Horseshoe Club Meets for Mid July Gathering
On July 17 Mrs. Lady Hopkins hosted the Horseshoe Club. Eleven members attended the noon meeting with a dinner and a brief business session. Plans were announced to discontinue birthday and hostess showers and to host Mrs. Belcher in August at her home. One guest, Mrs. Maude Ellis, attended. Ice cream social on July 11 drew a good crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Hopkins
Horseshoe Club
Maude Ellis
Nell Belcher
Vernon News Bits of Visits and Local Happenings
Mrs Janet Newlin of Vandalia visits relatives west of town. Harold Blankinship and daughter Joyce Ann travel from Reed City Michigan to visit sister Mrs J C Binnion. Various residents host and visit across Vernon with social events, church activity, and preparations for school. Frank Horessi remains seriously ill at St Marys Hospital. School and community gatherings include picnics, bridge club, and family visits to Decatur and Rolla Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Newlin
Vandalia
Richard Muffin
Harold Blankinship
Joyce Ann
Marion County to_receive higher social security payments in October
About 1 123 Marion County residents will see higher social security payments starting early October following the Truman signing of amended law. No action needed by recipients as changes are automatic. most increases around five dollars, some more, some less. The new formula bases benefits on average earnings and affects earnings after 1950 for some cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Truman
Emil J. Hoffman
Mt. Vernon
Patoka Home Bureau unit meets at Mrs Gergeni home
The Patoka Unit of Home Bureau met Friday July 18 at Mrs. Chris Gergeni’s home. Wilma Gergeni led care of home freezers and refrigerators and Mrs Carl Rogier presented refreshing summer drinks. Members voted to skip August meeting due to vacations and plan a September early meeting with Mrs Orville Schroeder hosting. Eight members will help at the Salem reunion meals Friday evening. They will attend a TV show To The Ladies when tickets available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Home Bureau
Chris Gergeni
Wilma Gergeni
Carl Rogier
Salem
Orville Schroeder
Card of Thanks for Birthday Cards
I thank my good friends for the appreciated birthday cards and may God bless each one for their thoughtfulness.
Shower Honoring Mrs Wes Griffin Held At Home
Pastel decor set the scene at a Stork Shower for Mrs Wes Griffin hosted by Mrs Morris Cole and Mrs Dale Simcox of Sandoval. Guests enjoyed contests with honors to Mesdames Harley Cole Max Quayle Dean Simcox Darrel Alf Joe Mayfield and Wes Griffin. Out of town guests included Mrs Dean Simcox and daughter Kim and Miss Erma Jean Kurth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Cole
Dale Simcox
Sandoval
Wes Griffin
Harley Cole
Max Quayle
Dean Simcox
Darrel Alf
Joe Mayfield
Patoka Christian Church announces ordination and services
The Patoka Christian Church lists Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:45 a.m. Howard Perrine will be ordained for the Christian ministry at 2:00 p.m. Sunday July 27. Perrine will deliver the morning sermon at 10:45 a.m. and all are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Howard Perrine
Patoka Christian Church
Sunbeams Attend Guest Day at Baptist Church
Sixteen Sunbeams joined the Baptist Church Guest Day on Saturday July 19. Carolyn Snider welcomed Claudia Smith of Louisville and Mike Gray. The group sang happy birthday to Carolyn Wagstraff and planned Sunbeam focus week August 10–16 with a Christmas party on August 2 and Nibble Nook events August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Genre
H. A. Nattier
Carolyn Wagstaff
Dorothy
Sunbeams
Kenneth
Billy
Dianne Cox
Roy Eastman
Dwight
Ruth Thomas
Mike
Lyle
Joe
Rita Marie Gray
Larry
Sherry Thompson
Kathryn Nattier
Claudia Smith
Carolyn Snider
Diamond Springs
Dalrymple Child Born to Illiopolis Couple
Rev. and Mrs. A. S. Dalrymple of Illiopolis announce the birth of a baby daughter on Saturday, July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Dalrymple
Illiopolis
Quayle Vacation with Long Beach Family
Frances Quayle of Long Beach California spends a few days vacation at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Quayle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Quayle
Long Beach
California
Mrs
Frank Quayle
Methodist Church Sunday School and Sermon Schedule
Sunday School begins at 9 30 with James Ballance as Superintendent. Sermon at 10 45 by Rev. Alva Stoneburner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ballance
Alva Stoneburner
Local residents report travels and funerals in region
Miss Amy Towler returned home Saturday after a week in Forrest Illinois with Mr and Mrs Claude Rice. Mrs Robert Hoffman of Bloomington Miss Sharlene Belcher of St Louis and Miss Fern Belcher are spending a week in Missouri. Mr and Mrs Virgil Herrin returned Sunday from a week in Tennessee. Mrs S M Spurgeon attended the funeral of Mr Charles Farthing in Odin Friday. Mr and Mrs C D Martin returned Saturday from a two week vacation and fishing trip at Spooner Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Towler
Forrest
Ill
Claude Rice
Robert Hoffman
Bloomington
Sharlene Belcher
St. Louis
Fern Belcher
Missouri
Virgil Herrin
Tennessee
S. M. Spurgeon
Charles Farthing
Odin
C. D. Martin
Patoka F H A Delegate Heads to State Leadership Conference
Marie Crawford of Patoka High School has been chosen by the Patoka Chapter of Future Homemakers of America as their delegate to the Illinois State Leadership Training Conference at East Bay Camp Lake Bloomington Illinois from July 28 to August 1 1952. She is senior and president of the Patoka FH A for 1952 53.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Crawford
Patoka High School
Patoka
Future Homemakers of America
Illinois
East Bay Camp
Lake Bloomington
Marie
Don Crawsford
F.H.A. Rosebuds
Donna Huston
Pulaski
F.H.A
Freezing Peaches in Syrup Says Specialist
Dr Frances Van Duyne of the University of Illinois recommends 50 to 60 percent syrup for freezing peaches. She details syrup formulas, browning prevention with ascorbic acid, and packing steps to preserve flavor texture and color in pint and quart containers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances van Duyne
University of Illinois
van Duyne
Peoria Visit Ties Robertson Ballance Families
Mr and Mrs Frank Robertson and Mr and Mrs Hiram Ballance with children Darlene Dickie and Judy spent Sunday in Peoria with Dick Robertson and his daughter Vickie Darlene stayed longer Maud Singer of Salem visits Patoka with her daughter and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Peyton
A. F. Hathaway
Effie Hathaway
Hazel Cox
Decatur
Billie Doolen
Frank Robertson
Hiram Ballance
Darlene
Dickie
Judy
Peoria
Dick Robertson
Vickie
Maud Singer of
Salem
Patoka
Alden
Ronny
Sylvia
Trinidad
Colorado
Roy Ballance
Roy
Brumfield and Self Homes Damaged by Flood in Rockford
Relatives and friends learned that the homes of Floyd Self Harley Brumfield and Wayne Brumfield in Rockford Illinois were flooded last Friday and Saturday. Heavy rains drove residents from their homes and boats were used to evacuate families. No injuries reported though damage extent is unknown. Harley and Wayne Brumfield are sons of Henry Brumfield. Mrs Self is Joy Barnes daughter of John Barnes Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Self
Harley Brumfield
Wayne Brumfield
Rockford
Ill
Harley
Henry Brumfield
Self
Joy Barnes
John Barnes Sr
Patoka Residents Share Weekend Visits and Gatherings
Patoka locals hosted and visited relatives across several states including Indiana Illinois and Nevada. Families from Springfield Benson Indianapolis Denver and Las Vegas joined gatherings at Patoka park and with local residents. Multiple trips and visits to plus trips to Ontario and New York were noted for extended family connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Park
Charles Logan
Potash supply and soil testing urged for farmers
Rex Rhea advises farmers to secure raw potash as supply expands in 1952 58 linking delivery timing to miner employment and fertilizer availability. He notes year round application is possible with foliage dry and stresses testing soils July through September to avoid spring delays and save costs while highlighting local notices and pasture story of high livestock density on small acreage.
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Illinois
Marion County
PMA
Farm Bureau
John Chapman
Iuka
Ice Cream Social and Band Concert at Vernon Park
Next Tuesday July 29 will host an ice cream social and band concert at Vernon park. The ice cream social starts at 7 30 with the concert at 8 00 after the social. Proceeds support School District 100 band uniform fundraising. Public invited and urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Park
Band of
School District 100
Patoka Park
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Alice Wilson
U.C.T
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Miss Opalones
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Myron A. Cooley
Marilyn
Jewel
Jim
North Dakota
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C. D. Cooley
Jewel Binnion
Bridge Club
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Opal Jones
Ada Snyder
S. S. Walker
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Dewey Cole
Nelson Park
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Ray Walton
Kay
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Baptist Church
Marie Crawford Will
Sirup
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Rockford, Ill
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Lee
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Springfield
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Linda
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Fannie Miller
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X. B. Holland
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Champaign
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Lake of the Woods
Ontario
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Spooner
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Vernon
Don Crawford
Rex
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Jessie Lou Thomas
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G. A. Camp
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