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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1956
Page
1
Patoka community notes several visits among residents from Shel byville Decatur and St. Louis. Families report travel to southeast Missouri and Chicago for business and leisure while a birthday surprise honors a 69th year.
Rally Day will be observed Sunday September 30 at the Paitoka Methodist church starting 10 20 a m. A program with each class participating and diplomas will be presented to children who are to be promoted to new classes.
Fibher Chance, Cruse Cemetery treasurer, says heavy rains made the grounds too rank to mow among monuments after Decoration Day, noting no one is to blame and that August mowing was customary.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for cards letters and gifts received while in the sanitarium and is signed by Jerry Gerrish.
Victoria Chapter No. 253 O. E. S. held a large guest night on Monday Sept 24 with guests from Carlyle Sandoval Ashley Salem Iuka Dix Nashville and Mallissa. Vera Baker grand lecturer escorted to the East as guest of honor. Officers included Schrader Hiahn Kelly Kelly Harmon Hahn Skibinski Taake Shanafelt Alexander Gemish Sill Garren Braly Walker Middleton Heinzman Murfin and others. Vera and Cecil Baker received honorary membership certificates. A dining room reception followed with blue lace cloths a floral centerpiece and candles. Refreshments of cake and coffee were served.
In Patoka a potluck at the lake shelter hosted Mr. and Mrs. W. K. McNicol of Denver and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nelson of Rialto California. Old friends from up to 100 miles gathered for visits as Edwin and Thelma Arnold helped organize the gathering. The Nelsons stayed with the Arnolds and later visited Roy Thompson’s family in Decatur while Howard helped haul soybeans in Macon County.
The Loyal Leaders Class of the Christian church met in the church recreation rooms for their September session. President Mrs. Lucille Eagan led the business, Mrs. Leo Walker Jr. gave a devotional, and attendees brought pies for a communal dessert. An October meeting at the lake will feature a pervading weiner roast.
Frederick Towler 47 of Patoka died suddenly Friday evening at his home. He served in Co A 875th Medical Battalion in World War II earning the Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster and campaign stars. He was a truck driver for M Hoeffken Co. and a member of American Legion Post 543 Moose Lodge 1219 and Teamster Union. Survivors include his wife Thelma, three sons Glen Dean Clifford Ray Thomas Leon, two daughters Betty Joliff Evelyn Towler, four grandchildren and siblings. Funeral held Wednesday at Cox Martin funeral home with American Legion Post 543 aiding graveside. Burial in Magassie Cemetery.
Patoka F F A officers will attend a leadership training school at St Elmo high school on Oct 3 evening. They aim to learn duties responsibilities and how to be more effective leaders. Neil Jolliff real F F A president named committees to plan year activities and complete plan by mid October.
Readers return as warm weather eases. Thanks are repeated for 20 modern books from Mrs Thelma Limecox and for a year’s Prairie Farmer issues from Mrs Estella Ververs. The Romacks again donate many of the best current magazines.
A Democrat rally and Wiener roast will be held at Conservation Club lake on Tuesday October 2. Speakers include Al Imle and Marion County Democratic candidates. Free bus service will depart Hopkins' cafe at 7 p m and refreshments are supplied by the organization.
An historic Patoka site once housing Richeson’s cafe on Highway 51 was torn down after partial dismantling this week following a Tuesday start. The building, long a local landmark, was fully removed during the recent demolition efforts.
Meal plan lists Minday with baked beans and wieners and sides, Tuesday offers chili with crackers and ham salad sandwiches, Wednesday features chicken pie with mashed potatoes and gravy, Thursday serves hamburger on bun with corn and fruit, Friday presents Salmos loaf with buttered potatoes and vegetables. meals include bread butter milk and desserts where noted.
Monsignor S M Foulon thanks readers for kind expressions of concern prayers and cards received during his hospital stay and extends blessings to all who offered support.
The Ameri can Legion will hold a county meeting at Sandoval on Friday night September 28 at 8 o clock. A Post Everlasting Service will honor veterans who died in the past year from all county posts. After the service the regular meeting will convene with refreshments provided.
Mrs J W Alexander hosted a Sunday School class skating party Friday evening in Vandalia with parent support providing transportation. Attendees included Paula Layton Gloria Eagan Ann Houston Edna Foster Sandra Lawrence Jimmy Padberg Jimmy Gergeni Gary Gergeni Bill Cox Gary Bricker Carl Hanper and Gary Kie ster.
Vernon area residents return from visits and report on illnesses and recoveries. Mrs. Lula Brown remains seriously ill at home. Several families attend meetings and socials, with travel to East St. Louis, Browns Town, and Kitchell Park for a Heathaway reunion. Deer hunting trips yield no game.
The Community Chiewus will meet Wednesday October 3 at 8 30 p m at Patoka Methodist Church to prepare special music for the Union Thanksgiving service. Anyone who enjoys music and likes to sing is invited to join the chorus.
The seniors pick Mam a s Baby Boy to be staged near November 9 with cast including Mrs Shepard McLean and Luther Long among others. Yearbook staff appoints committees and aims to sell more copies and ads while seniors enjoy a hayride.
The Good Will Club met at Mrs. James Depew's home on Sept 19 for the end of year gathering with seven members and three visitors. Gifts and mystery pals were announced. Prizes were awarded to several members and refreshments served. The next all day meeting is set for Oct 3 at Mrs. Anna Des Reuseaux's home. all urged to attend.
Cecile Brown extends gratitude for prayers, flowers, cards, gifts, and visits during illness and after returning home. She also thanks ministers from Baptist and Methodist churches and Audrey Kissner for kindness. May God bless each one.
The regular meeting of P. T. C. will be held Monday Oct. 1 at 7 30 p m at the Grade School.
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