Halloween Carnival Set at School October 25
Plans are under way for the annual Halloween carnival at the school on October 25. Each class chose Queen candidates and escorts and will fund votes through activities. Freshmen Deloris Beck and Merrell Collins lead, Sophomores Cindy Cox and Luke Walker, Juniors Sandra Lawrence and Carl Jollitt, Seniors Sharon Tune and Bill Cox. Activities include bake sales, car wash, and ice cream supper on scheduled dates in October. PTA meets October 21 at 7 30 PM with Mrs. Robinson presenting kindergarten and elementary vocal music programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deloris Beck
Merrell Collins
Cindy Cox
Luke Walker
Sandra Lawrence
Carl Jollitt
Sharon Tune
Bill Cox
Seniors Sponsor Bake Sale and Car Wash Fund Drive
The Seniors sponsor a bake sale at Martin's Store starting 8 30 Saturday October 19 with pastries due by 8 30. A car wash at the high school runs 9 00 to 1 00 with reservations by calling 432 5605 or bring your car. Prices are by contribution only. Edna Foster, Senior Class Reporter. The PTA meets next Monday at 7 30. FOR SALE Coroner Very Reasonable Doug Ballance 432 5916. FOR SALE 5 Room House with bath in Patoka contact Mrs Dean Britt 2 5266.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin’s
Edna Foster
Patoka
Dean Britt
Patoka Happenings Mixed visits and hospital news
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Mrs Everett Jackson at Bethany after her death Sunday at Decatur and Macon Hospital where she had been a patient since April. Several local families visited, and hospital concern includes Mrs Lora Caldwell with a broken pelvic bone. Cards may be sent to Room 764 Memorial Hospital Springfield Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Pugh
Everett Jackson
Bethany
Decatur & Macon Hospital
Urban Spinner
Cofffeen
Bruce
Lora Caldwell
Memorial Hospital
Springfield
Ilinois
Local Couple Shower Held at Patoka Church
A mixed shower honored Mrs. Eunice Olmstead at Patoka Christian Church Friday. Hostesses Edna Meyers Frances Headly and Helen Forehand led games and prizes went to Mrs. Florence Forehand and Lucy Bell Wadkins. Refreshments followed gifts. Attendees listed with several sending regrets include Eunice Forehand and James Olmstead’s September wedding in Vandalia Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Olmstead
Patoka Christian Church
Edna Meyers
Frances Headly
Helen Forehand
Florence Forehand
Lucy Bell Wadkins
Dalla Conley
Florence and
Janetta Forehand
Daphne Martin
Edna Tune
Kay Gillett
Nina Houston
Alice Fiscus
Bessie Murray
Tressie Barnes
Dorothy Barnes
Electa Peddicord
Dayle Robertson
Jessie Mass
Dorothy Gillett
Florence Forehead
Mae and
Verne Nattier
Jim Davies
Sharon Tune
Peggy Tune
Cecile Brown
Lucille Thomas
Mary Edith Tacke
Marjorie Cripe
Roxie Linton
Barbara Autenreith
Bertha Padberg Dies at 86 in Alabama
Bertha Pearl Padberg 86 of route 12 box 446 Tarrant Alabama died Tuesday morning in a local hospital. She leaves three daughters Mrs Earl L Hicks Sr Mrs Lena P Yeager and Mrs D E Buchanan two sons Robert L and Thomas A Padberg one sister Mrs Minnie Muchenfuss and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 p m from Johns Ridout's Southside Chapel with burial at Forest Hills Cemetery. The Rev Richard Frances officiated. Active pallbearers included Floward Perrymen John Bousack Herman Buchanan Leroy Buechkenen and E ie Hicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Pearl Padberg
Box
Tarrant
Ala
Earl L. Hicks Sr
Lena P. Yeager
Birmingham
D. E. Buchanan
Robert L
Thomas A. Padberg
Charleston
S. C
Minnie Muchenfuss
Johns Ridout
Southside Chapel
Forest Hills Cemetery
Richard Frances Will
Floward
Boy Scouts Campaign Under Way In Kaskaskia Council
The Oct 21 kickoff marks the start of the 1963 8 Boy Scouts campaign in the Kaskaskia Council area. Lt Col Maurice J Street council president urges all communities to meet the goal, stressing private funding supports Scouting work in training American boyhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Kaskaskie Council
Boy Scouts of America
Maurice J. Street
Kaskaskia Council
Patoka
Mrs Paul Logan Honored At Surprise Birthday Party
Mr and Mrs Stuart Logan entertained guests at their home on October 2 in a surprise birthday party for Mrs Paul Logan. Refreshments included cake ice cream and punch served by the hosts. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert Eagan Mr and Mrs James Pavence Mr and Mrs Di Contelle Sel Reha Gray Indy Terror Tohn Pke ns Douglas Ballance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Eagan
James Pavence
di Contelle
Indy Terror
Tohn Pke
Douglas Ballance
Miss Judith Logan Honored At Sunday Shower
Miss Judith Logan was guest of honor at a shower hosted Sunday afternoon at Mrs. Leo A. Walker's home. Guests enjoyed games, conversation, and opening gifts with a pink and white pagoda centerpiece and a dessert course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Logan
Leo A. Walker
Rummage Sale At Dean Edwards Home Planned
A rummage sale will be held at the Dean Edwards residence starting October 15 for several days. Items for sale include clothing of all sizes furniture dishes rugs and other household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Edwards
Rummage Sale Continues at Library This Weekend
The library hosts a rummage sale with remaining items on Friday and Saturday October 18 and 19 from 1 to 5 pm. Donations are appreciated.
Mrs James Ballance Hosts Judy Logan Dinner Honor
Mrs James Ballance entertained at a dinner party in her home on Tuesday evening for her niece Miss Judy Logan. Miss Logan is to wed John Phelps of Odin on November 14. Guests included Mr and Mrs Stuart Logan Mr and Mrs Paul Logan Gloria Eagan Reba Gray and Doug Ballance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Arnold
Dean Meador
N. O. Walton
Decatur
C. A. Walton
James
O. T. Walton
Yaw
Odin
Walton
Nell Quale
Paul
Jerry
Tuscon
Ariz
J. F. Shively
Sacramento
Calif
Susan Jennings
Murphysboro
Bozarth
H. G. Jennings
Wilmette
I Ll
Kay Jennings
Pearl
Margaret Jennings
John Jennings
Mt. Auburn
Ill
Jennings
Colorado
Reba Gray
Edwardsville
Tll
Victor Linse
Arrowsmith
Illinois
Leo Forehand
James Ballance
Judy Logan
Miss Logan
John Phelps
Stuart Logan
Paul Logan
Gloria Eagan
Doug Ballance
Fancywork Club Elects Officers and Reels Prizes
The Fancywork Club met Friday afternoon October 4 with all members present except Mrs. Roy Jones. President Mrs. Harbin Hawkins led, Miss Christina Crawford read minutes, and officers were re elected for the year. Prizes went to Mrs. Spurgeon, Mrs. Jennings, Mrs. Hawkins and Miss Crawford. Next meeting with Mrs. Spurgeon. entertainment by Miss Crawford. Refreshments served by the hostess and granddaughter Miss Susan Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Jennings
Fancywork Club
Roy Jones
Harbin Hawkins
Christina Crawford
H. N. Potter
S. M. Spurgeon
Jennings
Hawkins
Crawford
Mrs. Spurgeon
Miss Crawford
Susan Jennings
Patoka Falls to Carlyle in Tournament Opener
In the first tourney game on Saturday October 5 Carlyle defeated Patoka 4 to 0. Winning pitcher Al Crocker struck out 13 and Jim Med 13. Chandler played for Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Carlyle
al Crocker
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PTA
Robinson
Cecil Holt
Bertha Holt
Ralph Morey
Ethel Klinge
Bert Simcox
Beryl Jett
Okanville
Cecil Jett
Hampleman
Carl Anderson
Sheri
Bridgeton
Centralia
Joe Jett
Ellen Murray
West Lakes
Addis Walton
Leah Adams
Mr. Thomas
Kenneth Walton
Ternoon
Maurice Cox
Pee Ey Perrine
Lorrine Zimmerman
Linda
Pat Welker
Rosemery Alevandra
Chery Perrine
Joe Ferris
St. Louis
Miss Eunice Forehand
James Olmstead
Vandalia, Ilinois
Bertha Padberg
Padberg
Ben Padberg
Patela
Miss Cooley
Ruth Ann Cooley
Patoka High School
St. Joseph School of Nursing
Alton, Ill
Cooley
Vernon
City National Bank
Boy Scouts Drive
Mrs
Stewart Logan
Gan
Reha Gray
Walker
O. C. Schroeder
Dale Nattier
Cliff Christian
Charles Jordan
Robert Hopkins
Wm. Jenkins
W. M. Cox
Betty Johnson
Kay Jennings, Jr
Raymond Britt
Fred Calville
Old National Bank
Plincis
Tcker
Chandler
Tain
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