Three Jackson Boys Drown After Ice Breaks on Pond
Three sons of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Jackson of Hillsboro David 9 Kenneth 8 and Richard 3 were found drowned Sunday in a pond at a former tile plant site The ice gave way while they walked on it Their father Gilbert Jackson located the bodies in water no more than five feet deep Cornorner James Warden reported the accident and noted the pond location near the former tile plant unit Mrs Bruce Pugh is related to Gilbert Jackson
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Gilbert Jackson
Hillsboro
Cornorer
James Warden
David
Kenneth
Richard
Warden
Bruce Pugh
Triple K Club Hosts Bessie Murray Queen Week
Melba Caudle named queen for the week and awarded a $5 gift certificate. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for sympathy during the bereavement. The family of Harry Britt acknowledges support.
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Bessie Murray
Melba Caudle
Harry Britt
Warriors Triumph In Two-Game Holiday Return
The Warriors defeated the LaGrove Bobcats 70 to 59 in their first game after the holidays. Luke Walker led with 21 points and 12 rebounds while Steve Jenkins added 20 points. On January 7 they beat the Ramsey Rams 66 to 64 as Luke Walker again led with 22 points and Jim Snyder anchored defense. Ramsey led much of the fourth quarter before the Warriors rallied. Steve Jenkins topped rebounds with 12 and Carl Crawford contributed 8 points. Upcoming Weselin and E I Tournament plans bolster community support.
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Warriors
LaGrove Bobcats
Our Boys
Luke Walker
Steve Jenkins
LaGrove
Roger Zimmerman
Carl Crawford
Larry Zimmerman
Gary Lawrence
Ramsey Rams
Rams
Ramsey
Jim Snyder
Maurice Walker
Weselin
Foster 4 H Club Meets with F Jones
The Foster Do It Dandy 4 H Club held a combined meeting and Christmas party December 28 at the home of leader Mrs. Floyd Jones with eight members and one visitor Ann Barbee present. Carolyn Jones spoke on Better Breakfast Better Day and Glenda Garrett spoke on Accidents.
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Floyd Jones
Ann Barbee
Carolyn Jones
Glenda Garrett
Connie Jones
Marla Garrett
Victoria 253 C E S News Victoria Chapter O E S Meeting
Victoria Chapter O E S held its regular meeting Monday January 10 with 18 members present. Program booklets for 1966 were handed out chaired by Nona Biehl and Don Murfin. Refreshments were served by Imogene and Donald Sullen. Next meeting set for January 24. Local business tale notes shoppers should support hometown merchants to keep tax money at home.
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Victoria
Nona Biehl
Don Murfin
Imogene
Donald Sullens
Troy
New Jersey
Patoka
Joy Bells Host January Meeting Of Joy Belles Unit
Mrs Mason Bassett hosts the Joy Belles Ladies Club meeting with 8 members and 4 visitors. Three new members joined as past president Mrs William Griffin turned over to new president Mrs Floyd Jones. New program books and lessons on sheets and cereals and breads were presented. Refreshments followed.
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Joy Belles Unit
Homemakers Extension
Mason Bassett
William Griffin
Floyd Jones
Merle Jones
Dale Arnold
Ellis Bassett
School Menu for the Week
The listing shows a weekly lunch plan with Monday to Friday options. Menu items include hamburgers, fried chicken, chili and crackers, ham salad, hot dogs, bread, milk, fruits, vegetables, and desserts.
Carmelita Magsamen Engaged to Joe Magsamen
Carmelita Magsamen and Joe Magsamen announce their engagement and upcoming summer wedding. Carmelita is a St Marys Academy graduate and secretary at Murray Children's Center. Joe, Patoka High School alumnus and Southern Illinois University junior, also works at Murray Children's Center.
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Murray Children’s Center
Centralia
Patoka High School
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Mohawks Defeat Kinmundy 32 20 in Kinmundy Showdown
The Mohawks beat Kinmundy 32-20 at Kinmundy with Patoka building a 17 4 halftime lead. S Kline led scorers with 15 points while Tocktein scored 10 for Kinmundy and Hall added 21 for the Warriors. The B team lost 58 16 with Feathers scoring 5.
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Kinmundy
Warriors
Patoka
S. Kline
Tocktein
Feathers
Hall
Thanks and prayers from Lillian Landreth
Lillian Landreth thanks friends for cards calls prayers and visits during her hospital stay and after returning home God bless you all.
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Lillian Landreth
Christmas and New Year Wishes From Millia Caudle
Millia Caudle thanks all for cards letters kind wishes and visits. The note says it made a happier Christmas and New Year and she wishes God’s blessings on everyone.
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Millia Caudle
Mrs Kay Jennings Hosts Fancy Work Club Meeting
The Ladies Fancy Work Club met January 7 at Mrs Kay Jennings home. Officers read reports, gifts were exchanged, and entertainment by Mrs Harbin Hawkins followed. A card sent for Mrs Homer Potts grandson Randy injured in a December Minneapolis crash. Refreshments served. next meeting February 4, 1966 hosted by Mrs Walter L Parks.
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Kay Jennings
Ladies’ Fancy Work Club
Jennings
Walter L. Parks
Homer Potts
Randy
Minneapolis
Potts
Susan
Watter L. Parks
Local Farmer Harry V. Britt Dies at 59 in Springfield
Harry V. Britt, 59, farmer, died at Springfield Memorial Hospital at 11 30 a m Wednesday January 5 1966 after a three month illness. Funeral held 2 p m Friday January 7 at the Silver Home for Funerals in Fairbury with Rev. Robert Fitts. burial in Cropsey Cemetery. He was born June 30 1906 in Patoka son of Orville and Anna Britt. He married Verla Lange March 5 1936 in Chicago and lived in Cropsey. Surviving: wife mother three brothers and three sisters. his father preceded him in death. He belonged to Patoka Baptist Church Sibley Masonic Lodge and Bloomington Consistory.
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Harry V. Britt
Springfield Memorial Hospital
Silver Home
Fairbury
Robert Fitts
Cropsey
Patoka
Orville
Anna Bopp Britt
Verla
Lange
Chicago
Samuel
Sullivan
Indiana
Dale
Vandalia
Dwight
Harold Chance
Eula Britt
Springfield
Charles Meryman
Centralia
Patoka Baptist Church
Sibley
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Citizen’s of Tomorrow
Frank Bruce and
Harvey Dale Joerger
Dale H. Joerger
Vernon, Illinois
Tony and
Tammy Perkins
Mr. and
Mrs
Everett Perkins
Triple K Club
C.E.S
Mrs. Mason Bassett
Joy Bells
Carmelita Magsamen
Joe Magsamen
Alma
St. Mary’s Academy
Nauvoo
Carmelita
Donald Guymon
Clarence Guymon
Vernon
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