Fall Festival Opens for Big 2 Day Show
Local notes recount visitors from Centralia Norwalk and Houston with multiple family ties. Weekend travels include Mam moth Cave Kentucky and trips to Jerseyville St. Louis Wayne City and Tucson Arizona. Community events note a Labor Day water fight prize and a 40th wedding anniversary nearby.
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Chas. Humes
Barbara Chambers
Centralia
P. J. Mojonnier
M. O. Newlin
Houston
Texas
West
James
Tucson
Ariz
California
Patoka
St. Elmo
Labor Day
Barbara Elliott
B. E. Stover
New Orleans
Pearl Walker
Melinda
Tim Cole
Nicole
Jerseyville
Tim
Beryl Jett
Carbondale
Cecil Jett
Helen Jackson
Charlie Jackson
Lewis Kissner
Charles Thurman
Lawrence Kissner
Chris Gergeni
Bill Kissner
Wayne City
St. Louis
Leo Walker
Walier
Ill
A. A. Conley
Missouri
Bill Sharp
Arkansas
Georgia
Bill
Firemen Lions Fall Festival Rodeo Tractor Pull in Patoka
Patoka hosts a large Fall Festival in the village park sponsored by the Fire Dept and Lions Club. The event features a tractor pulling contest Friday at 8 pm with music by Patoka High School band, a rodeo Saturday at 7:30 pm, a water fight at 6 pm, and performances by the Patoka Jitters String Band. Food booths open at 5 pm both days along with kiddie rides and free exhibits. Proceeds benefit community betterment.
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Patoka
Village Park
Fire Dept
The
Lions Club
Mark Cox
Paul Fitch
Patoka Jitters
Miss Cindy Ann Holland Weds Bill Quick at Patoka Church
Miss Cindy Ann Holland married Bill Gene Quick in a Patoka Methodist Church ceremony officiated by Rev. Robert Hollis. The bride wore white bridal taffeta with Chantilly lace and carried white carnations. a reception followed at her grandmother’s home. The couple will reside in Sandoval after a brief honeymoon.
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Cindy Ann Holland
Bill Gene Quick
Patoka Methodist Church
Robert Hollis
Cere
Max Holland
Oak Park
Evalyn Walz
South Bend
Ind
Judy Ballance
James Ballance
Wilson Quick
Sandoval
Darrell Spicer
le Roy Quek
Don Griffin
X. B. Holland
Seigler Corp
Centralia
Gerry Scartelli
L. E. Ryan
Geo. Holland
Dixon
M. A. Willett
Berwyn
Craig Holland
Back to School Program at Sunbeam Meeting
The Sunbeams held a Back to School program at the Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon. Acting president Sally Ann Jolliff welcomed Barbara Chambers and Dennis Schroeder. Rhonda Lake taught, Dena Lake led music, and children sang solos. Barbara Chambers demonstrated home economics, Gary Britt distributed art activities, and Martha Isaac directed physical education. The next meeting is set for September 17.
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Sunbeams
the Baptist Church
Sally Ann Jolliff
Barbara Chambers
Centralia
Dennis Schroeder
Rhonda Lake
Dena Lake
Sheila Jolliff
Gary Britt
Martha Isaac
Mae Nattier
In Memoriam for N P Sorrell Three Years On
In memory of Mr N P Sorrell who passed away September 10 1957. Time does not heal the heartache nor take away the pain. We miss you more each moment. Your life was too soon ended. Your wife and children.
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N. P. Sorrell
Vernon WSCS Meeting Focuses on Children
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Vernon Methodist Church met August 25. Readings highlighted needs of children in Asia, Africa, and Latin America and urged local churches to improve Christian education and daily Bible reading. Reports covered by Letta Hopkins and Essie Robinson with prayers led by Mrs. Heflin and Laurine Klinge.
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Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Heflin
Letta Hopkins
McKendree College
Jesus
Africa
Latin America
Essie Robinson
Wedding Guests Attend Ruth Kagy Neil Chance Union
A Sunday afternoon wedding at Trinity Methodist Church joined Ruth Kagy and Neil Chance. Attending from Salem were Mrs. Ed win Nattier Kathryn Marion Nattier Mr. Charles Nattier James Mrs Nannie Britt Mrs Ethel Chance Mr and Mrs Emil Nattier Mrs Mae Nattier Vera and Mr and Mrs P J Mojonnier Kathryn Nattier kept the guest book.
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Ruth Kagy
Lester Kagy
Salem
Neil Chance
Carl Chance
Trinity Methodist Church
Edwin Nattier
Kathryn
Marion Nattier
Charles Nattier
James
Nannie Britt
Ethel Chance
Emil Nattier
Mae Nattier
Vera
P. J. Mojonnier
Kathryn Nattier
Card of Thanks for 40th Wedding Anniversary
John and Hulda Gadel thank all who remembered their 40th wedding anniversary with over 100 guests, more than 100 cards, and many kind visits and gifts. May God bless you all.
WSCS Patoka Marks 20th Anniversary with Meeting
The September Patoka WSCS meeting in the Methodist Church drew 24 members. President Archie Harper led the session as plans for an Oct 6 evening meeting were announced. Bruce Pugh led the program with a panel including Anna Holland and others. Past presidents recalled service, and charter members were listed. A candle ceremony, devotional by Robert Hollis, and the year’s theme were noted. Refreshments followed by Kay Jennings, Roy Jones, and O J Hill.
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Women’s Society of Christian Service
Archie Harper
Bruce Pugh
WSCS
Anna Holland
Robert Kelley
Dick Padberg
Pugh
Roy Jones
O. J. Hill
Lora Altom
Patoka
B. N. Griffin
Frank Ballance
Robert Hollis
Kay Jennings
Begin Scout Fund Drive on Oct. 3
Dr. E. E. Hall of the Lions Club will head the campaign for funds to support the Kaskaskia Council Boy Scouts of America from October 3 to 10. Judge James E. McMackin of Salem is to lead the Council Wide Campaign under President Guy Wood Jr. The council serves 6% counties with high participation. as of December 31, 1959 there were 5,536 boys in 206 units. Dr. Hall recruits local workers to assist with the drive.
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E. E. Hall
The
Lions Club
Kaskaskia Council
Boy Scouts of America
James E. McMackin
Salem
Guy Wood, Jr
Wood
Lake Ozark Tourist Catches Mammoth Catfish
The Lake Ozark tourist story reports Mark Cox of Patoka Illinois catching a 178 pound mammoth catfish at Lake of the Ozarks. Eyewitnesses say the 14 foot boat was pulled at speeds up to 40 mph for seven hours and three quarters while about 40 000 people viewed the catch. Cox has not offered any steak from the carcass.
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the Register
Lake Ozark (Mo
Lake Ozark
Mark Cox
Patoka, III
Lake of the Ozarks
Mark
Patoka Scouts Help Clear Cemetery Grounds
Patoka Boy Scouts joined Orville Schroeder and Don Griffin to rake and trim grass at the local cemetery. Under leaders Kay Jennings Jr and Stanley Barnes and sponsored by the Lions Club, the troop helped restore the grounds to an excellent condition.
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Patoka Boy Scouts
Orville Schroeder
Don Griffin
Kay Jennings Jr
Stanley Barnes
The
Lions Club
Home Bureau to Meet at Christian Church
The September meeting of the Patoka Home Bureau will be held Friday September 16 at 1 30 P M in the Christian Church with Mrs Gayle Walker and Mrs June Wadkins as hostesses.
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Patoka Home Bureau
Christian Church
Gayle Walker
June Wadkins
In loving memory of Lawrence E Belcher
In loving memory of our dear husband and father Lawrence Eldonis Belcher who died September 9 1959 God alone sees our heartaches and tears As they fall in sweet remembrance for the father we loved so dear Missed by family and relatives
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Lawrence Eldonis Belcher
God
Mrs Bertie Orrell Thanks Well Wishers For Cards And Prayers
A note expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards and prayers during a hospital stay and recovery.
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Bertie Orrell
Vernon News Items Highlight Local Visits and Moves
Vernon residents share weekend travels and new beginnings. Ralph Rutledge of Brunswick stationed with the Naval Air Force calls home, visits with family at Scott Air Force Base, and spends a day in Vernon. Local residents Christina Morris, Elsie Baum, Burl Pasley, Helen Easley, Maude Curtis, H. O. Blalock, I. C. Betts, Floyd Wall, and Rose Mary Houston are noted for visits, moves, and life events around town.
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Ralph Rutledge
Naval Air Force
Brunswick
Ruben Rutledge
Scott Air Force Base
Rutledge
Chester Burks
Sheila
Vernon
Christina Morris
Vandalia
Mary Leininger
Elsie Baum
Archie Binn
Tampa
Fla
Baum
Elsie Binnion
Burl Pasley
Deccatur
Wm. Chriss
Helen Easley
Ron Forney
Brentwood
Maude Curtis
Methodist Old Folks Home
Lawrenceville
Mabel Snyder
H. O. Blalock
Dayton
Ohio
Marvin Ehrat
Anna Henry
Ruby
Sholonier
I. C. Betts
Keith
Effingham
Brownstown
Paul R. Brown
Floyd Wall
Lucille
Decatur
Brown
Don. Bernius
O. L. West
Bert Walker
Enrollment at Patoka Schools Reaches 386
Patoka school unit enrollment totals 386 this week, up from 370 last year. Grade breakdown lists Kindergarten 28, 1st 80, 2nd 25, 3rd 25, 4th 24, 5th 30, 6th 29, 7th 86, 8th 35, 9th 846, 10th 30, 11th 29, and 12th 29.
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Patoka
Quilt 114 Years Old Made by Miss Inez Wheeler
Miss Inez Wheeler donated a red appliqued quilt on unbleached muslin made by her grandmother in 1847. The quilt is in excellent condition and expected to be usable for another 114 years. It is the fifth quilt from Miss Wheeler and related family members.
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Inez Wheeler
Miss Wheeler
Magassie Cemetery Ice Cream Supper Draws Big Crowd
A large crowd attended the Magassie Cemetery ice cream supper at the park on Saturday evening. The Patoka Jitters String Band provided music and a cake walk awarded many cakes. Leo A. Walker won the bicycle in the event.
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Magassie Cemetery
Illinois Central cuts weeds on right of way
For the third time this season the weeds along the Illinois Central right of way through the village have been cut. Residents praise the result calling Patoka's front yard scene the best in years.
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Illinois Central
Patoka
Illinois Bell to Install New Cable in Village
Illinois Bell Telephone Co. won village approval to lay a new cable from its relay station near the railroad tracks to the Patoka central office. When Centalia is finished patrons can call many points nationally directly. work to start in the coming months. The board plans a sanitary district study for a future sewage system and a bond offer will be presented for resident decision after legal steps.
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Illinois Bell Co
Village
Illinois Bell Telephone Co
Patoka
Centralia
R. L. Bramlet
Vandalia
Bell System
Tractor Pull Rules for Fall Festival Contest
The Patoka Fall Festival tractor pull sets rules for entry, weigh-ins, and class weights from 3500 to 8000 lbs. Tractors must be standard stock type with rubber tires, no tracks, no dual wheels, and governors free. Prizes range from 25 to 5 dollars per class, with judge final.
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Patoka
School Menu for Sept 12 to 16
Daily lunch options listed for each weekday. Monday offers barbecued luncheon meat with corn and fruit. Tuesday features spaghetti with meat sauce and sides. Wednesday serves hot dogs with potatoes and bean salad. Thursday includes hamburgers with vegetables and cake. Friday presents fish sticks with green beans and salad.
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Firemen and Lions
Bill Quick
Sunbeam
Memoriam
John and
Hulda Gadel
Patoka Wscs
Home Bureau
Rose Mary Houston
Burnham Hospital
Champaign
Leo A. Walker
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