Bench Show Field Trials Set for Friday and Saturday
Committee members met at the high school Monday evening and completed plans for the fifth annual bench show and field trials to be held Friday and Saturday.
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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1957
Page
1
Local Happenings in Patoka and Nearby Towns
Weekend visits span Chicago Decatur and Louisville as families gather for birthdays funerals and holidays. Notable stops include the Isaac and Eggo families in Carbondale Cairo and Chicago. A conservation club event with beach show and field trials is set for Friday and Saturday with audience invited.
Door Prizes at P T C Meeting for Patoka Grade School
All parents of children in the Patoka grade school are urged to attend a P T C meeting on Monday Nov 4. Prizes will be given to a lady and a gentleman. Special entertainment is planned and attendees are asked to bring cookies for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Schieldl
Centralia
Masonic Lodge Oyster Supper Honors Past Masters
Patoka Lodge No. 613 A F and A M will host its annual oyster supper at the Masonic Temple on Monday November 4 at 630 PM. Past masters will be special guests and special courtesy will be extended at the following stated meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Lodge No
Masonic Temple
SIU Flu Siege Forces Classes to Close on Friday
SIU faced a week of flu with over 2,000 cases prompting Friday class cancellations. The college repurposed dormitories on the Southern Acres campus as an infirmary for serious patients, aided by rest drugs and juices. By Monday classes resumed with several local student cases reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Acres
Tom Towler Injured in Auto Crash Near Carlyle
Tom Towler son of Mrs Virden Towler on 5 day Navy leave was injured Tuesday evening in a collision near Carlyle. He is confined to Scott Air Force Base hospital as two cars were badly damaged. Also listed are cattle and poultry ads from Harold Thurness and Emil Nattier with local contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Towler
Virden Towler
Navy
Carlyle
Tom
Scott Air Force Base
Vernon News: Local Socials and Visits Highlight Week
Mrs Ruth Phinney and Essie Robinson attended a Salem teachers meeting. Several locals attended Memento Rebekah Lodge in Vandalia. C A Murfin returned home after hospital stay in Centralia. Visitors from Peoria Vandalia and Terre Haute joined family gatherings and a homecoming parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Phinney
Essie Robinson
Jessie Binniln
Florence Linton
Minnie Peddicord
Letta Hopkins
Salem
Fred Jarrett
Frederick
Sigel
David Lee Wagstaff
Belleville
N. P. Sorrel
L. J. Bates Jr
Jill
Decatur
Donald D. Murfin
Emery Meador
M. D. Murfin
South Dakota
Ruth Murfin
Gilbert Brown
Tom Curran
Curran
James Pyle
Vandalia
Southern Illinois
Horse Shoe Lake
Bald Knob
George Walton
S. A. Willett
Ray. Walton
Niowma Kay
Ray Walton
J. F. Anderson
Vernon
Effie Hathaway
Hazel Cox
Edith Peyton
Belle Doolen
Stella Arnold
Leo Mendenhall
Alice Wilson
Wm. Alexander
Oklahoma City
Wilmer Meador
Phillip Meador
Thomas Curran
Chadwick
Dallas Robinson
Roy Boster
Betty
Shirley
Nancy
Florence
Jim
David Boster
Ray Chandler
Harold Boster
Peoria
Lloyd Benjamin
Pekin
Rudolph Knollberg
Louis Boettcher
Terre Haute
Ind
Walllace Robinson
Joliet, Ill
Sunbeams Meet at Baptist Church for Thanksgiving Lesson
The Sunbeams gather at the Baptist Church Saturday November 2 from 1 to 2 30 pm. Mrs Orville Genre leads choral singing and kids activities. Kathy Campbell welcomes visitors and new members. The event features a Bible story dramatization and a roll call on what I am thankful for. After refreshments Rhonda Lake and Teresa Towler direct games. All children invited. FOR SALE 1 water system 1 sump pump 1 gas water heater George Wickersham phone 149a 1t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
Baptist Church
Orville Genre
Kathy Campbell
Rhonda Lake
Teresa Towler
George Wickersham
Dallas Robinson 52 Dies of Heart Attack in Vernon
Funeral services held at Vernon Methodist Church for George Dallas Robinson age 52 of Vernon. He was found dead in his car with engine running near Cen tralia by state patrolman. He worked as a telegraph operator for C B Q railroad and formerly Illinois Central. Survivors include wife Essie Boster and son David, daughter Joan Jones, mother and brother. Cox & Martin in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dallas Robinson
Vernon
Vernon Methodist Church
Charles Simpkins
St. Elmo
South Hill Cemetery
Vandalia
Robinson
Hillcrest Cemetery
Centralia
Orland Jones
Illinois Central
S. E
Sally (Haskell) Robinson
Shobonier
Essie Boster
Benton
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Moore Represents Patoka in Central Air Defense Rocketry Meet
Burl D. Moore of Patoka participated in the Central Air Defense Rocketry Meet at the 348th Fighter Group Duluth Minnesota starting October 7. Seven teams from the command competed using F-89 jet interceptors while firing 2.75 inch FFAR rockets at Del mar Frangible targets under squadron team constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burl D. Moore
Patoka
Central Air Defense
Duluth
Minn
Sioux City Air Force Base
Sioux City
Iowa
Central Air Defense Force
Grand Marais
Delmar
Moore
Patoka Panthers Elect New Officers
The Patoka Panthers met Monday October 21 at Jimmy Padbury’s home with 16 members and one new member Timothy Mojonnier. Elected officers include Stanley Leicht president Roger Gergen s vice president Judy Snider secretary treasurer Joyce Sharp reporter Carolyn Snider and Sheila Sharp recreation directors Charles Thalman Judy Snider and Roger Gergen Federation members. Next meeting set for November 18 at 7 pm at Joyce and Sheila Sharp home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Panthers
Jimmy Padbury
Timothy Mojonnier
Stanley Leicht
Roger Gergens
Judy Snider
Joyce Sharp
Carolyn Snider
Sheila Sharp
Charles Thalman
Roger Gergeni
Federation
Joyce
Rally Day at Patoka Pentecostal Church
Rally Day Sunday November 3 at Patoka Pentecostal Church features Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 45 a m and guest speaker Rev C A Powers of St Louis Missouri at 7 30 p m Evening service with 7 45 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting All are welcome Norman Peirey Pastor F E Adams Supt S8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
F. E. Adams
8. S
Good Will Club Meets With Mary Kottemeyer
The Good Will Club met Wednesday October 16 with seven members and two visitors. Quilting of a Flora Payne quilt occupied the day. A lunch was served at noon. A short business meeting followed by a recreation period. Prizes were awarded to Lottie Mabel Alice and Betty. Next meeting set with Alice Wilson on November 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
Mary Koottemeyer
Flora Payne
Lottie
Mabel
Alice
Betty
Alice Wilson
In Memoriam George J Wasem November 2 1955
In memory of our father and husband George J Wasem who departed November 2 1955. Mrs Geo J Wasem and Leighton Mr and Mrs James W Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Wasem
Geo. J. Wasem
Leighton
James W. Brown
Girls Chorus Plans Dec Cantata At High School
The Girls Chorus rehearses for a December 11 Christmas cantata at the high school. A sextet and soloists are named among 46 singers, with a Latin processional “Oh Come All Ye Faithful.” Exams and Halloween events are noted as students prepare for year-end activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Wagstaff
Nina Rutledge
Linda Outhoouse
Donna Murfin
Luwanda Christian
Judy Snider
Karen Kay Meador
Cindy Holland
Sue Anne Wernsman
Jean Orrell
Sue Ann Wernsman
Patoka WSCS Observes World Day of Prayer
Patoka Methodist women set Okt 25 for a Quiet Day marking the Week of Prayer and Self Denial. Morning program featured Belcher Gray Matchett and Hollis with theme That the Knowledge of God May Cover the Earth as the Waters Cover the Sea. Afternoon program led by Carter Jennings Sr and Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Jess Belcher
Elsie Gray
Jack Matchett
Robert Hollis
Floyd Carter
Kay Jennings Sr
A. R. Harper
School Menu for the Week November Four to Eight
The menu lists daily meals for the school week. Monday offers spaghetti with green beans and pickled beets, fruit, a cookie, bread, butter, and milk. Tuesday features chili and ham salad sandwich with fruit, cookie, crackers, and milk. Wednesday serves wiener on bun, baked beans, coleslaw, apple cobbler, and milk. Thursday includes hamburger on bun, corn, fruit, cake, and milk. Friday's fish sticks with buttered potatoes, combination salad, peaches, cookie, bread, butter, and milk.
Gratitude for Help After Loss From Walton Family
The Walton family thanks Rev. Newcomb Rev. Willis and Rev. Hollis and their church for floral and food offerings and comforting words. Mr and Mrs C A Walton Barbara Walton Duane Walton and Family Marlin Walton and Family James Walton Leah Adams and Family express heartfelt blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomb
Willis
Hollis
C. A. Walton
Barbara Walton
Duane Walton
Marlin Walton
James Walton
Leah Adams
Hospital thanks note from Mrs. Leng Fiscus
Mrs. Leng Fiscus expresses gratitude for the cards and visits during her hospital stay, thanking friends and neighbors for their kindness and support.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edwin Nattier
Kathryn
P. J. Mojonnier
Chicago
Mojonnier
H. L. Smith
Dale Cox
Deneen Smith
Ronnie
Indianapolis
Ida Smith
James G. Eggo
Wm. P. Isaac
Eggo
Isaac
Fred Carter
Bessie Foltz
Effie Didway
Ramsey
Claude Buchanan
Cowden
William Gerrish
Bill Gerrish
Charlie Hill
Fred Brown
St. Mary’s Hospital
Ed Myer
Ralph Battengier
St. Louis
Archie Harper
Congservation Club
Lakesite
Masonic Lodge
Siu
Harold Thurness
Irvington
Capons
Emil Nattier
Phone Patoka 96
Secretary of State
Susan Jane Carpentier
Charles F. Carpentier
Mirs
Mabel Snyder
Cledion Wikenhauser
Ferne Gehrken
Memento Rebekah Lodge
Vandalla
C. A. Murfin
Hallowe
al Lout
Ay Brown
Air Force
Pentecostal Church
Mary Kottemeyer
Memoriam
Jane Jones
Christina Crawford
Gladys Jones
By Jean Orrell
Patoka Wscs
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