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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1957

Page

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Patoka Panthers 4-H Club Named Club of the Year

The Patoka Panthers 4-H Club received the 4-H Club of the Year award at Salem during the annual achievement program. Leader is Chris Gengeni with Jimmie Britt as assistant leader. Readout includes first year achievement winners Randy Bowen Gan y Gengeni Francis Griffin Judith Griffin Jimmy Padberg Sheila with Patoka area members recognized.

Patoka Panthers Salem Chris Gengeni Jimmie Britt Patoka Randy Bowen Gany Gengeni Francis Griffin Judith Griffin Jimmy Padberg Sheila Earl Sullens Charles Thalman Earl Suillens Judy Snider Rodger Gengeni Marion County Rodger Gergeni Stanley Leicht Paul Sullens Charles Tihalman Gary Bricker Marion Thomas Jerry Lange Gary Gergeni Dennis Bricker Jimmie Gergeni Judy Griffin Sheila Sharp Nancy Snider Linda Davis Myrna Nattier Charles

Patoka Happenings Highlight Local 4-H Names

Patoka area news covers community visits and social events. Notable items include anniversaries and family visits in Patoka, Carbondale, Centralia, and Nashville with pheasant hunting trips in Illinois and Tennessee. Also listed are 4-H project honors, club awards, and leaders in Marion County and Patoka area groups.

Library Notes Reflect Warm Welcome For New Space

Mrs. Elsie Gray writes that readers praise the new library with its gas heater vinyl floor and dust free shelves. Last week 72 good books arrived from St. Louis, and the Library Board will meet soon to address overdue fines. Come in you are welcome and drive carefully the life you save may be your own.

Elsie Gray St. Louis Library

Union Thanks Day Service at Baptist Church

Plans for the annual Thanksgiving union service progress with the event to be held at the Baptist Church. The sermon is tentatively set to be delivered by Bro. Grant Hawkins of the Christian church and the community chorus will be featured. The full order of service will appear in the next Register issue.

Union Baptist Church The Grant Hawkins Christian Church Register

Veteran’s Day holiday and school activities preview

School news notes a three day Veteran’s Day holiday and a November issue deadline of November 15 for the Vernoka. FIFA and FHA met Tuesday while Mrs Christian and Mrs Spurgeon spent Wednesday at the high school fitting choir robes for cantata. The Warrior basketball season opens at Carlyle on November 19 with the first home game November 22 against Kinmundy and season tickets now on sale.

Vernoka FIFA FHA Christian Spurgeon Chicims Warrior Carlyle Kinmundy

Fire Laddies Seek Gifts for Santa Visit in December

Fire department plans their annual Santa appearance in December with donations from the community. Firemen will pack and distribute gifts to children, with contributions accepted at Schroeder Motor Co. or through any fire department member.

Santa Claus Fire Department Old Saint Nick Santa Schroeder Motor Co

SIU Announces Winter Farming Short Course

Southern Illinois University will run a three week Winter Short Course in Agriculture starting Dec 2. Herbert L. Portz says the program offers 5 to 7 courses from 16 options in farm management, machinery, livestock, crops, forestry, fruits and vegetables. Adults 16+ not in high school may enroll. certificates awarded.

Carbondale Southern Illinois University Herbert L. Portz SIU SIU School of Agriculture Portz Southern

Centralia Lions Club to Sponsor Wrestling Show

The Centralia Lions Club will stage a wrestling show at Centralia High School gym on Monday November 18 at 8 30 p m. The event features two tag team matches and two other matches with proceeds supporting the Lions Club charities.

Centralia Lions Club Centralia High Schol Lions Club

Student Work Theme at WSCS Meeting Here

Members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the Methodist church to discuss student work and higher learning. Mrs. Anna Holland led the lesson Christ on the Campus assisted by several members, with devotions by Mrs. Clarice Hollis and singing by Vivian Layton. The dining room decor depicted the first Thanksgiving with pumpkins turkeys and autumn motifs.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Christ Anna Holland Bessie Murfin Sue Talbot Ella Nattier Helen Mullens Clarice Hollis America Pilgrim Fathers Plymouth Mesdames Carrye Alexander Lora Altom Mildred Belcher Selah Ballance

Robert M Walker Dies in Hinsdale Illinois

Robert M Walker 62 of Hinsdale Illinois died November 4 at Hines Hospital Chicago son of Hughes and Jessie Walker survived by wife son Robert M Jr five grandchildren and four sisters Mary Mery man Myra Bele Walker Dessa Campbell and Rubye Fields he worked in the Chicago Post Office over 20 years funeral services held Thursday Pfeifer Funeral Chapel burial Garden of Prayer cemetery

Robert M. Walker Hinsdale Ill Som O Hughes Jessie Walker Hines Hospital Chicago Robert M. Jr Mary Meryman Myra Be'le Walker Dessa Campbell Rubye Fields Walker Pfeifer Garden of Prayer

Birth of Donald Wesley Jol vif at Fayette County Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Jolliff announce the birth of a baby boy on Tuesday November 12 at 7 10 am at Fayette County Hospital Vanalla. The infant weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and is named Donald Wesley Jol vif.

Wesley Jolliff Fayette County Hospital Vanalla Donald Wesley Jolvif

Loyal Leaders Class Meets at Fred Chance Home

The Loyal Leaders class of the Christian Church met in November at the new Luka home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chance. President Mrs. Gayle Walker led devotions, with Mrs. Raymond Britt and Mrs. Chance organizing contests. Refreshments were served at a candle lit table.

Loyal Leaders Fred Chance The Christian Church Luka Gayle Walker Raymond Britt

Date Set for Bakers Trial in Kirk Murder Case

January 13 was set in Salem by Circuit Judge Daniel Dailey as the trial date for Robert Baker and his wife Trudy Jo for the murder of Marine Pvt. Larry Kirk and the disposal of his body in Marion county. Public defenders Robert Washburn and Orville Wollard were appointed. the Bakers have been jailed nine months after arrest on the West Coast following Kirk’s death.

Salem Daniel Dailey Robert Baker Trudy Jio Larry Kirk Marion County Robert Washburn Orville Wollard Centralia Bakers Dailey Pvt. Kirk Winslow Ind

School Menu for November 1822 Weekdays

The menu lists daily meals for Monday through Friday with items such as baked beans and wieners, Italian spaghetti, chili with ham, hamburgers, and macaroni and cheese. Each day includes bread or rolls and milk, with sides like potatoes, beets, salad, fruit, and desserts.

Sunbeams Meet as Kathy Moves. Towler New Preschool Head

Sunbeam group outlines upcoming events with Teresa Towler as the new preschool leader in Centralia. Elections for president and vice president are set for the next meeting on Saturday the 16th. Thanksgiving program continues from the November 2 meeting with Bible verse roll calls and an acrostic THANKS.

Kathy Campbell Centralia Teresa Towler Sunbeam Jesus Claude Nattier Bobby Britt

Village to Buy Additional Pump to End Fire Hazard

The village board approved purchasing an extra water pump from Hoe Supply Co for 669.50 to ensure constant fire protection. The bid was chosen as the best, addressing low water pressure when filtering at the plant.

Hoe Supply Co Everett Jackson Water Committee Dick Lange Town Hall J. L. Bain Walter Gerrish

Wiomans Society Meet On Thanksgiving Eve

The Wiomans Society of Christian Service will hold their meeting Thursday November 21 at 10 a.m. due to Thanksgiving. A luncheon will be served during the noon hour.

Wiomans Society of Christian Service Herman Meador Wildow Springs Orval Brown Rachel Winters Decatur Mary Kottmeyer James Payne John Hijouston Nathan Man Edith Peyton John Gillespie Sheila Lawrence Keith Betts Champaign I. C. Betts Marian Epps Springfield Alice Murfin Margaret Lawrence Shelbyville Sharon Lawrence Robert Ballance Centralia Hospital Paul Wernsman U. of L

St Louis Couple Donates 72 Books to Patoka Library

Mr and Mrs Robert E White of St Louis donate 72 books to Patoka public library before moving to Salem Mr White sells insurance for Country Life Mrs White supplied novels and standard works for the local collection

Patoka Robert E. White St. Louis

Card of thanks from Daphne Martin

Daphne Martin expresses gratitude for cards flowers calls and kindness shown during hospital stay and adds a closing wish to drive with care everywhere.

Daphne Martin

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