Pauline Towler Injured in Highway 51 Crash
Pauline Towler of Patoka is hospitalized at St Marys in Centralia after a crash near Fairman on highway 51. The car was driven by George Quick of Streator. Pauline sustained severe bruises and lacerations, with initial fears of head injury, but she is responding to treatment. Quick had chin cuts and was treated and released.
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Pauline Towler
Fred Towler
Patoka
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Fairman
Highway 51
George Quick
Streator
Pauline
Quick
Farm Adviser Praises Ostrodka Guernsey And Poultry Talk
John Ostrodka of San doval earns note for his Guernsey cow Judge Gold Lay placing tenth in the breed while yielding 12 662 pounds of milk and 769 pounds of butterfat in a double milking lactation. The column also discusses Marion County dairy farming profitability and critiques Illinois egg quality with steps for producing high quality eggs and balanced poultry feed.
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John Ostrodka
Sandoval
Guernsey
Judge Gold Lay
United States
Marion County
Illinois
Obituary: Samuel Henry Britt 76 Patoka area
Samuel Henry Britt 76 died at 10 30 p m Wednesday March 12 at his home southeast of Patoka after a week long illness. Born March 26 1875 in Marion county he was a lifelong Carrigan township resident and a retired farmer. He married Sarah Logan March 4 1899 in Patoka township. He was a Baglin General Baptist Church member. Surviving are his wife, one foster son Wayne Nattier of Oakland City two brothers O L Britt and O H Britt of Patoka one sister Mrs Sarah Thalman of Patoka and two grandchildren. Funeral 2 pm Saturday March 15 at Patoka Methodist Church with Rev J W Clifton and Rev A S Dalrymple. Interment Cruse Cemetery east of Patoka. Friends may call Cox & Martin funeral home Patoka until the funeral hour.
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Samuel Henry Britt
Patoka
Marion County
Samuel
Mary Genrish Britt
Carrigan Township
Sarah Logan
Patoka Township
Baglin General Baptist Church
Sarah Britt
Methodist
J. W. Clifton
Centralia
A. S. Dalrymiple
Cruse
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Mrs. B. N. Griffin Hosts Friday Tea
Mrs. B. N. Griffin entertained Friday afternoon for her cousin Mrs. Clara Kretzer of Chicago. Guests enjoyed a box of old photographs, revealing school groups and graduations, as laughter filled the room. Home-made ice cream, cake and coffee were served, assisted by Mrs. Les Griffin, with additional guests Mesdames L. W. Ballance, J. W. Alexander, Frank Ballance, and X. B. Holland.
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Wihip
Bruce Pugh
J. W. Alexaner
Frank Adams
Lora Altom
L. W. Ballance
Jess Belcher
Frank Ballance
Henry Brumfield
John Barnes
Charles Purvis
Odin
Houston Page
Dallas
Texas
Leona Dalrymple
Doris Latham
Bridgeport
Ill
Clara Kretzer
Chicago
Mrs. B. N. Griffin
Les Griffin
Mesdames L. W. Ballance
J. W. Alexander
X. B. Holland
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Sadie Chriss Brings Family
A surprise birthday gathering on March 10 honored Mrs Sadie Chriss turning 75. Guests included Darrell Chriss, Mrs Chriss, her brother Fred Lawson, and friends from Vandalia such as Don Thompson and Ed Lawson. Cakes, ice cream, and coffee were served as gifts and well wishes flowed.
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Darrel Chriss
Mr. Chriss
Sadie Chriss
Darrell
Nancy and
George
Vandalia
Darrell Chriss
Theodore Stone Dairy Barn Burns Beside Patoka
Firefighters from Patok Volunteer Fire Department answered a 3:20 PM Thursday call to Theodore Stone farm five miles west of Patoka. The dairy barn burned to the roof with only the milk house saved. a corn picker ruined, other equipment saved. Estimated loss 3000 to 4000 dollars.
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Patok
Theodore Stone Farm
Stone Farm
Patoka
Mrs Sallie Pugh 78 Patoka Resident Dies
Mrs Sallie Pugh 78 of Patoka died in her sleep Thursday March 13 at home. Born August 17 1873 she married William Henry Pugh in 1891 who died in 1941. Survived by three daughters two sons seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Body to Cox and Martin funeral home Patoka. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Sallie Pugh
Patoka
Wilburn
Susan Towler
William Henry Pugh
Potoka
Primitive Baptist Church
Maude Ellis
Lady Hopkins
Thelma Jennings
Charlie Pugh i
Vernon, Ill
Archie Pugh
Omaha
Nebraska
Cox & Martin Funeral
Miss Irene Perkins to Wed Bill Lane in Natchez
Announcement from Vernon Illinois confirms engagement of Irene Perkins to Bill Lane of Natchez Mississippi. The wedding date moved from May 17 to Friday April 4 at 8 p.m. in Natchez Baptist Church due to brother Alvin Perkins awaiting army call.
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Patoka Register
Harry Perkins
Vernon, Ill
Irene
Bill Lane
Natchez
Mississippi
Alvin Perkins
Baptist
Patoka P T C Holds Regular Meeting March 6
The Patoka P T C held its regular monthly meeting March 6 at Patoka High School with a large crowd. Mrs Mary Chandler conducted the session. The second grade led in the picture contest. A committee was appointed to plan a basketball banquet. The program featured vocal and instrumental numbers from the music department and refreshments were served.
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Patoka P.T.C
Mary Chandler
Mrs. Darvin Jones Surprised at Eastern Star Birthday
Victoria Chapter of the Eastern Star held a surprise birthday gathering after its meeting for Mrs. Darvin Jones. Her husband Mr. Darvin Jones and daughter Valda attended the table decorations and gifts. Refreshments included cake ice cream and coffee.
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Victoria
Order of Eastern Star
Darvin Jones
Mr. Darvin Jones
Valda
Mrs. Jones
Birth of Carla Ruth Quick in Streator
Mr and Mrs Carl Quick of Streator Illinois announce the birth of a daughter Carla Ruth on February 21 at St Marys hospital. The baby weighs 7 pounds 11 ounces. Mrs Quick is the former Marilyn Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Jones of Patoka.
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Carl Quick
Streator
Ill
St. Marys Hospital
Carla Ruth
Quick
Marilyn Jones
Paul Jones
Patoka
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Prayers
Mrs. Jessie Ellis expresses gratitude for kindness shown during illness including cards from Sunbeams, flowers from the Baptist Church and C.E.S., other gifts, and especially prayers. May God bless you all.
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Baptist Church
C.E.S
Patoka Home Bureau March Meeting at Methodist Basement
The Patoka unit of the Home Bureau meets March 21 at 2 pm in the Methodist church basement with hosts Mrs. L. E. Green and Mrs. Cleo Walker. Francis England presents the major lesson Emergency Meals and Mrs. Edwin Nattier the minor lesson Pancakes for All Meals. Guests welcome.
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Patoka
Home Bureau
Methodist Church
L. E. Green
Cleo Walker
Francis England
Edwin Nattier
Patoka Sunbeams Meet at Baptist Church March 16
The Patoka Sunbeams gather at the Baptist Church on Saturday March 16 from 2 to 3 pm. Nancy Snider welcomes new members and visitors after roll call and a Bible verse. Activities include booklets on Cuba, an acrostic, a mission story, Easter party plans, closing prayer, and a game.
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Patoka Sunbeams
The
Baptist Church
Nancy Snider
Shepherd
Cuba
Red Cross Drive for Funds Sarts March 17
The Red Cross Drive in Maniton County opens March 17 and runs through the month with a quota of 9652 dollars, larger than 1951 due to the National Blood Program. Patoka's share is 300 dollars, and the Home Service Division handled over 1100 cases last year. Local chairman is Robert Eagan. American Legion Auxiliary will conduct house to house calls for contributions.
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Red Cross
Maniton County
Patoka
Home Service Division
Ansiwer
Robert Eagan
Amercan Legion Auxiliary
Wll
Paul Davis Jr to be ordained as minister at Carlyle
Paul Davis Jr of Carbondale will be ordained as a minister of the gospel at Carlyle on a sunny afternoon March 16. Davis preaches full time at Diamond Springs Church. His father was born in Patoka and his grandfather John Davis and great grandfather W W Davis ran a mercantile store here.
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Paul Davis Jr
Carbondale
Carlyle
Mr. Davis
Diamond Springs Church
Patoka
John Davis
W. W. Davis
Labor Shortage Hits Springfield Farms This Spring
Experienced farm hands are scarce in the Springfield area as farmers offer married men 140 to 160 dollars a month plus housing and taxes. Single men willing to do farm work are also in demand at a lower rate, per the Illinois State Employment Service analysis.
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Springfield
Illinois State Employment Service
Mrs Parker Visits Fort Worth via St Louis Trip
Mrs Parker travels through St Louis on Sunday en route to Fort Worth Texas to see her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Walter Doren and granddaughter Helen Elaine accompanied by Mr and Mrs Emil Nattier and Mr George Parker.
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Emil Nattier
George Parker
Thanks for kindness after our loss
The Brown family thanks friends relatives and neighbors for acts of kindness pallbearers singers flowers and sympathy after the recent death of our husband father and grandfather Cecile Brown and family express appreciation for support from E F Spiker and grandchildren Gran Children
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Cecile Brown
E. F. Spiker
Visitors from St Elmto and Carbondale Visit Kenosha
George Parker of St Elmto visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Emil Nattier and George Emil. Mr Charles Paterson and daughter Dorthy of Carbondale had breakfast with Mr and Mrs H K Pike and Keith Monday morning as they were en route to Kenosha Wisconsin for a visit.
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George Parker
St. Elmto
Emil Nattier
George Emil
Charles Paterson
Dorthy
Carbondale
H. K. Pike
Keith
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Patoka Locals Share Weekend Visits and Travel
Patoka residents report visits from relatives and friends across multiple states. Kay Jennings Sr and family traveled to Sioux Falls, with several others visiting St Louis, Detroit, Savannah, and Centralia areas. Local service members including Gene Belcher and Wig Richeson plan furloughs, while Helen Gerrish undergoes surgery and Cpl Hudspeth nears May home rotation.
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Mrs
A. S. Dalrymple
W.S.C.S
Frank Miller
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Oscar Hill
St. Luke
Theodore Stone
Irene Perkins
Natchez, Mississippi
Mrs. Darvin Jones
Jessie Ellis
Home Bureau News
RED Cross Drive
Kay Jennings Sr
Jimmy
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Fern Belcher
Don Moore
Delmar Cain
Keith and
Jenylle
Savannah
Georgia
Pvt
Bill Cain
Camp Gordon
Harold Lutz
Edwin Ticknor
Eddy Lynn
Paul Dean
Lucas Crawford
Frank Crawford Jr
Harry
Hutsonville, Ill
Verne Nattier
George Lee
St. Louis
James Kelley
Detroit, Michigan
Robert K. Offutt
Virginia Dale
St. Louis, Mo
Amy W. Morgan
Inez Wheeler
Ona A. Oldfield
Seth Martin
Rex of
Decatur
C. R. Richeson
Wig
Tillie Richeson
Richeson
Don Griffin
Gene Belcher
Camp Breckenridge
Kentucky
George and
Don Davis
Keith Pike Jr
Southern Illinois University
Frank Williams
Mark Greer Hospital
Marcus Cox
Cindy
Bill
F. L. Cox
Vernon
Lois Foltz
Farina
Nancy Foltz
Charlie Foltz
Helen Gerrish
Dean
Allen Pugh
Sam Pugh
Beaso
Wig Richeson
Ft. Bliss
Ft. Laughton
Washington
Far East Command
Herb Jolliff
Camp Kilmer
New Brunswick
New Jersey
Herb
France
Cpl
Gerald L. Hudspeth
U.S. Army
Korea
Japan
Lee Hudspeth
Miss la Dene Skates
St. Lukes Hospital
Virgil Wernsman
Ralph Hart
Mt. Vernon
Bree Foltz
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