Mobile X-ray Unit Begins Marion County Chest Survey
A Mobile X-ray Unit starts May 1 at Vernon and visits multiple Marion County towns through May 18 with j1 x-ray technicians from the Division of Tuberculosis Control. The drive, approved by the Marion County Medical Society and sponsored by tuberculosis boards and clubs, aims to screen adults and high school students with positive tuberculin tests, offering confidential chest x rays and reporting findings to families or physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Vernon
Division of Tuberculosis Control
Marion County Medical Society
Marion County Tuberculosis Board
Marion County Tuberculosis Association
Marion County Home Bureau
Vernon—Cooley’s
Patoka
Patoka Hardware
Sandoval
ODIN
Gregory’s
Kinmundy
Kinmundy Express
ALMA
Wilson’s
Iuka—Meadors Lumber Up
Salem—Court House
Salem—Brown Shoe Company
Laura Holland 89 Died April 19 in Bloomington Illinois
Mrs Laura Holland aged 89 died April 19 at her Bloomington Illinois home. Funeral services were held at Beck Funeral Home with interment in Leroy Cemetery. Attending from nearby were Eli Logan Roy Ballance Darrell Foltz and Hiram Ballance.
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Laura Holland
Roy Ballance
O. L. Wadkins
Eli Logan
Bloomington
Beck
Leroy Cemetery
Eli’ Logan
Roy Balance
Darrell Foltz
Hiram Ballance
Birthday Surprise Party for Elza Sharp and Bruce Pugh
On Thursday evening April 13 Elza Sharp and Bruce Pugh were surprised by family. Wilma Pugh helped arrange the gathering with many Sharp and Pugh relatives from Patoka and nearby, guests enjoyed ice cream and cake hosted by Lelah Sharp and Wilma Pugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza Sharp
Bruce Pugh
Wilma Pugh
Sharp
St. Louis
Lelah Sharp
Obituary: Mr and Mrs William Wallace Cooper
Death visited the Mound Chapel community as William Wallace Cooper and Nora Jane Alexander died within a day of each other in April 1950. The Cooper family of Pope township Fayette County Illinois includes three children and multiple grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 15 at Mound Chapel Church with burial at Pratt Cemetery.
Marion County Singing Convention Planned for April
The Methodist Church sponsors the Marion County Singing Convention on Sunday April 28 at the Potaka gymnasium starting at 2 00 p m Everyone is welcome to attend and sing.
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The
Methodist Church
Marion County
Patoka
Obituary Clarence A Moore of Patoka Illinois 1889 1950
Clarence Andrew Moore born April 27 1889 in Pope Township Fayette County Illinois died April 8 1950 at his Patoka home age 60 years 11 months 11 days married Elsie Cain in 1908 who died January 1919 they had five children three daughters predeceased him in 1920 he married Josie Roseman they had nine children Ted known to all was beloved husband father and neighbor He leaves his wife 11 children many grandchildren a brother Amos an aunt Mary Belcher and a host of relatives and friends
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Clarence Andrew Moore
George
Rebecca Moore
Pope Township
Fayette County
Illinois
Patoka
Elsie Cain
Josie Mae
Martha Allene
Gertrude
Josie Roseman
Ted
Iris Baum
Decatur
Ill
Vivian Williams
Hammond
Ind
Jean Cavaker
Benton
Irene Allegret
Gary
Helen Wooden
Darwin
Dayne
Donald
Marvel
Burl Velma
Beulah Qualls
Amos
Clinton, Ill
Mary Belcher
April 30 Maturity Date Set for CCC Grain Loans
John F. Chance of the Marion County PMA Committee warns farmers with wheat oats and corn under CCC loan or purchase agreements that April 30 is the maturity date. Producers must decide to pay off and keep ownership or turn grain to CCC. Soybeans have a May 31 deadline.
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Commodity Credit Corporation
John F.chance
Marion County
PMA Committee
CCC
Chance
PMA
Cooper Family thanks neighbors for support and visits
The Cooper Children thank neighbors and friends for assistance during illness and funeral of their father and mother. Grateful for floral offerings and to the minister and singers. Mrs Abba Gideon of Stanton Missouri visits with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs C D Martin. Mr C D Martin attended an IGA meeting in St Louis and Mr Don Griffin enjoys a Chicago vacation with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Abba Gideon
Stanton, Missouri
C. D. Martin
Davis Jennings
John
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Kiel Auditorium
St. Louis
Don Griffin
Chicago
Dean Goody
Amboy
Ill
Earl Ross
Centralia
A. E. Good
Winton Wright
Walier
Hugh Jensen
Shattue
Frank Crawford
B. A. Guzzardo
Edward Mayer
Darvin Jones
Roy Jones
St.Louis
Birth of Pamela Jane Hidlebaugh in Mattoon Ill
Mr and Mrs James Hidlebaugh announce the birth of their daughter Pamela Jane on March 31 at a Mattoon hospital. The baby weighed 5 pounds 15 ounces.
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James Hidlebaugh
Mary Helen Wickersham
Mattoon, Ill
Mattoon Hospital
Pamela Jane
Card of Thanks and Family Visit Notes
Card of Thanks from Mrs Mae Good expresses gratitude for flowers cards and cheer during illness. Mrs Pearl Hudspeth of Texas to visit sister Mrs Lillie Blankinship. Mr and Mrs Sam Redburn and children from Lake Charles La visiting Dale Nettler family. Mrs Austin Good returns home from Vandalia hospital.
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Mrs. Mae Good
Pearl Hudspeth
Texas
Lillie Blankinship
Sam Redburn
Lake Charles
Dale Nettler
Austin Good
Vandalia Hospital
P T C Plans Gym Meeting Showcasing Student Talent
The Patoka School P T C met in the gym on Wednesday April 19 for an annual style program. Students presented rhythm band selections dialogue grade 1 accordion pieces Roger Gergen Charlotte Smith and Maryin Piercy vocals by Sandra Schroeder and the Spooner sisters with guitar by their father.
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P.T.C
Patoka
Dorothy Lake
Roger Gergeni
Charlotte Smith
Maryin Piercy
Sandra Schroeder
Spooner Sisters
Patoka U of I Students Plan Field Trip to LaSalle and Kentland
Conway Malan is among 43 University of Illinois students preparing a weekend geology field trip by bus to LaSalle Illinois and Kentland Indiana in April. The trip is part of structural geology studies at Patoka University.
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Conway Malan
R. R
Patoka Vis
University of Illinois
LaSalle
Kentland
Ind
Library Notes Courtesy of Readers and Magazine Donations
A library column notes frequent readers and welcomes new ones. Mrs. Carl Meador donated many magazines for sharing, and Librarian Elsi Gray mentions possible upcoming house cleaning to improve orientation in the space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Meador
Elsi Gray
Grateful Thanks From Hospital Patient to Friends
A patient thanks kind friends for visits cards and acts of kindness during a recent hospital stay. Special gratitude goes to Blood Donors whose generosity is deeply appreciated and will not be forgotten.
Young Married Group Meeting at Iuka School April 14
The Marion County Young Married Group met April 14 at Iuka School Auditorium with 18 couples 17 children and several visitors present. The group set 25 cent assessments per couple for expenses and cups for each meeting, with four couples monthly to plan programs.
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Iuka School
Marion County
W. E. Williams
Alma
Legion Tag Day For War Memorial Set For Apr 22
Local Commander Dwight Britt of the American Legion Post announces Legion Tag Day on Saturday April 22 to raise funds for a memorial in Bryan Memorial Park Salem Nl honoring Marion County service members who died defending freedom. Tags will be sold in Vernon and Patoka by Legion and Auxiliary members.
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War Memorial
Dwight Britt
American Legion Post
Bryan Memorial Park
Salem
Marion County
Vernon
Patoka
Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Thirteen Sunbeams Meet At Church April Sat Affray
Thirteen Sunbeams gathered at the Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon April 15. Vice president Nona Jo Phillips welcomed David Arnold in the president’s absence. Brenda Thompson read a thank you note from Mrs. Don Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirtee Sunbeams
the Baptist Church
Nona Jo Phillips
David Arnold
Brenda Thompson
Don Crawford
Ruth Anna
Dwight Elliott
Tim Mojonnier
Bill Ballance
Mar
Lynn
Ronnie Gerrish
Mrs. Mojonnier
Patoka Home Bureau to Nominate New Officers
The Patoka Home Bureau will hold its regular meeting on Friday April 21 at the Methodist Church. The nominating committee will announce new officers for the coming year and dues will be collected. Guests are welcome and the program includes a textile painting lesson by Mrs. E Burton titled Getting the Garment Ready to Sew.
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Methodist Church
E. Burton
Red Cross Drive Total Increases to $229.14
Chairman Robert Eagan reports the Red Cross donation tally at $229.14, rising by $23.57 from last week’s figure. The update confirms continued community support and a rising drive total.
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Rlbert Eagan
Red Cross
Marion County Rural Youth Plan Passion Play Trip
The Marion County Rural Youth held its regular meeting at Shanafelt School on April 13 with short films from Pfeffer and Rad-More Motors. Plans were made for a Passion Play trip to Bloomington on April 30 leaving Salem at 7:00 a.m. from Bob Purdues. About twenty five members will attend. A nominating committee was formed for May officer elections.
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Marion County Rural Youth
Shanafelt School
Pfeffer
Rad-More Motor Companies
George Snider
Bloomington
Bob Purdues
W. Yarmouth
Salem
Shirley Wayman
Carol Hammond
Norma Williams
Alberta McRoy
Bill Phillips
Harold Beals
Bob Petrea
Jack Holzhauer
West Frankfort
Monticello
Farm Bureau
Elizabeth Griffin
Small-Town Visits Highlight Weekend in Vernon
iC Huff of Decatur called on Mr and Mrs T E Snyder Sunday. Dozens of visitors from East St Louis Vernon Clinton and Vandalia gathered for family time and church events. Local residents and relatives enjoyed dinners birthdays and outings across the area including Mt Vernon St Louis and Pittsburg.
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H. Huff
Decatur
T. E. Snyder
Lee H. Peyton
Lula Quayle
Nina Gill
John Campbell
Ellen Huschie
East St. Louis
Belle Doolen
Vivian
Bob
Howard Thompson
Wallas Morris
Alpha Morgan
Auburn
Hobart Arnold
Near
Alma
Effie Hathaway
Alvin Hathaway
Janice
Vernon
A. Willett
Stringtown
W. P. Wade
Billy
Jesse Sprinkle
Helen
Vandalia
Suday
Jesse Walton
Richard
St. Louis
Bertha Danbury
Pope
W .H. Pope
Emma Thompson
Forrest Oates
Waverly
W.C. Oates
Stanley Moore
Anna Des Ruisseaux
Eli Morgan
D. L. Freyer
Des Ruisseaux
Marion D. Lawrence
Burlingame
Cal
W. P. Lawrence
Pentecostal Church
Addie Jones
Jerry Veal
Fred Orcutt
Lottie Swank
Eva
Helen Beane
Champaign
Milton Bayliss
Dean Laws
Centralia
Herbert Laws
Jerry Burns
Evansville
Ind
Jesse Ripple
David
Mabel McKinney
Clinton
Stella Satterlee
C. O. Livesay
Harold
Lillie Norton
Opal Jones
Earl Carter
Nellie Brown
Cecil Binnion
Terry
Shobonier
Mason Binnion
Raymond Paine
Jean
Pittsburg
Annabel Dunn
Darrel Zimmerman
A. F. Hathaway
James
Clarence Lawson
Shirley
Hotel Frerson
Mts. Vernon
National Oats Company of
Wade Lawson
Dahlgren
Roy Sears
Patty
John Gehrken
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Wallace Cooper
George Cooper
Seminary Township
St. Mary’s Hospital
Nora Jane Alexander
Abner Alexander
Alexander
Lizzie
Claude Carmen
Keyesport
Seldon
Lloyd
Ira Wilkie
Elsie Pape
Ella Olmstead
Mound Chapel Church
Pratt Cemetery
Patoka U. OF I
Urbana Champaign, Ill
Library Notes
Patoka Home Bureau
Marion County Rural
Floyd Arnold
Mrs
James Hathaway
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