Christmas Letters From Patoka Area Children
A collection of Christmas wish letters from Patoka and nearby towns dated December 1951, listing requests from children for toys, dolls, trains, guns, and candy along with greetings to Santa. The notes are interspersed with local society news including a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Leslie Wasem and related club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Ill
Santa Claus
Santa
Myrna Sue Nattier
Leslie Wasem
In Memoriam Sergeant Paul K Spurgeon
In memory of Sergeant Paul K Spurgeon who gave his life for his country on December 13 1944 near Mouterhouse France. The Spurgeon Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul K. Spurgeon
Mouterhouse
France
Spurgeon
Revenue chief warns on falling confidence amid graft cases
Dunlap says continued criticism could erode trust in the Internal Revenue Service. Six of 64 collectors resigned under fire and two were indicted for bribe taking, with many feigning fair play in tax collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Payne
Alabama
Times- News
Internal Revenue
Outfit
Seven air raid warning centers opened in northern Illinois
Civil Defense Director Lenox R. Lohr announced seven key air raid warning centers have been established in northern Illinois with locations kept secret for security. A Springfield hub will link counties statewide and relay warnings via a special telephone network to county directors and state police headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Key Point
Civil Defense
Lenox R. Lohr
U.S. Eastern Air Command
Springfield
U.S. Air Command
Phoebe McClelland Dies at 64 in Odin Township
Phoebe McClelland, 64, native of Odin Township, died December 2 at Anna Hospital after a weeklong illness following a fall that caused a broken hip. Born May 8, 1887, she was daughter of Harvey and Harriet Crossett McClelland. Survived by sister Mrs. James Case of Sandoval Route 1. Funeral arrangements at Wilson Funeral Home Odin. services held Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Thomas Wilson. Burial at Peaceful Valley Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Phoebe McCleLland
Odin
Anna Hospital
Harvey
Harriet Crossett McCleLland
Odin Township
Marion County
McClelland
James Case
Sandoval
Route 1
Anna
Wilson Funeral Home
Thomas Wilson
Buriel
Peaceful Valley Cemetery
Christmas Shopping and Hospital News From Decatur Area
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Thompson and Miss Margie Goff shopped in Decatur and visited Fred Lake in Niath Illinois. Harlin Christian injured in October crash released from Springfield hospital and wife transferred to Oklahoma City hospital for weeks. their son attends Oklahoma City school. S. M. Spurgeon had major surgery in Barnes hospital St Louis, wife with him returning home. E L Delay attended the wedding of Shirley Limecox to John Rex Parkinson in Assumption. Maude Lawson Lucy Wadkins and Thelma Goff attended Rebekah Lodge Christmas party in Keyesport with pot luck and gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Thompson
Margie Goff
Decatur
Fred Lake
Niath
Ill
Harlin Christian
Springfield
Missouri
Oklahoma City
S. M. Spurgeon
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Lucy Belle Wadkins
Thelma Gotf
Rebekah Lodge
Keyesport
Patoka P T C Holds December Meeting at High School
The Patoka P T C met December 10 at the high school with a large crowd. Mrs C J Gergeni presided as vice president and the secretary and treasurer reported and were approved. Room 1 receives December's picture. Mr Munger spoke on a proposed hot lunch program. due to the president's accident Mrs Mary Chandler was named acting president for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka P.T.C
C. J. Gergeni
Munger
Minnie Christian
Mary Chandler
Mrs John Barnes Sr Hosts Nursery Shower for Mrs Barnes Jr
Mrs John Barnes Sr entertained a group of ladies at a stock shower Wednesday evening in her home in honor of Mrs John Barnes Jr. Games were played with prizes awarded to winners and the honoree received many gifts. Refreshments were served at the close of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh Barnes, Sr
Homie
John Barnes Jr
Revival Continues at Pentecostal Church with Rev Retter
The revival at Pentecostal Church continues this week featuring Rev J H Retter from Vandal ia as speaker. Evening messages and special singing are planned each night with a welcoming invitation from Pastor Bro James Karr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Retter
Vandalia
Retter
James Karr
TAXATION AND INFLATION CHOKING NATION'S SAVINGS
A local page mixes social notes with a feature on rising taxes and inflation. The U.S. News report argues both inflation and taxation erode savings, with wage growth unable to keep pace and high brackets taking large portions of raises. Congress faces public pressure over spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. News & World Report
U.S
Congress
Welding School At Patoka High Slated For Farmers
A Forney Welding Co representative will lead a welding school on December 17 at 7 30 p m in the Patoka Community High School farm shop. Farmers may attend for Q A and hands on practice with an electric welder.
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New H. S
Education Department of Forney Welding Co
New Patoka Community High School
Vernon visitors tour Salem Blood Bank list
Among the people in Salem on Tuesday to visit the Blood Bank were Mr. and Mrs. Mason Bassett, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Landreth, Mrs. Mildred Norris, Mrs. Carra Meador, Mrs. Alice Bernius, Mrs. James Hathaway, Mrs. L. J. Bates Jr., Mrs. Ada Bates, Mrs. Emil Kottmeyer, Mrs. Lahoma Hilliard, Mrs. Kenneth Meador, Mr. Everett Wernsman, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Perkins, Alva Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Blood Bank
Mason Bassett
Leo Landreth
Mildred Norris
Carra Meador
Alice Bernius
James Hathaway
L. J. Bates Jr
Ada Bates
Emil Kottmeyer
Lahoma Hilliard
Kenneth Meador
Everett Wernsman
Harry Perkins
Alva Perkins
Party Attended by Potts Murfin and Soutier Couples
Mr and Mrs Homer Potts Mr and Mrs Richard Murfin and Mr and Mrs Louie Soutier attended a party in Mt Vernon Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Potts
Richard Murfin
Louie Soutier
Mt. Vernon
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Patoka, Illinois
Francis Griffin
Bettie
Jack
Okinawa
David Lynn Adams
Boulder, Illinois
Jimmy Lee Orrell
Jimmy Seifers
Jon
Alma
Billy Green
Stevie
Billy
Jimmy Jenkins
Deann and
Darlene
Friend
Darrell Adams
Patoka, Ill
Toni
Paula Sue Jones
P.S
Nice and Nephew
Ilinois
Gloria Deen Eagan
Nancy
Carolyn Snider
Vivian
Patoka School
Mama
Patricia Meyer
Michael Keeton
Shirley
Rosemary Ann Britt
Nancy Fiscus
Sandra Lawrence
Ladies Francywork Club
X. B. Holland
J. F. Matchett
H.N. Potts
Busch
Elsie Gray
E. L. Rogier
Florence Sim
Cox
Wasem
Mesdames
Florence Simcox
J. C. Walraven
Roy Jones
E. L. DeLay
Homer N. Potts
Taylor Nall
Pegues
Brooks Meador
Methodist
W.S.C.S
Woman’s Society of Christian
Latin America
Scaritt College
Epworth Institute
Louisville
Oscar Hill
Frank Miller
J. Alexander
Bruce Pugh
Jack Matchett
Frank Heinzman
Effie Nichols
Lula Sharp
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Elston Greene
Memoriam
Phoebe McClelland
P.T.C
Pentecostal Church
Wayne Walton
Mary Ellen
Linda Kay
Pearl Steinhauer
George Walton
Billie Arnold
Opal Jones
Joe Wikenhauser
Leslie MicWhirter
Farina
Walter Weiss
Kinmundy
Clarence Lawson
Marvin
Sorrel
Will Curran
Clarence Gehrken
John Gehrken
Marie Lansford
Bluff City
Junior West
Vernon
O. L. West
Methodist Sunday School
Alice Wilson
John Gillespie
Mabel
Methodist Church
Paul Brown
Charlie Meyers
West of Town
Chicago
Mrs. Mattie Linton
Mrs
Gene Leniger
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