Baptist Church Honors Graduates at Annual Banquet
The First Baptist Church held its annual banquet in the South Room on Tuesday April 17 at 6 30 p m honoring the local high school graduating class. Emil Nattier and Carroll Mojonnier led ceremonies while W M S president Mrs Rolla welcomed guests. The event featured a three course dinner with masked main course plates and songs performed by Janet Nattier and others.
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First Baptist Church
Baptist High School
Emil Nattier
Carroll Mojonnier
Rolla. Sparks
David Sanders
Verne Nattier
Dwight Britt
Don Christian
Judy Snider
Kent Crawford
Linda Outhouse
Everett Perkins
Jessie Lou Thomas
Janet Nattier
S. M. Foulon
Foulon
Family visits and church gathering noted in local social items
Fredonia residents James Thomas and family from Salem spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Walter Gain. Henry Meredith and sons Carl and Melvin visited near Macon with their daughter Mrs Clarence Albert and family. Tony Clark hosted guests including daughter Violet Phillips and granddaughters from Kansas. Emma Jett remains ill from measles. Maude Jett helps care for twins Peggy and Dean Jett who had measles. Lee Gordon visited Mary in Kretzer. Alva Williams Eugene joined Henry Meredith’s on Sunday for candle light Lord's supper at Englin church. Jim Hyde and wife called on Howard Kile and wife. Mary Perkins Maude Eva Jett and Mable Carter visited Grandma Jett last week.
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James Thomas
Salem
Walter Gain
Henry Meredith
Carl
Melvin
Macon
Clarence Albert
Tony Clark
Violet Phillips
Kansas
Emma Jett
Maude Jett
Peggy
Dean Jett
Lee Gordon
Mary
Kretzer
Alva Williams
Eugene
Englin Church
Jim Hyde
Howard Kile
Mary Perkins
Maude
Eva Jett
Mable Carter
Grandma Jett
Sunbeam Groups Meet at Baptist Church April 21
Mrs. Everette Perdue will host the Sunbeam groups at the Baptist church Saturday April 21 at 1 p m The preschool program includes salutes to flags and Bible prayer songs poll call Bible verse on love an acrostic L O V E lesson about far away friends roll call How I may make more friends booklet good rules closing prayer and games
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Everette Perdue
Sunbeam
The
Baptist Church
Mojonnier
Birth of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Junior Garrett
Mr and Mrs Junior Garrett announce the birth of a baby boy on April 13 at Fayette County Hospital Vandalia. He weighed 8 lbs 8 1 2 ozs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Garrett
Fayette County Hospital
Vandalia
Naturalized Citizens and Presidential Eligibility
A historical note states naturalized citizens of the United States enjoy all privileges except the right to become president.
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The
United States
Work Day Planned at Conservation Club Lakesite
Wednesday afternoon April 25 is designated as a work day at the Conservation Club lakesite. President Bill Jenkins says volunteers should come to help finish clearing the park area and complete unfinished work. Four outdoor fireplaces are ready and seven are planned. shelter construction will begin when materials arrive. A fish fry is set for Friday May 4 inviting members and the public.
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Conservation Club Lakesite
Bill Jenkins
Vernon Community Sunday School Attendance and Local Visits
Attendance at Vernon Methodist Sunday School reached 92 last Sunday. A birthday song honored Julia Mae Neilson. Numerous local residents and relatives from nearby towns visited family members, attended events, or travelled between Decatur Arlington Heights Vandalia Kinmundy Taylorville and St Louis. Hospital and concert activities are noted among residents.
McGee Couple Welcome Baby Boy Charles Dennis
Mr and Mrs Tom McGee announce the birth of a son Charles Dennis on Thursday April 12 at 11 45 pm in Fayette County Hospital Vandalia. The infant weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces.
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Tom McGee
Charles Dennis
Fayette County Hospital
Vandalia
Card of Thanks from Darrell Caudle
Darrell Caudle expresses sincere thanks to all for kindness during illness in the hospital. He appreciates cards flowers and visits from relatives and friends.
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Darrell Caudle
Vaccination Timing for Cholera in Piglets
The notice advises vaccinating pigs for cholera when they are four to six weeks old to reduce trouble later, rather than delaying until after weaning.
Junior Class Play at Patoka High Friday Night
The Patoka Community Unit junior class presents a three act comedy Great Caesar's Ghost at the high school gym Friday April 27 at 8 p.m. The show features a ghost and a Mystic with four love angles plus a befuddled butler and a pet ghost helper. Tickets on sale now 60 cents reserved 50 cents general. call Mrs Wasem or any junior for seats.
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Patoka
Great Caesar
Maxwell
Phoebe de Royster
Marah
Phineas
Penélope Maxwell
Jane Carter
Janet Headley
Deborah de Royster
Lexie Mur
Bopp
Esther
Judy Easley
Majah the Mystic
Kent Crawford
Dick O’donnell
Davy Robinson
Hattie
Cook
Betty Mosley
Mrs
Wasem
Patoka Happenings News in Brief
Local social notes from Patoka Illinois report visits among Sparks Bunkers Simcox Chambers and McIntyres. Engagements announced for Jane Nattier to Richard Adams and Barbara Simpson to Charles Crawford with June and May wedding plans. Community visits include Ballance Lawrence Carter Isaac and Mojonnier families. regionattending music educators conference in St Louis. An associational Sunday School meeting and Bible School clinic slated at local Baptist church with multiple teacher trainings.
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Donald Bunker
Jefferson City
Rosa Sparks
W. P. Lawrence
Ade Elvin L. Ballance
Scot
A.F.B
Belleville
Roy Ballance
Fred Simpson
Sandoval
Barbara
Charles L. Crawford
Frank Crawford
Patoka
Tim Cole
Wes Griffin
Marianne
Jerseyville
Ill
Gerald McIntyre
Willie Carter
Moberly
Lucille Watkins
William P. Isaac
G. W. Isaac
Martha Jane
Isaac
Merle J. Isaac
St. Louis
National Music Educators Conference
Ollie Thompson
Glen Meryman
Morea
Dale Thompson
B. N. Griffin
Charles
Vandalia
Les
Wes
Don
Lake Norfolk
Henderson
Arkansas
Warren Mc
St. Elmo
Baptist Church
P. J. Mojonnier
Honor Mrs Thompson on Her 84th Birthday
Mrs Ollie Thompson celebrated her 84th birthday on Sunday April 16 with a family gathering at the Dale and Evelyn Thompson home. Relatives from Maron Decatur Leroy Centralia and Decatur attended, sharing a pot luck meal after Sunday school and church services. Oscar Thalman and Mrs Beatrice Stasik could not attend due to a sister’s illness in St Louis.
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Mrs. Thompson
Ollie Thompson
Dale Thompsons
Glen Meryman
Dale
Evelyn
Glen
Dorothea Streich
Carl Pease
Maron
George Gillock
Leroy
Roy Thompson
F. W. Grise
L. R. Beccue
Decatur
Oscar Thalman
Beatrice Stasik
Centralia
Thalman
St. Louis
Out of Town Guests Attend Britt Hill Nuptials
A long list of out of town guests attended the Britt Hill wedding on Sunday. Names include Hammond and Sullivan Gaston of Sullivan and Clarence Strang of Bloomington among others from Vandalia Shattuc Springfield Alma Clinton Centralia and nearby towns.
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Britt-Hill
Hammond Gaston
Sullivan
Carl Schaffiit
St. Louis
Clarence Strang
Bloomington
Harry Britt
Cropsey
Bonnie Wortman
Darlene
Brownsville
Texas
Dale Britt
Vandalia
Loren Barnes
Rebecca
Shattuc
Doris Crickman
Van
Kenneth Neilson
Salem
Freda
Floyde Black
Alma
C. R. Meryman
I. L. Meyer
Centralia
Ray Gray
Clinton
Funeral Services Held for Maude Underwood
Funeral services were held Saturday April 14 for Maude Underwood a former Patoka teacher. She died at 74 in Jacksonville hospital. Born in Patoka she lived here most of her life. Survivors include brother Archie Underwood of Piper City and niece Mrs Francis Albee of Gilman. Services were at Cox and Martin funeral home at 2 pm with Rev Richard Stowe officiating and interment in Patoka cemetery.
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Maude Underwood
Patoka
Jacksonville Hospital
Archie Underwood
Piper City
Francis Albee
Gilman
Cox & Martin
Richard Stowe
Thanks for kindness after our sister's death
We express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for the kindness shown at the death of our sister and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Underwood Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Albee Miss Sally Albee.
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A. W. Underwood
F. R. Albee
Sally Albee
Grow Lowe Improved Hybrids Corns Yield Test Ad
Patoka Illinois farmer Lange Tractor Sales promotes Grow Lowe Improved Hybrids with a best by yield test notice. Advertisement highlights corn seed quality and local sales location.
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Lange Tractor Sales
Patoka
Illinois
Drive Carefully The Life You Save May Be Your Own
A cautionary slogan urging careful driving to protect the driver and others on the road. The phrase emphasizes personal responsibility and safety.
Silver Dollar Days Set to Start April 28 in Patoka
FFA public speaking winners Charles Nattier and Jack Bopp from Section 21 earned honors at St. Elmo on April 9. Nattier first in memorized ovation speaking and advances to the state finals in June. Bopp second in extemporaneous speaking. Silver Dollar Day awards of 65 dollars weekly are planned, with eligibility by registration at local merchants and in-person acceptance.
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Charles Nattier
Jack Bopp
St. Elmo
F.F.A
Southern Illinois
Business Men’s
Austin’s Market
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
First State Bank of
Patoka
Chas
Hill
Bob Hopkin’s
Cafe Irvin Lumber Company
Jackson’s Zephyr Service
Jenkins Truck Service
Johnny’s Shell Service
Jones’ Store
Lange Tractor Sales
Martin’s Cash Store
Mose’ Mobil Station
Patoka Farmers Co-op
Patoka Hardware & Locker Serv
Patoka Register Schr
Lois Britt and Bill Hill Share Christian Church Wedding
Miss Lois Marie Britt and William D. Hill wed at Patoka Christian Church on Sunday April 15 at 2 p.m. in a candlelit ceremony. The couple, both from Patoka, will reside there after a short honeymoon as guests noted a reception for 125.
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Lois M. Britt
Bill Hill
the Christian Church
Patoka Christian Church
Lois Marie Britt
Floyd Britt
Patoka
William D. Hill
O. J. Hill
Thomas McGee
Doris Britt
John Layton
Sandoval Community High School
Schroeder Motor Co
Doris Crickman
Vandalia
Ruth Ann Hill
Rita Marie Gray
Borg Warner
Decatur
Halden Hill
Ray Gray
Charles Britt
Mildred Gray
Alene Hill
Leo A. Walker
Jane Carter
Insurance Agency Moves to New Office Location
On Thursday, April 26, the Mac Eagan Insurance Agency will relocate to the former Dr. Du Comb office building across from Irvin Lumber Co. This advertisement notes the change of address and storefront site.
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Mac Eagan Insurance Agency
Dr. du Comb
Irvin Lumber Co
Advt, T
F H A mobilizes with bake sale car wash and pen pal push
F H A members seek chapter degrees on Tuesday while district band finals loom Saturday. Carolyn Snider and Warren Bayliss won first place with Judy Logan and Gary Herrin second. A combined Hobo Day Bake Sale Car Wash fundraiser is planned. The sextet practices Old Fashioned Garden. Baseball notes list Warriors players and recent results against Mater Dei and Kinmundy with mixed hits and runs.
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Carolyn Snider
Warren Bayliss
Judy Logan
Gary Herrin
Patoka
Willing Workers Class Holds Monthly Meeting at Methodist Church
The Willing Workers class of the Methodist church met Thursday April 12. Margaret Co led the business meeting as Harry Nattier led the opening prayer. Mrs Richard Stowe conducted evening devotions and Robert Eagan organized games. Refreshments were served by Shirley Griffin and Wilma Gergeni. Adjournment came at 9 30.
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The
Methodist Church
Harry Nattier
Margaret Co
Richard Stowe
Robert Eagan
Shirley Griffin
Wilma Gergeni
Band Parents to Meet at High School
Band Parents will meet on Tuesday April 24 at 7 30 p m at the high school Members are urged to attend.
Thank You for Kindness After Hospital Stay
Jennifer Shively thanks friends for cards flowers and visits during her hospital stay.
Country roads built sixty six feet wide from surveyor’s chain
Road width derives from the original surveyor chain length of sixty six feet used in early surveys. This standard influenced rural road construction and property boundaries for years.
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Fredonia
Club Lakesite
Vernon
Methodist Sunday School
Julia Mae Neilson
Bob Ealey
Chicago
Sammy Minder
Lloyd Davis
Arlington Heights
Beecher Loop
C. F. West
Davis
T. C. Belcher
Jesse Walton
Verne Belcher
Walter Weiss
Kinmundy
Hubert Reilman
Ben Reilman
Clarenc
Lawson
Shirley
June Morgan
Joan
Virginia Edith Ann
Vicki
Safe
Roy Lennaman
Marvin Sorrell
Nona Mae
Bill Kayhs
Grandma Kayhs
John Sorrell
Navy
George Bundy
Mildred Norris
Opal Jones
Charles Moore
Clarence Swearingen
Gibson City
Effie Hathaway
Bill Brumfield
Baby
Marie Mathaway
Fannie Miller
Bro
Mrs. McGee
Mack
Helen Maxwell
Ardeth
Briscole
Tommy Tucker
Dale Rutledge
Polly Maxwell
Helen Jack
By Jean Orrell
Charles Murfin
Ellery Hawkins
Dick Adams
Ed Riley
Donald Lange
Ranny Torrence
Warriors
Mater Dei
Jennifer Shively
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