Marion County Farmers Tour Dixon Springs Station
Twenty five farmers and one wife visited the Dixon Springs Experiment Station on All 20 at Robbs Illinois. Participants included Kenneth Armstrong Herman Soldner Merle Hecker Irwin Parrill Noble Westfall Robert Briesacher W F Blankenship Roy Doolen Elston Protz El Parrill Herbert Winston Jon Winston James Brooks Bobby Hill Tom Telford Richard Hester Dale Young Fred Hawley Gillen Young Waldo Boyles John Telford Mr and Mrs Otis Boyles and Kenneth Justice. This Agriculture Experiment Sta
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James Brooks
Dixon 1
Robbs
Jll
Kenneth Armstrong
Herman Soldner
Merle Hecker
Irwin Parrill
Noble Westfall
Robert Briesacher
I W. F. Blankenship
Roy Doolen
Elston Protz
el Parrill
Herbert Winston
Jon Winston
Bobby Hill
Tom Telford
Richard Hester
Dale Young
Fred Hawley
Gillen Young
Waldo Boyles
John Telford
Otis Boyles
Kenneth Justice
Happenings in Patoka and surrounding area
Local notes report visits by residents and guests from Edinburg Texas Aurora Illinois and Evansville Indiana among others. Travelers include Walter Marshall Betty Cliff Terry Wiley and Gresham Jennings with multiple family and campus connections. The text also covers agricultural research at a nearby station detailing sheep cattle soil conservation and livestock management practices.
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Tion
Middle West
Card of Thanks From the Besings to Pato Ka Band Parents
The Besings thank the Pato ka Band Parents Assn for a going away gift. They express gratitude to the group and acknowledge the gift. The notice mentions sales books and register forms suggesting a reference to The Register.
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Patoka Band
Mrs
Warren Besing
Jehovahs Witnesses Delegates Attend Taylorville Meeting
Delegates from Patoka'sJehovahs Witnesses returned from a Taylorville Illinois Circuit Assembly over the weekend. Peak attendance reached 643 as Raymond L. Anderson New York district minister spoke on removing barriers dividing mankind. An immersion service Saturday symbolized dedication. Anderson warned of sectarian tensions sparking a potential third world war and urged immediate barrier removal. The group expects another convention in a nearby town in about six months.
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Jiehovah’s Witnesses
Taylorville
Ill
Raymond L. Anderson
New York
Anderson
Earth
School Menu for Sept 3 to 6 Weekly Lunch Options
The menu lists meals for Monday through Friday with items like meat loaf and mashed potatoes on Monday, wiener on bun on Wednesday, hamburger on bun on Thursday, and baked luncheon meat on Friday. Milk, bread, butter, and desserts accompany each day, plus a note to read the want ads for bargains.
Library Board Elects Officers at Saturday Meeting
The Library Board with all members present elected Christina Crawford president Eva Potts vice president Pearl Britt secretary treasurer Bettie Simcox and Elsie Gray serve as the board. They thanked the Village Board for the new library room and directed the librarian to collect overdue fines. Next meeting set for Oct. 26 1957.
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Bettie Simcox
Christina Crawford
Eva Potts
Pearl Britt
Elsie Gray
Moore Daniels Nuptials Join Sioux City Couple
Miss Joanne Frances Daniels daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Daniels of Sioux City Iowa and Burl D Moore son of Josie E Moore of Patoka were married Saturday morning August 17 at Sacred Heart Church in Sioux City The Rev Gerald Bowen officiated White gladioli decorated the altar Joyce Brogan played the organ The bride wore nylon lace and chiffon with a tulle crown and carried pink roses Best man was Thomas Robert The reception followed in the church hall The couple reside at 912 S Austin St Sioux City Iowa both graduates and the groom is stationed with the Air Force in Sioux City
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Joanne Frances Daniels
Albert Daniels
Sioux City
Burl D. Moore
Josie E. Moore
Patoka
Sacred Heart Church
Gerald Bowen
Joyce Brogan
Constance Richon
Thomas
Roberl
Janice Pfaff
Mary Kunkle
Karen Vollmer
Mary Kay Rilly
Cathy Pierson
Dennis Bates
Lyle Dannie
Resignation in Local School Prompts Staffing Changes
Mrs. Marilyn Pierce resigns as the mathematics teacher at the high shore school. Mrs. Gladys Wernsman will teach seventh and eighth grade subjects this year. Mrs. Ruth Phinney will take her place at Vernon teaching fifth and sixth grades. Miss Helen Baker will teach mathematics in the high school.
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Marilyn Pierce
Hgh Shore
Gladys Wernsman
Ruth Phinney
Vernon
Helen Baker
Grieving McWhirter Family Thanks Neighbors
The Charles T. McWhirter family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for help during their loss, noting appreciation for support in a difficult time.
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Charles .T. McWhirter
Vernon News Items Chronicle Local Obits and Visits
Vernon reports Harry W. Godel dies after illness in St Louis. Funeral held Aug 26 at Feutz Funeral Home with burial at Memorial Park. Mentioned births, visits, and hospital patients incl Karla Sue, fourth child of Harold Landreth, and updates on relatives and friends in Vernon area.
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Harry W. Goedel
St. Louis
Wm. H
Alvina Goedel
Vernon
Wanda Tillman
Delwes
Jerre Lynn
Arthur
St. Lois
Jacob
Centralia
John
Lillian Stedman
Calvin F. Feutz
Natural Bridge
Memorial Park
Jon Revis
Robert Revis
Vandalia
John Godel
Wiliam Godel
Stores Will Close on Labor Day Holiday
All Patoka businesses will close Monday for Labor Day with few exceptions. Many residents plan trips away from home as the National Safety Council urges travelers to take great care on highways.
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Patoka
The
National Safety Council
Stage Show Heads 60 Performers At Du Quoin Fair
Du Quoin State Fair runs nightly through Sept 1 with 60 performers headlining a 1957 Stagerame. Labor Day features an all new show with Guy Mitchell and Joni James and more. Grand Circuit racing runs to Aug 30 followed by USAC events and a 100 mile stock car race on Aug 31 and Labor Day weekend races.
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Mills Brothers
Wiere Brothers
Betty Johnson
du Quoin State Fair
Guy Mitchell
Joni James
the Four Aces
Fontane Sisters
USAC
du Quoin
Births Announced for Diana Michele and Daughter at Two Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Don Tonwler announce the birth of a baby girl born Wednesday August 21 at 4 40 p m at St Marys Hospital weight 7 pounds 12 ounces Mr and Mrs Phil Nattier announce the birth of a daughter Friday August 29 at 5 a m at Fayette County Hospital weight 7 pounds 10 ounces named Diana Michele
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Don Tonwler
St. Mary’s Hospital
Phil Nattier
Faycette County Hospital
Diana Michele
Conservation Club Plans Fish Fry on September 6
Members of the Conservation Club invite the public to a fish fry on Friday September 6 at 5 p.m. The event funds help maintain the club area after heavy rain forced spending on spillway and dam. Delinquent members are urged to send dues to Bob Eagan the secretary and treasurer.
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Conservation Club
Local families reunite and travel across Illinois events
Dale Whitehurst and family from Pedria visit the Whitehurst and Livesay households this week. Washington and Watseka couples visit Walter Hendricks for the Lange reunion. Herrin visitors with Mark Murfin and daughter Kimberly at Donald Munfin's home. Edith Peyton travels to Belleville to join family at Leniy Lennyman's home. Vernon Methodist Sunday School held a picnic at Fairview Park in Centralia with about 70 attendees and a noon meal. Charles Moore of Mt. Vernon joins the group. Ruth Phinney teaches in Vernon school due to staffing changes. Hambledonian races at Du Quoin drew many locals Tuesday. Potts family of Keyesport with grandchildren Helen and Jane Hodgkinson of Alton visit H N Potts. others include Dick Potts and Ronnie Britt of Salem. Brumfield relatives from Petia weekend visit. Doolen drives to Cerro Gordo to pick up Mrs. Bernice Weaver for a stay in their home. Lillie Walton joins son Wayne and Vandal ia party to Decatur to visit Verne Belcher.
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Dale Whitehurst
Pedria
Whitehurst
Livesay
Robert Hendricks
Washington
Donald Henricks
Watseka
Walter Hendricks
Lange
Mark Murfin
Kimberly
Herrin
Donald Munfin
Edith Peyton
Belleville
Len Iy Lennaman
Vernon Methodist Sunday School
Fairview Park
Centralia
Charles Moore
Mt. Vernon
H. N. Potts
Raymond Brumfield
Mirs
Bill Brumfield
Kenny
Virginia Thalman
Petia
E. M. Doolen
Cerro Gordo
Vandalia
Decatur
Verne Belcher
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