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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1951
Page
1
The village of Patoka Illinois passes Ordinance No 15 licensing motor vehicles defining motor vehicles and requiring annual license payments with fees ranging from 1.25 to 8.00 for various vehicle types. It sets application procedures penalties deadlines and dedicated funds for street repairs with transfer rules for dealer plates and stickers.
The Mound Chapel Sunday School held its annual picnic at Centralia Park last Sunday. Despite rain threats, many families attended with well filled baskets for dinner and a good time. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bryant, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brumfield, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Paine, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Walker and children, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Torrence and children, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Defend, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Herrin and children, Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Walker and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Blunt and daughter, Beverly Brumfield, Nina and Ilene Jones.
Mrs. E. L. Rogier entertained the Ladies Fancy Work Club on Friday afternoon September 7 with guests including Mrs. Taylor Nall. President Mrs. Leslie Wasem was absent, and Mrs. X. B. Holland presided. Winners were Mrs. Rogier and Mrs. J. C. Walraven. Refreshments praised. October meeting set with Mrs. H. N. Potts hosting.
Albert Potts, 82, formerly of Vernon, died at his Decatur home on Tuesday from acute heart failure. He was born January 31, 1869 in Bond County and lived 35 years in Vernon before moving to Decatur two years ago. He leaves daughter Mayme Miller of Decatur and son-in-law Clarence Miller, a Vernon brother Tony, and was buried at Farmers Cemetery near Shobonier Tl. Services were at Moran's Chapel Decatur with Rev. William Jobe officiating.
The Patoka Home Bureau schedules its regular monthly meeting for Friday September 21 at Mrs Cecil Griffin s home with lessons on Selection of Furniture and Lard Uses A rummage sale will be held September 21 and 22 in the Doris Shop basement at Salem Units are asked to donate articles Call Mrs Carl Rogier to arrange pickup and delivery of donations to Salem on September 20.
Mr Elza Sharp bought the Clyde Jackson property. Elmer Berry of Vandalia purchased the Ar mand Wasem property in Patoka. John A Jen says O L Britt bought the Dr DuComb property last week. John P Roberts property at Vernon sold at auction to E L Sharp of Patoka.
The Patoka Lions host a full day on Wednesday Sept 19 at Patoka Park starting 1:00 PM with a tractor pulling contest and a 4-H display led by Carroll Mojonnier. Evening events include a rodeo with local riders and prizes, plus food stands and a 50 cent admission for adults.
I thank all my friends for the many cards and gifts sent to me while I was in the hospital. C. Susan Meador.
Mrs. Outhouse reports Mr. Talmadge Out house remains hospitalized with pneumonia and a back injury complication. Several local residents and visitors are noted in past weeks including Albert Wendland Kay Jennings and DeLay family. Military service plans for Dean Good and Leighton Wasem are announced with academy transfers for December February students.
The writer, P. Wig Richeson, thanks the men of the Christian Church for their thoughtful gesture in remembering him with a pocket testament. The message expresses gratitude for the donation and recognition from the congregation.
Mrs. John Chassel and Lt. Delos DeForrest announce Patoka will host Salvation Army Tag Day on Saturday September 22 to raise funds for Marion county with a goal of 4775. Miss Rettie Simcox leads the event with Betty Jones supervising business-district solicitations and prizes for top student fundraisers.
Mrs. Don Griffin hosted a Tuesday evening family dinner at her home in honor of her brother Wig Richeson who departed for military service Thursday morning. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Richeson, Mrs. Tillie Richeson, and Miss Margie Goff.
The Wo mans Society of Christian Service met at the Methodist Church on September 4. Members voted each to earn a dollar before October and share how earned during the social hour. Mrs. Oscar Hill led devotions and Mrs. D. S. Dalrymple gave the lesson Religion and Economics. Hostesses were Mesdames Hill Jones Gray and Holland with Mrs. Parks as guest.
Mrs. Carolyn Neiderkorn visited Sunday in MacLeansboro with Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Owen. Guests included Mrs. William Bilbro of Magnolia Arkansas and Mrs. Pete Harmon of Centralia. Mrs. Neiderkorn was a Centralia business visitor Monday. Mrs. Jessie Siegfried of Milwaukee visited the past week with Ray Gray family and relatives. Lyle Jolliff and Wig Richeson left Thursday for army service. Keith Pike Jr returned to Carbondale to attend S LU. Road commissioner P T Williams reports sufficient names for a new bond issue for Foster township road improvements.
Complete leasehold assessment list for Patoka area Marion County Illinois for 1951. Values shown reflect 27 percent of fair cash value with notes that the Marion County Board of Review may change valuations. Names include Sohio Petroleum Co and related properties in sections 20 21 26 27 29 and surrounding townships with various tract descriptions and parcel sizes.
A dense roster of oil company interests, leases, and land units is cataloged, detailing Sohio Petroleum Co. and Shell Oil Co. holdings across multiple sections, blocks, and addenda. Entries name Pugh, Mojonnier, Ingles, Adams, Stephens, and other licensees, with references to High School districts and public parcels in Sec. 28, 29, 34, and surrounding townships.
Public notice states I Robert M. Nicholas will seek judgment at the September 1951 County Court to collect 1950 and prior taxes on listed lands and lots. A sale is planned at the county courthouse on October 2 1951 for unpaid taxes interest penalties and costs. Continued details list properties in Carrigan Township including Frank Berry Ida Allender Erwin Hageman Clara Bedsley and David H Crouse with respective parcels and amounts.
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