Bobbie Ann Smith Weds Dayne E Adams in St Louis
Mr and Mrs David H Smith announce the marriage of their daughter Bobbie Ann to Dayne E Adams USN son of Mrs Georgena L Adams of St Louis. The ceremony was February 13 at Third Baptist Church St Louis. Richard Ashland was best man and a reception followed at the groom’s mother's home. The couple left for San Francisco where he is stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Smith
Madison
Ill
Bobbie Ann
Dayne E. Adams
U.S.N
Georgena L. Adams
Ridge Avenue
St. Louis
Third Baptist Church
Oscar Campbell
Mary Margaret Butler
Richard Ashland
San Francisco
Woman's Club Meeting Set for March 9 at High School
The garden and conservation committee will host a meeting Saturday March 9 at 2 PM in the High School auditorium. A planned program awaits, and each member should attend. Members are asked to bring plates cups and spoons. Mrs Seth Martin is chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Seth Martin
Vernon and area residents noted in weekend visits and birth
Jessie Ripple and family visited his sister in New Lebanon Indiana over Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Caryl Thompson of Madison and Marian Epps of Springfield spent the last three days with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Epps. Harold Blankinship announces the birth of Joyce Ann at St Marys Hospital Centralia. A large Vernon group visited the Mobile X Ray Unit in Patoka Tuesday. New house trailer owned by Eugene Leniger. Betty Wilson and Ida Wilson drove to Downs. Miss Edna Mae Russel ill with pneumonia. Genevieve Leiningen left for Ft Worth Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Ripple
New Lebanon
Indiana
Caryl Thompson
Madison
Marian Epps
Springfield
J. W. Epps
Harold Blankinship
Daugh‘ter
Joyce Ann
St.Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Vaylera Luster
Charter Night Banquet Tickets Notice
Patoka Lions announce Charter Night Banquet tickets available from Snyder and Foltz Hardware and must be purchased by Monday evening March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder and Foltz Hardware
Miss Irene Belcher Weds Harold Blunt In Tamalco Ceremony
Irene Belcher daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Belcher of Tamalco and Harold Blunt son of Rev and Mrs Harvry Blunt of Pleasant Mound married on Thursday February 7 at the Church of the Brethren in Pleasant Mound. Attendants were Mary Belcher and Richard Blunt. The bride wore a light blue dress with pink and white carnations. Irene attended Patoka High School and Vandalia for her senior year in 1940 and has worked in Chicago the past three years. Blunt served three years in the Armed Forces in the European Theatre and was discharged October 28. They will reside on a Fayette county farm near Tamalco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Belcher
Lester Belcher
Tamalco
Patoka
Harold Blunt
Harvry Blunt
Pleasant Mound
Mr. Blunt
Red Cross Funds Campaign Planned After Meeting
At the Red Cross business meeting Mrs. Rose Majon nier was elected Secretary Treasurer and remaining funds were voted to be turned into the coming drive. Solicitors named include L E Green and Les Ballance with several others across West Side East Side and town areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Rose Majonnier
L. E. Green
West Side
Les Ballance
Lena McIntyre
Gladys Nettier
East Side
Thelma Riley
Ruth Willett
Mildred Wasem
Elsie Gray
West of Town
Velma Keister
Maude Mason
Lady Hopkins
Carrie Stevens
East Chapel P T A Plans Washington Birthday Contest
The East Chapel P T A held its regular meeting on Friday February 22 with committee members Mrs John Houston and Mrs Ed Defend organizing. Attendees enjoyed sandwiches cookies and coffee while a Washington birthday contest offered a can of cherries as a prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Chapel
P.T.A
John Houston
Ed Defend
Washington
Floyd Nattier
Mary Mae
Floyd Outhouse
Leslie Walker
Charles
Rose Mary
Harry Easton
Billie
Kenneth
Alya Herrin
Laurence
Darrel
Dorothy
Shirley
Wanda
Patty June
Warren Outhounze
Luther Paine
Lela Irene
Paul Walker
John
Paul Torrence
Nina
Terry Neil
Eddie Lee
Flora
Floyd Belcher
Darrel Cole
Frank Brown
Larry
Nina Lee Jones
Coleen Simcox
Jamnita
Clifford
Walter
Dallas
Sam
Eugene Belcher
Virginia Morris
Christian Church Weekly Schedule and Revival Alert
Sunday School and Communion Service followed by Morning Worship and a sermon on Christ as God and man Evangelistic Evening Service at 7 30. Christian Endeavor, Ladies Aid pot luck dinner Wednesday at 7 30 Prayer Service Thursday 7 30 Revival to begin May 13 announced for the church.
Ballance Home Hosts Campbells Cast After Rehearsal
The cast of The Campbells are Coming was entertained Monday evening after rehearsal at the home of Mr and Mrs M D Ballance. Wes Griffin organized group singing and refreshments were served by the hosts.
James G McKee 77 Died At Home In Carrigan Township
James Gideon McKee, 77, longtime Carrigan township farmer, died of heart ailment at 6:00 PM Monday February 18, 1946, at his home northwest of Odin. Survived by wife Amy, a brother in St Louis, three sisters, and several lodges. Funeral held February 21 at Odin Methodist Church with Rev. E M Dycus officiating. Odd Fellows of Salem conducted graveside services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gideon McKee
Carrigan Township
Odin
Clinton ‘County
Robert
Mary Augustus McKee
Amy Full
Salem
Elizabeth Leora Nichols
Alma
McKee
Odin Methodist Church
E. M. Dycus
Odd Fellows of
Sunbeams Meet With Mrs Majonnier on March 2
The Sunbeams, a two year old group now 60 years old, will gather with Mrs P J Majonnier Saturday March 2 from 2 to 8 pm. The program includes salutes songs and prayer welcome to visitors and new members Eldon Romack, piano solos by Beverly Snider Marie Crawford and Patsy Watson roll call and a talk a story Little Black Sunday diploma for all, officer election and games led by Marie Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
P. J. Majonnier
Eldon Romack
Beverly Snider
Marie Crawford
Darlene Wortman
Patsy Watson
Day of Prayer Observed in Patoka Churches
Friday March 8 the Worlds Day of Prayer will be observed by the churches of Patoka at the Methodist church beginning at 10 00 a m All churches are urged to cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Methodist Church
Vernon L.T.L. Meets at Gladys Wernsman Home
The Vernon L.T.L. held a February 25 meeting hosted by Gladys Wernsman with Keith Betts presiding. Joe Betts reported treasury details, a penny march raised 86 cents, and a new dues payment for March 1946. Rosemary Ripple led piano music and prayers closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon L.T.L
Gladys Wernsman
Keith Betts
Earl Allen Wernsman
Loyal Temperance Legion
Joe Betts
Rosemary Ripple
Bob Easley
Terry Binnion
Rosemary
Helen Betts
Jamie
David Ripple
David
Keith
Pentecostal Church Schedule and Pastor
Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Evangelistic Service on Sunday. Wednesday Prayer Meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday Open Service at 7:30 p.m. Everyone invited. Carl F. Nelson is the Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl F. Nelson
Baptist Church Sunday Schedule And Mission Meeting
The Baptist Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and 10 30 a m church services with an 8 p m evening service. Becky Murray is serenaded with the birthday song. The Woman Missionary Society will meet Monday March 4 at 1 30 p m with Mrs Wm Nattier for the home mission week of prayer program. All are invited to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becky Murray
Woman’s Missionary Society
Wm. Nattier
Home Mission
Thank You Note From J Bert Bushnell
A brief gratitude message from J Bert Bushnell thanks friends and neighbors for cards letters and flowers during his hospitalization and for kindness shown to his family.
Mobile X Ray Unit Breaks State Record in Patoka
The mobile X ray unit operated by the State Department of Public Health recorded 305 X rays on February 26 in Patoka and Foster Townships. Dr. Fensith led the unit, staffed by a nurse, an X ray technician, a clerk, and a maintenance operator. The Marion County Tuberculosis Sanatorium Board and Tuberculosis Association sponsored the survey and will send X ray findings to participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Public Health
Division of Tuberculosis ‘Control
F. L. Fensith
Marion County Tuberculosis Sanatorium Board and Tuberculosis Association
Marion County
Farmers Vigilante Committee Meets in Edgar Nebraska
The Farmers Vigilante Committee of Edgar Nebraska held a gathering last Saturday February 23 with delegates from many states including Ohio and Illinois. Resolutions urged possible production cuts and the elimination of the AAA and OPA while opposing loans to England or Russia and compulsory military training. They called for tax payer funded subsidies to be eradicated and condemned Farm Bureau and Farmers Union leaders for stated policy objections. A copy of these resolutions was to be sent to Nebraska’s Congress members for floor reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Vigilante Committee
Edgar
Nebraska
Ohio
Arthur H. Booth
Sandoval
Clarence Knebel
Highland, Ill
United Farmers of Illinois
National Farmers Guild
AAA
OPA
England
Russia
Truman
Farm Bureau
Earl C. Smith
Illinois
Edward O’neal
Alabama
James Patten
Farmers Union
Chester Bowles
Congress
Rodger Joe Gergeni Celebrates Third Birthday
A birthday party honored Rodger Joe Gergeni on February 22 as the child turned three. Guests included Johnnie Tate Karan Melba Briscoe Charles Dean Thalman Roger Tune Marilyn Rogier Donna Bassett and the children's mothers. Rodger received many gifts and well wishes for future birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodger
Joe Gergeni
Johnnie Tate
Karan
Melba
Briscoe
Charles
Dean Thalman
Roger Tune
Marilyn Rogier
Donna Bassett
American Legion Post Holds March Meeting
The American Legion Post invites all new veterans to attend the regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening March 7 at 7 30 p.m. Commander F E Miller urges participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post
Sunday Services Planned at Eaglin School House
Sunday School begins at 2:00 p.m. with preaching services to follow each Sunday at the Eaglin School House. Rev. Verle Clifton will serve as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaglin
Eaglin School
Verle Clifton
Local Social Notes From St Louis to Danville
Local items list weekend visits and travel among residents. Bettie Simcox and Mrs Georgena Adams spent a weekend in St Louis. Several families report visits with relatives in Vandalia Detroit Milwaukee and Assumption. Service members and veterans are noted with discharges and homecomings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Simcox
St. Louis
Willing Workers Class to Present Vernon Play
The Willing Workers Class of Patoka Methodist Church presents The Campbells Are Coming in Vernon High School gym Friday evening March 8. Tickets sell for 85 and 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Methodist Church
Campbells
Vernon High School
Ver P.T.A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bobbie Ann Smith
Bride OF Dayne E. Adams
Woman's Club
H. S. Gym
Vernon
Orvil West Jr
Decatur
Fred C. Lawrence
Marie
Genevieve Leiningen
John Quayle
Mattoon
Edna Mae Russel
The
Dorothy Doolen
Champaign
C. D. Doolen
Clifford Wilson
Betty
Ida Wilson
Downs
Eugene Leniger
Patoka “Lions
Ausby W. Swinger
Church of the Brethren
Miss
Mary Belcher
Richard Blunt
Fayette County
P.T.A. News
Christian Church Notes
MR. and
Mrs. M. D. Ballance
James G. McKee
Pentecostal Church
J. Bert Bushnell
W. L. White
Eric Johnston
United States Chamber of Commerce
Caspian Sea
Siberia
Ukraine
Foster Townships
American Legion Meeting
F. E. Miller
A. R. Fiscus
Vandalia
Ida Smith
Seaman Dale Tune
Edna Tune
H. K. Pike
Pvt
Charles Jones
Ft. Ord
California
Mrs
Paul Jones
Robert Sauson
Milwaukee
Wis
Slauson
Texas
Josephine Wasem
Florence
Florence Simeon
Detroit
Michigan
Evelyn Ellis
Jay D. Hensley, Jr
Jay D. Hensley Jr
East Main St
Danville
Ind
Elvin Landreth
Oakland
Okinawa
Nellie Bryant
Martin’s Cash Store
Sgt
Lyle Arnold
Jefferson Barracks
Cpl
James McNicoll
Camp Grant
Aleutan Islands
Carl Simcox
Shirley of
Assumption
L. DeLay
Set
Brooks Meador
Lizzie Gray
Tom Stephens
Casey, Ir
Dean
Mary Meador
Orville Genre
E. M. Outhouse
Mt. Vernon
Marion Outhouse
Awny
Cecil Griffin
Rubye Cain
High Twelve
Masnoic Temple
LeRoy Wadkins
Leah
Lee Wadkins
Bert Bushnell
Barnes Hospital
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