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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1961
Page
1
Local social notes record dinners and visits among Patoka residents. Mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Paul Logan hosting guests, John A. Jennings visiting Kay Jennings, and many families touring or hosting relatives from nearby towns. A fire at the Nattier home caused slight damage, and clubs met with Halloween costume prizes awarded.
A public sale of Holstein cattle and hogs is set for Saturday October 21 at 11 am. The event occurs six miles north of Herrick or ten miles northeast of Ramsey at Puckett's Store. 42 Holstein cattle and 215 hogs will be sold. Clarence Puckett is the owner.
Harold Hartwick of First National Bank of Vandalia told Lions Club members that Patoka should receive 14 to 15 million dollars spent in the lake area in coming years. He noted Fayette County farm income at eight million and projected tourist spending from a busy July Fourth period. Plans include extending the Patoka Kinmundy blacktop next year, sewer system development, and land acquisition for the lake project.
Sunday afternoon October 22 at 2 the Methodist church hosts a fall piano recital by Mrs Frances Sharp and her students. A reception follows in the church basement. Public invited to both events. Students include Drucilla Johnson Peter Basch Gary Barnes Shirley Britt Randy Kline Marsha Collins Steve Kline Verna Tacke Randy Sharp Sharon Crawford Monte Quayle Carol Meador Mary Basch Paula Torrence Anita Meador Cindy Cox Margaret McWhirter Melinda Johnson Linda Bowen Judith Sharp Martha Meador Karole Britt Sandy Snyder and Melinda Drucilla Jessica Johnson sing a novelty number.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church announced officers for the next three months. Dale Calvert is president, Gary Lawrence vice president, Melinda Johnson secretary treasurer, Judith Sharp pianist, and Mary Ann Griffin song leader. Adults Mrs. Leslie Griffin and Mrs. Dale Turner sponsor. twenty children attended. All children from kindergarten through 11 years are invited Sundays at 6:45 p.m.
The Patoka Papooses 4-H club meets after school Tuesday in the high school Home Ec room to organize. Eligible girls are 10 before May 1. Last year's members with unfinished green sheets should bring them.
Numerous visitors shared weekend stays across Vernon area towns. Notables include Mrs. James Payne at a St Louis hotel, J C Binnion and Murphysboro ties, Edgewood autumn color tour participants, and extended family gatherings at the Whitehurst and Wade households. Local meetings and hospital notes conclude the round up.
Virginia G Palmer daughter of Mrs Elva I Hines Patoka Illinois has been assigned to the U S Army Japan WAC Detachment as a medical records clerk She was last stationed at Fort Leavenworth Kansas and graduated from Fairbury Township High School in 1947 and attended Lincoln Bible Institute
The week of November 20 through 25 is fixed for the Marion County CROP canvass led by Ellis Storment of Salem with Dwight Day of Alma directing the township phase. CROP, Church World Service’s overseas relief program, has shipped 570 million pounds of food to nearly 50 nations since 1947. The Marion County goal is two carloads of corn valued at about $5,000.
Menu lists daily meals: Monday ham with mashed potatoes and gravy peas fruit bread butter milk. Tuesday Luncheon meat baked beans salad apple cobbler bread butter milk. Wednesday beef and dressing mashed potatoes beets cheese strip bread butter milk. Thursday hamburger on bun corn pickles cake fruit milk. Friday barbecued wieners buttered potatoes cole slaw fruit bread butter milk.
The Harmonettes Norma Quick Judy Logan JoAnn Pigg Dalene Greear earned first runner up in the trio division at the National Quartet Singing Convention in Memphis Tennessee. The group formed a year ago and has performed in churches and concerts in Southern Illinois and Missouri with prior experience among all members. They hope for a recording contract soon.
The American Legion Auxiliary met on Oct 5 with president Faye Jennings presiding. After prayers and pledge, secretary and treasurer reports were approved, a Marion VA Hospital donation was sent, committees were assigned, and the group set pinochle parties to begin the first Wednesday in November at 7:30 p.m.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Wagstaff announce the birth of a baby girl Patricia Eileen weighing six pounds on Thursday October 12. The family names the newborn at home with joy and gratitude.
Band parents will meet on Tuesday October 24 at 7 30 p m in the band room. Parents of new band members are invited to attend.
A large gathering Saturday evening marked the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs L. E. Green.176 guests signed the register. A catered spread with punch coffee cake mints and nuts was served. Family attendees included James Kelly Larry Green Joe Betts Dennis and more with the event planned by the couple’s children.
The Library Board met at the Library Saturday at 2 p.m. Officers elected for the coming year include President Bettie Kelley Vice-president Eva Potts Secretary Pearl Britt. By-laws amended to add two board members bringing total to seven. A rummage sale is planned for Saturday October 21 starting at 9 a.m. Board members will accept donations at the Library after 9 a.m. Friday.
Stu dent Council announces the Museumobile will visit Pato ka High School this fall. Plans include multiple activities. Elected cheerleaders for the grade school basketball season are Linda Bowen Cindy Cox Sharon Crawford and Sandra Ehrat.
More than 623 delegates attended the Jehovah's Witnesses semi annual assembly at Marshall High School last weekend, with attendees from the local area. A. C. Manera Jr. of New York preached on Unit ing Men in a Split up World as the convention theme urged people to Assist One Another to do God's Will during the approaching world crisis.
Miss Lila Sanders daughter of Mr and Mrs Berthol R Sanders will wed George Menteer son of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Menteer of Carbondale on Saturday October 21 in Carbondale.
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