Community Notes From Patoka Weekend Visits
Patoka Happenings record weekend visits across Clinton Illinois Salem Earlington and Patoka. families include the Walravens Britt Besing Wadkins Fiscus Voris Crawford Foltz and Hanson with trips to Cheyenne Newfoundland Florida and Evansville. a birth announced Richard Alan Feb 9 and a June wedding planned for Barbara Hanson and Robert Plum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crawford, Jr
Roanoke
Ill
Frank Crawford
Max Foltz
Fairbury
Richard Alan
Chas. Foltz
Patoka
J. Lukaseck
Centralia
David Bishop
Crawfordsville
Ind
Nancy
Lois Foltz
Barbara Hanson
Charles Foltz
Robert Plum
Downers Grove
Clarence Hanson
Mrs Ida Pegues Celebrates 90th Birthday Here
Mrs. Ida Pegues marked her 90th birthday on Monday February 13 at the home of her daughter due to four months of illness. She received many cards and gifts and thanks all who remembered her. Cakes were baked by Mrs. Anne Busch and Mrs. Jessie Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Matchett
Ida Pegues
Anne Busch
Jessie Lewis
Fire damages farm home of Harry Easton
A Monday afternoon blaze west of town damaged the Harry Easton residence after chimney sparks ignited the roof. Neighbors controlled the fire before fire department arrival. no injuries are reported.
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Harry Easton
Phosphates Comparison Boosts Calphos Yields
A want ad notes two state universities comparing phosphates including Super T V A Camera by percentage. Calphos reportedly out yielded all others and is recommended for soft coal collection needs. Also listed is a used water system washing machine motor for sale by Geo. Wickersham in Vandalia and a phone contact 149a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calphos
Ehrat Vandalia
Geo. Wickersham
Card of Thanks for Fire Assistance
Local residents thank neighbors and the fire department for help after a fire at LOST Male Police dog. Rinny. Ed Defend and family express gratitude and provide contact details.
Warriors finish season with 20 wins in 26 games
Patoka's Warriors routed Sandoval 80 to 41 on Tuesday night to close the regular season with 20 victories in 26 games. David Sanders led with 19 points, joined by 15 from Jerry Crabb and 12 each from Dale Rutledge and Frances Hollinsend, while Dick Adams had 10. The Papooses defeated Sandoval's B team 65 to 37, with Everett Perkins scoring 23 and Davy Robinson 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Sanders
Jerry Crabb
Dale Rutledge
Frances Hollinsend
Dick Adams
Papooses
Sandoval
Everett Perkins
Davy Robinson
Edwin Arnold Sells Interest in Patoka Hardware
Edwin Arnold has sold his interest in the Patoka Hardware & Locker Service this week. He had been a medical patient at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis for the past week and due to poor health is stopping work for now. No future plans were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Arnold
Patoka Hardware & Locker Service
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
February rainfall nears three inches in local area
Rain in February totals 2.93 inches in the region boosting farmers hopes for the season. The Conservation Club lake at Patoka is full and Lake Centralia and Racoon Lake east of Centralia are nearly filled. Rural roads remain nearly impassable, but the moisture is highly welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Conservation Club
Lake Centralia
Racoon Lake
Centralia
Good Will Club Meets With Mrs. Alice Wilson
The Good Will club met at Mrs. Alice Wilsons Vernon home on Wednesday February fifteenth. Eight members attended with four visitors Eva Potts Effie Hathaway Hazel Cox and Emma Walton. They pieced blocks for Emma Protz Dora and Betty and shared a pot luck dinner. Eva Potts won best telegram from the letters in valentines. Prizes also went to Hazel Dora Marguerite and Betty. The group adjourned to meet with Mrs. Dora Eversman on February twenty ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
Alice Wilson
Vernon
Eva Potts
Effie Hathaway
Hazel Cox
Emma Walton
Emma Protz
Dora
Betty
Walton
Hazel
Valentine
Marguerite
Dora Eversman
New Members Welcome at Pre-School Sunbeams
Leslie Talbot welcomed Marianna Lana Kaye and Blake Griffen as new members. Richie Sharp was ill. Mrs E M Outhouse and granddaughters Norma and Linda served refreshments. The next meeting is March 3 and Mrs Wim Parker will have the nibble nook. All children invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
Leslie ‘Talbot
Marianna
Lana Kaye
Blake Griffen
Richie Sharp
E. M. Outhouse
Norma
Linda
Wim. Parker
Thanking Neighbors for Kind Cards and Visits
Gilbert Brown expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for thoughtful cards and visits received during his hospital stay.
Must Be Registered to Vote in Upcoming Primaries
You must be registered to vote in the primary. Check your card now as it may be expired. March 12 is the last day to register for the primary on April 10. If unregistered, go to the Salem courthouse to sign up. Residency rules apply: state one year, county 90 days, precinct 30 days. October 8 is the fall election registration deadline.
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Salem
F F A Campaign Against Rats In Patoka In Full Swing
The Patoka F F A rat and mouse control drive is moving quickly with posters newspapers and radio publicity. Seven bait dealers including Patoka Co op Elevator Patoka Hardware Jones Store Soutier Hardware Martin Store Lange Tractor Sales and Binnion s Store are cooperating. Farmers are baiting farms and displaying fence signs while radio talks by Beryl Jett Richard Fiscus and Art Falkenhain expand outreach. Over half the farms and about three quarters of local businesses participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka F.F. A
Beryl Jett
Patoka Co-op. Elevator
Patoka Hardware
Jones’ Store
Soutier Hardware
Martin’s
Lange Tractor Sales
Binnion’s
World Day of Prayer Observed at Patoka Church
Women of the Patoka Methodist Church held an all day World Day of Prayer event on Friday February 17 with the theme One Flock One Shepard A light lunch followed by a program and a 4 4 playlet Thy Will Be Done dramatized by several members Mrs J W Alexander secretary of spiritual life for the W S C S planned the day assisted by 20 ladies with Mrs John Layton as organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Methodist Church
Shepard
J. W. Alexander
John Layton
17 Club Meets at the Home of Mrs Chriss
The 17 Club gathered at Mrs Darrell Chrisss home Tuesday evening with members listed. Food included sandwiches pie and coffee. Menu plans cover February 27 to March 2 featuring Italian spaghetti G N beans hamburger barbeque and assorted sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
17 Club
Mrs. Chriss
Darrell Chriss
World Day of Prayer Observed at Vernon Methodist Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Vernon Methodist Church on February 17 to observe World Day of Prayer with a program led by Ferne Arnold Ruth Lawson and others. Guests Wayne Brown of Pana Rev W R Robison of Granite City and Vernon P T A set to meet February 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Vernon
John
Ferne Arnold
Emma Walton
Mildred Newcomb
Ruth Lawson
Frank Beck
Letta Hopkins
Bee Doolen
Belva Lee Ehrat
Conservation Club to Install Officers Monday Evening
Conservation Club 100 will hold a meeting Monday February 27 at 7 30 p m in the high school Newly elected officers will be installed at this meeting and plans for the coming year will be discussed Members are urged to attend so that a consensus of opinion can be secured in formulating projects of interest to all during 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Club
Conservation Club 100
March of Dimes Totals $525.25 from Patoka Donation
Final collection figures for March of Dimes in Patoka reach $525.25, announced by Les Griffin, club president. The last donation of $25.00 came from the Patoka P. T. Cc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March of Dimes
Patoka
Les Griffin
The
Patoka P. T. Cc
Lions Seek To Keep Highway 51 Through Patoka
Lions Club members discussed widening plans for Highway 51 and voted to ask officials to keep the road routed through Patoka village as it is now. They directed letters to the highway department superintendent, the state senator, and district representatives requesting the current routing be maintained this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Ask
Lions Club
Patoka
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Askig
Shobonier School Destroyed by Tuesday Fire
A brick grade school in Shobonier built about 1895, two rooms, was totally destroyed after a fire started from a faulty flue shortly after 2 pm. Firefighters from Vandalia could not save it due to water shortage. 42 students and two teachers escaped unharmed. Barn nearby saved. Elderly Mrs. Mary Albert of Sholonier died of a heart attack while notifying her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shobonier
Vandalia
Mary Albert
Sholonier
Rev and Mrs Farmer Celebrate 40th Anniversary
The Rev. C. R. Farmer and his wife of Vernon marked their 40th wedding anniversary on Thursday February 16. A quiet day at their trailer home ended with a surprise gathering at Mrs. L. E. Peyton’s house for a cake and photos followed by ice cream cake and drinks. The group then attended a Thursday night service at Mrs. Mary Leininger’s home where the pastor delivered a message titled Where Is Thy Faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Farmer
Vernon
Mary Leininger
Thanking all who remembered me during illness
Eleanor Easton expresses gratitude to everyone who sent thoughts and prayers during her recent illness and asks God to bless them for their kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Easton
Mark DeLay Named Honor Roll Student at Arkansas
Fayetteville Ark Forty six students in the University of Arkansas College of Education earned honor roll honors for the fall semester 1955. Among them is junior Mark Dale DeLay son of Mr and Mrs E L DeLay of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
Ark
College of Education
University of Arkansas
Henry H. Kronenberg
Mark Dale DeLay
E. L. DeLay
Patoka
Band Boosters Meet Tuesday Evening At High School
Band Boosters will meet Tuesday Feb 28 at 7 30 p m at the high school. Members are reminded to save Fol ger Blue Stars for the Band Boosters as they scan the left at the Registrar office.
Thanks to neighbors and friends after accident
A thanks note from Ora Whitehurst and Family expresses gratitude to neighbors friends relatives and the girls at the telephone office for assistance since an accident along with cards gifts flowers and letters.
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Ora Whitehurst
Visitors Stop in Decatur and St. Louis
Mrs. Elsie Gray visits Decatur for a few days while John Layton, a Missouri business traveler, was in St. Louis on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Gray
Decatur
John Layton
St. Louis
Patoka FFA Week Highlights Local Chapter Activities
Patoka's FFA chapter joined national celebrations this week showcasing programs from certified Knox seed wheat sales to a corn picker safety campaign and a tree planting demonstration with the county extension service. The group, led by Art Falkenhain, includes 21 active and five honorary members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
State Assn. of
County Agriculture Extension Service
Art Falkenhain
Governor Stratton Sends Birthday Wishes to Patoka Woman
Mrs. Anna Davidson of Patoka, a patient at Fayette County hospital in Vandalia, received a letter from Governor William G. Stratton congratulating her on her recent ninetieth birthday and wishing her improved health and happiness in the years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Davidson
Patoka
Fayette County Hospital
Vandalia
Stratton
Patoka Home Bureau Holds February Meeting
The Patoka Home Bureau met Friday February 17 in the Methodist church basement with 12 present. Plans for a County family night in mid March were shared by recreation leader Mrs. Leo Walker Jr. The lesson Style and Comfort in Furniture was given by Marie Brite. The Jr. lesson Nut Bread was presented by Mrs. Wm Cox and Mrs. Ss M Spurgeon. Hostesses Mrs. Elmer Rogier and Mrs. Bruce Pugh served white cake cherries and coffee at a Washington birthday themed table. The March meeting will be at Mrs. Orville Schroeder's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Methodist
Leo Walker, Jr
Marie Brite
Wm. Cox
Ss. M. Spurgeon
Elmer Rogier
Bruce Pugh
George Washington
Orville Schroeder
Thanks to Friends for Support During Hospital Stay
Edwin Arnold thanks friends for cards letters visits and prayers while in Barnes Hospital and after returning home. He especially thanks blood donors and those who offered to give blood and asks God to bless them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes Hospital
Edwin Arnold
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J. C. Walraven
E. R. Caldwell and Wife
Clinton, Ill
Samuel J. Britt
Orville Britt
Warren Besing
Chicago
New York
Newfoundland
Charles Fiscus
Gale Cooper
Carl Nattier
Dean Wadkins
Howard Caudle
George Lee Nattier
Merle Caudle
Chas. Voris
Florida
H. R. Easton
Warriors
Hospi
Gilbert Brown
Ening
Pauline Ballance
Lela Quayle
Velma Keister
Lorene Zimmerman
Helen Mullins
Katherine Johnstone
Nina Houston
Nell Chandler
Betty Palaski
Florence Meador
Betty Griffin
Evelyn Thompson
Dorothy Griffin
Glenn Hollingsead
Mrs
Frank
Beck
James
Wayne Brown
Pana
Orville Brown
W. R. Robison
Granite City
Gary Binnion
Patsy
Martha Binnion
Arrowsmit
Martha
Wayne Binnion
David Ripple
Jesse Ripple
I. C. Betts
Keith
Champaign
John Sorrel
N. P. Sorrel
Hobart Arnold
Edith Peyton
East St. Louis
Nina Gill
E. F. Corbett
Springfield
Dorothy Cox
Hazel M. Cox
Mrs. Farmer
Mark DeLay
Univ. of Arkansas
F. F.A
Wm. Stratton
Patoka Home Bureau
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