed, with winners Kaye Jennings Jr Evelyn Ballance and Alta Logan. Hostesses Reba Gray and Maude Ellis served angel food cake strawberry ice cream and coffee to members and guests listed.
Charles Walker expresses gratitude for prayers, cards, gifts, flowers, and visits from Mr. and Mrs. Tom McGee and Mr. and Mrs. Luther Perrine. He credits the High School class, Christian Church, Bozarth's Warriors, Dr. Busch, nurses, and neighbors for help to his family, with God blessing all.
The Fredonia area reported 74 in Sunday School last Sunday. Several local families visited relatives and attended services including the Williams funeral in Alma and the Baccalaureate at Sandoval High School.
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