Vernon Bridge Club Hosts Social Evening at Minnie Peddicord Home
Minnie Peddicord hosted a Bridge Club night with two tables and refreshments of ice cream and angel food cake. Attendees included Lodema Bayliss, Jessie Binnion, Marie Hathaway, Helen Easley, Alice Wilson, Hazel Cox, Isabel Doolen, and others from nearby towns. Families visited over Father’s Day. several locals were noted visiting relatives and friends across Decatur, Fairfield, Vandalia, and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Peddicord
Lodema Bayliss
Jessie Binnion
Marie Hathaway
Helen Easley
Alice Wilson
Hazel Cox
Isabel Doolen
Wengert Family Visits York Grandparents in Nebraska
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Wengert of York Nebraska and their son James of St. Louis spent Wednesday with H G Wengert’s daughter and Robert Johnstone and their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Wengert
York
Nebraska
James Wengert
St. Louis
Robert Johnstone
Pvt
Robert Pugh
Scott Field
Mrs
Bruce Pugh
Lance Corporal Eldon Wickersham Honorably Discharged
Cpl Eldon Wickersham son of Mr and Mrs D L Wickershma was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps at Great Lakes Illinois on Wednesday June 19 He served thirty seven months eleven of which were in the Hawaiian Islands
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Eldon Weikersham
D. L. Wickershma
Marine Corps
Great Lakes
Ill
Eldon
Hawaiian Islands
Eastern Star Initiation Ceremony Postponed
The Eastern Star initiation ceremony scheduled for June 24 is postponed. The new date will be announced later.
Jimmy Baird Returns Home From Polio Treatment
Jimmy Baird aged one, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Baird of Sandoval, left hospital Saturday where he was treated for infantile paralysis. Parents report improving condition with better movement in most joints though right knee movement remains somewhat slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Baird
Ralph Baird
Sandoval
Jimmy
Congressman Vursell Opposes British Loan in 1946 Debate
Washington D C special report on Representative Vursell of the 23rd District opposing a 4 billion dollar loan to Great Britain. He argues the nation cannot bear new debt and should prioritize domestic needs like veterans housing. He cites lend lease totals and current debt to support a halt on foreign aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Vursell
Great Britain
United States
Britain
Wursell
France
Russia
Congressman Vursell
Card of Thanks from the Thorp family
Our hearts heartfelt thanks to all who extended comforting sympathy in our recent sorrow. To Rev. Fish, the Good Will Club, friends and neighbors. May God bless you all. The Thorp family, Nan Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Fish
Good Will Club
Thorp
Nan Perkins
Nellie Mae Crawford Weds In Clinton Presbyterian Church
Nellie Mae Crawford daughter of Lee Crawford Patoka and Robert Koons son of Mr and Mrs Otto Koons Clinton Ill were united in marriage at the Clinton Presbyterian church on Sunday afternoon June 16 The bride wore navy and white with white gardenias The groom in a business suit Miss Evelyn Easton as maid of honor wore powder blue and gladioli were the corsage A reception for 100 followed and the couple left for a Texas honeymoon Those from here attending included Lee Crawford Mr and Mrs Tom Altom Mr and Mrs G J Wasem and Miss Christina Crawford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Mae Crawford
Lee Crawford
Patoka
Robert Koons
Otto Koons
Clinton, Ill
Presbyterian Church
Evelyn Easton
Lila Koons
Owen Belcher hosts family dinner attendees named
Mr. and Mrs. Owen Belcher entertained with a Sunday family dinner at their home. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Thalman and daughter of Vandalia, Mr. and Mrs. William Reed and family, Mrs. P. L. Wheelis of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Stasik, Mr. Oscar Thalman of Centralia, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bassett and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Outhouse and grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. John Thalman, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Becher, and Mr. and Mrs. Owen Belcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Belcher
Leslie Thalman
Vandalia
William Reed
P. L. Wheelis
St. Louis
Simon Stasik
Oscar Thalman
Centralia
Marvin Bassett
Warren Outhouse
John Thalman
Harold Becher
Owen Bel
Bear Creek Sunshine Club Holds June Meeting
The Bear Creek Sunshine Club met June 13 at Mrs. Guy McDuffie’s home with 18 members present. Visitors included Mrs. Henson and several guests. Members enjoyed mystery packages, a birthday in June, and a luncheon. next gathering will be at Mrs. Dorothy Lake’s home with entertainment by Lillian Landreth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Creek
Dorothy Lake
Lillian Landreth
Train Hits Taxi at Odin Crossing
Illinois Central train No. 26 struck a taxi one mile south of Odin after the driver missed the crossing and stalled on the track. All taxi occupants escaped injury. the taxi owner is Bill Woods of Sandoval. The wreck wedged under the train and derailed wheels, requiring a wrecking crew to remove it as the track was thrown out of line and the train was delayed three hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Odin
Bill Woods
Sandoval
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington, D.C
America
Illinois
Indiana
Hoosier State
Ohio
Cincinnatii
Union Station
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Buckeye State
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Grafton
Alleghenies
Harper's Ferry
John Brown
Union Depot
Widow Cora B. Morgan Dies at 72 in Woodlawn Illinois
Mrs. Cora B. Morgan widow of Arthur J. Morgan died at 2 a m Wednesday June 12 1946 at her son George E Morgans home in Woodlawn Illinois aged 72 years 2 months and 6 days She was born April 6 1874 near Patoka Marion County Illinois Surviving are three sons George E Richard D and Thomas J a daughter Barbara E Harrison a granddaughter Barbara Ann Morgan a sister Mary A Cole and two sisters in law Jennie Dyeus and Lucy Kissner plus many relatives and friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora B. Morgan
Arthur J. Morgan
George E. Morgan
Woodlawn
Illinois
Morgan
Patoka
Marion County
William Wesley
Barbara Elizabeth (Lewis) Kissner
Christian Church
Woodlawn Christian Church
George E
Richard D
Thomas J
Charleston
West Virginia
Barbara E. Harrison
Chicago
Barbara Ann Morgan
Ill
Mary A. Cole
Richard D. Kissner
Jennie Dyeus
Lucy Kissner
Patoka Methodist Church Weekly Schedule
The Patoka Methodist Church lists services and events: 9:30 a.m. Church School led by George J Wasem, 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, 7:30 p.m. Evening Service. Midweek prayer at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, fellowship night with pot-luck supper at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Pastor M W Friesner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Ww. Friesner
George J Wasem
Rural Youth Meeting in Salem Highlights Benefits
The Marion County Rural Youth group met Tuesday night June 11 at the Salem High School Gym. President Elmer Morton conducted the session as Harold Beals spoke on Benefits of Rural Youth Organizations and a skit by Cleta Mercer Betty Brasel Arena Mulvaney and Bill Francis followed. A discussion on likes and dislikes between genders wrapped the event, then recreation led by Mr. Norman. A picnic at the Centralia beach is planned for July 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Salem
Elmer Morton
Harold Beals
Cleta Mercer
Betty Brasel
Arena Mulvaney
Bill Francis
Norman
Centralia
Barbara Sue Thorpe Dies at 2 in Hatch Cemetery
Barbara Sue Thorpe born May 11 1946 was the youngest of four children of carry and Evelyn Thorpe. She died after a brief illness June 15 1946 in Vandalia Illinois. She was survived by her parents grandparents a brother Donald and sisters Dorothy and Judy among others. Graveside services were held at Hatch Cemetery at 2 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Fish officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Sue Thorpe
Carry
Evelyn Thorpe
Vandalia
Donald
Dorothy
Judy
Hatch Cemetery
Rev. Fish
Birth Announcement for Bernice Perkins
Mr and Mrs William Perkins announce the birth of a daughter at their home on Wednesday June 19 named Bernice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Perkins
Bernice
Stephens announce birth of son at Greer Hospital Vandalia
Mr and Mrs A J Stephens announce the arrival of a baby boy born Saturday June 15 at Greer Hospital in Vandalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
A. J. Stephens
Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Cemetery Trustees to Be Appointed at Hatch Meeting
On Tuesday night July 2 1946 a meeting at Hatch School House begins at 8 o clock to appoint trustees for the Hatch Holt and Meador Cemeteries. All interested persons urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatch
Holt and
Meador
Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Birthday Honors
The text lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m church services at 10 30 a m training union at 7 p m and evening services at 8 p m with a singspiration after. It notes birthday songs for Don Davis and Mrs Carroll Mojonnier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Davis
Carroll Mojonnier
Reminiscences of a Washington Trip by Vernon Group
Miss Minnie Peddicord and Mrs Hazel Cox recount a sight seeing journey to Washington D C with an 82 member party sponsored by Miss Charlotte Spurlin from Centralia Township High School. The article details travel from Sandoval to Harper's Ferry and Arlington National Cemetery with visits to Mount Vernon and the Lincoln Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Peddicord
Hazel M. Cox
Vernon
National Capital
Charlotte Spurlin
Centralia Township
Peddicord
Fort Meyer
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington Memorial Run
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Eddie McClure
Esther Jones
Decatur
T. E. Snyder
Blanche Doolen
Maron
Edna Leininger
Virginia Weinsman
Alma
Margaret Ann Curtis
Elizabeth Burton
E. H. Burton
Lake Springs
Herman Alexander
Hazel Schmidt
Belleville
Jesse Ripple
Arthur White
Oklahoma
Claud Matheny
Mr. White
Joe Dickmann
East St. Louis
W. L. Danbury
Mildred E. Cox
Dave Elkins
Springfield
Harry Lawrence
Clyde
Annie Lester
V.T.C
Fairview Park
Fairfield
Mautz and Oren Construction Co
Clara Murfin
Dorothy Doolen
Clem Doolen
Caryle Thompson
Gene and
Glen
Granite City
Marian Epps
J. W. Epps
H. E. Snow
H. M. Fish
Lebanon
C. R. Livesay
C. O.livesay
Donald Belcher
Millikin University of Decatur
Lester E. Ward
Genevieve
Giant City Park
M. J. Gelsinger
Sarah Hebards
Center Church
Helen Jarrett
Opal Jonas
Eldon Wickersham
Mrs. Owen Belcher
Sunshine Club
Henson
Mamie Henson
Cathreen Outhouse
Doyle Robertson
Lucille Norris
Betty Jones
Bobby Jean
Nina Lee Jones
Charles
Tommy Dean Murfin
Howar
Murl Caudle
Larry Laurence
J.C
Odin Crossing
Patoka Methodist Church
Rural Youth Meeting
Fort Meyers
Christ Church Cathedral
Washington
Robert E. Lee
Kobert E. Lee
Virginia Hills
Martha Washington
Arlington
Alexandria
Mt. Vernon
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Memorial
George Washington
United States of America
Washington Memoria Bridge
Lincoln’ Memorial
Henry Baco
Abraham Lincoln
Daniel Chester French
District of Columbia
The
Priviledge
Megassi Cemetery
Frank Miller
Russell Snyder
Edgar Irvin
American Legion
Troy Simmons
Betty Lou
Jack
San Diego
California
Rose Britt
Simmons
Bernice Marshall
Green Castle
Margaret Marshall
du Paw University
Lila Jolliff
Delpha Jolliff
Sam
Evelyn Layton
Elizabeth England
J. H. Humes
Heyworth, Il
Lowell Belcher
Mansfield
Francis Belcher
Mary Lou
Robert Johnstone and Sons
Patoka All Stars
Roy Jones
Dick Potts
Mrs. Pearl Hudspeth
Lou Chriss
Darrell
Ed Lawson
Mattie Thompson
Earl Stepherson
Methodist Church
G. J. Wasem
Ethel Robb
Alma Garrett
Ruth Soulon
Champaign
Mrs. L. C. Pierce
Greenville
Mrs. Pierce
Anna Davidson
Robert Steel
A¢ Maron
Floyd Grinp
Cwitheir
J. W. Thompson
Dale Brumfield
St. Mary’s Hospital
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