Local Residents Visit and Family News in Vernon Area
Monti cello resident Mrs. Vernon Sharkwiler spent time with her mother in Vernon while other locals traveled to Collinsville Decatur Patoka and Edgewood. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. David Mays. Many family and friend visits noted including C. O. Livesay Dan Livesay funeral in Patoka and farewells in Decatur and Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mays
Fred Metzger
J. B. Metzger
Harry McClintock
Shobonier
Edward Burchard
Decatur
Effie Hathaway
J. R. Hickman
Jimmy
Frank Hickman
Edgewood
Robert R. Lee
Jessie Ann McNicol dies in Maroa after long illness
Jessie Ann McNicol born November 13, 1881 in Pa uka Illinois died March 28 1946 at the home of daughter in Maroa after six years there. She married Luther Caldwell December 22 1901. he died in 1942. Survived by two daughters Mrs Roy Thompson of Maroa and Mrs Howard Nelson of Patoka five grandchildren three great grandchildren and a large number of relatives. Burial in Patoka Cemetery after funeral at Pentecostal church with Rev J He Reeter Rev Carl Nelson and Dr F H Head officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Ann McNicol
James
Ella
Simcox) McNicol
Pauka
Illinois
Roy Thompson
Maroa
Luther Caldwell
Patoka
Darrel
Maron
Howard Nelson
Darrell Nelson
U.S. Army
Austria
William McNicol
Decatur
Warren
Margaret McNicol
Agnes Arnold
Archie
Mamie Arnold
North Dakota
Pentecostal Church of
Coplinger Funeral Home
Cox and Martin Funeral
O. F. Thompson
Stella Laswell
Wm. McNicol
Archie McNicol
Dean Arnold
Glen Meryman
Floyd Iise
Robert Streich
Carl Pease
F. H. Head
Nathaniel Andes
Norva Norris
Harold Stoutenborough
Patty
Sherman Gall
Sherleen
Otis Preston
John Osborn
Blanch Doolne
George Bundy
Donald Arnold Il
Robert Barr
Oyoy
Alva Binnion
Vandalia
Wm. Willet
Shobonier
Pauline Wickenhauser
Opal Jones
Eberlee Norris
Vernon
William Osborn
Chicago
Fred Brenning
Clinton
William Williams
Rada Caldwell
Alma
Annual Athletic Banquet Closes Basketball Season
The annual basketball banquet on Friday March 29 at the local high school gym drew many parents and fans. Coach E G Roundtree of Ashley Illinois spoke on Patoka team sportsmanship while Coach D F Mohnkern introduced players and presented awards to the team manager and cheerleaders. Robert Pugh, a 1945 46 team member now in military service, received the free throws trophy. Local fans gave talks and Yoan Good and Donald Lee Ellis performed with Dorothy YeLay on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Mohnkern
Mohnkern
Robert Pugh
Yoan Good
Donald Lee Ellis
Dorothy YeLay
Patoka Red Cross Drive Surpasses Its Goal
The annual Red Cross drive in Patoka ended April 1 with a local response of $437 contributed toward a $350 quota. Community participation exceeded expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Patoka
Eaglin Family Plans Move to Houston After Visit
Jeanne Eaglin spends the week with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Eaglin before the family heads to Houston, Texas, to establish a new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne Eaglin
Mrs. C. E. Eaglin
Houston
Texas
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Jessie Caldwell
Family thanks all who assisted during the long illness and the death of Mrs. Jessie Caldwell. Gratitude is extended to churches ministers singers friends and everyone who offered kindness and sympathy. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nelson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thompson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Caldwell
Howard Nelson
Roy Thompson
Baptist Church Announces Spring Revival and Clean-Up
Sunday School at 10 30 a m Training Union at 7 00 p m Preaching at 8 00 p m Business meeting 7 30 p m Thursday April 11 Birthday songs for Tinda Davis Judy Snider Marie Crawford and Mrs P J Mojonvier Members asked to meet at 7 80 April 19 with mops raes and polish for church cleanup Revival begins Monday evening April 22 and runs through Sunday April 28 All are invited to all services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinda Davis
Judy Snider
Marie Crawford
P. J. Mojonvier
Miss Genevieve Barnes Weds Wesley Simer in Murphysboro
Mr and Mrs John Barnes announce the marriage of their daughter Genevieve to Wesley Simer son of Mr and Mrs J M Simer of Invington Illinois on April 3 1946 at the Methodist parsonage in Murphysboro Illinois The bride wore a heavenly blue street length suit and black accessories The groom wore a blue suit They plan to reside in East St Louis where Mr Simer has a new position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barnes
Genevieve
Wesley Simer
J. M. Simer
Invington
Illinois
Methodist Parsonage
Murrhysboro
East St. Louis
Mr. Simer
In Memory of Pfe. Mead Zimerman Killed in Action
A memorial note honors Pfe. Mead Zimmerman who died April 4 1945 in Germany with Patton 4th Armored Division. He was beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Zimmerman and mourned by family including brother Belcher Belcher visiting from Mansfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe. Mead D. Zimerman
Achaffenburg
Germany
Ing
Patton
4Th Armed Division
Jerry Zimmerman
Qan Livesay Dies After Long Illness
Mr Dan Livesay died in Centralia on Thursday. He leaves two daughters Mrs R V Fletcher of Mr Zion and Mrs T W Pugh of Centralia, and a son Ira Livesay of Devatur. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church with burial in Patoka cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Livesay
Centralia
R. V. Fletcher
Zion
T. W. Pugh
Ira Livesey
Devatur
Methodist
Patoka
Official Publication Report of Condition First State Bank Patoka
Official publication summarizing the bank report of condition for the First State Bank of Patoka Illinois as of March 1946. Includes auditor transmission details and compliance with law at the close of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank of
Patoka
Bank Statement of Grand Total Resources and Liabilities 1946
A 1946 bank report lists Grand Total Resources and Liabilities with details on capital stock income debentures surplus undivided profits reserve accounts time deposits and total deposits. It shows assets pledged to secure liabilities including U.S. Government obligations and funds of the State of Illinois, with signers cashier EnGreen and notary Mac Eagan witnessing sworn statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
EnGreen
Mlinois
Local Pica club holds March meeting with multiple performances
The Pica Janaple club met March 29 for an evening program featuring hog and chicken calling, a half hour act by Larry Jones and others, school recitations, and ensemble songs. Attendees included families of Belcher Paine Outhouse Nattier Walker Herrin and Paine with many relatives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonapel Pica
Belcher
Luther Paine
Hatrin
Larry Jones
Agnes Mae Nattier
Flora Houston
Dorothy Herrin
Lela Irene Paine
Dot
Nina Lee Jones
Keneth Easton
Marines
Nina Lee Joes
America
Wildwood
Walter Belcher
Charles Walker
Dallas Belcher
David Stone
Nia Lee Jones
Lera Houston
Norma Ruth
Soda Po
Floyd Outhouse
Tolmadver Outhouse
Linda
Carrin
Olva Herrin
Dardel
Dorothy Lawrence
Wanda
Patty
Floyd Nattier
Mary Mae
Leslie Walker
Carles
Rose Mary
Joe Waar Mattier
Ag¢ Mae
Warren Ouanea
Local Docket of Visits and Departures Across Town
Local residents spent the weekend visiting relatives in Chicago Dixon and Marion while others returned home from Kalamazoo and overseas service. Individuals include Mr. and Mrs. Seth Martin Dale Tune Ruth Smith Darrel Walker John Dean Smith Tom Lancaster and families Zora Brumfield Floyd Walker and daughters Cleo Walker and families with gatherings at Annie Davidson and Ida Smith homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dean Smith
Indianapolis
Ida Smith
Annie Davidson
Tom Lancaster
Maron
Lloyd Pearson
Greenville
Georgia Moore
Sandoval
John Crawford
Walter Adams
Floyd Walker
Cleo Walker
Darrel
Weekend social rounds in North Zion and surrounding towns
North Zion residents and relatives from Vandalia Maron Decatur Salem and Centralia visited and hosted gatherings Sunday and Friday. Attendees included Barthol Anderson Ray Thompson Edwa Arnold Cyrus Arnold Maggie McNicol Jim McNicol and families, Ole Frizzell Clara Caldwell Meg Deila Caldwell Walter Neilson and many others at Jim McNicol home and a Vandalia sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barthol Anderson
Yix
Ray Thompson
Maron
Warren
Maggie McNicols
Edwa Arnold
Patoka
Cyrus Arnold
Jimmy McNicol
Charles Mitchell
Salem
Centralia
Orve Walton
John Chance
Dean Arnold
Decatur
Mildred Herring
Mary Chandler
Peoria
Maurice Adams
Dick Feathers
Maggie McNicol
Carroll Garrett
Lily
Ola Frizzell
Clara
Jim McNicol
Merle Headley
Walter
George
Chris Neilson
Vandalia
Harold Chandler
Anna Arnold
William McNicol
Decca‘ur
Alva Binnion
van Olia
Frizzell
Meg
Deila
Caldwell
Jamie Caldwell
Birthday Thanks to All Who Remembered
I thank everyone who remembered me on my birthday and assure you of my deep appreciation. May all your birthdays be as pleasant as you helped to make mine. T. E. Irvin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Irvin
Shattuc Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Ellen Wiedle of Carlyle stayed with the Wiedle family. Vince Leight of Boulder visited the Singleton home. Luella Quick joined the Lochiners in Coal City. Jensen spouses visited Heinzmanns in Centralia. Snider and Crabtree families at a Missionary meeting in Salem. Henrietta Wedekemper of Champaign spent the weekend with her father Henry Wedekemper. Jack Crabtree family traveled to Centralia. Wadle and McGlaupin families from Worden visited Edith Mann. Many residents attended Cora Bennet’s funeral in Carlyle. Julius Ahlf and Dena visited Wedekemper household. Minnie Merten stayed with Edith Mann. Henry Wedekemper and Henry Etta Wedekemper visited Ben Swagler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Snider
Cora Bennet
Fricker Frimel
Carlyle
Patoka Methodist Church Weekly Schedule
Sabbath School at 9 30 a m led by G J Wasem with a morning worship at 11 00 a m Evening services at Island Chapel at 8 00 p m Wesleyan Bible Class meets with Mr and Mrs Les Ballance at 7 30 p m Wednesday Prayer Service Thursday Third quarterly conference set for April 24 at 7 30 p m Rev N C Henderson Olney district superintendent will preside
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Wasem
Worshin
Island Chapel
Les Ballance
N. C. Henderson
Olney
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. P. Sharkwiler
Monticello
F. H. Dickey
Alice Wilson
Collinsville
W. P. Wade
J. H. Peddicord
Minnie
Bertha Quayle
Marilyn
D. L. Freyer
Dodsen
Wilmington
Vernor
C. O. Livesay
Paul’ White
Farmer City
Clyde White
A. C. Curtis of
Ramsey
Sally Pugh
Annie Laster
Billy
Betty Jones
Miss Opal Jones
E. L. Norris
Mollie Murfin
Flora Dickey
Louise Willett
Betty Sessions
Charles Ehlers
John Ehlers
St. Louis
Mix
James Jett
Emma Jett
Mard Jett
Co. Q. Livesay
Maud Jett
Arvilla Hines
Margaret Lee
J .F. Hickman
Virgil Pulley
Orpha Royal
Mt. Vernon
Edith Greer
Woodlawn
Charles Moore
William and
Junior Austin
New Lebanon
Jesse Ripple
Archie McNichols
William McNichols
Jesse Caldwell
Earl A. Yund
E. G. Roundtree
Ashley, Ill
Ashley Court
Baptist Church
Genevieve Barns
Him
Brothes Belcher
Mansfield
Lowell Belcher
QAN Livesay
Patoka, Illinois
Grand Total Resources
State of Ilinois
Eeeeree
Erewerere
L. E. Green
P. J. McJonnier
Fred L. Brown
Marion
Mac Eagan
Ee Ewe
Sete Wteso
Eads
Tar
Kelly Marcin
O. Walem
Seth Martin
Thomas Haley
Kalamazoo
Michigan
D. J. Evans
Dale Tune
Great Lakes
Edna Tune
Frank Houston
Olly
Edwin Arnold
Darrel Walker
The
Yo v
Ruth Smith
St. In
Wilbur McIntire
Dixon
Carroll
McIntire
Willard McIntire
J. F. McIntireé
Zora Brumfield
North Zion
Shattuc News
Ellen Wiedle
Mrs. Alfred Wiedle
Vince Leight
Boulder
Singleton
Luella Quick
Mrs
Carl Lochiner
Coal City
M. M. Jensen
Albert Heinzmann
Henrietta Wedekemner
Champaign
Henry Wedekemper
Jack Crabtree
Myr
Frank Wadle
Delbert McGlaupfin
Worden
Edith Mann
Julius Ahlf
Glenridge
Minnie Merten of
Fairman
Henry Etta Wedekemper
Ben Swagler
Patoka Methodist Church
M. W. Friesner
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