Year in Review 1951 Highlights Free Press Role
The piece laments 1951’s hardships from Korea and corruption to debt and control, praising the free press for exposing public officials and defending liberty. It notes rising federal spending, urges vigilance, and includes a letter from Charles W. Vursell seeking re election to represent the expanded 28rd Congressional District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
Charles W. Vursell
Congress
23Rd Congressional District
Montgomery
Bond
Clinton
Washington
Fayette
Marion
Jefferson
Clay
Wayne
Hamilton
White
Richland
Lawrence
Edwards
Wabash
Tuberculin Tests Scheduled for Marion Co High School Students
Marion county high school students will receive tuberculin testing in January. Testing is funded by the Marion County Tuberculosis Association Seal Sale. Consent slips are urged. tests are free for students. Schedule includes Salem January 15, Patoka January 21, Sandoval January 21, Odin January 28, Kinmundy January 28. Proceeds totals from Seal Sales are listed by town and chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Mary Vaughan Mercer
R.N
Marion County Tuberculosis Association
Salem
Patoka
Birthday Party Honors Mrs J W Alexander
A birthday gathering in Mrs. J W Alexander’s home joined Mesdames J W Alexander B N Griffin L W Ballance and X B Holland with guests Mrs Bruce Pugh Mrs Ina Anderson Jimmy Alexander and Cindy Ann Holland. Afternoon visiting followed by sandwiches cherry pie a la mode and coffee served to all including some husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Alexander
B. N. Griffin
L. W. Ballance
X. B. Holland
Alexander
Bruce Pugh
Ina Anderson
Jimmy Alexander
Cindy Ann Holland
Hot Lunch Program Expands to Vernon and Patoka Centers
Patoka Community Unit expands hot lunch to Vernon and Patoka Attendance Centers with meals prepared at the high school kitchen. Mary Chandler serves about 22 at Vernon while Mr and Mrs Hopkins serve about 94 at Patoka. A total of 9 323 hot lunches were served at the high school in the first four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Vernon
Mary Chandler
Hopkins
Between Education and Catastrophe Vision of Free Press
The speaker argues free speech and a free press sustain democracy, ensuring the public can know what is happening. Public knowledge empowers citizens as a source of strength now and in the future.
Village extends vehicle tax sticker sale period
The village board prolongs sticker sales to February 10 to accommodate first year rules. After that a 50 cent penalty applies until March 1. failure to pay could lead to fines between one and fifty dollars per offense. Half year licenses may be bought after July 1 for new car purchases. Readjusted rates apply to passenger cars and trucks within village limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agre Ete
Eosdoo Ks Se
Dis Wath
Patoka P T C Holds Jan 3 Meeting At High School
The Patoka P.T.C. met Thursday night January 8 in the high school building with many parents and friends present. Mrs. Mary Chandler led the session and the secretary and treasurer reports were read and approved. A count showed first grade still has possession of the picture. A round table discussed ways and means to support the hot lunch program now in operation for the first six grades at both schools. Refreshments were served by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka P.T.C
Mary Chandler
Patoka Home Bureau to Meet January Meeting
The Patoka Home Bureau Unit will hold a Friday meeting at Mrs. E. L. DeLay home. The main lesson titled Art Principles As Applied to the Home will be presented by Home Advisor Francis England. A minor lesson on Keeping Records for Income Tax will be given by Mrs. Les Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
E. L. DeLay
Francis England
Les Jenkins
Curran Thanks Friends For Christmas Visits Gifts
The Currans express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for visits cards and gifts during their shut in. They especially thank Pentecost Church Better Neighbors Club and Women s Society of Christian Service for Christmas gifts and blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecost Church
Better Neighbors Club
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Wm. Curran
Fourteen Sunbeams Meet at Baptist Church
Fourteen Sunbeams gathered at the local Baptist Church on January 5 with Tim Mojonnier as president welcoming Mrs. George Snider. Officers were elected and installed including Nancy Snider as president and Carolyn Snider as secretary. The next meeting is January 19 with Don Nattier in charge of games. refreshments were served by Mrs. Snider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
Tim Mojonnier
George Snider
Nancy Snider
Don Nattier
Carolyn Snider
Carolyn Wagstaff
Roy Eastman
Larry Thompson
Snider
Obituary Notice for Dr Charles P Schneider of Sioux Falls
Word has arrived that Dr Charles P Schneider aged 65 died January 1 at Sioux Falls hospital after a three year illness. He was born December 5, 1886 in Glen Haven Wisconsin and married Lena Neilson October 15 1917. Survived by wife, son Paul of Wichita, three brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held January 3 in Sioux Falls with burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Neilson
Charles P. Schneider
Sioux Falls Hospital
Glen Haven
Wisconsin
Lena Neilson
Patoka
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Paul
Wichita
Kansas
A. L. Schneider
Bridgeport
Ben Schneider
North Dakota
W. H. Schneider
Long Island
New York
Mark Ryan
LeMars
Iowa
Fancy Work Club Meeting at Mrs Williams Home
Members of the Ladies Fancy Work Club enjoyed an afternoon at Mrs John Williams on Friday January 4. Mrs Florence Simcox and Mrs E L Rogier led the program with a business session a prophecies contest reading of fortunes and prize drawings for best prophecy and door prize refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Williams
Florence Simcox
E. L. Rogier
J. F. Matchett
Jin
Elsie Gray
S. M. Spurgeon
Williams
Walraven
Farm and Home Week Education and Entertainment at Urbana
Farm and Home Week runs January 28 to 31 at the Illinois College of Agriculture in Urbana with educational programs on agriculture economics legume grass crops and soybean grades plus sessions on livestock dairy and farm business. Women guests receive 13 classes while entertainment features Open House in the Illini Union Music and Drama Festival and banquets. Housing is available in dormitories and private homes at $2 to $3 nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois College of Agriculture
Everyon
G. L. Jordan
Viva Moody
Whiteside County
Rosemary Archibald
Will County
International Farm Youth Exchange
Illini Union
Jordan
Urbana
Patoka Warriors win twelfth game of season over Cowden
The Patoka Community Unit Warriors beat Cowden 50 to 38 on January 4 to reach 12 wins in 14. Captain Darrell Sharp was out ill, but Wasem 18 Davis 12 Adams 8 Bates 13 led the scoring while Cowden briefly led in the third quarter before Patoka sealed a 42 to 89 end of third. The Papooses beat Cowden B 49 to 34 with Brumfield 12 leading. Next home game January 29 versus Ashley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Warriors
Cowden
Darrell Sharp
Wasem
Davis
Adams
Bates
Boyd
Weinsman
Papooses
Jim Brumfield
Betts
Binnion
Black
Wialker
Ritter
Bassett
The
St. Dominic H. S. of
Breese
Warrior
Sharp
Creepy Bates
Ripple
Brumfield
St. Dominic’s
Papoose
Walker
Watkins
Jones
Ashley
W S C S Meeting Notes from Thursday Session
Members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met Thursday at the Methodist Church for a regular gathering. Mrs Oscar Hill led a lesson with aids from two topics while Mrs A S Dalrymple and Mrs J W Alexander assisted, followed by devotional by Mrs Lora Altom. A dining room reception with cake and coffee concluded the event hosted by Mesdames S M Spurgeon Charles Thalman Francis Sharp and Edna Tune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist
Oscar Hill
A.S. Dalrymple
J. W. Alexander
Lora Altom
Mesdames
S. M. Spurgeon
Charles Thalman
Francis Sharp
Edna Tune
Mrs. W. B. Mitchell Honored at Birthday Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier entertained Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Mitchell for dinner Sunday honoring Mrs. Mitchell on her birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Mitchell
P. J. Mojonnier
Rev
Mrs. Mitchell
Ferne Danbury Quayle Marries T W Wilson in Arizona
Vernon residents Mr and Mrs W L Danbury announce their foster daughter Ferne Danbury Quayle wed Mr T W Wilson in Yuma Arizona on August 27 1951 The couple resides at 4537 E 55th St Maywood California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Danbury
Vernon
Ferne Danbury Quayle
Yuma
Arizona
T. W. Wilson
Maywood
California
E. 55Th St
In Memoriam Betty Lou Belcher Beloved Daughter Remembered
In loving memory of Betty Lou Belcher who died six years ago on January 10 1946. Her parents Mr Eldoris Belcher and sister recall her smiling face and vacant place as they visit her graveside and hope for Gods tomorrow on the Beautiful Shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lou Belcher
Eldoris Belcher
Patoka's 1854 founding misread as centennial plan
A historical note shows Patoka was laid out on July 4, 1854 by James Clark and Brigham. It clarifies early growth, railroad depot, post office setup, and first businesses as described in an 1881 story reprinted in 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
C. D. Martin
James Clark
Brigham
C. F. Jones
Illinois Central
Crawford
Cyrus Walker
Walker Brothers
Walker
Fosterburg
E. M. Beach
Patoka Township
Faulkens Announce Vernon Baby Linda Ann
Mr and Mrs Arthur M Faulken announce the birth of an eight pound daughter at Mark Greer Hospital in Valndalia on January 7. The infant is named Linda Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Faulkenhain
Vernon
Mark Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Linda Ann
Vandalia Visitors Lora Altom and Mae Nattier
Mrs. Lora Altom and Mrs. Mae Nattier toured Vandalia on Wednesday afternoon, visiting local businesses and sightseeing. Their trip highlighted the town’s commerce and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Altom
Mae Nattier
Vandalia
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Korea
Wursell
Marion CO. H. S
Home Bureau News
Baptist Church
Pop
Sherry
Dick Nelson
Kathryn Nattier
Pat Maloy
Ruth Thomas
Gee
Carolyn
Nancy
S. D
Patoka Warriors
ST. Dominick
W.S.C.S. Meeting
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