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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1964

Page

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Lighting Contest Winners Named by Local Organizations

Winners in the Christmas outdoor lighting contest sponsored by the Lions Club the American Legion and Illinois Power Co were Gary and Debbie Kiester Kenneth Easton O S Schroeder Larry Britt Jack Adams Marvin Ehrat Audrey Kissner Wig Riches. Honorable mentions went to Edgar Irvin Dale Nattier Jim Balance Kay Jennings Robert Kelly Frank Heinzman Robert Johnstone Virgil Kling Jim Cole Peter Busch Max Hill Bill Hill and Vernon Methodist Church.

Lions Club, American Legion Ilinois Power Co Gary Debbie Kiester Kenneth Easton O. S. Schroeder Larry Britt Jack Adams Marvin Ehrat Audrey Kissner Wig Riches Edgar Irvin Dale Nattier Jim Balance Kay Jennings Robert Kelly Frank Heinzman Robert Johnstone Virgil Kling Jim Cole Peter Busch Max Hill Bill Hill Vernon Methodist Church Don Crawford John Nattier Elston Protz Pauline Dale Bee Beate Leona Parker Dr. L. P. Busch Harry Nattier Paul Torrence Ie Coes Lions Club Paul Logan Ober Walter Whiting Frank Williams Dwight Butt Anonymous Margaret Braden Aee Bertha Miller M. W. Romack Rank Armes Thelma Towler W. M. Ellis Mac Eagan Add Jenkins Trucking Anonymous Cliff Christian E. L. Norris James Stephens Jack Robertson Wes Cain Deneen Walker

Final Fireman Gift Fund Donations Listed Here

A compiled list shows donations to the Firemans Christmas treat fund totaling 146.00. The document records donor contributions and the overall sum collected for firefighter holiday gifts.

Firemans Christmas Treat Fund

Vernon Becomes First Beacon Town in Marion County

Vernon tops the 1963 Christmas Seal Campaign in Marion County with $99.57 raised by December 30, surpassing its 1962 total and earning Beacon status. TB Association aims for $10,000. $9,066.18 raised by year end suggests reaching the goal before March 31.

Vernon Marion County Mary Mercer Marion County Tuberculosis Association Beacon TB Association Mercer

Civil Defense Class to Be Held in Salem

Salem Civil Defense sponsors an adult educational class in cooperation with the state. Instructor is Mrs Janet Fancher. Enrollment via Mrs Barbara Boehler or County Superintendent. no fee.

City of Salem Civil Defense Organization State of III Civil Defense Room Sweneys Drug Store Salem Janet Fancher Charles McMackin Salem Civil Defense B. E. Gunn Civil Defense Barbara Boehler Boehler County Superintendent of Schools

Sunbeam Meeting Opens 1964 With Warm Welcome

Mlark Zimmerman presided at the first Sunbeam gathering held Saturday January 4 1964. prayers and songs opened the session as Becky Easton led with Mrs Britt. Mexican visitor from the Orvil Reids missionaries to Mexico joined. imaginary world trips sparked by the children as diverse nations welcomed the year.

Matt Zimerman Becky Easton Dale Nattier Shiela Jolliff Stanley Meador

Card of Thanks from Local Community Figures

Thank you notes express gratitude for prayers, cards, flowers, visits, and gifts during illness and after death. Names include Mrs. Wanda Parker Mrs. Pearl Coolen Mr and Mrs E S Caudle the Fred Tedrick family and thanks to Methodist Church Mound Chapel Community for flower banquet and support.

Wanda Parker Mrs. Pearl Coolen Methodist Church Mound Chapel

Birthday Surprise For Ethel Chance

A surprise was carried out Sunday afternoon by relatives and friends of Mrs. Ethel Chance for her birthday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Wilkins Mrs. Wilma Lesher Mrs. Eula Piper Mr. Sam Beasley Mrs Eula Mae Howe and Mr. Virgil Lasher all of Salem. Refreshments of cake ice cream and coffee were served by the relatives.

Ethel Chance W. R. Wilkins Wilma Lesher Eula Piper Sam Beasley Eula Mae Howe Virgil Lasher Salem Wilkins Lasher Piper Chance

Hinton Attends IEA Meeting in Chicago

Frank E. Hinton local school superintendent attends the 110th Annual Meeting of the Illinois Education Association in the Hotel Sherman Chicago December 26 to 28 1963. The Representative Assembly with 700 delegates and about 64000 members discusses school finance revenue reform 1965 pupil teacher welfare and professional issues including ethics and negotiations.

Frank E. Hinton Illinois Education Association Hotel Sherman Chicago Association

First Pentecostal Holds Revival

Revival services began Sunday night January 5 at First Pentecostal Church of Patoka with nightly 7 30 oclock services. Evangelist Miss Elva Robertson of Marion Illinois leads prayer for the sick and gospel singing. all are welcome. Tuberculosis ranks among 250000 Americans with active cases, 100000 unaware.

First Pentecostal Church of Patoka Elva Robertson Marion Illinois Loyd Younkin

Farm Bureau Meet This Week End

Marion County Farm Bureau holds its annual meeting Saturday January 11 1964 at 10 am at Salem Community High School. Come early eat lunch and bring your neighbors.

Marion County Farm Bureau Salem Community High School

School Menu Week at WASEM'S CAFE Shake and Snack

A public school menu lists daily meals from Monday to Friday at WASEM'S CAFE Shake and Snack. Monday offers roast pork with mashed potatoes and beets. Tuesday features hot dogs with beans and slaw. Wednesday includes chili and turkey salad sandwich. Thursday serves hamburgers with bean salad. Friday presents macaroni and cheese with green beans. Milk accompanies all meals with fruit or dessert daily.

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Beacon Town James Wasem Dale Thompson Glen Walker C. Schroeder Floyd Butt Ie Cleeereek R. O. Feathers Bil Hill Mlark Zimmerman Sunbeam Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Caudle Fred Tedrick IEA Tennessee Fowlers Suniny South P. A Mojonnier Patoka Elevator Company Register Mail First Pentecostal Farm Bureau Wasem
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