Social notes from Patoka area include many travel visits
Local residents share visits across Illinois and surrounding states. Bertha Snider returns home from Houston. Families visit Medford Oregon, Melrose Park Illinois, Waterloo Iowa, Chillicothe Illinois, Lewistown Montana, Hammond Indiana, and St Louis Missouri. A water project contract drive in Patoka seeks 210 signed agreements by September 1 to secure bonding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Snider
Houston
Texas
Jess Belcher
Roy’ Ballance
Leo Ballance
Medford
Oregon
Earl Graham
Melrose Park
Illinois
William Nolte
Vernon
Register
Albert Towler
Patoka
O. C. Schroeder
Schroeder
American Legion Picnic At Patoka Village Park
The American Legion Post hosts its annual picnic at Patoka Village Park on Saturday August 4 1951. Events begin at 1 PM with a trap shoot and concessions. Evening features a free Saturday night show with Donna McWhirter and Delilah McWhirter, a 9 PM square dance with The Four Ramblers, plus chicken dinners sandwiches and drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Post
Patoka Village
Donna*McWhirter
Delilah McWhirter
Ramblers
Card of Thanks for Son’s Burial
Family expresses heartfelt thanks for kindness flowers and sympathy during illness and burial of their son. May God bless you all from the Bowen family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
Out‑of‑town mourners attend Arthur Dean Bowen funeral
A list of relatives and friends visiting from several states and towns attended the Sunday funeral for Arthur Dean Bowen. Names include Albert Yates Gordon Bobell Wallie Sims John Green Russell Houghton Henry Barnett Harvey Troxell Everett Arterbury Edward Arterbury Pekin Bowling Green Ohio Chicago Spain Ky Shepherds Field Texas, Vandalia Rock Falls Rock Falls Anapolis Hutsonville Robinson Tower Hill Pana Sullivan Decatur and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Dean Bowen
Albert Yates
Gordon Bobell
Wallie Sims
John Green
Mms
Russell Houghton
Henry Barnett
Harvey Troxell
Everett Arterbury
Edward Arterbury
Peoria
L. F. Troxell
Lee Troxell
Frank Troxell
Pekin
Erstill Troxell
Bowling Green
Ohio
Herman Troxell
Chicago
Will Troxell
Spain
Robert Troxell
Shepards Field
Texas
Leroy McHenry
Springfield
Ill
Estell Bowen
Morris Simpson
Dan Reeter
Agnes Rollans
Clifford Henniger
Vandalia
Clarence Bowen
Fred Kiley
Ive Schmahl
Isabell Bowen
Rock Falls
Charles Hintz
Boulder
A. D. Richards
Ona Carrell
Ona Richards
Sylvan Richards
Annapolis
Dean Thompson
Hutsonville
Ralph Richards
Robinson
Jesse Weltmer 75 Dies at Decatur Home
Obituary notice reports Jesse Clarence Weltmer age 75 longtime Hickory Point resident died at his Decatur area home. Born near Bearsdale March 11 1876 he was a farmer, survived by wife Lela, three stepchildren and six step-grandchildren. Funeral services held at Dawson Wikoff chapel with burial in Graceland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Deffenbaugh
Decatur
Jesse Clarence Weltmer
Hickory Point Township
Bearsdale
Abraham J
Angelina Weltmer
Minnie Miller
Weltmer
Lela Grey
Billy Grey
Alice Cox
William R. Glenn
H. L. Decatur
Etta Myrtle
Hattie Weltmer
Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home
Graceland Cemetery
Vernon 4 H News Shows July Meeting and Plans
Vernon 4 H met July 24 at Mrs Don Murfin s home with 11 members. They planned a Salem trip for July 25 and a refreshment stand for August 1. Betty Veal demonstrated German Sand Tarts and Patsy Binnion spoke on Decorative Cookies. Janet Headley, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Murfin
Salem
Merle Headley
Betty Veal
Patsy Binnion
New Selective Service rules allow occupational appeal boards
New regulations let a registrant or qualifying employer appeal occupational deferment claims to the board serving the place of employment instead of the home board. Written transfer requests must be made when filing the appeal. The change affects industrial workers and farmers needed for national health, safety, or interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service
Home” Appeal Board
Paul G. Armstrong
State
Illinois
Focal Board
Pennsylvania
Armstrong
Library Notice About Returning Friday
Notice indicates the writer expects to be back at the library on Friday August 3 and invites everyone to see them there.
Mrs Blanche Baird Funeral Attended by Local Ladies
Mrs Harry Perkins and Mrs P J Mojonnier attended the funeral of Mrs Blanche Baird in Sandoval on Tuesday afternoon. OES services had Mrs Hill as Chaplain and Mr Mojonnier as Worthy Patron. A missionary meeting in Pocahontas Friday drew Rev and Mrs Mitchell and many local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Perkins
P. J. Mojonnier
Blanche Baird
Sandoval
Hill
Mojonnier
O.E.S
Mitchell
Verne Nattier
Ed Nattier
Dick Davis
George Nattier
Jerry
Nancy Wood
Brenda Thompson
Dorothy Eastman
James Allen
Jessie Lou
Marion Thomas
Frances Gillett
Pocahontas
Mrs Maude Meador Rites Held In Patoka
Mrs Maude Z Meador 72 wife of Phillip Meador died at her Vernon area home July 21 after a long illness. Born April 24 1875 near Vernon Ill she married Phillip Meador April 3 1898 at Shobonier Ill. Survivors include husband two Vernon sons Wilmer and Myrle, one sister Ida Morgan of Oklahoma City one brother Ernie Crowder of Smithboro and six grandchildren. Funeral 2 p m July 25 Cox Martin funeral home Patoka with Rev J H Reeter officiating. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park Centrali.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Z. Meador
Phillip Meador
Vernon
Ill
James P. Crowder
Mary Gilley Crowder
Shobonier
Wilmer
Myrle
Richard Walker Meador
Lelda G. White
Ida Morgan
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Ernie Crowder
Smithboro
Cox & Martin Funeral
Patoka
J. H. Reeter
Vandalia
Hillcrest Memorial Park
Centralia
Eaglin Club Members Meet at Patoka Park
The Eaglin Club gathered at Patoka Park on July 19 with Edna Griffin as hostess. Alta Logan led younger members in shuffleboard after a delicious dinner, followed by the business meeting and a gift exchange. Members present include Myrtle Rogier, Mandy Thalman, Edna Griffin, plus many other families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Park
Edna Griffin
Alta Logan
Mesdames Myrtle Rogier
Mandy Thalman
Edith Thalman
Lula Belcher
Lady Hopkins
Edna Meyer
Early college applications urged for SIU entrants
Students planning to attend Southern Illinois University this fall are urged to obtain application blanks immediately and have transcripts sent to the registrar. New Student Week runs September 6 to 9 with campus tours, counseling hours, open houses by groups, dances and a campus sing, ending with a parent campus tour and lawn basket dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Ill
Southern Ilinois University
Marjorie Shank
SIU
I. Clark Davis
Southern Iinois University
New
Southern
Dean Davis
Vernon Home Bureau Meets July 18
The Vernon Home Bureau held its July 18 meeting at Mrs. Dallas Robinson’s home with co host Miss Letta Hopkins. Emma Walton chaired the business session. roll call had twelve members. Major lesson Sugar Cookery minor Ice Box Salad plus a 4 H demonstration on Cooky Making led by Mrs Ruth Murfin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Home Bureau
Dallas Robinson
Letta Hopkins
Emma Walton
Robinson
Miss Hopkins
Betty Howell
Ruth Murfin
Bill Ballance Hosts Sunbeams at Church Picnic
Bill Ballance welcomed Sunbeams at the Baptist Church Saturday July 21 and acted as president in absence of leaders. John Ballance read a thank-you card and posed animal questions. Plans were made for the 5th annual Sunbeam picnic on August 4. Bill and John with their mother served colorful cupcakes and coolade to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Ballance
Baptist
John Ballance
James Thomas
Sunbeam
Sandoval Legion to Host County Meeting on July 31
The Marion County Council of the American Legion will hold its regular meeting Tuesday evening July 31 at the new American Legion home in Sandoval. After the business session Jo Ladd's orchestra will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandoval Post American Legion
Marion County Council of the American Legion
American Legion
Sandoval
Jo Ladd
College Students Urged to Report Scholastic Standing
Colonel Paul G Armstrong directs Illinois Selective Service to have students report their scholastic standing to local boards by August 20 to be considered for deferment. Students must obtain three copies of SSS Form 109, submit them to their college, and ensure the certificate is sent to their local board. Deferred individuals remain liable until age 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service
Paul G. Armstrong
Illinois
Armstrong
Joneses Visit Patoka on Way Home from La Mar Trip
Mr and Mrs E L Jones of Clinton visited in Patoka on Wednesday while en route home from a trip to La Mar Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Cothern
Clinton
M. D. Walker
P. J. Mojonnier
Edwin Nattier
Kathryn
Mike Keeton
Eddie Chance
Salem
Carroll Wright
Georgia
Hammond
Indiana
Glenn D. Towler
Rockford
Fred Towler
St. Louis
Towler
Bill
Edwards
Mary Alice
Henry Brumfield
E. L. Jones of
Patoka
la Mar
Mississippi
Baptist Church Schedule Page
Wm. B. Mitchell, Pastor leads Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 Training Union at 7 evening services at 8 followed by Prayer Service at 8 on Wednesday Choir practice immediately after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. B. Mitchell
First Methodist Church Weekly Schedule
Alfred S. Dalrymple pastors this church with a full week of services. Church School at 9 30 a m with Mr Bob Eagan as superintendent. Morning Worship at 10 45 a m with choir anthem. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m. Evangelistic Hour at 7 30 p m. Prayer Meeting Bible Study and Choir Practice are listed for worship week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred S. Dalrymple
Bob Eagan
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Dorothy Baird 38 Dies in Pontotoc Mississippi
Dorothy Blanche Norwood Baird 38 of Pontotoc Mississippi died July 21 after a two year illness. Born May 29 1915 in Etta she was married to Ralph Baird December 26 1938. Survivors include husband James Ralph mother Cordie Norwood five brothers two sisters and extended relatives. Funeral services were held July 24 at the Christian Church Sandoval with Eastern Star rites. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Blanche Norwood Baird
Pontotoc
Mississippi
She
Etta
Robert Laborn Norwood
Cordie Warren Norwood
Ralph Baird
Sandoval
Baptist Church of
James Ralph
Cordie Warren Norswood
A. M. Norwood
L. W. Norwood
Thaxton
R. M. Norwood
James W. Norwood
Fort Knox
Kentucky
J. H. Norwood
Memphis
Tennessee
Mabel Dorsett
J. S. Kyle
Ten
Mitchells Reward Foster Township For Fresh Veggies
Acknowledgment of thanks for a fine mess of corn on the cob cucumbers and big red tomatoes from Mr and Mrs Charles Mitchell of Foster township. Neatly presented vegetables and a friendly gesture are praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mitchel
Foster Township
Mitchells
Victoria Chapter 253 O E S Meets With Ice Cream Treat
Victoria Chapter 253 O E S held a July 23 meeting at the Masonic hall with a good turnout. Sister Mattie Hicks was ill but improving, cabinet doors were completed and enclosed, Margaret Cox gave the Esther story, and Sister Andree Schroeder served homemade ice cream after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
O.E.S
Masonic Hall
Mattie Hicks
Esther
Margaret Cox
Andree Schroeder
Mrs Leo Walker Undergoes Major Operation at Breese
Mrs. Leo C. Walker underwent a major operation at Breese hospital last Friday. Reports say she is doing as well as can be expected and remains under careful observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo C. Walker
Breese Hospital
North Zion Weekend Visits and Local Clerical Socials
Chicago based Jesse Black and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Black in North Zion over the week end. Barbara McNicol visited with her Peoria based employer relatives. Olney business visitors Elmer Frizzel and Russell Caldwell called Monday. George Neilson and O T Walton joined the Neilson party from Green ridge to Ramsey for a visit with Charles and Barbara Neilson. Kenneth Neilson visited Charles and Mrs Mitchell Sunday morning. Earl Black from Peoria spent the week end at home with Cecil and Merle Headley families and Chaies Mitchell during Salem Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara McNicol
Peoria
Elmer Frizzel
Russell Caldwell
Olney
George Neilson
O. T. Walton
Chris Neilson
Greenridge
Ramsey
Charles Neilson
Kenneth Neilson
Charles Mitchell
Earl Black
Cecil Black
Merle Headley
Chaeias Mitchell
Salem
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L. W. Warner
Waterloo
Iowa
Mae Nattier
Carolyn
Vera
Ray Outhouse
Kay Francis
Donald Ray
Chillicothe
Outhouse
W. L. Outhouse
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Lola Hurd
Malinda
Barbara
Lewistown
Montana
F. L. Porter
Marion Hospital
Joker
Albert Wernsman
Minnesota
R. J. Morrison
Portland
Claude Foster
Vene Gray
Assumption
Lucille Kelley
Edward Mayer
Frank Crawford
Sarah Williams
Lulu Newcomb
Helen Troyer
Ruth Smith
Edith Litchfield
Miss Smith
Besse R. Murfin
Jesse Weltmer
Janet Headley
Selective Service Information
Elsie
Eaglin Club News
Sunbeams
Scollege
First Methodist Church
Breese
North Zion
Jesse Black
Mrs
Cecil
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