Miss Shirley Ann Protz Weds James E Hathaway in Mayfield
Miss Shirley Ann Protz and James E Hathaway united in marriage in the First Methodist Church parsonage Mayfield Kentucky with Rev Williams officiating. The couple reside in Vandalia where the bride works at Vandalia Telephone and the groom at Texaco Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Ann Protz
Isabel Doolen
James E. Hathaway
A. F. Hathaway
First Methodist Church
Mayfield
Kentucky
Williams
Howard Lee Peyton
Sandoval Community High School
Vandalia Telephone Office
Vandalia High School
U. S. Navy
Texaco
Vandalia
W S C S Elect Officers for Methodist Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service elected officers for the year starting June 1 1949 with Mrs X B Holland as president and Mrs Floyd Carter as vice president The group also appointed three committees chaired by Mesdames Roy Jones L W Ballance and S M Spurgeon and plans monthly meetings on the first Thursday with programs and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church
X. B. Holland
Floyd Carter
Frank Miller
J. A. Jennings
Stella Ververs
J. W. Alexander
Jess Belcher
M. W. Friesner
Oscar Hill
Christian Congregation at Lincoln Holds Graduation
Ministers Don Hargrave Bob Graham and Luther Perrine received diplomas at Lincoln Illinois graduation exercises on Friday June 3 The Baccalaureate sermon by Luther Perrine titled Gone into all the World was praised by Patoka attendees A park picnic followed and the 7 30 pm graduation program was conducted Those from local area listed with names and families
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hargrave
Bob Graham
Luther Perrine
Lincoln
Patoka
W. E. Fields
O. Hubbard
L. Perrine
Ed Arnold
Sears
Arline
Jackie Bopp
Mort Walker
Harold Collins
Lexie
Rosemary Barnes
Darlene Briscoe
Zella Easton
Florence Simcox
Madaline Belcher
Mae Good
Ann Pugh
Maude Ellis
Mrs Alvin Hathaway Hosts Vernon Bridge Club
The Vernon Bridge Club met Monday evening June 6 at the home of Mrs. Alvin Hathaway. Mrs. Helen Easley won high score and Minnie Peddicord took the consolation prize. Refreshments of salmon salad and iced tea were served. Attendees included Isabel Doolen Jessie Binnion Hazel Cox Alice Wilson Helen Easley Minnie Peddicord and Marie Hathaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Bridge Club
Alvin Hathaway
Helen Easley
Minnie Peddicord
Isabel Doolen
Jessie Binnion
Hazel Cox
Alice Wilson
Marie Hathaway
McWhirter Visits Parents After Two and a Half Years in Japan
Charles McWhirter visits his parents Mr and Mrs Cleve Mc Whirter and family after two and a half years in Japan. He will receive his Army discharge on June 30 but plans to re enlist for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McWhirter
Cleve McWhirter
Japan
Miss Verta Ahlf Weds Robert L Pepple in June Ceremony
Miss Verta Ahlf daughter of Otto and Mrs Ahlf of Sandoval married Robert Lee Pepple son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Pepple of Belle Rive on Sunday June 5 at 2 p.m. at Fairman Baptist Church. The bride wore white taffeta with lace veil and carried a white Bible. A reception for 100 followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside at 1616 South Hinkson Columbia Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verta Ahlf
Otto Ahlf
Sandoval
Robert Lee Pepple
Ivan Pepple
Belle Rive
Fairman Baptist Church
Forest Weems
Mary Lou Smith
Norma Ruth Quick
Mary Cleland
Cutler
Betty Ahlf
Helen Gerrish
Marjorie Henning
Dorothy Quick
Clarence Pepple
Wayne Pepple
Dayle Quick
Don Quick
Vance Ahls
Don
Miss Joan Robinson Hosts Slumber Party Night
Miss Joan Robinson entertained several of her girl friends with a slumber party on May 27. Refreshments included sandwiches pickles pop strawberries and cake. Present were Susan Greer Barbara Yarbrough Barbara Sears Marilyn Tears Margaret Gibbons Jaycee Morton Shirley Gott Evelyn Drenkpohl Shirley Ealey Anne Moore and the hostess. All reported a very good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Robinson
Susan Greer
Barbara Yarbrough
Barbara Sears
Marilyn Tears
Margaret Gibbons
Jaycee Morton
Shirley Gott
Evelyn Drenkpohl
Shirley Ealey
Anne Moore
Caldwell baby daughter born in Salem
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Caldwell announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday June 8 at Salem Memorial hospital. Grandparents are Mr. Jamie Caldwell of Oregon and Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Me Whirter of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Caldwell
Salem
Salem Memorial Hospital
Jamie Caldwell
Oregon
Cleve Me Whirter
Patoka
Rogier Receives Allied Fellowship for Organic Chemistry
Edgar R. Rogier, son of Mr and Mrs C M Rogier of Greenville Illinois, a University of Minnesota graduate student, will earn his PhD in organic chemistry in 1949 50 and has won the Allied Chemical and Dye Corporation fellowship. He has served as chemistry assistant instructor since 1946, was a radar technician in World War II with service on Guam, earned a B S at Illinois in 1944, and grew up in Patoka before moving to Edgar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar R. Rogier
C. M. Rogier
Greenville
University of Minnesota
Allied Chemical and Dye Corporation
Guam
University of Illinois
Armed Forces
Rogiers
Patoka
Edgar
Miss Patricia Spurgeon to Wed R Alton Stakes
Mr and Mrs S M Spurgeon announce the marriage of their daughter Patricia J Spurgeon to R Alton Stakes son of Mrs C V Stakes 123 Evans St Norfolk Va on June 10 in Cincinnati Ohio The couple left for a trip through Skyline Drive and Luray Cavern en route to Norfolk where they will reside Mr and Mrs Spurgeon left Wednesday to attend the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Spurgeon
Patricia J. Spurgeon
R. Alton Stakes
City Park Receives Clean Up by P V F D
The Patoka Volunteer Fire Department will mow and clean the city park this week. The improved appearance will please picnickers. Two new rest rooms will be erected soon. The park hosts Saturday night pictures drawing 300 or more people. More seating space is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Sunbeams Attend Annual Picnic at City Park
Eighty eight Sunbeams gathered for the annual associational picnic in the city park. After flag salutes and prayer, group singing followed. James Lynn greeted attendees. Jessie Craig from Vandalia shared five missionary stories and issued mission certificates. A sack lunch and sodas capped the event with Sunbeams from Decatur, East St. Louis, Vandalia, Salem, Wamac, and Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
James Lynn
Jessie Craig
Vandalia
Decatur
East St. Louis
Salem
Wamac
Patoka
Fancy Work Club Meets at Mrs Cleo Walker Home
Ladies Fancy Work Club gathered Friday at Mrs Cleo Walter s home for business and a fines collection. Mrs J C Walraven led the entertainment with a Proverbs contest won by Mrs E L DeLay. A July picnic on the 8th at the city park was planned with each member to provide one number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Cleo Walter
J. C. Walraven
E. L. DeLay
Walraven
Miss Lucille Norris and Deneen Walker Wed in Patoka Church
Miss Lucille Norris daughter of Mr and Mrs E L Norris of Vernon and Deneen Walker son of Mr and Mrs I S Walker of Patoka were married at 4 00 pm Saturday June 4 1949 in the Meth odist Church in Patoka Rev M W Friesner officiated in the presence of immediate families The bride wore a light tan suit with white accessories and white carnations The bridegrooms attendant Ray Campbell of Vandalia wore a dark suit A short wedding trip followed to Decatur Ill and Detroit Mich A charivari was given at the couple home Wednesday evening and the bride was assisted by the groom s mother in serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Norris
E. L. Norris
Vernon
Deneen Walker
I. S. Walker
Patoka
M. W. Friesner
Dorris Robertson
Vandalia
Ray Campbell
Decatur
Ill
Detroit
Michigan
Walker
Sandoval Community High School
Schroeder Motor Company
Sandoval High School
The Girls Hold Second Annual Reunion
The Girls met June 1 at Mt. Zion hosted by Mrs Flossie Live-say Fletcher. Attendees included Carrye Hostler Alexander Etta Clark Crawford Winnie Hull Spurgeon Lela Irvin Ballance Patoka Jessie Haley Masten Chicago Katie Clark Walker Flora Binnie Chandler Humes Centralia Letty Griffin Thalman Vandalia Rada Thompson Merriman Decatur Beatrice Quayle Hall Decatur. Two members from last year could not attend. A luncheon replaced the planned cafe dinner and guests enjoyed photos and reminiscing. The group plans future meetings in the Old Home Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Livesay Fletcher
Mt. Zion
Carrye Hostler Alexander
Etta Clark Crawford
Winnie Hull Spurgeon
Lela Irvin Ballance
Patoka
Jessie Haley Masten
Chicago
Katie ‘Clark Walker
Flora
Binnie Chandler Humes
Centralia
Letty Griffin Thalman
Vandalia
Rada Thompson Merriman
Decatur
Beatrice Quayle Hall
Georgia Cruse Settem
Frances Wasem Simcox
Willing Workers Give Surprise For O. J. Hill
The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church surprised teacher O. J. Hill for his wedding anniversary on June 3. About forty members met at the parsonage and then visited the Hill home where they enjoyed homemade ice cream and cake. Gifts were presented to Mr. and Mrs. Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
O. J. Hill
O. J
Mrs. Hill
Hill
Card of Thanks From Bob Hopkins for Hospital Stay
Bob Hopkins thanks the Christian Church Sunday School Class and neighbors for fruit candy cards and kindness during his hospital stay. Your thoughtfulness is truly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hopkins
Walton thanks Patoka community for kindness
Mr and Mrs R L Walton express heartfelt gratitude for the kindnesses shown during illness at home and in hospital. They praise Patoka and the community as a wonderful place to live and send thanks again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
R. L. Walton
Mojonnier Visit Leads to Highland Trip
Mr and Mrs P J Mojonnier visited relatives in Highland Thursday. Mr and Mrs James Allegret Irene Moore of Gary Ind announce the birth of a son June 4. Donald Lee Ellis arrived home Wednesday evening from SNU for a few days vacation between terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Mojonnier
Highland
James Allegret
Irene Moore
Gary
Ind
Donald Lee Ellis
S.N.U
Pratt Cemetery Group Set Meeting for June 15
An important Pratt Cemetery gathering will be held at the Ed Defends home on Wednesday night June 15 to discuss the annual Pratt Cemetery picnic. All interested residents are urged to attend and cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
ED Defends
Ed Defend
Pratt Cemetery
Patoka Lions Club Elects Officers At Election Night Meeting
The Patoka Lions Club met at the Methodist Church basement on election night and elected by acclamation the officers named earlier by the nominating committee. Outgoing officers were thanked for a year of service. The club discusses local school board plans for a new high school and a fall festival rodeo, plus members report extensive trading activity and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
E. L. Rogier
Tail Twister
Marcus Cox
Wes Griffin
Bob Keister
Merle Jones
John Lanham
Lion Schroeder
Lion Les Jenkins
Jenkins
Things Are Doing Vernon Home Bureau Meeting Report
A June meeting in the church basement drew 23 members and 4 visitors. Highlights included a dues plan for 4 H club leaders, progress in sewing, a special trays instruction, fashion show plans for June 13 in Salem, and lessons on hair styling and math control led by Mrs Elizabeth Burton and Letta Hopkins. Betty Howell led recreation and Jessie Binnion with Letta Hopkins served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Bureau
E. M. Doolen
Frances Headley
Lodema Bayliss
Salem
Elizabeth Burton
Letta Hopkins
Betty Howell
Jessie Binnion
Radford Chriss announce Medford grandson born May 24 1949
A birth notice from Mr and Mrs Rad ford Chriss 15 Mace Road Medford Oregon announces their grandson born to Mr and Mrs Robert E Chris 811 Adams Lane Medford Oregon on May 24 1949 weighing 8 pounds 8% ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radford Chriss
Mace Road
Medford
Oregon
Robert E. Chris
Adams Lane
Ore
4 H Club News Brightens June Gatherings
The Save and Sew Club and Jolly Stitchers meet at leaders homes including Mrs Jackie Thalman Mrs Wilma Gergeni and Mrs Ernest Leicht . Members Mary Jo Hawkins Velma Moore Marilyn Percy and others attend with talks on pattern laying teeth care and sewing projects . Upcoming meetings are planned for June 8 June 15 and additional sewing demonstrations and reports noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Save and Sew Club
Jackie Thalman
Mary Jo Hawkins
Velma Moore
Sandra Schroeder
Donna Wadkins
Erma Bowen
Marilyn Percy
Nina Lee Jones
Donna Nickles
Norma Ruth Outhouse
McMackin
4-H
Wilma Gergeni
Pauline Towler
the Jolly Stitchers
Ernest Leicht
Patoka Unit to Meet at Home of Mrs Clifford Christian
The Patoka Unit holds its regular monthly meeting Friday June 17 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Clifford Christian home. Local leaders give the lesson Improved Methods of Ironing and a minor lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Clifford Christian
Mrs Pearl Hudspeth Injured in Fall
Mrs Pearl Hudspeth sustained ligament injuries after a Monday fall at her home. The incident caused significant pain but no other injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Hudspeth
Ice Cream Social Benefit Set Near Patokatic
The Annual Ice Cream Supper for Megassi Cemetery will be held Saturday night June 18 two miles west of Patokatic. Proceeds support cemetery upkeep and local community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megassi Cemetery
Patokatic
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W.S.C.S. OF
Methodist Church Elect Officers
Christian Congregation
Lincoln Services
Mrs
South Hinkson
Columbia, Missouri
Organic Chemistry
Patricia Spurgeon
P.V.F.D
Cleo Walker
Deneen
Floss
Lions Club
Les
R. Alexander
Mike Rogier
Bill Carter
Walter Manley
Orville Jones
Jack Keeton
Harley Cole
Alvin Belcher
John Thalman
Corby Tune
John Belcher
John Nelson
Bob Cole
John Houston
Dwight Ballance
Don Duquenne
Harry Perkins
George Wickersham
Harold Foltz
Mrs. McMillian
Albert Hopkins
O. C. Schroeder
C. D. Martin
LoYan
Bob
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