Patoka Happenings in Lincoln and Nearby Visits
Mr and Mrs Bert Branch Cen tralia Harold Cain and Delmar Gain visited Sunday in Lincoln with their sisters Mr and Mrs Jake Melton and Mrs Lucille Brown Mrs Melton has not been well for some time Friends are glad to see Mrs Harold Cain out again after an operation Mr and Mrs Richard Davis moved to Springfield Ill where he has a position Mr and Mrs Benjamin Martin Mrs Eugenia Schrader and Mrs Rose Martin of St Louis and Mrs Archie Kile of Odin visited Mr and Mrs Sam Spumge Sunday Junior Walker returned home from hospital this week after his accident with a corn picker Mrs Bernice Simmons of Bostonia Calif is visiting her aunt Mrs Rose Britt and other relatives and friends this week
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Bert Branch
Centralia
Harold Cain
Delmar Gain
Lincoln
Jake Melton
Lucille Brown
Melton
Richard Davis
Springfield
Ill
Benjamin Martin
Eugenia Schrader
Rose Martin
St. Louis
Archie Kile
Odin
Sam Spumge
Junior Walker
Bernice Simmons
Bostonia
Calif
Rose Britt
Patoka FFA Boys Sell Five Steers for 44 Dollar Profit
Patoka FFA Chapter sold five steers at National Stock Yards on Monday for 20 cents a pound. Averaging 998 pounds, the steers earned about two pounds daily over 190 days on pasture. They received no feed for the first 100 days and 26 bushels of ground barley and supplement per steer during the last 90 days. Profit came to 44 dollars per head.
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Patoka F. F. A. Chapter
National Stock Yards
Firemen Host Chili Dinner at Masonic Temple
Firemen held a chili supper in the Masonic Temple dining room on Thursday evening for families. Entertainment included piano by Mrs. Vivian Layton trumpet by Warren Besing drums by G W Isaac with additional performances by Cindy Cox Gloria Eagan Barbara Jiones Paula Layton Gloria Eagan Linda Zimmerman baton twirlers Bill Cox trumpet solo and Eddie Parker sung two solos.
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Masonic Temple
Vivian Layton
Warren Besing
G. W. Isaac
Cindy Cox
Gloria Eagan
Barbara Jiones
Paula Layton
Linda Zimmerman
Bill Cox
Eddie Parker
Menu for Week at School November 5 9
The following week’s school meals include Weiner soup beans sauer kraut pudding and milk on Monday. Tuesday offers chili with crackers ham salad sandwich fruit cookies and milk. Wednesday serves ham mashed potatoes gravy combination salad apple cobbler bread and milk. Thursday features hamburger on bun potato salad dill pickles fruit cake and milk. Friday presents meat balls with spaghetti green beans cottage cheese peaches cookies bread and milk.
Special Speaker O Kugler to Address Community
Watchtower Society representative O Kugler will speak on Has God s Purpose for Mankind Failed at a free public address. The event Sunday November 4 at 2 p m at the Kingdom Halls of Jehovah s Witnesses in Patoka.
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O. Kugler
Watchtower Society of
Brooklyn
N. Y
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Patoka
Conservation Club to Hold Field Trials and Bench Show
Members meet Monday at the high school to finalize plans for the field trials and bench show set for November 6 and 7 at the lakesite. Bill Jenkins urges all club members to attend. entries for dogs due by November 6 with Jim Ballance or Bob Eagan. first 24 dogs accepted for field trials. trophies displayed at Martin's store.
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Conservation Club
Ftor
Lakesite
Bill Jenkins
Alll
Charles H Huddleston 83 Dies at Daughter's Vernon Home
Charles Henry Huddleston aged 83 died at 3 15 a m Saturday at his daughter Mrs Penny Walker home in Vernon. Funeral services were Monday at 2 p m at Cox Martin funeral home Patoka officiated by Rev C R Farmer. Burial in Thorpe cemetery. He was born in Marion county to Charles Laumel and Hattie McMahon Huddleston. A former farmer, he lived in Vernon area his entire life and was survived by daughter Maude Walker of Vernon. He married Lucy Tueriff Vandalia in 1905 who preceded him in death. He was a former member of the Vernon Pentecostal Church.
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Charles Henry Huddleston
Vernon
Penny Walker
C. R. Farmer
Cox & Martin
Patoka
Huddleston
Marion County
Charles Laumel
Hattie (McMahan) Huddleston
Polls Open Tuesday As Voters Decide In Local Race
Voters will choose between General Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson on Tuesday November 6 with polls open from 6 am to 5 pm. County politicians campaign vigorously as the eight page Register issue features candidates and a Wes Griffin family ad drawing cross party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Asia
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Wes Griffin
Marianne
Wes
Willing Neighbors Club Holds October Meeting
The Willing Neighbors Club met Oct. 18 at Nell and Hazel Belchers for a noon pot luck dinner. Lula Belcher led the opening prayer and the group voted to serve a basket dinner to cornpickers when they harvest Leo Walker’s corn. date to be set. Nell received many useful gifts, with three guests present, and next month’s meeting is set for Nov. 15 with Myrtle Rogier.
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Nell
Hazel Belchers
Lula Belcher
Leo Walker
Mac Gioiod
Wanda Belcher
John Belcher
Sandoval
Myrtle Rogier
P. T. C. Meeting Monday at Patoka Grade School
Patoka P. T. C. will hold its regular meeting Monday November 5 at 7 30 PM at the grade school. The program features first graders and the refreshment committee asks attendees to bring doughnuts for their families.
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Patoka
Sue Cox Crowned Halloween Carnival Queen at Local High
Sue Cox, a sophomore candidate, was chosen queen at the high school Halloween Carnival on Wednesday night. Charles Murfin was named king. Attire details note Sue in a white strapless empire gown with rosebud net. Roslyn Mealder, Judy Piercy, and Judy Easley also described in distinct gowns. Exams for the quarter occurred Thursday and Friday, met with low anticipation.
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Sue Cox
Charles Murfin
Sue
Roslyn Mealder
Judy Piercy
Judy Easley
Halloween Parade at Grade School Honors Young Pupils
The grade school held its annual Halloween parade in downtown on Tuesday afternoon. Prizes for prettiest cleverest and ugliest were awarded to pupils across preschool through sixth grade with judges listed by name.
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Patricia Pulaski
Paula Walker
Kenny Walker
Janice Prater
Connie Walker
Wanda Irvin
Sharon Crawford
Jimmie Jennings
Clayton Cain
Daniol Anne Meador
Barbara Sue Caldwell
Wayne Rountree
Vernon W S C S observes World Day of Prayer at Vernon church
The Vernon Woman’s Society of Christian Service held World Day of Prayer and Self Denial services at Vernon Methodist Church. Rev. Clifford Newcomb led prayer and Mrs Edna Beck read Psalm 4 and discussed Philippians chapter 2. Memorial service honored former W S C S members and a $15.70 dedication offering was collected.
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Vernon Methodist Church
Clifford Newcomb
J O Y Class Meeting At Blanche Gerrish Home
The J O Y class of the First Baptist met at Blanche Gerrish’s home with few members present due to sickness. Officers’ clinic was postponed. Mrs Sparks led devotional with each member sharing a favorite verse. For next month, anklets and boys socks were to be sent to Carmi Ophanaige. Refreshments were served.
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J.O. Y
First Baptist Church
Blanche Gerrish
Stork Shower Held For Betty Jolliff At Legion Hall
A stork shower was held Monday evening at the Legion hall for Mrs. Betty Jolliff. About 47 attended. Games followed, then Betty opened gifts for the coming baby. Hostesses Mrs. Eleanor Bastion, Mrs. Margi Richeson and Mrs. Margie Orrell served refreshments.
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Betty Jolliff
The
Legion Hall
Betty
Eleanor Bastion
Mirs. Margi Richeson
Margie Orrell
In Memory of George J Wasem
Obituary notice honoring George J Wasem who died on November 2 1955. The message praises his deeds and prayers and notes family members Mrs Geo J Wasem Leighton Mr and Mrs James W Brown and Emma Martin and Family thank supporters for help during Wes Martins illness and passing.
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George J. Wasem
Wes Martin
Bro. Hollis
Mary Ellen
Church
Emma Martin
Death of Patoka’s Elder C W Martin After Eight Year Illness
C W Martin 86 longtime Patoka resident and retired farmer died at home last Thursday October 25 after an eight year illness. Funeral held Saturday at 2 p m at Patoka Methodist Church with Reverend Robert Hollis officiating. Survived by wife Emma daughter Gladys Jones of Patoka son Dean of Sandoval sister Miss Hettie Wernsman Centralia brother Seth Patoka five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Burial in Patoka Cemetery.
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Patoka
C. W. Martin
Patoka Methodist Church
Robert Hollis
Marttin
Mr. Martin
American Legion Shooting Match Set For Sunday
The annual American Legion Trap and Spot Shoot will be held Sunday from 10 a.m. on grounds north of Jackson's service station. Prizes include cash, turkeys, four guns, and other items. The public is invited to attend.
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American Legion
Jackson
Martin's Cash Store Remodel Sale Opens This Friday
Martin's Cash Store celebrates remodeling with a store wide sale this Friday and Saturday. Prices appear on a page and a half advertisement in this issue. Free groceries will be awarded to customers on both days.
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Martin’s Cash Store
Election Day Luncheon at Masonic Temple
The Eastern Star will host a noon luncheon at the Masonic Temple on Election Day Tuesday November 6 All are invited to attend.
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Masonic Temple
Births Leila Mae Wadkins and Kristal Kay Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wadkins announce the birth of a baby girl named Leila Mae on Wednesday October 24 1956 weighing 8 pounds. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson of Tustin California announce the birth of a baby girl named Kristal Kay on Friday October 19 1956 with a weight of 4 pounds 1007.8 ounces. Grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs. George Anderson of Sandoval and Mrs. Ormell Simcox of Patoka.
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Leo Wadkins
Leila Mae
MiSer
Charles Anderson
Tustin
Calif
Kristal Kay
George Anderson
Sandoval
Ormell Simcox
Patoka
Griffins Return From Colorado Deer Hunt
Mr and Mrs C A Griffin returned Monday from a hunting trip in Northwest Colorado on Strawberry Creek. They bagged four deer including a 230 pound estimated dressed buck after a blizzard with about 20 inches of snow.
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C. A. Griffin
Colorado
Strawberry Creek
Cecil
Griffins
Heavy Rain Lifts Wheat Yet Dryness Persists in Vicinity
Following prior moisture shortages a heavy rain last Thursday night brought one to an inch and a half across the area. The rainfall revived wheat and left fields a bright green by Saturday, but water remains scarce as southerly winds continue to dry the region.
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Register
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F.F.A
C. H. Huddleston
Willing Neighbors Club
Shobonier
International Mower
J. D
International
J. W. Epps
Clarence Torbeck
By Jean Orrell
Gloria Hagan
Timmie Mojonnier
Cathy Nattier
Tommy Gerrish
Gary Bricker
Sharon Tune
Barbara Jones
David Adams
Gary Rutledge
Eunice Rogier
Mirs
Sue Talbott
Pauline Ballance
Mins
Lou Bates
Rose Mojonnier
Reva Hawkins
Major
James A. Davis
Judy
T. E. Snyder
Davives
Okinawa
Atlantia
Arlo Sprinkle
Salem
Roy Cox
Flora Payne
Hisse Freeman
Vandalia
Oates
Mabel Oates
Mt. Carmel
Decatur
Marian Epps
Geo. J. Wasem
Leighton
James W. Brown
American Legion Hall
C. A. Griffins
Colorado Deer
John Nall
Vergennes, Ill
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