Patoka Happenings During Christmas Visits
Detroit residents Mr and Mrs James Kelley spent Christmas with the Green family while Jimmie Alexander joined Centralia friends. Area families from Salem Mesquite Stonington Odin Jamestown and Decatur gathered for holiday dinners and gift exchanges. Individuals include the Adams family central to many gatherings with relatives in Bridgeport V a and Van Buren family members visiting Lawrence Kansas and Texas moves noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kelley
Detroit, Mich
L. E. Green
Jimmie Alexander
Centralia
James O’neal
Mesquite
Texas
George Altom
Sandoval
Inez O’neal
Patoka
D. C. Gordo
Springfield
Geo. Altom
James
O’neal
F. E. Adams
Jack Adams
Rusty
Becky Sue
David
John
Bill Ballance
Eva Ballance
Carl Adams
Stonington
Ill
James Walton
Greenville
O. T. Walton
Yaw
Odin
C. A. Walton
Gary Foltz
Karen
Harold Foltz
Patty
Les Griffin
Curtis Harper
Billie Ann
Diamond
R. A. Harper
Fairland
Okla
Archie Harper
Don
Carl
Cecil A. Griffin
Letha Lee
Terre Haute
Ind
Florence Cain
St. Ann, Ill
W. H. Cain
Maurice Adams
C. A. Adams
Don Adams
Vandalia
Jimmie Dale Adams
Dick Adams
Rhonda
Bessie Murfin
Alice
Lawrence Ave
Lawrence
Kansas
Alfred May
Susy
Jamestown
Bob Adams
Holt, Mich
Frank Adams
Robert Eagan
Gloria
Merle Duncan
Sions
Bill Eagan
Ruby Linton
Kinmundy
Mae
Jack Eagan
R. B. Drennan
Mona Sue
Charley
Wesley Grupp
Monequa
Decatur
Roy Lawler
Macon
Dale Thompson
Beatrice Stasick
Roy Thompson
California
Virginia Palmer
Sylvia
Hawaii
Ft. Leavenworth
Glen Meryman
Beecue
Floyd Grise
Lois Meryman
Leroy
Claise Grise
Clinton
Barbara Wiley
Latham
Brenda
Sherry Thompson
Polly Hess Engaged to Russell Ericson in St Paul
Announce engagement of Polly Larradine Hess daughter of Mr and Mrs Larry Hess of St Paul Minnesota to Russell Wesley Ericson son of Mrs Emery Ericson and the late Mr Ericson of Gaylord Minnesota Miss Hess a senior in Hamline University School of Nursing and Mr Ericson a senior in Agriculture Economics at the University of Minnesota He is president of the Wesley Foundation and a member of Delta Theta Sigma Fraternity Miss Hess is the granddaughter of Paul Ehrat east of Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Hess
St. Paul
Minn
Polly Larradine
Russell Wesley Ericson
Emery Ericson
Mr. Ericson
Gaylord
Miss Hess
Hamline University School of Nursing
University of Minnesota
Wesley Foundation
Delta Theta Sigma Fraternity
Paul Ehrat
Vernon
Ili NOIS Power Company Announces Dividends and Library Additions
The Illinois Power Company board on December 15 1960 declares regular quarterly dividends on several preferred stock classes and common stock with Feb 1 1981 payable to stockholders of record January 10 1961. New library books listed include The Trouble With Lazy Ethel A Man Ten Feet Tall and others with five more titles on order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Power Company
Ethel
Valley In the
Sky
Santa
Enekekin
Flect V. D. Klinge Elected Worshipful Master of Patoka Lodge
V. D. Klinge was elected worshipful master of Patoka Lodge No. 618 A F and A M at a Masonic Temple meeting on December 19. Installation of new officers is scheduled for January 2. Other officers elected include James Stephens S W Kenneth Meador J W Wes Griffin S D Herschel Lawrence J D Tovis Dauderman secretary Robert Fagan treasurer Wes Griffin chaplain Sam Jolliff S S Max Quayle J S Everett Jackson Tyler. Everett Jackson to retire as master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. D. Klinge
Patoka Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
James Stephens
S. W
Kenneth Meador
J. W. Wes Griffin
S. D. Herschel Lawrence
J. D. Tovis Dauderman
Robert Fagan
Wes Griffin
Sam Jolliff
S. S. Max Quayle
J. S. Everett Jackson
Tyler
Everett Jackson
Lodge
Holiday thanks to neighbors and friends
A note of gratitude expressing appreciation for neighbors and friends who remembered the writer during the holiday season. Blessings are extended to all and a warm, community-centered sentiment is shared.
Notary Public Services Ended by Laurel Peyton
Laurel Peyton announces she will no longer provide Notary Public services effective January 15. The notice states the action and the date, informing clients and colleagues of the change. No further details are provided.
Want Ad Column Sells Reach To Local Homes
To reach most homes in this area use the want ad column of the Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Wesley Church to Be Consecrated Sunday Afternoon
The Wesley Methodist Church east of Patoka will be consecrated Sunday at 2 p m with Rev J F Watson of Salém Trinity Methodist as consecrating minister The new building near Route 51 on the Patoka Kinmundy road houses the sanctuary and three classrooms and serves Zion and Arnold Chapel congregations Open house follows the service Morning services are the 2nd and 4th Sundays and evening services on the 1st and 8th Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wesley Methodist Church
Patoka
J. F. Watson
Trinity Methodist Church of
Salém
Route 51
Patoka-Kinmundy Blacktop
C. I. Heflin
Zion
Arnold Chapel
Victoria Chapter Holds Stated Meeting Monday
Victoria Chapter CES held its regular stated meeting Monday evening with 12 members present. A short session was held due to the holiday, and several initiations are planned for January. Rev. and Mrs. Wayne Nattier and son of Poplar Bluff, Mo., visited with Mrs. Nannie Britt and Mrs. Ethel Chance. afternoon callers included Maurice Nattier and son of O'Fallon and Marion Nattier of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
CES
Wayne Nattier
Poplar Bluff, Mo
J. Huffman
Malden
Nannie Britt
Ethel Chance
Maurice Nattier
O’fallon
Edwin Nattier
Marion Nattier
Patoka
Revival Meetings Begin at Patoka General Baptist Church
Patoka General Baptist Church started a revival series on December 26 with daily 7 30 p m services and special singing. Rev. Louis McIntosh Rev. Earl Norris and Rev. J W Clifton will conduct services with the public invited and a fellowship meeting planned for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka General Baptist Church
Louis McIntosh
Earl Norris
J. W. Clifton
New Year Observance Closes Businesses and Bank
All business places the bank and post office will be closed Monday in observance of New Year’s day.
Community lights shine beyond contest entries
Many area residents enjoyed attractive outdoor lighting during Yuletide holidays beyond the ten contest entries. The annual event, supported by the American Legion and Lions Club, spurred broader displays and boosted community beauty with broad participation and hopes for more entries next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Lions Club
Churches Unite in Week of Prayer
Four Patoka churches join in a week of prayer starting Monday January 2 with the First Baptist Church hosting Bro Chester Groves of the Christian Church. The theme is Prayers of Paul and services run 7 30 each evening through Friday January 6 with different speakers at each church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
First Baptist Church
Chester Groves
The
Christian Church
Paul
S. M. Foulon
Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Pentecostal
Pentecostal Church
Robert Hillis
Cub Scout Pack Meets Friday Night at Grade School
The Cub Scouts hold a pack meeting Friday at 7 30 p m at the Grade School. Theme for the month is Guiding Stars. Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scout
Guiding Stars
Maurice Lee Cox Appointed Field Superintendent at Glenn Supply
Maurice Lee Cox of Vernon becomes field superintendent for Glenn Supply Co. of Tulsa working in the Illinois Division. The firm has purchased 18 wells south of Patoka from National Associates Petroleum Co. of Tulsa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Lee Cox
Vernon
Glenn Supply Co
Tulsa
Okla
Illinois
Patoka
National Associates Petroleum Co
Vernon News Holiday Guests Fill Vernon Homes
Local notes list many visitors over Christmas and New Year from Kailua Hawaii to Vandalia Illinois. Families including the Berniuses remain hosts while others travel to Peoria Decatur Vandalia Springfield and Lake City for holiday gatherings. The Gillett family moved east of Vernon and several residents returned home from travels as Christmas week ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bernius
Dorothy Kameoka
Kailua
Hawaii
Kameoka
Howard B. Case
Evangel College
Springfield
J. F. Anderson
Claude
Peoria
Alva Jernigan
St. Louis
Estel Slavik
Fenton, Mo
L. C. Snyder
Ron Forney
Brentwood
Earl Corbett
Donald Cox
Decatur
Russel Green
Vandalia
I. A. Pfeffer
Centralia
Marian Epps
Frank Johnson
J. W. Epps
Alice Wilson
W. P. Wade
Verlin Harvey
Coffeen
Warren Williams
Verbie Ramsey
Salem
Dennis Branch
Odin
Clarence Guymon
James D. Lansford
Ft. Leonard Wood
Clara M. West
Charles Transford
Brownstown
Fayette Co. Hospital
County residents buy 122154 in savings bonds in November
Pine and Marion county residents purchased 122 154 in Series E and H United States Savings Bonds. Illinois totals reached 25 411 045 for November, down four percent from last year. Ambrose W. Harbert and Adam H. Bachman announced the statewide figures, with T Merle Paul noting the national sales drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
United States Savings
Ambrose W. Harbert
Centralia
Adam H. Bachman
Salem
County Savings Bond Committee
Illinois
T. Merle Paul
U. S. Savings Bonds Division
Patoka Christian Church Week Schedule Dec 30 to Jan 6
Golden Rule class meets Dec 31. Bible School at 9330 Charles Meyer Supt Worship and Communion at 10 30 Message Christian Walk and 61 Youth Meetings at 6 45 Don Guymon Pres Evening Worship and Communion at 7 30 Message Gate of the Year 1961 Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday Jan 4 at 7 30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Meyer
Don Guymon
Community thanks holiday helpers and volunteers
Mr. C. A. Walton expresses gratitude to churches firemen and the Patoka Scouts for kindness during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Santa Delivers Cheer in Patoka Firehouse Visit
Patoka's firefighters hosted their annual Santa Claus event drawing about 850 candy filled bags. Santa then visited shut ins in the village Vernon and surrounding countryside delivering treats and good will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Santa Claus
Santa
Vernon
Country Life to Offer Health Insurance Beginning January 1
Country Life Insurance Co announces a new health insurance program for Illinois residents starting January 1, 1961. The company, the oldest life insurer in the United States serving one state, aims to cover hospital and medical expenses amid rising need. President Wm. J. Kuhfuss says surveys show strong demand for protection for all families, city and farm alike, with 430 Country Companies agents distributing policies through Country Mutual Insurance Co affiliates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Life Insurance Co
Illinois
United States
Wm. J. Kubhfuss
Kuhfuss
Country Life
Country Mutual Insurance Co
Illinois Agricultural Assa
Farm Bureau
School Menu January 3 6 Weekday Lunch Plan
The menu lists meals for Tuesday to Friday including hot dog with lima beans cole slaw apple cobbler and milk on Tuesday. chili and crackers turkey salad sandwich fruit cookie and milk on Wednesday. hamburger on bun mixed vegetables dill pickles fruit cake and milk on Thursday. and fish sticks buttered potatoes combination salad fruit bread butter and milk on Friday.
Extension course offers Audio Visual Methods at Centralia JC
Paul B. Chance announces Southern Illinois University extension course Instructional Materials in Audio Visual Methods 417. The class begins Tuesday January 3 at 7 p m at Centralia Junior College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul B. Chance
Southern Illinois University
Centralia Junior College
Christmas thanks come with New Year wishes
The note thanks supporters for cards and Christmas boxes and wishes a Happy New Year. Signed by Mr and Mrs Simps Caudle. The message also promotes want ads for buying or selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Simps Caudle
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S. L. Davidson
Katherine
John Whalen
East St. Louis
Thelma Goff
Joliet
Carrie Neiderkorn
Ruth Watkins
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Bruce Pugh
Robert Pugh
Pomona
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Conrad Haefner
Paul Walker
Mervil Willett
Berwyn
Anna Holland
Max
Oak Park
Bill Quick
Polly Larracine Hess
Illinois Power Company
Jennifer
Flect V. D. Klinge
Master OF Masons
Laurel Peyton
Patoka Register
Charlotte and
Gordon
Miss Kameeka
Lake City
Floyd Wall
Jack Bopp
Stu
Jerry Bopp
Chicago
Pine County
Patoka Christian Church
Santa Claus Fund
Thelma V. Towler
Pearl L. Jennings
John V. Barnes
F. B. Ballance
Thelma Arnold
Fidwin Nattier
Sam Jollifis
Harry Mullen _e
Jenkins Trucking Service
Darrell Sharp
Don Crawford
Iula Sharp
Orval Sharp Glen Walker
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