Social visits and travels fill week in local area
A long list of hospitality and visits spans Patoka Vandalia and nearby towns. Guests include Linda’s birthday celebration at the Falkenhains, Robert Nichols visiting from Kakakee, and Bessie Wherritt staying with H N Potts. Several families travel between Sullivan Peoria and Florida as teaching posts, retirements, and relocations unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Walker
Art Falkenhain
Linda
Robert Nichols
Kakakee
Jesse Walton
Bessie Wherritt
Spearhead
South Dakota
H. N. Potts
Jesse Ripple
Mary Sherman Hospital
Sullivan
Indiana
Ripple
David
Jesse Jr
Wade Lawson
Billy
Connie
Dahlgren
Dale Whitehurst
Livesay
Whitehurst
Peoria
Dale
Hilton Village
Grace Martin
Santa Craz
California
Louise Rudditk
Virgie
Sacramento
Paul Potts
Keyesport
Dick Potts
Salem
Homer Potts
Charles Rosenbaum
Oscar
M. N Rosenbaum
J. W. Epps
Vandalia
Victor Epps
George Walton
Wayne
Walton
Cecil Robertson
Hopedale
Herbert Laws
Hannah Morgan
Margaret Curtis
Evanston
A. J. Travis
Johnson City
Roger
Carolyn Wikenhauser
Centralia
Joe Wikenhauser
Joe Sailor
Flora
I. C. Betts
J.J Betts
Champaign
Keith
Emma Pratt
Benson
C. C. Doolen
Hazel M. Cox
Doolen
State Farm
Joliet
1 S. Rubber Co
W.C. Oates
St. Mary’s Hospital
Basch
de Burkbiler
Vernon Home Bureau Meeting Notes and March of Dimes Drive
The Vernon Home Bureau met last Saturday at Made Crawford's home with Ruth Murfin leading. Members plan the kickoff dinner at Salem and a March of Dimes collection was taken. Tailoring was taught by Murfin, health chair Letta Hopkins reported, and Margie Bassett spoke on high prices while Helen Betts presented on daily courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Home Bureau
Mae Crawford
Made Crawford
Ruth Murfin
Salem
Letta Hopkins
Margie Bassett
Helen Betts
Richeson Promoted to Corporal With 140th Infantry
Wig Richeson serving with the 140th Infantry Division at the front in Korea has been promoted to corporal. He is the son of Mr and Mrs C R Richeson of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wig Richeson
Korea
C. R. Richeson
Patoka
Uncle Dick Eaglin Thanks Veterans Card Recipients
G M Eaglin at Veterans Hospital Jefferson Barracks Mo sends thanks to Patoka Register and others for the record number of Christmas cards and letters he received. He notes it was impossible to thank everyone individually and expresses heartfelt appreciation for the holiday cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Eaglin
Veterans Hospital
Jefferson Barracks
Patoka Register
Old Dick
New Year Thanks From Willing Workers Unit Readers
Appreciation note thanks members of the Willing Workers Unit M E Church for Christmas greetings. Wishes for continued church success in 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Unit M.E. Church
Patoka Home Bureau Plans January Meeting
The Patoka Unit of Home Bureau holds its regular meeting Friday January 16 at Mrs. Cecil Griffin’s home. Mrs. E. L. DeLay and Mrs. Elmer Rogier present the lesson Who and What Makes High Prices with a minor lesson Courtesies in Everyday Living. Roll call is My Cold Weather Beauty Hint. A drive for new members runs this week. call Patoka 068 to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Home Bureau
Cecil Griffin
E. L. DeLay
Elmer Rogier
Patoka Township
New Years Day Visit Details With Livesays
New Year's Day visitors included Mr and Mrs Gerald Livesay and their sons, Mr and Mrs C R Livesay and family, Miss Frances Livesay of Salem, Mr and Mrs E L Johnson of Durham NC, Mr and Mrs Maurice Smith and Judy of Vandalia, and Mr and Mrs Dale Jones and daughter Barbara of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 0. Livesay
Gerald Livesay
C. R. Livesay
Frances Livesay
Salem
E. L. Johnson
Durham
N.C
Maurice Smith
Judy
Vandalia
Dale Jones
Barbara
Patoka
Local Socials and Visits Highlight Sandoval and Springfield
Mr and Mrs Virgil Klinge and Mr and Mrs Vernon Payne attended a dinner at the Smoke House in Sandoval last Tuesday for Standard Oil agents and employees. Quarterly Conference at Arnold Chapel drew Mr and Mrs FE M Dooleh Mr and Mrs V D Klinge Mr and Mrs Jesse Walton and Mr and Mrs Mason Bassett. I Betts carries the mat this week as L D Morey and Mrs J T Quayle of Springfield visited with Tommy Nicolay and family over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Klinge
Vernon Payne
Sandoval
Standard Oil
Arnold Chapel
FE. M. Dooleh
V. D. Klinge
Jesse Walton
Mason Bassett
L. D. Morey
Springfield
J. T. Quayle
Tommy N'colay
Daughar
Joy Class Hosts January Meeting at Wanita Snider Home
The regular JOY class met January 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Wanita Snider’s home. Gladys Nattier led the devotional and business followed. Members made two quilts for the Church Nursery beds and planned toothbrushes and paste for Carmi children’s home with future aprons and pot holders donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanita Snider
Gladys Nattier
Grace Gertrude Lowe obituary from Vernon Illinois
Grace Gertrude Lowe born July 12 1881 at Vernon Illinois died December 31 1952 at her home. She married William Carrol Lowe September 7 1903 at Slayton Missouri and had three children. Surviving are her husband daughter Mrs Merle Jones two sons William Ivy Lowe and Charles W Lowe four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral January 3 at Arnold Chapel Methodist Church Vernon with Rev Raymond Curry. interment Evergreen Cemetery Kinmundy. Martin Funeral Home Patoka handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Gertrude
John Ivy
Jennie Elifia Arnold
Vernon, Ill
William Carrol Lowe
Slayton
Grace
Methodist Church
Arnold Chapel
Shie
Wiliam C. Lowe
Merle Jones
William Ivy Lowe
St. Louis
Charles W. Lowe
Kinmundy
Arnold Chapel Methodist Church
Raymond Curry
Vernon
Evergreen Cemetery
Kinmundy, Co
Martin Funeral Home
Patoka
In Memoriam for Mrs Mary Rose
In memory of our beloved mother and grandmother Mrs Mary Rose who passed away January 15 1952. Gone is the face we loved the voice we loved to hear. Too far for sight or speech but not for thought to reach. Sweet to remember her who once was here and who though absent is just as dear. Sadly missed by children and awardchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rose
Betty Lou Belcher
Silent
Mrs. Eldor
Belcher
Birthday Club Surprises Mrs. J. W. Alexander
The Birthday Club gathered January 1 at Mrs. J. W. Alexander home to honor her with a noon potluck luncheon a solitary twist surprised by absence. Guests included Mesdames L. W. Ballance B. N. Griffin X. B Holland and the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birthday Club
J. W. Alexander
B. N. Griffin
X. B Holland
Héneree
Britt Family Dinner At Christmas Noted In Local Notice
Mr and Mrs O L Britt hosted a Christmas day family dinner at their home with relatives including Mr and Mrs Harry Britt of Cropsey Ill, Mr and Mrs Harold Chance and children, Miss Eula Britt of Springfield, Mr and Mrs Dale Britt of St Peter and Mr and Mrs Dwight Britt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. O. L. Britt
O. L. Britt
Christmads Day
Harry Britt
Cropsey, Ill
Harold Chance
Eula Britt
Springfield
Dale Britt
St. Peter
Dwgiht Britt
Leon Walker
Frank Crawford
Benson, Ill
Forrest Walker
Crewe
John A. Jennings
Decatur
Roy Garrett
Freddie
Walter Simecox
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Bettie Simcox
Ora Brumfield
Sandoval
Willie
AIC
Keith Pike Jr
Stallings Air Base
Kinston
North Carolina
H. K. Pike
Patoka troops share Christmas thanks from Pvt Hill
Pvt William D Hill thanks friends in Patoka for many Christmas cards and packages. He notes several fellow G I s helped share the gifts and join in expressing gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
G.i.’S
Pvt
William, D. Hill
Community Thanks To Patoka Fire Department
Mr and Mrs Joe Stasik thank Patoka Volunteer Fire Department and neighbors who helped extinguish a yard fire at their home on New Years day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Joe Stasik
In Loving Memory of Betty Lou Belcher
Belcher family remembers Betty Lou Belcher who died seven years ago on January 10 1946. Her parents Mr. and Mrs Eldor Belcher and her sister mourn her absence and cherish her memory.
In memory of William Williams
In memory of our dear father and grandfather William Williams who departed this life Dec 8 1925. Days of sadness come o er me Tears of silence flow. Love will keep you near though you left twenty five years ago. Never from my memory fade in my heart will linger around the grave. Badly missed by children and grand children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Williams
Ladies Fancy Work Club Meets at Mrs Wasem Home
The Ladies Fancy Work Club met at Mrs. Leslie Wasem's home on Friday January 2 with twelve members present. Guest visitor Mrs. Bessie Wheritt from South Dakota joined the gathering along with Mrs. Eva Potts and other guests. Entertainment included contests won by Potts and others, door prize to Josephine DeLay, and refreshments served by the host and assistants. The group adjourned to meet in February with Mrs. Winifred Spurgeon as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Leslie Wasem
Bessie Wheritt
South Dakota
Eva Potts
Florence Meador
Susie
Teddy
Susie Meador
Rogiers
Robert Johnstone Hosts Sunday School Class NYE Party
Robert Johnstone entertained his Sunday School Class of the Christian Church at a New Years Eve party at his home. Games were played and refreshments of hot dogs candy bars and pop were served. Those present were Carol and David Britt Roger Tune Sonny Parker Susan Meador Patsy Foltz Sandra Chandler Larry Britt Melba Briscoe and the teacher Mr Johnstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Johnstone
The
Christian Church
Carol
David Britt
Roger Tune
Sonny Parker
Susan Meador
Patsy Foltz
Sandra Chandler
Larry Britt
Melba Briscoe
Mr. Johnstone
Mr and Mrs C R Richeson Host Family Dinner Sunday
Mr and Mrs C R Richeson entertained a family dinner at their home Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Seth Martin and their son Rex of Decatur and Mr and Mrs Don Griffin and son Blake Allen. The gathering celebrated Seth Martins birthday and the Martins seventh wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Richesor
Seth Martin
Rex
Decatur
Don Griffin
Blake Allen
Patsy Binnion birthday celebration at Selby Binnion home
Mrs Selby Binnion honored her daughter Patsy on her fourteenth birthday with a Saturday afternoon party from two to four. Guests enjoyed games and ice cream with cake as Patsy received several useful gifts from friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Bayliss
Pamela West
Doris Davis
Patsy
Linda Binnion
Steve Cox
Sunbeam
Service Man Arrives Home From Korea On Navy Transport
Cpl. Billy Dean Good son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Good arrived in Seattle Washington Tuesday January 6 aboard the Navy transport Marine Adder. He has been serving in Korea. Mr and Mrs Bud Jennings of lightence spent the weekend at the Kay Jennings home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Billy Dean Good
Austin Good
Seattle
Washington
Navy
Marine Adder
Good
Korea
Bud Jennings
Ightence
Kay Jennings
Local families share holidays across states and service
Dixon residents George Holland and son Kirby visited relatives over the weekend, joined by Mrs X B Holland and Cindy Ann. Cpl James I Ohls arrived Christmas day for a visit with his mother and returned to Cherry Point NC. Other locals hosted or hosted guests from Korea and Missouri during Christmas and New Year holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Holland
Kirby
Dixon
X. B. Holland
Cindy Ann
Hollands Land Ryans
James I. Ohls
Jake Davis
Cherry Point
North Carolina
2Nd Marine Air Wing
Roy Ballance Jr
Belleville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dick” Eaglin
Home Bureau News
Mrs. C. O.livesay
Register
Waltz Studio
de Moines
Carl Crawford
Lee Crawford
Wesly Parker
Raymond Parker
Susy Parker
Pamela Barnes
Charles Barnes
Kenneth Thalmian
Carl Thalman
Carolyn Thalman
Grace Gertrude Lowe
Memoriam
Mrs. C. R. Richeson
Patsy Binnion
Sunbeams
Ruth Thomas
Judy Carter
Jesus
Dwight Thomas
Jimmy Snyder
Maurice L. Cox
Steve
Ruth
Kathryn Nattier
Carolyn Snider
Doris Martin
Roy Eastman
Murl Thompson
Janice
Hobbs
Mojonnier
Cyrus M. Arnold
45Th
Sig Co
San Francisco
Calif
George Peddicord
St. Marys Hospital
Lee Wadkins
Mark Greer Hospital
G. J. Wasem
Leighton
Wichita
Kansas
James Brown
Jamie
Mark
C. V. Farmer
Denver
Colorado
C. R
Richeson
Charles Anderson
Martha Jane
Cathy Jo
George Anderson
Clark Simcox
McCain, N. C
Glen Dean Towler
Sparta
Fred Towler
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