Crawford Couple Celebrates 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John P Crawford celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 4 pm and a family dinner at 6 pm. Numerous friends called to congratulate including Mr and Mrs J Mojonnier and many relatives from Vandalia Effingham Clinton Carlyle Newton and Lucas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Crawford
Ie Ae
J.mojonnier
Carbrine Walter Adams
A. L. Vallow
Noah Carter
O. F. Davis
A.L. Ashton
Harry
Phoebe ‘Carter
Ed Lawson
John L. Belcher
Ida Smith
M. D. Walker
Howard Riley
Donny
Ollie Alexander
Ollie Thompson
Melvin Belcher
E. L. Sharp
I. S. Walker
L. W. Ballance
Donald Belcher
E. L. DeLay
A. A. Griffin
A. W. Thalman
G. J. Wasem and
Leighton
Laura Haley
Lora Altom
S. M Spurgeon
Bonnie
Carlyle
Frank Crawford
Newton
Robert Crawford
Lucas
Paul Dean
Lee Crawford
Carol
Charles Lee
Don Crawford
Marie
Kent
Pauline
Florence
Christina Crawford
Bettie Simcox
Mrs. Nell Buss Pugh Dies in Centralia at 64
Nell Buss Pugh age 64 died Saturday December 18 1948 at St Marys hospital Centralia. She was born in Patoka daughter of Irve and family survived by husband Roy A. Pugh two children James and Jane two brothers W D and W L Buss and three sisters Anna Velma and Eno. Funeral services were held December 21 at Queen Boggs funeral home Centralia and Patoka Methodist Church with two ministers officiating. Interment in Patoka cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelphia Buss Pugh
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Irve Buss
Patoka
Roy A. Pugh
James
Jane
W. D
W. L. Buss
Anna
Velma
Eno
Nell
Pugh
Queen Boggs Funeral Home
Roy Buffat
Patoka Methodist Church
M. W. Friesner
Patoka Cemetery
Vernon W S C S Christmas Party December 17
The Woman's Society of Christian Service held its annual Christmas party December 17 in the Vernon church basement. Decorations included a lighted tree evergreen centerpieces and white candles with favors. New officers elected for the coming year are Isabel Doolen president Mabel Snyder vice president Helen Betts secretary Hazel Cox treasurer. Mrs Myrtle Sprinkle of Salem attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Vernon
Ruth Lawson
Olin
Isabel Doolen
Mabel Snyder
Helen Betts
Hazel Cox
Myrtle Sprinkle
Salem
Christmas Program at Rex Brown Baptist Church
Rex Brown presiding as pastor outlines Sunday School at 9 30 morning preaching at 10 30 Training Union at 6 30 evening worship at 7 30 Prayer Services Thursday at 7 30. A Christmas program is set for Friday December 24 at 7 30. "Happy Birthday" sung for Maurice Nattier last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Brown
Training Union
Maurice Nattier
Patoka Methodist Church weekly schedule and gatherings
Patoka Methodist Church led by Pastor M. W. Friesner hosts Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 46 a m Youth Fellowship at 6 45 p m Evening Service at 7 30 p m Prayer Service Thursday Also note Happy Birthday to Eli Logan last Sunday Christmas program set for Friday at 7 30 p m Visitors include Mr and Mrs Verne Nattier George and Mr and Mrs Emil Nattier who joined Mr and Mrs Donald Carter at Salem J aon H Briana of Tyler Texas was a recent business visitor in Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Friesner
Geo. J
Verne Nattier
George
Emil Nattier
Donald Carter
Salem
J Aon H. Briana
Tyler
Texas
Miss Pearl Cummins Weds John F. Nelson in Sandoval
Miss Pearl F. Cummins, youngest daughter of Basil Cummins of Sandoval, married John F. Nelson, son of Martin Nelson of Patoka, on December 4, 1948 at 2 p.m. The ceremony, performed by Rev. Ora Stone at his home, was witnessed by family and friends. The bride, once a Sandoval cafe worker, now begins married life with the groom, a Patoka Co op Elevator truck driver, in Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beard Fern. Cummins
Basil Cummins
Sandoval
John F. Nelson
Martin Nelson
Patoka
Ora Stone
Loyal Leaders Class Holds Christmas Party
On December 16 the Loyal Leaders Class of the Christian Church met in the social rooms for its annual Christmas party. Officers elected for the coming year were Evelyn Ballance president Lucille Eagan vice president Ruth Foltz secretary treasurer Alta Logan assistant secretary treasurer. Mr Orville Hubbard was chosen teacher. A gift exchange and refreshments followed the meeting with Mr W E Field receiving a gift. Former members Mr and Mrs Charles Meyers attended as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
James Shivel
Harold Belcher
Robert Eagan
Lucille Eagan
Orville Hubbard
Evelyn Ballance
Ruth Foltz
Alta Logan
W. E. Field
Charles Meyers
Christmas Greetings and Local Visits Noted
Merry Christmas wishes extend to many friends as Anna Ballance John Ballance and Billy Ballance send blessings. Mrs Laura Haley visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Kallin of Centralia. Max Quayle Vandalia and Jerry Olney visited their mother Nelle Quayle and attended funeral services for Sgt Paul K Spurgeon. Local Baptist Church announces revival beginning January 2 led by Rev Rex Brown with singing by Robert Tolliver. Mrs Carl Hintz and Mary Boulder shopped in Patka i Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Haley
Kallin
Centralia
Max Quayle
Vandalia
Jerry
Olney
Nelle Quayle
Paul K. Spurgeon
Rex Brown
Robert D. Tolliver
Carl Hintz
Mary
Boulder
Patckai
Williams Cafe Employees Hold Christmas Party
Williams Cafe employees held their Christmas party on Monday night December 20. After an oyster supper the group gathered around the tree for a gift exchange. A barber shop quartet provided entertainment while guests Mr and Mrs Frank Williams attended along with several staff members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Cafe
Frank Williams
Audrey Kissner
Lela Sharp
Florence Cranford
Bertha Snyder
Marie Williams
Velma Sharp
la Dene Skates
John Williams
Walton dies after illness in Vernon area
Glen D. Walton of Vernon died December 18 at Jefferson Barracks Hospital after a serious illness. He is survived by his wife and two children, his mother Mrs Carye Thompson of Granite City, two brothers Donald of Walnut, Illinois and Gene of Granite City, and grandparents Mr and Mrs George Walton and Mr and Mrs J W Epps. Funeral services were held in Granite City and burial followed in Vernon Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen D. Walton
Jefferson Barracks
S' Louis
Vernon
Jefferson Barracks Hospital
Carye Thompson
Granite City
Donald
Walnut
Gene
George Walton
Local Masons Elect Officers For Ensuing Year
At the regular meeting of A. F. and A. M. No. 613 the election of officers for the coming year was held Robert Eagan was chosen Worshipful Master D C Stringer Senior Warden L R Hullsizer Junior Warden P J Moromer Treasurer and G D Cox Secretary Burl Wortman will be installing officer Installation set for the evening of January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Eagan
D. C. Stringer
L. R. Hulsizer
P. J. Moromer
G. D. Cox
Burl Wortman
Christmas Holiday Visits Reported Across Area
Miss Laura Ververs of Chicago plans Christmas with her mother Mrs William Ververs. Donald Lee Ellis at Southern Illinois University will spend holidays at home. Mr and Mrs Marl Anderson of Granite City visit Mrs Della Johnstone. Mrs Johnstone joins them for Christmas. Mrs Bessie Murfin will spend Christmas with daughter Miss Ruth Smith in St Louis. Several families, including Ed Defend, Bill Blunt, Lyle Arnold, Darrell Walker and spouses, join Mr and Mrs Shet Bryant for Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Ververs
Chicago
William Ververs
Donald Lee Ellis
Southern Illinois University
Marl “Anderson
Granite City
Della Johnstone
Vickie
Lyle Arnold
Lila Sue
Darrell Walker
Cynthia
Shet Bryant
Christmas Program Planned by Patoka Christian Church
The Patoka Christian Church will stage a Christmas program on Friday night December 24 at 7 30 featuring recitations songs plays and a cradle roll for babies including Denise Foltz Darrell Foltz and Susie Kelly with performances by Charlene Hasslett Mike Johnstone and Nickey Johnstone. The event includes scripture reading by Darrell Foltz and a benediction by Harold Belcher with the Baby Jesus notional scene and a White Christmas finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Christian
Case
Darrell Foltz
Orville Hubbardt
Stuart Logan
Roger Tune
Leslie Kelly Eist
Charlene Hasslett
Sadie Sammy ‘Bopp
Nita Hargrave
Donna Bassett
Eo Eres
Melba Briscoe
Patsy Foltz
Luwanda
Baby Jesus
Susie Kelly
Mike Johnstone
Phyllis En
the Shepherds
Karen Briscoe
Jerry Bopp
Larry Britt
Sardeal
Ardeth Briscoe
Weben
Dickie Hubbardt
Aseer
Harold Belcher
Nickey Johnstone
Bates announce born a son at Centralia hospital
Mr and Mrs Louis J Bates Jr announce the arrival of a seven pound 12 ounce boy on Monday December 20 at Centralia hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Vines Linton and Mr and Mrs L J Bates of Vernon Also Mr and Mrs Carl Thalman announce a baby girl Carolyn Sue born Saturday December 18 at Greer hospital Vandalia weighing seven pounds 10 ounces Grandparents Mr and Mrs William Zimmerman of Sandoval and Mr and Mrs Ben Thalman of Patoka
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Bates, Jr
Centralia Hospital
Vines Linton
L. J. Bates
Vernon
Carl Thalman
Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Carolyn Sue
William Zimmerman
Sandoval
Ben Thalman
Patoka
Card of Thanks Expresses gratitude for visits and flowers
A short note thanks all who visited sent cards and flowers during illness. The writer emphasizes lasting appreciation and gratitude for the kindness shown.
Bereavement thanks from R A Pugh and family
The Pugh family expresses heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends who offered help and support during the recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Pugh
Miss Dorothy Frailie Weds John Barnes Jr in East St Louis
Miss Dorothy Frailie became the bride of John Barnes Jr at the First Baptist Church East St Louis on December 18. The groom’s parents are Mr and Mrs John Barnes of Patoka and the bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Hallie Frailie of Shobonier. Rev Ray Dunbar performed the single ring ceremony. A reception shower followed at the groom’s home with many gifts. The couple will reside in Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
11Th and State Street
East St. Louis
Dorothy Frailie
John Barnes
Hallie Frailie
Shobonier
Patoka
Ray Dunbar
Robert Crawford
Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party Held At Simcox Home
The local Legion Auxiliary met at Miss Bettie Simcox’s home on December 16 for a Christmas party. Bingo prizes went to Harriett Meador Valma Keister Bertha Miller and Maude Brumfield. Mystery Pals were revealed and new names drawn. Attendees included Evelyn Thompson Valma Keister Isabelle Doolen Harriett Meador Bertha Miller Maude Purdue Maude Brumfield Vivian Jones Florence Meador Evelyn Jolliff and Rettie Simcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Bettie Simcox
Harriett Meador
Valma Keister
Bertha Miller
Maude Brumfield
Evelyn Thompson
Gary
Isabelle Doolen
Maude Purdue
Vivian Jones
Florence Meador
Evelyn Jolliff
Rettie Simcox
Jones Family Christmas Dinner Celebrated at Roy Jones Home
On December 19 the Roy Jones house hosted the annual Christmas celebration with a two turkey noon dinner and a gift exchange. Guests included Merle, Floyd, Forrest, Calvin Jones and their spouses, plus Betty, Donna, Valda, Lyle and Joan Chandler and others. Darvin photographed the day. Frank Crawford of Newton visits with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Jones
Darvin
Merle Jones
Floyd Jones
Letters to Santa from Patoka’s children
A Patoka Illinois column lists local children age 5 to 7 writing Santa with wish lists. They request toys such as trains, dolls, doll houses, tractors, trucks, games, candy, oranges, nuts, bikes, and clothing for siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Sonny
Sue Wagstaff
Santa ‘Claus
Larry Lawrence
Jackie
Sammie
Jerry Bopp
Patoka Lions Club Tail-Twister fuels lively regualr session
Nineteen Lions met for dinner and a highly praised meeting led by Tail-Twister Marc Cox who issued playful penalties and creative games. Seven new prospects were voted in, Ladies Night is rescheduled to January first Tuesday, and Lion DeLay plans a trade involving a long-handled garment with ribbons as Foltz prepares to report outcomes at the January 4 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marc Cox
Marcus
Lion
Irvin
Lion DeLay
Lion Harold Foltz
Foltz
Lion Foltz
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. P. Crawford
Vernon W.S.C.S
Miss Pearl F. Cummins
Loyal Leaders
Merry Christmas
Anna, John, and
Billy Ballance
John Barnes, JR
Legion Auxiliary
MR. and
Mrs. Roy Jones
Frank Crawford of
Mrs
Patoka, Illinois
Donald Hawkins
Patricia Anne Mullens
Becky Murray
Dean Black
Janet Hopkins
West Chapel
Mickie
Wes
Larry Cain
Keith Cain
Santa Claus
Joyce Sharp
Sheila Ann
Patty Lee
Ronnie Nelson
Grandma Sharp’s
Janet Baxter
Patoka Llinois
Judy
Patoka Lions Club
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