Bowen Family Reunion at Patoka Park June 24
The Bowe family held their annual reunion Sunday June 24 at Patoka Park with a noon basket dinner for 37 attendees. After lunch they played pall and visited. next year’s gathering is set for Vandalia Park on the fourth Sunday in June with many relatives listed from Vandalia Tower Hill Centralia Odin Sandoval Shattuc Patoka Carlyle Boulder and other nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowe
Patoka Park
Vandalia Park
Avon Robertson
Laclede
Raymond Alender
Robert Smith
Roy Yarbrough
Franklin Chrisman
Edward Rollin
Dan Reeter
Vandalia
Morris Lockard
Charles Pope
Tower Hill
Everett Kretzer
Centralia
Raymond Bowen
Odin
Glenn Bowen
Burl Bowen
Thomas Huffman
Carl Hintz
Boulder
Mary Lou Lockridge
Carlyle
Orrell Ties for Top Honors in National Crow Shoot
The National Crow Shoot in Vandalia Illinois held June 23 24 drew 55 contestants from 25 states. Charles Orrell of Sandoval tied with Harry Cochran Cincinnati and D P Crouch Glencoe Kentucky with 14 crows Saturday, the first tie in the event’s history. The tie-off Sunday eliminated Orrell. Cochran and Crouch again tied with two birds each. John Orrell Boulder Denning Vandalia August Nolte Jr Carlyle Roy C Colin Festus Mo tied for fifth with nine. Spud Lake guided Eddie Merguard last year’s champ. Merguard failed to place individually but won doubles with Cochran. Albert Towler Patoka had six crows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
California
Texas
Burtschi Club House
Kaskaskia Valley
Carlyle
Charles Orrell
Sandoval
Harry Cochra
Cincinnati
Ohio
D. P. Crouch
Glencoe
Kentucky
Orrell
John Orrell
Boulder
Denning
August Nolte, Jr
Roy C. Colin
Festus
John
Spud Lake
Bear Creek
Eddie Merguard
Merguard
Cochran
Albert Towler
Patoka
Vacation Bible School at Baptist Church July 2 13
Wm. B. Mitchell leads a weekly schedule with Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 and evening services including Training Union at 7 and prayer meeting on Wednesday. Registration for Daily Vacation Bible School opens June 30 at 2 30 p m. at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. B. Mitchell
Training Union
Card of Thanks from Chris Gengeni
Chris Gengeni thanks friends and neighbors for cards visits during hospital stay and at home, expressing that kindness will be remembered.
Marion A Pribble Promoted While Serving in Korea
Marion A Pribble of Vandalia now serves as a supply technician with the IX Corps Engineer section on the central Korean front and was promoted to Master Sergeant on June 15 for outstanding duty. A World War II veteran, he spent 20 months in Europe with the 20th Armored division as a machine gun squad leader and holds the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge. His wife Salem and their son Jerry, four, live on Rural Route 1 near Vernon, Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IX Corps
U.S. Army
Korea
Marion A. Pribble
Vandalia
Central Korean
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Pribble
Corps
Europe
20Th Armored Division
PFC Howard Gramlick Sails From West Coast
Mr Frank Gramlick of Sandoval reports son PFC Howard Gramlick has sailed for overseas on June 18 from Camp Stone California. He serves with the Army Airborne Division after enlisting in February 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gramlick
Sandoval
Pfc
Howard Gramlick
Camp Stone
California
Pfc. Gramlick
Army Airborne Division
Vernon 4-H Club June meeting highlights cookies
The Vernon 4-H Club met June 17 at Mrs. Don Murfin's home with eight members present. Donna Murfin demonstrated how to prepare and bake cookies, followed by Patty Bayliss and Judy Easley demonstrating cookie arranging. Refreshments were served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon 4-H Club
Don Murfin
Donna Murfin
Patty Bayliss
Judy Easley
Eaglin Club Notes Host June Meeting and Shower
Members met at Mrs. Ann Britt's home on June 21 for a quilting morning and pot luck lunch. After the business meeting and gift exchange a surprise nursery shower was held for Mrs. Jackie Thalman. Next gathering will be at the park with Edna Griffin as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaglin Club
Ann Britt
Jackie Thalman
Edna Griffin
Ice Cream Supper At Jones School For Cemetery Fund
An ice cream supper will be held at Jones School on Wednesday night July 11 to benefit Jones Cemetery. The event promises plenty of good eats and entertainment with proceeds aiding the cemetery fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones School
Jones Cemetery
Family groups visit and fishing trip notes from Missouri to Wisconsin
Mr and Mrs Conrad Haefner of Afton and other relatives visited Bruce Pugh and Dean. A card from Carroll Mojonnier and Tim says they are fishing on Lipsie Lake Spooner Wisconsin near Milton Peddicord and Harold Foltz and will return to Patoka July 2. Mollie Hutter of Chicago called on her sister Elsie Gray who had a major operation in Centralia at St Marys hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Haefner
Afton
Jack Scott
Phyllis
St. Anne
Paul Walker
Robert Pugh
Bruce Pugh
Dean
Carroll Mojonnier
Tim
Lipsie Lake
Spooner
Wis
Milton
Peddicord
Harold
Foltz
Patoka
Mollie Hutter
Chicago
Centralia
Elsie Gray
St. Marys Hospital
Freak Hail Storm Damages Patoka Area Crops and Windows
A freak hail storm Saturday night around 9 30 caused extensive damage in the Patoka area. Hail stones rivaled a 25 cent piece and wind worsened the impact with many fields appearing mowered the next day. East Patoka and rural areas reported numerous broken windows and damaged roofs with paper coverings needing replacement. A pattern of heavy rainfall and storms has plagued the region for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Tommy Murfin Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party
Tommy Murfin celebrated his seventh birthday Friday evening June 22 at a Vernon home hosted by his mother Mrs. Richard Murfin. Guests and helpers included Nancy Phinney Barbara Phinney Lynn Phinney Mary Kay Phinney Jean Payne Mary Ellen Thoman Carol Jean Thoman Allen Lawrence Sharon Lawrence Dean Bernius Bobby Wray Gehl Klinge Charles Murfin and Gary Murfin. Mothers attending were Mrs Floyd Thoman Mrs Jim Phinney Mrs Raymond Payne Mrs Eva Potts Mrs Alice Wilson Mrs Belle Thomas and Mrs Richard Murfin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Murfin
Richard Murfin
Vernon
Tommy
Nancy Phinney
Barbara Phinney
Lynn Phinney
Mary Kay Phinney
Jean Payne
Mary Ellen Thoman
Carol Jean Thoman
Allen Lawrence
Sharon Lawrence
Dean Bernius
Bobby Wray
Gehl Klinge
Charles Murfin
Gary Murfin
Decatur
Charles
Floyd Thoman
Jim Phinney
Raymond Payne
Eva Potts
Alice Wilson
Belle Thomas
Illinois to supply 11.1 percent of national August inductions
Illinois will provide 2,435 men for August induction into the Armed Forces, about 11.1 percent of the national call of 22,000. Col. Paul G. Armstrong explains Illinois has fewer volunteer enlistments and reserves, so it must meet its share by drafting more men. He notes the August quota is high but not an overcall, just a balancing of state credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Paul G. Armstrong
Armstrong
Korea
Nelson Family Vacation Visit From Rialto California
Mr and Mrs Howard Nelson and son Burl arrived in Patoka from Rialto California for a two week vacation. Howard a guard at Kinser Steel Mills in Rialto notes boom times on the west coast. Ray Allen of Stonington visits this week with sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Dof DeQuenne and Donna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Nelson
Burl
Patoka
Rialto
California
Howard
Kinser Steel Mills
Regster
Ray Allen
Stonington
Dof DeQuenne
Donna
Mrs. Elsie Gray Undergoes Major Surgery
Mrs. Elsie Gray underwent a major operation at St. Marys hospital in Centralia on Wednesday morning. She is reported to be recovering as well as can be expected at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Gray
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Kaskaskia Y W A Tea At Patoka Baptist Church
The Kaskaskia Association Y W A tea was held at Patoka Baptist Church on June 22 with a large attendance from Paoka and nearby communities. The program featured books themed decorations and a menu of sandwiches cakes punch and mints. Attendees included numerous church members from Vandalia Iuka St Elmo Fairman Zion Hill and other area churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Baptist Church
Paoka
Y.W.A
Goldie Sparks
Kaskaskia Association
Mitchell
Loretta
W.M.S
Rose Mojonnier
Mission Book Review
Allice Nattier
O. D. Combie
Vandalia
Marilyn Abbott
Pat Rihmond
Cathryn Carson
Edward Mills
Joyce Marion
Shirley Gott
Orval Walker
First Baptist Church of
Fay Eddings
Ruth Eddings
Judy Dalton
Opal Dalton
Iuka Baptist Church
Eileen Kelley
Norma Campbell
Erna Fae Durbar
Clarissa Campbell
Mrs. Long Kelley
St. Elmo Baptist Church
Kathleen Carson
Josephine Gerrish
Fairman Baptist Church
Dolores Adams
Martha Jane Tate
Della Phillips
Marjorie Sutherland
Zion Hill Baptist Church
Marjorie Stasik
Roberta Sparks
Mesdames Goldie Sparks
Blainche Gerrish
Gladys Nattier
Alice Nattier
Gladys Atchinson
Loretta Genre
Ella Carr
Beatrice Nelson
Nellie Perkins
Muriel Stasik
Eva Nattier
William Mitchell
Griffin Undergoes Severe Ear Operation
A report notes C. A. Griffin had a severe delicate ear operation last Thursday in St. Louis and has returned home resting well. A welding torch spark years ago caused a ear burn that led to infection and ear drum trouble, requiring the intricate inner ear procedure with small instruments and a microscope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Griffin
St. Louis
Cecil
Weekend Gathering Recaps and Polio Treatment Update
Dr. Geo L Meredith and wife visited the Ballances. Leighton Wasem receives polio treatment in Denver while Spear Sanatorium notes the address for letters. Oil industry outlook urges expansion, cites rising car and tractor registrations and fuel demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Meredith
Moneaqua
Roy Ballance
Kelly Gay
Dwight (Kelly) Martin
Salem
C. D. Martin
Seth Martin
Leighton Wasem
Spear Sanatorium
10Th
Jersey Streets
Derver
Colo
H. K. Pike
Keith
W. C. Carner
R. M. Donley
Lynda
Bobby
McLeansboro
G. J. Wasem
Denver
Colorado
Leighton
John Adams of
Vandalia
Congressional comments on bipartisan tax revolt against spending
A group of 150 Republicans defies the administration by opposing final passage of a $7.2 billion tax bill. They call for spending cuts, reduced foreign aid, and restraint in budget expenses to avoid higher taxes. They warn the public and urge budget moderation before any future tax increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Korea
Congressman Doughton
Tax Committee
Victoria Chapter 253 Notes From June Meeting
Victoria Chapter No 253 O E S held its regular meeting on Monday night June 25 with Cleo Walker serving in the East due to the Worthy Matron's absence on vacation in Virginia. Cecil Griffin was reported in a St Louis hospital after an car operation and doing fine. Vivian Joel and family with Betty and Don Griffin attended an open house at the O E S Sanitarium in Macon on Sunday and found it worthwhile. A social hour followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
O.E.S
Cleo Walker
East
Virginia
Cecil Griffin
St. Louis
Vivian Joel
Betty
Don Griffin
O.E.S. Sanitarium
Macon
First Methodist Church Weekly Schedule
Alfred S. Dalrymple presides over church services at 9:30 a.m. with church school led by Mr. George Wasem. Morning worship with choir anthem at 10:45 a.m. Youth fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic hour at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Bible study and choir practice at 7:20 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred S. Dalrymple
George Wasem
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Monticello and Seneca Falls Guests Visit Mrs Morg a
Mr P M Wheeler of Monticello Illinois and Mr Russel Wheeler of Seneca Falls New York with Mrs Shelton Downey and Janet visit Mrs Amy W Morg a and Inez Wheeler for the week end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Wheeler
Monticello
Ill
Russel Wheeler
Seneca Falls
New York
Shelton Downey
Little Janet
Monticello, Ill
Amy W. Morga
Inez Wheeler
Mr and Mrs Rolla Sparks Visit Vandalia Missouri Relatives
Mr and Mrs Rolla Sparks spent a few days last week in Vandalia Missouri visiting relatives and enjoying local sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolla Sparks
Vandalia
Missouri
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Bowen
Chris Gengeni
West Coast
Janet Headley
Edna Meyers
Mildred Arnold
Nell
Hazel Belcher
Stella
Lois
Larry Britt
Lula Belcher
Lena Briscoe
Virginia Foster
Chris Gergens
Neema Muck
Myrtle
Rogier
Marilyn
Minnie Thalman
Mandy Thalman
Lady Hopkins
Vanita Snider
Aleta Brumfield
Doris Britt
Dean Britt
Lela Craig
Kell
By Cong. C. W. Vursell
Sary
First Methodist Church
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