Dwight Thomas Elected VP of FFA Section 21
Dwight Thomas a senior at Potoka High School was elected Section 21 vice president covering Bond Fayette Marion and Jefferson counties. The state officer role requires the State Farmer Degree and leadership traits. He previously served as local FFA vice president and will be president next year.
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Thomas
FFA Sect
Dwight Thomas
Patoka High School
Bond
Fayette, Marion
Jefferson
FFA
Illinois
Dwight
Illinois State Association of
Sammie
State Association
Ray and McNicol Injured in Accident
Robert Ray and Jim McNicol were traveling to work near Decatur when their vehicle collided. Both men were hospitalized with Ray reported to remain in care at the time of writing.
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Ray
McNicol
Robert Ray
Jim McNicol
Peoria
An Jr
Decatur
Wes Griffin Attends Illinois Hog Tour in Ste. Marie
Wesley Griffin of Patoka Illinois joined over a hundred participants touring East Central Illinois hog operations at Barthleme and Keller farms. The groups observed a 60 brood sow operation and a 1000 to 1200 hog feeding setup using Wayne Feeds All-New Low Blox. Hosts included Yancy Rich Larry Hartrich and W H Wallace. Pherb Fiscus and Lizzie Walton were taken to Fayette County Hospital by Cox Martin Ambulance.
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Wesley Griffin
Patoka
Illinois
Ste. Marie
Joe Barthleme
Barthleme
Art Keller
Keller
Wayne Feeds
Allied Mills, Inc
Yancey Rich
Allied Mills
Larry Hartrich
Wayne
W. H. Wallace
Eagle
Fayette County Hospital
Cox- Martin
Miss Minnie Peddicord Retires After 39 Teaching Years
Vernon educator Miss Minnie Peddicord retires after a 39 year career largely in Patoka Vern on area schools. Her teaching began in 1919 at Hatch School covering all eight grades and included 40 years in one room country schools and 30 years in Vernon School with additional service in Cen tralia and Patoka. A May 26 pot luck reception honored her as colleagues and family gathered at the Hinton home.
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Minnie Peddicord
Vernon
Minnie
Patoka-Vernon
Hatch School
Centralia
Patoka
Honors Awarded At School Assembly For Underclassmen And Graduates
Recognition of outstanding service during the school year led to honors at the first day assembly for underclassmen and at Thursday night commencement. Perfect attendance pins were given to students across all grades from Kindergarten through 11th grade, listing recipients such as Ricky Crain and many others.
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Ricky Crain
Billy Adams
Lindy Jolliff
Joe Bates
Don Griffin
Judy Buck
Terry Clements
Ly Hill
Patti Nattier
Donald Sullens
Joe Forehand
Carl Griffin
Leslie Ann Griffin
Brian Hinton
Step
Steve Cox
Jane Gerrish
Larry Hopkins
Carol Meador
Dwight Thomas
Larry Zimmerman
Harlan Gerrish
Carl Jolliff
Kathryn Nattier
Ruth Thomas
Norma Jackson
Judy Carter
Linda Gerrish
Cindy Cox
Connie Brooks
Sherry Thompson
Sandy Caudle
Brenda Irvin
Linda Herrin
Mary Anne Palaski
Susan Gerrish
Gloria Eagan
Becky Zimmerman
Larry Thompson
Danforth Foundation
W. D. Klinge
Jim Padberg
Paula Torrence
LaDona Hollowell
Country Mutual Insurance Company
Gloria Eagan and Mary Ann Poluski Hurt in Delaware Accident
Gloria Eagan and Mary Ann Poluski were injured in an automobile accident on June 10 near Lewis, Delaware while vacationing in Alexandria with Priscilla Koons. All were admitted to hospital. Priscilla and Mary Ann were discharged the next day, while Gloria remains with a knee injury. The group may fly home this weekend.
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Gloria Eagan
Mary Ann Poluski
Alexandria
Priscilla Koons
Marie Lett Weds Earl Major in Decatur Church
Former Patoka resident Marie E Lett and Earl Major were married June 20 at 2 30 PM in Decatur First M E Church Indiana. Rev W W Cutlip conducted the ceremony assisted by witnesses Mr and Mrs Joe Major the groom’s son and daughter in law.
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Marie E. Lett
Patoka
Decatur
Earl Major
Ravina Ph. Rd
W. W. Cutlip
Joe Major
Fall Festival Plans Are Being Made at Patoka City Park
The Lions and Fire Department announce the annual Fall Festival set for September 8 and 4 at Patoka City Park. Events include a tractor pull Friday night and a rodeo Saturday night. Organizers expect a bigger event with lights supplied by Lil Power Co to prevent blackouts. Plan now to attend.
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Lions and Firemen
Patoka City Park
Lil, Power Co
First Baptist VBS Enrolls Sixty-Six
The First Baptist Church held Vacation Bible School with Rev. Dale Bennett in charge. Sixty six enrolled and the average attendance was fifty six. Various pins and awards were presented to students and staff, including Danforth Foundation, yearbook, and chorus honors.
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First Baptist Vbs
The
First Baptist Church
Dale Bennett
Patoka FFA Members Attend Illinois State Convention
Patoka FFA sent Merrell Collins Leon Ballance Dwight Thomas Ronnie Jones Sammie Huffman to the Illinois State FFA Convention in Springfield on June 15. Neil Jolliff Wing Instructor accompanied them as delegates and band member.
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Patoka
FFA
Illinois State Ffa
Merrell
James Collins
Leon
Lyle Ballance
Ronnie
Dean Jones
Also Mentioned on This Page
Silas Davidson
Edgar Irvin
Wes Griffin
Lizzie Walton
Fayette Co. Hospital
Miss Peddicord
Ning
Mrs
Frank Hinton
Wall Coler
Esther Hopkins
Essie Robinson
John McGeehan
Thelma Brame
Maxine Turner
Florence Linton
Jim Phinney
Launa Brooks
Evelyn Jolliff
Thelma Arnold
Gladys Weinsman
Myrtle Reid
Warren Lake
David Outhouse
Don Koch
Shirley Nall
Roy Garren
Norman Jackson and Son
Neil Jolliff
Hen Murfin
Leslie Sullens
Sheila Jolliff
Donna Hocking
Leo Forehand
Troy Meador
Vera Burks
Connie Blunt
Brad Moore
Jim Lewis
Renae Bowen
Thomas Buck
Sheila Burks
Paula Caudle
Shelley Cox
Debra Gambill
William Griffin
Florence Forehand
Marianne Griffin
Franklin Payne
Jo Lynne Easton
Vicki Gambill
Sherry Hinton
Bill Johnson
Jimmy Miller
Richard Sharp
Tom Greenwalt
Kimberly
Dubuque, Iowa
Cecil Jett
Martha Buck
Elaine Schmid
Elain Schmid
Mr. Wooters
John Phillips Sousa Band
Springfield
Sammie Huffman
Harold Huffman
James Thom
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