County Voters Defeat Fair Tax Levy In Local Vote
Marion county voters rejected the county fair tax by about ten to one. Unofficial results show circuit judge winners Franklin R. Dove Ward P Holt and Dan Dailey securing six year or first terms, while Republican A Leonard Anderson trailed. County totals show Hill Dove Dailey and Anderson with respective vote counts.
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Vioters
Marion County
Fourth Judicial District
Franklin R. Dove
Shelbyville
Ward P. Holt
Salem
Dan Dailey
Taylorville
Christian County
James Burnside
Vandalia
A. Leonard Anderson
Effingham
Marion
Hill
Dove
Dailey
Anderson
Sunbeam Meeting Highlights and Local Notices
The Sunbeams met at the Baptist church on Saturday June 1 with Marianne Griffin presiding and Anita Meador welcomed. Leslie Talbot was chosen secretary, and June 15 recreation leaders were selected as Sally Ann Jolliff Lana Kae Griffin and Anita Meador.
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The
Baptist Church
Marianne Griffin
Anita Meador
Donna Snider
Leslie Talbot
Sally Ann Jolliff
Lana Kae Griffin
Christie ~ Bozarth
Mrs. Genre
Carolyn Snider
Vernon to Start 1 Percent Sales Tax July First
Vernon will implement a 1 percent sales tax on July 1 as part of a statewide policy allowing villages to raise additional revenue. The ordinance, approved by the village board, aligns with recent state legislation and mirrors similar measures in many Illinois municipalities. Pathéka has long used this tax, yielding about $200 to $250 monthly for operations.
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Vernon
Illinois
Pathéka
Republican Caucus to Nominate Candidates at Patoka Village Hall
A Republican Party caucus will be held at Patoka Village Hall on a date in June to nominate candidates for certain offices. The caucus is set to open at one o'clock.
Bible Schools Open With 149 Enrolled Across Three Churches
Three Patoka churches started vacation Bible schools Monday with a total enrollment of 149 children. The Methodist and First Baptist each enroll 50, Christian 49, and the two week program includes Bible instruction handcraft work recreation and refreshments.
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Patoka
Methodist
First Baptist
Christian
Willing Neighbors Hold May Meeting at Ann Britt Home
The Willing Neighbors club met in May at Ann Britt's home. A meal was served, a prayer opened the business session, new and old business discussed, and members visited afterwards. Hostess gifts were given to Ann. next meeting planned at Amanda Thalman's home with Pauline Rodenberg and children as guests.
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Willing Neighbors
Ann Britt
Ann
Amanda Thalman
Pauline Rodenberg
Public Library Reopens Saturday in New Quarters
The public library will reopen this Saturday afternoon in its new quarters after a closure for moving and cleaning. Mrs. Elsie Gray, the librarian, says regular Friday and Saturday hours start next week and adds new books have been added with more on the way to attract patrons.
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Elsie Gray
Births Note Two Local Baby Boys This Week
Mr and Mrs Mac Garrett of Kinmundy announce a baby boy born Memorial day May 30 at St Marys hospital weight 7 lbs 3 ozs Mrs Garrett is the former Simcox. Mr and Mrs Max Metcalf of Alma announce a baby boy born Sunday June 2 at Fayette County hospital weight 8 lbs 4 ozs.
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Mac Garrett
Kinmundy
St. Mary’s Hospital
Garrett
Simcox
Max Metcalf
Alma
Fayette County Hospital
Vernon Community News Highlights Local Life and Movements
Vernon area notes show hospital visits and surgeries in Decatur and Macon counties. Families attend graduation exercises at local high schools and Trinity Lutheran in Centrailia. Residents relocate, move homes, and host visitors during Memorial Day weekend and nearby celebrations.
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Sharon Lawrence
Decatur and Macon Co. Hospital
Decatur
Kenneth Hirstein
Wallace Hirstein
Springfield
R. C. Easley
Russel Green
Vandalia
Bert Linicum
Beulah White
Sylvia Brooks
Sidell
T. BP
L. C. Snyder
Linicum
Snyders
Pearl B. Norris
Frank Beck
Norris
Boys Opportunity Home
John Gehrken
Clarence Lawson
Trinity Lutheran School
Centralia
Gehrken
Patty Sears
H. R. Lawrence
Estel Blunt
Martinsville
Cecil Holt
Vernon
Blunt
Ohio Oil Co
Marilyn Cooley
Paul Ehrat
Bhrat
Dallas Robinson
Davy
Greenville College
Inlaw
Dom Jones
Clara Murfin
Maude Doolen
Champaign
Dot Willett
Seminary
Murfin
Dot
Lillie Walton
Ray Leininger
Tonica
Earl Leininger
Cecil Carter
John Sorrel
Salem
N. P. Sorrel
Walter Egger
Belleville
Lange
Willl
Egger
Jesse Ripple
Walter Johnson
Alice
Florida
Muskeg'n
Mich
Johnson
Pella Wilson
Patoka
Nelson Landacre
Thomas E
Luke Snyder
The
Methodist Church
Special Election Planned for J Ps and Constables
A vacancy for two justices of peace and a constable in Patoka township arose after law deadlines. Caucuses by Democrats and Republicans will be held at Patoka Village Hall on June 15 with times 3 p.m. and 1 p.m. The date of the special election will be set after caucus results.
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Speace
Patoka
Public Hearing Planned on Patoka Township Budget
Notice presents a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for road and bridge purposes in Patoka Township Marion County Illinois for 1957 58, available for public inspection from May 27 1957 at Vernon Township Clerk office. A public hearing will be held June 15 1957 at Patoka Village Hall and final action will be by the Highway Commissioner June 25 1957 at the Township Clerk office.
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Patoka
Marion
Illinois
Vernon
Ill
Vernon Village to Accept Bids for 10 by 14 Foot Building
Vernon Village Board invites bids to purchase a 10 ft by 14 ft building for Vernon Cemetery. Bids due by June 20, 1957. Buyer must remove the structure. Art Falkenhain Village Clerk.
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Vernon Cemetery
Vernon Village Board
Art Falkenhain
Card of Thanks from Roy Ballance
Roy Ballance expresses gratitude for cards letters and visits while in hospital thanking friends for support during illness and recovery.
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Roy Ballance
Oil Discoveries in Devonian Lime at Patoka Field
Trenton continues oil development in the Patoka area with a new well reporting Devonian saturation in the southwest extension of the Patoka field. The Devonian lime, at about 2900 feet, remains undeveloped while Rosiclare sandstone and deep Trenton limestone production continue, with no further Devonian activity planned.
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Patoka
Trenton
Vernon Illinois ordinance imposes retail sales tax
Ordinance No 100 levies a tax of percent of one percent on tangible personal property sales in Vernon. It sets July 1 1957 as the effective date and requires publication within ten days and mailing a certified copy to the Illinois Department of Revenue within five days. Passed June 4 1957.
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Vernon
Illinois
Department of Revenue
State of
Ardeth Briscoe and Gene Bricker Wedding Notice
Friends of Ardeth Briscoe and Gene Bricker are invited to marry at Patoka Christian Church on Sunday June 9 at 2 pm. Reception at the bride’s parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Briscoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardeth Briscoe
Gene Bricker
Patoka Christian Church
Dwight Briscoe
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McClellan
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Neil Potts
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St. Louis
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Edna Eversman
Sarah
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Tuieson
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Mrrs. Davis
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Frey
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Wm. Brewer
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Owaneco
Wm. Secrest
Georgia McConnell
Karl Wilson
Mort Abrahams
B. F. Johnson
Maude Carter
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Lem Lanborn i
Normal
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Findlay
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I. A. Pfeffer
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J. W. Mitchell
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Zoo
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Ellis Daolen
Lola Davis
Doris
Chicago
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Terry
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Sandoval
Darrel Gambill
Gambill
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Leo Chapman
McLain
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Alton
O. E. Eaglin
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Herbert Hall
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Dora Bruening
W. M. Barnes
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Sparta
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Clinton
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Birmingham
Ala
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Peoria
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Kentucky Lake
Barbara Elliott
Iowa
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Oklahoma
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Downers Grove
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Admiral
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Don Griffin
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