Local Residents Attend Weddings and Visits Across Illinois
Mrs O L West broke an arm washing windows. Clem D Doolen visited Chicago for a convention with Dr Glen Doolen and his Denver wife. Various trips to Rockford Decatur Vandalia Centralia Salem and Versailles mark a week of family weddings visits and store sale announcing Myron Cooley to take charge May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. West
Clem D. Doolen
Chicago
Glen Doolen
Denver
Colo
Doolen
George Osborn
Rockford
Milord E. Cox
Springfield
Charles Moore
W. C. Oates
Woodlawn
Belle Doolen
Decatur
Lula Quayle
Caryl Thompson
Gene Walton
Glen Walton
Granite City
Marian Epps
J. W. Epps
Pfeffer-Mitchell
Centralia
John Quayle
Versailles
Banquet Climax of Patoka Grade School Basketball Season
The Patoka P.T.A. hosted a blue and gold themed banquet in the school gym for the basketball team and coach. George Wasem opened with a welcome and prayer, coach H N Potts reviewed the season, and players listed include Darrel Sharp and Virgil Wortman among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka P.T.A
Patoka
George Wasem
D.C. Stringer
H. N. Potts
Darrel Sharp
Virgil Wortman
Billy Stephens
Billy Joe Boyd
Larry Bates
Clifford Towler
Leighton Wasem
W. H. Stringer
Jimmie Wasem
John
Marion County 4-H Tractor Club Meets Friday
The Marion County 4-H Tractor Club held its first regular meeting April 9 at Southern Gardens near Salem. Fabick Tractor Company speaker Mr. Stevens highlighted tractor farming benefits, labor savings, and wartime Alaska Highway construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
4-H Tractor Club
Southern Gardens
Salem
Stevens
Fabick Tractor Company
Illinois
Alcan
Alaska
United States
Richard Seidel
Bill Griffin
George Davis
Bill Phillips
Roger Cruzen
Bill Chigoi
David Whitechurch
Vernon residents exceed Red Cross drive quota
Vernon and Vernon Community residents generously support a Red Cross drive, surpassing the set quota. The report highlights broad local generosity and community participation in the fundraising effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People OF
Vernon
RED Cross
Mrs C R Richeson Hosts Pinochle Club Meeting
Mrs C R Richeson was hostess to her pinochle club Thursday afternoon April 15. Two tables were in play. Those present were Mrs John Evans of Sandoval, Mrs Brooks Meador, Mrs Orville Schroeder, Mrs Bill Boyd, Mrs H N Potts, Mrs James Wasem, Mrs Dale Nattier, and the hostess. Refreshments were served before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Richeson
John Evans of
Sandoval
Brooks Meador
Orville Schroeder
Bill Boyd
H. N. Potts
James Wasem
Dale Nattier
Chicken Supper at Patoka High School Gym
The Christian Church of Patoka sponsors a chicken supper tonight April 16 at the local high school gym. Serving starts 6 30 p.m. Cafeteria style menu includes baked ham chicken and dressing chicken and noodles mashed potatoes creamed peas baked beans buttered corn salad hot rolls pie cake ice cream and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Patoka
Lhe Christian Church Committee
Government Printing Office Faces Space and Staffing Strain
Washington’s Government Printing Office occupies 88 acres of floor space and employs 7,900 staff, but the flood of information and propaganda makes the plant inadequate. Much government printing is outsourced to private firms to handle demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fancy Work Club Meets at Mrs Cleo Walker Home
Ladies Fancy Work Club gathered at Mrs Cleo Walker's home on Friday April 9. Mrs E L DeLay presided in Mrs H N Potts absence with entertainment by Mrs Rita Hill and Mrs Gladys Jones. Prizes were won by Mrs Rebecca Matchett and Mrs Eunice Altom. Hostess served refreshments to close the pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Cleo Walker
H. N. Potts
E. L. DeLay
Rita Hill
Gladys Jones
Rebecca Matchett
Eunice Altom
Alfie Nichols
Elsie Fleming
Louisville
Neil Potts
Kansas City
John A. Jennings
Decatur
Roy Garrett
Garretts
Jnni
Patoka Grade School News Room One Update
Barbara Sue Edwards remains a patient at Centralia hospital and cannot return this term. First graders finished Our New Friends and will start the Science reader Through the year with cards and flowers from classmates. Patsy Mullen visited a dentist in Carlyle Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Sue Edwards
Centralia Hospital
Patsy Mullen
Carlyle
Chancie Conner
Judy Miller
Newton
Kansas
Shirley
Margaret Edward
Carolyn Nattier
Dickie Edwards
Darlene Ballance
Jimmie Britt
P.T.A
Sunshine Club Meeting and Local Social News Highlights
The Sunshine Club gathered at Mrs Grace Revis home on April 8 with sixteen in attendance and eight absentees. Visitors included Mrs Robert Revis and Mrs Dale Revis. Next meeting set for May at Mrs Cordia Lake with Mrs Ethel Pribble in charge. Local families report weddings anniversaries new baby Nona Mae Sorrel welcomed to the Sorrel family and hospital return of Harold Landrieth after leg surgery. White Haven Community Club held a April 9 meeting at the school with songs contests and a planned April 29 pot luck close of school event. Donna Mae Linton visited Decatur with sister Mrs Marvin Sorrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Grace Revis
Robert Revis
Dale Revis
Cordia Lake
Ethel Pribble
J. F. Anderson
G. W. Christie
Warren Lake
John Lake
Marvin Sorrel
Decatur
Nona Mae
Sorrel
White Haven
Winess Linton
Claude Brummet
Shattue
R. A. Brummet
Harold Landrieth
St. Mary’s Hospital
Thos Dwyer
Lucian Evans
Shobonier
Kankakee
Diwyer
Fred DunCharme
Bear Creek
Vernon
Karen Moerer
Patoka Woman's Club hosts outstanding program
The Patoka Woman's Club presented a strong program Saturday afternoon in the gym with a large audience. Patsy Friesner and Judy Piercy sang, Bettie Simcox accompanied, and Mrs. Hawkins delivered two poems. Florist Robert Newman spoke on gardening, Vernon L. Robertson shared a color flower film, and bulb exchange was led by Mrs. Seth Martin. The club announced the 23rd District Federations meeting in Centralia on April 30 and planned bake sales for April 17 and a Mother Daughter Luncheon on May 8 with guest limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Miller
Patsy Friesner
Judy Piercy
Petunia
Bettie Simcox
Hawkins
Robert Newman
Sandoval
Vernon L. Robertson
Newman
Seth Martin
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Centralia
P. J. Mojonnier
F. B. Ballance
E. M. Outhouse
S. M. Spurgeon
Vernon Teachers Attend Education Assn Meeting
A number of Vernon teachers attended the Southwest Division of the Illinois Education Association meeting. Noted speakers included Professor Maynard Krueger of the University of Chicago who urged avoiding war hysteria and universal military training. Dr Idabelle Yeiser spoke on The New Look in Education with others including Dr Henry H Hill and J Lester Buford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Illinois Education Association
Maynard Krueger
University of Chicago
Europe
Idabelle Yeiser
U.n.e.s.co
Paris
Henry H. Hill
Peabody College
J. Lester Buford
Mt. Vernon
National Education Association
Emily Huck
Centralia
Mrs Ella Emerson Dies In Shobonier April 13
Mrs Ella Emerson died Tuesday April 13 at the home of her daughter Mrs Harry Metzger in Shobonier. She leaves two daughters Mrs A G Wilson of Portland Oregon and Mrs Metzger of Shobonier and son James M Emerson of Centralia. Funeral services were held April 15 at 2 p.m. at the Kaskaskia M E Church near Shobonier with interment in Farmer Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Emerson
Harry Metzger
Shobonier
A. G. Wilson
Portland
Oregon
Metzger
James M. Emerson
Centralia
Kaskaskia M. E
Farmer Cemetery
Births in Vandalia Twin Daughters and Son Born at Mark Greer
Mr and Mrs Robert Hopkins announce the birth of a son Larry Lee on Sunday April 11 at Mark Greer hospital Vandalia. He weighs 8 lbs. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Walter Whiting and Mr and Mrs O A Hopkins. Mr and Mrs William L Maxwell announce twins Patricia Ann and Pamela Sue born at Mark Greer Hospital Vandalia. Mrs Maxwell is formerly Betty McKinney of Shoal Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hopkins
Mark Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Larry Lee
Walter Whiting
O. A. Hopkins
William L. Maxwell
Patricia Ann
Pamela Sue
Maxwell
Betty McKinney
Shobonier
Baptist Church Schedule and Radio Broadcast Plans
The church outlines Sunday School at 9 30 morning Worship at 10 30 Training Union at 7 evening Worship at 8 prayer meeting 8 00 Thursday rehearsals on Tuesday and Friday evenings The Brotherhood will broadcast on W C N T Sundays 6 30 to 7 00 through May August Vacation Bible School set for the first two weeks in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
W.C.N.T
Patoka Woman's Club to Hold Library Food Sale
The Patoka Woman's Club sponsors a food sale at the library on Saturday April 17 beginning at 9 a.m. Proceeds will support club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Woman’s Club
Mr. E L Sharp Celebrates 59th Birthday
Mr and Mrs E L Sharp entertained at a turkey dinner Sunday April 11 in honor of Mr Sharp s 59th birthday Attending were Mr and Mrs Gaylord Smith and family of Boulder Mr and Mrs Orval Sharp and daughters Mr and Mrs Darrell Nelson and son Mrs Millie Jimmerson and John Nelson and Mr and Mrs E L Sharp and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Sharp
Sharp
Gaylord Smith
Boulder
Orval Sharp
Darrell Nelson
Millie Jimmerson
John Nelson
Funeral Notice for Thomas Elexander Manley of Vernon Illinois
Thomas Elexander Manley born January 6 1862 near Indianola Iowa died April 5 1948 at his daughter Mary Kottmeyer’s home Vernon Illinois aged 86 years 2 months 29 days. He married Sarah E Smith in 1888 and left five children Nathan Ray Mary Rachel Yiay 9 grandchildren one great grandchild two brothers Elihu and William. He lived in Illinois from 1912 to 1942 and later returned to Indiana. The obituary notes his Baptist faith and tender memories from his children as they lament his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Elexander Manley
Nathen
Catherine Manley
Indianola
Iowa
Mary Kottmeyer
Vernon
Illinois
Sarah E. Smith
Nathan
Patoka
Ray
Martinsville
Indiana
Vernon, Ill
Rachel Winter
Decatur
Yiay Houston
Ili
Baptist Church
Baker Township
Elihu
Maylor
Missouri
William
Delta
Colo
Card of Thanks for Father Thomas Manley
Family thanks all who helped or sent flowers during their father Thomas Manley’s death and services. Special thanks to Cox and Martin and Rev. Olin for comfort, Cure and Henseley, Rev. Sawyers, pall bearers and flower bearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Manley
Cox & Martin
Olin
Cure
Patoka Methodist Church Weekly Schedule
The Patoka Methodist Church lists 9 30 a m church school taught by Geo J Wasem at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 11 00 a m at Island Chapel. Youth meeting at 7 00 p m and evening services at 7 30 p m with mid week service Thursday at 7 30 p m. Birthdays celebrated last Sunday include Charles Dean Thalman Elza Sharp and Donna Wadkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Friesner
Geo
Church group notes honor couples and plan events
W. C. T. U. notes Mrs Fields led devotionals and Mrs O J Hill led the program at the Christian Church Tuesday afternoon. Anniversary songs were sung for Mr and Mrs Seth Martin and Mr and Mrs Eli Logan. The Union hopes to visit Temple School soon. Mrs Seth Martin will lead devotionals and Mrs Addie Chandler at the Baptist Church May 4 at 2 00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fields
O. J. Hill
The
Christian Church
Seth Martin
Eli Logan
Union
Temple
Addie Chandler
Baptist Church
School election reelects Walker Adams Hubbard District 44
Leslie Walker and Maurice Adams were re elected to the High School Board and Orville Hubbard won District 44 seat in the school election held Saturday April 10. Several local families visit relatives and travel between towns with community updates and personal news from Patoka Odin Vandalia Decatur and Carbondale areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Walker
Maurice Adams
High Schol Board
Orville Hubbard
Halden Hill
O. J. Hill
Max
Bill
Ray Gray
Lyle Joe
Rita Marie
Shelbyville
Howard Perrine
Odin
Patoka
Donald Herring
Marvin Chandler
Peoria
Thomas Haley
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Evans
William Maxjwell
Mark Greer
Vandalia
H. W. Jackson
Bereavement thanks from LeRoy Murray family
The Murray family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness support and beautiful floral offerings during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Murray
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H. Peddicord
Minnie
Anna DesRuisseaux
Alice Wilson
Joe Dieckman
St. Louis
W. L. Danbury
Hazel M. Cox
Donald Cox
June Pumphrey
Alpha Morgan
Taylorville
J. C. Biftnian
Terry
Harold Blankinship
Joyce Pfeffer
James Mitchell
Mr. Wasem
Wes and
Les Griffin
Don Ellis
James Ballance
Don Hargrave
Christ
Alta Logan
Loretta Genre
Doris Britt
Mary Alice Hubbard
Margaret Cox
Eva Wasem
Evelynne Ballance
4-H Club
Pinochle Club
Patoka Grade Schools News
Donna Mae Linton
Mrs
Dad
Father
Patoka Methodist Church
Florence Cain
W. H. Gain
Rubye
Florence
Huntsville
Texas
J. M. Smith
Paulin Parks
Carbondale
Logan French
Wes Martin
St. Marys Hospital
Sonny Ballance
Norfolk
Laura Haley
Bruce Holland
Wallace Alexander
Dorothy Hopke
Bedford Park
J. W. Alexanders
Elza Sharp
Ronnie
Lela Sharp
California
Nelson
Lela
Mr. Sharp
Sarah Thalman
Lois Foltz
Mrs. B. N. Griffin
Mr. Griffin
Ella Dunn
O.E.S
Macon
Harold Pugh
Douglas
Jans Kelley
L. E. Green
Alice Murfin
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