Patoka Happenings and Local Social Notes
Patoka community brief lists birthdays and visits from residents including Darvin Jones from Miami and families of Parker, Shipley, Young, Hoffman, and Lewis. Obituary note mentions Lula Newcomb of St. Louis. burial occurred there. Local hospital update notes Jack Robertson recovering in Patoka. other towns’ residents visited and attended events at various dates.
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Darvin Jones
Miami
Fla
Roy Jones
Leroy Lewis
Raymond
Imogene Parker
Linda
Springfield Park
Earl Shipley
Leona Parker
Harold Parker
Raymond Parker
Paul Young
Mattoon
Bill Hoffman
Mike Lewis
Plainfield
Myrtle Lewis
Lucy Williams
Lula Newcomb
St. Louis
Sarah Williams
Patoka
Joe Jett
Alton
Jack Robertson
Vandalia Hospital
St. Mary’s
Rose Mojonnier
Pearl Foltz
Denver
Foltz
Charles Shepard
Colorado Springs
Calvin Belcher
Noah Belcher
Mulberry Grove
Claude H. Pritchett
Carrie Neiderkorn
Delphia Wilson
Russell Caldwell
Agnes Mercer
Salem
Decatur
Eunice McHaney
Alvin Perkins
Edna Piercy
Wayne Binnion
Arrowsmith
Tonie Sorrell
Sorrell
James Wernsman
Gary Binnion
Helen Easley
Brentwood
Ron Forney
L. D. Morey
St. Mary’s Hospital
E. St. Louis
Leslie Qualls
Shawneetown
Maud Hatch
Williams seeks court action to place name on fall ballot
Rollin Williams sued Marion county clerk Max Brasel asking a writ of mandamus to list his name for the county superintendent of schools race. Williams contends he meets all statutory qualifications and questions state office guidance on required certificates. A court date had not been set as of this report with service and answer deadlines looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollin Williams
Marion County
Brasel
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Williams
Mr. Williams
Springfield
Salem High School
Paul Chance
Glendon Hodson
Centralia
Firemen's Annual Dinner in Patoka November 2
The Patoka Firemen Dinner Committee invites all locals to honor volunteer firefighters and their ladies at 7 30 p m on Friday November 2 at Patoka High School. Contributions are welcomed through Patoka Bank or by committee members Orval Sharp Dick Feather Stanley Meador Dick Padberg or Jack Bradon to support the event.
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Patoka
Patoka High School
Patoka Bank
Orval Sharp
Dick Feather
Stanley Meador
Dick Padberg
Jack Bradon
PTA Meeting Highlights Attendance Award and Education Talk
The PTA met September 17 at 7 30 p m in the school lunch room with 66 attendees. Vice president Mrs Paul Calvert led the pledge and national anthem. Fifth graders won the attendance jar. Superintendent Frank Hinton spoke on The Role of Education. Next meeting set for October 15.
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Paul Calvert
Frank Hinton
Magassie Cemetery Benefit Chick en Supper Planned
Magassie Cemetery plans its annual chicken supper at Pato ka City Park on Saturday. Serving begins at 5 p m with entertainment by the Lake Sisters and other amateur musicians invited to sing or play.
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Magassie Cemetery
Patoka City Park
Lake Sisters
Dalton Moody announce birth of baby girl
Mr and Mrs Dalton Moody of Fairman announce the birth of a baby girl on Sunday September 16 at Fayette County Hospital. The notice appears in the want ads column of the local paper.
Adelaide B Wasem Dies. Graveside Rites Held
Mrs Adelaide B Wasem 75 longtime Patoka Decatur native died September 12 in Columbus Ohio. Graveside services were held September 15 in the mausoleum at South Hill Cemetery Vandalia. She was married to James E Wasem in 1911 and attended Millikin University. Survived by husband, son James Jr and daughter Susanne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide B. Wasem
Columbus, Ohio
Patoka and
Decatur
South Hill Cemetery
Vandalia
Kate Bingaman
James E. Wasem
Millikin Univer
Card of Thanks from the Robertson Family
The Robertson couple express gratitude for cards and aid after an accident. They especially thank the fellows who helped on the morning of the incident and those who assisted Dayle with her work. God bless each of you.
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Dayle
Jack Robertson
Gerrish Reunion Draws Seventy Seven Descendants at Salem
The Gerrish family held a reunion in Salem on Sunday September 16 with 77 attendees for a covered dish meal and reminiscences. Old portraits were shown and Pearl H Foltz of Denver traveled the farthest. David Gerrish was reelected president and Ruth Sebastian secretary for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrish
Salem
Pearl H. Foltz
Denver
Colo
Harlan B. Georrish
Patoka
Pamela Sue Rhodes
Sandoval
Gary Lynn Stafford
Tamaroa
Pearl Britt
David Gerrish
Bluford
Ruth Sebastian
Odin
Miss Pearl Britt
Cleo Walker
James Thomas
William J. Gerrish
Derall Foltz
Edith Thalman
Harlan B. Gerrish
John Gerrish
Robert Foltz
East St. Louis
Ray Rippy
Wilber Foltz
Cahokia
Don Brooke
St. Louis
Roy Stafford
Carl Gerrish
Millstadt
Glenn Wood
Kankakee
Charles Shepard
Lester Foltz
Glenn Foltz
Loren Shepard
Colorado Springs
Colorado
In Memoriam Mary Laws Four-Year Anniversary
In memory of our dear mother Mrs. Mary Laws who passed away four years ago on September 20. You left us a beautiful memory and a sorrow too great to be told to those who loved you. Your memory will never grow old. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Robertson Vicki and Bonnie Mr. and Mrs. Dean Laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Laws
Cecil Robertson
Vicki
Bonnie
Dean Laws
Beginners Band Sign-Up Thursday Evening
Beginning students sign up Thursday Sept 27 at 7 30 pm in the band room. Instruments on display and a Samuel Music representative of Effingham will discuss buying or renting. Band parents will host and serve refreshments.
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Samuel Music of
Effingham
Planning Meeting for Cub Scouts
A Cub Scout planning meeting is set for Tuesday September 25 at 7 30 p m in the high school Ag room to outline the program for the coming year. John V Barnes Cubmaster urges re registration for those who participated last year and invites boys ages 8 to 10 to enroll. Parents are urged to attend to learn how Vernon area boys can join this worthwhile activity.
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John V. Barnes
Vernon
Charley Bassett 25th Wedding Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Charley Bassett of 820 Dewey Ave Mr Vernon celebrated their 25th anniversary with an open house Sunday Sept 3 starting at 2 pm. Attendees included family members from Mishawaka and Mt Vernon and gifts were presented including a silver money tree and a four tier cake.
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Charley Bassett
Dewey Ave
Vernon
Bassetts
Clara Bassett
Mishawaka
Ind
Rodger
Joyce
Mt. Vernon
Hulan Littrall
Carolyn Littrall
Earnest Bassett
Lawrence Bassett
Abbie Cox
Jack Jones
Ronnie
Carolyn Jones
Raymond Griffin
Jimmie
Lila
Wayne Jones
Cindy
Gragg
Brian
Jess Jones
Roger Bassett
Mildred
Dale Cox
Kenny
Carolyn
Ray Sievers
Abbie Hogue
Meadows
Wheeler
Bill Rutledge
Leroy Heflin
Kell
Edna Heflin
Dick Beir
Band Parents Meeting at High School Band Room
Band parents will meet on Tuesday evening September 25 at 7 30 in the high school band room. Attendance is urged for all band parents.
Thank You Note From Leroy Lewis at St. John's Sanatorium
Leroy Lewis expresses gratitude for the many cards and visits he received during his time at St. John's Sanatorium, signing off with blessings for all who helped.
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St. John’s Sanatorium
Leroy Lewis
Vernon News Items Span Visits and Club Notes
Local residents share weekend visits with kin in Decatur Vandalia and Sandoval. The Good Will Club held its final meeting of the year with gifts exchanged new officers and mystery pals revealed. A large Vernon Methodist crowd heard Rev R McGuire and wife discuss Japan missionary work with color slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Belcher
Decatur
Tonie Sorrell
Dot Willett
Champaign
Lillie Walton
Ray Walton
Vandalia
Richard McGuire
Ricky
Mason Bassett
Vivian Binnion
Linda Binnion
Barbara Payne
W. C. Oates
Bertha Honadel
Fort Madison
Iowa
Edith Peyton
Tommy Nicolay
Sandoval
John Gehrken
Clarence Gehrken
Mildred Worsham
Centralia
Archie
Vickie Sorrell
Salem
Tonie
Mary Kottmeyer
Emma Protz
Nell Doolen
Tina Murfin
Gussie Manley
Emil Kottmeyer
C. S. Heflin
Letta Hopkins
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Farina Methodist Church
Fred Pontious
Belleville
Wesley Church
Vernon Methodist Church
R. McGuire
Japan
F H A News Mary Ann Palaski Attends Odin Meeting
Mary Ann Palaski with Mrs. Garren represented the Patoka Chapter of the F H A at the section 5 planning meeting in Odin on Friday September 7.
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Mary Ann Palaski
Mrs. Garren
Patoka
The
F.H.A
Odin
Senator Friedrich Opposes Diversion of Road Funds
State Senator Dwight Friedrich backs the Marion County Board of Supervisors in opposing the use of Motor Fuel Tax for non highway purposes. He notes a 1961 proposed diversion of 34 million dollars and cautions it would worsen road problems in Southern Illinois while pledging continued opposition.
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Dwight Friedrich
Marion County Board of Supervisors
Illinois Public Aid Commission
Cook County
Illinois
Island Community Club Holds September Meeting at Hopkins Home
The Island Community Club met at Mabel Hopkins' home with 12 members and two guests. Jo Sharp chaired. Leona Davis gave devotions, and Christina Crawford reported gifts from Alton and Lincoln Homes. Plans for October sale were set. Health lesson titled Your Amazing Skin was led by Christina Crawford. Jo Sharp spoke on Postage and Junk Mail. Refreshments were provided by the hostess with Janet Newcomb assisting. The October meeting will be at Mrs. Floyde Carter's home.
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Island Community Club
Mabel Hopkins
Jo Sharp
Leona Davis
Christina Crawford
Alton
Lincoln
Janet Newcomb
Floyde Carter
Work Underway on New Pentecostal Church in Patoka
Construction starts on a 40 by 50 foot Pentecostal church in Patoka with a concrete base and colored topping. Walls will be concrete blocks with imitation brick facing at the front. The plan includes an auditorium and a Sunday school room separated by a curtain. The congregation has been without a church since the old building was razed.
Centralia Hosts 5th Annual Auto Show October 13
Centralia hosts its fifth annual auto show sponsored by The City National Bank on Saturday October 13. The 1963 display runs 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the bank parking lot with 29 makes and models and nine local dealers participating. Admission is free and refreshments are provided. last year the event drew about 7,000 visitors.
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Centralia
City National Bank
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. E. Settle
P. J. Mojonnier
L. E. Green
Ina Anderson
A. D. Nichols
Frank Ballance
Grace Chance
Minnie Eaglin
Bernie Griffin
PTA
Sity
Memoriam
Cub
Charley Bassetts
A. F. Glotermann
Elmhurst
Stewart
Emery Meadors
Henry Meadors
Bertha Binnion
Sylvia
Binnion
F. H. A. News
Friedrich
Hopkins
New Pentecostal Church
Toka
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