Patoka Happenings Highlight Local Theatre and Events
Theresa Ann Brown of Arbor ton Ill made her sixth college stage appearance in A Thurber Carnival at Lincoln Junior College where she is a sophomore. The column also notes flu confinements, visiting relatives, nursing school enrollment, and local community gatherings across Patoka and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Ann Brown
Armington
Ill
Cecile Brown
Lincoln Junior College
Lincoln
Linda Davis
Barnes Hospital School of Nursing
St. Louis
Past Matrons and Patrons Honored at Victoria Chapter CBS
Victoria Chapter CBS held a Past Matrons and Patrons Night with a red background of birds and musical notes. Guests included Dorothy Griffin as worthy matron and Leslie Griffin as worthy patron, with many officers named. Mrs Mildred Jordan was guest of honor. Soloist Mrs Luwanda Chappell performed. Dining room featured green carnation corsages and shamrock place cards. Dessert was served by multiple helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
CBS
Dorothy Griffin
Leslie Griffin
Rubye Griffin
Cecil Griffin
Ruth Murfin
Winnifred Spurgeon
Nona Biehl
Erna Harper
Rita Hill
Mary Meryman
Ruth Alexander
Lorena Christian
Adah
Eunice Rogier
Ruth
Margaret Cox
Esther
Bettie Kelley
Martha
Cleo Walker
Ora Colville
Lela Quayle
Lois Gerrish
Charlotte Isaac
Dean Crawford Receives Titan II Production Award
Dean Crawford, program manager for Titan II procedure trainers at Riverdale Maryland, received a production award from the Martin Denver Division for contributions by ACF Electronics to the Titan II ICBM cost reduction program. The presentation in Denver was by Col. Bobbie Cavnar and Harry Gunther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Crawford
Riverdale
Martin Company
Denver
ACF Electronics
Bobbie J. Cavnar
Air Force
Martin
Harry B. Gunther
Martin-Denver
Mr. Crawford
Patoka
Lee Crawford
Vernon Community Weekend Visitor Notes
Local residents share visits with relatives and friends across nearby towns. Names include Judy Forney, Bert Walker, John Curtis Snyder, Wilma Gordon, Claud Anderson, Minnie Peddicord, Alvin Perkins, Rev. Glen Ehrat, Vern Payne, Joe Wikenhauser, Dale Revis, Glenna Hollingsead, Everett Doolen, Paul Albert, Clark Walraven, Hubert Murray, Pearl Berry, Archie Sorrell, Lillie Walton, Mark Cox, Lee Griffin, and Nellie Perkins. Activities span travel, hospital care, and religious services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Anderson
Peoria
John Anderson
Minnie Peddicord
Jim Metzger
Shobonier
Alvin Perkins
Edna Piercy
Glen Ehrat
Rock Falls
Paul Ehrat
Everett Wernsman
Vernon Payne
Joe Wikenhauser
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Dale Revis
Vandalia
B. F. Beck
Glenna. Hollingsead
Everett Doolen
Carbondale
Dave Robinson
Paul Albert
Salem
John Hollingsend
Clark Walraven
Patoka
Homer Potts
Hubert Murray
Wesley Church
Vernon Methodist Church
C. S. Heflin
Pearl Berry
Brownstown
Orval Brown
Archie Sorrell
Vickie
Tonie Sorrell
Lillie Walton
Wayne Walton
Mark Cox
Josie Cox
Lee Griffin
M. L. Cox
Wo men’s Society of Christian Service March meeting at church
Mrs Bruce Pugh led the Wo man’s Society of Christian Service as 23 members attended at the Methodist Church. A district meeting at Lawrenceville April 2 with Miss Lois Johnson as speaker was announced, along with a March 17 pot luck lunch led by Mrs S M Spurgeon. The group reviewed World Day of Prayer and Naomi Ruth Circle activities, and heard a lesson on the Council of Churches led by Mrs Bruce Pugh assisted by Mrs Bertha Miller and Mrs Robert Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Paul Calvert
Lawrenceville
Lois Johnson
S. M. Spurgeon
World Day of Prayer
Naomi Ruth
Lora Altom
Council of Churches
Bruce Pugh
Bertha Miller
Robert Kelley
Jesus
Dwight Kline
PTA Will Meet Monday Evening
The PTA meeting is set for Monday March 18 at 7 30 p m directed by Jack Stephens with the 7th and 8th grade chorus. The basketball banquet will be a pot luck Friday March 29 at 6 30 p m attendees should bring their own place setting. The Library Story Hour is Saturday March 23 at 2 00 p m at the Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Jack Stephens
Marie Brite Speaks at Joy Belles Meeting in Vernon Church
The February Joy Belles Homemakers Extension unit met at Vernon Methodist Church basement with 15 members and the home adviser present. Mrs. Heflin demonstrated fried pies while Miss Marie Brite taught Buying Clothes. birthdays were celebrated and a Heart Fund contribution was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Heflin
Joy Belles Homemakers
Vernon Methodist Church
Lincoln
Washington
Fire Threatens Christian Church Sunday Morning
A fire started near the furnace room of the Christian Church on Sunday morning around 9 a.m. Walter Whiting discovered it and the fire department responded quickly, limiting damage to about six by eight feet of floor. Services were canceled in the morning but an evening service was held. the cause remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Walter Whiting
Marion County Reports 20000+ Oral Polio Doses Administered
Over 20,000 doses of oral polio vaccine were given last week at 18 centers in Marion County according to Dr. M. T. Horsman. He noted about 23,000 doses were given last June and said makeup sessions will be scheduled for those who missed the vaccine. a schedule will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
M. T. Horsman
Lions Club Hosts Ladies Night at Masonic Temple
Lions Club members will entertain their wives at a ladies night meeting next Tuesday, March 19, with dinner at 6 30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple dining room. Charles Ross district governor Mt Carmel spoke at the last meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Boss
Lions International
Patoka
Lions Club
Mr. Boss
Lions
Mt. Carmel
Masonic Temple
Charles Ross
Jenkins Bros Sponsor Nitrogen Meeting March 21
Jenkins brothers invite area farmers to a March 21 discussion at the High School on using anhydrous ammonia as fertilizer. Jenkins Trucking installs an 82 percent nitrogen self service plant. attendees will learn benefits, with movies, refreshments and attendance prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les
Bill Jenkins
Jenkins Trucking Service
Legion Birthday Supper Saturday at Legion Home
The American Legion Auxiliary hosts a pot luck birthday supper at the Legion Home on Saturday March 16 at 7 p.m. Members and families invited. bring own table service. Copies of The Other Side of the Fence by Bruce Carter available through Auxiliary members. Eleven members attended the Auxiliary meeting on Thursday March 7 with bingo after business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion
Legion and Auxiliary
Bruce Carter
Hermond Jensen to Visit Jehovah's Witnesses in Patoka
Jehovah's Witnesses in Patoka announce that Hermond Jensen of Watchtower Bible and Tract Society will visit March 1924 for a week of activities. He will outline programs Tuesday night and host a Saturday session on New Things Learned, finishing with a Sunday sermon Is Your Destiny of Your Own Making. Public invited to all sessions at Patoka Kingdom Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermond Jensen
Watchtower Bible & Tract Society
Brooklyn
N. Y
Jehovah’s Witnesses
A. D. Nichols
Patoka
Nichols
Jensen
Patoka Kingdom Hall
Patoka School Registration for 1963-64 Open
Parents of children eligible for kindergarten and first grade are asked to register in the Patoka school office during March 18 to 22. Children must meet age requirements by December 1, 1963 for kindergarten and December 1, 1963 for first grade. Present enrollees need not register. Bring birth or baptismal certificates and receive a materials list and health forms to be completed before school starts. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Vernon Trustees Seek Re election in Village Election
Vernon will hold an April 16 village election electing three trustees. Incumbents James Phinney Chester Burks and Darrell Zimmerman have filed for re election and will appear on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
James Phinney
Chester Burks
Darrell Zimmerman
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