Community News Roundup From Local Families And Visitors
Local residents hosted relatives from Minneapolis and Decatur visiting for Father’s Day and family events. Church activities celebrated Father’s Day with a birthday honoring the oldest father and the father with the most children. Hospital visits, new births, and arrivals from Springfield and Vandalia filled the week, with a reception for a new minister and camp plans for Girl Scouts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Hess
Minneapolis
Thompson Place
Minnie Peddicord
Methodist Sunday School
Nancy Phinney
N. P. Sorrel
Herbert Beck
James Phinney
L. D. Morey
St. Louis
Dale Whitehurst
Whitehurst
Livesay
Clifford Newcomb
Marian Hops
Springfield
J. W. Epps
David Ripple
Fayette County Hospital
Vandalia
David Randolph
Bob Worthington
Kansas City, Mo
Pearl Driesperner
Pat Pennington
Sharon Lawrence
H. R. Lawrence
Decatur
Macon County Hospital
Waye Curran
Blue Mound
George Curran
Vera
Sophia Curran
Curran
Wayne
Cecil Carter
Patoka Pair Wed in Vandalia Double Ring Ceremony
Miss Wilma Jean Fiscus and Loyd Cooper, both of Patoka, were married in a 4 p.m. Saturday ceremony at First Methodist Church Vandalia. Rev. William Henderson officiated. The bride wore a white nylon dress and red rose corsage. The groom in a gray suit. They will live in Nokena Illinois as he farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Jean Fiscus
Charles Fiscus
Patoka
Gayle
Cooper
Lloyd Cooper
Vandalia
William Henderson
Miss Fiscus
Patoka High School
Mr. Cooper
Nokena, Ill
Sandoval
Cleo Splechter
Carl Spechter
Dean Wadkins
Forrest Wadkins
Dwight Kline
Thelma Deadmond
Lorene Benning
Howard Caudle
LaDona Splechter
Dorcie Gumm
Paul Biggers
Olney
Keith Foster
Freda Winkler
Centralia
Splechter
Sandoval Community
Wadkins
Ozarks
Mr. Wadkins
Patoka W S C S Meets Thursday at Church
The Patoka W S C S gathered in the Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon with Mrs John Layton delivering a talk titled Paul the Captain of the New Faith. Joyce Sharp played two piano solos and Lawanda Christian sang, as Mrs Layton accompanied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Society of Christian Service
John Layton
Paul
X. B. Holland
Joyce Sharp
Lawanda Christian
Layton
Oscar Hill
Bible School
Eagan’s
Sunbeam Notes Final meeting of Sunbeams group
The Sunbeams preschool group held its final meeting of the quarter on a Saturday, June 18 at the Baptist Church. Rose Mary Britt presided, Connie Walker called roll, and Mrs. Orville Genre and nieces provided refreshments. Plans for the July 2 nibble nook by Sherry and Larry Thompson and the August 4 picnic at Patoka Park from 2 to 4 p.m. were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sunbeams
Baptist Church
Rose Mary Britt
Connie Walker
Orville Genre
Sherry
Larry Thompson
Association
Patoka Park
Mary K Ahlf Reports Move to Hayward California
A letter from Mary K Ahlf of Carrigan Township says she now lives at 364 Soto St Hayward California. She notes she is working for Dr K P Manson in Hayward and comments the Bay Area location across from San Francisco. Weather described as wonderful with cool nights and mild days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary K. Ahlf
Carrigan Township
Soto St
Hayward
California
K. P. Manson
Bay
San Francisco
Card of Thanks for Flowers and Get Well Wishes
The writer thanks friends who sent flowers and cards during a hospital stay at Breese Hospital. Gratitude is extended to the Willing Neighbors Club for their thoughtful support and kind tokens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breese Hospital
Food Sale At Eagan's Market By Methodist W S C S
A Saturday June 25 food sale is set at Eagan's Market sponsored by the Methodist Church Women’s Society. Reading mentions attendees from several families including the Hathaways and Hirsteins with relatives from Grand Rapids Springfield and Vandalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagan’s
The
Ladies of the Methodist Church
W.S.C.S
Diverse Patoka Community Picnic and Local Wedding
A June 19 basket dinner at Kitchel Park Patoka honored Will McNicol and Mrs Olan F Thompson and family visitors from Rialto California. In Sandoval at 2 PM June 17 Miss Cleo Spechter wed Dean Wadkins with reception and plans for a Patoka home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchel Park
Pana
Will McNicol
Olan F. Thompson
Tommie, Rodger
Linda Kay
Rialto
California
Decatur
James McNicol
Maurice Adams
Dick Feathers
Archie McNicol
Dean Arnold
Stanley Arnold
Lawrence Beccue
Roy Thompson
Cleo Splechter
Dean Wadkins
Sandoval
KAYWA Holds Quarterly Meeting at First Baptist Church
The Kaskaskia Associational Young Women's Auxiliary met Monday at 7:00 PM in First Baptist Church for its quarterly gathering. The group, numbering 33 members and 14 visitors, held the program indoors after a wiener and marshmallow roast with lemonade. Represented churches included Zion Hill Bethel Wamac New Harmony Salem Fairman and Patoka. Helen Daniels of Carmi’s Baptist Children's Home attended as a guest. Mrs Frank Petrea of Fairman is Assoc YW A Leader. Mrs Rolla Sparks is Youth Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaskaskia
Helen Daniels
Baptist Children’s Home
Carmi
Frank Petrea
Fairman Church
Y.W.A
Rolla Sparks
Fourth Band Concert at Vernon Park June 30
The fourth Band Concert of School District 100 directed by Mr. Warren Besing will be at Vernon Park Thursday evening June 30 at 8 o'clock. An ice cream supper precedes the concert and all are invited. Band parents are urged to donate ice cream or cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Park
Warren Besing
Daily Vacation Bible School Closes on June 10
The Baptist Daily Vacation Bible School closed after a well attended commencement on Friday June 10. Ninety eight percent of the 78 enrolled students attended each day and the program shared a small part of the school with parents grandparents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Vacation Bible School
Baptist Daily Vacation Bible School
Thanking Friends After Hospital Stay
Mary Ethelene Nelson expresses gratitude for prayers letters cards flowers gifts and visits during her hospital stay. She thanks everyone for kindness that will not be forgotten and offers blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ethelene Nelson
Social News Bits From Highland and Nearby Towns
Mrs C O Zilles of Highland dined with Mr and Mrs P J Mojonnier. Mr and Mrs Warren Besing visited Louisville with Mr and Mrs Harold Lively and daughter Lane. Mrs M Spurgeon shopped in St Louis on business. Inez O Neal learned her son in law Louie Bassett and Bonnie Ruth and Rickie Bassett of Peoria recover from mumps. Miss Eula Britt of Springfield visited with Mr and Mrs Orville Britt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Zilles
Highland
P. J. Mojonnier
Warren Besing
Louisville
Harold Lively
Lane
M. Spurgeon
St. Louis
Inez O’neal
Louie Bassett
Bonnie Ruth
Rickie Bassett
Peoria
Eula Britt
Springfield
Mrs
Orville Britt
Max Foltz
Patty
Fairbury, Ill
Bruce Foltz
Charles
Brucie
Marietta
Arthur Lindsey
Sheila
Wood River
Dean Griesom
Ronald
Carolyn
Ramsey
James Gheshier
Jimmie
Janet
Decatur
Orville Richards
Edith Jenkins
Buddy
Macon
Glenn Jackson
Linda
Paul Jackson
Jackie
Tommy
Gary
David
Gloria
Nancy
Moneaqua
Maud Slater
Oconee
James Beckett
Larry
Karen
Ralph
Linda Lindhorst
Thompsonville
Oral Virden
Darrell
Robert Beckett
Elden Austin
Camron
Maurice
Bernice Lou Buchanan
Herrick
Effie Pope
Wilmer Chamberlain
Archie Beckett
Julia Didway
Laura Carrol
Pana
Ill
Ollie Thompson
Rada Meryman
Jessie King
Missouri
Hazel
Cecil Beckett
Tucson
Arizona
Beckett
Ice Cream Supper Planned in Cecil Martin Lot
The Patoka Panthers 4-H Club sponsors an ice cream supper on Saturday evening June 25 at the Cecil Martin parking lot. Serving starts at 6 30 p.m. Attendees can enjoy homemade ice cream and cake in a community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Martin
Patoka Panthers
Methodist Bible School Run July 11 to 22
The Methodist Church Bible School runs July 11 through July 22 with Mrs. Bruce Pugh in charge. Instructors include Mr. S. M. Spurgeon Miss Christina Crawford Mrs. Archie Harper and pianists Mrs. Frank Ballance Mrs. John Layton with song leaders Patsy Mullins Carol Crawford and others assisting daily. Activities include Bible stories singing craft and recreation for ages 3 through high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church Bible School
Bruce Pugh
S. M. Spurgeon
Christina Crawford
Archie Harper
Frank Ballance
John Layton
Patsy Mullins
Carol Crawford
Beckett Family Reunion At Pana Park Draws 126 Attendees
Sunday reunions at Pana Park marked the Beckett clan gathering the descedent line from Rev. A. R. Beckett. Attendees numbered 126 with 122 at the main event and 20 grandchildren present. Notables included Mrs. Hattie Beckett Pope, 88, and many Beckett relatives from Illinois and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNicol
Pana Park
A. R. Beckett
Illinois
Kentucky
Charleston
Shelby County
Oconee
Hattie Beckett Pope
Mabel Melhhair
Parker
South Dakota
Corwin Beckett
East St. Louis
Ross Chamberlain
Milmer Chamberlain
Claude Buchanan
Herrick, I
Maude Slater
Ray Beckett
Andy Jackson
Macon, Ill
Montt Beckett
Effie Didway
Ramsey
Effie Beckett Pope
Herrick
Charles Foltz
Patoka
Pvt Paul Perkins Advances to Overseas Duty from Fort Leonard Wood
Pfc Paul O Perkins completed training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri last week and departed Saturday June 18 for New York en route to overseas duty. His parents Mr and Mrs Harry Perkins and brother Mr and Mrs Alvin Perkins of Vernon attended graduation and visited him before he left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul O. Perkins
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
New York
Harry Perkins
Alvin Perkins
Vernon
Patoka Panthers 4-H Club Meets at Walker Home
The Patoka Panthers 4-H Club met at Deb Walker's home Monday night June 20 with 20 members present. They planned a July 16 county fair display and an ice cream supper. A July 9 project tour at Chris Gergeni's will start at 9 00 A.M. and require a picnic lunch. Parents should attend. Charles Thalman demonstrated Tractor Safety before games and refreshments. The next meeting is July 18 at Bobby Soutier's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Panthers
Deb Walker
Chris Gergeni
Charles Thalman
Bobby Soutier
Loud Boom Wednesday Startles Local Residents
An unusual deep boom heard around 2:20 pm Wednesday startled many residents and caused concern. The concussion rattled buildings briefly, with speculation that a jet aircraft may have shattered the sound barrier nearby.
Baptist Pastor to Tour Europe Africa Near East
Dr. James M. Baldwin president of the Illinois Baptist State Association and Salem First Baptist Church pastor leaves New York June 26 for Athens then Cairo Jerusalem Haifa Tel Aviv Rome Zurich Paris London Edinburgh and Glasgow. He leads a 47 member Illinois Tennessee Texas Oklahoma delegation and will represent Illinois Baptists at the Baptist World Alliance in London. The group returns July 25. Reverend George B. Leathers fills the Salem pulpit during Baldwin’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Baldwin
Illinois Baptist State Association
Salem
First Baptist Church
New York
Trans-World Airlines
Athens
Greece
Cairo
Egypt
Jerusalem
Haifa
Tel Aviv
Palestine
Rome
Zurich
Switzerland
Paris
London
Edinburgh
Glasgow
The
Fist Baptist Church
Baptist World Alliance
Churches of the
Dr. Baldwin
Illinois
Tennessee
Texas
Oklahoma
Roy Fouts
Ethel Farthing
Grace Kenny
America
Baldwin
George B. Leathers
Kaskaskia
Patoka Happenings Describes Travel and Visits
Mrs. Nelle Quayle and Paul left Thursday for Okmulgee Oklahoma for a week long vacation with Mr. and Mrs. James Quayle. James O Neal and children Nikkie and Raymond from Sandoval and Mrs. Inez O Neal visited Lincoln Illinois and attended a Naugle family reunion. Relatives from California Oregon North Dakota Minnesota and Illinois were present. Verne Wilkins of Inka visited with S M Spurgeon and they went to Herrick Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelle Quayle
Paul
Okmulgee
Oklahoma
James Quayle
James O’neal
Nikkie and
Raymond
Sandoval
Inez O'Neal
Lincoln
Ill
D. C. Naugle
Naugle
California
Oregon
North Dakota
Minnesota
Busy Afternoon Visits Ahead of Grand Reunion
The editor notes a busy afternoon with much visiting and a short day. Plans for the future Grand Reunion are mentioned as a hopeful event where friends will meet and part, reflecting a desire to be together again.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Esther Davis
Judy
Saturdy
Camp
Kiwanis
Rantoul
Girl Scouts
Davis
Gayle Cooper
Patoka W.S.C.S
Sunbeam
Hayward, California
Balt OL Trust
Effie Hathaway
William Hathaway
Grand Rapids
Mich
Kenneth Hirstein
E. F. Corbett
Donald Cox
Betty Miller
Russel Green
Hazel Cox
Helen Easley
Bob and
K.A.Y.W.A
Methodist Bible School
Walker
Europe
Africa
Near East
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