Patoka Happenings Mixed trips and local visits
Mr and Mrs Archie Harper and Carl returned from Oklahoma with time at the Lake of the Ozarks for water sports. Mr and Mrs Max Quayle and family vacationed in Florida visiting friends in Miami Day tona Beach and Nicopolis. Several groups traveled to Blue Mound Nicopolis and Springfield for visits and a hospital trip. Rain boosted farming delays as two inches fell weekend. Esther Nattier visited before returning to Newton Kansas. A2e James Merl Wadkins returned from Okinawa to Mobile Alabama assignment. Centralia class reunion and local visits filled the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Harper
Carl
Oklahoma
Lake of the Ozarks
Max Quayle
Florida
Miami
Darvin Jones
Daytona Beach
Bob Jennings
Betty Johnson
Frank Ballance
Grace Chance
A. D. Nichols
Johnson
Blue Mound
Tim Cole
Nicole
Vandalia
Esther Nattier
Newton
Kansas
Nattier
Salem
Verne Nattier
Emily Ballance
Gullick
Highland
James Merl Wadkins
Okinawa
Air Force
Leo Wadkins
Mobile
Ala
Robert Kelley
Centralia High School
Langenfield Hotel
Kelley
Fred Chance
Iuka
Frank Adams
Veterans Hospital
St. Louis
Sharon Kay Bowen
Princeton
Ind
Ona Kay Chasteen
Albert Bowen
Decatur
G. W. Bowen
H. D. Smith
Indianapolis
Ida Smith
Ray Kee
Snyder
Texas
R. B. Drennan
Mark
Bill Cox
Chicago
Les Griffin
Marquette University
Milwaukee
Barbara Orrell Among 885 SIU June Graduates
Barbara Joan Orrell, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Orrell, is among 885 graduates at SIU 85th commencement on June 15 in Carbondale. She will teach home economics at Highland Community High School next year. The Edwardsville ceremony will honor 70 graduates from nearby SIU centers. Virgil M Hancher of the University of Iowa presided. Helen Hayes and Dr George Myronas received honorary degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Joan Orrell
John Orrell
Southern Illinois University
Miss Orrell
Highland Community High School
Carbondale
Alton- East St. Louis
SIU
Five Teachers Resign at Local High School
Five teachers have submitted resignations at the local high school and will be replaced before the August 29 opening. New hires include Sam Nall of Murray Kentucky as physical education coach and health and drivers training instructor, his wife Mrs. Nall teaching girls physical education, and Mrs. E E Hall as librarian. Five resignations named are Marion Pierce Helen Baker Ernest Bozarth Thelma Farthing and Louise Wagner. Dr E E Hall the new superintendent plans to move to the former Chris Gergen home south of town. The district will offer a kindergarten next term with about 22 registrations, meeting the state minimum of 20. Dwight Briscoe appointed to replace Chris Gergen on the board for the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Nall
Murray
Nail
Nall
E. E. Hall
Marion Pierce
Helen Baker
Ernest Bozarth
Thelma Farthing
Louise Wagner
New Supt. of Schools
Chris Gergens
Dwight Briscoe
Chris Gergeni
Willing Workers Welcome Pastor's and Wife's Return
The Willing Worker class of the Methodist church met Thursday evening at Conservation 100 Lake. They welcomed Rev. and Mrs. Robert Hollis who will stay with the church another year. Mrs. Betty Johnson led a short business meeting and Robert Eagan gave a lawn chaise lounge as a wedding anniversary gift to the Hollises. Afterward, members enjoyed homemade ice cream cake iced tea and Kool aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Conservation 100
Lake
Robert Hollis
Betty Johnson
Robert Eagan
The Girls of the Gay Nineties Hold Reunion at Vandalia
The Girls of the Gay Nineties met May 29 at Robbins Cafe Vandalia for their annual gathering. Twelve members attended with several unable to come. A luncheon followed by a business meeting social time and a humorous contest. A memorial flower was placed on the grave of the late member Mrs Clara Belcher Craig. Attendees included Mrs Clara Parks Stephens Sullivan Mrs Nellie Rogier Belcher Decatur Mrs Letty Griffin Thalman Vandalia and others from Patoka Centralia Medford Ore Mt Zion and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
Jessie Masten Haley
California
Georgia Cruse Settem
Michigan
Georgia
Jessie
Binnie
Clara Belcher Craig
Clara Parks Stephens
Sullivan
Nellie Rogier Belcher
Decatur
Letty Griffin Thalman
Binnie Chandler Humes
Centralia
France Wasem Bean
Medford
Ore
Rada Thompson Meryman
Maron
Flossie Livesay Fletcher
Mt. Zion
Lela’ Trvin Ballance
Winnie Hull Spurgeon
Canrye Hostlar Alexander
Kate Clark Walker
Etta Clark Crawford
Patoka
County 4-H Home Ec Clubs Show Increase in Enrollment
The Marion County 4-H home economics program shows a 20 percent rise from last year. There are 19 clubs with 3822 members and 36 volunteer leaders. Patoka Papooses enroll 29 under leaders Mrs. Geo Gerrish and Miss Pearl Britt. County Committee chaired by Mrs. Floyd Jones sets July 19 and 22 for the County Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Brite
Marion County
Patoka Papooses
Geo. Gerrish
Pearl Britt
Floyd Jones
Fire Chief Attends State Fire Fighter School
Fire Chief Sam Jolliff spent Monday and Tuesday at the annual State Fire Fighter's School at Champaign Urbana. Competent firefighters act as teachers and all methods of firefighting are discussed. Card of Thanks from Madella Romack notes thanks for flowers visits and help during hospital stay. Drive with care everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jolliff
Champaign- Urbana
Vernon News Items Highlight Local Church and Family Activities
Daily Vacation Bible School reports 58 enrolled as a Friday program and work display are planned. Several residents visit friends in Cen tralia and Springfield. A Belleville baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Ripple is announced. Local students and families frequent Patoka, Champaign, and Decatur for education, reunions, and visits. Sub-District MYF meeting hosts 100 youths. Vernon church adopts new schedule with services on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Alice Wilson
Centralia
C. D. Doolen
Scott Hathaway
Pensacola
Fla
Champaign
Doolen
Bill Nelson
Jimmy
la Place
Belle Doolen
Decatur
Milton Bayliss
Reba Snyder
Sandoval
Ray L. Walker
Warren
Lewis Bert
Jasper Leininger
Fayette Co. Hospital
Esta Diekmann
St. Louis
Minnie Peddicord
Wilmington
Bertha Danbury
Soldier’s Widows Home
Laurine Kilinge
Ruth Murfin
Margaret Lawrence
Letta Hopkins
Masonic Temple
Vandalia
MYF
Vernon Methodist Church
Kinmundy
Iuka
Vernon Church
Fancy Work Club Meets With Mrs Roy Jones
Mrs Roy Jones entertained the Fancy Work Club at her home Friday afternoon. Mrs Clark Walraven conducted the business meeting. A very pleasant afternoon was spent. The hostess served delicious refreshments. The club will meet again in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Jones
Clark Walraven
Plan Golden Wedding Open House for Stephens Fifty Years
Mr and Mrs Rufus J Stephens Sr plan a Sunday June 19 open house from 2 to 5 PM DST to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at their Patoka home. The couple wed June 19 1910 at the bride's Alma home, with 40 guests. they later moved from the bride and groom families to a Green Ridge church ceremony and lived on the same farm 47 years. Their eight children include Mrs Freda Meador Peoria Mrs Ruth Murfin Vernon A J Stephens Salem Mrs Juanita Meyers Flora Mrs Lois Williams Peoria R J Stephens Jr West Virginia James Stephens Patoka and William Stephens Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus J. Stephens
Rufus
Carrie Stephens
J. Williams
A. J. Williams
Alma
Green Ridge
Patoka
Stephens
James Stephens
Freda Meador
Peoria
Ruth Murfin
Vernon
A. J. Stephens
Salem
Juanita Meyers
Flora
Lois Williams
R. J. Stephens, Jr
West Virginia
William Stephens
Maryland
Patoka FFA Section Wins State Contest Honor
At the Illinois FFA thirty second annual convention in Springfield on June 7 8 and 9 the Patoka Chapter was named Section 21 winner in the State Chapter Contest A plaque presentation by an Illinois Bankers Association member was planned to honor the achievement Don Guymon Marion Thomas and Art Falkenhain attended as delegates Don Guymon was chosen for the Illinois FFA Band while Marion Thomas served as an official delegate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Association of Ffa
Patoka
Illinois Bankers’ Assn
Don Guymon
Marion Thomas
Art Falkenhain
Springfield
Illinois Ffa
Patoka Hardware to Modernize While Open
Patoka Hardware and Locker Service owned by Dale and Emil Nattier plans extensive remodeling. So far peg board displays and south side shelving have been installed with pastel painted boards and indirect lighting. Counters are rearranged at angles and all fixtures will be repainted lighter. Remodeling continues with the store remaining open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale
Emil Nattier
Patoka Hardware & Locker Service
Sunbeams Hold Bible School Session at Local Baptist Church
The Sunbeams meet at the Baptist church Saturday afternoon June 18 for a Bible verse roll call containing Remember. Psalm 100 will be read. The session features songs and stories of the baby Jesus at age twelve and his early preaching. A missionary tale titled Sunbeam Sandals will be told.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Sunbeams
Bible School
Jesus
Rodger Gergeni Fourth in State Road-eo at Aurora
Rodger Gergeni placed fourth in the State Road-eo at Aurora last weekend scoring 450 of 500 points. First place went to a Mundelein youth with 479, while two Chicago youths took second and third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodger Gergeni
Aurora
Rodger
Chicago
Patoka Unveils By Pass Welcome Sign on Hill Property
Patoka installed a new welcome sign along Route 51 by pass on O. J. Hill property. The Lions Club funded the marker with Patoka Centennial Committee funds. Larry's Sign Shop designed the reflector sign reading Welcome to Patoka the Eastern Gateway to the Kaskaskia Reservoir Now Under Construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
O. J. Hill
Lions Club
Larry’s
Carlyle
Hill
Kaskaskia Reservoir
Vernon man Keith Betts to receive BS at Illinois
Vernon resident Marlin Keith Betts will earn a bachelor of science degree at the University of Illinois during commencement on the Champaign campus Saturday June 18. Degrees are awarded to about 2 730 candidates at Huff Gym. President David D. Henry will confer the degrees. The commencement speaker is Dr. James R. Killian Jr MIT. An honorary degree will also go to Edward A. Daisy St Louis University and Vincent du Vigneaud Cornell University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Keith Betts
Vernon
University of Illinois
Champaign
Keith
I. C. Betts
Huff Gymnasium
David D. Henry
James R. Killian, Jr
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
M.I.T
Barbara Elliott Earns Junior High Diploma in New Orleans
Barbara Elliott graduates from the 9th grade at a New Orleans junior high with classmates on the honor roll. She is among ten students averaging over 90 for the year. She will spend the summer with her grandmother Mrs. Pearl Walker and sister Melinda Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Elliott
New Orleans
Pearl Walker
Melinda Elliott
Vacation Bible School closings set for weekend
Patoka hosts three DVBS programs with closing exercises this weekend at First Baptist and Christian Churches. The DVBS theme Teachings of Jesus features grades nursery to senior with handwork displays, recitations, and drama. Friday picnic at Fairview Park in Centralia invites all families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
DVBS
Jesus
Adamowski to Speak at Salem Soldiers Reunion
Benjamin S. Adamowski state's attorney of Cook County will be principal speaker at the Salem Soldiers' and Sailors' Reunion next Wednesday Republican Day at 7 p.m. in Bryan Park. He will attend a luncheon at the Langenfeld Hotel in Antrim the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin S. Adamowski
Cook County
Salem
Bryan Park
Mr. Adamowski
Langenfeld Hotel
Antralia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Madella Romack
Sue Wernsman
Judy Easley
David Robinson
Southern
Jesse E Ripple
Belleville
Ripple Sr
Lila Sanders
J. W. Epps
Lila
Epps
I. A. Pfeffer
Keith Betts
Effie Hathaway
Kenneth Hurstein
Patoka F. F. A
Patoka Hardware
U. of Ill
Vacation Bible Schools
First Baptist Church
Ernie Bozarth
Fairview Park
Mary Ellen Sharp
Benj. Adamowski
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