Magnolia Women Hold May Day Pot Luck Party
Mrs. D. C. Stringer of Vandalia hosted a Magnolia Women gathering with a noon pot luck lunch and afternoon games including Canasta. Prizes went to Mrs. Biehl, Salem for first and Mrs. Jack Keaton, Patoka for second. The group included members from Salem Vandalia Patoka and will meet next with Mrs. Christian in Patoka on May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C. Stringer
Vandalia
Magnolia
Salem
Tom Lewis
Patoka
B. C. Berry
C. H. Christian
Carl Rogier
J. F. Matchett
Jack Keaton
D. C. Stringer
Christian
Mrs Roy Jones Hosts Fancy Work Club Easter Tea
Members of the Ladies Fancy Work Club gathered with guest Mrs Frances Simcox on Friday March 31 at Mrs Roy Jones home. Mrs E L DeLay presided and announced leading milliners S M Spurgeon and E L Rogier with assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Frances Simcox
Roy Jones
E. L. DeLay
Spurgeon
Jack Matchett
Rogier
J. C. Walraven
Elsie Gray
Leslie Wasema
X. B. Holland
Vernon Good Will Club Holds Final All Day Meeting
The Vernon Good Will Club met with nine members and four visitors Rosie Gehrken Bertha Danbury Merle Morey and John Gehrken. They spent the day quilting tearing carpet rags and sharing a noon Lord's Prayer and dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Good Will Club
Rosie Gehrken
Bertha Danbury
Merle Morey
John Gehrken
America
Merle
Fern Gehrken
Amil Beyer
Baptist Church announces weekly schedule and meetings
Rev. Geo C Jurrens leads 9:30 Sunday School and 10:30 Morning Worship with 7:00 Training Union and 8:00 Evening Worship. Prayer service Thursday 8:00 p.m. Brotherhood meeting Friday April 7 at 8 p.m. at the church. Monthly WMS meeting Thursday April 13 at 2:00 p.m. Blanche Gerrish devotional leader Nellie Perking program leader. Birthdays last Sunday include Mrs Rolla Sparks Mrs Rose Mojonnier Marie Crawford Judy Snider Linda Davis and Ed Lawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. C. Jurrens
Blanche Gerrish
Vernon Methodist circuit services and bake sale notice
The Vernon Methodist circuit lists a sunrise service at 5 30 am and Sunday School at 10 00 am with Youth Fellowship at 6 30 pm and Evangelistic Service at 7 30 pm at Vernon Sunrise Service Arnold Chapel and Zion Church also note bake sale begins 9 00 am Saturday. Mr and Mrs Murray and their Albion son visited over the weekend with John and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Albion
John
Lions Club Sadie Hawkins Party Delights with Costumes and Box Supper
The Lions Club held a Sadie Hawkins event on April 4 hosted by Lion Marcus Cox featuring a dog patch theme inspired by Li'l Abner. Members opened wives’ boxes revealing a humorous mix of beans and other dishes, while costumes ranged from Wilf Girl to Gunny-sack Twins and hillbilly characters amid games and a mock donkey pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Lion Marcus Cox
Sadie Hawkin
al Capp
Li’l Abner
Lil’l Abner
Lion
Mama
Orville Schroeder
Sadie Hawkins
Manchester
Lester Hathaway
Mound Chapel Church Sunday School and Worship Schedule
Sunday School meets at 10:00 am with Virgil Herrin as Superintendent. Worship Service led by Pastor Paul Brown. Last Sunday attendance was 31. A birthday tribute for Paula Torrence was sung. Guests are invited and welcomed to join in worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Herrin
Paul Brown
Paula Torrence
Tom Hayes Taken To Cen tralia Hospital With Pneumonia
Tom Hayes was admitted to Centria hospital Monday after suffering pneumonia. Late reports indicate he is slightly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hayes
Centralia Hospital
Patoka Couple Wed In April Nuptials At Methodist Church
Miss Shirley Cole wed Wesley Griffin at Patoka Methodist Church with Rev. M W Friesner officiating. The bride wore navy with pink accessories and an orchid corsage. her sister in law wore plaid and white gardenias. Best man was twin brother Leslie Griffin. The couple, both longtime Patoka residents, plan a honeymoon in the Ozarks and South visiting New Orleans before settling on a new home along Highway 51 in Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Cole
Wesley Griffin
Patoko
M. W. Friesner
Leslie Griffin
Dorothy Snyder
Harley Cole
Patoka
Sandoval High School
Patoka Elevator Company
B. N. Griffin
Centralia Township High School
Griffin
Ozarks
South
New Orleans
Highway 51
Forty Sunbeams Easter Party at Mojonnier Home
Forty children gathered at Mr and Mrs Mojonnier house on April 1 for an Easter party. Vera Nattier welcomed guests Helen Nelson and Joedy Carter, Rebecca Barnes led roll call with Bible verses, and gifts included Easter booklets. Refreshments and egg coloring followed. next meeting set for April 15 at the Baptist Church with roll call starting with B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Mojonnier
Vera Nattier
Helen Nelson
Joedy Carter
Rebecca Barnes
Mojonnier
W. L. Griffin
Judy
Francis
Linda Davis
Vera
Kathryn Nattier
Jerry
Tommie Wood
Nicky
Mike Johnstone
Nona Jo Phillips
Dorothy
Sue
Sonny Eastman
Charles Foltz
Lynn
Ronnie Gerrish
Joycea
Sheila Sharp
Valda Jones
Timmy Mojonnier
Joan
Lana Hopkins
Marilyn Rogier
Nancy
Carolyn ‘Snider
Claudia Walker
Cindy Holland
Murl
Larry
Brenda Thompson
Bill Balance
Mrs.Mojonnier
Marion
James Allen Thomas
Salem Sub-District Meeting Set for Patoka on April 10
The Salem Sub-District M.Y.F. will hold its monthly meeting April 10 at Patoka. Jimmie Gibbons will be the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
M.Y.F
Patoka
Jimmie Gibbons
Lunch lunch day notice at Mound Chapel on Election Day
Ladies of Mound Chapel Church plan a lunch service on Tuesday April 11 during Election Day. Volunteers are asked to bring pies and join the fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound Chapel Church
Card of Thanks for Birthday Wishes
I thank friends who sent lovely birthday cards and send thanks and God bless you all.
Rebekah Lodge Holds School of Instruction in Vernon
Mrs. Pansy Huskemeyer of Centralsia led a Vernon meeting session for the Rebekah Lodge with Mrs. Maud Gannon and Mrs. Hartin as guests. Afterward, fruit salad and angel food cake were served by the committee. Mrs. Lora Cooley and three children planned an indefinite stay in Shelbyville. Mrs. George Newlin arrived from Villa Grove for a short visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Doolen
Union Sunrise Prayer Service at Patoka Methodist Church
A Union Sunrise Prayer Service will be held at Patoka Methodist Church at 5:30 am Easter Sunday. The program includes congregational prayer, scripture readings, congregational specials, and sermons from clergy of several local churches followed by a benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Methodist Church
Don Hargrave
Baptist Church
Jurrens
Christian Church
Pe Cacissgale Breve
Methodist Church
J. T. Segroves
Amy Bradley
Peatars
M. W. Friesner
Young People Entertained by Mrs Rolla Sparks
The Young People's Training Union of First Baptist Church held an April Fool's party at Rolla Sparks home on Monday April 3. Guests were welcomed by a band and song, played games, and featured an Easter Parade with boys in women's clothes. Refreshments included pie a la mode and coffee for attendees led by Mrs Jurrens, the department union superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Training Union
The
First Baptist Church
Rolla Sparks
Bertha Snider
Alvin Perkins
James Romack
Darrell, Atkinson
George Snider
Irene Perkins
Leighton Wasem
Roberta Sparks
Jurrens
Departmetal Training Union
Young People’s Union
Mrs. R. L. Jones Named Cancer Crusade Chairman
Mrs. R. L. Jones of Salem has been named campaign chairman for the 1950 Cancer Crusade in Marion County. The drive runs April 16 to 24 with a $6,600 goal to fund local service education and nationwide cancer research. The Marion County Home Bureau and Illinois Order of Eastern Star assist, aiming to save lives through research education and patient support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Jones
Oil Field Road
Salem
American Cancer Society
Marion County
Marion County Home Bureau
Jones
Illinois
Order of Eastern Star
Home Bureau Unit
Easter cats promotion at the library
Mrs. Orville Genre spent Friday in Mt. Vernon with Mr. and Mrs. Marion Outhouse and family. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Carter and daughter visited Illiopolis to see Edward Johnstone who is improving. Lois Britt left Jones Store to become a bookkeeper at Roeder's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Genre
Mt. Vernon
Marion Outhouse
Mae Mascher
Faye French
Dieterich
Tillie Richeson
C. RK. Richeson
Bruce Carter
Della Johnstone
Illiopolis
Edward Johnstone
Edward
Lois Britt
Jones Store
Roeder’s
Robert Pugh
Joness
Claude Foster
Kinmundy
Easter Egg Hunt Set by Patoka Lions Club at Park
Patoka Lions Club sponsors an Easter Sunday egg hunt at the city park starting 2 p.m. The event divides children into two groups under school age and 6 to 12 years. Nine prizes are offered. four prizes per group for gold egg, silver egg, most eggs, and prettiest basket, plus a prize for the youngest participant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Lions Club
City Park
Vernon Home Bureau Elects Officers and Plans May Meeting
The Vernon Home Bureau Unit met with 18 members and 3 guests at Mrs. Tina Murfin’s home. New officers were elected for the coming year led by Emma Walton as Chairman and Isabel Doolen as Vice Chairman. The group discussed Cancer Drive, the Mobile Unit visit on May 1, and future lesson plans with programs on garment care and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Home Bureau
Tina Murfin
Barksdale
Deadmond
Salem
Splechtmeyer
St. Louis
Frieda Meador
Burton
Emma Walton
Isabel Doolen
Everett Weinsman
Cecil Binnion
Minnie Peddicord
Dallas Robinson
William Crawford
Home Bureau
Vernon May
Helen Betts
Window Shattered at Town Hall and Library
Town hall and library report a large broken window with secrecy surrounding the incident. Local officials note the damage is a significant town expense and say the mystery may be solved eventually.
Local notes from East St Louis and surrounding towns
Several residents visit relatives and recoveries are noted. Mr James Karr remains in St Marys hospital in East St Louis after a car accident, with plans to return home by week end. Attendees include teachers from Southern Illinois State Teachers meeting and visitors from St Louis and Mt Zion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Adams
James Karr
East St. Louis
St. Marys Hospital
Bancroft
Thelma Arnold
Florence Linton
Mowen
Dorothy Lake
Evelyn Jolliff
Christina Crawford
Bettie Simcox
Southern Illinois State Teachers Meeting
Lulu Newcomb
St. Louis
Sarah Williams
A. L. Irvin
Ibbie Hoffimian
Mt. Zion
Georgena Adams
David Travelstead
Marion
Charles Griffin
Rebecca Ann
Deborah Kay
Les Griffin
Don Griffin
Ee BR. N. Griffin
Don Oarthday
A. E. Good
Mark Greer Hospital
Vandalia
E. M. Outhouse
Stork shower honors Mrs Ellen Sharp at Sharp home
On April 3 at Mrs. E L Sharp home Mrs Ray Gray and Miss Lela Sharp hosted a stork shower for Mrs Ellen Sharp. Prizes went to Mrs Lee Crawford and Mrs G J Wasem. Attendees included many named locals and guests. gifts came from numerous friends unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Sharp
Stork Shower
E. L. Sharp
Ray Gray
Lela Sharp
Lee Crawford
G. J. Wasem
Sharp
Mesdames G. J. Wasem
Chris Gergeni
Dean Lawriece
Orville Schroeder
Frank Houston
Darvin Jones O
Ralph Elliot
Junior Mullen
Louis Kissner
Lee
Francis Sharp
Mesdames
R. E. Willis
Centralia
Lulu Brand
Carlyle
Halden Hill
Carl Adams
Martin Nelson
Oscar Hill
E. L. Rogier
Forrest Bricker
X. B. Holland
Orville Genre
Les Jenkins
Gaylord Smith
Marilou
Boulder
Family Night At Patoka Home Bureau Draws 61
Friday event at the Methodist Church hosted by Patoka Unit of Home Bureau with 61 attendees. E L DeLay served as Mistress of Ceremonies while Les Jenkins Chris Gergen and Ralph Elliott ran contests and games. Readings by Alice Nattie and Gala Dudley featured a piano solo by Sandra Schroedre and a two piano accordion number by Roger Gergeni. Attendees expressed thanks for a well spent evening and plans for annual Family Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Patoka
Home Bureau
E. L. DeLay
Les Jenkins
Chris Gergeni
Ralph Elliott
Alice Nattier
Gala Dudley
Sandra Schroedre
Roger Gergeni
Church Schedule and Birthday Tributes
M. W. Friesner pastor leads 9 30 am church school and 10 45 am morning worship by Geo J Wasem. Youth Fellowship 6 30 pm. Evening Service 7 30 pm. Willing Worker's Class 7 30 pm Wednesday. Prayer service 7 30 pm Thursday. "Happy Birthday" sung last Sunday for Marcus Cox and Don Griffin with a peace verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Friesner
Geo J. Wasem
Marcus Cox
Don Griffin
Local Social Notes Include Visits and Furlough News
A Willing Workers bake sale is planned for Saturday. Pvt. Jack Adams returns home on furlough from Fort Riley Kansas and is honored at a family dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. F E Adams. Several trips and visits are recorded including Mrs S M Spurgeon to Cincinnati and Norfolk to relatives, the Miller family, and Mark Milton of Bunker Hill. Families named Eagan Wagner Hill Hale and Robinson are noted with multiple local visits and moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Adams
Fort Riley
Kansas
F. E. Adams
S. M. Spurgeon
Cincinnati
Ohio
William
Norfolk
R. A. Stakes
C. M. Miller
Mark Milton
W. F. Wagner
Centralia
L. P. Hill
Charles H. Hill
Mowee
X. B. Hales
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Roy Jones
Vernon Methodist Circuit
Rev. Carroll Lewis
Deel
Mrs
Library
Vernon Home Bureau News
Ellis Doolen
Home Bureau News
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