New Dial Phone Service Starts in Patoka
Patoka announces the start of dial telephone service with the first dial unit entering operation on Monday marking the town's upgrade to modern connectivity.
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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1957
Page
1
Patoka Happenings and local visits over Thanksgiving
Local notes from Patoka recount visits of Arch ie Hiarper and family to Oklahoma, the Dewey Coles in Decatur, and the Smith and Spurgeon groups in St. Louis. Calif ornia buyer Mr Simcox travels through Merced to Florida, while Norm an Gunn terms Patoka rural lines ready for installation and a Vernon change-over planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Hiarper
Mr. Hiamper
Oklahoma
Dewey Coles
Decatur
John Layton
Paula
Winnie Spurgeon
St. Louis
John B. Smith
Ida Smith
A. R. Fiscus
Smiths
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Deneven Smith
Roy Malan
Cora Allén
Highland
Kansas
Bruce Pugh
Dean
Country Ifabuel Insurance Co
Patoka
James Ballance
Bill Soldner
Jioe Kohl
Robert E. White
Herbert Bennett
Salem
Kennedy Simcox
Merced
Calif
Homestead
Pla
Simcox
California
Thanksgiving week narrows schedule at Patoka schools
School week short with Monday to Wednesday classes for Thanksgiving. FHIA FFA skating party canceled due to rink conflict on November 26. Vernoka and Warrior staff push to meet deadlines. Edna Eversman drew this year's Warrior cover. Dec 3 home game vs St Elmo. fundraisers at cafeteria. Girls chorus rehearsals for Christmas Cantata directed by Myrtle Reid. Linda Binnion elected FHA parliamentarian to complete term. Tri County FFA contest yields prizes for Patoka with Dean Black first and Larry Britt second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fhia-Ffa
Oth
Vernoka
Edna Eversman
St. Elmo
FHA
Chickus
Myrtle Reid
Linda Binnion
FFA News
Dean Black
FFA
Tri-County Cooperative Area
Patoka
Larry Britt
School Menu for December Week Four
The menu lists meals for December 2 to 6 with daily items. Monday features Luncheon meat and navy beans with sides. Tuesday offers Meat loaf and mashed potatoes. Wednesday serves Chili and ham salad. Thursday includes Hamburger on bun with pears. Friday presents Fish sticks with buttered potatoes.
1958 Illinois license plates go out by mail
The Illinois Secretary of State announced that 1958 motor vehicle license plates will begin mailing next Monday December 2 and over the counter sales start in Chicago and Springfield. Plates will be mailed in numerical order until most are distributed with a February 15 deadline for display. Motorists should mail applications to the Springfield office by February 1 to ensure timely arrival.
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Monnday
Chicago
Springfield
Charles F. Carpentier
Carpentier
The
Automobile Division
South
Ashland Blvd
Centennial Building
Second St
Capitol Ave
Edwards St
Capitol Grounds
Panthers 4-H Club Plans Christmas Party December 16
The Patoka Panthers 4-H Club met November 18 at the Sharp home with 22 members and five guests. They received calendars certificates and awards and prize money from the fair. The next meeting is December 16 at 7 pm at Chris Gergeni’s home for a Christmas gathering with gifts 40 to 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Panthers
Joyce
Sheila Sharp
Chris Gergeni
Gergeni
Patoka Warriors beat Kinmundy 50-45 behind Dave Britt
Sophomore Dave Britt scored 20 points as Patoka’s Warriors defeated Kinmundy 50-45 to move to 1-1. Kinmundy trailed by nine at halftime but narrowed the gap to three after three quarters. Don Lange totaled 13 for Patoka. Kinmundy won the B game 47-23. Patoka travels to meet St. Elmo on December 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Britt
Patoka
Warriors
Kinmundy
Don Lange
St. Elmo
Open House Planned for Lett Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs E M Lett of Mansfield Indiana will host an open house at Mansfield Methodist Church Sunday December 1 from 2 to 5 PM to mark their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple married December 1 1907 in Hettick Illinois and have five children nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Lett
Mansfeld
Mansfield Methodist Church
Lett
Rhoda Rudolph
Hettick
Ill
Alma Perrine
Champaign
Marion E. Lett
Calumet
Baptist Winsome Class Has Thanksgiving Supper
The Winsome Sunday School class of First Baptist Church held its annual Thanksgiving supper on Thursday night November 21. It was family night with a potluck meal enjoyed by many. Attendees included numerous couples and children, readings from Psalm 100, a Thanksgiving prayer, and plans for the December meeting at Mrs. Stanley Meador’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Dean Britt
Dwight Brritt
Hbiden Nelson
Ernie Bozarth
Emil Nattier
Stanley Meador
Edwin Nattier
S. M. Foulon
Patoka Grade Teams Top Central City in Twin Wins
Patoka grade school squads defeated Central City last Thursday evening. The A team won 37 to 30 led by Adams with 18 points. The B team followed with a 26 to 23 victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Central City
Adams
Mrs. Sarah Ellen Cozad Buried at Fredonia Baptist Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Ellen Cozad 83 were held Friday at 2 p m at Fredonia Baptist Church with Rev. Otis Atchison officiating. Burial followed in Fredonia cemetery. She died Wednesday in a Odin nursing home after four days there and earlier at St. Mary’s hospital. A Marion county resident born in Salem, she was the widow of William Dorris Cozad who died in 1943. Survived by three sons Clarence and Bill of Odin Lee of Saybrook, two daughters Helen Anderson and Lucille Cozad of Sandoval, 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Ellen
Fredonia Baptist Church
Otis Atchison
Fredonia
Cozad
Odin
St. Mary’s Hospital
Marion County
Salem
Henry
Eliza Jane (Baird) Mundwiler
William Dorris Cozad
Marshall Creek
Marion County Schools Cut From 36 to 22 in Illinois
Vernon L. Nickell reports Illinois school districts dropped statewide from 2 018 to 1 849 as of October 1. Marion County fell from 36 districts to 22 via formation of 12 grade community unit districts under a state reorganization plan approved by the General Assembly. Special elections with majority votes determined the reorganizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Ilinois
Vernon L. Nickell
Cook County
Illinois General Assembly
Nickell
Four Marion County Men Attend Income Tax School
Four Marion County men joined the annual Income Tax School at Mt Vernon on November 21 and 22. The participants were Guy Shaffer Alma William E Williams Alma Junior Garrett Kinmundy and A H Miller Kinmundy. The school aims to provide farmers and tax preparers with the latest income tax and social security information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Mt Vernon
Guy Shaffer
Alma
Wm. E. Williams
Junior Garrett
Kinmundy
A. H. Miller
Calendar of December events at local groups
December calendar lists a Hiog production meeting at the high school on the 2nd and Christmas parties hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary on the 5th, Fancy Work Club with Mrs. Jack Matchett on the 6th, Eastern Star officer installation on the 9th, Christmas Cantata at the high school on the 11th, Panthers 4-H Christmas party on the 16th, and Home Bureau Unit Christmas party on the 20th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Jack Matchett
Eastern Star
Home Bureau
News items welcomed by readers at the Register
Readers are invited to phone news items to the Register at HIE 25433. The note suggests sharing activities and keeping friends informed.
Patoka Receives $238.91 From August Sales Tax
State Treasurer Elmer J. Hoff man reports Illinois towns shared $3,866,331.04 for August sales tax. Patoka received $238.91 with nearby villages Vernon $56.61 Kinmundy $267.02 St. Peter $424.92 Sandoval $591.74 Farina $365.31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Elmer J. Hloffman
Patoka
Vernon
Kinmundy
St. Peter
Sandoval
Farina
Hog Production Discussed at Monday Swine Meeting
The meeting sponsored by Patoka Elevator Co on Monday December 2 at 7 30 p m will present blue prints models and color slides of a new professional multiple farrowing unit from Staley Milling Co An authority on swine production will discuss modern methods of production and marketing on a rail graded basis All who are interested are urged to attend Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staley Milling Co
Patoka Elevator Co
Death Notices Vernon Woman Mrs May Robinson
Vernon Word reports the death of Mrs May Robinson former Vernon resident at her daughter’s home in Waukegan. Widow of Fora Robinson she leaves daughter Ruby Freeland son Arthur two sisters Mrs Epps and Mrs Qualls a step sister and four grandchildren. Graveside service held in Vernon with Beeny & Hohit funeral home Vandalia guiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Robinson
Vernon
John Freeland
Waukegan
Robinson
Fora Robinson
Ruby Freeland
Arthur
Charles Epps
Lela Qualls
Christopher
Maude Hatch
Beeny & Hohit Funeral Home
Vandalia
Vernon Cemetery
Leslie Qualls
Maude Hateh
J. F. Compton
East St. Louis
Frank Johnson
Findlay
Marian Epps
Springfield
I. A. Pfeffer
Centralia
Christmas Cards Deals At The Register Office
Christmas cards offered at low prices with personalized options starting at 50 for 1.99 and 25 for 4.50. Ten distinctive styles and forty seven card designs available samples shown at the Register office.
Chris Gergeni Receives 4-H Leadership Certificate
About 73 attendees at the 4-H Leader recognition banquet hosted by the 4-H Federation and the Farm and Home Bureau honored leaders their wives and others who donated time to youth. Chris Gergeni of Patoka earned a certificate for three years of leadership. Jimmie Britt of Patoka received a one year pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H
4-H Federation
Farm and Home Bureau
Chris Gergeni
Patoka
Jimmie Britt
Social Roundup Observes Visits and Celebrations in Decatur Area
Last week several families shared visits across Decatur Vandalia and Effingham. Notable events include Nancy Jo Holbrook's tomsilectomy at Fayette Co Hospital, I C Betts celebrating 25 years of marriage with M.Y.F. gathering, and CARE package plans at the Methodist Church. Families visited relatives in Decatur Vandalia Effingham Patoka Colfax Litchfield and BoJoit Wisconsin with birthdays noted for Mrs. Bassett and Frank Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Ballance
Steve Ballance
Decatur
Charles Lansford
Brownstown
Robert Grubaugh
Vandalia
Joe Grubaugh
O. F. West
Verné Belcher
Elmer Eversman
Effingham
Minnie Stroud
Nancy Jo Holbrook
Fayette Co. Hospital
I. C. Betts
Keith
Champaign
Maurice D. Murfin
Donald Murfin
John Revis
Frank Beck
Herbert Beck
Deloris
W. D. Klinge
Gehl Dean
Robert Revis
Dale Revis
Lettie Hopkins
Patoka
Charlie Pugh
Barbara Phinney
Julia Neilson
Linda Binnion
Susan Doolen
Ruby Johnson
Sharon Lawrence
Tooty Bayliss
Davy Robinson
Laurine Klinge
Gehl
Betts
Ellis Doolen
Margaret Peyton
Laurel Peyton
Myrle Shoop
Decatur and Macon Co
Dick Jones
Bo- Joit, Wis
A. Murfin
Emmett Cauidle
Jones
Harvey Wilson
Socially Correct Wedding Invitations From The Register Office
A brief wedding notice highlights a socially correct ceremony and invitations from the Register Office with a caution to drive carefully, noting the life you save may be your own.
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Norman Gunn
Kaskaskia
By Jean Orrell
Mnnday
Ane
Panthers 4-H
Baptist
C. C
Gregory
Sarah Ellen Cozad
Marion Co
Patronize Register Advertisers
Marion
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