Happenings in Patoka Weekend News and Visits
Local residents report weekend visits from relatives and friends across Illinois Missouri and California. Notable events include Odis Crabb and Lawrence Biehl in Martinsville, Navys Merle Ray Thompson at home, and the Go Boy Cart prize at Martin's Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odis Crabb
Lawrence Biehl
Martinsville
al DeSigne
Roanoke
Ill
G. W. Isaac
Martha
Lynn Eagan
Lyndel Terry
California
Ernest Schmahl
Patoka
Nettie Schmahl
Maryland
Carl Anderson
Sheri
Bridgeton
Berylett
Carbondale
Salem
Marlin Walton
Reseda
Calif
Addis Walton
Mrs. Maude C Curtis Dies in Lawrenceville
Maude C Curtis aged 89 formerly of Vernon died July 2 at the Methodist Home in Lawrenceville Illinois. Survivors include sister Mabel Snyder Vernon nephew I C Betts Vernon and niece Esther Davis Yuma Aziz. Funeral services were held July 4 at Vernon Methodist Church with Rev I C Heflin officiating. Burial followed in Vernon Cemetery. Cox and Martin in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude C. Curtis
Vernon
Lawrenceville
Mabel Snyder
I. C. Betts
Esther Davis
Yuma
Aziz
Vernon Methodist Church
I. C. Heflin
Vernon Cemetery
Cox & Martin
Sidewalk Art Fair Planned at Centralia
Centralia hosts a Sidewalk Art Fair Friday July 13 from 8 to 8:30 pm in the 100 block of North Locust Street. About 25 artists are signed up with an expected 100 works. Organized by the Centralia Cultural Society, exhibitors contact Betty Be torch before July 10 at 116 N Sycamore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
North Locust Street
Betty Betourne
N. Sycamore St
Centralia Cultural Society
Frank Hinton Named Here as Supt. of Schools
Frank Hinton selected as superintendent by Unit 100 school board. He arrives from Walmeyer Illinois after nine years as principal and teacher. A 1949 University of Illinois BSc and 1953 MEd from UI. Born in St Elmo, he and wife have five children Sherry Jan Kevin Bryan Keith. Residing in Wendell Belcher home on the west side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hinton
Supt. of
Unit 100
Hinton
Patoka
Walmeyer
Ill
University of Illinois
U. of I
Breese
Pocahontas
Valmeyer
St. Elmo
Sherry
Jan
Kevin
Bryan
Keith
Hintons
Wendell Belcher
Vernon WSCS Meeting At Vernon Methodist Church
The Vernon Woman's Society of Christian Service held its regular meeting June 28 at the church. President Mary Ballance led the session with hymns and prayers. Ruth Lawson led devotions and the lesson on The Ecumenical Deaconess and Missionary featured Letta Hopkins, Essie Robinson, Bee Doolen, Helen Betts, Mary Ballance, and Laurine Klinge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Mary Ballance
Jesus
Bee Doolen
Solo
Ruth Murfin
Ruth Lawson
Helen Betts
Sarah Rose
Letta Hopkins
Joy Belles Unit Seeks Outdoor Picnic Plans
Mrs. Wm. Griffin hosted the Joy Belles Unit of Homemakers Extension for their regular meeting with eleven members and one guest present. Discussions covered products and drugs, a Food and Drug Administration lesson by Mrs. Raymond Griffin and Mrs. Lewis Jones, and plans for an August outdoor meals lesson at Patoka Conservation Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Griffin
Joy Belles
Homemakers Extension
Patoka Conservation Lake
Raymond Griffin
Lewis Jones
Floyd Jones
Clyde Green
Patoka Picnic Set for July 15 in San Bernardino
A Patoka Picnic will be held Sunday July 15 at 1 p.m. in Lytle Creek Park San Bernardino California. All former Patokans are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lytle Creek Park
San Bernardino
Calif
Funeral Held for J. W. Crawford in Patoka
John William Crawford 72 of Vernon died Monday at St Marys Hospital Centralia after a five and a half year illness. A Patoka native and Southern Illinois University graduate, he served as teacher principal and superintendent in several counties and led public welfare in Clinton county from 1943 to 1957. Survived by wife Mae, a son and daughter, stepdaughter, eight grandchildren, and several siblings, the funeral was held July 5 at Patoka Methodist Church with Masonic rites and burial in Patoka Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John William Crawford
Vernon
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Patoka
John P
Sadie (Lancaster) Crawford
Elsie Ballance
Patcka
Mae Hulsebus
Palmyra
Southern Illinois University
Crawford
Fayette
Marion
Henry
Effingham
Vandalia
Sunbeam Officers to Be Installed in July
After a three week absence due to five Saturdays in June, Sunbeam officers will be installed at 1 PM July 7 by Sheila Jolliff. Linda Davis leads singing and the lesson is Helpers of Jesus in our homes with Genesis 1 27 as scripture. Mrs Mary Meryman hosts nibble nook. Carl Nelson hosts nibble nook July 21. Plans are made for the 16th annual Sunbeam picnic at the park next month and all children are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeam
Sheila Jolliff
Linda Davis
Jesus
Mary Meryman
Carl Nelson
Witnesses to Attend Courageous Ministers Assembly at Terre Haute
Patoka Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses plans a three day Courageous Ministers Assembly July 27 to 29 at Memorial Stadium Terre Haute Indiana. A. D. Nichols notes former Watchtower events including 1953 New York City gathering drawing over a quarter million attendees. Delegates from Indiana and Illinois expected. sessions will be free and open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Courageous Ministers Assembly
A. D. Nichols
Memorial Stadium
Terre Haute
Ind
Nichols
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York
New York City
Indiana
Illinois
Vernon News Social Roundup of Local Visits and Travel
Vernon area residents report numerous family and friend gatherings. Visitors include Wayne Brown of Pana, the Berry family of Browns town, and many relatives from Rochelle Vandalia and Kinmundy. A 6400 mile trip by Terry Binnion to Washington State is noted along with relatives visiting in Shobonier and Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hollinsead
Decatur
Virginia
Wayne Curran
Moneaqua
Shobonier
Stringtown
John Gillespie
Mabel
Lillie Horn
Edna Piercy
Terry Binnion
Washington State
James Payne
Vernon Payne
Clyde Payne
Frank
Pat Garrett
Dora Haskins
Mark Cox
Patoka
Josie Cox
Burl Quick
Carlyle
Clark Payne
Rochelle
Lula Payne
Lincoln West
Lexington
Tonie Sorrell
Wm. Kayhs
James Wernsman
Sorrell
Paul Guyman
Vernon
Niantic
Virgil Rose
Alva Rose
Virgil
Armed Forces
Lincoln
Salem
John Sorrell
Archie Sorrell
County TB Office to Close for Vacation
According to Mrs. Mary Mercer, the Marion County Tuberculosis Association will close for vacation from July 9 to July 23. For emergencies, call the Marion County TB Board at 8029 in Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mercer
Marion County Tuberculosis Association
Marion County TB Board
Salem
Former Patokans Plan Picnic in Michigan
A potluck picnic and get together will be held at John Ball Park Grand Rapids Michigan at noon Sunday July 15 for all former Patoka people now living in Michigan An identification sign of Patoka Reunion will be attached to the picnic area at the park Co chairmen Mrs Georgia Settem and Mrs Juanita Alton Park ask Patoka families to notify relatives who might attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ball Park
Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Patoka
Georgia Settem
Juanita Alton Park
State Loots for Lincoln Shrine at Old Capitol
The writer argues Illinois paid 975000 for the Old State Capitol in Springfield to become a Lincoln Shrine. The piece notes only the building cost is public and questions further shrine conversion spending while criticizing state finances and aid to the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lincoln
Illinois
Springfield
Status of Those Over 72 Given by Social Security
Emil J. Hoffman explains the retirement test for workers reaching age 72. Eligibility hinges on year of birth and monthly earnings. benefits may pause before 72 but start in the month 72 is reached. If 72 is reached after January and yearly earnings exceed 1200 dollars, an annual earnings report must be filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil J. Hoffman
Megr
Mt. Vernon S.S. Office
Social Security Office
Parade Adds Festival Event at Patoka Fall Festival
Committee members discussed the annual Fall Festival plans. Opening night August 31 features a tractor pull. September 1 hosts a rodeo at night and a Saturday parade with bands floats horses and ponies. Water fights between area fire departments and band concerts by Patoka High School led by Jack Stephens. Pony gate prizes and other prizes from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Jack Stephens
Max Quayles Return From 7000 Mile Trip
The Max Quayles traveled through 15 states on a nearly 7000 mile journey. They visited the Tetons and Yellowstone, attended the Seattle World’s Fair, rode a Monorail with Charles F. Carpentier, and saw the Space Needle. They then toured Sacramento Lake Tahoe Santa Rosa Pismo Beach Pomona Chino and Camped overnight in Flagstaff Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tetons
Yellowstone National Parks
Seattle
Charles F. Carpentier
Sacramento
Max
James Shively
Lake Tahoe
Santa Rosa
Pismo Beach
Brooks Meadow
Pomona
Chino
Bill Sharp
Robi
Pugh
Darrell Nelson
Flagstaff
Arizona
Illinois 1963 license plates honor John Deere colors
Springfield announces the 1963 Illinois plates use yellow and green to honor John Deere Farm Machinery Co. of Moline as it marks its 125th anniversary. Next year plates will switch to yellow numerals on dark green with Land of Lincoln at the bottom and 19 Illinois 68 at the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
John Deere Farm Machinery Co
Moline
Chas. F. Carpentier
John Deere
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Susan Jennings
Oil Belt Christian Church
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Vernon Wscs
Methodist Church
Pony League
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Kinmundy Whites
Kinmundy Reds
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J. W. Crawford
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Flora Dionne
Arlington Heights
Theresa Trute
Lodi, Calif
Jennie Meador
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Larry
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O. L. West
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Mt. Vernon
Bert Walker
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Lillian Headley
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David Scott
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Joe Compton
Leslie
E. St. Louis
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Ron Forney
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Max Quayles
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