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Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1964

Page

7

Red China the world’s leading opium peddler reveals dangers

Congressman George E. Shipley in Washington argues Red China exports opium and heroin, funding Communist parties. He cites 1960 opium exports of 7000 tons, up from 3600 in 1950, and claims narcotics subsidies weaken enemies.Copies of the full report available.

Red China Hong Kong Mao Tse-tung U.N Peiking Japan China Shanghai Nanking U.S Commission On Narcotic Drugs United States Washington

Witnesses Announce Three Day Convention in Olney

Jehovah's Witnesses to hold a three day convention March 13 to 15 at the Central School auditorium Olney Illinois. Delegates from 17 congregations in southeast Illinois and southwest Indiana will attend under Watchtower Bible and Tract Society auspices. The theme is Around the World With Jehovah's Witnesses and sessions will include Bible talks discussions and practical demonstrations.

A. D. Nichols Jehovah’s Witnesses Patoka Central School W. Elm St Olney Illinois Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc Ilinois Indiana Nichols Jehovah's Witnesses Mr. Nichols

Fancywork Club News Hosts and Prizes Revealed

Mrs. Clark Walraven hosted the Ladies Fancywork Club Friday with all members present except one. After the business session gifts were exchanged and entertainment by Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon awarded prizes to Eunice Wallraven Harbin Hawkins Christina Crawford Ray Jones Kay Jennings Sr. Homer N. Potts. Refreshments followed. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Spurgeon and Walraven will entertain.

Harbin Hawkins Christina Crawford Ray Jones Kay Jennings Sr Homer N. Potts Potts Spugeon Walraven

Watch Tower Society speakers to address Olney convention

Several members of the Watch Tower Society led by traveling representative Herman Jensen and district supervisor Harry C. Good will speak in Olney. The highlight is Mr Good’s public address at 3 p.m. Sunday March 15 on Facing Up to the Urgency of Our Times.

Watchtower Society Hermond Jensen Harry C. Good Olney Good

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