Patoka Youth Drowns at Old Reservoir During July 4 Outing
Harold Williams 18, son of Mr. John Williams near Patoka, drowned when a canoe overturned at an east Centralia reservoir on July 4 after 5 p m. Companions Neil Potts and Wendell Wickersham escaped . divers recovered the body about 40 minutes later. Coroner's inquest ruled accidental drowning. Funeral services set at Island Chapel Church with burial in Patoka cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Williams
John Williams
Town
Old Reservoir
Centralia
Harold
Neil Potts
Wendell Wickersham
Edward Tate
Williams
Potts
Wickersham
Dwain Arndt
John Widing
Red Cross
D. Carrigan
Sandoval
Boggs Funnal Home
Albert Tacke
Marvin Balance
Evelyn Miller
James Quayle
G. L. Meyer
Harold Tate
Meyer
Patoka
Prince of Shadows
Mily
John Illiams
Harold William Williams
Ill
Patoka High School
Maria Yardley
Mollie Cole
Lucy Williams
Island Chapel Church
Wednes
Smith
Frank Brokelmeyer
Vernon Moves Restaurant to New Location
Fred Freyer relocated his restaurant goods and fixtures from the old Bank building to the former John Hollingsead site on the town’s main highway. The building was remodeled and refinished with hopes of better serving the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Freyer
Bank
John Hollingsead
Freyer
Rose Doolen
Oscar Doolen
Wanza
Centralia Hospital
Local Social Roundup From Centralia and Surrounding Areas
Social visitors and family gatherings are noted across Centralia and nearby communities. Guests include Mrs. John Metzger and Mr. Chas Moore for the homecoming, Miss Dot Doolen and brother Clem, Aunt Emaline Massey, Aunt Lib Doolen, Curtis Anderson of St. Louis, Robert Cox of Marion, and numerous others sharing Sunday and Monday visits, meals, and celebrations with Rose Doolen, Cloud Betts, Clint Holland, and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lee
Sally Ann Ehlers
St. Louis
J. H. Peddicord
Ed Noff
Elenoir
Florence
Maywood
Neice
Mable Noffs
Elgin
W. L. Danbery
Martha Rose
Carolyn Meritt
Centralia
W. H. Wade
Isabel Prott
Decatur
Floyd Arnold
Shirley
Harold Jolliff
Familly
Edwin Arnold
Sadie Nattier
Patoka
Missouri
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Gladys Wengert
Kathryn
Hobart Arnold
John Metzger
Chas. Moore
Dot Doolen
Clem
Macon
Emaline Massey
Lib Doolen
Rose Doolen
Curtis Anderson
Henrietta Cox
Robert Cox
Maron
Glen Ehrat
Kenneth
Sterling
Cloud Betts
Paul Doolen
Mark
Waukegan
Miss Maud Doolen
Champaign
Clayton Rodgers
George Bundy
Byron Snyder
Shobonier
Opal Jones
John Spet
Eberlee Norris
J. J. Cudd
Bryan Memorial Park
Salem
Clint Holland
Kirk D. Holland
Wherlee Norris
Arnold Jarrett
Beulah Jarrett
Ladies Fancy Work Club Meets With Picnic Planned
The July session of the Ladies Fancy Work club hosted by Mrs. L D Altom was held with several members absent. Ruth Coleman attended as a guest. The August meeting was announced as a picnic with entertainment from Mrs J C Beery and Mrs J A Gray. Winners included Mrs W W Murfin and Mrs J R Wasem in a group contest led by Mrs Coleman and Mrs Good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fancy Work Club
L. D. Altom
Ruth Coleman
J. C. Beery
JA. T. Gray
W. W. Murfin
J. R. Wasem
Salem Reunion Opens July 23 With Large Parade Planned
Salem Reunion opens July 23 with events through July 24 in Salem. Earl W. Merritt, general chairman, notes three District Commander candidates and a large crowd anticipated for the American Legion convention. Lt Governor John Stelle, State Auditor Edward Barrett, and other officials attend. parade prizes range from 75 to 10 dollars for bands and entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl W. Merritt
Salem
American Legion
C. E. Steele
Mt. Vernon
New Salem Theatre
Leonard Applequist
Jack Poorman
Chicago
J. B. Murphy
Blomington
W. R. McCaully
Olney
Ivan Ellivaa
Carmi
Mundt Bloomington
Robert Haffey
Lester Venston
Venston
John Stelle
McLeansboro
Edward J. Barrett
al Carter
George H. Bauer
al C. Larsen
Springfield
Amos Richardson
Harry Woernsing
Nick Loupos
Scott Field
H. E. Mittelfelt
Oil Field Activity Updates In Various Sections
Oil field news reports several wells in Section 5 Town Township reaching Benoist sand at 1988 feet with water carry. Archie H Carpenter No 1 I C Railroad and Kirk D Holland No 3 Cemetery await cable tool completion. Robin H Brians No 2 Verne Nat tier drills near Benoist pay sand after Stein showings. Portable rotary rig spuds in Section 34 Pope Township with another rig in Section 1 Pope Township. Leasing progresses in Foster Township with royalty sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Conrey
Town Township
Kirk D. Holland
Archie H. Carpenter
I. C
Robin H. Brians
Verne Nattier
Benoist
Stein
Pope Township
Foster Township
Patoka All Stars blank Salem 7 to 0 in Saturday game
Patoka All Stars defeated Salem 7 to 0 before a large crowd Saturday night. East team leads first half with 8 wins 2 losses. Upcoming schedule includes West Pirates Tigers Cubs and East Vernon matchups through July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka All Stars
Salem
Alma
West
Pirates
Tigers
Cubs
East
Vernon
Zion 4-H Club Meeting Report from July 1
The Zion Whip-Crackers held a regular meeting at Floyd Jones home Friday evening July 1. Members present included Eugene Black Jesse Black Duane Walton Keith Walton Floyd Deane Harold Jones and leader Maurice Bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Whip-Crackers
Floyd Jones
Eugene
Jesse Black
Duane
Keith Walton
Floyd Deane
Harold Jones
Maurice Bail
Neighborhood thanks for generous help during our trouble
Edwin Nattier and family express sincere gratitude to neighbors and friends for countless acts of kindness during a difficult time. They say every gesture was greatly appreciated and will be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Nattier
Local visitors and networks around Patoka
Homer Matthey of Salem visited on Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs A W Underwood of Pipers City visited Patoka over the Fourth with relatives. Mr and Mrs Warren Bobbitt were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Bricker near Patoka. Lowell Belcher of Dixon employed with the Illinois Central Railroad spent the weekend with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Livesay
Tiskilwa
C. O. Livesay
Minnie Peddicord
Carbondale
Henry Peddicord
J. O. Knight
Herndon
Kansas
Warren Bobbitt
Patoka
Mr. Knight
Esther Snyder
Nurses Training School
Champaign
Tom Snyder
Maynard Pinkley
Hammond
Indiana
Earnest Wolff
Glenwood Brown
Peoria
Mr. Brown
Fred Brown
Tony Blankinship
Springfield
Walter Pribble
Witter Earl Graham
Chicago
Flora Steele
Wm. Nolte
Ellis Outhouse
Orville Genre
Homer Matthey
Salem
A. W. Underwood
Pipers City
Ed Bricker
Lowell Belcher
Illinois Central Railroad
Dixon
Picnic Dinner at Kill Home Fourth of July
A large crowd gathered at the Oscar Hill home to celebrate Independence Day. Children played games and fired crackers while adults talked and listened to music. A noon picnic dinner was shared with families from Lebanon Missouri and Sandoval. Afternoon visitors included Dan Hicks of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Hill
Frank Kimble
Dale
Freda Lou
Curtis Dean
Bonnie Lee
Lebanon
Pearl Stewart
Sandoval
Clarence Strang
Harriett
Ralph
Betty
Bloomington
W. F. Schaffnit
Earl Schaffnit
Earl Alexander
Dan Hicks
Chicago
Ladies Aid M. E. Church Held Call Meeting
The M. E. Church Ladies Aid held a call meeting on June 22 with 26 present including four visitors Mrs. E. W. Belcher of Norwalk Wis and three local guests. A picnic was planned for August and prizes were awarded to Mrs. E W Belcher Elsie Gray and Mrs Stephens for contests. Poems were read and a group photo taken. Home made ice cream and cake were served. Mr Troyer assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church Ladies Aid
E. W. Belcher
Norwalk
Wis
Hoyle
Elva Towler
Stephens
Elsie Gray
Troyer
Johnny J Jones midway to appear at reunion events
The event features a 54 piece Collinsville and area drum corps march line plus Mattoon citizens. Prizes include four cups medals and ribbons, with displays at McMackin Furniture Store. The Johnny J Jones midway, billed as the World’s Largest Midway, showcases 22 rides and a Stratoship, in a 30 week circuit from April 1 to November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ces
Collinsville
Troy Sr
Troy Jr
Mattoon Jr
Sons and Daughters of Legionnaires
Mattoon
Ball Park
Sons of the Legion
McMackin Furniture
Sons of the American Legion
Olaf T. Jensen
Scott Field
Johnny’s
Johnny
Jones Organization
Johnny J. Jones
Also Mentioned on This Page
Island Chapel
J. L. Reed
Rena Tillman
Earl Graham
Dorothy Doolen
Lincoln
D. E. Doolen
Clara Murfin
Everett Eppe
Charles Epps
West of Town
Hazel Cox
Mildred
Donald
Warrn Bobbitt
Vandalia
Earl Roberts
J. P. Roberts
Beth Burton
H. N. Potts
Oil Field’ News
Donald Doolen
Marlin Walton
Bob Walker
Eugene Black
Duane Walton
Wm. Black
A. L. Brown
Kill Home
Ladies Aid M. E. Church
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