Local society notes from Vernon area district meeting and visits
Vernon and surrounding area residents are listed visiting relatives and attending events. Names include Mrs Cloe Epps Mrs Mabel Snyder Mrs Alice Wilson and Ludena Bayliss at a Rebekahs meeting in Salem last Thursday. Others visited from Benton Vandalia and Decatur with family and friends. A 4-H Club Rally was held in Salem and Lee Anna Wilson announced her forthcoming marriage to Dean Britt with a shower planned at her parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloe Epps
Mabel Snyder
Alice Wilson
Ludena Bayliss
Rebekahs
Salem
E. R. Hamilton
Benton
J. W. Epps
Maude Hatch
Dwayne
Wanda _ Lou Linton
Decatur
J. C. Linton
Joe Dieckmann
St. Louis
W. L
J. C. Binnion
Herbert Laws
Genie
Vernon
B. F. Saterlee
Viva Fish
Hamlet
N. C
Rev
H. M. Fish
San Diego
Cal
T. E. Snyder
Esther Jones
John Wilson
Lee Anna
Dean F. Britt
Rose Britt
Patoka
Patoka School News Birds Unit Display Apr 25 Program
Patoka students Jimmy Herin Brenda Hubbartt Karen Brisco Mary Lou Walker and Jo Hubbartt earned no tardies or absences in six weeks. On Friday Apr 25 the class will display bird unit work in their room. A 2 PM program for the public will feature poems stories and Holland themed work with notebooks on display and a farming movie planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Herin
Brenda Hubbartt
Karen Brisco
Mary Lou Walker
Jo Hubbartt
Holland
Mexico
Card of Thanks from the Wicker Family
Mr and Mrs D L Wicker Lip sham and family extend sincere thanks to all who offered comfort during their bereavement.
Minnie Clyde Davis Dies in Centralia at 78
Minnie Clyde Davis born Bowling Green Kentucky April 4 1868. She lived near Patoka Illinois most of her life and died April 11 1947 at her daughter Kathleen Martins home in Centralia after a two year illness. Funeral held April 13 at Garnier Funeral Home. She leaves two daughters Mildred and Kathleen one granddaughter Mildred Kay four brothers a stepson and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Clyde Davis
Kathleen Marten
E. McCord St
Centralia
Bowling Green
Oscar
Mary F. Seward Kelley
Illinois
Frank Pratt
Mildred Francis Vallow
Hardin L. Davis
Kathleen
Mr. Davis
Claudia Alice Thiell
Mildred
Mildred Kay
Robert Kelley
Glenarm
John A
Kay S. Jennings
Patoka
James Dewitt Jennings
Minoak
Ill
Oscar F. Davis
Nerces
Baptist Church of
Garnier
Louis W. Bean
First Baptist Church
Rose Marie Hake
Thalman
Eli Logan
Phillip Mojonnier
Orville Britt
Frank Ballance
Artie Rogier
4-H Club News Spring Rally At Salem
Several girls attended the spring Rally Monday night at Salem. Irene Moore and Bunchie Doughtery demonstrated Packing a Picnic Lunch to guide new members toward achievement status. All twenty five girls wish to attend county meetings but lack transportation. Next meeting is Apr 26 at the Legion Hall 2 to 4 p.m. Cards should be turned in at this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Irene Moore
Bunchie Doughtery
Legion Hall
School honors basketball team with color party and program
The Parent-Teachers Club hosted a Friday evening celebration in the school gym for the basketball team. Decor featured red and white colors with a centerpiece cake and name placards. Guests included players, yell leaders, coach James Hathaway, teacher Mrs Jessie Binnion, speaker O L West, and school board members A F Hathaway, I C Betts, Everett Wernsman. A rhythm band, primary teachers, and 150 attendees enjoyed a pot luck supper and performances before photography by Mr Berke of Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Club
Keith Betts
David Ripple
Carol Meadors
Terry Binnion
Joe Betts
Earl Allen Wernsman
Bob Easley
Gary Binnion
Raymond Mays
Joan Robinson
Janice Hathaway
Joan Tyler
James Hathaway
Jessie Binnion
O. L. West
A. F. Hathaway
I. C. Betts
Everett Wernsman
Essie Robinson
Rythm Band
Merle Morey
Yes
Caleb
Hazel Cox
Helen Easley
Tennessee
the Gypsy
Irene Veal
Tina Murfin Hosts Vernon Good Will Club
Sixteen members and eight visitors attended an all day quilting session with Tina Murfin on April 9. It was the last all day meeting until fall. The next gathering is set for May 14 with Sophia and Emma Protz, plus plans for an ice cream supper and cemetery bazaar to be announced later. Nelie Perkins held a contest won by Ferne Arnold. The next Bible verse starts with the letter A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina Murfin
Sophia
Emma Protz
Nelie Perkins
Ferne Arnold
Correction to Patoka Township election returns
In the Patoka Register correction notice the town ship election results state that Carroll Mojonnier received 194 votes for School Trustee while George Snyder had 186 votes, rectifying the prior report of 186 to 194 in Mojonnier's favor and 194 for Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Patoka Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Events
W M Freisner presides at Patoka Methodist Church with services at 9:30 Church School led by Geo J Wasem 11:00 Morning Worship at Island Chapel 6:30 Youth Fellowship 7:30 Evening Service. Thursday mid week prayer at 7:30. Birthdays for Elza Sharp Donna Wadkins Marcus Cox and June Peddicord noted. April 30 fellowship supper 6:30. Fourth Quarterly Conference May 25 with Rev Earl Phillips presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasem
Island Chapel
Elza Sharp
Donna Wadkins
Marcus Cox
June Peddicord
Earl Phillips
Morning Services at Mound Chapel on April 20
Sunday School and preaching services are planned at Mound Chapel on Sunday morning April 20. The notice lists expected attendees and emphasizes the usual worship schedule for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound Chapel
Regular meeting and sewing clinic at Legion Hall
The Home Bureau meets Friday April 18 at 10 p.m. at Legion Hall. Mrs. Elizabeth Burton, home adviser, leads a sewing machine clinic and a noon lunch with a major lesson on Personality. New officers for the year will take over after the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Elizabeth Burton
Burton
Maurice H Wasem Passes Away in North Dakota
Maurice H Wasem died Wednesday April 16 at a hospital in Bismark North Dakota after a Sunday stroke. Funeral services were set for Saturday April 19 in Holliday North Dakota with relatives including Mrs. O F Davis, Mrs. Leslie Wasem, Mr and Mrs George Simcox and Armand Wasem traveling to attend the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice H. Wiasem
Bismark
N. Dakota
Holliday
O. F. Davis
Leslie Wasem
George Simcox
Armand Wasem
Obituary: Daniel L. Wickersham Jr. 1932 1947 Patoka Ill
Daniel L. Wickersham Jr son of Mr and Mrs Dan Wickersham born Patoka Illinois March 5 1932 died April 9 1947 at age 15. Survived by parents three sisters and five brothers all of Mattoon and home residents Eldon Billy Don Tommy Wendell Helen and Weckersham relatives and many friends. Funeral held 2 p.m. Saturday April 12 at Patoka gym officiated by Rev Reeter Vandalia. burial in Patoka cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel L. Wickersham, Jr
Dan Wickersham
Patoka
Ill
Mildren Fender
Jean Landreth
Helen Weckersham
Wendell
Mattoon
Eldon
Billy
Don
Tommy
Alvin M. Belcher
Rev. Reeter
Vandalia
Patoka Cemetery
Very Light Vote Cast in Village Election
The village elections on Tuesday April 15 drew only 55 ballots. All listed candidates won, with write ins showing mild interest. K L Sharp had 41 votes, Beryl Wortman 47, Les Jenkins 44, Wortman also winning a school board seat last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. L. Sharp
Beryl Wortman
Les Jenkins
John A. Jennings
Bear Creek Sunshine Club Meets April 10
On Apr 10 the Bear Creek Sunshine Club met at Mrs. Cordia Lake's home with sixteen members and three visitors. An April birthday was noted. After visiting and games, mystery baskets overflowed as no March meeting occurred. Lunch was served to a long list of Patoka and Vernon residents, with the next gathering at Pearl Caudle's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Creek
Sunshine Club
Cordia Lake
Lucy Robertson
Guy McDuffie
Pearl Caudle
Etta Anderson
Ethel Pribble
Della Morey
Lillian Landreth
Neema Brummett
Mildred Norris
Zella Easton
Gayle Lawrence
Clara Jones
Marguerite Murfin
Amy Christie
Hazel Brown
Evelyn Jolliff
Betty Jones
Bobby Jones
Patoka
Wilma Linton
Ronnie
Slye Linton
Vernon
Larry Lawrence
Charles
Tommy Dean Murfin
Judy Wickersham
Sandra Lawrence
Patoka Lions seek signatures for Community High School petition
The Patoka Lions Club announced petitions for the Community High School project are ready for signatures from eligible voters within the proposed territory. Meetings will be held to collect signatures as Lions John A. Jennings and L. E. Green circulate papers, while District Governor Nelson F. Brokelman lauded Lions’ civic work and noted the world’s largest service organization status with 5,800 clubs in 18 countries and 315,000 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Clinton County
East Fork Creek
Lion John A. Jennings
Lion
Green
Illinois
Troy
Collinsville
Locals Attend Funerals and News From Patoka
Local residents visit relatives in Centralia Vandalia Mattoon and Decatur. Families travel for the funeral of Junior Wickersham with many joining from Chicago St Louis and Vandalia. Some attend conventions and plan moves to Rialto Cal and Tampa Fla.
Births and Birth Details in Vandalia and Centralia
Mr and Mrs Richard Bales welcome a baby girl named Mary Ann born Thursday April 10 at Mark Greer hospital Vandalia The grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert Bales and Mr and Mrs John Nelson Mr and Mrs Carroll Mojonnier announce a son born Thursday April 17 at St Marys hospital Centralia The Mojonnier family and Mr Seymour Hammond of Centralia are noted as relations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Bales
Mark Greer
Vandalia
Mary Ann
Robert Bales
John Nelson
Carroll Mojonnier
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
P. J. Mojonnier
Seymour Hammond
Community thanks for kindness after loss of Mrs Clyde Davis
We express heartfelt gratitude for the kindness, beautiful floral offerings and messages of sympathy from neighbors and friends. Special thanks to Rev Bean Miss Hake the pall bears the Ruth Circle class of the Baptist Church and to families of Clyde Davis for support during our beloved mother and sister's loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev Bean
Hake
Ruth Circle
The
Baptist Church
Clyde Davis
Chas. Martin
Mildren Ray
A. L. Vallow
Bible School and Worship at Patoka Church
Patoka Christian Church hosts Bible School with Edwin Arnold superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 features Carl Gibson on Christian Priesthood and Sacrifice from Hebrews seventh chapter. Vandalia Christian Church Men's Chorus to sing at evening service at 7 30. Invitation to attend and bring guests next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Gibson
Vandalia Christian Church
Bible School
Pearl Hudspeth Flies From Montana To Texas
Mrs Pearl Hudspeth writes sisters that after wintering with her daughter Lola in Montana she is now with another daughter Nellie in Seymour Texas and hopes to visit Patoka sometime this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Pearl Hudspeth
Montana
Texas
Pearl Hudspeth
Lillie Blankinship
Mae Simecox
Lola
Nellie
Seymour
Tex
Patoka
Thanks for Fire Aid From Community Helpers
Mr and Mrs C D Martin express sincere thanks to all who assisted in putting out the fire at their home. They especially thank the Volunteer Fire Department for prompt response and fine work and the Lions Club for advocating a fire truck and equipment to protect homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
C. D. Martin
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David
Springfield
Effie Hathaway
Walton Green
Tommy Williams
Wm. Cobb
Woodlawn
Charles A. Moore
Moore
Anna Wilson
Patoka School News
Room
Mrs
D. L. Wickerlip Sham
Vernon P.T.A
Mr. Berke
Vernon Good Will Club
Patoka Methodist Church
W. M. Freisner
A.m. Church School
Geo. J
Home Bureau News
Maurice H. Wasem
North Dakota
Patoka Lions Club
Brokelman
Paul Belcher
Denny
Chicago
F. E. Miller
Junior Wickersham
W. R. Coltrin
Jess Belcher
Virgil Ketcherside
Benny
Mary Wickersham
Frank Belcher
Belle Johnson
E. L. DeLay
L. W. Ballance
James Ballance
Paul Logan
James Shively
Davis Jennings
Gilla Hopkins
James Wasem
Betty Glass
Robert Johnstone
Nate
Medford
Wengert
Louie Wasem
Porter Simcox
Lou
Albert Tacke
Bill Meyers
Alabama
Maurice Wasem
Wilbur McIintire
Dixon
Carroll
Benson
Howard Nelson
Darrell
Burl
William Osborn
William Lloyd
Rialto
R. L. Walton
Illinois Association of Supervisors
Hotel LaClaire
Moline
Marion County
Mary Galloway
Patoka Elevator
Melvin Keppler
Enoch Parker
Harvey Smith
Noll
John Fender
Wendell Wickersham
Short Landreth
Patoka Christian Church
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