Letters to Santa from Patoka and Vandalia Children
A collection of Santa letters from Illinois children dated December 1951 listing Christmas wishes. Kids request dolls, toy trains, gun and holster sets, trucks, dishes, jewelry, nuts, candy, oranges, and themed toys for siblings and family. Names include Patoka and Vandalia authors such as Gloria Snyder Johnny Richards Janice Snyder and Gary Gergeni.
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Patoka
Santa Claus
Santa
Ill
Jerry
Jackie
Sandoval
P.S
Gloria Snyder
Wiley Snyder
Peace on Earth Song in a Childs Prayer for Christmas
A reflective poem questions the meaning of the angels message of peace during war and loss. The speaker recalls fallen fathers in Saipan and Korea and urges mothers and children to live as Christ did, becoming a guiding star from the manger to the throne.
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Mumsie
God
Manger
Christ
Pvt Richard E Walton assigned to Camp Detrick
Pvt Richard E Walton, 23, son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Walton of Vernon Ti, assigned to Camp Detrick Frederick Maryland after transfer from Fort Jackson South Carolina where he completed basic training He holds a BS in mathematics from MacKendrie College Lebanon Illinois and was a Plainfield Illinois high school teacher before enlisting in June 1951.
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R. E. Walton
Fredick
Camp Detrick
Richard E. Walton
Jesse Walton
Vernon
Frederick
Maryland
Fort Jackson
S.C
Walton
MacKendrie College
Lebanon
Ill
Plainfield
Mr M D Walker Is Honored At Birthday Dinner
Mr and Mrs M D Walker hosted a birthday dinner at their home Sunday with guests including Clyde Walker and family from Centralia Louie Hasslett and family from St Elmo Marvin Walker and son from Olney Vines Linton and family from Vernon Les Walker and family and Dale Zimmerman and family Attending were also Leone Cothern from Clinton Gladys Perrine and Francis Walker from Springfield who could not attend due to bad weather
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M. D."walker
M. D. Walker
Mr. Walker
Clyde Walker
Centralia
Mms
Louie Hasslett
St. Elmo
Marvin Walker
Olney
Vines Linton
Vernon
Les Walker
Season's Greetings to Anna John and Billy Ballance
A holiday message from Salem Illinois extends Season's Greetings to Anna John and Billy Ballance of Route 8.
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Anna
John
Billy Ballance
Salem, Ill
Patoka Baptist Church Christmas Program Announcement
William B. Mitchell, pastor, invites all to Patoka Baptist Church for Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Morning Worship at 10130 a.m. Training Union occurs at 6:30 p.m. The Christmas Program is scheduled for December 23 at 7:30 p.m.
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Patoka Baptist Church
Wm. B. Mitchell
Astor
Patoka Lions Entertain Ladies at Christmas Party
The Patoka Lions hosted their ladies for a December 18 Christmas party at the Masonic dining room. Lion Elmer Rogier presided. Mr. Lanham of Boulder and Mrs. Sharp were honored guests. Santa Claus distributed gifts as a colored movie entertained attendees.
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Patoka Lions
Masonic
Eastern Star
Lion Elmer Rogier
Lion
Bill Jenkins
John Lanham
Boulder
E. L. Sharp
Darrell
Dalrymple
Jack Matchett
Loyal Leaders Christmas Party At Patoka Church
Loyal Leaders met December 11 at Patoka Christian Church for a Christmas party. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Fred Chance, Vice President Raymond Britt, Secretary-Treasurer Charles Meyers, Reporter Jim Ballance. Santa delivered gifts as members enjoyed games and refreshments.
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Patoka Christian Church
Jim Ballance
Kay Jennings, Jr
Charles Meyers
Orville Hubbard
Robert Eagan
Fred Chance
Raymond Britt
Horseshoe Club Holds Christmas Party at Mandy Thalman Home
The Horseshoe Club formerly the Eaglin Club met at Mandy Thalman home for a Christmas dinner and business meeting. Santa distributed gifts to children while adults enjoyed a gift exchange. The club honored president Mrs. Jackie Thalman with a special present as many members attended.
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Horseshoe Club
Mandy Thalman
Eaglin Club
Floretta Leckrone
Garren
Santa
Jackie Thalman
Mesdames
Stella Britt
Doris Britt
Ann Britt
Lula Belcher
Nell Belcher
Lena Briscoe
Orfia Mack
Minnie Thalman
Oleda Brumfield
Edith Thalman
Wilma Gergeni Ang
Eunice Rogier
Myrtle Rogier
Grace Gerrish
Virginia Floster
Edna Griffin
Lady Hopkins
Edna Meyer
Jamnita Snider
Lois Britt
Hazel Belcher
Pauline Thalman
Emma Protz Hosts Good Will Club Christmas Party
The Good Will Club met December 5 at Emma Protz’s Vernon home with fourteen members and four visitors. They quilted, served a pot junk luncheon, voted to donate to WLS Christmas Party and T.B. Association, and handed gifts to Mrs Beyer and Mrs Kleeman. Birthday songs honored Mrs Alice Wilson and Emma Brotz. Prizes went to Anna Des Ruisseaux, Maaguerite Miurfin, and Ferne Gehrken. The group adjourned to meet Mrs N P Sorrel in January.
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Good Will Club
Emma Protz
Vernon
Tina Murfin
WLS
T.B. Association
Mrs Ballance Hosts In Honor Of Mrs Shively
Mrs James Ballance entertained friends at her home for Mrs James Shively of Dayton Ohio. Refreshments were served late in the afternoon. Attending were Mrs Robert Eagan Mrs Paul Logan Mrs Marcus Cox Mrs Davis Jennings Mrs James Shively and Jennifer and Mrs James Ballance. Cadet Leighton Wasem from Riverside Military Academy Gainesville Ga returned home for holidays. Mr S M Spurgeon came home from Barnes hospital St Louis after surgery and is improving. O C Schroeder attended a zone meeting and Christmas party in St Louis on December 19.
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James Ballance
James Shively
Dayton
Ohio
Robert Eagan
Paul Logan
Marcus Cox
Davis Jennings
Jennifer
Leighton Wasem
Riverside Military Academy
Gainesville
G. J. Wasem
S. M. Spurgeon
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
O .C. Schroeder
Mela Dealers
Chase
Santa Claus to Visit Patoka Gym Saturday Evening
Patoka Volunteer Firemen announce Santa Claus will arrive at Patoka Grade School Gymnasium between 8:00 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday December 22. A short program precedes his appearance followed by community singing and organ accompaniment by Miss Sandra Schroeder. Fire Chief Schroeder invites all to join in celebrating Christmas and the Yule season.
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Patoka
Santa Claus
Schroeder
Santa
Sandra Schroeder
Vernon News Methodist activities and hospital updates
The Methodist Sunday School reported 46 attendees and a birthday song for Patty Bayliss. A Better Neighbors Club meeting on December 12 included officer elections, basket gifts, name changes on the Mystery Pal list, and refreshments. Hospital and moving news, plus a Christmas program set for December 24 at 7 30 p.m.
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Methodist Sunday School
Patty Bayliss
Wade Lawson
John Gehrken
Clarence Lawson
Shirley
Better Neighbors
Bertha Moore
Thirten
Richard Murfin
Opal Jones
Sophia Curran
Ruth Lawson
Thee Club
Tina Murfin
Anna DesRusseaux
Isabel Doolen
Curran
Alice Wilson
Lodema Bayliss
Alvin Hathaway
Greer Hospital
Sharon Lawrence
Decatur
Virgil Klinge
Cecil Hollingsed
Hollingsed
Vernon
Centralia
C. R. Farmer
Laurel Peyton
Cheryl
Addie Jones
Methodist
North Zion residents and neighbors attend weekend events
Louie Soutier and Elmer Frizzel went to Bert Simcox sale west of Patoka Saturday. Chris Neilson and Mrs. Neilson from Oak Grove visited the Mitchells Sunday afternoon. George Doudera from Greenridge called on the McWhirters Sunday. Edwin Arnold from Patoka visited Cyrus Arnold’s home Sunday afternoon. Halden Hill of Patoka visited Cleve McWhirter’s home Sunday. Clara Frizzel of Alma visited Elmer Frizzel’s family Sunday. Regular preaching at North Zion Methodist with Rev. Brown from Vernon. Eli Green employed in Indiana visited family over the weekend. Hilda Adams shopped in Salem Wednesday afternoon. Mary Chandle is mentioned in association with the community notes.
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Louie Soutier
Elmer Frizzel
Bert Simcox Sale
Patoka
Chris Neilson
Oak Grove
Charles Mitchell
George Doudera
Greenridge
Paul McWhirter
Edwin Arnold
Cyrus Arnold
Halden Hill
Cleve McWhirter
Clara Frizzel
Alma
North Ion Methodist Church
Rev. Brown
Vernon
Eli Green
Indiana
Hilda Adams
Salem
Mary Chandle
Patoka Unit Christmas Party Hosted by Mrs Griffin
The Patoka Unit held its Christmas party Friday December 14 with fourteen members and two guests. A pot luck noon meal followed by contests and games organized by the party committee included winners Mrs Kay Jennings Mrs Edwin Nats tier and Mrs Alberta Munger. A gift exchange featured handmade items. The January meeting is set with Mrs E L DeLay as host and a new 4 H advisor providing the lesson.
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Cecil Griffin
Home Bureau
Patoka
Rogier
Orville Schroeder
L. P. Busch
Kay Jennings
Edwin Natstier
Alberta Munger
E. L. DeLay
Christmas Program at Patoka Methodist Church
A Christmas program at Patoka Methodist Church will be held Sunday December 23 at 7 30 p m. The event is open to all inviting everyone to attend according to the notice from the church.
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Sund
Patoka Mé
Card of Thanks from the Simeo Family
The Bert Simeo family thanks friends and neighbors for flowers prayers and help during their sale.
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Bert Simeo
Marion County Rural Youth Meet in Salem
The Marion County Rural Youth group met at K Tractor and Implement Co in Salem with twenty members present and five guests. Officers and delegates discussed a January 9 sweetheart dance, heard reports from Don Cruzen and Ken Potter on the I A A convention, and Mrs Kniseley spoke on Youth Groups. Prizes for a quiz and refreshments followed, with thanks extended to hosts Mr and Mrs LeRay Kniseley.
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Marion County
K Tractor and Implement Co
Don Cruzen
I.A.A
St. Lewi
Ken Potter
Mission County
Kniseley
LeRay Kniseley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Johnny Laura Nelson
Sharon Rae Jenkins
Illinois
Sammy Bopp
Patoka, Illinois
Dougie Ballance
Vandalia, Illinois
Johnny Richards
Vandalia
P. S
Uncle John
Cindy
Cynthia
Bill Cox
Brother
Janice Snyder
Jimmy Snyder
Love, Jimmy Bales
Aka
Gary Gergeni
Tim Mojonnier
Janice and
Kenneth Wadkins
Mercy
Lela
By Bessie Foltz
Daddy
Saipan
Liberty
Halle
Bill
Bobbie
Korea
George Davis
Don Davis
Keith Pike Jr
Southern Illinois University At
Carbondale
Mrs
Patoka Gymnasium
North Zion
Snyder’s Ski Service
Elaine
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