Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs Shirley Griffin
A surprise birthday dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Morris Cole on Sunday July 15 honoring Mrs Shirley Griffin. A pot luck meal featured five birthday cakes with attendees including Mr and Mrs Harley Cole Mrs Wilma Baxter and Janet Mr and Mrs Homer Jones Larry Nina and Eileen Mr and Mrs Dale Simcox and Carol Mrs Colleen Macfield Mr and Mrs Wes Griffin and Mr and Mrs Morris Cole. Afternoon callers were Mrs Maude Brumfield Mrs Rhoda Belcher and Mr Forrest Baxter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Griffin
Morris Cole
Harley Cole
Wilma Baxter
Janet
Homer Jones
Larry
Nina
Eileen
Dale Simcox
Carol
Colleen Macfield
Wes Griffin
Maude Brumfield
Rhoda Belcher
Forrest Baxter
Auxiliary Notes on Patoka Legion Meeting and August Events
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion home in Patoka with good turnout. Officers to be installed August 9 include President Beatrice Jones and vice presidents Kathryn Soutier Pauline Ballance Treasurer Betty Jean Jones Historian Virden Towler Chaplain Thelma Goff Sergeant at Arms Ruth Foltz. An August 4 picnic food stand plans were discussed and county meeting is July 31 in Sandoval. Legion Day Salem Reunion plans include National Commander and Auxiliary State President attendance.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Patoka
Beatrice Jones
Kathryn Soutier
Pauline Ballance
Betty Jean Jone
Histroian
Virden Towler
Thelma Goff
Ruth Foltz
Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Sandoval
Salem
Patoka Locals Share Visiting and Travel News
Leighton Wasem returns from Denver with parents meeting him in St Louis. Pfc J M Meredith of Fort Leonard Wood on five day leave. Deneen Smith and Indianapolis visitors with Ida Smith. Bruce Pugh visits South Afton with Conrad Haefner family. Music school attendees Marie Crawford Agnes Nattier John and Don Davis at Carbon dale. Maynard Bright Gary Indiana and Marilyn visit Richeson and Wig families. John B Smith Philadelphia visitors return home after two weeks with Ida Smith. Lillie Blankenship visits east of town. Mascher family of Dieterich visit with Wig and Richesons. F E Miller enters Marion Veterans Hospital for treatment. Charles Foltz home hosts Didway and Foltz families from Charleston Ramsey Sandoval Fairbury.
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Patoka
Leighton Wasem
Denver
Colorado
J. G. Wasem
St. Louis
Pfc
J. M. Meredith
Fort Leonard Wood
Deneen Smith
Indianapolis
Ind
Ida Smith
Bruce Pugh
Conrad Haefner
South Afton
Marie Crawford
Agnes Nattier
John
Don Davis
Carbondale
Maynard Bright
Gary
Marilyn
Dieterich
C. R. Richeson
Wig
Tillie Richeson
Bob Worthington
Snyder, Tex
M. D. Walker
Vernon
John B. Smith
Frank Mackey
Philadelphia
Penn
Lillie Blankenship
Charles Arnold
Ernie Mascher
F. E. Miller
Veterans Hospital
Marion
Charles Foltz
Morris Didway
Charleston
Effie Didway
Ramsey
Bruce Foltz
Sandoval
Max Foltz
Fairbury
Card of Thanks from George Parker
George Parker thanks friends for prayers flowers cards and visits during his hospital stay and expresses gratitude for the support received.
Thank You Note for Ice Cream Social at Sandy Branch Cemetery
The writer expresses gratitude to everyone who helped make the Ice Cream Social at Sandy Branch Cemetery a grand success. Special thanks go to Pass The Committee.
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Sandy Branch Cemetery
Ice Cream Supper and Parcel Sale at Vernon Gym
An ice cream supper and parcel post sale at Vernon gym Friday night July 27 funds Hatch Holt and Meador Cemetery. A quilt will be given away and donations of cake or fruit pie are welcomed. Everyone invited. Cemetery Committee
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Vernon Gym
Hatch, Holt, and Meador
Nattier Family Reunion At Salem Memorial Park
The Nattier family reunion on July 15 1951 at Salem Memorial Park attracted 81 members and guests for a pot luck dinner. I W Nattier of Patoka 78 was the oldest present. two new members Leta Margaret Nattier and Stanley Carter joined from Patoka and Salem. One member Bill Nattier of Patoka died this year. others absent included Curtis Martin of Alton Leland Paine and C Blomeyer.
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Nattier
Salem Memorial Park
Vursell
Salem
I. W. Nattier
Patoka
Leta Margaret Nattier
Floyd Nattier
Stanley Carter
Donald Carter
Bill Nattier
Curtis Martin
Alton
Leland Paine
U.S. Army
Guam
C. Blomeyer
Chicago
Graveside Services Held for Whitehurst Infant in Vernon
Sharleen Joan Whitehurst infant daughter of Dale and Mrs. Whitehurst of Geneseo New York died July 11. Graveside services were held in Vernon Cemetery at 2 p m July 13 with Rev Tom McGee officiating.
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Sharleen Joan Whitehurst
Dale Whitehurst
Geneseo
New York
Vernon Cemetery
Tom McGee
Vernon 4 H News Meeting Highlights and Activities
The Vernon 4 H club met on Tuesday July 10 at Mrs Don Murfin’s home with ten members. A swimming party date was not decided. Karen Meador gave a talk on apple sauce cookies. A short program refreshments and games followed. Janet Headley reporter.
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Vernon
Don Murfin
Karen Meador
Frank Stein Dies at 52 in Shattuc Illinois
Frank Stein died at his home in Shattuc Illinois on July 18 1951 at age 52 years 11 months and 23 days The funeral is set for Saturday July 21 1951 at 2 PM at the Shattuc Methodist Church led by Rev Hefflin Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery Centralia He is survived as a brother in law to Mr and Mrs Frank Heinzmann of the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stein
Shattuc
Ill
Hefflin
Hillcrest Cemetery
Centralia
Stein
Frank Heinzmann
Patoka
Mrs Willett Hosts Vernon Luncheon Guests
Mrs. M. A. Willett of Chicago entertained at a luncheon Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Les Morey in Vernon. Guests included Mesdames L. W. Ballance, B. N. Griffin, Clark Walraven, X. B. Holland, J. W. Alexander, and Homer Totts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Willett
Chicago
Les Morey
Vernon
Mesdames
L. W. Ballance
B. N. Griffin
Clark Walraven
X. B. Holland
J. W. Alexander
Homer Totts
Thanking Neighbors For Kindness During Illness
Mrs. James Thomas extends thanks to neighbors and friends for cards and flowers received while in hospital and for acts of kindness shown to her family. She wishes God's blessings on all who cared for them.
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James Thomas
Vernon News Social and Family Visits Highlight Week
The Methodist Sunday School reported 51 attendees. Birthday songs honored Orvel West and Isabel Doolen. Community members attended Mrs. Anna Karr’s funeral in Vandalia. George Trexler visited Will Curran’s home. W. Holden of Tucson and relatives visited Mrs. Ethel Johnson and family. Mrs. V. Des Ruisseaux and Minnie Peddicord joined relatives in Nashville. H D Merritt from Corpus Christi visited the area. A ive Wilson was noted in the week’s items.
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Methodist Sunday School
Orvel West
Isabel Doolen
Anna Karr
Vandalia
Pentecostal Church
George Trexler
Will Curran
W. W. Holden
Tucson
Arizona
Ethel Johnson
W. L. Danbury
Anna Des Ruisseaux
Olga Peddicord
Minnie
D. L. Freyer
Nashville
H. D. Merritt
Corpus Christi
Texas
A.ive Wilson
Foltzs Visit Patoka Centralia In New Pontiac 8
Mr and Mrs Max Foltz from Fairbury traveled in a new Pontiac 8 to spend the weekend with relatives in Patoka and Centralia Lois Foltz visits Charleston Il for the week Regular preaching at Zion Church Sunday morning Ernest Granisfield of Boody Ill calls on relatives Carl Arnold of Carbondale visits Mr and Mrs Cyrus Arnold Monday and Tuesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Foltz
Fairbury
Patoka
Centralia
Lois Foltz
Charleston
North Zion
Zion Church
Ernest Granisfield
Boody, Ill
Carl Arnold
Carbondale
Cyrus Arnold
Funeral services for Arthur Bowen held in Patoka
Arthur Dean Bowen age 34 formerly of Patoka died July 11 in Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Boston after a long illness. Survived by wife Stella Trexell of Flora and a large family. Services Sunday July 15 at 2 p.m. at the Christian Church Patoka with Rev. Tom McGee. Interment in Patoka cemetery.
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Arthur Dean Bowen
Patoka
Peter Bend Brigham Hospital
Boston
Masachhussetts
G. Wash Bowen
Letha Bowen
Stella Trexell
Flora
Peoria
Baptist Church
Fairman
Fathe
Mayme Crothers
Montzima
Ind
Freda Chasten
Kathryn Bowen
Centralia
Mildred Adams
Leona Eller
Edith Hieweler
Kenneth
Bakerfield
Calif
Wesley
U.S. Navy
Albert
Christian Church
Tom McGee
Patoka Unit Home Bureau Meets July 18
The Patoka Unit of the Marion County Home Bureau met at a Methodist Church on a Wednesday afternoon in July. Mrs. Elmer Rogier led the lesson Jellies and Preserves with help from Mrs. Kay Jennings. Minor lesson Ice Box Salads was by Mrs. Carl Rogier. Mrs. Edwin Nattier directed recreation. Hostesses were Mrs. Frank Ballance and Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon. August meeting set at the church with Mrs. Jack Matchett and Mrs. Elmer Rogier as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Marion County Home Bureau
Vernon Better Neighbors Meet July 11
The Vernon Better Neighbors Club met July 11 at Miss Opal Jones home with ten members and guest Mrs Mildred Norris. A business session set August 24 for city park ice cream supper. Committees to be formed. mystery gifts and games were enjoyed. refreshments served. Next meeting to be hosted by Margaret Lawrence on August 8.
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Vernon Better Neighbors Club
Opal Jones
Mildred Norris
Margaret Lawrence
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