Public hearing set on closure of county roads near Marion County
Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings announces a public hearing to discuss proposed closures of township and public roads intersecting Interstate 57 in Marion County. The hearing starts at 10 AM in Salem on April 3 1962, covering roads in Kell, Salem, Alma, Kinmundy and Tonti Townships and related routes 12 13 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Illinois Department OF Public Works and Buildings Division OF Highways
Effingham
Illinois
Central Standard Times
Circuit Court Room
Marion County Court House
Salem
Marion County
Kell
Raccoon Township
Raccoon-Salem
Salem Township
Salem-Tonti
Tonti Township
Alma
Tonti-Alma
Kinmundy
Kinmundy Township
Tan
Merion County
City Planning Discussed at Lions Meeting
Lions Club proceedings covered area and city planning as a long range program to preserve qualities and avoid past mistakes. Victor A. Hyde emphasized planning is not zoning and plans are revisable. Charles A. Kirchner noted new federal grants, with Patoka potentially receiving three quarters of project costs. A mayoral planning commission would launch the effort before hiring a professional planner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Victor A. Hyde
Bureau of Community Planning
U. of S
Charles A. Kirchner
State Board of Economic Development
Patoka
Kirchner
Martin C Beyer Dies Services Held Thursday
Martin C. Beyer 58 died Wednesday March 13 after a two month illness. He was born in Shobonier, son of Emil and Augusta Beyer, WWII Army private, member of Emanuel Lutheran Church and American Legion Post 543. Surviving siblings include Edward Mackinaw, Josephine Hamlow Bloomington, Emelia Hamlow Bloomington, Emma Leisinger Waverly Iowa. Funeral at Augsburg Emanuel Lutheran Church March 15. American Legion graveside rite. Burial in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin C. Beyer
Patoka
Mr. Beyer
Shobonier
Emil
Augusta Beyer
Emanuel Lutheran Church
American Legion Post
Edward
Mackinaw
Josephine Hamlow
Emelia Hamlow
Bloomington
Emma Leisinger
Waverly
Iowa
Augsburg Emanuel Lutheran Church
J. G. Kaiser
American Legion
Church
Card of Thanks from a Bedbound Neighbor
A neighbor writes to thank local residents for cards and calls during illness. He credits Lucas Walker and four other neighbors for putting up bird houses while the Martins and Wrens planned visits, expressing public appreciation for their kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas Walker
Thanking friends after loved one's illness and passing
The Britt family thanks friends and neighbors for prayers cards flowers visits gifts and letters during their loved one's illness and death. Mrs and Mrs Dean Britt and Children express blessings to all who supported them.
Land survey notes common section lines near Farina and Marion County
Describes township and range lines in Marion and Fayette counties with references to Meacham and Laclede townships. Documents alignments between Section 1 and 4N RSE and Section 6 TAN R4E near Kinmundy Meacham line, and Section 6 TAN R4E with Section 31 T5N R4E west of Farina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan
Farina
Kinmundy-Meacham
Marion County
Fayette-Marion County
Meacham Township
Laclede Township
Fayette County
Vernon CommunityNotes Social Weekend Visits and Church Events
Vernon residents share weekend visits with relatives in Mt. Auburn Vandalia East St. Louis Decatur and Patoka. A farewell supper precedes Army training for Orvel Burks at Ft Leonard Wood. Fellowship supper and revival at Vernon Methodist Church set for Mar 25 26 to Apr 8 with various local families noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Walton
Wayne Walton
Linda Kay
Roy Sears
Patty
Centralia
John Gehrken
Maude Carter
Pearl Mitchell
Decatur
Vernon
John Hollingsend
Everett Burks
Orvel Burks
Ft. Leonard Wood
Dale Hassell
Tom
Harold Thomas
Patoka
Leonard Jones
Shobonier
Vivian Burks
Vandalia
Chester Burks
Sheila
Everett
Burks
Archie Sorrel
Salem
Toni Sorrell
C. I. Heflin
Essie Robinson
Lyle Ballance
Irene Ballance
Joe Compton
Maude. Hatch
East St. Louis
Wayne Simpson
Disne
Bertha Binnion
Gilbert Brown
Floyd Wall
Roy Hollowell
Darwin Prouty
Yates City
Bertha Binni
R. Wayne Cox
East Alton
Steve
Paul Bernivs
Orval Brown
Lincoln
Lula Brown
Benson, III
Earl Lincicum
Bement
Josie Cox
Mark Cox
Clarence Gehrken
Wm. Blunk
Nancy
Barbara Phinney
Karen Blunk
Siu
Vernon Methodist Church
Mar
John Hollinsead
Robert Hollingsead
Marilyn Perkins
John H. Wilson Dies at Marion VA Hospital
John H. Wilson age 69 died Friday March 16 at the Marion Veterans Hospital after entering December 2. Former Patoka Grade School custodian and longtime Patoka resident survived by daughter Ann Britt and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at Cox & Martin Funeral Home with American Legion graveside rites.
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John H. Wilson
Veteran’s Hospital
Marion
Wilson
Patoka
Kinmundy
Steve
Anna (Blackburn) Wilson
Noy Linton
American Legion Post
The
Presbyterian Church
Ann Britt
Cox & Martin Funeral
F. E. Settle
American Legion
Pratt Cemetery
Island Chapel Club Holds March Meeting at Crawford Home
Island Community Club met at Mrs. Lee Crawford's home with ten members. Vice president Jo Sharp led devotions and readings from Psalms 28 and 24. Phoebe Carter offered prayer. Christina Crawford was named to explore hospital patient assistance. Ferne Bricker taught "How Is Your Heart" and discussion followed. Leona Davis spoke on Fasci nating Things in Push Button Cans and offered a brief talk on antiques. Refreshments honored St. Patrick's Day. April hostess is Mrs. Orval Sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island Community Club
Lee Crawford
Jo Sharp
Phoebe Carter
Christina Crawford
Ferne Bricker
Leona Davis
Orval Sharp
Manning Dies at Veterans Hospital in Missouri
Soter G. Manning died at the Veterans Hospital Jefferson Barracks Missouri on March 7 after seven years of illness He was born September 23 1887 in Perryville Missouri and lived in Patoka for 13 years formerly worked 41 years for the St Louis Terminal Railroad He is survived by his wife Anna Beatrice Manning four sons Merritt Seter Donald and Ervin five daughters Geraldine Layton Daria Townzen Moline Logue Ellarita Wadkins and Martha Ann 21 grandchildren one sister and two brothers A World War I veteran and American Legion Post 543 member he was buried from St Marys Catholic Church at 9 oclock mass March 12 and interred at Calvary Cemetery Edwardville Illinois
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Soter G. Manning
Veteran’s
Daria Townzen
Moline Logue
Ellarita Wadkins
Martha Ann
Veteran’s Hospital
American Legion Post
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Calvary Cemetery
Edwardaville
Illinois
Band Parents Meeting Tonight at High School
Band parents will meet Tuesday March 27 at 7 30 p m at the high school. Mrs Laurine Klinge president hopes for good attendance as they discuss important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurine Klinge
N F C Meeting Set for Patoka High School
Marion Co National Farmers Organization invites farmers and businessmen to a meeting at Patoka High School on Thursday March 29 at 7 30 pm with speaker M L Pete Kessinger Refreshments will be served Bring a friend and attend.
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Patoka High School
M. L
Pete” Kessinger
Marion Co. National Farmers Organization
Itp
Donkey Basketball Event Set By Lions Club
The Lions Club will sponsor the annual donkey basketball game Friday at 7 30 p m in the High School gym. The event is a popular entertainment drawing a large crowd with tickets available from Lions members or at the door.
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Lions Club
Miss Marie Brite Speaks at Home Meeting Here
Miss Marie Brite, Home Adviser, spoke on Accessories for Your Costume at the Patoka Homemaker Extension Unit meeting hosted by Mrs. Sam Beebee with Mrs. Charles Nattier as co host. Fourteen members answered roll with What 4 H Means to Me. The group set an art show for March 30 in the Farm Bureau building, Salem, and will assist the TB Mobile Unit in Patoka on April 9 from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 to 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Brite
Patoka Homaker
Sam Beebee
Charles Nattier
Farm Bureau
Salem
Patoka
TB Mobile
Leo Walker
James Ballance
W. M. Cox
Robert Eagan
Sister of Mrs Green Dies at St. Marys Hosp
Mrs Zelia Neavill aged 77 of Kinmundy died Saturday night at St Marys Hospital Centralia after a lengthy illness. She was sister of Mrs Ethel Green of Patoka and widow of George Neavill who worked at a Kinmundy hardware store. Survived by two nieces and a nephew. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from Linton Funeral Home Kinmundy with Rev C C Lowe officiating. Burial Evergreen Cemetery Kinmundy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelia Neavill
Kinmundy
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Ethel Green
Patoka
George Neavill
Green
Linton Funeral Home
C. C. Lowe
Evergreen Cemetery
Former Centralia Lady Dies at Brother's Home
Evalyn M Speers 69 died 1 20 pm Saturday at brother Everett C Meryman's home in Centralia after a three year illness. Survived by sisters Vera Hall Cordelia Benedict of Chicago and four brothers Glen Maron Clayton Everett and Dale Meryman. Funeral 11 30 am Monday Queen Boggs Chapel Gibson City burial.
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Evalyn M. Speers
Everett C. Meryman
Milwaukee
Wis
Queen-Boggs Chapel
Centralia
Gibson City
Ill
Open House at Curtiss Breeding Service
Cur tiss Breeding Service Inc in Cary Illinois invites the public to an Open House on Saturday March 31 1962. Visitors will view 160 top Bulls of all breeds semen processing storage at 320 degrees zero and a technician training program. Attendees should mail a card or call Paul Torrence Patoka Illinois to arrange travel details and Wasem's Cafe meeting point at 430 am.
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Curtiss Breeding Service, Inc
Cary
Illinois
America
Paul Torrence
Wasem
Curtiss
Patoka
Family of Martin C Beyer Thanks Supporters
The family expresses gratitude for sympathy after the death of their brother Martin C Beyer.
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Martin C., Beyer
Patoka Happenings and Local Social Notes
Community news from Patoka notes injuries and hospital visits including Mrs Delphia Wilson in St Marys Hospital after a fall and hip fracture. It records local visits, dinners, travel to St Joseph Hospital for Blanche Humes, and stories of church and library activities along with upcoming Story Hour.
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Lions Meeting
Mrs. Dean Britt
Paul Brown
Mt. Auburn
Katie Forehand
Maude Hatch
Hazel Hedgpeth
Marion VA Hospital
Island Chapel Club
Edna Piercy
Gerald Keith Wagstaff and Son
Washington, Ill
Tonie Sorrell
Lloyd Chandler
Falkenhain Place
Stringtown
Floyd Thoman Place
St. Mary’s Hosp
Brother
Delphia Wilson
Carrie Neiderkorn
Mary Nelson
Helen
Crossville
William Hobbs
Kathy
Benton
James Collins
Benjamin Livesay
Ina Anderson
Mary Wasem
Fara Caldwell
Ft. Lauderdale
Florida
E. E. Settle
P. J. Mojonnier
Central City
Orville Genre
Blanche Humes
St. Joseph Hospital
Odin
Robert Hollis
Paul Adams
Stonington
F. E. Adams
Hugh Jensen
Shattue
Winton Wright
Walker
Kevin Adams
Lisa
Esther Oestrich
Jess Hollaway
Dorothy Semenouski
Affton
Robert Kelley
Smart Shop
Inez F. Wheeler
Bill Eagan
Dean Good
Aurora
David Turner
Albion
Cecil Brooks
Newton
Clarence Stoltz
Mt. Carmel
Dale Turner
Methodist
Melinda Johnson
Marianne Griffin
Judith
Randy Sharp
Steve Kline
Gary Lawrence
Rich Sharp
Dale Calvert
West Frankfort High School
Wm. Elliott
Des Moines
Dean Britt
Wm. Phillips
Peoria
Galaway
Ververs
G. W. Bowen
Ind
Don Murfin
Lawrence Biehl
Eastern, Star
Nashville
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