Special Election Here Tuesday For Peace Justices
Voters will go to the polls next Tuesday July 30 to elect two justices of the peace and two constables. The Republican caucus named two candidates and set the slate for the race.
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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1957
Page
1
Patoka Happenings and Local Visits Report Weekend
Local residents shared weekend visits with relatives in Irvington St Joseph and Decatur. Families including the Gergenis Hollands Ballances and Belchers were noted with travel to Colorado Springs Mobile and St Louis. A special election was held for justice of peace and constable posts due to qualification timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Carter
Lorena Miller
Maxine Trindle
Irvington
Rodger
Jimmy
Gary Gergeni
St. Joseph
Chas
Stagg
J. S. Gergeni
Max Holland
Cindy
X. B. Hollands
Patoka
H. A. Ballance
Decatur
Delatives
Phyllis Eagan
Pana
Mae Eagan
Robert Eagan
Gloria
Jess Belcher
Leo Ballance
Colorado Springs
Colo
W. W. Murfin
John Belcher
E. L. Naylor
Mobile
Ala
Archie Harper
Don
Carl
Ralph Battenger
St. Louis
Charlene Cain
Brant
Centralia
Mac Eagan
Sunbeams Plan Picnic at Park on August 15
The Sunbeams met at the Baptist Church on Saturday July 20 with president Connie Fiscus presiding. Connie Walker Sherry Thompson Patsy Sharp and others attended as Marianne Griffin called roll and read a Bible verse. Plans were made for an August 15 picnic at the park when Miss Craig of Vandalia will present a mission story and children are invited to dress as distant friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
The
Baptist Church
Connie Fiscus
Marvin
Janice Prater
Connie Walker
Sherry Thompson
Patsy Sharp
Marianne Griffin
Miss Craig
Vandalia
Mojonnier
Christie Bozarth
Mrs Flora Griffin 81 Buried Here Wednesday
Funeral services were held at 2 p m Wednesday at Linton funeral home Kinmundy for Flora Griffin 81 a Foster Township resident who died Monday Burial was in Patoka Cemetery She is survived by three sons Marion and Lester Alma and Lee Patoka seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Kinmundy
Flora Griffin
Foster Township
Patoka
Marim
Lester
Alma
Lee
Pauline Cox Installed Head of Legion Auxiliary
Officers of the Patoka Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary were installed at the Legion home on Thursday July 18. Installing officer was Ruth Wadkins former unit president. Pauline Cox became president Evelyn Thompson first vice president Pauline Ballance second vice president Leomore Moore treasurer Imogene Parker sergeant at arms Faye Jennings historian Nellie Adams chaplain Mary Ballance secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Ruth Wadkins
Pauline Cox
Evelyn Thompson
Pauline Ballance
Leomore Moore
Imogene Parker
Faye Jennings
Nellie Adams
Mary Ballance
Electric Rates Found Fair in Investigation
A legislative committee reported no evidence southern Illinois electric rates were too high or deterred new industry. It found Illinois Power Company and Illinois Public Service not overearning relative to Commerce Commission findings, and bills in southern Illinois rose proportionally with other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Illinois Power Company
Illinois Public Service
Illinois Commerce Commission
Indiana
Missouri
Kentucky
Iowa
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Illness
Mrs Dwight Britt thanks friends for prayers flowers and visits during hospital stay and after returning home offering blessings for all who showed kindness.
Appreciation Note From Caroline Neiderkicwrn
I express thanks to friends who sent cards flowers visits and prayers during my illness in hospital and after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Neiderkicwrn
Two Local Teams Meet In Soft Ball Showdown At Park
Tonight at 8 they stage a soft ball game between the regular Patoka team and a newly formed squad called the Bob Hopkins Hornets. The Hornets seek to prove they can beat the favored locals as a big crowd is expected to attend and cheer for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Bob Hopkins’ Hornets
Hornets
Patient Rodger Gergeni recovers in St Louis hospital
Rodger Gergeni lies in a St Louis hospital after a bicycle accident while visiting relatives in St Joseph Missouri. He suffered three broken teeth and a broken jaw and was moved from a St Joseph hospital to the St Louis facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodger Gergeni
St. Louis Hospital
St. Louis
St. Joseph
St. Joseph Hospital
St. Lomiis
Patoka Church Plans Park Pot-Luck Dinner
The Patoka Methodist Church and Sunday School invite all members and friends to a pot-luck dinner at the city park this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Methodist Church
Vernon area families attend Ehrat reunion at Augsburg Church
A large gathering from Vernon and nearby areas attended the Ehrat reunion at Augsburg Church with Rev Kenneth Ehrat delivering a sermon. Attendees included Rev Glen Ehrat, Rev Kenneth Ehrat’s family and relatives from Minnesota Iowa Illinois and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Ehrat
Sterling
Kenneth Ehrat
Davenport
Iowa
Maxine Ehrat
Minneapolis
Minn
Lamny Hiess
St. Paul
Moore
French West Africa
Katie Dawson
Divernon
Augsburg Church
Kenneth Fehrat
Glen Bhrat
French South Affrica
Final Band Concert of Season in Vernon Park
The last summer band concert will be held at Vernon Park on Thursday August 1. Warren Besing will conduct the local band for the final time before moving to Noble Illinois where he will oversee band music at Noble High and grade schools. Besing has directed Patoka’s band for three years and helped develop it. a new instructor will replace him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Park
Warren Besing
Besing
Nobile, Ill
Noble High
Schieldl
Patoka
Willing Workers Club Meeting With Lois Hill
Willing Workers Club met with Lois Hill and her daughter Lynn for their July gathering. A pot luck lunch was served after noon. The business session opened with the Lord's prayer recited by all. Amanda Thalman led the meeting in Kate Walker’s absence. Lois received many hostess gifts. Guests included Rose and Pearl Britt, Rita Hill, Mrs Halden Hill and daughter. The next meeting is planned with Juanita Snider in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Neighbors
Lois Hill
Lynn
Amanda Thalman
Kate Walker
Lois
Rose
Pearl Britt
Rita Hill
Halden Hill
Juanita Snider
Eastern Star Holds Stated Meeting Monday
The Eastern Star Chapter met for its regular Monday session with high attendance and several new members. After adjournment, members enjoyed homemade ice cream and cake in the dining room hosted by Mrs. Freda Meador and Mrs. Ruth Murfin. Friends from Massapequa, New York, visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Matchett during the week, with Kathy staying on for several more weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Freda Meador
Ruth Murfin
D. D. Lamond, Jr
Donny
Kathy
Marta
Massapequa
N. Y
Jack Matchett
Patoka Panthers Discuss Results of 4-H Fair
The Patoka 4-H Club met at the Griffin home with ten members two leaders and three guests. They reviewed the county fair held July 13 noting A ratings for nine members and B ratings for three, planning an ice cream supper for August 24 at Martin's parking lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Britt
Patoka Panthers
Francis
Judy Griffin
Dennis Bricker
Gary Bricker
Joyce Sharp
Marion Thomas
Judy Snider
Nancy Snider
Carolyn Snider
Sheila
Public Hearing Set On 1957 Budget By Illinois District
The Board of Education of School District No 100 Marion Fayette Clinton counties Illinois announces a tentative budget for the year starting July 1 1957 will be on file for public inspection at the Superintendent's office after 9:00 AM July 27 1957 at the high school. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for 8:00 PM September 4 1957 at the high school building. Dated July 25 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Marion, Fayette
Clinton
Illinois
Marion
Fayette
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Sam Jolliff
Leslie Griffin
Justce of Peace
Lisle
Herb) Jolliiff
Constable
Patoka Township
Democrat
Legion Auxiliary
Legislative Group
Dwight Britt
Flint
Mich
Civil Defense
First Journal
Russ Scott
Vernon
Earl Hlowell
C. M. Hall
Tucson
Ariz
J. W. Wails
Ruth
Okmulgee
Okla
Henry L. Hilliard
Bill and
Bosomville
Joe Sailor
Flora
Mason Bassett
Neilson Girls
David Headley
Headley
Gerald Keith Wagstaff
Peoria
Larry Binnion
Arrowsmith
N. P. Sorrel
Methodist
Diana Headley
Effie Hathaway
John Gehrken
Roy Sears
Patty
Harry Worsham
Carlyle
Juidy Easley
Carbondale
Terry Binnion
Bertha Binnion
Shobonier
Pecria
Darvin Prouty
Ruth Falkenhain
Renard Hospital
Audobun
L. D. Morey
George Streubing
Reno
Helen Blackburn
Edinburg
Texas
J. C. Binnion
Lela Weltmer
Alice
Edna Mae
Bertha Wykofff
Edith Peyton
Lumber Company
Alpha Morgan
Familly
Safe
Clifford Newcomb
Russell Lenover
Pamia
Marion Eyeman
I. A. Pfeffer
J. W. Epps
Marian Epps
Springfield
John Epps Jr
Bloomington
Gene Walton
Clarence Miller
Deccatur
B. F. Beck
Albert Potts Jr
Marion County
the Register
Register
George Davis
First Baptist Church
Don Perkins
S. M. Foulon
Willing Workers Club
Red Cross
Federal Civil Defense Administration
A. Leydenfrost
New York Times Magazine
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