Ohio Oil Plans Big Inch Crude Line From Wood River to Lima
The Ohio Oil Company announces a new 20 and 22 inch Big Inch crude line from Wood River Illinois to Lima Ohio. Construction starts late summer with about 226 miles of line to be in service by year end tying into Harris Gate near Sheridan Indiana. Bechtel and Conyes Construction will build the line in three spreads with a Wabash River crossing to ensure uninterrupted service. The project creates the only big inch line from the St Louis area to Lima offering interstate and intrastate transport for shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Oil Company
Wood River
Illinois
St. Louis
Lima
Ohio
O. F. Moore
Harris Gate
Sheridan
Indiana
Bechtel Construction Company
Conyes Construction Company
Mid-Continent
Gulf Coast
Texas
Rocky Mountain
Patoka
Martinsville
Wabash River
Sunbeam Party Invites Children at Baptist Church
All children are invited to the Sunbeam party at the Baptist Church on Saturday July 15 from 2 to 3 PM. The program includes a welcome by the president, flag salutes, Bible prayer, roll call, an acrostic about July, a story, favorite songs, and a closing prayer.
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Sunbeam Party
The
Baptist Church
la Ying
Automobile party at Dalrymple parsonage for M Y F
Rev and Mrs Dalrymple hosted an Automobile themed meeting of the M Y F at the parsonage on Friday evening July 7. Decorations contests and refreshments such as doughnuts spar tires and two color coolade underscored the auto motif and all attendees enjoyed the event.
Old Fashioned Tent Meeting in Shobonier Illinois
Revival at Shobonier Illinois continues with Evangelists Sister Sakie Oka and Janet Ely joined by Rev. C. R. Farmer pastor on July 16. An open invitation urged attendees to attend the revival services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shobonier
Ill
Sakie Oka
Janet Ely
C. R. Farmer
Card of Thanks for Dwight Elliott Injury
Mr and Mrs Ralph Elliott express gratitude for the cards flowers and kindness shown after their son Dwight was injured.
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Dwight
Mrs
Ralph Elliott
Alva Peek Dies at 89 in Bloomington Illinois
Word arrived Friday evening July 7, of the death of Alva M. Peek at his daughter’s home in Bloomington Illinois He was 89 born June 17 1861 at Normal Ill He lived much of his life near Patoka and was a retired U S rural mail carrier Surviving are three daughters two sons eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral services were held in Bloomington Monday July 10 with burial at Patoka cemetery and Masonic rites at the graveside led by Rev Jurrens
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Peek
E. A. Behrendt
Bloomington
Ill
Alva M. Peek
Normal
Ella Thiell
Augusta Messenger
Patoka
U.S
H. C. Sampson
Evelyn Limber
Chicago
Levin Jr
Roger
Pontiac
Jurrens
Local Happenings Include Travels and Visits Across States
Local note items list visits by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keith Offutt Jr and Virginia Dale of St. Louis to relatives in town. Attendees include Rev A S Dalrymple and Mrs Dalrymple at Youth meeting Eldorado, with Mrs Ina Anderson. Various trips involve Kansas City, Clinton Ill, Dixon Ill, Savannah Ga, and Colorado, with multiple family arrivals and departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Keith Offutt ,Jr
Virginia Dale
St. Louis
Amy Morgan
Inez Wheeler
A. S. Dalrymple
Eldorado
Ina Anderson
Carrie Neidercorn
Kansas City
J. C. Matchett
Colorado
G. A. Walker
Clinton
Ill
George Holland and
C. C. Lowler
H. B. Lowler
Shirley
Dorothy
Lincoln, NL
Lulu Troyer
Helen
Community thanks for funeral assistance for A M Peek
A family from Patoka expresses gratitude to all who helped with the funeral of their father A M Peek. Special thanks to the minister the Masonic Lodge the Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service for serving lunch and friends who sent flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
A. M. Peek
Masonic Lodge
Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service
Oscar Hill Delivers Notable Seed Potato Plant
Last Thursday afternoon Oscar Hill brought in the first seed potato seen. The note that seed potatoes are rare is shared by Mr Hill who says favorable soil and season can yield a few such seed potatoes. The seed potatoes resemble a small green tomato in appearance according to observers.
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Oscar Hill
Mr. Hill
Fire crews respond to car blaze near Patoka home
About 1 30 Saturday afternoon the Patoka volunteer firemen answered an alarm at the Junior Mullens place west of town. The Wasem car in front of the Mullen home burned out before they arrived, causing upholstery damage and marking the origin in the back seat or trunk.
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Patoka
Mullens
James Wasem
Mullen
Wasem
Legion Auxiliary Special Meeting Sets Officers for July 11
The American Legion Auxiliary held a special meeting July 11 to install officers including Virden Towler as President Betty Rose Jones as Vice President Harriet Meador as Secretary Ruth Foltz as Treasurer Jane Jones as Historian and Bertha Miller as Chaplain. They also planned for the County Meeting July 18 at City Park and joint July 20 with the Legion for the annual picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Valma Keister
Virden Towler
Betty Rose Jones
Harriet Meador
Ruth Foltz
Jane Jones
Bertha Miller
Clark Simcox
Charter Legion
Auxiliary
The
Legion
Birth of Son Named for Charles Jones Couple
Mr and Mrs Charles Jones announce the birth of a son at St Marys hospital Centralia on July 7 with the child reported in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jones
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Church Softball League Schedule Presents July Games
Schedule shows matches in July including Methodist of Pa toka vs Christian on Tuesday July 18 and Methodist of Pa toka vs Baptist on Friday July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist of
Patoka
Christian
Baptist
Miss Sharlene Belcher Wins Four Year Scholarship
Miss Sharlene Belcher has been awarded a four year scholarship for the highest grade in the Patoka District. She attended Sandoval Community High School and graduated in 1949. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Belcher of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharlene Belcher
State Normal
Patoka
Miss Belcher
Sandoval Community High School
J. 8. Belcher
Clark Simcox Improves at Marion Hospital
Mrs. Clark Simcox visits Marion Hospital Tuesday to see Clark Simcox and reports he has improved quite a little and expects to come home next week. His many friends are delighted by the update.
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Clark Simcox
Marion Hospital
Clark
Salem M Y F to Meet July 17 in Sandoval
The Methodist Youth Fellowships of the Salem Sub-District plan a July 17 meeting at Sandoval with Rev. E. B. Beaty as principal speaker. Frances Hall serves as secretary.
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Methodist
Salem Sub-District
Sandoval
E. B. Beaty
Frances Hall
Sec’y
Thanking Friends for Kindness During Illness
Cecil Bobbett and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for thoughtful ness and help during a family illness and extend thanks to all who offered support.
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Cecil Bobbett
Expression of thanks for acts of kindness after bereavement
The Pope sisters Emma and Augusta thank all who extended sympathy, helped in any way, and sent floral tributes during their recent bereavement.
Letter from Japan confirms Lt Manns first Korea mission
Mrs Margaret Hawley received a Monday letter from daughter Mrs Lyle Mann at Masiwa Air Base north of Tokio Japan stating Lt Mann flew his first mission over Korea on Sunday July 2 and returned safely. Mrs Mann said they were well and base personnel were ready to evacuate families if needed. The Manns and children Lynda Bobby and David joined Lt Mann in Japan in August 1949 and have resided there since.
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Margaret Hawley
Lyle Mann
Masiwa
Tokio
Japan
Lt. Mann
Korea
Give Our Firemen an Even Break
A letter urges motorists to yield to fire trucks and avoid blocking the route to fires. It cites instances where cars in front of a responding unit hindered speed, especially last Saturday in a rural call. The writer praises the department’s quick response and asks drivers to pull over and let the firemen pass.
American Legion Elects Officers For Coming Year
Edgar R. Rogier Post 543 elected officers for the coming year including Vice-Commander Martin Beyers Finance Officer Sam Jolliff Chaplain Russell Snyder Sergeant at Arms John V. Barnes Trustee Fred Towler Plans for a picnic on August 5 were discussed Members urged to attend the County Meeting at Patoka Park on July 18
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Edgar R. Rogier
The
American Legion
Martin Beyers
Sam Jolliff
Russell Snyder
John V. Barnes Truste
Fred Towler
Legion
Patoka Park
Harrison Cemetery Work Day Notice
All persons invited to Harrison Cemetery on Saturday morning July 5 to cut brush along the road to allow widening and oiling. If unable to attend, send a representative. Secretay H B Gerrish notes urgency and urges participation.
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Harrison Cemetery
Gary Keister Enjoys Fifth Birthday Saturday
Mrs. Valma Keister hosted a birthday gathering for Gary Keister on Saturday July 8 with many guests including Patsy Mullins Anna Houston Jimmy Jenkins Myrna Sue Nattier Sherian Rae Jenkins Valda Jones Carl Jolliff and others. Homemade ice cream and cake were served by Mrs Keister Mrs Heinzmann and Mrs Gale Lawrence as Gary received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valma Keister
Gary
Patsy Mullins
Anna Houston
Jimmy
Billy Jenkins
Myrna Sue Nattier
Sherian Rae Jenkins
Valda Jones
Carl Jolliff
Roger
Joe
Gary Gergens
Linda Davis
Dickie
Judy Ballance
Bill Cox
Gary Bricker
Kenny
Francis Cox
Claudia Walker
Larry
Sandra Lawrence
Joyce
Sheila Sharp
Carl Lee Crawford
Keister
Heinzmann
Gale Lawrence
Mrs Connie Jones Departs for Medford After Kansas Visit
Mrs Connie Jones leaves Saturday to return home in Medford Oregon after two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Meador who accompanied her to Wichita Kansas. Mrs F M Peddicord enters St Marys hospital in Centralia for treatment. Mrs H K Pike attends funeral of relative Evadene Hampten in McLeansboro last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Jones
Medford
Oregon
Carl Meador
Wichita
Kansas
F. M. Peddicord
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
H. K. Pike
McLeansboro
Evadene Ham‘Iten
Elway
St. Louis
Guest Speaker and Silver Tea Highlight Patoka Church Event
Mrs. Faye Prill of Centralia spoke on The Return to Religion to W S C S at Patoka Methodist Church. The meeting welcomed Miss Christina Crawford and Mrs. A S Dalrymple as members and featured a Silver Tea, floral decor, solos and duets, with Rev Dalrymple and Mrs Prill thanked for the message.
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Wscs
Faye Prill
Centralia
Womans Society of Christian Service
Patoka Methodist Church
Bessie Murfin
Oscar Hill
Christina Crawford
A. S. Dalrymple
X. B. Holland
S. M. Spurgeon
Orville
Dean Jones
George Wasem
Clark Walraven
Dalrymple
Prill
J. W. Alexander
Frank Miller
Marcus Cox
Holland
Oscar Tull
Lora Altom
B. N. Griffin
Pherbie Fiscus
Frank Heinzmann
Mary Galaway
Stella Ververs
R. E. Willoughby
L. H. Jonas
R. C. McGuire
H. E. Wilson
George Holland
Rixon
Minnie
Vernon Methodist Sunday School Attendance and Community News
The Methodist Sunday School reported 69 attendees Sunday morning and an average daily attendance of 45 during Vacation Bible School. A Sunday evening program showcased students’ lessons. Several locals contributed to the school and community events, with news of a death in Ellsworth, Illinois, and various visits and gatherings around Vernon and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Carroll Lewis
Virgil Klinge
Milton Bayliss
Ellis Doolen
Dallas Robinson
Joan Robinson
Clarence Lawson
Jack Cox
Anna Osborn
Phyliss Jones
Effie Hathaway
Tom Peacock
Ellsworth
Mildred Jones
Karen
Decatur
Opal Jones
Jim Arnold
Arnold
Hazel Cox
Minnie' Peddicord
Chicago
Wayne Walton
Ray Walton
Kay
Vandalia
Geo. Walton
Helen Easley
New Orleans
Joe Wikenhauser
Salem
Maynard Pinkley
Ernest Wolff
Selby Binnion
Cecil Bobbett
Vernon
Bobbett
Origins and progress of the Korean War outlined
The article traces Korea’s history from 1894 through its 38th parallel division after World War II, describes the 1950 invasion by Communist forces, and notes U S support, UN Security Council action, and potential use of the draft as American forces push to defend South Korea. It cites Japan’s and Russia’s influence, Korea’s resources, and regional power dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Illinois
Indiana
Asia
Japan
China
Russia
United Nations
South Korea
United States
Security Council
Truman
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Ohio Oil CO
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Charles Bryans
Vera
Mary Edwards
Mary Alice
Boulder
A. Brumfield
Ed Jones
Mattie Crosby Hicks
Legion Auxiliary
M.Y.F
Emma and
Augusta Pope
Lyle Mann OI
H. B. Gerrish, Sec’y
Gary Keister
George Ross
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