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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1951
Page
1
Carrigan Home Bureau Unit met November 9 at Mrs. Charlene Milano’s home with ten members and a guest. Plans were made for a December 7 pot lunch at Steele School and a December 14 Christmas party at Mrs Viola Ticknor’s home. A textile paint lesson and a stork shower honored the hostess.
Patoka's fire crew reached the Chriss home quickly last Sunday as a yard blaze threatened the property north of town. Darrell Chriss subdued the flames before any damage or injuries occurred and before that department arrived.
Mr and Mrs William Danbury of Vernon hosted dinner last Sunday at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Tommie Nicolay of Salem Mrs Esta Dickmann of St Louis Mrs J H Peddicord Miss Minnie Peddicord and D L Freyer.
The article names individuals including Karen Meador Dar lene Konrad Dean Bernius Sue Anne Wernsman Erin Norris and Lola Maud Meador Jewel Cooley in a roll call and honors context.
High school lists honor rolls and high honors across grades. Notables include Patty Bayliss Ar dith Briscoe Judy Easley Colleen Hallian Marilyn Headley Jane Nattier Nancy Wood Carroll Meador Agnes Nattier Virgil Wortman Larry Jones and many others across Freshman Sophomore Junior and Senior classes.
Miss Joan Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Hall of Sandoval and Donald Manning son of Mr and Mrs Seter Manning of Patoka were married Friday November 16 in Clay Arkansas. The bride attended Sandoval Community High School and Mr Manning graduated from Madison High School in Madison Illinois. They will reside on his farm near Patoka.
A Lee Vallow 61, of Clinton NL formerly of Patoka, died in Illinois Central Hospital Chicago on November 12 after two years of ill health. Born September 4 1890 he was a railroad dispatcher for Illinois Central at Clinton for 33 years. Survivors include wife Mildred and brother J A Viallow of Los Angeles. Funeral was at Pullen Funeral Home Clinton at 10:30 a.m. November 14 followed by graveside at Patoka cemetery 3:00 p.m.
Odin Legion Auxiliary hosts a November 16 pot luck at the gym to honor Mr and Mrs Frank Burgess who are moving to Houston Texas. Fifty members attend and present gifts as they depart after loyal service including his role as Commander.
First Grade High Honor Billy Veal Lynn Epps Sharon Lawrence Etta Lynn Phinney Gehl Klinge Joan Bellow Jen Payne. Honor Roll Gary Meseke. Second Grade High Honor Connie Lawson. Honor Roll Tommy Murfin Connie Guyman Bobby Green Patricia Walker Charles Watkins. Third Grade High Honor Allen Lawrence Cheryl Peyton Lois Schmid. Fourth Grade High Honor High Honor Tooby Bayliss Doris Bobbett Ruth Ann Cooley Nancy Phinney. Honor Roll Susan Dullen Billy Wade Lawson. Fifth Grade High Honor Linda Binnion Donna Muffin. Honor Roll Peggy Green Ardith Meador Robert Fiscus Charles Murfin.
The Home Bureau will hold its monthly meeting Monday November 26 at the home of Mrs. Jesse Walton in Vernon. Patoka and Vernon Units join with Bob Purdue Rural Youth Assistant leading the lesson. Mrs. Les Jenkins and Mrs. Beryl Woman will assist as Vernon hosts.
The Vallow family expresses gratitude for sympathy and condolences shown after a recent bereavement. Mrs Mildred F Vallow and Mr and Mrs J A Vallow extend thanks to Mr and Mrs Charles E Marten and others for support and expressions of sympathy.
Mr and Mrs B N Griffin entertain at a family Thanksgiving dinner for Mr and Mrs Wes Griffin and Mr and Mrs Less Griffin. Gerald Cox and son from Rialto California visit 30 days with John A Jennings family.
The Patoka Panthers 4-H Club met at Gene Bricker's home on November 12 with seventeen members. They received prize money from Salem fair and discussed the November 7 Achievement meeting. Members earned County Project Awards for Betty Walker Beverly Snider Alberta Thulman Lois Britt John Davis Jimmie Britt and Charles Britt. John Davis won State Project Award. Lois Britt was State Outstanding Club member. Beverly Snider earned a garden projects medal and Lois Britt a Poultry medal. both honored for Home Grounds Beautification and invited with their leader to a Centralia Kiwanis banquet on November 20. The meeting ended with games and refreshments by Mrs. Bricker. next meeting set for December 10 at the Britt home with a Christmas exchange.
Lois Britt and Beverly Snider, both 4-H members, and leader Carroll Mojonnier were honored as outstanding Marion County 4-H participants at a Centralia Community Center banquet. Both girls are State Honor Members.
The Marion County Red Cross seeks 250 donors over two days in Salem to support blood and plasma supply for wounded soldiers. Donors should contact Robert Eagan to schedule times on Tuesday December 11 from 1:00 to 8:00 PM or Wednesday December 12 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and arrange transportation if needed.
Mr and Mrs Bob Worthington of Snyder Texas traveled to St Louis where they stayed with Mr and Mrs M D Walker from Thursday to Saturday then returned home Sunday. Pfe Clifford Towler and Mr and Mrs Glen Dean Towler with children visited Frey Towler family in Camp Atterbury Indiana Rockford. Bertha Snider left Monday for Houston for a two week visit with friends.
On November 16 the Patoka Christian Church hosted the Marion County Youth Fellowship. Special numbers came from Grant and Dewey Hawkins of Mt. Vernon, Betty Evans, Kathryn Bowen, and Alta Logan of Patoka. Bro. Bob Graham delivered the message. Alma received the attendance cup. A social hour followed with pumpkin pie and chocolate milk.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Ludie M Hicks 77 at Cox Martin Funeral Home Sandoval at 1 30 p m Rev Carl Dunker officiated She was born December 27 1873 in Indianapolis daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Fox married to John Hicks December 21 1890 in Missouri Hicks preceded her in death Survivors include two sons Nelson Hicks Sandoval Ransom Hicks Odin two daughters Alta Nichols Fort Wayne Dorothy Jones Odin and sister Lula Clayton Dane Den Missouri She had 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren Interment was at Patoka
Mr. and Mrs. Soter Manning host a miscellaneous shower Sunday evening November 24 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul McWhirter near Chance School. The event honors Mr. and Mrs. Donald Manning who were married November 16.
World War II and Korean Conflict veterans developing Multiple Sclerosis within two years after separation may qualify for service connected benefits. An amendment extended the presumed period from one to two years and requires the disease to reach at least 10 percent. IVC service officers in Salem Courthouse Marion County and Centralia City Hall offer information and assistance, with reviews for previously denied claims automatic.
Sincere thanks to all who assisted during the death of our sister and aunt Sarah Williams and for the flower offerings.
Max Hill comes home from Greentree New Mexico where he spent the past three months. Mr and Mrs James W Brown and daughter Jamie of Wichita Kansas plan to arrive on Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving and the weekend with Mr and Mrs G J Wasem.
The article argues Korea is uniquely brutal and costly, with U S forces bearing most losses while allies provide less. It notes high casualties, uncertain home support, and debates over widening the war to China. It cites MacArthur’s conviction, potential policy reversals, and hopes of weakened Chinese resolve amid new weapons.
Thanksgiving day dinner guests included Miss Mae Eagan and Jack with Mr. and Mrs. William Eagan and daughters Charlene and Cheryl of Centralia. Also Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Walker and Brother Tom McGee were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Les Walker and family.
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