William F. Linton 78 Patoka resident dies in Marion Ill
William F. Linton of Patoka dies at Marion Hospital April 2 1964 at 7 45 p m. He is survived by wife Roxie a son William Jr a daughter Mrs Albert Tacke two brothers and four grandchildren. A World War I veteran and American Legion member he funeralized at Cox and Martin Funeral HomeApril 5 burial Pratt Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Linton
Patoka
Marion Hospital
Marion
Ill
Roxie Linton
William Jr
Miami
Okla
Albert Tacke
Cleve
Smithboro
Noah
Shobonier
Linton
American Legion
Cox and Martin Funeral Home
Pratt Cemetery
Lottie L. Foerster of Patoka Dies
Lottie L. Foerster of Patoka died at Fayette County Hospital Vandalia Illinois at 7 30 p m Friday April 3 1964 She was born in Patoka December 19 1877 daughter of John Brown and Eliz ee Davidson Brown Married Edward Foerster in 1909 he died in 1958 After living much of her life in St Louis she spent six years with her niece Eunice Bundy Funeral services were held Monday April 6 at Cox and Martin Funeral Home Rev Ralph Phillippe Burial was in Cruse Cemetery
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Dothe T. Foerster
Patoka
Fayette County Hospital
Vandalia
Ill
Foerster
John Brown
Elizee (Davidson) Brown
Edward Foerster
Eunice Bundy
Cox and Martin Funeral
Ralph Phillippe
Cruse Cemetery
Spring Baseball Schedule Preview for Freshman and Sophomores
The article outlines a spring baseball schedule starting April 7 with Ramsey away and includes games against Centralia Mulberry Grove Sandoval and Carlyle through May 13. It notes a Freshman Sophomore tournament at Carlyle May 2 and a District tournament May 11 12 13 with location TBA.
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Ramsey
Centralia
Mulberry Grove
Sandoval
Ramsey H
Fresh
Soph. Tourney
Carlyle
Odin
Donkey Ball Game Returns To Patoka High Gym
On Tuesday April 21 1964 the Patoka Lions Club sponsors a donkey ball event at the high school gym. Ralph Godfrey provides donkeys and Ver non and Patoka supply riders for a comedy filled night with spills laughs and a basket attempt showdown. Tickets are on sale now.
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Ralph Godfrey
Patoka
Vernon
Patoka Lions Club
Farm Advisor Speaks On Weed Control Thursday
Leslie Rogers farm advisor will address farmers on chemical weed control and crops. Topics include Johnson Grass and Giant Foxtail. Meeting set in the High School Agriculture Room this Thursday April 9 1964. All are welcome.
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Leslie Rogers
Zenia Crothers Rites Held In Vandalia
Zenia Lillie Crothers of Vernon died at Fay ette County Hospital Vandalia at 500 p m Sunday April 5 1964 after a three week illness Survivors include son Homer R of Chillicothe Ill daughter Zella Rich of Bellflower Calif six grandchildren four great grandchildren Funeral service 1 p m Tuesday April 6 at the Rev J H Reeter officiating Burial in Vernon Cemetery Prov 12 11
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenia Lillie Crothers
Vernon
Fayette County Hospital
Vandalia
George A. Crothers
Homer R
Chillicothe, Ill
Zella Rich
Bellflower
Calif
J. H. Reeter
Vernon Cemetery
Election set for School Dist 160 April 11
The Board of Education election for Commun ity Unit School Dist No 100 will be held Saturday April 11 from 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm at the High School. Terms for John Orrell and O C Schroeder expire with no reelection petitions filed. Harrman of East Fork and Dick Adams of Patkon have filed petitions. The April 9 regular meeting is postponed to April 14 for reorganization.
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Board of Education, Community Unit School Dist. No
John Orrell
O. C. Schroeder
Harrman
East Fork Township
Dick Adams
Patkon Township
Board of Education
Grain Sign-up Termed Success
Harold D. Crippen, chairman of the Marion County ASCS Committee, says the 1964 Feed Grain Program sign-up was successful. County base is 56 224 acres with 16 477 on cooperating farms signed to divert 9502 acres, 17 percent of the base, beating last year. Friday April 10 is the final date to file a request for pre measurement service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold D. Crippen
Marion County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Committee
Englin Baptist Revival Continues With Special Singing
Revival services run next week from 7 30 p m nightly led by evangelist Rev Myrel Harmon and pastor Rev John Phillips. This Friday April 4 features late night music and audience invited to attend and hear the talent.
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Myrel Harmon
John Phillips
Spring Wildflower Excursion Train From Belleville to Shawnee
The Illinois Central runs a 160 mile round trip Saturday April 25 from Belleville to Shawnee National Forest and back. Shawnee Scouts will guide visitors through scenic spots. Wayman Presley of Makanda organizes the nonprofit trip with onboard refreshments. For details contact Illinois Central Station or Wayman Presley at 618-549-1148.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Illinois Central
Belleville
Iinois
Shawnee National Forest
Illinois
Boy Scouts
Wayman Presley
Makanda
Illinois Central Station
Ilinois
Card of Thanks for Visits and Cards at Barnes Hospital
A grateful message thanks all who visited or sent cards during a hospital stay at Barnes Hospital. The note expresses appreciation for support and kind thoughts from friends and neighbors.
Library Board Meeting Held
The Library Board met in regular session Saturday afternoon April 4 with all members present except one. A report highlighted a successful March 28 story hour led by Mrs. Helen Mullen and Mrs. Shirley Griffin with many children attending. The final story hour is scheduled for April 25, led by Mrs. Lawanda Chappell and Mrs. Dorothy Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Mullen
Shirley Griffin
Debbie
Keith Atchinson
James
Jane Mullen
Bonnie Sue
Ray Perkins
Lynn
Craig
Cheryl Hill
John
Don
Glen Hollingstead
Sheila
Donnie Jolliff
Kevin
Carl Griffin
Martha Craig
Susan
Nina Walker
Luann Easton
Nicole, Cole
Michael Snyder
Brenda Towler
Sandra Britt
Lawanda Chappell
Dorothy Black
Weekly School Menu Highlights and Special Saturday Treats
Menu for the week lists dishes for Monday through Friday including B B Qs corn combination salad peach milk and more. Special Saturday offers free ice cream and drinks for students.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. F. Linton
Jimmy Dale Adams
Darrel Sharp
Everett Perkins
Cliff Christian
Leon Walker
Terry Binnion
Lottie L. Foerster
Donald Adams
Charles A. Koehler
Review
By Merrell Collins
Zenia Crothers
Englin
I. C
Barnes Hospital
Library Board
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