Patoka Happenings Chronicle Local Social Notes
Vandalia resident Phillip Griffin turned six with neighbors and relatives at his home. Local church plans a minstrel show Friday Feb 6 at Patoka High School. Visits span Heyworth to Paducah and Carbondale. White elephants sought for high school carnival. Community items include travels, birthdays, and a coffee maker incident at Patoka Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Phillip Griffin
Vandalia
Wes Griffin
Mariann
Les Griffin
Lana Kay
Leslie Ann
Don Griffin
Blake
Scott
Methodist Church
Patoka High School
Blanche Humes
Heyworth
Til
E. M. Outhouse
Roy Ballance
Eli Logan
Paul
Robert Logan
Decatur
Wm. P. Isaac
G. W .Isaac
Martha Jane
Metropolis
Ill
Bill
Allied Chemical Corp
Irvin Cobb
Paducah
Tom Ballance
Forol Henson
Carbondale
O. L. Roberts
Salem
Effie Emmerling
Washington
Ind
Ethel Chance
Nannie Britt
Patoka Hardware
Amanda Thalman
Elsie Gray
Centralia
Orville Genie
Newtown
Marion Outhouse
Chicago
Joe Outhouse
Urbana
Iowa
E. W. Sprouse
Anuidriey Kussner
Patoka Cafe
Walter Whiting
Indiana
Ft. Madison
Leo Freyer
Patoka
Vernon
Valparaiso
Gerald
Robert Fagan
Patricia Spurgeon Stakes
Past Masters Night at Patioka Masonic Lodge
Past Masters Night at Patioka Masonic Lodge will be observed Monday November 3 with an oyster supper at 6 30 p m. Past masters will fill the chairs at the meeting and receive recognition. All lodge members and visiting Masons are invited to attend.
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Patioka Masonic Lodge
Lions Ring Liberty Bells on Election Day
The Patoka Lions plan hourly church bell rings on Election Day Tuesday to remind citizens of political and religious freedoms and the importance of voting. Dr. H. D. Hanna of Kinmundy spoke last Wednesday at the Lions Club meeting. Mark Cox announced the Pancake Festival and a Carlyle dam and lake model will be shown all day Saturday November 8 with 7 am to 7 pm serving. A 5 pm hula hoop contest at the high school offers cash prizes.
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All Lions 3
America
Mark Cox
Carlyle Dam
Mrs Tim Cole and Baby Honored With Shower
Mrs Tim Cole and her daughter Ni cole Ruth were feted at a baby shower hosted by Mrs Esther Irvin with Mrs Sue Tal bot. Guests enjoyed games and gifts while refreshments of cake ice cream and coffee were served to a list of attendees including Mrs Mayfield Pauline Simcox Nina Houston and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Cole
Nicole Ruth
Esther Irvin
Sue Talbot
Evelyn Ballance
Erna Harper
Betty Johnson
Dorothy Griffin
Shirley Griffin
Clyde Hughes
Forrest Baxter
Janet
Lela Quayle
Evelyn Jolliff
Clarice Hollis
Charlotte Isaac
Madella Romack
Rojean Kline
Band Parents Hold October Meeting
The October meeting of Band Parents was held in the band room at the high school. Plans to raise money were discussed and will continue. Negotiations are under way to purchase a tape recorder for band use. Parents were urged to ensure their children practice instruments daily at home as 45 minutes three days weekly at school is not enough. Next meeting is November 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fhugh
Honor Cleve McWhirters on 39th Anniversary
A family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Halden Hill and Ruthie to celebrate the 39th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Cleve McWhirter. Attendees included Ted Caldwell and family of Crossville, Robert Crane and family, Ernest Hanes of Salem, Noah McWhirter, Paul McWhirter and family, and Martha McWhirter of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halden Hill
Ruthie
Cleve McWhirter
Ted Caldwell
Crossville
Robert Crane
Ernest Hanes
Salem
Noah McWhirter
Paul McWhirter
Martha McWhirter
Patoka
Grade Five Team Defeats Centralia School 39 to 26
The grade school basketball team beat Winllow Grove of Centralia 39 to 26 last Wednesday. Coach Kline used the second team for the entire second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winllow Grove
Centralia
Kline
Vernon News Items Show Local Social Ties And Visits
Local notes recount Mrs. Hinzel Cox hosting a six o'clock dinner with eight guests, and many visitors from nearby towns including Ingfield, Millstadt, Columbia, Decatur, and Macon. Church services and a Holly Land lecture by Ethel Farthing are announced, along with several family trips and military updates from Ft. Sheridan and Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinzél Cox
Bridge Club
Mildredett
Ingfield
Henry Meador
Heyworth
Decatur
Nellise Lynch
Bruce Danbury
Mary Kremmel
Millstadt
Bud Kremmel
Columbia
Wm .Nolte
Methodist Church
Ethel Farthing
Odin
Holly Land
Letta Hopkins
Robbins Hotel
Vandalian
Donald Murfin
Eberlee Norris
South Dakota
P. O. Walker
Patricia
Kentucky
Floyd Knobs
Ind
John Hoollowell
Mae Booker
Macon
Indlaw
Alva Rose
Floyd Morey
Minoak
Leslie
Thural
Wilmer Meador
San Antonio
Texas
L. D. Money
St. Louis
I. C. Betts
Memphis
Tenn
Joe Betts
Keith Betts
Robert Nichols
Christine
Bob
Jesse Walton
Ft. Sheridan
Army
Mildred V Corbett
Springfield
George Doehring
Momence
Leininger
D. S. Lacquement
Olney
Agnes Manion
Shobonier
Moss Leininger
J. W. Epps
I. A. Pfeffer
Centralia
T. T. Cox
Clara Kinney
Dorothy Cox
Minnile Silkey
Decatur and
Macon Co. Hospital
Silkey
Cox
Kinney
Alice Hilden
Everett Wernsman
Virginia Payne
Carmen Johnson
Sue Ann Wernsman
Carbondale
Clarence Lawson
Shirley Kay
Walter Weiss
Kinmundy
For Sale Vernon Illinois Broom House and Three Lots
John A. Jennings of Patoka Register advertises a broom house and three lots for sale in Vernon Illinois. The Patoka Register, a weekly Patoka Illinois newspaper, is listed as a second class matter publication with Friday issue and historical post office status.
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Vernon
Illinois
John A. Jennings
Patoka
Ill
Voting Yes on the Care and Treatment Ballot Tuesday
A urging to protect family and friends by voting YES on the small white Care and Treatment ballot on Tuesday. The message emphasizes support for the ballot measure and civic participation.
Return Vursell to Congress Urged by Voters
A group of independent voters in the 28nd District urges CongressVursell return citing Carlyle lake project progress. They say Vursell has instrumental contacts in Washington andexperience needed to secure further appropriations for completion. They urge votes for Vursell on election Tuesday.
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Charles W. Vursell
Congress
Carlyle Lake
Cong
Vursell
Washingington
Carlyle
Cong. Vursell
Eileen Tolka Honored at Bridal Shower
Eileen Tolka was the guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted in Mrs. Tracy Snyder’s home on Friday evening. Attendees included many neighbors and relatives, with a blue and white umbrella gift display, a three tiered cake decorated with bells and a cupid, and prize games.
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Hileen Tolka
Tracy Snyder
John Tolka
Harold Snyder
Paul Tolka
Ernest Spinner
Lawrence Heinzmann
Harold Lutz
Guy Quick
Dale Snyder
Pearl Britt
Andrea Geurin
Maida Quick
Patricia Johnson
Carol Dily
Blanche Hicks
Donna Snyder
Charles Lutz
Larren Tensmeyer
David Norton
Ernest Leicht
Henry Lukaseck
Darrell Gambell
Charles Abif
Helen Kretzer
Irvon Bowen
Himer Outhouse
Fred Gramlick
Don Mason
Jewell Mason
Jamie Wernsman
John Newcomb
Earl Wilkerson
Bridges and paving projects advance in Centralia area
Illinois highway officials report right of way secured for the Calumet Street to Central City traffic bridge and paving. Plans sent to federal roads agency. a late November letting is possible. Route 51 between Patoka and Sandoval faces ROW condemnations, but may still be let this year. Bridges from Sandoval to Patoka and East Fork Creek work underway. centralia section slated for early spring.
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Ralph R. Bartelsmeyer
Illinois Division of Highways
Calumet Street
Centralia
Central City
Dwight Friedrich
Federal Bureau Joil Roads
Bartelsmeyer
Highway Department
Patoka
Sandovali
Route 51
Friedrich
Sandoval
East Fork Creek
Bliss
Effingham
In memory of George J Wasem
Death notice honoring George J Wasem who died November 2 1955 after months of illness. Mrs G J Wasem and Leighton Mr and Mrs James W Brown listed among those presenting memorial thoughts and condolences.
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George J. Wasem
G. J. Wasem
Leighton
James W. Brown
Southern Illinois Inc Director to Speak at Lions Club
Goffrey Hughes executive director of Southern Illinois Incorporated will address Lions Club at the Masonic Temple Wednesday November 5. Hughes has led the organization long guiding industrial plant arrivals to the region and promotes a factory locating and information service for manufacturers nationwide.
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Goffrey Hughes
Southern Illinois Incorsotrated
Lions Club
Masonic Temple
Hughes
Victoria Chapter to Elect Officers on November 10
Viktoria Chapter No. 25/3 met at the Masonic Temple with 12 present. The group announced the election of officers for 1959 on November 10, with installation and instruction to follow in December. Refreshments were served after adjournment by Andree Schroeder and Mildred Jordan.
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Viktoria
Masonic Temple
Andree Schroeder
Mildred Jordan
Sunbeams Gather for Baptist Church Meeting
Sunbeams meet Saturday afternoon at the Baptist church at one o clock. Lesson titled Being Kind to New Friends. Roll calls include a Bible verse about friends and a second call about kindness. Report on the state association at West Frankfield. Bible friends will be pantomimed. Children urged to attend. Mrs Fred Brown hosts nibble nook Nov 1 and Mrs Mae Nattier Dec 6.
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Baptist Church
State Association
West Frankfield
Bible Friends
Fred Brown
Mae Nattier
Janet Jones and Larry Bates Wed in Vernon Methodist Parsonage
Janet Jones daughter of Mrs. Jane Jones and Larry Bates son of Mr. and Mrs. L J Bates Sr were married Saturday evening at the Vernon Methodist parsonage with Rev. Robert Hollis officiating. The couple moved into Bert Walker home Monday.
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Janet Jones
Jane Jones
Larry Bates
L. J. Bates Sr
Methodist
Robert Hollis
Bill Carten
Bert Walker
Vernon
School Menu for Week November 3-7
November 3 to 7 school meals listed with daily choices and servings. Monday offers meat pie and mashed potatoes. Tuesday features Bologna and potato salad. Wednesday includes chili and ham salad. Thursday serves hamburger on a bun. Friday offers macaroni and cheese. Each day includes fruit bread butter and milk. News items are welcome for publication in the Register. submit next week.
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Bolcogna
Register
Halloween Carnival at Patoka High School Friday Evening
Halloween event at Patoka High School features a senior boy skit, talent show, wax figure exhibit, novelties sale, dart contest, and king and queen candidates. Carnival doors open 5 30 pm October 31 with food and drinks served all evening. Crowning set for 9 30 to 10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Phinney
Nick Johnstime
Stuart Logan
Harthur Geofrey
FNHA
Charles Thalman
Janet Nattier
Jerry Bopp
Eleanor Fiscus
Terry Torrence
Eunice
Tom Murfin
Helen Nielson
Betty Howell Hosts Good Will Club Meeting
The Good Will Club met at Betty Howell's home on Wednesday October 15 with five members and three visitors Letta Hopkins and Marie Meador of Vernon and Mrs Lillie Shreffler of Alma. Quilting was the day’s work and a pot luck lunch was served. An afternoon business session followed by recreation awarded prizes to Tina Tomie Mary Marie and Emma. The next gathering will be at Emma Protz's home on November 5.
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Good Will Club
Betty Howell
Letta Hopkins
Marie Meador
Vernon
Lillie Shreffler
Alma
Tina
Tomie
Mary
Marie
Emma
Emma Protz
Welfare Film to Be Shown at PTC
Richard D. Swank supervisor of the Marion County Child Welfare Services will speak at the PTC meeting on Monday Nov 3 at 7 30 in the grade school gym He will also show the film As We Saw about mental hospitals and the Education Welfare Bond Issue to be voted on Tuesday The public is invited and members are asked to bring doughnuts for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard D. Swank
Marion County Child’ Welfare Services
PTC
Swank
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Honor Cleve McWhirters
Conservation Club
High School
Eileen Tolka
Memoriam
Southern Illinois Inc
Victoria
Sunbeams
Patoka Junior High
Judy Logan
Jean Payne
Lynn Phinney
Carolyn Snider
Francis Griffin
Nancy Jo Halbrook
Jim Seifers
Dean Dowdy
Madisonville
Hopkins County Dept
Mystic
FHA
Unicef
Lawrenceville
Sturday
FFA
Good Will
American Legion
Sohio
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