Imperial Quartet concert entertains Centralia crowd
Mrs. Paul Logan hosts guests including Norma Logan and the Logans as Harold Lee Parker and Sharon Tune attend a birthday surprise for Mrs. Russell Tate. The Imperial Quartet from Atlanta performs at the First Baptist Church in Centralia led by manager Jake Hess, formerly with the Statesman Quartet. A Saturday outing ends with Mt. Vernon shopping.
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Russell Tate
Karl Nattier
Harold Lee Parker
Sharon Tune
Paul Logan
Stewart Logan
Imperial Quartet
Atlanta
Georgia
First Baptist Church
Centralia
United States
Jake Hess
Statesman Quartet
Patoka Conservation Lake Opened by Community Effort
The Patoka Conservation Lake near Patoka, completed in 1952, was built largely by donated labor on a 127 acre tract leased from Warren McNicol. The lake covers 42 acres with 14 cabin sites, a caretakers cabin, a pavilion, tables, grills, boats for rent and two outhouses.
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B. N. Griffin
Patoka
Warren McNicol
4-H Panthers Meet at School at Patoka High
The Patoka Panthers 4-H Club met at the High School on Feb 17 with 100 percent attendance. Minutes were read, clues collected, and roll call answered. The 4-H FFA ballgame is set for Saturday Feb 29 at 7:00.
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Patoka Panthers
FFA
Lions Hear Court Overhaul Aimed at Uniform Law
Wesley Griffin Marion County Circuit Court Clerk addressed the Lions Club luncheon at Patoka's Masonic Hall on February 17 about Illinois Legislature’s new court system. He cited 1870 laws now changed to streamline traffic violations and reduce speed traps, with minor adjustments ahead. Local trooper Jim Collins added notes on right of way laws and a $500 drunk driving bond as life saving.
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Wesley Griffin
Marion County
Jim Collins
Methodist Observe Day of Prayer in Patoka Church
The 78th World Day of Prayer was observed at Pa toka Methodist Church on Friday afternoon February 14 with a full attendance. Mrs. Charles Jordan led the service aided by a circle of churchwomen. organist Mrs. Dwight Kline provided music. Proceeds support 12 Christian colleges for women in Asia and Africa and fund translations, migrant ministry, day care centers, recreation, and citizenship programs. The 1964 service was prepared by Dr Madeleine Barot of the World Council of Churches. The event was hosted by the Woman's Society of Christian Service with representation from First Baptist Pa toka and Church of Christ Salem.
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Patoka Methodist Church
Dwight Kline
Asia
Africa
Madeleine Barot
The
World Uncil of Churches
Geneva
Switzerland
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
First Baptist Church of
Patoka
Church of Christ of Salem
Ham and Bean Supper Hosted by Band Parents
A Ham and Bean Supper sponsored by the Band Parents will be held on February 29. Everyone is invited to attend.
Miss Sophie Kreutzberg Dies at 93 in Patoka
Mrs Sophie Kreutzberg died Tuesday evening at 6 30 p m aged 93 years five months She had been living with Mr and Mrs Louis Dauderman for about five years Funeral held at Cox Martin Funeral Home Patoka Friday at 2 00 p m Interment in Alma Illinois
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Sophie Kreutzberg
Evning
Louis Dauderman
Nice
Cox-Martin Funeral Home
Patoka
Alma
Illinois
Patoka Unit 6 to Hold Board Election
The Patoka Unit 6 Board of Education election is set for Saturday April 13. Terms of O C Schroed and John Orrell expire this year. Candidacy petitions may be filed with Secretary Orval Sharp between February 29 and March 18, with forms available from the school office.
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Board of Education
O. C. Schroed
John Orrell
Board of Educcation
Orval Sharp
Bacon Days At Patoka Farm Co op Draw Big Crowd
Friday and Saturday February 14 and 15 saw Bacon Days at Patoka Farmer's Co-op Elevator. Over 250 people registered to guess the pig's weight with many guesses within a pound of the mark. Pete Headley correctly weighed 186 pounds and won a 17 pound ham. Shirley Britt won the pig.
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Patoka Farmer’s Co-op Elevator Co
Pete Headley
Mr. Headley
Shirley Britt
School Menu Week Offerings
Monday features ham with mashed potatoes and gravy, tomatoes, apple sauce, bread, butter, and milk. Tuesday serves B B Q pork with combination salad, corn, pineapple, and milk. Wednesday includes chili and crackers, ham salad sandwich, a cookie, and peach. Thursday offers hamburger on bun, bean salad, dill pickles, chocolate cake, fruit salad, and milk. Friday serves bologna and cheese, butter beans, cole slaw, pear, and a Shake and Snack.
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Notre Jes
Norma Logan
Darlene Greer
Joann Pigg
John Phelps
Mrs Paul Logan
Murval Moore
Josie Moore
Don Moore
Sandoval
Guy Quick
Ed Houston
Anette Quick
Mt. Vernen
Lions Meet
Lion’s Club
Masonic Hall
Mr. Griffin
Collins
Lions Club
Sheila Sharp
Sherrill Nattier
Bill Nattier
Joe Blunt
Larry Britt
Dan Jones
Charles Jordan
Mary Galloway
Lee Crawford
Erma Harper
Harry Mullen
Harry Nattier
Paul Calvert
Ralph Phillippe
Oscar Hill
Ed Foster
Lyle Black
Bulletin
Patoka Conservation Lake
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