Patoka Fire District vote set for July 24
Local report notes Patoka Fire Protection District election will occur Saturday July 24 with three precincts Patoka Village Hall Vernon Village Hall and Unit 100 High School building Voters must meet residency rules and may consult Fire Chief O C Schroeder about district boundaries and voting locations. A separate community gathering reports on the L L Class Christ ian Church meeting with dessert ice box treats and a program led by Fred Chance and Arlene Bopp.
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Patoka
Patoka Village Hall
Vernon Village Hall
Unit 100
Amiple
O. C. Schroeder
Mound Chapel Church Sunday School Report
Attendance at Sunday School remained good despite heat. Olga Murray led Sunday night prayer. Mrs Olga Murray and Mrs Mary Ellen Sharp sang Keep Holding On. Rev Ralph Willis preached Am I My Brother's Keeper Gen 4 9.
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Hubert Murray
BerMorn
Wis Gees
Ralph Willis
Olga Murray
Mary Ellen Sharp
Sunbeams Plan Aug 7 Picnic At Vandalia Park
The Sunbeams held a July 17 meeting at the Baptist Church and planned the 8th annual picnic at Vandalia City Park on August 7. Miss Craig will teach a mission book. The next meeting is August 21 with Roll Call “Love.”
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The
Baptist Church
Vandalia City Park
Fredonia Social Notes and Local Visits
The W M A quarterly meeting convened at Patoka Baptist Church with Fredonia attendees including Cliffie Goodwin Bonnie Simpson Alice Jett Mayme Mack Geraldine Kemp Mary Payne Helen Payne Gladys Palmer and Mrs Pete Bopp. Community members visited relatives in St Louis and at Forrest Park Zoo and the Zoo. Dominick Milano recovering at home after a car accident attended church services.
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W.M.A
Patoka Baptist Church
Fredonia
Cliffie Goodwin
Bonnie Simpson
Alice Jett
Mayme Mack
Geraldine Kemp
Mary
Helen Payne
Gladys Palmer
Pete Bopp
Martin Kretzer
Grover Spencer
Amelia
Melvin Meredith
Alice Hyde
Dale
Charles
Willie Webking
Henry Meredith
Edgar Perkins
St. Louis
Edgar
Jewish Hospital
Forrest Park
Zoo
Raymond Bowen
Fairman
G. N. Smith
Bill Palmer
Fredonia Church
Bowen
Merle van Sickle
Fairbury
John Talbert
Wilbur
James Hyde
Mt. Vernon
Walter
Everett Jett
Dominick Milano
Dominick
Elizabeth
Weather relief from brief shower amid drought in Illinois
After days of 100 plus degree heat and a 113 degree peak, a brief shower brings temporary relief but farmers fear it is too little and too late. Southern Illinois faces a state emergency, towns like Centralia and Mt. Vernon struggle with water shortages while Patoka reservoir remains high but heavily used.
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Illinois
U. S
Washington
Centralia
Mt. Vernon
Effingham
Patoka
Water supply at Patoka adequate for present needs
Patoka's new reservoir provides an ample water supply for local needs for the time being. Farmers in the area have benefited from direct access, while rural consumption remains about one quarter of total use. City officials pledge continued supply and cooperation during the regional water emergency.
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Centralia
Mt. Vernon
Illinois
Patoka
First Baptist Church Hosts Kaskaskia WMU Conference
The First Baptist Church of Patoka hosted the Kaskaskia Associational Woman's Missionary Union Quarterly Conference on Friday July 16 from 10 am to 3 pm. Attendance reached 110 with 16 associational Baptist churches represented. Irene Curtis of Carbondale attended with visitor Lesa Saxton of Winona Missouri. Rev Victor Kneubbe spoke on Indian missions in Lawrence Kansas noting cultural respect. Youth groups provided music devotionals and plays.
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First Baptist Church of
Patoka
Kaskaskia
Lawrence
Kansas
Victor Kneubbe
Willing Neighbors Meet at Lee Griffin Home
The Willing Neighbors gathered July 22 at Mr and Mrs Lee Griffin home for a pot luck noon meal. A business meeting followed with dues collected. Attendees included Wanita Snider Wil ma Gergeni Mandy Thal man Charles Dean Nell Hazel Belcher Ruth Nattier Myrna Sue Nora Chance Lula Bel cher Stella Britt Larry Lena Briscoe Lela Craig Edna Griffin and guests Lois Britt Fred Chance.
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Lee Griffin
Wanita Snider
Wilma Gergeni
Mandy Thalman
Charles Dean
Nell
Hazel Belcher
Ruth Nattier
Myrna Sue
Nora Chance
Lula Belcher
Stella Britt
Larry
Lena Briscoe
Lela Craig
Edna Griffin
Lois Britt
Fred Chance
Ice Cream Supper at Patoka Methodist Parsonage Lawn
Home Made Ice Cream Supper to be held on Thursday evening July 29 1954 at the Patoka Illinois Methodist Parsonage Lawn. Willing Workers Class of Methodist Church organizes the event. Visitors include Mrs Vonda Dillion and Shelly of Detroit Michigan and Mrs Judy Vore of Princeton Indiana.
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Methodist Parsonage
Patoka
Ill
Methodist Church
Vonda Dillion
Shelly
Detroit
Michigan
Judy Vore
Princeton
Indiana
Harry Seifers
Jon
Jim
Lora Altom
St. Louis
Rosie Branch
Barnes Hospital
Mrs Inez Oneal Returns From Peoria Visit
Mrs Inez Oneal has returned home from a week long visit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Louie Bassett and children Bonnie Ruth and Rickie in Peoria.
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Inez O’neal
Louie Bassett
Bonnie Ruth
Rickie
Peoria
John H Cox Dies in California
Mrs Ida Smith received a telegram from her brother Virgil Cox stating their brother John H Cox of San Bernardino California died Sunday July 18 Funeral services were held July 20 there.
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Ida Smith
Virgil Cox
John H. Cox
San Bernardino
Calif
Conservation Club 100 to Meet Tuesday July 27
All members of Conservation Club 100 are urged to attend a meeting on Tuesday night July 27 at 8:00 at the new high school building. Key matters include decisions on the park area at the lake site. Wesley Griffin, President.
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Conservation Club
Conservation Club 100
Anna Wolfe Hosts Better Neighbors Club Meeting
The Better Neighbors Club gathered at Anna Wolfe's home on Wednesday afternoon July 14 with ten members present. The president led a prayer, Emma Protz read a Bible chapter, two members celebrated birthdays, and mystery pals exchanged gifts. Recreation prizes went to Marie Hathaway, Ruth Falkenhain, Emma Protz and Mrs Livesay. Refreshments were served and the club planned to meet again with Anna Des Ruisseaux on August 11.
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Better Neighbors Club
Anna Wolfe
Emma Protz
Effie Hathaway
Marie Hathaway
Ruth Falkenhain
Mrs. Livesay
Anna Des Ruisseaux
Grass Roots Opinions From Papers On Faith And Economy
Excerpts from small papers show varied views. Colfax readers urge Bible study as moral guidance. Minnetonka notes warn of socialism taking hold while Versailles cites union demands. Tallassee laments taxpayer give and take. Also a Rock Falls family visit to relatives.
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Colfax
Calif
Mound
Minn
Minnetonka
United States
Versailles
Woodford Sun
Our Best Chance to Survive says Lindbergh on national defense
The article reviews Charles A. Lindbergh’s July Saturday Evening Post piece arguing survival hinges on vast military strength. It urges decentralized yet powerful forces, extensive air bases, and robust research plus industrial decentralization to deter and deterre attacks, emphasizing human qualities and strong allied defense.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Saturday Evening Post
Lindbergh
4 H Ice Cream Supper Set for Saturday at Park
The 4 H Ice Cream Supper is scheduled for Saturday July 31 in the parking lot by Martins Store. Home made ice cream and cake will be served.
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Martin’s
Nattier Family Trip Highlights Wisconsin Visit
Mrs. Mae Nattier and Vera joined Ed Houston and Miss Carolyn Nattier in St. Louis where Carolyn is in nurses training. Mr and Mrs Carroll Mojonnier and Timmy came home Sunday from a two weeks vacation at Spooner Wisconsin.
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Hope Potter
Amity, Ark
Letta Hopkins
Bill Brumfield
Dale Brumfield
Decatur
St. Louis
Major
James A. Davis
Judy
Diane
Rantoul
T. E. Snyder
Mrs. Davis
Lee Peyton
Effie Hathaway
Hazel Cox
Belle Doolen
Robert P. Shankwiler
Monticello
Flora Dickey
Nellie Doolen
Alice Wilson
V.C.T
Foundation Park
Centralia
Bill Wade
Vandalia
Ray Hargroves
Clarence Lawson
Noble Olmsted
Patoka
Leighton Johnson
Carlyle
J. W. Epps
George Walton
Ray
Mr. Walton
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Pere Marquette Park
Helen Betts
Maxine Curry
Laurine Klinge
Mae Nattier
Vera
Ed Houston
Carolyn Nattier
Carroll Mojonnier
Timmy
Spooner
Wisconsin
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John Barnes
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Dwight Briscoe
Lucille Eagan
Alta Logan
Thelma Jennings
Evelyn Ballance
Willard Ballentine
Mound Chapel Church
Sunbeams
Kretzer
Salem Park
Ladies Aid
Mayme Muck
Nannie Gains
Fredonia News
First Baptist Church
Korea
FHTNC
Norman H. Roberts
William A. Roberts
Route 4
Iuka
Marine Aircraft Group 12
1St Marine Aircraft Wing
Baptist Churches
Association
California
Wesley Griffin
Grass Roots Opinions
Wes Simer
Rock Falls
John C. Barnes
Industrial News Review
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