Vernon Luster Visits Kin in Vernon and Decatur
Vernon Waylord Luster of Detroit and his wife and children visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Brown here on Saturday morning before continuing to Oklahoma. Multiple local residents and relatives from Belleflower California Decatur Chicago Vandalia Springfield and St. Louis appeared in a parade of guests over the period, attending birthdays and Decoration Day events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waylord Luster
Detroit
Mich
Mrs
A. L. Brown
Oklahoma
Vernon Neal
Fbaby
Belleflower
California
Neal
Mildred Johnson
Dave Johnson
Decatur
Marian Epps
Illinois Public Aid Commission
Springfield
J. W. Epps
Prominent Sandoval Ex Marine Dies After Train Collision
Raymond Howard Schessler 22, of Sandoval, died when struck by Illinois Central No. 9 southbound near Centralia. An inquest ruled accidental death. He served in Tarawa and Samoa with the 2nd Marine Division and held the Presidential Unit Citation and three battle stars. He is survived by parents Levi Schessler and Nora Garren Altom, two sisters, and other relatives. Funeral services were set for Sandoval Methodist Church with Legion Post 995 in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schessler
Raymond
Levi Schessler
George Altom
Sandoval
Centralia
Galbreath Funeral Home
Illinois ‘Central
Altom
H. Galbreath
John Burns
Margaret Skeen
Raymond Howard Schessler
U. S. Marines
2Nd Marine Division
Tarawa
Samoa
Odd Fellows Lodge
Hod Carriers
American Legion
Sandoval Cemetery
Levi Schossler
Nora Garren. Altom
Ann Schossler
Los Angeles
Calif
Gladys
Aline
Maxine Schossler
Nerce
Shirley Ann Schossler
Los Angels
Methodist
N. A. Kahl
Legion Post 995
Patoka Methodist Church Schedule and Father’s Day Committee
Patoka Methodist Church announces church school at 9 30 a m with G J Wasem, morning worship at 10 45 a m, and a 7 30 p m Children s Day program. Wesleyan Bible Class meets with Mr and Mrs Jess Belcher on Wednesday and mid week service Thursday. Father s Day committee includes M D Ballance James Ballance and Les Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Friesner
G. J. Wasem
Jess Belcher
M. D. Ballance
James Ballance
Les Griffin
Patoka Woman's Club to Meet June 8
Patoka Woman's Club will meet Saturday June 8 with the Music Literature and Art Department in charge. Mrs R V Jordon District President of Centralia will be present to address the club. Members are asked to bring a small plate and cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Woman’s Club
R. V. Jordon
Centralia
Softball Schedule Reorganized With All Star Friday Games
The league adopts four weeknights Monday to Thursday and seven inning games. An All-Star team will play out of town opponents on Fridays led by James Wasem. New teams and managers include Nick ONeal, Griffin, Parker, Griffins, ONeals, Parkers, and H.S. with varied rosters and a June through July game list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ballance
James Wasem
O’neals
Griffins Parkers
Vernon
Parkers
Felmont
Boulder Thurs
H. S
Griffins
Boulder Wed
Felmont Thurs
Boulder
O’neal
Parker
Griffin
O'Neals
H.S
4-H Club News Reports Meetings at Legion Hall
The Outdoor Meal Club met Wednesday morning at the Legion Hall with 16 members. President Lois Foltz led business and set the next meeting for Wednesday June 12 at the Park, 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Save and Sew Club met Wednesday afternoon at the Legion Hall with 18 members and Irene Moore presiding. Dinner was by 4-H'ers and Mrs. Bruce Pugh served. next gathering is June 19 at 1:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Lois Foltz
Parkjs
Save and Sew Club
Ordr
Irene Moore
Bruce Pugh
The
Patoka Lions Plan Box Supper Social and June 27 Raffle
At a recent Lions Club meeting in Patoka a box supper social and raffle were scheduled for the local gym on June 27. Tickets from members will raffle a case of shotgun shells and nylon hose to boost attendance for a civic project. Proceeds fund a community effort. A steak supper by Richeson Restaurant followed, and officers for the next fiscal year will be elected at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Lions Club
Richeson
Loyal Leaders Meet at Dwight Briscoe Home
The Loyal Leaders group met Tuesday evening May 28 at the home of Mr and Mrs Dwight Briscoe with Lena Brisco Nellie Bassit and Doris Britt as hostesses. The program opened with a song and prayers led by Mae Good and Charles Meyer. Members exchanged Mystery Pal gifts and enjoyed a grand Wiener roast with list of attendees including Austin Good Harriet Shively Iris Calloway Lucille Eagan and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Briscoe
Lena Brisco
Nellie Bassit
Doris Britt
Mae Good
Charles Meyer
Austin Good
Harriet Shively
Iris Calloway
Lucille Eagan
Elanore Hetzler
Chris Gergens
Harold Belcher
Gladys Perrine
Raymond Bopp
Alta Logan
Kathryn Johnstone
Marvin Bassit
Orville Hubbart
Evelyn Ballance
Dwight Brisco
Jimmie
Roger Gergeni
Donna Bassit
Darlene
Ardeth
Karen
Melba Brisco
Baptist Church Notes and Sunday School Delegates
Elder Charles McHaney presided with Harry Nattier and James Thomas Sr. as superintendents. Carroll Mojonnier and P. J. Mojonnier led children’s groups, with Mrs. D. C Stringer Jr. directing B.T.U. V.B.S. enrollment urged. birthday songs for James Thomas and Nancy Snider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McHaney
Harry Nattier
S. S
James Thomas Sr
Carroll Mojonnier
P. J. Mojonnier
B.T.U
D. C Stringer Jr
V.B.S
James Thomas
Nancy Snider
Farmers group warns Senator Bankhead over OPA cuts
Arthur H. Booth of Sandoval, president of the United Farmers of America, sends a telegram to Senator Joan Bankhead. The message urges defeating OPA price controls and a 20 percent margin cut that could ruin implement dealers, and pledges to defend the American way of life at any cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Bankhead
Arthur H. Booth
Sandoval
United Farmers of America
Mississippi Valley
OPA
Couple Travels to Washington D C from Sandoval
Minnie Peddicord and Hazel M Cox left Wednesday afternoon via the B and O from Sandoval for a several days trip to Washington D C and nearby points of interest. Mr and Mrs Jease Walton and their son Richard were Sunday dinner guests at George Walton's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Moore
Jacksonville
Minnie Péddicord
Hazel M. Cox
Sandoval
Washington, D.C
Mrs. Jease Walton
Richard
George Walton
Miss Joyce Hathaway Weds Darrel Zimmerman in Vandalia
Joyce Elaine Hathaway daughter of Vernon residents Mr and Mrs Alvin Hathaway and Darrel Zimmerman son of Shobonier residents Mr and Mrs Jesse Zimmerman were married May 25 in Vandalia Illinois. The ceremony at seven in the Baptist parsonage was performed by Rev Ross Davidson. Attendant was Pfc Leonard Kelley. Hathaway is a 1945 Sandoval High School graduate and Bell Telephone operator. Zimmerman discharged from the U S Army last December after forty five months of service including eighteen in the European Theatre. he now works as a maintenance man on Highway 51. The couple will reside in Vandalia in an apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Elaine Hathaway
Alvin F. Hathaway
Vernon
Darrel Zimmerman
Jesse Zimmerman
Shobonier
Vandalia
Ill
Baptist Parsonage
Ross Davidson
Pfc
Leonard Kelley
Sandoval High School
Bell Telephone Company
Zimmerman
U. S. Army
Michael Willett Hosts Sunbeams Youth Group
Michael Willett hosted the Sunbeams at his home on Saturday afternoon June 1. Wilma Jean Fiscus welcomed Patty Mullings and Murl Ray Wadkins, and Velma and Burl Moore received birthday songs. George Nattier will host July 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Willett
Wilma Jean Fiscus
Patty Mullings
Murl Ray” Wadkins
Velma
Burl Moore
George Nattier
Nancy Snider
Karen Adams
Vanda Hulsizer
Marilyn
Joan
Janet Jones
Marie
Kent Crawford
Don Robert
Tommie Wickersham
Eldon Romack
Donna Shirley
Margie
Brenda
Murl Wadkins
Margie Goff
Patty Mullins
Mervel Willett
Mojonnier
In Memoriam PVT E L Sharp
In memory of our beloved son and brother who was killed in France June 8 1944. God hold Your arms around him keep him in Your care. He passed away and could not say goodbye. Sadly missed by parents brothers sisters and loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Local families visit during Decoration Day weekend
Mr and Mrs Tom Stephens Casey head to Arizona for an extended visit while Mr and Mrs George Stephens Oakland California stay with friends and relatives in Decatur Nokomis and nearby areas. Mrs Crosby Hicks came from Weleetka Oklahoma and Frank McConnell and wife from St Louis visited Mrs Crosby and family. Ellen Miller Alta and Ivan Van Horn of St Elmo visited Mr and Mrs Frank Miller. J R Wasem Decatur and Harold Walden Peoria Ill Elton Walden Leroy Ill L A Chapman Bloomington and Edwin Gray Decatur spent Memorial Day with L W Ballance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Stephens
Casey
Decoration Day
Arizona
George Stephens
Oakland
California
Decatur
Nokomis
Ellen Miller
Alta and
Ivan van Horn
St.’ Elmo
Frank. Miller
Harold Walden
Peoria, Ill
Elton Walden
Leroy, Ill
L A. Chapman
Bloomingtosh
Edwin Gray
L. W. Ballance
Local Roundup: Area Families Visit and Travel Notes
Local residents share visits across Illinois and neighboring states. Families such as the Peeks of Pontiac and Schroe ders of Bloomington visit relatives, while Postmaster W H Cain takes vacation and Mrs Fred Towler assists in the postal office. Other notices mention weekend travels, church services, and shopping trips among area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Cain
Fred Towler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Meece
Grafter
Ida McCleary
St. Louis
H. M. Fish
Maud Meador
Myrie
Alvin Hathaway
James
Joyce
Kinmundy
Fannie Miller
Myrié Meador
James Hathaway
Anna’ Lester
Sallie Pugh
Patoka
Glen Ballance
Edgar Brown
Eddie
Chicago
E. L. Norris and
Mildred. Cox
Minnie Peddicord
Howard Pope
Anne Dickerson
Leo Thompson
J. B. Metzger
Emma Thompson
Alice Wilson
Wiliam P. Wade
Dean Arnold
Stella Arnold
E. F. Burchard
Donald Cox
Russell Green
Van‘alla
Effie Hathaway
Bill
Helen Easley
Bob
Hazel Cox
Paul Caudle
Cicero
Wilmer Meador
William Hathaway
Ethel Wagstaff
Peoria
N. P. Sorrel
Etta-Mae Davidson
Leonard
Ernest Carter
Muncie
Indiana
Anna Miller
St. Joseph
Opal
Forest Meseke
John Lowry
T. B. Snyder
Illinois Central
Route 51
Ilinois Central Main
Patoka Methodist Church
Woman's Club
Nick O’neal
Russell Snyder
John Williams
Bob Smith
Carl Adams
Armond Wasem Edgar Irvin
D.C. Stringer
Porter Simcox
Brooks Meador
Dick Bales
Bill Carter
Harlan Goff
Bill Williams
Weasley Griffin
Sheik
Was Griffin
Bob Adams
Jim Adams
Jim Wasem
Bob Wasem
Charles Griffin
Les Jenkins
P. K. Quayle
Darrell Walker
Bill Boyd
Bill Jenkins
Jake Davis
Sam Jolliff
Albert Tacke
George Parker
Tobacco Chewers
H. G. Foltz
Dean Lawrence Cliff Christian
Don Crawford
Raymond Britt
Louie Soutier
Mark Cox
Floyd Wagstaff
Robert Thorpe
Bob Eaganee Adams
Orval Hopkins
Baptist Church
Sen. Bankhead
Miss Joyce Hathaway
Sunbeams
Memoriam
Pvt. E. L. Sharp
Frank McConnell
Crosby
J. R. Wasem
Roger Peek
Pontiac
A. M. Peek
Ozarks
O. C. Schroeder
Sandra
William J. Schroeder
Bristol
Virginia
E. M. Outhouse
C. Warmer
L. F.zimmerman
Denver
Colorado
Louie Wasem
Orville Genre
Kay Jennings
Elmhurst
John A. Jennings
Velma Sharp
Archie Brown
Mrs. Edwin Grey of
Merle Anderson
Max
Markam
Della Johnstone
C. V. Farmer
L. F. Zimmerman
Bettie Simcox
Mrs. Campbell
Mt. Vernon
Maggie Geiger
Campbell
Minnie Giger
Chris Geigeni
Missouri
J. S. Gergeni
Charles Stagg
Ingvald Settum
Muskegon Heights
Michigan
Armarid Wasem
Robert
Leslie Wasem
Holliday North Dakota
Minoak
Dewitt Jennings
Lee Walken
Clinton
C. M. Miller
Jean
Mark
Bunkerhill, Ill
Methodist Church
Mrs. Ray Gray
Davenport
Iowa
Mary Wickersham
Virgil Keteherside
Henry Brumfield
Harley Brumfield
Rockford
Wayne Brumfield
Moeweaqua
Willie Edwards
Maud Malan
Kenneth Wehrte
J. R. Wehrle
Orval Sharp
Lela Sharp
Frank Eagan
Breese
Clyde Black Jackson
Carl Black
Clyde Jackson
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