Patoka Happenings Mixed Travel and Visits
Local notes recount trips to Mitchell Indiana for school buses and Hammond for visits, family reunions at Shelbyville, a jet itinerary from New York to Moscow via Copenhagen Helsinki and Paris, and social gatherings at the Bruce Pugh home with neighbors and relatives from Patoka Saint Louis and Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Logan
James Ballance
Mitchell
Ind
Ballances
Dick Lange
Gary
Hammond
Walter Eschenbach
LeRoy Plum
Linda
G. W. Isaac
Plum
Isaac
Germany
Granite City
Army Engineers Depot
Audrey Kissner
Frank Heinzmann
Edna Tune
Bertha Miller
Carlyle
Trenton
Frank Simcox
Bloomington
Clark Walraven
Betty Epperson
Centralia
Clinton
Caldweells
Conrad Harmer
Carolyn
Bruce Pugh
Dean
Zora Brumfield
Lincoln
Ill
Marjorie Walker
Wilma Haefner
Jackson and Waddel
Shelbyville
Pugh
Marie Smith
Decatur
Jamies Jackson
X. B. Holland
M. A. Willett
Berwyn
Willett
New York
Copenhagen
Helsinki
Russia
Leningrad
Kiev
Tbilisi
Moscow
Warsaw
Prague
West Berlin
Paris
Chicago
Irene Alegrett
Florence Ticknor
Saridoval
Jean Adams
Dorothy Black
Bertha Hiatt
Betty Jolliff
Josie Moore
Patoka
St. Louis
Lloyd Prater
Henry Meredith
Odin
Geo. L. Meredith
Monequa
Eli ‘Logan
Hiram Ballance
Dwight Ballance
Roy Ballance
Genevieve Sears
Trinidad
Colorado
J. H. Humes
Heyworth
E. M. Outhouse
John Hocker
Con Jack
Grand Junction
Colo
Orville Genre
New York City
Jack
England
Lee Wadkins
Ed Defend
Connie
Connie Blunt
Herbert Brumfield
Beverly
Joe Blunt
Pearl Mays
Leroy Wadkins
Summer Clearance at Martins Store Ad on Page Two
Martins Store promotes a Summer Clearance sale with all merchandise drastically reduced to make room for new stock. Shoppers are urged to check bargains today and buy for future needs now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin’s
Hall Announces Complete Faculty for Community School Opening
Dr E E Hall, superintendent, announced last Thursday that a full faculty is in place for Community School District No 100. Seven resignations were followed by new hires including Dwight Kline as social studies teacher, Robert Jamison as science teacher, his wife as seventh and eighth grade teacher, Gerald T Brooks as business education teacher, and David Outhouse as high school math teacher. A new grade arrangement places kindergarten through grade 3 at Patoka with Miss Minnie Peddicord as acting principal and grades 4 through 6 at Vernon with Mrs Florence Linton as acting principal, giving each teacher only one grade to teach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Hall
Hall
Dwight Kline
Patoka
Estel Burns
Marion
Robert Jamison
Kirkwood
Marion Pierce
Jamison
Eureka College
Gerald T. Brooks
Dahlgreen
Inl
Brooks
Pretzsch
David Outhouse
Outhouse
Miss Baker
Minnie Peddicord
Vernon School
Florence Linton
County Farm Bureau Launches Safety Week
Marion County Farm Bureau committee women lead a Farm Safety Week campaign July 24 30 to cut rural traffic accidents. Thirty three volunteers urge landowners to clear hazardous road corners and report dangers by August 6 to listed township members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Farm Bureau Committee
Marion County
Patoka Township
Edwin Nattier
Charles Nattier
Paul Logan
Foster Township
Dean Jones
James McNicol
Lester Griffin
Carrigan Township
Leo Kennedy
Town
James Reeves
Marvin Torbeck
Dog Catcher Seizes Eight Dogs Running at Large
Complaints from Patoka residents led to the dog catcher’s call last week. He collected eight dogs found running at large. Owners are urged to keep their pets restrained, as hot weather can make even gentle dogs snap at children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
License Registrations Surpass Last Year Through June
Springfield motor vehicle data show 1960 first half registrations 103 536 higher than the previous year with total up to 3 738 671 by end of June. Increases occurred in passenger cars trucks buses trailers and semi trailers while motorcycles and dealer registrations declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Charles F. Carpentier
Livesay Quayle Reunion Draws 110 At Salem Park
In Salem Park Bryan Memorial there was a joint Livesay and Quayle family reunion on July 3 with 110 attendees. Attendees ranged from C O Livesay 87 to six week old Nola Jean Norton and included dozens of Quayle and Livesay relatives from Illinois Missouri and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Memorial Park
Salem
Quayle
Iola
Beryl Arnold
Famiy
Patoka
John Quayle
St. Louis
Robert Quayle
Olney
Charles Mabry
Dick Mabry
J. R. Quayle
Carmel
Glen Quayle
Decatur
Louis J. Bates
Wm. Bates
Kathryn Johnstone
Roberta Quayle
Cleveland
Gladys Wettgett
Gloria
Ove
Livesay
C. C. Livesay
Vernon
Gerald Livesay
Glen Livesay
Carolyn
Harvey
Clarence Livesay
Granite City
Harold Livesay
Calhoun
Virgil Livesay
Kinmundy
Lora Altom
Bobby Altom
Leona McClelland
Sandoval
Darrell Livesay
Phyllis Jernigan
Clifford Norton
Wheat support set at 1.78 per bushel with quotas vote
The 1961 wheat program sets a minimum national average price of 1.78 per bushel if quotas are in effect. Kell says 1961 supplies and parity guide the level, with penalties possible for excess wheat if quotas pass in the referendum on July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil L. Kell
Marion County Asc
Kell
Berry Couple Plan New House on City Route 51 Lot
Mr and Mrs Charles Berry have purchased the Max Quayle property on city Route 51 three blocks north of the Masonic Temple and plan to build a new house there and offer it for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Berry
Max Quayle
Masonic Temple
Lions Discuss Fall Festival Plan At Lions Club Meet
A Lions Club committee led by Mark Cox mulls a fall festival in late September. Members Don Griffin and Paul Logan serve as aides while Emil Nattier P J Masonnier and Sam Jolliff join a civic improvement panel. They will confer with Sen Dwight Frriedrich on city street upgrades. Dr FE Hall joined the club from Tamms and spoke briefly. Next meeting set for August 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Mark Cox
Don Griffin
Paul Logan
Masonic Temple
Emil Nattier
P. J. Masonnier
Sam Jolliff
Dwight Frriedrich
FE. E. Hall
Tamms
Hall
Homer Cargal Former Patoka Resident Dies in Princeton
Homer Cargal 79 of Princeton died July 5 after a four week illness. Born December 2 1880 in Ooltewah Tennessee he retired from Princeton Mining Co. and belonged to Bicknell First Baptist church and Bicknell Masonic Lodge. Survived by wife Blanche Wagstaff Cargal three sons and ten daughters. Funeral July 7 at Colvin and Son with Rev Lloyd Morris. burial in Princeton IOOF cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Homer Cargal
Patoka
Princeton
Ind
Ooltewah
Tenn
Princeton Mining Co
Cargal
Bicknell, Ind
First Baptist Church
Bicknell Masonic Lodge
Blanche Wagstaff Cargal
William
Joe
Indianapolis
Roland
Geneva Chritchfield
Evelyn McClure
Marilyn Stevens
Jacqueline Klusmeier
Jessie Carroll
Glenview
Ill
Stella Gardner
Wabasso
Fla
Helene Burkhart
Anderson
Pauline Hedrick
Bicknell
Kathryn Snell
Owosso
Mich
Martha Horne
Brunswick
Colvin and Son Funeral Home
Lloyd Morris
Former Patoka Residents Meet in Denver
Mr. and Mrs. Ingvald Settem of Muskegon Michigan and Mrs. Katie Nattier of Salem joined Mr. and Mrs. James Doherty and the Zimmermans for a Denver visit with Patoka ties. They toured Drake Colorado and the Watsons mountain home while reminiscing with middle west relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingvald Settem
Muskegon
Mich
Denver
Colo
Louie Zimmerman
Zimmermans
Settems
Patoka
Patoka Register
Katie Nattier
Salem
Nattier
Weiser
Idaho
John
James
Russell Cahill
James Doherty
Doherty
Pauline Zimmerman
Setters
Ellery Watson
Drake
Watson
Emily Bess
Texas
Mrs. Settem
Pauline
Middle West
Lions Fishing Derby Sees Slow Entry Pace
Lions derby chairman Mark Cox notes slow entries compared to last year and urges anglers to join. Multiple prizes await winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Fishing Derby
Mark Cox
News items are always welcome Drive with care everywhere
A brief note urges readers to share news tips and drive safely in all areas. It emphasizes careful driving and community involvement to keep roads safe and information flowing.
Vernon News Items Chronicle Local Visits and Travel
Vernon residents share travel and family news including Robert E Norris on 80 day furlough from Woodley Washington visiting his parents. Numerous relatives from Patoka Vandalia Decatur and Elyria travel to meet kin and attend workshops and events in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Norris
Woodley Island
Wash
E. L. Norris
Sunbeams Plan Picnic at City Park on August 11
The Sunbeams at the Baptist church held a July 16 meeting with prayer for the Walker family. Jessica Johnson welcomed new member Cheryl Linder and Dena Lake was elected song leader. The group prepared verses for school and the 14th annual park picnic on August 11 with Drusilla Johnson and Rhonda Lake in charge of games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
China
Walker
Martha Isaag
Jessica Johnson
Cheryl Linder
Park
Dena Lake
Christie Bozarth
Murphysboro
Drusilla Johnson
Rhonda Lake
Panthers and Papooses to Sponsor Ice Cream Supper
The Patoka Panthers and Papooses 4-H clubs sponsor an ice cream supper on Saturday July 23 at 6 p m on Martin's parking lot. Homemade ice cream cake and soft drinks will be served. Proceeds cover club activity costs. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Panthers
Papooses 4-H
Martin’s
Notice of Budget Hearing by School District No 100 Illinois
The Board of Education of School District No 100 Marion Fayette and Clinton Counties Illinois announces a tentative budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 1960 will be on file for public inspection after 9:00 AM August 1 1960 at the Superintendent's office Patoka. A public hearing will be held at 8:00 PM September 8 1960 at the High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Marion, Fayette and
Clinton
Illinois
Patoka
WSCS Sub-District Meeting Draws 129 Guests
One hundred twenty nine guests and local church women registered Tuesday July 12 for the WSCS sub-district meeting at Patoka Methodist Church. Mrs Russell Abernathy of Lawrenceville presided with Rev Robert Hollis leading devotions. An officers workshop and a Willing Workers luncheon occurred before an afternoon of music and a talk by Mrs Harry Wells on the quadrennial theme Our Mission Today. Zenith Jones of Cisne gave the service of commitment and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Patoka Methodist Church
Russell Abernathy
Lawrenceville
Olney
Robert Hollis
Francis Sharp
Harry Wells
Zenith Jones
Cisne
Winners Named at Salem in Share the Fun Night
The Marion County 4-H Share the Fun Festival awards set first place to Ragtime Wedding by the Shriver Sewing Circle, second to Minutes of a Ghost Convention by Brubaker Wildcats, and third to Chapeau Fashions by the Futurettes. Janet Silkwood hosted, and state fair appearances are scheduled for Aug 18 and Aug 19 for winners and speakers Marion Thomas and Charlotte Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Shriver Sewing Circle
Brubaker Wildcats
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Livesay-Quayle
Salem Park
Mrs. Chas. Berry
Lions Consider
Homer Cargal
Princeton Ind. Hospital
Marvin Ehrat
Here
Minneapolis
L. H. Hess
Canada
C. R. Brady
Josie Compton
Lee Livesay
East St. Louis
Maude Hatch
Edith Ann Morgan
Safe, Mo
Edith Peyton
Mrs. Halden Hill of
Clarence Guyman
J. W. Farmer
C. R. Farmer
Phyllis Stassi
Wood River
Judy Easley
Norman Boggett
New Boston
Emmett Caudle
Edith Ann
Hobart Arnold
Belle Doolen
Thomas Belcher
Verne
Forrest Linton
Sterling
J. F. Anderson
Ernest Hocking
St. Mary’s Hospital
Vivian Binnion
Vandalia
Alton
Robert W. Easley
Ft. Huachuca, Ariz
Helen Easley
Judy
Ruth Phinney
Olga Murray
Katie Forehand
McKendree College
Luther Swanson
Littlefield
John Revis
Swansons
J. R
Wm. Martin
Emma Pratt
North Carolina
Washington, D. C
Warren Williams
Near Salem
Shirley
Earl Howell
Howell
Beulah Fuller
San Diego
Calliff
R. T. Thomas
Eulah
Norman
Okla
Florence Johnson
Oklahoma City
Alma
Phillip Meador
Wilmer Meador
Henry Hilard
Dale, Ind
Peoria
Sunbeams
City Park
Mojonnier
Panthers
Mee
Ane
WSCS
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