Sign-Up Opens Feb 1 for 1957 Corn Acreage Reserve
The 1957 corn acreage reserve signup begins February 1 at the Marison County ASC office in Salem. John F. Chance announces payments for reducing 1957 corn acreage below the farm allotment, with funds allocated and first come, first served. Participation is voluntary and limited to twenty acres or thirty percent of the allotment, whichever larger, with terms requiring no harvest or grazing on reserve land and a March 8, 1957 deadline to sign agreements.
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Marison County
ASC
Salem
John F. Chance
AISC
Soil Bank
Chance
Robert Jennings Nominated for Air Force Academy
Robert Porter Jennings of Brewster Ohio is among nine candidates from Ohio's 16th district nominated by Rep. Frank T. Bow for entrance exams at the United States Air Force Academy in Colomaide Springs Colorado on March 16. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs John J Jennings of Patoka.
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Robert Porter Jennings
Elizabeth DiLoreta
Brewster
Ohio
Frank T. Bow
United States Air Force Academy
Colomaide Springs
Colo
Rep. Bow
Air Force Academy
Robert
John J. Jennings
Patioka
Stork Shower for Mrs Lola Gehle Held at Her Mother's Home
A gathering of 27 women and four children celebrated Mrs. Lola Gehle at her mother Mrs. Marie Meador's home last week. Prizes went to Mrs. Fern Gehrken Miss Letta Hopkins Mrs. Marilyn Perkins and Mrs. Diora Eveitsman. Refreshments included angel food cake fruit salad with whipped cream coffee and minis served by the hostess and her daughter Mrs. Melba Caudle. Some unable to attend sent gifts from Mrs. Ida Carter Mrs. Marvin Phrat Mrs. Taurine Kilinge Mrs. Helen Betts and Mrs. Nell Doolin.
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Stork
Lola Gehle
Marie Meador
Fern Gehrken
Letta Hopkins
Marilyn Perkins
Diora Eveitsman
Melba Caudle
Lola
Ida Carter
Marvin. Phrat
Taurine Kilinge
Helen Betts
Nell Doolin
Begin Plans for 4-H Rally on March 4
David Hewer president of the 4-H Club Federation and Janice Williams with Donna Harmon and David Telford met with Marc Brite James Brooks and Floyd Smith to start plans for a 4-H Club Rally to be held March 4. Planning and practice are underway to stage an event that will be appreciated by 4-H leaders members and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hewer
Janice Williams
Donna Harmon
David Telford
Marc Brite
James Brooks
Floyd Smith
Sunbeams Meet at Baptist Church for Patriotic Program
Sunbeams and Bot Sunbeam groups gather at the Baptist church Saturday afternoon February 2 at 1 p m. The preschool program includes a welcome by the president a roll call a patriotic program with Lincoln and Washington tales a Vacation Bible School clinic report a counsellor message games and refreshments.
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Bot Sunbeam
Baptist Church
Lincoln
Washington
Mt. Vernon
Democratic caucus to nominate local officials at Patoka Village Hall
The Democratic Party caucus meets Saturday February 16 at 2 30 p m at Patoka Village Hall to nominate candidates for Supervisor Township Clerk Assessor and two Justices of the Peace The township election is April 2 Nathan Kiest heirs announce an auction sale of Nathan Kiest household goods Saturday February 9 1957 at 1 00 p m Watch next week's paper for details
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Democratic Party
Patoka
Nathan Kiest
Justices of the Peace
Patoka School News Notes One Day Vacation
Patoka schools had a one day vacation last Wednesday due to an electrical failure. The Vernoka is expected out late this week, Thursday or Friday. Mrs. Reid starts a boys chorus for a mixed group at the Spring Concert and is ordering more numbers. The Junior class studies Driver's Training theory as no car is available. FHA initiation was held Thursday January 31 with public invited. FHIA FFA worked on the picture project Friday night.
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Patoka
Vernoka
Reid
al Ithe
FHA
Fhia-Ffa
Good Will Club Meets With Tonie Sorrel
The Godl Will Club met Thursday January 17 with Tonie Sorrel. Seven members and four visitors attended. Piecing blocks for Tina was the day’s work. A delicious lunch was served at noon by the hostess Lena McFarland of Centralia. A short business session preceded a recreation period with prizes to Mary Betty Vivian and Alice. Next meeting with Alice Wilson is set for February 7.
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Godl Will Club
Tonie Sorrel
Tina
Lena McFarland
Centralia
Mary
Betty
Vivian
Alice
Nex
Alice Wilson
Illinois Farmers Union Plans Annual Convention
James G. Patton of Denver will be the featured speaker at the Illinois Farmers Union third annual convention in Springfield on Feb 7 and 8. About 300 members from 57 chartered county unions are expected, with delegates from nearly all counties attending. State President Ralph S. Bradley will give his annual report on Feb 7 morning.
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James G. Patton
Denver
National Farmers Union
Illinois Farmers Union
Springfield
Ralph S. Bradley
Neighbor gratitude note from Verneille Bricker
Verneille Bricker thanks neighbors and friends for cards flowers and visits while in hospital and after returning home Special thanks to Rev Hollis and his wife for prayers and visits May God bless you all
Parents Meet and Discuss Teen Center Plans
A group of grade school parents met at the gym to plan operations for the new Teen Center. They approved Saturday nights through March then Fridays, set a $1 monthly family fund, and discussed Coke and candy machines and more games. A committee led by Chris Gergens and Dick Lange will collect contributions. next meeting is March 8.
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Iniow
Chris Gergens
Dick Lange
W. W. Romack
Lynn
Orville Schroeder
Pibtive
Safety Council to Meet Feb 5 at Farm Bureau
Marion county formed a county-wide safety council and will report at a February 5 meeting at 7 30 p m in the Farm Bureau hall. Floyd M Smith county agent urges all residents to adopt safe practices and join the safety program led by H J Barksdale and extension safety specialist Hogvetit.
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United States
Marion County
Floyd M. Smith
Hogvetit
University of Dlinois
Smith
H. J. Barksdale
Salem
Safety Council
Farm Bureau Hall
Home Bureau Plans Handicraft Day and Caucus
The Home Bureau Unit schedules a Handicraft Work Day on Wednesday February 6 at 10 am at Mrs Andree Schroeders home. Bring sandwiches or salad for noon. A Republican caucus is set for Saturday February 16 at 1 30 pm at Patoka Village Hall to nominate officers including constable for April 2. Mac Fagan.
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Home Bureau
Andree Schroeder
Card of Thanks from Dayle P Robertson
Card of thanks from Dayle P Robertson thanks those who remembered her during a hospital stay in Vandalia and St. Louis with cards and visits. She expresses gratitude to her husband and blesses all who offered support.
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Vandalia
St. Louis
Patoka Happenings Overview of Local Notices
Mr and Mrs C R Richeson traveled to Florida where he suffered a blood clot and was hospitalized in Pomona Park. Their children Mrs Don Griffin Wig Richeson and Mrs Seth Martin joined Mr Martin to be with them. Local residents Mrs Thelma Goff and L E Green also vacationed in Florida. Carolyn Nattier has been accepted into the U S Army Nurses Corps after training. Jaick Gerrish is a patient at St Johns Sanitarium in Springfield.
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C. R. Richeson
Florida
Pomona Park
Fla
Carolyn Nattier
Mae Nattier
U. S. Army Nurses Corps
Thelma Goff
Wig Richeson
Pauline Cox
John Jennings
Colorado Springs
Colo
Rialto
Calif
John
Paoka
Jaick Gerrish
St. Johns Sanitarium
Springfield
Community Notes From Centralia Area Visits and Births
Vernon Mrs. Vera Pfeffer visited at the J. W. Epps home Sunday with Marian Epps of Springfield also visiting. Numerous calls and weekend visits noted among Centralia, Mt. Vernon, Vandalia, Patoka, and Springfield residents. A birth is reported at Centralia Hospital January 25. several relatives and patients mentioned with hospital stays in Vandalia and Olney.
Darrel's Radio & TV Repair at Patoka
At Patoka I repair all makes of Radixs and TVs on Saturdays. TV aerials are repaired and installed. Phone 173A. Note 2-1-8t indicates local listing.
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Patoka
Darrel
Warriors Chalk Up 11th Win by Taking Ramsey
The Warriors defeated Ramsey 52 to 49 on Tuesday night to run their season to eleven wins. Perkins and Rutledge led scorers while Walt Belcher was sidelined by a knee injury from last week. The B team also won 41 to 37 with Thalman the high scorer. They travel to Odin next Tuesday after an open Friday.
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Warriors
Ramsey
Perkins
Rutledge
Walt Belcher
Camhyle
Willl
Odin
Thalman
Heart Fund Drive Opens February 1 For 28 Days
The 1957 Heart Fund campaign launches nationwide February 1 and runs through February 28 with thousands of Illinois volunteers. Heart Sunday door to door solicitation is February 24, while some areas may remain uncontacted. Contributions support heart research begun in 1948, with funds exceeding $20 million.
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Heart Fund
Illinois Heart Association
Ilinois Heart Association
S. Lir
Springfield
Births Announced for Rhonda Jane and Terry Lee
Mr and Mrs Dick Adams announce the birth of a baby girl named Rhonda Jane on Saturday Jan 26 at St Marys hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Dale Nattier and Mr and Mrs Maurice Adams Mr and Mrs Diomald Moore announce a baby boy weighing 7 lbs 6 ozs born Saturday Jan 26 at Fayette Co hospital He is named Terry Lee Mr and Mrs Dick Davis of Springfield Illinois formerly of Patoka announce the birth on Tuesday Jan 22 of a baby boy named Terry Lee
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Dick Adams
St. Mary's Hospital
Rhonda Jane
Dale Nattier
Maurice Adams
Diomald Moore
Fayette Co. Hospital
Dick Davis
Springfield
Patoka
Terry Lee
Annual meeting of Round Top Telephone Co at Patoka Elevator
The Round Top Telephone Co holds its annual meeting at Patoka Elevator on Saturday February 2 at 1 30 p m. Charles Meyer serves as secretary and will record the proceedings.
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The
Round Top Telephone Co
Patoka Elevator
Charles Meyer
Sec
Kinmundy Plans Three Day Centennial Celebration
Kinmundy voters approve a three day centennial event set for August 2 3 and 4 with the final day devoted to church services. Dr Dwight Hianna elected centennial board president joining Rodney Schotcley Carl Dunlap and mayor F E Jahraus among others to lead finance parade hospitality and other committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinmundy
Chumches
Dwight Hianna
Rodney Schotcley
Carl Dunlap
Lara Robinett
Jesse George
Wayne Robb
Lewis O’dell
F E. E. Jahraus
P. T. C. Meeting Set For Monday Evening
The P T C will meet Monday evening February 4 at the school. Parents are urged to visit during Visit School week in mid February. A movie will be shown and attendees are asked to bring sandwiches for refreshments.
School Menu February 4 7 Highlights Weekly Meals
February new school menu lists daily options from Monday to Friday with butter beans luncheon meat and cheese and cornbread on Monday. Tuesday features pork and gravy mashed potatoes and corn with pineapple and milk. Wednesday offers chili crackers ham salad sandwich and fruit. Thursday serves hamburger on bun potato salad pickles chocolate cake peaches and milk. Friday no school.
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Robt. Jennings
Air Academy
Mac Eagan
By Jean Orrell
Good Will Club
Republican Pany
Oif
Supervisor
Astormor
Mac Fagan
Mrs. L. E. Green
Vernon
Vera Pfeffer
J. W. Epps
Marian Epps
Springfiel
Georgia McConnell
Newcomb
Dayle Robertson
West of Town
Harold Payne
Paul Ehrat
Dessie Abendroth
Hanpy Birthlay
Frank Beck
Lodema Bayliss
Don Jones
Parl Funk
Vanitalia
Mae Eagan Elf Patoka
Wim. Eagan
Dallas Robinson Home
Sam Robinson
Vandalia Hospital
Stanley Meador
Wiie
N. M .Rosenbaum
Rove Haven
Elizabeth Mays
Sarah Smith
Rose Haven
Cleo Smith
Alva Rose
Marvin Sorrel
Decatur
Linton
Sorrel
Donna Bates
Ranly
Jill
Altamont
Becky Bates
Paul Bates
Earl Corbett
Hinzel Cox
Jewell Cooley
Maud Hatch
Bonnie
Alvin Perkins
Myrna
Harold Snyder
Sandoval
Donna
Dale Snyder
Ernest
Karl Nattier
Carlyle
Pamela
Sandy
Orville West
Salem Times
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