Patoka Happenings Highlight 1960 61 ROTC Cadet Honor
Tom K. Oates of Patoka was selected as a Distinguished ARROTC cadet for the 1960 61 year at SIU among about 70 SIU ROTC students honored at Award Days Review held Tuesday. Other notes cover family visits and Mother's Day gatherings across Patoka, Lincoln, Lewistown, Trinidad, and Stonington with mentions of arrivals, moves, and illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom K. Oates
Patoka
SIU
SIU Rotc
University
Conrad Haefner
Carolyn
Paul Walker
Bruce Pugh
Dean
Robert Kerr
Albert Paucey
Theodore Belcher
Lincoln
Elsie Gray
Robert Hathaway
Wm. Parker
Roy Ballance
Genevieve Sears
Trinidad
Colo
Luther Ballance
Lewistown
Mont
David Adams
Fielding Adams
Carl Adams
Paul Adams
Stonington
Lee Adams
Jack Adams
David
John Jennings
California
Kay Jennings
Goff Walker
Clinton
Pearl Peddicord
Oscar Hill
Hilda Fernbach
Pearl Jennings
Chicago
Juanita Koons
Germany
Carl Easton
Easton
Sam Beebe
Gergens
Washington, Il
Beryl Jett
Carbondale
Cecil Jett
FHA Style Show Highlights Hawaii Theme At School
The FHA style show last Monday night featured a Hawaiian theme with models, music, and a pantomime by Carolyn Snider. Barbara Jones and Diana Headley performed a duet, and new FHA officers received tiny gold keys. The 1961 Warrior Yearbook arrived May 10 with a dedication to English teacher Myrtle Reid, editors Eunice Forhand and Vera Nattier honored, and the 1962 staff announced.
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FHA
Carolyn Snider
Barbara Jones
Diana Headley
Ann Houston
Linda Parker
Connie Bowen
Nancy Halbrook
Edna Foster
Janice Snyder
Elaine Johnson
Sharon Tune
Janice Osborn
Sheila Sharp
Lynn Phinney
Judy Griffin
Dr. Hall
Myrtle Reid
Eunice Forehand
Vera Nattier
Salem Cub Scout Band to Perform at Scout Circus
The Salem Salvation Army 25 piece Cub Scout band from Crooked Creek Area will play at the Scout Circus on June 10 in Centralia. Open to boys ages 8 to 100 who want to learn a brass instrument. apply to Envoy Carrier, 814 E Main St, Salem. Music and instruction provided free of charge.
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Salem Salvation Army
Crooked Creek Alrea
Centralia
Envoy Carrier
Main St
Salem
Card of Thanks for Edith Forehand's Family
The family expresses gratitude for acts of kindness and sympathy after the loss of Edith Forehand. God’s richest blessing is wished upon all who assisted during this time.
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Edith Forehand
Sanitary District Vote Strongly Passes in Patoka
Residents of Patoka backed forming a sanitary district by a near seven to one margin in a special election Tuesday. The tally was 203 for and 30 against, with County Judge James McMackin Jr. expected to appoint a three member board to schedule a follow up vote on bond issuance to fund the construction.
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Patoka
James McMackin Jr
Shipley presses for flood disaster declaration for Southern Illinois
Congressman George E. Shipley spoke at Centralia City Hall on May 12 about the Clinton Marion Jefferson and Washington County flood region. He said he urged President Kennedy to declare a disaster area to unlock federal funds for rebuilding utilities roads bridges water systems public buildings and schools. Government officials attended the meeting and a decision was expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Shipley
Centralia
Clinton
Marion
Jefferson
Washington Counties
Shipley
Kennedy
Southern Illinois
Dwight Kline Named Supt of Community Unit 100 Schools
Dwight Kline former Patoka grade school principal was named superintendent of Community Unit 100 schools at a recessed school board meeting. He succeeds Dr. E. E. Hall who will teach at Edwardsville junior high. Kline is a McKendree College graduate with graduate work at the University of Illinois and taught at Centuria Junior College last year. The Klines moved into a new home on Highway 51 near the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Kline
Patoka
Community Unit 100
E. E. Hall
Edwardsville
Kline
McKendree College
University of Illinois
Centralia
Funeral Services Held for Robert Hathaway
Robert John Hathaway 66 a retired Illinois Central section foreman died at his Vandalia home Wednesday May 10 from a heart attack. Born in Patoka he was married to Mabel Wadkins on May 12 1920 at Salem. He served in World War I with Company I 33rd Division Infantry and earned a corporal’s discharge. He is survived by his wife three sons two in Hudson and Wayne in Vandalia. three daughters Chathas of Shobonier Dugan of Ozark Ala and Moultos of Vandalia. a brother Rudy of Vandalia. and 16 grandchildren. Funeral services were held 1 pm Saturday at Cox & Martin Funeral Home with Rev. J H Reeter. burial in Patoka Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert John Hathaway
Illinois Central Section
Vandalia
Patoka
John
Mary Margaret
Elifritz) Hathaway
Mabel Ruth Wadkins
Salem
Infantry
Maurice
Marlin
Hudson
Wayne
Ralph Chathas
Shobonier
David Dugan
Ozark
Ala
Carroll Moultos
Rudy
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
J. H. Reeter
Patoka Cemetery
Sunbeams Plan for Patriotic Program at Baptist Church
The Sunbeams host a Patriotic program honoring soldiers at the Baptist church Saturday May 20 at 1 pm. Salutes to the flag and Bible, scripture read by Kathleen Johnstone Marianne Griffin and Drusilla Johnson. Pearl Britt nibble nook. Josie Cox nibble nook June 3. Leslie and Lana Kae Griffin supervise games. The rhythm band will play.
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Baptist Church
Kathleen Johnstone
Marianne Griffin
Drusilla Johnson
Leslie
Lana Kae Griffin
Victoria Chapter to Initiate Members Next Meeting
OES plan initiation work at the next stated meeting on Monday May 22. The Victoria chapter will conduct initiation procedures as part of the session.
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Victoria
Vacation Edition Planned for June 2
After more than six years without a vacation the Register publishers will take a week off starting May 29. The June 2 paper will be published Friday May 26 using feature material due to limited local news. Groups must submit meeting or event info by May 24.
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The
Register
Poppy Day Proclaimed by Patoka Mayor 1961
Mayor G W Isaac proclaims Saturday May 27 1961 as Poppy Day for Edgar R Rogier Post American Legion and its Auxiliary in Patoka Illinois. Citizens are urged to wear a poppy and make a contribution to support disabled veterans and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Illinois
I. G. W. Isaac
Patoka
Edgar R. Rogier
G. W. Isaac
Petunia Planters Prize Announced For Village Display
Lions Chub and Paul Logan report 80 petunia baskets given out in about thirty minutes last Saturday. A prize will be awarded to the village resident with the most interesting petunia display this season. Cash prize under consideration. Installation of officers set for June 20, no meeting on July 4. Entries for acts of kindness accepted any time via letter or phone to Jack Bradon.
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Lions Chub
Jack Bradon
Paul Logan
Acts of Kindness
Bradon
Vacation Bible School at Salem Salvation Army Opens June 5
Under Mrs. En voy Currier, Salem Salvation Army runs daily vacation Bible and summer school from June 5 through June. Children from Patoka Alma Kinmundy Odin and Salem may register. Transportation provided. Activities include Bible craft and music. Register by writing 814 E Main St Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Envoy Currier
Salem Salvation Army
Patoka
Alma
Kinmundy
Odin
Salem
Salvation Army
Main St
Birthday thanks from Jesse Walton
Jesse Walton expresses gratitude to numerous friends for remembering his birthday and offers blessings in return for their kindness.
Bake and rummage sale at Thelma's Beauty Shop
The American Legion Auxiliary hosts a bake and rummage sale on Saturday May 20 at 9 30 a m at Thelma's Beauty Shop. Proceeds support veterans programs.
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Thelma
The
American Legion Augiliary
Vernon News Highlights Family Visits and Mother's Day Fun
Local notices show I C Betts and Mrs Mabel Snyder visiting in Lawrenceville with Maude Curtis and Nellie Doolen. Various families gathered for Mother's Day with church events and visitors from Decatur Patoka Odin and Vandalia. A large Sunday School attendance and awards mark the day.
American Legion to Hold County Meeting Here
The American Legion will hold its county meeting at the Legion Home on Thursday May 25 starting at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion
New Arrivals At Freeport Hospital Baby Girl Born
Mr and Mrs Jesse Murray of Mount Morris announce the birth of a baby girl on Tuesday May 15 at Freeport Hospital. Mrs Murray is the former Marjorie Stone. Dick Belcher of Chicago visited his mother Mrs Bertha Miller over the weekend.
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Jesse Murray
Mount Morris
Freeport Hospital
Murray
Marjorie Stone
Dick Belcher
Chicago
Bertha Miller
New Caretaker Hired by Conservation Lake 100
Tom Wiggins of Alma has been hired as caretaker at Conservation Lake 100 and will begin duties next week. People may picnic at the lake, but reservations for the shelter house with the caretaker are advised. No changes announced.
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Tom Wiggins
Alma
Conservation Lake 100
Legion Plans Memorial Day Services
The Legion schedules annual Memorial Day services on Tuesday May 30. Vernon Cemetery hosts at 10 a m with Rev C I Heflin of Vernon Methodist church as speaker. Patoka Cemetery follows at 11 a m with Rev E Elwood Settle of First Baptist church delivering the address.
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The
American Legion
Vernon Cemetery
C. I. Heflin
Vernon Methodist Church
Patoka
E. Elwood Settle
First Baptist Church
Home Bureau Meeting at Mrs. L. E. Green’s Home
The Home Bureau will meet Friday at the home of Mrs. L. E. Green with Mrs. Charles Jordan as co host. Miss Marie Brite will present a lesson on Color Coordination in Home Furnishings. Roll call asks members to share What I Want in My Dream House.
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Home Bureau
L. E. Green
Charles Jordan
Marie Brite
School Menu May 22-29 With Meat Loaf And Fried Chicken
The menu lists a week of meals from May 22 to May 29 including barbecued beef on Monday and spiced ham on Friday. Other items feature meat loaf fried chicken hamburger hot dogs vegetables potatoes and various sides with fruit bread and milk.
Spring Concert Friday At High School In Pato ka
The Pato ka Community Unit district music department presents the Spring Concert at the high school Friday at 8 p m. The High School Girls Chorus directed by Mrs Myrtle Reid with Miss Carolyn Snider accompanist and the Junior High Girls Chorus directed by Mrs Virginia Jamison with Miss Joyce Sharp accompanist perform Music of Old Ireland. The High School Concert Band directed by Paul Fitch offers a varied program. A special clarinet number features Carolyn Snider Lynn Phinney Sue Nattier and Judy Logan. The Battle Hymn of the Republic closes with combined choruses and band. Ushers are Marion Thomas and John Caudle.
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Patoka
Paul E. Fitch
Carolyn Snider
Lynn Phinney
Sue Nattier
Judy Logan
Jamison
Marion Thomas
John Caudle
Eastern Star Members Attend Sandoval Guest Night
Victoria Chapter of the Eastern Star held a guest night in Sandoval on Monday evening. Mrs. Erna Harper and Don Muffin filled the East stations and Les Griffin served as guest of honor. Attending others included Mrs. Don Murfin, Mrs. Les Griffin, Mrs. Cleo Walker, and Mrs. Gordon Isaac.
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Victoria
The
Eastern Star
Sandoval
Erna Harper
Don Muffin
Les Griffin
Don Murfin
Cleo Walker
Gordon Isaac
Funeral Held for Mrs Elsie B Gray in Patoka
Funeral services were held at Patoka Methodist Church for Mrs. Elsie B. Gray 76 who died at a Decatur hospital. Rev. Robert Hollis officiated with singing by Mrs. Robert Hollis and Mrs. Francis Sharp and organ by Mrs. Dwight Kline. Burial was in Patoka Cemetery. Mrs. Gray long lived in Patoka, taught school, worked as a correspondent for the Centralia Sentinel, served as Patoka librarian, and was active in the Ladies Fancy Work Club. She is survived by a Chicago brother Richard Belcher and nieces and nephews.
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Patoka Methodist Church
Elsie B. Gray
Decatur
Robert Hollis
Francis Sharp
Dwight Kline
Patoka
Cox & Martin
Gray
The
Register
H. K. Pike
Centralia Sentinel
Witnesses Attend Meetings at Decatur Assembly in Illinois Armory
Jehovahs Witnesses of this area returned from their Walk in the Name of Jehovah For ever Circuit Assembly held in the Illinois National Guard Armory in Decatur. Delegates came from 17 congregations across southeast Illinois and southwest Indiana. About 670 attended on Sunday May 14 with A D Nichols presiding minister leading the local delegation.
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Jehovah’s Witnesses
Jehovah Forever Circuit Assembly
Illinois National Guard
Decatur
Illinois
Indiana
A .D. Nichols
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joyce Sharp
New Supt. of Schools
Sunbeams
Petunia Planters’ Prize
Jesse Walton
I. C. Betts
Mabel Snyder
Lawrenceville
Maude Curtis
Curtis
Nellie Doolen
Lucille Watkins
Roy Veal
Paul Caudle
Orland Park
Ray
Letta Hopkins
Minnie Peddicord
Robert Kelley
Verbie Ramsey
Guy Quick
All
Clarence Guymans
Vernon
Bernice Weaver
Flora Payne
B. F. Beck
G. W. Christie
Harold Meador
McLean
Henry Meador
Nancy Phinney
Oren Walker
Patricia
Myrtle Walker
Earl Corbett
Kenneth Hirstein
Springfield
Donald Cox
Russel Green
Effie Hathaway
A. E. Hedgpeth
H. D. Merritt
Corpus Christi
Texas
Ray Hargraves
Alice Wilson
ACT
Rockford
Hargraves
Ellis Doolen
Cerro Gordo
G. P. Weaver
Roy Sears
John Gehrken
Lillie Walton
Warren Bayliss
Jerry Bopp
Howard Riley
Kell
Gene
Dennis Bricker
Dennis
Forrest Bricker
U. of I
Don Harper
A. R. Harper
Don
U. of IL
Conservation Club
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