Isaac family buys Gridley News in Illinois
Gordon and Charlotte Isaac longtime Patoka Register owners acquire The Gridley News at Gridley Illinois. They relocate with daughter Martha Jane to Minoak Illinois where Isaac serves as managing editor of the Minoak News Dispatch until January. Mrs Ima A Haun remains with the paper after selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Charlotte Isaac
Patoka Register
Gridley News
Gridley, Il
Martha Jane
Minoak, Ill
Isaac
Minoak News-Dispatch
Ballance Couple Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Ballance celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house at Patoka Methodist Church from 2 to 4 pm on Sunday February 2. They reside in Patoka and will be joined by daughters Betty Johnson and Margaret Cox and families. No gifts requested.
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Mrs
Frank Ballance
Patoka Methodist Church
Betty Johnson
Margaret Cox
Ballance
Patoka
P. J. Mojonnier Honored At Patoka Elevator Dinner
The Patoka Elevator held its annual meeting at the Masonic Hall with officers, employees, stockholders and guests. P. J. Mojonnier was honored as a True Gentleman after remarks by Dwight Britt and Paul Calvert. Richard Krug was elected director, and trophies from Purina Co. were awarded for tonnage and top sales in the district.
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Patoka
Masonic Hall
Eastern Star
P. J. Mojonnier
Dwight Britt
Paul Calvert
Mojonnier
Elevator Co
Wm. Rogier
Lee Bonnell
Emitt Jones
T. P. Walker
Purina Co
The
Robert Swoboda
Richard Krug
Shobonier
Artie Rogier
Dean Meador
Local News Reporters Appointed for Various Communities
The Register announces six correspondents for local coverage. Letta Hopkins reports Vernon. Mary Mae Nattier covers Mound Chapel. Pearl Britt covers Patoka. Amelia Meredith reports Fredonia and Carrigan School area. Fern Cain covers Island Chapel and To land. Erma Sanders covers Zion community and Wesley Methodist Church area. News can be sent to Norma Logan's Beauty Shop.
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Register
Pearl Britt
Patoka
Norma Logan
Amelia Meredith
Fredonia
Carrigan
Fern Cain
Island Chapel
Toad Island
Berthel
Erma) Sanders
Zion
Wesley Methodist Church
Scout Paper Drive By Cub Scouts Scheduled Pickup
Cub Scouts will collect paper on Friday January 31 with a backup Saturday February 1. Collection also occurs in Vernon.
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Vernon
Story Hour At Patoka Library Held By Hill and Sullens
The Patoka Library hosted Story Hour conducted by Mrs. Lois Hill and Mrs. Imogene Sullens. Children attending included Craig Hill Cheryl Hill Lynn Hill Don ald Sullens Nicole Cole Lindy Jolliff Tammy Bower Jimmy Davis John Nelson Win Headley Bessie Ann Headley Kevin Griffin Jan Walker Vincent Walker Mark Zimmerman and Cathy Black. The next meeting is set for the fourth Saturday in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Hill
Imogene Sullens
Craig
Cheryl
Lynn Hill
Donald
Mark Sullens
Nicole Cole
Lindy Jolliff
Tammy Bower
Jimmy Davis
John Nelson
Win
Bessie Ann Headley
Kevin Griffin
Jan
Vincent Walker
Mark Zimmerman
Cathy Black
Patoka to Host Sandoval for Homecoming Friday
Patoka High School invites alumni to homecoming events on Friday February 11 with Sandoval visiting for the game. A dance and the queen crowning will follow the contest.
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Patoka High School
Sandoval
Attendance Sets New Record at Willing Neighbors Club
The Willing Neighbors Club met January 28 with Nell and Hazel Belcher in attendance a record 19 members and 8 guests. Stella Britt opened the business meeting with a prayer by Ann Britt. Members shared favorite seasons in Roll Call. Next meeting set for February 20 with Doris Britt.
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Willing Neighbors Club
Nell
Hazel Belcher
Stella Britt
Ann Britt
Doris Britt
Victor H. Epps Dies at 59 in Vernon Residence
Victor H. Epps aged 59 of Vernon died at home on Sunday January 19. Born in Vernon to John and Victoria Epps, he married Agnes L. Anglin in 1925. A Vandalia Country Club greenskeeper, he is survived by son John W. of Vandalia, daughter Margaret A. Fogler of Davenport, four sisters, and four brothers. Funeral services were held January 21 at Cox Martin Funeral Home Patoka with burial in Vernon Cemetery.
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Victor H. Epps
Vernon
Sun
Mr. Epps
John
Victoria (Schultz) Epps
Agnes L. Anglin
Centralia
Vandalia Country Club
Epps
John W
Vandalia
Margaret A. Fogler
Davenport
I. A. Pfeffer
Springfield
Carol Johnson
Winifred Worthena
Caif
District Tourney and School Calendar Highlights
Jam 27-31 junior high district tournament. January 28 band parents meeting. January 28 and January 31 high school basketball games at Odin Here and Carlyle. February 3 Purina Research Farm tour sponsored by Elevator. February 4 high school basketball at Kinmundy There. February 7 Marion County teachers meeting no school. February 12 Lincoln's Birthday no school. February 28 end of fourth six weeks. six weeks exams for HS and junior high. March 4 grade cards go out for HS and junior high.
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Odin
Carlyle
Purina Research Farm
Elevator
Kinmundy
Marion County
Lincoln
Also Mentioned on This Page
Isaac’s
Ima A. Haun
Mr. and
Frank Balance
Mr. and ‘Mie Prank Ballance
P. J. Masonnier
Patoka Elevator
Wm. Williams
John Rogier
Geo. Wasem
John Crawford
Edna Griffin
Don Eblin
Paul McWhirter
Keith Cain
Harold Collins
Frank Pratt
Grover Malan
Martha Calvert
W. C. Lowe
Marilyn Bates
B. L. Griffin
Dorothy Griffin
Dog Chow
Raymond Britt
Tracy Snyder
Roberta Britt
Myrtle Rogier
Mamie Lutz
Salem
L. B. Green
Leslie Griffin
Mr. Swoboda
Jam
Wasem
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