Patoka Happenings A Busy Local Roundup
Local social notes list visits and travel from Patoka and nearby towns. The itemized greetings mention John A Jennings, Kay Jennings Jr, Virden Towler, L F Zimmerman, Laura Corhan, Bertha Chasteen, Josephine White, E L Naylor, Ray Burnnet, Rosemary Walker, Charles Walker, Maud Singer, Tom Stephens, Homer Frank, P J Mojonnier, Merl Waddkins, Ella Manning, Ervin Manning, Seter Ballance, and others with trips to Hamilton Lake, Chicago, Washington DC, Denver, St Louis, and Decatur while noting a tractor accident and military leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Jennings
R. C. Lawrence
Hamilton Lake
Ind
Virden Towler
Kay Jennings Jr
Chicago
L. F. Zimmerman
Denver
Zimmerman
Laura Corhan
Bertha Chasteen
Berwyn
Ill
Kay Jennings
Josephine White
Decatur
John L. Belcher
E. L. Naylor
Mobile
Ala
Naylor
G. M. & O. Railroad
Ray Burnnet
Glen Ellyn
Florida
Leslie Walker
Rosemary Walker
Charles Walker
Maud Singer
Tom Stephens
Homer Frank
Sullivan, Ill
P. J. Mojonnier
Washington, D. C
Paul C. Mojonnier
Somerville
New Jersey
Morris Jones
Burl D. Moore
Radar Mechanics
Lowry Air Force Base
Colo
Manning
Missouri Pacific Hospital
St. Louis
Merl Wadkins
Ella
Ervin
U. S. Navy
Seter
Seattle
Wash
H. A. Ballance
Rosa Koh
Charles
Kansas City
J. C. Walraven
L. W. Ballance
X. B. Holland
Mt. Vernon
Ina Anderson
Chris Geigens
St. Joseph
Jack Matchett
Pegues
Surplus Causes Farm Price Drop Warns Cong Wursell
Congressman C W Wursell cites an eight billion dollar surplus of farm products as a key factor depressing farmers prices. He notes Farm Bureau Federation and National Grange support flexible price supports and warns 90 percent parity could wreck the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cong. C. W. Wursell
Farm Bureau Federation
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
National Grange
Cong
Vursell
Charles B. Shuman
Illinois
American Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
United States
Wursell
Congress
Washington
Truman
80Th
Keith R. McCullagh Promoted to I C Assistant General Industrial Agent
Keith R. McCullagh designated assistant general industrial agent of the Illinois Central Railroad effective November 1. He will base in Chicago after a career at Illinois Central starting in 1949, including posts in Chicago and Sioux City and leadership roles in local clubs. He is married with one daughter, Mary Kathleen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith R. McCullagh
Illinois Central Railroad
J. S. Frost
McCullagh
Chicago
Northwestern University
Illinois Central
Sioux City
Last Day to Keep Present License Number in Illinois
Secretary Charles F Carpentier warns motorists that the deadline for reassigning present automobile license numbers is Tuesday November 1. Notarized applications with the correct fee must be in the office by that date. Errors delay processing and may cause loss of the desired numbers as unassigned numbers become available to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Charles F.carpentier
Carpentier
Air Force’s Prior-Service Program Draws Veterans
Local recruiter Sgt. John Byrne says many veterans will enlist in November and December due to a revamped prior service program offering increased pay twice monthly base choice for skilled veterans up to 30 days leave and bonuses up to 2000 plus reenlistment in discharge grade after 90 days and new trailer dislocation allowances. The program applies to veterans of any service who inquire at the local Air Force Recruiting Station in Centralia. George Wasem was taken to Missouri Baptist Hospital after a Sunday incident. his condition remains steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
John Byrne
Byrne
Sgt. Byrne
North Locust
Centralia
Henry Merediths Trees Have Second Crop of Cherries and Pears
Mrs Henry Meredith of Fredonia reports a unusual second crop of cherries and pears from trees at her home. She brought branches showing blossoms and fruit forming on the stem and says she has enough cherries for pies as well as a second pear crop this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Meredith
Roy Ballance
Fredonia
Meredith
Prayer and Self Denial Week Observed by W S C S
The Woman's Society of Christian Service held an all day meeting in the Methodist church for The Week of Prayer and Self Denial. Mrs J W Alexander led The Quiet Day and afternoon program while Mrs X B Holland directed the morning session. Mrs Frank Heinzman and Mrs Lewis Eisner served coffee and a silent noon meal. Mrs Lora Altom performed during the noon hour. Mrs Harper led the afternoon program with assisting ladies Mesdames A Harper R Foster K Jennings S Spurgeon B Pugh C Jordan O Hill F Carter and E Gray. Mrs Harper and Mrs Jordan sang Beneath the Cross of Jesus and Mrs John Layton was organist all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of ‘Christian Service
Methodist Church
J. W. Alexander
Spiritual Life
X. B. Holland
Frank Heinzman
Lewis Eisner
Lora Altom
Alexander
Mesdames A. Harper
R. Foster
K. Jennings
S. Spurgeon
B. Pugh
C. Jordan
O. Hill
F. Carter
E. Gray
Harper
Jordan
Cross of
Jesus
John Layton
Corn Picker Accident Injures Local Farmer
Orval Sharp of route 2 was injured last Wednesday morning at his farm losing part of his thumb and two fingers in a corn picker incident. Vandalia physician operated. About 50 friends and neighbors from Patoka Vernon and Shobonier helped harvest 55 acres of corn, hauling it to the elevator and crib.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orval Sharp
Route 2
Patoka F H A Chili Supper and Film Night
The Patoka F H A hosted a chili supper and a community film night on Oct. 20 featuring shows on Communism China and Asia. Club girls attended the Fall Rally at Altamont on Oct. 15 and traveled by Jim Ballance's bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka F. H. A
China
Asia
Altamont
Jim Ballance
Marion County Sent 135 Students to Southern Illinois University
Marion County’s 135 students contributed to SIU Carbondale’s all time enrollment of 5,551 announced by registrar Robert McGrath. County figures include Patoka 9, Salem 40, Centralia 60, Odin 12, Kinmundy 6, Alma 2, Iuka 2, Kell 2, Sandoval 2, Vernon 1. Major in education leads with 1,976 students. male enrollment exceeds female by over two to one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Southern Illinois University
Robert McGrath
Patoka
Salem
Centralia
Odin
Kinmundy
Alma
Iuka
Kell
Sandoval
Vernon
McGrath
Clifford Christian
Jack Gerrish
Jerry Gerrish
Mary Hawkins
William Isaac
Maurice Nattier
Sandra Schroeder
Betty Trushell
George Wasem
O. E. S. Victoria Chapter Holds Halloween Party After Meeting
Victoria Chapter 253 O. E. S. met in the Masonic hall with eighteen members. George Wasem hospitalized in St Louis, sisters Florence Simcox and Inez Wheeler improving. Several members appointed to Grand Chapter committees. A Halloween party followed with themed decorations and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Masonic Hall
George Wasem
St. Louis
Florence Simcox
Inez Wheeler
Eva Wasem
Blanche Gerrish
Vivian Jones
Claude Gerrish
Mrs. Vernie Nattier and Mrs. Sparks Install Officers
Mrs. Vernie Nattier and Mrs. Rol la Sparks attended the Rehoboth Association Baptist Woman's Missionary Union meeting in Vandalia Second Baptist church where Sparks installed officers and presented the Year Book and Guide Book for the coming church year. Sparks also served in Palestine Association duties at Robinson on Oct 26. Menu notes list daily meals from Nov 1 to Nov 4 and a message from Orville Britt thanking friends for flowers cards and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernie Nattier
Rolla Sparks
Rehoboth Association
Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union
Vandalia Second Baptist Church
Griffins Bring Home Four Deer From Colorado Hunting Trip
Mr and Mrs C A Griffin returned from a Colorado hunting trip near Meeker with four buck deer on the car top. The largest dressed about 216 pounds. total venison estimated at 700 pounds. This trip followed three prior hunts yielding eight deer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Griffin
Colorado
Cecil
Ruby
Meeker
Griffins
Patoka Folk Reunion Draws Family Ties in California
Mrs. Fred Roberts and Henry Sharp lead a Fontana gathering with Deselma Miller of Rialto and other Sharp relatives from Rialto Del Rosa and Boulder Ill. A covered dish dinner and photos marked the reunion at Charles Sharp’s Fontana home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fontana
Calif
Fred Roberts
Myra Sharp
California
Henry Sharp
del Rosa
Deselma Miller
Rialto
Charles Sharp
Boyle Ave
Arthur Sharp
Beaumont
Ethelene
LaDonna Sharp
Ernest Ingalls
Louis Stewart
George Ross
Phil
Sharon
San Bernardino
Charles Cooper
Douglas
Leah
Sheila
Scott
April
Charles Sharp Jr
Marilyn
Rusty
Michael
Darrel Nelson
Ronny
Gayla
Marsha
Phyllis
Robert Pugh
Allan
Karen
Nita
Brian
Omona
Roberts
Riverside
Halloween Party For Junior Girls At Vera Nattier Home
Miss Vera Nattier hosted a Hallo ween party for her Sunday School class at her home on Friday night. All guests wore masks and enjoyed games and contests. Refreshments were served by Mrs Wimes and Mrs C J Mojonnier to a group including Karen Outhouse Marilyn Rogier Carol Nancy Snider Linda Davis Sue Ann Nattier and Vera Nattier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Nattier
Wimes
C. J. Mojonnier
Karen Outhouse
Marilyn Rogier
Carol
Nancy Snider
Linda Davis
Sue Ann Nattier
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Eye Operation
Expresses gratitude to friends for cards and kind expressions during eye operation with appreciation and warm thanks.
Small Town Definition Circulated From Rockford Daughter
Mrs. Henry Brumfield shares a definition of small town life sent by her Rockford, Illinois, daughter. The note humorously notes everyone knows each other’s doings yet still reads the local paper to see who’s been caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brumfield
Rockford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cong. Wursell
Henry Wallace
Clinton Anderson
Claude Wickard
Charles Brannan
Brannan
Jim Patton
I. C
Sharon Hassell
Leon Hassell
Gloria Eagan
Robert Eagan
Karen Parker
Francis Parker
ST. Louis Hospital
Missouri Baptist Hospital
Orval H. Sharp
Carbondale
Baptist Meets
Orville Britt
C. A. Griffins Bay
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