Patoka Happenings Show Weekend Visits Across Towns
Irene Kiser of Sioux Falls arrives by plane to spend the holiday with the Key Jennings family. Elmhurst visitors Al Wentland and family, Bruce Pugh on Nokomis business, and Mervil Willett from Berwyn stay with relatives in Patoka Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Kiser
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Jennings
al Wentland
Elmhurst
Illinois
Bruce Pugh
Nokomis
Mervil Willett
Berwyn
Patoka
Vernon
John V. Barnes
Wes Simer
Rock Falls
Floyd Self
Rockford
Michael
Carolyn Self
John C. Barnes
Gene Bricker
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Vicki
Bradley
Bricker
Forest Bricker
Dwight Briscoe
Melba Briscoe
Springfield
Darlene Chigoi
Major
R. I. Symmonds
Carrol
Dale
Susan
Houston
Texas
Carry Niederkorn
Frank Burgess
Rolla
Missouri
Eva Chapman
McLean
Minnie Eaglin
Saddle Club Plans Discussed at Local Meeting
A Tuesday night meeting at Raymond Candles discussed forming a Saddle Club. Lions Club Fire Department and American Legion will talk next at their meetings. Possible arena and cart track north of current grounds were proposed with volunteer help urged.
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Raymond Candles
Lions Club
Fire Department
The
American Legion
Semer
Bernice Heinrich Weds Kenneth Tune In Patoka Church
Bernice Marie Heinrich daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Heinrich of Shattue and Kenneth Roger Tune son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth M Tune of Patoka were married in a Saturday evening ceremony at the First Christian Church Patoka. The Rev Dale Hillard officiated as Judy Logan sang and mingle of flowers and attire described. A reception followed ailleurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Marie Heinrich
Robert Heinrich
Shattue
Kenneth Roger Tune
Kenneth M. Tune
Patoka
Dale Hillard
Alta Logan
Judy Logan
Martha Heinrich
Sharon Tune
Methodist W S C S Meets for September Session
The September meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service was held in the Methodist church auditorium with Mrs. Paul Calvert presiding. The group discussed quilts and fundraising, upcoming rallies on September 10 and 18, and shared a Bible-focused lesson on the role of Christian women in family and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Paul Calvert
Phillippe
Christina Crawford
Vandalia
Mae Griffith
Mt. Vernon
Central City
Grace Chance
Naomi Ruth
Marcus Cox
Jesus
O. J. Hill
Sal Iman
Christ
Mary Galloway
Robert Eagan
Minnie Baglin
Library Notes and Birthday Celebrations in Local Notices
Library Board met on October 7 to plan the Annual Library Rummage Sale set for Saturday October 12 at 9 am Donations of clothing and other items are requested to be delivered to Mrs P J Majoinner by Friday October 11 Bakery goods may be brought to the library on October 12 The packing of magazines for the State Farm at Vandalia is due September 27 Donations are requested by September 21 Mrs Adelphia Wilson celebrated her 82nd birthday at Witzler Nursing Home in Odin She lived in Patoka for 68 years and thanked well wishers Mrs Carrie Niederkorn of Patoka organized the party The wedding party notes a Carlyle High School graduate bride and a Patoka High School graduate groom who works for his father They will reside one fourth mile east of Patoka
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Library Board
P. J. Majoinner
Vandalia
Adelphia Wilson
Witzler
Odin
Carlyle High School
Patoka High School
Patoka
Patoka Unit 100 School Sees Enrollment Rise
The Patoka school reports total enrollment at 388 for the year with Elementary at 207 up 16 from last year, Jr High 58 down 7, and High School 127 unchanged. First full day cafeteria meals served 862.
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Patoka
Frank E. Hinton
Jr. High
Hinton
Fancy Work Club Meets at Mrs Jones Home
The Ladies Fancy Work Club gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs Ray Jones home. President Mrs Harbin Hawkins led the business portion after a July August break. Hostess received many gifts and refreshments of cake tea and coffee were served. October hostesses named Mrs Key Jennings Sr and Mrs H N Potts to entertain.
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Ray Jones
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Harbin Hawkins
Funeral Services Held for Mrs Nora Chriss
Mrs Nora Roberta Chriss 76 died after two days in Fayette County Hospital Vandalia born April 5 1887 Vernon Illinois married William Chriss November 23 1909 Clinton Illinois survived by husband daughter Wilma Gordon Sutherlin Oregon six grandchildren and six great grandchildren sister Hallie Bell Urbana brothers Kenneth Bob half brother Oscar Clinton Illinois with services Friday September 6 Berry and Hohlt Funeral Home Vandalia Rev Carlock officiating burial in Taylor Cemetery Seminary Township near Pittsburg
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Nora Roberts Chriss
Nathan
Anna Roberta
Fayette County
Vandalia
Vernon
Illinois
William Chriss
Clinton
Ilinois
Wilma Gordon
Sutherlin
Oregon
Dwane
Ronnie maLyle
Sutherin
Wanda Lou
Long Beach
Calif
Kenneth Wayne
Kimmie
Timornia
Mne
Wanda Rahe
Steven
Pam
Hallie Bell
Urbana
Kenneth
Bob
Oscar
Berry and Hohlt Funeral Home
Carlock
Taylor
Seminary Township
Pittsburg
In Memoriam N P Sorrell Remembered Family Tribute
Memorial verse recalls the death of N P Sorrell six years ago on September 10. The poem says he is not dead but away in a promised land with a cheery smile and a wave. Wife and family express their enduring sorrow and love.
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N. P. Sorrell
Mrs Jessie Reilman Dies in Vandalia
Mrs Jessie Lucille Reilman wife of Hubert Reilman died at Fayette County Hospital Vandalia after an extended illness on a Saturday September 7 funeral services were held Monday in Vandalia she was sister in law of Mrs Ruth Lawson and Hubert was a former resident of the community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Lucille Reilman
Hubert Reilman
Fayette County Hospital
Vandalia
Ruth Lawson
Hubert
Henry Meadors
Mildred Norris
H. H. Jones
Kenney
Illinois
Roy Meadors
Maron
John Lewis
Nancy
Quincy
James Payne
Lula Payne
Vernon Payne
Burl Quick
Carlyle
Wayne Simpson
Cisne
Bertha Binnion
Terry Binnion
Tuscola
Cecil Binnion
Gilbert Brown
Alice Bernius
Stanley Meadors
Peacock
Decatur
New FS Service Station Opens in Vernon
Jim McNicol opened a new service station on highway 51 in Vernon on Monday September 9. The daily hours are 6 30 am to 8 pm with oil change greasing tire repair and motor tune up available. Wheeler Wagstaff and Bert Walker with Floyd Arnold manage tanks and welding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim McNicol
Highway 51
Vernon
Floyd Wagstaff
Wag
Bert Walker
Floyd Arnold
Sunbeams Back To School Meeting At Baptist Church
Sunbeams led by Sheila Joliff held a Back To School program at the Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon. Danny Settle and Mrs. Dwight Britt led singing as children received music books and booklets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheila Joliff
Sunbeam
Baptist Church
Danny Settle
Dwight Britt
Linda Davis
Abc’s
Sheila
Humes
Kling
Linton
Outhouse
Berkler
Dogs Vaccinated at Village Hall Vaccination Drive
Forty seven dogs were vaccinated at the Village Hall on Thursday August 29. Dr E J Busch veterinarian Centria said this year’s vaccinations show a rise over last year.
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E. J. Busch
Centralia
First PTA Meeting Scheduled for Monday Evening
The first PTA meeting for the school year is set for Monday September 16 at 7 30 in the school cafeteria. Mr Frank Hinton superintendent will discuss plans and changes and introduce the teachers. Eighth grade mothers will run the social hour.
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PTA
Frank Hinton
Patoka Methodist Church Service Schedule
Ralph E. Phillippe leads Patoka Methodist Church with 9:30 Sunday worship 10:15 Sunday School 6:45 youth groups 7:30 Sunday evening service and 7:30 midweek service on Wednesdays.
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Ralph E. Phillippe
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Big Rummage Sale at Schroeder's Garage Saturday
Rummage sale planned for Saturday September 14 at Schroeder's Garage starting at 9:00 AM. Participants Audree Betty Esther Evelyn Lucille Margaret contribute items.
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Schroeder
Audree
Betty
Esther
Evelyn
Lucille
Margaret
Local Families Gather for Labor Day and Sunday Visits
Vernon area residents hosted relatives and friends from Lansing Salem Clinton and Decatur over Labor Day weekend and Sunday gatherings. Numerous callers included Kinmundy Vandalia Patoka Corpus Christi and Quincy visitors with funeral rites in Kenney Illinois.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saddle Club
Memoriam
Bertha Danbury
Bernice Heinrich
Kenneth Tune
Sherry Heinrich
Dick Ballance
John Tate
John Heinrich
Michael Heinrich
Jim Darrell
Methodist
W.S.C.S
Library Notes
Englin General Baptist Church
Tessis Hoelscher
Ralph Barnes
Nora Chriss
Jessie Reilman
Sunbeams
Patoka Methodist Church
Letta Hopkins
Dick Weston
Darwin
Deac Headley
Lansing
Michigan
Chriss Neilson
Salem
Ron May
David Scott
Lesser
Merle Headley
Leslie Qualls
Christopher
Mabel Snyder
Maude Hatch
Joan Houston
John Houston
Germany
Florence Reese
Mary Hart
Kinmundy
Mabel
John Gillespie
Ellis Doolen
I. C. Betts
Mabel Brokelmeyer
Stella Ververs
Mayme Galloway of
Margaret Lawrence
Sarah Rose
Lillie Walton
Charles Kaler
Corpus Christi
Floyd Outhouse
David
John Curtis Snyder
Luke Snyder
Dean Arnold
Stella Arnold
Charlie Pugh
Mae Williams
Ehrat
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