Vacation Bible Schools Open Across Churches
Vacation Bible Schools begin June 5 and run through June 16 at Patoka Methodist and Vernon Vernon Christian churches with daily sessions for nursery through junior ages. Closing programs are set for June 18 and June 16 respectively, with offerings benefiting Navajo Mission School in New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Methodist Church Bible School
Margaret Cox
Rosa Gayle Nattier
Shirley Griffin
Dorothy Griffin
Vi Cole
Margie Walker
Laura Torrence
Betty Griffin
Joyce Sharp
Mary Ellen Sharp
Qchristian Church
Vernon Grade School
Methodist
Jesus
Navajo Mission School
New Mexico
Laurine Klinge
Vernon Dvbs
Careful use of weed killers guidelines from farm adviser
Leslie Rogers explains that herbicides must be used only on approved crops and in recommended amounts. Follow label timing and safety gear requirements, protect nearby plants, and use chemical controls to supplement, not replace, solid cultural practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Rogers
Bids Opened for Main Carlyle Dam and Spillway
Bids opened May 24 for the Main Dam and Gated Spillway at Carlyle Reservoir on the Kaskaskia River. Apparent low bid came from Powers-Thompson Company of Joliet. Seven hundred twenty calendar days are allotted for completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle Reservoir
Kaskaskia River
Powers-Thompson Company
Joliet
This Is Our First Vacation Edition
The Register publishes its first vacation edition in nearly six years with limited local news. The publishers thank readers and contributors for making the edition possible through their cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Dividends From Sanitary Sewers
Citizens are urged that sanitary sewers bring lasting value and health benefits. The article argues sewers boost property values, spur building, reduce illness, and improve living standards, concluding the community pays for sewers and should install them now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Vacation Bible School at Salem Salvation Army Opens June 5
Under Mrs. En Voy Currier the Salem Salvation Army runs a daily vacation Bible and summer school from June 5 all month. Children from Patoka Alma Kinmundy Odin and Salem may register and attend with transportation arranged. Registration is by writing 814 E Main Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Envoy Currier
Salem Salvation Army
Patoka
Alma
Kinmundy
Odin
Salem
Salvation Army
Main St
State Park Admission Ends July 1 Under Kerner Law
Gov Otto Kerner signed a law ending state park admission fees in Illinois effective July 1. Sen Gordon Kerr of Brookport says free parks will draw tourists. Current fees are 10 cents per person 10 cents per car and $2 annual car sticker for all occupants. The piece also notes visitors from Attica Indiana visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Otto Kerner
Gordon Kerr
Brookport
Camp Joy Opens Season June 18 With Record Scout Attendance
Camp Joy near Carlyle launches nine six day camping periods for Boy Scouts 11 years and older starting June 18 after staff training. About 1200 boys expected, 1000 last year, with 35 resident staff led by David Martin as program director and Lydia Huschl e as head cook. Two Cub Dad weekends in July host 80 Cub Scouts and fathers each for two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Snyder
Belleville
Camp
Joy
Kaskaskia
Camp Joy
David Martin
Mt. Vernon
Donald Shuman
Salem
John Miller
O’fallon
Lydia Huschle
Don Harper Wins U I Scholarship
Donald Rhey Harper was among the winners of the University of Illinois scholarship examinations held in March. Other winners include John David Lackey of Salem for County Scholarship Quentin Laverne Robnett of Kinmundy as Child of a World War I veteran and Melvin Gary Hart of Centralia as Child of a Korean Veteran. No eligible candidate for Agriculture and Home Economics scholarship. Examinations supervised by Paul B. Chance and graded by the University of Illinois. Work began May 24 on a new medical clinic for Dr L P Basch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Rhey Harper
University of Illinois
Paul B. Chance
John David Lackey
Salem
Quentin Laverne Robnett
Kinmundy
Melvin Gary Hart
Centralia
Chance
L. P. Basch
Patricia Gerrish Named Illinois State Scholar
Patricia Gerrish is among 998 Illinois State Scholars named by the State Scholarship Commission. Scholars who accept the award will receive recognition certificates for their promise as college students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Gerrish
Illinois
State
Salem Cub Scout Band at Scout Circus
The Salem Salvation Army 25 piece Cub Scout band will perform at the Scout Circus on June 10 in Centralia. Open to boys age 8 to 100 who want to learn brass, with instruction and instruments provided free through Envoy Carrier at 814 E Main St Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Salvation Army
Crooked Creek
Alrea
Centralia
Envoy Carrier
E. Main St
Salem
Sheila Nelson Invents Let s Play Sunday School
Five year old Sheila Nelson of Minneapolis with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis invents an at home Sunday school to cope with pain and wheelchair limits. Her mother describes nightly struggles, weekly visits to a March of Dimes funded clinic, and the need for more arthritis study centers to help 30,000 children like Sheila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheila Nelson
Minneapolis
Sheila
National Foundation
March of Dimes
Ronald Nelson
Crandy
Jonah
March of Dimes Supported
Arthritis Clinic
Patoka Lions honor long serving members
Five members received 15 year chevrons and certificates from Lions International. Two members earned 10 year awards. Recipients of 15 years were Wesley Griffin, Wm. Jenkins, W. M. Cox, Dale Nattier, and Elmer Rogier. 10 year honorees were Dr. L. P. Basch and Robert Keister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Lions Club
Lions International
Wesley Griffin
Wm. Jenkins
W. M. Cox
Dale Nattier
Elmer Rogier
Dr. L. P. Basch
Robert Keister
Sunbeams Program Saturday Takes Theme Telling Neighbors About God
The June 3 session for the Sunbeams focuses on telling neighbors about God and features a Good Samaritan Bible story. Roll call memory verse includes the word Neighbor, with scripture references Matt 28 19 20 Mark 16 15 and Acts 1 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Illinois State Fair Opens Aug 11 for 10 Day Run
The Illinois State Fair at State Fairgrounds Springfield opens August 11 for a 10 day run. Major upgrades include at the main gate Exposition Building Administration and Dairy Building freshenings and new pennants along fence lines. A memorial trophy for Tony Bettenhausen will debut at the 100 mile auto races. Livestock entries close July 15 and general classifications July 20 with exhibitor fees set at 2.50 including season admission and auto sticker. Children under 18 may exhibit free though ticket options still save extra admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fairgrounds
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Fairgrounds
11Th Street
Illinois State Fair Management
Melvin Eugene
Tony) Bettenhausen
Indianapolis
Franklin Rust
Rust
Brown granddaughter attends Armington commencement
Mrs. Cecile Brown attended her granddaughter Theresa Browns commencement exercises Friday May 26 at Armington Ill. Mr and Mrs Mervel Moore moved to St Louis last weekend. Mrs Fred Tacke moved into Elmer Berry residence on west side from Central City. Mrs Frances Simcox Bean of Medford Oregon visits Carl Meadors and friends and plans to attend The Girls reunion.
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Cecile Brown
Theresa Brown
Armington
Ill
Mervel Moore
St. Louis
Fred Tacke
Elmer Berry
Central City
Frances Simcox Bean
Medford
Oregon
Carl Meadors
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Vacation Bible
Patoka Methodist
Patoka Christian
Vernon Methodist
Carlyle Dam
the Publishers
State Park
Clark Walker
Tamarah
Attica, Ind
Lake Norfork
Clifton Christian
Clif
Don Harper
U. of I
Lion
Sunbeams
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