Birthday Picnic Honors Crawford at Patoka Park
John P Crawford celebrated his 88th birthday on August 13 with a Sunday picnic dinner at Patoka Park on August 15. Attendees included Clayton Slifer and Jimmy Effingham, Dean Crawford and Terry, Frank Crawford of Champaign, J W Crawford and Bonnie Carlyle, John Crawford Jr and Jimmy Vandalia, Frank Crawford and family, Lee Crawford and family, Don Crawford and family, Robert Crawford and P Crawford and Christina Patoka, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Crawford
Patoka Park
Clayton Slifer
Jimmy
Effingham
Dean
Crawford and
Terry
Frank Crawford
Champaign
J. W. Crawford
Bonnie
Carlyle
John Crawford
Sandoval High School to Open in September
Sandoval Community High School will open September first with a teachers meeting. On September second sophomores and seniors attend from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon for registration and teacher meetings. September third freshmen and juniors meet from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandoval Community High School
Baptists Church announce service schedule and local visits
Charles McHaney as minister leads a full church week with Bible School at 9 30, morning worship 10 30, and evening services 8 00. Members and guests are listed visiting relatives and attending fairs, dinners, and the Saltillo area events with several trips to Decatur Springfield and Chicago noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. McHaney
Harry Perkins
S.S
Bible School
Gloria Snyder
Fairman
Artie Rogier
Marilyn Rogier
Night blooming cactus puts on two night show in Sandoval
Bob Newman, owner of the Sandoval Greenhouse, reports a Mexican native cactus in his yard that produced 16 buds and blooms this year. Seven opened Wednesday night and nine more Thursday night. the eight inch white fragrant bloom opens around 9 p.m. and fades by morning. Neighbors gathered for both displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Newman
Sandoval
México
Newman
Valentine Szymiczek
Save and Sew 4-H Club Plans August 25 Achievement Program
The Save and Sew 4 H Club met at the Legion Hall with nine members present. They arranged plans for the annual achievement program on Wednesday August 25 at 2 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Members listed include Sandra Schroeder Mary Jo Hawkins Marjorie Wadkins Jo Simcox Darlene Wortman Marie Crawford Darlene Ballance Pauline Towler Marilyn Ballance Wanda Hulsizer Betty Ballance and Wilma Pugh. Nine girls have flower arrangements and Marjorie Goff leads Outdoor 4 H ers. The group will model dresses September 3 at City Park for the Lions Fall Festival. Marilyn Ballance Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Save
Legion Hall
Sandra Schroeder
Mary Jo Hawkins
Marjorie Wadkins
Jo Simcox
Darlene Wortman
Marie Crawford
Darlene Ballance
Pauline Towler
Marilyn Ballance
Wanda Hulsizer
Betty Ballance
Wilma Pugh
Marjorie Goff
Alf Grubbs of Kansas Visits Here
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Alf Grubb of Independence Kansas visited here the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Caldwell. It is Alf Grubb’s first visit in 30 years and his sister is Mrs. Caldwell. He was married previously to Maude Hollenbeck a teacher of Tonti. They returned to their Kansas home after visits with old friends including A L Irvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Alf Grubb
Independence
Kans
Oscar Caldwell
Grubb
Alf
Maude Hollenbeck
Tonti
Card of Thanks From Mrs. O. F. Davis and Family
The Davis family thanks friends for cards letters and flowers during our recent illness. Your thoughtful expressions will be remembered always.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Davis
Don Davis Hurt by Enraged Bull at Stock Farm
Don Davis, son of Mr and Mrs Jake Davis, was injured by an enraged bull Saturday morning at the family stock farm west of town. His father arrived in time to prevent serious injury and Don was taken to Centralia hospital where doctors said his injuries were minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Davis
Jake Davis
Don
Centralia Hospital
Johnstone Family Visits and Local Updates
Mrs. Robert Johnstone and children visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnstone at Illiopolis. Mrs. Della Johnstone looked after Bob's welfare. Hattie Wernsman and Grace of Centralia visited Miss Mary Martin. Mollie Murfin and daughter Lessie called in the afternoon. Local teachers at the Salem geography course included Gladys Wernsman, Florence Linton, Mary Joliff, and Pearl Britt. Rose Britt spent Friday with the Floyd Britt family and helped Larry celebrate his fifth birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Johnstone
Edward Johnstone
Illiopolis
Bob
Della Johnstone
Hattie Wernsman
Grace
Centralia
Mary Martin
Mollie Murfin
Lessie
Salem
Gladys Wernsman
Florence Linton
Mary Joliff
Pearl Britt
Rose Britt
Floyd Britt
Little Larry
Community hosts fine horses at Legion Picnic
At the American Legion Picnic in City Park on Saturday August 14 a team pulling contest drew 21 entries and a capacity crowd from surrounding communities. Judges were E L Sharp Bruce Pugh and George Parker. Prizes went to lightweight Frank Dudley and Harry Cooper among others with top honors to Russell Fitzpatrick in heavyweight and a croquet prize to Marion Nattier and Clifford Talbot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
E. L. Sharp
Bruce Pugh
George Parker
Floyd Smith
Clinton County
Harry Cooper
Marshall
Ill
Frank Dudley
Salem
Kenneth Wells
Bonnie, Ill
Herbert Vincent
New Harlan
Ohio
Herbert Bromfield
Patoka
Russell Fitzpatrick
Palestine
Homer Richey
Marion Nattier
Clifford Talbot
Orville Hopkins
Brooks Meador
Bowen announces birth of Sharon Kay in Patoka
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bowen of Patoka announce the arrival of a baby daughter Sharon Kay who weighs seven pounds six ounces. Grandparents are Mr Wash Bowen of Patoka and Mr and Mrs Don Clark of Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Bowen
Patoka
Sharon Kay
Wash Bowen
Don Clark
Salem
Sunbeams Meet at Thomas Home on August 7
James Allen, Jessie Lou, Ruth and Marion Thomas hosted Sun beams at their home Saturday August 7. Patricia Binnion welcomed Mrs. Carl Hines of Alma and members signed get well cards. Eldon Romack to host September 4 as officers to be elected. Refreshments served by Mrs. Thomas and sister Mrs. Hines with Irene Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allen
Jessie Lou
Ruth
Marion Thomas
Sunbeams
Patricia Binnion
Carl Hines
Alma
Patricia Hines
Kate Davis
Eldon Romack
Jesus
Thomas
Mrs. Hines
Irene Perkins
Patricia
Louise Annette
Irene
Everette
Donald Perkins
Mevil Ray
Brenda Lake
Patsy Binnion
Marie
Dean Black
Judith
Carolyn
Nancy Snider
McHaney
Philip
Susy
Marion
Ruth Ann
Jessie Lou Thomas
Mojonnier
Birthday thanks to neighbors friends and loved ones
Fred Klinge thanks his neighbors friends and loved ones for the many cards letters fruit flowers and candy received on his birthday. God bless you all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Klinge
Patoka Methodist Church Revival to Start August 29
M W Friesner leads Patoka Methodist Church with morning worship at 10 45 and Sunday school at 9 30. Revival at Island Chapel begins August 29. First Quarterly Conference at 2 30 that Sunday with district superintendent Rev Phillips. Birthday wishes note for Anna Ballance Eunice Altom and Mayme Galloway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Friesner
Geo. J. Wasem
Island Chapel
Phillips
Anna (Leo) Ballance
Eunice Altom
Mayme Galloway
Local visitors from Champaign and Decatur stop by
Mr and Mrs George Dean Crawford of Champaign visited relatives here this week. Mrs Ethele Robb and daughter Mrs Alma Garrett of Decatur were here Tuesday. Miss Alice Caldwell accompanied them here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crawford
George Dean Crawford
Champaign
Ethele Robb
Alma Garrett
Decatur
Alice Caldwell
Peach Queens Tour to Springfield From Centralia
The Peach Queens met at City Hall Centralia at 6 30 a m on Tuesday August 17. They left at 7 00 a m in convertibles to Springfield arriving around 10 30 a m and toured the Abraham Lincoln Hotel Governor Green's mansion and the Governor's box before a fried chicken dinner at the Farm south of Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Centralia
Springfield
Governor Green
Marilyn Hartley
Irvington
Blanchard
Tom Moore
Governor’s Box
Chamber of Commerce
Bertha Snider
Patoka
Wadkins announce engagement of Mary Elizabeth Wadkins
Mr and Mrs Otto Wadkins of Patoka announce the engagement of their eldest child Mary Elizabeth to Gene Meyer son of Mr and Mrs Vernie Meyer of Tamalco IN The wedding is planned for September
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Otto Wadkins
Patoka
Mary Elizabeth
Gene. Meyer
Vernie Meyer
Tamalco
Crackerneck Edges Tamalco 12 11 In Extra Innings
Crackerneck defeats Tamalco 12 to 11 in 10 innings on Burl Marohl strong pitching. Tamalco rallies from four down in the final frame but falls short as Crackerneck commits 12 errors. Jimmy Cox collects two three base hits to pace the Crackerneck offense. The season finale sees Crackerneck Diamond hosting Keyesport next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burl Marohl
Crackerneck
Tamalco
Marohl
Jimmy Cox
Keyesport
Mary Alice Edwards Returns Home After Week with Brumfields
Mary Alice Edwards returns to Boulder after a week's visit with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brumfield. Brandberry Auction is set for August 21 at 1 o'clock CST. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ballance hosted their guests, daughter Mrs. Lora Hensen of Carbondale and granddaughter Mary Ellen Walton of Vandalia, during the past week. The Ballances, Bill Williams, James Karr, Ray Fraley, Harlan Goff, Betty Towler, Margie Goff, Dorothy Fraley and John Barnes spent Saturday at the State Fair in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Blau
Dian
Chicago
Delpha Jolliff
Claude Jolliff
Neil
Yellow Stone Park
Robert Bales
Indiana
Darrell Walker
Cynthia Susan
Chester Bryant
D. C. Stringer
Nell
Virginia
W. H
Texas
Carl Robertson
Springfield
H. L. Smith
Decatur
P. J. Mojonnier
Ethel Robb
J. S. Garrett
M. A. Willett
Michael
Benwyn
Ballane
Lesle
By . Griffins
Harry Beck
Chiss
Florence Simcox
Mary Alice Edwards
Boulder
Mrs
Henry Brumfield
Tom Ballance
Lora Hensen
Carbondale
Mary Ellen Walton
Vandalia
Bill Williams
James Karr
Ray Fraley
Harlan Goff
Betty Towler
Margie Goff
Dorothy Fraley
John Barnes
Legion Picnic Supports Membership Drive and Veterans Aid
The American Legion thanks all helpers for a successful picnic and urges 1948 members to recruit, aiming for 200 by November. Team captains Louie Soutier and David Thompson lead drives. those not paid in 1948 are urged to join. The group promotes Legion Service Office help and notes post influence on veteran legislation and the GI Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Louie Soutier
David Thompson
G.I
Salem
Ill
Legion Service Office
American Legion
United States of America
Baptist Auxiliary Girls Picnic at City Park
On Thursday August 12 the Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church hosted a picnic supper for the Girls' Auxiliary at the city park. The girls enjoyed the outing and thanked the missionaries for their kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Mound Chapel Service Schedule and Church Roles
Rev Ancel Arnold pastor leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Virgil Herrin as superintendent. Preaching at 8 p.m. and a prayer meeting Thursday at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancel Arnold
Virgil Herrin
Friends Help Mrs Altom Celebrate Birthday
Saturday July 14 Mrs Eu nice Altom's birthday brought a surprise visit from friends with baskets of food. Present were Mes Dames H N Potts N S Riley Ruth Coleman Minnie Meece and Maude Nall as the party gathered near noon to share treats and good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Altom
Mesdames H. N. Potts
N. S. Riley
Ruth Coleman
Minnie Meece
Maude Nall
Salem Sub-District Meets at Sandoval August 16
The Salem Sub-District met at Sandoval on Monday night August 16 with 107 members present. Ruth Wright led the chorus, Joann Orr led devotions, Farina received the cup, and special numbers were performed by Alma, Cabbage Chapel and Farina. Rev. Bob Adair of St. Louis gave a talk on the Good Will Industrie. The next meeting will be at Satem Trinity September 20, Nellie Brasel, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Sandoval
Ruth Wright
Joann Orr
Farina
Alma
Cabbage Chapel
Bob Adair
St. Louis
Good Will Industrie of
Satem Trinity
Nellie Brasel
Eaglin Family Visit Across States Noted
Mrs. Robert Eaglin and her Houston daughter visit Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Eaglin. Floyd Davis of Miami Florida calls on Mr. and Mrs. John A. Jennings over Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Eaglin
Houston, Tex
C. E. Eaglin
Floyd Davis
Miami, Fla
John A. Jennings
1948 Sandoval High graduates plan varied careers
The 48 members of the 1948 Sandoval Community High School class chose diverse paths including higher education, the armed services, nursing, farming, radio work, secretarial roles, and marriage. Several pursue college at SIU Carbondale, nursing programs in Danville and Champaign, or work with local businesses and railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandoval Community High School
Armed Service
Darrell Ahlf
Mary Frances Burnette
Virginia Wernsman
S.I.U
Carbondale
Dean Good
Illinois Central Railroad
Patoka
Betty Johnson
Shirley Maloy
Mary Overbeck
Altadonna
Sandoval
Dean Pugh
Thomas Ritter
General Motors
Detroit
Mich
Buick
Shirley Cole
Patoka Elevator Company
Lucille Norris
Schroeder Motor Company
Mary Ann Pape
W.C.N.T
Centralia
Martha Perkins
Danville
Shirley Pratt
Champaign
Wilma Pugh
St. Louis
Rosalie Skipper
Grant Jones
la Grange
Emil Williams
Edgar Goodwin
Army Air Corps
Texas
Albert Price
la Donna Hahn
Shattuc
David McClelland
Merle Surdt
Springfield
Ill
Robert Nettles
Boulder
David Snyder
Carl Forrest
Merle Johnson
Joe Dean Rhoner
Ruth White
Kendree College
Lebanon
T Ny
Helen Wyrostex
Marys Hospital
James Bates
Mary White
Vernon
John Yorkin
Eugene Barnette
Astey
Mary Creed
Also Mentioned on This Page
BOB Newman Gardens
Save & Sew 4-H Club
Alf Grubbs
Kansas
Thomas Home
Patoka Methodist Church
Illinois State Fair
Crackerneck Downs
C.S.T
Patoka Post
The
Lions Club
Legion Picnic Committee
Baptist Auxiliary
S.C.H.S. Plan
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