Three Central City People Narrowly Escape Train Crash
Mrs. J. C. Black, 53, and her two children faced serious injuries Sunday when their car was struck by a B. and O. freight train at the Sandoval crossing on highway 51. Mrs. Black suffered a fractured pelvis and head injuries, Donald broke both legs above the knee and right forearm, while Joan escaped unhurt after jumping clear. They were taken to St. Marys hospital in Centralia.
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J. C. Black
Highway 51
Sandoval
Bear Creek and White Haven Community Meetings and Local News
Bear Creek W M S met with president Mrs Lucy Robertson on April 21 with four members present. Miss Doris Robertson visited from Vandalia. Bear Creek P T A held its last meeting of the school year on April 23 with 60 attendees and elected Amy Christie president, Carl Robertson vice president, and Hazel Brown treasurer. Ice cream and cake were served. Several families visited, and Vandalia papers note the marriage of Paul Brown and Melba Forehand, former residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Creek W.M.S
Lucy Robertson
Mamie Henson
Amy Christie
Doris Robertson
Vandalia
Lucille Norris
Claude Anderson
Anderson
J. F. Anderson
Mildred Outhouse
Helen Caudle
Bear Creek P.T.A
Schol House
Carl Robertson
Lecy
Hazel Brown
John Lake
George Christie
Gilbert Brown
John Revis
Warren Lake
John Anderson
Emmett Caudle
Joe McDuffie
William Brewer
Frank Robertson
Burnell Henson
Lee Outhouse
Paul Brown
Melba
Card of Thanks for Chicken Supper Support
The Christian Church expresses gratitude to all who helped with the chicken supper. Special thanks to the School Board, Mr. Wilson, donors, and the community for loyal support. Committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Wilson
Sisters Reunited After Thirty Year Separation
Mrs. Orville Maloy of Patoka and Mrs. Robert Hodges of Williamstown Kentucky, formerly Isabelle and Nora V Smith, were reunited this week after thirty years living apart since their placement in the Kentucky Children's Home in Louisville as children. The search led via foster mothers to Williamstown where Nora was found married to Robert Hodges in 1980. They confirmed kinship after sharing family details. The sisters plan another visit this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Maloy
Patoka
Robert Hodges
Williamstown
Kentucky
Maloy
Hodges
Isabelle
Nora V. Smith
Kentucky Children’s Home
Louisville
Mays. Hodges
Betty
Shirley Maloy
Centralia
Robert
George Chambers
Peoria
Maloys
Mrs. Hodges
4-H Club News Meeting Planned for May 1
Girls aged 10 to 20 who plan to join 4-H this summer will meet at the American Legion Hall at 2 p.m. Saturday May 1.
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American Legion Hall
Sunbeams Meet at Wagstaff Home
The Sunbeams meet May 1 from 2 to 3 8 o clock at the Wagstaff home four blocks east of Snyder Foltz Hardware. Program includes President welcome, Salutes to Flags and Bible, Prayer, Roll Call with letter L and World Homes by five children, and a Mothers Day theme. Plans include a picnic May 15 and Vacation Bible School in June. Judy Nancy and Carolyn Snider distribute invitations for Sunbeam party June 5. Closing Prayer and games conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
Dorothy Sue
Sonny Wagstaff
Snyder Foltz Hardware
Judy
Nancy
Carolyn Snider
Local families share Sunday visit in Breese area
Mr and Mrs Paul Schmidt and sons Billie Tommy and Bobby visit Mrs William Ververs Sunday. The Caldwell couple from Breese also join, spending time with relatives Mr and Mrs Richard Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Schmidt
Billie
Tommy
Bobby
Richard Caldwell
Breese
William Ververs
Patoka Lions Run Two Day Clean Up Campaign
The Patoka Lions Club sponsors a May 5 and 6 clean up drive with trucks and workers to collect roadside rubbish. Lion Les Jenkins donates time and trucks. residents asked to place organised containers with waste at the front near the road for easy loading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Lions Club
Lion Les Jenkins
Lion Jenkins
Lions Club
Patoka
Patoka Woman's Club Mother and Daughter Banquet May 10
The Patoka Woman's Club announces a Mother and Daughter banquet on May 10. The American Home Department will host an annual luncheon at 1:00 PM on Saturday May 8 with a covered dish, self table service, two recipe exchanges, cake and cream provided.
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Patoka Woman’s Club
American Home Department
John Klukis Wins $500 Philco TV Prize
Mr. John Klukis of West of Pa toka was notified this week that he had been awarded the $500 Philco Television set from the Moose Lodge of Centralia. The set will be installed free and he will receive one year of free service as part of the Sister Kenny Polio Clinic fund drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Klukis
West of Patoka
Philco
Moose Lodge
Centralia
Klukis
Meeting At George Snider's Recaps Cards and Talks
The last meeting at George Snider's covered old and new business. Members received five boxes of greeting cards each, three fancy and two comical. Don Davis and Wilma Pugh spoke, songs followed with refreshments. Next meeting at Sammy Meador's on Monday May 10. Dean Hopkins, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Snider
Don Davis
Wilma Pugh
Sammy Meador
Dean Hopkins
Magassi Cemetery Notice of Secretary Treasurer Resignation
Everett Perdue signs off after ten years as Secretary and Treasurer of Magassi Cemetery. He offers to help with transitions but urges new leadership for future fundraisers and cemetery upkeep. Also mentions visiting relatives in Decatur and California trip return. keys hung in Register window for pickup.
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Magassi Cemetery
Everett Perdue
Hayes Anniversary Observed by Hayes Family in Centralia
Mr and Mrs Jack Carlyle hosted a 45th wedding anniversary for Mrs Hayes and Mr Hayes at their Centralia Route 161 residence last Sunday April 25. Thomas Hayes and Mamie Humes wed in Patoka Illinois on April 22 1908. Nellie Kelleher of Los Angeles was bridesmaid and Joe Humes of Heyworth was groomsman. Fifty five guests attended a buffet supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Carlyle
Centralia
Carlyle
Thomas Hayes
Mamie Humes
Patoka
Ill
Nellie Kelleher
Los Angeles
California
Joe Humes
Heyworth
Hayes
Bob Hayes
Mt. Auburn
Mae
Agnes Hayes
St. Louis
R. K. Votts
Effingham
Edna Benoist
Mt. Vernon
Ella Larkins
Charles
Will Humes
Marion County Home Bureau to Hold Annual Meeting in Salem
Marion County Home Bureau members plan their second annual meeting at the Salem Presbyterian Church on Tuesday May 4 at 1 00 PM with 12 30 PM registration. Mrs Raymond Milligan will report on the Amsterdam Netherlands trip and the Associated Countrywomen of the World. Officers will be elected and installed and a tea will close the program.
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Home’ Bureau
Marion County
Presbyterian Church In
Salem
Raymond Milligan
Illinois Home Bureau Federation
Milligan
Associated Countrywomen of the World
Amsterdam
Holland
Netherlands
Home Bureau
International
Organization For Rural Women
Eldon Branch
Jesse Donoho
Paul M. Williams
Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Brotherhood Broadcast
Sunday School at 9 30 Morning Worship 10 30 Training Union 7 Prayer Meeting 8 00 Thursday business meeting May 6 at 8 Brotherhood meets at 8 Friday April 80 Women study Community Missions Guide taught by Mrs Stringer May 2 first Brotherhood broadcast 7 30 to 8 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Stringer
The
Brotherhood of the Church
Wes Martin Returned After Hospital Visit
Mr. Wes Martin came home Friday from Centralia hospital but complications required his return Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Martin
Centralia Hospital
Election for School Board This Saturday May 1
Voters will elect seven members at two polling places Vernon grade school and Patoka grade school. Polls open 12:00 noon and close 7:00 p.m. for residents in Pope Fayette and Marion counties sections listed, including East Fork Clinton County and Carrigan Township.
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Vernon
Patoka
Pope Township
Fayette County
Ill
Patoka Township
Marion County
Illinois
Foster Township
Vernon School
East Fork Township
Clinton County
Ilnois
Carrigan Township
Patoka Unit Holds April Meeting at Methodist Church
The Patoka Unit met April 23 with forty members and guests at the Methodist Church. Officers for the year were elected including Chairman Claud Betts and Vice Chairman Mason Bassett. New members added, dues paid, and a May 21 meeting at Mrs. L. E. Green’s home announced.
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Patoka
Methodist Church
Elizabeth Burton
Ellis Doolin
Claud Doolin
Claud Betts
Mason Bassett
Clifford Christian
E. L. DeLay
Bruce Pugh
Fred Brown
Frank Ballance
Jack Keaton
Roy Mason
L. E. Green
Patoka Methodist Church Service Schedule Note
M. W. Friesner pastor leads 9 30 am Church School with Geo J Wasem. Morning worship at 10 45 am. Island Chapel service at 7 30 pm. Ladies Aid meets 2 00 pm Thursday. Prayer Meeting at 7 20 pm Thursday. Birthday wishes sung for Bruce Jackson Lyle Winterton and Edna Tune.
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M. W. Friesner
Geo. J. Wasem
Island Chapel
Ladies Aid
Bruce Jackson
Lyle Winterton
Edna Tune
Mrs Robeson Returns Home to Miami Florida
After weeks here with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Darvin Jones and Valda Mrs Robeson has returned to her home in Miami Fla Mrs Darrel Walker and Cynthia Susan came home Monday from the Greers hospital in Vandalia Mr and Mrs E M Markwell of St Louis spent Sunday with Mrs Della Johnstone and she accompanied them home for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darvin Jones
Valda
Robeson
Miami
Fla
Darrel Walker
Cynthia Susan
Greers Hospital
Vandalia
E. M. Markwell
St. Louis
Della Johnstone
Marion County Republican officers elected at April 26 meeting
At the Marion County Republican Central Committee meeting in Salem R. A. Watts was elected Chairman J N Vallow re elected 1st Vice Chairman Milton Lacey 2nd Vice Chairman Wm Hardy 3rd Vice Chairman W E Tate 4th Vice Chairman Harry Quandt Secretary Harry Quandt? No: Secretary Harry Quandt and Treasurer Wm Pick were chosen by unanimous ballot Delegates and alternates to the State Convention in Springfield on May 10 with a list of names for both groups.
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Marion County Republican Central Committee
Circuit Court Room
Salem
R. A. Watts
Centralia
J. N. Vallow
Kinmundy
Milton Lacey
Meacham
Man
Wm. Hardy
Sandoval
W. E. Tate
Odin
Harry Quandt
Iuka
Wm. Pick
State Armory
Springfield
Illinois
O. A. Oldfield
R. J. Branson
John P. Wham
H. B. Blanchard
W. Vursell
Patoka Grade School News Highlights Fifth Period
Attendance achievers include Lana Jo Boyd Stuart Logan Luwanda Christian Charles Dean Thalman Jo Ann Winterton Marie Williams and Karen Briscoe. Perfect spellers named Marie Williams Jimmie Herrin Karen Briscoe Mary Lou Walker Patsy Friesner Norman Matthews Jon Seifers. Nancy and Carolyn Snider visited. Dorothy Lou Wagstaff absent sick. Sixth grade finished readers Progress and People. fifth grade studying South America. Health posters created. Safety Club met. map study of Marion County. new steel cabinets funded by PTA. Eighth graders begin prep for commencement. Mrs. Lake teaching new songs.
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Lana Jo Boyd
Stuart Logan
Luwanda Christian
Charles Dean Thalman
Jo Ann Winterton
Marie Williams
Karen Briscoe
Jimmie Herrin
Mary Lou Walker
Patsy Friesner
Norman Matthews
Jon Seifers
Nancy
Carolyn Snider
Dorothy Lou Wagstaff
South America
Safety Club
Marion C O
P.T.A
Missionary Meeting Honored Pioneers In Vandalia
Mrs Lulu Newcomb of St. Louis visits sister Mrs Sarah Williams and son in law Mr and Mrs James Brown in St. Louis. Several women including Mrs Verne Nattier and others attend an associational Missionary meeting in Vandalia with noon hour pictures of State Missionary meetings.
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Lulu Newcomb
St. Louis
Sarah Williams
G. J. Wasem
Leighton
James Brown
Jamie
Verne Nattier
D. C. Stringer
Harold Atchison
Harry Perkins
P. J. Mojonnier
Vandalia
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Eberle Norris
Raymond Caudle
Asher Brummet
Winess Linton
Clarence Forehand
Karra Meador
Letta Hopkins
Bud Moore
West Chapel
Paul Bernius and Sons
Hawaii
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Clifford C. Wilson
Downs, Ill
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Wagstaff
John L. Belcher
Decatur
Mobile
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Elva Sharp
Marion CO. Home Bureau
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Board OF Education
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Patoka Methodist Church
Marion CO
Republican Central Committee
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