Patoka Happenings and Local Awards
Victoria Chapter of the Eastern Star plans initiation on Friday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple. A birthday dinner honored Wesley and Leslie Griffin and families at the Griffins home. Walter Whiting celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary. Mrs Bessie Foltz has moved to 300 McKinley Bartonville. Several visits and weekend trips involve the Isaacs, Kennedy family, Thurber and others from Aurora Lakewood Benson Decatur Peoria Rock Falls and Marion. Martin's I G A Store updates shelving as they move stock this weekend.
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Victoria Chapter
The
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Wesley
Leslie Griffin
Bernie Griffin
Walter Whiting
Bessie Foltz
McKinley
Bartonville
Illinois
G. W. Isaac
Martha
Aurora
Ill
Willard Kennedy
Robin Rose
Richard Kennedy
Jan Johnson
Isaac
James Thurber
Lakewood
Calif
Isaac Home
Hazel Robertson
Robert
Benson, Il
Wm. L. Martin
Sam Spurgeon
Charles Jordan
Arkansas
G. W. Bowen
Decatur
Peoria
Rock Falls
Sam Pugh
Maron
Martin
Cecil Fiscus
Rosberta Quandt
Seattle
Wash
Paul Raffel
Henry Muck
Ramsey
Til
Okanville
Cecil Jett
Everett Jett
Rose
Everett
Scott
Mary Jane Caudle
John Houston
Joan
WACS
Ron Washburn
Vandalia
Cecil Hard
Centralia
Hollice Pulver
Sandoval
Carl Easton
Bill Easton
Walter Chandler
Frank Houston
Patoka
Clyde Payne
Frank
James Payne
Vernon Payne
Lula Payne
Gussie Manley
Ed Houston
Emil Kottmeyer
Marion Eyman
Rita
Bud Moore
Charles Fiscus
Connie
Harold Cain
John Lake
Gib Brown
Eberlee Norris
Letta Hopkins
Lyle Ballance
Ballance
Payne
Keith Betts
Effingham
I. C. Betts
Mrs. Harry Nattier Leads WSCS Meeting at Church
The October Wo man’s Society of Christian Service session at the Methodist Church was presided over by Mrs. Paul Calvert with 24 members and one guest, Mrs. D Jennings of Rockford. Attendees discussed Quiet Day event, fall workshop, new branch group, and an upcoming bazaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Calvert
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
D. Jennings
Rockford
O. J. Hill
Hill
Phillippe
Calvert
Harry Nattier
Marcus Cox
Lora Altom
Robert Kelley
Delphia Jolliff
Kay Jennings Sr
Magicians to Play Area Stars at High School Oct 19
Harlem Magicians meet area stars in an exhibition game at the high school gym Friday October 19 at 8 p m. The event is sponsored by the Patoka Lions Club and features famed shooters like Josh Grider Marques Haynes and Sam Wheeler in a fast paced scoring showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem Magicians
Josh Grider
Marques Haynes
Sam “Boom” Wheeler
Patoka Lions Club
Hosea Collins Dies at Benton Hospital
Hosea Collins 64 of 1317 E Main Benton died at 1 10 p m Tuesday Oct 2 a gasoline and bulk plant operator for Sinclair Oil Co He was a lifelong county resident church member and survived by his wife two sons two daughters two brothers three sisters and nine grandchildren Funeral services were at 2 pm Thursday Oct 4 at the Knob Prairie Church officiated by Rev Harvey Kimmel and Rev Marion Bysinski Interment in Knob Prairie cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosea Collins
E. Main St
Benton
Sinclair Oil Co
Church of Christ
Akin
Nellie McCarty
Paul Collins
James Collins
Patoka
Lillian Hobbs
Wilma Jean Carroll
Steger
Clyde Collins
Jess Collins
Minnie Summers
Hurst
Etta Moss
Sophia Saunders
Linda Jo
Paul Douglas
Jeffrey Len Collins
Merrell Hosea
Marsha Ann Collins
Larry
Kathy Jean Hobbs
Sharon Lynn
Allan Duane Carroll
The
Knob Prairie Church
Harvey Kimmel
Marion Bysinski
Knob Prairie Cemetery
Library Sale Extends Two More Days
Bad weather forced a rummage sale extension with clothing hats and shoes on sale Friday and Saturday afternoon October 12 and 13. Bakery goods will also be sold. Donations praised including books magazines from the community and Vandalia State Farm. Librarian Miss Crawford reports 173 books checked out in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Clyde Murray
Delmar Cain
Tom Snyder
Vandalia State Farm Library
Miss Crawford
Notice My Shop Is Now Open at Whiting's Electric
Whiting's Electric announces the opening of a new shop location. The notice highlights the business launch, inviting customers to visit and explore available electrical services and products.
Break In Here at 2 Businesses Early Sunday
Burglars hit Patoka Elevata Co and Patoka Hardware Locker Service in two Sunday morning break ins. They damaged safes but fled after tear gas dispersed. about $20 from a drink machine and an insul jacket plus tools and merchandise taken. A third target Schroeder Motor Co garage was entered but not broken into. Sheriff investigations ongoing.
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Patoka Business Um
Patoka Elevata Co
Patoka Hardware
Schroeder Motor Co
Fancy Work Club Hosts Chicken Dinner at Starlight Cafe
Mrs Elmer Rogier entertained the Ladies Fancy Work Club at the Starlight Cafe with a chicken dinner on Friday October 5. Officers elected for the year were President Mrs Kay Jennings Sr Vice President Mrs Harbin Hawkins Secretary Miss Christina Crawford and a card committee. A hospital message to patient Mrs Roy Jones was read and four contests awarded to Mesdames Potts Clark Walraven Hawkins Rogier and Crawford. The November meeting will be hosted by Mrs Potts with entertainment by Mrs Walraven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Rogier
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Starlight Cafe
H. N. Potts
Kay Jennings Sr
Harbin Hawkins
Christina Crawford
Roy Jones
Thanks to friends and family for well wishes during illness
A brief note thanks friends and relatives for cards and phone calls received while in hospital and during recovery at home, expressing appreciation for the support.
Band Parents Meeting at High School Tuesday
Band parents are urged to attend a Tuesday meeting at 7 30 p m in the high school band room. Parents of children learning instruments and band members’ guardians will discuss plans to serve local firemen and other business matters.
Chicken Supper at Vernon Park Fundraiser Tonight
A chicken supper will be served tonight at the new park in Vernon Park to benefit the Vernon Little Leaguers. If weather is bad, the event moves to the old Vernon School gym. Proceeds will buy equipment for the new Vernon ball field. Tickets available at the door.
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Vernon Park
Vernon Little
Vernon Chool
Vernon
Cheerleader Tryouts Picked For High School and Junior High
Six high school candidates Diana Head ey Judy Logan Lynda Parker Paula Torrence Sharon Tune and Linda Zimmerman were elected along with four junior high selections Deanne dams Connie Brooks Sharon Sanford and Carman Johnson. Senior pictures were taken Friday Oct 5 with proofs received and decisions pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana Headey
Judy Logan
Lynda Parker
Paula Torrence
Sharon Tune
Linda Zimmerman
Deanne Dams
Connie Brooks
Sharon Sanford
Carman Johnson
Youth groups hold church year kickoff at Baptist Church
YWA's with counselor Mrs. E E Settle visit. four girls in the organization bring fruit to Mrs. Emily Ballance. Jr GAs meet after school with Mrs. Alice Nattier as leader. five Sunbeams attend when regular leader is away. Sunbeams begin new church year with Bonnie Sue Perkins leading singing. officers elected: Pres Mark Zimmerman secretary Danny Settle treasurer Bonnie Sue Perkins. Installation planned Oct 20.
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Ywa’s
E. E. Settle
Emily Ballance
Jr. Ga’s
Alice Nattier
Jean Meador
Baptist Church
Bonnie Sue Perkins
Mark Zimmerman
Danny Settle
Robert Walton
Collins
Phillippe
Ed Lawson
Vernon Community News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Vernon area residents report visits and travels with many families. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Perkins and baby toured Georgia and Alabama, returning Oct. 6. Numerous social gatherings include anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, and church group meetings with friends from Alma Fayetteville Vandalia Centralia Nashville and St. Louis. A benefit supper for Little Leaguers is planned Oct. 12 at Vernon Park with rain location in Vernon gym.
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Olive White
Gladys Wade
Centralia
Alice Wilson
Good Will Club
Mary Kottmeyer
Stella Arnold
Erma Mendenall
Salem
Charlie Pugh
Little Leaguers
Vernon Park
Vernon Gymnasium
H. R. Lawrence
St. Mary’s Hospital
Patoka P T A Plans Monday Meeting at High School
Patoka P T A holds its regular meeting Monday Oct 15 at 7 30 p m in the high school. Max Quayle shows home movies. A new projector and screen may be purchased for school rooms. Seventh grade mothers provide refreshments and a cookie jar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka P. T. A
Max Quayle
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Harry Nattier Leader
WSCS
Area Stars
Benton Hospital
Whiting’s Electric
Sheriff’s Office
Merrell Collins
Japan
America
Hiroyasu
Fiiday
F Baptist Church
Donald _ Perkins
Harry Perkins
Cairo
Arthur Welch
Ala
Donald Perkins
F. E. Arnold
Mrs
Hobart Arnold
Alma
Joan Houston
Do Narley
Barnie Jones
Sholconier
EF. S. Caudle
Jessie Binnion
Vernon Bridge Club
Paul Albert
Albert Hollingsead
St. Louis
John Hollingsead
Allie Brown
California
Josephine McWhirter
Joe Wikenhauser
Mabel Gillespie
Fayette Co. Hospital
Vivian Binnion
Muriel Tedrick
Hartford
Chester Burks
Sheila
Reuben Rutledge
Bill Sartin
Freemont
Sol Leininger
Nashville
Tenn
Randy Jones
Kinmundy
Essie Robinson
Minnie Peddicord
Grover Hassler
Ron Forney and
Helen Easley
Dale Revis
Herbert Beck
Delores
Rollie Klinge
Frank Beck
V. D. Klinge
Laurine Klinge
Jean Payne
Vera Nattier
Walter Adams
Lucas Walker
Bill Eagan
Keith Percell
Stanley Frey
Standing
Kelly Martin
Francis Walker
Homer Potts
Jack Jennings
Tommy Williams
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