Patoka Happenings Briefs and Visits
Patoka community notes list residents visiting relatives, traveling to St Louis and Ballwin, hospital updates, a 60th wedding anniversary, and local events. Names include Mrs Fred Brown Daisy Sharp Bud Kendall Hazel Fawcett Edna Stintson Janice Wadkins and families. Mrs Harlan Christian recovering after an Oklahoma accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brown
St. Mary’s Hospital
Daisy Sharp
Bud
California
Tula Sharp
Martin Nelson
Dale Tune
Centralia
Edna Tune
Patoka
Corb Tune
Max Quayle and
New Lambert
St. Louis
Henry Hilliard and Sons
Carl
Robert Hopkins
Jon H. DeLay
Keyesport
Elvin
Jane Jones
Odessa
Texas
Edward Jones and Sons
Harlan Christian
Oklahoma
Ed. Stintson
Houlden
Maine
Nelle Quayle
Paul
Stintsen
Edna Cruse
Nelsons and McNicols to Be Honored Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nelson of Rialto California arrive in Patoka to visit relatives. A basket dinner at Sportsman Lake on Sunday September 23 at 12 30 p m honors Howard and Grace Nelson and Warren and Mrs McNiicol of Denver Colorado. Relatives and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Nelson
Rialto
Calif
Patoka
Ed Arnold
Sportsman Lake
Howard
Grace
Warren McNiicol
Denver
Colo
Patoka Area Sebastian Reunion Honors Oldest Member
William S. Gerrish of Patoka aged 85 86 was honored as the oldest attendee at the Sebastian reunion held Sunday September 9 at Carlyle. The event noted Gerrish’s late wife Mary Sebastian of Odin and listed several Patoka area families attending including Gerrish Collins Bowen Wadkins and Gerrish children. IT S A BOY Wadkins announce birth of son Robert Lewayne September 14 1956 at Great Bend Kansas weighing 7 lbs 8 ozs. The Wadkins formerly lived at Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Gervish
Patoka
Sebastian
Carlyle
Gervish
Mary Sebastian
Odin
James Ramsay Gerrish
William J. Gerrish
Russell Collins
Eon Harold
R. L
Leroy) Wadkins
Great Bend
Kansas
Robert Lewayne
Wadkins
Examinations and Shots Scheduled at Local Schools
State required immunizations and physical exams for 1st, 3rd, and 9th grade pupils will be offered at Vernon, Patoka, and the high school on specified dates. The district covers exam and shot costs when done at school. otherwise parents pay per district rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon School
Patoka
Patoka Grade School
Ideal Class Holds Its September Meeting
The September meeting of the Ideal Class for the Baptist church was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arlen Perkins on September 13 with six members present. Arlen Perkins led devotions from Romans 12 9 21 and Alice Nattier gave the prayer. Arlen Perkins presided over the business session and an installation of officers followed with the program The Cross of Service. Each officer received a cross and a pamphlet Young People Will Serve. Ted Nattier offered the closing prayer with games and refreshments of iced tea and strawberry shortcake served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Arlen Perkins
Alice Nattier
Ted Nattier
Membership Open in 4 H for Boys and Girls
Any boy or girl aged 10 to 21 may join the 4 H Agricultural club. Contact the leader for details or attend the Oct 15 meeting at 7 30. Child must be 10 before July 1. October session will be with Roger and Jimmy Gergeni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H Agricultural Club
Roger
Jimmy Gergeni
September Sunbeams Meet at Baptist Church
The Sunbeams held their September semi monthly meeting at the Baptist church on Saturday September 15 Marianne Griffen presided and the secretary called the roll The Japanese lesson was enjoyed The next meeting is planned for October 6 with the mission book Dickie in Mexico to be discussed Mr Mojonnier will share his trip experiences and Mrs Emil Nattier served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sunbeams
Baptist Church
Marianne Griffen
Dickie
Mexico
Mojonnier
Emil Nattier
Weekly School Menu Sentences For September Week
The document lists school meals for September 24 to 28 with daily menus. Monday features pork and dumplings and sides, Tuesday offers Italian spaghetti, Wednesday includes Bologna and cheese, Thursday serves hamburger, and Friday presents baked ham with sides.
Card of Thanks for Hospital Stay and Recovery
Chris Gergeni offers thanks to all who sent cards and gifts during hospitalization and after returning home, expressing appreciation for support and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Gergeni
Grain Sorghum Field Day Set at Patoka High
The Patoka High School Vocational Agriculture Department hosts a grain sorghum field day with Art Falkenhain and Marion County Extension cooperating. From 1 to 2 p m a variety demonstration, then an open house from 2 to 3 p m on the school grounds located one half mile east and four miles south of the Patoka Community High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocational Agriculture Department
Patoka High School
Art Falkenhain
Marion County
Patoka Community High School
Agriculture Department
Local residents attend reunions and visits across towns
Vernon Mr and Mins, Harl Leininger and Fred Johnson attended the Mel Tom reunion in Clinton. C O Livesay and Rollin McHaney visit Tiskilwa with Livesay’s son in law and daughter. M Y F members attended a sub district meeting in Alma. Several Medina area residents joined meetings in Centralia and Fayette County hospital visits are noted. A Decatur Civil Air Patrol cadet named first alternate in nationwide program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and Mins
Harl Leininger
Fred Johnson
Clinton
C. O. Livesay
Rollin McHaney
Tiskilwa
Minnie Peddicord
Helen Easley
Democrat
Centralia
Ruth Phinney
Fayette Co
Cecil Robertson
Weldon
Herbert Law
George Walton
Darner
Vandalia
I. C. Betts
Lewis Burkett
Kinmundy
Keith Betts
Champaign
Clifford Newcomb
W. C. Oates
Mt. Vernon
Shelby Binnion
Joe Bellews
Martinsville
Clarence Lawson
Hubert Reilman
Fayette Co. Hospital
Reilman
Decatur Squadron
Civil Air Patrol
ASC Names Township Chairmen and Delegates for County Convention
Dorothy E. Hawn announces the elected Community Committeemen and Alternates for Patoka Foster Carrigan and Carrigan Odin Odin Odin Odin Patoka Alma Patoka Sandoval Po toka with 132 votes cast. Chairmen will be delegates to the County Convention on Sept 25 1956 at 10 pm to elect the 1957 County Committee. Committeemen take office Oct 1 1956 and serve until next year’s elections. convention open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy E. Hawn
Marion County Agricultural Conservation Office
Patoka
Homer Potts
Vernon
Roy Malan
Bruce Carter
Ployd Britt
Tom Ballance
Foster
Cleve McWhirter
Robert Jones
J. E. Frizzell
Alma
O. M. Conant
J. W. Adams
Carrigan
Verlin Heinzmann
Odin Frank Linder
Odin
Dwaine Heinzmann
Frank Petrea
Frank Chigoi
Sandoval
Picture Day at Patoka: 160 Children Shot for Paper Feature
Monday in Patoka saw Bill Mienert and his wife of Waltz Studios Des Moines photograph over 160 children from 83 families for an upcoming Register feature. Proofs will be shown to parents in about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattoka
Bill Mienert
Waltz Studios
Des Moines
Patoka
Perkins Family Reunion at Kitchell Park Pana
The Perkins clan gathered at Kitchell Park in Pana on Sunday Sept 9 with 52 relatives and four guests. Eldest present was Wm Perkins and youngest Linda Mae Albert. guests included Charles Melton Odin Judy Piercy Patoka and Nick Rosenbaum Vernon. A basket dinner, photos, games, and playtime followed an afternoon of violin music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Caroline Perkins
Kitchell Park
Pana
Perkins
Wesley
Thomas
Dorthy
Carol
Neema
Calvin
James Hyde
Henry Meredith
Carl
Melvin
Everett Jett
Dean
Peggy
Odin
Agnes Coppenbarger
George Davenport
Barbara
Steven
Edward
Charles
Clinton
Raymond Coppenbarger
Sue
Nancy
Kenney
Ill
Shirley Coppenhanger
Donna
Mary
Judy
St. Elmo
Clarence Albert
Leslie
Earl
Linda
Macon
Edgar Perkins
Eddie
Mansfield
Harry Perkins
Donald
Everett
Arlen Perkins
Mirs
Alvin Perkins
Bonnie Sue
Vernon
Wm. Perkins
Linda Mae Albert
Dale Melton
Jon Odin
Judy Piercy
Patoka
Nick Rosenbaum
Temporary Evening Office Hours for Meetings
Dr. L. P. Basch announces two evening office hours on Thursdays Sept 27 Oct 4 11 18 25 and Nov 1 with afternoon hours from 2 to 4 on those days due to American Academy of General Practice meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Academy of General Practice
L. P. Basch
M. D
Illinois cadets chosen for South Pole trip contest
John Martin, 18, of Decatur and Robert Barger of Peoria were the two Illinois CAP contestants in the national judging. They finished first and second among Wing representatives, with Martin named second overall cadet in the nation though not receiving the American trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pole
John Martin
William Brewer
Decatur
Phyllis Pope
C.A.P
Martin
Robert Barger
Peoria
Illinois
Post Office Improves Facilities with New Pens and Paint
The local post office, with cooperation from building owner Chas H Hill, will soon be nicer to work in and visit. New ballpoint pens replace old scratchy ones in the lobby and a small front letter box will be added for after hours mail. Exterior trim gets a fresh coat of paint and a complete modern electrical wiring with fluorescent lighting reduces eyestrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Chas. H. Hill
Weekend Social Roundup From Martinsville Area
Visitors and residents share meals and gatherings across Martinsville Illio polis and nearby towns. Noteable stops include Mr. and Mrs. Bellew in Shelbyville area en route from Nashville, George Doehring of Momence with Mary Leininger, and Ernest Wolff visiting his daughter in Decatur. Christina Morris of Vandalia, and many others join host families, birthdays and weekend visits. Christie fractures knee cap after a fall, staying with Warren Lake while healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bellew
Martinsville
Shelby Binnion
Nashville
Pinkleys
Christina Morris
Vandalia
Mary Leininger
Alex Reed
Carbondale
Willett Pierce
T.T. Cox
T. T. Cox
Letta Hopkins
Hopkins
Clyde Payne
Frank Tomkins
Marion Eyman
Rilta
St. Louis
John Cox
Vernon
James Cox
Camp Stewart
Frank Johnson
Findlay
J W. Epps
B. F. Beck
Orb Courson
Shobonier
Morrisonville
Illiopolis
George Christie
Warren Lake
Victoria Chapter Holds Regular Stated Meeting
Victoria Chapter No. 253 C.E.S. met at the Masonite Temple Monday evening September 10 with 22 in attendance. It was voted to discontinue serving the Lions Club, but the Worthy Matron would proceed for the year. Guests included Nick Kahl of Marissa and Alice Holden, with talks presented. Apple pie and coffee were served after adjournment by Donald and Ruth Murfin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
C.E.S
Masonite
Lions Club
Nick Kahl
Marissa
Alice Holden
Donald
Ruth Murfin
26 Inch Girls Bicycle For Sale In Patoka
A 26 inch girls bicycle is offered for sale by Roy Jones in Patoka. The listing notes the bicycle is available locally and invites interested buyers to contact Roy Jones for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Jones
Patoka
Merchants Award Nearly $600 in Patoka Silver Dollar Days
Patoka merchants completed a 21 week effort to draw shoppers and thank patrons. The Silver Dollar Days awards closed with nearly $600 given by merchants. Final Saturday saw $60 awarded including $25 to W. E. Meadors of Vernon and $10 to Mrs. Maude Heather and Mrs. Anna Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Egent G. W. Isaac
Business Mens Assn
Band Boosters Meeting Scheduled at High School
The Band Boosters Club will meet Tuesday September 25 at 7 30 p m in the high school. All parents are urged to attend and may join even if their child is not yet a band member.
Boston men sentenced for attempted robbery at station
Frederick Warner and Edward Keavaney, both of Boston, were sentenced to two to four years in the state penitentiary for the attempted robbery of Jackson's Service Station on Sunday, August 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Warner
Edward Keavaney
Boston
Mass
State Penitentiary
Jacksoin
Ladies Aid and Community Notes From Fredonia
The article records weekly Ladies Aid meetings with Mrs. Nannie Gaines and upcoming gathering with Mrs. Pearl Cromer. It lists visits and family events among local residents, minor injuries, road conditions, and a large family reunion in Pana Park with 52 relatives.
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Winnifred Spurgeon
War Mothers Meeting
Nelsons and McNicols
Ideal Class
ASC
Ness
Fredonia
Fomp
Ladies Aid
Nannie Gaines
Pearl Cromer
Clarence Ehrat
Joe Mack
Herman Muck
Leo Austin
Arnold Muck
Margaret Smith
John Fulton
North
South Road
Mable Carter
Ruth Ritter
Alice Hyde
Amelia Meredith
Dorothy Elwell
Joanne Meinzman
Pana Park
Alva Williams
Eugene
Eileen Kretzer
Eugene Simpson
Bonnie
Cliffie Goodwin
Glen Simpson
Irvington
Tony Clark
Violet Phillips
Keith Smith
Colorado
Margaret
Mer Margaret Muck
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