Telephone stockholders to decide on Patoka exchange sale
Patoka Telephone Exchange stockholders convene Monday at 2 p m in the Patoka Elevator conference room to consider Norman Gum and associates offer to buy the company and end current operations. An Illinois Commerce Commission complaint may proceed if the sale does not go through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Telephone Exchange
Norman Gum and Associates
Mulberry Grove
Illinois Commerce Commission
Gum
Patoka Elevator Company
the Register
Patoka Company
Shobonier Telephone
Fredonia Gordon Henry Kemp Jr. Breaks Arm in Tractor Fall
Fredonia Gordon Henry Kemp Jr. slipped from a tractor Thursday afternoon, breaking both arm bones. He went to Salem hospital then Benton for a bone specialist and remained hospitalized. Various local residents hosted Sunday birthday dinners and visited, while several neighbors attended events and corrections noted for prior reporting.
Friends Night Observed by Victoria Chapter
Victoria Chapter hosts Friends Night at the Masonic Temple on Monday July 23 with guests from Centralia Carlyle Sandoval Odin Greenville and Vandalia. Officers filled by a friend included Elsie Taake Carl Heinzman Mary Switzer S. Switzer Claude Gerrish Bettie Simcox Barbara Schrader Audree Schroeder Lois Wilson Ethel Green Mildred Leicht Eunice Walker Mary Ellen Ahlif Helen Heinzman Nancy Nollian Oscar Hill Mark Cox Ruth Alexander Faye Plowman and Burl Alexander surprise birthday gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Victoria
Centralia
Carlyle
Sandoval
Odin
Greenville
Vandalia
Elsie Taake
Claude Gerrish
Patoka
Bettie Simcox
Barbara Schrader
Wature
Audree Shroeder
Lois Wilson
Ethel Green
Spenny
Adah
Mildred Leicht
Ruth
Eunice Walker
Esther
Mildred Jordan
Martha
Mary Ellen Ahlif
Sando 1
Kate Davis
Lions Club White Elephant Auction Clears $119.05
The Patoka Lions Club report shows $119.05 raised at the White Elephant auction. Proceeds will be turned over to the Patoka Matonsie lodge to help defray costs of improvements on the Masonic Temple. President Harold Foltz thanks donors and attendees for their participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Lions Club
Leslie Griffin
Patoka Matonsie Lodge
Masonic Temple
Harold Foltz
Lions Club
Perkins Builds 5 Acre Lake On Vernon Area Farm
Harry Perkins of east of Vernon started a lake on his farm with a completed dam and spillway. The lake will cover about five acres with an 100 acre watershed feeding it and reach 110 feet deep when full. Plans include a summer resort and a fish stocking within 30 days and an access road to the site. This is the first lake constructed in the Vernon area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Perkins
East of
Vernon
Harry
SSA District Office Conducts August Tuesday Consultations
A Social Security Administration representative from the Mt. Vernon district office at 1002 Main St will be at Centralia City Hall every Tuesday in August from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to meet locally with residents seeking help and information on social security issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Administration
Main St
Mt. Vernon
Centralia
Patoka Happenings Chronicles Travel and Visits
Mrs W W Murfin left for Estes Park Colorado to visit her daughter and family who just returned home after a two year assignment at Elendorf Air Force base in Anchorage Major Watson to move to Oklahoma City Air Force base after 30 days leave Rev and Mrs S M Foulon returned from vacation Mr and Mrs Robert Eaglin and daughter Jeanne and Mrs Frank Burgess of Pasadena Texas left after visiting their parents O E Eaglin Roy Malan spent weekend in Ottawa Illinois with their daughter Dr and Mrs Roger A Van Atta and Alan Malans plan ten day vacation through the east and south Max Holland of Chicago stayed with his parents and Cindy Ann accompanied him back to Chicago later heading to Iowa City and a trip to Lake Louise Baniff Alberta Yellowstone and Bad Lands the trip extends to late August Mrs Frank Ballance and Mrs A D Nichols visit sister Ibie Hoffman in Blue Mound Illinois accompanied by Mrs Betty Johnson and children to Iiliopolis Illinois Mr and Mrs Lee Griffin and Mrs Flora Griffin visited Roy Griffin who recently suffered a stroke and is poorly Julian Rene Beckler son of Joseph Beckler of Decatur visited Elizabeth Ballentine and Willard Bill Isaac at SIU with G W Isaac and Martha Jane and Mrs Wm Isaac during summer term
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Murfin
Estes Park
Colo
Elendorf Air Force Base
Anchorage
Alaska
Watson
Oklahoma City Air Force Base
S. M. Foulon
Robert Eaglin
Jeanne
Frank Burgess
Pasadenia
Texas
O. E. Eaglin
Roy Malan
Ottawa
Roger A. van Atta
Alan
Malans
Max Holland
Chicago
X. B. Holland
Cindy Ann
Iowa City
Iowa
George W. Davis
Georgina
Lake Louise
Baniff
Alberta
Canada
Yellowstone Park
Northwest
Frank Ballance
A. D. Nichols
Ibie Hoffman
Blue Mound
Ill
Betty Johnson
Iiliopolis
Lee Griffin
Flora Griffin
Ramsey
Roy Griffin
Julian Rene Beckler
Joseph R. Beckler
Decatur
Sunbeams Elect Officers at Baptist Church Meeting
The Sunbeams preschool group met at the Baptist church on July 21 and elected officers in two groups. Group No 3 led by Alvin Perkins chose Emil Nattier as president with Karen Parker as vice president and Janet Prater as secretary. Group No 1 elected Marianna Griffen as president and Jack Mullins as vice president. Additional roles filled include Linda Carter as secretary and Kenny Walker as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sunbeams
The
Baptist Church
Alvin Perkins
Emil Nattier
Karen Parker
Janice Prater
Connie Walker
Group No. 1
Marianna Griffen
Jack Mullins
Linda Carter
Rebecca Talbot
Kenny Walker
Treas
Claude Nattier
Leslie Talbot
Sheila Burks
Linda Prater
Victor
Irma Frank
Hong Kong
China
Harlan Christian
St. John’s Hospital
Tulsa
Oklo
Fred Brown
Final Concert Next Thursday at Vernon Park
The fourth and final band concert of the summer will be held next Thursday evening August 2 at Vernon Park. Warren Besing will conduct the usual entertaining variety program and the Band Boosters will host an ice cream social before and during the event inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Park
Warren Besing
Silver Dollar Awards Total 25 Dollars Given at Patoka
Awards totaling 25 dollars were presented at the Silver Dollar day program last Saturday afternoon. Patoka residents Floyd Carter Edward Parker Ferne Gehrken and Edith Mays claimed or forfeited 5 dollars each. Bruce Pugh received ten dollars while Gene Seneger and Mary Carrico failed to attend. This Saturday the event moves to the First State Bank of Patoka corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Carter
Edward Allen Parker
Patoka
Ferne Gehrken
Vernon
Edith Mays
Bruce Pugh
Gene Seneger
Mary Carrico
Vandalia
First State Bank of
Patoka Corner
Local Social Notes and Visits Across Towns
Vernon Rev Clifford Newcomb left Monday for Evanston to attend Garrett Biblical Institute for a month. Numerous residents and visitors including Miss Inez Foster of Granite City Miss Connie Lawson of Odin and families gathered at various homes and towns over the week.
Robertson Golden 50th Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Frank Robertson will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 o clock at their home four miles west of Vernon on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Robertson
Vernon
Real estate transfers completed in Patoka this week
Two property deals closed in Patoka last week. The former home of Carl Thalman sold to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Murray, while the J. Wadkins farm northeast of town sold to Louie B. Soutier. Leslie Griffin brokered both deals for the Register Want Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Carl Thalman
Alvin Murray
James Wadkins
J. Williams Farm
Louie B. Soutier
Leslie Griffin
Special Election Planned August 7 for Road Tax Renewal
Town Board votes to hold a special election on August 7 to renew the road and bridge tax without increasing rates. Bond issue of $20 000 to fund resurfacing 82 miles of non motor fuel tax roads and salvage winter repairs. Tax rate for 1956 may be lower as prior bond payments end.
Griffin Installs New Fire Escape At Masonic Temple
Cecil A. Griffin completed the installation of a metal fire escape at the Masonic Temple replacing the wooden structure. The escape features a top platform and wide stair passage, set in concrete and coated with aluminum paint. An awning will be installed once received, with Jim Malone nearing completion of siding and trim painting to finish the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Cecil A. Griffin
Jim Malone
Last Day to Sign Soil Bank Acreage Reserve Agreement
Farmers have through Friday July 27 to sign an Acreage Reserve under the Soil Bank. John F. Chance cites extended regulations and says no further extension is planned. County ASC office in Salem will assist. Extensions also affect disposal dates for crops to meet Soil Bank and price support rules. Underplanted corn must complete actions by July 27. corn disposition moved to August 3. Soybeans on Reserve land may be used for green manure until August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Bank
John F. Chance
ASC
Mr. Chance
Salem
Fire Hazard Demonstration Planned At Vernon Event
A fire hazard demonstration, based on a scale farm with lit red indicators at common fire points, will be shown next Thursday at the Vernon band concert and the Patoka Lions Club. Sponsored by the FFA with the Marion County Safety Council, attendees receive an inspection sheet to assess home hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Band
Patoka Lions Club
Marion
Good Will Club Meets at Emma Protz Home
The Good Will Club met at Miss Emma Protz’s home on Tuesday July 10 with 7 members present and 3 visitors Mrs Louise Curren Mrs Eva Potts and Stevie Murfin. The afternoon included quilting a short business period and a recreation. Prizes went to Eva Tonie Tina Mary and Betty. 19 cards were sent in June. Refreshments were served and plans made to meet Tonie Sorrel on August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
Emma Protz
Louise Curren
Eva Potts
Stevie Murfin
Eva
Tonie
Tina
Mary
Betty
Emma
Tonie Sorrel
Finian's Rainbow set for SIU August performances
SIU hosts Finian's Rainbow August 3 4 5 in Shryock Auditorium with over 60 SIU and area student performers. The production is the first of its kind at the university and features two months of dress rehearsals under the Summer Opera Workshop. The show begins at 8 PM each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Glocca Morra
Shryock Auditorium
Public hearing set on district budget in Illinois
Board of Education of School District No 100 Marion Fayette Clinton counties Illinois announces a tentative budget for the 1956 fiscal year. The budget will be on file for public inspection at the High School office after 9 20 A M July 30 1956. A public hearing on the budget will be held at 8 00 P M September 5 1956 at the High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Marion, Fayette and
Clinton
Illinois
Board of Education of School District No
State of
Harlan Christians Injured In Auto Wreck Near Tulsa
Mr and Mrs Harlan Christian were returning from a vacation in Oklahoma when their car crashed near Tulsa The collision left Mrs Christian with a broken leg and hospitalized at St John s hospital in Tulsa The car was a total loss and Mr Christian has returned home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Christian
Oklahoma
Tulsa
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Vernon Telephone Company
Fredonia
Gordon Henry Kemp Jr
Salem Hospital
Benton
F. N. Shields
Jimmy
Moneagua
Henry Meredith
Rev. Shields
Amelia Meredith
Alice Hyde
Charles
Dale Melton
Harold Coppenbarger
Natchez
Ethel
Eugene Williams
Roy Thalman
Clarence Cozad
Everett Jett
Martin Kretzer Jr
Plasé
Dale Cozad
James Hyde
Maurice
Jim
Janet
Kile
Prenti
Edgar Perkins
Mansfield
Willard Branch
California
Howard Kile
Harold Kretzer
E. St. Louis
Elmer Cromer
John
Carl Heinzman
Mary Switzer
Dr. S. Switzer
Electa
Helen Heinzman
Warder
Nancy Nollian
Sando
Val
Lions
Vernon Area
Social Security Service
Sunbeams
Clifford Newcomb
Evanston
Garrett Biblical Institute
Inez Foster
Granite City
Spen
Herbert Laws
Weldon
Dickie Robertson
Otto Torbeck
Mt. Pulaski
Wm, Nolte
Morie Torbeck
George Bundy
Morea
Opal Jones
Gusta Specktmeyer
St. Louis
Eleanor Heidman
Minnie Kotterman
Olga Morris
Connie Lawson
Shirley Kay Lawson
Linda Binnion
Lila Sanders
Lebanon
Methodist Youth Institute
Cecil Carter
N. P. Sorrel
Sammy Meador
Cicero
Wilmer Meador
W. H. Curran
Wayne
Raymond Hutchison
Carthage
W. E. Walton
Jesse Walton
Keith Betts
Champaign
I. C. Betts
Dewey, Neilson
Julia
Frank Johnson
Findlay
Marion Epps
Colonel Bruce
Springfield
I. A. Pfeffer
J. W. Epps
Epp
Ralph Hutchins
Anderson
Ind
Richard Murfin
Mrs. F. Robertson
Finian
Siu
Harlan Christians In
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