Patoka Happenings Highlights Local Visits and Trips
Local residents and visitors share travel plans and weekend visits. Joe and Mrs. Keister of Louisville visit Patoka relatives. Besings from Evansville travel to St Louis and Evansville. Jones and Adams attend Germantown picnic. Belchers, Peddicords plan West and Colorado trips. many others visited relatives in Centralia Clintonia Germantown and Chicago areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Keister
Louisville
Robert Keister
Gary
Debbie
Frank Heinzmann
John Short
Centralia
Fort Wayne
Princeton
Ind
Superior
Wis
Rockford
Elva Besing
Evansville
Warren Besing
St. Louis
Kansas City
Besing
Charles Jones
Jane Jones
Jess Belcher
Milton Peddicord
West
Colorado
Milton
Harlan Christian
Tulsa
Mark Cox
Patoka
Betty Jones
Jean Adams
Betty
Janet Jones
Germantown
Joseph Trushell
Orville Britt
John Nelson
St. Mary’s Hospital
Stevie Jenkins
Jack Carlyle
Elsie Gray
Dick Belcher
Chicago
Illinois Central
J. C. Walraven
Clinton
E. R. Caldwell
Bill Jennings
Daytona Beach
Florida
John A. Jennings
Davis Jennings
Rialto
Calif
Kiser Steel Corp
Rosemary Walker
Karen Lee Briscoe
Springfield
Mary Walker
Judith Anne Walker
Bill Chigoi
Floyd Britt
Elza Foster
Cartier
John Richards
Shobonier
Vernice Deischer
Denny
Decatur
Vaughn Severns
Melinda
Vandalia
Bill Hill
Cecil Griffin
Grffin
First Methodist Church
the Loop
Connie Fiscus
Shirley Britt
Jane Carter
Rose Britt
Butch Jones
Barbara
Fenton
M. A. Willett
Michael
Berwyn
Lake Woods
Cable Wis
Vernon
S. E. Pugh
Maron
Colorado Springs
Colo
al Henriks
Cable
Milton Bayliss
Tooty
Champaign
Lotta Swank
J. F. Orcutt
Marijiorie Bassett
Vandalia High School
Vandalia Park
Walter Hoeche
Ripple Cafe
Hoeche
Ripple
Terry Binnion
Paris Landing
Tenn
Austin
Ontario
Canada
Mirs
Jesse Ripple
Frances Livesay
Salem
Dial Thompson
Olney
C. O. Livesay
Marvin Holbrook
Faye
Delia Schutz
Brokaw Hospital
No Silver Dollar Awards Not Given At Saturday Event
Large crowd attended the Saturday event but no names were called for the Silver Dollar awards. For the $5 group, Clifford Earl Page III Eva Jett Katie Busch Russel Caldwell did not receive their awards. The $10 recipients L J Bates Leon Hollingsead were absent and Ruth Lawson was missing for the $25 award. Roy Ballance performed two humorous songs before the awards. The next awards will be made at Irvin Lumber Company this Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Earl Page III
Vernon
Eva P. Jett
Odin Katie Busch
Patoka
Russel Caldwell
Ruth Lawson
Roy Ballance
Irvin Lumber Company
Foltz Family Returns From Colorado Vacation
Mr and Mrs Chas Foltz and daughters Lois and Nancy return from a ten day trip visiting friends and relatives in Colorado. They toured the Garden of the Gods Pikes Peak region Cripple Creek Rocky Mountain National Park Boulder University of Colorado and other sites. They rode cog trains chair lifts crossed the Royal Gorge and attended a Red Rocks concert by the Denver Symphony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Foltz
Lois
Nancy
Colorado
Otis Foltz
Charles Ververs
Thos
Shepard
Colorado Springs
Patoka
Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak
Cripple Creek
Rocky Mountain National Park
Boulder
University of Colorado, State Penitentiary
Denver
Royal Gorge
Canon City
Estes Park
Loyal Leaders Class Holds July Meeting at Church
The Loyal Leaders class of the Christian Church met in the church recreation rooms for July. Hostesses Edna Meyers and Edna Griffin led. devotions by Meyers on Dependability of a Christian. Reba Gray read I Cor 15 58. Lucille Eagan presided due to secretary’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Edna Meyers
Edna Grif
Meyers
Reba Gray
Alta Lagan
Lucille Eagan
Lula Meyers
James Ballance
Jim Ballance
Primary Class Picnic at Salem Park
The First Baptist Church primary class enjoyed a Friday afternoon picnic at Salem Park. Attendees included Sherry Thompson, Carolyn Wagstaff, Kathryn Nattier, Ruth Anna Thomas, Rosemary Britt, with Mrs. Blanche Gerrish and Miss Pearl Britt accompanying the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Salem Park
Sherry Thompson
Carolyn Wagstaff
Kathryn Nattier
Ruth Anna Thomas
Rosemary Britt
Blanche Gerrish
Miss Pearl Britt
Baby Boy Arrives for Mr and Mrs Carl Nattier
Mr and Mrs Carl Nattier announce the arrival of a baby boy on July 29 1956 at St Marys Hospital. The child weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces. Mrs Nattier is formerly Mildred Tate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Nattier
St. Mary’s Hospital
Drive Carefully The Life You Save May Be Your Own
Public safety slogan urging cautious driving to prevent fatal or injury accidents. Emphasizes personal responsibility and risk reduction on roadways.
Drainage Ditch Underway West of Grade School
Work continues on a large drainage ditch west of the grade school extending one block south. Under Cecil Martin and Orville Schroeder the 24 inch tile will drain an area causing residents trouble. Bill Jenkins digs the ditch. costs split fifty fifty between village and property owners. Further sites may receive similar treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Martin
Orville
Schroeder
Bill Jenkins
Vernon Cox 75 and Josie 72 Celebrate Golden Anniversary
Vernon F. L. Cox and wife Josie marked 50 years of marriage with family gathering at Patoka on July 25. Married in Vandalia on July 25, 1906, they lived in several towns before returning to Vernon in 1917 and later Patoka. They have one son Marcus, daughter-in-law Margaret, and grandchildren Bill and Cynthia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Cox
Josie
Marcus
Patoka
Coxes
Vandalia
Bascom
J. A. Miller
Salem
Vernon
Cox
Margaret
Bill
Cynthia
Governor Stratton Invites Editor To Illinois State Fair
Governor William G. Stratton invites G. W. Isaac editor of the Register and his family to attend the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. The ten day event runs August 10 to 19, with Editors Day on August 13. This 104th exposition showcases agricultural industrial and scientific exhibits plus entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
William G. Stratton
G. W. Isaac
The
Register
Patoka Telephone Exchange Stock Sale to Gum Firm
Stockholders of the Patoka Telephone Exchange Company agreed to sell 97 shares to Norman Gum and associates at a special meeting in the Patoka Elevator Company conference room. Gunn requires a minimum 90 shares to take over and will run operations once all certificates are in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Telephone Exchange Company
Norman Gum and Associates
Patoka Elevator Company
Gunn
Frank Williams
Mr. Gunn
Atty
Wm. Miller
Frank Crawford
Jehovah's Witnesses to Meet in Louisville Convention
A delegation leaves for a regional convention at Parkway Field Louisville for a four day Bible seminar opening Aug 2. About 2 000 Witnesses from 21 states join an international group active in 161 nations with over 642 000 members worldwide and expected baptisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkway Field
Louisville
A. D. Nichols
United States
Europe
Niicholls
Card of Thanks for Vernon Picnic
We wish to thank everyone who in any way made our annual picnic a success for the Village of Vernon.
Vote on Road Bonds Tuesday August 7 in Patoka
In Patoka township a special election on Tuesday August 7 asks voters to approve two measures. A $20 000 road bond and the continuation of the road and bridge tax levy, with taxes not increasing. The board says bonds lower the levy next year and maintenance will continue without higher taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Township
Department of Revenue
Illinois
Vernon Must Soon Decide on Phone Situation
Citizens in Vernon and nearby gathered in the village park to hear Norman Gum and associates outline a community telephone service plan. Springfield attorney Frank Pfeifer warned Gum to secure all local lines before entering Vernon. About 75 to 100 residents attended with five dissenters. lines will be polled after Don Murfin returns from vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Village Park
Norman Gum Anid
Frank Pfeifer
Springfield
Gum
Mr. Gum
Harry Perkins
Vernon Exchange
Don Murfin
Reed of Methodist School meets in Evanston in July
The Rev. Clifford Newcomb attends the School for Approved Pastors in Evanston at Garrett Biblical Institute from July 23 to August 17. The first combined school in the region includes ten states and 158 registrants, enabling a full year of the four year course for supply pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Newcomb
Methodist Church
North Central Jurisdiction
Garrett Biblical Institute
Evanston
Ill
Newcomb
Vernon
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Illinois
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
The
Spurgeon couple announce birth of baby boy in Cincinnati
Dr and Mrs William M Spurgeon of Cincinnati announce the birth of a baby boy on Thursday July 26 1956 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs S M Spurgeon of Patoka The Spurgeons now have three little boys
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Spurgeon
Cincinnati
Ohio
S. M. Spurgeon
Patoka
Flora's Beauty Shop Closure Notice and Sale Ad
Flora's Beauty Shop Vernion will be closed August 9 to 13 inclusive. For sale one Corriedale buck Elston Protz Patoka Pho 7632.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Vernion
Elston Protz
Patoka Pho
Vernon Park Picnic Draws Record Crowd and $300 Net
A Vernon village picnic last Friday evening drew a record crowd under ideal weather. Stands sold out and net profits reached about $300 with Laurel Peyton directing. Music by WCNTs Donna and Delilah and Robinhood, Wes Griffin, and the Patoka Jitters accompanied by Bill Wade. A home talent contest awarded first prize to the Teen Agers Band of Vernon. Second prize went to Dennis and Dolly Black and Lyra Jones earned third for a Spanish dance. The top two winners will perform on the Donna and Delilah show on WCNT August 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Laurel Peyton
Donna
Delilah
Robinhood
WCNT
Wes Griffin
Patoka Jitters
Bill Wade
Vandalia
SIU
Carbtondale
Sue Wernsman
Judy Easley
Karen Meador
Don Christian
Warren Bayliss
Davy Robinson
Dennis
Dolly Black
Lyra Jones
Donna and
Mrs Klumann Thanks Friends For 60th Birthday Kindness
The note thanks friends and neighbors for cards gifts and a Vandalia Park dinner marking her 60th birthday. She recalls visits over the years and asks for God’s blessing on all who gave support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia Park
Mrs. Klumann
Thanking Tom McGee and Loyal Leaders Class for support
Leslie Walker expresses gratitude to Tom McGee the Loyal Leaders Class and all who sent prayers, cards, letters, gifts, or helped during her stay at McCleary Clinic and Hospital. She wishes God’s blessings on all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom McGee
Loyal Leaders
McCleary Clinic & Hospital
Leslie Walker
New Sign Painted for Patoka Elevator Co
The Patoka Elevator Co front bears a fresh sign painted last week featuring the firm’s name and the Corno feeds trademark, as the elevator handles these products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Elevator Co
Corno
Building Garage Behind Methodist Church Parsonage
Work began this week to construct a garage behind the Methodist church parsonage. The concrete floor has already been laid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. J. Bates
Patoka Leon Hollingsead
Loyal
Winiss Linton
Marvin Sorrel
Radford Chriss
Medford
Oregon
Wm. Stratton
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Louisville, Ky
Evanston School
Joe Wikerhauser
Ed McWhirter
Alma
Orval Brown
Willow Springs
Herman Meador
Charles Epps
Orland Cedro
Sterling
Orvel F. West
Charles Lansford
Jim
Brownstown
Charles Davidson
Vera
Robert Grubaugh
Don Pruett
Baby Boy
Vernon Park
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