Patoka Happenings Update from Local Social Notes
Local residents visit family in Greenville and Toledo. Attendance at 4 H Federation meetings includes Mrs Gerrish and Pearl Britt with several members from Patoka. Families host relatives from Urbana Chicago New Orleans and Cisco while celebrating Elizabeth Isaac's 82nd birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis Walton
Louise
Hattie Maynard
Greenville
Atlant Memorial Hospital
Kenneth
New Institution
Greenville College
Hal Gulley
Urbana
Louis Dauderman
al Auwarter
Daughters
Troy
Ill
Pearl Britt
Hammond Gaston
Sullivan
Dean Britt
Gastons
Miss Britt
Invin Morgan
Salem
George Gerrish
Miss Pearl Britt
Kathryn Nattier
Delphia Wilson
Carrie Niederkorn
Glenn Taylor
Chicago
Delphia Jolliff
Bill Isaac
New Orleans
G. W. Isaac
Martha Jane
Elizabeth J. Isaac
Kent Crawford
Florida
P. J. Mojonnier
St. Louis
Harvey Smiths
Decatur
Paul Black
Cisco
Kay Jennings
Kay Jennings Jr
Jim
Susan
John A. Jennings
Taylorville
Hilda Fernbach
Pearl Jennings
Mrs William Griffin Talks at Patoka Home Bureau Meeting
The Patoka Home Bureau met at Mrs. Mil dred Jordanis home with 16 members. Mrs. Lucille Eagan led in chairman Gayle Walker s absence. A nominating committee was formed for next year. Mrs. William Griffin of Joy Belles Unit spoke on A Community Worker or Loafer. Next work day is Nov 2 at Mrs Jordan s home. Christmas gift projects include aprons needing one yard checked gingham and embroidery thread, place mats needing four dish cloths 35 cent cotton yarn and a darning or tapestry needle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Eagan
Gayle Walker
William Griffin
Joy Belles Unit
Jordan
Globe-Democrat Endorses Frank H. Walker for Congress
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat editorial endorses Mt. Vernon Republican Frank H. Walker for Congress. The piece praises his aim to lift the district from distressed area status and notes his southern Illinois roots and understanding of local industry labor and agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Frank H. Walker
Mt. Vernon
Illinois
Halloween Carnival at Patoka High School Friday
Patoka High School hosts its annual Halloween carnival Friday with 25 cent admission for adults and 10 cents for students. Highlights include The Patoka Jitters, senior skit A Fashion Show, chemistry magic by Mr Jamison, a country store, games, museum, senior play tickets, and crowning of the King and Queen at 10 p.m. Don Harper and Sue Ann Nattier are retiring royalty. current seniors and sponsors listed. Food and refreshments start at 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka High School
Myrtle Reid
Jamison
FHA
Don Harper
Sue Ann Nattier
Dennis Bricker
Barbara Phinney
Rodger Tune
Karole Britt
Jimmy Jenkins
Ann Houston
Charles Hall
Diana Headley
Outhouse
Larry Britt
Eunice
Brenda Thompson
Sandra Chandler
Patoka and Odin Bands Plan December Concert
Patoka and Odin bands announce a joint concert set for December 3. Band parents group met with 21 attendees as Paul Fitch outlined horn rental or purchase options and encouraged student participation. Mr Loomis of Centrali will direct, with future meeting details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Klinge
Paul Fitch
Patoka
Odin
Loomis
Centralia
Fitch
Lyons of SIU to Speak at Lions Club Meeting
Wm. H. Lyons director of SIU Information Bureau will address the Lions Club in the Masonic Temple on Tuesday November 1. Lyons speaks for the Universities Bond Issue to be voted on in the general election November 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H
Bill) Lyons
Information Bureau
Southern Illinois University
Lions Club
Masonic Temple
Lyons
Patoka Church Week Schedule for Oct 28 to Nov 4
Patoka Christian Church lists Bible School at 9:30 a.m. with Ray Bowen as superintendent and morning worship at 10:30 led by Tom Watson from Kinmundy. Youth meetings at 6:45 p.m. and evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Ray Bowen and Vernon Bros. present sound film with Walt Whiting. Nov 1 prayer meeting Bible study. Kinmundy Revival through Nov 4 and Odin Revival Nov 1–11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Ray Bowen
Tom Watson
Kinmundy
Vernon Bros. T. V
Walt Whiting
Odin
Drive with care everywhere. To buy or sell, use the want ads!
Local readers are urged to drive safely and use classified want ads for buying and selling. The note emphasizes careful driving and the practicality of classified listings for commerce.
Nixon to Visit Centralia Friday Rally
Richard M. Nixon the Republican presidential candidate visits Centralia in Illinois 23rd Congressional District with a 12 15 p m arrival by the Nixon Special at the Illinois Central depot. He is accompanied by wife Pat and a press corps. James Wham rounds arrangements for a district rally with GOP leaders in 15 counties to join caravans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Nixon
23Rd Congressional District
Centralia
Pat
Illinois Central Depot
James Wham
Nixon
Masons Plan Oyster Supper for November 7
Patoka lodge Masons announce annual oyster supper and past masters night at the Masonic Temple on Monday November 7 Evertt Jackson lodge master says past masters will be recognized and honored and all Masons urged to attend the meal and following meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Masonic Temple
Everett Jackson
Republicans to Hold Free Chicken Fry in Marion County
The Republican party of Marion county hosts a free chicken fry at the Patoka Masonic Temple on Saturday Oct 29 starting at 6 30 p m All voters from Foster Carrigan and Patoka townships are invited State and county candidates will attend and voters may meet them with no speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Marion County
Patoka Masonic Temple
Foster, Carrigan
Patoka
Methodist Ladies Plan for Supper and Bazaar
The Pato ka Methodist Church hosts a bazaar and public supper on Monday November 7. Items for sale include aprons pot holders pillow cases place mats artificial flowers crocheted pieces stuffed animals pillows and more. See the ad in this issue for complete details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Methodist Church
School Menu October 31 to November 4
Week menu lists daily offerings for a school week. Highlights include Wieners with sauerkraut and butter potatoes on Monday, Barbecued pork on bun Tuesday, Chili and crackers Wednesday, Hamburger on bun Thursday, and Fish sticks Friday with sides and desserts. Milk and fruit accompany most meals.
Bazaar and Supper at Patoka Methodist Church
Patoka Methodist Church hosts a bazaar and supper in the church basement on Monday November 7 from 3 to 8 PM Supper served at 5 30 PM featuring Irish stew slaw hot rolls and coffee for 75 cents plus pie for 15 cents The event invites the community to Christmas shop and support church activities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Methodist Church
Baptist Leader to Speak at Patoka Church
Dr. Noel M. Taylor executive secretary of Illinois Baptist State Convention since 1946 will preach at the First Baptist Church of Patoka on Sunday October 30 at 1030 a.m. A native of Illinois he holds an Ed B from Southern Illinois University and a Doctorate from Southern Baptist Seminary. The public is invited to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel M. Taylor
Illinois Baptist State Convention
First Baptist Church of
Patoka
Taylor
Southern Baptist Convention
Chicago
Illinois
Williamson County
Southern Illinois University
Southern Baptist Seminary
Louisville
Mayors Back Gov Stratton In Illinois Re-Election
Peoria officials announce 237 mayors statewide endorse Governor William G Stratton for another term. Mayor Eugene Leiter notes Home Rule support to aid municipalities in enacting ordinances to bolster local tax structures. New names join daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Eugene Leiter
William G. Stratton
Illinois
Leiter
Stratton
Show Field Trial Here on Nov 4 5
The 7th annual field trial and bird dog bench show of Conservation Club 100 will be held Friday and Saturday November 4 and 5. A fish fry starts at 5 p.m. Friday, bench show at 7 30 p.m. at the shelter house by the lake, with field trial drawings that evening. Entries for the field trial are limited to club members, and trophies and ribbons will be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Club
Patriotic Meeting Set for Nov 5 at Sunbeams
All children invited to a patriotic meeting Saturday November 5 at 1 PM. Election of officers will take place. Roll call features a Bible verse with father. Veterans Day discussion planned. Second roll call asks Why I am glad I am an American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
Vernon Community News Birthdays and Local Visits
A Vernon note column reports Sharon Russell's 14th birthday party hosted by her mother Mrs. Robert Russell with a four tier cake, fruit punch, ice cream, Halloween favors, and games. The column lists numerous local residents visiting, traveling, or hospital stays, including Tom Cox, Flora Payne, Elsie Freeman, F. H. Brush, Belle Doolen, Kenneth Rutledge, and others, along with several trips and family movements in the Vernon area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Russell
Sharon
Joyce
LaDonna
Dennis
Viola Meador
Gary
Vivian
Ardith Thoman
Nancy Joe
Raymond Halbrook
Patty
Carl
Charles
Donnie Veal
Vance Murfin
Dale
Robert Rusell Sr
Danny
Bobby
Perry Walker
Patricia
Myrtle Walker
Centralia
Horse Shoe Lake
Tom Cox
Pope Township
Fayette Co. Hospital
Flora Payne
Elsie Freeman
Vandalia
Jaeger
St. Nick Hotel
Springfield
Allie Brown
Rockford
F. H. Brush
Belle Doolen
Decatur
Fred Lawrence
Bertha Robb
Kinmundy
Effie Hathaway
Edith Peyton
Rogier Shows Alaska Trip Slides to Lions Club
Carl Rogier presented colored slides from a July Alaska trip with his wife and daughter to the Lions Club on Tuesday evening October 18. He described the gravel Alaska highway of 1550 miles, dusty roads, long gaps between gas stations, gas at 65 to 85 cents, high food costs, and hot dogs at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Rogier
Lions Club
Alaska
Carl
Sam Jolliff
Emil Nattier
Elmer Rogier
Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday Across Patoka Illinois
Clocks set back to standard time for six months as Patoka and Illinois shift from daylight saving. TV radio schedules bus and rail lines adjust to central standard time. Illinois Central announces passenger train timetable changes via Emmit L. Holmes. travelers advised to verify depot schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Illinois
Illinois Central
Emmit L. Holmes
I. C
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GLOBE
Bill Lyons
SIU
Lions
Patoka Christian Church
Richard Nixon
Masons
Patoka Church
Wm. G. Stratton
Vernon
Kenneth Rutledge
Great Lakes
Rube Rutledge
Jacksonville
Fla
Donald D. Murfin
South Dakota
Kansas
Lee H
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John Quayle
Riverton
Enrico Bertucci
Mattie Jarett
Myrtle Friend
Lillie Osborne
Marysville
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Osborne
Lillie Manley
Thos. Belcher
Maude Luddeke
Wayne
Hillsboro
First National Bank
Archie Nesbit
Larry Nesbit
Huzzah, Mo
John Lake
Nesbit
Warren Lake
Chet Burks
Archie Harper
Orville Schroeder
Clarence Swearingen
Gibson City
Mason Bassett
Yaw
Arch Sorrel
Vicki
Angus Reaney
John Sorrel
Toni Sorrel
Manda Binnion
H. E. Meador
Detroit
Lester Crowder
Dean Crowder
Marie McCallister
Mary
East Detroit
Kenneth Hirstein
Ward
Helen Easley
Richard Cox
Howard Nelson
Rialto
Calif
Bessie Murfin
Maud Lawson
Wm. Harrison
George Morgan
Woodlawn
Virgil Mann
Mary Lou
Wenona
Charles Trotter
Martinsville
Kermit Gallatin
Floyd Wall
Lucille of
Brown
End
Mabel Snyder
Alice Wilson
Minnie Peddicord
Hazel Hedgpeth
Junious Johnson
Atty
Wm. A. Miller
Ora Cox
Kankakee
T. T. Cox
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