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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1964
Page
1
Weekend visitors from Kalamazoo Saginaw and nearby towns joined relatives in Patoka while a 15 lb carp was found in P J Mojonney s pond and shared with family. Illinois marked Gerrish Reunion planned for July 19 in Colorado Springs to honor Lizzie Verbers. annual Salem gathering remains in September.
The Pentecostal Church in Patoka hosts anniversary services from July 9 to 12 led by Rev. Loyd Younkin. Featured singers include Rev. J. E. Gray and son Gene of Herrin Illinois and Rev. Lloyd Dunaway of Louisville. A gospel singing by West Monroe Street Quartet of Herrin is set for Sunday 2 to 4 PM. The final night features Rev. Leon Drew of Herrin.
The American Legion Auxiliary met July 2 with president Bessie McWhirter presiding. Seven members attended as reports were read and approved. A motion to raise dues by 25 cents was carried. A Fall Festival Parade float was proposed and will be voted on next meeting. New officers will be installed at the following meeting by Mrs Betty Jones.
Special community singing will replace Dwight Day on Tuesday. The Dial a-Devotion line is 432-5800 for the event and participation details.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the Methodist Church in July with 25 members. A social hour followed a meeting that praised a bereavement dinner and included mission letters from Japan. Patoka relatives celebrated Denver and Jessie Adams' 50th wedding anniversary with flowers, a wall clock, and a hog calling contest.
At the June 25 meeting American Legion Post 548 re elected Alvin Perkins as Commander for a third year. Stanley Barnes adjutant and service officer Robert Eagan Chaplin Herbert Lislie Jolliff Sgt at arms Ken neth Easton Sr Vice Commander William J Gerrish finance officer and public relations officer were also chosen. New officers to be installed tonight. Perkins led efforts to promote flag display on holidays and flag purchases.
The committee announced the annual festival will take place Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th in September. A tractor pull is planned for Friday night and a rodeo on Saturday night, with a parade at 2 p.m. Saturday.
My sincere thanks to friends who remembered me in prayer and cards while convalescing from injuries from the accident. Your thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated.
Wednesday morning at Mrs. D. H. Sullens home friends of Mrs. Jack Stephens and Keith gathered for a farewell coffee. Attendees included Mrs. Frank Ballance Grace Chance Betty Johnson Donald Koch Tim Cole Erna Harper and Lulu Cole as they wished Jack Joy and Keith well in their move to a new community.
Marion County Homemakers Extension Council held a regular meeting at the Farm Bureau Building with eleven members and two substitutes. Reports covered 4-H activities, Leadership Camp plans, and fund-raising to support 4-H work. The group set dates for district art show and county fair events, appointed craft and co chair positions, and noted food stand duties for the fair.
A Gerrish reunion will be held in Colorado Springs on July 19 honoring Mrs. Lizzie Gerrish Ververs. The event repeats annually like the Salem Gerrish reunion. All Gerrish families and friends are welcome. Write to Mrs. Ben Shepard 218 N Institute Colo Springs Colo to attend.
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