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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1964
Page
1
The library sale by board members drew good support though many jewelry and apparel items remained unsold. It will be repeated next Saturday October 17 from 1 to 5 PM with bakery donations and gifts from Mr and Mrs George Wickersham, Mr and Mrs E L De Lay, and Mrs Cecil Binnion.
Illinois records show U S Rep Elmer Hoffman was paid 1000 dollars a month while on the Orville Hodge payroll for work not performed from 1955 to 1956. Lloyd Lane testified Hoffman never did any work, prompting a Republican committee to oppose Hoffman's 1964 nomination. Paul Wanless cites 10600 dollars in shadow payroll payments as disqualifying evidence.
The Senior Class sponsors a bake sale at Martins Store and a car wash at the High School this Saturday starting at 9 a.m. People may contact a senior or bring their car to the high school Saturday morning for washing.
The Patoka Register is a weekly published in Patoka Illinois owned by Lester Fowler with no other bondholders or security holders over 1 percent listed. Editor and Publisher Lester Fowler certifies the filing, while the article also notes political committee activity and remarks about Hoffman's election prospects amid Republican concerns.
Democratic candidate Lucian Gaston outlines farm life in Maines Township and family ties while detailing a career in education and county offices. He cites eight years as County Treasurer, two as Deputy Treasurer, two as Deputy Clerk, five years teaching, and promises efficient service if elected, urging voters to inquire and vote.
Mrs. Dean Jones hosted the Joy Belles Homemakers Unit on Monday evening October 5. Twelve members two 4H girls and home adviser Miss Marie Brite attended as Mrs Harold Jones reported on the council meeting. A lesson on Homemaking As a Profession explored working outside the home, noting mothers with young children are vital at home. A white elephant sale to fund the club was planned for a later date.
William E Hall a Democrat candidate for State's Attorney of Marion County Illinois born in Sandoval. He studied Centralia public schools Southern Illinois University and University of Illinois and earned a law degree in 1938. He served as a US Army captain 1942 1946 and has been active in Centralia civic groups and church affairs.
Monday offers Italian spaghetti with green beef, carrot sticks, pear, bread and milk. Tuesday serves beef and noodles with peas and beets, peach, bread and milk. Wednesday features beef roast with mashed potatoes, corn, pineapple ring, bread and milk. Thursday presents hamburger on bun with mixed vegetables dill pickles cake fruit salad and milk. Friday includes Bologna and cheese navy beans cole slaw bread butter and milk.
Mrs. Alice Hyde fell on basement steps Saturday morning suffering bruises with no broken bones. Amelia Meredith assisted. Dale Cozad visited his father Clarence Cozad and wife Friday. Eugene Simpson announces a new grandson via son Glen and wife. Maurice Hyde and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Hyde. Melvin Meredith and sons with Carl Meredith and Anna Marie had breakfast with Henry and Edith Meredith. A James Hyde home class party Thursday evening drew a good crowd. Mrs. Mildred Kile hosted her club Thursday with fourteen present. Attendees included Mrs. Martha Ramsey Laura Ramsey Gayle Quick Necie Quick Viola Hicks Louise Bowen Nada Uchitjil Francis Branch Winnie Branch Marian Kennedy Joann Heinzman Shirley Metcalf Laura Walker Mrs. Harker and Mrs. Branch with daughter and Mrs. Janet Prosser. Alva Jett and wife spent Sunday with Fred Simpson family. Ronnie Heinzman is home on furlough from service. Pat Milano and Wally Linde families visited Dominick Milano. Ladies Aid met with Lulu Lin Thursday. Lorene Ceberry and children called on Amelia Meredith Thursday.
The family extends sincere thanks to friends and relatives The Baptist Church and the Masonic Order for their sympathy and kindness during their loss of Effie B Zimmerman.
Miss Oneita Bauman daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Bauman of R R Sandoval wed Mr Ralph Bason of Salem on Saturday Oct 10 at 7 30 p m. The Candlelight service at St John s Methodist Church featured white gladioli and chrysanthemums. The couple will reside at 8009 Gordon Lane Berkley Mo after a wedding trip in the East.
The P T A will meet Monday night October 19 at the school cafeteria. Dr Sol Silverman superintendent of the Murray Children's Center in Centralia will be the guest speaker. The seventh grade mothers will handle refreshments and Band Parents meet after the regular P T A. The 3rd Monday of each month.
Mr Martin Jett of Brookfield Illinois arrived Friday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Jett and is recovering from major surgery. Mr and Mrs Beryl Jett of Okanville visited Sunday afternoon with both sets of grandparents including Mr and Mrs Cecil Jett and Mr and Mrs Charlie Jackson. Andy Dukes was visiting friends and relatives in Patoka this week.
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