Marion County Reunion Opens July 23 at Salem Park
Plans for the 55th Marion County Soldiers and Sailors Reunion unfold at Bryan Memorial Park Salem from July 23 to July 30 with a record Legion Convention, large carnival by Johnny J Jones Exposition, daily stage shows, parades and bands. Distinguished speakers include Rep. John Hamilton, Richard Lyons, Gov. Horner, and candidates for Congress and state offices. Field Day for Sons of the American Legion, VFW events, and Fire Department programs augment eight days of events and contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Soldiers’ and Sailors
Bryan Memorial Park
Salem
Earl W. Merritt
Illinois
District Legion
New Salem Theatre
J. W. White
Sons of the American Legion
Olaf T. Jensen
Belleville
Nico Loupos
Fort Riley
Kansas
Loupos
Scott Field
Veterans of Foreign Wars
John Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Richard J. Lyons
U. S. Senate
Henry Horner
John JA. Weiland
T. W.smith
Chicago
John C. Martin
Salem Bryan Memorial Park
Geo. Ray
Arnold J. Parish
Centralia
S. N. Finn
Paul Chance
Oscar L. Hawkins
Merk
H. E. Vogt
Thomas J. Payne
Detroit
Mich
Alfred J. Kennedy
Joseph
Funeral Services for Mrs Stephens Held Wednesday
Mrs. Belle Stephens died at her home east of Patoka on Monday July 11 after several weeks illness at age 81 years 6 months and 28 days Funeral services were held Wednesday July 13 at 2 00 p m in the Patoka high school gymnasium with Miss Anna Peters of Sandoval in charge She leaves five children Winona Rufus Geo Tom and Ralph Stephens fourteen grandchildren three great grandchildren and has many friends in the community Card of Thanks expresses sympathy from the Stephens and Smith families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Stephens
Patoka
High School
Anna Peters
Sandoval
Stephens
Winona
Rufus Stephens
Geo. Stephens
Decatur
Tom Stephens
Casey
Ralph Stephens
Texas
Patoka to Play Centralia Team Saturday Night
Patoka All Stars beat Alma 9 to 6 last Saturday. This Saturday they face Hoffman Clothiers of Centralia in a expected close game. Also note Vernon 3 Zion 2 and Cubs forfeited to Pirates. Schedule listed through August with multiple matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka All Stars
Alma
All Stars
Hoffman Clothiers
Centralia
Vernon
Zion
Cubs
Pirates
Tigers
West
East
Vernon Town Hall Demolition Planned for New Meeting Hall
Vernon officials announce William Livesay and Wayne Riley will demolish the old Town Hall. A smaller building will be erected for political meetings and board gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
William Livesay
Wayne Riley
Town Board of
Rostra Club Meeting Delights Members at Grace Weinsman Home
The Rostra Club gathers Tuesday July 19 at Grace Weinsman’s home. Topics include New Word Study, Lives of Five Noted Women, and Marihuana Now Under Government Control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rostra Club
Grace Weinsman
Old Settlers to Hold Annual Meeting and Green Crow Dance
Bitson of Hines Hospital welcomes Irma Hill Vogel Pat National President and officers at the gathering. Judge Edward Matthias and Department officers from Indiana Missouri are expected. National Provost Marshal Martin L. Duffy coordinates arrangements. J. H. Vawter presides the Old Settlers meeting with the Green Crow Dancing Contest closing Saturday night chaired by J. E. Whoopy McMackin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bitson
Hines Hospital
Irma Hill Vogel
Legislative Committee
Edward 8. Matthias
National Legislative Committee
Indiana
Missouri
Martin L. Duffy
J. H. Vawter
J. E. “Whoopy” McMackin
Oil Field News Reports Growing Patoka Activity This Week
Patoka oil field shows rising activity with Adams Oil & Gas moving a rig from Centralia pool to the Cox lease west of City Park. Carter Oil Co leads production with nineteen wells in Fayette County and multiple others drilling or completing across Loudon and adjacent townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Adams Oil & Gas Co
Centralia Pool
Chas. Cox Lease
Cox
Verne Nattier
Taylor Drilling Co
Robin H. Brians
Archie H. Carpenter
Illinois Central Railroad
West Side
Thos. Altom
Mueller
Town
Range
Pope Township
Fayette County
Vernon City
Morey Land
Beecher City
Carter Oil Co
Carter Oil Company
Loudon Township
Cartr Oil Co
Mary Miller
Weiler Sand
Benoist
Smith-Dove
Bartimus
Wetmore
Main Bros
Larimore
Logsdon
Holley
Durbin
Wright Corner
Allsop
Dial
Logue
Wright
Tom Wright
Brauer
Bauer
Sloan
Donations For Pratt Cemetery Upkeep Recorded 1937 1938
The report lists donors and amounts for Pratt Cemetery upkeep in 1937 and 1938. Contributions include many individuals with amounts from 0 to 2.00 dollars, and totals show varied gifts from community members such as Wa. Gordon, Ellen Murray, Kate Smith, and Elza Sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
Johnny Moran
Clara Moran
Gilla Hopkins
Mary Meador
Ida Smith
Mary Cathern
Pherbe Fiscus
Rollin Cox
Jimmie Logue
Fred Kennedy
Charley Cox
John N. Belcher
Perry Belcher
Ruth Carter
Mira Beckler
Audrey Kissner
Eliza Farmer
John Stone
Kate Smith
Retta Hopkins
George Kinney
John H. Belcher
Etta Shepard
Elizabeth Cox
Cecil Fiscus
Leonard Goodin
Mollie
Jim Murray
Ellen Murray
Martha Cain
Mary Stombaugh
Bessie Stark Walker
Elza Sharp
Gerald Cox
Jane Huddleston
Wm. Bryant
Edna Leininger
Verne Cahoon
Willie Linton
Party in Honor of Miss Elizabeth Bryan at Vernon Home
A Tuesday night gathering at Mrs. Myrtle Miller’s Vernon home honored Miss Elizabeth Bryan of Normal, Ill. Many games were played including Chinese checkers. Refreshments of frozen dessert, cake, and a drink were served. Attendees included Helen Jarrett, Inez Epps, Esther Snyder, Carolyna Lury, Flora Mauder Hatch, Twila Jolliff, Alice Protz, Lorene, Winifred, Doris Sprinkle, and Elizabeth Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twila Jolliff
Alice Protz
Lorene
Winifred
Doris Sprinkle
Elizabeth Bryan
Joyce Hataway Injured by Exploding Firecracker
Miss Joyce Hathaway sustained burns to both hands and facial burns when a firecracker exploded as she picked it up off the walk after lighting it. A tetanus shot was given the next morning and she is recovering as expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Joyce Hathaway
Community Visitors and Family News From Vernon Area
Vernon Walter Payne and wife of Peoria spent the Fourth here with R. H. Foltz and wife. Jesse Ripple of Marshall visited with family. Isabel Protz and daughter Alice of Vernon with Arnold and Gregory families spent Sunday east of town. Mrs. A. L. Brown recovering at home after illness. Miss Susie Foltz of Peoria visited with R. H. Foltz. Edward Bricker and daughter Merle of west of Patoka spent Sunday with Warren Bobbitt. Several locals and friends from Vandalia, Altamont, Kinmundy, and Normal visited here. Darrell Dwayne born to Dale Whitehurst and wife July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Payne
iPeoria
R. H. Foltz
Jesse Ripple
Marshall
Isabel Protz
Alice
Vernon
Orville Arnold
Bill Gregory
Russell Williams
Alma
Effie Arnold
Laura
Ill
Duggar
New Lebanon
Ind
Austin and Steiners
A. L. Brown
St. Louis
Susie Foltz
Peoria
Edward Bricker
Merle
West of Patoka
Warren Bobbitt
Claud Edmonson
Altamont
John Drysdale
Lee Denning
Vandalia
Alvin Hathaway
Dot Doolen
Clem
Kinmundy
Fannie Lowe
Junior Graham
Chicago
Flora Steele
Clifford Wilson
Downs
Ida Wilson
Geo. Christie
Raymond Caudle
Estella Thompson
Ancel Arnold
Patoka
John Quayle
Amy Drysdale
Claude Edmonson
Tommie Walker
Robinson
Mr. Walker
Reta Lee Gutherie
Vandylia
Beulah Jarrett
Jay Arnold
Dale Whitehurst
Carbondale
Elizabeth Bryan
Normal
Arlie Sprinkle
John Miller
Roy Cox
8S. C. Rutledge
Grace
Mollie Dolly
LeRoy
Ali¢ée Vance
Farmer City
Frank Dolly
Ada Dolly
Geneen
Lora Wilson
Centralia
Minnie Wilson
F. C. Freyer
Wit
Darrell Dwayne
Bertha Quayle
Marilyn
Leo Fréger
Bill Osborne
Stoy
Johnny Hetzler
Lynard Schmidt
East St. Louis
Harry Alestander
Myrtle Brown
Belleville
John L. Hetzler
Robinson and Stey
Russell Green
W. L. Hathaway
Tack Green
Arnold Chapel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marion County
O. Z. Smith
Ruilus Stephens
Vernon Town Hall
Oil
Nattier
I. C
Lilly
Watson
Fortner
Joyce Hataway
Dwig
Wien
You
Misa
En Fe
Riovs Grove
Twinkers
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