Belcher family welcomes new granddaughter at Randolph AFB
Mr and Mrs Melvin Belcher announce the birth of a granddaughter to Lt Col and Mrs Delbert R Belcher of Randolph Air Force Base Texas on February 28 The couple also has a daughter and two sons The Belchers other relatives include Mr and Mrs Ed Herbst of Breese Illinois and relatives in Decatur and Maron Days include travel to Memphis and Lawrenceville with friends and family members News notes also report William Stephens brother returning from Okinawa and being stationed in Bethesda Maryland and Carrie Niedercorn's illness and recovery after flu and pneumonia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Belcher
Delbert R. Belcher
Randolph Air Force Base
Texas
Ed Herbst
Breese
Ill
Belchers
Col. Belcher
Air Force
L. FE. Green
Orville Schroeder
Memphis
Sam Pugh
Maron
Albert
Decatur
Rufus Stephens
William
Okinawa
School of Psychiatry
Bethesda
Maryland
Carrie Neidercorn
Houston
Patoka Methodist Revival March 7 13
The Patoka Methodist Church hosts a week long revival March 7 through 13 with Rev J Harold Loman of Salisbury NC preaching. Part of the SEE program involving 20 denominations with a Statewide Week of Evangelism proclaimed by Governor Stratton in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harold Loman
Salisbury
North Carolina
Patoka Methodist Church
Stratton
Ilinois
Mrs. Eileen Kretzer Dies by Gunshot at Fredonia Farm
Mrs. Eileen Geneva Kretzer, 33, mother of seven, dies from a self inflicted gunshot at her home five miles north of Odin at Fredonia. Her body is found by her mother and step father, visitors about 1 pm. Survived by her husband Martin Kretzer and seven children including Harvey Charlton Jr and Bren da Kay Gambill, plus parents, brothers, and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Geneva Kretzer
Odin
Fredonia
Hubert Tolka
Richview
John Tolka
Salem
Robert Buchele
Shattue
Birthday and Farewell Service at Eaglin Church
A farewell service honored Melvin Meredith at Eaglin Church on Saturday evening February 27 before he leaves for near Decatur for new employment. His father Henry Meredith delivered the message as several singing groups performed. Attendees included multiple families from Kinmundy Salem and Decatur, with refreshments provided by Mrs. Meredith. Three cakes celebrated Melvin, Earl, and Linda Albert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaglin
Melvin Meredith
Decatur
Henry Meredith
Lonnie Tipsword
Raymond Tipsword
Lola Johnson
Eugene Johnson
Kinmundy
Roy Tha Man
Angela Jones
James Hyde
Mary Perkins
Willard O’dell
Odin
John Albert
Salem
Clarence Albert
Irene Brown
Meredith
Earl
Linda Albert
State District Music Winners From Shelbyville
Winners at the State District music contest in Shelbyville include first place cornet solo Jimmy Siefers and cornet duet Gary Herrin with Warren Bayliss. Second place honors go to Don Guyman sax solo and Jimmy Jenkins trombone solo. First place quartets and trios feature Jimmy Gergeni and others. finalists advance to the State Final in Decatur on April 22 and 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Jimmy Siefers
Gary Herrin
Warren Bayliss
Don Guyman
Jimmy Jenkins
Jimmy Gengeni
Susie Nattier
Francis Griffin
Judy Logan
Carolyn Snider
Jimmy Gergeni
Lynn Phinney
Decatur
Vernon News Roundup Highlights Birthday and Local Events
Mrs. Mary Leininger marked her 86th birthday on February 18 with cards and visitors. The piece notes multiple local residents visiting, travel to Patoka and Vandalia, property purchases, a nursing home move, military arrivals, and a church conference. It also mentions a stroke hospital transfer for Robert Waidkins and funeral attendance for Mrs. Henry Muck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Leininger
Viola Meseke
Wilma Thrasher
Vandalia
Agnes Manion
Wm. Gehrken
Shobonier
H. E. Meador
Vernon
Jimmie Dale Adams
Patoka
Leon Walker
Roy Woods
Murphyshoro
Irene Ballance
L. J. Bates Jr
Donald Cox
Decatur
Hazel Cox
Births to Carruthers and Murray Families
Mr and Mrs Roy P Carruthers announce the birth of a baby boy Stephen P on Friday February 26 at Fayette County Hospital He weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Claude P Carruthers of Vernd and Mr and Mrs George Snider of Patoka Mr and Mrs Vinis Murray announce the birth of a baby boy on Tuesday February 23 at Fayette County Hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy P. Carruthers
Judy Snider
Fayette County Hospital
Stephen P
Claude P. Carruthers
Verand
George Snider
Patoka
Vinis Murray
Fayette Co. Hospital
Patoka FTC Schedules Regular Meeting March 7
The Patoka FTC will hold its regular meeting on Monday March 7 at the grade school. Officers urge all parents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Ftc
Red Cross Drive Encourages Donations by Mail Or Office Visit
The Red Cross drive asks residents to mail checks payable to the American Red Cross care of The Register or bring them to the office. No house to house solicitation will occur. funds will be sent to Red Cross headquarters in Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Register
Salem
Vernon W. S. C. S. Meets at Home of Mrs. Ellis Doolen
The Vernon Woman's Society of Christian Service held its February meeting at Mrs. Ellis Doolen's home. Acting president Bee Doolen led in prayer, and devotionals were given by Laurine Klinge. The group planned World Day of Prayer observances for March 4 at 1 30 pm and discussed goals to win people for Christ through prayer faith and love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Crawford
Jackson Nursing Home
Centralia
Ed McWhirter
Alma
Joe
Cledia Wikinhauser
Vernon Payne
Walt Disney
Toby Tyler
Vandalia
James M. Cox
U. S. Army
Iran
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Louise
Letta Hopkins
Minnie Peddicord
Floyd Arnold
Fayette Co. Hospital
Gerald Livesay
Salem
Frances Thompson
Harold Livesay
Calhoun
Clarence Livesay
Granite City
Estelle Slavik
Fenton
Alva Jern
D. S
Flora
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Cecil Robertson
Decatur
Bonnie
Vicki
Robert Waidkins
St. Mary's Hospital
Vernon Woman's Society of Christian Service
Ellis Doolen
Fern Arnold
Bee Doolen
Arch 4
Laurine Klinge
Margie Bassett
God
Moses
Red Sea
Christ
Promised Land
Ruth Murfin
Thankful note from the Peddicord Family
The Peddicord Family expresses sincere thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for sympathy shown during their father’s loss. They acknowledge flowers songs visits food minister Bro Foulon and church dinner and cards received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Foulon
Peddicord
Cub Scout Meeting Set in Patoka Grade School Gym
Parents in Patoka plan to form a cub scout pack with a meeting Friday at 7 30 p m in the grade school gym. District Scout Executive Edwin Mc Graw will attend. The program serves boys aged 8 to 10 and invites interested parents to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Edwin McGraw
Cub Scouts
Swine Day March 8 Planned at Mt Vernon High School
The area Swine Day for Southern Illinois will be held Tuesday March 8 at the Mt Vernon High School auditorium starting at 9 30 a m with registration. The meeting mirrors the University of Illinois session but emphasizes Southern Illinois swine production. A sack lunch will be available at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois
Mt. Vernon High School
University of Illinois
Revival Meetings at Arnold Chapel Church
Revival services hosted at Arnold Chapel Methodist Church eight miles east of Patoka led by Conference Evangelist John Amsbury begin February 29 and run nightly at 7:80 PM through March 6 with special singing each evening. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Chapel Methodist Church
Patoka
John Amsbury
Card of Thanks from Floyd E. Arnold
Floyd E. Arnold thanks everyone for help visits cards and flowers during his illness expressing blessings and gratitude for support from family friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd E. Arnold
Lelas Beauty Shop Announces New Weekday Hours
Beginning Monday March 7 Lela's Beauty Shop will open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and remain closed all day Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela
Heart Month Ends But Gifts Are Still Welcome
Last Sunday closed Heart Month yet Heart Fund volunteers continue collecting donations from Marion County residents. Mrs Pauline Ballance chair notes families away during the canvass are still sending in gifts to HEART care of Postmaster Tok a, Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart
Heart Fund
Marion County Heart Assn
Pauline Ballance
Heart Care
Patoka
Ill
Weekly school meals menu for the week
The schedule lists daily school meals from Monday through Friday. Menu items include baked beans with wieners, buttered potatoes, cole slaw, fruit, bread, butter, and milk on Monday. meat loaf with mashed potatoes and gravy, beets, fruit, bread, butter, and milk on Tuesday. chili and crackers, pork salad sandwich, fruit, cookie, and milk on Wednesday. hamburger on a bun, corn, fruit, cake, and milk on Thursday. Bologna, potato salad, white beans, bread, butter, and milk on Friday.
In Memoriam Forrest Baxter March one year obituary memory
In loving memory of Forrest Baxter who passed away one year ago on March 7. At twilight we think of you and the happy days gone by. Thoughts of you come drifting back within our dream to stay. From wife and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Baxter
Cerebral Palsy Month Proclaimed in Patoka Drive
Patoka designated March as United Cerebral Palsy Month by Mayor G W Isaac with Bro Chester W Groves as drive chairman. House to house fundraising set for March 13 at 1 p.m., urging public support in South Central Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester W. Groves
The
Christian Church
Patoka
G. W. Isaac
United Cerebral
Illinois
United Cerebral Palsy
United States
I. G. W. Isaac
Family of Cort Walker Acknowledges Helpers
We thank all who helped during our sorrow. Gratitude for the flowers the meal and Bro Groves for the comforting message. May the Lord bless and keep them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Groves
Cort Walker
Change of Meeting for Conservation Club
Due to a conflicting basketball game date the Conservation Club meeting moves to Monday March 14 at 7 30 p m at the high school Secretary notes the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Club
Remembering Kind Thoughts During Illness and Recovery
Merritt E. Jack Eagan thanks friends for cards and visits while in hospital and after returning home, expressing sincere gratitude for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt E
Jack) Eagan
Gospelaires of Centralia Choir to Perform Sunday
The Gospelaires of Centralia will sing at 7 30 p m on Sunday March 13 at the Mound Chapel Church. All are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gospelaires of
Centralia
Mound Chapel
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Eunice Meridith
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Fischer Photo Arts
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