Patoka Happenings and Visiting Guests Chronicle
Local notes list numerous visitors and residents in Patoka across a weekend. Families from Oak Park Dallas Vandalia Granite City Carlyle and Vandalia gather for dinners church services Open house at the Caldwells Golden Wedding Anniversary observed May 1908 and ongoing hospital and military moves include Carolyn Nattier RN joining Army Medical Service in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Mojonnier
Oak Park
P. J. Mojonnier
C. J. Mojonnier
Edwin Nattier
James Merl Wadkins
Elllarita
Washington, D. C
Patoka
Merl
Cheyenne
Wyo
Ellarita
Archie Harper
Don
New Haven
Merl Wadkins
Mr. Manning
Jefferson Barracks
V. A. Hospital
Manning
Milburn Carter
Tommy
John D. Carter
Centralia
Fred Carter
Evelyn Jolliff
St. Mary’s Hospital
A. R. Fiscus
Ida Smith
John Richards
Shobonier
Severns
Linda
Vandalia
Richards
Fiscus
Robert Johnstone
Bob
Della Johnstone
Merle Anderson
Granite City
Ed Markwell
St. Louis
Harold Simcox
Sandoval
Soter Manning
Gus Townzen
Robert
Chester
Madison
Carolyn Nattier
Army Medical Service
Brook’s Army Hospital
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Texas
J. C. Walraven
Warren McNicol
Bessie Murfin
Maude Nall
Maurice Adams
Ruth Smith
Edith Litchfield
Bettie Simcox
Clinton
E. R. Caldwells
Caldwells
Caldwell
Nina Murfin
Pattika
Luther Barnes
Ralph Barnes
Willson Laux
Carlyle
Loren Barnes
Lloyd Cooper
Gale Cooper
Wayne Barnes
Virgil Hampsten
G. W. Isaac
Martha Jane
Wm. P. Isaac
T, Vandalia
Old Statehouse
Collection for Cancer Fund Reaches $51.96 Totals
The Pato ka Cancer Fund collection to date totals 51.96 with Miss Pearl Britt as local chairman. Receipts include 20.22 from a cancer film shown at Methodist church 22.68 from grade and high schools 4.06 from miscellaneous donations and 5.00 from Home Bureau.
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Patoka
Miss Pearl
Allen Lawrence to Attend Premier Boys State
Allen Ray Lawrence of Vernon has been accepted to attend Premier Boys State sponsored by The American Legion Department of Illinois. The event runs June 22 through 29 at the Youth Economics Building Minors State Fairgrounds Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Ray Lawrence
Vernon
American Legion
Department of Illnois
State Fairgrounds
Springfield
Seniors Set for May 29 Graduation in School Newsletter
Final two weeks of school include baccalaureate May 25 and graduation May 29. Seniors practice marching and podium speaking as the music department schedules a Spring Concert May 16. Mother Daughter Banquet May 8 featured red rosebuds, a fried chicken meal, rainbow decor, and talks by Janet Nattier. Degrees were awarded to Joan Houston Melinda Elliott Sue Ann Nattier Barbara Phinney Claudia Walker Nancy Snider and others for first and second forms completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Orrell
Janet Nattier
FHA
Bloomington
Joan Houston
Melinda Elliott
Sue Ann Nattier
Barbara Phinney
Claudia Walker
Nancy Snider
Nancy Phinney
Lila Sanders
Rose Mary Hiomston
Phyllis Bowen
Community notes reflect visits and civic events
Visitation week at the local school enrolled 11 pupils for next year led by a list of students. Local families and former residents attended social gatherings including a birthday party for Agnes Manion in Shobonier and Mother’s Day visits with relatives in Danvers and Vandalia. Sub-District MYF meeting at the church drew a large crowd with Methodist Orphan's Home children performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Falkenhain
Frankie Payne
Ellen Payne
Eddie White
Anita Meador
Richard Landreth
Linda Hastings
Carolyn Ehrat
Sheila Lawrence
Arlen Ballance
Rodney Doolen
Jennie Meador
Mary Leininger
C. E. Cottrell
Lyla Mae
Danvers
Wm. Gehrken
Shobjomier
Wm. Meseke
Mary Amanda
Vandalia
Agnes Manion
Lloyd Bethards
Shobonier
MYF
Methodist Orphan’s Home
Sholconier
George Walton
S. A. Willett
Ray Walton
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Erna Sanders
I express sincere thanks for prayers cards letters presents and visits during my hospital stay. Special thanks to those who gave blood on my behalf. May God bless all of you. Mrs. Erna Sanders.
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Erna Sanders
Ice products for sale at Richeson’s Cafe location
Notice announces sale of ice in crushed or block forms, ice picks, and ice cream salt. Items offered at the Richeson’s Cafe premises.
Victoria Chapter Plans Improvements at Temple
Victoria Chapter No. 253 OES met in the Masonic Temple on May 12 with 16 in attendance. The group received a new electric signet and discussed redecorating the dining room and kitchen, appointing a committee to obtain price estimates. Julia Johnstone, daughter of the Worthy Matron and Patron, fell from a bicycle and broke both bones in her arm. Enid Speer is improving after major surgery and stays with her brother Burl Alexander. Several members attended Worthy Matrons and Patrons night at Sandoval on May 5. An hour of fellowship followed adjournment, with Mildred Jordan serving cookies and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
OES
Masonic Temple
Julia Johnstone
Sandoval
Mildred Jordan
Enrollments Set for Patoka First Grade 1958-59
The Patoka school lists sixteen children enrolled for first grade for the 1958-59 term. Names include Susan Kay Jennings Jerry Ray McNicol Richard Ray Nattier MariAnne Griffin Carolyn Sue Jones Glen Dean Barnes Stephen Alan Kline Gary Allen Barnes Monte Harold Quayle Mary Margaret Mays Blake Allen Griffin Gregory Allen Irvin John Clyde Murray Mary Eileen Hull Christie Bozarth and Larry Dean Huffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka School
Susan Kay Jennings
Jerry Ray McNicol
Richard Ray Nattier
Marianne Griffin
Carolyn Sue Jones
Glen Dean Barnes
Stephen Alan Kline
Gary Allen Barnes
Monte Harold Quayle
Mary Margaret Mays
Blake Allen Griffin
Gregory Allen Irvin
John Clyde Murray
Mary Eileen Hull
Christie Bozarth
Larry Dean Huffman
Sunbeams Meet Sets Program at Baptist Church
The Sunbeam program for Saturday May 17 runs 1 to 2 30 p m at the Baptist church with a welcoming president. Flags Bible prayer roll call a Bible verse acrostic STUDY and a memory on what I learned at school. Melinda Johnson Jolynn Eastrom lead games. discussion on Memorial services. story The Lantern and the Song about Japan. three weeks until June 7 for vacation Bible school planning. All children invited.
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The
Baptist Church
Schielol
Japan
Melinda Johnson
Jolynn Eastrom
Julia Johnstone Breaks Arm in Fall From Bike
Julia Johnstone fell from her bicycle on the way to school Monday morning and suffered a compound fracture of her left arm. She was taken to St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia where x rays were taken, her arm set, and placed in a cast. Julia is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnstone.
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Julia Johnstone
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Julia
Robert Johnstone
School Menu May 1928 Monday to Friday
Menu for May 1928 lists weekly meals with main course options including Barbecued wieners Italian spaghetti beef and noodles Hamburger on bun macaroni and cheese. Accompaniments cover potatoes beets peas cottage cheese potato salad green beans and assorted fruits cookies or cake Jello and bread with milk each day.
Harrison Cemetery Donation Appeal
Residents are urged to support the cemetery by sending cash donations to H. B. Gerrish, treasurer, for upkeep.
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H. B. Gerrish
Treas
Band Tag Day Is Saturday At Downtown Sales
The school band holds a tag day on Saturday May 17 starting at 9 a.m. Members sell tags downtown and house to house. Proceeds fund band uniforms and related needs.
Vernon P. T. C. Family Nights Set for May 23
The Vernon Parent Teachers club announces a family night and pot luck dinner on Friday May 28 at 7 p m at the school with a short program and officer election. The following day teachers and pupils plan a day trip to the zoo in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Parent Teachers Club
St. Louis
Perry W Belcher 68 dies suddenly in local home
Perry Wesley Belcher 68 died suddenly at his home Wednesday May 14 at 11 30 p m Funeral services will be held Saturday May 17 at 2 p m from Cox and Martin funeral home with Rev Robert Hollis officiating Burial will be in Pratt cemetery He was born July 22 1889 in Fayette county son of Alonzo and Mary Belcher Married Carrie Barnes in 1910 He was a retired farmer Survivors include his wife two daughters Audrey Kissner Patoka and Flossie Eastman Centralia and one brother George Belcher Patoka Friends may call after 9 a m Friday
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Perry Wesley Belcher
Cox & Martin Funerral
Robert Hollis
Pratt Cemetery
Mr. Belcher
Alonzo
Mary Belcher
Fayette County
Carrie Barnes
Carrie
Audrey Kissner
Patoka
Flossie Eastman
Centralia
George Belcher
David Foltz Wins Four Year Scholarship to Lehigh University
David Foltz a Norwich Free Academy senior aged 17 wins a General Dynamics Electric Boat Division scholarship covering four years of college and a $250 annual stipend. He selects Lehigh University as his school and joins three Explorer Eagle Scouts in receiving the rare For God and Country Award for service in Christian faith and citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Foltz
Erna Foltz
Charles E. Foitz
Patoka
General Dynamics Corp
David
Norwich Free Academy
New London
Lehigh University
Bethelehem
For God and Country
Hmbart F. Leach
Congregational Church
Pequot Council
Protestant Committee On Scouting
Granddaughter Wins OU College Beauty Queen Contest
Miss Carolynne Morey of Frederick Oklahoma daughter of Mr and Mrs Bob Morey and granddaughter of Mrs Pearl Walker won the University of Oklahoma beauty contest. She received the most votes among OU entrants and will represent her school among 78 colleges nationwide in the national program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolynne Morey
Frederick
Okla
Pearl Walker
Bob Morey
University of Oklahoma
Morey
Blood Bank Faces Shutdown Over Marion County Shortfall
Marion County must raise 6000 by June 15 or the local Blood Program will drop Marion County from the regional effort. The St Louis Chapter cites 1956 58 deficits totaling 4410 61 and donor quotas under 50 percent, with Salem Memorial Hospital limited to donor eligible patients after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
John M. Kagy
St. Louis
Salem Memorial Hospital
McKendree College Receives United States Steel Grant
United States Steel Foundation Inc awarded McKendree College an unrestricted grant of 1000 dollars announced by W Homer Turner. President Webb B Garr son said funds will finance a recruitment program and modest facility gains to boost enrollment from about 250 to 600 by 1970.
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Lebanon
Ill
McKendree Collee
United States Steel Foundation, Inc
W. Homer Turner
New York Foundation
McKendree
Webb B. Garrrnson
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U. S. News and World Report
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East St. Louis
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Findlay
Marian Epps
J. W. Epps
Jessie Binnion
Bridge Club
Roy Veal
Cape Girardeau
Arkansas
Minnie McCain
Richeson’s Cafe
Victoria Chapter
Temple
Harrison Cemetery
Vernon P. T. C
Bernice Weaver
Cerro Gordo
Ellis Dotten
Stella Arnold
Charles Pugh
Peoria
Decatur
Donald Cick
Hazel M. Cox
Gerald Livesay
Salem
Cc. A. Murfin
Homer Crothers
Chillicothe
Margaret Lawrence
Vance
Richard Murfin
Methodist
Nancy Fiscus
Mother
Patty Walker
Frances Headley
O. L. West
Alton
Oxvil
B. M. Walker
Wm. Kayhs
John Sorrel
Jamies Wernsman
Toni Samrel
Verne Belcher
Jesse Walton
Verne
T. ©. Belcher
Nathan Manley
O. F. West, Jr
Veterans Hospital
Marion
Alex Reed
Carbondale
T. T
F. E. Lincienm
Illinois
James
Gleason, Jr
Chicago
J. Pat Kelly
Atlanta
Legion Auxiliary
Everett M. Dirksen
Norman J. Bieble
Belleville
Department of Illinois
Paul H. Douglas
Anthony Badamo
Perry W. Belcher
England
Europe
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Kagy
McKendree College
United States Steel Grant
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