Patoka Happenings and Christmas News
Local notes from Patoka include Neil Jolliff Melinda Elliott and Mrs Pearl Walker visiting New Orleans for Christmas with the Stovers and Worthings. A Patoka Vernon Elevator group attended a Purina Christmas dinner in Centralia Tuesday evening. Roads in Southern Illinois were slicked by sleet and snow with temperatures dropping to five above by Wednesday morning. James A Thomas home from the University of Illinois for Christmas vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Jolliff
Melinda Elliott
Mrs. Pearl Walker
New Orleans
The
Stovers and
Worthing
Patoka
Vernon
Purina
Centralia
James Thomas
P. J. Mojonnier
Mae Nattier
Clarence Lawson
George Nattier
Illinois
Ernie Bozarth
Orville Schroeder
Dennis
James A. Thomas
University of Illinois
Robert Pugh
Pomona
Calif
Roger van Atta
Alan
Ottawa
Roy Malan
St. Mary’s
Methodists to Present Christmas Programs at Two Churches
The Mound Chapel Methodist Church plans a Church School Christmas program on Friday December 23 at 7 30 p m. Patoka Methodist Church will stage its traditional Church School program on Christmas Eve at 7 30 p m. The Christmas message on Sunday December 25 is From the Manger to the Throne. no evening service at Patoka that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound Chapel
Methodist Church
Patoka Methodist Church
Santa Claus Fund Donations For Patoka Fire Dept
Donations to the Patoka Santa Claus Fund include Beutes Cartef Robert Eagan First State Bank and many local supporters. Contributions from Patoka Lions Club Paul Dean Crawford Everett Jackson P J Motonnier Heinzman and Hawkins Tom Fastman and others total items listed with amounts up to 10.00, published by Patoka Register noting fund support and a notice of 1961 income tax service interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beutes Cartef
Robert Eagan
First State Bank
Cleve McWhirter
James Ballance
Patoka
Patoka Lions Club
Paul Dean Crawford
James Stephens
Repliea's Gene
Charles Meyer
Harold Parker
Warren Lake
Wermains
Gilbert Brown
Mae Fagan
Dick Belcher
Jack Bradon
Everett Jackson
P. J. Motonnier
Paul Logan
Heinzman and Hawkins
Tom Fastman
Jin Jennings
Altrel Mae
Vase
Ray Brumfield
Ens
Artie Rogier
Jim Collins
Dean Suilens
Whiting’s Electric
Halden Hill
Lighting Winners Selected for Christmas Contest
Judging of the outdoor Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the American Legion Lions Club and the Illinois Power Co. is complete. Winners receive cash prizes from 25 down to 2 with honorable mentions for Margie Richeson Bill Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion, Lions Club
Illinois Power Co
Robert Keister
Max Quayle
Wv. D. Klinge
Herb Jolliff
Sam Jolliff
Dr. and Mrs. Hall Honored at School Library Reception
Dr. and Mrs. E. E. Hall were feted at a Sunday afternoon reception in the high school library to celebrate their birthdays and their wedding anniversary on Dec. 20. Attendees included school faculty and staff, board members, and spouses. A Christmas wreath with paper money was presented as a gift, and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Hall
Mrs. Hall
Nattier and Thalman Unite in Dec Patoka Church Wedding
Janet Nattier daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale Nattier and Charles Dean Thalman son of Mr and Mrs Charles Thalman, both of Patoka, wed at First Baptist Church with Rev S M Foulon. Reception followed at the bride’s home and a brief honeymoon preceded their new life east of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Nattier
Dale Nattier
Charles Dean Thalman
Charles Thalman
Patoka
First Baptist Church
S. M. Foulon
Alta Logan
Sunbeams Christmas Party At Baptist Church
The Sunbeam Christmas party drew a large crowd at the Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon December 17. Martha Isaac, newly elected president, presided and welcomed the children. The 23rd Psalm was read by the children as pencils were distributed. The group sang Christmas songs and offered prayers for hospital patients the lonely and friends. Refreshments of punch candy and cookies followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Martha Isaac
Elevator workers share Yale dinner with families
On Friday evening, December 16, employees of the Patoka Elevator Company and their families were served a Christmas dinner at the American Legion Home. The American Legion Auxiliary ladies prepared and served the meal, followed by a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Elevator Company
American Legion Home
American Legion Auxiliary
P H S Students Prepare for Christmas Vacation
Students at P H S will dismiss for Christmas on December 21 and return January 3. Classes each hold parties at the fifth hour then proceed to the gym for a sack hop during the sixth and seventh periods. Student council decorated the hall tree, earning thanks as the school wishes all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.H.S
Game With St. Elmo Postponed to Jan 14
The Warriors vs St. Elmo basketball game scheduled for December 30 is cancelled and rescheduled for January 14. The postponement allows plumbers to install overhead pipes in the gym during the Christmas vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elmo
Warriors
Santa Claus to Visit Patoka Fire House Saturday
Santa Claus will visit Patoka on Saturday at 2 p m arriving on the new fire truck with bags of goodies for children. The firehouse will be decorated with lights and a large Christmas tree set west of the building. Fire department members prepare the gift packages and area citizens donate to fund the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Patoka
Santa
Fire Department
Carrigan Home Bureau Christmas Party Highlights
Carrigan Home Bureau held its Christmas party Monday afternoon with Mrs. Dick Pad berg presenting The Therapy of Christmas. Hostess Mrs. Charles Gerrish led the event where Christmas poems were read by Mrs. Ernest Leicht and Mrs. George Gerrish and The Christmas Story by Mrs. William Seidel. Seven members answered roll call with a "Most Memorial Christmas" theme. one guest, Mrs. Gussie Gerrish, attended. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. Next January meeting will be with Mrs. Ernest Leicht. Marian Kennedy, Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Padberg
Carrigan Home Bureau
Charles Gerrish
Ernest Leicht
George Gerrish
William Seidel
Gussie Gerrish
Marian Kennedy
Hall Couple Entertain Faculty at Christmas Party
Dr and Mrs E E Hall entertained the faculty at their home Saturday evening for a Christmas party. The highlight of the evening was a gift exchange that brought considerable amusement to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Hall
Baby Gregory Randolph Torrence Born at Fayette County Hospital
Mr and Mrs Ranny Torrence announce the birth of a baby boy on Saturday December 17 at Fayette County Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds at birth. Grandparents are Clyde Green of Alma and Paul Torrence of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranny Torrence
Fayette County Hospital
Gregory Randolph
Clyde Green
Alma
Paul Torrence
Patoka
Vernon News Roundup of Social Notices in Vernon Illinois
Vernon residents prepare for holidays with family travels and Air Force postings. local exchanges include marriages births anniversaries church events and community greetings with mentions of Decatur Patoka Toledo Wenona St Louis Reno and Marysville.
Lions Award Given to Kathryn Nattier at Christmas Concert
Kathryn Nattier, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Nattier, received the first annual Lions Club Acts of Kindness Award during the Christmas concert at the high school. Lions chairman Jack Bradon originated the program proposing a $25 cash prize for meritorious acts of kindness. A committee reviewed year long kindness entries before selecting Miss Nattier for the honor. The award aims to inspire younger residents to assist elders in Patoka. Kathryn and her parents were guests at a Lions Club dinner at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Holt
John Gehrken
Thural Morey
Wm. Gehrken
Clarence Gehrken
Bill Meseke
Ellsworth Gehrken
W. E. Blink
Wm. Veal
Bertha Holt
Ralph Morey
Glen Ehrat
Maxine
Rock Falls
Paul Ehrat
Methodist Church
Jamaica
Kenneth Ehrat
Robert Crawford
Etta Crawford
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Warren Bayliss
Chicago
James Payne
Vernon Payne
Vernon
Burl Quick
Shattuc
Lula Payne
L. D. Morey
Beverly Brumfield
Clyde Payne
Eddie Dean
Betty Modene
Melvin Modene
Marysville
Calif
Reno
Nev
Eddie
Air Force
Apt
Dale Boyd
Tremont
W. E. Blunk
Karen
Chas. Jordan
Arch Hedgpeth
Clifford Page
C. E
Monte Page
Casey May
Susie
I. C. Betts
Methodist
Kathryn Nattier
Edwin Nattier
Lions Club
Jack Bradon
Lions Committee
Bradon
Elmer Rogier
Emil Nattier
Don Griffin
L. P. Busch
Miss Nattier
Home Bureau Yale Party At Patoka Church
The Patoka Home Bureau held its annual Christmas party at the Methodist Church with 16 members present and guest Mrs. Wenona Smith of Salem. Mrs. Charles Nattier chaired, gifts were exchanged, and plans were announced for Pat Johnson Day pies and craft day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Charles Nattier
Leo Walker
Raymond Britt
Pat Johnson
Salem
Edwin Nattier
James Ballance
Robert Hollis
Korean American Christmas Party Held in Vandalia
Mr and Mrs Tim Cole and others attended a Korean American Club party in the Mission room of S I T A Vandalia on Sunday afternoon. Eighteen Korean American children with their parents were present. Dr and Mrs Zh Lee of St Louis guests spoke about their work with orphans. Refreshments and gift exchange followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Cole
Nicole
Tom Lewis
Jim Earl
Perry
Mission Room
S.1.t.a
Vandalia
Zh Lee
St. Louis
Lee
Barnes Hospital
Charivari and Shower for Janet and Charles Dean
A charivari and shower for Janet and Charles Dean will be held at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Chas Thalman Monday December 26 at 7 30 p m Friends and neighbors are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet
Charles Dean
Chas. Thalman
Patoka Elevator team thanks Legion Auxiliary for dinner
Patoka Elevator employees extend thanks to the American Legion Auxiliary ladies for hosting a Christmas dinner served on Friday finishing a season of mutual support among local workers and veterans groups.
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Methodists
Santa Claus Fund
MAE Eagan
Patoka Register
Rodger Tune Fighth
Margie Richeson
Bill Hill
Sue Ann Nattier
David Britt
Patoka High School
Wes Griffin
Jane Adams
Sunbeams
Lana Kae Griffin
Germany
Fred Brown
Yale
Fire House
Charlotte and
Gordon
Dale Rutledge
Amarillo
Texas
Rube Rutledge
England
Jack Hathaway
Decatur
Essie Robinson
Dorothy Lake
Toni Sorrel
Peoria
C. E. Page
Lillie Walton
Reva Riley
Fayette Co. Hospital
Bill Brumfield
Tom Belcher
Charles Binnion
Cape Monday
Amanda Binnion
Kermit Gallatin
Toledo
Ohio
Richard Cox
Wenona
Lions’ Award
Home Bureau
Yale Party
Charivari
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