Annual Halloween Carnival at Patoka High School
The Patoka Schools host their annual Halloween Carnival on Wednesday October 31 at the high school. Doors open 6 30 pm grand march 7 30 pm admission five cents for masked ten cents for unmasked prizes for most original ugliest prettiest nursery rhyme and group. Serving starts 6 30 pm with hot dogs ham burgers pie and coffee. Crowning of king and queen featured. Sixth grade girls to collect fish pond items Oct 22. Committee heads listed for various activities.
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Patoka
Fish Pond
Bettie Simcox
Minnie Pedichard
Miss Pretzsch
Miss Baker
Dick Lange
Mr. Bozarth
Thelma Arnold
Florence Linton
Gladys Wernsman
Funeral Held for William Humes Centralia Noted Arcade Partner
William P. Humes, 71, longtime Centralia resident and co owner of the Arcade Billiard Parlor, died Sunday at Okawville after a two year illness. He was uncle to Mrs. William Jenkins and Walter Humes of Patoka and formerly played professional baseball in the Three I League with Bloomington Dubuque and Des Moines. Funeral services were held Wednesday at St Marys Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery Centralia. He is survived by two sons four daughters a brother and three sisters his wife having died in 1937.
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William P. Humes
Okawville
Aong
Centralia
Arcade
Wm. Jenkins
Walter Humes
Patoka
Mr. Humes
St. Louis
Peter and
Mary Humes
Bloomington
Dubuque
Des Moines
Centralia White Sox
St. Mary’s Church
Calvary Cemetery
Long Vacation Return For Mr and Mrs Orville Genre
Mr and Mrs Orville Genre returned Monday from a two week vacation traveling via Indianapolis Newtown Pa and Gettysburg Pa to Washington DC and Mt Vernon Ohio. They visited Marble Collegiate Church in New York City toured Manhattan Philadelphia and the National Cemetery at Gettysburg and saw the White House and Capitol complex.
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Orville Genre
Indianapolis
Glenn Schnarr
Neil Thompson
Newtown
Marion Outhouse
New York City
Marble Collegiate Church
Norman V. Peale
The
Collegiate Church
America
New York
Nieuw Amsterdam
Affternoon
Manhattan
Chinatown
Bowery
United Nations
Radio City
Greenwich Village
Empire State
Philadelphia
Genie
Gettyburg
National Cemetery
Washington, D. C
White House
National Capitol
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Dr. T. T. Genre
School menu for the week October 22 to 26
The readable menu lists meals for each weekday: Monday includes weiner on bun baked beans coleslaw dixie cup and milk. Tuesday offers chili balogna sandwich speeches cookies crackers and milk. Wednesday serves baked ham mashed potatoes with gravy peas and carrots apple cobbler and milk. Thursday features hamburger on bun corn and pickles fruit and chocolate cake and milk. Friday has no school.
Halloween Carnival Country Store Fundraiser
The Country Store will be a feature of the Halloween Carnival. Donate articles to Patoka Grade School Mrs A R Hanper or D Kline through the committee.
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Patoka
A. R. Hanper
D. Kline
Band Boosters To Meet At High School
Regular meeting of the Band Boosters set for Tuesday October 28 at 7 30 pm in the high school auditorium. Attendance is important for all band parents especially those of new band students. Advertising sale items follow.
Many From Out of Town Attend Arnold Funeral
Out of town relatives and friends attended the funeral of Edwin Arnold. Attendees listed include Rev. Carl Arnold and family Pen sacola Fla Don Arnold Wheler Maron Ill Mrs Mac Arnold Terre Haute Ind and many others from Illinois Indiana Missouri and nearby towns. The gathering showed wide local ties and extended family support.
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Arnold
Edwin Arnoild
Carl Arnold
Pensacola
Fla
Don Arnold
J. R. Wheler
Maron
Ill
Mac Arnold
Terre Haute
Ind
John Davis
Ronnie
Carbondale
Ralph Harrell
C. M. Harrell
Elsie Fleming
Marvin Bassett
A. M. Willson
Chris Neilson
Alma
Ted Caldwell
Leo Mendenhall
Katie Nattier
Don Carter Land
Salem
Sam Cozad
Odin
George Mayo
Hillsboro
Leo Chandler
Tonica
Luther Pennine
Jennings
Bill Willett
Loren Caldwell
Don Adams
Alva Binnism
Vandalia
Lloyd Berthach
Agnes Manion
E. B. Towler
Shobonier
Fred Tacke
Central City
Mabel Oates
Nashville
Leroy Taylor
Bettany
Tom McGee
Alice and
Charles
Villa Grove
Roy Thompson
Dean Arnold
Arch McNicol
Glen Merriman
Ollie Thompson
Decatur
Helen E. McNicol
Mantenix
June A. Hyle
St. Elmo
Theodore Streleski Jr Dies at Hines Hospital
Theodore Streleski Jr formerly of Boulder died Tuesday morning October 9 at Hines Veterans Hospital Maywood. Funeral services were held Friday at Cox & Martin Funeral Home Sandoval with Sandoval American Legion Post in charge. Burial followed at Clark Cemetery. He is survived by his sister and one son. The Sunbeam group will meet at the Baptist church October 20 at 1 pm for a roll call prayer Bible verse friend acrostic and activities including a pantomimed Bible story about four friends and a lesson about Japan.
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Theodore Streleski, Jr
Boulder
Hines Veterans Hospital
Maywood
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Sandoval
Sunbeam
Baptist Church
Japan
Gerrish
Ed Arnold Family Thanks for Support During Illness and Loss
The Ed Arnold Family expresses gratitude for visits cards letters flowers gifts and food during sickness and loss. They thank blood donors and all who helped and praise prayers. May the Lord bless and keep each one of you.
Nixon to Speak in Centralia October 24
Vice President Richard M. Nixon will address the public from a rear train platform in Centralia on Wednesday October 24 at 10 30 a m CST. Marion county leaders confirm the visit as one of four stops that day including Carbondale Campaign and Kankakee and Centralia officials coordinate local arrangements with Wesley Griffin Young Republicans.
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Marion County
Richard M. Nixon
Centralia
Illinois Central
Wm. E. Pick
Nixon
Carbondale
Campaign
Kankakee
Pick
Wesley Griffin
The
Young Republicans
Patoka Panthers 4 H Elect New Officers
The Patoka Panthers 4 H club met Monday October 15 at the Gergeni home with 13 members one leader and five guests. Officers elected were president Charles Thalman vice president Rodger Gergeni secretary treasurer Dennis Bricker recreation directors Jimmy Gergeni and Johnny Caudle Federation members Charles Thalman and Rodger Gergeni alternate Larry Britt. The leader explained how to fill out the last year books for next year and four new members joined. Refreshments were served by Mrs Gergeni. next meeting will be at Jerry Lange’s house.
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Patoka Panthers
Rodger
Jimmy
Gary Gergeni
Chosien
Charles Thalman
Rodger Gergeni
Dennis Bricker
Jimmy Gergeni
Johnny Caudle
Larry Britt
Halloween Carnival Queen Candidates Class Efforts Featured
Jean Orrell reports that Halloween Carnival queen candidates from P H 8S and area schools hold fundraisers and vote via one cent per ballot. Seniors juniors and sophomores staged car washes, while freshmen plan a car wash Oct 20. Book reports due dates, exams, and senior play casting updates noted.
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Jean Orrell
Vernon Community News Items and Local Visits
Vernon residents share visits and travels with relatives in Joliet Centralia Decatur and Missouri. Community events include Rebekah lodge in Vandalia district officers visit, a Dems dinner in Centralia, a Methodist church fellowship and oil furnace dedication, and a WCSC day of prayer with a covered dish lunch.
Thank you note from Marcella Cain and family
Marcella Cain thanks friends and neighbors for get well cards flowers and letters and visits while in hospital and at home and for assistance after returning home from the hospital.
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Marcella Cain
High School Boys Discuss Farm Projects on Radio
Charles Benny, Charles Murfin, Neil Jolliff and Kent Crawford presented a 15 minute WCNT program from Centralia on Wednesday October 17. They spoke on supervised farm program projects and the value of soil classification. Members of the Junior-Senior Agriculture class will air again on Monday October 22 at 11 45 am to discuss soil classification and practical use.
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Charles Benny
Charles Murfin
Neil Jolliff
Kent Crawford
WCNT
Centralia
Agri
Warrior Basketball Schedule Listed By Bozarth
Coach Ernie Bozarth releases the Warrior season schedule with 10 home games and a Kinmundy blind tournament. Key dates include home games against Mater Dei Breese Ramsey Clay City Kinmundy and Sandoval plus Litchfield and Carlyle tournaments and a 100 call for tickets.
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Ernie Bozarth
Warrior
Kinmundy T
Louisville
Ees
Odin
Eee
Breese
Wee Ceee
Ramsey H
Clay City
Mater Dei T
Sandoval
Kinmundy
Mater Dei
Litchfield
Camlyle
Ramsey T Pri
Ceeeeee Ees
Brownstown
Farina
Carlyle
Special Service Sunday at First Baptist Church
A special service is planned at the First Baptist Church on Sunday October 21. Mrs Helen Galloway from Carbondale a State Training Union worker will speak at 6 30 p m and again at the evening worship. Regular morning services include Sunday School at 9 30 and worship at 10 30. The public is invited.
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First Baptist Church
Helen Galloway
Carbondale
State Training Union
Willl
Galloway
Home Bureau to Meet Thursday October 25
The Patoka Home Bureau holds its regular monthly meeting Thursday October 25 at 1 30 in Mrs Chris Gergeni s home The program Better Mental Health Practices is by Home Advisor Marie Brite A special feature Dressed Up Biscuits Roll call How to Ship Geraniums
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Patoka
Chevrolet Turboglide Adds Smoothness at Patoka Display
A new Turboglide automatic transmission leads Chevrolet power train updates from manual gear to the improved Power Glide and gas saving overdrive. The torque converter Turbo glide pairs with the 283 cubic inch engine and features responsive shifting elimination, a hill retarder, and other innovations. The Chevrolet model is on display today at Schroeder Motor Co in Patoka.
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Chevrolet
Schroeder Motor Co
Patoka
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Anna Wadkins
Mrs. Anna Wadkins expresses gratitude for the cards flowers and prayers received during her hospital stay May God bless each person who wished her well
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Anna Wadkins
Happenings in Patoka Reflect Seasonal Travels and Visits
Ira Watkins leaves Patoka for England with the Air Force. Local residents host and visit kin across Missouri and beyond including Harpers, Schmals, Battlegers, Belchers, Crawfords, Humes, Walkers, Outhouses, and Wadkins. Family moves and hospital stays noted, with news of travels to Alabama, Denver, and a trip to the Bahamas via Florida.
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Ira Watkins
Lucille Watkins
England
Air Force
W. Pfautsch
H. Koch
W. Hoemeyer
Joe Sulins
Missouri
A. R. Harper
Births of Kenneth Michael Moeller and Charles Robert Drennan
Mr and Mrs Willard Moeller of Elgin announce the birth of a son on Thursday October 11 1956 at St Marys hospital. The baby Kenneth Michael weighed 8 lbs 7 ozs. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wm Parker of Patoka and Mrs Ida Moeller of Kinmundy. Mr and Mrs R B Drennan announce the birth of a son on Friday October 12 1956 at St Marys hospital. He weighed 7 lbs 8 ozs. He is named Charles Robert.
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Willard Moeller
Elgin
St. Mary’s Hospital
Kenneth Michael
Wm. Parker
Patoka
Ida Moeller
Kinmundy
R. B. Drennan
Charles Robert
Methodist Sale at Masonic Hall This Saturday
Sale notice announces a Methodist sale at the Masonic Hall on Saturday October 20 at 9 a m with doors opening and items for purchase. Proceeds support church work and community programs.
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Masonic Hall
You Can Sell It With a Want Ad in the Register
The note encourages placing a want FE advertisement to reach neighbors and boost sale results. It promises good outcomes for sellers who try the method and suggests readers will be glad they did.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Jenkins
Mr. Matchett
Laurine Klinge
Erna Harper
Dwight Kline
Wilma Gergerii
Mary Ballance
House of Terror
F. F. A. Boys
Wm. Humes
Patokans
Mr. and
Mrs. Orville
Long Trip
Monogram
Carl Meador
Hines Hospital
Pres. Nixon
Francis
Judy Griffin
Gergeni
Jerry Lange
P. H
Woo
Cindy Holland
Roger Parker
Phelps
Elvis
Sharon Durham
Matilda Blackburn
Juliet Long
Jane Cartier
Vernon
Otto Torbeck
Gon Lloyd
A. Koehler
Pulaski
Moli Torbeck
Wm. Nike
James Hathaway
Scotty
Joliet
Marie Hathaway
Emma Pratz
Donald D. Murfin
Chicago
Jesse Walton
Verne Belcher
Lyla Payne
Iowa
Wisconsin
Charles Rosenbaum
Peoria
M. N. Rosenbaum
Selby Binnion
L. J. Bates
W. W. Holden
Minnie Pedichird
Audrey Kissner
Democrats
Dorothy Cox
Effie Hathaway
Ed Beyer
Mackinaw
Martin Beyer
I. C. Betts
T. E. Snyder
Georgia McConnell
Homer Potts
Marion
Veterans Hospital
Kenneth Ehrat
Rock Falls
Paul Phrat
Marvin
Kenneth
Glen Ehrat
Methodist Church
Laurence Sorrel
Shelbyville
Marvin Sorrel
N. P. Sorrel
Clifford Newcomb
Newcomb
Virgil Klinge
Vernon Womans Society of Christian Service
Bozarth
Warriors
Home Bureau
Archie Harper
Ralph Battteger
Les Belcher
Tamaleo
Frank Crawford
Roanoke, Ill
Frank Crawford Sr
J. H. Humes
Heyworth
Forrest D. Walker
Crewe Cover
Lee C. Walker
Lee Walker
Joe Outhouse
Tom Offill
Champaign
M. Outhouse
John L. Belcher
Naylor
Alabama
Mr. Belcher
Mobile
L. F. Zimmerman
Denver
Florence Simcox
St. Mary's Hospital
Ted Roseman
Clinton
Josie Moore
Wm. Phillips
Phillins
Galaway
Ververs
Mis
James Lett
Herrick
Mrs. Galaway
Ver
Vers
Loren Ritchardson
Vern Shinneman
Weldon
E. E. Lynn
Waurika
Okla
Magnolia Co
Register
Zora Brumfield
Lincoln
James G. Egro
Rtf
Wm. P. Isaac
G. W. Isaac
Florida
Nassau
Bahamas
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