Patoka Happenings and Local Visits
Patoka area residents and visitors share social rounds. Waterloo Iowa guests visit Mae Nattier and Vera. Rev. Dale Turner and Marilyn attend Calhoun County Sunday Schools reunion in Hardin Illinois. Turner and Perrine on program. Various locals host, travel, and attend events around Mt. Vernon Albion Kinmundy and St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Baptist
Waterloo
Iowa
Mae Nattier
Vera
Dale Turner
Marilyn
Calhoun County
Hardin, Ill
Turner
Luther Perrine
Patoka
Floyd Freesmeyer
Anna Holland
B. N. Griffin
Holland
John Willisis
Mt. Vernon
H. C. Jiranek
Farmington
Jane Jones
Rena Mulvaney
Kinmundy
Lucy Belle Wadkins
Charles Jones
Maurice Dean Jones
Waukegan
C. E. Stoltz
Elizabeth
Mt. Carmel
Ronald Stoltz
Janice
Kevin
Bethalto
Harry Franklin
Owen
Janet
John Wallace
Don
Sue Browning
Lisa
Albion
G. W. Isaace
Martha
Elsin
Aurora
Naperville
Bill Jenkins and
Ozarks
Bagwell Dam
Lake Taneycomo
Table Rock Lake
Galena
Eureka Springs
Ark
John Williams
Colora
Alva Woods
Paonia
Colorado
Greg Irvin
Mac Eagan
Willis la Rose
Frank Campbell
St. Louis
A. A. Conley
Dewey Cole
Decatur
John W. Houston
Karole Britt
Carolyn Snider
FHA
Bloomington
Karole
Carolyn
Willing Neighbors Club
Roy Thalman
Shaw
Mildred Jordan
Ruth Murfin
Erna Harper
Eastern Star Chapter
Harper
James Carson
West of Shobonier
Fayette Co. Hospital
Cox & Martin Ambulance
County Fair Plans Display of 4-H Projects
Marion County 4-H projects go on display at the Marion County Fairgrounds July 29. John Ostrodka, general sup t of the 4-H show, says registration opens at 8 a.m. and judging begins at 9 a.m. Wv. L. Griffin heads the Dairy Division with Francis Griffin and Bill Helpingstine as assistant superintendents. Marion Thomas of Patoka will assist in the Horse and Pony Division and Larry Britt will assist in the Beef Division. Divisions include Beef swine sheep Horse and pony horticulture home beautification and poultry. Registration should be made the morning of the show with each division’s superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Marion County Fairgrounds
John Ostrodka
L. Griffin
Francis Griffin
Bill Helpingstine
Marion Thomas
Patoka
Larry Britt
Mound Chapel Ice Cream Supper Set for July Twenty Ninth
Mound Chapel Church announces an ice cream supper Saturday July 29 at 6 PM. Menu includes fried chicken chicken and noodles coleslaw sliced tomatoes iced tea lemonade or coffee and homemade ice cream cake or pie. Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound Chapel
Nominees Named For Mrs Patoka Aug Contest
Voting runs through Aug 1 with ballots in the Register. The eight top vote getters will appear on the final ballot and prizes total 15 to the winner, 10 to second, and 5 to third. Ballots must be in boxes at Ray's Market or Martin's Store or postmarked by Aug 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Patoka
Ray’s Market
Martin’s
Ray’s
Patoka
Patoka, Ill
Edward Houston to Marry Pat Johnson of Odin
Mr and Mrs John W Houston announce the approaching marriage of their son Edward L Houston to Pat Johnson daughter of Mrs Leo Kennedy of Odin. The couple will wed August 1 at Odin Methodist Church at 8 pm and will reside on the T T Cox farm. A wedding shower and charivari are planned for August 5 at their home with the public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Houston
Edward L
Pat Johnson
Leo Kennedy
Odin
Odin Methodist Church
T. T. Cox
Papooses Win In Dress Show At 4 H Event
Members of the Patoka Papooses won blue red and white ribbons in dress revue and dress construction at the 4 H Show held Friday July 21 at Salem Community High School. Key contributors included Janice Snyder and Cindy Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Papooses
Salem Community High School
George Gerrish
Janice Snyder
Patoka
Kathy Nattier
Qynthia Cox
Julia Johnstone
Donna Mulvaney
Bonnie Mulvaney
Judy Carter
Rhonda Irvin
Brenda Irvin
Connie Brooks
Carmen Johnson
Dianne Meador
Delores Beck
Engineers Begin Work on Sewers
A representative of Clark Daily and Deitz, engineers for the Patoka sewer system, surveyed the town on Wednesday to prepare final measurements for lines and equipment. The data crew will return Monday to begin work and finalize specifications for bid advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark, Daily & Deitz
Patoka
Honor Jo Anne Walker on Her Eighth Birthday
Mrs. Bruce Pugh hosted eight girls on Thursday July 20 to honor granddaughter Jo Anne Walker on her eighth birthday. Guests included Shelly Cox Debra Gamble Drusilla Johnson Marianne Griffin Teresa Towler Becky Stephens Marilyn Turner Paulette Walker and Jo Ann. Games and contests entertained the group as ice cream cake and kolach were served amid pink and white decor with gladioli. Jo Anne received many gifts though Rene Bowen and Jane Mullings could not attend but sent presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Pugh
Jo Anne Walker
Shelly Cox
Debra Gamble
Drusilla Johnson
Marianne Griffin
Teresa Towler
Becky Stephens
Marilyn Turner
Paulette Walker
Jo Ann
Jo Anne
Rene Bowen
Jane Mullings
Colored Slides Shown at Eastern Star Meeting
Victoria Chapter CES held its regular meeting with 12 members present. Mr and Mrs Don Murfin presented colored slides of party nights and installations which attendees enjoyed. Mrs Louis Dauderman served cookies and a cool drink to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Chapter
CES
Don Murfin
Louis Dauderman
Three Teachers resign from high school faculty
Three teachers resign from the high school faculty: Orville Wolters vo ag teacher leaves to teach near his Chester area. Elizabeth Grant home ec teacher returns to SIU for a fellowship toward a master’s degree. Paul Fitch band teacher joins Elizabeth in northwest Illinois. Floyd Smith named as vo ag teacher. librarian replacement pending. Grade school building nearly ready for opening. date and book costs to be announced by Dwight Kline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Kline
Orville Wolters
Vo. Ag
Elizabeth Grant
Paul Fitch
Wolters
Chester
Grant
SIU
Fitch
Elizabeth
Illinois
Floyd Smith
E. E. Hall
Home Bureau Plans for 4-H Achievement Show
The Home Bureau Unit met at the Ballance home with nine members present. A 4-H Achievement Day is set for Friday August 18 at 1 30 p m at the high school for the girls to display their dresses. The unit's fair work now on Monday July 31 from 6 p m until closing. On August 5 the group will supply 10 pies for the food stand delivered to Alice Nattier s home. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Ballance
Alta Logan
Home Bureau
Ballance
Alice Nattiers
In Loving Memory of Selby Binnion
In loving memory of our husband and father Selby Binnion who passed away two years ago July 29 1959. We think of him when alone for memory is the only friend grief can call its own. Like ivy on the withered oak our love will keep green and never fade. Wife Vivian children Gary Pat and Linda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selby Binnion
Vivian
Gary
Pat
Linda
Vernon News Highlights From July Events
Local notes report July 14 wedding of Miss Roslyn Meador to Marion Torbeck at Hagars town with reception July 21. Others mention birth in Albany Georgia, hospital surgical patient, vacations, visits, and birthday celebrations including J W Epps 91st. Families and relatives travel between Vernon Augsburg Greenville and Champaign areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roslyn Meador
Amos Meador
Marion Torbeck
Wallace Torbeck
Vandalia
Oran Wright
Hagarstown
Alden
Janet Schukar
Augsburg
Ora Whitehurst
Vernon
Elmer Fleck
Albany
Ruby Johnson
Orson Johnson
C. R. Farmer
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Carolyn Ehrat
Glen Ehrat
Rock Falls
Bessie Wilson
Downs
George Christie
Alice Wilson
Clarence Lawson
Patoka Elevator Co
E. L. Norris
L. D. Morey
Dot Willett
Champaign
Sorento
G. C. Streubing
Donald Gee
Greenville
Becky Zimmerman
James Hathaways
Pensacola
Newcomb
J. W. Epps
Findlay
Marian Epps
R. E. Bruss
Springfield
Maude Hatch
C. O. Livesay
Ron
Judy
Little Russell Forney
Brentwood
H. N. Potts
Paul Potts
Keyesport
Ronnie May
Clinton
Card of Thanks from May Edwards
I thank all who sent cards flowers food and those who helped during my hospital stay and at home May Edwards
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Edwards
Paul Adams and Lillian Hawkins Wed at Harvel
Paul Adams of Patoka and Lillian Mae Hawkins of Morrisonville united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran church Harvel on July 22 in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Paul C. Dorn. Attendants included Jack Adams and Mrs. Jack Adams. The couple will live in Stonington where Adams works at the grain elevator. Adams is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Fielding Adams and Hawkins is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Adams
Stonington
Fielding Adams
Patoka
Lillian Mae Hawkins
Morrisonville
Darrell Hawkins
Trinity Lutheran Church
Harvel
Paul C. Dorn
Jack Adams
Frisina
Taylorville
Adams
Decatur School of Beauty Culture
David Adams
Darrell L. Hawkins
David
War Monument Offered After Army Equipment Release
A letter from the Department of the Army supply depot in Pennsylvania informs Stanley Barnes that Patoka may receive a 75 or 105 mm howitzer as a war monument. Upon notification, an 80 day period to accept or reject follows. Army personnel will remove the firing portion before shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Patoka
Stanley Barnes
Dept. of the Army Supply
Pennsylvania
Extension Council Plans County Fair Food Operations
The Marion County Home Bureau Extension Council met to organize food service for the Marion County Fair opening Sunday. Chairwoman Mrs. Mason Bassett and Home Adviser Miss Marie Brite directed plans. Eighteen council members attended as units were assigned tasks for the food stand and pie donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Home Bureau
Marion County
Mason Bassett
Foster Township
Marie Brite
Labor Day Night Show at Du Quoin Fair Stars Top Acts
The all-new Labor Day 24-hour night stage show at the 1961 Du Quoin State Fair features The Lennon Sisters Julius La Rosa Ginny Tiu and the Peter Palmer Orchestra and Sing Along Chorus The program also spotlights the comedy duo Frank Ford and Gary Reynolds Reserved seats and pricing from 2.50 to 4.50 are available through the Du Quoin Fair Ticket Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennon Sisters
Julius la Rosa
Ginny Tiu
Peter Palmer
Labor Day
du Quoin State Fair
Lawrence Welk
Peggy
Kathy
Janet
Brooklyn
la Rosa
United States
Arthur Godfrey
Godfrey
America
Hong Kong
Jack Parr
Frank Ford
Gary Reynolds
du Quoin
Open House Planned at Ellis Park Race Track
Ellis Park Kentucky hosts an open house Sunday July 30 from 1 to 5 p.m. organized by Lester Yeager and Everett McIntire to show modern track operations. The 38th summer meeting runs Aug 2 through Labor Day Sept 4 featuring racing films with sound, door prizes, paddock viewing, and tack displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Park
Lester E. Yaeger
Everett McIntire
Dade Park
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Edward Houston
Eastern Star Meeting
Kline
Memoriam
Lillian Hawkins
Extension Council
County Fair
Ellis Race Track
Register
The
Lions Club
Patoka Firemen
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