Eisenhower Wins Big in National and Illinois Returns
The Republican landslide nets Eisenhower and Nixon 442 electoral votes to 89 for Stevenson. Illinois voters back Eisenhower with 27 electoral votes as Republicans sweep state offices except Secretary of State. Marion county officials largely favor Republicans with Wesley Griffin leading in Circuit Clerk races.
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Texas
Kansas
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard Men
California
Truman
Arvey
Stevenson
Missouri
Illinois
Ike
Barrett
Carpentier
Marion
Charles W. Wursell
Dwight P. Friedrich
Centralia
R. J. Branson
Joseph B. Siemer
Effigham
General Assembly
Basil Wilson
Wesley Griffin
Marion County
Gerald Galbreath
Patoka
Vernon
Halloween Party At Patoka Grade School Prizes Awarded
The Patoka Grade School held its annual Hallowe en party with refreshments for all grades. Prizes for masking were awarded across grades from Pre School to Sixth Grade, listing many students by name in the ugliest cleverest and prettiest categories. W ig Richeson reports rough conditions on Sniper Ridge in Korea, describing shelling, loss of comrades and gear, and a call for cards to boost morale at his APO address in San Francisco.
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Patoka
I.G.A
Lynda_ Sue Parker
Sharon Rae Jenkins
Sammy Jenkins
Sammy Chandler
Jackie McNicol
Gloria Eagan
Carl Jolliff
Leslie Meador
Michael Keeton
Anne Houston
C. R. Richeson
Pfc
Wig Richeson
Korea
Sniper Ridge
Heart Break Ridge
Wig
Betty Griffin
Vig
Pfe
Dig Richeson
U.S
Care
San Francisco
California
Mrs Josephine White Visits Decatur With Belcher Family
Mrs Josephine White and a Decatur friend spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs John L Belcher. The visit highlights a cordial family reunion in the community.
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Josephine White
Friend
Decatur
John L. Belcher
Patoka hosts breakfast and afternoon visit from longtime locals
On Saturday October 26 Mr and Mrs Joe Humes of Heyworth entertained at a 12 o'clock dinner. Guests included Mrs E R Caldwell Clinton Mrs W D Murfin Decatur and Mrs W W Murfin Patoka. Afternoon visitors were Mr and Mrs Joe Outhouse Chicago Mrs E M Outhouse Patoka Mrs Edwin Gray Decatur and Mr Preston Church Los Angeles California, a gathering of old Patoka folks.
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Joe Humes
Heyworth
E. R. Caldwell
Clinton
W. D. Murfin
Decatur
W. W. Murfin
Patoka
Joe Outhouse
Chicago
E. '‘M. Outhouse
Edwin Gray
Preston Church
Los Angeles
California
Four-County Sportsmen Postpone Hunting Season in Salem
At a meeting in the Marion County Courthouse Salem four counties Marion Clinton Washington and Jefferson sportsmen urged the Conservation Department to delay opening day November 11 until sufficient rain makes fields safe from fires They recommended the county agricultural agent decide when moisture warrants a postponement No governor notice yet official authorization awaited and readers are urged to heed no hunting notices as fire safeguards.
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Salem
Marion County
Marion
Clinton
Washington
Jefferson
Conservation Department
Illinois
Register
Vernon Patoka Parent Teachers Carnival Highlights 1952 Queen
The Vernon and Patoka Parent Teachers Clubs held a high school carnival on October 31 with a masquarade and gym parade. Judges named winners in costume and pageant categories and Jane Nattier was crowned 1952 Queen. The event netted $554.25 for club activities.
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Munger
Vernon P.T
Patoka P.T.C
Brice Pugh
Gerald Cox
Dewey Neilson
Ellis Doolen
Everett Weinsman
Bert Walker
Acorn Husk
Monty Page
Judy Logan
Sharon Rae Jenkins
Jewell Cooley
Lola Maude Meador
Judy Easley
Jimmie
Jackie McNicol
Jane Nattier
George Nattier
Jean Cain
Jo Simcox
Mila Jean Caudle
Nina Jones
Vernon P.T.C
Patoka Firemen
Vernon
Wilbur
Eva Wasem
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William G. Stratton
United State of America
Richard M. Nixon
United States of America
Parent Teachers Club
H. 8
Erma Caldwell
Della
Wanda Caldwell
Russell Caldwell
Pvt
Jack Adams
F. E. Adams
Cleve Mee- Whirter
Ellis Bassett
Hubert Headley
St. Louis
Bearly Snyder
Marilyn Ballance
Marie Rhoads
Marie Crawford
Mesdames Fielding Adams
Frank Adams
George Wickersham
Marvin Bassett
A. D
Maggie McNichol
Dean Meador
Halden Hill
Lee Rams
H. H. Campbell
R. B. Rhoads
Dresden Headley
Princeton
Ind
Rufus J. Stephens
Robert Crane
Louie Soutier
Doris Smith
Edna Smith
Wilma Caldwell
Agnes Nattier
Jenyelle Heather
Shirley Hopkins
Janice Campbell
Mesdames
Edna Meyers
Dee Sides
Delmar ‘Cain
Denver
Soprfh
B. Silmer Representative
C. W. Wursell
Congress
Basil
Wilson State
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