Patoka Happenings From Patoka Illinois Progress Column
Community notes recount Carl Harper visiting Kiel Auditorium in St Louis with relatives, Hospitality at Home makers Camp near Monticello, summer sessions at University of Illinois, Royal Arch Masons event at Dr Best farm east of Vandalia, and many visits, church activities, and local road grading. Numerous locals and surrounding towns featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Harper
University of Illinois
Connie Fiscus
Miss Pearl Britt. Co
A. Griffin
Leslie Griffin
G. W. Isaac
Patoka
Don Murfin
Vernon
Royal Arch Masons
Dr. Best Farm
Vandalia
Merle J. Isaac
Margrethe
Chicago
Elizabeth J. Isaac
O. J. Hill
Kinmundy
Dwight Kline
Jack Armstrong
Unionville
V. L. Griffin
Theodore Stone
German Valley
Ill
Frank Black
Carbondale
Lyle Black
Hugh O’dell
J. R. Snyder
Eaglin Church
Janice
Jim Snyder
Murphysboro
Mary Ann Pulaski
Janice Snyder
Cynthia Cox
Melinda Elliott
Arthur Jackson
Dalton City
Bruce Pugh
St. Louis
Carolyn Haefner
Charmette
Carolyn
Pugh
Eli Logan
Hiram Ballance
Judy
Dwight Ballance
Roy Ballance
W. L. Griffin
Springfield
New Salem State Park
Public Hearing on School District Budget Set for Sept 15
The Board of Education of School District No 100 in Marion Fayette and Clinton Counties Illinois announces a tentative budget for the 1961 fiscal year will be on file for public inspection from August 17, 9:00 AM, at the Superintendent’s office. A public hearing will be held at 8:00 PM on September 15, 1961, at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Marion, Fayette and
Clinton
Illinois
Reverend Weiss Named Alma Methodist Pastor
Rev Everett Weiss of Baltimore has been called to the Alma charge serving Alma Pleasant Grove Zion and Coubbage Chapel. He formerly led Vernon Methodist and moved his family into the Alma parsonage this week. He preached his initial Alma Pleasant Grove sermon last Sunday while preparing at a Baltimore seminary. His parents reside in Herrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Weiss
Baltimore
Alma
Pleasant Grove
Zion and Coubbage Chapel
Vernon Methodist Church
Former Patoka Couple Mark 12th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Robert Pugh formerly of Patoka now of Pomona California celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary with an Hawaiian dinner at their home Saturday Aug 5 with guests Mr and Mrs Burl Nelson Rialto California and Mr and Mrs Darrell Nelson Chino California. A pleasant evening of conversation and singing followed. On Friday they dined with neighbors Mr and Mrs Ruppert Farrell at The Hull House and attended a movie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pugh
Patoka
Pomona
Calif
Burl Nelson
Rialto
Darrell Nelson
Chino
Pughs
Ruppert Farrell
Hull House
Howard B. Case
Kailua Oahu
Hawaii
Paul Bernius
Enrico ‘Bertucii
Springfield
Edith Peyton
Vance Murfin
Jasper Leininger
Decatur
Pete Headley
David Scott
Lesser
Jerry Murray
Clinton
Ron
Janet May
Weldon Springs Park
W. M. Cox
Frank Ballance
Grace Chance
Betty Johnson
Josie Cox
Joe Betts
Jeffrey
Los Angeles
Betts
Births and Names in St Joseph and Fayette County
New arrivals announce births from St Joseph Michigan and Fayette County Hospital. Charles Robert Gillett born July 31 weighing 10 pounds 3 ounces to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gillett with Delbert Gillett and Red Stevenson among grandparents. Janice Kay Gillett born August 9 weighing 9 pounds 7 ounces to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nattier with Maurice Nattier and Frank Williams as grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gillett
St. Joseph
Mich
Charles Robert Gillett
Delbert Gillett
Vernon
Red Stevenson
Salem
A. W. Eagan
Charles Nattier
Fayette Co. Hospital
Janice Kay
Maurice Nattier
O’fallon
Frank Williams
Patoka
Patoka Unit Schools Open Aug 28 With New Staff
The Patoka unit will open Monday August 28 for a half day with dismissal at 1130. First graders must be six before December 1. Meals begin August 29 at 30 cents. Textbooks are district supplied for non consumables. consumables bought by pupils. New teachers include Terry Binnion Floyd Smith Virginia Garrem Dorothy Lake and Jack K Stephens. Bus riders must use assigned buses and meet at designated streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Terry Binnion
Floyd Smith
Vo. Ag
Virginia Garrem
Salem
Dorothy Lake
Jack K. Stephens
Bloomington
Local Vernon residents host visitors and travelers
Vernon residents report a steady flow of guests and relatives visiting from Naperville Decatur Cleveland Ohio and Chicago. Highlights include a Melton reunion in Clinton and a Peacock reunion at Nelson Park with about 60 attendees.
Floyd Richardson Enters Big Bass in Derby
Floyd Richardson of Sholconier entered a big mouth bass in the Lions Fishing Derby. He caught the fish Tuesday August 8 at Conservation Lake using a spinning rod and plastic worm. The bass weighed 4 pounds 4 ounces, measured 21 inches long with a 14 inch girth. Richardson has entered the derby every year since its start and is a frequent winner. He recently retired from Shell Oil Co. and now enjoys fishing as a hobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Richardson
Sholconier
Conservation Lake
Richardson
Shell Oil Co
Patoka High School Announces Fall Baseball Schedule
Patoka High School opens fall practice under Coach Sam Nall with sessions on Mondays and Fridays. The schedule lists games at Mulberry Grove, Carlyle, Sandoval, Okawville, and Odin from September through October with home and away marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Sam Nall
Mulberry Grove
Carlyle
Sandoval
Okawville
Odin T
Odin H
Gary Foltz Named Soldier of Month in 38th Armor unit
Harold Gary Foltz of Company A 38d Medium Tank Battalion 37th Armor U S Army received a letter from Lt Col Harold D Persky congratulating him on being selected Soldier of the Month for July. The honor reflects highly on him and his company. Gary and wife Karen reside in Schweinfurt Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Gary Foltz
Co. A
37Th Armor
U. S. Army
Harold D. Persky
Gary
Karen
Schweinfurt
Germany
Baptist Revival Planned at First Church Starts Aug 27
The First Baptist Church opens a weeklong revival starting Sunday August 27 with 7 45 nightly services led by Rev E Elwood Settle. Music directed by Linda Davis with Carolyn Snider on piano and Mrs Roberta Britt on organ. Closing Sunday September 3 with a Sunday School goal of 115. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
E. Elwood Settle
Linda Davis
Carolyn Snider
Roberta Britt
Grand Worthy Matron to Visit Salem Chapter OES
Victoria Chapter OES met with 13 members. Mrs Adeline J Whitmore Grand Worthy Matron will visit Salem Wednesday Aug 23. Members wishing to attend should contact Mrs Erna Harper. Refreshments followed adjournment served by Mrs Rubye Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
OES
Adeline J. Whitmore
Salem
Erna Harper
Rubye Griffin
Baptists Plan Picnic at Patoka Park Aug 23
The First Baptist Church sponsors an all church picnic at Patoka Park Wednesday August 23 with recreation from 2 to 5 and supper at the church at 6 30. Members and friends of all ages are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Baptist Church
Patoka Park
Patoka Panthers tour of members homes
The 4 H Patoka Panthers conducted a tour of members homes to view their ongoing projects. Leaders Jim Britt and W L Griffin joined several parents and Chris Shearer assistant farm adviser from Salem accompanied the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H
Patoka Panthers
Jim Britt
W. L. Griffin
Chris Shearer
Salem
Cemetery supper plans set at Magassie Cemetery meeting
Interested persons urged to gather at Everett Perdue home Friday August 18 at 8 p m to organize a fundraising supper for cemetery benefits. The committee notes the goal and calls for community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magassie Cemetery
Everett Perdue
Bear Creek Reunion at Bear Creek Church
The annual Bear Creek Reunion is set for Sunday, August 20 at Bear Creek Church. Community members are invited to attend this longtime gathering with fellowship, shared memories, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Creek
Bear Creek Church
Mound Chapel Couple Celebrate Birthdays on Aug 8
Mr and Mrs Elliott Belcher of west of Patoka celebrate birthdays on August 8. He is 84 and she 81. They live in the same home most of their married life and will mark their 60th wedding anniversary next year. Sons Clifford Cecil and Lloyd Buck live in nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Belcher
West of Patoka
John Richards
Vandalia
Cap
Gertie
Mound Chapel
Clifford
Rockford
Cecil
Peoria
Lloyd “Buck
Patoka
Notice of meeting on Carlyle Lake project landowners meeting
Property owners with interests to be taken for the Carlyle Lake project are urged to attend a meeting at the Fayette County Farm Bureau Building in Vandalia on Tuesday August 22 at 8 p.m. DST. Albert Cross attorney for the Illinois Agricultural Association will provide information on landowners rights in the project. Kaskaskia Landowners Association
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle Lake
Fayette Co. Farm Bureau
Vandalia
Albert Cross
Illinois Agricultural Assn
Kaskaskia
Doolen School Reunion at Patoka Park
Pleasant Valley Doolen School annual reunion set for Sunday August 20 1961 at Patoka Park. Bring basket dinner and spend the day. Everyone welcome. The Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Doolen School
Patoka Park
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carl Harper
Kiel Auditorium
Ralph Battenger
United Pentecostal Church
K. Griffith
Shelbyville
Lester Vandeveer
Terry
Nani
Randolph Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Eunice Bundy
Tim Cole
Nicole
Tom Lewis
Jim Earl
Perry
John Layton
Paula
Robinson
Cecil Griffins
Cecil Jett
Carl Anderson
Sheri
Bridgeton
Joe Jett
Beryl Jett
SIU
Lora Torrence
Luther Paine
Champaign
Herbert Paine
Ron Paine
U. S. Canberra
Carole
Donna
Paula Torrence
Norfolk
Mabel Trolliett
Pamela Watson
Belmont
No. Car
P. J. Mojonnier
St. Jacob and
Highland
Terry Torrence
Cary
Curtiss
Darrell Quick
Ballance
Weiss
Alma Methodist
Max Brandon
Karole Britt
Floyd Wall
Lucille
Lake City
Gilbert Brown
Gilbert
Wife
California
Richard Walton
Naperville
George Walton
Earl Leininger
Ray Leininger
Joe
Melton
Mae Booker
Macon
Alva Rose
Hobart Arnold
Gary Binnion
Florida
Helen Allen
Dorothy Anderson
Jerry
Joyce Allen
Cleveland
Ohio
Karl Wilson
K. G. Blunk
Okinawa
W. E. Blunk
Palms
Jo Lynn
Nyla Peyton
Mason Bassett
Frank Jones
Mary Meador
Pauline Johnson
Helen Carter
Benton
Essie Robinson
Effie Hathaway
Helen Easley
A. E. Hedgpeth
Russell Green
Nelson Park
Vernon Methodist Sunday School
Rogier Park
Sharp
Clyde Doolen
Dot Willett
Lillie Walton
John Sorrel
Archie Sorrel
All
Toni Sorrel
J. C. Binnion
Charleston
Warren Bayliss
Howard Riley
Jerry Bopp
Gary Foltz
Baptist Church
Baptists
Bear Creek Reunion
Doolen
Rosemary Alexander
Ann Basch
Ann Britt
Agnes Jenkins
Evelyn Jolliff
Rojean Kline
Alice Nattier
Catheryn Outhouse
Ray’s
Martin’s
Patoka, Ill
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