P. H. S. Activities Highlight February Events and Posts
Velma Heinzmann’s assembly program featured piano and saxophone solos by Dayne and Rachel Adams, a poem by Genevieve Barnes, three band selections, a piano solo by Marjorie Pugh, and the Dramatic Club play Norah’s Mixup. Basketball talk, a sermon by Rev. C. M. Miller, and notes on the District Tournament set for Feb 26 to Mar 1.
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Velma Heinzmann
Dayne Adams
Rachel Adams
Genevieve Barnes
Marjorie Pugh
Norah
Dramatic Club
Kinmundy
Glee Club
Mary Helen Jennings
Fort Wayne
Ind
Patoka High
Patoka Girl Weds in Home Ceremony
Miss Mae Field of Patoka and Carl Dean Towler of Shobonier were married January 29 at 8 30 p m in the home of the bride’s cousin Martin Wolfe of Shobonier. Rev C M Miller officiated with two families present and the couple attended by William Towler and Fay Hererra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Field
W. E. Field
Patoka
Carl Dean Towler
Elva Towler
Shobonier
Martin Wolfe
C. M. Miller
William Towler
Fay Hererra
Orval Hubbard
Lucille Field
Iris Belcher
Farwell party honors Donald Walker before Army Reserve call
On Thursday evening January 30 friends gathered at the home of I I Walker to bid farewell to Donald Walker who leaves January 31 for Fort Sheridan with the Army Reserve. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Hobart Arnold and their sons Dean Britt Howard Peyton Cecil Jett Marvin Walker Lester Ballance Mr and Mrs Hiram Ballance and family Mr and Mrs Claude Walker and family Dick Ri-
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I. I. Walker
Donald Walker
Fort Sheridan
Army Reserve
Hobart Arnold
Dean Britt
Howard Peyton
Cecil Jett
Marvin Walker
Lester Ballance
Hiram Ballance
Claude Walker
Dick Ri
Patoka hosts pleasant evening with visiting guests
Mr. and Mrs. Luke Walker and family plus Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Walker and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Crawford and daughter, all of Patoka, along with Miss Eunice Ververs of Sandoval, attended a late hour gathering where refreshments were served and guests reported a very enjoyable evening.
American Legion Meeting This Week
The American Legion will hold its regular meeting on a Thursday evening in the Legion Hall this week.
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American Legion
The
Legion Hall
Bid A Bit Bridge Club Hosts Vernon Meeting
Mrs. Margaret Cox hosted the Bid A Bit Bridge club in Vernon. Two tables played with Miss Marion Epps winning high, Mrs. Jack Keaton second, and Mrs. Andree Schroeder floating. Guests included Mrs. Virginia Martin and Mrs. Audree Schroeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Cox
Vernon
Marion Epps
Jack Keaton
Andree Schroeder
Virginia Martin
Isabel Doolen
Marion ‘Epps
Louise Walker
C. O. Kilgore
Patoka
Sandoval
Audree Schrodeer
Men's Supper to Be Larger Than Last Year
The Men’s Supper in the gym Friday night is expected to attract about 200 people. The program includes readings singing and a speaker who is 87 and born in Vienna. He survived a concentration camp during annexation and will share his story about America’s tolerance. Out of town guests plan to attend.
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Vienna
Austria
Germany
Hitler
Renkoe
Hussand
Decatur
Baby Boy Born to Bruce Quayle Family in St. Louis
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Quayle of St. Louis announce the birth of a baby boy on January 28. The infant is named Bruce B. Jr. He is the son of Mrs. Nelle Quayle of Patoka.
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Bruce Quayle
St. Louis
Janary
Bruce B. Jr
Nelle Qayle
Patoka
Religious services schedule and invitations
Preaching services on Friday evening February 7 at 7 30 led by Rev J H Reeter with special singing. Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 7 80. Sunday School each Sunday at 9 30. Everyone is cordially invited to attend any one or all of these services.
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J. H. Reeter
Woman's Club Health and Welfare Program Details
The Women’s Club announces a Health and Welfare program for the year with events including a piano solo by Pansy Wasem and lectures by Wanza Gramlick and a Marion County nurse. A skin care and makeup demonstration by a registered beautician will be held. Members are urged to attend and bring a cup and fork. committee chair Mrs. C. A. Adams.
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Pansy Wasem
Wanza Gramlick
Marion County
C. A. Adams
Card of Thanks Opens Gratitude to Kindness and Visits
Mrs. A A Griffin and relatives thank friends for greetings prayers and flowers during illness. Vandalia visitors include Mr and Mrs Schulte and son Bill to Mr and Mrs J F Matchett. Local folks visited, conducted business, or traveled to nearby towns including Casey Wichita Falls Mt Vernon and Vandalia with several families mentioned by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Miler
A. A. Griffin
Schulte
Bill of
Vandalia
J. F. Matchett
T. F. Walker
Tom Stephens
Casey
Maxine Branderberry
Wichita Falls
Texas
Lizzie Wasem
J. R. Wasem
O. F. Davis
Mt. Vernon
Frank Houston
Easton
Holston
Nelli
Local residents spread visits and news across Effingham area
Effingham area residents exchanged visits and news through weekends and weekdays. Many friends and relatives from Patoka Vandalia Centralia Vernon and nearby towns stopped by for gatherings church attendance and errands with families like the Wasems Johnstones and Lifesays plus visitors from St. Louis and decatur.
Business visitors and local social notes from Patoka and Vernon
Dean Martin of Sandoval was a business visitor in Patoka on Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Marion Caldwell visited Monday east of Vernon with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Bates and family.
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Chicago
Wasem
Rogers
N. D
Lee Murray
Chas
HH. Hill
Centralia
Messrs
S. M. Spurgeon
T. E. Irvin
W. W. Murfin
Bill Williams
Vandalia
Bud Cantrall
H. G. Hudspeth
Cecil Elliott
Howard Smith
Jack Eagan
C. N. Cruse
Eli Logan
Flint
Michigan
Max Quayle
Decatur
Nelle Quayle
Marion Caldwell
Robert Eagan
Wilbur Graham
Earl O’neal
C. D. Martin
Seth Martin
Willie Martin
Salem
Kelly Martin
C. H. Christian
Clifford
Dean Martin of
Sandoval
Patoka
Vernon
Railway Workers Credit Union Grows Big in Chicago
The Illinois Central Cicero Credit Union, run by rail workers, rose from ten to 4523 members and from 50 to 687200 in capital. Last year’s business exceeded 2640000 with 945325 lent in 1940. Dividends never below 6 percent, last distribution 29500. Surplus over 100000 invested in government bonds.
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Chicago
Illinois Central Cicero Credit Union
United States
Illinois
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Jasper Varel
Breese
Farwell
Friedrich & Warren, Inc
North Poplar
Centralia, Illinois
Carload
Zeigler
Centralia Coal
Patoka Elevator Co
Go Ini Helho
Ide Wasem
Mer
BID
Leo Walker
John
Porter Simcox, Jr
Loud Vandalia
Simcox
Nellie Houston
Elwood Livesay
Washington University
Louisa Livesay
Beulah Wickersham
Ann Reeves
Junior Stephens
R. J. Stephens
Donald
Jefferson Barracks
Army
C. B. Anderson
Orville Goff
Lucille Smith
Elaine Wickersham
Ann Wasem
James Keeling
Maxine Belcher
Jess Belcher
Dale Britt
Springfield
O. L. Britt
F. E
John Ashton
Beckler
Anna Wheeler
Roy Ballance
Leroy Ballance
Boulder
R. L. Walton
Orville Britt
O. H. Britt
Carl Hines
Alma
Zion
John Chance
Luther Ballance
Carmi
Darvin Jones
DeMolay
Wm. J. Schroeder
L. E. Green
Fred L. Brown
P. J. Mojonnier
Effingham
Harryt Chance
J. W. Alexander
Eula Britt
Mrs. C. L. Britt
Leslie Wasem
Mr. Wasem
Hines Veteran’s Hospital
Raines
Crawford’s Service Station
Mobiloil and
Mobilgas
Firestone Tires
Autolite Batteries and Service
Patoka, Illinois
Register
Patoka Register
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