Patoka Happenings and Visits Include Several Weddings
Community notices recount weekend visits and weddings across Patoka area. Monte Page departed for Camp Lejeune owing to canceled leave while relatives in Martinsville Illinois hosted others. Weddings highlighted include Phyllis Bowen marrying Jerry Bopp and Glenn Lodl’s ceremony in St. Louis.
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Monte Page
Camp le Jeune
N. Car
Martinsville
P. J. Mojonnier
Greenville
Albert Bowen
Decatur
G. W. Bowen
Phyllis Bowen
Jerry Bopp
Dean Hopkins
Lady Hopkins
Russell Caldwell
Campbell
James G. Egge
Chicago
Elizabeth J. Isaac
Centralia
G. W. Isaac
Martha
Jack Robertson
Flora Payne
Jennings
Glenn Lodl
St. Louis
Ernie Bozarth
Murphysboro
Orville Schroeder
Don Moore
F. E. Adams
St. Mary’s Hospital
Doyle Tune
Central
Paul Walker
Benson
Wilma Baxter
Janet
Cleo Walker
Windsor
Baxter
Curt Weger
Sullivan
Clarence Ballance
E. St. Louis
Roy Ballance
Harold Jones
John Ballance
Hotly Contested County Election Sets Tuesday Ballot
County election fights loom for Tuesday November 6 with Williams ballot placement dispute affecting county superintendent and county clerk decisions. Campaigns highlight congressional race between Shipley and Jenison, plus Republican and Democratic rallies and a bond issue for a new county jail along with judicial amendment and banking act changes.
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Rollin Williams
Williams
Patoka
Congress
George Shipley
Ed Jenison
Paris
Everett Dirksen
Cook County
Sidney Yates
Card of Thanks for Condolences to Beebe Family
Marie Beebe and family thank friends for cards flowers and kindness after the recent loss. The family expresses deep gratitude and appreciation for support during their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Beebe
Thank You Note From Mrs. Matilda Bowen
Mrs Matilda Bowen expresses gratitude for cards flowers and visits while in hospital and after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Bowen
Morning Circle WSCS Meets at Church
The Morning Circle of the WSCS met in the Methodist Church basement on Thursday morning October 25 at 9 30. After doughnuts and coffee served by Rojean Kline and Virginia Foster a devotion was led by Martha Calvert. Officers elected included Chairman Dorothy Griffin and Treasurer Rojean Kline. The next meeting is set for November 29 due to Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Methodist Church
Rojean Kline
Virginia Foster
Martha Calvert
Dorothy Griffin
Children’s Story Hour At Library This Saturday
A story hour for children in kindergarten through third grade is scheduled this Saturday from two to three at the library. Library hours resume today and will continue Friday and Saturday afternoons until further notice.
Crop Drive Soon Promotes World Aid
The Marion County CROP drive is set for the week of November 13. Rev. A W Perry of Salem asks farmers to donate at least ten bushels of corn to aid destitute families globally.
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Marion County
A. W. Perry
Salem
Miss Phyllis Bowen Weds J R Bopp at Christian Church
Fifty fifth year wedding in Patoka with double ring ceremony officiated by Bro Dak Hillard. Bride Miss Phyllis Bowen daughter of Eldon Bowen Patoka and groom J R Bopp son of Mrs Arlene Cox Vernon. Attendants include Karole as maid of honor and Nancy Wen as sister of the bride. Reception followed in church parlors. Both graduates. bride employed as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Bowen
J. Bopp
Ka Christian
Dak Hillard
Eldon Bowen
Patoka
Arlene Cox
Vernon
Doris Britt
Alwa
Marlene Holland
Kez Britt
Melinda Jolliff
Marilyn Rogier
Day of Provarraverse Church Service Plan Observed
Friday at the dist church a day of prayer featured Nina Philippe guiding the morning service with the theme Memory Expectation and Power. Ethel Chance Bertha Miller Mayme Galaway plus others delivered meditations interspersed with hymns and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Phillippe
Ethel Chance
Bertha Miller
Mayme Galaway
Martha Calvert
Rita Hill
United States
Hong Kong
Okinawa
Korea
Mesdames
Margaret Jennings
Lora Altom
Estella Ververs
Erna Harper
Mildred Walton
Christina Crawford
Mildred Jordan
Phillippe
Calvert
Patoka Panthers 4-H Meet at Griffin Home
The Patoka Panthers 4-H Club held its October meeting on Oct 15 at the Griffin home with Francis and Judy Griffin. Two demonstrations were given Cornpicker Safety by Lane Briscoe and Carl Crawford and Storing Flower Seeds by Sheila Sharp and Judy Griffin. Committees were appointed for the November achievement meeting at the high school. Families of members are urged to attend for awards and entertainment. The County achievement meeting is set for Salem on Nov 10. After the meeting refreshments were served. Twenty nine members, parents and friends attended the Ice Follies at St. Louis Oct 12.
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Patoka Panthers
Francis
Judy Griffin
Lane Briscoe
Carl Crawford
Sheila Sharp
St. Louis
Local Vincennes and Patoka News Highlights
Vernon residents visit kin in Vincennes and Springfield area relatives, with travel to New Orleans and Kinmundy. Miss Phyllis Bowen and Jerry Bopp wed at Patoka Christian Church, while bulk Purina feed arrives from Vandalia for Patoka Elevator aligned with 1963 completion plans.
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Phyllis Bowen
Jerry R. Bopp
the Christian Church
Vandalia
Patoka
Vernon WSCS Observes World Day of Prayer
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Vernon observed World Day of Prayer and Self Denial at the Methodist Church on Oct. 25 with a morning devo tion, noon devotions, and an afternoon program of hymns prayers talks on missions a sermon by Rev. Paul Brown and a closing song.
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WSCS
Vernon
Woman's Society of Christian Service of
Methodist Church
Paul Brown
Virginia Payne
New Arrivals: Two Births At Fayette County Hospital
Mr and Mrs Gary Foltz announce the birth of a boy named Jeffrey Gary on Tuesday October 30 at Fayette County Hospital. He weighs 8 pounds 4 ounces. Grandparents are Dwight and J Briscoe and Harold Foltz of Patoka. Mr and Mrs Everett Perkins announce a girl born Saturday October 27 at Fayette Co Hospital weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces named Tammy. Grandparents are Harold Chandler of Vandalia and Harry Perkins of Vernon.
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Gary Foltz
Fayette County Hospital
Jeffrey Gary
Dwight Briscoe
Harold Foltz
Patoka
Everett Perkins
Fayette Co. Hospital
Tammy
Harold Chandler
Vandalia
Harry Perkins
Vernon
Victoria Chapter Surprises Don Murfin at Birthday Party
Don Murfin was surprised by 288 Victoria Chapter CES members at the Masonic Temple Tuesday. His daughter Donna, Vandalia relative, and Aunt Venona attended as Max Quayle showed World’s Fair trip films and Don shared slides of Washington state travels and his son Mark’s family. Refreshments followed with prizes for all.
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Don Murfin
Victoria
CES
Masonic Temple
Donna
Vandalia
Venona
Max Quayle
Seattle
Don
Washington State
Mark
West Coast Storm Letters Describe Heavy Damage
Two letters from readers recount the severe West Coast storm. Mrs. Meador in Medford Oregon notes widespread outages, Rogue River valley damage especially to pear harvest, and scenic views of pear orchards and pine mountains. Mrs. Gordon reports a shaky home near Florence with boat and dock damage and details on local fishing charters and costs.
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The
Register
West Coast
Carl Meador
Meadors
Medford
Oregon
Rogue River Valley
Wilma Linton Gordon
Florence
Bay
In Memoriam F L Roy Cox two years in death
The Family of F L Roy Cox remembers him two years after his passing on November 6 1960. Sunshine passes shadows fall and love's remembrance lasts. The note expresses enduring affection and memory from the family.
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F. L. Roy Cox
Birthday thanks from Elizabeth J Isaac at 84
Mrs. Elizabeth J Isaac expresses thanks for cards on her 84th birthday. She also thanks Mr. and Mrs. Everett Jackson for a birthday cake and others for gifts, and wishes blessings to all.
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Mrs. Everett Jackson
Sunbeams Plan Patriotic Program at Baptist Church
The Sunbeams will hold a patriotic program at the Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon November 3 at 1 PM. Roll call will be a Bible verse about honor. The counselor will teach the mission book Kenji and the Lost Kite about Japan and pledge honors to the flags and Bible.
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The
Baptist Church
Kenji
Freshmen Win Carnival Queen Title At High School Event
The freshmen Sandra Ehrat was crowned 1962 carnival queen by retiring queen Marilyn Rogier at a Friday high school ceremony. King for the night was David Calvert with Don Guymon as retiring king. Other class candidates included Junior Lynda Parker Tom Cox and Senior Pat Meyer Gary Keister. The well attended carnival featured new attractions and is sponsored annually by the senior class.
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Marilyn Rogier
Sandra Ehrat
David Calvert
Don Guymon
Joy Belles Homemakers Unit October Meeting
Mrs. Kenneth Simmons hosted the Joy Belles Homemakers Extension Unit for the October meeting with eleven members present and two guests. Mrs. Cecil Jones chaired in Mrs. Elston Pratt’s absence, the group prayed together, discussed safety, and heard a lesson on home furnishings. The tea is set for Nov 2 at the Farm Bureau building, and a Christmas display is planned for Nov 15. The bake sale at Martin's IGA in Patoka raised about $40. a Christmas family gift exchange is planned.
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Kenneth Simmons
Joy Belles Homemakers Extension Unit
Cecil Jones
Elston Pratt
Harold Jones
Farm Bureau
Martin’s Iga
Patoka
Simmons
Field Trial Planned by Conservation Club
Conservation Club plans a field trial Monday November 12 near Patoka City Park starting about 8 a.m. The event marks Armistice Day activities with the trial held west of the park.
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Conservation Club
Conservation Club 100
Patoka
Thanking Friends For Kindness After Hospital Stay
Merlene Collins expresses gratitude for flowers cards and visits received during her hospital stay noting the kindness will be remembered.
NO HUNTING SIGNS ON SALE AT REGISTER OFFICE
Advertising note indicates hunting signs are available at the Register Office for 3 for 25 cents.
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Grace Chance
Lela Ballance
Darrell Sharp
Ed Stubblefield
Secretary of State
Springfield
Sharp
Griffin
Kenneth Thomas
Vincennes
Ind
Vis
Raymond Payne
Belle Thomas
Linda Binnion
Alton
Ud Wikenhauser
California
Joe Wilthauser
George Bundy
Rs. Eberlee Norris
Iss “Marian Epps
Spring
J. W. Epps
Victor Epps
Edith Peyton
UK- 8
Taylorville
Attic
Bellelen
Saturay
Bill Brumfield
Bert Walker
Essie Robinson
Dow Jones
Kinmundy
I. C. Betts
Keith Betts
Ellis Olen
Bill Doolen
Terre Haute
Mason Bas
Laurine Klinge
Ervin Norris
Bryce Geiler
New Orleans
Mt. Vernon
Patoka Christian Church
John Neil
Camargo
Simp Caudie
Dale Zimmerman
Vinis Murray
Keith Cain
Patoka Mill
Mary Ballance
Ruth Lawson
Heflin
Ruth Murfin
Memoriam
Lynda Parker
Tom Cox
Pat Meyer
Gary
Keister
Joy Belles
Merlene Collins
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