Patoka Happenings Update Local Socials and Travels
John A. Jennings visits Daytona Beach for several months with son Robert at 2038 Blais Ave Florida. Chicago pair Mr and Mrs James Egge visit sister Mrs Elizabeth Isaac in Odin nursing home. Tony Shook marries Carolyn Schwartz and moves to Centralia. District officials attend St Louis dealers convention and Chicago school conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Jennings
Daytona Beach
Fla
Robert
Blais Ave
John Hartnett
Chicago
Florida
Emily Ballance
Dean Good
Austin Good
Dean
Burlington Railroad
Aurora
Good
Colorado Springs
Colo
Mabel Oates
Chase Hotel
St. Louis
James Egge
Elizabeth Isaac
Wutzler Nursing Home
Odin
Dale Thompson
Sherman
Christmas Cantata and Sports Highlights At School
The girls chorus and band rehearse for the Christmas cantata slated for Wednesday December 13 at 8:00 p m in the school. Seniors received graduation pictures and some girls tested for the Betty Crocker Home Making award. The grade school basketball team won by one point at Sandoval against Beckemeyer. The high school team hosts Okanville this Friday. Dress-up day is December 20, the last day before Christmas vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Houston
Betty Crocker
Sandoval
Beckemeyer
Okanville
Preihs Favored as Possible Candidate in Illinois 23rd
Pana attorney and former five term state representative Carl H. Preihs is being favorably mentioned in Democratic circles as a potential nominee for Congress from Illinois 23rd. His office says he is strongly considering the 1962 primary, with strength expected in the northern subdistrict where the current congressman has limited appeal. Preihs was born in Salem, Marion County, and has strong ties to that area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl H. Preihs
Pana
Ilinois
House of Representatives
Illinois
Preihs
Richland County
Salem
Marion County
Pana News-Palladium
Home Bureau Christmas Party Planned
The Home Bureau hosts its Christmas party Friday December 15 at 12 noon in the Methodist church basement. Hostesses are Mrs. Paul Calvert and Mrs. Charles Jordan. Attendees should bring their own table service and a one dollar gift for exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Bureau
Methodist Church
Paul Calvert
Charles Jordan
Patoka Awards Sewer System Contract to Bloomington Firm
The village and sanitary district meet to award the sewer project to Hodge C. Johnstone of Bloomington. Johnstone, the low bidder among 11, will begin in 4 to 6 weeks, with work on the Patoka system following recent Louisville and St. Peter jobs. Residents must sign and pay a $10 fee by Dec 30 with $100 after. A $23,000 general obligation sewer bond and $44,000 sanitary district bond were approved, with a revenue bond to come later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroeder Motor Co
Patoka Hardware & Locker
Patoka Register
Village Board and Sanitary District Board
Hodge C. Johnstone
Bloomington
Patoka
Johnstone
Louisville
St. Peter
Sunbeams Plan Christmas Season Activities
The Sunbeams held a Christmas planning program at the Baptist church on Saturday December 2. Marianne Griffin was elected secretary and led a roll call as each child shared ideas to bring happiness this season. The group prayed for local families and discussed bringing fruit cookies or candy to for friends at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
The
Baptist Church
Marianne Griffin
Maude Irvin
Isaac
Don Belcher
Wagstaff
Carl Nelson
Stanley Meador
Anita
Davderman
Full Gospel Tabernacle Announces Services and Fellowships
Vernon Illinois church led by Rev C R Farmer and congregation will conduct midweek services at the Church of God in Marion Illinois 305 West De Young this week with Rev McGinniss as pastor. They report blessings from a New Haven Illinois fellowship meeting and plan monthly nursing home services in Fayette County and Vandalia Rose Haven Nursing Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Farmer
Congregation of the
Full Gospel Tabernacle Inc
Vernon, Ill
Church of God At
Marion, Ill
West de Young
McGinniss
Vernon
New Haven, Ill. Sun
Fayette County
Rose Haven
Vandalia
Vernon Methodist Church Service Schedule and Activities
Vernon Methodist Church lists church school at 10:00 a.m. with Mason Bassett, worship at 11:00 a.m. on 1st and 3rd Sundays, evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. on 2nd and 4th Sundays, 6:30 p.m. youth meeting led by Gehl Klinge, and Wednesday mid week service. C. I. Heflin, minister. Christmas trees select and cut your own for $1.00 each by Bill Jenkins Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Methodist Church
Mason Bassett
Gehl Klinge
All
C. I. Heflin
Bill Jenkins
Patoka
Blind Tournament at Farina High
The 1961 Blind Basketball tournament will be held at Farina High on Thursday and Friday December 14 and 15. Games start at 7 and 8 30 p m with drawings Thursday at 6 20 p m Admission is 35 cents for students and 65 cents for adults Teams include LaGrove Kinmundy Alma Patoka Ramsey All teams are evenly matched and expected to produce exciting games with the final at 8 30 p m on December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farina
LaGrove
Kinmundy-Alma
Patoka
Ramsey
Joy Belles Hostess Night Near Salem Meeting
Mrs Harold Jones hosted the Joy Belles Home Bureau unit Monday November 27 with sixteen members present. A family Christmas planned for December 15 at the Farm Bureau hall in Salem was set and officers for the coming year were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Jones
Joy Belles Home Bureau
Farm Bureau Hall
Salem
Mason Bassett
Elston Pratt
Cecil Jones
Ond Treas
Kenneth Simmons
Berthel Sanders
Elston Protz
Library Planning Children’s Hour
The Library Board met at the library Saturday at 2 p m with four members and the librarian present. Cecile Brown and Bertha Miller are new board members. The board will meet next Friday to sort duplicates and support a worthy organization to make room for books and any new donations. In November 50 people visited. 45 books were checked out plus magazines. A children's hour is planned for the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecile Brown
Bertha Miller
In Memoriam James H Arnold One Year Since Death
In loving memory of James H Arnold who died December 11 1960 one year ago. He is sadly missed by his wife Bertha Arnold and sister Mildred Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Arnold
Bertha Arnold
Mildred Walton
Vernon News Highlights Local Visits and Travels
Vernon community notes list hospital surgery for Mrs. J R Revis in Vandalia, weekend visits by Mrs. Mary Streeval and son from Decatur, and numerous relatives traveling between Decatur Vandalia Springfield Illinois and Beloit Wisconsin for funerals and gatherings. Wayne Cox moves from Rochester Minnesota to Murphysboro Illinois with family. Gene Heflin family in Vernon attends church. Abner Burton from Tulsa visits old friends. Donald Perkins surprised by birthday dinner with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Revis
Fayette Co. Hospital
Vandalia
Mary Streeval
Decatur
L. D. Morey
Charles Meyer
Walter
Illicopolis
Wayne Cox
Richard Cox
Rochester
Minn
Murphysboro
Ill
Vivian Binnion
Gary
Linda
Robert Binnion
Toni Sorrel
Wayne Binnion
Arrowsmith
Martin Abraham
Patty
T. E. Snyder
O. L. West
Alton
James Johndrow
B. F. Johnson
W. F. Murfin
W. F
Beloit
Wisc
Glen Caudle
Ft. Worth
Texas
E. M. Caudle
Emmett
Glen
Howard
Merle
Shattuc
Harvey Wilson
Co. A. Murfin
Salem
C. S. Heflin
Abner Burton
Tulsa
Okla
Donald Perkins
Mort Smith
Arlen
Springfield
Alvin
Patoka
Everett
Paul
Harry Perkins
Vernon
Laura Reedy
Fire Destroys Wagstaff Home in Robinson Ill
A late night blaze completely destroyed the residence of Mr and Mrs Floyd Wagstaff on the town east side. Mrs Wagstaff and their baby were visiting in Robinson Ill at the time. Neighbors and the fire department fought to stop the flames from spreading to nearby homes. Donations are being collected through Mrs P J Mojonnier and Miss Pearl Britt as the family relocates a half block away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Wagstaff
P. J. Mojonnier
Pearl Britt
Card of Thanks for Harvey H. Wilson
The Wilson family expresses sincere thanks for flowers and get well wishes and for the many sympathy cards. May God bless all who offered support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey H. Wilson
Bridal Shower Held for Melinda Elliott
A bridal shower was held at the Legion hall in honor of Miss Melinda Elliott who will wed Neil Jolliff. Prizes went to Olga Murray and Lacey Belle Wadkins. hostesses were Phyllis Bowen and Marie and Pat Nattier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Melinda Elliott
Neil Jolliff
Olga Murray
Lacey Belle Wadkins
Phyllis Bowen
Marie
Pat Nattier
Josie Williams
Helen Mullen
Virden Towler
Audrey Kissner
Pearl Walker
Mary Lou Adams
Judy Logan
Mae Nattier
Ann Houston
Karole Britt
Barbara Jones
Merle Morey
Carol Murray
Verneille Bricker
Mabel Oates
Lucy Belle Wadkins
Hulda Williams
Mary Jolliff
Ann Crawford
Jane Britt
Sandra
Marilyn Guyman
Pauline Hopkins
Linda Murray
Mary Ella Bowen
Nancy
Barbara Lawrence
Betty Jolliff
Joyce Jolliff
Miss Fern
Myrtle Bricker
Janet Thalman
Shelia
Donnie
Linda
Jean Jolliff
Janet Newcomb
Evelyn Jolliff
Margie Richeson
Lucille Thomas
Lucy Williams
Linda Outhouse
Bessie Murray
Shirley Murray
Mary Meryman
Larry Nattier
Blanche Jolliff
Beba Voss
Sue Herrin
Mabel Brokelmeyer
TB Assn Asks for Seal Funds For Christmas Drive
The Marion County TB Association plans a Dec 7 appeal using Christmas Seals to fund vital services. Executive Director Mary Mercer cites Mobile X Ray Unit surveys and school tuberculin testing, done with the county Medical Society and Tuberculosis Board, to detect cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
County Tuberculosis Association
Mary Mercer
Marion County TB Aqsn
Marion County Medical Society
Marion County Tuberculosis Board
Mercer
Your County Association
Court House
Salem
CROP Chairman Thanks Helpers Exalting Unified Effort
CROP Chairman Carter extends gratitude to all who aided the drive. Special thanks go to Gordon Isaac church representatives and canvassers Bill Bates Ellis Doolen Marvin Ehrat Francis Sharp Kay Jennings Orval Sharp Jake Davis Edwin Nattier and Dwight Britt. The note praises Christian love in this united effort to aid the less fortunate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Isaac
Bill Bates
Ellis Doolen
Marvin Ehrat
Francis Sharp
Kay Jennings
Orval Sharp
Jake Davis
Edwin Nattier
Dwight Britt
Thanking Friends After Hospital Stay By Margaret Eagan
Margaret Eagan expresses gratitude for flowers cards gifts and visits received during hospitalization and thanks doctors and nurses for their kindness and patience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Eagan
Yule Cantata at Patoka High School Wednesday Night
Patoka High presents the annual Christmas Cantata The Christmas Angels on Wednesday evening December 13 The Girls Chorus 44 members largest in school history under Mrs Myrtle Reid will perform the cantata from memory The band 28 members directed by Jack Stephens plays Christmas pieces Acolytes John Caudle Tom Murfin ushers Roger Tune Charles Wadkins seniors Accompanists Carolyn Snider Joyce Sharp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka High School
Myrtle Reid
Christmas Angels
Jack Stephens
John Caudle
Tom Murfin
Roger Tune
Charles Wadkins
Carolyn Snider
Joyce Sharp
Beloit Matron Emma Wilson Dies in Beloit Wisconsin
Mrs Emma Wilson of Beloit Wisconsin mother of Mrs Emmett Caudle of Vernon died about 1 pm Tuesday November 28 at Beloit Hospital She had lived at 1109 Keeler Ave Beloit for 14 years Funeral services were held December 1 at Frederickson Funeral Home Elkhorn Wisconsin Born July 20 1878 in Vernon she married Harvey H Wilson February 28 1898 He survives with five daughters and two sons and many grandchildren and great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Wilson
Beloit
Wisc
Emmett Caudle
Vernon
Beloit Hospital
Keeler Ave
Fredrickson Funeral Home
Elkhorn
Wilson
Frank
Hattie Murfin
Harvey H. Wilson
Caudle
Laura Swenson
Peru
Ill
Lila Peck
East Troy
Emily Ellsworth
Edith Breltenthin
Delavan
Roscoe Wilson
Dean Wilson
William Murfin
Coldwater, Mich
Curt
Warren Murfin
Fancy Work Club Christmas Party At Mrs Potts Home
The Ladies Fancy Work Club met at Mrs Homer Potts on Friday December 2 for the annual Christmas party. All members attended except Mrs Elmer Rogier. President Mrs Roy Jones led the business meeting and appointed Mrs Harbin Hawkins as flower and card chair. Potts received many hostess gifts. gift exchange enjoyed. Refreshments served by the hostess with Mrs Walraven assisting. Next meeting slated with Mrs S M Spurgeon January 5 with Mrs Clark Walraven in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Homer Potts
Elmer Rogier
Roy Jones
Harbin Hawkins
Meredith Brown Nuptials Tie Irene Brown and Melvin Meredith
Irene A. Brown and Melvin A. Meredith wed Sunday afternoon in a double ring ceremony at Boody Baptist church. The couple, both residents of Decatur area, plan a brief wedding trip and will live on a farm south of Decatur after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene A. Brown
Melvin A. Meredith
Boody Baptist Church
Alma Brown
Decatur
Henry Meredith
Odin
Sid Dowd
In memory of Set. Paul K. Spurgeon
Tribute to Set. Paul K. Spurgeon who gave his life for his country on December 18, 1944. Parents listed as Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Set
Paul K. Spurgeon
S. M. Spurgeon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congress
Ment
Full Gospel Tabernacle
Farina High
Joy Belles
Memoriam
Register Advertisers
TB Assn
Carter
E. Caudle
Beloit, Wisc
Meredith
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