Sebastian family reunion at Carlsle honors oldest and youngest
The Sebastian family held its first reunion at Carlsle on Sunday July 8 with 61 relatives attending. Gerrish branch members from Patoka dominated with William S Gerrish and Mrs Kat Sebastian both aged eighty as the oldest present. The gathering plans to repeat annually on the second of July at the same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Gerrish
Sebastian
Carlyle
Williams. Gerrish
Mary Sebastian
Grant Charles
Kat Sebastian
Russell Collins
Harold
Virgil Gerrish
William J. Gerrish
Baby Grant
Patricia
Harlan
Jane
John Gerrish
Gayle
Brownstown
Eldon Bowen
Phyllis
Boulder
Carl Anderson
Edward
Janet
Carleen
Ed Anderson
Collinsville
Jessie Morrison
Ruth Lusch
Ella West
Margaret West
Leo Sebastian
Odin
Wilson West
East St. Louis
Charles Launder
Eldo Stone
Illinois Power Company Declares Quarterly Dividends
The Illinois Power Company board on June 28, 1951 declared regular quarterly dividends of 51 cents on 4.03% cumulative preferred stock, 53.5 cents on 4.26% cumulative preferred stock, and 55 cents on common stock. Dividends payable August 1, 1951 to stockholders of record July 10, 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors of
Illinois Power Company
Notice of Claim Day in Doolen Estate
Public notice states August 6, 1951 as the claim date in the estate of Roland A. Doolen, deceased, pending in Marion County Court. Claims may be filed by that date without summons. Hubert R. Doolen is administrator, with Miller and Pfaff as attorneys in Salem, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland A. Doolen
Marion County
Illinois
Hubert R. Doolen
Miller & Pfaff
Salem
William M. Nattier
Estate of William M. Nattier Deceased Pend County Ill
Mae Nattier is administratrix of the estate with Miller and Pfaff representing. Creditors may file claims against the estate on or before the specified date without issuance of summons. The notice is dated June 23, 1930.
Arnold Family Weekend Visit From Decatur
Dean Arnold and family from Decatur were weekend visitors with his mother Mrs. Stella Arnold. Mrs. J. C. Binnion and Minnie Peddicord were business visitors in Salem Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Arnold
Detcatur
Stella Arnold
J. C. Binnion
Minnie Peddicord
Salem
Bloodmobile visit planned in Salem for July 18
Ameri can Red Cross appeals for donors in this area to give blood at the Salem event. Volunteers contact local committee to arrange transportation to Salem, with the Bloodmobile collecting, typing, and storing blood for emergencies. The call comes after two years of heavy need from front hospitals in Korea and thanks to contributors whose donations saved lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
American Red Cross
Korea
Battle Front
Patoka Unit to Meet July 18 at Methodist Church
The Patoka unit monthly meeting moves to Wednesday July 18 replacing the usual third Friday. Mrs. Elmer Rogier and Mrs. Kay Jennings Jr lead Sugar Cookery while Ice Box Salads is taught by Mrs. Carl Rogier. Hosts are Mrs. Frank Ballance and Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon at the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Elmer Rogier
Kay Jennings, Jr
Carl Rogier
Methodist Church
Frank Ballance
S. M. Spurgeon
Vacationing Families Leave for Far Destinations
Several local residents depart on summer trips. Mr and Mrs Leslie Wasem take granddaughter Susie to Minnesota. John Williams and Leona Woods go to Wyoming. Jess Belcher Roy Ballance families visit Oregon. C D Martin rests at Spooner Wisconsin. Bessie Murfin heads to Decatur with Ruth Smith of St Louis for several days at various places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Wasem
Susie
Minnesota
John Williams
Wyoming
William
Leona Woods
Jess Belcher
Roy Ballance
Oregon
Elvin Ballance
C. D. Martin
Spooner, Wis
Bessie Murfin
Decatur
Ruth Smith
St. Louis
Sunbeams Meet to Welcome Visitors
Vera Nattier presides at Patoka Sunbeams gathering on Saturday welcoming Billy Schmidt of Breese and Claudia Smith of Louisville Kentucky. Upcoming host Bill Ballance on July 21 with refreshments served by Mr Mojonnier. secretary Jody Carter reads thank you notes from Mrs Roy Malan and Mrs Geo Jurrens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Nattier
Patoka Sunbeams
Billy Schmidt
Breese
Claudia Smith
Louisville
Bill Ballance
Mojonnier
Jody Carter
Roy Malan
Geo. C. Jurrens
Sharon Rea Jenkins
Vera
Catherine Nattier
Linda Davis
Carolyn
Nancy Snider
Lynn Gerrish
Billy Balance
Mrs. Mojonnier
Ice Cream Supper At Vernon Gym July 27
An ice cream supper and parcel post gate at the Vernon gym Friday night July 27 benefits Hatch Holt and Meador Cemetery. A quilt will be given away that night. Donations of cake or fruit pie are appreciated. Everyone welcome. Cemetery Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Gym
Hatch, Holt, and Meador
Local visits and family greetings across towns
Mrs. Elva Towler and Mrs. Anna Ballance with sons John and Bill spent last Friday in Tamahio with the Les Belcher family. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Meador and granddaughter Leslie returned from visiting their children and Mrs. Francis Simcox in Oregon. Chic Hurst of Dixon Illinois visited Sunday with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. X. B. Holland. Mrs. Carolin Neiderkorn spent Saturday in Decatur on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Towler
Anna Ballance
John
Bill
Tamahio
Les Belcher
Carl Meador
Leslie
Francis Simcox
Oregon
Chic Hurst
Dixon, Ill
X. B. Holland
Carolin Neiderkorn
Decatur
Jennings celebrate 45th wedding anniversary with family
Mr. and Mrs. K Jennings observe their 45th anniversary with a weekend gathering of their children and grandchildren. Attendees include H G Jennings and family from Chicago, J D Jennings and Jerry Dean from Broadview IL, G M Kiser and children Merrily and Terry from Elmhurst IL, G J Blanke and John Barchard from Olmstead Falls OH, Tom Paul from Chicago, and the Jennings family hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Jennings SR
K. Jennings
Olmstead Falls
Ohio
Tom Paul
Chicago
John Jennings
Kennings Jr
Jimmy
Oates Named Head of Wabash County Unit Schools
Forrest Oates has moved from Waverly to Mount Carmel Illinois to assume leadership of the Unit School System in Wabash County. The unit covers nearly all of Wabash County with several thousand students. Oates, native of Vernon, previously taught in Oconee and Stonington and served six years as superintendent at Waverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Oates
Waverly
Forrest
Mt. Carmel
Illinois
Wabash County
Vernon
Oconee
Stonington
Grace and gratitude fill hospital room remembered friends
A patient praises divine grace and expresses deep thanks for family church friends and visitors who comforted her in illness. She mentions Mollie Lizzie Bessie and sisterhood, along with flowers and cards as cherished tokens of support.
Local 4-H Ice Cream Supper Planned for July 21
The local 4-H Club led by Carroll Mojonnier will host an ice cream supper on Saturday night July 21 in the parking lot between Schroeder Motor Company and Martin's Cash Store. Ice cream cake and soda will be served and proceeds benefit the Patoka 4-H Club. Come early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Mojonnier
Saturnight
Schroeder Motor Company
Martin’s
Patoka 4-H
Pratt Cemetery Fourth of July Picnic Thanks Report
The note thanks all who helped with the Pratt Cemetery picnic on July 4th including cash and food donors and volunteers. A full report will be published when completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt Cemetery
Mrs Elsie Gray Returns Home With Relative Visit
Mrs Elsie Gray came home Sunday from St. Marys and her sister Mrs R L Hutter of Chicago stays with her for a time. Mr and Mrs Curtis Weathers and family of Petersburg spent last weekend with Darvin Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Gray
St. Marys
R. L. Hutter
Chicago
Curtis Weathers
Petersburg
Darvin Jones
Women invited to Methodist WCTU meeting this Friday
All women are invited to the Methodist Church Friday afternoon from 2 to 3 for the regular monthly WCTU meeting. Reports are due for the year's work, Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier will lead the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W.C.T.U
P. J. Mojonnier
Pearl of the Orient Seas topic at W S C S meeting
The July 5 gathering of the W S C S heard Mrs Lora Altom outline the Philippines history under Spanish USA and Japanese rule. Miss Christina Crawford spoke on the Healing Mission. Mrs Matchett discussed Dallas Methodist activities and youth. Thirty four attended with several guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
W.S.C.S
Lora Altom
U.S.A
Christina Crawford
Woman’s Division of Christian Service
Mary Johnston Hospital
Phillippines
Matchett
Methodist Church
Dallas
Texas
Floyd Carter
Etta Crawford
Ed Defend
Karen Adams
Benson, Ill
W. E. Matchett
Dallas Texas
M. A. Willett
Chicago
M. C. Pegue
Sadie Crawford
Patoka
Ice Cream Supper Postponed For Jones Cemetery Benefit
The annual ice cream supper for Jones cemetery was postponed from Wednesday night July 11 at Jones school due to rain to Wednesday July 18. Organizers promise good entertainment for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Cemetery
Jones School
le Committee
Card of Thanks from Jesse Walton
I thank all friends for ecards flowers and visits while I was bed fast Jesse Walton
Brumfields and Griffin Families Gather for Salem Park Dinner
Mrs. Wayne Brumfield and son from Rockford visited with Henry Brumfield’s family. Numerous Griffins from Vandalia Chicago Olney and Dixon joined for a Sunday one o'clock dinner in Salem Park. Mrs. Thomas recovering from appendicitis and Rev Belcher with relatives were noted in the same week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. N. Griffin
Charles Griffin
Rebecca
Deborah
Vandalia
Les Griffin
Wes Griffin
Don Griffin
M. A. Willett
Michael
Chicago
Max Holland
Olney
Chic Hurst
Dixon
Salem Park
Aunt Mary Belcher Hosts Big Basket Dinner Birthday
A July 1 gathering at Aunt Mary Belcher’s home in Kinmundy celebrated her and Mrs. Virgil Williams of Hammond Indiana. Relatives and friends from Vandalia St Louis Macon Patoka Benton Sandoval and other towns attended including Kinmundy Belchers Johns and Aarons families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Belcher
Virgil Williams
Hammond
Indiana
Jess Wood
Nolan
Kinmundy
Stewart Marion
Alice
Anna Morris
Bob Smith
Beverly
Judy
Vandalia
Henry Moore
David
St. Louis
C. E. Smith
Rufus Wooden
Danny
Paul
Lloyd Cooper
Gale
Nora Goodin
Anabell Tedrick
Sue
Dale
Joyce
Hubert Murray
Gary
Dalton Alexander
George Belcher
Stanley Barnes
Roland Belcher
Shirley Ann
Mary Lou
Carolyn Woods
Elmer Kinney
Herbert Paine
Tom
Ronnie
Donna
Alfred Jett
Iva Shepard
Merl Harper
Charlie Caraker
Joanne Caraker
Dewey Lain
Eugene
Pauline Shepard
John
Etta Shepard
Ray Beckett
Macon
Don Cavaker
Sharon
Benton
Nola Rae Stone
Sandoval
Wesley Grupp
John Belcher
Vila Cole
Ruth Hughes
Seldon Cooper
Lewis Kissner
Delilah Haley
Clarence Alexander
Gladys Alexander
Patoka
Eastern Star Notes From Victoria Chapter Meeting
Victoria Chapter No 253 OES held a July meeting with strong attendance despite heat. Audree Schroeder reported on Guest Night in Vandalia and Jaanita Koons read Ruth. Bertha Danbury hosted a tasty refreshment break and won praise for her contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Audree Schroeder
Vandalia
Audree
Ruth
Jaanita Koons
Bertha Danbury
Sister Danbury
Visitors and locals swap news and updates from Ohio to Rialto
Mr and Mrs Armond Wasem of Ohio visited last week and planned to sell their home furniture. Mrs Elsie Gray was seen by Mr and Mrs H N Potts of Vernon and Ruth Crawford returned to Chicago after a visit with Crawford and others. A Sunday School conference drew many to Cart Hill Church and Virgil Cox of Rialto California faces a serious illness with a guarded prognosis after a month in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Brumfield
Rockford
Henry Brumfield
Pauline Towler
H. N. Potts of
Vernon
Elsie Gray
Ruth Crawford
Chicago
Mrs
Frank Crawford
Virgil Cox
Rialto
California
Rabbits At Large From Vandalia Prison Trigger Patoka Militia
After two inmates escaped Vandalia Illinois Penal Farm on July 9 a large force of Farm Guards swept Patoka area Wednesday and Thursday. A dormitory riot attempt failed, guards chased fugitives across fields roads and rail lines as restaurants stayed busy and jokes circulated about lost rabbits autos and guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Vandalia
Patoka
Farm
Floyd Carter
W. M. Ellis
Illinois Central Railroad
E. L. Sharp
Mike Pastor
Pastor
Niebuhrs Leave Paducah for Houston Visit
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Niebuhr depart after two week stay with her mother Mrs. Carolyn Neiderkorn. They travel to their home in Houston Texas with Mrs Neiderkorn accompanying as far as Paducah Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Niebuhr
Houston
Texas
Carolyn Neiderkorn
Paducah
Kentucky
Also Mentioned on This Page
RED Cross
Home Bureau News
Sunbeams
F. R. Oates
Wabash CO
Mollie
Lizzie
Bessie
Elsie B. Gray
4-H Club
THE
Woman’s Society OF Christian Service Meet
Jesse Walton
James Thomas
Charles Meyer
Walter
Verne Nattier
W. B. Mitchell
Joe Stasik
Margie
Beverly Snider
New Baptist Church
Carolin Neiderkorm
Centralia
Noah Belcher
George
Charles Meyers
Cart Hill Church
Greenville
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