Towler Reunion Brings Family Group Together at Patoka Park
Descendants of Towler and Oates families met at Patoka Park for a Sunday reunion on May 31 1964. About 63 relatives from Shobonier Champaign Owaneco Vernon Forrest East St Louis Peoria Vandalia and Patoka attended variously for a noon basket dinner and afternoon visiting. A second reunion is planned for June 14 1965 at the same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winburn
Susan Towler
Jehu
Amy Oates
Patoka Park
Nellie Lane
Clarence Holt
Elva Towler
Shobonier
Mary Dot Willet
Lester Howell
Champaign
Bertha Large
Ralph White
Ann
Marilyn
Owaneco
Bob Large
Calif
Trene Ballance
Tom Murfin
Clay
Merle Morey
Vernon
Debra Ellen Murray
Susie Carter
Milburn Carter
Tommy
John Nattier
Robert Nattier
Karl Nattier
Ernie
Patti
Scott
Karlene
Bruce Carter
Judy
Linda
Linda Binnion Pledged to Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Linda Binnion was pledged into Beta Sigma Phi at the Ritual of Jewels initiation service held at Hotel Stratford in Alton on May 26. She joins Chapter Lambda XI and is recommended for the office of recording secretary. She is the daughter of Mrs. Vivian Tedrick of Hartford, a graduate of Alton Memorial School of Nursing, and employed at Alton State Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Binnion
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Hotel Stratford
Alton
Lambda XI
Littl
Vivian Tedrick
Hartford
Alton Memorial School
Alton State Hospital
Thank You Note For Blood Donations And Support
The family of Orval Jones thanks donors who gave blood for their husband, father, and grandfather. They also express appreciation for cards, flowers, prayers, and special thanks to Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Phillippe during the hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orval Jones
Ralph Phillippe
Ethel McNelly Weds G Cummins in May Ceremony
Oran Cummins son of Mr and Mrs Harold Parker of Patoka wed Ethel McNelly daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe McNelly of Sandoval in Holy Matrimony on May 29. Oran works for Jenkins Trucking and the couple reside three miles southwest of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oran Cummins
Harold Parker
Patoka
Ethel McNelly
Joe McNelly
Sandoval
Holy Matramonv
Oran
Jenkins Trucking
Enroll Open for Methodist Bible School June 1 12
The Methodist Vacation Bible School begins June 1 with 70 enrollments and runs through June 12. For 3 years to eighth grade, hours are 9 to 11 a.m. Co directors are Martha Calvert and Dorothy Griffin. Organist Rojean Kline and others assist with devotions, songs, and teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Vacation Bible School
Martha Calvert
Dorothy Griffin
Rojean Kline
Ralph Phillippe
Imogene Sullens
Frank Ballance
Pat Towler
Helen Buck
Joyce Sharp
Connie Walker
Martha Back
Vicki Blunt
Bertha Miller
Cindy Cox
Gloria Eagan
Oldest Fairman Baptist member Martha Bopp dies at 87
Martha Leora Bopp 87 of Odin died at 1 20 a m Saturday at St Marys Hospital Centralia. She married Peter Henry Bopp in 1900 at Sandoval. Survived by son Charles R and three daughters plus siblings and many grandchildren. Funeral at Fairman Baptist Church June 1 officiated by Rev Wayne York with burial at Harrison Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Leora Bopp
Odin
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Peter Henry Bopp
Sandoval
Vermillion County
Samuel Herring
Rebecca Jean Milner
Charles R
Colorado Springs
Gladys Palmer
Lela Pratt
Benton
Lila Gerrish
East Peoria
Edna Tune
Patoka
Mobil Station Owner Barney E Beckler Dies
Barney E Beckler, owner of the Mobil Gas Service Station in Patoka, died June 1 at John Cochran Hospital St Louis after a three week stay. He was born June 1 1919 in Pope Township Fayette County and served in World War II in the Ordinance Division earning the Victory Medal American Campaign medal and Good Conduct medal. He is survived by his mother Sarah Beckler and sister Mrs Norman Moore. Burial 2:00 p.m. Wednesday Pratt Cemetery Cox and Martin Funeral Home American Legion in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney E. Beckler
John Cochran Hospital
St. Louis
Beckler
Pope Township
Fayette County
Barney F
Sarah Jean (Louis) Beckler
Ordinance Division
Army
Cox and Martin Funeral Home
The
American Legion
Pratt Cemetery
Pa toka High School 1925 Graduation Program Summary
The 24th annual commencement at Patoka High School featured routines similar to the 1964 program. Highlights included Eunice Altom leading the Class March, addresses by Rev. D. H. Carleton and Rev. F. O. Cannon, a valedictory by Mary Williams, salutatorian Nellie Davis, a musical reading by Mrs. Cox, diplomas by Dr. W. W. Murfin, and Benediction by Rev. W. F. Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka High School
Eunice Altom
D. H. Carleton
Nellie Davis
Mary Williams
Cox
F. O. Cannon
W. W. Murfin
W. F. Cox
Maxine Johnstone
Alice Emerson
Electa Good
Frances Blankenship
Neva Neal
Irene Hopkins
Anna Belcher
Loretta Outhouse
Rhoda Bryant
Helen Troyer
Ruby Eagan
Joe Outhouse
Harold Simcox
Lee Crawford
Olis Beckett
Stanley Wasem
Bruce Carter
John Rogier
Doctor Vacation Notice With Short-Term Office Coverage
Dr H Rollinger of Farina will hold cover hours for Dr L P Basch during the summer absence from June 20 to July 12. Office hours set for June 26 30 July 8 7 and 10 at 6 30 p.m with afternoon closures on those days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Rollinger
M.D
Farina
L. P. Basch, M.D
Mrs Phirbe Fiscus Honored at Birthday Dinner in Vandalia
Mrs Phirbe Fiscus was honored at a birthday dinner at the Abe Lincoln Restaurant in Vandalia on Sunday May 31. She turned eighty one on June 3 and received a corsage of sweetheart roses along with other gifts. Granddaughter and husband Mrs Otto Quandt and family hosted. Relatives and neighbors included Mr and Mrs John Richards of Vandalia and others from Humbolt Decatur and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phirbe Fiscus
Abe Lincoln
Vandalia
Fiscus
Otto Quandt
John Richards
Paula Torrence Named Delegate to FHA State Conference
Paula Torrence of Patoka has been chosen as a delegate to the Illinois Future Homemakers of America State Leadership Conference, to be held June 18 to 20 at Illinois State University Normal. The Patoka High School senior serves as F H A Chapter president and will act as discussion leader at the 1964 gathering. The Illinois Association of F H A numbers 30 085 members across 580 schools with about 600 delegates attending. The conference theme is Future Homemakers Promote Education for Homemaking Citizenship Mental Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Association of the Future Homemakers of America
Illinois State University
Normal
Ill
Paula Torrence
Paul Torrence
Patoka
The
Future Homemakers of America
Paula
Patoka High School
F.H.A
Illinois Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Towler
Beta Sigma Phi
G.’ Cummins
Wham
George D. Wham
Southern
Methodist Bible School
Nina Phillippe
Norma Blunt
Shirley Griffin
Harriet Koch
Betty Johnson
Mildred Murray
Bonnie Sharp
Jo Sharp
Gayle Lawrence
Dorothy Black
Valma Keister
Christina Crawford
Virginia Foster
Helen Mullen
Vi Cole
Lois Hill
Lucille Walker
Ann Crawford
Teresa Griffin
Lela Ballance
Rita Hill
Grace Chance
Margaret Cox
Lucille Eagan
Fairman Baptist Church
Mobil
Sarah Beckler
Norman Moore
Harvey, Illinois
Mrs
Wendell Wickersham of
Humbolt
J. R. Wasem
Decatur
Ina Anderson
Gilbert Caldwell
Aroe
Ence
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