Republican Rally Planned in Centralia with State Speakers
County Chairman Watts predicts a large crowd at the Community Center tonight September 23 at 7 30 to hear Governor Dwight Green Lieutenant Governor Richard Yates Rowe and Secretary of State William G Stratton. Local candidates include C W Wursell State Senator Ore A Oldfield R J Branson Joe Siemer Basil Wilson William D Hoskinson and Gerald Galbreath.
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R. A. Watts
Centralia
Dwight H. Green
Richard Yates Rowe
William G. Stratton
C. W. Wursell
Ore A. Oldfield
R. J. Branson
Joe Siemer
Basil Wilson
William D. Hoskinson
Gerald Galbreath
Pupil Enrollment in Patoka Unit District 100
There are 305 pupils in Patoka Unit District No. 100. Wisher School lists 8 pupils under Mrs Maud Ellis. East Chapel 18 under Mrs Olga Murray. West Chapel 10 under Mr Forrest Baxter. Okaw 2 under Mrs Myrtilla Outhouse. Island Chapel 9 under Mrs Mary Jollifs. Shady Grove 12 under Mr Pete Arnold. Vernon 88 with 7th and 8th under Mrs Jessie Binnion, 5th and 6th under Mrs Evelyn Jolliff, 4th and 3rd under Mrs Essie Robinson, music by Miss Minnie Peddicord. Patoka 158 under Mrs Thelma Arnold for 7th-8th, Christina Crawford for 5th-6th, Florence Linton for 3rd-4th, Bettie Simcox for 1st-2nd, Dorothy Lake music, 7th-8th English. Homer N Potts, Superintendent.
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Patoka
Wisher
Maud Ellis
East Chapel
Olga Murray
West Chapel
Forrest Baxter
Okaw
Myrtilla Outhouse
Island Chapel
Mary Jollifs
Shady Grove
Pete Arnold
Vernon
Jessie Binnion
Evelyn Jolliff
Essie Robinson
Minnie Peddicord
Thelma Arnold
Christina Crawford
Florence Linton
Bettie Simcox
Dorothy Lake
Homer N. Potts
Patoka Grade School News First Grade Enrollment
Room One reports twenty three pupils in First Grade including Pauline Woodin Sue Wagstaff Frances Cox Judy Ballance Donnie Hawkins Ronnie Ritter Becky Murray James Allen Thomas David Britt Larry Law rence Gary Herrin Eleanor Fiscus Jackie Christian Breda Thompson Russell Gray Dean Houston Dora Lee Wadkins Jerry Bopp and Michael Humes. Room Two notes 34 pupils with seventeen in both the third and fourth grades and lists new rural and city transfers. Room Three has 38 pupils with 17 fifth grade and 21 sixth grade and names new rural enrollees. Room Four includes 44 pupils with 19 seventh grade and 25 eighth grade plus several new students from various districts.
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Patoka
News Room
Pauline Woodin
Sue Wagstaff
Frances Cox
Judy Ballance
Donnie Hawkins
Ronnie Ritter
Becky Murray
James Allen Thomas
David Britt
Larry Lawrence
Gary Herrin
Eleanor Fiscus
Jackie Christian
Breda Thompson
Russell Gray
Dean Houston
Dora Lee Wadkins
Jerry Bopp
Michael Humes
James Lynn
Don Christian
Oklahoma
Shirley Leckrone
Dean Black
Zion School
Janet Hopkins
Toad Island
Good Will Club Meets at Doolen Home in Vernon
The Vernon Good Will Club gathered September 15 at Nell Doolen’s home with fourteen members and five visitors. They quilted and pieced blocks, voted to donate 5 to the Polio fund and 5 to the Vernon Methodist church building fund, and planned the September 29 meeting at Vivian Binnion’s where Mystery Pals will be revealed and new officers elected. Mrs Doolen served jello cake and ice tea.
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Good Will Club
Doolen
Good Will Club of
Vernon
Nell Doolen
Vernon Methodist Church Building Fund
Vivian Binnion
Visit Highlights Local Figures In Brief Hello
Howard Willis of Jackson Michigan visited in the J W Alexander home Friday. Don Ellis student at S I U spent the week end at his home here.
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Howard Willis
Jackson
Mich
J. W. Alexander
Don Ellis
Patoka Pulling Contest Raises 531 For Kenny Clinic
The Patoka pulling contest on Sept 18 benefited the Sister Kenny Polio Clinic in Centralia. Twenty-one teams competed with no prizes. winners earned only pride. Receipts totaled 531.00 from gate and stands, with about 200 more from donations.
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Patoka
Kenny Clinic
NETS
Centralia
Floyd ‘Smith
Home Bureau
Lions ‘Club
Boy Scouts
Fletcher Stanley
Eq Tate
Dwight Hopkins
Leo Wadkins
John D. Elliott
Keyesport
Elza Sharp
Russel Tate
Herb Brumfield
Les Walker
Mr. Sanders
Belcher
Harold Belcher
Dale Brumfield
The
Patoka Register
Donna Jennings
Patoka Chinn
Mission Circle Meeting Highlights Prayer Study
The Methodist Mission Circle met at Mrs. J. W. Alexander's home on Monday September 20. Nine ladies attended as they studied from Great Prayers of the Bible with profit and pleasure and enjoyed refreshments after the session.
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Methodist Mission Circle
J. W. Alexander
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Wedding Guests
I thank my friends for kindness fruit basket flowers and cards during my hospital stay. May the Lord bless you. Those who traveled for Mary Wadkins and Eugene Meyers wedding included Vernon Meyers Tamaleo Orval Meyers Hammond Indiana Clarence Miles Charles Miles Jennie Miles Clarence Granson Arthur Royer Jennie Shuhert Mayme Hamon Greenville Shuhert Carlyle.
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Lorg
Mary Wadkins
Eugene Meyers
Vernon Meyers
Tamaleo
Orval Meyers
Hammond
Indiana
Clarence Miles
Charles
Jennie Miles
Clarence Granson
Arthur Royer
Jennie Shuhert
Mayme Hamon
Greenville
Shuhert
Carlyle
Mary Wadkins and Gene Meyers Wed at Methodist Church
On Sunday September 19 Miss Mary Wadkins wed Gene Meyers at the Methodist Church with Rev. M. W. Friesner officiating. The couple, attended by Darvin Jones and others, celebrated with a reception for 75 at the bride’s home before honeymooning in Wisconsin and northern regions. The bride’s attire featured a blue street length dress and pink roses. the groom wore a grey suit.
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Methodist Church
Mary Wadkins
Otto Wadkins
Gene Meyers
Vernon Meyers
Tamalco
Wes Griffin
Wes Jolliff
M. W. Friesner
James Ballance
Lohengren
Patoka
Sandoval
Centralia
Carlyle High School
Wisconsin
Keith Betts Celebrates Fifteenth Birthday With Slumber Party
Keith Betts marked his fifteenth birthday on September 16 with a slumber party. Attendees included Darrol Meador W H Stringer Bill Stephens Darrel Sharp Virgil Wortman and Leighton Winsem after P T C. They played until 2 00 a.m. and Keith was put under the bed, a memory likely to last until next September.
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Keith Betts
Darrol Meador
W. H. Stringer
Bill Stephens
Darrel Sharp
Virgil Wortman
Leighton Winsem
P.T.C
Keith
Vernon Methodist Church Annual Chicken Fry
The W S C S invites families to a chicken fry in the church basement on Friday September 24 serving begins at 6 00 p m Proceeds support church projects and community outreach in Vernon.
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W.S.C.S. of Vernon Methodist Church
Vernon News Social roundup from Vernon area
Local residents report visits and gatherings across Vernon and nearby towns. Notable mentions include Hamiltons, Randallss, and Willets hosting relatives for weekends. farm events, birthday parties, and a weiner roast with many named neighbors. A new baby was born in Vandalia hospital. several residents remain on medical lists or recuperating.
Farewell Dinner for J A Caldwell in Quincy
J A Caldwell of Quincy Washington spent three weeks with relatives in the area and was honored with a farewell dinner at the home of his son Russell Caldwell and family. About 130 relatives and friends attended as blessing was given by Edwin Arnold and long tables were set under shade trees for a bountiful noon meal and evening of conversation and games.
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J. A. Caldwell
Quincy
Washington
Russell Caldwell
Edwin Arnold
Mr. Caldwell
Jamie
Cyrus Arnold
Oscar Caldwell
Effie Nichols
Patoka
E. R. Caldwell
Clinton
James McNicol
Barbara
Sherrill Leckrone
Chris Neilson
Dick Feather
Maurice Adams
James McNicol Jr
Paul McWhirter
Margaret Marie
Maggie
Warren McNicol
A. D. Nichols
Dean Meador
Carol Ann
Reuben Rhodes
Marie
Salem
Agnes Pursley
Barbara Baker
Cecil Black
William McNicol
Dean Arnold
Decatur
Mac Arnold
Alan
Vandalia
June Hyle
Frank Caldwell
Hubert Headley
St .Louis
Steve Rainey
Alma
James Leckrone
Eli Green
Birthday Party for Shirley Kay Lawson Turns Two
Shirley Kay Lawson celebrated her second birthday Saturday afternoon September 17 with games phonograph music and pictures at her home. Guests included Claribel Leininger Ronnie and Lyle Linton Patty and Tooty Bayliss Janice Hathaway Judy Easley Sharon and Allan Lawrence Marilyn and Janet Headley Patsy and Linda Binnion Ruth Ann Cooley Patty Seats Mr and Mrs Roy Seats Mrs Fern Gehrken and Mrs Ruth Lawson with ice cream cake and gifts.
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Shirley Kay Lawson
Shirley Kay
Claribel Leininger
Ronnie
Lyle Linton
Patty
Tooty Bayliss
Janice Hathaway
Judy Easley
Sharon
Allan Lawrence
Marilyn
Janet Headley
Patsy
Linda Binnion
Ruth Ann Cooley
Patty Seats
Shirley Lawson
Roy Seats
Fern Gehrken
Ruth Lawson
M Y F Meets September 20 at Salem Sub District
The Salem Sub-District met at Salem Trinity Church September 20 with 120 members. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Arnold led singing and delivered a message. After Altar service the meeting dismissed for games and refreshments. Next meeting October 11 at Patoka. Officers and pastors meet October 4 at Kinmundy. Nellie Brasel, Secy.
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Salem
Salem Trinity Church
Carl Arnold
Arnold
Smith
Kinmundy
Patoka
Baptist Church Seeks All for Weekly Services
Rex Brown and Harry Perkins lead Rex Baptist Church with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m. Training Union at 7 p m Evening Worship at 8 p m Prayer Meeting Thursdays at 8 p m All welcome. birthday songs for Beverly Snider and Kathryn Nattier noted.
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Baptist Church
Rex Brown
Harry Perkins
S. S
Patoka Methodist Church Service Schedule
Patoka Methodist Church announces minister M W Friesner. Sunday activities include 9 38 am church school 10 45 am morning worship 6 45 pm youth fellowship 7 30 pm evening service. Wednesday fellowship supper 6 45 pm basement program of sacred songs by Gospel Aires Centralia. Thursday 7 pm prayer service. Happy Birthday to Bob Eagan and James Lynn.
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Geo. J. Wasem
Centralia
Bob Eagan
James Lynn
Warren and Green Campaign Stop Draws Mt Vernon Crowd
About 3,000 people gathered at a Mt Vernon station to hear Governor Earl Warren and Governor Dwight Green during a ten minute train stop on September 22. Warren urged unity and constitutional protections while avoiding attacks on opponents. Green praised Warren’s leadership before they moved on to Carmi.
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Gov’s. Warren
Green
MT. Vernon
Earl Warren
California
Dwight H. Green
Illinois
Gov. Green
Gov. Warren
Our Republic
Tom Dewey
Virginia
Carmi
Vernon P T C Holds Meeting in Vernon Gym
The Vernon P T C met in the Vernon gymnasium on Friday evening with Lodema Bayless presiding. Plans were made for a Hallowe en Carnival, a short musical program was presented, and a Polio film shown. A $38 collection for the Sister Kenny Fund was taken. Refreshments followed and a social time was enjoyed. A very large crowd attended.
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Vernon P.T.C
Vernon Gymnasium
Lodema Bayless
Hallowe’en
Sister Kenny Fund
Island Chapel Ladies Aid Meeting Notes September 16
The Island Chapel Ladies Aid gathered Thursday afternoon September 16 with twelve members and one guest, Mrs. Lucille Crawford. President Mrs. Floyd Carter led devotionals, and hostesses Mrs. Mabel Brokelmeyer and Mrs. Ella Carr organized an entertaining program including a Back to School Contest. Refreshments closed the meeting. hostesses for October are Mrs. Lizzie Kessner and Mrs. Agnes Root, who urged bringing small gifts to exchange.
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Island Chapel
Ladies Aid
Floyd Carter
Mabel Brokelmeyer
Ella Carr
Lucille Crawford
Lizzie Kessner
Agness Root
Patoka Church Revival Led by Mrs Hargrave
Patoka Christian Church lists service times with Minister Don Hargrave absent Mrs Hargrave leads evening worship and revival meetings continue in Increham Illinois where Mr Hargrave preaches and Mrs Hargrave leads singing A Wide Rally Day all day public invited
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Patoka Christian Church
Don Hargrave
Minister Bible School
Hargrave
Herusband
Increham
Ill
Chicken supper at Arnold Chapel by Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid will hold a chicken supper at Arnold Chapel on Friday night, September 24. Everyone is invited. Minnie Meece has returned from a visit with friends in Chicago.
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Arnold Chapel
Ladies Aid
Minnie Meece
Chicago
Patoka Home Bureau Unit Holds September Meeting
The Patoka Home Bureau met Friday September 17 at Mrs. Jack Keaton’s home with 39 members and guests. Reports were given by officers and chairmen, and lessons on youth needs and meeting improvement were presented. An Upholstering Clinic is set for October 5 at Patoka Park, lunch brought by members. Local Leaders Training School follows on October 6 at Salem. The October meeting will be at the Vernon Methodist Church basement with hostesses Mrs. Bassett, Mrs. Doolen and Mrs. Kottmeyer.
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Patoka Home Bureau
Jack Keaton
C. Christian
O. C. Schroeder
C. Doolen
M. Basset
E. Burton
Cleo Walker
Patoka Park
Salem
Methodist Church
Vernon
M. Bassett
E. Doolen
E. Kottmeyer
Bruce Pugh
Nursery Shower Honors Mrs. O. F. Carter at Carter Home
Mrs Maurice Cole and Mrs Elton Carter hosted a nursery shower for Mrs O F Carter at her home Friday. Contests included Know Your Geography won by Ruth Hughes and Know Your Fabrics won by Verneille Brunker with Ethel Nelson taking the flower picking prize. Refreshments followed gifts being opened by the honoree.
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Maurice Cole
Elton Carter
O. F. Carter
Ruth Hughes
Verneille Brnker
Ethel Nelson
Ann Crawford
Margaret Hopkins
Mabel Hopkins
Lizzie Kissner
Ella Carr
Verneille Biiker
Corrine Hughes
Lorene Zimmerman
Phoebe Carter
Bear Creek White Haven Pupils Ride Bus to Ver non
Pupils from White Haven and Bear Creek schools ride the bus to Ver non for classes. B C W M S reports elected officers for the coming year with Mrs. Lacey Robertson as president and Mrs. Gayle Robertson as secretary treasurer. Community club gathering noted good attendance and refreshments. Local visits and family events are listed through the week with multiple households noted in the area.
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White Haven
Bear Creek
Vernon
Hazel Brown
Lacey Robertson
Gayle Robertson
Stella Thompson
Ruth Coleman
Patoka
Eberle Norris
Lawrence Robertson
Vandalia
Asher Brummer
Detatur
J. F. Anderson
F. I. Thompson
G. W. Christie
Chldren
Na Grove
John Neal
Caudles
Robert Bales
Clarence Forehand Jr
Emmett Caudle
Beatrice Meador
Mound Chapel Schedule Highlights and Attendance Note
Mound Chapel lists events for Sunday September 26 with Sunday School at 10 00 a m led by Virgil Herrin and preaching at 7 30 p m Pastor Ancel Arnold. Thursday prayer meeting at 8 00 p m led by Chester Bryant and district superintendent forthcoming. Rally Day attendance reached 55 and Maurice Cole was wished a happy birthday.
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Ancel Arnold
Virgil Herrin
Chester Bryant
Eee
Maurice Cole
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Helen Jackson
Shirley Herrin
Gordon Jones
Neil Joliff
Karen Adams
Charles Nattier
Dickie Adams
Darrel Kennedy
Frank Black
Laura Neilson
Marie Black
Alice Donoho
Carol Crawford
Floyd Gray
Wayne Jones
Shirley Hopkins
Jones District
Patsy Donoho
Chance
Kathryn Bowen
Temple
Helen Trushell
Dorothy Herrin
Gale Cooper
Nina Lee Jones
James Dale Adams
Zion
Donna Berry
Gaila Dudley
Michigan
Mission Circle
Hubert Reilman
Walter Weiss
Ben Reilman
Clarence Lawson
J. W. Compton
East St. Louis
Frank Hatch
A. C. Curtis
Ramsey
Lib Betts
Mabel Snyder
Mildred Cox
Springfield
Hazel Cox
Russell Green
Vandalia Hospital
John Whitehurst
Bellew
Nashville
Eli Morgan
Virgil Klinge
Stringtown
John Anderson
Clarnece Holt
Ne Lane
Herdberk Keck
Ralph Donley
Gene
Foeter Molt
Byron Albert
Floyd
Cecil Hodt
Jeras Curren
Nkce
Earler Shobonier
Cherie Pugh
Kenneth Freeland
Dale Bevis
Hettie Wernsman
Greece
Mary Martin
M.Y.F
Nellie Brasel
Sec’y
Patoka Methodist Church
Island Chapel Ladies Aid
Home Bureau News
Mrs. O. F. Carter
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