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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1957
Page
2
A collection of brief Christmas letters asking Santa for dolls, trains, outfits, a car coat, a sleepy dog, a cowboy outfit, a banjo, and small gifts. Children mention good behavior and promise cookies and milk.
Illinois Central announces two special holiday trains. The Florida Holiday Special departs St. Louis at 9:50 a.m. December 21, arriving in Miami the next afternoon. A January 4 Chicago Special runs from Miami to St. Louis with connections for St. Louis, leaving Miami at 11:45 a.m. and Jacksonville at 7:35 p.m., arriving January 5. Accommodations include reserved coach seats, sleeping space, tavern lounge, and dining service.
1987 member of the Southern Illinois Editorial Association lists G. W. Isaac as editor and publisher and Charlotte M. Isaac as associate. The paper is entered as second class matter on November 2, 1907 at Patoka Illinois. Subscription rates are $1.50 per year in advance within Marion County and $2.00 per year in advance outside the county.
The Secretary of State urges 1958 license plates be displayed by February 15 with a January 1 installation advised to avoid future reminders. Fees are a tax and must be paid, or risk arrest and fines after the deadline. Mark February 15 on your calendar.
A new edition of the Farmers Tax Guide will be available free within days from farm advisers and IRS district offices. The 64 page booklet includes interpretations on new farm tax rulings and examples of preparing farm returns. One million copies printed for nationwide distribution. 750000 through farm advisers and 250000 from IRS offices. It reflects input from revenue agents, extension services, and major farm organizations.
The FHA hosts a Christmas party for pre school children at 7 p m December 16 in the high school Home Economics room cookies will be served. Members sign up for further work on their degrees while forms are prepared. The building decor features multiple Christmas trees and stenciled windows.
Marion county contributes 100 students this semester to the University of Illinois campus with 85 men and 15 women among the group. The statewide student share stands at 88 percent with representation from all counties. Nonresidents total 12 percent from 47 states, the District of Columbia, U S territories, and 67 foreign countries.
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