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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1957
Page
1
The Illinois Bankers Association presented a plaque to the FFA chapter for winning the Chapter Activity contest at the Tuesday banquet. A buffet supper for faculty members, board members, FFA members and their families followed the award presentation.
Area residents share weekend visits with relatives in Macon and Decatur while Denver publisher Louis Zimmerman tours Patoka. Homecoming at Centralia High draws Max Holland this weekend, and farm birthday celebrations plus growth in student activities fill the community bulletin. The Warrior yearbook staff selects a cover, while committees plan annual programs and FHA events.
The regular Eastern Star meeting at the Masonic Temple on Monday October 14 accepted the Worthy Matron's report on her Grand Chapter visit in Chicago October 7 to 10. Members enjoyed social time with gingerbread whipped cream and coffee served by Mrs S M Spurgeon and Mrs A R Harper.
Sunbeams meet at the Baptist church on Saturday from 1 to 2 30 p m for a program welcoming new members and visitors. Salutes to flags and Bible, a roll call, Bible verses about friendship, an acrostic, pantomimed stories, singing, refreshments, and games. Drive carefully message ends the notice.
The annual show of Christmas gifts and decorations hosted by Salem Evening and Patoka Home Bureau Units on Friday in the Farm Bureau hall drew 175 members and guests. Exhibits included tooling copper planters by Mrs. Leo Walker, Telecraft trays, etched aluminum trays, handmade baskets, candles, leather items by Mrs. Mason Bassett, enameled jewelry and ash trays by Mrs. Orville Schroeder, aprons, and a novelty smocked gingham apron by Mrs. Charles Jordan.
We thank friends for sympathy flowers and kindnesses shown to H Lester Ballance. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Ballance and Children, Mr. and Mrs. R L Walton, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ballance, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ballance.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion home on Oct. 8 with 11 members present. President Pauline Cox led the session as reports from secretary and treasurer were approved. Plans were set for the chicken supper on Oct. 19 and members are asked to donate pies. Tickets available from any Auxiliary member. Entertainment followed the meeting with a potluck supper.
William Earl Palmer 57 died at his home in Tonti township after a three month illness. He farmed locally, born in Jasper county, son of James E. and spouse. Funeral Sunday at Hoots Chapel Church with Rev. Harry Black. burial at Harrison cemetery. Survived by wife Elva Foltz, three daughters, one brother, four sisters, and six grandchildren.
Dr. C. G. Jennings, 85, longtime veterinarian of Morris Minnesota, died Friday October 11. He is survived by his wife two children Hanriett and Gresham of Morris three half brothers John Kay and Dewitt Jennings of Patoka and a step-brother R O Kelley of Glenarm Illinois.
The week lists meals for Monday through Friday with daily items. Monday offers baked luncheon meat butter beans cole slaw a Dixie cup cookie and milk. Tuesday serves chili ham salad sandwich fruit cookie cracker and milk. Wednesday features ham scalloped potatoes cranberry sauce fruit cookie and milk. Thursday serves hamburger on bun corn pickles spice cake and milk. Friday is no school.
Ford Motor Co announces major engineering styling and design advances for its 1958 truck line. Displayed nationwide including the popular Styleside pickup which led 1957 sales, the new range spans over 300 models from Ranchero to light to extra heavy trucks. Descriptions come from J O Wright Ford vice president and division general manager.
Mrs Ollie Thompson thanks friends for cards letters and flowers during her hospital stay and after returning home She invites news items by phone or in person at any time to share greetings or updates.
Safety guidance notes a 425 percent rise in corn picker use over ten years with Illinois at 90 000 units. Emphasizes careful operation, with steps to stop before maintenance, keep shields on, wear fitted clothing, limit riders, and use high visibility signals on roads.
Mr and Mrs W K McNicol of Denver Colorado will be honored at a family gathering Sunday at Conservation Lake. A basket dinner is planned and a town building will be used if the weather turns bad.
The Women's Society of Christian Service of Vernon will observe the Week of Prayer and Self Denial from October 25 to 31 and hold an all day meeting in the church on Thursday, October 31 starting at 10 am. A special program is planned and a covered dish luncheon will be served at noon. The public is invited.
Vernon notes Henry Caudle and wife of Freeport Illinois visiting, Maud Hatch leaves for East St Louis to stay with daughter Mrs Joe Compton, Mrs Alice Wilson hosts Better Neighbors club gathering with business, games and refreshments. Also reference to sales books and register forms in The Register.
H Lester Ballance 67 died suddenly in Benton Harbor Michigan hospital. He was born April 10 1890 and lived on a farm east of Patoka. He married Flossie Kissner in 1912 and later Ethel McBride in 1944. Survived by Marvin E Ballance son, wife Mplassie, sister Lizzie Walton, brothers Roy and Tom. Funeral Tuesday 1 p.m. Queen Boggs Chapel Centralia. Interment Cruse Cemetery east of Patoka.
The Vernon P T C schedules a Halloween event at the Vernon gym Friday October 25 at 7 30 p m Guests are asked to come masked for a grand march with prizes A side show fish pond country store and refreshments will be offered Committee chairmen include Virginia Payne Donna Bates Ruth Halbrook Glenna Hollingsead Ruth Lawson Mairy Plien Sharp Belva Lee Ehrat
Greg Irvin marked his fifth birthday with a home party Friday afternoon. Attendees included Brad Quayle Jessica Melinda Drusila Johnson and others. Ice cream cupcakes and soda were served with Halloween decorations. A Pie Supper at Carrigan School is planned for Friday Oct. 18 with all invited.
School invites children and parents to a band instrument show at the high school on Tuesday October 22. Samuel Music House representatives will discuss instruments with parents from 2 to 9 p m. This display helps children learn about musical options and begin learning to play.
Local notes report Methodist Sunday School attendance at 88 and a $16 offering. Birthdays were celebrated for Mrs. Bemniice Doolen and Ruth Phinney. Visitors include Marion D. Lawrence of San Mateo with Herschel family, and many relatives staying with local families while others travel to Alton Vandalia and Carbondale. Francis Quayle of Long Beach visits east of town, arriving by his own plane.
Word was received Tuesday at 8 20 p m that Keith Walton son of C A and Mildred Walton was killed in an airplane crash near Boise Idaho Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
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