Patoka Township History and Local Advertisements
Roy Bal lance reprints a 1881 Patoka Township history noting Patoka laid out July 4 1854 Vernon established 1872 with rail line through Patoka. Local notices include sales of puppies chickens combines radios and footwear plus land offers and auctions in Marion County Illinois.
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Roy Ballance
Patoka
Patoka Township
Marion County
Vernon
Fayette County
Carrigan Township
Foster Township
Illinois Central Railroad
Early Patoka settlers and first developments in 1820s
This extract chronicles Patoka township’s initial settlers from 1826 onward. Henry Holt, born 1810, recalls Harmon Holt’s Georgia origin and the family’s 1826 arrival. It lists early arrivals like John Cole, Peptha Meador, Stephen Hopkins, Ignatius Anderson, and others, noting land entries from 1831 to 1836, first births and deaths, a pivotal 1854-55 town layout, and the early schoolhouse and supervisors who guided Patoka’s growth.
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North Fork
Flat Creek
Henry Holt
Harmon Holt
Georgia
Henry
Patoka
John Cole
Holts
Cole
Arkansas
Peptha Meador
Tennessee
Simeon Meador
Old Place
Stephen Hopkins
Fayette County
Ignatius Anderson
Clinton County
Ill
William Brown
Anderson
Miss Nichols
Jesse Nichols
Marion County
Joseph Meador
Section Fifteen
Walton Place
E. Epperson
Missouri
Labon Gallion
Section Four
Wilson
Gallion
Young Edwards
Ayers Conant
Foster
Levi Stites
Peter Smith
Texas
Jesse Pugh
Scronton Cross
Cross
Martha Holt
J. F
Elizabeth Holt
William Eagan
John Altom
James Altom
Isom Finch
Vernon W S C S Meeting at Homes of Robinson and Boster
The Vernon W S C S met on Thursday afternoon June 22 at Essie Robinson and Ona Boster homes. Nine members and one visitor attended. Ruth Lawson led a devotional on What Shall I Give with Marjorie Bassett giving a missionary lesson. A district life leader letter was read. Intercessory Prayer cards were discussed and approved. July starts Women of the Scripture study. Calendars for next year were planned. Refreshments were served to Bee Doolen Marjorie Bassett Mayme West Anna Benefiel Helen Betts Eleanor Lewis Ruth Lawson and Mrs Stella Arnold. Children present included Nancy Lewis Shirley Lawson Davy and Joan Robinson.
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Essie Robinson
Ona Boster
Ruth Lawson
Yesson
Marjorie Bassett
Carmel
Bee Doolen
Mayme West
Anna Benefiel
Helen Betts
Eleanor Lewis
Stella Arnold
Nancy Lewis
Shirley Lawson
Davy
Joan Robinson
Sharp Quayle marriage service at Patoka Methodist Church
Miss Lela Sharp and Mr. Max Quayle will wed today at 2 00 PM in Patoka's Methodist Church. The ceremony is open to the public and all are invited to attend.
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Lela Sharp
Max Quayle
Patoka
Larry Green Graduates From Air Force Officers School
Larry Green, son of Mr and Mrs L E Green of Patoka, earned a 2nd Lieutenant commission at Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas on June 28 as one of 15 distinguished graduates in a class of 140. His parents attended the ceremony and joined him for a brief visit before plans for later travel to Muncie Indiana and home with relatives in Salem and Vandalia communities.
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James W. Brown
Jamie
Wichita
Kansas
G. J. Wasem
Leighton
Minnie Meese
California
Roy Jones
Darvin Jones
Valda
Jones
Salem Park
C. D. Martin
Spooner
Wisconsin
Seth Martin
Decatur
Bobby Jean
Carolyn Diveley
Seymour
Ollie Alexander
Bettie Simcox
Normal University
North St
Eva Wasem
Melrose
O.E.S
Vandalia
Lurena_ Christian
Ruth
W. W. Murfin
Christina Crawford
Rita Hill
S. M. Spurgeon
G. J. Wasem. Mas
C. J. Koons
Ft. Devons
Mass
Larry Green
L. EB. Green
Patoka
United States Air Force Officers Candidate School
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
L. E. Green
Silver Tea at Patoka Church July 6 Features Guest Speaker
A Silver Tea will be held at Patoka Methodist Church on Thursday July 6 at two o clock. Mrs. Faye Prill of Centralia will be the guest speaker with a musical program. The public is invited.
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Patoka Methodist Church
Faye Prill
Centralia
Funeral in Bloomington for Jim Phinney's nephew
Mr and Mrs James Phinney and daughter Nancy traveled to Bloomington Wednesday for the funeral of Jim Phinney's overseas returning nephew. Many local residents attended church events and Youth Fellowship campers prepare for a week at Louisville Illinois under Rev Carroll Lewis.
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James Phinney
Nancy
Bloomington
Jim’s
Methodist Church
Louisville, Ill
Carroll Lewis
Leon Hollingsend
Joe Betts
Dick Bassett
Marilyn Cooley
Marilyn Headley
Patsy Binnion
Patty Baylis
Lester Moody
W. L. Hathaway
Gibson City
Florida
E. H. Weinsman
Earl
Sue
Canada
Cecil Bobbitt
Missouri Bapist Hospital
St. Louis
William A. Miller
Frederick Merritt
Salem
Wilson
Oren Walker
Sandoval High School 1949 Graduates Hold First Reunion
The first reunion of Sandoval Community High School’s 1949 graduates took place at Centralia Fairview Park on Sunday June 25. Attendees included teachers Agnes Wehrle and Robertson and many alumni. a yearly event is planned with Doris Gilley as class president handling next year contacts.
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Sandoval Community High School
Centralia Fairview Park
Agnes Wehrle
Robertson
Wehrle
Doris Gilley
Sandoval
Ill
John McConnell
Less Griffin
John Mabry
Leon Prahl
John Belcher
Barbara Spicer
Emil Williams
George
Leda Gertrude White obituary details life and death
Leda Gertrude White born May 1 1900 Vernon Illinois died June 18 1950 Peoria Illinois aged 50 years 1 month 17 days. She married Walter B Nixon in 1919 and had son Walter Dean later married Orville White who preceded her. Survived by son Walter Dean wife Betty parents Philip and Maud Meador Vernon Illinois brothers Wilmer and Myrle Meador Vernon Illinois funeral was June 22 Cox Martin Funeral Home Patoka with Rev J H Reeter Vandalia Illinois and burial Hatch cemetery.
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Leda Gertrude White
Philip and
Maud Meador
Vernon
ePoria
Walter B. Nixon
Vandalia
Walter Dean
Orville White
Westcott Chapel
Leda
Hatch
Illinois
Peoria
Betty
Ill
Philip Meador
Wilmer
Myrle Meador
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Patoka
J. H. Reeter
Hatch Cemetery
Methodist Fellowship Night At Church Social
A large crowd attended the Methodist Fellowship in the church basement. Rev and Mrs Dalrymple were honored with gifts and a money offering. After a pot luck supper, program notes included Cindy Holland singing, Roger Gergens on piano accordion, John and Bill Ballance singing, and a humorous skit by Mrs Edna Tune and Mrs Anna Ballance titled The Agent and the Deaf Lady.
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A. S. Dalrymple
W. M. Cox
Cindy Holland
Roger Gergens
John
Bill Ballance
Edna Tune
Anna L. Ballance
Births for Mr. and Mrs. Deneen Walker and Mr. Darrell Nelson
Mr. and Mrs. Deneen Walker announce the birth of a 7 lb 3 oz daughter on June 26 at St. Marys Centralia. Grandparents are I. S. Walker and Eberlee Norris. Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Nelson announce an 8 lb 13 oz daughter born June 28 at St. Marys Centralia.
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Deneen Walker
Lucille Norris
St. Mary’s Centralia
I. S. Walker
Eberlee Norris
Darrell Nelson
Betty Sharp
In Memoriam for John Stone Father
In memory of our dear father John Stone who died June 29 1947. We remember and miss him daily with tender fondness and love. Missed by the children.
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John Stone
Card of Thanks For Kind Words After Bereavement
We thank friends neighbors and relatives for kind words deeds in our recent bereavement and for the floral offerings. May God bless you all. Mrs. Fannie Miller Mr and Mrs Alvin Hathaway and family.
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Fannie Miller
Alvin Hathaway
Bowen family reunion gathers 81 at Patoka City Park
The annual Bowen family reunion was held Sunday at Patoka City Park with a noon potluck for 81 attendees. Participants included numerous Bowens and spouses from Sandoval Centralia Vandalia Patoka and Boulder along with extended family members and friends.
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Bowen
Patoka Park
Patoka
Clarence Bowen
Floyd
Burl Bowen
Randy
Glen Bowen
Sandoval
Morris Simpson
Metropolis
Avon Robertson
Jaunita
Laclede
Lyle Chasteen
Everett Kretzer
Leo Bowen
Dorothy Leicht
Centralia
Frank Britton
Brownstown
Edward Gross
Dan Reeter
Robert Smith
Raymond Alexander
Mary Yarbrough
Vandalia
Wash Bowen
Kathryn
Rosemary Barnes
Margaret Mhintz
Irvon Bowen
Erma
Larry
Albert Hopkins
John C. Davidson
Jackie
Betty
Donna Ring
Eldon Bowen
Phillis
Charles Hintz
Jimmie
Rollin
Patty
Thomas Huffman
Marjorie Stanley
Bobbie Sue
Carl Hintz
Lois
Donald
Mary
Gail
Boulder
Mary LaVerne Crowder Rites Held Following Illness
Mary LaVerne Crowder died Saturday June 24 after years of illness at 41. Born April 16, 1909 in Wilberton Township Fayette county Illinois to James and Fannie Crowder she lived in Vernon in childhood and worked in Salem as an adult. Survived by mother Fannie Miller sister Marie Hathaway nephew James Hathaway nieces Joyce Zimmerman Janice Hathaway and other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Linton Funeral home Kinmundy conducted by Rev Alvin C Knicker Farina. Burial in Meador cemetery near Vernon.
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Mary Laverne Crowder
James and
Fannie Crowder
Wilberton Township
Fayette County
Illinois
Vernon
Salem
Fannie Miller
Kinmundy
Marie Hathaway
Ice Cream Supper Thanks from American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary expresses gratitude to all who donated cakes and assisted with the ice cream supper, noting the event was a success thanks to community support.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Carrigan Township to Auction Temple School Building
The Board of School Trustees will sell the Temple School building and lot at public auction on July 8 at 1:30 p.m. on the premises. T. C. Harker, Treasurer. 6-29-2¢
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Board of School Trustees of
Carrigan Township
Temple School
T. C. Harker
Notice on Tuesday butchering schedule
Public notice states no butchering on Tuesday July 4 with continuation on Tuesday July 11 at 2 p.m. signed by Edw. Defend.
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Larry Frailey
Shobonier
E. L. Norris
J.D
Massey Harris
Henry Carter
Model International
Allis-Chalmers
W. T. Willett
Shobonier, Ill
Moa
Jennings
RCA
Darrel Chriss
Crosley
Keith Pike
Marion County Service Co
III
Harry O. Perkins
Goodall
Call
Northwest Land Service
Eighth Ave
Anaconda
Atkinson Shoe Store
Board of Supervisors
J. H. Hudspeth
Thomas J. Foster
David Nichols
James Simcox
James Clark
Brigham
C. F. Jones
Crawford
COX & Martin
Patoka, Ill
Vernon W.S.C.S
Sharp — Quayle
AIR Force Officers School AT
Mary White
Independence
Tom Reid
LaVern Crowder
Anna
Linton
R. P. Shankwiler
Monticello
Flora Dickey
Dickey
Capt
J. A. Davis
Judy
Atlanta
W. L. Danbury
Victoria
Harbin Peacock
Weldon
Effie Hathaway
Rita Alburn
Minnie Peddicord
Virgil Klinge
Gehl Dean
Wildwood Resort
Ross Lake
Minnesota
O. L. Doolen
Norman Gramlick
Memphis
Theresa Truite
la Cross
S.C.H.S
Methodist Fellowship
Memoriam
Old Capitol
Fhone
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