Quiet Village Write-In Victory Narrow Beats Citizen Ticket
In Patoka Village an orderly afternoon vote produced a narrow write-in win for the People's Ticket over the Citizen's Ticket in the three-seat village board race. The People's tally showed Brooks Meadow 49 and Dale Thompson 50, while the Citizen's slate included Dowvin Jong 43 Bodwitt Arnold 45 Bee Pit 46.
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People’s
Citizen
Patoka Village
Brooks Meadow
Dale Thompson
Dowvin Jong Weee
Bodwitt Arnold
Aged Walter A Neilson 69 Dies at Salem Hospital
Walter A. Neilson 69 longtime farmer dies at Salem Hospital Sunday April 15 after illness. Born December 23 1881 in St Paul Nebraska he was one of thirteen siblings. Funeral 1 p.m. April 18 at Zion Methodist Church Pittsburg burial Seminary Cemetery Cox Martins in charge.
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Walter A. Neilson
Salem Hospital
St. Paul
Nebraska
Ole C
Juliane Neilson
Mr. Neilson
George
Charles
Ramsey
Ill
Chris
Alma
Julius
Decatur
Dewey
Zion
Marie Thompson
Mesa
Arizona
Lena Schnieder
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Anna Dygert
Harden
Montana
Zion Methodist Church
Carroll Lewis J
Seminary
Pittsburg
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Friday April 13 Band Contest Yields Second Place Honors
Twenty nine grade school band students traveled to Charleston Illinois with about 30 parents to compete in the Grade School Band Contest. The group earned second place with solo winners including Joe Betts Judy Easley and Karen Meador. Some winners advance to state finals in Herrin Illinois in May.
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Charleston
Illinois
Brown
Joe Betts
Judy Easley
Karen Meador
Sandra Schroeder
Lana Boyd
Herrin
Ill
Patty Bayliss
Sue Anne Weinsman
Judy Piercy
Lola Maude Meador
Davy Robinson
Terry Binnion
Gene Bricker
Richard Fiscus
Tooty Bayliss
Kent Crawford
Phil Carter
Jack Bopp
Ranny Torrence
Nancy Wood
Jane Carter
John Ballance
Lillian Watkins
Vernon
Youth Fellowship Hunt at Vernon Methodist Church
The Youth Fellowship group enjoyed a treasure hunt Monday evening after gathering at 7 30. Miss Pat Brown led the winning team as donuts and chocolate milk followed the hunt. Members listed include Keith Betts Patty Bayliss Gary Binnion Ruth Ann Cooley Pat Brown Linda Ross Myra Ross Graydon Ross Janice Hathaway and others.
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The
Methodist Church
Betts
Mason Baset
Pat Brown
Keith
Joe Betts
Patty
Tootie Bayliss
Gary
Patsy
Linda Binnion
Ruth Ann
Jewel Cooley
Linda
Myra
Graydon Ross
Janice Hathaway
Bonnie Crawford
Dick Bassett
Marilyn
Janet Headley
Terry Binnion
David Ripple
Bob
Judy Easley
Sue Ann Wernsman
Theodocia Brown
Fred Watkins
Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors
The Brokelmeyers thank forty six men who helped husk corn and complete farm work so Mr. Frank Brokelmeyer can recover at home. Your kindness is deeply appreciated and blessed, from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brokelmeyer.
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Frank
Frank Brokelmeyer
In Memoriam for Della Stone April 1950
A memorial note remembers Della Stone who died a year ago on April 22 1950. The message says God understands the family’s heartache and that she is now at rest where pain cannot enter. She is described as a kind mother and is sadly missed by her children.
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Della Stone
Good Will Club News Recaps March and April Meet Dates
The Good Will Club met with Edna White March 29 with twelve members present. Visitors included Ann Van Horn Margaret Murfin Beverly Goodrich and Billy Hill iard Nora Quail joined in the afternoon. A Parcel Post sale netted 4.25 with prizes to Ann Van Horn Margaret Murfin and Beverly Goodrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
Edna White
Ann van Horn
Margaret Murfin
Beverly Goodrich
Billy Hilliard
Nora Quail
Alice Wilson
Isabel Doolen
Hazel Cox
Tina Murfin
Emma Protz
Kenneth Meador
Birth of Son for Mullens Family
Mr and Mrs Harry Mullens announce the birth of a son on April 14. The baby, named Jack, is described as healthy and welcomed by the Mullens family with happiness. Helen Walker is noted in connection with the announcement.
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Harry Mullens
Helen Walker
Jack
Everett Purduee Hosts Sunday Dinner In Decatur
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Everett Purduee included Mr and Mrs Jerry Zimmerman and son Mr and Mrs Dale Zimmerman and family Mr and Mrs Bob Kelmy and sons Mr and Mrs Percy Zimmerman and son and Mr and Mrs Ernest Winters and son, all from Decatur Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Purdue
Jerry Zimmerman
Dale Zimmerman
Bob Kelmy
Percy Zimmerman
Ernest Winters
Decatur, Ill
Gratitude From Unit District 100 After School Election
Voters in Unit District 100 are thanked for their support and encouraging words after the recent school election. The board members Clem D Doolen Paul Torrenve Artie Rogier express commitment to serving with harmony under leadership, acknowledging past mistakes and aiming for a school system worthy of public trust.
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UNIT
Board of Education
Family thanks for support after death of Calvin Carter
The Just and Carter families express heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends for help during their bereavement following Calvin Carter's death. They thank Rev Jurrens for comforting words singers casket bearers and those sending flowers and Cox and Martin for service.
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Calvin Carter
Jurrens
Cox & Martin
Joe Just
Gaylord Carter
Cash Emery
James Carter
Archie Herron
Zora Brumfield
In Loving Memory of Orilla Mae Cumming
Memorial notice for Orilla Mae Cumming who died April 20 1948 three years ago. Heartfelt lines recall her smiling ways and kindly words. Sadly missed by husband and children with promise of a reunion in the better land.
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Orilla Mae Cumming
School Board Elects Rogier Doolen Torrence In Unit 100
Apr 14 vote in Vernon and Patoka elected three board members for three years. Artie Rogier Clem Doolen Paul Torrence and John Lake were listed with top totals. write-in Maurice Nattier received two. Harvey Munger of Ramsey was hired as Administrator for Unit No 100.
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Artie Rogier
Clem Doolen
Paul Torrence
Vernon
Patoka
Unit District No. 100
Board of Education
Vernon Patoka
Wm. Kleeman
John Lake
Harry Perkins
Maurice Nattier
Harvey Munger
Ramsey
Patoka Home Bureau Plans April Meeting Details
The regular Patoka Home Bureau meeting is set for Friday April 20 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Orville Schroeder’s home with Mrs. Don Crawford assisting. Major lesson titled Remodeling and Landscaping of Homes will be presented by Home Advisor Elizabeth Burton. Minor lesson is Program Planning. Members will suggest topics for next year. Reporter Mrs. Bruce Pugh.
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Orville Schroeder
Don Crawford
Elizabeth Burton
Bruce Pugh
Thanks for kindness after Cecil D. Jones death
The family of Cecil D. Jones expresses sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and floral tributes. Your comforting words and deeds are deeply appreciated by Mrs. Cecil D. Jones and family, brothers and sisters.
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Cecil D. Jones
Family thanks helpers after mothers death Minnie Lemon
The family expresses gratitude to everyone who assisted by word and deed after the death of their mother Mrs. Minnie Lemon. Belcher family members visit relatives in Missouri and Texas as noted. Includes addresses and updates on service members Wes Jolliff Joe Jett and others, with weekend visits and travel details among relatives.
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Minnie Lemon
Sharlene Belcher
Missouri Baptist Hospital
St. Louis
John Henry Belcher
Fern
Wes Jolliff
W. Jolliff
U.S
Co. C
D.M.P.B.S
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
Joe Jett
Fort Leonard Wood
Texas
Springfield
Pittsburg
California
Robert Pugh
Allen
Aubrey Tinnen
Bethany
Illinois
W C T U Speech Contest at Methodist Church
The Tuesday event drew a good crowd with music by Eva Wasem Loretta Genre and Mary Ellen Sharp and Harker's help. Contestants included David and Lila Sanders Lois Hicks Frances Gillette and Norma Quick who won the Bronze Medal. Mrs P J Mojonnier county president gave the presentations and gifts, while Mr and Mrs Wayne Walton of Vandalai showed films to families.
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W.C.T.U
Methodist Church
Eva Wasem
Loretta Genre
Mary Ellen Sharp
Walter A. Neilson honored by family and friends
The Neilson family expresses thanks for kindness and sympathy shown during Walter A. Neilson's illness and funeral, signed by brothers sisters and other relatives.
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Walter A. Neilson
Thanks for kindness during baby's illness
Mr and Mrs Lee Outhouse express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during their baby's illness and thank blood donors.
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Mrs
Lee Outhouse
Bake Sale by W S C S of Methodist Church April 21
The W S C S of the Methodist Church will hold a bake sale at Robert Eagan's Food Market on April 21. Please bring baked goods by 9 a.m. for the sale.
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W.S.C.S. of the Methodist Church
Robert Eagan
Thanking Friends After School Election Victory
The message from le HARRY PERKINS expresses gratitude to friends for support in the School Election held on Saturday April 14.
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le Harry Perkins
Ladies Class Bazaar at Whiting's Electric Shop
The Ladies Class of the Christian Church will hold their annual bazaar and food sale on Saturday May 12 at Whiting's Electric Shop. Proceeds support church activities.
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The
Christian Church
Whiting
Carrigan Township Supervisor reports 1950 51 funds
Harold Snyder outlines Carrigan Township Marion County Illinois year ending March 27 1951 receipts and expenditures sources of funds and balances on hand. The report details public funds received and used during the fiscal year and the purposes funded under township administration.
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Fred Chausse
Missioners
Tri-County
Elec
Boyd Quick
Comboard
Town Hall
Supr
C. A. Fairchild
Commissioners
Sandoval
Dees
Charles Boyd
Ins
Lights
Harold Snyder
Shattue Lumber
Succaice Abe
Dale Snyder
Comon Town Hall
Margaret “Hawley
Fred ‘Chausse
Commission
Carrigan Township
Illinois
Marion
Carrigan
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Leonard C. Jett
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Jennie Meaor
Danvers
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Caryl Thompson
Granite City
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I. A. Pfeffer
Centralia
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C. D. Doolen
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Southern Gardens
Salem
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Patoka Home Bureau
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