Patoka Happenings From The Davis Jennings And Friends
Local notes recount trips to Colorado Springs Rialto and St Louis along with hospital updates and honors. Military promotions and reunions are noted for Gary Foltz and Charles Britt. University Honors Day honors Sue Brown and family connections are mentioned beside social visits in Patoka and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Davis Jennings
John Jennings
Colorado Springs
Rialto
Calif
Poppy Day Proclaimed for Patoka May 26 1962
Mayor G W Isaac proclaims Saturday May 26 1962 as American Legion Poppy Day in Patoka. Betty Jones notes the 39th annual distribution, with two million poppies prepared for hospitalized disabled veterans and volunteers stationed on village street corners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Isaac
American Legion
Isaac
American Legion Auxiliary
Patoka
Betty Jones
Edgar R. Rogier
Legion and Auxiliary
Jones
Rae Shaw
Illinois American Legion Auxiliary
Harrison Cemetery Work Day Appeal and Financial Update
Notice urges donations to Harrison Cemetery and details a $93.90 mowing and rock cost with only $61.00 received, leaving a $32.90 shortfall. Work day set for Saturday May 26 to maintain and honor buried loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Cemetery
Notice of Claim Day in Oates Estate
Notice to all persons that July 2, 1962 is the claim date in the estate of William C. Oates, deceased, pending in Marion County County Court. Claims may be filed on or before that date without summons. Mabel M. Oates, Administrator. Miller Pfaff, Attorneys, Salem, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Oates
Marion County
Illinois
James G. McNicol
Hazel Cox Hedgpeth
Mildred E. Corbett
Miller & Pfaff
Salem
Estate of James G. McNicol Administrator Notice
The claim date in the estate of James G. McNicol, Deceased, pending in Marion County Illinois County Court, may file claims on or before the date without issuance of summons. James H. McNicol, Administrator.
Estate Claim Notice for Hazel Cox Hedgpeth
The estate of Hazel Cox Hedgpeth deceased with Mildred E. Corbett as executor in Salem Illinois. The claim date is May 25 1981.
1962 Wheat Quota Penalty Set By Agriculture Dept
The Agriculture Department sets a 65 percent marketing quota penalty for excess wheat beyond the 1962 acreage allotment. The May 1 1962 parity price is 2.44 dollars per bushel. Only farms in the 1962 Wheat Stabilization Program with compliant allotments qualify for price support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Poppy Day Volunteers Sought for Library Meet
Local Legion Auxiliary appeals for help distributing poppies on Poppy Day. Volunteers should gather at the library at 9 a.m. Saturday May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poppy Sale
The
Legion Auxiliary
Sunbeams Meeting at Baptist Church Saturday
The Sunbeam group met at the Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon May 19 with Nancy Bowen and Carl Nelson presiding. Lana Kae Griffin led singing. Carl Nelson and Bonnie Sue Perkins read from Mark 10 18 14. The group discussed good will centers and foreign children in attendance. Bobby Britt and Lana Rae Griffin led games. plans for vacation Bible schools were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Nancy Bowen
Carl Nelson
Lana Kae Griffin
Bonnie Sue Perkins
Betty Hughes
Mary Lou Adams
Perdue
Mrs. Outhouse
O. J. Hills
Proclamation Sets May 26 1962 as Poppy Day
I G W Isaac mayor proclaims Saturday May 26 1962 as Poppy Day for the Edgar R Rogier Post American Legion and its Auxiliary I urge citizens to wear a poppy and contribute to benevolent services for disabled veterans and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Illinois
I. G. W. Isaac
Patoka
Edgar R. Rogier
Vacation Bible School at First Baptist May 28
First Baptist Church prepares for Vacation Bible School with a planning meeting on Friday May 25 at 2 p m for teachers and children to enroll. The program runs Monday May 28 through June 8 from 9 to 12, Junior Exploring Our Bible and Intermediate The Bible a Living Book. Information on other Bible Schools will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
American Legion Plans Memorial Day Services
The village observes Memorial Day with bank post office and business closures all day Wednesday May 30. The American Legion Post hosts memorial programs at Vernon Cemetery at 10 am and Patoka Cemetery at 11 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Vernon Cemetery
Patoka
Home Extension Council Meets at Baptist Church
The Home Extension Council met at the First Baptist Church with eight members present. Miss Pearl Britt and Mrs. E. E. Set tle hosted. Mrs. Carl Rogier elected 1st vice president of Marion County Extension reports on a Salem trip. A Sewing Machine Clinic is set for Wednesday June 6 at the High School with Miss Brite teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Extension Council
First Baptist Church
Pearl Britt
E. E. Settle
Elmer Rogier
Carl Rogier
Marion County Extension
Salem
Martha
Margaret
Mildred
Miss Brite
Miss Pearl Britt
C. C. Schroeder
S. M. Spurgeon
Bible School
May 28 through June 1 vacation issue planned
The Register announces an ek off from May 28 to June 1 with a June 1 tie to appear May 1 in print. The issue will aim for as much local news as possible and may include some material otherwise unsuited. The Publishers thank readers for cooperation during this vacation issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Itoka Pipeline Employees Honored For Five Year Safety Record
Texaco Pipeline Co awards Patoka station and Mattoon Shelbyville sub stations for five years without a chargeable loss of accident. The May 17 dinner in Vandalia honored 16 employees led by H M Miller division manager and included C Allison J F Lee Howard T E Jones. Miller noted a 13 year safety record at Patoka and benefits include no income loss and lower insurance costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Mattoon
Shelbyville
Texacoities Service Pipeline Co
Robbins
Vandalia
Hhe
Vna
H. M. Miller
Pipeline Company of Tulsa
Ikla
C. Allison
Bloomington
Ill
J. F. Lee
Tulsa
J. M. Roose
W. L. Peterson
J. E. Peterson
J. E. Bauman
Burl Brock-Jones
C. E Masters
J. E. Hackman
C. E. Ponder
C. E. Klein
D. D. Zimmerman
W. C. Martin
D. F. Arms
H. R. Shaffer
H. M. Schulze
Miller
Vandalia Union
May Be A Cure For Detergent Hand Ailments
A Patoka girl treated detergent sore hands by rubbing with alcohol. She hopes the method helps others suffering from the same trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Card of Thanks for crop help and father’s illness
A reader thanks all who helped plant crops at their place and neighbors for kindness during their father’s illness. May God bless you all.
Vandalia Carnival Matinee Rides Ten Cents for Children
The Old Capitol Post in Vandalia announces a School Children Matinee at the carnival grounds Randolph and Elm next Saturday May 26 from 1 to 6 PM. All mechanical rides priced at 10 cents for school age children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Capitol Post
Vandalia
Randolph and
Elm St
Vernon News Items and Local Visits Highlight Week
Vernon residents hosted and visited relatives across Illinois with numerous family gatherings. Families from Decatur, Salem, Springfield, Pico Riviera, Effingham, Homer, Georgetown, Villa Grove, Vandalia and Vandalia attended dinners, banquets, and weekend trips while SIU students and nurses spent time with kin and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Betts
Jeff
Pico Riviera
Calif
St. Louis
I. C. Betts
Orville Schroeder
Dennis
Patoka
Keith Betts
Effingham
Bilis Doolen
Lee Peyton
Ray Leininger
Streator
Jennie Leininger
Linda Binnion
Alton
Florida
Patsy
Vandalia
Mabel Snyder
Noble Grand Club
Band Members Enjoy Dinner at Abe Lincoln Café
Band members and parents attended a dinner Friday May 18 at the Abe Lincoln Café in Vandal ia. Smorgasbord served from 7 p.m. to 12 with Mrs. Esther Hopkins Dwight Kline and the Harmonettes as guests. Director Jack Stephens awarded the John Philip Sousa Award to Don Guyman and presented pins and letters to other band members. The Band Parents gave Stephens a lamp in appreciation for his work the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Lincoln
Vandalia
Esther Hopkins
Dwight Kline
Harmonettes
Jack Stephens
John Philip Sousa
Don Guyman
Stephens
Mrs Ann Mann and Son Visit Kansas Family
Mrs Ann Mann and her son Gilford of Mound Valley Kansas are visiting the family of Mr and Mrs Tom Ballance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Ann Mann
Son Gilford
Mound Valley, Kansas
Tom Ballance
Gas Service Progress Toward Patoka Natural Gas
Village board met last Friday with L R Young and Frank Fredewald of Belleville and Vincent T McMahon of Kas Kas Gas to review progress. They said gas supply to Patoka Kinmundy and Alma should arrive before snow and rates will match local utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Young
Patoka
Mr. Young
Frank Fredewald
Belleville
Vincent T. McMahon
Kaskaskia
Methodist Conference Opens in Carbondale May 23
Two outstanding Methodist clergymen from the Midwest join the Southern Illinois Conference at SIU Carbondale May 23 to 27. Rev. Dr. Eugent M. Frank of St. Louis and Bishop E. E. Voigt lead sessions, with 600 laymen and clergy expected. Youth day features area high school students and Wesley Foundation activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Conference of
Southern Illinois Methodist Churches
Carbondale
Eugent M. Frank
St. Louis
E. E. Voigt
Illinois
Methodist Churches
SIU
Voigt
Church
Wesley Foundation
Seniors Head to Washington D C on May 27 Tour Factories
Seniors depart Sunday morning May 27 by train for Washington D C. They will tour the White House and governmental buildings, attend a supper club Monday evening, explore the area Tuesday and return home Wednesday. Mrs Myrtle Reid and Terry Binnion accompany the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
White House
Myrtle Reid
Terry Binnion
Wind Storm Lifts Door From Barn of Frank Brown
During a April 30 wind and rain storm Frank Brown saw a barn door blown off and rise into the air. He does not expect to recover it but hopes to learn how far it traveled. Anyone who finds the door or fragments may contact Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown
Frank
Mrs Conley thanks friends for cards flowers and visits
Mrs. A. A. Conley expresses gratitude for the cards flowers and visits received during her recent illness.
Also Mentioned on This Page
California
St. Mary’s Hospital
Gary Foltz
Germany
Charles Britt
France
Karen
Michael Pullin
Sue Brown
University of Illinois
College of Education
Sue
Fred Brown
James Ballance
Wamac
Settle
P. J. Mojonnier
Training Union
Fairman
Laura Ververs
Chicago
Wm. Ververs
Wm. Phillips
Peoria
J. A. Galaway
Chris Deters
Louise
Sigel, Ill
Wm, Ververs
Laura
Mabel M. Oates
Salem, Illinois
James H. McNicol
Sunbeams
Patoka Cafe
Baptist Bible School
the Publishers
Itoka Pipeline
Cecil Carter
William Kaylis
Decatur
John Sorrell
Archie Sorrell
Vicki
Tonie Sorrell
Homer Potts
Vernon Sgridge Club
Helen Easley
Kenneth Hirstein
Springfield
Earl Corbett
Jerry Ehlers
Minnie Peddicord
Methodist
A. A. Conley
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