Patoka Socials Lady and Gentlemen Dine With Hosts
Patoka residents Mr and Mrs Robert Eagan and Gloria Mrs Eunice Jackson and Bruce Miss Mae Eagan and Jack attended a six o clock dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Burl Linton and their son Thursday evening. Mrs Jack Matchett and Mrs J M were also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Robert Eagan
Gloria
Eunice Jackson
Bruce
Mae Eagan
Jack
Burl Linton and Son
Jack Matchett
J. M
Local Residents Arrive and Travel Over Holidays
Matchett leaves for Dallas to spend holidays. Frances Simcox of Medford arrives to winter with sister in Vandalia. Dr. W T Davis buys five room residence in Centralia area and keeps office downtown. Several families visit relatives in Lawrenceville Macon and Philadelphia for the holidays. Betty Towler nurse from Chicago visits home. Dale Ellis returns to Danville hospital for more care. Additional family visits include Jennings in Danville and Sears in Trinidad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matchett
Dallas
Texas
Frances Simcox
Medford
Oregon
Carl Meador
Porter Simcox
Vandalia
W. T. Davis
Fielding Adams
Christian Church
Davis
Settum
Davis of
Patoka
Regula
Marion County Medical Society
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Claud Sanders
Anna Ballance
John
Bill
Lawrenceville
M. V. Davis
Betty Towler
Chicago
Mrs
Roy Ballance
Vernon Better Neighbors Club Meeting News
The Vernon Better Neighbors Club met December 14 at Mrs John Gehrkens home. Thirteen members and two guests attended as Mrs Alice Wilson led the session. Sunshine pals were announced, new officers elected Ferne Gehrken president Opal Jones vice president and Alice Wilson secretary treasurer. A doll and trunk of clothes were given to Margaret Lawrence for her daughter Sharon in the Polio Clinic at Decatur. The shut in baskets were mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Margaret Lawrence
Shraon
Decatur
Christmas Party With Carols And Contests
The report describes a Christmas event where gifts were exchanged and a program of carols and contests delighted attendees. Mrs. Merle Morey led a standout performance of White Christmas, refreshments of chicken and cheese sandwiches, cranberry salad and coffee were served, and children Barbara Jean Hollingsed Shirley Kay Lawson and Tooty Bayliss attended. The home was festive and the next meeting is planned with Mrs. Marie Hathaway in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Morey
Barbara Jean Hollingsed
Shirley Kay Lawson
Tooty Bayliss
Marie Hathaway
Adamses of Ganado Announce Newborn Son
Mr and Mrs Dayne Adams of Ganado Texas announce the birth of a son on December 21. Grandmother Georgena Adams and Mrs Annabel Hicks of St Louis have gone to get acquainted with the young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayne Adams
Ganado
Texas
Georgena Adams
Annabel Hicks
St. Louis
Tea Honors Mrs Harriett Shively Hosted By Ballance
Mrs Evelyn Ballance hosted a Wednesday afternoon tea honoring Mrs Harriett Shively. Present were Mesdames Robert Eagan W M Cox C Hub bartt Edgar Irvin Paul Logan and Davis Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Ballance
Harriett Shively
Robert Eagan
W. M. Cox
C. Hubbartt
Edgar Irvin
Paul Logan
Davis Jennings
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patoka Gymnasium
Vandalia Indees
Green’s College All-Stars
Mid-America
Illinois Central
W. A. Johnston
Illinois Central Railroad
John Gehrken
Ing Low
Hill’s Mobilgas
Halden, Bill
Stanley
Patoka, Illinois
Mrs. Harriett Shively
First State Bank of
F.D.I.C
Merry Christmas
William’s Cafe
John and
Josie
Illinois
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