Vernon social notes list visiting relatives and travels
Local residents report relatives and friends visiting in Vernon and nearby towns. Names include Bud Wickenhauser, Dale E. Thomas, Edward Thomas, Orvel West Jr, Howard Peyton, Harlin Peacock, Effie Hathaway, Clem Doolen, Rose Doolen, Harold Godel, Joe Compton, K. H. Compton, Carl Compton, Marvin Sorrel, David Johnson, Bill Johnson, Donald Cox, Hazel Cox, Alice Prott, Mollie Murfin, Joe Blue, J. C. Binnion, and others. Several trips to Decatur Springfield Champaign and Biloxi Miss noted with Easter and induction references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wickenhauser
Peoria
Bud Wickenhauser
Dale E. Thomas
Dayton
Ohio
Edward Thomas
Vernon
Orvel T. West, Jr
Howard Peyton
Decatur
Springfield
Harlin Peacock
Weldon
Effie Hathaway
Clem D. Doolen
Shirley Ann
Champaign
Rose Doolen
Harold Godel
Wood River
Godel
Morey
Joe Compton
Memphis
Tenn
K. H. Commpton
East St. Louis
Carl Compton
F. H. Hatch
Patoka Methodist Church Schedule and District Conference
The Patoka Methodist Church outlines Sunday activities led by Pastor M. W. Freisner with church school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m a Ladies Aid meeting at 2 00 p m and prayer service on Thursday May 2 District Conference will be held at Oblong session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Freisner
G. J. Wasem
Ladies Aid Meeting
Our District
Oblong
Glenride Miner Fire
Fire started by defective wiring sent smoke through the main shaft at 5:30 p m Four miners underground Walter Paskovich Heinie Kleysteu ber H W Parkinson and Leon Uzientek were rescued after air shaft access. Firefighting measures seal air underground to burn out in about four weeks. mules in the mine were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Paskovich
Heinie Kleysteuber
H. W. Parkinson
Leon Uzientek
Slang and Bang Pinochle Club Meeting Notes
The Slang and Bang Pinochle Club met Thursday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Darvin Jones. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keister, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Garrett, Les and Wes Griffin, and John Barnes. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. The next meeting is set for May 1 at the home of Wes and Les Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darvin Jones
Robert Keister
Jerry Cox
Roy Garrett
Les
Wes Griffin
John Barnes
Wes
Les Griffin
Walton Missing Since April 16
Maurice Duane Walton, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Walton, has been missing since April 16. He worked with the Association of World War II pilots and aviation specialists in Los Angeles and was returning from Phoenix to California when a station wagon suffered engine trouble. His companion continued by train. Walton waited for repairs and to drive on alone. After a 48 hour wait, search began. His father and L. E. Green flew to Phoenix to search, arriving safely, but no further word is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Walton
Maurice Duane Walton
Duane
Association of
Los Angeles
Calif
California
Phoenix
Ariz
L. E. Green
Earl O Neal Celebrates Fifty Birthday
Friends and relatives gathered at Earl O Neals home on Sunday April 21 to celebrate his 50th birthday. Present were Mr and Mrs John Murray Lewis Bassett J M Meredith Helen Follis of Springfield Mr O Neal Inez his wife daughters Margaret and Ruth Graham and son James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl O’neal
John Murray
Lewis Bassett
J. M. Meredith
Helen Follis
Springfield
O’neal
Inez
Margaret
Ruth Graham
James
Box Supper and Cake Auction at Local Gymnasium
Remember the Box Supper and Cake Auction at the local gymnasium on May 10. A one act play and added attractions will be presented, sponsored by the Willing Workers Class. Every lady is asked to bring a box. 38-to
Local Visits Span Sunday Across Towns
Stringtown and nearby residents visited friends and relatives including the Becks Revis Anderson Robinson and Holt households. The Idle Ladies Club gathered at Mrs Herbert Beck with neighbor attendees and mystery packages were opened. The next meeting is planned at Miss Johanna Cleary’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Beck
Nettie McConnell
Frank Beck
Dale Revis
Vandalia
John Anderson
Dallas Robinson
Shobonier
Byron Albert
Anna Lester
Vernon
Virgil Klinge
Ghel Dean
Ralph
Youth Revival closes in Fredonia with seven conversions
The Fredonia Youth Revival ended Friday night recording seven converts and baptisms planned for the first Sunday in May. Attendance at Sunday School reached 58 as communities shared visits and calls among local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottis Atchison
Norman Gerrish
Fred Coppenbarger
Clinton
Henry Meredith
Everett Jeff
University of Illinois Scholarship Examination Details
The University of Illinois scholarship examination will be held in the County Superintendent of Schools office on Saturday June 1 beginning at 9 am. Three scholarships will be awarded a general scholarship Home Economics and Agriculture. Applicants for Home Economics and Agriculture scholarships must apply to the Farmers Institute office 104 New Agriculture Building Urbana Ill before May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois
County Superintendent of Schools
Farmers’ Institute
New Agriculture
Urbana
Ill
In Memoriam Glen Hill 1943 Death Anniversary Notice
In memory of Glen Hill who died April 21, 1943. He stood in life’s morn, hopes high, and work unfinished. Night came early. no goodbye. Always true and kind, a friend to all. Loved and missed by wife, children, parents, and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Hill
Hayes Celebrate 43rd Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Thomas Hayes marked their 43rd wedding anniversary Easter Sunday April 21 at home with all their children present. Dinner guests included Harry Hayes St Louis Jack Carlyle Centralia Robert Hayes and family Patoka William Jenkins and son Jimmy Decatur Pauline and Ed Hayes. Afternoon visitors included Charles Humes Will Humes Lorena Stern Centria Mrs Charles Champke Sandoval and Bert Simcox Patoka. The couple received many nice gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hayes
Harry Hayes
St. Louis
Jack Carlyle
Centralia
Robert Hayes
Tommy
Bobbie
Decatur
William Jenkins
Jimmy
Patoka
Pauline
Ed Hayes
Charles Humes
Will Humes
Lorena Stern
Central
Easter Sunday Marriage in Decatur Church
Miss Dorothy White married Donald A. Cox in a single ring ceremony at Central Christian Church Decatur with Rev Sorrel W Flewelling officiating. The bride a nurse at Macon County Hospital, class of 1945. the groom recently returned from overseas service and works at the Signal Corp Depot in Decatur. The couple planned a short auto trip before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
Decatur
Illinois
Missouri
Host to Good Will Club Hosts Spring Meeting
Wellie Perkins hosted the Good Will Club on April 17 with 16 members and 5 guests. A bountiful dinner followed by business plans for an ice cream supper and bazaar before Decoration Day to support cemeteries Hatch Holt Meadow watch for ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellie Perkins
Tonie Sorrell
Hatch Holt and Meadow
Caroline Harmeier
Harry
American Legion Meeting Set for May 2
The American Legion calls a regular meeting at 8 p m on Thursday May 2 at the hall. Members are urged to attend for important business and to arrange the annual Memorial Day service and ice cream supper. Frank Miller Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Frank Miller
W C T U Meeting in Vernon April 15
The W C T U met in Vernon with Lodema Bayliss on Monday night April 15. The program included songs prayers Bible readings poems for Easter. Treas. Etna Knight presented a full report. A Mother’s Day program was planned with committee Helen Betts Lorene Klinge Kathyrn Belcher. Members urged to attend May meeting at Mrs Flora Dickey’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodema Bayliss
Vernon
Old Rugged Cross
Fish
Emma Walton
Etna Knight
Helen Betts
Lorene Klinge
Kathyrn Belcher
Mrs. Knight
Ruth Lawson
Flora Dickey
Outdoor 4 H urs meeting set at City Park May 1
The Outdoor Meal Club holds its first regular meeting May 1 at City Park. Girls wishing to join must submit enrollment cards before then. A cleanup hour from four to five will follow with raking and cleaning near the fireplace. Leaders are Wilma Pugh and Sue Wireman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Pugh
Sue Wireman
Sgt Marvin Walker With Famous Cavalry in Japan
Sgt Marvin L. Walker of Patoka Illinois serves with the 1st Cavalry Division in Japan as a section sergeant with Troop F of the 12th Cavalry. He holds the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with one star Luzon the Philippine Liberation Ribbon one star the Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal. A civilian he attended Patoka High School worked as an oil driller and farmhand. He enlisted December 1 1944 trained at Camp Robinson Arkansas and plans to pursue education after discharge. His father M D Walker resides in Patoka Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eifth Army
Japan
Marvin L. Walker
Patoka
Ill
1St Cavalry Division
Nippon Capitol
Walker
12Th Cavalry Regiment
Luzon
Pateka
Army
Camp Robinson
Ark
Revival meeting at Baptist Church invites all to attend
The Baptist Church urges nightly revival services starting tonight and continuing through close. Sunbeams meet May 4 with Darlene Workman. Juniors present the play The Cobweb Sunday at 7. Cast includes Mrs Grant and Mrs Childs among others. practice for Junior ages Saturday 1:30 to 2:30. Harmony Girls Sextet from Decatur to perform April 27 during revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
Darlene Workman
Mrs. Grant
Agnes Mae Nattier
Childs
Carolyn Nattier
Leighton Wasem
Drexel
Wanda Hulsizer
Harmony Girls
Decatur
Patoka Womans Home Bureau Elects Year Officers
The Patoka unit held its organization day on April 18 with Lolamae Mojonnier as chairwoman and E L Delay as vice chair. Mrs Bruce Pugh was secretary treasurer. The April lesson Selecting Furniture was led by Mrs Howard Lynch. May 16 meeting planned at American Legion Hall with roll call Wash Day Dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Lolamae Mojonnier
E. L. Delay
Bruce Pugh
Howard Lynch
Paul Williams
J. C. Donaho
Eldon Branch
American Legion Hall
Local News Notes From Area Residents and Events
Local notes report residents traveling for army induction in Chicago and visits from relatives in St. Louis Denver and Vandalia. Social items include chick sales at C D Martin Store, a Vernie Nattier farm slaughterhouse nearing opening, and Easter gatherings with family at Meador and Simcox households.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marvin Sorrel
Staley’s
David Johnson
Bill. Johnson
Tom Belcher
Mrs
Donald Cox
Hazel Cox
Paul White
Bioloxi
Miss
Keesler Field
Alice M. Prott
The
Bell Telephone Co
Mrs. C. D. Doolen
Lessie May Payne
Mollie Murfin
Joe Blue
T. T. Cox
Harold Blankenship
J. C. Binnion
Patoka Methodist Church
Glenride
Bill Nieppetter
Maurice Walton
Earl*O’neal
Stringtown
Fredonia
John Phelps
Sandoval
Grover Spencer
Cecil Kirgan
John Rennels
Robert Carter
Laura Carter
Charles Jett
Everett Jett
Fred Coppenberger
Wm. Perkins
John Sheppard
Ora Stone
Geo. Davenport
Harry Perkins
Cecil Jett
Robt. Mc Haney
Emma Jett
Pauline and
Reya Ellis
Bonnie Kretzer
Alec Anderson
Ella Cozad
Memoriam
Good Will Club
Maud Meador
Bernice Ross
Ferne Arnold
Sophia Protz
Stella Pugh
Mary Kottmeyer
Doris Kleeman
Erne Arnold
Sopha Protz
Emma Prot
Amanda Binion
Tina Murfin
Nellie Perkins
Tillie Meador
Bettie Howell
LaHoma Hilliard
Vivian Binnion
Bernice Doolen
Susan Doolen
Linda Binnion
Billie Hilliard
Nellie Doolen
Sgt
Marvin Walker
His
Mr. M. D. Walker
Patoka, Il
Karen
Womans Home Bureau
Nattier
Chicago
Georgena Adams
Versal Hicks
Dayne Adams
Davis Jennings
Johnny
Colorado Springs
Colo
C. D. Martin
Vernie Nattier
Bob Crawford
Frank Crawford
St. Elmo
Ellen Miller
Clayton Slifer
Effingham
John Crawford
Christina
Elizabeth England
Norman
John Reed
Kentucky
Bob Smith
H. K. Pike
Keith
Harold Atchison
Paul McClelland
Seth Martin
C. R. Richeson
W. L. Martin
Philip Covell
Concordia
Patoka Register
Lila Jolliff
Delphia Jolliff
Sam
Hollis Cole
W. C. Garner
Donald Carter
Salem
George Lee
Jerry Whiting
Terre Haute
Ind
Walter Whiting
Robert Hopkins
Lizzie Wasem
Bettie Simcox
Annie Davidson
Louie Davidson
Greenville
Lloyd Pierce
Nancy Simcox
Carl Meador
Brooks and
Dean
Les and
Sam Jolliff
James Stephens
Porter Simcox
Lou
Loren Foster
Bogota
Dwight Petrea
Navy
U.S. Naval
Colleen Petrea
Cencellia
Frank Petrea
Walter Gray of
Assumption
C. B. Anderson
Milton Peddicord
Wm. Good
Woodlawn
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