Community notices include hospital visits and local visits
Mrs. Lem Ballance is in the Schmidt Clinic at Robinson for observation. Mrs. Freda Meador underwent an operation at St Mary's hospital in Centralia. Many Salem residents visited relatives in Salem, Vandalia, Coulterville, and nearby towns. Local events include a Young Adults party for Freda's birthday and graduation trips to Champaign. Centralia Ice and Fuel Co. opens a new ice house north of B and B Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem Ballance
Schmidt
Robinson
Methodist Sunday School
Thurby Meador
Freda
I. C. Betts
Keith
Joe
Dallas Robinson
Joan
Davy
E. H. Weinsmanman
Allen
Sue Ann
Champaign
Dorothy Doolen
University of Illinois
Clarence Miller
Decatur
Albert Potts
Marion Epps
Springfield
J. W. Epps
Clarence Guyman
H. Y. Williams
Salem
Wm. Godel
Allenheim Lutheran
St. Louis
John Godel
Centralia Ice and Fuel Co
B and B Grocery
Miss Edna Leininger Dies in Vandalia at 59
Edna Leininger of Vernon born October 6 1888 died June 15 1948 at her Vandalia home age 59 years 8 months 9 days. She was a daughter of Fred and Lancinda Leininger survived by brother Lewis and sister Della and three nieces Dorothy Reed Martha McPherson and Margaret Jean Leininger. Funeral June 17 Vernon Methodist Church with Rev Fish officiating. Interment Vernon Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Leininger
Vandalia
Ill
Fred
Lancinda
Cox) Leininger
Vernon, Il
Edna
Methodist Church
Lewis Leininger
Della Hanson
Decatur
Nerces
Dorothy Reed
Peoria
Marth McPherson
Margaret Jean Leninger
Vernon Methodist Church
Mr. Fish
Vernon Cemetery
Car Hits Bridge South of Sandoval Sunday Night
A 1941 Chevrolet with Indiana plates struck the bridge south of Sandoval between 10 and 10 30 PM while avoiding a pursuing 1942 Lincoln Zephyr from Illinois. The Lincoln fled south without stopping. The Chevrolet sustained damage to the right fender and door. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandoval
Chevrolet
Indiana
Illinois
Lincoln
Election for Consolidated School District 9 on June 26
Voters in Marion County Illinois will decide on establishing Consolidated School District No 9. Polls open noon and close at 5 PM at Sandoval Grade School McClelland School and Wood School for areas within Sandoval Carrigan and Sandoval Townships.
Services Held For Henry Lee At Sandoval
Funeral services were held at Cox Martin Funeral Home in Sandoval at 2:00 PM Monday for Henry Lee 43 of Sandoval who died Saturday morning June 19 in what coroner ruled a suicide. He is survived by his wife two young children a sister and three brothers. Burial followed in Sandoval Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Sandoval
Henry Lee
Robert Hancock
Salem
Sandoval Cemetery
Mary Wadkins Honored On Eighteenth Birthday
Miss Mary Wadkins was surprised Friday evening June 18 when friends gathered at her home for a supper in honor of her eighteenth birthday. Attendees included numerous friends and relatives listed in the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wadkins
Darrell Foltz
Mattie Jarrett
John Williams
Frank Williams
Marie
Vernon Meyers
Silas Wadkins
Halden Hill
Darvin Jones
Goldie Williams
Lola Fraley
Nancy Giff
Lucy Williams
Mary A. Cole
Carlotte Smith
Gene Meyers
Leo Wadkins
Neil Jolliff
Ott Wadkins
Billy, Margie
Mary
Outdoor 4-H Club Meeting At City Park In June
Patoka Outdoor 4-H Girls met at City Park Wednesday afternoon June 23 with President Jo Simcox presiding. Roll call noted a favorite tree as camping and a report on the University trip were shared. 1707 members attended. Picnic Courtesy and Fire lesson given. refreshments cooked over an open fire followed by games. Next meeting set for July 7. Sandra Schroeder reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Jo Simcox
Sandra Schroeder
Bob Newman Wins Four Firsts With Dashunds Sunday
Mr and Mrs Bob Newman of Sandoval entered four Dashhounds in the Sportsman's picnic dog show at Salem Sunday and won four first prizes. Champ won best male over one year and Hedgy Lamarr won best female over one year. Hans Von Doppell won best male under one year and Scarlet O Hara won best female under one year. Camp took best of breed in the over one year class and Scarlet O Hara won best of breed in the under one year class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Newman
Sandoval
Salem
Champ
Hedgy Lamarr
Hans von Doppel
Camp
GED Testing Opens High School Diploma Path for Veterans
Veterans in Illinois can take General Educational Development tests to earn a high school diploma. Tests are available at 39 centers statewide and do not require a special population. IVC officers assist in applying. in Marion County the officers are in Salem Room 202 Court House and Centralia Room 203 Hoffman Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Illinois Veterans Commission Service
Marion County
Courthouse
Salem
Hoffman Building
Centralia
Baptist Church Notes Bible School and Worship Schedule
The church listed services including Bible School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship 10 30 a m Broadcast 6 30 p m Training Union 7 10 p m Evening Worship 8 p m and Thursday prayer meeting 8 p m The Birthday song honored Jack Michael Keeton and L P Hill received candy for being the oldest father present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Jack Michael Keeton
L. P. Hill
Card of Thanks for flowers and support
We sincerely thank all those for flower donations and assistance during the illness and death of our dear sister. Lewis Leininger and family. Mrs. Delld Hanson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Leininger
Delld Hanson
Fire Chief Schroeder Attends Illinois Fire College
Fire Chief O C Schroeder attended the twenty fourth Illinois Fire College at the University of Illinois on June 15 16 17 and 18. He reported the event was very successful with over 600 firefighters from across the state and some from outside. Training covered fighting butane and propane fires, crucial for the local area using gas for heat cooking and refrigeration. Schroeder noted Patoka Volunteer Fire Department recently bought a new Pyrene foam nozzle for oil fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Schroeder
Twenty Fourth
Illinois Fire College
University of Illinois
Schroeder
Patoka
Three Injured in Jeff City Corner Accident
Frank Fetgatter of Central City and Roy Luttrell of Boulder were taken to St Marys hospital Saturday morning after a highway collision at Jeff City corner. Don Phillips of Boulder, a Luttrell passenger, suffered only minor scratches. Fetgatter, driving north on Highway 51, turned left toward Glenridge and was struck broadside by the Luttrell car. both vehicles were badly damaged. All were treated and released. condition not believed serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff City Corner
Frank Fetgatter
Central City
Roy Luttrell
Boulder
St. Marys Hospital
Don Phillips
Luttrell
Fetgatter
Highway 51
Glenridge
Sando Theatre Installs New Cold Drink Machine
The Sando Theatre in Sandoval has installed a Coke machine enabling expertly mixed fountain Cokes and Orange Phosphate. The unit resembles a deep freeze with two fountains and dispenses syrup and carbonated water together for exact portions. It is reportedly the only machine of its kind in operation in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sando Theatre
Sandoval
Patoka Methodist Church Service Schedule
The Patoka Methodist Church announces service times with M. W. Friesner as minister. Morning worship at 10 45, Sunday school at 9 30, youth fellowship at 7, evening service at 7 30, prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30, and Ladies Aid Thursday at 2. Wednesday supper may be postponed. Also notes birthday songs and father’s day gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Friesner
Geo. J. Wasem
Ladies Aid
Firbe Fiscus
Mary Watkins
Alvin Belcher
Ray Gray
Darvin Jones
Oscar Hill
Ice Cream Supper Thanks Local Help and Donors
Community note thanks merchants and business people for donations, the ladies who donated cakes, the 4-H girls, and all who worked in the stands or assisted in any way to make the Megassi Cemetery ice cream supper a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megassi Cemetery
Patoka Pentecost Church Schedule
Amy Bradley Pastor leads services at Patoka Pentecost Church with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship 10 45 a m Evening Service 7 30 p m and Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m All are invited to attend all services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Bradley
Hospital Thanks For Cards And Flowers
A patient expresses gratitude to all who sent cards and visited during the hospital stay and especially thanks the Christian Church for the beautiful flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Thank you for cards and prayers after our tonsil surgery
Rosemary and Charles Walker express gratitude for cards letters gifts and calls following Rosemarys tonsillectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary
Charles Walker
Stringer Lingle Engage Army Nurse Pair Plans August Wedding
Tec 5 Billy G Stringer and 1st Lt Mary C Lingle announce their engagement. Both served at the 368th Station Hospital in the Panama Canal Zone. The couple, with families D C Stringer of Patoka Illinois and Madie E McLeod as maid of honor, plan a August wedding in Santa Clara with a honeymoon to follow. Lt Lingle will join Fort Clayton General Hospital after transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Stringer
Patoka
Ill
Billy G. Stringer
Cpl. Stringer
Mary C. Lingle
Army Nurse Corps
Lingle
Hattiesburg
Mississippi
Army
Cpl
Stringer
Vandalia
Illinois
Camp Polk
Louisiana
Panama Canal Zone
368Th
Fort Bulick
Canal Zone
Fort Clayton General Hospital
Fort Clayton
Pacific
Isthmus
Durwood Stringer
368Th Station
Madie E. McLeod
Santa Clara
Election notice for School District No 8 vote on June 26
Voters in Odin Township Carrigan Township Marion County Illinois will cast ballots at Odin School Barr School and Brick School on Saturday June 26. Polls open at 7 00 a m and close at 7 00 p m local time with voting districts defined by township sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odin
Illinois
Barr
Odin Township
Brick
Carrigan Township
Marion County
Barr School
Brick School
Carrigan Townshi
Pratt Cemetery Picnic Plans Held Near Pa tok July 4
Pratt Cemetery annual picnic scheduled for Sunday July 4 1948 six miles west of Patoka at Carroll Grove. Ladies urged to donate food items for the fundraiser serving baked chicken and dressing chicken and noodles meat loaf baked beans potato salad slaw and pies to support cemetery upkeep send cash donations to Edw Defend Patoka Illinois 21pcommittee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt Cemetery
Pa‘tok
Carrol Grove
Patoka
Victoria OES Guest Night to Honor Eva Wasem
Victoria Chapter No. 253 OES holds Guest Night on Monday June 28 at 8:00. Mrs Eva Wasem will be guest of honor with sixteen neighboring Chapters invited. Joy Boyd, Worthy Matron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
E.S
Eva Wasem
Joy Boyd
Sunbeams Meet at Kelly Home July 3
The Sunbeams plan a Saturday gathering at the Kelly home on July 3 from 2 to 8 PM with a program including welcome remarks, flag and Bible salutes, prayer, a roll call, and a Q and A session about migrants. Activities feature field tasks, games, and a closing prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
Kelly Home
Lessie
Susan Kelly
Jesus
Patoka Christian Church Announces Vacation Bible School
Don Hargrave reports Sunday services at Patoka Christian Church with Bible School starting June 28. Evening evangelistic service follows each Sunday. Young people from all churches invited to attend the Vacation Bible School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hargrave
Minister Bible School
Hargrave
Alma
V.B.S
Weekend Visits and Local Social Notes Highlight Roberts Area
L F Belcher of Roberts Illinois spent the weekend with his parents. Mrs Georgena Adams of St Louis visited relatives and attended the ice cream supper. Mrs Maurice Nattier was admitted to Mark Greer hospital in Vandalia for mountain fever from a tick bite. Bruce Pugh and Wilma Pugh joined the celebration of James Jacksons 82nd birthday in Bethany. Out of town guests at the ice cream supper included many residents and visitors from Vandalia Sandoval Cen tralia and other areas. Wayne Nattier Patoka and James O Neal with Springfield friends were in town to visit. The Peddle family plans a Spooner Wisconsin fishing trip. Wayne Brumfield Carroll and Betty Towler from Normal joined Mr and Mrs Henry Bru for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Belcher
Roberts, Lll
Lowell Belcher
Georgena Adams
St. Louis
Maurice Nattier
Mark Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Bruce Pugh
Wilma Pugh
Carol Ann
Coleen
Howard Quick
Floyd Walker
Jeannie
Barbara
Harold Simcox
Dean
Sandoval
Susie Woolbright
Centralia
Wayne Nattier
Patoka
James O’neal
Springfield
Earl O’neal
H. K. Pike
Keith
W. . Carner
Belle Prairie
Milton Peddle
Spooner
Wisconsin
Wayne Brumfield
Gon Carroll
Normal
Henry Bru
Betty Towler
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Dewey
G.O.P
New York
Vernon
Freda Meador
St. Mary’s Hospital
C. O. Livesay
Max Slovik
Fenton, Mo
Farra Caldwell
Clarence Livesay
Gerald Livesay
Frances Livesay
Dale Whitehurst
Hilton Village
James Stephens
Donald Murfin
Milton Bayliss
Charles A. Moore
Mt. Vernon
Caroline Merritt
Corpus Christie
Texas
Alice Wilson
Harry Olin
Lebanon, Ill
Olin
Martha Mae
Mae Ketchum
Coulterville
Flora Cox
Ft. Lauderdale
Florida
F. L. Cox
Schoos
McClelland
Sandoval Township
Wood School
Wood
Dashhunds
Baptist Church
O. C .Schroeder
Twenty-Fourth
Patoka Methodist Church
Patoka Pentecost
Bill G. Stringer
Mary O. Lingle
SUN
Patoka Christian Church
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