Patoka Happenings Highlight Local Visits and Travel
About 200 people joined Mr and Mrs Artie Rogier to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. J R Snyder attended a furnace service school in St Louis. Mrs Sarah Smith was taken to St Marys Hospital. Mr and Mrs Wm Snyder visited in Fairman. Mrs W W Romack learned of her father M C Wilsons death in Cleveland Oklahoma. John Jennings visited California with family. Leo Chandler from Tonica paid a weekend visit. Oscar Hill returned from Springfield hospital. Elwin Bushue drove to Altamont. Centralia residents C A Adams and Maurice Adams spent Sunday together. Carroll Garrett and another Centralia couple visited Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Rogier
J. R. Snyder
St. Louis
Williamson Furnace Co
Sarah Smith
St. Mary’s Hospital
Cox & Martin Ambulance
Geo. Wickersham
F. E. Adams
Pana
West Mansfield
Ohio
H. M. Tevis
Wm. Snyder
Fairman
W. W. Romack
M. C. Wilson
Cleveland
Oklo
Mary Wasson
Ernie
Virginia
John Jennings
Davis
Helen
California
Leo Chandler
Tonica
Oscar Hill
Springfield
Elwin Bushue
Altamont
Lisa
C. A. Adams
Centralia
Maurice Adams
Carroll Garrett
Donkey Ball Planned in Village by Lions Club
The Lions Club announces a donkey basketball game set for March 16 with Bob Keister as general chairman and committee members Dr. E. E. Hall and Don Griffin. Club members will canvass for March of Dimes funds February 20 at Wasem's Cafe. The group also discussed a fireman's appreciation dinner and a committee to plan it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lions Club
Bob Keister
E. E. Hall
Don Griffin
Wasem’s
P. J. Mojonnier
Max Quayle
Lion
One License Plate Found As Deadline Nearby
James Edwards lost a new license plate on the way from his home toward Patoka last week. Over the weekend he recovered one plate but the second remains missing under deep snow. February 15 is the deadline to display the new 1961 plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edwards
Brother of Mrs. Ballance Dies in Wyoming
John W. Johnson aged 62 of Wheatland Wyoming died January 24 at Memorial Hospital Cheyenne. Survived by wife, a son, three grandchildren and three sisters including Mrs Gladys Hurst Wyoming and Mrs Lula Nattier Carter. Johnson born and raised in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Johnson
Wheatland
Wyoming
Memorial Hospital
Cheyenne
Gladys Hurst
Lula. Nattier
Carter
Tom Ballance
Patoka
Mr. Johnson
Illinois
Public Auction At Zion Church Feb 11 2 PM
Public auction for Zion Church items including building seats two oil stoves folding chairs and carpeting to be held Saturday February 11 at 2 o clock in the afternoon Auctioneer Jesse Donoho conducts the sale with notices dated February 8 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Church
Jesse Donoho
Pinochle Party Benefits March of Dimes
On Wednesday February 15 the American Legion Auxiliary hosts a pinochle party with proceeds donated to the March of Dimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Caucuses Name Candidates for Township Offices
Township caucuses selected candidates for Patoka, Pope Two, and Foster Two townships. Republicans and Democrats nominated a slate for supervisor, clerk, assessor, and auditors, with names including Orval Sharp, Bruce Carter, Lyle Ballance, Marvin Bassett, Floyd Jones, and others. Candidates may withdraw before final nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Township
Orval Sharp
James Phinney
Dan Thorp
Dwight Britt
Les Griffin
Ross Ballance
Bruce Carter
Tim Cole
Tom Ballance
Frank Ballance
Eberle Norris
Kenneth Meador
Pope
Lyle Ballance
Forrest Bricker
Frank Williams
Paul Torrence
Lee Outhouse
Bessie Marohl
Clifford Towler
Everett Meryman
Luther Paine
Wayne Towler
Foster
Marvin Bassett
Elston Protz
A. A. Conley
Harry Perkins
William Griffin
Floyd Jones
Fancy Work Club Meets With Mrs. J. C. Walraven
The Ladies Fancy Work Club met at Mrs. J. C. Walraven's home on Friday February 3. President Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon led the business session while Mrs. Walraven was named card and flower chair. Christina Crawford organized entertainment. prize winners included Mrs. Walraven Mrs. Harbin Hawkins and Mrs. Kay Jennings. Game prizes went to Mrs. Homer N. Potts Mrs. Roy Jones Mrs. Hawkins and Mrs. Walraven. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Potts. Next meeting planned with Miss Crawford and Mrs. Jennings to host entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Walraven
Ladies Fancy Work Club
S. M. Spurgeon
Walraven
Christina Crawford
Harbin Hawkins
Kay Jennings
Homer N. Potts
Good Will Club Meets With Mrs Ada Bates
The Good Will Club of Vernon met Wednesday February 1 with Mrs Ada Bates in Patoka. Guests included Mrs Susie Carter Mrs Nellie Doolen and Mrs Edith Peyton. Prizes were awarded during recreation to Tina Letta Mary Betty and Edith. A February 15 meeting will be with Mrs Tonie Sorrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club of
Vernon
Ada Bates
Patoka
Susie Carter
Nellie Doolen
Edith Peyton
Tina
Letta
Mary
Betty
Edith
Tonie Sorrell
Lahoma Hilliard
Texas
Eskridge
Houston
Sunbeams Valentine Party At Baptist Church
The Sunbeams annual Valentine party at the Baptist Church drew a well attended crowd on Saturday afternoon February 4. The event doubled as a patriotic observance for Abraham Lincoln with log cabins and a Lincoln cabin model on display. Jill Bates acted president welcoming Mary Ann Meryman of Centralia as a guest. Sheila Jolliff read thank you letters from Mrs. Bertha Danbury and Mrs. Bessie Foltz. Special prayers were offered for several local families and individuals. Refreshments were provided by Mr. Mojonnier with Mary Meryman scheduling a nibble nook on March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Lincoln
Jill Bates
Mary Ann Meryman
Centralia
Sheila Jolliff
Bertha Danbury
Bessie Foltz
A. A. Conley
Robertson
Perdue
Speers
Malan
Hill
Chriss
Paul Brokelmeyer
Chas. Griffin
Mojonnier
Mary Meryman
Paul Calvert Named Manager of Patoka Elevator Co
Paul Calvert of Shelbyville is hired by the Patoka Elevator Co. board as manager and will assume duties the first week of March. A native of Marissa Illinois he has previously led the Marion County Service Co. at Salem and the Shelbyville Service Co. for five years. He is married to Martha Hartley with two sons aged nine and twelve and is active in civic and church work in Shelbyville Virgil Herrin resigned as manager at the start of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Calvert
Shelbyville
Patoka Elevator Co
Calvert
Marion County Service Co
Salem
Marissa, Ill
Virgil Herrin
Mrs. Sarah Chriss 83 Dies at Centralia
Mrs. Sarah Ellen Chriss, 83, died Tuesday at St. Marys Hospital in Centralia. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Martin Funeral Home with burial in Vandalia Fairlawn cemetery. Surviving are son Darrell of Patoka, and brothers Ed Lawson of Patoka and Fred Lawson of Centralia. Husband preceded her in death. She had lived in Centralia four years after residing here previously. Born in Effingham county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Ellen Chriss
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Vandalia Fairlawn
Darrell
Patoka
Ed Lawson
Fred Lawson
Vernon WSCS Plan for World Day of Prayer
The Vernon Woman's Society of Christian Service met January 26 with Mrs. Ruth Lawson presiding. They planned World Day of Prayer at the church February 17 at 1 30 p m and shared devotions, hymns, and scriptures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service of
Vernon
Ruth Lawson
Laurine Klinge
Letta Hopkins
Shutins
Ellis Doolen
Jesus
Heflin
Ruth Murfin
Shipley names acting postmasters for Sandoval and Alma
Congressman George E. Shipley announced the submission of Thomas D. Neal as acting postmaster at Sandoval and Calvin L. Barbee as acting postmaster at Alma to the post office department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Shipley
Thomas D. Neal
Post Office Department
Sandoval
Calvin L. Barbee
Alma
Card of Thanks from Mound Chapel Community
Expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for flowers and sympathy cards after the mother’s death. Includes a fire emergency contact number 2 5353.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound Chapel
Vernon News Highlights Local Marriages and Events
Robert Fiscus married Robert Dean Fiscus at the First Methodist Church in Vandalia. The couple will reside at 520 North Sixth St. Vandalia. World Day of Prayer program planned for Feb 17 at 1 30 p m at the local Methodist church. Local items note hospital stays, travel, and community activities including Polio Drive chairwoman, NROTC exam takers, and various visits and birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dean Fiscus
Zelpha Fiscus
Dorothy Fiscus
Vandalia
Vanda Black
Grace Black
North Sixth St
Vernon
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Eleanor Weinsman
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Everett Weiss
Baltimore
Herrin
Jack Sutton
James Wernsman
Toni Sorrel
Arch Sorrel
Salem
Arch
Margaret Lawrence
Allen Lawrence
Marion County
St. Louis
Jasper Leininger
E. S. Caudle
Texas
David Ripple
Belleville
Nell Metzger
Florida
I. Heflin
Letta Hopkins
Ruth Lawson
Marjorie Bassett
Robert Crawford
I. C. Betts
W. D. Klinge
Brownstown
Celebrate 51st Year of Scouting Week Observance
Boy Scout Week marks the 61st anniversary of scouting worldwide. Patoka Cub Scouts display handiwork in the Jenkins Trucking Service window this weekend and all Scouts are urged to wear uniforms and attend their chosen church on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Jenkins Trucking Service
Rogier 50th Anniversary Gratitude Note
Mr and Mrs Artie Rogier thank everyone for wishes cards and kind words on their 50th anniversary. They especially thank Bill Jenkins for cleaning the parking lot and express appreciation for the thoughtful gestures and blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eveveryone
Bill Jenkins
Fire of Unknown Origin Destroys Slaughter House
A slaughter house owned by Vernie Nattier burned at 5 45 a m Monday. The concrete building roof and contents were destroyed. The slaughtering house is operated by Beryle Arnold.
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Slaughter House
Vernie Nattier
Beryle Arnold
Vernon Becomes Second Beacon Town in County
Vernon was named Beacon town No. 2 in Marion County after a $2 contribution pushed its Christmas Seal total to $80.50, $1.50 above last year. Patoka remains No. 1 with $263.75, while the county total reaches $9,302.97, about $700 short of the $10,000 goal. the TB Association urges late donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Marion County
Marion County TB Assn
Patoka
TB Association
Marion County Beef Feed Lot Tour Set for Feb 16
The Marion County beef feed lot tour will be held Thursday afternoon February 16 starting at 1:00 p.m. at Harold Crippen farm on U S 560 two miles east of Sandoval. host Glen Young and Don Walker University of Illinois will cover feeder cattle rations management and finishing practices. The second stop is Richard and William Seidel farm two miles northeast of Sandoval with winter cow management and a demonstration on implanting steers. The event ends about 3:30 p.m. All beef cattle raisers in Marion and nearby counties are invited to attend and bring questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Harold Crippen
U. S. 560
Sandoval
Glen Young
Crippen
Don Walker
University of Illinois
Richard and
William Seidel
Seidel
Marion
4 H and FFA Calf Sale in Urbana on Feb 15
Illinois 4 H and FFA members bid on about 85 calves at the 13th annual sale in the University of Illinois Stock Pavilion starting 11 a m. Sponsoring group is the Illinois Purebred Dairy Cattle Assn. Calves include Holstein Guernsey Brown Swiss Jersey Ayrshire with sales restricted to bona fide 4 H and FFA members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Jersey
Ayrshire
FFA
J. G. Cash
Dept. of Dairy Science
U. of I. Urbana
Shower for Mr and Mrs Everett Perkins
A shower honoring Mr and Mrs Everett Perkins will be held Thursday February 16 at the home of Harry Perkins east of Vernon. All are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Perkins
Harry Perkins
Vernon
District Basketball Tourney Scheduled for Feb 22-24
The Patoka High School gym hosts the district tournament from February 22 to 24. Opening games feature Aviston vs Patoka, Odin vs Wesclin, and Breese facing the Wednesday winner. Late week schedule includes a Friday championship game with tiered ticket prices for each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka High School
Aviston
Patoka
Odin
Wesclin
Trenton
Breese
Dies Tuesday in Vandalia Father of Mrs. Sharp
Jesse R. Wehrle aged 75 died Tuesday February 7 at Fayette County Hospital Vandalia after 35 years in the Shobonier Vandalia area. He leaves seven daughters including Mrs Gertie Kinderman and Mrs Clara Wessels and four sons including Kenneth Wehrle Delbert Melvin and Robert. He is survived by two sisters and many grandchildren. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Friday at the Pentecostal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse R. Wehrle
Orval Sharp
Fayette County Hospital
Vandalia
Shobonier
Gertie Kinderman
Clara Wessels
Elizabeth Loehr
Elsie Wehrle
St. Louis
Ruby Schaub
Brownstown
Marie Phillips
Lockport
Ill
Sharp
Kenneth Wehrle
Ft. Riley
Kas
Delbert
Vandallia
Melvin
Ramsey
Robert
Anna Miller
Cowden
Esther Buck
Pentecostal Church
Mrs Dwight Kline Leads WSCS Meeting
The Women's Society of Christian Service held its regular February meeting with 15 members present. Mrs Dwight Kline led the lesson What Is the Word and Mrs Robert Hollis spoke on How God Speaks. Hostesses were Mrs Charles Thalman Mrs C Di Martin and Mrs Archie Harper. Due to the storm all left early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Archie Harper
Effie Nichols
Robert Hollis
Dwight Kline
Bertha Miller
God
Bruce Pugh
Jesus
Mary Galaway
Harper
East Annex
Charles Thalman
C. di Martin
Mrs Nota Thompson Dies After Auto Accident
Mrs Nota Thompson of Centralia mother of Mrs Charles Griffin was fatally injured in an automobile crash near Hillsboro last Thursday morning February 2. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 pm from Galbreath Funeral Home Centralia with Rev Robert Hollis officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nota Thompson
Centralia
Charles Griffin
Hillsboro
Galbreath
Robert Hollis
Hilleresat Cemetery
Thanking Patoka Firemen for Farm Slaughter House Fire Help
Landowners Vernie Nattier and George Nattier thank Patoka firefighters for their aid in extinguishing a blaze at a slaughter house on the Nattier farm. Mr and Mrs Vernie Nattier and Mr and Mrs George Nattier express gratitude for swift response and professional service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Vernie Nattier
George Nattier
Fire department praised for slaughterhouse blaze work
Beryle Arnold extends thanks to the Patoka fire department for their efforts in extinguishing a blaze at the slaughterhouse, commending swift action and bravery.
Also Mentioned on This Page
March OF Dimes
Good Will Club
Sunbeams
Elevator Co
Sarah Chriss
Cong. Shipley
Robert Fiscus
Miss Vanda Black
BOY Scout
Mrs
Beacon
County Beef Feed
Urbana
WSCS
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