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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1958
Page
1
Local residents share family visits travels and events from Patoka and nearby towns. Highlights include anniversaries, hunting trips to De Smet, dinners with friends, hospital recoveries, travel to St Louis and Florida, and plans for furloughs and overseas service.
The American Legion Auxiliary will host its annual chicken supper this Saturday at the Legion Home. Serving begins at 5 30 p m with fried chicken and trimmings plus homemade pie baked by Auxiliary members.
The Sunbeams held a regular meeting at the Baptist church on Saturday October 18 welcoming Martha Jane Isaac Sheila Lawrence Jim Earl and Penny Lewis as new members Bible verses were read and pantomimed followed by prayer for shut ins The interest center table featured Al the alligator from Centralia and earthworms to symbolize snakes with Philippine houses Refreshments included Koolade animal crackers candy and cookies Favors were yellow balloons Mrs Fred Brown will run the nibble nook Now 1 donations of used clothing are welcome via Mrs Mojonnier to aid Korea
Sylvia Seats granddaughter of Roy Seats and Roy Ballance was selected queen for Trinidad High School homecoming. Crowned at the annual ball, she is a senior, student council representative, debating club member, and vice president of the Dulcianas. She worked at a bank during summer vacation.
The menu lists daily meals for October 27 to 30. It covers Monday through Thursday with dishes like Wieners and sauerkraut, spaghetti, chili and crackers, and a hamburger on bun, plus sides, fruit, bread, milk, and desserts.
Card thanks for cards and help during Pauls illness. E E Mascher of Dieterich Il father of Mrs Cobe Richeson died Thursday in Effingham burial Saturday at Dieterich. Maude Brumfield visiting relatives in Rockford. Fred Towler drove mother to Rockford and returned. Capt Larry Green visited with parents. Emil Nattier left on plane to Florida. Conference of Pentecostal churches held in the Cable Tabernacle seating 10 000.
The Vernon Woman's Society of Christian Service holds an all day meeting at the Methodist Church on Thursday October 30 to observe the Week of Prayer and Self Denial. Programs include prayers lessons music devotions and a guest speaker with the public invited. Also reports Max Slavik dies in Missouri and funeral services were held with burial at Patoka Cemetery. many local residents attended or are noted in attendance.
Members gathered at the home of Mrs. Roy Malan and co host Mrs. Bruce Pugh for the Patoka Home Bureau meeting. Mrs. Robert Hollis led a lesson on planting annuals and perennials and displayed flower photos. New members Mrs. Edgar Irvin and Mrs. Betty Johnson joined. visitors were Mrs. Chester Groves and Mrs. Charles Nattier.
A Conservation Club meeting is set for Monday October 27 at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium Plans for a field trial will be discussed All members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome.
A two story vacant house once known as the Sam Carrigan home burned Sunday afternoon. Firefighters from Sandoval arrived too late and poor water supply prevented saving the structure. The Tom Wilkerson family had just vacated the building about two weeks before.
Mr and Mrs Harry Mullens announce a baby boy named James Harry Mullens born Wednesday Oct 15 at Fayette Co hospital weighing 9 lbs 13 ozs Mrs and Mrs Eugene Belcher announce a baby girl born Oct 17 at St Marys hospital weighing 6 lbs 8 ozs Mr and Mrs Charles Simpson of Odum announce a baby boy born Oct 17 at St Marys hospital weighing 7 lbs 6 ozs Mrs Simpson is the former Sue Linder
Graveside services were held Tuesday at Pratt Cemetery for infant Dennis Michael Murfin of Herrin. He died Monday at Christian Welfare Hospital in St Louis. Cox and Martin were in charge.
The October Band Parents meeting is scheduled for Tuesday October 28 at 7 30 p m at the high school. Parents are asked to bring cookies.
Mrs Stella Britt expresses gratitude for cards letters flowers prayers and visits since her accident. She also thanks those who helped with the work in any way and wishes God’s blessing on each recipient.
The message thanks friends for cards letters prayers and flowers received during a hospital stay.
W A Kelley of Vandalia leads Christ is the Answer Foundation requesting clothing and shoes for Korean and Korean-American orphans in Seoul. Patoka families Perry 2 Jim 4 Nicole Ruth Cole have three children in local care. donations can be given to the Lewis or Cole households or picked up to be sent to Vandalia for shipment to Korea.
Allen Van Wyck, president of Illinois Power Co., says 300 employees across Vermilion Danville Wood River Havana and Hennepin plants staff and Danville area gas and electric workers walk out in sympathy in a dispute the company cannot explain. Arbitration was in place but no grievances were specified. The company seeks to resolve the unauthorized work stoppage with the IBEW and union representatives.
Capt. Victor Danielson of the Midland division will hold evangelistic services Wednesday Oct 29 at 7 30 p m in the Salem Citadel of the Salvation Army. He is bandmaster of the Midland division band and a pianist of note who directs young people’s work in the division. Parking is ample but seating is limited. attendees are urged to arrive early.
A local register offers ads that help sellers reach the widest audience quickly. Readers can post items for sale, jobs, and announcements, taking advantage of affordable rates and rapid placement across listings. The service emphasizes visibility and easy access for buyers and sellers alike.
The Lions Club festival at Carlyle High School on Saturday November 8 will feature a large Carlyle Lake and dam model shown throughout the day. Produced by the U S Corps of Engineers, the model illustrates the massive project under construction. No admission fee. Proceeds support Lions Club charities. festival runs 7 a m to 7 p m with all-you-can-eat pancakes.
A bridal shower for Janet Jones was held Friday evening at the American Legion home with about 50 guests. Janet opened gifts as Lanny Bates nears marriage, hosted by Mrs Betty Jones and Mrs Jean Adams, refreshments served.
Patoka FFA chapter finished 38th in the sectional land selection contest held at Mulberry Grove on Tuesday October 21. Individual honors went to Charles Thalman 4th and James Thomas 9th among 60 participants. The land aim was to select sites for maximum use while preserving topsoil.
The high school calendar shows no classes Friday October 31 due to a teachers meeting in Salem. Senior and freshman fundraisers appear with a 5 30 lunchtime bake sale and a car wash on Saturday October 215. The senior class also stages Pick A Dilly a three act play Friday October 24. Junior candy sale occurs at lunch on Wednesday. Dental exams were given to first fifth and ninth grades. FHA girls plan to collect for UNICFF Monday October 27.
The Patoka Register prints every Friday in Patoka Illinois and is entered as second class matter at the Patoka post office under the 1879 act.
We sincerely thank everyone who sent cards flowers visits and food while in hospital and after returning home. Mrs Homer N Potts and Mrs Dick W Potts express gratitude for support.
Harold Foltz advertises for sale two pickup trucks a ton Studebaker and a ton Dodge. The note invites readers to submit news items for publication in the Register for consideration next week.
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