Patoka Weekend Social Roundup
Visitors from Park Forest Illinois Peoria and Phoenix Arizona joined locals at Mary Galaway and Estella Vérvers homes for weekend gatherings. Several families from Decatur Odin and Bloomington attended reunions and travel plans. Local residents traveled to New Richmond Ohio Bennett Springs Missouri Bethesda Maryland and Saint Louis for visits funerals and fishing trips with extended family or work ties to Staley Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Galaway
Estella Vérvers
C. P. Phillips
Park Forest
Ill
Wm. Phillips
Peoria
Alberta Laney
Phoenix, Ariz
Martin's Store Grand Opening Marks Expanded Dry Goods
After weeks of remodeling Martin's Store in Grand Opening with a doubled floor space, a redesigned self service layout, and a larger stock including items not previously carried. The event includes a full page of bargains in the Register and extra reduced prices during the opening weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin’s
Post Offce
Twce
St. Louis
Martin
E. E. Hall Named As Superintendent for Patoka District
E. E. Hall, current Tamms Illinois superintendent, will become Patoka Community School Unit No. 100’s new leader, starting July 1. He brings two decades in education including roles at Southern Illinois University Mississippi Southern College and California schools. Hall visited Patoka Tuesday to meet faculty and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Hall
Tamms, Ill
Patoka Community
California
Tamms
Hall
Patoka
Wes Griffin Elected President of Illinois Circuit Clerks Assn
Marion county circuit clerk Wes Griffin was elected president of the Illinois Circuit Clerks and Recorders Assn at the annual convention in Springfield last week. Griffin, who has served two terms, was previously vice president and seeks re election in the fall as circuit clerks meet with county officials from the Illinois Association of County Officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Griffin
Marion County
Illinois Circuit Clerks and Recorders Assn
Wes
St. Nicholas Hotel
Springfield
Illinois Association of County Officials
Cancer Drive to Be Monday Evening
A local Cancer Fund canvass will be held Monday evening in Patoka and Vernon. Esther Irvin is Patoka chairwoman and Frances Headley leads Vernon. Volunteers should meet at Esther Irvin’s home in Patoka or Vernon’s Methodist Church basement at 6:30 PM to help those not yet contacted and support stamp out the disease.
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Patoka
Vernon
Cancer Fund
Esther Irvin
Frances Headley
Methodist Church
Sunbeams Hold Semi Monthly Meeting at Baptist Church
After a three week break the Sunbeams resume with a Saturday afternoon gathering at one o’clock honoring mothers. Children invited. roll call features a Bible verse about Mother and an acrostic MOTHER. Speakers stress mothers of Bible times and another roll call asks how to make mothers proud. Rhythm band performs and songs are sung.
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Sunbeams
The
Baptist Church
Alan Van Atta Wins Science Scholarship
Alan Van Atta of Ottawa NL won a science scholarship in physiology and microbiology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale from June 20 to July 1 under the National Science Foundation basic sciences program. He is an honor student and recently won the American Legion Auxiliary essay prize. He is active in journalism and photography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan van Atta
Ottawa
Roy Ma~lan
Southern Illinois University At
Carbondale
National Science Foundation
Alan
Roger van Atta
American Legion Auxiliary
Pa toka High School Spring Concert Promises Variety
The Patoka High School music department presents its annual spring concert Friday May 13. Mrs Myrtle Reid conducts the Senior High Girls Chorus and Junior High Girls Chorus while Paul Fitch leads the bands. The program titled A Day in Music features 80 chorus voices and soloists, with the band performing marches overtures and suites. A finale unites choruses and band over 100 musicians for a closing number. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka High School
Myrtle Reid
Paul E. Fitch
Lois Foltz Weds Attorney in Tucson Arizona
Mrs. Bessie Foltz of Fairbury Illinois announces the marriage of her daughter Lois to Frank E Murphy an attorney in Tucson Arizona. The vows were administered by Judge Farley in Nogales on April 14. The bride works as a librarian for Tucson Public Schools and the couple reside at 420 North Olsen Tucson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Foltz
Fairbury
Ill
Lois
Frank E. Murphy
Tucson
Ariz
Farley
Nogales
Arizona
Tucson Public Schools
N. Olesen
New Officers Elected by Patoka Lions Club
Members of the Patoka Lions Club met Tuesday evening in the Masonic Temple dining room and elected officers to take over July 1. G. W. Isaac was chosen president with Everett Jackson as 1st vice president Emil Nattier as 2nd vice president John Barnes as 3rd vice president Robert Eagan as secretary and treasurer Jake Davis as Lion Tamer Dr L P Busch as Tail Twister Directors named were Jack Braden P J Mojonnier O C Schroeder and E Rogier The group plans to install a new Welcome to Patoka sign funded from Centennial Committee balances about May 21 located east of the highway on the Oscar Hill property a reflective sign designed by Larry Herzog of Carlyle who will paint and erect it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
G. W. Isaac
Everett Jackson
Emil Nattier
John Barnes
Robert Eagan
Jake Davis
L. P. Busch
Jack Braden
P. J. Mojonnier
O. C. Schroeder
E. Rogier
Oscar Hill
Larry Herzog
Carlyle
Mound Chapel Trustees Plan Building Drive
The Mound Chapel Church trustees met in April and agreed a building fund drive should start in May. Treasurers are Mrs. John Cox and Mrs. Harry Murray. Outstanding debt from last year for improvements totals 300 dollars. Expenditures target sanitary outdoor toilets and the program will run for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound Chapel Church
John Cox
Harry Murray
Family thanks for kindness after loss of Ouvel F West
We express appreciation for acts of kindness sympathy and condolence shown by friends neighbors WSCS Patoka and Vandalia Posts and special mention to Rev Weiss Cox and Martins flowers and prayers during the illness and death of our husband and son Ouvel F West May God bless you all
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Patoka
Vandalia Legion
Weiss
Cox & Martin's
Ouvel F. West
Vernon News Items Highlight Community Visits and Events
Local social notes list visits among Vernon residents and friends from Quincy Macon Decatur and St. Louis. Activities include church events Mother's Day plans Vacation Bible School setup and several weekend gatherings at homes and with relatives across Illinois and Missouri.
Patoka Post Office Dedication Planned for May 14
Patoka will dedicate its new post office with appropriate ceremonies on Saturday May 14 starting at 2 p.m. John V. Barnes postmaster announced the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
John V. Barnes
L. E. Green Honored for 50 Years in Banking
The First State Bank of Patoka honors cashier L. E. Green with a 50 year service celebration at Robbin's Restaurant Vandalia hosted by bank directors. P. J. Mojonnier presided as toastmaster as speeches praised Greens career while Mrs Green received red rose buds.
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L. E. Green
First State Bank of
Patoka
Robbin’s
Vandalia
Vernon
C. M. Rogier
Greenville
E. L. Irvin
Paul Dean Crawford
Les Griffin
Don Griffin
Fred Brown
Orville Schroeder
P. J. Mojonnier
Registration Week Set for First Grade Next Fall
Dwight Kline, Patoka Vernon grade schools, announces registration May 9 to 13 for children who turn six by December 1, 1960. Eligibility requires age 6 by that date. Kindergarten needs 20 registrations. as of Monday only 11 have signed up. Information about kindergarten available from the high school.
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Dwight Kline
Kline
Patoka
Vernon
Supt. of Schools
Munger
X Ray Clinic Set for Patoka May 11
The Mobile X-Ray Unit visits Patoka next Wednesday May 11 with hours 10 1 and 2 5 pm. The Marion County Tuberculosis Association urges everyone 30 years or older to have chest x rays and those under 30 who react to tuberculin may also be scanned. The annual survey, approved by the Marion County Medical Association and sponsored with the Sanatorium Board, is run by volunteer registrars from the Home Bureau.
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Patoka
Mary Mercer
Marion County TB Assn
Marion County Tuberculosis Association
Marion County
Marion County Medical Association
Marion County Sanatorium Board
Marion County Home Bureau
What It Means To Be A Christian Public Talk
Vv. Mansavage of the Watchover Society will give a public address on What Does It Mean to Be a Christian at the Pa toke Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Sunday May 8 at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. No collection will be taken.
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Vv. Mansavage
The
Watchover Society
Patoke Kingdom
Jehovah's Witnesses
Awards Presented at FFA Banquet in Patoka High School
The Patoka High School FFA banquet on Friday April 29 drew about 125 members parents and guests. Awards honored Gary Kiester Jimmy Gengeni John Caudle Marion Thomas Roger Tune Harold Gillett Tom Murfin Larry Britt Terry Torrence Charles Berry James Thomas and others with honors in Beef Dairy Cattle Corn Electricity Mecha nics Conservation Small Grain Star Farmer and activity categories. Trophies from the Patoka Elevator Co and donors Dick and Alice Lange highlighted best farming program awards won by Jimmy Ger reni and Terry Towrence respectively.
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FFA
Patoka High School
Gary Kiester
Jimmy Gengeni
John Caudle
Marion Thomas
Roger Tune
Harold Gillett
Tom Murfin
Larry Britt
Terry Torrence
Charles Berry
James Thomas
Star Farmer
The
Patoka Elevator Co
Jimmy Gerreni
Alice Lange
Terry Towrence
Army Specialist Maas in Ramstein Training Exercise
Army Specialist Four Jerry E. Maas, 24, of Patoka, participated with the 8th Division's 16th Infantry in a field training exercise near Ramstein Air Base Germany. He served as rocket launcher gunner in Company B Baumholder and faced students from the division Non Commissioned Officer Academy in simulated combat to test classroom instruction. Maas entered the Army in 1958 arriving overseas in 1959 after graduating Sandoval Community High School in 1954.
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Baumholder
Germany
AHTNC
Jerry E. Maas
Jessie
Patoka
16Th Infantry
Ramstein Air Force Base
Maas
Chas. C. Maas
Sandoval
Sandoval Community High School
Admits Burglary at Patoka High School
Roger Clayton Helm, 23, of St. Louis and former Vandalia resident, signed a Troy sheriff statement admitting burglary at Patoka High School on March 28. He confessed stealing 14 typewriters valued around $2,000. Helm is held on three burglary counts, connected to a similar break in Herrick with another in custody.
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Troy
Patoka High School
J. D. Lacey
Roger Clayton Helm
St. Louis
Helm
Herrick
Lacey
Salem Times
Chris Gergeni Buys City Motel at Texas Corner
Mr and Mrs Chris Gergeni purchased the City Motel at the Texas corner near Salem last Thursday from Mr and Mrs General Green. The Gergenis took over management of the motel May 1 and will move to the residence on the property.
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Chris Gergeni
City
Texas Corner
Salem
General Green
Gergenis
Card of Thanks to W. H. Cain
I wish to thank everyone for their cards, letters and visits while I was in the hospital. Drive with care everywhere.
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Merlene Collins
Marilyn Perkins
Evelyn Thompson
Pauline Ballance
Shirley Griffin
Kay Bozarth
Ann Busch
Betty Griffin
Charlotte Isaac
Ruth Ann Cooley
Centralia
Mt. Vernon
Roger C. Malan
Kathleen
Denver
James Malone
Roy Malan
Glenwood Malan
Danville
Malans
Grover Malan
Odin, Ill
Jack Matchett
Bennett Springs, Mo
Carrie Belcher
New Richmond
Ohio
John Wilson
Barney Beckler
Bill Linton
Kentucky
Bertha Miller
Mrs. Miller
Bloomington
St. Elmo
Carl Meador
Frances Wasem Bean
Medford, Ore
New Rochelle
N Y
Bettie Clark
Bill Stephens
Bethesda
Bill
G. W. Bowen
Maron
Sam Pugh
Bowen
Nelson Park
Pana
Lee Wadkins
O. K. Matheny
Clinton
Maurice Eagan
Painesville
Decatur
Mae
Jack
Bob Eagan
Staley Company
John Jennings
Roy Garrett
Ruth Smith
Edith Litchfield
Bessie Murfin
Clark Watra
Ven
Martin’s Store
Grand
Illinois Circuits Clerks Assn
Tommy Towler
Fayette County Hospital
Thomas Leon Towler Jr
Virden Towler
George Arnold
Omega
Music Department
Lois Foltz
Tucson, Ariz
Mound Chapel
Alva Rose
W. A. Coleman
Quincy
Mae Booker
Macon
J. R. Griffith
Gary
Ind
Lora Cooley
Jim
Chicago
Nellie Lynch
Henry Meador
L. D. Morey
Lynch
Dot Willett
Nan Doolen Cox
Albert Hollingsend
John Hollingsead
Hobart Arnold
Edith Peyton
Effie Hathaway
Belle Doolen
Minnie Peddicord
Linda Binnion
Alton Memorial School of Nursing
Methodist
Laurine Klinge
Klinge
Noah Belcher
Dorothy Paine
Debbie
Mulberry Grove
Ruth Robertson
Clara M. West
Charles Lawsfond
Brownstown
Myrtle Friend
Ruth Laws
Lois Spiegel
Owaneco
Grace Tumiatti
Georgia Stephens
Taylorville
Mattie Jarrett
J. W. Ep
W. D. Klinge
Cecil Smith
Jesse Roberts
Fred: Cox
Waggoner
Sheila Lawrence
Rhonda
Dena Lake
I. G. Betts
Lincoln West
Lexington
Tonie Sorrel
Walker McDowell
Cicero
Wilma Meador
L. D
Thural Morey
Orval Brown
Paul
Sibley, Ilh
Floyd Wall
Lake City
Mildred Wyant
Colfax
Wayne Binnion
Arrowsmith
Sorrel
Binnion
Jake Goedel
Marion Veterans Hospital
Mr. Green and
Mr. Mojonnier
Witnesses Hall
Jerry Maas
City Motel
W. H. Cain
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