Griffin Seeks Re election as Marion County Circuit Clerk
Wesley Griffin announces candidacy for reelection as Circuit Clerk of Marion County. He cites court system reform as a challenge and says he can help prepare and initiate necessary records and procedures. Griffin resides in Patoka with wife Shirley Marianne and son Kevin Wesley.
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Wesley Griffin
Marion County
Griffin
Patoka
His
Shirley Marianne
Kevin Wesley
Fifty Two Voice Girls Chorus to Present Christmas Cantata
The fifty two voice girls chorus at the local high school will perform The Music of Christmas on Thursday evening December 19 at 8 00 p m. Brenda Irvin accompanies directed by Myrtle Reid with Linda Zimmerran as soloist and Sheila Sharp and Janice Snyder in duet. The sextette includes Linda Zimmerman LaDonn Hollowell Dianna Headley Sheila Sharp Edna Moody and Janice Snyder. Deloris Beck provides a prelude and postlude with Paula Torrence as reader. Acolytes Carl Harper and Ken Miller ushers Billy Jenkins and Lane Briscoe. No admission charge and the public is invited.
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Brenda Irvin
Myrtle Reid
Linda Zimmerman
Sheila Sharp
Janice Snyder
LaDonn_Hollowell
Carl Harper
Ken Miller
Billy Jenkins
Lane Briscoe
Welding Course Starts at 7 00 PM December 13
Beginning Farm Welding at Patoka High School will start at 7 00 PM Friday December 13, not 7 30 PM as previously listed. Instructor Neal Joliiff, Vocational Agriculture, announced the change.
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Patoka High School
Neal Joliiff
Christmas Holiday Traffic Alert Proclaimed in Illinois
A proclamation designates December 13 1963 through January 2 1964 as a Christmas Holiday Traffic Alert urging religious leaders and law enforcement to redouble efforts to prevent traffic deaths and to promote safe driving and sober behavior on Illinois highways.
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Otto Nol
State of
Illinois
Local F F A Pest Contest Winners Named
Our local F F A held a pest contest where freshmen and sophomores faced juniors and seniors. The losing team hosts a party for the winners. On November 15 ten boys became greenhands: Don Padberg Jim Jennings Billy Nattier Charles Moore Leon Ballance Merell Collins Cayton Cain Ronnie Jones Jimmy Headley.
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F.F.A
Don Padberg
Jim Jennings
Billy Nattier
Charles Moore
Leon Ballance
Merell Collins
Cayton Cain
Ronnie Jones
Jimmy Headley
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness
I thank everyone for the cards letters and prayers during my hospital stay and since returning home May God bless you all.
School Menu Week Highlights
The menu lists daily meals for a school week. Monday offers ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, apple sauce, bread and milk. Tuesday features chili and crackers with a ham salad sandwich and fruit. Wednesday serves a hamburger, corn, dill pickles and cookies. Thursday presents turkey with mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry salad, ice cream bar, hot rolls and butter. Friday offers hot dogs, baked beans, a cheese slice, sauerkraut and pear. Sponsored by Shake and Snack.
Mrs. Roy Ballance Celebrates 84th Birthday
On Sunday December 8 Mrs. Roy Ballance marked her 84th birthday. Family members attended including her brother Robert Logan and son Vick of Sullivan Missouri plus Eli Logan Dwight Hiram Ballance and Dick Ballance. Afternoon callers were Harold Nein from Mr Zion and Paul Logan.
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Roy Ballance
Robert Logan
Vick
Sullivan, Missouri
Eli Logan
Dwight Ballance
Hiram Ballance
Harold Nein
Zion
Paul Logan
Shop Early and Mail Early Says Postmaster
Postmaster Barnes urges early shopping and mailing for the holidays. Tips include updating mailing lists, marking parcels Do not open until December 25, using ZIP codes, affixing 5c stamps, insuring parcels, and depositing mail before 4 PM to ensure proper delivery.
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Barnes
In loving memory of son Set Paul K Spurgeon
In loving memory of our son Set Paul K Spurgeon who gave his life for his country December 13 1944 Mr and Mrs SM Spurgeon note this tribute from his parents reflecting a wartime sacrifice and family mourning.
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Set
Paul K. Spurgeon
Calendar notes for Mulberry Grove district events
The calendar lists events including a Board of Education meeting on December 12 and a Grade School Christmas Program hosted by the P T A on December 13. A high school event at Louisville is noted for December 17.
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Board of Education
P.T.A
Louisville
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Joe Neeley
Shirley Griffin
Elaine Snider
al Pulaski
Mary Wickersham
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