Patoka School District Sets November Meeting and Week Schedule
The Patoka Community Unit School District calls a 7 00 p m meeting for teachers and board members at Patoka Grade School Gym on Wednesday November 15. Adults are encouraged to arrange child care as the session may not interest grade school children. The calendar lists Nov 14 basketball games for Patoka Sandoval and Vernon Young, Nov 16 Patoka Central City, and Nov 17 Vernon Shanafelt doubleheaders.
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Batoka Community Unit
Patoka
Board of Education
Sandoval
Vernon
Young
Central City
Shanafelt
Five Cabin Fire Kills One at Ogg Farm North of Odin
Loren Conand, 80, dies in a November 4 fire that destroyed five living cabins on the Ogg farm near Odin. Two other workers, Leo Lewis and Arthur Lauderback, escaped and are held for investigation. Fire ruled accidental. damage estimated at 1500 to 2000 dollars. Conand’s body found in a charred cabin. inquest at Wilson Funeral Home in Odin returns an accidental death verdict.
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Wilson
Loren Conand
Ogg
Maplewood
Conand
Leo Lewis
Arthur Lauderback
Clarence Woolbright
Conrad
Lewis and Lauderback
Harold Groff
Odin
Salem
Fred Stein
Wilson Funeral
Bert Jolliff
Iuka
Kinmundy
Jue
Ira Conand
Emmett
Brentwood
William
United States Navy
Maplewood, Mo
Sunbeams Party Draws Good Attendance
A large turnout attended the Sunbeam gathering at Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier's Saturday afternoon November 4. Mission Study certificates were issued for the book Fen tola. The next meeting is set for November 18 at the Baptist Church with Roll Call starting with OQ. Mrs Mojonnier provided bracelets apples candy and cookies.
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P. J. Mojonnier
The
Baptist Church
Card of Thanks From Jennie Meador
The writer expresses sincere gratitude for cards letters calls and gifts including food plants and flowers received during illness. She prays the Lord blesses each person who offered care and support.
Republicans Win Four of Six Marion County Offices
Marion County voters shifted to Republicans on Election Day, electing Coroner Gerald Galbreath, County Superintendent Margare West, Sheriff Jim McCrary, and County Treasurer Robert Nichols by double digit margins. Incumbent Judge James E. McMackin Jr. kept his seat. Clerk Max Brasel remained with Democrats, as Illinois statewide results favored Republicans including Dirksen over Lucas. The Gateway Amendment appeared likely to pass.
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Marion County
Coroner
Gerald Galbreath
Centralia
Bert Jolliff
Margare West
Odin
Jim McCrary
Sheriff
Bryan Pitts
Kinmundy
Robert Nichols
Salem
Tracy Cowgar
James E. McMackin, Jr
O. A. James
Max Brasel
C. F. Gammon
Illinois
Scott Lucas
Harry Truman
Everet M. Dirksen
Pekin
Ilinois
Vernon L. Nickell
Champaign
Benjamin Searcy
Springfield
Illinois Supreme Court
William G. Stratton
Morris
Local families visit and return for winter season
Mr and Mrs H L Smith and daughter Evelyn of Decatur visited with Mr and Mrs P J Mojonnier on Sunday. Judy and Carol Joyce Chambers of Centralia spent the week end with Miss Bettie Simcox. Mrs J W Thompson returned home Monday from Decatur after a month with her children. Mr and Mrs Roy Thompson accompanied her home. Mrs Alice Caldwell returned to Decatur with them to spend the winter.
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H. L. Smith
Evelyn of
Decatur
P. J. Mojonnier
Judy
Carol Joyce Chambers
Centralia
Bettie Simcox
J. W. Thompson
Roy Thompson
Alice Caldwell
Miss Alice Bollinger Weds Richard Walton at Mulberry Grove
Richard Walton of Vernon tied the knot with Miss Alice Bollinger of Millerville on Saturday October 28 in Mulberry Grove Methodist Church. The ceremony was officiated by Reverend Lloyd Bollinger with family members as attendants. The couple will reside in Joliet.
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Alice Bollinger
Richard Walton
Mulberry Grove
Vernon
Jesse Walton
Millerville
Mulberry Grove Methodist Church
Lloyd Bollinger
Scott
Walton
Sandoval High School
McKendree College
Lebanon
Plainfield High School
Joliet
Bollinger
Millersville
Cecil Lowe
Dorothy
East St. Louis
Frank Beck
Herbert Beck
Deloris
Virgil Klinge
Gehl Dean
Dale Revis
Charlotte
Joyce
Wayne Walton
Mary Ellen
Ray Walton
Norma Kay
George Walton
Lucille Doolen
Garry Lee
Lyle Jones
William Crawford
Bonnie
Tom Belcher
Vern Belcher
Sharon
Jess Walton
Methodist ‘Church
Rufus Stephens Surprised On 61st Birthday at Church
On November 5, Rufus Stephens was celebrated for his 61st birthday at the Pentecostal Church attended by family. Granddaughters Donna Murfin and Karren Meadors sang, followed by six children including Freda Ruth Bud Jamita James and Bill singing I Shall Not Be Moved. A birthday dinner at the Stephens ranch concluded the day with hours of singing and visiting. Rufus Jr. arrived from work to share the celebration.
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Rufus Stephens
Pentecostal Church
Donna Murfin
Karren Meadors
Jesus
Freda
iRuth
Bud
Jamita
James
Bill
Lois
Rufus Jr
Stephen’s Ranch
Tom Stephens
R. J
W S C S Observes Week of Prayer November 2
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Patoka Methodist Church meets Thursday morning November 2 to observe the Week of Prayer and Self Denial. The lesson theme Let Earth to Heaven Draw Near is presented with talks on North Africa Pakistan Deaconess Retirement Fund and Homer Toberman Settlement House. New members Mary Ellen Sharp Helen Carter Ormel Simcox join. Delpha Jolliff and Frank Adams reinstated. A December meeting with lesson Spiritual Resources for Health is announced along with a December 1 fair featuring beef and vegetable stew hamburgers pie and coffee and booths for sale.
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Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Patoka Methodist Church
J. W. Alexander
W.S.C.S
North Africa
Pakistan
Deaconess Retirement Fund
Homer Toberman Settlement House
Los Angeles
J. A. Jennings
Kay Jennings
Roy Jones
K. Jennings
Jess Belcher
Mesdames
Mary Ellen Sharp
Helen Carter
Ormel Simcox
Delpha Jolliff
Frank Adams
Mary Galaway
Rita Hill
Elsie Gray
Teresa Griffin
Oscar Hill
Local Work
Kay Jennings Mangles Finger in Corn Picker
Kay Jennings of west of town mangled the third finger on his left hand when it was caught in a corn picker. He was alone when the accident occurred. Gib Brown helped free him. Dean Pugh took him to a Centra lia doctor for examination and dressing. he is recovering and plans a trip out west this weekend.
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Kay Jennings
Kay
Gib Brown
Dean Pugh
Jennings
Centralia
Thankful acknowledgments after mother's death and funeral
We extend sincere thanks to all who helped during our sorrow after the passing of our mother and grandmother. Special gratitude to Jurrens and Fields for comforting words, the musicians, the Methodist Church for the meal, and to Amy Towler and many others for flowers and support.
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Bro. Jurrens
Mr. Fields
Methodist Church
Amy Towler
Fred Carter
Claud Rice
T. C. Towler
E. B. Towler
Arthur Cooper
Selby Cooper
Ed Cooper
Mrs Cora Wagstaff Celebrates Birthday
On October 28 Mrs Cora Wagstaff celebrated with guests including Mr Homer Cargel from Indiana Mrs Fanny Miller of Kinmundy and Mrs Tressie Miller of Salem. A delicious dinner and pleasant visiting rounded out the day for all attendees.
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Cora Wagstaff
Homer Cargel
Indiana
Fanny Miller
Kinmundy
Tressie Miller
Salem
Mrs Hensley Visits Danville Parents This Week
Mrs J D Hensley of Danville Indiana visited last week with her parents Mr and Mrs W M Ellis.
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J. D. Hensley
Danville, Ind
W. M. Ellis
Mrs Walraven Hosts Fancy Work Club Meeting
The November gathering of the Ladies Fancy Work Club was hosted by Mrs. J. C. Walraven with most members in attendance. Mrs. Florence Simcox was in hospital, new president Mrs. Leslie Wasem led the business session, and prizes were awarded to several members including Mrs. Walraven.
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Ladies Fancy Work Club
J. C. Walraven
Florence Simcox
Leslie Wasem
S. M. Spurgeon
E. L. Rogier
Josephine Wasem
J. F. Matchett
Elsie Gray
Anna Holland
Pegues
Julius Hanke 43 Dies in Breese Hospital
Julius Hanke aged 43 died Tuesday morning at 7 45 in St Joseph hospital Breese He was born August 26 1907 in Hoffman and lived near Boulder He married Linda Eikhoff on October 1 1933 and they had no children Survivors include his wife and two brothers Alfred and Herbert Hawke of Boulder He belonged to Ferrin Lutheran church and services are 2 pm Friday at Ferrin Lutheran church with burial in the Ferrin cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Hanke
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Breese
Fred
Anna
Paffen) Hanke
Boulder
Hoffman
Linda Eikhoff
Alfred
Herbert Hawke
Ferrin Lutheran Church
Ferrin Lutheran Cemetery
Miss Shirley K. Lawson Hosts Party On November 3
Miss Shirley K. Lawson held a Friday evening party at her home on November 3. Guests Doris and Warren Bobbett Patsy and Linda Binnion Patty and Tooty Bayliss Jewel and Ruth Anne Cooley Judy Easley and Mrs. Ferne Gehrken attended as puzzles and games filled the night with refreshments of sandwiches pickles cake and icecake.
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Shirley K. Lawson
Doris
Warren Bobbett
Patsy
Linda Binnion
Patty
Tooty Bayliss
Jewel
Ruth Anne Cooley
Judy Easley
Ferne Gehrken
Salvation Army Drive Raises 96.15 in Patoka
The Salvation Army drive in Patoka collected 96 dollars and 15 cents. The committee thanks all helpers and especially the seventh and eighth grade girls led by Rettie Simcox, chairman.
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Salvation Army
Patoka
Rettie Simcox
Good Will Club Holds All Day Meeting and Quilt Work
The Good Will Club met for an all day session on November 1 with Betty Howell and La Homa Hilliard. Members present included Anna DesRuisseaux Fern Gehrkin Mary Kottemeyer Maude Meador Marie Meador Tillie Meador Tina Murfin Emma Protz and Toni Sorrel. Three visitors attended Helen Betts Ruth Murfin and Lynn Meador. Mary White finished a quilt and the group spent the rest of the day quilting for Betty Howell. Emma Protz reported on a trip to North Carolina. Next meeting is November 15 with Bible verse focus on Mary Kotter letter Y.
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Good Will Club
Betty Howell
la Homa Hilliard
Anna DesRuisseaux
Fern Gehrkin
Mary Kottemeyer
Maude Meador
Marie Meador
Tillie Meador
Tina Murfin
Emma Protz
Toni Sorrel
Helen Betts
Ruth Murfin
Lynn Meador
Mary White
North Carolina
Mary ‘Kotteletter
Wursell Wins Re-election in 24th District Victory
Congressman Charles W. Wursell of Salem defeats John D. Upchurch of Eldorado in the 24th District race. Wursell carried 12 of 15 counties amid opposition from big labor interests and the Brannon Farm Plan. His campaign against socialized medicine and labor bosses yielded a broad majority.
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Charles W. Wursell
Salem
24Th
John D. Upchurch
Eldorado
Vursell
Brannon
Shut-In Friends Note Care and Courage Across Homes
The writer visits several local shut ins and highlights Mae Good and Lillie Blankinship while recounting Amy Morgan Inez Wheeler Ollie Alexander Lucy Kissner and Maggie Geiger. The piece details health struggles strokes arthritis and ongoing care with affectionate personal notes about each recipient and their resilience.
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Mae Good
Lillie Blankinship
Mae
Ollie Alexander
Bobby
Amy Morgan
Inez Wheeler
Inez
Lucy Kissner
Rich
Thanksgiving Dinner Benefit for Patoka Cemetery Meeting
All who are interested in the Thanksgiving Dinner for the Patoka Cemetery are invited to gather at the library at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 11, to plan the event and raise funds.
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Patoka Cemetery
Mr. Willie Ballance to Celebrate 75th Birthday
Mr. Willie Ballance will observe his seventy fifth birthday on Sunday November 12. He suffered a stroke a year ago and is now able to sit up in a wheel chair and be active again.
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Willie. Ballance
Ballance
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Patoka Community Unit
Jennie Meador
Robert Nicholas
Margaret West
Mrs
C. W. Vursell
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