Patoka Happenings Recap of local visits and events
Lula Sharp returns home after five and a half months in California with her children Betty Velma and Bill. Sunday dinners host families include Ollie Skaggs Archie Brown and Lonny Sharp. Attendees include Nelle Quayle Paul and Darrell Sharp. Visitors and trips span Ottawa Centralia Clinton Decatur and Bridgeport with many local names and a Christmas pageant noted.
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Lula.Sharp
California
Betty
Velma
Bill
Max Quayle
Ollie Skaggs
Pawnee
Ill
Archie Brown
East St. Louis
Lula Sharp
Darrell Sharp
Lonny
Nelle Quayle
Paul
Roy Malan
Ottawa
Roger van Atta
Alan
Tom Ballance
Florida
Ballance
Centralia
J. C. Walraven
Clinton
E. R. Caldwell
Dick Wasem
Decatur
B. N. Griffin
J. W. Alexander
X. B Holland
Holland
Woman's Club
L. W. Ballance
Verne Nattier
Wabash Production Credit Association
Bridgeport
C. J. Hill
Greenville
Ramsey Rams Top Warriors 67 65 In Narrow Basketball Clash
The Ramsey Rams edged the Warriors 67 to 65 Friday night with Rutledge scoring 21, Adams 18, Sanders 12 and Belcher 6 while for the Papooses Perkins 16 Thalman 7 Murfin 5 Lange 6. Grade school Mohawks are 8 3. Pest contest totals include 23 starlings and 304 sparrows. Yearbooks sale continues and Dec 20 assembly plans and Dec 20 1955 lunch menu noted.
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Warriors
Ramsey Rams
Rutledge
Adams
Crabb
Sanders
Belcher
Papooses
Perkins
Thalman
Murfin
Lange
Berylett
Kent Crawford
Pest Contest
Vernoka
Silas Mariner
Wesley Griffin Seeks Reelection as Circuit Clerk
Wesley Griffin of Patoka announced his bid for re-election as circuit clerk on the Republican ticket. Elected in 1962, Griffin leads the Marion County Young Republicans and serves on the Illinois Circuit Clerk and Recorders Assn executive committee. He is active in the Lions Club volunteer fire department and the Masonic lodge.
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Wesley Griffin
Patoka
Wes
Marion
Letter From Mr and Mrs H K Pike to Gordon and Charlotte
The Pike family letter from Greenville Mississippi describes life in Byrd Trailer Park near their son and wife. Keith Pike comments on enjoying life in a trailer park with Air Force families, hunting season, and their efforts to rest and work. He praises Patoka’s community and the local newspaper.
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The
Register
Keith Pike
Byrd Trailer Park
North Broadway
Greenville
Miss
Gordon
Charlotte
Air Force
Patoka
Lions Christmas Dinner Planned by Patoka Club
Patoka Lions Club members and wives held their annual Christmas dinner at the Terminal hotel south of Centralia on Wednesday evening. President Les Griffin led songs with Wes Griffin on piano, and Marc Cox served as master of ceremonies after dinner for games and stunts. Everett Jackson and G. W. Isaac were initiated into the club during the past year.
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Patoka Lions Club
Terminal Hotel
Centralia
Les Griffin
Wes Griffin
Marc Cox
Everett Jackson
G. W. Isaac
Vernon Post Office to Stay Open Through Christmas
Vernon community notes a long open period for the post office ending after Christmas. The paper lists attendees at Mrs. C. O. Live’s funeral from multiple towns and records local visits, school events, Y M C A activities, and family gatherings across Salem Decatur Clinton Mt. Vernon and other nearby places.
White Way Work Starts in Patoka
Illinois Power Co begins installing poles and lighting for Patoka's White Way in the business district. The project adds 18 lights across about three blocks each side of the railroad, with new brackets and larger bulbs. Village bears no cost beyond electricity. completion expected in two to three weeks.
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Patoka
Illinois Power Company
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Illness and Death
Family expresses gratitude for expressions of kindness shown during illness and passing of their loved one. They thank everyone who helped and extend blessings to all.
4-H Club Here Holds Its Christmas Meeting
The Patoka Panthers 4-H Club December gathering at the Thomas home included 15 members and five guests. Junior leaders Jimmy Britt Charles Thalman and Rodger Gergeni were appointed. Jesse Lou Thomas demonstrated. The club received 50 Household Guides for sale. January 16 meeting planned at the Bricker home.
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Patoka Panthers
Thomas
Jimmy Britt
Charles Thalman
Rodger Gergeni
Jesse Lou Thomas
Bricker
Funeral services for John C Leicht former Boulder farmer
Funeral services were held for 75 year old John C Leicht a retired farmer from near Boulder last Friday at Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed church in Carlyle He died at St Marys hospital Centralia after a two year illness He is survived by brother George G Leicht of Boulder and sister Miss Lulu Leicht of Boulder He was uncle of Mrs Elsie Wernsman of Patoka Cox and Martin funeral home of Sandoval directed arrangements
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John C. Leicht
Boulder
Immanuel Evangelica
Reformed
Carlyle
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Leicht
George G. Leicht
Lulu Leicht
Elsie Wernsman
Patoka
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Sandoval
Sunbeams Christmas Party Slated for December 17
The Preschool Sunbeams will host their annual Christmas party at the Baptist church on Saturday afternoon December 17 at 1 PM. The program includes flags, Bible readings, a love verse, a Bible lesson on Luke 2 8 14, an acrostic L O V E, festive foods from Armenian Italian Polish Scandinavian Greek Austrian and German traditions, closing prayer and games. Emil Nattier will run the nibble nook.
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Sunbeams
the Baptist Church
Emil Nattier
New Baptist Minister at Patoka Church
Rev. S. IM. Foulon has become pastor of Patoka Baptist Church and moved into the parsonage with Mrs. Foulon. He previously served ten years as pastor of Third Baptist Church in Marion Illinois.
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S. IM. Foulon
Patoka Baptist Church
Expect Earlier Deadline for Display of Car License Plates
Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentier urged motorists to speed up 1956 license applications. He noted an earlier deadline is planned for plate display after the 1955 March 1 cutoff. He cited lagging over the counter and mail applications in Springfield and Chicago.
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Charles F. Carpentier
Springfield
Chicago
Automobile Department
Carpentier
Auto Department
Canpentier
Fredonia Community Notes Include Funeral and Visits
A Fredonia sing drew a large crowd Sunday. Maude Jett learned of Elvira Livesay’s death in Vernon Friday. The funeral attendees included George Jett and others. Shoppers visited Centralia, new TV sets were bought by Simpson and Hyde households, and several visits to Mary Perkins, Clarence Albert family, and Emma Jett were noted. The Ladies Aid plans a Christmas exchange with Nannie Gaines.
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Maude Jett
Elvira Livesay
Vernon
George Jett
Alva Jett
Paul Ray
James Jett
Everett Jett
Dean
Peggy
Alice Hyde
Amelia Meredith
Centralia
Anetta Jett
Mary Perkins
Eugene Simpson
James Hyde
Henry Meredith
Harvey Charlton
Clarence Albert
Ladies Aid
Nannie Gaines
Joe Mack
Emma Jett
Mildred Kile
Decatur
Christmas Program at General Baptist Church
A Christmas program will be presented at the General Baptist church in Patoka on Tuesday evening December 20 at 7 30. The public is invited to attend.
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General Baptist
Patoka
Beauty shop closes for holidays and new year
The shop will be closed until Tuesday January 3. The owner wishes customers and friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Patoka Fire Department Santa Event Seeks Donations
The Patoka Fire Department asks for donations through Christmas to fund Santa Claus' annual appearance beside Schroeder's garage on Saturday December 24 at 2 30. Firefighters spend time preparing sacks of candy oranges and nuts for children and welcome financial aid to ensure a happy event. Drop donations at Schroeder's garage or give to any firefighter today.
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Patoka
Santa Claus
Schroeder
Funeral Services Held for Mrs. C. O. Livesay at Patoka
Funeral services Sunday at Cox Martin Funeral Home Patoka for Mrs Elvira McHaney Livesay 1876 12 4 born in motetta Rachel Macy. Married Clinton C Livesay Oct 15 1893 at Patoka. Survived by husband seven sons five daughters 22 grandchildren 3 great grandchildren and many relatives. Buried Patoka cemetery. Member Patoka Methodist Church and Vernon Better Neighbors Club.
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C.O. Livesay
Vernon
Cox & Martin Funeral
Patoka
Clifford Newcomb
Richard Stowe
Elvira McHaney Livesay
Rachel Macy
Clinton C. Livesay
Phyllis Jernigan
St. Louis
Lillie Norton
Tiskilwa
Ill
Estelle Slavik
Fenton
Frances Livésay
Salem
Elizabeth Whitehurst
Peoria
Roland McHaney
Greensboro
Texas
Edward McHaney
Clinton, Ill
W. R. McHaney
George W. McHaney
Springfield
Henry Mack
Ramsey
George Jett
Odin
Livesay
Patoka Methodist Church
Better Neighbors Club
Fire Destroys Farm Home Near Patoka
A farm home belonging to Louis Soutier, about five miles east of Patoka, was completely destroyed by a Thursday afternoon fire. The local fire department saved other farm buildings.
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Louis Soutier
Patoka
Piano Tuning and Repair by Eugene Smith
Eugene Smith offers piano tuning and repair services from Odin Illinois. Contact Box 278 or call 607 42 10 48 for appointments.
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Eugene Smith
Odin, Ill
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Mye
Jean Orrell
Weiner
H. K. Pike
C. O. Livesay
G. W. McHaney
Gerald McHaney
E. E. McHaney
R. D. Roberts
J. R. Wasem
al DeNagel
Carl Hines
Alma
Virgil Livesay
Fred Gammon
Kinmundy
Wayne Black
Syds Puckett
Mt. Vernon
Herb ~McChellan
Russell Norton
Geo. Jett
Jerry Ehlers
Phoenix
Ariz
Minnie Peddicord
Vernon Grade School
Cecil Carter
Lawrence Sorrell
Shelbyville
N. P. Sorrell
Sophia Curran
Wayne
Blue Mound
Vernon M. Y. F
Donna Murfin
David
Lila Sanders
Judy Easley
Karen Meador
Nancy
Barbara Phinney
David Robinson
Richard
Robert Fiscus
Patty
Donna White
Linda
Pat Binnion
Laura
Julia Neilson
John Gehrken
Fred Ehils
Athens
Wim. Meseke
Vandalia
4-H Club
New Baptist
Fredonia
William Perkins
Veterans Hospital
Marion Veterans Hospital
General Baptist Church
Fire Department
Mound Chapel
D. B. Egelston
Chas. Pugh
Paul Walker
Eddie Payne
Johnny Walker
Orval Sharp
Joyce
Sheila
Patty Sharp
Egelston
MYF
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