Patoka Happenings Chronicle Local News Briefs
Relatives announce the birth of a 7 lb 9 oz son to Mr. and Mrs. Marion Outhouse of Boone Iowa. Various residents move visit and attend events across Greenville Tucson Tulsa Decatur Palos Hills Chicago Dubuque San Diego St Louis and other locales. Community notices include hospitalizations meetings and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Outhouse
Boone, Iowa
Max Quayle
Tucson
Ariz
James
Josie Moore
Burl
Tulsa
Okla
Floyd Carter
Cecil Jett
Martin Jett
Palos Hills
Loyde Jett
Chicago
Floyd Britt
Bill
St. Louis
Harold Pugh
Decatur
James Ballance
Paul Logan
Dean Britt
Hammond Gaston
Sullivan
Pearl Britt
Carroll Mojonnier
Tim
Barbara Chambers
Chas. Humes
Joe Chambers
P. J. Mojonnier
Edgar Irvin
George Gerrish
Salem
Kathryn Nattier
Gloria Eagan
Mary Ann Palaski
Federation
Patoka Papooses
Milton (Posey) Elifritz
St. Mary’s Hospital
Cox & Martin
New Arrivals Births in Bethesda Fayette Co and Odin
Mr and Mrs Bill Stephens announce a baby girl Tammy Sue born February 20 in Bethesda Maryland. Mr and Mrs Dwight Kline announce a baby girl Lori Lynn born February 29 at Fayette Co Hospital weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. Mr and Mrs Bob Bloom announce a baby boy Craig Allen born February 26 at St Marys Hospital weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces. Grandparents are Bob Bloom Odin and George Snider Patoka. Mr and Mrs James Britt announce a baby boy Jerry Allen born February 24 at St Marys Hospital weighing 10 pounds 4 ounces. Grandparents Floyd Britt Eldon Carter Centralia and Helen Kloster Centralia.
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Bill, Stephens
Bethesda, Md
Tammy Sue
Dwight Kline
Fayette Co. Hospital
Lori Lynn
Bob Bloom
St. Mary’s Hospital
Craig Allen
Odin
George Snider
Patoka
James Britt
Jerry Allen
Floyd Britt
Eldon Carter
Helen . Klostern
Centralia
Only One Ticket Files for Village Election
Monday was the final day to file for the village election and only one ticket filed. Election day is Tuesday, April 18, with G. W. Isaac as village president and trustees Dale Nattier Jack Robertson Dr L P Busch. O C Schroeder is village clerk Sam Jolliff is police magistrate. Two present trustees C D Martin and Everett Jackson are not running. Jackson recently moved to Centralia. Wes Jolliff Kenneth Tune and Max Quayle are the holdover trustees.
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G. W. Isaac
Dale Nattier
Jack Robertson
L. P. Busch
O. C. Schroeder
Sam Jolliff
C. D. Martin
Everett Jackson
Centralia
Wes Jolliff
Kenneth Tune
Max Quayle
Victoria Chapter OES Stated Meeting Recap
Victoria Chapter Order of Eastern Star held its stated meeting Monday evening with 18 members present. Appreciation was voiced for a venison donation from Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Griffin and for members who helped host the Shrine Club dinner. Illness reports noted Oscar Hill and Burl Alexander. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ethel Green.
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Victoria
Order of Eastern Star
Cecil Griffin
Shrine Club
Oscar Hill
Burl Alexander
Ethel Green
Funeral Held for Mrs. F Crawford in Patoka
Mrs. Etta Mae Crawford 68 died at St Marys Hospital Centra lia after a period of illness. Born in Patoka she was daughter of William T and Amanda Clark. Survived by husband Frank Crawford four sons and five daughters many grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Patoka Methodist Church with Rev Robert Hollis. Burial in Patoka Cemetery.
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Etta Mae Crawford
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Patoka
William T
Amanda (Nichols) Clark
Vandalia
Frank Crawford
Crawford
Vernon
Lucas
Odin
Edward Meyer
Palatine
D. A. Guzzardo
Mt. Prospect
Harold Lutz
Edwin Ticknor
Sandoval
Ruth Crawford
Chicago
Leo Walker
Tucson
Ariz
Claude
Buckley, Wash
Harry
Davenport
Iowa
Patoka Methodist Church
Robert Hollis
Patoka Cemetery
Loyal Leaders Class Elects Officers for Next Year
The Loyal Leaders Class of the Christian Church met at the Briscoes home in February. Mrs. Briscoe led the devotional and business meeting, dues were collected, contests were played, and officers were chosen: Lena Briscoe president, Edna Meyer vice president, Alta Logan secretary treasurer. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Edna Griffin.
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The
Christian Church
Dwight Briscoe
Cub Blue Gold Banquet Draws Attendees at Masonic Temple
The first Cub Scouts Blue and Gold banquet drew many attendees Friday at the Masonic Temple. Don Griffin hosted and announced the program. Real estate broker Mr. Riggs entertained with a magic show. Awardees included Kenny Walker Gary Arnold Peter Basch and their fathers.
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Masonic Temple
Don Griffin
Mr. Riggs
Centralia
Kenny Walker
Gary Arnold
Peter Basch
Jack Bradon
Jack Mullens
Richard Sharp
Gary Barnes
Blake Griffin
Britt completes six week parts supply course at Fort Belvoir
Pvt. Charles D. Britt, son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Britt of Patoka, completed the six week parts supply course at The Engineer School at Fort Belvoir on February 10. He trained in identification maintenance and repair of engineer equipment parts. Britt flew from McGuire Air Force Base with stops in Newfoundland Ireland and England before arriving in Paris France last week. His address is Pvt Charles D. Britt U S 55658018 23 En Co Mant D F APO 122 New York NY.
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Fort Belvoir
Charles D. Britt
Floyd Britt
Patoka
Engineer
Britt
Charles
McGuire Air Force Base
Newfoundland
Ireland
England
Paris
France
U. S
Red Cross Fund Drive Planned for March 6 in Patoka Vernon
The Red Cross will collect funds in Patoka and Vernon areas starting Monday March 6 led by P J Mojonnier. Local coordinators include Mrs Fred Brown in Patoka and Mrs Francis Sharp in Vernon with helpers across east and west sides. The drive aims to aid disaster relief, safety training, blood supply, and serviceman support.
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Red Cross
Patoka
Vernon
P. J. Mojonnier
Fred Brown
East Side
Lucille Eagan
Hilda Adams
Pearl Britt
West Side
Bertha Miller
Alice Nattier
America
Missionary Rally Planned by Olney District Churches
The Olney District comprising 151 Methodist Churches sponsors a district Missionary Rally at Olney High School Gymnasium at 7 p.m. Sunday March 5 with Bishop Edwin Voigt as keynote. Patoka Church plans a bus charter for members attending. A week of inspirational services follows March 12 19 at 7 30 p.m. all in Patoka Church.
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Olney
Olney High School
Patoka
Edwin E. Voigt
Springfield
Illinois
India
Harmon Dycus
Olmey
Delbert Lacquement
Patoka Methodist Church
Card of Thanks from Co. D. Martin
I wish to thank everyone for their cards flowers and visits while I was in the hospital. Co. D. Martin expresses appreciation for the support and kindness shown during recovery.
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Co. D. Martin
Brownstown Couple Announce Engagement of Janice Boggs
Mr and Mrs Louis T Boggs announce the engagement of their daughter Janice Carol to Donald Perkins son of Rev and Mrs Harry Perkins of Vernon Janice a 1960 Brownstown High School graduate works at Mabrys Cafe Donald a 1956 Patoka High School graduate served two years in the Armed Forces and now works at Crane Packing Co in Vandalia No wedding date has been set
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Louis T. Boggs
Brownstown
Janice Carole
Donald Perkins
Harry Perkins
Vernon
Janice
Mabry’s Cafe
Donald
Patoka High School
Crane Packing Co
Vandalia
Juniors rehearse play In the Money with school cast
Joyce Sharp reports on a busy school week The Juniors practice the class play In the Money The cast includes Henry Hart Marion Thomas Lucille Moore Karole Britt Demopolis Demijohn Pat Foltz Mabe George Melba Briscoe Ed Leander Roger Tune Maurice Lovejoy Jerry Lange Roberta Rosberg Joann Hopkins Iaa Dillaway Glenda Outhouse Mrs Dillaway Joyce Sharp Beulah Mae Haters Marilyn Rogier Ezra Cummings Don Guyman The library received science reference books for easy reading Also yearbook editors Vera Nattier Eunice Forehand collecting student snapshots for The Warrior New grade school building is taking shape The Science Club toured Bell Telephone Co Centralia and saw giant switchboards and the dial system in use
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Joyce Sharp
Henry Hart
Marion Thomas
Lucille Moore
Karole Britt Demopolis
Demijohn
Pat Foltz
Mabe
George
Melba Briscoe
Ed Leander
Roger Tune
Maurice Lovejoy
Jerry Lange
Roberta Rosberg
Joann Hopkins
Iaa Dillaway
Glenda Outhouse
Daniel Dillaway
Beulah Mae Haters
Marilyn Rogier
Ezra Cummings
Don Guyman
Borum’s Book Mart Opens In Centralia
Centralia welcomes Borum’s Book Mart at 108 N Lo cust across from Raines Furniture. The store offers thousands of volumes in fiction and non fiction all at 35 cents or three for a dollar plus hundreds of paperbacks and back issues. Open daily until 9 p.m.
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Centralia
Borum
N. Locust
Raines Furniture
Gratitude From John A Jennings After Hospital Stay
John A Jennings expresses thanks to friends for letters cards and prayers during his hospital stay. He appreciates hearing from everyone and offers blessings to all.
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John A. Jennings
New March of Dimes Campaign Totals and Local Visits
Mrs. Margaret Lawrence led a $112 community drive for the New March of Dimes with helpers Ruth Lawson Ferne Gehrken Lorene Klinge Marjorie Bassett Mary Ballance and Patty Walker. Various local residents made weekend visits and attended events in Vandalia Centralia and Mt. Pulaski, while Pan- church services were announced for WCNT radio each Sunday at 7 30 to 8 00 a m.
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Margaret Lawrence
New March of Dimes
Ruth Lawson
Ferne Gehrken
Lorene Klinge
Marjorie Bassett
Mary Ballance
Patty Walker
John Curtis
Mt. Pulaski
T. E. Snyder
Lawrenceville
Maude Curtis
Mabel Snyder
Minnie Peddicord
Alice Wilson
Hazel Hedgpeth
Vandalia
Darrel Caudle
Assumption
L. D. Morey
Wilmer Meador
Rutland
Ill
Floyd Morey
Floyd
L. D
Meador
J. C. Binnion
Terry
Nellie Metzger
Joe Compton
Maude
Lena Peyton
Lydia Peyton
Cheryl
Maude Walker
Patricia
St. Ann
W. R. Robison
Clarence Livesay
Granite City
Frances Thompson
Sherman
Harold Livesay
Calhoun
Este] Slavik
Fenton
Gerald Livesay
Salem
C. O. Livesay
Charlie Ehrat
Near Shobonier
Toni Sorrel
W. D. Klinge
Gehl
Carrol Lewis
Mt. Auburn
Wagonner
Fred Cox
Cecil Carter
Junior
Decatur
Marion Eyeman
John Cox
Eyemans
Rita
Vernon Payne
Clyde Payne
Jim Herrin
Letta Hopkins
John Gehrken
James C. Lawson
Mildred Worsham
Centralia
Gehrken
Lyle Ballance
F. E. Linoleum
Bement
Lyle
Steve Ballance
WCNT
Boy Scout Rummage Sale Planned for April
A rummage sale organized by the Boy Scout troop will take place in April. Items saleable will be picked up beforehand. those with articles should call 2-5582, 2-5442, or 2-5422 to arrange pickup.
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Boy Scout
Foulons Honored At Church Reception Sunday
The First Baptist Church hosts a Sunday reception from 2 to 4 pm to honor Rev. and Mrs. S. M. Foulon on their retirement after 42 years of ministry. Many local and out of town attendees join the event in honoring the couple.
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First Baptist Church
S. M. Foulon
Foulons
John Ellis
John Fletcher
Johnston City
Dora Newman
Linda Maas
Sandoval
Elmer Carson
Pinckneyville
Tom Denton
Jerry Foulon
St. Louis
T. J. Foulon
Sally
Tom
Flat River
L. H. Moore
Carbondale
Russell W. Wallis
Hartley Helm
Lindell
Effie Pickett
Reba Rains
Marion
Carroll Mojonnier
Tim
Ferdie Schiiepf
Flora
Kay Bozarth
Christie
Murphysboro
Paul Howard
Coulterville
Paul Fite
Jim
H. E. Redinbarger
Litchfield
James Costello
Marjorie
Colleen
Carlinville
Carl McDonald
Dale Britt
Vandalia
Olive Rice
Geo. B. Leathers
Verne Nattier
Salem
Mrs Orrell Dies in St. Louis After Long Illness
Maggie Bertie Orrell 68 of Boulder area died Saturday in a St. Louis hospital where she had been patient since November 14. She was born in Eastfork Township, married to Charles Orrell in 1909, and belonged to Sunlight Rebekah Lodge 796 and Island Chapel Aid. Survived by husband, two daughters Fern Cain and Mae Gamill, a son Charles, two brothers, two sisters, 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Boulder Methodist Church, Rev. Buddy Johnson officiating. burial Clark Cemetery.
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Maggie Bertie Orrell
Boulder Area
St. Louis
Eastfork Township
James and
Mattie (Smith) Lewis
Charles Orrell
Carlyle
Sunlight Rebekah Lodge
Keyesport
Island Chapel Ladies Aid
Methodist Church
Boulder
Buddy Johnson
Clark Cemetery
Patoka FFA Chapter Observes National Week
The Patoka FFA Chapter marks National FFA Week Feb 18 24 with 41 members active in activities. Members study farming at school and pursue individual programs including rat poison sales and registered Hampshire hogs. They joined a Mulberry Grove land judging contest and planned a pest contest banquet and multiple judging contests.
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Patoka
FFA
Hampshire
Mulberry Grove
PHIA
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. S. M. Foulon
Greenville
Paul Calvert
Patoka Elevator Company
Elmer Kinney
Fayette County Hospital
Dorothy Fiscus
Nancy
Mary Beckler
John Richards
Joe Beckler
Lizzie Ballentine
Willard
Sholonier
OES
F. Crawford
Methodist Missionary
Janice Boggs
Vera Nattier
Eunice
Bell Telephone Co
Science Club
Borum’s Book Mart
New Centralia Store
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