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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1966
Page
2
A fragmented notice references Possum Trot events and individuals Alpha Gray Fredonia Amelia Meredith Bor Aba Ei Erma Sanders Island Chapel Jo Sharp in a local context. The readable portions suggest a community gathering or notice involving these names at Island Chapel.
Vincent Yardley of Loveland, Colorado visits the Register office and recalls his father I J Yardley’s ties to the old Indian Chief Patoka named Old Patok. Yardley mentions crossing the Mississippi by ferry with blindfolded oxen and seeks more on the tribe.
A nostalgic look at community life lists marriages births and anniversaries along with athletic honors. Genevieve Barnes wed Wesley Simer. Robert Pugh won the free throw trophy. valedictorian and salutatorian named for the senior class. and multiple families mark birthdays weddings travels and visits across town and nearby states.
Colonel James B. Meanor Jr announces cancellation of the March 1 invitation for Carlyle Dam West Access Area concessions. The move allows further evaluation of alternative public service provisions including marina, trailer camp, overnight facilities, and tent site improvements. A revised invitation will follow, with possible scope reductions.
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