Local social notes and visits from Centralia area
Miss Bettie Simcox returns from St Louis while Marion county W C T U meets at First Baptist in Centralia. Residents visit relatives, travel plans, and local events include Lions Fall Festival prep and a Thomas family reunion at Pana. Various exchanges mention shopping, work at dry cleaners, and summer travels among Centralia Patoka Sandoval Mattoon and Davenport locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fiscus
Centralia
Dan Wickersham
Helen
Bill
Tommy
John
Mattoon
Ed Forrested
Oklahoma
Anna Davidson
Minnie Meece
California
Ruth Coleman
Detroi
Mich
Harrison Tevis
West Liberty
Ohio
F. E. Adams
George Wickersham
O. J. Hill
L. P. Hill
C. H Hill
Thomas
Pana
William Gilbert
Kenneth Schleuter
Sandoval
Patoka
Marie Firby
Detroit
Ray Gray
Davenport
Iowa
Mary Wickersham
St. Louis
Vigil Kethherside
Benny
J. P. Crawford
Lizzie Wasem
J. W. Thompson
Les Jenkins
West
Vernon and area residents share visits and outings
Vernon Stanley Thomas and family of Chicago vacationing with his parents. Pentecostal Church members enjoyed an all day outing and picnic at Salem Park. Several residents and visitors including the Linton, Sorrel, Oates, Hatch, Bertucci, Burton, Quayle, Benefiel, Wilson, Cottrell, Meador, Buckmiller and Harris families are noted for travels, visits, and local events. Funeral for George W. Mays held at Methodist Church in West Frankfort. Vernon School set to open Sept 1 with staff named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Thomas
Chicago
Ed Thomas
Pentecostal Church
Salem Park
Anna Benefiel
Dale Whitehurst
Inez Foster
Alice Wilson
Floyd Outhouse
Patoka
Cecil Cottrell
Danvers
Jennie Meador
Buckmiller
Java
Jasper Leininger
Methodist Church
George W. Mays
West Frankfort
Lester J. Harris
Vernon School
Jessie Binnion
Essie Robinson
Minnie Peddicord
Vernon Methodist Sunday School
W.C. Oates
Floyd Arnold
A. F. Hathaway
Salem
Centralia
Sister Cox
Bonnie Bassett
Springfield
Sunbeams to Meet at Eldon Romack Home September 6
Eldon Romack hosts the Sunbeams at his home one and a half miles east of Cox and Martin funeral home on September 6 from 2 to 3 pm. Transportation will be provided from Mrs. Mojonniers at 1 30 pm. The program includes welcomes, flag and bible salutes, prayer, roll call, stories about Indians, a reading, pictures, and elected officers followed by games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Romack
Cox & Martin
Eldon
Patoka Methodist Church Announces Annual Conference
Our Annual Conference will convene Sept 38 at Granite City and will close Sunday afternoon. All who can are urged to attend. Regular services and activities are listed with times for church school worship and youth fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Freisner
Geo
Card of Thanks to Kind Neighbors and Friends
Card of thanks from Mrs Lizie Wasem expresses gratitude for cards flowers gifts and kindnesses and asks God to bless each person who helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizie Wasem
Sandoval Mustangs Rally to Beat Patoka 12-11 in Extra Innings
The Sandoval Mustangs improved to ten wins in eleven after defeating the Patoka Indians 12-11 in eight innings at Patoka. Maas pitched eight innings, allowing 13 hits as Mason, Simcox, and Deadmond sparked late offense. Simcox homered in the fifth and Deadmond drove in the winning run in the eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandoval Mustangs
Patoka
Patoka Indians
Sandoval
Mustangs
Maas
Parker
Hopkins
Richeson
L. Wasem
Wherle
M. DeLay
Moore
C. DeLay
Cook
Slagle
Ohl
J. Wasem
Pierce
Mason
Deadmond
Simcox
Pierceto-Johnson
Free-Pass Guests for Sando Theatre Shows Listed
The Patoka Register invites guests to the Sando Theatre in Sandoval for Aug 29-30 Western Way with Harold Collins, Aug 31-Sept 1 Pursued with Bessie Murray, Sept 2 Easy Come Easy Go with Russell Snyder, Sept 3-4 Kit Carson with Raymond Brumfield. Guests must report to the Register office to receive passes in their name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Register
Sando Theatre
Sandoval
Register
Patoka
Harold Collins
Bessie Murray
Raymond Brumfield
Register’ Office
Vandalia Visit Noted By Outhouse Family
Mr and Mrs Ray Outhouse and their daughter Kay visited Vandalia Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Ray Outhouse
Kay
George Mays Dies at 47 in Illinois
George Wesley Mays, 47, of Vernon and West Frankfort Illinois, died Thursday August 21 1947. Funeral held August 24 at Vernon Methodist Church with burial in Tilman cemetery. Born April 24 1900 in Marion County he married Hazel Pugh February 2 1922. Survivors include wife Hazel, son George Earl, daughter Mrs E H Cole, mother Mrs James Mays, four brothers Pearl Dave Lou Jess and two grandchildren. He lived in Vernon Sandoval and West Frankfort and worked for the state highway before retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wesley Mays
West Frankfort
Ill
Methodist Church
Vernon
Tilman
James Mays
Marion County
Hazel Pugh
George Earl
E. H. Cole
Rockford
Pearl
Dave
Lou
Jess
Mays
Sandoval
L L L Class Baptist Church Elects Officers for Year
The L L L Class of the Baptist Church held its regular monthly meeting in the church south room Tuesday night electing officers for the coming year. Officers include Harry Perkins president Jake Davis vice president Mrs D C Stringer secretary treasurer and others. A booster pot luck supper is planned September 16 at the Jake Davis home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Harry Perkins
Jake Davis
D. C. Stringer
Carl Rogier
Loretta Genre
Bessie Murray
Mildred Logan
McHaney
Carrol Mojonnier
Vernie
Edwin Nattier
Sally Walton obituary notes local educator and friend to many
Sarah A Walton born Sept 4 1870 died Aug 19 1947. She taught in rural schools in this state and Iowa and lived a Christian life patient in illness. Survived by sisters Mollie Muffin Flora Dickey Nellie Doolen and brothers George Jesse near Vernon. Funeral at Vernon Methodist Church Aug 20 officiated by Rev Fish with burial in Vernon cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Walton
Joel T
Nancy Layman Walton
Daisy
Iowa
Sally
Mollie Muffin
Flora Dickey
Nellie Doolen
George
Jesse
Vernon
Fish
Vacancies Open in Europe for Veterans
A statement from M/Sgt Casebolt says Europe vacancies are now available in the European Command. Limited openings monthly require three year or longer enlistment from qualified veterans. The notice notes duty in Europe and Far East divisions, with good quarters and recreation facilities, and urges seekers to contact the local recruiting sergeant for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
European Command
Casebolt
Europe
French Riviera
Alps
Bavaria
Austria
Far East
Set Casebolt
First Television Reception Reported Near Patoka
Darrel Chriss, a local radio enthusiast, picked up a TV transmission Saturday afternoon from St. Louis at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lou Chriss, apparently the first such reception in the area. Witnesses include John Phelps and others as a crowd gathered to watch the Athletics Browns game, with reception from about 70 miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrel Chriss
Patoka
Lou Chriss
St. Loui
Athletics-Browns
Chriss
Centralia
John Phelps
Phelps
St. Louis
Luke Walker
Mark Cox
F. B. Ballance
Bill Carter
Brooks Meador
Nellie Smith
Lyle Black
Rod Chriss
Jerry Redburn
Marion County 4-H Club Show Attracts Large Attendance
Marion County 4-H Club members will stage their annual show at the county fairgrounds next Saturday August 30 The district FFA livestock show runs concurrently bringing many animals on exhibit Judges will start at 9 30 with exhibits in place early A dress revue is scheduled for 1 30 in front of the grandstand The event highlights the county s growing 4-H enrollment and honors earned by members and demonstrates the community support for youth projects
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Marion County Fair Grounds
FFA
Ftargrounds
Jolly Farmers ‘Club
Richard Seidel
Harold Lutz
Bill Chigoi
Doyle ‘Quick
Springfield
D. R. Norman
Ruth Jackson
Birth Announcement for William Howard Baptist
Mr and Mrs Howard Baptist of Farmer City Illinois announce the birth of a son William Howard on August 26 at Bloomington hospital Mrs Baptist is the former Miss Irene Warner of this city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Baptist
Farmer City
Ill
William Howard
Bloomngton Hospital
Patoka Grade School Set to Open Monday
Notice states Patoka Grade School will start on Monday September 8. The directors issue the back to school directive and confirm the opening date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Sandoval Community High School to Open Tuesday
Sandoval Community High School will open on Tuesday Sept 2 with teachers C E Crawford Mable Kostanz er Mrs Evelyn Kerwin J Merkle back V V Robertson Mrs Bernice McGlasson K Poole Mrs Agnes Wehrle and Mr Davis. Two teachers not yet secured. Buses depart north to reach SCHS by 8 30. West bus from Boulder same route as last year arriving 8 30 second trip 8 25 Glenridge arriving 8 40. Office open all week and Monday Sept 1 for registration changes or new students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandoval Community High School
C. E. Crawford
Mable Kostanzer
Evelyn Kerwin
J. Merkleback
V. V. Robertson
Bernice McGlasson
K Poole
Agnes Wehrle
Davis
S.C.H.S
Boulder
Glenridge
Pasture Improvement Tour Planned Sept 5 by Farm Bureau
The Livestock Marketing and Pasture Improvement committee schedules a Friday Sept 5 tour starting 1 30 pm at Fred Ostrodka’s dairy farm between Sandoval and Odin on Route 50 to showcase improved pastures and soil amendments Limestone phosphate and potash are highlighted as cost effective feeds Visitors will also see a modern dairy plant later a pasture tour will continue after four Ostrodka pastures are viewed with beef cattle and hogs on display Sam Sorreils of the Illinois livestock association and a University of Illinois specialist are expected to attend and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livestock Outlook
Livestock Marketing and
Farm Bureau
Fred Ostrodka
Sandoval
Odin
Ostrodka
Sam Sorreils
Illinois Live Stock Marketing Association
University of Illinois Livestock Department
Increased education allowances for disabled veterans take effect
Disabled veterans in publicly funded rehab programs will see higher monthly payments starting September first. Under Public Law 16, those with 30 percent disability or more will receive 115 dollars if single and 135 with one dependent. dependents’ allotments rise from seven to fifteen dollars, while dependent parents remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Dietrich
Salem
Illinois
Veterans Commission Service
Marion County
Outdoor 4-H Club News and Plans
The Outdoor Meals held their last regular meeting at the park with fifteen members present. Roll call cited Favor ite Birds. The girls studied Judging and Proper Makeup and planned a frost after slumber party and nature study hike at the leaders’ home.
American Legion Picnic Thanks Helpers
The American Legion expresses gratitude to all who assisted in making the picnic a success. The group notes appreciation for volunteers, sponsors, and attendees who contributed to a day of fellowship and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Family thanks for support after loss of sister
The family expresses gratitude to all who assisted during the difficult loss of their sister and acknowledges the outreach and support shared by friends and community.
In Memoriam Jennie L Bel Obituary Notice
In memory of Jennie L Bel who passed away August 31. Jennie is gone but not forgotten. Sadly missed by her sisters and brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie L. Bel
Jennie
Bre
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P. Jd. Mojonnier
W.C.T.U
Joe Herrera
San Antonio
Tex
W. Ex Fields
Methodist
Wayne Walton
Vandalia
Sunny
Tom Ballance
Darrell Walker
Champion Dry Cleaners
Joe Novata
Paul Jones
Betty
Colorado Springs
Colo
G. J. Wasem
First State Bank
Bessie Murfin
Colorado
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Ellery Watson
Christina Crawford
Greenville
Robert Towler
Chillicothe, Mo
Business
Viness Linton
Marvin Sorrel
Ozarks
Amy Lawrence
Alton
Brother
T. W. Oates
Wm. C. Oates
J. W. Compton
E. St. Louis
Frank Hatch
Lee Peyton
Taylorville
Enrico Bertucci
Elizabeth Burton
Bertha Quayle
Sunbeams
Patoka Methodist Church
George Mays
L.L.L. Class Baptist Church
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