Happenings in Patoka District Highlight Revival Plans
Rev S M Foulon and P J Montonnier attended a Stewardship Evangelism clinic in Vandalia Tuesday and organized a simultaneous revival set for February 12 to 26 in Patoka. Mrs S M Spurgeon joined the Centralia War Mothers Christmas events and turkey luncheon. Mrs J Humes of Hayworth Ohio visits Polly Outhouse for Christmas. Laura Jackson of Shobonier visited grandson William Gerrish and family Tuesday through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Foulon
P. J. Montonnier
Vandalia
S. M. Spurgeon
Centralia War Mothers Chapter
J. Humes
Hayworth
Polly Outhouse
Laura Jackson
Shobonier
William J. Gerrish
White Way lights Christ mas present for Patoka
The first portion of the new white way in Patoka Illinois was lighted on Wednesday. Crews work rapidly and the project should be finished before week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Power Company
Patoka
Pre-School Sunbeams Christmas Party at Baptist Church
The Pre-school Sunbeams met at the local Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon December 17. Connie Walker presided as president. Rebecca Talbott and Kenny Walker were reported ill. Mrs Emil Nattier served refreshments. A birthday card was signed for Linda Carter who turned five. Claude Nattier was welcomed by the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Walker
Rebecca Talbott
Kenny Walker
Emil Nattier
Linda Carter
Claude Nattier
Beaty Towler Couple Wed at Ft Hood Texas
Miss Mildred Marie Beaty daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Beaty of Oglesby Texas and Clifford Ray Towler son of Mr and Mrs Fred Towler of Patoka were married December 15 1955 in the Chapel at Ft Hood Texas Rev Ingram of the 3rd Corps officiated The couple will reside near Ft Knox Kentucky where Clifford is stationed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Marie Beaty
C. W. Beaty
Oglesby
Tex
Clifford Ray Towler
Fred Towler
Patoka
Ft. Hood
Texas
Ingram
8Rd Corps
Ft. Knox
Kentucky
Clifford
Card of Thanks from Louis Soutier and Family
The Soutier family thanks the Pato ka Fire Department and friends for assistance during and after the fire that destroyed their home last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Louis Soutier
Santa Claus Arrives in Patoka Saturday at 2 30
Santa Claus is set to arrive in Patoka Saturday afternoon at 2 30, sponsored by the local volunteer fire department. Children will gather near the Christmas tree by Schroeder's garage to receive gifts from Sarita, funded by donations to the fire department.
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Santa Claus
Patoka
Schroeder
Sarita
Santa
Miss Dorothy Jett Receives Secretarial Diploma
Dorothy Jett earned a secretarial diploma from Sanford-Brown College in St Louis on December 15. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Jett of Patoka and a 1954 Patoka High School graduate. On January 3 1956 she will join Gaylord Container Company in St Louis as a private secretary. She was an honor student and editor of The Orator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Jett
Sanford- Brown College
St. Louis
Miss Jett
Cecil Jett
Patoka
Jett
Gaylord Container Company
Sanford-Brown College
The
Orator
Christmas editorial on the Bible’s timeless message
The piece extols the nativity narrative as the supreme Christian story. It highlights the star the Wise Men and shepherds, the benediction Glory to God, and peace on earth as ideals guiding family unity and humane living across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Brooks Meador Seeks Democratic Circuit Clerk Candidacy
Brooks Meador a Pa toka resident and barber known in the Conservation Club and American Legion announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for circuit court clerk in upcoming primaries. The piece notes his local ties and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks Meador
Patoka Barber
Brooks
Patoka
Conservation Club
The
American Legion
Classified Notices and ads from Vernon area
Rental items include pane enp floor sander edger and large floor polisher by L. D. Morey Vernon Illinois contact 187. Water wells service See J M Drilling Co Vernon Illinois contact 187. Parakeets for sale Mrs Perry Walker Vernon Illinois. Piano tuning repair Eugene Smith Box 275 Odin Illinois phone 607. Girls bicycle 24 inch in good condition J M Layton Patoka Illinois. Winchester 97 shotgun 12 guns jet water system gas circulating heater for sale Archie Har-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Morey
Vernon
Ill
J & M Drilling Co
Vernon Illinois
Eugene Smith
Odin, Ill
J. M. Layton
Patoka
Winchester
Archie Har
Patoka Home Bureau Christmas Party at Methodist Church
The Patoka Home Bureau met in the Methodist church basement at noon on Friday for their annual Christmas dinner with 16 members present. Gifts were exchanged as homemade items, with food prepared by members and a lighted tree and glow candles decorating the tables. New officers to be elected in November will take over in January. January meeting to be hosted by Mrs. Donald Murfin in Vernon with Mrs. Mason Basset as assistant hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Methodist Church
Peter Busch
Charles Jordan
Archie Harper
Otthers
Leo Walker
Mark Cox
Leta Hopkins
Donald Murfin
Vernon
Mason Basset
Kiddie party highlights and school events at F H A
The F H A annual Kiddie party was held with mothers and children, photos, punch, and cookies. The week included a band tableau narrated by Vera Nattier, quartets, and choirs. Basketball wins posted by Warriors 62 to 53 over Mater Dei, with Rutledge leading scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warriors
Mater Dei
Dale Rutledge
Walt Belcher
Dick Adams
Papooses
Mater Die
Perkins
Robinson
Rutledge
Muffin
Patoka
Roxanna
Victoria Chapter Installs 1956 Officers in O E S
Victoria Chapter No. 253 O E S installs 1956 officers after a short session on Monday night December 12. Installing officers include Ida Hampy Laurena Christian Mildred Jordatt and Ruth Alexander. Attendance from Odin Centra lia Sandoval Vandalia and East St Louis noted with talks and a benediction by Mrs Harold Atchison followed by fellowship.
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Victoria
Ida Hampy
Laurena. Christian
Mildred Jordatt
Ruth Alexander
Faye Plowman
Cecil Baker
Fred Hampy
Leslie Griffin
Everett Jackson
Cecil Griffin
Claude Gerrish
Rubye Griffin
Sworthy
Virginia McNicols
Burl Alexander
Ruth Murfin
Donald Murfin
Winnifred Spurgeon
Katherine Johnstone
Betty Lou Griffin
Rita Hill
Mary Merryman
Margaret Cox
Blanche Gerrish
Adah
Freda Meador
Ruth
Erna Harper
Esther
Dorothy Griffin
Martha
Cleo Walker
Electa
Oscar Hill
Sentinel
Vera Baker
Odin
Centralia
Sandoval
Vandalia
East St. Louis
Harold Atchison
Loyal Leaders Class Christmas Party at Christian Church
The Loyal Leaders of the Christian Church held their Christmas party December 13 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kay Jennings with Mrs. Pearl Jennings and Mrs. Evelyn Ballance as hostesses. Lucille Eagan was elected president with Alta Logan as vice president and Kay Jennings as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Kay Jennings
Pearl Jennings
Evelyn Ballance
Tom McGee
Lucille Eagan
Alta Logan
Kay Jennings, Jr
Alice
John F. Andersons to Celebrate Fifty Years Together
Mr and Mrs John F Anderson of a Vernon area farm plan an open house from 1 to 4 p m Sunday January 1 1956 to mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary They were married December 24 1905 Their family includes son Claude E Anderson of Peoria and three grandchildren
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John F. Anderson
Vernon
Mrs. Anderson
Claude E. Anderson
Peoria
Blessed Event Welcomes Bassett Baby Girl at St Marys
Mr. and Mrs. Dayne Bassett announce the birth of a baby girl at St. Marys hospital on Wednesday. The newborn weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces.
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Dayne Bassett
St. Mary's Hospital
1956 Plans for Route 51 Improvement in Marion County
The 1956 state highway department plans call for widening and resurfacing 11 miles of Route 51 from Sandoval to Patoka with additional right-of-way. The project extends to the Kinmundy road just north of Patoka. An expressway crossing Marion County remains under consideration but will not affect Route 51 upgrades.
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Patoka
E. A. Rosenstone
Public Works and Buildings
State Highway Department
Sandoval
Kinmundy Road
Marion County
Willing Neighbors Club Christmas Meeting and Charity
The Willing Neighbors Club held its annual Christmas gathering on December 15 with Edna Griffin honored in a stork shower. The group shared a noon meal, conducted business, exchanged gifts, and packed 16 boxes for shut ins. Members listed include Edna Griffin and Minnie Thalman, with Wanda Belcher as a guest.
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Willing Neighbors
Net
Hazel Belcher
Edna Griffin
Edna
Minnie Thalman
Nellie Bassett
Lula Belcher
Juanita Snyder
Doris Britt
Gayle Walker
Wilma Gergeni
Janet Amanda Thalman
Wanda Belcher
Married Group Meeting Hears Illustrated Lecture
Bad weather limited attendance to 35 at the December Married group meeting. A potluck supper followed and Miss Ethel Farthing presented an illustrated lecture on her trip to Europe and the Holy Land. The program planning committee met on December 13 to outline a winter and spring series.
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Ethel Farthing
Europe
Holy Land
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Clifford R. Towler
Patoka Telephone Exchange Co
Patoka, Illinois
Schroeder Motor Co
Fire Department
By Floyd M. Smith
Patoka Register
Mound Chapel
D. B. Egelston
Orval Jones
Virgil Herrin
Linda Murray
Mary Beckler
Orval Sharp
Joyce
Sheila Sharp
Charles Pugh
St. Luke
Egelston
MYF
Pane Enp Ff
Oliver
Woolsey and Brehm
Carlyle, Ill
Perry Walker
Atp
Carl D. Thalman
Jess Belcher
Siegler
Contact Mae Eggan Insurance Agency
By Jean Orrell
Vera Nattier
Monte Page
Dean Black
Judy Snider
Linda Outhouse
Art Falkenhain
John F. Andersons
Ejay
MAK Eagan Insurance Agency
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