Over 400 Attend 4th Anniversary at Patoka Farmers Coop
A large crowd joined the 4th Anniversary event at Patoka Farmers Coop Elevator Co on Saturday. More than 400 registered for 58 gifts with refreshments including ham sandwiches coke orange coffee and popcorn. Organizers express gratitude for the event’s success and patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
V. L. Griffin
Kathyrn Nattier
Eldon Bowen
Vera Nattier
Darrell Adams
Blanche Belcher
Emily Nattier
Nell Belcher
Conservation Officers Elected At Club Meeting
At a Conserva tion Club 100 Inc meeting on Monday night officers were elected James Ballance president James Wasem vice president Robert Eagan secretary treasurer and directors Harlan Goff Orval Goff James McNicol Richard Feather Elmer Frizzel and Earl Jackson. A work day is planned for Wednesday afternoon April 8 to clean up the lake area volunteers with tools are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Club 100 Inc
James Ballance
James Wasem
Robert Eagan
Secu.treas
Harlan Goff
Orval Goff
James McNicol
Richard Feather
Elmer Frizzel
Earl Jackson
Lions Egg Hunt Attracts Crowds Despite Snowy Weather
Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt drew many families on Sunday despite cold wind and blowing snow. Winners include Keith Atchison and Kennie Sue Pfenninger in pre school, Mark Mayfield and Mark Snyder in early grades, Lonny and Allen Carrol in older elementary divisions, with top egg prizes and most eggs awarded across all groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lions Club
Keith Atchison
Kennie Sue Pfenninger
Darla Sharp
Mark Mayfield
Mark Snyder
Lonny Sharp
Bill Walker
Kenny Walker
Allen Carrol
Alumni Game Showcased Spirit as Oldsters Defeat Youth
Alumni game drew players from Tuscola Bloomington Vandalia Carbondale and St Louis with coaches Ernie Bozarth and Cecil Fletcher guiding two teams. Final score 71 to 54 with 267 team the winner and Cecil Fletcher coach. The event raised 251 dollars from tickets pies and popcorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Binnion
Tuscola
Leon Walker
St. Louis
James Wasem Bloomington
Charles Murfin Vandalia
Jimmy Jenkins
Carbodale
Ernie Bozarth
Cecil Fletcher
Clifford Christian
Larry Bates
Patoka Happenings and Easter Visits
Patoka residents note family visits as Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fiscus and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fiscus bring daughter from Vandalia to grandmother Fiscus. Easter services are attended in Bald Knob by Patty and Sheila Sharp with Aunt Elsie Wehrle. Colleen Hughes bridal shower at Christian Church and marriage set for April 5 to Albert H. Wefer. Easter guests include Bassett family of Alma and Belcher and Chandler families from Flora Sandoval and Patoka. Hazel Belcher visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Fiscus
Robert Fiscus
Vandalia
Fiscus
Patoka
Patty
Sheila Sharp
Bald Knob
Thy
Elsie Wehrle
St. Louis
The
Christian Church
Colleen
Britt
Karol Jackson
H. Wefer
Harold Belcher
Marvin Bassett
Alma
Wendell Belcher
Flora
Johnny Belcher
Sandoval
Donald Belcher
Bonnie
Nell Belcher
Walter Chandler
Hazel Belcher
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Morton Salt Co
Jett Twins
Freddie Ferris
Mark Zimmerman
Jim
Clif Christian
Dave Britt
Stuart Logan
Dick Adams
Charlie Thallman
Charlie Murfin
Darrel Sharp
Bad Boy Bates
Tom Murfin
Jim Wasom
Jimmy Wasom
Dick Adams Everett Perkins
Larry
Bill Veal
Ronnie Torrence
Darrel Adams
Terry Torrence
Don Lang
Jim Jenkins
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