Patoka Board outlines budget cuts after June election
The Patoka Community Unit School District Board on June 7 announced planned cuts to curb expenses following the June 3 vote. They will narrow bus routes, require students to buy all supplies, drop the Vernon Grade School addition, and consider joining grades under one teacher if needed to preserve state aid and educational standards. The board urged patron cooperation while noting levy increases require a new vote next year.
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Patoka Community Unit School District
Board of Education
Centralia
Vernon
Addi
Tion
Patoka
Free
State Department
Patoka Opens Season Against Centralia V F W Sunday
The Patoka Baseball Club starts its season next Sunday at Patoka Park Brooks Meadow. Walt Marohl will pitch for Patoka in the opener against Centralia V F W Baseball Team.
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Patoka
Centralia V.F.W
Patoka Park
Brooks Meadow
Walt Marohl
Birth Announcements From Local Families
Sgt. C W Anderson and wife announce Martha Jane born June 2 at Cherry Point North Carolina weighing 8 lb 2 oz. Grandparents Clark Simecox Patoka and George Anderson Sandoval. Lee Outhouse and wife announce Arthur James born April 29 at Mark Greer Hospital weighing 7 lb 4 oz. Grandparents W L Outhouse Barbara Payne Patoka. Francis Sharp and Mary Ellen Willis announce Judith Ellen born June 7 at St Marys hospital Centralia weighing 8 lb 5 oz. Grandparents Elza Sharp and Rev R E Willis Centralia.
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C. W. Anderson
Nancy Simcox
Cherry Point
North Carolina
Martha Jane
Clark Simecox
Patoka
George Anderson
Sandoval
Lee Outhouse
Mark Greer Hospital
Arthur James
W. L. Outhouse
Barbara Payne
Francis Sharp
Mary Ellen Willis
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Judith Ellen
Elza Sharp
R. E. Willis
Leniger Return From New Mexico Visit Reported
Gene Leniger has returned from Alburquerque New Mexico where he spent five weeks. He and Mrs Leniger expect to return to New Mexico soon.
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Gene Leniger
Alburquerque
New Mexico
Mrs. Leniger
Birthday Party At Vernon Park For Mrs Jim Bobbett
A May 31 Vernon city park birthday party honored Mrs. Jim Bobbett. Guests included Mr and Mrs Mervin Halbrook with two children, Mr and Mrs Cecil Hollingsead and children, Mr and Mrs Selby Binnion and children, Mr and Mrs Cecil Bobbett and children, Mr and Mrs Jim Bobbett and Evale, and Mrs Ernest Linder as they grilled weiners and enjoyed supper.
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Vernon Park
Jim Bobbett
Vernon
Weiners
Mervin Halbrook
Childdren
Cecil Hollingsead
Selby Binnion
Cecil Bobbett
Evale
Ernest Linder
Charivari and kitchen shower for Mr and Mrs Walker
A charivari and kitchen shower will be held at the home of M D Walker on Friday night June 9 to honor Mr and Mrs Marvin Walker with friends and neighbors expected to attend for well wishes and gifts.
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Mrs
Marvin Walker
M. D. Walker
Methodist Youth Fellowships Meet for Officer Installation
The Salem Sub-District M Y F plans a June 12 meeting at Iuka to install new officers for the coming year. Frances Hall serves as secretary.
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Salem Sub-District
Iuka
Frances Hall
Local visitors and graduates noted in Centralia area
Mrs Edith Kennedy of St Louis visits with Miss Bettie Simcox and relatives. Mr and Mrs Robert Eagan and daughter Gloria attend graduation exercises at Centralia Township High School Monday evening. Mrs Eagan’s niece Miss Betty Bender graduates.
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Edith Kennedy
St. Louis
Miss Bettie Simcox
Robert Eagan
Gloria
Centralia Township High School
District 100 Rejects 0.40% Education Fund Increase
Voters in Unit School District 100 reject a 0.40 percentage point rise to the Educational fund rate. The old 1.00% rate has lasted twenty years. Vernon Grade School and Patoka Grade School hosted ballots with 15 Yes 175 No and 165 Yes 143 No respectively.
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Unit
Vernon
Patoka
Notice to Village Livestock Owners
Village Board warns residents to keep cows hogs and dogs in check in town. Dogs must be tied or penned hogs and cows moved when complaints signed. Keep premises clean during polio season and spray area. board offers cleanup and mowing assistance to reduce risk.
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Village Board
Sunbeam Picnic Draws 53 In Cold Park Rain
Despite heavy rain and cold weather, 53 people attended the fourth annual Sunbeam picnic at the park Saturday afternoon. Carl McDonald of Vandalia led songs on cornet with Rev. Carl Werb of Iuka, who also played duets and children's choruses. Attendees hailed from Decatur, Beaver Creek, Iuka, Odin, Vandalia and Patoka. Next picnic slated for August 10, 1951.
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The
Park
Carl McDonald
Vandalia
Carl Werb
Iuka
Childdren
Decatur
Beaver Creek
Odin
Patoka
Pauline Sherman Pierson Dies in Illinois
Mrs. Pauline Sherman Pierson, formerly Pauline Sherman of Patoka, died June 1 in Cora Illinois after a period of ill health. She studied at Patoka High School class of 1904 and trained as a nurse at Brokaw Hospital Bloomington. She married Herbert Pierson and lived in Clearmont Montana before moving to Cora where she resided the past 25 years. Survived by her husband a daughter and twin sons.
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Patoka
Herbert Pierson
Pauline Sherman
Cora
Ill
Patoka High School
Brokaw Hospital
Bloomington
Clearmont
Mont
Cora, Ill
Poppy Day Sales Report Totals 60.63
Miss Bettie Simcox reports Poppy Day proceeds totaling 60.63 from last week. She thanks all who helped in any way.
Real Estate Transfer Lines Swap Properties Between Owners
This week a deal completed transfers ownership between O. Hubbratt and Davis Jennings. Jennings becomes owner of the Hubbartt property while Hubbratt takes ownership of the Davis Jennings property.
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O. Hubbratt
Davis Jennings
Jennings
Hubbartt
Card of Thanks from Edwards Family
The Edwards family thanks friends neighbors relatives Rev Friesner and singers for kindness sympathy and floral tribute extended in our bereavement.
Local Families Visit Relatives Across Towns
Mr and Mrs Sam E Pugh of Benson spent the weekend with their son Bruce Pugh and family. Mr and Mrs Frank Duquenne and daughter and Mrs D Stroh of Mowaqua have been visiting this week with Mr and Mrs Dan Duquenne and Donna Marie. Mr Bert Bushnell and daughter Clarice Ann of Plymouth NL visited friends in Patoka a short time Saturday.
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Sam E. Pugh
Benson
Bruce Pugh
Frank Duquenne
D. Stroh
Moweaqua
Dan. Duquenne
Donna Marie
Bert Bushnell
Clarice Ann
Plymouth
Patoka
Miss Lois Foltz to graduate from Southern Illinois Normal University
Lois Lucille Foltz daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E Foltz of Patoka will graduate Sunday evening at seven from Southern Illinois Normal University in Carbondale Ill She plans to teach next year at La Grove Community High School Farina Ill A reception for graduates is set for Thursday evening June 8 at the President's home with all parents invited
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Lois Lucille Foltz
Charles E. Foltz
Patoka
Southern Illinois Normal University
Carbondale
Ill
Lois
la Grove
Farina
Ballance Announces Betty Engagement to William Ballance
Mr and Mrs F B Ballance announce the engagement of their daughter Betty Ballance to William John son of Springfield Illinois The wedding is planned for July 15 in the Methodist Church at Springfield.
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F. B. Ballance
Betty Ballance
William Johnson
Springfield
Ill
Vernon Home Bureau Meets With Mrs Cloud Betts
The Vernon Home Bureau May meeting convened at Mrs Cloud Betts home with sixteen members and four guests present. Guests included Mrs Vernon Payne Mrs Buster Mrs Raymond Payne and Miss Sue Wernsman. A minor lesson Introduction was given by Mrs Betty Howe the major lesson Understanding Personality of Young Children by home adviser Mrs Elizabeth Burton. A movie Problem Child was shown. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Cloud Betts and Mrs Milton Bayliss. The next meeting will be at Mrs Cecil Binnion home.
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Vernon Home Bureau
Cloud Betts
Vernon Payne
Buster
Raymond Payne
Sue Wernsman
Betty Howe
Elizabeth Burton
Milton Bayliss
Cecil Binnion
Mrs H N Potts Hosts Ladies Fancy Work Club
Members of the Ladies Fancy Work Club gathered at Mrs H N Potts home on Friday afternoon June 2. Guest Mrs James Pope spoke on work among Greece. prizes were awarded for door Tree contest Bird and Flower and word building. The group plans a June 30 trip from Patoka to Centralia Reservoir resort with guests and dishes required.
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Ladies Fancy Work Club
H. N. Potts
James Pope
J. C. Matchett
Greece
E. L. DeLay
Rita Hill
Elsie Gray
Florence Simcox
E. L. Rogier
Shively Couple Honored At Dayton Park Gathering
A group of friends gathered at a Dayton park on a Wednesday evening to honor Mr. and Mrs. James Shively. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Orville Schroeder and Sandra, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Logan with Judy and Stuart, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eagan and Gloria, Mr. and Mrs. James Ballance and Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. Mare Cox, Bill and Windy, and the honorees Susan and Jennifer Shively.
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James Shively
Dayton
Ohio
Orville Schroeder
Sandra
Paul Logan
Judy
Stuart
Robert Eagan
Gloria
James Ballance
Douglas
Mare’ Cox
Bill
Windy
Sue
Jennifer
Community Meet For Pratt Cemetery 4th of July Plans
A meeting is scheduled for Monday evening June 12 at 8:00 at the home of Orville Jones to organize the Pratt Cemetery Fourth of July celebration. All interested residents are urged to attend.
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Orville Jones
Pratt Cemetery
Mrs. Margaret Hintz Moves to Small House
Mrs. Margaret Hintz relocates to the small house owned by Mrs. M. P. Du Comb, forming a new residence arrangement.
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Margaret Hintz
M. P. du Comb
Truman delivers commencement address at MU graduation
Cyril DeLay, a University of Missouri School of Journalism graduate, participated in the June 9 ceremony with his parents Mr. and Mrs. DeLay and brother Mark. President Harry S. Truman gave the commencement address as DeLay plans September graduate work and joins Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity members.
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Cyril DeLay
University of Missouri School of Journalism
Alpha Sigma Phi
DeLay
Mark
Harry S. Truman
United States
Valedictorian Carolyn Reed Receives SIU Scholarship
Carolyn Sue Reed, valedictorian of the 1950 University High School graduating class in Carbondale Illinois, will receive a four year Honorary Scholarship to Southern Illinois University at commencement exercises Thursday evening June 8 at Shryrock Auditorium.
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University High School
Carbondale
Illinois
Carolyn Sue Reed
Alex Reed
Linder St
Tom Cox
Patoka
Shryrock Auditorium
Carolyn Sue
Southern Illinois University
State of Illinois
Kitchen shower honors Mrs. Lyle Black in June
Mrs. Vera Stephens and Mrs. J. R. Snyder hosted a kitchen shower for Mrs. Lyle Black at the F. E. Adams home on June 1. Guests enjoyed social contests won by Mrs. Amy Bradley, Mrs. Beulah Ketcherside, and Mrs. Etta Crawford along with a dessert service for a long list of attendees including Vera Stephens and Ruth Adams.
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Vera Stephens
J. R. Snyder
Lyle Black
F. E. Adams
Whch
Amy Bradley
Beulah Ketcherside
Etta Crawford
Mesdames_ Etta Crawford
Ruby Wickersham
Myrtle Smith
Marie Meador
Florence Ticknor
Myrtle Karr
Carrye Conant
Nora Wickersham
Carrye Stephens
Elaine Snyder
Ruth Adams
Valencia Conant
Mary Wickersham
Steven Cox Enjoys Second Birthday At Vernon Party
Little Stevie Cox son of Mr and Mrs Maurice L Cox of Vernon celebrated his second birthday on Friday June 2 at 6 30 p m with a party at their Vernon home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Sam Jolliff Carl Darvin Jones Valda Fred Thorpe Leland Marge Goff Joan Jones Brenda Murl and Larry Thompson. The youngster received many gifts as sandwiches soda ice cream and cake were served and games were played while adults watched television.
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Stevie” Cox
Maurice L. Cox
Vernon
Oldsters
Sam Jolliff
Carl
Darvin Jones
Valda
Fred Thorpe
Leland
Margie Goff
Joan Jones
Brenda
Murl
Larry Thompson
Stevie
Mitchell visit honored with family gathering in Sun Valley guests
A June 5 gathering at Clyde Hughes home celebrated E L Mitchell and daughters visiting from Sun Valley California. Mrs Mitchell and daughters have been here a month and Mr Mitchell arrived June 4. Guests included the Carter and Cole families and Colleen. Refreshments featured home made ice cream and a birthday cake for Mrs Mitchell.
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Clyde Hughes
E. L. Mitchell
Sun Valley
California
Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Elton
Surprise party honors Alvin Perkins at home
Mr and Mrs Harry Perkins hosted a surprise birthday party for their son Alvin on Saturday night June 3 at their home. Refreshments of pop and cookies were served while guests including Selby Binnion Gary Jack Wolfe Jim Bobbett Evale and Mrs Ernest Linder attended.
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Alvin Perkins
Harry Perkins
Alvin
Selby Binnion
Gary
Jack Wolfe
Jim Bobbett
Evale
Ernest Linder
Mrs Florence Holmes Returns to Chicago After Visit
Mrs. Florence Holmes has returned to her home in Chicago after several days visit with Mrs. Delphia Jolliff.
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Florence Holmes
Chicago
Delphia Jolliff
Organizing Church Youth Soft Ball League Seeks Teams
Local effort to form a Soft Ball League for church youths invites participation from Patoka Christian Youths and Patoka Methodist Youths. Eligible players are students who attend Sunday School. first game tonight at Patoka Park features Patoka M E Youths vs Patoka Christian Youths followed by an Old Men clash Tuesday between Methodist and Christian churches.
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Patoka
Marcus Cox
James Ballance
Jake Davis
Patoka Park
Three Local Scouts Examined Before Lions
Scout Master Wes Griffin presented Thomas Towler Dick Hubbard and Burl Moore for examination before a four man Lions Club Board of Review. Towler passed as Tenderfoot while Hubbard and Moore were examined as Second Class Scouts. Lions Ed Irvin Marcus Cox Harold Foltz and Darvin Jones formed the board.
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Wes Griffin
Lions ‘Club
Thomas Towler
Dick Hubbard
Burl Moore
Ed Irvin
Marcus Cox
Harold Foltz
Darvin Jones
Patoka Home Bureau Meeting Set for June 16
The Patoka Unit of Home Bureau will meet Friday June 16 at the Methodist Church basement. Hostesses are Mrs. Frank Ballance and Mrs. Sam Spurgeon. Major lesson on Control of Weight Through Diet to be given by Mrs. Les Jenkins and Mrs. Fred Brown. Minor lesson Introductions to be given by a local leader. Guests welcome.
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Patoka
4-H Sewing and Cooking Clubs Meet at Courson Home
The 4-H Sewing and Cooking Clubs met at Kathleen Courson's home on Thursday June 1. Alberta Thalman demonstrated inserting a zipper while Avodel Heinzmann spoke on what you need in making a garment. In cooking Charlotte Thomas discussed storing cookies and Ardeth Briscoe talked about decorating cookies. Eleven members attended with Ardeth Briscoe reporting.
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Kathleen Courson
Alberta Thalman
Avodel Heinzmann
Charlotte Thomas
Ardeth Briscoe
Local families visit relatives during summer travel
Mr and Mrs James Adams visit his parents in Cooksville with children while Mrs Cleo Walker stays with her brother in law Chester Belcher. George Parker of St Elmo visits Emil Nattier family, and Evan Chapman travels to Bloomington after visiting relatives. Marcus Cox attends Undertakers convention in Springfield. Mark DeLay returns home for summer after freshman year at University of Arizona. H N Potts and D Potts of Salem plan Minneapolis trip to visit Neil Potts and Randy. Neil has year of flights with Northwestern Air Lines to Tokyo. Judy Saunders of Sandoval and Sarah Jane Nattier plan Lake Charles Louisiana summer with Sam Redburn family. Judy and Barneys Saunders travel to Little Rock to meet Rde burn family.
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James Adams and
Childdren
Frank Adams
Cleo Walker
Chester Belcher
Cooksville, Ill
Evan Chapman
Bloomington
Marcus Cox
Undertakers
Springfield
Mark DeLay
University of Arizona
Tucson
Arizona
H. N. Potts
Dick Potts
Salem
Minneapolis
Minn
Neil Potts
Randy
Neil
Northwestern Air Lines
Tokyo
Japan
Judy Saunders
Sandoval
Sarah Jane Nattier
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Sam Redburn
Judy
Barney Saunders
Little Rock
Arkanas
Rdeburn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patoka Community School District News
M.Y.F
Sunbeam
Pauline Sherman Pierson
Edwards
Lois Foltz
S.I0
University OF Missouri
Carolyn Sue Reed Valedictorian
Steven Cox
K. Courson
George Parker
St. Elmo
Emil Nattier
George Emil
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