Lions Plan House to House Polio Drive Window to Door Campaign
Lions Club members will conduct an annual door to door collection for the March of Dimes on Thursday evening January 31. Chairman Harvey Munger says the goal is to raise funds for polio damage repair and to prevent future cases while promoting wide use of the Salk vaccine. Lions will notify participants of meeting times and locations to commence the drive.
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Lions Club
Harvey Munger
Munger
United States
Pinochie Party Proceeds Benefit March of Dimes
Proceeds from the Pinochile party held by the American Legion Auxiliary go to the March of Dimes. The games begin at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Legion home and refreshments are served.
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March of Dimes Fund
American Legion Auxiliary
March of Dimes
Legion
Power Failure Hits Four Towns From Ice Storm Break
With temperatures near 11 degrees, homes in Patoka Vernon Shobonier and part of Vanalilia lost heat and light as an electric line broke near Vernon. J P Foster Centralia district manager said the severed wire tripped a breaker at the Patoka substation stopping power to the area. Crews from Centralia were dispatched around 3 am to locate the outage, found it in Vandalia area, and restored current about 7 30 am.
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Patoka
Vernon
Shobonier
Vanidala
J. P. Foster
Centralia
Tollid
Register
Sharon Durham Named Homemaker of Tomorrow
Sharon Durham of Pattoka High School is named the Betty Croker Homemaker of Tomorrow after scoring highest on a December 4 written homemaking knowledge and attitudes exam. Her paper competes for Pennsylvania and national honors, with a Trifari pin prize and a May 2 Waldorf Astoria New York announcement for the national winner.
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Sharon Durham
Betty Crocker
Pattoka High School
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
New York City
School News Highlights Exams and Student Activities
Quarterly exams were held Thursday and Friday with report cards issued this week. Vernoka’s deadline is Friday this week. The paper will come next week. FHA invites old pictures for pickup. American History students prepare talks and reports on events around the Louisiana Purchase. The band performs Singin the Blues Green Dihier Wayward Wind Allegheny Moon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Orrell
Vernoka
FHA
Louisiana Purchase
School Menu For Next Week Jan Twenty Eight To Feb First
A local school lists weekly meals from Monday to Friday including baked luncheon meat and beans, turkey and dressing, Bologna and cheese, hamburger on bun, and meat pie with sides. Milk, bread, and desserts appear with most meals.
Elevator Company Dinner Honors Directors and Families
Directors, employees and their families of the Patoka Elevator Company enjoyed a ham dinner in the Methodist Church parlors last Thursday evening. More than 65 attended. The Mussell committee prepared and served the meal, with company products decorating the tables. P. J. Mojonniere presented colored pictures from Mexico and the Patoka Centennial slides were shown by Harold Collins.
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Patoka
Methodist Church
P. J. Mojonnier
Harold Collins
Patoka Panthers 4 H Meet With Linda Davis
The Patoka Panthers 4 H Club held its fourth meeting at Linda Davis home with 20 members one leader and one guest present. Dennis Bricker demonstrated artificial respiration Stanley Leicht spoke on Agriculture and Lanny Britt on Safety Wheels. The meeting adjourned with refreshments and games. The next meeting at the high school is the Achievement meeting February 18 at 7 30 with a short movie and refreshments.
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Patoka Panthers
Linda Davis
Dennis Bricker
Stanley Leicht
Jon Wheels
Lanny Britt
Patokans Donate Blood at Salem Jan 9
Patoka residents donated blood when the Red Cross Blood mobile visited Salem on January 9. Donors included Darrel Foltz Miss Beatrice Jones Harry Siefers Claud Gerrish Mrs Betty Jones Edwin Nattier Dale Thompson Mrs Audrey Kissner Chiris Gergeni Wilma Gergeni Marvin Chandler Dale Jones and Stanley Barnes.
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Patoka
Red Cross
Salem
Darrel Foltz
Beatrice Jones
Harry Siefers
Claud Gerrish
Betty Jones
Edwin Nattier
Dale Thompson
Audrey Kissner
Chiris Gergeni
Wilma Gergeni
Marvin Chandler
Dale Jones
Stanley Barnes
Bonnie Simpson to wed Eugene Buchele in January
Bonnie Mae Simpson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Simpson, will marry Eugene Buchele of Boulder on January 28. A charivari and kitchen shower will follow on February 1 at the Simpsons’ home. The Ladies Aid gathered at Mrs. Norma Simpson’s last Thursday and will meet there again Friday. A stork shower for Mrs. Barbara Crawford drew 28 women and 14 children, with prizes awarded to Mrs. Gladys Palmer, Mrs. Vida Payne, and Mrs. Maude Jett. Refreshments were served with Mrs. Amelia Meredith assisting. Mrs. Crawford received many useful gifts. Mr. and Mrs. John Talbert visited Grandma Jett in Salem. she remains about the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Mae Simpson
Eugene Simpson
Eugene Buchele
Boulder
Simpsons
Norma Simpson
Barbara Crawford
Gladys Palmer
Vida Payne
Maude Jett
Amelia Meredith
Simpson
Crawford
John Talbert
Grandma Jett
Salem
Patoka Happenings Reflect Local Health News And Visits
Local brief notes report Henry Brumfield hospitalized at St Marys with planned Thursday operation. Rol land Belcher, elderly resident near Patoka, recovering at home from a respiratory infection. Community members share social visits, subscriptions renewed, and attendance at events in Sparta and St Louis as neighbors support each other.
Preschool Sunbeam Group Meeting at Baptist Church
The Preschool Sunbeam group met Saturday afternoon January 19 at the Baptist Church. President Marianne Griffin welcomed Frankie Sharp as a new member and Rebecca Tallbot was chosen secretary pro tem. A Bible verse response, a thank you card read from Mrs. E. M. Outhouse, and special prayers for Kenny’s grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ike Walker’s 60th anniversary were included. Refreshments followed. next meeting set for February 2 at 11 o’clock with all children invited.
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Sunbeam
The
Baptist Church
Marianne Griffin
Frankie Sharp
Rebecca Tallbot
E. M. Outhouse
Kenny
Ike Walker
Willard Ballentine
Veterans Hospital
Marion
Mojonnier
Weekend visits and local notices from Vernon area
Community updates list weekend visits to Vernon residents, illness news, birthday observations, church attendance, and local travel. Notable items include J W Crawford recovering from a stroke at home, Mary Logan visiting from Las Vegas, and Curtis Payne returning from naval service to visit family.
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Donald Murfin
Donna
Fmloann Kroenegal
B. F. Johnson
Decatur
Mary Logan
Las Vegas
Nev
J. W. Crawford
Crawford
Enrico Bertuccci
Taylonville
Bertucci
Edith Peyton
Letta Hopkins
Minnie Peddicor
George Candle
Mamion Eyeman
Mulberry Grove
Candles
Woodriver
Laura Neilson
Dewey Neilson
Julia Mae
E. M. Deolen
Leslie Meader
Vandalia
Mabel Brockelmeyer
Paul
Patoka
Doyle Robertson
St. Louis
Harold Payne
Vernon Methodist
Marilyn
Janet
Lena Headity
Paul Phrat
Dwight, Kline
Russel Dickerson
Alton
Floyd Masmuth
Shobonier
J. W. Epps
Dickenson
Lanaotre Epps
Epps
Curtis Payne
Patuxent River
Barbara Payne
Curtis
U. S. Navy
Air Bourne
U. S. Naval Air Station
Leon
Hollingsead
I. C
Centralia
I. A. Pfeffer
Charles Rosenbaum
Peoria
Rosenbaum
Paul Bernius
Dean
Berthel Saders
Marvin Ehrat
Fajyette Co. Hosttal
Fern Gehrken
Christmas Seal Sale Goals in Marion County
The Marion County Tuberculosis Association has not yet reached its $10,000 target, with about 5,000 letters unanswered. Contributions total $8,659.77, beating last year's final of $8,304.48. Funds support programs for case finding, health education, research and rehabilitation.
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Marion County Tuberculosis Association
Marion County
School Board Grants Teen Club Access to Grade Gym
The school board held a special meeting last Friday to decide on permitting a teen-age club to use the grade school gym for weekly parties. Don Towler motioned to allow use under sponsor rules, Chris Gemgeni seconded, and all four present voted unanimously in favor.
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Don Towler
Chris Gemgeni
Warriors defeat Carlyle 40 34 on home floor
Patoka’s Warriors beat Carlyle Indians 40 34 at home. Perkins led with 13 points, Robinson 12, Belcher 5 before Walt Belcher injured his knee. x rays showed a torn cartilage and he will be out at least a week with a brace afterward.
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Patoka
Warriors
Carlyle
Indians
Papucces
Warrriors
Perkins
Robinson
Belcher
Walt Belcher
Xrays
Ernie Bozarth
Walt
Missionary to Belgian Congo to Speak Here
Bill Davis, a missionary to the Belgian Congo Africa, will speak at the Methodist Church Monday night January 28. A fellowship pot luck supper begins at 6 30 p m followed by the speech about Congo work. Everyone is invited to both events.
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Bill Davis
Belgian Congo
Africa
Methiodist Church
Mr. Davisy
Jennings couple expected home soon from Colorado Springs
John Jennings reports he and Mrs. Jennings are at Colorado Springs Chile and will return home between January 27 and February 1. He notes rough weather back east and his enjoyment of sunny California.
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John Jennings
Lions Club Ladies' Night at Legion Home
The Lions Club hosted a ladies night on Thursday January 17 at the Legion Home. The American Legion Auxiliary served a chicken supper as couples enjoyed music a short business meeting and a viewing of colored movies by Dr L P Busch. A TV quiz show Do You Trust Your Husband awarded prizes to the winners.
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Lions Club
Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Lions
L. P. Busch
Wyoming
Willing Workers Meet With Minnie Thalman
The Willing Neighbors Club held its January meeting at Minnie Thalman's home with a pot-luck noon meal. Vice president Amanda Thalman led the business session. Juanita Snider gave a prayer. A five dollar donation to the polio drive was approved. Doris Britt hosts February. Guest Mrs. Jewel Mason of Sandoval attended.
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Minnie Thalman
Amanda Thalman
Juanita Snider
Doris Britt
Jewel Mason
Sandoval
Card of thanks and illness notices from local residents
A card of thanks from Mrs. Eligabeth J. Isaac expresses gratitude to neighbors and Rev. and Mrs. Hollis for visits during hospital stay. Also notes Mrs. Ame Muck is ill with a severe condition and mentions the five small sons of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Clark at present.
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Rev
Mrs. Hollis
Eligabeth J. Isaac
Ame Muck
Kenneth Clark
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Lions’ March of Dimes Committee
Elevator Company
Fredonia News
Henry Brumfield
St. Mary's Hospital
Pauline Towler
Rolland E. Belcher
West of Patoka
Rolland
Dale Zimmermann
Linda
Roger
Mark
Les Walker
Rosemary
Charles
G. W. Isaac
Martha Jane
Southern Illinois
Assa
Sparta
Charles Moore
Mt. Vernon
Elizabeth J. Isaac
St. Mary’s Hospital
Vi Colle
Chas. Logan
Phillip
Mason, Till
Clayton Slifer
Jimmy
Effingham
John Crawford
Don Crahvfound
Ruth Talbert
Arthur Kretzer
Fairburnn
Bloomington Hospital
Debra
Robert Keister
Cynda
Carol
Louie Soutier
Donnie
Bill Blunt
Spoonsons
Chris Gergens
Orville Schroeder
Thurby Meador
Boa
Pff
Betty Walker
Eldon Romack
Terry Torrence
Mrs. J. Jennings
Legion Home
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