Patoka Happenings Highlights Weekend Visits and Events
Local residents and visitors share weekend trips and church activities in Patoka. Indy visitors Deneen and Ida Smith. Akron’s Marvin Ballance attended a SIU reunion in Carbondale. A going away party for Rev. Hollis drew over 100 church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deneen Smith
Indianapolis
Ida Smith
Marvin E. Ballance
Akron
Ohio
Ballance
Carbondale
SIU
Alvin Perkins
Springfield
Richard Perkins
Archie Harper and Sons
St. Louis
Ralph Battenger
E. E. Settle
P. J. Mojonnier
Workers’ Conference and Mission Board
Cart Hill Church
Greenville
Mojonnier
Maggie Geiger
Lora Altom
Odin
Cox & Martin Ambulance
Maude Carter
Decatur
Barbara Elliott
New Orleans
Pearl Walker
Melinda Elliott
Wayne Walton
Tampa
Fla
C. A. Walton
O. T. Walton
Yaw Nursing Home
Tom Chappell
Lula Traver
Carl Anderson
Sheri
Bridgeton
Cecil Jett
Frank Storment
Salem
Robert Hollis
Edwardsville
J. H. Humes
Heyworth
E. M. Outhouse
Joe Outhouse
Chicago
W. W. Romack
James Romack
Eldon Romack
Yvonne Pretzsch
Patoka
Susie Carter
Winnie Spurgeon
Mildred Jordan
Erna Harper
Charlotte Isaac
Melrose
Vandalia
Harper
Clarence Neuman
Joliet
Ray Bowens
Elva Palmer
Library Board Holds Monthly Meeting Here
The Library Board met at the library Saturday afternoon, June 3. Donors contributed new books and magazines, and thanks were given. The May decision stood that no books be purchased from the book club, while the librarian would explore buying more children's titles. Three board members and the librarian attended.
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Book Club
Fancy Work Club Sees Guests At Hawkins Home
Fancy Work Club met Friday at Mrs. Harbin Hawkins home with guests Mrs. Frank Adams. Roy Jones and Elmer Rogier were absent. A business meeting was held. Entertainment by Mrs. Homer Potts. winners were Mrs. Winnie Spurgeon, Margaret Jennings, Nellie Adams, and Mrs. Hawkins. No meetings during summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbin Hawkins
Roy Jones
Elmer Rogier
Frank Adams
Homer Potts
Winnie Spurgeon
Margaret Jennings
Nellie Adams
Hawkins
Sewer Bond Issue Election Set for July 11
In a joint session the village board and the sanitary district set July 11 for a special bond issue election to fund a sewer project. James McMackin Jr. appointed Sam Jolliff Wes Griffin and Dale Nattier as trustees with Jolliff as president and Griffin as clerk. The district plans a formal cost and route report before the vote and will meet with engineers Paul Clinebell and Dyer McCowen of bonding company White-Phillips Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary District
James McMackin Jr
Sam Jolliff
Wes Griffin
Dale Nattier
Jolliff
Griffin
Sanitary District Board
Paul Clinebell
Clark, Daily & Diet, Engineers
Dyer MccCowen
White-Phillips Co
Janet Kay Headley Weds Ronnie May in Vernon Ceremony
Janet Kay Headley daughter of M. E. Headley Vernon married Ronnie Lamont May son of Lester C. May Coffeen in a double ring ceremony at Vernon Methodist Church on Saturday evening June 10. Rev. C. I. Heflin officiated with Essie Robinson at the piano. The couple will reside in Clifton Illinois after he works at Revere Ware Co. in Clifton. Attendants were Marilyn Scott and Charles White. A reception followed at the Headley home with a 8 tier cake and rose buds for decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Kay Headley
M. E. Headley
Vernon
Ronnie Lamont May
Lester C. May
Coffeen
Methodist Church
C. I. Heflin
Essie Robinson
Marilyn Scott
Lesser
Charles White
Diana Headley
Patoka High School
First National Bank
Vandalia
Revere Ware Co
Clinton, Ill
Kenneth Traylor
Tanja
Hillsboro
Estes May
Moline
David Scott
Jerry Murray
Patoka
Fish Fry Friday Sponsored by Conservation Club
The Conservation Club No 100 sponsors the first fish fry of the season at the lakesite shelter house. Serving begins at 5 30 p m with the usual menu and pies donated by members' ladies to help cover lake area upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Club No. 100
Lakesite
SIU Commencement Awards Degrees to Record 986
Vernon resident Paul David Robinson earned a bachelor’s degree and Eldon Romack received an associate degree at Southern Illinois University’s commencement at McAndrew Stadium. Clifford Christian also earned a bachelor of arts and will teach and coach in Columbia, Illinois this fall. The class totaled a record 986 graduates and speaker Dr. Ralph J. Bunche addressed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul David Robinson
Vernon
Eldon Romack
Southern Illinois University
McAndrew Stadium
Clifford Christian
Patoka
Columbia, Ill
SIU
Ralph J. Bunche
United Nations
Funeral Held for Jesse E Walton in Vernon
Jesse E Walton 84 of Vernon died at Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville after a week long illness and stroke He had lived most of his life in Vernon area and was a retired farmer He is survived by his son Richard of Naperville daughter Kathryn Belcher of Decatur sister Nellie Doolen of Vernon eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm at Vernon Methodist Church with Rev C I Heflin officiating Burial followed in Vernon Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse E. Walton
Vernon
Memorial Hospital
Lawrenceville
Mr. Walton
Methodist Old Folks Home
Walton
Joel. T
Nancy
Layman) Walton
Emma Beck
Salem
Don Eversman
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Margaret Lawrence
Sharon
Sheila
Decatur
Mattie Jarrett
Myrtle Friend
Taylorville
Delbert Douglas
Wisconsin
E. L. Norris
Alabama
Mason Bassett
Vandalia High School
Vandalia Park
Helen Easley
Hiffie Hathaway
Bertha Easley
Vandalia
Ron Forney
Brentwood
Judy
St. Louis
Minnie Peddicord
Esta Diekmann
James Phinney
Barbara
Lynne
Mary Kay
Bloomington
Jim
Ferne Phinney
Alice Wilson
Ray Hargraves
ACT
Foundation Park
Homer Potts
Bridge Club
Orval Brown
Paul
Lebanon
Sorrel
Shelbyville
Essie Robinson
Anna Belle Doolen
Carbondale
David Robinson
Nellie Austin
Dugger
Ind
Lillian Godbury
Shelbourne
Jesse Ripple
Bertha M. Dean
Tucson
Ariz
Irene Ballance
Berthel Sanders
Carl
Lila
J. W. Epps
Nellie Metager
Jessie Binnion
Vivian Binnion
Fayette Co. Hospital
Linda
Alton
Hubert Reilman
Ruth Lawson
W. P. Wade
SIU
Bill Wade
Dale Whitehurst
Peoria
Ora Whitehurst
C. C. Livesay
Dale
Iowa
Chandler and Murfin Wed at Christian Church
Miss Sandra Chandler daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin Chandler and Charles Murfin son of Mr and Mrs Richard Murfin wed Sunday afternoon at the Christian Church with Bro Chester Groves officiating. The couple will reside in Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Chandler
Marvin Chandler
Charles Murfin
Richard Murfin
The
Christian Church
Bro
Chester Groves
Patoka
Band Practice and Private Lessons Schedule at Patoka High
Students and parents are reminded of weekly private lessons and band practice. Private lessons occur each week, and band rehearsal runs Thursday evenings from 7 30 to 9 p m at Patoka High School. Readers should check weekly ads in the Register.
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Patoka High School
Register
Mound Chapel MYF Bake Sale to Support Louisville Camp
The Mound Chapel MYF will hold a bake sale Saturday starting at 9 30 a.m. at Martin's Store. Proceeds help cover expenses for children to Louisville Camp. Donations may be left at Martin's or with MYF members. No meeting this Sunday evening due to the Bible School program.
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Mound Chapel
MYF
Martin’s
Lousville Camp
Fall Festival Plans by Lions Club and Patoka Firemen
Joint committees from the Lions Club and Patoka Firemen organize the annual Fall Festival to be held September 1 and 2. Mark Cox serves as general chairman. Events include a tractor pulling contest on night one and a rodeo on night two. The festival will feature the crowning of Mrs. Patoka on final night with August voting pending.
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Lions Club
Patoka Firemen
Mark Cox
Patoka
Eastern Star Plans Friend’s Night and visits
Victoria Chapter of the Eastern Star held a regular meeting with 18 members. The Worthy Matron announced Friend’s Night on Monday June 26. A group will attend Friend’s Night in Sandoval on June 19. On June 27 Centralia hosts a visit by the Worthy Grand Matron of Illinois. dinner at 6:30 and meeting at 8 p.m.
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Victoria
The
Eastern Star
Sandoval
Centralia
Worthy Grand Matron
Illinois
Public Hearing Planned on Patoka Budget for 1961 62
Notice of tentative budget for road and bridge purposes in Patoka Marion Illinois for fiscal year 1961 62 to be on file for public inspection after May 28 1961. A public hearing will be held June 20 1961 at 8 p m at the Town Clerk Office with final action by the Highway Commissioner at 8 p m on June 27 1961. Robert C Crawford Highway Commissioner James L Phinney Clerk.
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Patoka
Marion
Illinois
Robert C. Crawford
James L. Phinney
Card of Thanks for Ora Whitehurst Family
The Whitehurst family expresses gratitude to Dr. Busch and all who assisted during the bereavement of their husband and father.
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Dr. Busch
Ora Whitehurst
Weather Outlook For Wednesday And Thursday
Frigid air dips into the region with Wednesday night temperatures around 51 degrees and a cooler Thursday night near 48 degrees. Light winds persist, with no significant precipitation expected.
Special Election on $44,000 Sewer Bonds in Patoka District
Notice declares a July 11 1961 special election in Patoka Sanitary District Marion County Illinois to issue $44 000 in sewer bonds. Polling place Village Hall Patoka votes open 6 AM close 6 PM. Board of Trustees President Sammy A Jolliff and Clerk Wesley Griffin oversee.
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Patoka
Marion County
Illinois
Village Hall
Board of Trustees
The
Patoka Sanitary District
Sammy A. Jolliff
Board of
Wesley Griffin
Vacation Bible School in Vernon Sees 78 Enrolled
DVBS at the Methodist church reports 58 pupils and 20 workers, total 78 enrolled for the first week. Several from Vernon Pentecost and Wesley attend, measles affect attendance, closing program tonight at 8 p m. public invited.
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DVBS
Methodist Church
Vernon Pentecost
Wesley
Home Bureau Meeting Postponed to June 30
The Home Bureau meeting scheduled for today has been postponed to Friday June 30. It will be held at the Baptist church.
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Home Bureau
The
Baptist Church
Shower Planned At Headley Home For May Couple
A shower will be hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Merle Headley for Mr and Mrs Ronnie May on Saturday June 17 at eight o clock p m The event aims to celebrate the couple ahead of their marriage.
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Merle Headley
Ronnie May
Two Ill Farmers Receive Local Aid For Plowing And Planting
Carl Easton, bedridden after a heart attack, and Paul Bernius of west Patoka received widespread help from neighbors who plowed, discing, and planted beans. A long list of volunteers including Don Crawford and many others assisted, with coffee, sandwiches, and photos provided during the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Easton
Don Crawford
Herbert Brumfield
Ray Brumfield
Walter Chandler
Jake Davis
Carl Nattier
Bob Nattier
Wendell Belcher
Eldon Bowen
Lyle Jolli
Sam
Carl Jolliff
Jim Wasem
Evelyn Jolliff
Mark Cox
Paul Bernius
West of Patoka
Mr. Bernius
Belleville Memorial Hospital
Bernius
Patoka Village Passes 1961 Tax Appropriation Ordinance
The Village of Patoka adopts Ordinance 85 A for the 1961 62 fiscal year detailing appropriation for maintenance streets lighting salaries cemetery park and other municipal needs totaling 9100 dollars. Balances may be reallocated to cover shortfalls in other items. Passed and approved June 5 1961. Also a note of thanks from Mrs Roy Malan and family for blood donations during his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Illinois
Municipal Cable C OA
Village
Hall Greerey
Roy Malan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Library Board
Patoka Sani
Daily Vacation Bible School
Deferee
C. Schroeder
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