Thanksgiving Visitors Fill Vernon Thanksgiving Dinner
A long list of out of town guests attended the Vernon Thanksgiving dinner at the gym and other gatherings. Families from Alma Ramsey Vandalia Champaign Decatur Springfield Shobonier Patoka St Louis Vandalia and Champaign joined locals in meals and visits over the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Curtis
Johnny
Margaret Ann
Alma
Roy Griffin
Ramsey
A. W. Thalman
Russell Green
Art Buser
Vandalia
Clara Murfin
Dorothy Doolen
Champaign
Donald Cox
Decatur
Mildred Cox
Alice Pratt
Springfield
Sam Robinson
Shobonier
A. A. Griffin
Thelma Riley
Donnie
Eunice Altom
Anna Davidson
Louie
Roy Jones
L. E. Green
Orville Schroeder
Sandra
Clark Simcox
L. E. Green Jr
Patoka
Roy Wagstaff Dies Suddenly at 59 in Patoka
Local resident Roy Wagstaff died December 1 1947 at his Patoka home after a heart attack following a days work. He served as mail carrier previously, left a wife Cora Nel son Nicol Chester and Floyd, two sisters Fannie Miller and Blanch Cargal, and many relatives. Funeral held December 3 at Cox & Martin with interment at Patoka Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Wagstaff
Wagstaff
Patoka
Dora Belle
Alonzo Wagstaff
Belleville
Ill
Cora Nelson
Roy
Cora
Nicol
Chester
Floyd
Fannie Miller
Blanch Cargal
Cox & Martin
Jacob Hofer
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society
Patoka Cemetery
Patoka Methodist Church Service Schedule
The Patoka Methodist Church announces a schedule with M. W. Friesner as pastor. Church School led by George Jasem superintendent at 9 am, Morning Worship, Youth Fellowship, and a 7 pm revival service with the visiting preacher. Also Wednesday Class Meeting and Thursday Prayer Meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Jasem
Willings
Christmas Bonus At Illinois Brokerage Store Centralia
The board of Mound Mercantile Company owner of Illinois Brokerage in Centralia approved a 10 percent year end bonus for regular employees with one year or more. Extras receive bonuses by service length, and manager John Shimkus was cited for exceptional service. Rumors claim some regulars will receive Bulova watches for high yearly sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound Mercantile Company
Minois
Centralia
John Shimkus
Illinois
Nathan Greenberg
Julius
Johnnie) Greenburg
M. Herbert
L. Meyer
M. Grove
H. Waler
Miss Bettie Simcox Visits St Louis Over Thanksgiving
Miss Bettie Simcox spent the Thanksgiving holidays in St Louis with Mrs Gena Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Simcox
St. Louis
Gena Adams
Patoka Sells Municipal Light Plant to Illinois Power
The Patoka Village Board agreed to sell the municipal light plant to Illinois Power Co for 32500. The unanimous vote was on December 3, 1947, with contract papers signed in the presence of Village Attorney William A. Miller and company reps. The plant has operated at a loss, averaging 865 dollars monthly, with debts around 14756 dollars. Illinois Power rates will cut residential bills by about 25 percent and other charges vary, with street lighting costs falling. The deal includes a 10 year franchise and transfer planned for January 5, 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Power Company
Patoka
William A. Miller
Stinehouser
Belleville
William Thorpe
Centralia
Charles Hill
Messrs
Wilbur McIntire
P. J. Mojonnier
Don Crawford
Burl Wortman
J. L. Jenkins
Clark Simcox
Chicago
Tillinois Power Company
K.w
Ike Ellis
D. F. Wickersham
Dan
George Wickersham
Santa Letters and Blackhawks Lose Two Conference Games
Christmas letters to Santa appear alongside a recap of Coach Merkleback's Blackhawks from S.C.H.S. with a 40-31 loss to St. Marys and a 52-37 defeat at Vandalia. Additional lines note the B team’s 48-20 win over St. Marys and Vandalia’s 37-34 comeback victory.
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Merkleback
Blackhawks
S.C.H.S
St. Mary’s
St. Marys
Snider
Sandoval
Richeson
Yorkin
Father Croane
Quint
Pike
Slagle
Sautman
Young Blackhawks
Vandalia
Cook
Carroll
Wilkinson
Patoka SMP Local Elects Officers for 1948
At the November 12 1947 annual meeting of the Patoka Local of Sanitary Milk Producers officers elected for 1948 were S Brach Pugh president Herb Brumfield vice president Fred Tacke secretary treasurer. Advisory Committee includes Frank Heinzman Ed Defend Maurice Cox and Bob Bales. Transportation Committee lists Frank Heinsman Maurice Cox and S Bruce Pugh. Delegates to the Association annual meeting are T C Outhouse Leslie Walker Frank Heinzman Dwight Briscoe and Ed Defend. Julian D Ray director attended and reported on the year’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Sanitary Milk Producers
S. Brach Pugh
Herb Brumfield
Fred Tacke
Frank Heinzman
Ed Defend
Maurice Cox
Bob Bales
Frank Heinsman
S. Bruce Pugh
O. E. S. to Install Officers December 8
Victoria Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will hold a public installation of officers Monday evening December 8 at the Chapter Hall. The public is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Chapter Order of Eastern Star
Baptist Church Notes on Missionary Aid and Events
The Woman's Missionary Society sent 119 pounds of warm clothing to the Orient. Totte Moon Christmas program is Tuesday afternoon December 9 with Mrs. Wm. Nattier leading. Birthday songs honor Lynn Gerrish and Rev McHaney. Business meeting December 11 at 7 30. Tonight is the final night of the Enlargement Campaign. All are invited to services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society
Orient
Totte Moon
Wm. Nattier
Lynn Gerrish
McHaney
Local Births Reported in Lewistown Dixon and Vandalia
Mr and Mrs Luther Ballance announce a baby girl Vera Elvina born November 25 in Lewistown Montana weighing 8 pounds 6 7. Mr and Mrs Neil Potts announce a son born November 29 in Dixon Illinois weighing 9 pounds. Grandparents are Walter and M rs Pritchard of Dixon Homer Potts of Patoka and others. Mr and Mrs Joe Beckler Jr announce a baby daughter born December 2 at Greer hospital Vandalia. Grandparents are Joe Beckler Sr and George Ballantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Ballance
Lewistown
Montana
Vera Elvina
Neil Potts
Dixon
Illinois
Dixon Hospital
Walter J. Pritchard
Homer N. Potts
Patoka
Joe Beckler Jr
Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Joe Beckler Sr
George Ballantine
Mrs Earl O Neal Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner
Mrs Earl O Neal entertained on Thanksgiving Day with guests including Mr and Mrs Lewis Bassett and daughter Bonnie Ruth of Peoria James O Neal and Jack Raines of Springfield Mr and Mrs Mason Bassett son Dick and daughter Bonnie of Alma Howard Peyton of Vernon Gladys and Aileen Schessler of Sandoval The meal honored the birthdays of Mrs Mason Bassett and James O Neal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl O’neal
Lewis Bassett
Bonnie Ruth
Peoria
James O’neal
Jack Raines
Springfield
Mason Bassett
Bonnie
Alma
Howard Peyton
Vernon
Gladys
Aileen Schessler
Sandoval
Funeral for Pvt Donald Boggs Held at Centralia Church
Mrs. S M Spurgeon attended the funeral of Pvt Donald Ray Boggs Sunday afternoon at the Christian Church in Centralia. Pvt Boggs was a classmate of Paul Spurgeon, who also died in World War II. Mr and Mrs Robert Bales spent Thanksgiving with her parents in Greenup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Spurgeon
Pvt
Donald Ray Boggs
Christian Church
Centralia
Pvt. Boggs
Paul Spurgeon
Robert Bales
C. S. Pearcy
Greenup
Dear Santa Claus I am six and in first grade
A child writes a holiday letter asking Santa to bring a Sparkle Plenty doll an electric iron and books. The child requests that gifts be placed under the Christmas tree for morning discovery and signs love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Santa
Toy farm and train treasures for Marie and me
The list outlines a variety of toy items including a farm set, an electric train, a Lone Ranger suit, a phonograph, garage, story book, transfer truck, cars, belt, caterpillar, and gift requests for Marie a pretty doll a jut box a magic table set doctor kit work belt cap gun and holster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
4 H Club News November Meeting At Lois Britt Home
The 4 H club held its November meeting at Lois Britt’s residence. Members dealt with old and new business and received money returns from the Salem showing. Names were drawn for Christmas, officers planned the year’s talks, then games and refreshments followed. Deneen Hopkins, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Britt
Salem
Deneen Hopkins
Patoka Woman's Club Meets December 13
The Patoka Woman's Club will meet December 13 with the American Home department arranging the program. Roll Call is Pastime for a winter evening. Music by Donald Lee Ellis. Guest speaker Arthur Wayne Nattier speaks on The use and abuse of Christmas Music. Gift exchange. Please bring plate cup fork and spoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Woman’s Club
American Home Department
Ning
Donald Lee Ellis
Arthur Wayne Nattier
Card of Thanks for corn delivery and neighbors support
Ethel Chance expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for husking and delivering corn to market. She thanks them for acts of kindness and wishes God Bless You.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Chance
Kirk Family Spends Thanksgiving in Peoria
Mr and Mrs Walter Kirk and their daughter Patty of Peoria spent Thanksgiving at their home in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Murfin
Chicago
Omar Twiss
Eugene Leininger
California
Walter Kirk
Patty of
Peoria
West Chapel P T A Holds November Meeting and Plans
West Chapel P T A held its regular monthly meeting on Friday November 28 with a pot-luck supper organized by Mrs. Marcella Cain and Mrs. Leonore Moore. Attendees included numerous families and visitors from Decatur Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chapel P. T. A
Marcella Cain
Leonore Moore
Thanks for kindness after loss of Roy Wagstaff
The Wagstaff family extends heartfelt thanks for acts of kindness sympathy messages and flowers after the passing of husband and father Roy Wagstaff. Special thanks are given to pallbearers speaker Jacob Hofer and Cox Martin Mrs Cora Wagstaff and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Wagstaff
Jacob Hofer
Cox & Martin
Cora Wagstaff
Belchers Visit Cerro Gordo Family for Thanksgiving
Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Belcher and daughter Mary Lu of Cerro Gordo spent Thanksgiving and the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Belcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Belcher
Mary Lu
Cerro Gordo
Mrs
Lowell Belcher
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Walter Morey
Mollie Murfin
J. W. Epps
Marion
I. A. Pfeffer
Vada Eskin
W. E. Meador
F. L. Cox
Pana
Lola Sprinkle
Mel Sprinkle
Mollie Hatch
Ruby McKinney
W. L. Danbury
Joe Dieckmann
J. H. Peddicord
Minnie
Emma Thompson
D. L. Freyer
Bruce Danbury
Keith Betts
Children’s Hospital
C. D. Doolen
Milton Bayliss
G. F. Orcott
Milton Orcott
Cecil Reynolds
Clois Beane
Lottie Swank
Letta Hopkins
Edna Leiniger
Russel Jones
Wilmington
Inez Foster
Granite City
Donald Belcher
School of Mines
Rolla
Thomas Belcher
Alice Wilson
Gladys Wade
Rt Fleestee
Coulterleins
Harry Olin
Patoka Methodist Church
M. W. Friesner
Illinois Brokerage Co
Lana Jo Boyd
Melba
Ardeth
Darlene
Karen Lee Briscoe
Patoka Smp
Julian D. Ray
Baptist Church
West Chapel
P.T.A. News
Harold Cain
Wesley
Larry
Neal Moore
Darwin
John Cox
John Thomas
Sue
Clyde Payne
Eddie
Lee Hudspeth
Phyllis
Charles Voris
Albert Towler
Wayne
Forrest Baxter
Harold Moore
Harry Greenwood
Ellen Nelson
Billy Nelson
Jim
John
Estel Goodin
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