Future Farmers Celebrate National FFA Week Activities
Local Patoka FFA members stage a window display at Martin’s and display National FFA Week stickers on all correspondence. The chapter earned the Sectional Illinois Bankers Assn plaque and a $25 award from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co for a year long program of activities.
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Future Farmers of America
Ing National F. F. A
Patoka F. F. A
Martin’s “E
Illinois Bankers Assm
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co
FFA
Mrs. M Leininger Celebrates 83rd Birthday Sunday
Mrs. Mary Leininger marked her 83rd birthday with a family gathering and birthday dinner on Sunday. Five generations attended including Mrs. Leininger, Mrs. Jennie Meador, Mrs. Isabelle Cottrell, Earl Cottrell and the infant daughter of Earl Cottrell, with 61 in Sunday School attendance and a Wesley Foundation talk by Dale Bassett.
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M. Leininger
Mary Leininger
Agnes
Marion
Wm. Gehrken
Shipborner
Ellsworth Gehrken
Wm. Meseke
Vanidalia
Cecil Cottrell
Danvers
Earl Cottrell
Bloomington
Jennie Meador
Leininger
Many Leininger
Isabelle Cottrell
Methodist
Linda Binnion
Helen Basley
Irma Sanders
Dale Bassett
Southern Ill. University At Carbondale
Ernest Francis
Deselm
MYF
Kinmundy Saurday
Barbara
Nancy Phinney
Julia Neilson
Florence Simcox of Patoka Dies at 77
Mrs. Florence Wasem Simcox 77 died Friday in Fayette County hospital after three years of illness. Funeral held 2 p.m. Sunday at the Christian church. burial in Patoka cemetery. Widow of George B. Simcox, she is survived by a daughter and five brothers and a sister. Numerous relatives attended from several towns and states.
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Christian Church
Florence Wasem Simcox
Fayette County
Wasem
Patoka
Anna (Bagilin) Wasem
Taylor Nall
Armand
South Bend
Ind
Fred
J. R
Decatur
Leslie
Airoji Grand
Calif
Columbus
Ohio
Oscar Davis
Katie Nattier
Carl Cantrell
Gene McMackin
Salem
Francis Soulan
Champaign
Charles Purvis
Amsey Eaglin
Odin
Don Murfin
Vernon
School Menu February 25 to March 1
The menu lists daily meals for a school week. Monday features weiner on bun and buttered potatoes with slaw and applesauce. Tuesday offers turkey pie with mashed potatoes and gravy and salad plus Dixie cup. Wednesday serves chili and crackers with a pork salad sandwich and peaches. Thursday presents hamburger on bun with baked beans and cake. Friday shows macaroni and cheese with green beans and rolls and pineapple. Milk available daily.
Birth of Shirley Ann Headley in Evansville
Mrs. and Mrs. A. D. Headley announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday February 13 at St. Marys hospital Evansville Indiana. The baby is named Shirley Ann and the grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Nichols. Also a classified note lists textiles curtains and fabrics, spring cottons, and several local farm sale offers including bred gilts and half beef for sale in Vernon and Patoka areas.
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A. D. Headley
Princeton
Ind
St. Mary’s Hospital
Evansville
Shirley Ann
A. D. Nichols
Orson
Morey
Vernon
Clover
Gary Foltz
Cleve
Patoka
Don Murfin
Patoka Happenings Update From Week's End
Patoka notes report weekend visits and events in Springfield and nearby towns. Merritt Brumfield and Henry Brumfield hosted gatherings with friends, while Mr. Brumfield recovers at home. Anniversaries, hospital visits, and travel to Marion, Carbondale, and Florida are noted along with local social calls.
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Merritt Brumfield
Springfield
Ill
Henry
P. J. Moistonnier
Wamae
Mojonnier
Mexico
Henry Brumfield
Floyd Carter
Melvin Belcher
Berthel Sanders
Bill Edwards
Frank Belcher
Virden Towler
Brumfield
Paul Logan
Stoy, Ill
G. W. Isaac
Wm. P. Isaac
Martha Jane
Willard Ballentine
Marion Veterans Hospital
Carbondale
Bill
Dick Lange
Biffingham
Ferguson Tractor
Wanda Parker
St. Mary’s Hospital
Wesley Griffins
Florida
Sue Brown Wins DAR Award at Armington High School
Miss Sue Brown, granddaughter of Mrs. Cecile Brown of Patoka, daughter of Mrs. Carl Sinn, was named DAR award winner at Armington High School Illinois. She led the Science Club, served as president of the junior class, librarian, and yearbook editor. She also starred in the band and chorus, earned a county cancer poster prize, and chaired the student council as president.
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Sue Brown
Cecile Brown
Patoka
Carl Sinn
DAR
Hide Township High School
Armington
Tll
Sue
Science Club
Play Cast
Warriors Clip Sandoval For Season No 15 Victory
The Warriors beat Sandoval 75 55 Tuesday at Sandoval to run to season high 15 wins. Perkins led with 18 points while Britt Murfin and Robinson added 10 each. the B team won 37 36.
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Warriors
Sandoval
Perkins
Britt
Murfin
Robinson
Patoka Peewees Place Second in Vandalia Tournament
Patoka's Peewees, a 4th to 6th grade team coached by Dwight Kline, finished second in a two day tournament at Vandalia last Friday and Saturday. Vandalia captured first place in a close final, while Sandoval's five claimed third.
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Patoka
Vandallia
Vandalia
Dwight Kline
Sandoval
Ripple Cafe Seized for Groceries and Equipment in Ver Non
Saturday March 2 1957 in Ver non Illinois registration lists restaurant equipment and furnishings and five hundred dollars worth of fresh groceries seized. Walter Hoeche owner.
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Vernon
Illinois
Ripple Cafe
Walter Hoeche
Work Day Notice At Lake Cleanup Saturday
Fishermen urged to join work day at the lake beginning at 8 30 a m this Saturday. Lunch will be served, said Herb Joliff president.
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Herb Joliff
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Anna Pugh Loss
The family expresses gratitude for sympathy and condolences shown during their bereavement.
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Anna Pugh
Political Parties Nominate Township Candidates in Caucus
Republicans and Democrats held separate caucuses in the Village hall to nominate candidates for the township election on April 2. Republicans chose James Weinsman for supervisor and listed several other offices with a slate headed by G. W. Isaac. Democrats nominated Kay Jennings Jr for supervisor and filled town clerk and justice of the peace slots with Tom Ballance chairing and Dwight Ballance as clerk. certain offices remained open.
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Villlage Hall
James
Walter E. Meyer
Justice of Peace
Tom Ballance
Everett Jackson
Dwight Ballance
Warriors Schedule Change for District Tourney and Nearby Games
Patoka will send to the District Tournament at Breese this year. The Warriors will play Carlyle on Saturday Feb 23 instead of Mar 1 and Farina game moves from Feb 26 to Feb 25. They will face Odin in the District Tourney at Breese on Wednesday Feb 27.
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Patoka
Ait Breese
Warriors
Carlyle
Farina
Odin
Bweese
Band Boosters Meet Tuesday February 26 at High School
Band Boosters schedule their monthly meeting for Tuesday February 26 at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium. Attendance is urged for the discussion on purchasing band uniforms and related finance.
Sunbeams Hold Meeting at Washington Birthday Party
Preschool Sunbeams gathered at the Baptist church in Washington on February 16 with a belated Valentine theme. Christie Bozarth presided, Linda Prater was secretary, and a birthday song for Frankie Sharp was sung. Next meeting set for March 2 with open house February 24 at 2 to 4 pm in the Methodist Church basement for Mr and Mrs Floyd Carter's 50th wedding anniversary.
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Washington
The
Baptist Church
Christie Bozarth
Linda Prater
Frankie Sharp
C. F. Davis
Simcox
Rebecca Talbot
George Washington
Methodist Church
Floyd Carter
Funeral Services Held for Dosha Armstrong at Patoka
Funeral services for Dosha Armstrong were conducted Monday at 2 p m in the Patoka Methodist church with Rev. Clifford Newcomb and Rev. Robert Hollis officiating. Burial followed in Cruse cemetery. Born August 31 1873 in Carrigan township she died February 46 1957 at Rose Haven nursing home alia at age 83 years 5 months and 16 days. She was the youngest of nine children and is survived by nieces nephews and many friends.
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Dosha Armstrong
Patoka
Clifford Newcomb
Robert Hollis
Cruse
Drury and
Tilithia (McMillian) Armstrong
Carrigan Township
Rose Haven
Alia
Dasha
Jane
Combind
Zion Church
Harold Belcher Leads Devotion at Class Meet
Harold Belcher led the devotion with the topic Truth for Those Who Seek at the Loyal Leader Class meeting in a Christian church. Charles Meyers led prayer, Mrs Gayle Walker presided, and Mrs Alta Logan read the secretary's report while hostesses Edna Myer and Gayle Walker served cake ice cream and coffee. March hostesses are Evelyn Ballance and Lula Belcher.
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Christian Church
Harold Belcher
Charles Meyers
Gayle Walker
Alta Logan
Edna Myer
Evelyn Ballance
Lula Belcher
Gratitude for support during Aunt Dasha Armstrong’s illness and death
Nieces and nephews express sincere thanks for assistance during Aunt Dasha Armstrong’s illness and death. They acknowledge ministers words songs flowers and casket bearers.
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Dasha Armstrong
Chicken Supper At American Legion March 2
American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a chicken supper at the Legion home on Saturday March 2. Price is 1.00 per person with serving starting at 5 p m. Proceeds support Legion activities.
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American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Notary Appointment Greeting from Laurel Peyton
Laurel Peyton announces recent appointment as Notary Public and offers to handle notary requirements for clients. The note conveys readiness to assist with official documents and acknowledgments.
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Laurel Peyton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Future Farmers
Methodist Notes
Ed McWhirters
Alma
Rufus Stephens
Leta Jennings
Thurby Meador
Alva Rose
Old Roberts
Lake and Robertson
W. D. Klinge
Letta Hopkins
Fayette Co. Hospital
Dorothy Fiscus
Wm. Chriss
C. C. Livesay
Centralia
Marie Hiathaway
Janice Brumfield
Fannie Miller
Kinmundy
Selby Binniom
I. C. Betts
Frances Headley
Carbon
Ed Chriss
Ellis M. Doolen
Florence Simcox
Fayette County Hospital
Armington High School
Louiisville
Louisville
Warriiors
Rutledge
Torrence
Kimundy
Patoka Peewees
By Jean Orrell
FHA
Vernoka
West
America
Country
Inez F. Wheeler
Bill Grey
Patoka F. F. A. Chapter
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