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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1956
Page
2
G W I recounts attending the Illinois State Fair with Governor Stratton, noting vast displays, a two hour stage show, and an automobile exhibit from 1902 to 1955. Bands perform across the grounds, rides abound, and a caution to register to vote by November 6.
G. W. Isaac editor and publisher and Charlotte M. Isaac associate are listed as the staff of a Patoka, Illinois newspaper published every Friday with a local phone number 73.
Sgt John Byrne announces Air Force re enlistment offers to veterans out of service since July 1952 with needed skills. Eligible personnel gain grade adjustments optional base or overseas assignments and extended 90 day post discharge period. Details available at 117 North Locust Centralia or Salem court house Wednesday noon to 3 pm.
Illinois top plowmen compete for honors at the State Plowing Field Day on Thursday August 28 at the Truax Treat farm two miles north of DuQuoin on U S Highway 51. L E Rogers Perry county farm adviser directs publicity for the event with Wendell Bowers and B F Muirheid explaining and judging the contest. Demonstrations include Sudan grass seeding alfalfa band seeding pond building and land leveling. Entries should be mailed to Gilbert Bigham Route 1 Pinckneyville.
E C Secor announces Floyd M Smith as chairman of the Marion County ASC election board. He will be aided by Sam Winfrey SCS Joe Sailor FHA Fred Holler Farmers Union and Roy Doolen Farm Bureau to represent all phases of agriculture in selecting representatives.
A reminder urges residents to register or verify their name is in the voter book before the November 6 election to cast a ballot.
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