Peddicord Couple Celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs F M Peddicord marked their sixty fifth wedding anniversary on Christmas day with a family dinner at home. He is 86 and she 88, in good health, as relatives joined to share the celebration. Present were Fred and Francy Lutz, Carl Dean Lutz and family, William Ellis and Dale, Milton Peddicord, Edna Pearcy and daughters Judy and Marilyn, and Jesse Kirby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Peddicord
Milton Peddicord
Edna Pearcy
Judy
Marilyn
Jesse Kirby
Patsy
Linda Binnion
Joe Bellew
Martinsville
Marvin Ehrat
Veterans Hospital
Marion
Dean Aberne
Ewing
Ams
L. A. Wilson
Centralia
A. V. Kavey
Mid-West Ice Cream Co
Darrel Nelson
Rialto
Naval Air Force
Kingsville
Texas
Earl Leininger
Frank Hatch
East St. Louis
J. Compton
John Lake
Vandalia Union
Vandalia High School
Lake
Floyd
Wall
Lucille
Lake City
Wyantt
Brown
Raymond Curry
Carolyn
Anita Kay
Cisne
Geff
Alice Wilson
Gladys Wade
John Rouse
L. C. Snyder
Marian Epps
Springfield
J. W. Epps
Vandalia
Victor Epps
Ray Hutcheson
Robert
Gary
Carthage
Ill
N. P. Sorrell
Calvin Payne
St. Louis
Roger
Carolyn Wikenhauser
Joe Wikenhauser
I. C. Betts
Mabel Snyder
Mabel
William Ehlers
Shobonier
Maud Curtis
Ramsey
J. J. Betts
Lotta Travis
Rebekah Lodge
Russel Green
W. L. Hathaway
Helen Easley
Bob
Hazel Cox
Earl Corbett
Jesse Ripple
David
Hugo Austin
New Lebanon
Ind
Elmer Watkins
Paris
Leonard
M.yen
Jones Family Enjoys Dinner and Christmas Party at Legion Hall
The Jones family gathered at the Legion Hall for a Christmas day dinner and party with music and games. Attendees included Charles Jones of Bartow Florida Gilbert Brown and Bill Lawrence of Vernon Paul Jones Dale Jones and Barbara Orville Jones Bill Hughes Homer Jones Dean Lawrence Lee Adams and families along with afternoon visitors Carl Quick Carla Erl Quick and Earla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
The
Legion Hall
Charles Jones
Bartow
Florida
Gilbert Brown
Bill Lawrence
Vernon
Paul Jones
Dale Jones
Barbara
Orville Jones
Bill Hughes
Homer Jones
Martinsville Christmas News Covers Local Families
A crowded Pall Mall style column reports visits and holidays across Martinsville and nearby towns. Carl Adams moves to Vernon, Binnions host in Martinsville, and several residents travel for Christmas with relatives in Centralia Vandalia and Springfield. A Veterans Hospital update notes Ehrat's surgery and expected home return.
Soldier on Seven Day Leave From Vernon Serves in Japan
Cpl. Jesse E. Ripple son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Ripple of Vernon recently enjoyed a seven day leave and recuperation in Kobo Japan. He serves with the 519th Military Police Battalion now stationed in Korea. While in Japan he stayed in resort hotels and enjoyed luxuries not available in Korea. Ripple earned the Army of Occupation Medal for Germany service Good Conduct medal and U N and Korean Service ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Jesse E. Ripple
Jesse Ripple
Vernon
Kobo
Japan
519Th
Korea
Young Ripple Védar
Army of Occupation
Germany
U.N
Edwards Family Dines Together in Christmas Gathering
Mr and Mrs Willie Edwards hosted a family dinner at their Bonidis home in Kentucky with their children Mary Alice and Rodney Robert joining. Also attending were Mr and Mrs Fred Towler and family Tommy Pauline Clifford Betty and Lisle Jolliff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Edwards
Mary Alice
Rodney Robert
Bonidis
Chai
Kentucky
Fred Towler
Tommy
Pauline
Clifford
Betty
Lisle Jolliff
Vernon Bridge Club Hosts Turkey Dinner in Vandalia
Mrs. Ray Walton hosted the Vernon Bridge Club at her Vandalia home last Friday for a turkey dinner with Christmas decorations and a three-table card session. Attendees included H N Potts, J C Binnion, Russel Green, Marie Hathaway, Helen Easley, Alice Wilson, Hazel Cox, and the Waltons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Walton
Vernon Bridge Club
Vandalia
H. N. Potts
J. C. Binnion
J. C. Binnion, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Green
Marie Hathaway
Helen Easley
Alice Wilson
Hazel Cox
Mrs Janie Crothers to Celebrate 88th Birthday
Mrs Janie Crothers will celebrate her 88th birthday on January 3. She invites friends to share in the occasion at her home located at 1122 Steele Street in Robinson Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Crothers
Steele St
Robinson, Ilinois
Mr. and Mrs Dick Lange Host Christmas Day Dinner
Family and friends gathered at the Lange home for Christmas Day dinner. Guests included Sam Arnold of Alma Walter Eschenbach from Chicago Mrs Arthur Arnold Cindy and Wes of Alton Ill and Fred Colville of Springfield accompanying Jerry and Don Lange and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Lange
Jerry
Don
An Sam Arnold
Alma
Walter Eschenbach
Chicago
Arthur Arnold
Eh Cindy and
Wes
Alton, Il
Fred Colville Springfield
Mr and Mrs Carl Easton Host Family Dinner
Mr and Mrs Carl Easton entertained at their home with a family dinner. Guests included Lt Col and Mrs C I Koons and children Priscilla Billy and Edward of Governors Island New York Mr and Mrs L B McKenzie and daughter Sally Mrs Pearl Boner and son Charles and Mr and Mrs Sam Jolliff and son Carl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
Max Holland
Chanute Field
Beton
Ill
I. C. Koons
Priscilla
Billy
Edward
Governors Island
New York
Carl Easton
M. A. Willett
Michael
Chicago
Vernon and
Patoka
Sunbeams and birthdays mark church report
The Sunbeams will meet next month and celebrate birthdays for Sherry Thompson Billy Cox Di Nelson and Emil Nattier II. Guests and new members welcomed. Local families from Greenville Princeton Detroit and Chicago attended Christmas events and hospital visits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
Sherry Thompson
Billy Cox
di Nelson
Emil Nattier II
Mr and Mrs Riley and Donny entertain at Christmas dinner
Mr and Mrs Howard Riley and Donny hosted a family Christmas dinner in Clinton with a turkey meal and gifts. Guests included Mrs Vic Cochran of California and Mr and Mrs George Hurtt of Decatur along with Dick Riley Jody Riley and Lula Riley Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Howard Riley
Donny
Howard Riley
Clinton
Vic Cochran
California
George Hurtt
Decatur
Dick Riley
Jody
Centralia
Lula Riley
Patoka
Enon W S C 8 Meets Helen Betts December 15
Woman's Society chapter of St John opens a lesson titled What Can I Give with seven points goodwill happiness encouragement confidence assurance faith and love. Visitors are welcomed and refreshments served by Helen Betts Emma J Betts and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society
St. John
Helen Betts
Emma
Christmas Eve Dinner Hosts Gather Family in Salem
Mr and Mrs Seth Martin hosted a Christmas Eve dinner at their home with their sons and families. Included in the gathering were Mr and Mrs C D Martin and Brice of Salem and the guests participated in a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Seth Martin
Patty Bayliss Celebrates Fifteenth Birthday Party
Patty Bayliss marked her 15th birthday on December 17 with a Vernon home party featuring candy and pops. Guests included Julia Neilson, Laura Neilson, Marilyn Headley, Janet Headley, Doris Davis, Patsy Binnion, Linda Binnion, Lola Maude Meador, Judy Easley, Jewel Cooley, Mona Malone, Robert Fiscus, Richard Fiscus, Bud Niccum and Tooty Bayliss. The celebrants later joined a caroling group visiting elderly and shut in neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Bayliss
Vernon
Candy
Julia
Laura Neilson
Marilyn
Janet Headley
Doris Davis
Patsy
Linda Binnion
Lola Maude Meador
Judy Easley
Jewel Cooley
Mona Malone
Robert
Richard Fiscus
Bud Niccum
Tooty Bayliss
Carrolling
Dog missing owner sought after Patoka road incident
A dog with a broken leg was hit by a car near Patoka on December 22 and brought to Centralia for care. The letter asks Postmaster John Barnes to post the notice publicly to locate the owner of the medium sized brown and white terrier mix with a docked tail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Ilinois
Centralia
Fred Tacke Entertains at Christmas Dinner
Mr. Fred Tacke of Central City entertained at a family Christmas dinner at his home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tune and children Roger and Sharon, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams and Marie and Mrs. Edna Tune of Patoka, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tacke and daughter Vera Lynn of Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tacke
Central City
Kenneth Tune
Roger
Sharon
Frank Williams
Marie
Edna Tune
Patoka
Albert Tacke
Vera Lynn
Centralia
Martin’s Store Employees Christmas Party at Peddicord Home
Mr and Mrs Milton Peddicord hosted a Christmas party Tuesday evening for Mr and Mrs D Martin and Martin’s Store employees and their families. Attendees included Kenneth Tune and children Roger and Sharon Harry Seifers and sons Jon and Jim Virgil Wernsman Betty Towler Lisle Jolliff Clifford Christian Jerry Gerrish and other guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Peddicord
D. Martin
Martin’s
Peddicord
Kenneth Tune
Roger
Sharon
Harry Seifers
Jon
Jim
Virgil Wernsman
Betty Towler
Lisle Jolliff
Clifford Christian
Jerry Gerrish
C. D. Martin
Patoka P.T.C. Plans January 4 Meeting
The Patoka P.T.C. will meet January 4 at 7 30 p.m. in the Patoka Grade School gym. Attendees are asked to bring sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka P.T.C
Patoka
Christmas party at Zion Church noted in East of Patoka
A busy community column covers visits by Bessie McWhirter and family to the Douderas, Noah McWhirter at Sandoval, and a Zion Church Christmas party with a large turnout. Marvin Bassett is credited for solving a telephone outage on the 09 line. Several local residents and relatives from Oak Grove, Princeton, North Fork, Salem, Vernon, Carbondale and PosSum Trot are listed with visits and small chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie McWhirter
George Doudera
Charley Jackson
Zion Church
Noah McWhirter
Sandoval
Marvin Bassett
George Neilson
Chris Neilson
Oak Grove
Dresden Headley
Princeton
Indiana
Roy Doolen
North Fork
A. D. Nichols
Juanita Mitchell
Merle Headley
Vernon
Kenneth Neilson
Salem
Russell Caldwell
Barbara Sue
Carbondale
Bill
Robert Jones
Della Callwell
Wiley Campbell
Henry Jones
A. D. Nichola
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Asie
Anji
Patoka Register
Mrs. F. M. Peddicord
Oe Aas
John F. Anderson
Peoria
Cloud
Earl Howell
W. F. Murfin Place
Bob Jones
Keith Wagstaff
Wm. Kayhs
Marvin Sorrell
Nona Mae
John Sorrell
Archie Sorrell
N. Sorrell
Jesse Walton
Richard
DeKalb
Verne Belcher
C. O. Livesay
Frances Livesay
Alva Jernigan
Dale Whitehurst
Clarence
Gerald Livesay
Salemi
Ernest Johnson
Durban
N. C
Margaret Smith
R. A. Brumimett
St. Marys Hospital
Gene Grane
James Hathaway
Joliet
Janice
Edgar Brown
Frank Brown
MR. and
V. W. Entrekin
Mojonnier
Iy Baptist Church
Greenville
Judy Vore
Vonda Dillon
Ter Shelly
Detroit
Mich
Seifers
Zora Brumfield
Linco Ill
Raymond Herbert Brumfield
Bo Thalman
Clay Aslin
Trado Springs
Colo
Aslin
Dale Thomps
Merle Ray
Brent Larry
Sherry
Goff
Lange
Lee Muren
Ronnie
Beckey Murray
Mr. Murray
Chester Skipper
Ral
Rosalie
Pike, Jr
Kk. Pike
Miss Sy
Pike
Oval ‘Community High School
Southern Illinois Unity
Skipper
Sta Nellis Air Force Base
Las Nevada
Enon W.S.C
Chil
Joan and
Charles
Martinse, Ill
Dale Brumfield
Ily
Petersburg, Ill
Yymond Brumfield
H. G. Jennings
Tren Hal
Bonnie Lou
Tom Paul
Evaston
J. D. Jennings
Sonry Dean
Broadview
Martin Fernbach
Bensonille
Kay Jennings
George Holland
Dixon
X. B. Holland
Phoenix
Ariz
Ed Lawson
John Nelson
Rs. Martin Nelson
James Weinsman
Keeton
Brazil
John Barnes
Roy Sears
Warren Seats
Kent
Roy Seats Jr
Pat
Kenneth Morris
Robert Nelson
Martin Nelson
Maude Lawson
Les Walker
Rosemary
Louis Haslett
Charlene
Larry
St. Elmo
Michael Keeton
Jim Weinsman
P. J. Mojonrney
Harlan Christiane
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