Letters to Santa From Patoka Kids Share Christmas Wishes
A 1952 Patoka Illinois newspaper page prints children letters to Santa Claus dated November 29 to December 2. Kids request dolls, toy guns and holsters, candy, oranges, nuts, sleds, trains, and other gifts while noting school, siblings, and good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Patoka
Illinois
Tommy Gerrish
Santa
Roy Rogers
Carroll Berry
Lincoln
Ill
Funeral services for George Parker 45 held in St Elmo
George Parker 45 died after a shooting accident November 23 at Mark Greer hospital Vandalia. Born March 24 1907 in Cass County Texas he married Ber niece Moore January 11 1925 in Atlanta. Survivors include wife two daughters Evaine Boren and Helen Nattier two grandchildren and siblings. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday November 28 at First Baptist Church St Elmo with interment Patoka Cemetery.
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George Parker
Mark Greer
Vandalia
Cass County
Texas
Berniece Moore
Atlanta
St. Elmo
Berniece Parker
Evaine Boren
Washington
Penn
Helen Nattier
Patoka
George Parker Sr
Helen Elaine Boren
George Emil Nattier
L. E. Bedlgood
W. C. Dickinson
First Baptist Church
St. Elmie
Martin
W. B. Mitchell
Professional Wrestling Event Promised At Patoka Gym
Local Conservation Club members sell advance tickets for a December 19, 1952 wrestling card at Patoka Grade School Gym. Three main events include Mel Kelly vs Johnny Kisselback, Wild Joe Miller vs Tony Felice, and a two out of three falls tag team main event. Proceeds aid the club debt on a new lake and quail-raising efforts.
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Conservation Club
Patoka
St. Louis
Mel Kelly
Kansas City
Missouri
Johnny Kisselback
el Paso
Texas
Wild Joe” Miller
Detroit
Mich
Tony Felice
Patoka Grade School
Unit 100 Warriors Win Third Game of Season
The Unit 100 Warriors defeated Louisville 64 to 49 on December 2. They led 39 to 20 at halftime before a third quarter slump. Earlier wins included Woodlawn 88 to 52 and a sweep of Ramsey 63 to 47, 52 to 22, and 56 to 38. A November 25 Kinmundy game was postponed due to a power outage and rescheduled for December 11. Next home game is December 12 vs Odin.
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Unit 100
Basketball Warriors
Louisville
Warriors
Woodlawn
Ramsey
Papooses
Kinmundy
Odin
Post Office Reminder for Early Christmas Mailings
A friendly notice urges early mailing of Christmas parcels and cards to ensure delivery before the holiday. It advises splitting local and out of town mail into separate bundles, mailing early in the day, and states the post office will stay open Wednesday December 24th for last minute mail. Signed by Postmaster John V. Barnes and staff.
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Frank
Elmer
Bruce
Virden
Eshter
John
John V. Barnes
Soldiers Jolliff and Slagle Meet in Korea
Cpl. Wesley Jolliff and Pfc. Harold Slagle connected in Korea on November 26 and spent four hours visiting. Jolliff of the 2nd Division near Chowon learned Slagle’s 7th Division unit had moved nearby and located him. Wesley is the son of Mr and Mrs Claude Jolliff and Harold is the son of Mrs Florence Slagle of Baltoka.
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Cpl
Wesley Jolliff
Pfc
Harold Slagle
Korea
Jolliff
Chowon
7Th Divisioo
Slagle
Wesley
Claude Jolliff
Harold
Florence Slagle
Paltoka
Sani tary Milk Producers Hold Annual Meeting at Patoka
The Patoka school hosted the Sani tary Milk Producers annual meeting Tuesday with 76 attendees. Bruce Pugh was re elected president and Chris Gergeni became vice president, Talmage Outhouse secretary and treasurer, with delegates named for the Feb. 25 district meeting in Greenville.
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Patoka
Bruce Pugh
Talmage Outhouse
Roger Gergeni
James Green
Altamont
Alfred Scrotter
Carlyle
Julian Ray
Vandalia
Bill McCoy
Chris Gergeni
Talmage
Greenville
Waler Chandler
Harold Lutz
Winsome Class Hosts Morene Keaton Meeting
The Winsome Class of the Baptist Church met at Mrs Morene Keaton on November 21 at 7 30 p m The group planned a Christmas Party to be held at Mrs Roberta Britts home Attendees included Mesdames Leniger Hobbs Rogi Mojonnier Nelson Nattier Dean Britt and guest Mrs Foster of Grayville Ill The hostess noted Morene leaves for a new home and wishes her happiness
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The
Baptist Church
Morene Keaton
Roberta Britt
Gene Leniger
Elmer Hobbs
Morene
Ann Britt
Patoka Home Bureau Unit Plans December Lunch and Lessons
The Patoka Unit of Home Bureau meets Friday December 12 at noon for a pot luck luncheon hosted by Mrs. L. P. Busch Mrs. Orville Schroeder and Mrs. Terry Ogles. After lunch a business meeting and major lesson Creative Living When the Children Grow Up by Mrs. Bruce Pugh. Minor lesson Gift Exchange. Roll call My Interpretation of the Christmas Spirit.
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Patoka
Home Bureau
L. P. Busch
Orville Schroeder
Terry Ogles
Bruce Pugh
Mrs. Arlene Bopp Surprised With Birthday Party
Mrs. Arlene Bopp was surprised by friends at her home on Saturday November 29. The gathering included Mr. and Mrs. Vick Griffin and children Judy and Frances, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Briscoe and children Karen Ardith Melba and Lane, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Murray and son Frankie, and Mrs. Bopp and her sons Jackie Jerry and Sammy. Refreshments were served and gifts given.
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Arlene Bopp
Jesse Murray
Frankie
Bopp
Jackie
Jerry
Sammy
Thanksgiving Guests From Out of Town Attend Patoka School Dinner
Thanksgiving dinner at the Patoka Grade School Gym drew many out of town guests. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cothern Clinton Mrs. M. A. Willett Berwyn Mr. and Mrs. Glen Quayle Decatur Mrs. Clayton Slifer Effingham Mr. and Mrs. D. Anderson and family Mrs. Hettie Weisman Mrs. Grace Wernsman Mrs. Arline McCoy Miss Augusta Pope Mrs. Denver Adams all of Centralia Mr. and Mrs. Archie Thalman Mr. and Mrs. Les Thalman Vandalia Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur McIntyre Shobonier and Mr. and Mrs. Art Faulkenhain and daughter Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
F. L. Cothern
Clinton
M. A. Willett
Berwyn
Glen Quayle
Decatur
Clayton Slifer
Effingham
D. Anderson
Hettie Weisman
Grace Wernsman
Arline McCoy
Augusta Pope
Odin Woman's Club Plans December 11 Meeting
The Odin Woman's Club schedules a December 11 gathering with a Christmas quotation, book review of The Other Wise Man by Mrs. George Murphy, readings, a chimes rang piece by Mrs. Harvey Hurd, Cantique De Noel sung by Louis Lowdermilk, and a poem The Millionaire's Christmas. Gifts for Park Ridge School for Girls are requested for timely holiday delivery. program chairmen are Miss Grace McCartan Mrs. Robert Moore and Mrs. Louis Lowdermilk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odin Woman’s Club
George Murphy
Harvey Hurd
Louis Lowdermilk
Park Ridge School
Grace MccCartan
Robert Moore
Local Families Share Teeteerne Dinner Over Weekend
Homer Crothers and wife with three children from Chillicothe along with Mr and Mrs H R Lawrence and children, Mr and Mrs Vance Murfin with Dale and Richard Murfin and a wife and two boys all joined Curt Murfin for a Teeteerne dinner. Wayne Riley and family of Ft Neevery Ohio visited relatives here over the holiday weekend.
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Homer Crothers
Chillicothe
H. R. Lawrence
Vance Murfin
Dale
Richard Murfin
Towo
Curt Murfin
Wayne Riley
Ft. Neeevery, Ohio
Thank You Notice for George Parker Family
The Parker family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for kindness and help during their bereavement after the loss of husband and father George Parker. Mrs George Parker and family extend appreciation for support.
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George Parker
Van Horns Visit Wasems for Thanksgiving in Leighton
Mr and Mrs George Van Horn of Pittsburg join Mr and Mrs G J Wasem in Leighton as Thanksgiving guests. The gathering highlights family hospitality and regional ties during the holiday.
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George van Horn
Pittsburg
G. J. Wasem
Leighton
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Bertha Outhouse
Mrs. Bertha Outhouse thanks neighbors for cards flowers prayers and visits during illness at Barnes hospital and after returning home expressing lasting gratitude for their kindness.
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Barnes Hospital
Bertha Outhouse
Kay Jennings Jr and Bruce Pugh Visit Chicago For Livestock Show
Mr Kay Jennings Jr and Mr Bruce Pugh left Wednesday to spend a few days in Chicago and nearby suburbs visiting friends and relatives. They will also attend the International Live Stock Show in the area.
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Kay Jennings Jr
Bruce Pugh
Chicago
Thanksgiving Roundup At Local Church And Homes
Local families gather for thanksgiving visits and church events. Included are Perryne speaking at Boyd Christian Church, relatives from Vernon to Springfield, and extended family meals in Gallatin Clinton Olney and beyond. A hospital trip followed an appendicitis case, and funeral attendees travel from Georgia to Texas to attend services.
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North Pole
Patoka, Illinois
Cynthia Cox
Love, Paulett Hassell
Emil
Brig Paulette
Joyce
Patty
Dianne Cox
Patoka School
Bettie
Santa, Tommy Cox
Benny Braids
Jimmy
Nancy
Janice Snyder
Professional Wrestling
Fgft Eee
Adams Nattier Davis Pe
Wasem
Seer
Ee Bates
Ee Brumfield Ee Watkins
Wesley Jolliff, Harold
S.M.P. Patoka Local
Mrs. Morene Keaton
Home Bureau Unit News
Mrs
Luther Perrine
Boyd Christian Church
Mr. Perrine
Earl Wernsman
Everett Wersman
Vernon
Greer Hospital
Jackie ,Jerry
P. H. Bopp
J. D. Jennings
Broadview
Kayes
Jennings
M. D. Walker
Oklahoma
H. K. Pike
Gallatin, Mo
A. R. Maffitt
William Newman
Sandoval
Dale Nattier
Jane, Janet
Sue Ann
Marvin Walker
Olney
Springfield
Forrest Cothern
Francis Walker
Judy
Lora Caldwell
Orville Genre
Tichla Blau
Delpha Jolliff
Emma Garrison
Sybil Garrison
Harvey Munger
Lester Howell
Joe Outhouse
Mt. Vernon
Hanes Hawkins
Josephine White
Billy Mack
Virgil Wernsman
Boulder
George Leicht
Marlene
W. G. Dickinson
Sang
L. E. Bedgood
Carolyn Bedgood
Jake Carrell
J. D. Williams
A. L. Williams
Amarillo
Walter Boren
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