Patoka Happenings Show Busy Week of Local Visits
Members of the Willing Neigh bor s Club and families toured St Louis aboard the Admiral with 34 participants. The group visited Greenville and New Orleans areas, with several local families joining trips to hospitals, nursing homes, and kin in Illinois and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Neighbors Club
Roy Thalman
St. Louis
Roger Spearman
Becky
Doug
Stevie
Diane
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Orville Genre
Spearman
Greenville
G. W. Bowen
Dayne Ellis
Long Beach
Calif
Richard Adams
Bakersfield
Walter Howler
Peoria
Joe Ellis
Washington, Ill
Albert Bowen
Decatur
Lyle Chasteen
Salem
Don Smith
School Opening Plans For 1962 63 In District 100
Supt Frank Hinton outlines opening procedures for Community Unit District No 100 for 1962 63 with a half day first day Aug 31 from 8 48 to 11 37 a m. Registration schedules by grade and a required medical exam for certain first time entrants are noted along with textbook policy meal prices and resignation of social studies teacher Robert Regelsperger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Regelsperger
Bethalto
Til
Regelsperger
Committees Named for Fall Festival Here
Local Fall Festival organizers announce committee heads across categories including master of ceremonies John La ham Wes Griffin and finance chair Paul Crawford. Other roles include parade chair Jack Bradon, grounds committee members, ticket cashiers, and various event leads such as rodeo tractor pull and ice cream and popcorn vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Laham
Wes Griffin
Halden Hill
Elwin Bushue
James Phinney
Walter Whiting
Jr. Jennings
Wm Gerrish
Stanley Barnes
Boy Scouts
Harold Foltz
Bill Jenkins
O Schroeder
Jack Bradon
Max Quayle
James Ballance
James Collins
Gordon Isaac
Gates
Butch Jones
Tom Chappell
Paul Crawford
Herb Jolliff Darrell
Sharp
Bob Keister Cox
Bob Eagan
Library Plans Rummage Sale
The Library Board met in regu lar session Saturday afternoon, July 7. They plan the annual rummage sale in October and invite donations now to be stored until then. Donations may be left at Bettie Kelley’s home or picked up by board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jones
Clinton Livesay
L. E. Green
Life
Look
Bettie Kelley
Harness Racing Brings Big Purses at Du Quoin
Five days of Grand Circuit harness racing at the 1962 Du Quoin State Fair run Aug 27–31 tote almost $300 000 in purses led by the Hambletonian for three year olds with about 150 000. Other events include Thanis Breeders races on opening day Breeders filly stakes Aug 28 and five total race days with performances by The Five Amandis acrobats the Rudy Sisters and Rudy and Jack Staulcup's orchestra.
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du Quoin State Fair
America
Amandis
Rudy Sisters
Rudy
Jack Staulcup
Sunbeams Gather at Baptist Church Meeting
All children are invited to the Sunbeams meeting at the Baptist Church on Saturday July 21 at 1 pm The leader will teach a mission book Little Morning Light The scripture lesson is Psalm 117 and the memory verse will include Praise Carl Nelson will oversee the nibble nook Mrs Fred Brown will oversee the nibble nook on August 4
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The
Baptist Church
Carl Nelson
Nathan Thomas Dies at 54 in Naperville Work Death
Nathan A. Thomas 54 died suddenly at work in Naperville Illinois on June 30 1957. He moved from Vernon Illinois earlier and was an assistant building inspector for Naperville. He served in World War II from 1943 to 1945 and was a member of the Vernon Methodist Church the Masons VFW and Moose. He is survived by his wife Lila his mother Isabella two sisters Annabelle and Evelyn and four brothers Stanley Harold Kenneth Lynne. Burial was in Wiley Cemetery Colfax.
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Nathan A. Thomas
Naperville
Ill
Wiley Cemetery
Colfax
Vernon, Ill
Lila
Isabella Thomas
Vernon
Annabelle Dunn
Tamaleco
Evelyn Payne
Stanley
Chicago
Harold
Creve Coeur
Kenneth
Vincennes
Ind
Lynne
van Nuys
Calif
Sandra Marie
Rachael
Dale
Edward Thomas
Thomas
Armed Services
Methodist Church
Masonic Order
Veterans of Foreign Wars
The
Loyal Order of Moose
Perkins announce birth of Penny Doretta in Fayette Co
Mr and Mrs Donald Perkins Brownstown announce the birth of a baby girl Sunday July 15 at Fayette Co Hospital. She weighs 8 lbs and is named Penny Doretta. This is their first child. Grandparents are Louis Boggs Brownstown and Harry Perkins Vernon.
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Donald Perkins
Brownstown
Fayette Co. Hospital
Penny Doretta
Louis Boggs
Harry Perkins
Vernon
Ice Cream Benefit at Vernon Park Friday July 20
A homemade ice cream benefit will be held at Vernon Park on Friday July 20 to support Hatch Holt and Meadow cemeteries. A quilt will be given away and ladies are asked to bring pie and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Park
Hatch, Holt and Meadow
When You Need Rubber Stamps Let the Register Make Them
A brief notice urges readers to use the Register for rubber stamps, promising reliable quality and timely service for official stamping needs. The item highlights availability and suggests contacting the Register for orders and inquiries.
Special Meeting on Lighted Ball Field Plans
A meeting will be held Saturday at 8 p m at the Village Hall for parents and others interested in a Little and Pony League to discuss constructing a lighted ball field in the vicinity.
First Lake Fry Benefit Hosted by Conservation Club
The Conservation club announces a fish fry at the Shelter House Friday evening July 27 to support lake upkeep. Proceeds fund lake maintenance including a higher water level, spillway repairs, and a new raft for the swimming area. The event invites all to attend an open-air evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Nb 100
Shelter House
Te Lake
Club
Island Community Club Meeting With Edna Tune
Island Community Club met with Edna Tune for the July gathering. Eleven members attended with Vice President Jo Sharp presiding. Plans for an October bazaar were made and a no-meet vote for August was held. The September meeting will be with Mrs. Arbie Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island Community Club
Edna Tune
Jo Sharp
Waddell-Jackson Reunion at Shelbyville Park
The Waddell and Jackson reunion gathered 110 at Forest Park Shelbyville. Mrs. Bruce Pugh relinquished the presidency after four years to finish a family book. New officers: President Marie Smith, Decatur. Vice President Elsie Pugh. Secretary/Treasurer Mildred Tinnen. A short program followed dinner with music, recitations, and group singing. Swimmers enjoyed the day. oldest couple and youngest child received gifts along with a registration prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waddell and Jackson
Forest Park
Shelbyville
Bruce Pugh
Marie Smith
Decatur
Elsie Pugh
Mildred Tinnen
Bethany
Paul Walker
Joann
Paulette
State Sen Friedrich Attends Midwest Regional Council Conference
State Senator Dwight P. Friedrich of Centralia is in French Lick Indiana for the Mid Western Regional Conference of the Council of State Governments. Twelve states participate as the council seeks greater inter-state cooperation on agricultural products utilization higher education insurance water resources and highway safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight P. Friedrich
Centralia
French Lick
Ind
Council of State Government
Friedrich
Illinois Senate
Council
Cemetery Benefit for Taylor Cemetery Held Near Pittsburg
A benefit event for Taylor Cemetery west of Pittsburg will take place Saturday afternoon and evening. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Cemetery
Pittsburg
Vernon News Notes From A Busy Rural Weekend
Vernon area residents share visits across Illinois and beyond. Local families travel to Carbondale Detroit Seattle Vandalia and Seattle again while hospitals receive several patients and visitors.
Special speaker at Vernon Pentecostal Church
Rev Paul Kloepper of Grayville Illinois will be the special speaker Thursday July 26 at the Vernon Pentecostal Church. Everyone is welcome to this service by Pastor Norman Piercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kloepper
Grayville, Ill
Vernon Pentecostal Church
Norman Piercy
Omission Corrects Legion Past Officer Listing
The Register notes an oversight omitting Robert Eagan as chaplain of the American Legion Past in the report on newly elected officers from last week.
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Robert Eagan
American Legion
the Register
Grand Opening of Patoka Elevator Salem Farm Store
The Patoka Elevator Salem Farm Store announces a grand opening this Saturday. Refreshments will be served and prizes awarded to attendees.
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Patoka Elevator
Salem Farm
Old loan repaid as 1896 debt settles in 1962 visit
Elliott Belcher loaned 15 cents to a friend in 1896 and collected it on May 30, 1962. Memorial Day reunion with Frank Walker revived memories of a Centralia trip to fetch ice and the 15 cent loan. Walker, son of longtime depot agent Tom Walker, now lives in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Belcher
Mr. Belcher
Frank Walker
Mr. Walker
Tom Walker
Walker
Decatur
Postpone Meeting of Homemakers Extension Unit
The Homemakers Extension Unit meeting previously set for Friday at the home of Mrs. Charles Jordan is postponed to Friday July 27 due to Mrs. Jordan’s sister’s death in Greenville. Mrs. Leo Walker will present a food lesson Hunger and Plenty Around the World. Mrs. James Stephens will cover Food and Drug Administration. Mrs. Paul Logan will serve as co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers Extension Unit
Charles Jordan
Jordan
Greenville
Leo Walker
James Stephens
Paul Logan
Resignation of Ruth M. Chance asst supt of schools
Ruth M. Chance resigns as assistant county superintendent of schools effective August 1 due to ill health. Oren F. Gillespie of Centralia is appointed to fill the position. Gillespie, born in southern Illinois, holds degrees from Southern Illinois University and the University of Illinois and has a long career in education in Marion County.
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Ruth M. Chance
Oren F. Gillespie
Centralia
Gillespie
Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois University
University of Illinois
Walier
Washington
Marion County Education Assn
Illinois Education Assn
Dept. of
NEA
Illinois Elementary Principals
First Baptist Church
Gillespies
Centralia Township
Route 161
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Auto Accident
Marvin Halbrook thanks everyone for kindness during hospital stay and after his auto accident with cards and visits.
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Marvin Halbrook
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