Visit to Menard Prison By Patoka High School Class
The American Problems class from Patoka Community High School toured Menard Prison on December 4, 1963. They observed cell blocks, a guard, gates, kitchens, a chapel, workshops, and the warehouse while noting daily routines, tobacco processing, and recreation. The report ends with an optimistic note about reducing crime through visits and a brief apology for delayed news.
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Patoka Community High School
Menard
St. Francis
Kinney Relatives Announce Deaf School Tutor Hire
Sandra Sue Kinney, granddaughter of Elmer Kinney of Washington, has accepted a kindergarten tutor position at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Philadelphia. She earned a B.S. in Education of the Deaf from Illinois State Normal University and did practice teaching at Illinois Laboratory School and the Illinois State School for the Deaf. Her anticipated wages are 7,200 dollars annually.
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Elmer Kinney
Sandra Sue Kinney
Albert Rosenberger
Washington
Pennsylvania School For the Deaf
Philadelphia
Miss Kinney
Illinois State Normal University
Illinois Laboratory School
Illinois State School For the Deaf
Jacksonville
Help Wanted Female Interviews Patoka January 1964
Advertises interviews in Patoka during the first week of January 1964 for two young girls to work in an out-of-state newspaper. No experience or education required. training provided. Must be available immediately, honest, and willing to learn a demanding career. parents may accompany during the interview. Write to Patoka Illinois with name address and phone. Transportation provided.
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Patoka
Appreciation Days Free Coffee and Doughnuts at Patoka Elevator
Community shoppers are invited to Patoka Elevator for December 30 and 31, with complimentary coffee and doughnuts and a drawing for a door prize. Visitors encouraged to attend on Monday and Tuesday.
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Patoka
Don Eagan Jr Killed in Train Accident
Don Eagan Jr age 22 of Pana was struck by a train at noon December 10 while walking to lunch from his workplace. He returned from England in September after three years in the Air Force and died two hours after the accident. Funeral and burial were in Pana with relatives from Patoka, Peoria, Centralia, Sandoval and Kinmundy attending.
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Don Eagan Jr
Pana
Ill
Don Eagan
Peoria
Patoka
Don Jr
England
Air Force
Robert Eagan
Gloria
Mae Eagan
W. W. Eagan
Centralia
Floyd A. Cain
Sandoval
Ruby Linton
Kinmundy
Eugene J Leniger Dies in Centralia
Eugene J Leniger 60 of Vernon died suddenly Sunday at St. Marys Hospital Centralia He was married in 1926 to Anabelle Linton and lived his life in the Vernon area He was an auctioneer and farmer Surviving are his wife and cousins
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Eugene J. Leniger
Vernon
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Jacob
Kate
Hatch) Leniger
Anabelle Linton
Anabelle
Miss Headley Wins DAR Citizenship
The Isaac Hull Chapter of the D. A. R. Salem sponsors the Good Citizenship award at Patoka School. Senior Diana Headley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Headley, chosen by students and faculty for dependability service leadership and patriotism. Diana will take an examination for state competition.
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Isaac Hull
Salem
DAR
Patoka
Diana Headley
Merle Headley
Diana
Masons Elect Officers At Patoka Lodge 613
Kenneth Taylor Meador aged 37 a 32nd degree Mason was elected Master of Patoka Lodge No. 613 Vernon for 1964. He owns a farm east of Vernon and lives there with wife Marie and two children Diana and Troy. The lodge with 119 members named Wesley Griffin Richard Breiman Floyd Nabtier Llye Balarite John Cox P. J. Majonnier Virgil Klinge and others as officers. Closed installation January 6, 1964.
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Kenneth Taylor Meador
Patoka Lodge
Meador
Vernon
Marie
Diana
Troy
Mr. Meador
Kenneth Meador
Wesley Grif
Floyd Nabtier
Llye Balarite
Louis Dauderman
Robert Egan
Sam Jolliff
John Cox
P. J. Majonnier
Walter Whiting Tyler
Virgil Klinge
Thanksgiving Day Dinner Raises 415.22 for Patoka Cemetery
Carl Jack Robertson reports hundreds attended the Thanksgiving meal and $415.22 was raised for Patoka Cemetery. The group thanks everyone for support, gifts, and participation.
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Carl
Jack) Robertson
Patoka
Saddle Club Meeting Sees Thirteen Members Attend
The Patoka Saddle Club gathered December 5 in the high school study hall with thirteen members present. A short business meeting was held, refreshments followed, and the next meeting is January 2 at the high school. each member should bring their own refreshments.
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Patoka Saddle Club
New Arrival Kendall Wade Bopp Born in Warner Robins
Mr and Mrs Jerry Bopp and Phyllis Bowen of 502 Marshall Ave Warner Robins Ga welcomed their son Kendall Wade born December 11 at Warner Robins Base Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces. Grandparents are Eldon Bowen Patoka and Maurice L Cox Vernon.
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Jerry Bopp
Phyllis Bowen
Marshall Ave
Warner Robins
Kendall Wade
Warner Robins Base Hospital
Eldon Bowen
Patoka
Maurice L. Cox
Vernon
Okawville Rockets Clip Patoka Warri ors In Tight 75 72
Okawville defeated Patoka 75 72 as four Warri ors scored in double figures led by Carl Jolliff 14 and Larry Thompson 30. Luke Walker 18 and Larry Zimmerman 13 helped the 69 67 B game win. Patoka earlier beat Mulberry Grove 16 points with Tom Cox 238 and Larry Thompson 22 and Bill Cox 20.
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Patoka Warriors
Okawville Rockets
Sam Chandler
Bill Cox
Carl Jolliff
Larry Thompson
Okawville
Luke Walker
Larry Zimmerman
Patoka
Mulberry Grove
Tom Cox
Roger Zimmerman
Jim Snyder
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Sandra S. Kinney
School For Deaf
Patoka, Illinois
Don Eagan, Jr
Miss Headley
Masons
Fin
Richard Brei
Luke
Slick Walker
Clinton County
Saddle Club News
Sports Review
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