Logan Golden 55th Wedding Anniversary Observed
On April 10 Eli Logan and Mae Chance celebrated their 55th anniversary at home in Patoka. Mae Chance taught school and they have two children Paul and Dorothy, plus four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Relatives from Flint Michigan joined for a joyous dinner and acknowledgments to family members including Roy Ballance and John Chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Logan
Mae Chance
Willis Chance
John Ballance
Patoka
Ther
Paul
Dorothy
Paul Smith
Flint
Michigan
Harold
Patty Smith
Stuart
Judy Logan
David Prince
Mr. Logan
John Chance
Mrs. Logan
Sunbeams Hold April Meeting at Baptist Church
The Patoka Sunbeams met at the Baptist Church on Saturday the 11th in April. Patsy Sharp welcomed new member Karen Parker. Sharon Crawford led Roll Call. Emil Nattier and Mrs Mojonnier spoke about the missionary meeting in St Elmo on Friday. Mrs James Thomas and daughter Jessie served refreshments of cookies koolache candy and gum, which the children enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Sunbeams
The
Baptist Church
Patsy Sharp
Karen Parker
Sharon Crawford
Emil Nattier
Mojonnier
St. Elmo
James Thomas
Jessie
Card of Thanks from Virgil Herrin
I thank friends neighbors and relatives for cards flowers and prayers during my hospital stay and since returning home Special thanks to Elevator employees and the Mound Chapel Sunday School for the flowers May God bless each of you Virgil Herrin
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Mound Chapel Sunday School
Virgil Herrin
Vernon News: Local Visits and Family Notices
Vernon area residents share weekend visits with relatives from Chicago Marion Indiana and Greenfield Indiana while mourning the death of Flora Dickey in Monticello The notices name extended families and social visits among Walton Parkhill Sorrel Wernsman and other local households plus travel to Lawrenceville Vincennes and Grand Rapids and a return from Oregon for the Chriss family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Joiner
Diana
Chicago
Lloyd Davis
Flora Dickey
Robert Shankwilder
Monticello
Nellie Doolen
George
Jesse Walton
George O. Stickler
Marion
Indiana
Dorothy Wells
Anita Kay
Greenfield
Ind
Harry Parkhill
Parkhill
Ray Walton
Wayne Walton
George Walton
Milton Bayliss
Warren
Jacksonville
L C. Betts
Elizabeth Betts
T. E. Snyder
Lawrenceville
Maud Curtis
Jamie Wernsman
N. P
Patoka man George Simcox dies after long illness
George Walter Simcox 71 of Patoka died at his home Monday April 18 after a long illness. Born July 4, 1883 in Patoka he lived his entire life there and was a retired businessman. Surviving are a daughter Betty Palaski two sons Dale and Herold two sisters nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday April 20 at the Patoka Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Stowe officiating. burial in Patoka Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walter Simcox
Patoka
Robert
Hester Simcox
Minnie Wasem
Salem
Simcox
Methodist Church
Betty Palaski
Dale and
Herold
Sandoval
F. B. Miller
Miami
Florida
Jim Davidson
Pomona Park
Methodist
Richard Stowe
Patoka Cemetery
Flora Dickey
Robert Shonkwiler
Monticello
Ill
Vernon
Vernon Methodist Church
Nellie Doolen
Vrenon
George Walton
Jesse Walton
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Raymond Curry
Hatch Cemetery
Polio Immunizations Given to District 100 First and Second Graders
Dr. L P Busch reports that children in Unit District 100 first and second grades received Saulk polio vaccines on Thursday afternoon April 21 starting at 2:00 PM. The drive aims to curb Poliomyelitis as data from the vaccines’ experimental stage suggest progress against the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Busch
Meeting Notice for Conservation Club 100
Members of Conservation Club 100 will meet Monday April 25 at 7 30 p m in the new high school. Members bring dues and funds from chain saw sales. Agenda includes by laws adoption and lake caretaker discussion.
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Conservation Club 100
Band Parents Meet April 26 at High School
The Band Parents regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening April 26 at 7 30 at the high school. All parents are urged to attend.
Notice of Claim Day in Davidson estate
Notice is given that Monday June 6 1955 is the claim date in the estate of Louie F Davidson deceased in Marion County Illinois and claims may be filed before that date without summons. Also classified ads for real estate rental and sale, used appliances and school meals for next week are listed with contact details and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie F. Davidson
Marion County
Illinois
Pvt Paul C Perkins Completes Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood
Pvt Paul O Perkins son of Mr and Mrs Harry O Perkins Vernon Ill has completed basic infantry training at Fort Leonard Wood with the 6th Armored Division. He entered service at his home station and passed through the 5045th ASU Reception Station receiving initial clothing and tests to determine assignment after basic training. After eight weeks he will begin advance basic training with possible leave before deployment.
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Fort Leonard Wood
Paul O. Perkins
Harry O. Perkins
Vernon
Ill
6Th Armored Division
5045Th
ASU
Veterans Hospital Report On Frank and Allie Wernsman
Virgil Wernsman gave a Thursday afternoon update from the Veterans Hospital in Marion Illinois. Allie Wernsman shows improvement and sits in a wheelchair briefly while Frank Porter named Joker shows less strength but with good care there is hope for improvement.
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Virgil Wernsman
Frank Porter
Allie Wernsman
Veterans Hospital
Marion
Illinois
Virgil
Allie
Allié
Frank
Joker
Card shower suggested for Mrs Tressie Barnes
A friend proposes a card shower for Mrs Tressie Barnes who had surgery on Friday April 15. She is staying at Research Hospital Room 619 840 South Wood Street Chicago Illinois 12.
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Tressie Barnes
Research Hospital
South Wood Street
Chicago
Illinois
Mrs Cordia Lake Thanks for Prayers and Kindness
A message expresses gratitude for prayers visits cards and many kind favors received while in the hospital and signed by May Lee.
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Cordia Lake
Gratitude From Davidson Pierce Family for Support
The Davidson Pierce family expresses thanks to relatives neighbors and friends for flowers kindness and sympathy. They also thank the women of the Methodist Church the American Legion Sohio Oil employees and all who helped in any way. Anna Davidson Helen Pierce and family.
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Methodist Church
American Legion
Sohio Oil
Anna Davidson
Helen Pierce
Home Grown Flower and Vegetable Plants Ad
Alma basket and hobby shop advertises hybrid tomato and sweet potato plants for sale. Frank Kline operates at route 87 with phone 8185 422 tie.
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Alma
Frank Kline
Belcher Walker Nuptials Held at Patoka Church Sunday
Miss Gayle Belcher and Leo A Walker married at Patoka Christian Church on Sunday April 17. Officiant was Tom McGee. Attendants included Kerwin Adams and Forrest Walker with nephews as ushers. Guests and cake reception followed with extended family and out of town visitors listed.
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Gayle Belcher
Leo A. Walker
Leo. A. Walker
Patoka Christian Church
Tom McGee
Charles L. Belcher
Gary
Ind
Kerwin Adams
Centralia
Illinois
Walker
Forrest Walker
Crewe Cover
James Wright
Walier
Ill
Roger Jensen
Shattuc
Paul Logan
Raymond Britt
Winton Wright
Hugh Jenson
Grace Henson
Robert Hopkins
Patoka
Sarah Henson
Miss Belcher
Madalene Belcher
Fairfield
Lester Belcher
Tamaico
Hugh Jensen
Warren Jensen
Frank Elifritz
James Elifritz
Browns, Ill
Clark Walker
Hoopston
Harold Blunt
Vandalia
Elva Towler
Shobonier
M. D. Ballance
Dora Smith
Grace
Patoka F F A Parliamentary Team Places Second at Sectional
Patoka's F F A Parliamentary Procedure team finished second in the sectional contest at Odin on April 14. Team members include Frank Black president Gary Binnion secretary Monte Page Charles Nattier and David Sanders. Black placed third individually. Patoka was among six schools from twenty-one eligible in Bend Fayette Effingham Jefferson and Marion counties to enter.
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Patoka
Odin
Frank Black
Gary Binnion
Monte Page
Charles Nattier
David Sanders
Bend
Fayette
Effingham
Jefferson
Marion County
Willing Workers Enjoy Interesting Meeting at Methodist Church
The Willing Workers Class met Thursday evening in the Methodist Church basement with President Sue Talbot presiding. Committees were appointed for an upcoming dinner, dues were collected, devotionals led by Dick Stowe, and recreation by Robert Eagan and James Ballance. Hostesses Vi Cole and Shirley Griffin served lunch.
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Methodist Church
Sue Talbot
W.S.S
Dick Stowe
Robert Eagan
James Ballance
Vi Cole
Shirley Griffin
Clifford Talbot
Leslie
Rebecca
Wesley Griffin
Marianne
Tim Cole
Gloria Deen
Harry Nattier
W. M. Cox
Cynthia
Bill
Wilma Gergeni
Jimmy Gary
Janet Kae
Elsie Pugh
Weekend visits and travels of local residents
Local families and relatives spent the weekend visiting kin in Evansville Palestine Vandalia Decatur St Louis and Los Angeles. Notable trips include Mrs Elva Besing in Evansville with her son’s family and Mr and Mrs George Anderson and their visit to see grandchildren in California. Pvt Dean Hopkins departed for Camp Carson after returning to Macon and Fort Leonard Wood completing basic training.
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Dean Hopkins
Camp Carson
Colorado
Lady Hopkins
Macon
Dean
Fort Leonard Wood
George Anderson
Sandoval, Ill
TWA
Los Angeles
California
T Sgt
Charles W. Anderson
Jane
Kathy
FFA Speaking Contest Results Honored at Patoka High
The sectional FFA Public Speaking Contest at Patoka High School on April 20 awarded Oration winners with 1st Jack Roger St. Elmo 2nd Robert Hanson Salem 3rd Charles Nattier Patoka. Extemporaneous top place went to Dick McLaughlin Salem with 2nd Heiden Altamont and 3rd Everett Smithson St. Elmo. Schools entering included Kinmundy Alma Brownstown Patoka St. Elmo Salem Greenville Altamont Effingham Waltonville Mulberry Grove. Judges were Fred Tincher Dwight Essary James Brooks Wayne Hunter Sam Winfrey.
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Patoka High School
Salem
Patoka
St. Elmo
Greenville
Mulberry Grove
Effingham
Waltonville
Altamont
Jack Roger
Robert Hanson
Charles Nattier
Fred Tincher
Fayette Co
Dwight Essary
Soil Conservation Service
James Brooks
Dick McLaughlin
Heiden
Everett Smithson
Jack Bopp
Kinmundy-Alma
Brownstown
Wayne Hunter
Veterans Teacher
Sam Winfrey
Marion County
Village Election Results Show Voter Turnout Prominent
Despite no opposition on the ballot the village election on Tuesday April 19 drew 119 votes with four spoiled. Tim Morris Cole and Fred Chance both received 105 votes while E E Dick Lange tallied 101 as results were tabulated.
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Morris
Tim) Cole
Fred Chance
E. E
Dick) Lange
Vernon Village Election Yields Sparse Ballot
An unofficial report from Vernon village on Tuesday April 19 shows only 37 votes cast. James Phinney and Selby Binnion won on the Citizen's Ticket while Darrel Zimmerman captured a People's Ticket seat.
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Vernon Village
James Phinney
Selby Binnion
Citizen’s
Darrel Zimmerman
People’s
A New Kind of Farmer Emerges in Modern Agriculture
Wheeler McMillen of the Farm Journal forecasts a shift to farming as a managerial business. The piece notes mechanized operations, advanced seeds and chemicals, soil and water conservation, and the need for farmers to adopt knowledge and tools to compete. It covers insecticides as cost effective, with Aldrin and heptachlor popular, applied by various methods and requiring prompt coverage.
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Wheeler McMillen
The
Farm Journal
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Sunbeams
George Simcox
Conservation Club
Oscar J
Max Quayle
L. D. Morey
Vernon, Ill
Lintz-Craft
Wig Richeson
Electromaster
W. E. Meyer
Funeral Home
Pvt
Paul C.perkins
Monticello, Ill
Patoka’s F.F.A
Warren Besing
Evansville, Indiana
Mrs
Elva Besing
Edward Mayer
Palestine, Ill
Frank Crawford
Paul Dean
Artie Rogier
Carl Rogier
Roy Thoman
Mt. Vernon
Jimmy Wright
Walter
Bill Tiefenhour
St. Louis
Leo Walker
Elsie Gray
Decatur
Bill Johnson
Drucilla and
Linda of
Waverly
F. B. Ballance
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