Happenings from Patoka Readers Reports on Trips
The Register notes letters from Gayle and Leo Walker praising Tucson Arizona weather with a light sweater sufficient and 70s to 80s temperatures page a cool 44 one morning. Ethel and Elmer Rogier report sights and friendly people on a Mission Texas tour including King Ranch.
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The
Register
Gayle
Leo Walker
Tucson
Ariz
Ethel and
Elmer Rogier
Mission
Texas
King Ranch
Warriors win Kinmundy Round Robin with 43-39 final
The Kinmundy Round Robin Tourney saw the Warriors claim their ninth win of the season by defeating Ramsey 43-39. Jenkins led with 12 points followed by Adams 10 and Cox 9 as Kinmundy finished second after a 74-55 victory over Farina.
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Warriors
Kinmundy
Ramsey
Jenkins
Adams
Tom Cox
Veal
Chandler
Bill Cox
Bopp
Farina
Elevator Holds Annual Christmas Party Here
Directors and employees of the Patoka Elevator held their annual Christmas dinner party at the American Legion Home last Thursday evening. Following the program, games were played and a gift exchange was held.
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Patoka
American Legion
The
American Legion Auxiliary
CROP Dedication Service Held at Salem
A dedicatory service on Friday December 14 in Salem honored CROP leaders and township chairmen. Staley Mfg. Co. of Decatur funded freight for a county corn collection to be processed and sent to needy areas worldwide. Rev. Randall Sims Ellis Storment and Rev. A W Perry participated.
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Salem
Staley Mfg. Co
Decatur
Randall Sims
Ellis Storment
A. W. Perry
Firemen and locals thanked for chimney repair help
Thanks are given to the firemen who arrived promptly last Tuesday morning and to Berthel Sanders and crew and to Dad for chimney repairs. Alvin Perkins and family extend gratitude. No Band Parents meeting in December. next meeting in January.
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Berthel Sanders
Dad
Alvin Perkins
Santa Claus Arrives in Patoka Saturday Afternoon
Santa Claus will visit Patoka on Saturday at 2 30 p m arriving by fire truck. He will bring a candy and fruit package for each child funded by the fire department and local donors. A large crowd is expected at the community event.
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Santa Claus
Patoka
Fire Department
Chapel Community Club Christmas Party Recap
Island Community Club met at Mabel Brokelmeyer's home for December with twelve members. Jo Sharp led the business and devotions, and a vote of thanks honored Sharp. Mystery pals revealed, 1968 names drawn, gift exchange, refreshments, social time. January meets with Mrs Delmar Cain and Ferne Bricker in charge.
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Island Community Club
Mabel Brokelmeyer
Jo Sharp
Christ
Sharp
Delmar Cain
Ferne Bricker
PTA Supper Plans January Meeting and Talent Program
The PTA announces a supper on January 21 with serving from 5 30 p m to 7 30 p m followed by a local talent program. Committees will be announced later and efforts aim to shorten programs to finish by 9 p m to suit attending children. FHA girls offer to care for younger kids during events. Members total 95 with an invitation to broader parent participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Secantbve i
Cena Iota
PTA
FHA
Appreciation Days At Patoka Elevator Draw Crowds
Last Thursday through Saturday the Patoka Elevator hosted Appreciation Days with over 75 attendees registering for door prizes. Prizes included turkeys won by Dwight Britt Bill Cain and Nina Hawkins. dog chow won by Don Crawford Dale Thompson and Lloyd Cooper. flashlights won by Bob Nattier Debbie Atchinson and Delmar Cain. Swift bacon won by A D Nichols Russell Caldwell and Carl Nelson. salt won by Edna Tune Nina Hawkins and Rolla Sparks. Paul Calvert, manager, expressed gratitude for loyal customers whose support made the year successful.
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Patoka
Dwight Britt
Bill Cain
Nina Hawkins
Dog Chow
Don Crawford
Dale Thompson
Lloyd Cooper
Bob Nattier
Debbie Atchinson
Delmar Cain
Swift Bacon
A. D. Nichols
Russell Caldwell
Carl Nelson
Edna Tune
Rolla Sparks
Paul Calvert
Golden Anniversary for Mr and Mrs John Hollingsead
Vernon area notes celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Hollingsead who wed December 28 1912 in Shobonier Illinois. They are parents of ten living children with 47 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The community also notes local Christmas programs and various family visits and gatherings across Vernon and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hollingsead
Shobonier
Ill
Snyder couple enjoys Arizona visit and trailer life
Mrs. T. E. Snyder renews her Register subscription and shares details of a Arizona trip. She describes summer warmth with 80 degree days and cooler nights, life in a trailer park near their daughter, and making friends like a big family. The note ends with holiday wishes and their Yuma address.
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T. E. Snyder
The
Register
Arizona
Tom
Snyders
Walnut Ave
Yuma
Ariz
Churches Plan Yule Programs
The First Baptist Church will host its annual Christmas program Sunday at 7 30 p m featuring recitations songs from all age groups and two plays Heart Gifts and More Blessed to Give. Patoka Methodist and Patoka Christian churches also plan 7 30 p m Christmas programs with nursery through eighth grade participants, solos, duets and a chalk drawing by Clifford E Page.
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First Baptist Church
Patoka Methodist Church
Patoka Christian Church
Carmen Johnson
Barbara Jones
Karole Britt
Clifford E. Page
Linda Zimmerman
Mills Couple Set Golden Wedding Celebration in Effingham
Mr and Mrs Miles E Mills celebrate fifty years of marriage with a reception at Centenary Methodist church Effingham on Sunday December 23 from 2 to 4 pm The couple with four children and four grandchildren are noted for community work and service in education nursing and church activities.
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Mrs
Miles Mills
Effingham
Miles E. Mills
Centenary Methodist Church
Elham
Mills
Peres and Witeghens
Margaret Wasser
Brownstown
Old St. Anthony Hospital
Order of Eastern Star
Joy Belles Host Yale Family Night Christmas Party
The Joy Belles Unit of Homemakers Ext held its annual family night Christmas party at Farm Bureau hall in Salem. After supper they played games and held a gift exchange with numerous attendees and a planned future trip to St Louis after Christmas.
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Joy Belles Unit of Homemakers Ext
Farm Bureau Hall
Salem
Lewis Jones
Dean Jones
Clyde Green
John Walker
Cecil Jones
Harold Jones
C. S. Heflin
Evangelistic Meetings at Methodist Church Series
Evangelistic services at the Methodist Church run from December 27 to January 6 with evenings at 7 30. Earl and Mildred Bryant will lead the meetings featuring songs and sermons. The public is invited to attend and hear the message.
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Patoka Methodist Church
Earl
Mildred Bryant
Card of Thanks for Bobby Arnold
Mr and Mrs Beryl Arnold thank everyone for the cards letters and visits while their son Bobby was in the hospital.
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Bobby
Beryl Arnold
Christmas Week Copy Deadline Notice
Copy for the December 28 issue must reach the Register office by Monday due to the Christmas holiday. Limited time remains to set and print Wednesday’s pages.
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Register Office
Office Closure Notice From Mac Eagan Insurance Agency
Mac Eagan Insurance Agency announces office closure Saturday afternoon. Regular hours resume Monday.
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Mac Eagan Insurance Agency
Homemakers Host Christmas Dinner Meeting at Patoka
The Patoka Homemakers Extension unit held their annual Christmas dinner December 13 in the Baptist Church annex with 16 members present. Mrs. Dean Britt and Mrs. Charles Nattier were hosts. A short business meeting followed and plans for January include lessons on sewing patterns and machine use.
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Patoka Homemakers Extension Unit
Baptist Church Annex
Dean Britt
Charles Nattier
Ant
Raymond Britt
Paul Calvert
James Stephens
Pearl Britt
E. E. Settle
Baptist Sunbeams Hold Christmas Party at Church
The Sunbeams held their Christmas party at the Baptist church on Saturday afternoon December 16, the last meeting of 1962. Carl Nelson and Nancy Bowen led the recreation, refreshments were served by Mrs. Dean Britt’s family, and the group contributed to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering. The next meeting is January 5, 1963, with Martha Settle in charge of the nibble nook.
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The
Baptist Church
Carl Nelson
Nancy Bowen
Dean Britt
Shirley
Gary
Lottie Moon
Martha Settle
Yale Lighting Contest Expands Across District 100
The Christmas home lighting contest covers the entire District 100 school district this year, as in prior years. Interested entrants may call Robert Eagan for details and entry.
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Dist. 100
Robert Eagan
Doolens 50th Wedding Anniversary Open House Planned
Ellis M. and Ber Nice Doolen celebrate their golden anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p m Sunday December 23 at their Vernon area residence. They wed December 25 1912 at the Vernon Methodist church and have two children two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Both active in the Vernon Methodist church they request no gifts.
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Ellis M. Doolen
Vernon
MYF Presents Service at Methodist Church
The MYF of the Methodist Church led the evening service last Sunday with specials in song and instrumental numbers. Participants included Patty and Sheila Sharp, Cindy Cox, Sandra Lawrence, Gloria Eagan, Judy Sharp, Carl Crawford, David Calvert, Gary Lawrence, and Stephen Phillippe. The offering exceeded the Festival of Sharing pledge, and the group proceeded to Christmas caroling afterward.
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MYF
Methodist Church
Patty
Sheila Sharp
Cindy Cox
Sandra Lawrence
Gloria Eagan
Judy Sharp
Carl Crawford
David Calvert
Gary Lawrence
Stephen Phillippe
Winners named at Bob's Quality Market grand opening
At last week's grand opening of Bob's Quality Market the basket prizes went to Jack Eagan Hazel Belcher Minnie Eaglin Merelene Collins Lewis Kissner Sarah Beckler Ann Nattier and Ferbie Fiscus.
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Bob’s Quality Market
Jack Eagan
Hazel Belcher
Minnie Eaglin
Merelene Collins
Lewis Kissner
Sarah Beckler
Ann Nattier
Ferbie Fiscus
Rubber Stamp Needs Met by County Register Office
Local residents seek official rubber stamps for documents and forms. The Register announces available stamping services and reminds of proper usage procedures.
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Jack Bradon
New Orleans
Harold Beasley
Cleo Walker
Lee Robison
Odin
Nannie Britt
Ethel Chance
Santa
Robert Kelley Sewer Eraene
Mae Nattier
Pearl Britt P. J. Mojonnier
Halden Hill
Dwight Kline
Stanley Meadorees
Chapel Community Club
Pentecostal Church
I. C. Betts
Keith Betts
Helen Easley
Brentwood
Ron Forney
John Crotser
Vandalia
Don Murfin
Lee Peyton
Dick Bassett
Iliopolis
Mason Bassett
Stella Arnold
Hobart Arnold
Alma
Essie Robinson
Dow Jones
George Christie
Frank Beck
Milton Bayliss
Joe Wikenhauser
Oates
Mabel Oates
John Gehrken
Lucille
Dolly) Carter
Springfield
Bill Gehrken
Thural Morey
Cecil Holt
Roy Sears
Centralia
Red Thrasher
Clarence Gehrken
John
JOY Belles
YALE
Evangelistic Services
Baptist Youth Meetings
Ellis M. Doolens
Will
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