Martin couple marks 40th wedding anniversary at Salem party
Mr. and Mrs. Seth Martin celebrated their fortieth anniversary with a surprise party April 6 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Martin. Cecil led guests in games and lunch as relatives and friends offered gifts and well wishes for many more years of happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Martin
Wm. Martin
Salem
Cecil
C. D. Martin
Dwight Martin
C. W. Martin
Roy Jones
Dian Martin
Tommy Dean
James Wernsman
Paul Pratt
Elston
George Smith
Boban
Hettie Wernsmen
Grace Wernsman
Mary Martin
Patsy and Paul
Milton Peddicord
C.D. Martin
W. L. Martin
Carl and
Seth
Oklahoma Kid shown in Salem with Cagney in starring role
The Oklahoma Kid will have its first Salem Theatre showing Sunday and Monday. Humphrey Bogart Rose mary Lane Donald Crisp and Harvey Stephens co star in the Warner Bros western set in the 1890s opening Indian territory with the land rush of 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Bros
America
Salem Theatre
Humphrey Bogart
Rosemary Lane
Donald Crisp
Harvey Stephens
Cagney
Red-Head
Jimmy
Sun day visitors report ill Lady Church and health updates
J. C. Beery and family visited in Decatur and Cerro Gordo with relatives. Lady Church, formerly of the community, is reported in very poor health. Mrs. Harriett Smith and Marilyn Sue joined them to visit the Quayle families. Nelle Quayle injured her foot stepping on a nail but recovers after a tetanus shot. Glen Lowrey and wife visited Vandalia businesses. Boyd Steele called on Mat Belcher Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Beery
Decatur
Cerro Gordo
Glen Lowrey
Boyd Steele
Mat Belcher
Christian Science Lesson Sermon Focuses on Sin and Healing
Sunday services across Christ Church societies examined sin disease and death in a Lesson Sermon. The Golden Text cited Isaiah 30 26 while Rev 12 10 and Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health were discussed. The lesson stressed spiritual healing and divine demonstration over material belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker
Holdy
Mrs Murfin Hosts Fancy Work Club Meeting
Mrs W W Murfin hosted the Ladies Fancy Work Club Friday with most members present. Mrs J R Wasem presided as minutes were read and entertainment was planned by Mrs L D Altom and Mrs J C Beery. Prizes went to H N Potts and J R Wasem for activities. luncheon served. May meeting set with Potts and Good to organize entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Murfin
Ladies Fancy Work Club
J. R. Wasem
A. E. Good
L. D. Altom
J. C. Beery
H. N. Potts
A. T. Gray
Mesdames Roy Jones
Chas. Hill
G. J. Wasem
H. W. Potts
A. E.good
E. L. DeLay
L. E. Green
D. W. Troyer
S. M. Spurgeon
C. M. Rogier
Ingvald Settem
A. E. Good Will
Peace and Peace in Truth as Basis of Serenity
A meditation on true peace rooted in divine Principle. It argues that lasting tranquility comes from spiritual alignment with God and Truth, not from worldly politics or material conditions. Christ Jesus and biblical guidance are presented as the path to enduring peace through spiritual love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Mary Baker Eddy
Christ Jesus
Christ
Paul
Jesus Christ
Local firms contribute to Illinois Unemployment Trust Fund
About 115 Marion County firms contribute to the Illinois Unemployment Trust Fund under the 1937 1938 experience. First 1939 contributions are due in April with May 1 final. lability extends through 1939. Over 135 million dollars has been paid into the fund to date to support weekly benefits beginning July 1. Claims will be accepted after July 1 at Illinois State Employment Service offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Illinois State Employment Service
Former Patoka Merchant Pearl Turner Dies at 64
Pearl L. Turner of Fairman Illinois died April 6 1939 at his home aged 64 years 26 days after a life in Marion County as a meat market and grocery operator in Patoka and Odin. Survived by his wife Minnie two daughters five sons mother and siblings. Funeral details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Turner
Fairman
Orla Kuhn
Columbus
Ohio
Omer Estes
Salem
Fred Pulley
Homewood
Iil
Turner
Marion County
Mrs Minnie N Nelson obituary from Butler Indiana 1939
Mrs Minnie Nora Nelson died at her Butler home March 21 1939 after a week illness of influenza and pneumonia She was born April 25 1877 in Fayette county and taught near Patoka She married Andrew Nelson June 25 1902 Surviving are her husband three sons Christina Nelson four grandchildren two brothers two sisters Funeral services were Thursday at 2 00 PM at the residence Rev E D Pellett officiating Burial in Butler Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Nora Nelson
Butler
Indiana
Fayette County
Thomas K
Mary F. Belcher
Patoka
Andrew Nelson
Chrokee
Okla
Howard Nelson
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Francis Nelson
Louis Nelson
Christina Nelson
R. H. Belcher
Dixon, Ill
Chester Belcher
Cooksville
Lewis Walker
Josie Belcher
Bloomington
Ill
E. D. Pellett
Butler Cemetery
Frieda Wayman Becomes Bride of Carl Arnold in Salem
An Easter Sunday ceremony at the M E Church South parsonage in Salem united Miss Frieda Wayman and Mr. Carl Arnold in a single ring rite. Rev W T Mathis officiated, with Rev and Mrs Maurice Ballance and Mr and Mrs Edwin Arnold present. The couple will reside near Patoka after June first.
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M. E. Church
South Parsonage
Salem
Frieda Wayman
Carl Arnold
W. T. Mathis
Maurice Ballance
Edwin Arnold
Father Mathis
P. A. Wayman
Murphysboro
Ill
R. 4
South
Cyrus Arnold
Patoka
Mds
R. 1
Zion Methodist Church
Arnold
Patoka Softball League forms for spring season
The Patoka Softball League held an organization meeting on April 5 to prepare for the season. Officers elected include President Jess Belcher and Vice President Harold Foltz, with Edgar Irvin as Secretary Treasurer and Robert Eagan as Business Manager. Plans call for May 1 play with a $1.00 player fee. Concession stand bids due by April 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Belcher
Harold Foltz
Ian
Edgar Irvin
Robert Eagan
Agin Iuinlk
D. D. Club Easter Party At Doolens Home
The D. D. Club met Friday night April 7 at Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Doolen. Prizes in an egg hunt and egg race were won by Mr. and Mrs. James Wernsman Orville Genre and Mrs. Homer Outhouse. Members received Easter remembrances from mystery pals. refreshments followed. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Orville Genre, Mr. and Mrs. James Wernsman, and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Outhouse.
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D. D. Club
Wilbur Doolen
James Wernsman
Orville Genre
Homer Outhouse
Patoka Parent Teachers Meet Highlights April Session
The Patoka PTA held its April meeting with group singing and the Pledge to the Flag. President Mrs. Rose Mojonnier led business, minutes were read, a letter from the State President was discussed, and a motion to buy seals for crippled children was approved.
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Patoka Parent Teachers Association
Rose Mojonnier
Florence Cain
Patoka Parent Teachers Organization
Mojonnier
B. Gunn
Woman’s Club
E. L. DeLay
Anna Belle Adams
Patsy Spurgeon
Hvalena Jennings
April Meeting of the M. E. Church Aid Society
The April meeting was hosted by Mrs. Lulu Troyer with Miss Pearl Eagan as guest. Reading, prayers, contests, and gifts marked the gathering. Mrs. Elsie Gray read an original poem and refreshments were served. The May meeting will be at Mrs. Emma Smith in Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. 2. Church Aid
Lulu Troyer
Pearl Eagan
Mac Logan
Anna Ballance
Bertha Miller
Dana Jennings
Cross
Mae Simcox
Florence Martin
Donna Jennings
Ollie Thompson
Esta Martin
Elsie Gray
Emma Smith
Vernon
Patoka Woman’s Club
S. M. Spurgeon
H. N. Potts
Allison Gray
Dorothy Christie
Nancy Simcox
Carolyn Lowry
Raphael
Dorothy DeLay
Madonna
Bertha Dansberry
Cyril DeLay
Red and White Stores Give Away Auto
The Red and White stores organization gave away a Ford V-8 at a Centralia banquet and dance. Chas. Clark of Mt. Vernon received the car. Attendees included Co. W. Martin Bud Cantrall and Darvin Jones. the Jones and Martin general store is a member of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red & White
Centralia
Chas. Clark
Mt. Vernon
Jones and Martin General Store
Orgaization. Co
W. Martin
Bud Cantrall
Darvin Jones
East Zion residents gather for Easter egg hunt and visits
Alice Caldwell has retired home after months away. Zion Sunday School youths hosted an Easter egg hunt. Numerous families visited each other on Sunday including the Oglesbys, Caldwell, Meadors, Belchers, and Bassett families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Caldwell
Zion
John Session
Raymond Maulding
Pearl Pursley
Jamie Caldwell
Henry Oglesby
Guy Chandler
Hubert Gray
Ellis Bassett
Jess Belcher
Leo Ballance
Bel
Card of Thanks from Patoka Township winner
Myrle Meador expresses gratitude to voters of Patoka Township for electing him Highway Commissioner on Tuesday April 4 1989.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Township
Myrle Meador
Epworth League Training Conference Slated Across Towns
The Epworth League training series opens at Kell M E Church South with Rev M D Ballance guiding the study Worship in the Young People s Division. Sessions follow in Patoka Centralia Salem Dix Odin on April 14 17 21 24 28 respectively.
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Epworth League
Kell M
D. L. Boynton Dies at 68 Following Illness
D L Boynton 68 died Thursday April 13 at 7 30 am at his home east of Salem after several weeks illness. Survived by his wife and two daughters Miss Isabelle Boynton of Salem and Mrs Lee Britt of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Boynton
Salem
Isabelle Boynton
Lee Britt
Patoka
Injured Decatur Resident Hurt Getting Off Bus
Quayle a Decatur resident for years was injured Thursday this week while alighting from a bus in Decatur. He previously lived in the community and was identified by local authorities.
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Quayle
Decatur
George Moody Dies at 64 in Odin Home
George Moody age 64 of Odin died at his home Thursday April 18 after several weeks illness from heart disease. He is survived by his wife and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moody
Odin
Sway
Matthewses Visit Palestine With Friends This Week
Mr and Mrs Bill Matthews spent several days this week in Palestine visiting friends and enjoying local sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Matthews
Palestine
Stagecoach drama tops Lyric lineup with Wayne Trevor
A large scale frontier tale opens at the Lyric Theater featuring Claire Trevor as Dallas and John Wayne as Kid Ringo. The film follows a perilous stagecoach journey from Tonto, Arizona to Lordsburg, New Mexico amid Apaches led by Geronimo with dramatic river crossings and cavalry rescues.
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Geronimo
Walter Wagner
Lyric Theatre
Tonto
Arizona
Lordsburg
New Mexico
James
United States Cavalry
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Oklahoma Kid
New Salem
Christian Science Churches
Mrs. Murfin
Patogka
Minnie N. Nelson
Frieda
M. E. Aid Society
East Zion
Dantes Diett Canvra Peneweth Nasold
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