Patoka Unit election and safety patrol efforts outlined
On September 13 1950 Patoka community officials convened with Ashley Odin Sandoval Central City and Patoka to elect 1950 51 officers Jones Ashley elected president Fletcher Patoka secretary Wamac invited and accepted Brubaker motioned approval Champ seconded Coaching gender rule proposed and passed Central City awarded 1950 conference tournament Dec 5 6 7 Patrols organized Janet Jones patrol captain Library Club organized Ardith Briscoe president and library fines adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brubaker
Sandoval
Ashley
Odin
Cental City
Patoka
Jones
Cecil Fletcher
Champ
Central City
Wamac
Finigan
Farrar
Salem
Evers
Centalia
Copple
Hawley
Wild Animal Circus Comes to Patoka October 2 1950
Ayres and Kathryn Davis Wild Animal Circus performs two shows at Patoka Village Park on Monday October 2 featuring the Montgomery Military Ponies Pringle's Educated Dogs Captain Eugene Christy and jungle bred lions Frazer Troupe Mary Frazier and more. Lions Club sponsors advance ticket sales through local Lions and Boy Scout members with a tented city arriving by 20 trucks and trailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayres
Kathryn Davis
Montgomery
Pringle
London Bridge
Kathryn Davies
Wild Animal Circus
Eugene Christy
Frazer
Mary Frazier
Patoka Village
Patoka Lions Club
Lions Club
Vernon Pentecostal Church Sunday School Schedule
The notice lists weekly services for Vernon Pentecostal Church including Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship 11 a m Evangelistic Message 7 30 p m Tuesday Eve 7 30 Young People Service Tuesday 8 p m Bible Teaching Thursday 7 30 p m. Everyone is invited to attend our Sunday School and Church Service who isn't going elsewhere.
Patoka Methodist Church Service Schedule
The Patoka Methodist Church promotes friendliness under Minister Alfred S. Dalrymple. Church School led by Geo Wasem at 9:30, Morning Worship at 10:45 on non third Sundays, Evening Worship at 7:30 except first Sundays, Prayer and Study Wednesday at 7:30, with M Y F led by Mrs Audrie Kissner at 6:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Friendliness
Alfred S. Dalrymple
Church School
Geo. Wasem
Audrie Kissner
Couns
Patoka Pentecostal Church Sunday Schedule Card
Patoka Pentecostal Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Sunday Evangelistic Message at 7 30 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 45 p m All are welcome F E Adams Sunday School Superintendent Amy Bradley Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Pentecostal Church
F. E. Adams
Amy Bradley
Good Will Club Holds Final Meeting of Club Year
Twelve members and two visitors met with Fern Arnold September 20 for the last meeting of the club year. The new officers elected are Mary Kottemeyer president Tina Murfin vice president and LaHoma Hilliard secretary and treasurer. The Mystery Pals were revealed and three paid fines. Last of the year gifts were exchanged. The work included four quilts quilted and pieced on ten quilt tops. Gifts were bought and $5 each given to Heart Clinic Red Cross Cancer Fund and WLS Xmas Neighbor Club. Refreshments were served. recreation prizes went to Nellie Perkins Edna White Anna Des Ruisseaux and La Homa Hilliard. An all day meeting is planned October 4 with Anna Des Ruisseaux. Bible verse will start with V. La Homa Hillard See y
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Arnold
Mary Kottemeyer
Prsident
Tina Murfin
LaHoma Hilliard
Sharon Lawrence
Heart Clinic
Red Cross
Cancer Fund
Fern
Alice Wilson
Betty Howll
Nellie Perkins
Edna White
Anna Des Ruisseaux
la Homa Hilliard
Community Notes From Vernon and Nearby Areas
Clarence Guymon and family returned home on Sunday after a week's stay in Mundelein. Floyd Arnold C. D. Doolen and their spouses visited aunt and uncle William Walton in Decatur on Sunday. Bruce Danbury visited Decatur to spend time with sister Nellie Lynch. L. D. Morey and wife were in East St. Louis last Friday. Emma Johnson of St. Louis visited Emil Kottemeyer's home for two weeks. Jessie Binnion hosted a weiner roast for her pupils on Tuesday evening with guests Don Cox Decatur, E. F. Corbett and Alice Pratt of Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Guymon
Mundelein
Floyd Arnold
C. D. Doolen
William Walton
Decatur
Bruce Danbury
Nellie
Emma Johnson
St. Louis
Emil Kottemeyer
Jessie Binnion
Don Cox
E. F. Corbett
Alice Pratt
Springfield
Patoka Christian Church 75th Anniversary Homecoming
Patoka Christian Church marks 75 years since its first service with October 1 set as anniversary and Homecoming. Morning services, a noon potluck, and an ordination at 1 30 pm promising ordination of three elders seven deacons and one minister. The ordination speakers include Pearl Willis with Orville Hubbard preaching. Evening service at 730 pm. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Patoka
Lord Jesus Christ
Leslie Walker
Wash Bowen
Charles Meyers
Leslie Wasem
Gerald Cox
Louis Haslett
Maurice Adams
Russell Collins
Orville Hopkins
Robert Johnstone
Orville Hubbard
Pearl Willis
The
Flora
Fire damages Cox and Martin Funeral Home in Sandoval
A Monday morning blaze extensively damages Cox and Martin Funeral Home in Sandoval. Smoke was seen from under the eaves at 11 o'clock, with the attic charred but a new roof stopping further spread. The living quarters above and a downstairs store room suffered smoke and water damage. Fire officials examined possible causes including a blow torch, exposed attic wiring, or flue defects. insurance adjusters later inspected the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox & Martin Funeral
Sandoval
Austin
Sandoval Voluneer
Linda Sue Parker Celebrates Fourth Birthday Party
Mrs. Raymond Parker hosted a birthday gathering for Linda Sue Parker on Saturday. Children played games, received lollypops and stick candy, and enjoyed homemade ice cream and cake. Guests included Valda Jones Janice Snyder Jimmy Snyder Barbara Jones Gloria Eagan Harold Lee Sonny Boy Parker Stevie Jones Wesley Parker and Linda Sue with several older relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Parker
Linda Sue
Valda Jones
Janice
Jimmy Snyder
Barbara Jones
Gloria Eagan
Harold Lee
Sonny Boy Parker
Stevie Jones
Wesley Parker
R. J. Snyder
Harold Parker
William Parker
Mary Parker
Sunbeams Meet at Nattier Home October 7
The Sunbeams will meet with Miss Vera Nattier October 7 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Nattier home. James Allen Thomas presides and welcomes new members. Program includes salutes to flags, Bible prayer, roll call with Bible verse starting L, Our Five Arms, exercises, reflections on churches of other lands, closing prayer, games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sunbeams
Vera Nattier
James Allen Thomas
Birth of Lyra Emma Jones in Centalia
Mr and Mrs Darvin Jones welcome a daughter born September 22 at St Marys Hospital Centalia. Lyra Emma was named for the newborn as Roy Jones and his wife celebrate as grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darvin Jones
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Roy Jones
Rolla Sparks
Bert Summerlin
Miami
Florida
Lyra Emma
Valda
Card of Thanks From Mrs. Eunice Walraven
Mrs Eunice Walraven expresses gratitude for cards flowers visits and remembrances during hospital stay and at home She thanks friends and community for support and kindness during recovery
Decatur Couple Visits Ballance Parents Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Sonny Ballance of Decatur visited his parents Mr and Mrs L W Ballance over last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny Ballance
Decatur
L. W. Ballance
Kitchen Shower for Mary Parker and Willard Moeller
A kitchen shower was held September 18 at 8:00 p.m. in honor of Mary Parker and Willard Moeller at William Games home. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments, gifts were opened, and many thoughtful presents were received. Attendees included Thelma Arnold Orville Hubbard Paul Logan and many relatives from Vandalia Bluff City Sandoval Joliet Peoria and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Parker
Willard Moeller
William Parker
Thelma Arnold
Orville Hubbard
Paul Logan
Robert Eagan
Ida Moeller
Helen Moeller
Harold Moeller
Florence Slagle
Dale Thompson
Rosemary Barnes
Kathryn Bowen
Zella Easton
Darrell Foltz
Russell Snyder
Walter Moeller
Charles Malchow
Vandalia
Loren Carrice
Bluff City
Don Hargrave
Harold Parker
Raymond Parker
E. L. DeLay
E. L. Rogier
Mac Eagan
Thelma Goff
Margie
Ada Belcher
Loren Barnes
Georg, Jurrens
Carrie Alexander
G. J. Wasem
Maude Malan
Maude Ellis
Oliver Wadkins
Orville Schroeder
Frank Miller
Bessie Perrine
Arlene Bopp
Josie Moore
Velma
George Wickersham
Agnes Arnold
Ruth Nattier
George Simcox
Della Johnstone
Anna Sears
Eugene Parker
Sandoval
Bill Parker
Isaac Parker
Joliet
Walter Kirk
Peoria
Melvin Keppler
Dwight Ballance
Marilyn Ballance
Free Picture Show and Singing at Patoka Gym
A free motion picture and singing entertainment will be held this Saturday night at the Patoka Grade School gymnasium beginning at 7 30 oclock. The program features the Elks Club Quartette of Salem Illinois and a home spun address by Congressman C W Vursel on events in Washington affecting daily life. The theater explains the Brannan Farm Plan with technicolor visuals and quotes Allan Klein and Albert Goss. All farmers, business people and consumers are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Elks Club Quartette
Salem
Illinois
C. W. Vursel
Washington
Truman
Allan Klein
American Farm Bureau
Albert Goss
National Grange
Pie Supper and Cake Walk at Woodyard School
A pie supper and cake walk will be held at Woodyard School north of Patoka on Highway 51 Friday evening October 6. All are welcome. Olga Murray, teacher, invites the community to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodyard School
Patoka
Hwy. 51
Hold Basket Dinner at Salem Park Sep 24
A basket dinner was held at Salem Park on Sunday September 24 in honor of the Neilson sisters Marie Dena and Anna who are visiting here Their extended group of attendees included many local families from Ennis Montana Decatur Granite City Ramsey Alma Patoka and Vernon, with Mr T C Thompson and family and othersPresent were Mr Lester Rollins Mr Floyd Bennett Mr Julius Neilson and many Neilson relatives and friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Park
Neilsons
Marie
Dena
Anna
T. C. Thompson
Ennis
Montana
Lester Rollins
Decatur
Floyd Bennett
Granite City
Julius Neilson
Bob Neilson
Charley Neilson
Ramsey
Chris Neilson
Alma
Walter
George Neilson
Elmer Frizell
Velma Williams
Warren
Maggie McNicols
Pete Headley
Vernon
Charles Mitchell
Patoka
Frank Garrett
Kinmundy
Cyrus Arnold
Edwin Arnold
Effie Nichols
Jim MacNicols
Feathers
Frank Adams
Robert Walton
Seth Martin
O. T. Walton
Eaglins Leave for Houston After Pleasant Salem Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eaglin depart for their Houston Texas home after an enjoyable visit with Bob’s parents Mr. and Mrs. O E Eaglin and Mrs. Eaglin’s mother Mrs. Harry Laughlin and family of Salem and Mr. and Mrs. F J Burgess of Odin. They plan a stop in Drasco Arkansas to visit Bob’s uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. H R Belcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Eaglin
Houston
Texas
Bob
O. E. Eaglin
Eaglin
Harry Laughlin
Salem
F. J. Burgess
Odin
Baptist Church announces new nursery availability
Pastor Geo C Jurrens leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Morning Worship at 10 30 a m with Training Union at 4 30 p m and Evening Service at 7 30 p m A Wednesday Prayer Service also at 7 30 p m Our nursery is now furnished and ready to use beginning Sunday October 1 All mothers may place their children in the nursery during the morning service welcome to do so
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. C. Jurrens
Patoka P T C Holds First Meeting At School Gym
The Patoka Grade School P T C held its first meeting of the year in the gym on Thursday night September 21 with President Mrs Anna Ballance in charge. Minutes from the May meeting were read and plans discussed for fund raising while noting several items postponed to October due to low attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.C
Patoka
Anna Ballance
Ruth Nattier
Jake Davis
Wilma Gergeni
Eunice Rogier
Peggy Tune
Virginia Mec- Nicol
Harry Murray
Stella Britt
Arlene Bopp
Nina Houston
Milk and Cream Cooling Rule After Milking
To limit bacteria growth, milk and cream should be cooled to at least 50 to 60 degrees F within an hour after milking. A protective coating is needed for concrete silo walls when storing legume and grass silage because their juices are more acidic than normal corn silage.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patoka Community Unit
Davis
Patoka Christian
Patoka Methodist Church
Good Will Club
Leter “V
Mrs. L. D. Morey
East St. Louis
Patoka Christian Church
Linda Sue Parker
Nattier Home
Eunice Walraven
Leona Parker
Singing Entertainment AT
Patoka Gym
Olga Murray
Alta Logan
Anabelle Nattier
Virginia Seifers
Freda Woods
Elizabeth England
Medulla Romack
Wilma Fiscus
Ann Crawford
Vernelle Bricker
Myrtle Foltz
Elvin Landreth
Miss Mary Wickersham
W.S.C.S
Charley M. Adams
Centralia Hospital
Chester Jolliff
James Yardley
Union, Ill
Woodstock Hospital
Methodist
Woodstock
McKendree College
A. S. Dalrymple
Anna Pugh
Son Darrell
Nancy Foltz
Charley Foltz
Richard Clarks
Mrs. Clark
George Porter
Denver
Colo
Joker
Darrel Walker
Cynthia
M. D. Walker
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