Write-in candidacies set for Patoka village election
Two Patoka men announce as write-in candidates for village office next Tuesday April 16 O C Schroeder for mayor and Paul Calvert for trustee join on ballot with Alvin Perkins Jack Bradon. Polls open 6 am to 5 pm Vernon voters elect three trustees separate school board race Saturday April 13 noon to 7 pm at high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Schroeder
Paul Calvert
Patoka
Alvin Perkins
Jack Bradon
The
Register
Kenneth Meador
Donald Towler
Dean Britt
Unusual Illinois Central Train Passes Through Patoka
An Illinois Central train passed Patoka Tuesday around 9 a.m. carrying welded rails in 1448 foot lengths for installation between Portage and East Dubuque Illinois and between Manchester and Dyersville Iowa. The 62 car train included 31 cars with three rail tiers and 31 cars with a single tier. A wench car was on board to move the long rail lengths. Rails are welded into 1443 foot lengths at Centralia. Continuous welded rail reduces clickety clack and rail wear for a smoother ride.
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Patoka
Illinois Central
Portage
East Dubuque
Manchester
Dyersville
Iowa
Centralia
Wheat Meeting Thursday Night for 1964 Program
Farmers in Patoka Carrigan and Foster townships are invited to a Wheat Program meeting at the high school Thursday April 18 at 8 p m. The Marion County Farm Bureau sponsors a series to inform farmers about the 1964 wheat program before the May 2 referendum. All area farmers are urged to attend for full understanding of the program.
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Patoka
Carrigan
Foster
Marion County Farm Bureau
Social Security Speaker at Lions Club Meeting
Raymond Harper, Social Security field representative, will address the Lions Club at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple dining room. A question and answer period will follow as the club invites attendees to learn more about social security. Mrs Susie Carter was taken ill at church and remains under doctor care at her home.
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Raymond Harper
Lions Club
Masonic Temple
Harper
Susie Carter
Easter Sunrise Service at Christian Church
The Easter Sunrise service will be held Sunday at 6 a.m. at the Christian Church. Host minister Bro. Dale Hillard announces the order of service including preludes, hymns, scripture, prayers, music by Judy Logan Karole Britt and Barbara Jones, and a message by Rev. Ralph Phillippe.
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Christian Church
Dale Hillard
Alta Logan
Congregation
Judy Logan
Rufus Stephens
E. E. Settle
Karole Britt
Barbara Jones
Ralph Phillippe
Funeral Services Held for Lulu Agnes Riley
Lulu Agnes Riley born May 9 1881 near Patoka Illinois died April 8 at St Marys Hospital Centra lia Ill aged 81. She married Sam E Riley on February 24 1908 and had Howard Marguerite and Sam Junior. Surviving relatives include grandson Donald Riley brother George L Hurtt sister Mrs Victor Sherman Cohran and several nieces nephews. Services held April 6 at Cox and Martin Funeral Home Patoka with Bro Dale Hillard officiating. Burial in Vandalia cemetery family plot.
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Lulu Agnes Riley
Patoka
George W
Elizabeth Cahill Hurt
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Ill
Sam E. Riley
Howard
Marguerite
Sam Junior
Donald Riley
Decatur
George L. Hurtt
Victor Sherman Co
Conservation Club Elects Officers at Monday Meeting
New officers were chosen for the Conservation Club during Monday’s meeting at Wasm's Cafe. James Ballance is president, James Wasem vice president, and Robert Eagan secretary and treasurer. A work day is set for Wednesday April 17 at the lakesite.
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Conservation Club
Wasm
James Ballance
James Wasem
Robert Eagan
Sec
Treas
Lakesite
J W Alexander Dies in Clay County Hospital
James Warren Alexander 82 died Sunday in Clay County Hospital Flora after decorous life in Patoka. Funeral Tuesday at Patoka Methodist Church with Rev Ralph Pel lippe. burial in Patoka Cemetery. Survived by son Wallace two grandchildren and a great grandchild. He was partner in J W Alexander and Son automobile firm and once owned Patoka Register.
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James Warren Alexander
Patoka Methodist Church
Ralph Phillippe
Patoka
Alexander
Clay County
Flora
Hillcrest
Louisville
Allen
Ella
Walden) Alexander
Carrie Hostlar
Wallace
J. W. Alexander & Son
Centralia
Easter Egg Hunt Set for Sunday Lions Club Event
The Lions Club sponsors an Easter egg hunt Sunday at two o'clock in the village park. Bill Jenkins Bob Keister and Les Griffin oversee the event. Three age groups compete for colored eggs with rabbits as prizes.
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The
Lions Club
Bill Jenkins
Bob Keister
Les Griffin
Cancer Drive to be Held Monday April 22
The Patoka Cancer Drive will be held Monday evening April 22. Workers meet at 6 p.m. at the home of Esther Irvin to pick up materials for the collection. Residents are urged to donate liberally to support the program fighting cancer.
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Patoka
Esther Irvin
Friends Night at CBS Chapter Observed by Victoria Eastern Star
Victoria Chapter of the Eastern Star held a Friends Night on Monday with officers in their stations. Guest of honor was Mrs. Erna Harper. The event featured a welcome from the east, a singing by Mrs. Loretta Genre, Easter decor, and a dining-room reception with refreshments.
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Victoria
The
Eastern Star
Pearl Jennings
Electa
Margaret Cox
Cecil Bell
Sandoval
Sentinel
Robert Johnstone
Erna Harper
Loretta Genre
Harper
Surprise Birthday Supper for Earl Shipley at Masonic Hall
Mrs. Leona Parker of Patoka hosted a surprise birthday supper for Earl Shipley of Dupo Illinois at the Masonic hall. Forty three people attended including Earl’s family and friends from Vandalia Smithboro Mulberry Grove Patoka and local churches. Guests enjoyed cake and gifts while Rev Settle of Patoka Baptist Church attended.
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Leona Parker
Patoka
Earl Shipley
Dupo
Ill
Masonic Hall
Earl
Dupe
Leroy Lewis
Raymond Parker
Dale Dively
Vandalia
Henry Shipley
Smithboro
Bobby Wieger
Mulberry Grove
Lloyd Shipley
James File
Melvin Shipley
Tommy Shipley
Rev. Settle
Patoka Baptist Church
Easter Program at WSCS Meeting Honors Officers
The April Wo man s Society of Christian Service meeting at the Methodist Church drew 28 members. Officers for 1968 64 were elected unanimously including President Mrs Paul Calvert and Vice President Miss Christina Crawford. The group heard a lesson on church symbols and announced benevolent actions such as a $1 gift for an honory patron membership for Mr L N Davenport of Harrisburg and a possible honory scholarship.
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Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Paul Calvert
O. J. Hill
L. N. Davenport
Harrisburg
Board of Missions
McKendree College
Archie Harper
Vernon Woman's Society
Bertha Miller
Christina Crawford
Charles Jordan
Bruce Pugh
Harry Nattier
C. J. Hill
Delphia Jolliff
Cecil Martin
S. M. Spurgeon
Ralph Phillippe
Dean Lawrence
Dick Padberg
Robert Kelley
Marcus Cox
Robert Eagan
Dwight Kline
PTA Style Show Set for April 29 Meeting
The April PTA session will be held Monday April 29 due to Easter. The program features a style show presented by the FHA girls.
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PTA
FHA
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Lyle Chasteen
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Peoria
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