Patoka Happenings: Local Visits and Trips Across States
Patoka residents report a flurry of visits and travels. Tim Cole and family visited Gerald McIntire and kin in Jerseyville. Keith Pike and Florida relatives recall past work with the Register and stop at Waynesville and McLeansboro. Others journeyed to Hammond Indiana Chicago and New York area. Local horses earn second in Edinburg. Various residents plan or recover from travels and medical events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Cole
Gerald McIntire
Jerseyville
Keith Pike
St. Petersburg Beach
Fla
The
Register
Pike
Waynesville
Hammond
Ind
Walter Eschenbach
Jack Bradon
Chicago
James Hyde
Dale
Chuck
Robert ©. Hyde
Norwalk
Conn
New York City
Mystic Seaport
Joe Betts
Jeff
Larry Green
Colorado
Carrie Belcher
New Richmond
Ohio
Tony Bennett
G. W. Isaac
Martha
J. H. Mueller
Ramsey
Conrad Haefner
Carolyn
St. Louis
Paul Walker
Jason
Carl Anderson
Bridgeton
Cecil Jett
Beryl Jett
Okanville
Charlie Jackson
Sheri
Labor Day
Okawville
Evangelistic Meetings Set at Patoka Christian Church
A series of evangelistic meetings will begin September 10 at the Patoka Christian Church and run nightly through September 28 at 7 p.m. Evangelist Bro. Lester Ragland will lead services with preaching singing and fellowship. youth classes are offered each evening. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Christian Church
Lester Ragland
Dale Hillard
In Memoriam for N P Sorrell Husband and Father
Wife and children of N P Sorrell remember him five years after his death on September 10 1957. The message expresses longing to hear his voice and see his smile and hopes to greet him at the gate in heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P. Sorrell
Man Dead Found South of Town Saturday Morning
Ivan L. Ray 60 of Vandalia near Patoka was found dead about 200 feet south of the junction of routes 51 and 51 south of Patoka around 5 30 am Saturday. Officials probe hit and run or foul play as coroner holds inquest. Ray last seen in Vandalia Friday night and may have traveled with someone. He worked at West End Greenhouse for 30 years and lived with son Stanley Ray. survivors include three sons, a stepson, a sister, two brothers and nine grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan L. Ray
Vandalia
Patoka
Mr. Ray
Marion County
Ernest Hanes
Frank Benson
Ray
West End
Stanley Ray
Toledo
Ill
Jefferson
Melinda (Hardy) Ray
Lucille Cohoon
Greenville
Dial a Devotion Flore by Phone in Patoka Vernon area
A two minute recorded devotional message is now available to Patoka and Vernon telephone users via an Electronic Secretary Answering system. Rev Clinton and several church pastors supply daily inspirational readings, prayers, and biblical quotations. The service, provided by National Trail Telephone Corporation, is funded by Artie Rogier and supports 24 hour access for uplift seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemlock
Clifton
General Baptist Church
Day
Mound Chapel
Settle
First Baptist Church of
Patoka
Vernon
National Trail Telephone Corporation
Artie Rogier
Kewanee
Ill
Mrs Clementine Ballance Dies in Decatur Illinois
Mrs Clementine Ballance Green wood 77 died at her De catur home Wednesday Burial held in Decatur Saturday She leaves six sons a daughter 17 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren a sister Miss Cora Ballance two brothers Lem and Charles Ballance the latter three from Vernon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clementine Ballance
Decatur
Ill
Clementine Ballance Greenwood
Cora Ballance
Lem
Charles Ballance
Vernon
Patoka Firefighters Dinner Fundraiser Promoted
Patoka community to honor local firefighters with a Thanksgiving dinner at the High School. Fundraising efforts are led by Patoka Bank and residents including Dick Feather Stanley Dick Padberg and Jack as organizers hoping to show appreciation for the volunteers who protect lives and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bradon
Patoka
Firenet
Patoka Bank
Dick Feather
Stanley
Dick Padberg
Jack
Fall Festival Attendees From Many Towns Listed
A long list of attendees comes from multiple towns for the Fall Festival. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Neil Okanville Salem Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cen Zor Centralia Dr. and Mrs. Erwin Back of Centralia Mr. and Mrs. Harold eecetior Springfield and many others from Van Valp and beyond. WANTED Feather beds. Write giving name and address. P. O. Box 8 Patoka, 1,10-26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Okanville
Carl Cen Zor Salem
Erwin Back Pd
Centralia
Harold Eecetior
Springfield
Dale Emily
Van
Irvon Bowell
Odin
Lester Belcher
Tamaico
J. Edward Johnstone
Sedona
Ariz
Wm. Willett
Vandalia
Wayne Brumfield
Rockford
Wilbur Merrick
Westfield
Murval Willett
Berwyn
Katie Nattier
Carl Cantrell
Salem
Eula Britt
Pauline Laws
West Frankfort
Fred Branson
Robert Washburn
Carroll E. Hull
Floyd Wall
Lake City
Gladys Wiley
Juanita Wiley Jacobs
Decatur
Neva Wiley Murphy
Lovington
Clem Doolen
Pensacola
Florida
Vera Nattier
Frank Campbell
St. Louis
Mabel Lammers
Sando
P. O
Patoka
Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Weddings
Local residents report visits and travel across Illinois and Missouri. Family gatherings include Mrs Maud Hatch and relatives, Linda Binnion’s nurse training graduation, and several weekend visits in Decatur, Dupo, Vandalia, and Kinmundy areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Hatch
Decatur
Maud Hatch
Helen Easley
Brentwood
Ron Formney
Stella Pugh
Maron
Patoka
al Kruenegal
Shobonier
Flo Ann Klukis
Fall Festival Thrives Despite Rainy Weekend
The Fall Festival's third edition drew strong receipts surpassing last year despite about an inch and a half of rain. Parade through the business district led by Parade Marshal Jack Bradon started at 3 pm. events included high school band, Nike missile display, Civil Defense unit, horse shows, floats, tractor pulling, rodeo, and kiddie rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bradon
Patoka High School
Jack Stephens
John Lanham
Lanham
Attendance at School Again Shows Decrease
School enrollment declined again this year totaling 379 students, per Frank Hinton, superintendent of Community Unit No. 100. The 1961 total was 384. Tuesday class counts list Kindergarten 21, First 36, Second 30, Third 29, Fourth 23, Fifth 26, Sixth 26, Seventh 28, Eighth 37, Freshmen 33, Sophomores 85, Juniors 29, Seniors 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hinton
Community Unit No
Newspapers Needed for Cub Scouts Pickup
Call HE 2-5825 or 2-5543 today to arrange pickup of any newspapers on hand for Cub Scouts. Friday pickup available.
Festival Prize Draw Promises Big Collectibles
Prizes include a sewing machine donated by Martin's for Mrs. Hilda Adams a radio from Lange Tractor Sales for Kenneth Meador another radio from the American Legion for Harold Parker and a gun for F. Buchanan in the event’s prize offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin's
Hilda Adams
Lange Tractor Sales
Kenneth Meador
American Legion
Harold Parker
F. Buchanan
Thanks to all for help at Lions Club Fire Dept festival
Community members and merchants assisted in transforming the city park into a miniature fair. Sam Jolliff, Fire Chief, and Robert Eagan, Lions Club President, extend gratitude to everyone who contributed time equipment and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Fire Dept
Sam Jolliff
Robert Eagan
The
Rabies Inoculation Effort Quietly Vaccinates 38 Dogs
Dr. Erwin J. Busch, veterinarian from Centralia, made his annual rabies inoculation visit to Patoka last Thursday and vaccinated 38 dogs. State law requires vaccination for all dogs, and owners who did not bring their pets to the clinic must have them treated at a private veterinary office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin J. Busch
Centralia
Patoka
In loving memory of Eldoris Belcher
In loving memory of husband and father Eldoris Belcher who passed away three years ago on September 9. Sylvia Belcher Wanda Parker and family honor his memory with this note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldoris Belcher
Sylvia Belcher
Wanda Parker
Ma gassie Cemetery Meeting at Everett Perdue Home
Residents are urged to attend a gathering about Ma gassie Cemetery to be held Monday evening at Everett Perdue's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magassie Cemetery
Everett Perdue
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Roy Thompson
Harold Hartley
Don Eagan
Pee
Dave Allen
Pana
Floyd Self
James E. Donnewald
Rep. Breese
Irene Kiser
Sioux Falls
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V. D. Klinge
Gehl
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Minnie Peddicord
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Troy Longwell
J. Linton Farm
Joe Compton
E. St. Louis
New Mexico
Arizona
Dennis
LaDonn _ Hollowell
St. Paul
Minn
Mervel Willett
L. D. Morey
G. W. Bowen
Emil Kottmeyer
Lora Cooley
Vivian Binnion
Patsy
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Charles Binnion
Dupo
Vernon Payne
John Lewis
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Edith Peyton
Enrico Bertucci
Taylorville
Mattie Jarrett
Lillie Walton
Ray Walton
James Hathaway
Lida Garrett Newlin
Villa Grove
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Theresa and
Gregory Betts
Effingham
I. C. Betts
Belle Thomas
Fayette Co. Hospital
George Crothers
Essie Robinson
James Weaganss
Bert Walker
Vernon Bridge Club
Marie Walker
Good Will Club
Alice Wilson
Homer Crothers
Chillicothe
Gee
Crothers
Bill Atcheson
St. Paul, Minn
Dennis Hollowell
Jack Braden
Reno
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