Walton and friends visit across towns in Vandalia area
A long list of Sunday visits and weekday trips shows many families from Vandalia Decatur Patoka and nearby towns visiting relatives in the area. Notable movements include Ray Walton and wife Kay of Vandalia hosting guests and Harold Lee Peyton and family visiting Mt Auburn.
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Ray Walton
Kay
Vandalia
George Walton
B. F. Satterlee
Decatur
Lee Peyton
Mt. Auburn
Howard Lee Peyton
Ben Reilman
Hubert Reilman
Will Curran
Tom Curran
Stringtown
Clarence Lawson
Shirley
Dahlgren
Wade Laiwson
Eberlee Norris
Jim Arnold
Deneen (Slick) ‘Walker
Patoka
Ada Snyder
Opal Jones
Vernon
Salem
Forrest Horn
Clinton
Ill
Eli Morgan
Cecil Binnion
Terry
Irvin Metzger
Cardinal Giants
St. Louis
Mollie Murfin
Lessie Payne
Forrest Park
Mabel Snyder
Minnie Peddicord
Hazel Cox
Isabel Doolen
Alice Wilson
Sandoval Rebekah Lodge
Elvis Burton
Lula Karon
J. P. Roberts
Karson
Corky
Richard Walton
Plainfield
Jesse Walton
Essie Robinson
Home Bureau
Island Chapel Church Dedicates Forty Years Ago
Mr Frank Brokelmeyer reports Island Chapel Church was dedicated forty years ago on the second Sunday in June with Rev Reeves as pastor and Rev J M Smith delivering the sermon Five of the original attendees returned Sunday including U S Jolliff Roscoe Jolliff Corb Tune and Frank Brokelmeyer Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Roscoe Jolliff of Lacon Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brokelmeyer
U. S. Jolliff
Island Chapel Church
Reeves
J. M. Smith
U. S
Lacon
Illinois
Island
Vernon Pentecostal meeting and Master’s sale notices
Old fashioned Vernon Illinois tent meeting continues at Sholconier. Also a Master in Chancery sale dated June 5 1950 lists property in Vernon village to be sold June 24 1950 at ten in the forenoon at the front door of the Post Office Vernon. Lots 3 and 4 in Block 5 subject to 1950 taxes. Cash in hand. Frederick E. Merritt Master in Chancery. William A. Miller attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Illinois
Marionis
Clifford C. Wilson
Paul Kinney
Marjorie Kinney
Joseph Kinney
Marion County Circuit Court
Vernon
Marion
Frederick E. Merritt
Marion County
William A. Miller
Patricia L Smith Honored at Flint Technical High
Patricia L. Smith graduates with high honors from Flint Technical High School alongside eight classmates earning certificates. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Smith of Flint and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Eli Logan of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Smith
Flint
Mich
Flint News Advertiser
Patricia L. Smith
Technical
Paul Smith
Michigan
Eli Logan
Patoka
Sunbeams Meet at Baptist Church Saturday
The Sunbeams will gather at the Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon June 17 from 2 to 3 o clock. Vera Nattier, president, will welcome new members and visitors. The program includes flags and Bible salutes prayer a Japan story playmates Roll Call Bible verse starting with seh exercise Children Around the World songs Churches of Other Lands closing prayer and refreshments and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
The
Baptist Church
Vera Nattier
Japan
Vernon Good Will Club Sees Meetings and Crafts
The Vernon Good Will Club met June 9 with ten members and seven visitors including Mrs Session and Diana Linn Meador. Members hemmed a quilt, sent get well cards, and shared a poem by Bill Godel. Plans discussed for an ice cream social and a June 21 gathering at Emma’s place. First prize in games went to Alice Wilson, second to Fern Arnold. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Good Will Club
Kenneth Meador
Session
Annabelle Doolen
Susan la -Homa
Evelyn Lee
Bill Hilliard
Diana Linn Meador
Bill Godel
Alice Wilson
Fern Arnold
Emma
Marie
Mound Chapel Sunday Schedule and Outreach Plans
Sunday School at 10 00 a m led by Lyle Arnold with morning worship at 11 00 a m by Rev Paul Hacsal attendance last Sunday was sixty. Songs by Mrs Orval Jones and Rev and Mrs Ancel Arnold. Guest pastor Rev Arnold spoke on Thankfulness. Teen-Agers S and S class plans a softball team to compete locally. Class attendance nears twenty for a picnic trip. Join us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Arnold
Paul Hacsal
Orval Jones
Ancel Arnold
Plator
Paul Brown
Arnold
Patoka Methodist Church Service and Schedule
The Patoka Methodist Church presents morning worship at 10 45 a m except on the third Sunday with a sermon The God of Our Faith is the Sunday message Alfred S Dalrymple is minister Geo Wasem supervises church school M Y F led by Mrs Audrie Kissner with counseling at 6 30 p m Thursday prayer and study period and evening worship at 7 30 p m except the first Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Methodist Church
Church of Friendliness
Alfred S. Dalrymple
Geo. Wasem
Audrie Kissner
Couns
God
Dad the Shield of Home and Sentry of Love
Poem praising fathers as the inner sentinel and outer guard of the home. It extols Dad's role in nurturing, protecting, and guiding children, urging reverent love and credit to the fatherhood ideal as an undying tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad
Little Kingdom
Patoka High School Construction Under Way District News
The Patoka Community Unit School District No 100 advances its high school project with local labor, highlighting cooperative governance and the need to maintain six through twelve education within the district. It notes building fund transfers, past budget shifts, and the planned Vernon and Patoka Grade School improvements amid aging facilities requiring ongoing maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Community Unit School District No
Patéka
Board of Education
Educational Fund
Vernon
Ernon
Patoka
State aid at stake as district faces non recognition
The board warns that continuing state aid hinges on meeting educational requirements. A June 3 election is called to address rates and improvements at Vernon and Patoka Grade Schools. Officials urge patrons to review the state report and seek explanations if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Springfield
Patoka
Department of Health
Board of Education
State Educational Department
Patoka Pentecostal Church Sunday Schedule
The Patoka Pentecostal Church posts weekly services with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Sunday Evangelistic Message at 7 30 p m and Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 45 p m. Everyone is welcome to attend. F E Adams Sunday School Supt Amy Bradley Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Pentecostal Church
F. E. Adams
Amy Bradley
Baptist Church Week Schedule and Local Social Notes
The article lists a Baptist church timetable including Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship 10 30 a m Training Union 7 00 p m Evening Worship 8 00 p m and a Thursday Prayer Service 8 00 p m The Vacation Bible School starts Friday June 16 at 8 p m and church auxiliaries meet June 17 at 2 p m The text also reports several local social notes including visits weddings and travels involving Mrs Lucy Brown Mrs Janie Cruthers Bettie Simcox Ruth Richardson Estelle Hubbard and others with mentions of Chicago Normal University Flora and McKendree College and a family reunion at Pana Park
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Brown
Chicago
Martha E. ‘Cain
Phillip Mojonnier
Verne Nattier
George
Bearnadean Grammer
Fist Baptist
Salem
Janie Cruthers
Robinson
Ill
Bettie Simcox
Normal
Illinois State Normal University
A. S. Dalyrmple
Flora
Ruth Richardson
Estelle Hubbard
McKendree College
Lebanon
Dalrymple
Harry Naas
Richie
Equality
Darvin Jones
Valda
Darvin
Harry
James Masten
Thomas Haley
R. L. Walton
Pana Park
Centralia V.F.W. Triumphs 10-8 Over Patoka
Patoka opened the season with a 10 to 8 loss to Centralia V.F.W. Walt Marohl started for Patoka and yielded seven runs before Brooks Meador relieved him. Centralia led 9-0 by the fourth, Patoka rallied for five in response. Dale Towler reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Centralia V.F.W
Walt Marohl
Brooks Meador
Marohl
Meador
Centralia
Cuntralia V.F.W
Patoka Park
Farina
Dale Towler
Lela Sharp Engaged to Max Quayle of Patoka
Pa toka residents Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sharp announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Lela Sharp to Max Quayle son of Mrs. Nelle Quayle of Patoka. Wedding date not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Sharp
Patoka
Lela Sharp
Max Quayle
Nelle Quayle
Erma Bowen Wins Silver Medal in Speech Contest
The W C T U program last Friday evening was well attended and everything advertised was carried out. Irma Bowen won the Silver Medal in the speech contest with contestants Esther Leicht, Alice Hicks, Erma Bowen, Donna Branch, and Annabel Hicks participating.
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W.C.T.U
Irma Bowen
Esther Leicht
Alice Hicks
Erma Bowen
Donna Branch
Annabel Hicks
Ellis Cream Station Completed at New Building
Mr and Mrs William Ellis move to their new cream station building described as neat and fully equipped facing the north. The last of the old landmark structure is being removed.
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William Ellis
Rev Dalrymple to Teach Study Class in Methodism
Rev Alfred S Dalrymple of Patoka Methodist Church will lead a Thursday evening study on The History of Early Methodism and the Doctrines of the Methodist Church starting June 22 at 7 30 p m. Sessions explore Wesleys formation of societies Cartwright life Articles of Religion and General Rules. All faiths invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred S. Dalrymple
Patoka Methodist Church
Wesleys
John
Charles
Peter Cartwright
Methodist Church
Ice Cream Supper Planned by Edgar Rogier Post Auxiliary
The American Legion Post No 543 auxiliary sponsors an ice cream supper at Patoka city park Saturday evening June 24. Home made ice cream and cake will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar R. Rogier
The
American Legion No. 543
Patoka City Park
Ice Cream Supper for Vernon Park Benefit Friday
An ice cream supper will be held at Vernon City Park on Friday night June 28 to benefit the park. The event features home made ice cream cake pie and coffee with home talent entertainment. Serving starts at 7 30 p.m.
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Vernon City Park
Notice of neighborhood livestock disturbances and local moves
Three dogs described as one red and two white with some dark have been raiding chickens daily. Forrest Wadkins writes to urge owners to act or he will intervene. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Weinsman return home after months in Laomi Illinois. Mrs. Floyd Carter aids in Urbana for a newborn granddaughter at Mercy Hospital June 6 weighing 9 pounds. Cindy Holland had a tonsil operation at St Marys Centralia Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jolliff and Carl moved to Mrs Maude Ellis’s house. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Tune occupy the cottage of Mrs Edna Une.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Wadkins
Albert Weinsman
Laomi
Illinois
Floyd, Carter
Urbana
William Fiske
Freda Carter
Mercy Hospital
Cindy Holland
St. Marys
Centralia
Sam Jolliff
Carl
Lands and items for sale in Patoka listings
Advertisement roundup includes 160 acre homestead tracts and government lands from Northwest Land Service Anaconda Montana mail order details. Also for sale one 50 by 150 lot Patoka F E Adams contact. Cleaning and ironing services wanted Sandoval. 1947 Crosley convertible for sale Patoka Keith Pike. Power lawn mower sales service for Patoka Vernon by Harry Perkins and Goodall brand.
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Northwest Land Service
Eighth Ave
Anaconda
Montana
Harry 0. Perkins
Goodall
Patoka
Vernon
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Lions Club
Bessie A, Stanley
Patoka Community Unit School Disstrict News
Ellis
Rev. Dalrymple
Patoka. Lp
Hay
Jolliff Bros
Jersey
George R. Snider
L. D. Morey
Vernon, Ill
BCA
Marion County Service Co
Marvin Ehrat
Bob Hopkins
George Christie
All-steel Bank
Jesse Ripple
Sandoval
Fred Benning
Gene Leniger
Crosley
Keith Pike
Atkinson Shoe Store
Gene Roper
Maloy
Roy Sears
Vandalia Bargain Center
Vandalia Plumbing
Vandalia, Ill
A. M. Whitford
Megassi Cemetery
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