Patoka Happenings Highlight Nearby Visitors
Kinmundy’s B F Linton transacted business in Patoka Thursday afternoon. Nor mal State Teachers College students Mrs O Z Smith and Miss Bettie Simcox stayed nearby through Monday. Numerous visitors from Vernon Decatur Jacksonville Oblong Vandalia Champaign and Philadelphia pa were noted visiting Patoka and area relatives during the period. Local social calls and fireworks in Centralia were also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Z. Smith
Bettie Simcox
Normal State Teachers College
Patoka
R. R. workers demand 30 pct wage increase
Chicago July 11 The locomotive engineers and firemen push for extra men on Diesel locomotives and a higher wage basis as part of ongoing conferences with Western railways. They seek a 30 percent pay rise plus changes in pay calculations while opposing additional crew requirements for the City of San Francisco service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Western Railways
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
F. G. Gurley
Western Carriers’ Conference Committee
Firmen
San Francisco
Defense Bond Quiz Summarizes Bond Prices and Usage
This notice explains Defense Savings Bond pricing with examples such as 18.75 for the smallest bond growing to 25 in ten years and 75 growing to 100, notes that proceeds fund the National Defense Program, and directs readers to purchase via treasurer offices, banks, or by writing to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Office
Bank
Washington, D. C
Williams Family Visits Tacke Household
Mr and Mrs Frank Williams and daughter Myrtle Marie spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Fred Tacke and daughter Peggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Williams
Myrtle Marie
Fred Tacke
Peggy
Belcher Glauser Wedding in Illinois and Peru
Ralph Belcher and Miss Violet Glauser wed in a quiet ceremony at Federated church Ill with Rev Everett Manes officiating. The bride wore white with orchid accessories and carried family keepsakes. Attendants included Mrs LeRoy Siebert and Mildred Bels. both families noted regional ties to Peru and Corsica South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Church
Ill
Violet Glaus
Rudolph Glauser
Corsica
S. D
Ralph Be
West Peru
Jane Clarence Glguser
Peru
Belcher
Rolland E. Bek
West of
Marrie
Everett E. Manes
LeRoy Siebert
Mildred Bels
Glauser
Rober E A
Vernon Good Will Club Holds Surprise Birthday Party
The Vernon Good Will Club hosted a surprise party on Wednesday July 2 for Mrs. Smil Kotymeyer at her country home. Attendees enjoyed contests, games, and visiting with refreshments of cake and iced drinks. Gifts and warm wishes followed, with plans for a July 9 meeting hosted by Mrs. Nellie Doolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
Smil Kotymeyer
Kotymeyer
Mary
Mandy Binnion
Tina Murfin
Emma and
Sophia Prott
Tillie Meador
Rose Dooley
Nellie Dooley
Maud Meador
Lutie Belcher
Marie Crawford
Cliffie Gillespie
Ruth Caudle
Olga Kleeman
Sorrell
Ada Bates
Colna Leininger
Edith Jones
Lucille Caldwell
Hattie Kotymeyer
Doris Kleeman
Eddie Lee Houston
David Wagstaff
Kenneth Meador
Donald Belcher
Nathan Manley
Nellie Doolen
Ruth Caudlee
Secy
Friendship Class Enjoys Park Picnic at Fairview
The Friendship Class of the Baptist church held a July 2 picnic at Fairview Park. Attendees swam in the evening. Present were Jacqueline La Revers Evelyn Sllis Faye Virginia Atchison Helen Britt Retae Mae Shields Julia Maryles Miller Dayne Adams Dwight Britt Edwin Nattier Darvin Jones Paul Shields Dale Ellis Billy Durwood Stringer and teacher Mrs Claude Shields.
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The
Baptist Church
Fairview Park
Jacqueline la Revers
Evelyn Sllis
Faye
Virginia Atchison
Helen Britt
Retae Mae Shields
Julia
Maryles Miller
Dayne Adams
Dwight Britt
Edwin Nattier
Darvin Jones
Paul Shields
Dale Ellis
Billy and
Durwood Stringer
Claude Shields
Births in Vandalia Family Announces New Baby Boy
Mr and Mrs Carl Towler of Vandalia announce the arrival of a four pound twelve ounce baby boy at Vandalia hospital on July 4 The baby has been named Carl Dean Jr Mrs Towler was formerly Mae Fieli of Patoka Mr and Mrs Claude Garrish of Patoka announce the arrival of a baby boy named Renald
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Towler
Vandalia
Vandalia Hospital
Carl Dean Jr
Towler
Mae Fieli
Patoka
Claude Garrish
10 Ways of Life Two Systems of Government
War this second World War is a clash of two philosophies and two systems of government. The Axis seeks domination while democratic free enterprise faces destruction. Private enterprise must lead with strong government regulation to build a greater future and resist totalitarianism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways of Life
Gov’t
TWP Sunday School Convention at Sandy Branch
The TWP Sunday School convention will be held at Sandy Branch E north road on Sunday July 13 at 2 p.m. The program includes Congregational song led by Cyrus Arnold, prayers by Charlie Arnold, readings by Lora Bailance, and multiple songs by the William sisters Elaine Beulah Wickersham Vera Adams Carl and Frieda Arnold plus readings by Etna Knight. One pastor will deliver the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Branch
May Road
Cyrus Arnold
Charlie Arnold
Lora Bailance
Leah Pearl Walton
William Sisters
Elaine
Beulah Wickersham
Vera Adams
Carl
Frieda Arnold
Etna Knight
Joseph Crouse
Family Reunion At Parker Home In Pa toka
About twenty two relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs William Parker and family in Pa toka for the Fourth of July to spend the holiday with Pnoch Parker who is stationed at Camp Forrest Tenn Those enjoying this day were Mr and Mrs Melvin Keppeler and daughter Mr and Mrs Eugene Parker Mr and Mrs Willie Parker and daughters Mr and Mrs LeRoy Parker Miss Francis Duncan and Misses Mary and Beulah Wickersham
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Parker
Patoka
Pnoch Parker
Camp Forrest
Tenn
Melvin Keppeler
Eugene Parker
Willie Parker
LeRoy Parker
Francis Duncan
Mary and
Beulah Wickersham
Enlist in the U S Navy Recruiting Visit
The U S Navy and Naval Reserve seek men ages 17 to 31 and 17 to 50 respectively. Recruiter R F Clark will be at Vandalia City Hall in Illinois on Friday July 18 from 9 30 a m to 4 p m to discuss service opportunities and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Navy
U. S. Naval Reserve
R. F. Clark
Vandalia
Softball Schedule Updates and July Fixtures
A fragmented notice outlines softball schedule changes with July dates 14 16 21 23 and mentions teams Cubs Cards Moose Peay and Magolia SS. It notes there will be no game the week of July 28 and references a rescheduled or new game on the updated calendar with unclear details.
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Tobias Zion Summa
Oeale
Cubs
Yeyle
Aeak
Magolia SS
Tia Adams
Ligle Vie Adams
Ner
Physicians Urge Regular TB Patient Checkups
Dr. Kenneth G. Bulley of the Illinois Tuberculosis Association warns that tuberculosis cannot be left behind after sanatorium treatment. He says many patients must maintain life adjustments and insists on at least four physician visits yearly for two years, then yearly for many years to prevent reactivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth G. Bulley
Illinois Tuberculosis Association
Bulley
Mrs Jennings Honored With Stork Shower
Mrs. Davis Jennings was honored with a stork shower on Thursday evening last week. A host of friends attended including Mesdamed Robert Johnston Glenn Walker Wallace Alexander Willard McIntire James Wasem O A Hopkins Sallie Pugh Jerry West A E Good Raymond Britt John A Jennings C D Martin Leslie Walker Milton Peddicord W J Parks Dale Nattier Annie Pugh Al Ellis Leo Ballance Alden Sears Robert Eagan Jess Belcher Dean Martin Nellie Houston Maude Carter Ruth Crawford Lucille Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Jennings
W. MM. Cox
Pauls ‘Loggan
Robert Johnston
Glenn Walker
Wallace Alexander
Willard McIintire
James Wasem
O. A. Hopkins
Sallie Pugh
Jerry West
A. E. Good
Raymond Britt
John A. Jennings
C. D. Martin
Leslie Walker
Milton Peddicord
W. J. Parks
Dale Nattier
Annie Pugh
al Ellis
Leo Ballance
Alden Sears
Robert Eagan
Jess Belcher
Dean Martin
Misses
Nellie Houston
Maude Carter
Ruth Crawford
Lucille Field
Entertain at Ballance Cabin by L W Ballance Family
Mr and Mrs L W Ballance entertained friends at an ice cream social at their country cabin east of town. Guests included Inguald Settem Mrs RS Spurf eon John A Jennings family L F Zimmerman J R Wasem family Geo J Wasem family and J W Alexander family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Ballance
Inguald Settem
Rs. M. Spurf
John A. Jennings
L. F. Zimmerman
J. R. Wasem
Geo. J. Wasem and Son
J. W. Alexander
Slumber Party Held At L. W. Ballance Cabin
Several girls gathered for a Monday night slumber party near town in the Ballance cabin. They enjoyed a country evening meal and described it as very nice. Attending were Floy Hicks Alavon Walker Connie Meador Cvalena Jennings Jean Miller and Francis Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Ballance
Floy Hicks
Alavon Walker
Connie Meador
Cvalena Jennings
Jean Miller
Francis Robinson
Illinois bankers Back National Defense Savings Bonds Drive
The Illinois Bankers Association Council committed to a statewide campaign to promote Series E Defense Savings Bonds. The Speakers Bureau and Committee on Education and Public Relations will amplify the message via radio, meetings, and talks including women’s groups. Officials expect closer ties with farmers and renewed banking services to support small businesses and a modern banking system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Council of Administration
Ilinois Bankers Association
Illinois Bankers Association
Committee On Education and Public Relations
Harry C. Hausman
Cou
Tinos
Greater Nation
Erin
Fairman Fighters 4-H Club plans annual ice cream social
The Fairman Fighters 4-H Club met at Fairman Town Hall on June 19 called to order by the president. Members discussed the annual ice cream social to be held July 10 at the Fairman Town Hall with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairman Fighters
Dale Bowen
Fairman Town Hall
Cream supper notice at Ale oe Schroeder Garage
The Methodia Church will host a cream supper Saturday evening at the Ale oe Schroeder Garage. Proceeds benefit church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodia Church
Schroeder Garage
Scout Reservations At Camp Wangelin This Summer
All Patoka and Vernon Boy Scout reservations are made at Camp Wangelin from July 27 to August 2 for eight boys. Interested parents or guardians should see Rev. Linder for application blanks. Camp Wangelin can be a high point in any Scout s life. Re W Linder Scoutmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Vernon
Camp Wangelin
Rev. Linder
Re. W. Linder
Cropsey Couple Visits Orville Britt Family Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Harry of Cropsey spent the weekend with Orville Britt and family, sharing time and hospitality in a local social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Harry of
Cropsey
Orville Britt and
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W. R. Howell
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Andalia
C. M. Jackson
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Reba Gray
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Anna Pugh
R. M.baker
Vernia
O. C. Schroeder
Lila Jolliff
Bob Adams
Paul Belcher
Neil Potts
Oblong
Wendell Batts
Roy Dean Sears
Dorothy Meyers
Mt. Ver- SI
W. D. Murfin
W. W. Murfin
Bill Warner
Waterloo
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Wm. M. Nattier
Nada Jo of
C. C. Schroeder
Sandra
L. E. Green
E. E. Brown
James Ballance
Centralia
Sandoval
Les Morey
W. M. Cox
Wagoner
Sonny
Miss Jean Miller
J. C. Berry
John Smith
Philadelphiafi Pa
Ida Smith
Bud Cantrall
Salem
Norma Jean Jackson
R. R
United States
Ralph Belcher
Vernon Good Will Club
Parker
T. B
Mrs. Jennings
Ballance
Motice
Mickie
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