Patoka Happenings and Visits Across Town
Patoka notes a flurry of social visits and travels. Families like Britt, Heinzmann, Short, Hill, Snider and Wadkins host and visit relatives in Decatur Flora Toledo and Jackson counties. A 52nd Jackson Wadell reunion honors Caroline Rise and Kim Waggner amid church events and military moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Britt
Walter Marshall
Odin
Frank Heinzmann
John Short
Robert Keister
Debbie
Bloomington
Bennett
Marianne Griffin
Susan Kay Jennings
Oil Belt
Flora, Ill
Oscar Hill
Clarence Strang
Decatur
Carl Schaffint
E. St. Louis
Burl Alexander
Sandoval
Ray Gray
Shelbyville
Bill Hill
Halden Hill
Bruce Pugh
Arthur Jackson
Bethany
Moweaqua
St. Mary’s Hospital
George Snider
Carolyn
Donna
Charles Wadkins
Charles Rise
Toledo
Ohio
Bobby
Roberta Ammerman
Jackson-Wadell
Shelbyville Park
Patoka
John Probst
Kimberly Waggner
Sullivan
Pugh
Glen Hampleman
Centralia
Joseph Muck
Francis Griffin Joins UI Engineering Summer Program
Francis Griffin of Pa toka is among 149 high school graduates in a summer program for Engineering Technicians at the Urbana Illinois campus June 17 to Aug 80. A second group of 50 from Chicago and suburbs attends similar classes at Navy Pier. The program, sponsored by the University of Illinois Civil Engineering Department and Division of University Extension with the Illinois State Division of Highways, aims to prepare youths for technical duties to free highway engineers for higher assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Ill
Francis Griffin
Patoka
University of Illinois
Chicago
Navy Pier
U. of I. Department of Civil Engineering
Division of University Extension
Illinois State Division of Highways
Sunbeams Meet at Baptist Church for Picnic Plans
The semi monthly Sunbeam group met at the Baptist Church with Mark Zimmerman presiding. Sheila Jolliff led singing joined by Mrs. Dwight Britt. They approved plans for the 17th annual Associational picnic at the Park on August 15 from 2 to 4 pm and for a float in the parade on August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Mark Zimmerman
Sheila Jolliff
Dwight Britt
Bonnie Sue Perkins
Cairo
Cheryl Meador
Danny Settle
Bonnie Perkins
Bea
Anita Meador
Mary Ellen Neely
Eugene Rogier
Vanita Snider
Maude Perdue
Lucille Thomas
Mae Nattier
Ed Lawson
Cecile Brown
Former Patoka Residents Picnic in California
Former Patoka residents gathered at Perris Hill Park in San Bernardino California on July 21 for a reunion with about 70 attendees. Attendees included families from Tucson Rialto San Bernardino Colton and other California locales with many photos shared and memories recalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
San Bernardino
Calif
Perriss Hill Park
Victor Cochran
Sherman
Lynwood
Tom
Helen Nelson
Howard Nelson
O. F. Thompson
Gerald Cox
Austin Wyant
Davis Jennings
Francis Soulon
Harry Ashton
Chas. Sharp
California
Art Sharp
Beaumont
S. L. Hagen
Gardena
Jesse Gray
el Monte
W. E. Gray
Lewis Gray
Los Angeles
Chas. Anderson
Tustin
Joe
Faye Herrara
Oxnard
Bert Quayle
Darrell Nelson
Chino
Robert Pugh
Upland
Wayne Young
Colton
Daisy Sharp
Val Sharp
Margaret Jacob
George Ross
Mabel Chapman
Fontana
Island Chapel Club Holds July Meeting at Edna Tune’s
The Island Chapel Community Club met with Mrs. Edna Tune for their July gathering. Seven members and three guests attended. Ferne Bricker led devotions in Mrs. Esta Cox’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island Chapel Club
Edna Tune
Island Chapel Community Club
Esta Cox
Ferne Bricker
Local Vernon News Highlights Family Gatherings and Tragedies
Weekend guests join the Epps family for a 98th birthday dinner for John Epps. Numerous relatives from Illinois, Texas, California, and beyond visit, with engagements announced and plans for a Patoka Christian Church wedding. Community losses note the deaths of Frank Jones and Herbert Beck, with funeral details and condolences extended.
1953 Class Reunion Set at Vandalia Park
The Patoka High School 1953 class plans a reunion on Sunday July 28 at Rogier Park Vandalia. A potluck dinner starts at 1 p.m. Drinks are provided and attendees bring their own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka High School
Rogier Park
Vandalia
Victoria Chapter OES Meets in Warm Evening at Masonic Temple
The Victoria Chapter of the Eastern Star held its regular meeting Monday at the Masonic Temple. A short session due to heat was followed by refreshments served by Mrs. Nona Biehl and Mrs. Laura Brooks. Birthday songs honored Mrs. Edna Dauderman who received several gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
The
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Nona Biehl
Laura Brooks
Edna Dauderman
Willing Neighbors Club Meeting and Local Notices
The Willing Neighbors Club met July 17 at Mrs. Dwight Briscoe's home with 14 members and 10 guests. discussions included an annual trip to Vandalia Penal Farm and a picnic at Ramsey Park, with plans to travel by Ray Thalman bus on July 26. The board announced coal-bid details for Patoka School District No. 100, with August 8 bid deadline and reserve to reject any bids. a 11 Ice Cream Supper fundraiser was scheduled for Patoka Panthers 4-H Club on July 27 at Martin's parking lot. The note also thanks readers for sympathy flowers, and reports visits by local families to Philadelphia before departing for Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Neighbors Club
Dwight Briscoe
Nell Belcher
Vandalia
Ramsey Park
Ray Thalman
Lois Hill
Ann Britt
Briscoe
Hazel
Board of Education
Patoka
Illinois
Community
Orval Sharp
Patoka Panthers
Martin’s
Driver License Stations Closed in 14 County Illinois Area
In service training will force in area exam stations to close Friday. Sec. of State Charles F. Carpentier announced sessions at the Emmerson Hotel Mt. Vernon cover driver application blanks road test procedures and driver performance grading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Emmerson
Mt. Vernon
Sec. of
Charles F. Carpentier
Marion County
Sec. Carpentier
Adams-Married Edwards: Couple Wed in July Ceremony
David Adams married Miss Jane Edwards in a July wedding. A Monday night reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Edwards of Shat tue honored the couple, now residing near Patoka, after their ceremony on July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Heinrich
Shattuc, Ill
Bernice
Roger Tune
Kenneth M. Tune
Patoka
Patoka Christian Church
Mark Murfin
Seattle
Wash
M. H. Edwards
Shattue
Jane
David Adams
F. E. Adams
Pratt Cemetery financial and donation records from 1963
A fragmented ledger lists names with small monetary amounts, receipts from auction and donations, plus a July 1963 financial summary. Deposits total 1,897.40 with 1,089.86 expenses and a remaining balance of 807.54.
Herbert Beck Dies in Rifle Accident on Farm Fence
Herbert F. Beck 43 was killed when a rifle discharged as he stumbled through a barbed wire fence on a farm. Found by a rural mailman near the fence, the incident occurred about 9 am as he returned home for a .22 rifle to stop crop damage. He is survived by wife Iula, daughter Deloris, his parents, and two sisters. Funeral was at Vernon Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Belcher
Joseph Muck
Carl Chance
Young Oh
Salem
Miss Lee
Vandalia
Patoka
George Snider
Carolyn
E. G. Hiatt
Jacksonville
Fla
Snider
E. E. Snider
Zion Hill
Florence Cain
Bill Cain
Cecil Griffin
Winnie Spurgeon
Olney
Howard Biehl
Bryan
Midwest City
Okla
Lawrence Biehl
Ed Wellman
Mable Brooks
Sally Hensley
West
Muffin
Crane Packing Co
Tom Riggs
Bethalto
John Clements
Oscar Hill
Clements
Fort Campbell
Germany
Mary Wadkins
Ott Wadkins
Myrel Tedrick
Candy
Hartford
Binnion Place
Joe Wikenhauser
Alma
Josie McWhirter
Earnie Jones
Shobonier
E. S. Caudle
John Crotser
Einess Johnson
Decatur
Herbert F. Beck
Mr. Beck
Shoebnier
Kaskaskia Township
Frank
Edna
Albert) Beck
Iula Klinge
Vernon Methodist Church
Patoka FFA Chapter Elects Officers for Next Year
The Patoka FFA chapter held a July meeting to elect officers for the coming year. Planned Aug. 15 meeting will include freshmen. Elected officers are President Lane Briscoe, Vice President Larry Thompson, Secretary Jim Padberg, Treasurer Gary Murray, Reporter Terry Tate, Sentinel Raymond Halbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
FFA
Lane Briscoe
Larry Thompson
Jim Padberg
Gary Murray
Terry Tate
Sentinel
Raymond Halbrook
Fall ACP Signup Opens August First for Limestone Practices
Lee D. Britt of the Marion County ASC announces fall sign-up for limestone and rock phosphate practices starts August 1 1968 and ends August 15 1968. Applications received after are only if funds remain. Farmers who completed earlier programs must report by August 15 1963 to avoid payment loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee D. Britt
Marion County
ASC
Mr. Britt
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Dean Britt
Mrs
Floyd Britt and
Jerry Maas
Jerri Lynn
St. Louis Zoo
Caves
Missouri
Bake Sale
Patoka Pentecost Church
Pentecostal Church
Phoebe Carter
Lulu Sharp
Mabel Hopkins
Myrtle Bricker
Sharon Tune
Marion Epps
Springfield
Carol Johnson
Findlay
J. W. Epps
Victor Epps
Epps
John Epps
I. A. Pfeffer
Jim Mitchell
David
Frank Johnson
Findley
J. W. Epps Jr
Michael John
Merle Caudle
Fort Worth, Texas
Emmet Caudle
Brownstown
Eddie Payne
Clyde Payne
Lora Twiss
Rolling Meadows
W. F. Murfin
Mrs. Brady
Joe Compston
Maud Hatch
Kendall Judd
Carol
Wenona
Richard Cox
Judd
Florence Cox Pratt
Larry Hess
St. Paul
Minn
Paul Ehrat
Marvin Ehrat
Ehrat
Charlie Meyer
Clark Payne
Rochelle, Ill
Lula Payne
Methodist Church
Vandalia Park
Victoria Chapter
OES
D. Briscoe
Tom Lewis
Bessie Murfin
Major
Elery Watson
Emily
John Smith
Philadelphia
Jane Edwards
Pratt Cemetery
Goiss
Bertha Fraistad
Ewer
Luther Barnes
Theodore Stone
Pauline Jenkins
Ethel Nelson
Oral Stone
Pansy Bele
Floyd Wall Verne Wyant
Gaye
Josephine Richards
John Richards
Ina Bronen
Eeeeet Ee
Lucy Swanson
Florence Melton
Emil Nattier
Sara Beckler
Roberta Faudt
Howard Heather
Hubert Murray
Kenneth Tune
Seescrevers
Financial Report
Gina
Herbert Beck
FFA Chapter
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