Vernon Better Neighbors Club Christmas Party and Activities
The Vernon Better Neighbors Club met December 13 at Cledia Wikenhauser’s home with sixteen members present and two guests. Officers elected for the new year were Opal Jones president, Margaret Lawrence vice president, and Alice Wilson secretary treasurer. Other notes cover birthday events, sports results, visits, church activities, and a Santa visit organized by the Patoka Volunteer Fire Department with a program at the Patoka Grade School gymnasium on December 23.
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Vernon Better Neighbors Club
Cledia Wikenhauser
Will Curran
Vivian Binnion
Opal Jones
Margaret Lawrence
Alice Wilson
Bertha Moore
Lodema Bayliss
Paul Thresher
George Traxler
Wayne Curran
Milton Bayliss
Patty
Vernon
Raccoon School
Joe Wikenhauser
Alma
Ed McWhirter
John Quayle
Chevrolet
Clarence Lawson
Shirley
E. J.leniger
M.E
Helen Betts
Marjorie Bassett
Methodist Sunday School
Pentecostal
Santa Claus
Orville Schroeder
Patoka
Patoka Gymnasium
Sandra Schroeder
Santa
Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party At Legion Home
The American Legion Auxiliary held its annual Christmas party at the Legion Home with a decorated tree and Mystery Pal gifts. A short meeting approved new members and cookies were sent to hospitalized veterans Dale Bilis and Addis Walton.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Dale Bilis
Addis Walton
Patoka Residents Share Holiday News and Health Updates
Patoka locals report students returning home for Christmas from the University of Arizona and the University of Missouri. Willard Lawrence is critically ill after a stroke at his home west of town. Birth announced for Mary Dorothy Schmidt at Breese hospital December 14 weighing eight pounds. Hospitalized Bruce Pugh shows improvement after penicillin treatment for pneumonia.
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Mark DeLay
Cyril DeLay
E. L. DeLay
Patoka
Mark
University of Arizona
Cyril
University of Missouri
Willard Lawrence
Grover Blankinship
Murphysboro
Lillie Blankinship
Florence Cain
Chicago
Rubye
Mamie Galaway
Salem Memorial Hospital
Salem
Bruce
Nelle Quayle
St. Marys Hospital
Centrelia
John A. Jennings
Decatur
Son-In-Lw
Roy Garrett
Paul Loean
Steadyardy
Eli Lovent
Flint, Mich
Miss Rubye Cain Weds C A Griffin In Candlelight Ceremony
Miss Rubye Cain daughter of William H. Cain married C A Griffin in a candlelit First Methodist Church Patoka ceremony Sunday December 17 at four o'clock. Rev Alfred Dalrymple officiated with only immediate family present. The bride wore hyacinth blue crepe and orchid corsage. maid of honor wore cinnamon brown crepe. Reception followed at Mrs. T. M. Conrey's Centrala home.
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Rubye Cain
William H. Cain
C. A. Griffin
First Methodist
Patoka
Alfred Dalrymple
Florence Cain
Chicago
Thurman Conrey
T. M. Conrey
Centralia
Patoka Boy Scouts Gather for Rummage Sale Ceiling Fund
Local Boy Scouts under Harold Foltz and Wes Griffin start a rummage collection to raise money for a new ceiling in the Light Plant Building serving as their headquarters. They urge residents to donate usable items now. the sale planned for January will be held in the light plant building once ample donations are gathered.
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Harold Foltz
Wes Griffin
Boy Scouts
Card of Thanks from C Nelle Quayle
A note of gratitude from C Nelle Quayle thanks friends for cards letters flowers and visits during the hospital stay.
In Memoriam Louise Lake December 1939
In loving memory of our mother and grandmother Louise Ernestine Lake who died December 23 1939. There is an open gate at journey's end and a light we cannot see. Our Father claims his own and beyond the gate our loved one finds happiness and rest. Mary E Sterling and daughters.
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Louise Ernestine Lake
Mary E. Sterling
Mrs Ollie Alexander Thanks Friends for Kindness
A note expresses gratitude for cards letters visits flowers and food received during recovery. The writer, Mrs Ollie Alexander, asks God to bless everyone who offered help and comfort.
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Ollie Alexander
Dear Santa Letter From Patoka Child
A seven year old in Patoka NL writes to Santa asking for a filling sto on farm set a billfold a gun and holster set pencils candy and oranges expressing remorse for past behavior.
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Santa
Decatur
Ilinois
Santa Claus
Coon Hunters
Letters to Santa from Decatur Patoka and Vandalia children
A collage of Christmas letters from Illinois children dated December 1950 ask Santa for toys dolls trains trucks racing cars and play items. Names include Lynda Bobby Lyndell Cherye Lynell Lynn Gerrish John T Houston Marion Thomas Jody Carter Larry Richards Janice Snyder Jimmy Snyder Luke Walker and others. Several notes mention Patoka Vandalia Decatur and Purdue with requests for dolls trains trucks dolls buggies strollers and play furniture.
Methodist Junior Sled Ride Ends With Warm Christmas Parties
On December 12, Mr and Mrs Darvin Jones led the Methodist Sunday School Junior Boys and Girls sleigh ride. The two sleighs got stuck in the snow and the gas ran out before the ride ended. After warming by fires at Patsy Mullens and John Ballance homes, the group enjoyed games and a lively gift exchange sponsored by Mr and Mrs Don Griffin and Mr and Mrs Darvin Jones.
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Darvin Jones
Methodist Sunday School
Patsy Mullens
John Ballance
Don Griffin
Sunbeams Meet at Baptist Church December 16
James Allen and Marion Thomas hosted the Sunbeams at the Baptist Church on Saturday December 16. Jody Carter led the Roll and Psalm 23 was sung. Refreshments included iced grape juice cookies and Santa Claus candy bars. Attendees listed include Jody Carter Carolyn Snider Nancy Snider Valda Jones Sue Eastman Roy Eastman William Ballance Don Nature Marl Thompson and Mrs Mojonnier. The next meeting is January 6 at Mrs Mojonnier's home.
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James Allen
Marion Thomas
The
Baptist Church
Jody Carter
Carolyn
Nancy Snider
Valda Jones
Sue
Roy Eastman
William Ballance
Don Nature
Marl Thompson
Mrs. Mojonnier
Mrs Ellis Breaks Arm After Fall on Icy Walk
Mrs William Ellis sustained a left arm fracture above the wrist after slipping on an icy sidewalk while enroute to their business. She was taken to Centralia for treatment and later returned home. her husband reports she is doing well.
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Wiliam Ellis
Centralia
Headley Family Thanks Neighbors for Sympathy
The family of George Headley expresses gratitude for sympathy and consideration shown during the loss of their husband, father, and brother. The Family.
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George Headley
Season's Greetings From The Ballance Family
The Ballance family Anna John and Billy send warm Season's Greetings to friends and neighbors.
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Anna
John
Billy Ballance
Church Service Schedule and Birthday Greeting
At 9 50 a m Sunday School led by Lyle Arnold and Sept morning worship at 11 00 a m with Paul Brown as pastor. Attendance last Sunday was 28. A birthday song was sung for John Walker.
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Lyle Arnold
Paul Brown
Johnn Walker
Baptist Church Sunday Schedule Open House
The church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Morning Worship at 10 80 a m. Training Union at 6 30 p m, Sunday Dee at 7 30 p m. A 24 Christmas Program is set for 7 30 p m and a Wednesday Prayer Service is held weekly.
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Baptist Church
Training Union
Mr and Mrs Thalman Host Christmas Party for Bus Children
Roy Thalman a friendly school bus driver and his wife entertained 22 children who ride his bus at a Christmas party. The beautifully decorated tree held gifts for all and the hosts provided a treat. Harold Collins photographed the event.
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Mrs. Roy Thalman
Roy Thalman
Island Chapel W.S.C.S. Christmas Party
The Island Chapel W.S.C.S. met Thursday December 14 for its annual Christmas party. Thirteen members and four children attended. several were absent due to illness. President Helen Carter presided. Mattie Tune gave the devotion and story Jesus Born In The Manger. Silent Night was sung. New officers were elected in November for the coming year.
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W.S.C.S
Island Chapel
Helen Carter
Mattie Tune
Jesus
Manger
Phoebe Carter
Patoka Methodist Church Service Schedule
The Patoka Methodist Church promotes friendliness under Alfred S. Dalrymple and Geo Wasem. The day begins with Minis Church School at 9 30 am followed by Morning Worship at 10 45 am except on the 8th Sunday. Evening Worship at 7 30 pm except the first Sunday. M Y F led by Mrs Audie Kissner meets at 6 30 pm and Prayer and Study Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
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Church of Friendliness
Alfred S. Dalrymple
Minis Church School
Geo. Wasem
M.Y.F
Audie Kissner
Couns
Vernon Pentecostal Church Christmas Program Slated
The Vernon Pentecostal Church invites all to a Christmas program on Saturday evening December 28 at 7 30 pm. Attendees are urged to come early to secure seats and enjoy the evening.
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Vernon
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Mery Leprismnas
Patoka Gym
Legion Auxiliary
Patoka Boy Scouts Gathering
Memoriam
Hristmas
Bobby
America
Heidelberg
Germany
Bermuda
Ruby
Keith
Sonny Pike
Lynda
Bobby Donley
Charles Lyndell
Cherye Lynell
Bumgardner
Patoka, III
Lynn Gerrish
John T. Houston
Dougie
Cynthia
Big Sis
West Main
Vandalia
Larry John Richards
Janice Snyder
Jimmy Snyder
Luke Walker
Chas
Martin Nelson
Dean Edwards Everett Purdue
Archie Hopkins
Orrel
Albert Hopkins
Corb Tune
M. D
Walkers. Barnes
Mannie Orrell
P.S
Methodist JR
William Ellis
Mound Chapel Church
A.m
Patoka Methodist Church
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