Wisher School P.T.A. Enjoys Trip to St Louis Sunday
The Wisher School P.T.A. spent Sunday at Forrest Park and Highland Park enjoying sights. A noon picnic dinner was shared. The Frank Houston school bus carried Mr and Mrs Glen Walker and family and other named travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisher School P.T.A
Forrest Park
Highland
Frank Houston
Glen Walker
Fred Corson
Raymond Brumfield
Pauline Humes
Eldon Bowen
Phyliss
Russell Collins
Harold
Charles Gerrish
Herbert Brumfield
Beverly
Harold Murray
Eldon Wickersham
Loraine Kleyestuber
Jimmy Kleyestuber
Mary Parker
Dorothy Snyder
Les Griffin
Junior Boys Sunday School Class Outing
The Patoka Methodist Church Junior Boys Sunday School Class with teacher Darvin Jones and Marcus Cox spent Wednesday afternoon at Bryan Memorial park in Salem. They swam, played games, and had a picnic supper. Attendees included Thomas Towler, Leon Walker, Richard Edwards, Jimmy Wasem, Lucas Crawford, Dean Wadkins, Jimmy Harron, John Ballance, and Bill Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Methodist Church
Darvin Jones
Marcus Cox
Bryan Memorial Park
Salem
Thomas Towler
Leon Walker
Richard Edwards
Jimmy Wasem
Lucas Crawford
Dean Wadkins
Jimmy Harron
John Ballance
Bill Cox
Methodist Aid Meeting Honors Members and Guests
The June Methodist Aid meeting at the church drew a splendid attendance led by president Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon. Devotions by Mrs. Anna Ballance and guest Mrs. James Masten of Chicago uplifted the gathering amid floral centerpieces and lace tables honoring birthday celebrants Mrs. Firbe Fiscus and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Aid
S. M. Spurgeon
Anna Ballance
James Masten
Chicago
Mayme Galloway
Mae Logan
Audrey Kissner
Gladys Jones
Donna Jennings
Margaret Jennings
Rita Hill
Firbe Fiscus
F. E. Miller
John Barnes
X. B. Holland
Baptist Church Sunday School and Worship Schedule
The Baptist Church held morning and evening services with a piano dedication and Bible drills. Birthday songs were sung for James Thomas and Alvin Perkins. An Associational Training Union Meeting is set for Sunday June 13 at 2:30 at Wamac, featuring The Story Hour and Juniors. Graduation for Bible School Friday at 7:30 p.m. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thomas
Alvin Perkins
Wamac
Associational Training Union
Jesus
Bible School
Methodist Church Services and Programs
Methodist Church announces a Children's Day program at the 9 30 a m church school led by Geo J Wasem with pins for all children. Morning worship at 10 45 a m. Youth Fellowship at 7 p m and Evening Service at 7 30 p m. W S C S meets Thursday at 2 00 p m and Mid week service at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Friesner
Geo
Loyal Leader Food Sale at Bob Eagan's June 12
The Loyal Leader Class of the Christian Church will hold a food sale at Bob Eagan's Food Store starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 12. Proceeds benefit church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Bob Eagan
Boy Hurt When Air Compressor Falls in Patoka Shop
Gary Foltz eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs Harold Foltz of Patoka was badly injured Tuesday evening when a five hundred pound air compressor fell on his left hand in his father's shop. He attempted to stop it as it fell and suffered two broken fingers plus a severe cut. He was treated in Patoka and later moved to St Marys hospital in Centralia for X rays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Foltz
Harold Foltz
Patoka
DuComb
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Services For Carl Watkins Held In Patoka Church
Carl Ira Watkins born January 17 1907 near Shobonier Illinois died June 5 1948 at St Marys Hospital Centralia age 41 5 19. Funeral services were held June 8 1948 at 2 pm from the Patoka Pentecostal Church. Interment in Farmer Cemetery. He leaves wife Lucille six children and his relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Ira Watkins
Robert
Lillie Ballard Watkins
Shobonier
Ill
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Illinois
Lucille Coppenbarger
Clinton, Ill
Lucille
Bobby
Freddy
Lillian
Faye
Mary
Robert Watkins
Vernon
Ben
LeRoy
Harold
Paul
Cecil Marshall
Robert Hathaway
Roy Veal
Vernon, Ill
Edith Higgins
Chicago
Raymond Trimmans
William Adams
Patoka
Library Notes Adds New Books To Collection
The library lists several new acquisitions from Mrs. Olive Farmer and Mr. Charles Hill including Parris Mitchell of King's Row Lusty Wind for Carolina Pilgrim's Inn Lucinda Bradford The Man In the Saddle Shadow of the Train two Western thrillers. From the Book of the Month Club arrive Colorado The Queen's Physician Unconquered The Bishop's Mantle. Thanks are given to Mrs. X B Holland and James Ballentine for used books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Farmer
Colorado
Crackerneck Defeats Glenridge 7-2 in Baseball Showdown
Burl Marohl pitched shutout until the ninth as Crackerneck beat Glenridge 7-2. Crackerneck led 1-0 early, added two in the fifth, and exploded for four runs in the seventh with a D. Linton triple and J. Payne home run. Marohl fanned 16. Next Sunday Crackerneck plays Sandoval at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burl Marohl
Glenridge
Crackerneck
D. Linton
J. Payne
Marohl
Crackerneck Diamond
Sandoval
In Memoriam Geo. E. Ballance June 20 1947
In loving memory of Geo. E. Ballance who died June 20 1947. Death may destroy life but not memory of his manliness patience courage and sincere forgiving love. He did not live in vain. Many have been helped by his example. Sadly missed by loved ones. 1tp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Ballance
Hetzlers Visit Friends in Town This Week
Mr and Mrs John Hetzler and their sons David and Lemar from Stoy Illinois are visiting local friends this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hetzler
David
Lemar
Stoy, Ill
4 H Club News Sparks Outdoor Summer Plan
Outdoor 4 H'ers met June 9 at Patoka Park with eleven members and one visitor. A First Aid demonstration was given and a club picnic was prepared. They plan a campout for one meeting and will hold another gathering June 23 led by Jo Simcox and Darlene Wortman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Park
Jo Simcox
Darlene Wortman
Sandra Schroeder
Local family visits and community events noted
Mr and Mrs O C Schroeder and Sandra return from Bristol Virginia to join a Food Sale at Eagan's Food Market. Miss Christina Crawford, Mrs W L Danbury and Mr and Mrs P J Mojonnier attend Eastern Star Friends Night in Carlyle with Danbury as Treasurer Mojonnier as Sentinel and Mrs Mojonnier as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Schroeder
Sandra
Wm. J. Schroeder
Mrs. Willard and Son
Bristol
Virginia
Eagan’s
Christina Crawford
W. L. Danbury
P. J. Mojonnier
Eastern Star Friends
Carlyle
Mrs. Danbury
Mojonnier
Good Will Club Meets at Tina Murfin Home
Ten members and eight visitors meet Wednesday afternoon June 2 at Tina Murfin’s home in regular session. The group finished a quilt for Mrs. Robertson and prepared rags. Hostess served angel cake strawberries and coffee. Next meeting June 28 hosted by Sophia and Emma Protz. Bible verse with E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina Murfin
Good Will Club
Robertson
Sophia
Emma Protz
Card of Thanks for Kind Bedside Visits and Gifts
I thank everyone who sent cards flowers gifts and came to see me while I was in bed after my tonsillectomy. I enjoyed them so much and appreciate the kindness shown during my recovery.
Eastern Star Friends Night Hosts Notables visit
Mr and Mrs O J Hill Mrs William Boyd and Mrs H K Pike attended Friends Night at Sandoval Chapter Order of Eastern Star Monday evening. Mrs Boyd filled the Adah station and G M Eaglin returned home from Veterans Hospital Marion Illinois after six weeks. Milton Peddicord to Spooner Wisconsin for a week of fishing. Hilma Wasem and daughters from Holliday North Dakota arrived Thursday to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Hill
William Boyd
H. K. Pike
Sandoval
Order of
Eastern Star
Boyd
Adah
G. M. Eaglin
Veterans Hospital
Marion
Illinois
Milton Peddicord
Spooner
Wisconsin
Hilma Wasem
Holliday
North Dakota
Sunbeams Meet for June Time at Snider Home
Carolyn Nancy and Judy Snider hosted Sunbeams on Saturday afternoon June 5 in their home. Guests included Ruth Anna Thomas Mrs W L Griffin children Francis and Judy Mrs Floyd Britt son Larry and others. After prayers verses and roles the group sang read and planned next meetings with a refreshment spread shared by Mrs Snider and her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn
Nancy
Judy Snider
Patsy Binnion
Ruth Anna Thomas
W. L. Griffin
Francis
Judy
Floyd Britt
Larry
Miriam
Johnny Leckrone
Robert Ammerman
Vivian
Thomas
Beverly Snider
Father
Judy Snyder
Jessie Lou Thomas
Mojonnier
Southern Baptist Convention
Memhis
Snider
Harold Snyder
Reba
Gloria
Wiley Ray
James Thomas
Ruth
Anna
Marion
James Allen
Jessie Lou
Donald
Everette Perkins
Patsy
Linda Binnion
Becky Murray
George Snider
Bertha
Beverly
P. J. Mojonnier
Five Sandoval Boys Enlist in Air Corps
Five Sandoval youths have enlisted in the Army Air Corps. Bill Lewis and Victor Williams joined at Centralia on May 26 and departed June 9 for San Antonio Texas. Everett Uhls Emil Williams and Ed Goodwin enlisted in Centralia on June 8 and will leave June 15 for San Antonio. All enlist for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandoval
Army Air Corps
Bill Lewis
Victor Williams
Centralia
San Antonio
Texas
Everett Uhls
Emil Williams
Ed Goodwin
Farmers to Tour Dixon Springs Experiment Station
Marion County farmers plan a June 22 bus tour to Dixon Springs Illinois to view conservation farming practices and pasture programs supporting sheep and cattle. The trip costs 2.50 per person with a Salem departure at 7 00 a m and return by 6 00 to 7 00 p m. riders should bring lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Dixon Springs
Illinois
Blackburn
Salem
Farm Bureau
Birth of daughter announced by Mr and Mrs Floyd Nattier
Mr and Mrs Floyd Nattier announce the birth of a daughter at Mark Greer hospital on May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Floyd Nattier
Mark Greer Hospital
Fancy Work Club meeting at E L DeLay home June 4
On Friday afternoon June 4 the Ladies Fancy Work Club gathered at Mrs. E. L. DeLay home with guests Mrs. Matchett's mother and Mrs. James Masten. President H. N. Potts handled business while Mrs. Spurgeon and Mrs. Rogier directed the entertainment. Prize winners included Elsie Gray Eunice Altom H. N. Potts Roy Jones J. F. Matchett and E. L. DeLay. Refreshments were served by Matchett and Rogier. Plans were made for a July 9 picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Elsie Gray
Eunice Altom
H. N. Potts
Roy Jones
J. F. Matchett
E. L. DeLay
Loyal Leaders Meet at Patoka Park Social
The Loyal Leaders Class of the Christian Church held its June gathering at Patoka park. Members entertained the ladies with grilled weiners, lemonade, and coffee, and mystery pals were revealed with new names to be drawn next meeting. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs John Hetzler and sons of Stoy Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Patoka Park
John Hetzler
Stoy, Ill
Nurse From Centralia Joins Marion County Sanatorium Board
Mrs. Bertie Bickson, Centralia City School nurse, will serve as temporary nurse for the Marion County Tuberculosis Sanatorium Board from June 15 during a summer emergency. She replaces Mrs. Bette Hargis and will resume school duties in the fall, while assisting with follow-up work from the mobile X-ray unit and tuberculosis control efforts in Marion county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie Bickson
Centralia City
Marion County Tuberculosis Sanatorium Board
Virgil Duncan
Salem
Bickson
Bette Hargis
Sanatorium Board
Revival services at Alma Christian Church with Hargrave couple
Mr and Mrs Hargrave conduct revival meetings at the Alma church with preaching and music. Morning services proceed on June 13 and 20 despite no evening preaching. Vacation Bible School runs June 28 to July 9 inviting all youth.
Thank you for kindness while I was in hospital
Mrs Verne Nattier expresses gratitude to those who sent cards flowers and visited during her hospital stay. Her thanks extend to friends neighbors and acquaintances who offered support and encouragement during recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Nattier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Methodist Aid Meeting
Carl Watkins
Library Notes
Memoriam
G.olp
Philadelphia
Vandenberg
Michigan
Dewey
New York
Warren
California
Stassen
Minnesota
Taft
Ohio
Martin
Pennsylvania
Sunbeams
AIR Corps
Fancy Work Club
Don Hargrave
Frayer
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