Lightning Strikes Oil Tank Sparks Fire and Wind Damage
Severe storms lashed Patoka and area with two inches of rain and strong winds. An Ohio Plant oil tank exploded and burned after a lightning hit, households reported window damage, a garage was blown in, a tree split, and fields flooded. River levels rose to 90.81 feet at Vanikdale bridge as power and phone service were disrupted until midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Ohio
W. L. Martin
James Thomas
Kaskaskia
Vandalia
Kay Jennings
Bowen Descendants Hold Annual Reunion in Vandalia Park
An annual Bowen family reunion for descendants of Charles and Mary Bowen was held Sunday June 26 in the Rogier addition at Vandalia Park. A basket dinner served at noon drew 96 guests, with many Bowens and extended families attending from Patoka Sandoval Vernon Shattuc Odin St Elmo Salem Decatur and Brookhaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles and Mary
Belcher) Bowen
Rogier
Vandalia Park
Leo Bowen
G. W. Bowen
Linda
Leslie Bowen
Wanda Gerrish
Eldon Bowen
Patoka
Jerry Bopp
Vernon
Helen Kretzer
Burl Bowen
Sandoval
Bob Hart
Brookhaven
Bob Hintz
Carl Hintz
Thomas Huffman
John C. Davidson
Karen Buichele
Shattuc
Harold Bowen
Stella Bowen
Agnes Rolling
Irene Bowen
Edward H. Gross
Raymond Alender
Lydia Gross
Frank Britton
Bob Smith
Roy Yarbrough
Glenn Bowen
Johnny Thompson
Vandalia
Irvon Bowen
Vernace Young
Patoka Happenings Highlights Local Social and Travel News
Local notes report weddings, visits, and travels among Patoka residents. Bruce Pugh attended his niece David Jackson and Freda Leeds wedding in Findlay Illinois. The list covers hospitalizations, funerals, vacations in Alaska, California trips including Fisherman's Wharf and Golden Gate, and family visits in Illinois, Missouri, and Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Pugh
Sunbeams Celebrate Independence Day At Baptist Church
The Sunbeams mark the 184th Independence Day with a July 2 program at the Baptist church from 1 to 2 pm. A 50 star flag will be shown, Betsy Ross’s 13 star flag tale shared, Psalm 24 read, and a roll call Bible verse on earth. A new chorister will be chosen to replace Christie Bowarth. Plans for the August 11 associational picnic at the park are announced with Games directed by Dena Lake and Becky Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Betsy Ross
Christie Bowarth
Murphys
Dena Lake
Becky Easton
Card of Thanks for Aid and Visits During Illness
A grateful note thanks all who helped with visits and kind acts during illness and since returning home. The writer appreciates the support from neighbors friends and area residents for their care and encouragement.
Buck to headline DuQuoin Opening Day Ceremonies
National radio host Jack Buck will be master of ceremonies at the Du Quoin State Fair opening Sunday Aug 28. He will oversee a Jazz Festival with the Dukes of Dixieland and the Hambletonian Queen contest featuring 15 regional contestants. Grandstand tickets are $1 with no reserved seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Buck
KMOG
St. Louis
du Quoin
Don Hayes
St. Louis Cardinal
Harry Caray
Joe Garagiola
Buck
Dukes of Dixieland
Bourbon Street
New Orleans
Vernon WSCS Meets at Methodist Church Vernon
The Vernon Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Vernon Methodist Church on June 23. Mrs. Ruth Lawson presided. prayers by Mrs. Essie Robinson and Mrs. Ellis Doolen. devotions led by Mary Ballance. scripture from Matthew and Romans cited. a mission study and a play Send Ye Forth With Joy were shared. closing hymn I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Vernon Methodist Church
Ruth Lawson
Essie Robinson
Mary Ballance
Ellis Doolen
Matthew
Jesus
Paul
Helen Betts
Vacation notice for sales and buying offers
Notice states out of town from July 13 to July 27 for vacation. It invites selling items and requests buyers to contact L. P. Basch, M. D. for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Basch, M. D
Local Businesses Set July 4 Holiday Closures
On Monday July 4 many businesses including banks and the post office will close for the legal holiday. The extended closure affects regular operations and customer service across downtown and surrounding areas.
American Legion Elects New Officers for 1960 61
Members of the American Legion elected new officers for 1960 61 at the Legion Home meeting on June 23. Elected were Paul McWhirter commander Arthur Easton vice commander Stanley Barnes adjutant Dale Jones finance officer Robert Eagan chaplain Lisle Jolliff sergeant at arms Sam Jolliff historian Wig Richeson Americanism officer Stanley Barnes service officer Harold Collins child welfare Stanley Meador employment welfare Kenneth Easton public relations officer Sam Jolliff poppy chairman Sam Jolliff graves registration officer Jack Adams Boy Scout chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion
Paul McWhirter
Arthur Easton
Stanley Barnes
Dale Jones
Robert Eagan
Lisle Jolliff
Sam Jolliff
Wig Richeson
Harold Collins
Stanley Meador
Death of George R. VanHorn Father of Eva Wasem
George R. VanHorn 90 of Vandalia and Pittsburg died at 1 30 am Saturday at Cottage Nursing Home Raymond Ill He was married in 1895 to Laurana Cook and survived by his widow a son Rev H A VanHorn of Litchfield a daughter Eva A Wasem of Roanoke seven grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren Funeral services were held at 2 pm Monday at Pittsburg Free Methodist Church with Rev E P Mayhew and Rev Ralph Crowell officiating Burial in Taylor Cemetery He was a farmer and teacher for over 30 years born Jan 9 1870 near St Elmo He had lived in Pittsburg 60 years and in Vandalia two years Preceded in death by five children two brothers and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. VanHorn
Vandalia
Pittsburg
Raymond
Ill
Eva Wasem
Pittsburg Free
van Buren
Emeline VanHorn
Hrookdale
Laurana R. Cook
H. A. VanHorn
Litchfield
Eva. A. Wasem
Roanoke, Ill
Board of Review Clarifies Saturday Session Policy
The Register advertisement misprinted hours for the Board of Review. Loren Middleton says there will be no Saturday sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Loren Middleton
County TB Association Representatives at Anna Meeting on Seal Sales
Marion County TB group sent Mrs. Mary Mercer and Mrs. La Don Bookhout to the 1960 Christmas Seal Campaign conference in Anna on June 23. The Illinois Tuberculosis Assn held six regional sessions with 86 participants from 14 counties to boost seal campaigns and year round health work. Ben Kinlingham urged funding for TB research after $25,000 in grants were rejected for lack of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mercer
Ben D. Kinlingham
The
State Association
Illinois Joint Committee On
Chicago
Mr. Kinlingham
Illinois
Vernon Engagment for Judith Easley and Ronald Forney
Announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Judith Ann Easley to Ronald R. Forney of Brentwood Missouri. They both attended Southern Illinois University. he works as a draftsman at Cupples Aluminum Co. The wedding is set for July 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Ann Easley
Ronald R. Forney
Evan Forney
Brentwood, Mo
Helen Easley
Vernon
Southern Illinois University
Cupples Aluminum Co
Awards Presented Olympics Winners at Cub Scout Event
The Cub Scout Olympics at the village park drew a large crowd Friday evening followed by a basket dinner. Jack Braden awarded winners across events led by Earl McWhirter, Leon Ballance, Gary Lawrence, Emil Nattier, Ronnie Jones, Burl McWhirter, Don Padberg, Richard Sharp, Jimmie Pula ski, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Park
Jack Braden
Earl McWhirter
Richard Sharp
Gary Lawrence
Leon Ballance
Don Padberg
Den
Emil Nattier
Jack Mullen
Ronnie Jones
Burl McWhirter
Jimmie Pulaski
Earl Mc Whirter
W Martin Nelson Dies Funeral Set for Saturday
W Martin Nelson 60 died at his Patoka area home Wednesday night after eight years of illness. He was born March 29, 1900 in Patoka, married to Fthel Sharp in 1925, and retired from farming. Survivors include his widow, three sons John Sandoval Maurice and Robert, a daughter Helen, a brother Howard, a sister Maude Lawson, and eight grandchildren. Funeral Saturday July 2 at 2 p m at Patoka Methodist Church with burial in Pratt Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Martin Nelson
Patoka
Mr. Nelson
Patoka Mar
Jcinnie
Millie (Cox) Nelson
Fthel Sharp
St. Clair County
John
Sandoval
Maurice
Springfield
Robert
Centralia
Helen Nelson
Howard Nelson
Rialto
Calif
Maude Lawson
Patoka Methodist Church
Robert Hollis
Pratt Cemetery
Pratt Cemetery Annual Benefit Set for July 4th
The Pratt Cemetery benefit will be held at Carroll Grove six miles west of Patoka on Monday July 4. Entertainment by Patoka Jittera String Band with home talent. Coondog field trials start at 10 30 a m with senior and junior races. Entry fee two dollars. Ladies to bring foods for serving all day. Meals sandwiches drinks and ice cream available. Ladies also asked to bring cakes for cake walk. Several awards will be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt Cemetery
Carroll Grove
Patoka
Home Bureau Cook-Out Event At Patoka Unit
Seventeen Patoka Home Bureau members met at Mrs. Gordon Isaac’s home at 10 a m for a cook-out dinner postponed due to Bible school. The menu directed by Mrs. James Ballance and Mrs. Mark Cox included barbequed chicken foil potatoes cole slaw French bread toasted banana boats pineapple iced tea and lemonade. A short business meeting followed led by chairwoman Mrs. Leo Walker with health lesson by Mrs. Leroy Wadkins. Hostesses for the July meeting will be Mrs. Betty Johnson and Mrs. James Ballance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Leo Walker
Leroy Wadkins
Carl Rogier
Isaac
Betty Johnson
James Ballance
Carrigan Home Bureau Hosts Outdoor Cooking Lunch
The Carrigan Home Bureau met Tuesday for the June meeting with Mrs. Dick Padberg. An Outdoor Cooking caper lesson was demonstrated as the hostess grilled a picnic style lunch. Nine guests attended including Mrs. Gussie Gerrish and eight children. Miss Dianne Ahlf won the door prize. The July meeting will be with Mrs. William Siedel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrigan Home Bureau
Dick Padberg
Gussie Gerrish
Dianne Ahlf
William Siedel
Victoria Chapter OES Attends Odin Meeting
Victoria Chapter No. 253 OES held a guest night at Odin with 12 Patoka chapter members joining the regular meeting. Mrs. Vera Baker was guest of honor. 60 attendees enjoyed refreshments as Mrs. Erna Harper and Don Murfin presented gifts to Les and Dorothy Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
OES
Odin
Les Griffin
Patoka
Vera Baker
Erna Harper
Don Murfin
Les
Dorothy
Vacation Bible School Underway At Fredonia Church
Vacation Bible School is in progress for two weeks at the Fredonia church with good attendance reported in the early days. Local families and visitors join regular members in weekend visits and church activities across Marshall Creek and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Creek Fredonia Church
Wilbur Talbert
Carl
Katheryn Groff
Debbie
Clarence Cozad
John Albert
Agnes Brewer
Amelia Meredith
Minnie Chariton
Ice shortage alert at Richeson Caffe July 4 closing
Richeson Caffe will close at 11 a.m. on Monday July 4 to meet ice needs. Customers are advised to plan accordingly and return later in the day or another date.
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Eldon Romack
Carbondale
Robert Johnstone
St. Mary’s Hospital
Marilyn
Alaska
Karen Outhouse
Mae
Vera Nattier
Frank Cover
Cambria
C. D. Martin
Polly Outhouse
L. E. Green
Orville Schroeder
Dennis
Larry Green
Suringvale
Fisherman’s Wharf
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco
Stanford University
Palo Alto
Charlie Gettelman
Cecil Jett
Ruth Crawford
Frank Crawford
H. L. Smith
Decatur
P. J. Mojonnier
Joe Betts
Memphis
Tenn
I. C. Betts
Edwin Nattier
Kathryn
Mr. Nattier
Marion County
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church
Soter Manning
Hopsia May Pfaff
Buena Park
John A. Jennings
Dexheimer Manor
Taylorville
Airman
Merl Wadkins
Ella
Daria Ann
Madison
Granite City
VA Hospital
Jefferson Barracks
Mr. Manning
KMOX
DuQuoin
Vernon Wscs
Methodist Church
Kenneth Easton
Poppy
Ficer Jack Adams
Boy Scout
George VanHorn
County TB Association
Anna, Il
Judith Easley
Good Will Club
Letta Hopkins
B. F. Johnson
Jean Laymon
Pittsburgh
W. F. Murfin
Lester Crowder
Hazel Park
Mich
Henry Meador
Ruth Ann Cooley
Old National Bank
Ray Hargraves
Gladys Wade
W. P. Wade
Alice Wilson
Betts
Schroeder
Mae Booker
Macon
Alva Rose
Walter Pribble
Jerry Wayne Pribble
Sholconier
Stanley Thomas
Belle Thomas
Raymond Payne
Thomas
California
Alevia Tromure
Emma Waggerman
West Alton
O. L. West
Harold Blankinship
Fairfield
Town
Nellie Metzger
J. C. Binnion
Flora Maude Compton
E. St. Louis
Maude Hatch
George Brady
East St. Louis
Jesse Walton
Lawrenceville
Richard
Naperville
Terry Binnion
Mather Gun Club
D. Doolen
Lillie Walton
Doolens
Scotty
W. Martin Nelson
Home Bureau
Victoria Chapter Oes
Fredonia
Frank Ballance
Grace Chance
John Jennings
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