Warriors Fall To Woodlawn In New Gym Return
Patoka Unit Warriors opened in a new gym with a 46 41 loss to Woodlawn on November 13 and avenged it by beating Woodlawn 49 39 on January 11. Creepy Bates scored 18 in the first half as Patoka led 30 18 but then slumped third quarter, Woodlawn tied at 33 late, and Warriors won the battle with sharp tomahawks in the final stretch. Also notes a birth announcement for James Harold Lutz born January 10 weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces at St Marys hospital Centralia.
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Patoka
Warriors
Woodlawn
Creepy Bates
Fletcher
Brumfield
Wernsman
Boyd
Warrior
Sharp
Binnion
I Davis
Brumfield Adams de Bates
Boyd Wernsman
Papooses
FT Wernsman
Ee Boyd
Ritter Ee
Black Ee
Van
Wadkins Jones
Wayne City
March of Dimes drive underway in Patoka area
The January campaign led by Bill Jenkins runs from January 2 to 31 to raise funds for polio care and long term rehabilitation. Citizens are urged to send checks to Bill Jenkins Patoka Illinois or give donations at Jenkins Lime Hauling HQ to support the Polio Foundation and ongoing research.
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Bill Jenkins
March OF Dimes
Patoka
Bill
Bill Jenkin
Jenkins Lime
I.C
Polio Foundation
Chili Supper at Masonic Hall This Saturday
Community event at the Masonic Hall on Saturday January 19 with serving starting at 5 p.m. Proceeds support local activities.
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Masonic Hall
Sunbeams to Meet Saturday at Local Baptist Church
The Patoka Sunbeams schedule a Saturday January 19 meeting at 2 p.m. in the local Baptist Church. The program includes flag salutes and Bible prayer, welcome by Nancy Snider, secretary’s report, roll call with a love verse, and a Japan booklet report from W.M.A. Closing Booster Chorus follows 3 to 4 p.m. Games directed by Roy Eastman. Nibble nook hosted by Ruth, Dwight, and Marion Thomas, with Don Nattier and Lynn Gerrish noted for February events.
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Nancy Snider
Japan
W.M.A
Roy Eastman
Don Nattier
Ruth, Dwight
Marion Thomas
Lynn Gerrish
Patoka Locals Note Visits and Celebrations
Patoka residents report a State Evangelistic program in West Frankfort with visits to a niece. Lyle Jolliff returns from Camp Breckinridge for leave. Mary Cole dies. Walter W Jolliff called home from Fort Bragg. Chester and Chester Jolliff celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary. Ollie Alexander enters Centralia nursing home.
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W. B. Mitchell
P. J. Mojonnier
West Frankfort
Mr. Mojonnier
George Parker
St. Elmo
Emil Nattier
George Emil
Ollie Alexander
Centralia
Walter W. Jolliff
Fort Braggs
North Carolina
Mary Cole
Ema Cole
Chester Jolliff
Colfax
Cole
Mrs. Jolliff
Obituary: Mrs Mary A Cole of Patoka Dies at 72
Mrs Mary A Cole 72 of Patoka died at her home Tuesday January 15 at 4 00 p m She was born May 18 1879 in Caragan Township daughter of Wesley and Barbara Kissner She married William Williams in 1896 and Thomas Cole in 1929 both preceded her in death She leaves two daughters Mrs Claude Jolliff and Mrs Otto Wat king both of Patoka two sons Frank Williams and John Williams of Patoka seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren The funeral will be Friday January 18 at 2 00 p m from Patoka Pentecostal Church with Rev J H Reeter Vandalia and Rev James Karr Vernon officiating Interment in Patoka Cemetery.
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Mary A. Cole
Patoka
Wesley
Barbara Kissner
Caragan Township
William Williams
Thomas Cole
Claude Jolliff
Otto Watking
Frank Williams
John Williams
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Centralia Square Dance Jamboree Sponsored by Recreation Dept
The Centralia Recreation Department will sponsor a Southern Illinois Square Dance Jamboree on Wednesday January 28 at the Community Center Building 228 South Walnut Street Centralia Illinois. Guest caller E L Duckworth from St Louis will lead with music from St Louis radio musicians Ray McElvanney the world champion old time fiddler will perform and several St Louis square dance groups will demonstrate. All clubs church groups 4 H youth and adult square dancers are urged to attend.
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Centralia Recreation Department
Community Center
South Walnut St
Centralia
Illinois
E. L. Duckworth
St. Louis
Scott Field Air Base
Duckworth
Ray McElvanney
Patoka Masonic Lodge 613 Installs Officers January 7
Patoka Lodge No. 613 AF and AM held an Installation of Officers with Burl Wortman as Installing Officer and E. L. Rogier as Installing Marshal. New officers include Darvin R. Jones as Worshipful Master and A. W. Whiting as Senior Warden. A social hour and refreshments followed.
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Patoka Masonic Lodge
Patoka Lodge
A.F
A.M
Burl Wortman
E. L. Rogier
Mar- Marshall
Darvin R. Jones
A. W. Whiting
Don Griffin
G. D. Cox
P. J. Mojonnier
Russell Snyder Marshall
Robert Eagan
A. A. Conley
Kay Jennings, Jr
H. B. Anderson
John V. Barnes Tyler
Everett Merryman
Marc Cox
C. A. Griffin
R. J. Stephens
Patoka Elevator Extends Cupalo to Add Scalper
The Patoka Elevator Company began construction this week on an 18 foot extension to the elevator cupalo to house a scalper. The device will sift shelled corn from cobs and husks during shelling, aiming to curb daily losses estimated at 50 to 100 dollars when at full operation.
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Patoka Elevator Company
Murray announces birth of son John Clyde
Mr and Mrs Clyde Murray announce the arrival of an 8 pound 5 ounce baby boy named John Clyde on Wednesday January 17 at St Marys hospital in Centralia. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Rollen Belcher and Mrs Lizzie Murray of Patoka.
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Harold Lutz
Sandoval
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
James Harold
Frank Crawford
Patoka
Charles Lutz
Clyde Murray
John Clyde
Rollen Belcher
Lizzie Murray
Patoka Panthers 4-H Club Meets at Thalman Home
The Patoka Panthers 4-H club meets at Charles Thalman home with fifteen members. Talks on Care of the Flag and Physical Fitness given by Dick Davis and Jimmie Britt. Roger Gergeni played accordion. games and television enjoyed. Refreshments served by Mrs. Thalman and Mrs. Gergeni. Next meeting at John and Dick Davis home on February 11 with a Valentine box.
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Dick Davis
Jimmie Britt
Roger Gergeni
Thalman
Thank you for Christmas cards and kindness
In a note of gratitude, Mr and Mrs Chester Jolliff express thanks for the many Christmas cards, visits, food, and acts of kindness received during their long confinement. They mention receiving about 60 cards and send warm appreciation to friends and relatives.
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Chester Jolliff
Belchers and Relatives Visit Over the Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Verne Belcher plus children and Mrs. Lutie Belcher of Decatur visited relatives here. Mrs. E. J. Conbitt of Springfield spent the weekend with her mother Hazel Cox.
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Verne Belcher
Lutie Belcher
Decatur
E. J. Conbitt
Springfield
Hazel Cox
Marian Epps
J. W. Epps
S. A. Willett
L. D. Morey
E. C. Streubing
Reno
Mobile X Ray Visit Schedule Released for Marion County
The Marion County T B Sanatorium Board Nurse Miss Bertie Rickson announces the Mobile X Ray Unit tour dates. The schedule lists locations such as Vernon Patoka Sandoval Odin Kinmundy Alma Iuka Kell Salem Centralia and more with morning and afternoon slots from February 5 through March 14, highlighting service to public sites and company facilities.
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Marion County
Bertie Rickson
T. B. Sanatorium
Vernon
Patoka
Sandoval
Alma
Iuka
Kell
Salem
Brown Shoe Co
Texas Co
Texas
Central City
Vernon Better Neighbors Club Meets in Vernon
The Vernon Better Neighbors club gathered Wednesday Jan 9 at Tina Murfin’s home with ten members and two guests. Mystery gifts were shared after the business meeting and refreshments were served. Next meeting is Feb 13 with Emma Protz.
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Vernon
Jim Phinney
Ellis Doolen
Keith
Joe
Cloud Betts
Janice Hathaway
Davey Robinson
Patty
Tooty Bayliss
Bonnie Crawford
Sophia Curran
Wes Oates
Paul Brown
McKendree College
Will Curran
Bluff City
Ed Curran
E. J. Leniger
Clarence Lawson
Shirley
Farm Adviers Column Highlights County Events
Marion County readers are urged to note three near term dates: the University of Illinois Farm and Home Week January 28 to 31, the 33rd Marion County Farm Bureau meeting featuring J. E. Stanford, and February 1 and 2 Red Cross blood bank drives. Also featured is Pat Johnson’s annual visit to Marion County with new research on his plots.
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Marion County
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Urbana
Illinois
College of Agriculture
Dean Rusk
Farm Bureau
Salem
Marion County Farm Bureau
Armory
J. E. Stanford
Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
Stanford
Kentucky
Mariion County Service Company
Salem Republican
Marion County Farmer
Illinois Brokerage
Red Cross
Korea
Pat Johnson
Pat
Transport Truck Back Impacts Mojonnier Car
Phillip Mojonnier suffered front end damage after a Missouri Illinois and Kansas Express truck backed into his Pontiac sedan Tuesday morning in front of the Patoka Elevator. The driver John Advano of St Louis reportedly backed up without noticing onlookers warning.
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Phillip Mojonnier
Patoka
John Advano
St. Louis
Missouri
Kansas Express Company
Majonnier
Adoana
Mojonniers
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Neil
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Selby Binnion
Cecil Hollingsed
Anna Wasmuth
Alma Gehrken
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