Easter Dinner Guests From Several Cities
Mrs. Frank Brown hosted Easter Sunday dinner near Patoka with guests including Edgar Brown Eddie Shaner Boyd Bill Brown Leroy Eugene Herrin Crewe Cover Chicago St. Louis Vandalia Vernon Boulder and Vernon families. Afternoon callers were Ransom Belcher and son Charles from Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown
Patoka
Edgar Brown
Eddie
al Shaner
Chicago
Marvin Boyd
Bill Brown
Leroy
Eugene
St. Louis
Alva Herrin
Darrel
Shirley
Vanda
Patty
Lawrence Herrin
Crewe Cover, Ill
Dale Paine
Vandalia
Luther Brown
Vernon
Les Bright
Agnes
Judy
Ricky
Charles Bright
Carolyn
Ronnie
Boulder
Virgil Herrin
Jimmie
Gary
Nancy
Benny
Frank
Ransom Belcher
Charles
Clinton
Fifteen Attend Vernon Youth Fellowship Meeting
Fifteen members attended the Vernon Methodist Youth Fellowship meeting on Sunday evening. They completed lesson 167 from Through the Bible Study and discussed the next Giant City Park trip. Eligibility requires 25 present for 10 consecutive Sundays and attendance of 8 Sundays out of 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Vernon
M.Y.F
Bear Creek-W Vandalia Community Club News
The April 11 pot-luck at the school house drew locals including visitor Wayne Walton from Vandalia with a picture machine. The community bought the building and will keep meetings. Easter visits and Midwest trip chatter fill the weekend as families called on relatives and attended services. Residents note recoveries and ongoing social visits as spring activities continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Walton
Vandalia
Lawrence Robertson
Frank Robertson
Nattier couple marks silver wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Nattier celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on April 7 with Easter activities at the Masonic Hall in Patoka. Relatives from Patoka Centralia Ogden Illinois and nearby joined a noon pot luck lunch, gift ecards, and visiting with games for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Patoka
John Nattier
I. W. Nattier
Floyd Nattier
Fred Carter
Della Johnson
Amy Towler
Luther Paine
Paul Torrence
Teck Carter
Ray Denney
Mrs Matchett Plans Trip to Tokyo from Dallas
Mrs W E Matchett of Dallas Texas will depart April 28 by air from San Francisco to Tokyo Japan to visit her son and his family Mr and Mrs W E Matchett Jr Coca Cola Export Corp eastern representative Her son J F Matchett of Patoka recently left Dallas to bid her farewell and wish a good voyage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Matchett
Dallas
Texas
J. F. Matchett
San Francisco
California
Tokyo
Japan
W. E. Matchetts Jr
Coca-Cola Export Corporation
Patoka
Pauline Ballance Celebrated On Birthday Surprise
Pauline Ballance was surprised on her birthday Monday evening March 31 when friends gathered on her back porch. Katherine Soutier Bertha Snider Evelyn Thompson Florence Meador Ruth Foltz arrived with cake ice cream sandwiches and potato chips. Family members Judy Dickie Darlene Hiram Ballance and Dale Thompson joined later for a pleasant gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Ballance
Katherine Soutier
Bertha Snider
Evelyn Thompson
Florence Meador
Ruth Foltz
Judy
Dickie
Darlene
Hiram Ballance
Dale Thompson
Patoka Home Bureau Meeting Set For April 22
The Patoka Unit of Home Bureau will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday April 22 at 2 00 in the home of Mrs L E Green The major lesson Color In The Home will be given by Mrs E L DeLay and Mrs Jack Matchett The minor lesson Program Planning by Mrs Carl Rogier The nominating committee will report officers for the coming year Dues will be paid and guests invited Hostesses are Mrs Cleo Walker and Mrs L E Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Unit
Home Bureau
L. E. Green
E. L. DeLay
Jack Matchett
Carl Rogier
Edwin Nattier
Verne Ogles
Cecil Griffin
Cleo Walker
J W Crawford Expresses Support for Community Progress
J W Crawford asks for continued cooperation with the administrator to keep the school progressive and secure. He emphasizes fair treatment, honest statements, and service to children, patrons, and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Crawford
Sunday School At Mound Chapel April 20
There will be Sunday School on Sunday April 20 at Mound Chapel beginning at 10 a.m. Luther Paine, Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound Chapel
Luther Paine
Auctioneer Notice From John A Jennings
Auctioneer Davis Jennings announces absence April 15 to May 3 for sale dates. Contact for details listed as John A Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Jennings
John A. Jennings
Coroners Inquest Finds William Mason Suicide By Gunshot
The coroner's inquest at Cox & Martin funeral home Patoka found 79 year old William Mason died of suicide from a gunshot wound to the head. Mason was discovered noon Monday by rural carrier Inez Troutt at his home. Survivors include son Cecil Mason of St Louis and daughter Inez Mason of Elgin. Funeral held April 17 at Fairman Baptist Church with Rev Booth officiating. interment Ebeneezer Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Patoka
William Mason
Carrigan Township
Mr. Mason
Eiza Troutt
Sandoval
Mason
Gerald Galbreath
George Ahlf
Foreman
Earl Swagler
Richard Bowman
Elmer Hennings
Harold Lutz
Fairman
Frank Houston
Cecil Mason
St. Louis
Inez Mason
Elgin
Fairman Baptist Church
Booth
Centralia
Ebeneezer Cemetery
Henry Stumpf
C. C. Murfin
Lessie Mae Payne
Vernon
O. A. Stumpf
Princeville
O. B. Stumpf
Yocaipa
California
Nellie Doolen
Flora Dickey
Jesse Walton
George Walton
Vernon Methodist Church
Paul Brown
Lt Col C I Koons Awarded Bronze Star at Fort Benning
Lt Col C I Koons, stationed at Fort Benning Georgia, received the Bronze Star for distinguished service overseas while overseeing 5 000 operations in Korea. He returned to the United States in December after eighteen months in Korea. His wife is the former Miss Jamita Easton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Easton of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Koons
Ft. Benning
Korea
United States
Jamita Easton
Carl Easton
Patoka
Lions Easter Egg Hunt Postponed One Week
The Lions annual Easter Egg Hunt, scheduled for Easter Sunday April 13, was postponed due to rain. It will now be held Sunday April 20 at 2:00 p m for preschool through grade 6 participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LIONS
Arnold announces baby Eva Mae in Vernon
Mr and Mrs Lyle Arnold of Vernon announce the birth of a daughter named Eva Mae at Vandalia hospital on April 2 weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces. Grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs Hobart Arno of Alma and Mr and Mrs Chester Bryat of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Arnold
Vernon
Vandalia Hospital
Eva Mae
Hobart Arno
Alma
Chester Bryat
Patoka
Vernon P T C Invites Unit 100 Band Parents to Meeting
The Vernon P T C invites all Unit School 100 band parents to a Friday April 25 meeting at the Vernon Grade School gymnasium. Mr Benke of Salem will take pictures and the band will perform music from the recent Vandalia District Contest and the upcoming State Finals in Salem. Please bring table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon P.T.C
Unit 100
Unit School 100
Vernon Grade School
Benke
Salem
Vandalia
Card of Thanks From Mrs Richard Murfin
Mrs Richard Murfin expresses gratitude to those who sent cards prayers visits and flowers during illness and hospital stay. She requests blessings for all who offered support and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Murfin
Haley sale visits and houseguest across towns
Mrs. Charles Humes of Centralia attended the Haley sale here Tuesday and visited friends. Ralph Hart of Mt. Vernon was an overnight guest Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Humes
Centralia
Ralph Hart
Mt. Vernon
H. K. Pike
Perkins and Lane Nuptials at Immanuel Baptist Church
Miss Mable Perkins and William David Lane wed April 4 at Immanuel Baptist Church Natchez Mississippi. The couple’s families and wedding party joined in a reception at the Dykes home with music and floral decorations. Mrs Mollie Brad Murfin, 84, Vernon Illinois, died April 15 after a fall. funeral April 18 at Vernon Methodist Church with burial at Patoka cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LANE
Mollie Murfin
Mable Irene Perkins
William David Lane
Immanuel Baptist Church
Natchez
Mississippi
Allen Johnson
Harry Perkins
Vernon
Arthur Lane
Ponchatoula
Louisiana
Gladys Slade
Stanley Johnson
Dianne Lyons
E. R. Dykes
Clayton Jinking
Alvin Perkins
Mr. Lane
W. O. Thweatt
Earl Allen
Ervin Finley
Winchester Road
William Tennant
Liane
Natchez General Hospital
Sandoval High School
Illinois
Ponchatoula High School
Louisiana State University
Armstrong Tire and Rubber ‘Company
Baton Rouge
Franklin Street
City
Mollie Brad Murfin
Mark Greer
Vandalia
Vernon, Ill
John
Nancy Walton
Veron
Vernon Methodist Church
Sunbeams Plan Spring Meeting At Baptist Church
The Sunbeams meet Saturday April 19 at 2 pm at the Baptist Church. Nancy Snider welcomes visitors and new members. The program includes flag salutes, Bible reading, prayer, roll call with Love, an acrostic L O V E, a mission story "Bonny Baptist and the Sunbeams," More About Hawaii, May meeting plans by Mrs Mojonnier, closing prayer, games by Carolyn Snider, and Booster Choir at 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sunbeams
Baptist Church
Nancy Snider
Mitchell
Bonny Baptist
Haiwaii
Mojonnier
Carolyn Snider
Pie Supper at Carter School for Ebenezer Cemetery
A Pie Supper will be held at Carter School on Thursday night April 24 to raise funds for Ebenezer Cemetery. Edward Crowder promotes the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter School
Ebenezer Cemetery
Family Dinner Honors Pfc Jack Adams at F E Adams Home
A Sunday April 13 dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Adams honored their son Pfc Jack Adams on 80 days leave from two years in Okinawa. Attending were Rufuy Stephens Jr and family Carl Adams and family Lee Adams and family Helen Adams and sons of Chicago Nellie Adams Jessie Adams Irma Caldwell Pfe Jack Rams Paul David and the Adams couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Adams
Pfc
Jack Adams
Okinawa
Rufuy Stephens Jr
Carl Adams
Lee Adams
Helen Adams
Chicago
Nellie Adams
Jessie Adams
Irma Caldwell
Pfe
Jack Rams
Paul David
Mr and Mrs Harley Cole Host Easter Family Dinner
Mr and Mrs Harley Cole entertained at their home on Easter Sunday with a family dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dale Limecox and daughters Carol Ann and Mrs Joe Mayfield of Sandoval, Mr and Mrs Homer Jones and daughters Nina and Ilene, Mr and Mrs Forrest Baxter and daughter Janet, Mr and Mrs Wesley Griffin and Mr and Mrs Morris Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Cole
Dale Limecox
Carol Ann
Joe Mayfield
Sandoval
Homer Jones
Nina
Ilene
Forrest Baxter
Janet
Wesley Griffin
Morris Cole
Thank You Note from P L E Green
The writer expresses gratitude for cards and flowers received during illness, saying they were very much appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P L. E. Green
Grass Roots Opinion on Tax Burden in Tombstone
An Arizona Tombstone column attacks federal tax collection as the largest burden in history, citing hidden levies on average incomes and a total around 331 dollars from 1500 income, 952 from 3500, and 5087 from 12500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombstone
Ariz
Taxes Consume Large Share Of National Income
The piece argues taxes take about 30 percent of national income, forcing four months of work to pay for government. It claims high taxes undermine incentive, deter capital investment, hinder savings, and sap national spirit.
Congress Cuts Billions From President Budget in Session
Washington officials report that through debate on 10 appropriation bills the House reduced the President's $85 billion budget by 6.4019 billion dollars. Lawmakers expect further cuts to total 8 to 10 billion, signaling a major economy effort amid opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Congress
House of Representatives
Local residents share Easter visit notes and health news
Vernon area residents recount family visits with Epps and Morgan relatives from Rock Falls and Vandalia. Mrs. Mollie Murfin suffers a broken hip and is hospitalized in Vandalia. Several families travel for Easter in Illinois and Missouri, with gatherings in Centralia Danvers Geneseo and Vandalia. Laurel Peyton plans to move to Robertson Lake property soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Epps
Orland Cedro
Rock Falls
Mollie Murfin
Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Cox and Martin
Lee Peyton
Safe
Missouri
Alpha Morgan
Emma Pratt
Harry McFarland
Centralia
J. W. Epps
Marian
Springfield
I. A. Pfeffer
George Walton
Ray Walton
Norma Kay
W. E. Walton
Mary Ellen
Kinda
Grace Darner
Paer] Steinhauer
Florence Morgan
O. H. Stumpf
Princeville
Dale Whitehurst
Geneseo
N. Y
Livesay
Whitehurst
Cecil Cottrell
Danvers
C. O. Livesay
N.Y
Max Slavik
Fenton, Mo
Maurice Smith
Judy
Gerald Livesay
Francis Livesay
Salem
Dale Jones
Barbara
Patoka
Laurel Peyton
Robertson Lake
Bible Lesson Outline for April 20
An international lesson prompts study of Matthew 5 17 20 Mark 10 17 22 Luke 16 16 17 and John 1 17 with the memory verse about law through Moses and grace through Jesus Christ. The material emphasizes gospel themes and ethical guidance for Sunday teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Jesus Christ
Local Visitors and Easter Travels Noted in Crawford Area
Mr and Mrs G W Hairston Jr of Crawford Mississippi visited last week with Mr and Mrs J F Matchett and Mrs M C Pegues. Mrs Raymon Britt recovering from surgery at Vandalia hospital should return home this weekend. Mr and Mrs G J Wasem spent Easter in Gainesville Georgia with their son Cadet Leighton Wasem at Riverside Military Academy. Mr and Mrs Mervel Willett and son Michael of Berwin Illinois visited relatives here over Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Caudle
Simp Caudle
Forrest Caudle
Vandalia
Dwayne Linton
Penny Lake
Leonard Kelly
Kenneth Konrad
Darrell Zimmerman
Vernon Payne
Everett Wernsman
Herb Cleary
East Alton
Dude Landreth
Jesse Ripple
Leo Landreth
Cecil
Dick) Robertson
Hopedale
Robinson
Sunshine Club
Walter Pribble
Cordia Curtiss
Ohio
Pribble
Anne Benefiel
Thural Morey
Cecil Holt
Rose Gehrkin
Woodriver
Judy Goedel
Judy
John Snyder
Mrs. Lake Snyder
Great Bend
G. W. Hairston Jr
Crawford, Miss
J. F. Matchett
M. C. Pegues
Raymon Britt
Vandalia Hospital
G. J. Wasem
Gainesville
Georgia
Leighton Wasem
Riverside Military Academy
Mervel Willett
Michael
Berwin
Ill
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Bear Creek
White Haven
Col
Bronze ‘Star
Birh
Sunbeams
Edward Crowder
MR. and
Mrs. Harley Cole
Grass Roots Opinion
Anaheim
Calif
House Appropriations Committee
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Daily Herald
Wursell
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