Quiet Tuesday primaries shape local political slate
Voters across the county cast ballots in a calm primary day. Republican candidates Donald Haworth for county clerk Louis Middleton for sheriff and Lucian Gaston for county treasurer led in their contests. Democratic picks included George E Shipley for Congress Edwin Haag Miles Mills Warren Billhartz and Joseph Siemer for state legislature and the thirds for school trustees J E Leckrone James R Jones and Albert T Braden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Haworth
Salem
H. B. Blanchard
Centralia
Louis Middleton
J. D. Lacey
Lucian Gaston
R. E. Wilson
George E. Shipley
Olney
Congress
L. C. Combe
Greenville
Edwin R. Haag
Miles E. Mills
Warren O. Billhartz
Joseph Siemer
J. E. Leckrone
County Scholarship Examinations Set for April 26 at Salem
Marion county announces a county scholarship exam to select candidates for University of Illinois scholarships. The test will be held in the Salem Courthouse on Saturday April 26 at 9 a.m. and last three hours. Eligible applicants must notify Paul B. Chance at the Salem courthouse by April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul B. Chance
Marion County
University of Illinois
Salem
Mr. Chance
Card of Thanks to Fire Department and Neighbors
Rose and Pearl Britt thank the Fire department for their prompt action Friday during a house fire. They also thank neighbors and friends who offered help.
Vernon residents host visitors and mourn funeral goers
Local residents welcomed visitors from Iowa Minnesota Oklahoma and Illinois over the past week. Many family memberships gathered for Easter and a funeral as Curt Murfin improves in Decatur St Marys hospital reports. Patsy Binnion of Vandalia attended Bell Tel meeting in Vandalia and Robbins cafe dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lawrence
Vance
Richard Murfin
Curt Murfin
St. Mary’s Hospital
Decatur
Curt
Omar Twiss
Chicao
W. F. Murfins
Patsy Binnion
Bell Tel. Co
Vandalia
Robbins
Junior Class Play The Magic Touch at Patioka High
The Patioka high school junior class presents The Magic Touch Friday April 11 at 8 p m in the high school gym. The cast includes Robert Braddock June Braddock Melinda Elliott Bobbette Braddock Luwanda Christian Miss Blodget Mrs Washington Locko Hank Chuck Ophelia Willie Mrs Stockdale Mrs Clarence Mrs Poe Frieda Fisher Squint and a lineup of models and committee members. The chorus will sing before and between acts and general admission seats are available at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patioka High School
Robert Braddock
Charles Thalman
June Braddock
Melinda Elliott
Bobbette Braddock
Luwanda Christian
Miss Blodget
Judy Strider
Bobby
Don Christian
Hank
Dean Black
Chuck
Jim Alexander
Ophelia
Donna Muffin
Willie
Stuart Logan
Stockdale
Janet Nattier
Clarence
Social Register
Pat
Janet Hopkins
Jo Ann Reid
Nina Rutledge
Linda Murray
Linda Outhouse
Ruby Johnson
Charles Murfin
Charles Gillett
Ronnie Gerrish
Robert Fiscus
Sharon Olmstead
Nicky Johnstone
Peggy Torrence
Pat Mullen
Mrs Ollie Thompson 85 Dies in Patoka Funeral Held
Mrs Ollie Thompson 85 died April 3 at Decatur and Macon County hospital after a January hip fracture and complications. Born April 17 1872 Patoka she married James Wiley Thompson in 1891. Survived by daughter Mrs Rada Meryman son Roy and Dale with ten grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral April 5 at Patoka Methodist Church with burial in Patoka Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Thompson
Decatur and Macon County Hospital
Martin and
Tabitha
Nichols) Nelson
Patoka
James Wiley Thompson
Births Notice From California and Illinois Families
Mr and Mrs Darrell Nelson of Chino California announce the birth of a baby girl Pamela Jo born March 31 weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces Grandparents are Mrs Lula Sharp and Mr and Mrs Howard Nelson of Rialto California Mr and Mrs Arden Hinrichs of Viernon announce the birth of a baby girl Friday April 4 at St Marys hospital weighing 8 pounds 5 ounces This is their first child The mother was the former Miss Betty Veal Mr and Mrs Charles Nattier announce the birth of a baby boy on Sunday April 6 at Fayette Co hospital He weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Maurice M Nattier of Pana and Mr and Mrs Frank Williams of Patoka The baby has been named James Lynn Nattier
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Humes
Clara Chambers
Joe Chambers
Dianne
Centralia
P. J. Mojonnier
Humes
Ollie Thompson
Conrad Haefner
Carolyn
Affton
Bruce Pugh
Roy Mallan
Jim Malone
Denver
Colo
Roger Malan
Fred Carter
Carter
Maude
John Wilson
St. Mary’s Hospital
Hiram Ballance
Rockford
Francis Sharp
Darrel Sharp
Lula Sharp
S. M. Foulon
Patoka
Vernon
Cobe Ritcheson
Cecil Binnion
Arkansas
Elmer Rogier
Giant State Park
Bald Knob
Bruce Foltz
Nancy
Peoria
Lois
East Chicago
Charles Foltz
Lloyd Cooper
Otto Wadkins
Mary Clementz
Greenville
Harold Mulvaney
Kinmundy
Seldom Cooper
Des
Bertha Honadel
Ft. Madison
Iowa
D. L. Freyer
Tommy Nicolay
Sandoval
Marjorie Hess
St. Paul
Minn
Marvin Ehrat
Paul Ehrat
la Rue Stanfield
el Reno
Okla
Earl Howell
Sue Ann
Emmy Meador
Cicero
Wilmer Meador
Myrtle Walker
Oren
Ida Benard
Decatur
Alva Rose
Burl Quick
Boulder
Lula Payne
James Payne
Arthur Drake
Troy Longwell
W. C. Oates
George Christie
Oates
Dale Whitehurst
Whitehursts
Livesays
Lillie Walton
Jesse Walton
Nellie Doolen
Frank Johnson
Findlay
J. W. Epps
Darrell Nelson
Chino
Calif
Pamela Jo
Howard Nelson
Rialto
Arden Hinrichs
Viernon
St. Mary’s ‘Hospital
Betty Veal
Charles Nattier
Fayette Co. Hospital
Maurice M. Nattier
Pana
Frank Williams
James Lynn Nattier
Family thanks for flowers meals and support after loss
The family of Mrs. Ollie Thompson expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and relatives for floral offerings singers organist pallbearers ministers and the Methodist church for the dinner. Your thoughtfulness and kindness will never be forgotten and may God richly bless each one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ollie Thompson
High School Break-In Reported Friday Night
Harvey Munger the superintendent says unknown persons broke into the high school Friday night vandalized four vending machines and the loss is about ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Munger
Munger
Sunbeams Easter Party at Baptist Church
The Sunbeams met at the Baptist church on Saturday April 5 for an Easter party. Nelda Charleton decorated the table with yellow Easter flowers in green vases. Frank Sharp acted president as the president and vice president were absent. Marianne Griffin did roll call and several visitors were welcomed. Officers were elected and to be installed April 19: President Shirley Britt, vice president Mike Hippard, secretary Mike Bowen, assistant secretary Monte Quayle, treasurer Richard Sharp, assistant treasurer Leslie Talbot, song leader Karen Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
Baptist Church
Nelda Charleton
Frank Sharp
Marianne Griffin
Dianne Chambers
Centralia
Shirley Britt
Mike
Dano Huppard
Karen Parker
Richard Sharp
Mike Hippard
Mike Bowen
Monte Quayle
Leslie Talbot
Canol Hippard
Renae Bowen
Rebecca Talbot
Marrianne Griffin
Sally Ann Jolliff
Brad Quayle
Scot Hippard
Thompson
Mojonnier
Alvin Perkins
O. F. Davis
Annabelle Nattier
Henry
Home Bureau Unit Plans April Meeting
The Home Bureau Unit will meet Friday April 18 at Mrs Margaret Cox’s home with co hostess Mrs Lucille Eagan. Miss Brite the Home Adviser will present a lesson on Your Clothes and Your Personality. A special feature showcases Flower Containers From the Kitchen. Members are encouraged to bring a favorite verse or poem for roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Bureau
Margaret Cox
Lucille Eagan
News items always welcome by phone or in person
Local reminder invites readers to share news items by phone or in person. The notice emphasizes accessibility for community information, encouraging timely submissions to the newspaper.
Fire damages Pearl Britt home Friday
Fire damaged the home of Miss Pearl Britt Friday evening in a Hartford area residence. The blaze started in the living room wall and for a time threatened the attic before the quick response of the fire department kept it under control. Miss Britt and her mother, Mrs. Rose Britt, were alerted by a smell of smoke and sought help across the street to the Logans, who notified officials.
Judith Van Zandt and Cliff Christian Wed in Centralia
Judith Van Zandt and Cliff Ford Clinton Christian were married at First Methodist Church Centralia last Wednesday April 2 at 8 p m The Rev Farrell Jenkins officiated in a double ring ceremony witnessed by about 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith van Zandt
Cliff Christian
Centralia
Cliffford Clinton Christian Wer
First Methodist Church
Farrell Jenkins
Roy N. van Zandt
Clifton H. Christian
Patoka
Michele Malan
Kirby van Zandt
Geraldine Gideon
Gerldine van Zandt
School Menu For The Week April 14 18
The menu lists daily meals for the week starting Monday with hot dogs and buttered potatoes, Tuesday offers meat loaf with mashed potatoes and gravy, Wednesday serves navy beans and ham salad, Thursday features hamburger with peas, and Friday provides macaroni and cheese with green beans. Each day includes fruit, milk, and a dessert or bread item.
Perkins Family Honored at Dinner Before Army Service
A Sunday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Harry Perkins home honored the third wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Perkins and Don Perkins who depart Thursday for U S Army service. Attending were extended Perkins relatives from Odin Pleasant Plains Mansfield Vandalia and guests Mr. and Mrs. Everett Jett and twins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Britt
Pearl
Walter Marshall
Odin
Paul Perkins
Pleasant Plains
Delbert Gillette
Alvin Perkins
Don Perkins
Parent’s Home
Harry Perkins
U. S. Army
Everett Jett
Arlen Perkins
Wm. Perkins
Edgar Perkins
Mansfield
Z. E. Low
Muri C. Smith
Vandalia
Briscoe and Foltz Wedding Time Adjusted
The ceremony time is now set for 2 30 Sunday instead of 2 o'clock as previously stated in last week's paper.
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Foltz
WSCS April Meeting Highlights Missionary Theme
Mrs. Chris Gergeni led the WSCS program at the Methodist church focusing on The March of Youth in Missions. A dramatic dialogue by Mrs. Francis Sharp and Mrs. Robert Hollis featured the MYF, with music by Joyce Sharp, Kay Jennings, and others. Officers for the coming year were elected by acclamation and hostesses arranged Easter table decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
March of Youth In Missions
Chris Gergeni
MYF
Francis Sharp
Robert Hollis
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Joyce Sharp
Rachmaninoff
Patty Sharp
Sheila
Floyd Carter
Orval Sharp
Kay Jennings
John Layton
Jesus
A. R. Harper
Jack Matchett
Frank Crawflord
J. W. Alexander
Ellsie Gray
Lee Crawford
Bruce Pugh
Roy Jones
C. D. Martin
Harry Nattier
Noah Carter 92 Dies. Funeral Held in Patoka
Noah Carter 92 longtime Patoka resident and former justice of the peace and police magistrate died at Wertzler nursing home Odin after a short illness. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p m at Cox and Martin funeral home with burial in Pratt cemetery. He lived in Marion and Fayette counties. Survivors include two sons Ed and Bill two daughters Mabel Lillian and Eunice ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox & Martin
Noah Carter
Carter
Patoka
Marion
Fayette County
Mr. Carter
Wertzler
Odin
Polk Township
William
Martha (Cox) Carter
Mendoza Nichols
Ruth Bobbitt
Bill
Seattle
Mabel Jones
Clinton
Lillian Spicer
Eunice Sandy
Sandoval
Mrs. John Wilson thanks supporters after hospital stay
A brief note expresses gratitude for cards flowers visits and help during a hospital stay and extends blessings to all who assisted. The message is signed by Mrs. John Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rose and
Pearl Britt
Howard Pope
Wm. Brewer
Frances Thompson
Ann Dickerson
J. B. Metzger
Shobonier
Minnie Peddicord
Galup
J. O. Arnold
Bill Gregory
Alma
Floyd Arnold
Town
By Jean Orrell
Tery
County Home
Miss Pearl Britt
WSCS
Musile
Robert Hlobbs
Pratt Cemetery
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