Vernon area social notes show widespread visits and travel
Mrs Anna Benefiel returned Tuesday from a week in Xenia Ohio visiting her daughter Cor dia Curtis. Minnie Jarrett of Chicago visits with her aunt and uncle W L Danbury. Dr Joe Compton and wife announce a July 10 daughter. Several families and relatives from Elsbury St Louis Brownsville and Indianapolis visited Vernon this week. The Youth Group met at the Methodist church July 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Benefiel
Xenia
Ohio
Cordia Curtis
Minnie Jarrett
Chicago
Mrs. W. L. Danbury
Joe Compton
E. St. Louis
Minnie Peddicord
St. Louis
Mrs. C. W. Ehlers
Methodist Church
Vernon Church
Illinois State News Highlights July Farm and Health Advances
Illinois oil production for June reached 5,636,000 barrels, with May at 5,792,000. June saw six new oil pools and nine new pays. Infant deaths per 1,000 births fell from 119 in 1917 to 30 last year as health advances spread. A state TB vaccine facility bill, backed by Gov Green, will be run by the University of Illinois and Chicago TB sanitarium using BCG. The Illinois State Fair closes entries July 25, with tickets at 1.50, and Aug 8-10 feature 4-H contests, bands, and prizes totaling 7,500 dollars for veterans day events. A projected fall corn crop tops 406 million bushels, above last year but under the ten-year average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
State Geological Survey
State Department of Public Health
Roland R. Cross
Gov. Green
Univ. of Illinois
Chicago Municipal
Green
Dwight H. Green
Federal
Departments of Agriculture
Judge Jesse L. Simpson Seeks Illinois Supreme Court Seat
Judge Jesse L. Simpson of Edwardsville is eminently qualified for the Illinois Supreme Court on the Republican ticket. Election August 4, 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse L. Simpson
Edwardsville
Illinois Supreme Court
Ite
1947 Christmas Seal Sale Opens Monday
Opening day for the 1947 Christmas Seal Sale is set for Monday November 24 Mrs John Chiaretino of Sandoval president of the Marion county tuberculosis association announced Local sale chairmen are not yet appointed and will be announced later Judge O A James Seal Sale chairman for Salem township in 1946 reports $1205 95 has been deposited to the association account showing a substantial increase over prior years in Salem township
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chiarettino
Sandoval
Marion County Tuberculosis Association
O. A. James
Salem Township
Mrs Lee Adams Honored With Shower July 8
Mrs Joe Beckler and Miss Wilma Pugh hosted a miscellaneous shower at Mrs George Ballen tine’s home in honor of Mrs Lee Adams. Twenty guests attended and gifts were received. Lemonade and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Beckler
Wilma Pugh
George Ballentine
Lee Adams
Sandy Branch Cemetery Plans Ice Cream Social Meeting
The Sandy Branch Cemetery Association holds a business meeting at the shed on Sunday July 27 at 2 p.m. to complete plans for an upcoming ice cream social. Public is invited. By order of the president Elmer Bassett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Branch Cemetery Association
Patoka Elevator Sets All-Time Wheat Run Record
Patoka Farmers Elevator reports an all-time wheat run last week with 88,000 bushels bought and 28 carloads shipped. The plant added a new 30,000 bushel grain bin this year under Manager George J. Wasem as harvest peaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
George J. Wasem
CPL Paul White Returns Home From Japan
Cpl. Paul White, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde White, arrived home June 27 after 19 months of service with the Army Air Force in Fukuoka, Japan. He landed at Ft. Lawton, Washington, on June 20 and plans to be discharged August 1. Before departure he visited neighbors Fred Perkins and Bob Thorpe from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Paul White
Clyde White
Ft. Lawton
Wash
Fukuoka
Japan
Army Air Force
Fred Perkins
Bob Thorpe
Paul
Baptist Church Installs New Organ This Week
The Baptist church in Patoka announces the delivery and installation of a Minshell Esty Electric organ. The minister and congregation express pleasure and invite residents to attend services to hear the new instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Patoka
Local Youth Radio Show On WCNT
Donald Lee Ellis son of Maud Ellis hosts his own program on Station WCNT Fridays 3 to 3 15 PM. He handles arranging and announcing and is quickly gaining a wide list of appreciative listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Lee Ellis
Maud Ellis
W.C.N.T
Donald Lee
Ballance couple welcome 9 lb 10 oz child in Vandalia
Mr and Mrs James Ballance announce the birth on Thursday July 17 at Mark Greer hospital Vandalia of a 9 pound 10 ounce baby. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W L Ballance and Mrs Anna Pugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ballance
Mark Greer Hospital
Vandalia
W. L. Ballance
Anna Pugh
Regular meeting at E L De Lay home on July 18
The Home Bureau will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday July 18 at the E L De Lay home. Mrs Jake Davis and Mrs Harry Perkins will present the lesson on Ironing and pressing Equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. DeLay
Jake Davis
Harry Perkins
Farina Nips Crackerneck In Tight Sunday Baseball
Farina edged Crackerneck 12 to 10 after a seven run burst in the eighth inning. Crackerneck led 6-5 entering the eighth as Crackerneck tallied four in the ninth but Farina answered with seven to secure the win. Crackerneck finished with 10 runs and 6 errors, Farina 12 runs and 4 errors. Next Sunday Farina hosts Salem Texaco Oilers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farina
Crackerneck
Salem
Texaco Oilers
L L L Class Hosts Weiner Roast at Mrs Murray Home
The L L L class of the Baptist Church was entertained with a weiner roast at Mrs Bessie Murray home on Tuesday evening July 15. After a short business session Mrs Harry Perkins read from Psalms and members shared favorite Bible verses. A committee will present officers at the August 19 meeting for the coming year. Refreshments were arranged by Mrs D C Stringer Mrs Harry Perkins and Mrs Bessie Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Bessie Murray
Harry Perkins
D. C. Stringer
Card of Thanks to Zion People for Dinner
I thank the Zion people who surprised me with a nice dinner Sunday greatly appreciating the gesture. Signed Miss Dosha Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion
Dosha Armstrong
Prominent Clinton County Resident Dies in Wreck
Millard Felton age 89 of Shattuc was killed when the car he rode in left Highway 50 near Carlyle and struck a culvert. Otto Sechtler 25, also of Shattuc, was treated for facial abrasions and released. Felton funeral held July 16 at Garnier with Rev Roy Buffat. burial Elmwood Cemetery. Felton born Feb 16 1858 in Sheboygan Wisconsin, survived by two sons John and William, two daughters Mrs D C Sanders and Mrs John B Thomas, three sisters, twenty grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Felton
Shattuc
Culbert
Highway 50
Carlyle
Otto Sechtler
Breese
Garnier
Roy Buffat
Elmwood Cemetery
Mr. Felton
Sheboygan
Wisc
Ebenezer and
Sophia Johnson Felton
Presbyterian Church
Clinton County
John
William
Centralia
D. C. Sanders
John B. Thomas
Sandoval
Hannah Stacy
Sophia Pruitt
Effie Hogan
4 H Club News Highlights July Meetings
The Outdoor Meals Club met July 9 at the Park with 12 members present. Jo Simcox led roll call and Wilma Pugh demonstrated a salad while hosting a hamburger fry and fireplace cocoa. Bunchie Daughtery and Pugh will assist Mrs. Burton in Salem July 25 for a County Home Bureau lesson and a picnic lunch packing demo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Simcox
Mrs. Burton of
Salem
Wilma Pugh
Bunchie Daughtery
The
Legion Hall
the Park
National Farm Safety Week Highlighted by Public Health
Illinois public health nurses received a letter from Maude B Carson noting Truman's proclamation to observe July 20 26 1947 as National Farm Safety Week. Agencies cooperating include USDA state colleges extension service health departments and safety council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Ice Cream Supper Bazaar Aids Local Cemeteries
The Good Will Club hosts an ice cream supper and bazaar Friday night July 25 at Vernon Gym to benefit Hatch Holt and Meadow Cemeteries. Ladies are asked to contribute a cake pie or similar item for the bazaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
Vernon Gym
Hatch
Holt and Meadow
Judge Jesse L. Simpson Seeks Illinois Supreme Court Seat
Republican candidate Judge Jesse L. Simpson runs for Illinois Supreme Court on the Republican ticket with an election date listed as August 4, 1947.
Cost of Feed to Hold Up Prices for Livestock
Producers livestock commission association sees high prices for cattle hog meat driven by reduced corn crops and higher production costs. Grass and roughage use may ease tight corn, while new feeding operations face replacement material shortages. Hog numbers likely taper, pig crop near average, lamb production at multi year lows. markets rose on corn crop report with hogs up to 2.00 cwt and cattle and calves higher.
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Producers Livestock Commission Association
Illinois Supreme Court judge post seeks man of character
A vital Illinois Supreme Court nomination calls for a man of recognised character, ability and courage to stand by his own convictions as part of the selection process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Salem Residents Attend Local Visits and Travels
A parade of Salem residents visited relatives and friends in nearby towns this weekend. Thelma Arnold Gladys Wernsman and Florence Linton were Salem visitors Friday afternoon. Several small trips to Bloomington Philadelphia Chicago and Centralia were noted along with relatives visiting Colfax and Vernon. Two residents announce plans to sing on radio WCNT Centralia Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Arnold
Gladys Wernsman
Florence Linton
Salem
Capable Representation Vote for Judge Jesse L Simpson
Capable representation in the August 4 1947 election is urged for Judge Jesse L Simpson. Supporters call for stable courtroom leadership and fair, steady rulings in county judiciary matters.
Patoka Methodist Church Events and Fellowship
The Patoka Methodist Church lists a full week of activities led by Pastor M. W. Freisner. Sunday includes church school at 9 30 and island chapel service at 10 45, with youth fellowship at 6 45 and evening services at 7 30. A Thursday mid week prayer service follows. A July fellowship supper at 7 honors local hostesses, while birthday wishes are shared for Patsy Mullen and Barbara and Emma Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Freisner
Geo. J
Margaret Cox
Vivian Jones
Doris Freisner
Patsy Mullen
Barbara
Emma Martin
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Vernon
Patsy Doolen
Roland Doolen
Mrs. Doolen
Eva Langford
Brownsville
Tex
Electa McClelland
Allen Branch
Anderson Dudley
Elsbury
Q. C. Livesay
Leo Mendelhall
Dean Arnold
Decatur
Ona Arnold
Peoria
Charlie Pugh
Stella Arnold
Mary Frances Burnett of
Shirley Pratt
Alphoretta Latell
Indianapolis
Ind
Charles Rosenbaum
Farmington
M. N. Rosenbaum
Flora Dickey
Mayme Merritt
Venna
Jacksonville
Milton Bayliss
Pana
Park
O. H. Stumpf
Memphis, Tenn
Harold Stumpf
Little Daughter
Pekin
Mollie Muffin
Edgar Brown
E. L. Norris
F. M. Meredith
Joan Tyler
Owensboro
Mrs
Lee Peyton
Taylorville
Enrico Bertucci
Peyton
Illinois State News
XMAS
le Elmer Bassett
Home Bureau News
L.L.L
Outdoor Meals Club
Magissi Cem
William Linton
al Muller
Henry Perdue
Frank Williams
Morris Reynolds Ey
Elva Shinnieran
Susie King
Wendel Belcher
Dave Pratt
Chas. Humes
I. I. Walker
Tom In Wox
Tee Ew
John Edwards
Richard Cox
Harry Mullens Sete
Seer
Jack Eagan
Clara Staudt
Carl Easton
B. N. Griffin
Glen Walker Eer
Effie Bricker
Vera Gray
Les Walker
Clayton Beery
Fred Carter
Bob Ballance
Cora Ballance
C. A. Greenwood
Louie Hasletter
M. D. Walker Cee
Clyde Walker Gh
At Bee
Marvin Walker Fig
SF Bree
Frances Walker
F. Cothern
Gladys Perrine
Dale Zimmerman
Nellie Kehller
Ed Jones
Burt Walker
Harry Nattier
Mrs. Dareseaux
Darrell Walker
Alva Herring
Floyd Belcher
Itc
Earl O'Neal
Springfield
Mr. and
Virgil Gorcia
Henry Brumfield
Willie Edwards
Mary Alice
Boulder
Brumfield
Mrs. H. K. Pike
Mrs. Carner
Belle Prairie
Lester Messamore
Kenneth
Gary
Bloomington
Chester Jolliff
Loretta Genie
Eva Wasem
Willard McIntire
Wilbur McIntire
Dayne Ellis
John A. Jennings
Robert Jennings
Philadelphia
Penn
Washington
D. C
New York
George Wickersham
Dorothy June
Bruce Pugh
Wilma
Paul Walker
Johnny
Mrs. Pugh
Bethany
Joe Humes of
Heyworth
James Wasem
Bill Boyd
Detroit Lake
Minn
Lila Jolliff
Delpha Jolliff
Reba Gray, R.N
Dorothy DeLay
Assumption
Tillie Richeson
Mattie Jarrett
Bessie Murfin
Glen White
Glen
University of Chicago
Albert Wernsman
Pauline Crawford
Patoka Methodist Church
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