Local porches fill with visits and travel in Patoka area
East of town Orville Hopkins adds a McCormick Deering milk cooler to his dairy setup. Numerous neighbors and relatives from Sterling Rock Falls Normal Vandalia Decatur Centralia Salem and other towns visit Patoka and nearby oil fields. Families travel to Missouri Illinois and Wyoming. several births, car purchases, and house construction noted as community ties grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Hopkins
McCormick-Deering
Larry Hess
Larradine
Sterling
Arthur Marshall
Rock Falls
Ill
Paul Ehrat
Illinois
Salem
Lake Centralia
Hess
Glen Lowry
Missouri
John Evans
Sandoval
Patoka
H. G. Hudspeth
Centralia
Gene McMackin
Glen Meryman
Robert Strike
Roy Thompson
J. W. Thompson
Ralph Boyd
Normal
Cecil Davis
Peoria
Boyd
Nellie Davis
Boyd Farm
Adams Oil Tb Gas Co
Bud Wickenhouser
Decatur
Carolyn
Corb Tune
Archie Hopkins
Clark Simcox
Adna Tune
Bettie Clark
John Miller
Joe Simcox
Millard Rogier
Carl Black
L. M. Black
Oscar Davis
A. E. Thomas
Carl Arnold
John and Joy Barnes
Geraldine Mann
Bettie Simcox
Aldersgate Union
Waverly
Reba Gray
Jacksonville
Anna Pugh
Milburn Carter
Wes Martin
New Plymouth
Fielding Adams
St. Mary’s Hospital
W. A. Spriger
John
Bill Wilson
Ross Smith
Jessie Adams
James Ballance
Mildred Gilley
Lincoln
Vandalia
Ruby Thalman
Mindora Simcox
Clyde Black
George Branson
Alma
Eugene Black
Laura Frizzell
D. W. Troyer
Helen
Mr Hill Celebrates Eightieth Birthday Anniversary
Mrs Jane Hill and son David and daughter Lydia of Vera along with Mr and Mrs Tommy Taylor and family of Charleston visited Mr and Mrs Levi Hill for Mr Hill s eightieth birthday anniversary. Mrs Taylor brought a cake and guests departed with well wishes for many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Hill
David
Lydia
Vera
Tommy Taylor
Charleston
Artie Rogier
Burl Wortman
Darlene
Virgil Arlis
Levi Hill
Hill
Taylor
Mr. Hill
Enjoy Family Picnic At Pana Last Sunday
Mrs. Wm. Eagan and children Mae Loren Lynn Jack Bob and Lucille with Ruby Linton of Kinmudy drove to Pana Sunday for a family picnic in the park. Also joining were Mrs. Claud Jackson and children of St. Louis Maurice Eagan of Decatur and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Eagan with Charlene plus Norma Jean Bruce Jackson and Charlene Eagan returned home with Mrs. Eagan for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Holland
East St. Louis
Nelle Quayle
Bob Holcomb
Patsy Beery
Chicago
Reba Jolliff
Jacksonville
John Hetzler
Milford
Stoy, Robinson
Points
Indiana
Herbert Mills
Onesboro
Kentucky
Hubert Mills
Mills
Archie Pugh
Sarah Gray
Sandoval
Adelphia Wilson
Pat Murfin
R. L. Smith
Jake Hutbartt
Orville Hubbartt
Jack Eagan
Flint
Michigan
Oliver
Ed Wadkins
Hattie Bratcher
Pomeroy, Wash
Lowell Belcher
Clyde Pratt
Wm. Eagan
Mae
Loren
Lynn
Jack
Bob
Lucille
Ruby Linton
Kinmudy
Pana
Claud Jackson
St. Louis
Maurice Eagan
Decatur
Bill Eagan
Charlene
Springfield
Norma Jean
Bruce Jackson
Charlene Eagan
Eagan
Arnold Chapel Young People split for July gathering
The Young People's Division met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Arnold on Thursday night July 13. They enjoyed ice cream cake and games with many attendees including McNicols family Herring Souter Nichols Walton and Browns among others. The Ladies Aid met at the church and quilted on a quilt Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Arnold
Carl Herring
Mary Jane
Helen
James McNicols
Louie
Kathryn
Mary del Souter
Lela MaeNichols
Edward Foster
Pauline Scott
Junior Boring
Kenneth Neilson
Lee Griffin
Duane
Leah Pearle Walton
Kathleen Nelson
Thomas
Richard Brown
Joseph Knight
Cyrus Arnold
Mac
Eli Green
Carl Robinson
Lucille
Lela MaeNicols
Mary
Helen McNicol
Mary del
Kathryn Souter
Clara Frizzell
Ladies Aid
Dunne and MacMurray Star in Invitation to Happiness
Paramount's Invitation to Happiness with Irene Dunne and Fred MacMurray opens at the Lyric Theatre in Salem Sunday and Monday. The cast includes Charlie Ruggles Billy Cook William Collier Sr and Marion Martin with Wesley Ruggles producing and directing a dramatic poignant story filled with action and heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Lyric Theatre
Salem
Irene Dunne
Fred MacMurray
Charlie Ruggles
Billy Cook
William Collier, Sr
Marion Martin
Wesley Ruggles
Weekend visitors mingle across Vernon Downs area
Vernon Clifford Wilson along with Ida Wison and Laurence visit here. Bert Arnold's family from Clinton spend time near Arnold Chapel with Mrs Mona Arnold. Multiple locals and travelers from Decatur Vandalia Tuscon Patoka Champaign and Clinton visit centers and family homes across the region over the week. Curtis Murfin in hospital in Decatur for kidney ailment. Curtis, Geo Crothers and others stop by Garrard and Livesay households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Wilson
Downs, Ill
Ida Wison
Laurence
Bert Arnold
Clinton
Arnold Chapel
Mona Arnold
Alice Pratt
Decatur
Floyd Arnold
Effie Luster
Vandalia
Ethel Johnson
Alice Brazzell
Tuscon
Arizona
Centralia
Charles Epps
Arland Ciedro
Sterling
Anna Lester
Byron Alberts
Stringtown
Bill Murfin
Cold Water
Michigan
Curtis Murfin
A. W. Lantz
J. F. Arnold
Pana
Cass Marl
Michael
Charles Stivers
Sandoval
Irvin Garrard
Astella West
Patoka
Noah Carter
Danny
Robinson
Robert Montagna
Patsy
Jerry Dean
Garrard
St. Louis
Hazel Lawrence
Earl Graham
Deloris
Chicago
John Quayle
Marilyn
C. O. Livesay
Glen Livesay
Salem
Francis Livesay
Max Slavik
Linton, O
Garrett Livesay
Donald
Keith
Clem Doolen
Champaign
Mattie Jarrett
Grant Arnold
Ray Gherig
Geo. Crothers
Wayne Riley Len
Decature
Macon County Hospital
Shirley
Bill Gregory
Russell Williams
Alma
Effie Arnold
Laura
Betty Linder
Mulberry Grove
Rev. Linder
Lou Bates
David Headley
John Matzger
Virginia
Warren Babbitt
Roy Cox
John A. Miller
Moneaqua
Mel Spiikle
Hazel Cox
W. L. Hathaway
Russell Green
Joe Jarrett
Adrian
Texas
Dean Merritt
W. H. Wade
Softball Games Off Next Week for Marion County Reunion
No softball games will be played during the coming week due to the Marion County Reunion in Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Salem
Zion Church Sunday School and Revival Activities
Fifty-two attended Sunday School at Zion Church on July 16 despite rain. Rev. M. D. Ballance delivered the morning sermon on Peter's denial and following afar off. Afternoon services featured Rev. Corzine with Suffering with Christ and church, and a prayerful altar time. Evening programs included a Young People meeting led by John Borking Jr. and a Children's program with a full house. Next week’s schedule includes Sunday School at 10:00 and prayer meetings on Tuesdays, with Leah Pearle Walton as next Sunday’s youth leader. A July 13 class social at the Carl Arnold home featured Miss Pau line Scott of Murphysboro and a Bible quizz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Ballance
Peter
Thomas
C. F. Corzine
Seibolt
Centralia
Rev. Thomas
Carl Arnold
Rev. Corzine
Christ
Corzine
R. A. Willis
John Borking Jr
Duane
Leah Walton
A. E. Thomas
Addis Walton
Young Peoples
Leah Pearle Walton
Pauline ‘Scott
Murphysboro
Scott
Reta Brown
Cyrus Nichols
Etna Knight
Public school pupils’ exhibition at Mound Chapel
Work of the pupils will be shown at Mound Chapel this week with a public exhibition Saturday night July 22 at 8 PM. The event invites the public to attend the display of student work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound Chapel
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Vanalia
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E. L. DeLay
John DeLay
Jessie
Dean DeLay
Keyesport
Lena Vogel
Detroit
Mich
Violet
Pauline Williams
Freda
Mildred
Bowen
Mildred Bowen
Indianapolis
Ind
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Steele
Dean Bowen
Mat Belcher
Fred, Carter
Maud
Wenona
John Nattier
Peru
Frances Belcher
Carbondale
Sadie Nattier
Ruth Coleman
Bill Nattier
S. A. Altom
Lora Caldwell
Clark Blankinship
Dale Altom
Eamily
Susuan Black
Kinmundy
Chas Humes
Mildred Cox
Vernon
Lila Jolliff
Maurice Dukes
Golconda
Bob Hathaway
Joe Wickenhouser
R. E. Meadow
Shobonier
Ike Taylor
Virgil Wernsman
Mississippi
Arnold
Ewe
Ewe Lamb
Harry Metzger
Harry F. Metzger
Shobonier, Ill
Lawrence Perrine
Della Baker
Call
Russell Collins
Edwin Arnold
George's
COX & Martin Ambulance Service
K. W. Webster Plumbing—Heating—Electric Contractors
South Poplar Street
Philco Radios
Maurice Reynolds
Burtschi Motor Co
C. S. Huddleston
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C. Cocagne
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