Patoka Happenings and Weekend Visitors
Community notes from Patoka recount returns from Roselle and Clinton visits, Ice Capades outings in St. Louis and Centra lia, family gatherings in New Orleans and Kalamazoo, hospital returns, 4-H training in St. Louis, and numerous local visits and travels among residents including Altom, Jett, Carter, Ballance, Britt, Bowen, and Nichols with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Altom
Roselle
Ill
Clinton, Ill
R. E. Toons
Cecil Jett
Marion County
Temple Baptist Church
Centralia
Bill Carter
Jane Jones
Susie
Cliff Christian
Melinda Elliott
Neil Jolliff
George Nattier
St. Louis
Paul Calvert
Shelbyville
Larry Lawrence
Barbara El-iott
New Orleans
James Romack
James Craig
Salem
Marsella Thompson
Eldon Romack
Herrin
Murval Moore
W. W. Romack
Russell Tiller
Kalamazoo
Mich
Fd Foster
Floyd Wall
Lake City
Roy Malan
Barnes Hospital
Farm Bureau
Foster Township
Virginia McNicol
June Griffin
Wursell
IGA
Milburn Jones
Margie Jones
Bracey’s
Kathryn Jones
Connie
Lila Sanders
David Sanders
Lloyd Kinney
Veterans Hospital
Marion
Hammond Gaston
Pearl Britt
C. L. Ballance
Belleville
Roy Ballance
Janice Snyder
Vandervoort’s
G. W. Bowen
Lady Hopkins
Hopkins
Dean Hopkins
Decatur
Bowen
Washington
Joe Eller
Peoria
Walter Howler
Albert Bowen
James O’neal
Texas
Patoka
Inez O’neal
Lincoln
Cecile Brown
S. M. Foulon
Greenville
Bessie Murfin
Orville Schroeder
Chicago
Wm. Ververs
J. A. Galaway
Bob Phillips
Jimmie Ohl
Granite City
G. M. Kiser
Omaha
Neb
Hilda Fernbach
Kay Jennings
Gott Walker
Clinton
Schmall
Election Day Set for Pick and Patoka Townships
Voters in Pick Township go to the polls Tuesday to choose township officers. In Patoka township ballots include extending the road and bridge tax and a non tax increase, plus a judicial ballot for District 2. Foster township offers a $10 000 bond issue for road improvements and tax extension, with Patoka and Foster fields featuring a contest for township supervisor between James Wernsman Kay Jennings Jr. Marvin Bassett and Floyd Jones vie in Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Foster Township
Justice of the Peace
James Wernsman
Kay Jennings Jr
Marvin Bassett
Floyd Jones
Mason Bassett
Ernest C Belcher Dies After Long Illness
Ernest Clifton Belcher of Lincoln Illinois died March 20 1961 after a long illness at age 86 He was born April 24 1874 in Patoka He married Ina Wright and is survived by a daughter Mrs George Sanders a grandson Stephen Sanders two sisters Mrs D C Naugle and Mrs Inez O Neal Funeral services were held March 28 at Fricke Funeral Chapel with Rev L H Appel officiating and burial in Mt Pulaski cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Clifton Belcher
Lincoln, Ill
Patoka
John
Ellen
Wisher) Belcher
Ina Wright
George Sanders
Stephen Sanders
D. C. Naugle
Waynesville
Inez O’neal
Lincoln Masonic Lodge
Christian Church
Fricke
L. H. Appel
Mt. Pulaski Cemetery
Loyal Leaders Class March Meeting at the Christian Church
The Loyal Leaders Class held its March meeting at the church with Lena Briscoe presiding. Reba Gray led devotionals on Seven Applications of The Spirit, Dwight Briscoe offered prayer, and Alta Logan read the last meeting’s minutes. Pearl Jennings and Frank Williams won contests. April hostesses are Edna Meyer and Lula Belcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Reba Gray
Alta Logan
Tesses
Lena Briscoe
Dwight Briscoe
Pearl Jennings
Frank Williams
Edna Meyer
Lula Belcher
Joy Belles Hold Monday Meeting at Mrs Griffin’s Home
The Joy Belles Home Bureau unit met Monday evening at Mrs. Bill Griffin’s home with 14 members present. Phyllis Jones gave the lesson and Gail Jones spoke on pressing methods. Leila Simmons won the contest. Refreshments of cake and punch were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Belles Home Bureau
Bill Griffin
Phyllis Jones
Gail Jones
Leila Simmons
Patoka Village to elect officers on April 18 1961
Voters in Patoka Illinois will choose a President of the Board of Trustees three village trustees a village clerk and a police magistrate. Election hours run 6 A M to 5 P M at Village Hall. Notice dated March 27 1961 signed by Village Clerk C C Schroeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Marion
Illinois
Ill
Board of
Trus
Tees
C. C. Schroeder
Easter sunrise service at Methodist church noted
Vernon residents read of a sunrise Easter service at the Methodist church with special music from Pentecostal and Methodist churches. Donuts and coffee will follow in the basement and all are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Pentecostal
Injured in Automobile Accident at Carlyle
Mr and Mrs Larry Alexander were en route to Barnes Hospital St Louis to visit Mrs Les Walker patient there when their car crashed in Carlyle. They were taken to Breese hospital Rosemary suffered four broken ribs and other bruises and Larry was choked up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Alexander
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Les Walker
Carlyle
Breese Hospital
Rosemary
Larry
Card of Thanks for Jerry Ehlers Injury Recovery
The writer expresses gratitude for letters and cards received after an injury. Signed by Jerry Ehlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Ehlers
Birthday thanks from William Nolte and Mrs Wadkins
William Nolte thanks all who sent birthday cards and letters and God blesses all who remembered him. Mrs. Mattie Wadkins also expresses gratitude for birthday cards and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nolte
Mattie Wadkins
Golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Rollie E Klinge
Mr and Mrs Rollie E Klinge of Shobonier celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner on Sunday April 2. Married in Vandalia Illinois on April 4 1911 they farm in Stringtown and remain active in the Vernon Methodist Church. They have two children Iula Beck and Virgil Klinge and two grandchildren Deloris Beck and Gehl Klinge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollie E. Klinge
Shobonier
Lala Blankenship
Edward Blankenship
Rollie Klinge
James Klinge
Vandalia
Ill
Stringtown
Exchange Night at Victoria Chapter of Eastern Star
Victoria Chapter held a formal Exchange Night with 45 members present. Wor thy Matrons Erna Harper and Mary Ellen Ahlf and Worthy Patrons Don Murfin and Charles Ahlf presided. Guest of honor was Mrs. Alice Childers Past Matron of Sandoval Chapter. Social hour followed with Easter decor and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Chapter
Sandoval Chapter
Erna Harper
Mary Ellen’ Ahlf
Don Murfin
Charles Ahlf
Alice Childers
Sandoval
Annual TB Meeting Set for May 11 at Colonial Sandoval
The Marion County Tuberculosis Association announces its annual dinner meeting on Thursday May 11 at the Colonial Restaurant in Sandoval. Guest speaker will be Dr C K Potter director of the Lake County Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Waukegan Illinois who accepted the invitation to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Tuberculosis Association
Harvey Hurd
Colonial
Sandoval
C. K. Potter
Lake County
Waukegan
Ill
Paul M. Brokelmeyer Dies at 47 at Home
Paul Marcus Brokelmeyer, 47, died at his Route 2 Pa toka home Monday at 4 45 p m after a period of illness. He was born in Fayette County to Frank H and Mabel Doolen Brokelmeyer and never married. Survived by his mother, he Funeral services were Thursday at 10 a m from Cox Martin Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Hollis officiating. Burial followed in the Doolen cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Marcus Brokelmeyer
Patoka
Fayette County
Frank H
Mabel (Doolen) Brokelmeyer
Cox & Martin Funeral
Robert Hollis
Doolen
Patoka School News Highlights Spring Break and Activities
Easter vacation starts at Patoka schools after exams and report cards. Students plan trips to the Ice Capades and a junior play titled In the Money. FHA members set yearlong programs and a trip for participants who serve on committees. National Honor Society pins awarded to junior members. Patoka Squaws win the last girls basketball round robin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Sharp
Patoka
Vernoka
St. Louis
FHA
Patoka Squaws
Cancer Films to be Shown at Vandalia Theater
The American Cancer Society sponsors two films at the Liberty Theatre Vandalia on Wednesday April 5 at 4 p m. Time and Two Women and Breast Self Examination will be shown with a doctor present to discuss the movies and take questions. There is no admission charge and all women are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Ann Wernsman
Farmersville
Nellie Doolen
Lillie Walton
Wayne
Tom Tickey
Lawrenceville
Jesse Walton
Methodist
Karl Wilson
Decatur
Ralph Morey
Bertha Holt
C. L. West
John Lake
Frank
Marvin Bhrat
Springfield
State Board
Beautician
David Wagstaff
Baby
Robinson
Toni Sorrrel
The
Cancer Society
Vandalia Theatre
Mark Headley
Alton
Pete Headley
Terry Binnion
Mattoon
I. C. Betts
Mabel Snyder
Maude Curtis
L. C. Snyder
Fayette Co. Hospital
Leonard Davidson
Rebekah
Centralia
Loney Crothers
Palestine
George
H. W. Riley
George Crothers
Peoria
Homer Crothers
Jacob Godel
Veterans Hospital
Marion
Orson Johnson
American Cancer Society
Liberty Theatre
Vandalia
Revival Begins April 3 at Greenridge Church
Revival starts April 3 at 7 30 P M in Greenridge church led by Evangelist Bro F lk Roney from Belle Rive Illinois Everyone welcome Charlie Pugh Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenridge Church
Bro. F. Lk. Roney
Belle Rive, Il
Charlie Pugh
Belcher Family Expresses Gratitude after Brother's Death
Inez O'Neal thanks friends and neighbors for cards and expressions of sympathy at the death of her brother Ernest C. Belcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest C. Belcher
Inez O’neal
American Legion Auxiliary Bake Sale Held at Martin's Store
The American Legion Auxiliary announces a bake sale at Martin's store starting 9 a m on Saturday April 1. Proceeds support veterans and community programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Martin’s
Easter Egg Hunt At City Park Sunday
Lions Club hosts an Easter egg hunt at City Park Sunday at 2 p m. Sam Jolliff chairs the committee with Les Griffin and Darrell Sharp. Three divisions cover pre school, 1st through 6th, and 6th through 8th grades with prizes for gold egg silver egg and most eggs. All area children are eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
Lions Club
Village Park
Sam Jolliff
Les Griffin
Darrell Sharp
Patoka Panthers Plan April 8 Springfield Trip
The Patoka 4-H Club met at Emil and Johnny Walker’s home with Jimmy Bassett describing halter making and Larry Britt discussing careers in agriculture. The group will meet at the park at 7 a.m. on April 8 for a lunch trip to Springfield and New Salem, with the next meeting at Dennis and Gary Bricker’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Panthers
Emil
Johnny Walker
Jimmy Bassett
Larry Britt
Springfield
New Salem
Dennis
Gary Bricker
Gary Foltz Participates in Gunnery Tests in Germany
Pvt. Gary Foltz of the Seventh Army's 37th Armor took part in gunnery tests at Bergen Hoehe Germany from March 19 to 19. His unit fired at stationary and moving targets under varied conditions. Foltz entered the Army in August 1960, trained at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri, and arrived overseas in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergen Hohe
Germany
Gary Foltz
Karen
Harold G. Foltz
Seventh Army
37Th Armor
Foltz
Lchweinfurt
Sunbeams Easter Party at Baptist Church Saturday
Sunbeams will hold an Easter party at the Baptist church at one o'clock. The meeting featured scripture reading by Mary Ann Griffin from Matthew 28 5 6 and a Bible roll call. New members Lindy Jolliff Bobby Wilmore and Danny Settle were welcomed. three families and several individuals were prayer guests. Special thanks were given for food and refreshments. The next meeting is April 1 with Easter party and nibble nook by Mrs Bertha Danbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Marianne Griffin
Jesus
Sunbeam
Becky Easton
Mary Ann Meryman
Centralia
Lindy Jolliff
Bobby Wilmore
Danny Settle
Wheeler
Stone and Payne
Lucy Williams
Frank Snyder
Atchison
Dwayne Bright
Lana Kae
School Menu Week Preview
School menu outlines meals for Monday through Friday with brief entries. Tuesday shows no school. Wednesday features chili and crackers ham salad sandwich fruit cookie and milk. Thursday serves hamburger on bun 8 way bean salad cake fruit pickles and milk. Friday offers barbecued luncheon meat cole slaw corn pickles and milk.
Bear Creek Cemetery Work Day Planned
Community members are invited to a cemetery maintenance work day at Bear Creek Cemetery on Saturday April 1 starting at 9 a.m. Volunteers to help with grounds cleanup and upkeep are encouraged to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Creek Cemetery
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Loyal Leaders
Joy Belles
Wm_ Griffin
Sunrise
Earl Lincieum
Francis Lincicum
Bement
David Pethoud
Vancouver
Wash
Lyle Ballance
Minnie Silkey
Charles Bowers
Tower Hill
Letta Hopkins
Paul M. Brokelmeyer
Bake Sale
Sunbeams
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