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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1951

Page

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Marion County Soldiers and Sailors Reunion Timetable

The annual Marion County Soldiers and Sailors Reunion runs July 23 to 28 at Bryan Memorial Park in Salem. Organizers include United Spanish War Veterans, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Amvet's with daily sponsor programs and a large parade featuring the Air Forces Band and 44th Division Band. Admission is free to the grounds with a small parking fee.

Marion County Soldiers and Sailors Bryan Memorial Park Salem Omar J. McMackin Ben Grand Army of the Republic States United Spanish War Veterans, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars And Amvet’s United Spanish War Veterans Martin L. Duffy Ada Duffy Vernon Nickell U. S Charles W. Vursell Charles L. McMackin Adlaid Stevenson Raymond M. Horn American Legion Frederick E. Merritt Salem Post Earl Cocke, Jr Korea Asia Europe Lawrence J. Fenlon Chicago Ernest W. Duckett J. W. “Button” White Air Forces Scott Field 44Th Division National Guard Decatur 130Th Infantry Amvets Veterans of Foreign Wars McMackin William Jennings Bryan

Registration urged for District 100 High School pupils

All pupils in District 100 are urged to register for the new Community Unit District 100 High School on July 10 and 11. Registration takes place at Patoka Grade School on July 10 and Vernon Grade Schools on July 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Textbooks must be ordered early, so pupils should attend to choose courses.

Community Unit District 100 Patoka Vernon

Kinmundy Man Tours the West for a Month

W L Green of Kinmundy reports he is visiting the western states on a month long tour. He wires from Seattle that work is plentiful and wages are high and plans to return home around mid July.

W. L. Green Kinmundy West Seattle Washington

Ernest G. Lambert Cruising Mediterranean

Machinist’s mate first class Ernest G. Lambert USN husband of Edith Lambert of Iuka Illinois serves aboard destroyer USS Cone in the Mediterranean Sea. The ship will visit Mediterranean ports in coming months as crew enjoys extended liberty to visit local showplaces.

Ernest G. Labert USN Edith Lambert Iuka Mediterranean Sea Cone Mediterranean

Birth Announcement for Vickie Sharlene Robertson

Mr and Mrs Cecil Robertson of Hopedale Illinois announce the birth of a baby daughter on June 23 1951 weighing 8 pounds 11 1 2 ounces named Vickie Sharlene Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Robertson of Vernon and Mr and Mrs H E Laws of Patoka

Cecil Robertson Hopedale Ill Vickie Sharlene Frank Robertson Vernon H. E. Laws Patoka

Frank Edward Myers Dies at 49 in Odin

Frank Edward Myers 49, Shell Oil Co. employee, died suddenly at 12:30 a.m. Sunday in Odin from a heart attack. Born December 14, 1901 in Moran, Kansas, he married Katy Mae Crouch on July 1, 1925. Survived by wife, three sons Delbert, George, Lester. three daughters Mrs. Wilbur Hawley, Mrs. Gene Mullins, Doris. five sisters and five brothers. Funeral at Wilson Funeral Home Odin with Rev. Burden, body to Moran for burial.

Frank Edward Myers Shell Oil Co Odin Moran Kas William J. Myers Katy Mae Crouch Delbert Waukegan George Navy South Pacific Lester Myers Wilbur Hawley Gene Mullins Mt. Vernon Doris Myers Beulah Myers Ruth Morrison Laharpe Effie Justus Manhattan Ora Schooley Gasconade Lola Crumb St. Louis Claude Almeda Carlif Leo Independence Duke Arthur Ellsmore Everett Myers Bayonne N. J Wilson Funeral Rev Burden Kansas

Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Programs

Rev. Wm. PF Mitchell leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m Training Union at 7 00 p m and evening service at 8 00 p m. Prayer service choir practice Wednesday. Sumbeams G A and Junior R A meet 2 p m Saturday July 7. Associational Youth Rally at Odin Church 7 30 p m Saturday July 7. W M S meeting July 12 at 2 p m with Pearl Britt as program leader and Beatrice Nelson as devotional leader.

Sumbeams G.A R.a’s Odin Church Miss Pearl Britt Beatrice Nelson

Mrs. Matchett Heads to New York for Family Visit

Mrs. J. F. Matchett departed Friday for New York to visit her daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Don Lamond and their children Cathy and Donny. Donny will accompany her back to Patoka for the visit.

J. F. Matchett New York Don Lamond Cathy Donny Patoka

Patoka Welcomes Dr. Busch and Mrs Basch to Practice

Dr L P Basch and wife from Atlantic City arrive in Patoka to establish a medical practice. The Patoka Lions Club, led by E L DeLay, hosts a supper in the Masonic parlor. Dr Busch praises American life and looks forward to treating patients after selecting equipment in St. Louis.

L. P. Basch Atlantic City New Jersey Patoka Eastern Star Lion Bill Jenkins Dr. Busch Mrs. Basch E. L. DeLay Busch St. Louis

Sunbeam Party Invitation at Baptist Church July 7

All children under 9 are invited to the Sunbeam meeting at the Baptist Church on Saturday July 7 from 2 to 8 p.m. The program includes welcomes, flag salutes, prayers, Bible verses, booklets about American Creed and the four freedoms, acrostic J U L Y, and games with refreshments.

The Baptist Church

Good Will Club Schedules Summer Meetings And Activities

The Good Will Club met with Mrs. Anna DesRusseaux on June 7 with seven members and two visitors. Members quilted, and the group voted to hold one meeting in June July and August. Recreation honors went to Tony Sorrel Emma Protz and Betty Howell. The next meeting will be in July with Ferne Gehrkin and a date to be set. Bible verse will begin with the Itter G.

Anna DesRusseaux Tony Sorrel Emma Protz Betty Howell Ferne Gehrkin

Ice Cream Social for Sandy Branch Cemetery

Annual fundraiser to support Sandy Branch Cemetery hosted at the shed on Thursday July 12 evening. Everyone welcome to attend for a community gathering and dessert.

Sandy Branch

Decatur Visit Highlights Griffin and Martin Guests

Mr and Mrs Don Griffin stayed overnight Saturday with Mr and Mrs Seth Martin and Rex in Decatur. Mrs Martin and Rex joined them to Patoka for the Fourth and returned with them. Rev and Mrs Dalrymple came back Saturday from a Colorado vacation.

Don Griffin Seth Martin Rex Decatur

Birthday Dinner Held At Miller Home Kinmundy

A July 1 birthday dinner was hosted at Mrs. Fannie Miller’s Kinmundy home honoring Mrs. Miller and her sister Mrs. Homer Cargal of Princeton Indiana. Guests included many relatives and friends from Kinmundy St Peter Princeton Francisco Patoka Cen tralia Vernon and Decatur.

Fannie Miller Kinmundy Ella Miller Arthur Elmer Harry Miller St. Peter Joseph Cargal Larry Kenny Billy Jay Clifford Stevens Johnny Leonard Klusmeier Dickie William McClure Kathy Rose Princeton Indiana Bobby Karen Critchfield Francisco Ind Tom

Dale Nattier Homecoming After 3700 Mile Southern Trip

Mr and Mrs Dale Nattier and daughters Jane Janet and Susie returned Monday from a 3700 mile tour through the Smoky Mountains North and South Carolina Florida and the gulf coast visiting families in Lake Charles and Camay Texas The trip featured pleasant cool weather and Biloxi Mississippi impressed with its scenic beauty. HONOR HOWARD NELSON: a Rialto California family visit at Patoka Park drew about 130 people for a picnic on Sunday July 1 A long list of attendees included the Nelsons and many Patoka area residents A post picnic pulling contest for Howard Nelson drew entries from local men with Wendell Belcher taking the heavyweight prize and Glen Bowen the middleweight.

Dale Nattier Jane Janet Susie Smoky Mountains North South Carolina Florida Gulf Coast Biloxy Mississippi Sam Redburn Lake Charles Louisiana Camay Texas Walter Parks Gulf Patoka Park Howard Nelson Rialto California Johnnie Marsha Darrell Nelson Helen Darlene Maurice Adams Oscar Caldwell John Jennings Ferbiscus Maud Ellis Edna Tune Orville Hopkins Ollie Thompson Dale Thompson Tom McGee Bessie Murfin Eli Logan Elza Sharp Bill Xelpho Fiscus Vernon Lewis Leninger Vandalia Charles Orrell Boulder Mac Arnold East St. Louis Margaret Ann Arnold Carbondale Charles Humes Beatrice Stasik Oscar Thalman Centralia Donald Arnold Carl Pence Maron O. F. Thompson Roy Thompson Glen Meryman Decatur Marion Caldwell Wilmington Burl Deneen Smith Indianapolis Indiana Joh Smith Sophia Mackay Philadelphia Pennsylvania Mackay Howard Russell Tate Glen Bowen Wendell Belcher Harold Belcher Patcka Mr. Gumm Tama‘co Glen Borwen Berthol Sanders

Salem M Y F Meet July 9 At Salem Trinity

The Salem Sub-District Methodist Youth Fellowship will gather at Salem Trinity on July 9 at 8 00 p m. Rev Carl Dunker of Sandoval will speak. Officers installed last meeting include President Jean Dace and other post holders across Salem Kinmundy Alma Odin and Iuka communities.

Salem Methodist Youth Fellowship Salem Trinity Carl Dunker Sandoval Beverly Hanna Kinmundy Joanne Orr Salem Grace Mary Lois Johnston Missions World Friendship Peggy Featherlee Iuka Martha Tredway Alma Dorris Meyer Odin C. B. Johnston

Ice Cream Supper for Jones Cemetery Held at School

An ice cream supper will be held at Jones School on Wednesday night July 11 for the benefit of Jones Cemetery. The event promises plenty of good eats and entertainment.

Jones School Jones Cemetery

First Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Alfred S. Dalrymple pastors the church with a full weekly program. Church School led by Bob Eagan at 9 30 AM. Morning Worship at 10 45 AM with choir anthem. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 PM Evangelistic Hour at 7 20 PM Prayer Meeting Bible Study and choir practice on Wednesday at 7 30 PM.

Alfred S. Dalrymple Bob Eagan Methodist Youth Fellowship

Funeral Held For Lee Bolt In Ramsey Illinois

Mr W L Martin and Mrs Minnie Spurgeon attended the funeral of their brother in law Mr Lee Bolt at Ramsey Illinois on Tuesday July 3 at 2 00 o clock in the Christian Church Mrs Bolt was formerly Miss Minnie Martin a sister to Mr Martin and Mrs Spurgeon Rev Wilson of Odin said last rites Mr Bolt was the oldest resident of Carson township.

W. L. Martin Mms Winnie Spurgeon Lee Bolt Ramsey Illinois Christian Church Bolt Minnie Martin Martin Spurgeon Rev. Wilson Odin Mr. Bolt Car- Son Township

Reminiscences Of A Grand Circle Tour To New York

Miss Minnie Peddicord of Vernon and companions joined a 64 traveler group on June 16 for a six day East Coast circuit. The itinerary included Niagara Falls, the Hudson River, New York City sights, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, and Washington, with routes through Indiana Michigan New York Illinois and beyond ending back in Chicago on June 24.

Minnie Peddicord Vernon Esta Diekmann Andula Hitzert St. Louis Niagara Falls Hudson River New York City Atlantic City N. J Washington, D.C New York Central I.C Indiana Dunes Michigan Detroit Ford Motor Schenectady General Electric Albany Times Square Coney Island Long Island Rockefeller Center China Town Harlem Greenwich Village the Bowery St. Paul’s Cathedral Trinity Church St. John the Divine Central Park Empire State Building National Broadcasting ,Company Radio Macy’s Manhattan East River New York Bay Harlem River Hudson Statue of Liberty Ellis Island New York Rockettes City Music Hall Brooklyn Battery Jersey City Quaker City Philadelphia Betsy Ross Independence Hall Youngstown Ohio Chicago Grand Central Station Illinois Missouri Minnesota Wisconsin

Smith family visit to Oregon with relatives

Mrs. Lilly Smith and family from Birmingham Alabama visited Tuesday with Mrs. Tillie Richeson and family in Birmingham. Tillie accompanied them to Oregon NL for a weekend visit with Mrs. Myrtle Wesendorf. Tillie Richeson and Mrs. Wesendorf are sisters.

Lilly Smith Bob Smith Cletus Smith Birmingham Alabama Tillie Richeson C. R. Richeson Wig Tillie Oregon Myrtle Wesendorf Tillie Richesor Westendorf

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fred Benke J. E Whoopy” McMackin Harold Foltz Milton Peddicord Spooner Ernest G. Lambert Wm. PF Mitchell Patoka Lions Mrs. L. P. Basch Sunbeam Party Good Will Club News Honor Howard Nelson M.Y.F Jean Dace First Methodist Church
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