Stevenson Ends 833 Bills Session With Vetoes And Signatures
Governor Adlai E Stevenson completed action on the 66th General Assembly, approving 751 bills and letting 16 become law without signature, vetoing 61, and approving five after partial vetoes. He vetoed a mandatory price fixing cigarette bill and allowed a salary raise for future Illinois governors to 25 000. The session produced a record 833 bills, surpassing 742 in 1945. Other items include an ICC freight-rate increase for intrastate rail shipments and plans for a new all faith chapel at St Charles Training School for Boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlai E. Stevenson
66Th General Assembly
Illinois
Legislative Reference Bureau
Sunbeam Meeting Postponed For October
The Sunbeam meeting scheduled for September 8 is postponed to October. Officers will be elected at the event hosted by James Lynn, with Rose Mojonnier as leader and a good program planned. all children are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeam
James Lynn
Rose Mojonnier
Patoka Home Bureau to Send Clothing to Greece
The Patoka Unit of Home Bureau met August 19 at Mrs. C. C. Schroeder's home with fourteen attending. Members agreed to bring clean clothing for Greece for the September meeting at the Methodist Church, to be sent to Mrs. J. Matchett's sister. Major lesson on Restyling and Make-overs by Mrs. Schroeder and Mrs. Vernie Nattier. Minor lesson on Overall Patching by Mrs. Carl Rogier. Hostesses were Mrs. Sam Spurgeon, Mrs. F. Ballance and Mrs. E. Nattier. ice cream bars were served. September 16 meeting at the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Home Bureau
C. C. Schroeder
Greece
Methodist Church
J. Matchett
Vernie Nattier
Carl Rogier
Sam Spurgeon
F. Ballance
E. Nattier
Vernon News Highlights Local Visits and Services
The Vernon news column lists Sunday School attendances of Pentecostal and Methodist groups, birthdays for Patricia Walker and Will Oates, and numerous visits and travels. Notable mentions include Dale Whitehurst’s New Port News trip, relatives from Wagoner Oklahoma visiting, Joe Wikenhauser learning of Aunt Almeda Nicholson’s passing, and trips to Decatur and Springfield for events. The State Fair attendance and a local Bridge Club dinner are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecostal Sunday School
Patricia Walker
Dale Whitehurst
Duane
Sheila
New Port News
Joe Wikenhauser
Almeda Nicholson
Odin
Asway
Methodist Sunday School
Will Oates
Darrel Zimmerman
A. F. Hathaway
Janice
Beulah Webb
Jane
T. C. French
Wagoner
Oklahoma
Webbs
Vernon
Ora McKimmey
Clinton
B. F. Satterlee
Clarence Lawson
Shirley
Decatur
Dorcas Kenney
Mr. Kenney
Inlaw
Dorothy Kenney
Mary Keney
David Kenney
C. R. Farmer
St. Louis
J. C. Binnion
C. D. Doolen
Myrle Meador
Dwight Ballance
Frank Adams
Marie Hathaway
Edith Peyton
Hazel Cox
Alice Wilson
Springfield
Carrol Lewis
Flora
Mildred ‘Cox
Bridge Club
Isabel Doolen
Jessie Binnion
Mildred Cox
Patoka District 100 School opens Sept 6 with bus routes
Patoka Community Unit District No 100 schedules first day for September 6 at Patoka Grade School and the Vernon, East Chapel, and West Chapel units. Sandoval High School registration for 1949-50 on Sept 2 from 9 to noon. Discontinued Toad Island, Wisher, Shady Grove, and Okaw Rural Schools. Transportation planned for Okaw and Toad Island areas with specific drivers. Teachers listed for Vernon, Patoka, and unit roles. Eye exams urged for students before school and notes on the broader aim of fostering discipline and achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Community Unit
Sandoval
Patoka
Vernon
East Chapel
West Chapel
Toad Island
Wisher
Shady Grove
Okaw
Delmar Cain
Floyd Arnold
James Ballance
Frank Houston
Cecil Binnion
Vandalia
Kinmundy
Olga Murray
Forrest Baxter
Homer Potts
Jessie Binnion
Essie Robison
Minnie Peddicord
Thelma Arnold
Mary Jolliff
Christina Crawford
Florence Linton
Evelyn Jolliff
Bettie Simcox
Dorothy Lake
Virgil Bancroft
Bear Creek White Haven Community Notes Postponed Meeting
Muddy roads forced the Bear Creek White Haven community club meeting to be postponed. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Karra Meador at the State Fair last Wednesday. Families Dale and Davis attended reunions in Hillsboro and Detroit. Various locals shared meals and calls with neighbors over the weekend, including the Linton and Christie households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karra Meador
R. A. Brummer
Davis
Hillsboro
Mattie Davis
Detroit
Janet Lee Bowen Taken To Polio Clinic
Janet Lee Bowen a 13 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Bowen of southeast of Patoka was taken to the Polio Clinic in Centralia Wednesday night August 24 after illness diagnosed as Polio by Dr Davis local physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Lee Bowen
Roy Bowen
Patoka
Centralia
Davis
Birthday Surprise for Ferne Arnold Aug 21
About fifty neighbors gathered at the F E Arnold home east of Vernon for a surprise birthday dinner for Ferne. Noon meal with three tables of food, served cafeteria style. Guests included Mr and Mrs F E Arnold and many family friends, with afternoon callers and gifts admired. Wished Ferne many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Linton
David
Bob Bundy
Mattie Linton
Anabelle Leininger
Vernon
Grace Jones
Vandalia
Marvin Sorrell
Decatur, Ill
Winess Linton
Emmett Caudle
Song
Raymond Caudle
Fannie Hazelwood
F. E. Arnold
Ferne
Clem Doolen
James Hathaway
Alice Wilson
Hazel Cox
Nan Perkins
Anna Desruisseaux
Sophia
Emma Pratt
Warren Bobbitt
Pat Murfin
Mark
L. J. Bates
Eleanor
Bill
Frank Quayle
Cloud Betts
Keith
Joe
Ellis Doolen
L. J. Bates Jr
Ronnie
Dana Thorpe
Harry Thorpe
Fred Thorpe
Harry Perkins
June Hyle
Annual Chicken Fry at Vernon Methodist Church
The Woman's Society of Vernon Methodist Church will hold its annual chicken fry in the church basement on Thursday evening September 8. The menu includes chicken potatoes gravy sweet potatoes noodles buttered peas slaw pie ice cream tea and coffee. Serving begins cafeteria style at six o'clock. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of the
Vernon Methodist Church
Christian Church Ladies Can Peach for Home
On August 23, women from Patoka Christian Church gathered at Mrs Agnes Cox home to can peaches for the Mothers and Babies Home in Ferguson Missouri. They processed 11 bushels yielding 265 quarts as part of a Christmas food drive. A pot luck noon meal followed with many named helpers and Jimmy Cox assisting.
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Patoka
Nell Belcher
Clara Field
Josephine Wasem
Florence Simcox
Alta Logan
Thelma Jennings
Thelma Arnold
Agnes Cox
Macaline Belcher
Nel Caldwell
Agnes Arnold
Lady Hopkins
Zella Easton
Virginia Brumfield
Cyndy Barnes
Nita Hargrave
Frank Williams
Fd Arnold
Don Hargrave
Jimmy Cox
Mr and Mrs Lucian Evans Visit Dwyer Home
Mr and Mrs Lucian Evans of Shobonier called at the Thomas Dwyer home Sunday evening, sharing a cordial social visit with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucian Evans
Shobonier
Thomas Dwyer
Patoka Lions spray DDT again with community help
The Patoka Lions Club organized a second DDT spraying in the alleys using funds from local collection boxes that netted 47.62 dollars with materials costing 50.10, the rest covered by the club treasury. Don Crawford and Lee Schroeder provided equipment and volunteers completed the job despite rain, with plans for three seasonal applications to curb pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Lions Club
Lion
Dale Nattier
Lions ‘Club
Don Crawford
Lee
O. C. Schroeder
James Ballance
M. Dudley
Nattier
Schroeder Motor Garage
George Dean Crawford Graduates From U of Illinois
George Dean Crawford son of Lee Crawford and grandson of Mr and Mrs John Crawford and G J Wa sem graduated from the University of Illinois on June 14 in Electrical Engineering. He will remain in Champaign next year as a member of the University research staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorge Dean Crawford
Lee Crawford
John Crawford
G. J. Wasem
University of Illinois
Dean
Champaign
Longtime Worden resident Nancy Dorsett dies at 90
Nancy Dorsett aged 90, believed Worden’s oldest resident, died unexpectedly at Cedar Grove Nursing Home in Alhambra at 5 a.m. She was widow of George Dorsett, former B&O railroad foreman. Born April 13, 1859 in Shoals, Ind., she lived in Shattuc and Caseyville before moving to Worden in 1918. Survived by two daughters Gertrude Wedel and Blanche Moorhouse, a son Milton, brother Richard Elliott, 11 grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral at Worden Methodist Church, burial at Sandoval cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Prkins Harmeiie
Henry Meredith
Odin
Finkenbough
Germany
John
Dorothy Godel
Vernon Pentecost
William Godel
St. Louis
Patoka Baptist Church
J. H. Reeter
Vandalia
Rex Brown
Patoka
Hatch Cemetery
Nancy Dorsett
Worden
Cedar Grove
Alhambra
George Dorsett
B. & O. Railroad
Shattuc
Dorsett
Shoals
Ind
J. C. Elliott
Caseyville
Gertrude Wedel
Blanche Moorhouse
Milton
Nodaway
Iowa
Richard Elliott
Tomahawk
Nebraska
Sandoval
Vernon Methodist Circuit announces Rev Carroll Lewis schedule
Vernon Methodist Circuit posts Rev Carroll Lewis schedule with Sunday School at 10 00 a m Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m Evangelistic Services at 7 45 p m Arnold Chapel evangelistic service Saturday 8 p m and additional services 11 00 a m and 8 00 p m Prayer meetings at regular times across Zion and Arnold Chapels.
Patoka Methodist Church Services and Meetings
The Patoka Methodist Church led by Minister M. W. Friesner holds Church School at 9 30 a.m and Morning Worship at 10 45 a.m Geo J Wasem presides The Youth Fellowship meets at 6 45 p.m and Evening Service at 7 30 p.m Prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m Thursday W S C S meets at 2 00 p.m.
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Bible School
Ladies Aid
M. W. Friesner
Geo. J. Wasem
W.S.C.S
Eagans Food Market Window Incident
Robert Eagan, a rising local businessman, accidentally broke a large storefront window at his Eagan's Food Market on Tuesday. He reportedly fell from a box while perched inside the shop. a customer inside the store was more alarmed than he was by the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Eagan
Robert
Vacations and Travels Across States Reported In Local News
Local gossip notes numerous residents taking two week trips to Indiana South Dakota Nevada Colorado Florida and Wisconsin. Families visit funerals church events and relatives from Patoka Springfield Decatur Vandalia Moneaqua Sandoval and Chicago while openings of dress shops and ready to wear shops are anticipated.
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Robert Bales
Hammond
Indiana
South Dakota
Nevada
Colorado
Claude Jolliff
Neil
Wesley
Florida
John A. Jennings
K. S. Jennings
Minoak
Ill
Dewitt Jennings
Pontiac Hospital
Patoka
Don Ellis
Dane
Chicago
H. V. Buzbee
Akron
Ohio
J. E. Johnstone
Illiopolis
Della Johnstone
Robert Johnstone
Childre Julie
Nickie
Mike
Harold Belche
Amboy
Illinois
Ronnie
Russell
Deane
Diane
Mr. Belcher
Rolland Belcher
D .Lamond
Santa Monica
California
J. C. Matchett
Lamond
New York
Charles Cox
Springfield
Lula Troyer
Miss Helen
Ladies and Children
Helen Troyer
Centralia
Moneaqua
Sandoval
Christina Crawford
Effingham
Henry Slifer and
Wisconsin
Hattie Quayle
Decatur
Nelle Quayle
V. E. Wernsman
Claude Foster
W. M. Ellis
Dale
Lloyd Kinney
Lincoln
Thomas Forehand
Clifford Belcher
Rockford
George and Mae DePuy
Sterling
Earl Forehand
Harry Forehand
Rock Falls
Tom Garrett
Salem
Selby Garrett
Rada Caldwell
Alma
Robert Eagan
Gloria
Paul Logan
Stewart
Judy
John Hetzlers
Walter Marshalls
Kellerville
Texas
C. V. Farmmer
Farmer
Leland
Clifford Talbott
Norfolk
Bruce Pugh
Pana Park
Wilma Pugh
Lake Junaluska
North Carolina
Lookout Mountains
Mound Chapel Church Sunday Services Listed
Paul Brown pastor leads Sunday School at 10 00 a m and worship at 11 00 a m with a waggrnide event noted in the listing, reflecting church schedule details.
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Illinois State News
Illinois Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
St. Charles
Fred K. Hoehler
A. R. Kays
Illinois Veterans Commission
Kays
Carl K. Schmidt, Jr
Illinois Public Aid Commission
Schmidt
Galesburg State Research Hospital
State Department of Public Welfare
Frd K. Hoekfer
Mayo General Hospital
Hoehler
Galesburg Hospital
Galesburg Institution
Patoka Panthers
Marion County
Salem Fair Grounds
Lois Britt
Holstein
Jimmie Britt
Charles Britt
Bob Thalman
Guernsey
Albert Thalman
Beverly Snider
BOI Pge AS Eee
Jersey
John Davis
Hereford
Alberta Thalman
Bob Nattier
Dickie Davis
Charles Nattier
Bobby
Urbana
Carl Nattier
Miling
Thalman
Zing Santa
Home Bureau News
Carolina Perkins Harmeier
Bear Creek
White Haven
Ferne Arnold
Vernon Methodist
Christian Church
Lions Collection
George Dean Crawford
U. OF I
Patoka Methodist Church
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