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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1961
Page
1
Patoka community notes many residents hosting and visiting relatives from Edwardsville Salem Harrisburg and Patoka. Travel includes Scot tish Rite reunion attendees Anita Meador and family visits plus Halloween events and church activities with local families in Patoka Lawrenceville and nearby towns.
Patoka firemen and their wives attended an appreciation dinner in the school cafeteria hosted by the Lions Club. The event featured remarks by Fire Chief Sam Jolliff and Mayor, with thanks to donors, the school system, and the Lions Club, and was followed by entertainment from Wes Griffin and the Patoka Jitters.
Patoka Methodist church hosts revival meetings from November 6 to November 19 with Rev. Dale Turner as evangelist. Services begin at 7 30 each evening and feature nightly special music led by Clarke H Brandt, Greenville choir director and singer.
The Conservation Club 100 will sponsor an all day field trial on Saturday November 11 at the S Bruce Pugh property west of the city park. Interested entrants should contact Bob Eagan or Jim Wasem to enter their dogs.
The Parent-Teacher Association will gather Monday at 7 30 p m in the high school. The Harmonettes Trio will perform as the evening program and Postmaster John Barnes will discuss preparing holiday packages and cards for mailing.
The Frank Lake Family thanks the doctors nurses aides and all who helped in his care along with those who sent flowers and meals Your kindness is deeply appreciated May God bless you all
Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Muck spent Sunday evening at home and Monday afternoon visited Mr. and Mrs. W. R. McHaney in Salem.
Announcement this week states the start of the Nattier Oi Co here by Emil and Dale Nattier. They will distribute Mobil products in the area and install four large tanks at their bulk plant east of the FS plant on the black top north of town. They have ordered a Chevrolet truck with a 1250 gallon tank and standard pump and meter. A feature will be checking heating units to ensure maximum fuel oil efficiency for customers. Territory includes Patoka Vernon Sandoval Alma rural and Kinmundy rural. Operations begin once equipment arrives.
Several cousins gathered at the home of Mrs. Jake Davis to celebrate her birthday on Thursday October 26. After dinner Leona opened gifts and games were played with attendees including Mrs. Hazel Bower Hilda Risinger Edith Kelly Fern McCollum Lela Gibbs Alpha Stonecipher Jennie Patterson and guest Miss Pearl Britt.
A large crowd attended the Halloween Carnival last Friday night. Attractions included a Style Show by the Senior boys and a colorfully decorated gym and stage. Marilyn Rogier and Don Guymon were crowned Queen and King by retiring royalty Karole Britt and Roger Tune.
Illinois Inspection Bureau awards Patoka district a Class A plus rating after a recent facility inspection. The improved rural fire protection is expected to reduce insurance rates for the district.
Masons of the Patoka lodge host their annual oyster supper at the Masonic Temple on Monday evening. The event will honor the lodge past masters with the past masters serving in the various chairs and conducting the meeting.
Doug Larry and Lisa Protz hosted a Halloween party for 22 friends on Thursday October 26. Games gave prizes and refreshments included sandwiches chips cookies soda and candy favors. Attendees from Patoka and Carlyle included multiple families and their mothers were present.
Vernon residents share visits across towns from Vandalia to Carbondale and Evansville. Notables include Irene Ballance's Tucson trip, Clem Doolen's honored visit, and Warren Bayliss's Chicago weekend. Community members attend gatherings, dinners, and church activities while others seek medical care.
Elizabeth J. Isaac expresses gratitude for cards and gifts on her 88th birthday and appreciates the display of friendship.
The Register goes to press early next week with delivery on Thursday after Veterans Day. All stores and business places will close Saturday November 11 and there will be no mail delivery that day.
The Vernon and Patoka Woman's Society of Christian Service met in Patoka Methodist Church on Thursday Oct 26 for Quiet Day of Prayer. Mrs Oscar Hill led the morning session with meditations by Mrs Dale Turner Mrs Addis Walton and Mrs Ethel Chance. Afternoon talks covered Deaconess Retirement Fund Christian Libraries Hostels in Argentina and Latin American Book Stores Medical Work in Bolivia and related offerings.
Fluorescent lighting fixtures brighten the dining room new concrete steps replace old wooden ones at the side and back doors. The entire south roof has been replaced with new metal roofing during the past week.
The grade school team starts Friday with Carlyle in a home game after several practice matches. Admission is 15 cents for students and 80 cents for adults. Regular high school gate is 30 and 60 cents, season tickets cost 6 dollars 40 cents for nine games. Mulberry Grove visits Nov 14 for the opener.
Burglars tried to break into Martins Store Sunday night or Monday morning. They opened two outer doors but did not enter the shop. No items reported missing.
Grace Revis thanks Dr. Rames nurses and aides for kindness during hospitalization and to Rev Heflin Dr Brown relatives friends and neighbors for cards and flowers.
A Patoka township meeting led by chair Bruce Carter plans cash collections for CROP appeals in the village. Churches will coordinate drives to gather cash for overseas relief and rehabilitation with contributions due via plain envelopes on November 6, payable to CROP. Last year Patoka donated grain shipped free to Decatur for processing.
All children are invited to the Patriotic Sunbeam meeting at the Baptist Church at 1 p m Saturday afternoon November 4. Soldiers of our wars will be honored. The Bible lesson will be Noah in the Ark with pantomimed characters. Flag salutes and Bible salutes will be given. Refreshments will be served.
Supt. Dwight Kline said starting Monday November 6 the school day will end at 3 15 p m daily. Nine week examinations will be held and report cards issued soon.
Postmaster John V. Barnes urged that ordinary parcel post for overseas Christmas delivery should be mailed by November 20. Air mail packages for overseas should be shipped no later than December 10.
In memory of F L Roy Cox who died a year ago on November 6 1960. Friends and family recall happy days and his resting place as twilight memories linger. Mrs Josie Cox Marcus and Margaret Cox Bill and Cynthia Cox Mr and Mrs Arlie Sprinkle
School meals listed for the week include Barbecued tunchoo on meat with corn and slaw on Monday and Chicken pie with mashed potatoes and gravy on Tuesday. Wednesday offers Chili and crackers with a ham salad sandwich and fruit. Thursday serves Hamburger on a bun with mixed vegetables and pickles followed by cake. Friday features Macaroni and cheese with green beans and a combination salad plus fruit.
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