Keister Wins In Lighting Contest
Debbie Keister won the Christmas lighting contest with a display praised for beauty and thoughtful meaning. Judges named Larry Britt second and Jolliff, Easton, Adams, Jolliff, Walker in the top seven with several honorable mentions including Tune, Keister, Kissner, Biehl, Cox, and Ehrat.
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Keister
Debbie Keister
Larry Britt
Jolliff
Kenneth Easton
Jack Adams
Lisle Jolliff
Bert Walker
Roger Tune
Gary Keister
Audrey Kissner
Nona Biehl
Bill Cox
Belva Lee Ehrat
University of Illinois students begin Christmas break
University of Illinois at Urbana will start Christmas holidays at 1 p m on December 22. Classes resume at 1 p m on January 3. Local students named include Merle Quick of Alma Richard Anderson John Day Linda Doolen Donald Jones Frederick Gammon Don Jones Robert Laye Carroll McKitrick Sammy Shaffer Warren Shufeldt of Kinmundy David Johnson and Dale Risinger of Odin Francis Thomas of Patoka. After return, 12 days of classes before the first semester ends January 15 with exams January 17 through 25. Registration for second semester runs February 2 through 5. First day of instruction is February 6.
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University of Illinois In
Urbana
University of Illinois
Merle Quick
Alma
Richard Anderson
John Day
Linda Doolen
Donald Jones
Frederick Gammon
Don Jones
Robert La‘eéy
Carroll McKitrick
Sammy Shaffer
Warren Shufeldt
Kinmundy
David Johnson
Dale Risinger
Odin
Francis Thomas
Patoka
Uet
Miss Maud Doolen Dies in Champaign
Miss Maud Doolen 87 of Champaign book keeper and cashier for W Lewis and Co died at Burnham City Hospital on December 13 1965 after months of ill health Funeral services were held December 15 at Heath and Sons Funeral Home with Rev Harry C Applewhite officiating Interment Vernon Cemetery She was born November 4 1878 in Foster Township Marion County and resided in Champaign since 1916 She belonged to First Congregational Church and Woman's Fellowship Society She leaves sisters Clara Murfin and Dot Willett and six brothers Clyde Glen Clem Deane Jess and Paul plus several nieces and nephews Her parents one sister and two brothers preceded her in death
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Miss Maud Doolen
Champaign
W. Lewis and Co
Heath and Sons Funeral
Harry C. Applewhite
First Congregational Church
Vernon Cemetery
Vernon
Illinois
Miss Doolen
Burnham City Hospital
Foster Township
Marion County
I. W
Rose E
Arnold) Doolen
Woman’s Fellowship Society
A. L
Clara E.) Murfin
S. A
Dot) Willett
Clyde Doolen
Glen W. Doolen
Oak Park
Clem D. Doolen
Pensacola
Florida
Deane E. Doolen
Lincoln
Jess L. Doolen
Greenville
Ohio
Paul D. Doolen
Barrington
T. R. Cox
Claude V. Doolen
Patoka Warriors fall to Sandoval 62 57
Patoka tasted defeat at Sandoval 62 to 57 as Luke Walker led with 20 points and Steve Jenkins grabbed top rebounds. Coach Dutton noted missed defense and inexperience, with next game set for January 4 at Patoka against LaGrove.
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Patoka
Sandoval
Mr. Dutton
Jim Snyder
Jim
Okanville
Steve Jenkins
Luke Walker
Roger Zimmerman
Larry Zimmerman
Emil Nattier
Carl Crawford
Maurice Walker
LaGrove
Archie Pugh Dies Suddenly at Age 59 in Omaha
Archie Pugh age 59 died suddenly at 12 05 Sunday morning December 26 in Omaha Nebraska. He was born in Patoka and leaves wife Viola a son William Henry of Omaha two sisters Maude Bowen and Lady Hopkins of Patoka and a brother Charles of Vernon. Funeral services were held 2 00 p m Tuesday in Omaha.
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Archie Pugh
Omaha
Nebraska
Archie
Patoka
Viola
William Henry
Maude Bowen
Lady Hopkins
Charles
Vernon
Willing Neighbors Club meets at Mrs Dean Britt home
Fifteen members and three children attended the Willing Neighbors Club gathering at Mrs. Dean Britt’s home. A noon dinner was served and a business meeting followed with reports approved. Amanda Thalman will preside again and Lula Belcher remains secretary treasurer.
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Willing Neighbors Club
Dean Britt
Raymond Britt
Amanda Thalman
Lula Belcher
Charles Thalman
Dangerous air-flame lighter marketed in Chicago
Dr. Franklin D. Yoder of the Illinois Department of Public Health warns about a new air-flame lighter that resembles a lipstick. The device ignites on contact with air with an almost invisible flame and could cause severe burns or fires if opened or mishandled. It is advertised for mail order sale from Le Mir Products of Van Nuys, California.
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Franklin D. Yoder
Illinois Department of Public Health
Dr. Yoder
Chicago
Le-Mir Products
van Nuys
California
Illinois Passes 1965 Law Requiring Front Seat Belts
The 74th General Assembly approved an act in June 1965 making front seat belt installation mandatory for 1961 and later model cars. Since 1956 new cars sold in Illinois must have front seat belt anchors. A 1966 deadline established standards, with penalties up to $100 for first offenses.
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74Th General Assembly
Illinois
Department of Public Safety
Masons Hold Installations at Patoka Lodge No 613
Patoka Lodge No 613 A F and A M will hold a closed installation on Monday January 3 with refreshments served.
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Patoka Lodge
A.F
A.M
County Tuberculosis Drive Raises Over Six Thousand
The Marion County Tuberculosis Association reports $6,141.55 raised so far for the 1965 Christmas Seal Campaign. Patoka Vernon residents have contributed $245.45 to date.
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Marion County Tuberculosis Association
Patoka-Vernon
SBA Shifts St. Louis Office to Federal Building
The Small Business Administration announces December 13 1965 move of the St. Louis regional office to Federal Building 208 North Broadway St. Louis Missouri 63102. Regional Director John Pfeffer says all divisions will be consolidated on one floor to better serve local businessmen. Telephone number remains unchanged.
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St. Louis
Small Business Administration
Federal Building
North Broadway
Missouri
John P. Pfeffer
May Norris Wedding at Patoka Christian Church
Susan May and Erwin Norris wed at Patoka Christian Church on Saturday December 11 at 7:00 p.m. officiating was Ken Patterson with organist Alta Logan and soloist Diane Murray. They exchange vows, reception details, bridal party, attire, and post ceremony home address listed for the Bloomington, Indiana area.
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Patoka Christian Church
Susan May
Erwin Norris
Ken Patterson
Alta Logan
Diane Murray
Alfred E. May
E. L. Norris
Vernon
Kenny Walker
Wiley Snyder
Christmas Prizes Given at Martins IGA Cash Store
The pre Christmas drawing at Martins IGA Cash Store awarded prizes to many local residents. Winners include Ellen Murray Martha Easton Della Caldwell Sharon Edwards Margaret Thompson Inez O Neal Ruth Nattier Ray Brumfield Violet Belcher Ed Defend and others for gifts such as small fire trucks doll sets kitchenware and household items.
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Martin
IGA Cash
Candy
Ellen Murray
Martha Easton
Della Caldwell
Sharon Edwards
Margaret Thompson
Salem
Inez O’neal
Ruth Nattier
Ray Brumfield
Violet Belcher
Ed Defend
Isabelle Maloy
Marjorie Kleeman
Duke
Aileen Sasse
Shobonier
Ruth Hill
Sandra Murfin
June Griffin
Janet Thalman
W. W. Romack
Alice Fiscus
Louis Dauderman
Merlene Collins
Gertie Kastner
St. Peter
Josie Moore
Amelia MclIntire
Laura Brooks
Stella Britt
W. E. Wernsman
Marie Atchison
Norma Logan
Sunbeam Club Plans 1966 Year at 80th Anniversary
The Sunbeams meet at First Baptist Church on Saturday January 1 at 2 00 p m to plan the year 1966 marking the group 80th anniversary. The note urges family self control to make home life a paradise.
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Sunbeams
First Baptist
The
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Norris
Patoka Christian
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Jeanie Adams
Sylvia Tappy
Sheyla Tappy
Gayle Walker
Rojean Kline
Pauline Hopkins
Becky Zimmerman
Frances Headley
Mary Tacke
Patoka High School
IBM
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Box 65
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