Patoka Elevator Holds Annual Party At Church
Patoka Elevator officers, employees and their families and invited guests attended a January 11 party in the Methodist church basement. A Willing Workers Class banquet featured a three tiered cake inscribed Our Gang. Georg J. Wasem served as host and master of ceremonies and introduced directors and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Methodist Church
Georg J. Wasem
Wasem
Lee Bonnell
Billie Williams
Emet Jones
T. P. Walker
Carson Chandler
John ‘Rogier
William’ Rogier
Martin Hopkins
J. P. Crawford
Artie Rogier
Ballance Golden Wedding Celebrated by Family Relatives
Mr and Mrs William Ballance marked their Golden Wedding with a January 9 gathering at Anna Ballances home attended by over a hundred relatives and friends. Hosts and helpers coordinated cake coffee and guest book, with contributions from the Ballance family and attendees from several nearby towns.
Death of Mr Russ Wilkins Saddens Local Friends
News of Eug nee Wilkins death in a Friday traffic crash west of Salem spreads sorrow among area friends. His wife suffers critical injuries while their three young children escape harm. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Russ Wilkins, former local residents, with community sympathy extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugnee Wilkins
Salem
Eugene
Russ Wilkins
Darvin Jones Birthday Surprise at Kinmundy Dinner
Darvin Jones received an unexpected birthday surprise on January 10 at a Kinmundy gathering. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Forrest Jones, Mr and Mrs Roy Jones, Mr and Mrs Sam Jolliff, Mr and Mrs Brooks Meador, Mr and Mrs Bob Keister, and honoree with his wife and daughter Valda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darvin Jones
Forrest Jones
Kinmundy
Roy Jones
Sam Jolliff
Brooks Meador
Bob Keister
Daghter Valda
Local P.T.A. Meeting Set for Jan 19 at Gymnasium
The regular P.T.A. gathering will be held in the gymnasium on January 19 at 7 30 p m Mrs Dorothy Lake will run the program and refreshments will be provided by the third grade mothers with Mrs Virginia Seifers as chairman A good attendance is hoped for.
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Dorothy Lake
Virginia Seifers
Patoka Methodist Church Schedule and Birthdays
M W Friesner serves as minister with activities at Patoka church Services include 9 30 a m Church School 11 30 a m Morning Worship at Island Chapel 45 p m Youth Fellowship 7 30 p m Evening Service and 2 00 p m Thursday W S C S meeting 7 20 p m Thursday Prayer Service Birthday songs honored Alvin Belcher S M Sturgeon Darvin Jones and Norman Matthews last Sunday
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M. W. Friesner
Geo
County Legion Meeting Invitation for 49ers Sign-Up
County Legion meeting to be held at the main venue in Chicago. Refreshments served by the Auxiliary. All Legionnaires and Auxiliary members invited and all eligible to become members urged to attend and sign up as a 49er.
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Bacave
Chicago
Voeeker
Legionaires
Aurxili
Brother and Sister Reunited After Forty Years apart
Clyde B. Jackson welcomed her brother Guy E. McCallen back into her home after a 40 year absence. He had traveled in ministerial work and now lives in Denver Colorado, working in Sanitarium service near Boulder. The pair recall a sister in Stockton California and note their family was once well known across Marion county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde B. Jackson
Guy E. McCallen
Denver
Colorado
Boulder
Colo
Stockton
California
McCallons
Marion County
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Support
I wish to express my sincere appreciation to my friends and neighbors for the cards and flowers and for all acts of kindness shown to me during my hospital stay. Ip
Mound Chapel Announces Sunday Schedule and Birthdays
Ancel Arnold pastor leads at Mound Chapel with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Virgil Herrin is superintendent and evening services follow. Thirty five attended last week's Sunday School. birthday wishes given to Mrs. Rotha Payne and Phyllis Hudspeth. all invited to services.
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Ancel Arnold
Virgil Herrin
Rotha Payne
Phyllis Hudspeth
Srevices
Funeral services for Pfc Mearl D Zimmerman
Funeral services are set for Sunday at Vernon for Pfc Mearl D Zimmerman who died in Germany April 4 1945 while serving with the Fourth Armored Division. He was born April 30 1922 in Fayette County and survived by his parents Jerry and Mrs Zimmerman and two brothers. The Patoka American Legion post and Cox Martin Funeral Home Patoka coordinate the rites.
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Mearl D. Zimmerman
Centralia
Illinois
Patoka
American Legion
Cox & &Martin
Pfc
Zimmerman
Jerry Zimmerman
Fayetteounty
Bear Creek
Stringtown
United States Army
Swent O'Erseas
Achoff
Germany
Fourth Armored Division
Dale Wayne Zimmerman
Jerry Jr
Sépel Oe
Vérnon
Pen
Vandalia
Sunbeams Meet as New Year Opens at Mojonnier Home
RS MCJONNIER hostess to Unbeam class on January 8 at Rose Mojonnier home. A crowd gathered despite an epidemic threat of children's diseases. President welcomed helpers and outlined next meeting theme How I may help somebody. Mojonnier served refreshments. notes read from Nancy Snider Rev Rex Brown and the Hopkins Spurton families.
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Sunbeams
Rose Mojonniers
Nancy Snider
Rex Brown
Hopkins
Spurreon
Good Will Club Meeting With Olga Kleeman
The Good Will Club met with Olga Teeman on January 5. Nine members and three visitors attended. A noon Lord’s Prayer and a group dinner followed. They quilted two projects, one a gift from Thelma Hien Riley, and shared New Year resolutions. The next meeting will be with Tillie Meador in January.
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Good Will Club
Olga Teeman
Emers
Visis
Walter Kleeman
Ris Snyder
Kenneth Meador
Doris
Tona
Lottie
Thelma Hien Riley
Tillie Meador
Jan
Local Church Circle-Blanton visit and hospital checkup
Mrs X B Holland visited Wednesday with Mrs A T Corbin at the Circle Blanton Methodist Church. Jo Snyder returned to St Marys hospital Tuesday for treatment check up and Mrs H K Pike were St business visitors Friday.
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Rs. X. B. Holland
Wednes
A. T. Corbin
Circle-Blanthe Methodist Church
Jo Snyder
St. Arys Hospital
H. K. Pike
William Brokelmeyer honored on 88th birthday in Patoka
Relatives gathered at Frank Elefritz Sr. home on Sunday January 9 to honor William Brokelmeyer on his 88th birthday. Also noted is his daughter Mrs. Elefritz who has cared for him, with her own birthday due January 11. Attendees included Frank Elefritz Sr. and Jr. of Albion, Floyd Elefritz Vandalia, Ed Gruber St. Louis, Mrs. Fred Gebhardt St. Louis, and others from Ashland and Cen tralia. One son John of Detroit called in.
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Frank Elefritz Sr
Brokelmeyer
Patoka
Frank Elefritz, Jr
Albion
Floyd Elefritz
Vandalia
Ed Gruber
St. Louis
Fred Gebhardt
Sotorious
Ashland
Ill
Frank Brokelmeyer
William Brokelmeyer
Centralia
First State Bank Stockholders Annual Meeting
Stockholders elected directors on Jan 7 including P. J. Mojonnier Fred Brown C M Rogier Dean F Blankinship Edgar L Irvin Orville C Schroeder and L E Green Officers elected were President P J Mojonnier Vice President Fred L Brown Cashier L E Green Assistant Cashiers Dean Jones and Mae Eagan Bookkeepers Don A Griffin and Pauline Crawford
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First State Bank
P. J. Mojonnier
Fred Brown
C. M. Rogier
Dean F. Blankinship
Edgar L. Irvin
Orville C. Schroeder
L. E. Green
Fred L. Brown
Dean Jones
Mae Eagan
Don A. Griffin
Pauline Crawford
Methodist Aid Begins New Year With Members Inspiring Program
The first Methodist Aid meeting of the year, led by President Mrs S M Spurgeon, opened with devotions by Mrs Stella Ververs and a report on last year’s finances. Mrs John Barnes Sr and Mrs Jess Bel cher provided entertainment as hostesses welcomed attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Aid
S. M. Spurgeon
Stella Ververs
John Barnes
Jess Belcher
Maude Brumfield
Addie Chandler
Doris Friesner
Minnie Ea
Gratitude to Neighbors for Support During Illness and Death
We thank every kind neighbor and friend who assisted us during the illness and death of our husband and father. May God bless you for this great kindness. Mrs. Claude H. Foster, Edward S. Foster, wife, and Virginia.
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Claude H. Foster
Edward S. Foster
Virginia
Our Golden Wedding Anniversary Gratitude Note
Our relatives and friends made our Golden Wedding Anniversary an occasion we shall never forget. We are deeply grateful. May God bless each of you. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ballance.
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Wm. Ballance
Rex Brown Leads Baptist Church Weekend Schedule
Rex Brown pastor leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m. Training Union at 6 30 p m and Evening Worship at 7 30 p m. Prayer Service Thursday at 7 30 p m. The choir sang Happy Birthday for Joanne Brown last Sunday.
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Rex Brown
Training Union
Joanne Brown
W. C. T. U. Meeting Set for January 15
The local W. C. T. U. will gather Saturday January 15 at 2 p.m. at Patoka Christian church. All are welcome.
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Patoka Christian Church
In Memoriam for Betty Lou Belcher
In loving memory of our darling daughter Betty Lou Belcher who passed away three years ago. January 10 memories are treasures no one can steal. The flowers on your grave may wither but our love will never fade. Sadly missed by Father, Mother, and Sister.
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Betty Lou Belcher
Phovdhta
Murray Family Visits and Local Business Update
Mr and Mrs Lee Murray and their son of Albion visited his parents Mr and Mrs John Murray on Sunday. Mrs Rowena Foster and son Edward with his wife in Kinmundy plan to move to Patoka soon. J R Snyder went to St Louis on business Tuesday. Workmen near completion of a large display room at Schroeder Motor Company building.
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Lee Murray
Albion
John Murray
Rowena Foster
Edward
Kinmundy
Patoka
J. R. Snyder
St. Louis
Schroeder Motor Company
Funeral for Janice Gertrude Watkins Held in Vernon
Janice Gertrude Watkins born March 12 1943 died January 11 in Centralia hospital at 5 PM aged 5 years 9 months 29 days Survivors include parents Harold and Virginia Watkins two brothers David and Charles sister Sharlet three grandparents Mr and Mrs R C Watkins and Mr John Clark Funeral services were at 2 PM Thursday January 13 at the Pentecostal church Vernon Rev Farmer presiding Interment in Farmer cemetery
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Janice Gertrude Watkins
Virginia
Harold Watkins
Centralia Hospital
David
Charles
Sharlet
R. C. Watkins
John Clark
Pentecostal Church
Vernon
Farmer
Patoka Legionaires Beat Sandoval 41 to 26
The Patoka Legionaires defeated the Sandoval Legionaires 41 to 26 Tuesday night at the Sandoval Grade School gym. Patoka has entered the Salem Amvet Tournament at Salem High School in February and holds a 7 2 season record.
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Patoka Legionaires
Sandoval Legionaires
Sandoval
Patoka
Salem
Births in Vandalia Hospital Share New Arrivals
Mr and Mrs Dale Thompson announce a baby girl Sherry Lee born January 7 at Mark Greer hospital Vandalia weighing six pounds thirteen ounces. Mr and Mrs Fred Thorp announce a baby boy Leland Daniel born January 7 at Mark Greer hospital Vandalia weighing eight pounds one ounce. Rev and Mrs Ancel Arnold announce a baby Dana Lynn born January 4. Mr and Mrs E R Hall of St Louis announce a son Charles Michael born December 29 at Greer hospital Vandalia. mother Norma Jean Binnion is former.
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Dale Thompson
Mark Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Sherry Lee
Fred ‘Horp
Leland Daniel
Ancel Arnold
Dana Lynn
E. R. Hall
St. Louis
Charles Michael
Greer Hospital
Norma Jean Binnion
Robert Binnion
Deadline set for 1948 estimated tax declarations
The district of 76 counties in Central and Southern Illinois reminds taxpayers January 17 is the deadline to file 1948 Declarations of Estimated Tax. Farmers, business people, self employed and investors may file amended declarations or final 1948 income tax returns to simplify filings.
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Nois
Ilinois
Dallman
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Patoka Elevator
Edgar A. Guest
O. L. Britt
John L. Belcher
Jess Walton
Leo Freyer
Harley Cole
Wes Martin
E. L. DeLay
Grace
George
Beth
Lyle
Chet
P.K
Joe
Lawson
Santa
Claude
Shirley
Lawrence
Virgil
John
Nurs
John L
Philip
Mary Ellen Willis
Clark Walraven
Rex. Brown
Joan
Janet
Patsy
Howard Riley
Daniel DeQuene
Wesley Grupp
Frank Crawford
Mark
F.B.I
Insurance
Robert Bales
Shirley Cole
Dwight Britt
Maurice Cole
Joan Brown
G. J. Wasem
Leighton
Nancy
Jimmy
Gary
Orval Britt
Dwight and
Dale
Nelle Quayle
Paul
Claude Jolliff
Wesley, Lyle
Neil
E. Nearled
Daniel Moronnier
Robe Bales
Darrell Walker
Chester Bryant
Francis Sharp
Clarence Lawson
Lawrence Herrin
Wes Griffin
John Nelson
Lyle Arnold
Lila Sue
Ruby Ballance
Lela Payne
Mrs
William
Ballance
Anna Ballance
William Ballance
Anna
Rome
Hiram Ballance
Dwight Ballance
Betty
Marilyn
Ellene Ballance
Madaline Bele
Miss Gayle
Addis Wor
Tom Ballance
Roy Ballance
Robert Walt
James Arnold
Wayne Walton
BE Walton
Les Morey
Elva Towler
Bettie Simcox
H. L. Hanna
Art Hanna
Rol Garrett
Towler
Margaret Cooper
Amy Towler
Shobonier
Frank Petrea
Fairman
Darvin
P.T.A
Patoka Methodist Church
County
Legion Meeting
Brother and Sister United
Uneral Services For
FC. Mearl
D. Zimmerman
Vernon Gym
RS. McJonnier
Unbeam
Olga Kleeman
Patoka Gym
Ballentines Bearcats
DeMolay Jrs
Patoka Legionairs
DeMolays
Methodist
Memoriam
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