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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1947
Page
1
Vernon residents travel between Vernon and nearby towns as families visit relatives and workers return to duties. The piece notes several arrivals and departures, the Vernon school enrollment at 80, and local movements including visits to Granite City and Decatur for work, school, and medical matters.
Thirteen members and three visitors met with Mrs. Betty Howell and daughter on Wednesday afternoon for a regular meeting. The group spent the afternoon quilting for the hostesses. The next meeting is planned for Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 10 with Mrs. Glenna Hollingsead, bible verse with the letter TI.
The Patoka Register announces free passes for guests to attend Sando Theatre performances in Sandoval on Sept 5 through Sept 9. Passes must be obtained at the Patoka Register office and may be used by any family member. Featured titles include A Boy A Girl and A Dog, It Happened in Brooklyn, Strange Journey, and Fire Bowery with listed performers Everett Purdue Max Hill Audrey Ner Homer.
All freshmen entering the University are required to attend an orientation at S LU from September 10 to 13. The program includes tests and a physical examination, with focus on new student problems and registration information. Each day ends with group entertainment to ease entry into university life.
Donna Mae Linton is operating a beauty shop in Odin. The move marks a local business expansion as she sets up in the town to offer hair styling and related services.
The Patoka Lions Club expresses gratitude to residents and nearby communities for strong attendance and patronage at the Second Annual Fall Festival held Friday and Saturday August 29 and 30. The club says the support gives new courage to expand future projects.
Dean Martin and Marcus Cox expand service with a new black Cadillac ambulance featuring a large chassis, leather interior in wine color, medicine cabinet, and safety locks. They have served Sandoval Patoka and surrounding communities since 1935 with six ambulances, this being the largest and most up to date.
The W. C. T. U. met at the Methodist Church and elected new officers for the coming year. Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier became president, with Mrs. Seth Martin as vice president, Mrs. W. E. Fields secretary, Mrs. Eli Logan assistant secretary, and Mrs. Agnes Cox treasurer. The next meeting is set for Oct. 7 at the Christian Church with Mrs. Eli Logan as leader and Mrs. W. E. Fields as devotional leader.
On Sunday August 31 relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs James Karr in Vernon Illinois to mark the 86th birthday of M D Karr The event featured a large lawn dinner and entertainment with music and singing Attending were numerous relatives from West Mansfield Ohio East Liberty Vandalia Mulberry Grove Shobonier Patoka and Patoka area communities.
The Patoka girls earned blue ribbons at the county fair with fifteen dress entries. First prize went to Betty and Marilyn Ballance, Nancy Foltz, Jo Limecox, Wilma Pugh, Bun chie Daugherty, and Beverly Snyder. Second prize to Lexie Barnes, Darlene Wortman, Marie Crawford, Darlene Ballance, Wanda Hulsizer. Third prize to Velma Moore, Rosemary Barnes, Alberta Thalman. Awards pay three, two, and one dollars respectively. Beverly Snyder won A rating for Outdoor Meals and Wilma Pugh B for a well packed picnic lunch.
Tri county electric cooperative awards 174 miles of rural lines in Jefferson and Marion counties to Oil Field Electric of Carmi Illinois. The project covers 522 homes in the C and G section while other extensions are planned by the cooperative. Construction starts immediately. The cooperative serves over 4000 customers in Jefferson Marion and Washington counties with offices in Mt Vernon Salem and Nashville Illinois.
Mrs Dallas Robinson enjoyed a birthday surprise last Wednesday after church arranged by her husband. Guests, including Ellis Doolen and many friends, shared ice cream cake and soda and offered gifts.
The Home Bureau schedules its regular monthly meeting for September 17 at the residence of Mrs. Jesse Walton near Vernon. The gathering will cover standard club topics and community updates.
A big turnout marked the Lions Club second annual Fall Festival with people from surrounding communities sharing in prizes. Friday and Saturday featured amateur rodeo and a record crowd for the team pulling contest. About 3500 attended with winners in Heavy, Middle and Light Weight divisions identified, plus prizes including a Chevrolet, washing machine, radio and phonograph, outboard motor, and shotgun shells.
Seth Martin marked his 75th birthday with a surprise dinner at Salem Memorial Park. Guests included Kelley Martin and son Kelley Gay of Salem, C. D. Martin and Seth Martin, with Kelley Gay singing Happy Birthday.
Glenridge pitcher Bill Niepoetter signed with the Chicago Cubs after a promising tryout in Centralia. The Sandoval High School grad from the class of 1946 starred for the Sandoval Aces, posting a 10 win in 13 starts with 148 strikeouts and 80 hits allowed in 13 games, while batting .281. He will pitch for a Cub farm team in Clinton Iowa.
James Williard Brown of Pato ka has been admitted to Southern Illinois University for the fall term opening September 16.
Mrs Aubrey Tinnen and Beverly of Bethany visit sister Mrs Bruce Pug. Billy Dean Good returns from Barnes hospital after treatment. Numerous relatives of Patoka regions visit, attend festival, and travel to Carbondale DuQuoin Fair. Names include Wadkins Goff Frailey Ballahce Nattier Pugh Jennings Garrett Walker and others. Several attend hospital checks and Labor Day weekend gatherings with family.
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