Wheeles Story on Village Board and Patoka Gas Service Controversy
The article traces Patoka gas service efforts starting last October with Village President involvement. A request to Illinois Power Co. manager Jean Foster for gas access yields a Decatur office inquiry and no initial reply. A later meeting in Centralia confirms a second letter was written.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeles
Patoka Gas Service
Patoka
Jean Foster
Illinois Power Co
Centralia
Decatur
Foster
Patoka Gas Franchise Battle Ends With Veto
In Patoka a village board awarded Illinois Power Co a 25 year natural gas franchise, after earlier granting L. R. Young Construction a 1962 franchise. President G. W. Isaac vetoed IPC action, citing Young’s valid agreement and delaying IPC service to 1963 with uncertain prospects for 1962 delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Young
West Jolliff
Jack Robertson
L. R. Young Construction Co
Power
Patoka
L. R. Young
Decatur
IPC
Ill. Power
Eastern Star Chapter
Quayle, Robertson, Tune
Jolliff, Jar
Nattier and Busch
Illinois Power Co
L. A. Young Construction Co
Dale Nattier
L. P. Busch
Young
Pres. Isaac
Lighted Field in Planning Stage in Patoka Area
Lions Club meeting last Tuesday discussed plans for a lighted ball field in Patoka for Little and Pony League use. Interest from three local teams in a Kinmundy Edgewood league prompted the move. President Robert Eagan named Emil Nattier Wes Griffin and Elmer Rogier to report next meeting on cost sites and financing ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Little and Pony League
Lions Club
Kinmundy
Edgewood
Robert Eagan
Emil Nattier
Wes Griffin
Elmer Rogier
William L Gray 72 Retired Barber Dies in Patoka
William Lester Gray, 72, lifelong Patoka resident and retired barber, died Friday at Fayette County Hospital. Born in Patoka to Alvin and Luella Gray, he married Lela Walden in 1912 at Weldon Springs. Survived by three daughters, a brother, a sister, and other relatives. Funeral Sunday 1:30 p.m. Cox & Martin Funeral Home. Burial in Patoka Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lester Gray
Fayette County Hospital
Patoka
Gray
Alvin
Luella (Jones) Gray
Lela Walden
Weldon Springs
William Glenn
Texas
Alice Cox
Decatur
Nellie McCoy
Lynnfield
Mass
Glenn
Wapella
Ruby Crothers
Vandalia
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Paul Brown
Patoka Cemetery
William B Jackson 77 dies at Decatur hospital
William B. Jackson Barber 77 of Decatur died at 2 30 am Wednesday July 4 in a Decatur hospital. He had lived in Decatur 42 years and was born May 28 1886 in Patoka. Survived by wife Pearl Farmer, a daughter Alice Hammer, four sons Marion John James and William, a half brother Edward Carter and half sister Mrs Edward Jones, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He belonged to Prairie Avenue Christian Church and Staley Fellowship Club. Funeral 1 pm Friday in Decatur with burial in Patoka Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B
Barber) Jackson
Decatur
A. E. Staley Mfg. Co
Jackson
Patoka
Andrew
Mindora
Nichols) Jackson
Vandalia
Pearl Farmer
W. Carl
Alice) Hammer
Marion F
John
James E
William W
Edward Carter
Seattle
Wash
Edward Jones
Clinton
Prairie Avenue Christian Church
Staley Fellowship Club
Little League Standings Update From Tuesday
Office hours adjusted as Dr H Rollinger of Farina will hold sessions here on Tuesdays and Fridays from 6 30 to 8 30 PM. The writer will be away July 22 to August 5 with the office open except Tuesday and Friday afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Rollinger
Farina
Omission of Local News Items Highlights Week
A note explains that due to the article's length, several other news items and locals were omitted from this issue, underscoring the breadth of coverage and prioritizing major stories.
Vernon News Items Reflect Local Movements and Illness
Local residents visit relatives across Illinois and nearby states. Marvin Halbrook returns from St. Marys Hospital after facial and chest injuries from a mobile accident. Gertie Belcher remains in Fayette Co. Hospital in critical condition after a stroke, with son Clifford providing care. Various families travel to see relatives in Odin Yaw Nursing Home, Vandalia, Rockford, and Champaign, including trips to Seattle for the World’s Fair and multiple weekend visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Norris
George Bundy
Maron
Marvin Halbrook
St. Marys Hospital
Decatur
Martha Smith
Timmy
Rockford
Fred Brush
Allie Brown
Gertie Belcher
Fayette Co
Clifford
Mason Bassett
O. L. Doolen
Yaw
Odin
Joan Houston
Maywood
John Houston
Bob Easley
Miami
Fla
Helen Easley
Bessie Wherritt
Walter Vaughn
Hot Springs
S. Dak
Homer Potts
Lois. Wellingford
Winter Haven
Emil Kottmeyer
Gussie Manley
Joe Sommers
Los Angeles
al Brown
Vandalia
Illinois
Sommers
Maud Kinney
Bear Creek
Alice Wilson
William Wade
I. C. Betts
Cerro Gordo
Berniece Weaver
Orval Brown
Paul Brown
Mt. Auburn
Donald Murfin
John Crotser
Mark Murfin
Seattle
Hallie Bell
Fredrick
Champaign
Wm. Chriss
Bill Johnson
Wortman Baby Born In Effingham Family Welcomes Son John Talbert
New arrival for Mr and Mrs Virgil Wortman of Effingham a baby boy born Monday July 9 weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces named John Talbert This is the Wortmans third child and third boy Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Glenn Walker of Patoka and Mr and Mrs Beryl Wortman of Midland Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Wortman
Effingham
John Talbert
Wortmans
Glenn Walker
Patoka
Beryl Wortman
Midland
Texas
Thanking Cards and Visits for Care Received
A note from Eugene S. Caudle thanks friends for cards flowers and visits during his stay and acknowledges nurses and doctors for their help. May God bless everyone.
Ice Cream Benefit for Three Cemeteries at Vernon Park
A homemade ice cream benefit will be held Friday July 20 at Vernon Park to aid Hatch Holt and Meadow cemeteries. A quilt will be given away and ladies are asked to bring pies and cake. Also notes appreciation from Mrs Mae Good for get well cards flowers and visits received.
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Vernon Park
Hatch, Holt and Meadow
Mae Good
Community ASC Election Dates Announced
Dates and locations for annual ASC elections in the Register reading area are Patoka Township Patoka Town Hall July 16 Foster Township Foster Town House July 18 Carrigan Township Carrigan Town House July 24 All polls open at 8 p m.
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ASCS
Register Reading
Patoka
Pato ka Papooses Attend Salem Fun Night
About 20 4-H members joined in the Share the Fun program in Salem Friday night July 6. Judy Carter directed a skit with a chorus praised for its charm. Leaders thank parents and friends for support and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Papooses
Salem
Judy Carter
Mrs R Phillippe Leads WSCS Lesson At July Meeting
The Wo man’s Society of Christian Service July session met at the Methodist Church auditorium with 25 members and three guests. Mrs Paul Calvert presided as president. gifts were exchanged honoring Mrs Chas Jordan for service. The lesson by Mrs Ralph Phillippe titled Student and Youth Work followed hymns and prayers. A Mission School notice announced for Aug 6 10 at McKendree College Lebanon.
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Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Paul Calvert
Builders Club
McKendree College
Lebanon
A. R. Harper
Chas. Jordan
Ralph Phillippe
Jesus
Phillippe
Kay Jennings Sr
Patty
Joyce Sharp
Lora Altom
Charles Jordan
Dean Lawrence
Sandy Schaub
Brownstown
Obituary for Mrs Maude Curtis
Charlotte Maude Curtis eldest daughter of Cloud and Roselma Martin was born in St Louis Nov 16 1872. She died July 2 1962 at the Methodist Home Lawrenceville Ill at age 89 years seven months and 16 days. She married A C Curtis in 1919 and lived in Montana and Ramsey Illinois before moving to Lawrenceville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Maude Curtis
Cloud
Roselma (Lee) Martin
St. Louis
Lawrenceville
Ill
Vernon
Christ
A. C. Curtis
Mt. Pulaski
Montana
Illinois
Ramsey
Thanking Friends for Kind Acts After Loss
The family of Mrs. Maude Curtis expresses gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown during their time of loss. May God bless each of you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Curtis
Alvin Perkins Installed as New Legion Post Commander
Alvin Perkins was installed as new commander of the Patoka American Legion Post 543 on Thursday evening June 28. Other officers installed included Dalton Alexander senior vice commander Bob Nattier junior vice commander Stanley Barnes adjutant Bob Orrell finance officer and Stanley Barnes service officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Perkins
Patoka
4-H Achievement Day Set For July 12 In Patoka
At the Patoka Papooses meeting the vice president presided. Mary Ann Palaski and Judy Carter delivered public speaking contest speeches for Friday night. Plans were made for achievement day on July 12 with a 2 PM meal preparation and 5 PM finger foods for mothers and Home Bureau members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Palaski
Judy Carter
Mothers
Home Bureau
Grand Opening of Patoka Elevator Salem Feed Store
Paul Calvert invites readers to the grand opening of Patoka Elevator Co.'s Salem Feed Store on Saturday July 21 from 10 02 a m to 8 06 p m. The event features 85 prizes, free hot dogs and coke, and a modern farm service store experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Calvert
Patoka Elevator Co
Salem
Calvert
Officers Installed at Sunbeam Meeting
Sheila Jolliff installed Sunbeam officers in a Saturday ceremony. A large lighted candle sat on the table as duties were proclaimed. Plans were set for the 16th annual picnic next month. Lana Rae Griffin led songs and choruses, with Jolliff and Griffin overseeing games. A prayer followed for the sick, shut ins, bereaved and friends. Lana Kae Griffin and Bonnie Sue Perkins were named recreational leaders. The rhythm band performed and Genesis Creation was read. Carl Nelson will host nibble nook at the July 21 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheila Jolliff
Lana Rae Griffin
Lana Kae Griffin
Bonnie Sue Perkins
Perdue
Meryman
Carl Nelson
Card of Thanks for support and services
We thank everyone for food and flowers and for Rev Phillippe and Rev Brown who assisted us. The Masonic service was held Wednesday evening and all who showed kindness during our grief are appreciated. Special thanks to Helen and Everett Jackson for caring for Bill. God bless you all. Mrs Mae Crawford and Mrs Bonnie Sharp.
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Phillippe
Rev. Brown
Helen and
Everett Jackson
Bill
Mae Crawford
Bonnie Sharp
Thanking for flowers cards and visits after hospital stay
Mrs. Della Morey expresses gratitude to everyone for flowers cards and visits received during her hospital stay, noting appreciation for the support and well wishes.
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Della Morey
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P. J. Mojonnier
Workers Conference
Mission Board
St. Elmo
Pearl
Rosemary
Shirley Britt
Walter Marshall
Mrs
Wayne Stafford
David Barksdale
Louise Hines
Louise
Olive Britt
Charles Meyer
Harold Belcher
Floyd Britt
Omer Meyers
Cropsey
Bill Hill
St. Louis Zoo
Alden
Trinidad
Colo
Roy
Roy Ballance
Alden Sears
Clarence Ballance
Pleasant View Sanatorium
East St. Louis
Willis la Rose
Jimmy la Rose
A. A. Conley
Nancy Rouse
Chillicothe
Fred Crain
Marion
Pearl Walker
Okawville
Neil Jolliff
Ed Foster
S. M. Gillespie
Bloomfield
Marlin Walton
California
Addis Walton
Raymond Britt
Austin Good
Vandalia Hospital
Frank Heinzmann
John Short
Mt. Vernon
Robert Keister
Debra
Bennett
MeKiem Park
Bloomington
Bob Nelson
Sheryl
Rialto
Calif
Herman Walker
Maurice Nelson
Springfield
Ed Lawson
William L. Gray
William B Jackson
Decatur Hospital
Patoka Greens
Patoka Grays
Alma Say
Blues
Kinmundy Whites
Kinmundy Reds
Eer
Pony League
Pee Eareser
Eugene S. Caudle
ASC
Legion
New Salem
Sunbeam
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