Vernon News Highlights Local Social and Church Notices
Miss Mildred Jones and daughters Helen Janet and Karen of Decatur vacationing here. Various local gatherings include dinners at the Norris and Betts homes many visitors from Decatur Lyford Ray mondville Vandalia and Peoria. The Pentecost Sunday School reported 73 in attendance and the Woman's Society of Christian Service met with 28 members. Methodist Sunday School attendance was 68 with a program by Bible School participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Jones
Helen
Janet
Karen
Decatur
E. L. Norris
James Arnold
Deneen Walker
Opal Jones
William Stirrell
M. C. McFlothin
Lyford
Texas
John Talliard
Nancy
John
Raymondville
Taxi
McFlothin
Edna Newman
Patoka
Ona Boster
Peoria
Leo Thompson
Anne Dickerson
Emma Thompson
Joe Bellew
Emma Griffin
Cecil F
Hazel Cox
Glen Livesay
Harvey
C. O. Livesay
Bridge Club
Vandalia
Dew Drop Inn
Isabel Dooley
Marie Hathaway
Jessie Binnion
Minnie Peddicord
Alice Wilson
Helen Easley
Marilyn Cooley
Bertha Danbury
Marilyn Quayle
Thurby Meador
Stevens
Salem Park
Floyd Arnold
Clarence Lawson
St. Louis
Boston Cardinals
Walton Arnold
Indiana
Earl Hojwell
Oklahoma
Harold Landreth
Freda Meador
Alice Murfin
Bill Gregory
Alma
Laura Arnold
Lincoln
James Hathaway
C. D. Doolen
H. D. Merritt
Corpus ‘Christie
Stella Arnold
Charles Pugh
Women’s Society
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Isabel Doolen
Ruth Lawson
Bee Doolen
Marjorie Bassett
Africa
Society
Lora Moore
Jones
Young People’s Institute
Louisville, Il
Rev
Lewis
Bob Easly
Keith
Joe Betts
Belchers and Meadors End Four Week Thirteen State Trip
Jess Belcher and Carl Meador return from a 4 week 6500 mile vacation through 13 states. They visited Old Mexico Carlsbad Caverns Redwood and Yellow stone and Pacific Ocean. In Medford Oregon they saw family including Leo Ballance and Dean Meador's Oregon State College graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Belcher
Carl Meador
Old Mexico
Carlsbad Caverns
Redwood Forests
Pacific Ocean
Crater Lake
Yellowstone National Forest
Medford
Oregon
Belcher
Leo Ballance
Leo
Meador
Smith
Radah Meador
Phil Hancock
San Bernardino
California
Hancock
Josie Cox Jackson
Boulder
Colorado
Jess
Carl
Louie
Effie Zimmerman
C. V
Denver
Farmer
Leland
Illinois
Rogue River
Notice for Patoka Students Registering at Vandalia High
Patoka Community Unit District No 100 informs all students registering at Vandalia High School to meet at Patoka School at 8:30 a.m. Friday July 8. A bus will depart for Vandalia and Vernon School shortly after, with transportation provided for the next term to Vandalia and Sandoval. Artie Rogier, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Community Unit District No. 100
Vandalia High School
Patoka School
Vandalia
Vernon School
Sandoval
Surprise Dallas Robinson on Birthday Friday
A birthday surprise was held Friday evening June 24 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Robinson. Friends and family, including Milton Bayliss family Cloud Betts Mason Bassett Everett Wernsmn Rev. Carol Lewis Virgil Klinge Letta Hopkins and others, gathered for visiting music and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Robinson
Cotton
Milton Bayliss
Cloud Betts
Mason Bassett
Everett Wernsman
Carol Lewis
Virgil Klinge
Gehl Dean
Letta Hopkins
Patoka Methodist Church Service Schedule
M. W. Friesner, minister. Church School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. Evening Services at Island Chapel 8:00 p.m. Thursday W.S.C.S. meeting 2:00 p.m. Prayer service 7:30 p.m. Last Sunday John Arnold Ballance and Firbe Fiscus were wished a happy birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Methodist Church
M. W. Friesner
Geo. J
Baptist Church Weekend Schedule and Local Notices
Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m Training Union at 7 p m Evening Worship at 8 p m Thursday Prayer Service at 8 p m Sunbeams meet Saturday July 2 at 2 p m in the Park Y W A meets July 5 at 8 p m at the home of Bertha and Beverly Snider Edwin Nattier mentioned Sunday Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Milton Peddicord Mr and Mrs Harold Foltz and children Patty and Gary returning from a fishing trip in Spooner Wisconsin Maggie Belcher Roberts is recovering at home Clinton Ill A R 1 Cards welcome Mrs Barney Fry Toody Mickey Mr and Mrs Don Fry and Kenney weekend in Martinsville Percy Zimmerman son Percy Jr Decatur and Pearl Nicklas Chicago visiting Everett Purdue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
Y.W.A
Bertha
Beverly Snider
Edwin Nattier
Milton Peddicord
Harold Foltz
Patty
Gary
Spooner
Wisconsin
Maggie Belcher Roberts
Clinton
A.R. 1
Warner Hospital
Barney Fry
Toody
Mickey
Don Fry
Kenney
Martinsville
Percy Zimmerman
Percy Jr
Decatur
Pearl Nicklas
Chicago
Everett Purdue
Rosemary Ripple and Harold Landreth wed in Mayfield Kentucky
Miss Rosemary Ripple daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Ripple and Harold V Landreth son of Mr and Mrs Leo Landreth were united in marriage in Mayfield Kentucky in a June ceremony. Rosemary wore a white street length dress and Harold a blue sport suit. The couple’s attendants were Elvin Landreth and his wife. Rosemary completed junior year at Sandoval Community High School and Harold helps on the farm west of Vernon. The community wishes them a long and happy married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Ripple
Harold V. Landreth
Jesse Ripple
Leo Landreth
Mayfield
Kentucky
Elvin Landreth
Rosemary
Sandoval Community High School
Harold
Vernon
Bowen Family Reunion Braves Rain at Patoka Park
The Bowen family reunion gathered Sunday at Patoka village park with 97 attendees despite a heavy rain storm. Members list includes Avon C. Robertson Morris Lockard Sr Charles Pope Cl estus Jennink Georgia Ann Lockard Morris Lockard Jr Cletus Jennink Margaret Hintz Irvon Bowen and many others from Vandalia Pana Boulder Sandoval Centralia Odin Salem and nearby areas. The group voted to meet again next year on the last Sunday in June at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
Patoka
Avon C. Robertson
Indianapolis
Ind
Morris Lockard Sr
Charles Pope
Tower Hill
Ill
Henager
Clifford Henager
Edward Gross
Robert Smith
Roy Yarbrough
Edward Rollins
Carmen Reeter
Vandalia
Cletus Jennink
Georgia Ann Lockard
Morris Lockard Jr
Pana
Margaret Hintz
Irvon Bowen
Albert Hopkins
Wash Bowen
Thomas Huffman
Charles Hintz
Eldon Bowen
John Co. Davidson
Carl Hintz
Boulder
Clarence Bowen
Everett Kretzer
Glenn Bowen
Robert Hintz
Sandoval
Cecil Bowen
Centralia
Roy Bowen
Odin
Clifford Bowen
Salem
In Memory of John H. Stone
In memory of John H. Stone who died two years ago on June 29 947 the family recalls the day God called him away They miss his voice and say they hope to meet again in the skies The note is signed by his wife and family 1tp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Stone
Mr. I W Nattier Honored On 76th Birthday
The Nattier family gathered at John Nattier’s home on June 5 to celebrate Mr. I W Nattier’s 76th birthday with a potluck dinner. All children grandchildren and great grandchildren attended except Sgt Paine who was stationed at Shreveport La.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Nattier
Nattier
John Nattier
Sgt. Paine
Shreveport
Tea Honors Mrs Jess Belcher in Medford Gathering
Mrs Leo Ballance of Medford hosted an afternoon tea for her mother Mrs Jess Belcher of Patoka Illinois. Guests included Karen Eileen Maxine Belcher Horace Doolen Ed Branchfield Paul Bill Turner Turner Sr Rudley and Jack Frost. They visited and enjoyed fruit salad banana nut date bread and iced tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Belcher
Medford
Oregon
Leo Ballance
Patoka, II
Karen
Eileen
Maxine
Belcher
Horace Doolen
Ed Branchfield
Paul
Bill Turner
Turner
Rudley
Jack Frost
Vernon Methodist Ice Cream Social Set For July First
The Woman's Society of Vernon Methodist Church invites all to an ice cream social in the Vernon school yard Friday evening July 1. Home made ice cream and cake will be served starting at seven o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of
Vernon Methodist Church
Vernon
Mound Chapel Church Weekly Service and Notices
Paul Brown, Pastor, leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Attendance last Sunday was 48. Birthday song for Terry Torrence and Dorothy Berlin. Mr and Mrs Harry Ashton have moved to California to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Torrence
Dorothy Berlin
Harry Ashton
California
Miss Connie Meador Weds Lloyd Jones in Medford Ceremony
Connie Meador daughter of Carl and Mrs. Meador of Patoka married Lloyd Jones of Medford Oregon at Zion Lutheran Church Medford on June 19 The double ring ceremony followed an 80 minute organ recital Attendants included Dorothy Johnson as bridesmaid Best man was Franklin Jones Ushers were Dean Meador and Wayne Johnson Relatives hosted a reception in church parlors The couple plans a short wedding trip and to reside in Medford The bride has worked at Bear Creek Orchard and the groom is a student at Southern Oregon College and employed in Medford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Meador
Carl Meador
Patoka
Lloyd Jones
Medford
Oregon
Zion Lutheran Church
Dorothy Johnson
Franklin
Dean Meador
Wayne Johnson
Joan Meador
Judy Jones
Harriet Dawson
Frances Simcox
David and Harry Bear Creek Orchard, Inc
Jones
Southern Oregon College
Paine Family Reunion Honors Sgt Leland Paine
A Sunday gathering at Luther and Lela Paine’s home honored Sgt Leland W. Paine on leave before overseas duty. A pot luck dinner followed, with many Nattier and Paine family members and relatives attending, including John Nat tier, Harry Nat tier, Floyd Nattier, Herbert Paine, Dale Paine, Paul Torrence, Ted Ticknor, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Paine
Leland W. Paine
John Nattier
Bob
Karl
Myrna Sue
Harry Nattier
Agnes
Floyd Nattier
Mary
Sherrill
I. W. Nattier
Herbert Paine
Ronnie
Donnie
Donna
Dale Paine
Paul Torrence
Ranny
Nina
Terry
Paula
Ted Ticknor
Nancy Kaye
Lawrence Herrin
Leland
Lela
Zimmerman announce birth of Roger Dean son
Mr and Mrs Dale Zimmerman announce the arrival of an 8 pound 8 ounce son born June 28 at St Marys hospital named Roger Dean. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jerry Zimmerman of Vernon and Mr M D Walker of Patoka. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Walter Melton of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale ‘Zimmerman
St. Marys Hospital
Roger Dean
Jerry Zimmerman
Vernon
M. D. Walker
Patoka
Walter, Melton
Patoka Pentecostal Church Plans Evening Services at Sandy
Sandy will host services at 8 p.m. with Sister Amy Bradley as speaker and special singing each night. On Sunday July 10 the group travels to Green Ridge Church for Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and a basket dinner at noon. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
Amy Bradley
Green Ridge
Vernon Methodist Church Services and Local Social Notes
Vernon Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Arnold Chapel and Zion also hold services with a prayer meeting in the evening. A Blue School graduation was held with forty nine diplomas. Society notes cover meetings, visitors, and upcoming travel plans among local residents and former Patoka and Rialto residents.
Affa irs of Patoka Legionaires
For the Fourth of July the local American Legion asks all businesses and citizens to display the flag. Membership rises to ninety five with four new members. five more needed to reach one hundred. Election of officers next Thursday the seventh. Plan to build a new school and keep kids in Patoka high school in fall 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Stanley Barnes
Patoka
Mrs G J Wasem Guest of Honor at Vandalia O E S
Mrs George J Wasem was guest of honor at the Melrose Chapter of Vandalia Order of Eastern Star. Mrs Everett Merryman served as guest Electa. Other local attendees included Mrs Bessie Murfin Mrs S M Spurgeon Mrs Clif Christian Mrs Cleo Walker and Mrs Jessie Dudley. Following the chapter the Queen City Chapter of East St Louis presented a negro minstrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Wasem
Melrose
Vandalia Order of Eastern Star
Everett Merryman
Electa
Bessie Murfin
S. M. Spurgeon
Clif Christian
Cleo Walker
Jessie Dudley
Carl Rogier
G. J. Wasem
Queen City
East St. Louis
Mr and Mrs Les Griffin Honored With Shower
Following a charity event, friends and neighbors at Fairman honored Mr and Mrs Les Griffin with a wedding shower at the home of the bride s parents Mr and Mrs Frank Snyder. The newlyweds received many useful gifts and delicious refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairman
Les Griffin
Frank Snyder
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Flowers
The Stasik family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for help and kindness and for the beautiful floral offerings after the passing of their father, John Stasik, and to Joe Stasik and Margie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stasik
Joe Stasik
Margie
Mrs. Esther Davis Details Grand European Tour
Mrs. Esther Davis, now in Athens, recounts a long Europe trip with Col. Dix. The journey includes Rome Paris Geneva Florence and Rome again with visits to Napoleon's tomb Notre Dame and the Vatican. She notes scenery, food, hotels, and a famed Michael Angelo depiction in the Sistine Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Davis
Athens
Greece
Col. Dix
Nice
France
Rome
Europe
Paris
Lyon
Jimmy
French Alps
American Express
Villege
Napoleon
Joan of Arc
Notre da Cathedral
Chopin
United States Square
George Washington
U. S
Notre Dame
Hiffel Tower
Geneva
Switzerland
Montreu
Florence
Italy
Vatican City
Sistine Chapel
Raphael
Egypt
Michael Angelo
Heaven
Purgatory
Hell
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. Hunter
Newport
Neice
Don Griffin
Wy Griffin
Griffin
X B Holland
Jess Belchers
Carl Meadors
Artie Rogier
Patoka Park
Mound Chapel Church
Paul Brown
Obe
Paine
Patoka Pentecostal Church
Woman’s Society of Christian Service of Methodist Church
X. B. Holland
Ethel Robb
P. J. Mojonnier
Jim Belcher
Howard Nelson
Burl
Rialto
Calif
Nelson
Kaiser Steel Plant
Fontana Calif
Neil Potts
Edward Johnstone
Iliopolis
Della Johnstone
Patoka Legionaires
ENS
Vandalia O.E.S
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