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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1961
Page
1
The notice states stores open all day Wednesday November 22 for Thanksgiving preparations. The Register will mail Wednesday afternoon so delivery occurs Friday morning. Banks post offices and holiday-closing businesses will close all day Thursday. Schools close Thursday and Friday. Grocery stores open all day Wednesday November 22.
The American Legion Post will host its annual feather party at the Legion Home Monday November 20 at 8 p m. The public is invited and refreshments will be provided by the American Legion Auxiliary members.
Local residents recount a South Dakota pheasant hunting trip with Ken ny Tune Dane Tune Dale Tune and others. Salem hosts a 4 H Leaders Recognition dinner with multiple area guests, while Centralia visitors mark Diane Chambers birthday and Mr and Mrs Smith celebrate their 34th anniversary. Lee Wadkins return from Jetmore Kansas visit with family.
The Patoka Papooses 4-H Club met after school Tuesday and added seven new members, bringing total membership to 37. Officers elected include President Sharon Crawford, Vice-president Connie Brooks, Secretary Rosemary Britt, Treasurer Cynthia Cox, Reporter Janice Snyder, Song leader Delores Beck, Recreation Diana Meador, and Federation members Kathryn Nattier Ruth Thomas Julia Johnstone. New books were issued and past year earnings awarded. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Elaine Snyder and Mrs. Lucille Thomas with help from their daughters.
The Thanksgiving Sunbeam program will be held at the Baptist church Saturday afternoon, Nov. 18 at one o'clock. The program includes salutes to flags and Bible, a memory verse about thank, a Bible lesson on the leper who said thank you to Jesus, and a roll call on things for which I am thankful. All children are invited.
Fire destroyed the barn at Charles Orrell’s farm southwest of town last Thursday. The alarm came in around 3 p.m. The fire had gained headway before firefighters arrived. Hay stored in the barn was also lost.
The annual Thanksgiving dinner for the cemetery fund will be served in the Patoka school dining room on Thursday November 23 starting at 11 30 a m. Committees cover tickets stoves tables and chairs dishwashers silverware coffee and water vegetables meat and desserts with local volunteers listed by area. If someone cannot serve, contact Kenneth Tune or Wesley Jolliff chairs. Those needing pickup or rides should call the listed organizers.
Col Alfred J. D Arezz o district engineer of the U S Army Corps of Engineers told Pratt Cemetery trustees at John Cox home on Nov 13 that a report will seek higher approval to build an earth levee protecting the cemetery. Studies show protection is feasible instead of disinterment of bodies below the maximum pool elevation. Trustees D N Moore and Harold Cain attended.
The Farm Bureau Hall hosted the annual Christmas display on Friday November 10 drawing over 350 attendees. The Home Economics Extension Council led planning with Mrs Mason Bassett as chairman and others coordinating setup. A membership drive report accompanied the event as several volunteers served coffee and cookies from a festively laid table. Each Home Economics Extension Unit contributed five or more exhibits, many praising it as the best ever.
Postmaster John V. Barnes announced that the Peace Corps entrance test will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 28 and 29, 1961. Information on the local examination site and time will be posted at the local post office bulletin board, and Barnes will notify the Register when received.
A concise notice urging readers to use the Register for rubber stamp needs. The item emphasizes the Register as the source for stamping supplies and services with a brisk, promotional tone. The readable fragment conveys a simple business directive without extra details.
The annual union Thanksgiving service is set for Wednesday November 22 at 7 30 p m at the Christian Church. Alta Logan will play an organ prelude the Harmonettes will sing a special number Rev Dale Turner reads scripture and Rev Clifton delivers the message Rev E E Settle gives benediction with Bro Dale Hillard as host minister in charge.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Vernon met in the Methodist Church for its October gathering. Ten members attended with one visitor, Agnes Manion, as Mrs. Heflin chaired the session. Devotions, hymns, prayers, readings, and discussions on church work framed the program.
Donny Jolliff son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Jolliff marked his fourth birthday Saturday with a home party. Attendees included Kathy Black Debbie Nattier Jim Bates James Nattier Lindy Jolliff LuAnn Easton Buddy Tacke and Randy Richeson. Relatives Sheila and Sally Anne Jolliff served refreshments and handed out favors.
A pointer named King owned by Darrell Atchison won first place at the annual field trial held Saturday by Conservation Club 100. Prizes were donated by Patoka Elevator Martin's Store Cliff's Sport Shop 20th Century Sporting Goods Illinois Brokerage and Hanseman's Gun Shop.
Residents of Keyesport voted 84 to 39 to establish a village water system at the November 4 election. The project will issue 25,000 general obligation bonds and 180,000 revenue bonds to build a lake and water treatment plant similar to the local facility.
Weekly lunch options list for November 2022 with meals across Monday to Friday. Entries include chili and crackers with a cheese sandwich and fruit on Monday, a hamburger on bun with corn and pickles Tuesday, turkey with mashed potatoes and gravy Wednesday, and no school Thursday and Friday.
Vernon reports on community happenings including visits by the Jim Phinney family and the Epps couple, a ministers wives retreat near Kentucky Lake, a Fall Festival at the St Elmo Methodist church, and local attendance banners. Also listed are residents attending events, a Christmas mails meeting in Mt Vernon, new employment at Mt Vernon TB Sanatorium, a 50th wedding anniversary, car trips to Olney, visits between Springfield and Patoka, travels to Decatur, Fresno kinship, and a tractor accident at Payne and Burks saw mill with hospital treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul McWhirter announce the birth of a baby boy on Sunday November 12 at Fayette County Hospital. He weighed eight pounds at birth.
Maude R. Irvin expresses sincere thanks for ecards flowers and visits received during her hospital stay. She wishes God s goodness and mercy on all through the coming years.
Belva Lee Ehrat’s Beauty Shop in Vernon Illinois will close on November 23, 24 and 26. The notice indicates a temporary shutdown for those dates.
Paul Calvert, manager of Patoka Elevator, announces Dean Jones is hired as a field representative. Jones brings 14 years in sales of feed, plant food and petroleum for Marion Jefferson Service Co. He will work with farmers on seeds plant food and related items.
Last Tuesday night the high school opened with wins over Mulberry Grove in both games. Friday home game against Aviston drew strong crowds. Grade school results show 1 win and 2 losses in three games. War rior yearbook on sale for 3.50 through Nov 30. Juniors expect class rings soon. PHA Fall Rally set for Saturday, Nov 18, with bus transport and chaperones Mrs Garren and Chapter mothers Mrs Outhouse and Mrs Houston.
Expression of gratitude for prayers cards flowers and help harvesting corn during illness. Thanks extended to blood donors and helpers with blessing wishes from Charles Meyer.
A five family rummage sale is set for Saturday at 9 a m at Thelma s Beauty Shop building in Patoka. Proceeds go to local charity.
Members of the Lions Club viewed color films by Dr. L. P. Basch from a moose hunting trip with Dr. W. W. Davidson to Canada. The program included route photos, local area scenes, moose and fishing shots.
Farmers must sign by December 1, 1961 to participate in the 1962 Wheat Stabilization Program. The 1962 allotments show a 10 percent acreage reduction. diversions to conservation earn payments at the minimum rate, with higher payments for more diverted acres. Participators receive price support on all 1962 wheat production and history credit for future allotments. Visit the Marion County ASC office for full details.
Veteran Illinois crop reporters receive Certificates of Appreciation from the Crop Reporting Service and U S Departments of Agriculture. The volunteers provide farm facts for official crop and livestock reports, with George R. Snider of Patoka listed among those with 20 years of service.
The campaign for funds to operate Boy Scout activities in this district is drawing to a close. Funds collected cover Camp Joy near Carlyle and other Kaskaskia Council costs. Donations may be mailed or left at the Register office, payable to the Boy Scouts of America.
The season opens at noon on Saturday November 18 with hours from sunrise to sunset. Cock pheasants close December 12 quail December 27 Hungarian partridge December 12 and rabbits January 31 1962. Daily limits are cock pheasants 3 possession 6 quail 8 and 16 Hungarian partridge 2 and 4 rabbits 5 and 1%
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