Patoka Happenings Birthday gatherings and a library story hour
A birthday dinner at Halden Hill's home honors Rita and Oscar Hill Lyle Gray Rita Marie and Lynn Hill. Guests include Ray Gray family Clinton Bill Hill Oscar Hill Max and others. A library story hour is set for Saturday Feb 9 at 2 pm. James Thomas from the University of Illinois visited. Albert Potts is a patient at Marion VA Hospital. The Sniders celebrate a 70th birthday with family and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halden Hill
Ray Gray
Clinton
Bill Hill
Oscar Hill
Max
Rita
Lyle Gray
Rita Marie
Lynn Hill
Register
Beryl
Bonnie Wortman
Midland
Texas
James Thomas
University of Illinois
Pat Gerrish
Southern Illinois University
Wm. Gerrish
Albert Potts
Marion VA Hospital
George Snider
George Snider Jr
Carlyle
Roy Carruthers
Vera
Bobbie Bloom
Mrs. Snider
Large Number at Bank Open House
Over 170 people registered at the First State Bank of Patoka on Sunday to mark its 50th anniversary with an open house. Directors greeted guests as they entered, florals from friends lined the area, and representatives from several banks attended. Coffee cookies and mints were served, with a centerpiece calendar plate loaned by Mrs. Ivy Branch of Centralia, a 1909 giveaway before the bank became a state bank.
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First State Bank of
Patoka
Centralia
Vandalia
Kinmundy
Richview
Salem
National Stockyard Bank of Fast St. Louis
Millard Rogier
Pig
Mojonnier
Tony Shook
Tom Chappell
Ivy Branch
Greenville College Hosts First Annual South Central Illinois Science Fair
Plans are set for March 23 at Greenville College to showcase high school entrants from Marion to Jefferson counties in chemistry physics engineering mathematics plant science animal sciences earth sciences and conservation. Two expense paid trips to the National Science Fair International in Albuquerque may be awarded to top contestants. A freshmen division is included.
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Greenville College
Greenville
Marion
Macoupin
Montgomery
Shelby
Bond
Fayette
Effingham
Clay
Clinton
Washington
Jefferson Counties
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Card of Thanks from Beverley Guymon
Beverley Guymon expresses gratitude for the cards and letters received during hospital stay.
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Beverley Guymon
Fertilizer Meeting At High School Promised
An advertisement urges attendance at a fertilizer meeting at the High School on Thursday February 7 at 7 p m.
Warriors Clinch E I Tournament Lead With Big Win
Patoka's Warriors solidified first place in the Egyptian-Illini Tournament by beating Carlyle 68 52 in Carlyle after defeating Mulberry Grove in Friday's final. Odin beat Sandoval 74 55 in the consolation. Patoka improved to 16 wins and 1 loss this season.
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Patoka
Warriors
Carlyle
Mulberry Grove
Okanville
Mulberry
Sam Nall
Adams
B. Cox
T. Cox
Chandler
Bopp
Thompson
B. Jenkins
Odin
Sandoval
Warriors Clinch 17th Win Over Odin Eagles
The Warriors rolled to a 77-50 victory over Odin on Tuesday night to notch win No. 17. Tom Cox led with 24 points followed by Adams 17 Jenkins 14 Veal 1 B Cox 9 Chandler 10 and Jolliff 2. Patoka defeated the B squad 67-58.
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Warriors
Odin Eagles
Tom Cox
Adams
Jenkins
Veal
B. Cox
Chandler
Jolliff
Funeral Held for Calvin Belcher 81 in Centralia
Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. for Calvin Belcher 81 of Carrigan township. Burial followed in Fredonia Cemetery after he died Tuesday in St Marys Hospital Centralia. He was a retired farmer born August 13 1882 and married Blanch Cavins in Toniti township July 21 1912. He was a Patoka General Baptist Church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Belcher
Cox and Martin Funeral Home
Fredonia
Mr. Belcher
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Carrigan Township
William L. and
Elizabeth D
Tonti Township
Blanch E. Cavins
Patoka General Baptist
Teachers Meet Friday Feb. 8 For Marion County Assn
Schools will close Friday Feb 8 so teachers can attend the Marion County Education Assn meeting at Centralia High School. Speeches by Rev Kenneth M Hope of Rock Island Prof George Walter of Lawrence College Appleton Wis and Dr Gordon Michalson president of MacMurray College Jacksonville Il. Music by Sandoval and Centralia high school ensembles. School will also be dismissed Feb 12 Lincoln's birthday.
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Marion County Education Assn
Centralia
Kenneth M. Hope
Rock Island
George Walter
Lawrence College
Appleton
Wis
Gordon Michalson
MacMurray College
Jacksonville
Sandoval High
Centralia High School
Lincoln
Record Cold Grips Area With Record Lows
Cold weather persists with readings of 22 below at Vandalia 15 below at Salem and 20 below at Centralia. Patoka reported unofficially 14 to 15 below. Residents face water outages from frozen pipes and cars failing to start after one to two inches of snow with hazardous driving but no fires reported.
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Vandalia
Salem
Centralia
Patoka
Carrigan Township Caucuses Set for Feb 5
The Republican caucus will meet Tuesday February 5 at 2 p.m. in the Carrigan townhouse to name candidates for supervisor and road commissioner. The Democrat caucus will follow at 3 p.m. with the same slate of offices under consideration.
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Carrigan Townhouse
Jeanne J Payne Named Homemaker of Tomorrow
Jeanne J Payne from Patoka high school won the 1963 Betty Crocker American Homemaker of Tomorrow contest local award. She advances to state level with a $1 590 General Mills scholarship and a Britannica set for her school. The state winner gains a $1 590 prize and travels to New York City Washington DC and Colonial Williamsburg with advisors. The national winner earns a 5000 scholarship and top prizes rise to 4000 3000 and 2000 for second to fourth place.
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Jeanne J. Payne
Patoka High School
Betty Crocker
New York City
Washington, D. C
Colonial Williamsburg
Tomor
Science Research Associates
Chicago
Dirksen Bill Aims to Exempt Seniors from Home Sale Tax
Senator Everett M Dirksen introduces S 316 to tax exempt 60 plus homeowners on profits from selling their main residence if owned at least five years The measure would cut 25 percent capital gains tax for older sellers and was sent to the Senate Finance Committee for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett M. Dirksen R
Illinois
Senate Finance Committee
Seaman Apprentice Murl R. Thompson Turns Up Afloat
Seaman Apprentice Murl R. Thompson, son of Mr and Mrs Dale D Thompson of Patoka, serves aboard the guided missile destroyer USS John King operating from Norfolk Virginia. The King serves in the Atlantic Fleet Cruiser Destroyer Force and recently joined the United States quarantine forces in the Caribbean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murl R. Thompson
USN
Dale D. Thompson
Patoka
John King
Norfolk
King
United States
Caribbean
School Menu for February 4–7 Week
The schedule lists daily meals for February 4 to 7. Monday serves ham with mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, pear, bread, butter, milk. Tuesday offers Italian spaghetti, green beans, cole slaw, peach, bread, butter, milk. Wednesday features turkey pie, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, pineapple, bread, butter, milk. Thursday presents hamburger on bun, corn, dill pickles, cake, fruit, milk. Friday no school.
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Women’s Society meets as Lands of Decision topics discussed
Vernon notes record the Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting on January 29 with President Mary Ballance leading. Talks covered Lands of Decision from speakers including Laurine Klinge and Marjorie Bassett, planning February study on Arms of Compassion, next meeting set for February 21 at Ellis Doolen’s home. Also lists multiple local visits and hospital stays accompanying family birthdays and community events.
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Women’s Society of Christian Service
Donald Murfin
Mary Ballance
Laurine Klinge
Marjorie Bassett
Ruth Murfin
Letta Hopkins
Arms of Compassion
Ellis Doolen
Jerry Veal
Creve Coeur
Elmer Eversman
Roy Veal
Keith Betts
Effingham
I. C. Betts
Cecil Hollinsead
Robert Hollingsead
Centralia
Paul Albert
Salem
John Hollingsend
Dale Bevis
Vandalia
Frank Beck
Herbert Beck
Delores
V. D. Klinge
Gehl
Essie Robinson
Herbert W. Riley
Fayette County Hospital
Patoka Panthers Meet at Dwight Thomas Home
The Patoka 4-H Club met January 21 at Dwight Thomas home with 13 members and one leader. The program included pledges, roll call, secretary’s report and dues. Topics covered included National 4-H Week in March, foxtail control by Gary Bricker and beef calf management by Dwight Thomas.
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Patoka Panthers
Dwight Thomas
Gary Bricker
Centralia City Hall Offers Social Security Help
Social Security information can be obtained at Centralia City Hall each Monday from 9 am to 2 pm through the Mt. Vernon office. When you have news, call the Register. sharing items keeps the paper lively and invites readers to submit notices or want ads for selling.
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Centralia City
Mt. Vernon
Victoria Chapter Hosts School of Instruction
The Victoria Chapter of the Eastern Star held a Monday School of Instruction at the Masonic Temple with instructress Mrs. Vera Baker of Centralia. A pot-luck dinner followed before the regular meeting led by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dauderman. Centra lia Chapter schedules initiation Feb 12. Next meeting Feb 11 with a Valentine party led by Mrs. Nona Biehl.
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Masonic Temple
Victoria
The
Eastern Star
Vera Baker
Centralia
Louis Dauderman
Nona Biehl
Patoka Elevator Holds 44th Annual Meeting
More than 75 stockholders and employees attended the Patoka Elevator Co. annual meeting at the Masonic Temple dining room. P. J. Mojonnier presided as president, Paul Calvert gave the year in review, and three directors Harley Cole Bill Bates and Dale Snyder were elected. Officers named were P. J. Mojonnier president Bill Bates vice president Artie Rogier treasurer and Dwight Britt secretary. Bob Svoboda of Ralston Purina presented a plaque for sales leadership. A turkey dinner followed served by Victoria Chapter of the Eastern Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Elevator Co
Masonic Temple
P. J. Majonnier
Paul Calvert
Harley Cole
Bill Bates
Dale Snyder
P. J. Mojonnier
Artie Rogier
Dwight Britt
Bob Svoboda
Ralston Purina Co
Mojonnier
Purina
Victoria
Eastern Star
Sunbeam Meeting Changes Time and Theme
The Sunbeams will meet Saturday February 2 at 2 p.m. instead of 1 p.m. as in past years. The month’s unit is We visit the House of happiness and the roll call will be a Bible verse containing Honor. Presidents will be honored and pledges will be given to the flags and Bible. All children invited. Next meeting February 16 counselor to teach the home mission book The Happy House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
House of Happiness
U.S
Band Family Night at District Contest Preview
Band Parents Family Night will be held Tuesday February 26 at 7 p.m. Students participating in district and state contests will present their numbers in public before the contests. Refreshments will be served after the program.
Republican Caucus Nominates Highway Commissioner Candidate
A Republican caucus met at the Foster townhouse on Tuesday February 5 at 2 p.m. to nominate a candidate for highway commissioner.
Dial a Devotion Hear a pastor message in Patoka and Vernon
A two minute devotional message is available by dialing Hemlock 2 5800. Sponsored by Mr and Mrs Artie Rogier the service is free of charge for listeners in Patoka and Vernon. Also deadline for 1968 license plates is midnight February 5 states Secretary of State Charles F Carpentier.
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Hemlock
Patoka
Vernon
Artie Rogier
Sec. of State
Charles F. Carpentier
Heart Fund co chairs named for Marion County drive
Vernon C Shuffett Jr of Centra lia and Dr Richard Bazetta of Salem are named co chairs of the 1963 Heart Fund campaign by the Marion County Heart Unit. The month long drive begins Feb 1 with a Heart Sunday on Feb 24 as volunteers solicit for cardiovascular research and public education. The unit notes Heart Fund support since 1948 has funded research and laboratories nationwide and urges families to give generously under the slogan More will live the more you give.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon C. Shuffett, Jr
Centralia
Richard Bazetta
Salem
Heart Fund
Marion County Heart Unit
American Heart Association
Shuffer
Illinois
Shuffett
Heart Association
Fertility Festival Planned at Patoka High School
The Patoka Elevator Company sponsors a Fertility Festival at the high school on Thursday February 7 at 7 p m. Ernie Heldman, TV star magician of St Louis, headlines with a panel discussion and Q A. Fertility problems are to be discussed, prizes awarded, and refreshments served. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Patoka Elevator Company
Ernie Heldman
St. Louis
First State Bank of Patoka Amends Charter to Perpetual Duration
Stockholders of First State Bank of Patoka Illinois met January 11 1963 and approved amending the charter to extend its duration to perpetual from January 27 1963. The amendment became effective January 21 19638 with signature of President P J Mojonnier and cashier L E Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank OF
Patoka
Illinois
P. J. Mojonnier
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