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Revival history and church growth at Patoka site
In winter 1924 25 Rev J H Reeter led revivals in Patoka at the American Legion Hall followed by a Breezy Hill tent meeting with Reeter and Rev William Haag. 1928 saw revivals by Rev James Karr III and Rev DeWett Spicer adding many to the church. In 1937 the Legion Hall became a church. the Cumberland Presbyterian Church building. 1961 the old church torn down for a new one nearly completed with interior work pending. Pastor Rev Lloyd Younken of Herrin Illinois and his family are named Mary Ellen Keith Gayla and Terry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Reeter
Vandalia
Patoka
American Legion Hall
Breezy Hill
Reeter
William K
Lloyd Younken
Herrin, Illinois
Mary Ellen
Keith
Gayla
Terry