Prelude and Worship Service Plan Summary
The text lists a church program with Mrs Alta Logan leading, call to worship, opening hymn For the Beauty of the Earth, prayer by Rev S M Fou lon, community choruses including We Gather Together and Come Ye Thankful People, responsive scripture, We Plow the Fields and Scatter, Thanksgiving message by Rev J N Piercy, more choruses, and doxology with Benediction by Rev R R Hollis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Logan
S. M. Fou
J. N. Piercy
Jesus
R. R. Hollis
Union Thanks Service Program Is Announced
The Patoka Cemetery annual dinner will be served at Patoka Grade School on Thursday November 22 with serving starting at 11 45. Public invites. Committees for needs include Tables Roy Malan Jake Davis Dick Lange and many others across town. All help appreciated by the Cemetery committee.
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Patoka
Roy Malan
Jake Davis
Dick Lange
Hilda Adams
Nell Belcher
Vi Cole
Ruth’ Nattier
Sue Talbot
Vic Cole
Audrey Kissner
Nina Houston
Maude Lawson
Vernon
Minnie Peddicord
Edgar Invin
Tim Cole
Mark Cox
Sonny Talbott
Zella Baston
Madeline Porter
Rose Mojonnier
Cecile Brown
Evelyn Thompson
Annabelle Nattier
Maude Malan
Ann Crawford
Leona Davis
Victoria Chapter Elects Officers For Coming Year
Victoria Chapter No. 253 O. E. S. held a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple on Monday November 12 with 17 in attendance. Officers elected include Ruth Murfin as Worthy Matron Donald Murfin as Worthy Patron Katherine Johnstone as Associate Matron Claude Gerrish as Associate Patron Blanche Gerrish as Secretary Winnie Spurgeon as Treasurer Betty Lou Griffin as Conductress and Freda Mead ers as Associate Conductress. Open installation is set for Monday December 10. Florence Simcox improved and expects to return home Thursday.
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Victoria
Masonic Temple
Ruth Murfin
Donald Murfin
Katherine Johntone
Claude Gerrish
Blanche Gerrish
Winnie Spurgeon
Betty Lou Grifffin
Freda Meadrs
Freda Meadiers
Florence Simcox
County Farmers Union Meeting in Patoka’s Masonic Temple
The Marion County Farmers Union plans a Friday meeting at 7 30 p m in Patoka’s Masonic Temple. State president Mr Bradley will speak on township and state farming issues. All interested in farms are invited, with special invitation to ladies.
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Marion County Farmers Union
Patoka
Masonic Temple
Bradley
Grass Fire East of Village Firemen Respond
A strong wind hampered crews as they fought a grass fire south of the Tom Ballance farm east of town. Firefighters remained with the blaze until it was fully extinguished. The Sunbeam group meeting at the Baptist church is set for Saturday afternoon November 17 at one o'clock with a preschool program, Bible verse, mission story, and activities. I will be on vacation from November 14, 1956 to February 1, 1957. For more information contact the Patoka Register. A forage shortage during diiou ttihy periods causes more cattle and smaller animals to eat the poisonous mightshade plant.
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Tom Ballance
Sunbeam
Baptist Church
Mojonnier
The
Patoka Register
John A. Jennings
Carnival funds total 543 34 from Halloween event
A Halloween Carnival cleared 543.34 dollars, up 14.26 from last year, split equally among Vernon PTC, Patoka PTC Band Parents Association, and the school. The Senior class presented Mama's Baby Boy at the high school gym with listed participants and music by the girls chorus.
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Vernon P. T. C
Patoka P. T. C. Band Parents Association
Betty Mosley
Eldon Romack
Jack Bopp
David Robinson
Jane Carter
Sharon Durham
Judy Easley
Helen Jackson
Lexie Murray
Beryl Jett
Janet Headley
Sammy
Ring Lost at Funeral in Local City
Fred Lawrence misplaced his Masonic ring during Wes Martin's funeral. The ring vanished between the Methodist church and the nearby block, on the north side of the street. It may be left at the Register office if recovered.
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Fred Lawrence
Wes Martin
School Menu for November 19 21
The readable menu lists meals for November 19 to 21. Monday serves pork and dumplings with green beans pickled beets apple crisp bread butter milk. Tuesday offers chili ham salad sandwich cookies fruit crackers milk. Wednesday features chicken pie mashed potatoes and gravy cranberry salad dixie cups bread butter milk.
Copy Early Please The Register Will Be Mailed Next Tuesday
The notice urges timely copy submission to appear in next week’s paper. It states the Register will mail Tuesday afternoon for Wednesday delivery and requests all copy in the office by Monday morning to ensure inclusion.
Social visits span families across Illinois towns
Vernon and Mrs Leonard Schmidt of East St. Louis were weekend visitors with her sisters Mrs Jessie Ripple and Mrs Helen Hioeche and families. Mrs G P Weaver of Cerro Gordo visits her daughter and son in-law Mr and Mrs Ellis Doolen. Rebe kah lodge in Vandalia hosts past noble grands. Edith Peyton Effie Hathaway spend Sunday in Decatur with Belle Dooren and family. Gerald Keith Wagstaff of the U S Navy at Great Lakes visited grandparents N P Sorrel. Esta Dickmann and Andulo Hitzert of St Louis stay with Minnie Peddicord. John Sorrel and wife of Salem join parents N P Sorrel and wife Sunday.
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Leonard Schmidt
East St. Louis
Jessie Ripple
Helen Hioeche
G. P. Weaver
Cerro Gordo
Ellis Doolen
J. W. Epps
Mabel Snyder
Margaret
Laurence
Minnie Peddicord
Hazel Cox
Rebekah Lodge
Vandalia
Noble
Edith Peyton
Effie Hathaway
Decatur
Belle Dooren
Gerald Keith Wagstaff
U. S. Navy
Great Lakes
N. P. Sorrel
Esta Dickmann
Andulo Hitzert
St. Louis
John Sorrel
Patoka Hardware Store Interior Repaint Highlights Display
Patoka Hardware Store received a full interior painting last week with a light green color improving visibility of merchandise. The meat processing room was also painted in a contrasting shade and a new display rack showcases small appliances and housewares more prominently than before.
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Patoka Hardware & Locker Service
Home safety urged to cut 1955 accident toll
O L Hogsett safety specialist warns homemakers to stay alert to kitchen hazards as the year 1955 seeks to reduce 28 000 home accidents. Newly waxed floors pose fall risk and wiping spills minimizes slipping while identifying danger spots in the kitchen matters. He urges thoughtfulness and consideration at all times to clear the way to accident free homes.
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O. L. Hogsett
University of Minois
Hogsett
Happenings in Patoka and Nearby Towns
Local families Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Pugh and others visited relatives in Macon Bethany Decatur and Marion over the weekend. Several couples traveled to Indianapolis Milwaukee St Louis Nashville and Streator for visits hunting trips and a Grand Ole Opry telecast.
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Bruce Pugh
John
Dean Walker
Conrad Haefner
Carolyn Att Asiston
Carolyn
Paul Walker
Joann
Paulette
Macon
Bethany
Decatur
Maron
M. A. Willis
Michael
Patoka
Vernon
Robert White
George
Clayton
Robert Pagan
Gloria
Bob
Loren Fagan
Nashville
Tenn
Opry
Brenda Lee
Mitch Miller
Elsie Gray
E. W. Brown
Sam Spurgeon
P. J. Mojonnier
Illinois Baptist State Convention
Metropolis
Training Union
Wisetown
Greenville
Greenville. Mr. Mojonnier
Mexico
Edna Tune
Thelma Arnold
Rubye Linton
Mae Hagan
Bettie Limecox
Christina Crawford
Pearl Britt
Anna Ballance
Kinmundy
Earl Quick
Lee Adams
Jamie
Susie
Betty Jones
Bill Garter
Ceml Quick
Community Harvest Thanks From Mr and Mrs Leo A Walker
The note expresses sincere thanks to the men who donated time and farm equipment to harvest the corn and to the women who prepared a wonderful dinner.
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Leo A. Walker
Card of Thanks to Friends and Family
Amy R Christie thanks friends for kind cards and letters that brightened her shut in hours and wishes them rich blessings. She signs sincerely.
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Amy R. Christie
Christmas Seals Sale Underway in Marion County
The Marion County TB Association begins its annual Christmas Seal Sale with mailings reaching 11,147 homes on November 14. The goal is 10,000 dollars to fund year round programs including research support, health education, case funding, rehabilitation, and broader TB services in the county led by local chairmen Miss Bettie Simcox and Miss Minnie.
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Marion County
Marilin County
T. B. Association
Marion County TB Assn
Sis
Bettie Simcox
Patoka
Minnie
Bill Isaac Wins Chemistry Award at Southern U
Bill Isaac received the S C Johnson Foundation Scholarship Fund award at Southern Illinois University for having the highest chemistry average among sophomores. J W Neckers, foundation chairman, conveyed congratulations to Bill and his parents G W Isaac and spouse, noting the reward honors proven ability and effort.
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Bill Isaac
Southern U
S. C. Johnson Foundation
Southern Illnius University
G. W. Isaac
J. W. Neckers
Johnson Wax
Southern
Efort
SIU Education Building Plans Outlined in Proposals
An advisory committee endorses a three story SIU teaching building to replace crowded barracks. If funded by a 2.25 million appropriation, construction could start next year on Grand Avenue north of University School, housing education departments, graduate programs, and offices for regional educational groups.
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Southern Illinois School and Civic Leaders
SIU College of Education
Southern Illinois University
College of Education
SIU
J. E. Grinnell
Educational Council of 100
Parent-Teacher’s Association
Southern Division
Ilinois Education Association
Legion Feather Party Monday Night Draws Turkeys
The American Legion will host its Feather Party Monday evening November 19 at 7pm. The Auxiliary will serve chili coffee and homemade pie. Turkeys and chickens will be awarded as prizes.
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American Legion
Walker thanks readers as shop closes for holiday week
Leo A Walker expresses gratitude for cards and visits after his accident. My Beauty Shop will be closed from November 22 through November 29 and will reopen on Friday November 30 with 11 16 21 listed. Lela Quayle Register want ads get results.
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My Beauty Shop
Lela Quayle
Warn Young Men to Register With Selective Service
Marion County Local Board No 168 issued a reminder that all young men must register within five days after turning 18 or face penalties. The notice states the obligation covers U S citizens and most aliens, with six months for new arrivals and 30 days for discharged service members, and provides the local board address at VFW Ridge Rooms 210-12, 328 East Broadway, Centralia Illinois.
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Marion County Local Board
Marion County Local Board No
United States
Selective Service
Marion County Board
VFW
East Broadway
Centralia
Illinois
Special School Election for District 9 Marion County Illinois
Notice set December 1 1956 for bond vote to buy five acre site and construct a new school building. District proposes bonds of 48000 dollars at up to 4 percent interest with staged maturities through 1976. Carrigan School Building serves as polling place with noon to 7 pm voting hours.
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Community Consolidated
Marion County
Illinois
Community Consolidated School District No
Board of Education of Community Consolidated School District No
Carrigan
Community Consolidated School District No. 9
Mamion County
Oinder
Board of Education
Ernest Leicht
Dwight Petrea
Birth Announcement for Richard Arlen Perkins Jr
Mr. and Mrs. Arlen Perkins of Salem announce the birth of a baby boy on Friday November 9 weighing 9 pounds 4 ounces. He is named Richard Arlen Jr. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Perkins of Vernon and Orville Castleberry of Fairfield TM.
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Arlen Perkins
Salem
Richard Arlen, Jr
Harry Perkins
Vernon
Orville Castleberry
Fairfield
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Lon
Dale Nattier
Frank Ballance
Don Giffin
Wash Bowen
Marie Black
Nell Quayle
West Idf Town
Elsie Pugh
Hulda Williams
Victoria Chapter
County Farmers Union
Carnival
PTC
PHS
FHA
FFA
Cappers Foundation For
Patoka Hardware Store
Legion
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