Mrs Elizabeth Mays Birthday Observed in Vernon Park
Mrs Elizabeth Mays of Vernon was honored at a Sunday July 27 84th birthday gathering at Vernon City Park. A noon picnic dinner followed and guests included Fern Hall and family Wayne Mays and family Anthony Mays and family Bob Mays and family Walter Cook and family and many more friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Mays
Vernon
Vernon City Park
Mildred
Dale Cox
Wanda Logue
Billy Jo Manskee
Orville Sharp
Stewart Meador
Carroll
Donna
Patty White
Emery Meador
Wanda
Sandra McLain
L. E. Peyton
Vance Muffin
Lucille Watkins
Maude Walker
Jesse Ripple
Dude Landreth
C. R. Farmer
Clarabelle Leninger
Iva Enlow
Glendora Warren
Perrines Host Family Dinner After Ordination Service
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Perrine entertained at a July 27 family dinner at their home. Guests included Mrs Joe Perrine Salem Mr and Mrs Roy Staley Ob long Mr and Mrs Howard Perrine and daughters Greenup Ky Mr and Mrs Luther Perrine and daughters Springfield Mr and Mrs Gordon Wooters Centralia Mr and Mrs Harlan Gerrish and Mrs Arlene Bopp and sons. They attended Howard Perrines ordination at Patoka Christian Church in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Perrine
Joe Perrine
Salem
Roy Staley
Oblong
Howard Perrine
Greenup
Luther Perrine
Springfield
Gordon Wooters
Centralia
Harlan Gerrish
Arlene Bopp
Patoka Christian’ Church
Committees Appointed for Legion Picnic on August 23
Committees for the American Legion Picnic at Patoka Park on August 23 have been announced. Food Stand chaired by Beatrice Jones with listed helpers. Trap Shoot led by Bill Carter. Ice Cream and Pop Stand led by Martin Byers. Bingo chaired by Stanley Barnes. Novelty by Max Quayle. Entertainment by Stanley Barnes. Raffle by Max Quayle. Speakers by Walter Alexander. Advertising by Sam Jolliff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Patoka Park
Beatrice Jones
Betty Jones
Jane Jones
Evelyn Thompson
Zella Easton
Virden Towler
Ruth Foltz
Maude Brumfield
Jean Adams
Evelyn Jolliff
Helen Alexander
Katherine Soutier
Marilyn Quick
Bettie Simcox
Bill Carter
Sam Jolliff
Walt Alexander
Don Moore
Martin Byers
Fred Thorpe
Willard Ballentine
Frank Miller
Stanley Barnes
Bill Jenkins
Brooks Meador
Max Quayle
Lela Quayle
Pauline Ballance
Speaakers
Walter Alexander
Card of Thanks for Hattie Lawrence
We express sincere thanks to all who assisted during the illness and death of our wife and mother Hattie Lawrence. Gratitude for flowers, the minister, the singer, and pallbearers from W. P. Lawrence and family. Fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Lawrence
W. P. Lawrence
Funeral acknowledgment for Samuel B. Eagan service
Gratitude expressed for assistance during the funeral of Samuel B. Eagan. Special thanks to the minister, singers, and pallbearers. Mention of nieces, nephews, and sister in law.
Mrs. Inez O Neal Plans Peoria Visit With Bassett Family
Mrs. Inez O Neal will depart Sunday for Peoria to visit her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Lovie Bassett and their children Bonnie Ruth and Ronnie Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez O’neal
Peoria
Lovie Bassett
Bonnie Ruth
Ronnie Lewis
Local Conservation Club Builds Lake With Stanched Efforts
The Conservation Club 100 has grown to about 300 members since February and is constructing a lake area with a dam planned soon. About seven of twelve acres cleared, volunteers donate labor and equipment. project cost near $2000 beyond free labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Club 100
Jesse Ripple
Vernon
Eagan’s
Martin’s Cash
Patoka
Cooley’s
Curran Family Celebrates 59th Wedding Anniversary
On Sunday July 27, the children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Wim Curran of Vernon Illinois gathered at noon with well filled baskets to celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thrasher and Betty of Vandalia Mr. and Mrs. Geo Trexler and Sue and Jack of Greenville Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Curran and Stevie and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Curran of Shobonier and Mrs. James Pyle of Vandalia. The afternoon was spent visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. Curran
Vernon
Illinois
Paul Thrasher
Betty
Vandalia
Geo. Trexler
Sue
Jack
Greenville
Wayne Curran
Stevie
Tom Curran
Shobonier
James Pyle
Mrs. Mary Belcher Celebrates 84th Birthday Dinner
Mrs. Mary Belcher, who observed her 84th birthday Sunday July 27, celebrated with a family dinner. Attending were Mrs. Josie Moore and daughter Velma, Dayne Moore and family, Bud Moore and family, and George and Stanley. Aunt Mary has been an invalid since September 6 when she fell and broke her hip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Belcher
Josie Moore
Velma
Dayne Moore
Bud Moore
George
Stanley Barnes
Mary
Funeral services for Samuel B. Eagan at Arnold Chapel
Samuel B. Eagan aged 82 died July 25 in San Bernardino California after a long illness. He was born February 10 1870 in Foster township and lived in California employed in the citrus industry before retirement. Survivors include a sister-in-law Maggie Eagan and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held July 31 at Arnold Chapel Church with Rev. Cecil Lowe presiding. Interment followed in Holt cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel B .Eagan
San Bernadino Hospital
San Bernadino
California
Foster Township
Rose Smith
Anna, Ill
Smith
Maggie Eagan
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Patoka
Arnold Chapel Church
Cecil Lowe
Eldorado
Holt Cemetery
Birth Notice for Brown Child in Wichita Kansas
Mr. and Mrs. James Brown of Wichita Kansas announce the birth of a baby boy born Thursday July 31 weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces Grandparents are Mrs Ora Brown of Baltimore Md and Mr and Mrs G J Wasem of Patoka
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brown
Wichita
Kansas
Ora Brown
Baltimore, Md
G. J. Wasem
Patoka
Birth Announcement for Lila Diana Sinclair in Houston
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Sinclair of Houston Texas welcome a baby daughter named Lila Diana born Monday July 28 at Houston Memorial Hospital. She weighs 7 pounds 10 ounces. Grandparents are Dwight Ballance of Patoka and A C Sinclair of Bellaire Texas. Great grandparents Roy Ballance of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Sinclair
Houston
Texas
Houston Memorial Hospital
Lila Diana
Dwight Ballance
Patoka
A. C. Sinclair
Bellaire
Roy Ballance
DeQuenne Baby Born in Taylorville Hospital
Mr and Mrs Dan DeQuenne of Stonington Illinois welcomed a baby girl named Barbara Ann born Friday July 25 at St Vincent hospital in Taylorville. The infant weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan DeQuenne
Stonington, Ill
St. Vincent Hospital
Taylorville, Il
Barbara Ann
Bassett Baby Born in Peoria with Name Rickie Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Louie Bassett of Peoria welcomed a baby boy on Wednesday July 30 weighing 6 pounds. He is named Rickie Lewis. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Mason Bassett of Alma and Mrs Inez O'Neal of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Bassett
Peoria
Rickie Lewis
Mason Bassett
Alma
Inez O’neal
Patoka
Lease Plan Lets Club Build Park Clubhouse in Timber Cuts
The document outlines a ten year privilege with lease terms for a park site of about five to six acres. The club will construct a clubhouse on the site using timber currently being cut when time and funds permit, effectively after they catch their breath.
Arlington youth visits aunt and uncle on vacation
Tommy Bertges of Arlington Virginia spends his vacation with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Lester Hathaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Bertges
Arlington, Va
Mrs. Lester
Hathaway
Remembered Bear Creek Saint Hattie Lawrence 1879 1952
Hattie Christie Lawrence born in Bear Creek July 29 1879 died at home in Vernon Illinois July 26 1952 age 72 years 11 months 27 days. Survived by husband William P Lawrence three sons Hershel Dean Marion two sisters two brothers six grandchildren. Funeral at Bear Creek Church July 28 1952. Interment Thorpe Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Christie Lawrence
Bear Creek
Vernon
Illinois
James M
Illinois Christie
William P. Lawrence
Hershel Lawrence
Dean Lawrence
Patoka
Marion Lawrence
San Bruno
California
William Oates
J. C. Linton
Decatur
George Christie
Charles Christie
Vandalia
Lawrence
Clarence Cearlock
Thorpe Cemetery
God
Fair Land
Griffin family visit to Vandalia parents
Mr and Mrs Charles Griffin and their children of Vandalia visited Tuesday with his parents Mr and Mrs B N Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Griffin
Vandalia
Mrs
B. N. Griffin
Family trip traces northwest to visit old friends and landmarks
Edwin Arnold and companions traveled 5000 miles through eleven states visiting relatives from Spearfish to Spokane. They toured Billings Rim Rock Drive, met the Paul Smiths, visited Laurel and Bozeman, met the Slaters and Charlie Soutier, spoke with the Armstrongs, saw Warren Arnold in Spokane, admired Grand Coulee Dam, toured Soap Lake and Quincy irrigation projects, observed local fruit trade and apricot prices near Cashmere, watched salmon at Leavenworth, and spoke with Sam Andrews in Sedro Woolley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Arnold
Roy Thompson
Decatur
U.S
Spearfish
South Dakota
Black Hills
Billings
Motana
Ralph Bassett
Rimrock
Paul Smiths
Ocean
Helen
Smiths
Zion
Laurel
Montana
James Slater
Mae Armstrong
Emery Clark
Bozeman
Patoka
Spokane
Washington
Warren Arnold
Grand Coulee Dam
Soap Lake
Quincy
Burl Caldwell
Columbia River
Burl
Midwest
Cashmere
Washington State
Leavenworth
Sedro Woolley
Sam Andrews
Mabel Foster
Conservation Club 100 Picnic Nets 744.86 for Lake Project
The Conservation Club 100 Picnic at Patoka park drew a nice crowd despite heat. The event raised 1285.27 gross with 540.41 expenses leaving 744.86 net for the lake project northeast of Patoka on Warren McNicol land near Zion church. Bud Stephens of Salem won Grand Champion in a 27 entry bird dog show judged by Walter Machatton of Kinmundy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Club
Patoka Park
Conservation Club 100
Bud Stephens
Salem
Walter Machatton
Kinmundy
Ambassador Quartette
Dizzy Deans
Imore
James Ballance
Patoka
Zion Church
Warren McNicol
Dewey Neilson
Marshal Soutier
Magnus’ Lucas
Dwain Walton
Nixon to Speak at Illinois State Fair August 13
Springfield Illinois Sen Richard Nixon Republican vice presidential candidate will speak on Republican day August 13 at the Illinois State Fair Morton Hollingsworth Joliet state central committee chair announced Nixon acceptance He was notified by national party chairman Arthur Summerfield Nixon will be introduced by William Stratton governor candidate Dirksen also slated to appear on Republican day program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Richard Nixon
California
United States
Ilinois
Morton H. Hollingsworth
Joliet
Republican State Central Committee
National Committee
Nixon
National Party
Arthur M. Summerfield
Michigan
House UN- American Activities
Alger Hiss
Hiss
Illinois
Adlai E. Stevenson
William G. Stratton
G.O.P
U.S. Congress
Stratton
Hollingsworth
Sen
Enverel M. Dirksen
Chicago couple on weekend visit to Martha Cain
Mr and Mrs Cliff Brown of Chicago spent the weekend here visiting the latter’s mother Mrs Martha Cain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Brown
Martha Cain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Lawrence Perrine
Legion
Samuel B. Eagan
Iake
Arthur Falkenhain
John Barker
Magnus Lucas
Mrs. WM. Curran
Arnold Chapel
Edwin Arnolds
Roy Thompsons
Sportsmen’s Picnic
G.O.P. V.P
Ill. Fair
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