Local Family Holiday Gatherings Span Christmas to New Year
Robert Pugh family left for Upland California after two weeks with relatives. Many neighbors and relatives, including the Probsts of Decatur and Jacksons, visited Bruce Pugh’s family. Elmina Lockard was found dead after a illness, with her mother returning home ill. Numerous visits marked Christmas week with extended kin from Decatur Vandalia Broadview Palm Desert Wilmette and other places.
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Robert Pugh
Upland
California
John Probst
Decatur
Harry Jackson
Bruce Pugh
Dean
Karen
Anita
Paul Walker
Benson
Elmira Lockard
Judy Reisinger
Argenta Spnt
William Gerrish
Patoka High
Paul
Alta Logan
John
Judy Phelps
Jack Howard
the Jennings
Martin and
Loyde Jett
Brookfield
Ill
Cecil Jett
Carl Anderson
Sheri
Alecia
Beryl Jett
Okanville
Joe Jett
Centralia
Martin
Loyde
Anderson
Richard Fiscus
Robert Fiscus
Sherrie
Vandalia
A. R. Fiscus
Cecil Fiscus
Mark Murfin
Kendall Fiscus
Keira
Kimberly Murfin
Mary. Belcher
John Richards
Brian
Jennings
Martin Fernback
Palm Desert Calif
H. G. Jennings
Wilmette, Ti
J. D. Jennings
Broadview
Sandoval
Bob
Bettie Kelly
Patoka
Kay Sr
Don Fiscus
Butler
Penn
Federal Way
Wash
Floyd Britt
Charles Dean
Larry
Jimmie Britt
William Hill
Cub Scouts Recycle Drive Nets 66 Dollars And Change
The Cub Scouts report 66.15 dollars from selling old newspapers and plan biweekly drives. They spent 55.00 on re registration and note funds support den crafts, books, and a yearly banquet. Thanks go to the Lions and Firemen for Christmas treats. upcoming sale dates are Friday or Saturday January 8 and 9. readers are asked to tie papers and avoid metal elements.
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Cub Scouts
FHA
Patoka High School
Patoka Lions
Vernon
Bob Crawford
Bill Blunt
Cub Scout Committee
Grant Gerrish Second In Class at Maryknoll Seminary
Grant Gerrish, a first year student at Maryknoll Junior Seminary in Chesterfield Missouri, returns from a two week home holiday and stands second in his class in scholarship. He is interested in radio photography tennis and ice skating and is the son of Mr and Mrs William J Gerrish of rural Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Gerrish
Maryknoll Junior Seminary
Chesterfield
Missouri
Grant
St. Lawrence
Sandoval
William J. Gerrish
Patoka
Lighting Contest Winners Announced
The Christmas lighting contest names Sam Jolliff as first prize and Jack Adams, Debbie and Gary Keister, Lesle Jolliff, Bert Walker, Audrey Kissner, Marvin Ehrat as runners up. Sponsored by the Lions Club and American Legion with Illinois Power Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jolliff
Jack Adams
Debbie
Gary Keister
Lesle Jolliff
Bert Walker
Audrey Kissner
Marvin Ehrat
Lions Club
The
American Legion
Illinois Power Company
Santa Claus Fund Contribute List Grows With Local Gifts
An extended roster of Santa Claus fund contributors is published this week. Names include L. J. Bates, Alice Lange, Frank Heinzman, Jack Jenkins, Bill Jenkins, Jack Robertson, and many others with gifts ranging from one to ten dollars, reflecting community support for the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus Fund
L. J. Bates
John Williams
Harold Cain
Don Moore
Alfred May
Cleve McWherter
Stanley Meador
Deneen Walker
Dick Belcher
Art Easton
Alice Lange
Elston Protz
Karl Nattier
Bates Shell Station
Wes Jolliff
Anonymous
Frank Hinton
Edgar Irvin
Neil Jolliff
Chas Jordan
W. M. Ellis
Mae Eagan
Dr. L. P. Busch
Walter Chandler
Lee L
Crawford
Don Sullens
Frank Heinzman
W. W. Ronach
F. B. Ballance
Margaret Braden
Jack Robertson
Bill Jenkins
Bob Keister
Jack Adams
Lula Sharp
Floyd Britt
Eldon Bowen
Frank Armes
Dwight Britt
Dean Sullens
Jim
FS Service
Stanley Barnes
Warren Lake
E. L. Norris
Bert Walker
Pearl Britt
Oldest Patoka Citizen Still Working at 92
Eli Logan celebrated his 92nd birthday and still works as a carpenter. He is likely Patoka’s oldest resident. He dined with son Paul and family, visited sister Mrs. Roy Ballance, spoke with his daughter in Flint Michigan, and chatted with granddaughter and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Logan
Logan
Patoka
Paul
Roy Ballance
Flint
Michigan
Appreciation Days at Patoka Elevator Attracts 300 Registrants
Directors report 300 registrants for prizes at Patoka Elevator Appreciation Days. Hundreds of coffee and donuts were served. Winners are Donnie Griffin Ham Stewart Meador Mrs Edgar Duncan Burl Meador Jack Adams. Call to claim prizes at the elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Paul Calvert
Donnie Griffin
Stewart Meador
Edgar Duncan
Burl Meador
Flash
Jack Adams
We Thank You for Kindness to Madalene Tacke Family
The family of Madalene Tacke sincerely appreciates the many kindnesses shown during her illness and after her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madalene Tacke
Sam Winfrey To Be Honored By Farm Bureau
The Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District marks its 20th year with an January 7 meeting at Patoka High School Cafeteria. Sam Winfrey, district soil conservationist, will be honored alongside a brief business meeting and speeches on district history and Winfrey’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Winfrey
Farm Bureau
Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District
Patoka High School
Winfrey
Bruce Clark
Robert Ford
Alma
George Irwin
Iuka
William Cullum
Route 1
Salem
Sammy Lowe
Kinmundy
Jake Davis
Patoka
Jerry Phillips
Kell
Gerrold Whitchurch
Centralia
Jimmie Britt
Ronnie Littrell
Sam
Russell County
Kentucky
Campbellsville
Berea College
Berea
University of Kentucky
Lexington
LaCross
Wis
Marion County
School Menu Week Outline and Local Visit Report
The menu lists daily meals from Monday to Friday featuring spaghetti, green beans, ham, mashed potatoes, and more with bread and milk included. A social note records Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Gerrish of Pickneyville visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Maas and their children last Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie Gerrish
Pickneyville
Jerry Maas
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