Patoka Happenings Roundup of Local Trips and Visits
Local residents report weekend trips and visits across multiple states. Mrs Pearl Walker spent time with daughter in Kansas City. H K Pike returned from Missouri with his mother and relatives. The Lancasteres visited Florida onward to New Jersey. Crewe and Indy area gatherings noted among families and friends.
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Pearl Walker
Bob Worthington
Kansas ‘City
H. K. Pike
Missouri
Mr. Pike
Thomas Lancaster
Florida
Clinton
Leo Walker
Forest Walker
Crewe
Paul Logan
Clif Christian
Kay Jennings, Jr
Centralia
Phyllis
Don Eagan
Pana
Mae Eagan
C. S. Talbot
Indianapolis
Ind
Louis Youngs
Robert Eagan
Gloria
Alma
S. B. Garrett
Roda Caldwell
Orville Genie
Heyworth
E. M. Outhouse
J. H. Humes
Genre
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
T. T. Genre
Edward Genre
Derwin Genre
Susan
Beth Ann
Phillip
Rodger Spearman
Mr. Genre
Middleton
Rollie Defreese
Glenn Schnarr
Neil Thompson
Outhouse
Humes
Chicago
Joe Outhouse
Marilyn
School Lunch Menu for October 24–28
Menu lists daily meals from Monday to Friday with items like meat balls and spaghetti, roast beef, baked beans with weiners, macaroni and cheese, and a no school day on Friday. Includes sides such as vegetables, fruit, bread, butter, and milk.
Card of Thanks for Bill Hill
Card of thanks from Bill Hill expresses gratitude to friends for cards and letters during illness and recovery, noting appreciation for support and well wishes.
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Bill Hill
Notice of Publication in Illinois Circuit Court Case 55 1089
Edna Mae Ennis sues Robert Sharp Ennis in Marion County Illinois for equity. Ennis cannot be located. appearance required by the third Monday in November 1955. If no appearance, default may be entered starting November 22 1955. Clerk Wesley Griffin seals the notice.
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Atau Em Equity NO
Robert Sharp Ennis
American Legion Trap Shoot Returns Near Patoka
The American Legion holds its annual trap shoot two miles north of Patoka across from Jackson's service station on Sunday October 30 starting at 10 am. Cash and turkeys are awarded for trap and spot shooting along with four guns and other articles. Sandwiches will be sold on the grounds. the event is open to the public and expected to attract skilled shooters from miles around.
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American Legion
Patoka
Jackson
Obituary and local notes from Blue Mound region
Funeral for Fred H Buxton held in Blue Mound with relatives from Vernon and Mackinaw. various townspeople travel, visit, and attend church events. Weekly church notes include Layman Sunday, evangelist meetings, weddings, visitors from Niantic, Joliet, and Normal, and F H A Rally attendees at Altamont.
Victoria Chapter O E S Grand Chap Report
Victoria Chapter No. 253 O E S met with 15 members on Monday Oct 10. Worthy Matron Virginia McNichols and Worthy Patron Claude Gerrish led in sister Ruby and brother Cecil Griffin away hunting in Colorado. McNichols reported on Grand Chapter in Chicago. Refreshments followed.
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Victoria
Virginia McNichols
Claude Gerrish
Ruby
Cecil Griffin
Colorado
Virginia McNicol
Grand Chapter
Chicago
Freda Meadors
Chevrolet to Display 1956 Passenger Cars November 4
Chevrolet will unveil its 1956 passenger cars Friday November 4 with simultaneous displays at dealer showrooms nationwide. W E Fish Chevrolet general sales manager says the event is the biggest day of the year for dealers and will feature entertainment, decorations, and demonstration rides in a Pikes Peak record car.
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Detroit
Chevrolet
W. E. Fish
Fish
Pikes Peak
Safe Corn Picking Rules Taught By FFA Chapter
Patoka Chapter of Future Farmers of America promotes three rules for safer corn picker operation this fall to reduce the 1955 toll. Rule one stop the picker before leaving the tractor seat. Rule two keep guards in place on the power take off shaft. Rule three wear close fitting clothes and avoid double-thumb gloves.
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Patoka
Future Farmers of America
Illinois
FFA
Charles Nattier
Pink sweater gift marks a Thursday farewell gathering
Thursday evening the honoree received a pink sweater as a going away present. Judy assisted by her mother Helen Easley served sandwiches and cakes. Attendees included Janet Headley Betty Mosley Sharon Durham Lexie Murray Ardith Prisecoe Marilyn Guymon Helen Jackson Patsy Binnion Judy Easley Edith Kerr Eldon Romack Davy Robinson Kent Crawford and Jack Bopp. Mr and Mrs Herbert Lawss visit their son in Weldon this week.
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Ernest Wolff
Roxie Snyder
Sandoval
New Orleans
D. L. Freyer
Alice Wilson
Gladys Wade
Centralia
J. W. Epps
Marian
Springfield
Rebekah
Patoka
Hobart Arnold
Charles Moore
Mt. Vernon
Jesse Walton
Crete
Ill
Richard
Rose Crothers
Vandalia
George
Methodist Church
Ruth Lawson
Smith Williams
Detroit
Mich
Wm. Kays
Peoria
N. P. Sorrel
Cerro Gordo
Effie Hathaway
James Hathaway
Joliet
C. R. Farmer
St. Louis
Rev. Farmer
Milton Bayliss
J. F. Orcutt
Lottie Swank
Champaign
Altamont
Karen Meador
Janet Headley
Sue Weinsman
Lola Meador
Judy Easley
Peggy Green
Linda
Patsy Binnion
Donna Murfin
Doris Davis
Edith Kerr
Texas
Judy Beasley
Judy
Helen Easley
Betty Mosley
Sharon Durham
Lexie Murray
Ardith Prisecoe
Marilyn Guymon
Helen Jackson
Eldon Romack
Davy Robinson
Kent Crawford
Jack Bopp
Herbert Lawss
Cecil Robertson
Weldon
King and Queen Crowned at Big Carnival Night
Students select candidates for king and queen for the high school carnival to be held Thursday October 27. Doors open 6 30 p m admission ten cents with mask. Country Store items donated by parents, prizes for best nursery rhyme costume best individual and best couple.
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Besing
Harlan Christian
King
Martha Manning
Ellery Hawkins
Marie Williams
Jimmy Herrin
Ardith Briscoe
Jack Bopp
Carol Crawford
Francis Hollingsead
Sunday School and Worship Services at Mound Chapel
Attendance at Sunday School last Sunday was 56. Congregational singing was led by Mrs. Orval Jones and Mrs. Luther Paine accompanied on piano. Rev. Egelston preached on Are You Crucifying Christ from Matthew 27:27. The group plans MYF events and a Nov 17 Booth Festival at Grace Church in Salem.
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D. B. Egelston
Orval Jones
Luther Paine
Gary Herrin
Orval Sharp
Sharp
Egelston
Christ
Salem
MYF
Patoka Methodist Church
Patoka
Mound Chapel
Paul Torrence
Harry Murray
Cecil Fiscus
Floyd Prater
Clyde Payne
Larry Alexander
Grace Methodist
Grade School Halloween Masquerade Parade Planned
Patoka grade school schedules a Halloween masquerade party and parade for Thursday afternoon October 27 starting at 12 30. Prizes will be awarded to each classroom for the prettiest funniest and cleverest costumes.
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Patoka
Beach Show and Field Trial Set for October 28 29
Postmaster John V. Barnes urges early mailing for Christmas parcels to armed forces overseas with deadlines for Korea and Japan. The Conservation Club hosts a field trial and bench show at the lake October 28 29 with a $1 entry fee and seven bench classes.
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Conservation Club
Fancy Work Club Elects New Officers
Mrs. Clarke Walraven hosted the Fancy Work Club meeting. New officers are President Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon Vice President Mrs. Elsie Gray Secretary Treas Mrs. Homer Potts Press Correspondent Mrs. X. B. Holland Flowers officers Mrs. Elmer Rogier Mrs. Roy Jones and Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon furnished the entertainment with games and contests. Prize winners were Mesdames Homer Potts Elsie Gray and Jack Matchett. Maude Nall and Bessie Murffin attended as guests. the club organized in 1913 with eight members.
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Clarke Walraven
S. M. Spurgeon
Elsie Gray
Homer Potts
X. B. Holland
Elmer Rogier
Roy Jones
Mesdames
Jack Matchett
Potts
Talbert Couple Feted At Willard Branch Shower
A kitchen and chest shower for Mr and Mrs Wilbur Talbert was held at the Willard Branch home on Thursday evening with many gifts. The couple plan to make their home in Chicago.
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Willard Branch
Wilbur Talbert
Chicago
Mildred Kile
Decatur
Roy Thalman
Samuel Ticknor
Henry Meredith
Anetta Jett
Dale
Frank Linders
Norman Gerrish
Norma
Peoria
Debby
Martha Bopp
Bopp
Gladys Palmer
Gerrish
John Boyce McKeel
Okla
Odin
Halloween Carnival Candidates Named By High School
The Halloween Carnival buzz centers on senior candidates Carol Crawford and Francis Hollingsead and junior Ardith Briscoe and Jack Bopp. Sophomores Marie Williams and Jimmy Herrin and freshmen Martha Manning and Ellery Hawkins are also listed. Tryouts for the high school sextet proceed this week with next issue declaring results.
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Carol Crawford
Francis Hollingsead
Ardith Briscoe
Jack Bopp
Marie Williams
Jimmy Herrin
Martha Manning
Ellery Hawkins
Rebecca Murray
Phylis Bowen
Claudia Walker
Nancy Snider
Lila Sanders
Brenda Thompson
Besing
Charlie
Vernoka
Sunbeams Meet at the Baptist Church
The Sunbeams preschool group gathered at the Baptist church on Oct. 15. They helped serve refreshments, enjoyed Ecolade cookies and candy, admired Miss Pearl Britt’s ghostly decorations, and noted the next meeting will be three weeks away with a Thanksgiving gathering and a combined mission study on Nov. 19.
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Sunbeams
The
Baptist Church
Addis Walton
Good Will Club End of Year Meeting and Activities
The Good Will Club held its year end meeting on Sept 21 with Rosa and Mariel Gillespie, 10 members, three visitors. Officers for next year named Mary Kottmeyer presiding, Dora Eversman vice president, Tina Murfin secretary, Betty Howell treasurer. Mystery pals drawn, donations made to TB Bond Red Cross and Polio fund, Emma sent 210 get well cards, and cemetery cleanup progress noted. An Oct 5 meeting at Mary Kottmeyer’s featured quilting, a dinner, and gifts to Emma and Betty, plus donations from Edith Peyton. A bake sale and hobo day by the Freshman class is planned for Oct 22 at Martin's Store.
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Good Will Club
Rosa
Mariel Gillespie
Letta Hopkin
Rose
Eve Potts
Mary Kottmeyer
Dora Eversman
Tina Murfin
Treas
Betty Howell
Red Cross
Emma
Hatch Holl
Meador
Betty
Edith Peyton
Minnie
Alice
Dora
Marguerite
Tonie
Gill
Emma Protz
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County of Marion
Edna Mae Ennis
Nafandant
Wesley Griffin
Frederick E. Merritt
Salem, Ilinois
Vernon
Thural Morey
Hallie Holt
Fred H. Buxton
Blue Mound
Mound Chapel Church News
John V. Barnes
Korea
Japan
New York
Fleet
Barnes
Fancy Work Club
Fredonia
High School News
By Jean Orrell
Bapist
Martin's
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