Patoka Happenings Highlights Local Visits and Births
A Patoka social notes column lists visitors and family gatherings including Deana Carter in Indianapolis and the Schultz family in Okawville, weekend shopping in Centralia, a birthday dinner for Kathryn Nattier, and the birth of a baby girl Terry Lynn to Don and Pam Peddicord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Carter
Deana Carter
Indianapolis
Ind
Ray Denny
St. Louis
John Nattier
Bruce Carter
Carrol Mojonnier
Tim
Flora
P. J. Mojonnier
Ted Nattier
Kathryn
Mrs
Don Peddicord
Terry Lynn
Worth Remembering Quote from Solomon on Inventions
A biblical reflection cites Solomon’s line that God made man upright but humanity pursued many inventions, highlighting human curiosity and flaw. The nugget underscores timeless moral insight about innovation versus virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Gay Twenties Club Meets At Carter School
Several old members gathered at Carter School for a dinner and reminiscences with old photos shown. The group expressed hope for an annual event and more attendees next year. Attendees included Claude Gambill, Leland Johnstone, Vernie Mahlandt, Clarence Edwards, Leo Edwards, Cleve Garren, Sheldon Apple, Harless Bright, Delmar Cain, Alfred Hanke, Lloyd Gambill and their wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter School
Claude Gambill
Leland Johnstone
Vernie Mahlandt
Clarence Edwards
Leo Edwards
Cleve Garren
Sheldon Apple
Harless Bright
Delmar Cain
Alfred Hankie
Lloyd Gambill
Advertising drives sales and peace follows effort
A proverb states a merchant should begin advertising now to ease business growth. The text urges timely marketing, noting that starting early makes the path smoother and even enemies may be at peace when one acts rightly.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pearl Britt
Mrs. Berylett
Okawville
Mary Galaway
Estella Ververs
Chas Phillips
Sandoval
Michigan
Wesley Jolliff
Sheila
Donnie
Joyce
Greenville Park
Greenville
Illinois
Don Harper
Tom Oats
Bob Wray
Carbondale
Clarence Strang
Decatur
Carl Shaffinit
East St. Louis
Burl Alexander
Oscar Hill
Aaron Wise
Helen Maryman
Mary Ann
Centralia
Anna Britt
Eva Langford
Electa McClelland
Rosa Branch
Anderson Dudley
Elsberry
Walter McClelland
St. Charles
Lora Alton
Wm Hill
Leslie Griffin
B. N. Griffin
Cecil Jett
General Baptist Fellowship
Patoka
Arthur Jackson
Bethany
O. Browing
Dorothy
Pana
Bruce Pugh
Eugene Belcher
Junior Quick
Steve Quick
Charles Taylor
Hillsboro
Frank Adams
Kathy Johnstone
Vandalia Hospital
Pearl Peddicord
Mrs. White
Peoria, Illinois
Erna Harper
Don
A. R. Harper
Oklahoma
Harpers
Nellie Collins
Benton
Mrs. Williams
Florida
Robert Wayne
Centralia, IN
Altadonna
U.S. 51
SouTh
LaRoy Academy of Beauty Culture
Sybil Edington
Francis Baker
Purina
Monon
Knox
Checker Board
Patoka Elevator CO
SHELL
Firestone Tires
Fredcan Bros. Furniture CO
Kohnen Concrete Products
Germantown
Cox & Martin Funeral Homes
Sendoval
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