Patoka Happenings and Local Social Visits
Mrs. Ferbie Fiscus visited her sister Ida Smith at Wutzler's Nursing Home in Odin on Friday. Several families shared Sunday dinner at the Britt home including Floyd, Larry, Charles, and Pearl Britt with Dean Britt and family. Various residents attended open houses for a new Carlyle bank. Local visits included Rev Ralph Phillippe with his family and others calling on neighbors. Birthday celebrations and weekend visits were noted among nearby residents.
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Ferbie Fiscus
Ida Smith
Wutzler’s
Odin
Floyd Britt
Larry
Charles
Pearl Britt
Dean Britt
F. E. Adams
Bessie McCurdy
W. L. Martin
Russell Caldwell
Tom Chappell
Paul Crawford
Les Griffin
New Bank
Carlyle
Ralph Phillippe
Lula Troyer
Elizabeth Isaac
Centralia
Wesley
B. N. Griffin
Joseph Muck
Herman Muck
Joyce Sharp
Orval Sharp
Glen Hamplemcon
Tamaroa
Joseph Mack
Kenneth Wehrle
Vandalia
Lula Sharp
Vanda Burgess
Rolla
Minnie Eaglin
Island Chapel Club Hosts February Meeting
The Island Chapel Community Club met at Mrs. Ann Crawford’s home for February. Mrs. Mabel Brokelmeyer led the devotional on The Devil's Tools. Roll call asked for Valentine verses. A five dollar donation was made to the Heart fund. Leona Davis spoke on iodine, and Esta Cox discussed responses to poisoning in Edna Tune’s absence. Myrtle Bricker won the door prize. refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teacbers
Island Chapel Community Club
Ann Crawford
Mabel Brokelmeyer
Heart Fund
Leona Davis
Edna Tune
Esta Cox
Myrtle Bricker
Illinois CROP Goal Set at Quarter Million
The Illinois CROP goal for 1963 is a quarter of a million dollars set by the Church World Service CROP Commission at Champaign. Rev. Robert Rosebrough notes Illinois raised 227,600 in 1962 with grain and cash, the highest state total in years, and 1963 aims higher. The drive will push corn and soy beans, accept cash in place of grain, with CROP Sunday on Oct 27 and Spare and Share through CROP in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Church World Service- Crop Commission
Champaign
Robert Rosebrough
Corn Clinics Set Tuesday at Centralia High School
Corn growers can attend a Geigy Corn Clinic series held in 600 communities this year. The session at Centralia High School on Tuesday at 7 30 p m covers chemical weed control, soil chemical longevity, and best application methods to boost yields and cut costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia High School
Blue and Gold Banquet Next Thursday Held at Masonic Hall
The Blue and Gold Cub Scout banquet is set for Thursday February 28 at 7 p.m. in the Masonic hall. Attendees will share a pot luck dinner and awards and advancement badges will be presented. Boys aged 8 to 11 with their parents are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Trustees Filed for Village Office and Postmaster Move
Alvin Perkins and Jack Bradon filed for village trustee positions in the spring election. February 27 is the deadline to file. Congressman Shipley recommends Marie T. Walker for permanent Vernon postmaster, currently serving as acting postmaster. Warriors notch their 22nd win of the season by defeating Mulberry Grove 69 to 53 at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Perkins
Jack Bradon
George E. Shipley
Marie T. Walker
Vernon
Warriors
Mulberry Grove
Patoka FFA Week Highlights Agriculture Theme
The Patoka Future Farmers of America Chapter joins hundreds of chapters in observing FFA Week February 16 23 The posters show this year theme Agriculture Vital to America with photos of members farm mechanics and shop projects Plans include replacing signposts on school grounds and issuing each member a metal home sign noting FFA membership
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Patoka Future Farmers of America
W. T. Spanton
Future Farmers of America
Patoka
America
FFA
Funeral Services Held for Edward M. Jones
Funeral services for Edward Marion Jones were held February 12 at the Methodist Church in Odessa Texas with Masonic graveside rites. Jones born April 20 1925 in Athens Missouri died February 9. He married Mattie Moore and survived by two stepsons and multiple siblings. Burial in Sunset Gardens Masonic section Odessa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Marion Jones
Methodist Church
Odessa
Texas
Masonic Lodge
Jones
Athens
Jane Jones
Paul Jones
Mattie Moore
Kenneth
Gene Ralph
Susie Jones
Betty Carter
Jean Adams
Joanne Quick
Janet Bates
Patoka
Marilyn Quick
Streator
Chas
Waukegan
Morris Dean
Arlington Heights
Masonic
Sunset Gardens
Betty
Susie
Janet
Lee Adams
Charles
Morris Jones
Marion County CROP names officers and reports totals
Dwight C. Day of Alma is named CROP chairman for Marion County. At a Salem meeting Randall Sims is vice chairman E D Patterson secretary Jerry Sinclair treasurer and Dale Turner promotional director. County total contributions reach 4614.52 plus 309.15 state credit totaling 4689.32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight C. Day
Alma
Marion County
Salem
Randall Sims
E. D. Patterson
Jerry Sinclair
Dale Turner
Centralia
Patoka
Foster
Kinmundy
Meacham
Carrigan
Tonti
Omega
Sandoval
Stevenson
Iuka
Raccoon
Haines
Romine
Odin
Perkins Family Visit Stretches From Georgia To Florida
Vernon residents Mr. and Mrs. Everett Perkins with Tony and Tammy visited Irene Perkins in Georgia last week. The two families then went to the coast for a seafood dinner in Panacea Florida on Sunday.
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Everett Perkins
Tony
Tammy
Mr. Perkins
Irene
Georgia
Panacea
Florida
School Menu and Revival Notice February 25 to March 1
Weekly school meals list for Monday through Friday with entree sides and desserts. In loving memory of F M Peddicord who died February 22, 1960. Eaglin General Baptist Church to hold a revival starting Monday February 25 at 7 30 p m with evangelist Brother Richards leading each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Peddicord
Eaglin General Baptist Church
Brother Richards
Warriors Triumph Over Stewardson High 80 62
Stewardson-Strasburg fell to the Warriors 80 62 on Friday for their 21st loss. Patoka scorers included Tom Cox 38 Adams 18 Jim Jenkins 12 Chandler 10 Bopp 4 Veal 2 Bill Cox 1. Stewardson won the B game 42 33.
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Stewardson
Washburn Named Assistant State's Attorney in Marion County
Robert M. Washburn, former mayor of Centralia and city attorney, is appointed assistant state's attorney for Marion County effective March 1. He will handle cases of non support by fathers, relatives failing to aid the elderly, and relief recipients not reporting all income. State's Attorney Miller announced the appointment. the County Board of Supervisors approved a $300 monthly salary.
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Robert M. Washburn
Centralia
Marion County
Washburn
William A. Miller
County Board of Superviosra
Sweetheart Party Highlighted by FFA FHA Crowns Queen and King
The Patoka FFA and FHA held a sweetheart party in the high school cafeteria on Thursday February 14 with red and white decor. Mary Ann Palaski directed entertainments as games and a dance followed a punch and cake reception. Crowned Queen Ann Houston and King Lane Briscoe received gifts from FFA president Lane Briscoe and FHA president Carolyn Snider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
The
Future Homemakers of America
Patoka
Mary Ann Palaski
Kathryn Nattier
Ann Houston
Lloyd Olmstead
Lane Briscoe
Dick Nelson
FFA
FHA
Carolyn Snider
Homemakers Meet at Donald Murfin Home in Vernon
Patoka Unit of Homemakers Extension held its February gathering at Mrs. Donald Murfin's Vernon home with 12 members and guests present. Plans include Pat Johnson Day in Salem on Feb 26, X-Ray Mobile Unit crews needed March 28, spring hat making class in Salem March 28, and a fried pies lesson at next meeting March 14 hosted by Mrs. James Stephens.
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Patoka
Homemakers Extension
Donald Murfin
Vernon
Dean Britt
W. F. Murfin
Marie Brite
Pat Johnson
Salem
W. M. Cox
Brite
James Stephens
Hartley family featured in February IAA Record article
Harold E. Hartley of south of Centralia is profiled for February in the IAA Record. He has been elected vice president of the Illinois Agricultural Assn. and leads the Washington County Service Co. He farms a 90 head Guernsey herd with 40 milking, and serves in church and community roles with wife Vesta, daughter Donna, and son Harold J. Hartley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold E. Hartley
South of Centralia
Paul Calvert
IAA
Hartley
Illinois Agricultural Assn
Washington County Service Co
Southern Illinois
Senators Target ADC Waste in Illinois Public Aid
State Senator Dwight P. Friedrich of Centralia says Republicans push to cut ADC funding in the Illinois Public Aid Commission. He cites over 44 million in savings this biennium from earlier screenings and reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight P. Friedrich
Centralia
State Senate
ADC
Ilinois Public Aid Commission
Commission
Friedrich
Senate Republicans
Illinois
U. S
Chicago
IPAC
Baptist Youth Meetings Run Bright in February Session
Sun beams group met Saturday afternoon February 16 to study The Happy House with Mark Zimmerman and Mrs. Dwight Britt leading singing. Bonnie Perkins and Bobby Britt led games as Nancy Bowen and Danny Settle were named March 2 recreational leaders. Offering supported Home Missions. Beginning Sunbeams learned about Hawaii children. Leona Parker will host the nibble nook next time. The group expressed thanks for cards flowers and sympathy to the bereaved family of Mrs. Jane Jones.
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Mark Zimmerman
Dwight Britt
Bonnie Perkins
Bobby Britt
Nancy Bowen
Danny Settle
Perdue
Thomas
Valentine
Sunbeams
Hawaii
Leona Parker
Judge McMackin addresses PTA on Illinois Judicial Amendment
Judge James E. McMackin spoke at the PTA meeting about the Judicial Amendment now in the state legislature. He explained the measure aims to reduce costs and create a nonpartisan ballot for judges, with retained judges to be decided by a retention vote. The discussion noted other states’ reforms and outlined upcoming PTA events and polio vaccine plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. McMackin
PTA
McMackin
Illinois
Hinton
Patoka Students Made SIU Deans List
Three Patoka residents, Don Christian, Mary Gerrish, and Donald Harper, are among 1,079 SIU Carbondale students named to the Deans List for fall quarter. The list marks a 4.25 average or higher with at least 12 hours of coursework. a 5.0 is equivalent to straight A.
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Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Patoka
Don Christian
Mary Gerrish
Donald Harper
Band Parents to Have Family Night at High School
Band parents schedule Family Night at the high school Tuesday February 26 at 7 p.m. Band students will perform pieces selected for upcoming spring contests and refreshments will be served after the program.
New Arrivals Birth Announcements in Local Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Wig Richeson announce the birth of their third son on Saturday Feb 16 at St Marys Hospital weighing 6 lbs 11 oz and named Benjamin Mrs Dean Wadkins reports a baby boy born Feb 12 at Salem Memorial Hospital weighing 8 lbs 2 oz and named Joseph Bryan Mr and Mrs Dean Sullens announce a baby girl born Feb 15 at St Marys Hospital weighing 5 lbs 11 oz named Sarah Lynn Mr and Mrs Richard Arlen Perkins of Springfield announce a daughter born Feb 9 at St Johns Hospital weighing 7 lbs 3 oz named Dorothy Irene
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Wig Richeson
St. Mary's Hospital
Naay Bient
Dean Wadkins
Salem Memorial Hospital
Joseph Bryan
Dean Sullens
St. Mary’s Hospital
Sarah Lynn
Richard Arlen Perkins
Springfield
St. John’s Hospital
Dorothy Irene
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Island Chapel Club
Grace Revis
Gene Leniger
Vernon, Ill
Bulletins
Edward M. Jones
Memoriam
Mrs. Calvert
IAA Record
Baptist Youth Meetings
the Sunbeams
Ment
Judicial Act
SIU
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