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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1960
Page
1
Local residents share happenings as family visits span Wilmette to Decatur. Inductions and moves include Boncie Jennings and siblings with parents, plus trips to St Louis Zoo and Du Quoin Fair. Hearts warm with cross state visits from California to New Orleans.
Helen Alexander thanks friends relatives and neighbors for flowers and support during her hospital stay.
Dr. E. E. Hall superintendent of schools hosted a 6:30 dinner for faculty custodians bus drivers lunchroom workers and school board members and their wives at the Masonic Temple. He introduced attendees then outlined next year’s school operation goals and urged high standards for faculty and pupils while praising board cooperation after nine resignations reduced the high school staff. The group then visited informally before departure.
An examination for Rural Carrier at Vernon post office Illinois will accept applications until September 20 1960. Applicants must pass a written test and have resided within the office delivery area for one year prior to the closing date. There is no maximum age. those over 70 may qualify only for one year temporary renewals.
Patoka Christian Church earned second place for a decorated float at the Tri State Rally in Lincoln Illinois last Thursday drawing nearly 4000 attendees. Local parishioners from Patoka included Karole Britt Patsy Foltz Judy Logan Susie Nattier Melba Briscoe Glad a Outhouse Linda Zimmerman Sharon Tune Judy Griffin Linda Parker Connie Linda Bowen Clifford Page Leslie Bowen Larry Britt Francis Griffin Steven Cox Lane Briscoe Mr and Mrs Raymond Botwen Walter Whiting and Bro and Mrs Chester Groves.
Lisa Bushue celebrated her first birthday on Tuesday evening August 23. Attendees included Elvin Kopplin and Dale Kopplin, Martin Kopplin’s wife, Edsel Pfenninger and Minnie Dial of Altamont, and Wayne McClure and family of Centralia. Elwin Bushue served refreshments and Lisa received many gifts.
Members of Patoka Christian Church completed exterior work last week finishing the north and east walls with asbestos siding and painting the trim.
Patoka Home Bureau will hold a work day on Wednesday September 7 at the home of Mrs. Andree Schroeder. Members will make sweat shirt jackets using sweat shirts rick rack trim and basic sewing supplies.
On Labor Day Monday September 5 the bank post office and other businesses that close for legal holidays will observe closures.
Leslie W. Rogers of Pinkneyville will replace Floyd Smith as Marion County farm adviser. Smith resigns effective Sept. 1, with Rogers taking over Oct. 16. James Brooks will run the office in interim. Rogers is a University of Illinois graduate and has spent nine years as Perry County farm adviser. He is married with three children.
John A. Miller, 86, died at Yaw Nursing Home in Odin after a yearlong illness. Former Marion County Court bailiff and blacksmith, he was married to Myrtle Pedd icord who preceded him in death. Survived by son William A. Miller, a Salem attorney, and a former Vernon resident. funeral held at Cox & Martin with two ministers. burial in Patoka Cemetery.
A basket dinner Sunday in Pana Park honored Mrs Ethelene Nelson and her daughter Helen. Attendees included Myra Robert Judy De castro Tom Kasper Leon Yeaman Cynthia Campbell Lester Reavis and families from Pawnee Patoka Centra lia Sandoval and Fontana Calif. Guests shared a noon dinner and spent the afternoon visiting and taking pictures.
The Democratic Judicial Convention in Hillsboro endorsed Raymond O. Horn, Salem attorney, as their candidate for Circuit Judge of Illinois 4th district. The special election, called by Governor Stratton, will be on November 8, 1960, the same day as the general election, to fill the Ward Holt vacancy.
No school on Monday. Tuesday serves Meat loaf mashed potatoes and gravy beets fruit bread butter and milk. Wednesday offers Beef and noodles peas sliced tomatoes applesauce cheese slice bread butter milk. Thursday features Hamburger on bun baked beans dill pickles cake fruit and milk. Friday presents Macaroni and cheese green beans combination salad Jell o fruit bread butter and milk.
New 23 inch Admiral television set displayed at Whiting's Electric Shop showcases latest 1961 model features and viewing enhancements for local customers.
Mrs Hazel M Cox and Archie E Hedgpeth were married Sunday August 28 at 2 pm in Vernon Methodist Church with Rev C I Heflin performing. Cox postmistress and Vernon correspondent for the Register. Hedgpeth works for Marathon Pipe Line Co. They plan a short wedding trip and will reside in Vernon.
Illinois State Senator Dwight P. Friedrich of Centralia was named a delegate to the Illinois Conference on the Aging in Springfield September 6 and 7. The event advances the Illinois Plan for the White House Conference on Aging in Washington, D C, in January 1961, with Friedrich assigned to the Workshop on Employment Retirement and Income Maintenance for Aging.
The Arnold family reunion gathered at Salem park on Sunday August 28 with many members listed from Patoka Alma Vandalia Decatur Findlay Wilmington Denver Colo and more. Attendees included J O Arnold Alma Floyd Arnold Mary Gregory June Hyle Brenda Hyle and numerous Bates McNicol Caldwell Adams and others.
Two more homes in the village were reported as painted or being painted. Mr and Mrs E L Rogier completed painting their home while work continues on Mr and Mrs Harold Foltz home. The Register requests notices of any home improvements.
Week of Sept 2 to Sept 9 lists events including Quartette Day Bible School at 9 30 and worship with communion at 10 30. Ray Bowen leads services and the sermon is Padlocks of the Soul. Youth Meetings at 7 15 and a Gospel Concert by Melo Tones Quartette of Salem Illinois.
John Ballance son of Mrs Anna Jones Kinmundy has gone to Benton Kentucky where he works for WCBS radio He will be heard on WKYB Paducah Sunday afternoon 2 to 3 He has been on WJBD Salem on Sundays for the past few months.
Mr and Mrs John Gadel will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house at their home two miles east of Vernon on Sunday Sept 4 from 2 to 5 pm. They were married Sept 5 1920 at St Peter Lutheran Church. They have three sons Harold Ray William and six grandchildren. They are members of Augsburg Lutheran Church.
Good Will Club met at Miss Emma Protz’s home on Wednesday afternoon August 3 with eight members present. They worked on pads for the sick room, held a short business meeting, and a recreation period with prizes to Annie, Tina, Tonie, Ferne, and Letta. Refreshments included lemonade, ice cream, and cherry pie. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Ada Bates on September 7, marking the year end. members should bring year end gifts and a grab bag gift.
The Sunbeams Back to School program meets Saturday afternoon at the Baptist Church from 1 to 2. Rhonda Lake teaches, Martha Isaac directs physical education, Barbara Chambers handles home economics, and Dena Lake directs music. The Bible verse is Thou Shalt and the temple tale centers on Jesus at age 12.
A charivari and shower is planned at the Vernon home of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Gillett for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gillett on Friday September 2 at 7 30 p m Friends and neighbors are invited to attend.
Old newspapers should be ready for pickup by Cub Scouts Saturday starting at 1 PM. Scouts will collect the newspapers at homes in the area.
Miss Christina Crawford was named librarian of the Patoka public library at a library board meeting held Saturday afternoon August 27. She had been board president and resigned to take the new post. Mrs. Eva Potts elected president and Miss Pearl Britt as secretary. The board plans to invite Mrs. Elsie Gray and Mrs. Charlotte Isaac to join to reach five members. Next meeting set for October 1 with a work day on September 22. The library hours are Friday and Saturday 1 to 5, donations welcome.
Dr. Lingle father of Mrs. Myrtle Reid a Patoka high school teacher died at Carbondale Monday. Funeral services were held there Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Lingle had been a medical doctor for many years.
The Petoka Register is published every Friday in Patoka Illinois and entered as second class matter on November 2 1907 at the Patoka post office under the March 8 1879 act.
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