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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1958
Page
1
The Patoka American Legion Post launches a walking blood bank to supply local patients. Residents over 21 may donate after free blood typing at Fayette County Hospital by appointment. Participants can opt to be listed as donors. tests and type matching will aid nearby hospitals.
The weekly compiled figures show a slight rise in enrollments across area schools for the 1958 59 term. High School numbers are discussed as part of the district report reflecting modest growth.
Donations total 56.00 dollars with Harold Parker omitted from last week’s donator list. Contributions may be given to any Lions Club member for the fund.
The Patoka Lions Club raised about 150 dollars from a Sunday chicken dinner at the park pavilion. The money is earmarked for the mosquito abatement fund to cover equipment and materials and hopes to reduce red ink with a pancake festival this fall. Twenty five of twenty nine members attended the Tuesday Masonic Temple meeting.
Mae Nattier hosted the Joy Sunday School Class of the Baptist Church for a farewell honor to Mrs Claude Gerrish as she moves to Pinckneyville Illinois. The group viewed Patoka Centennial slides and points of interest before refreshments.
A grateful note thanks friends for prayers visits flowers cards and kindness during a hospital stay and after returning home. The message expresses appreciation and asks blessings for each helper.
Patoka community notes describe residents moving between Patoka and surrounding towns, family visits, church sermons by Albert Loy, reunions in Mascoutah and Rialto, California, and multiple weekend trips to Kentucky Lake and St. Louis. Families hosted dinners, attended the Du Quoin State Fair, and several youngsters start kindergarten.
Laurel Peyton, manager of Vernon Lumber Co and fiddler with the Patoka Jitters, captured first in the old time fiddler contest at Kinmundy Homecoming on Friday night. Harold Parker of Patoka placed third and Shorty Baker of Odin was second. Judges came from Michigan, Chicago and Centralia. About 5,000 people attended the three day event.
The Sebastian reunion moves to Sunday September 7 at the Fish Hatchery in Carlyle while the Gerrish reunion shifts to Sunday September 14 at the Salem Park. Both gatherings avoid a overlap and invite attendees from those families.
Conservation Club 100 reports proceeds of an all day picnic at the lake totaling 557.50. Funds will aid lake improvements with more events planned, including a fish fry Friday Sept 19 at the shelter house with special entertainment. Donors include Lions Club Jim Phinney Electric Roy Walton Gas Emil Nattier Gas V Klinge Gas Patoka Jitters Irvin Lumber Clyde Payne Saw Mill.
Local athletes in Patoka and nearby areas are urged to form a cooperative softball league for next season. Organizers aim to meet by spring to arrange an adequately lighted field and schedules. Interested players should contact Mose or Dick Adams with their names for future contact.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Vernon met August 28 with Edna Beck as hostess and Laurine Kilinge as cohostess. Twelve members and one visitor, Bernice Weaver of Commoe Gurdo, attended. Minutes were approved, 16 cards were sent to the sick and shut ins, and a window project was assigned to WSCS. Next month members will bring a poem or clipping for a scrap to be given to pastors. Mary Ballance led the missionary lesson The March of Missions. Refreshments served by Edna Beck and Laurine Klinge included pineapple upside down cake whipped cream and drinks.
Kent Crawford, one of three from Southern Illinois, received a Meritorious Service Award at a Field Safety Day in Olney on August 27 for outstanding service in the Illinois Rural Safety Council activities of 1957. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Crawford.
The family appreciates the gift of flowers and the Woman's Society of Christian Service for the dinner. Deep gratitude to all who assisted during the long illness and death of our father. May God bless each of you.
A brief acknowledgment from Mrs. Lena Fiscus expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who sent cards letters and visited her at home and in the hospital.
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