Barstow Hotel Owner Hurt In Highway 66 Crash
Barstow California is the home of F W Pugh who was badly hurt when his pickup plunged off a shoulder of Highway 66 six miles east of Needles. He suffered a fractured pelvis and faces four to six months bedridden in Needles Municipal Hospital before possible transfer to Barstow once stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Pugh
Barstow
California
Pugh
Melrose Hotel
East Main Street
Bar- Stow
F. W. Pugh
Highway 66
Needles
Calif
Needles Municipal Hospital
Meeting for Round Top School Girls Planned at Mrs Ellis Home
Notice invites all girls who attended Round Top school to meet at Mrs. Jessie Ellis home on March 25, 1954. Pot luck dinner requested and table service to be brought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Top School
Jessie Ellis
Community Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Local Events
Vernon residents recount weekend guests from Indianapolis Vandalia and Dugger and Parkersburg West Virginia. Local gatherings include dinners at Emil Kottmeyer home and visits with relatives in Alma Patoka and Vandalia. Plans note World Day of Prayer service and upcoming Vacation Bible School and a coaching conference in Flora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Austin
Idianapolis
Indiana
Denver
Steiner
Dugger
Ind
Jesse Ripple
Fred Hamilton
Jeffrey
Vandalia
Tommy Nicolay
Fred Mobley
Parkersburg
West Virginia
C. O. Livesay
Harold
Clifford Norton
Tiskilwa
Earl Howell
Henry Hilliard
Alma
Cecil Shreffler
Thurby Meador
Flora
Chaaence Miller
Decatur
Raymond Gadel
John Gadel
Katherine Schoeee Sigel
Agnes Mae Nattier and John Davis Wed in Elkville
Patoka residents Agnes Mae Nattier and John Davis married February 26 in the Baptist Parsonage at Elkville Illinois with Rev George B Leathers Jr officiating Attendants were Rev and Mrs George Davis Both graduates of Southern Illinois University plan to reside in Carbondale The couple is the daughter and son of local families and both attend SIU
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Pugh
Agnes Mae Nattier
Calif
John Davis
Harry Nattier
Patoka
Agnes Mae
Jacob Davis
Baptist Parsonage
Elkville
Illinois
George B. Leathers, Jr
Miss Carma Storm Weds John C Snyder in Princeton
Miss Carma Storm daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy V Storm Shelbyville Illinois married John C Snyder son of Mr and Mrs L C Snyder Vernon Illinois February 27 in the parsonage First Christian Church Princeton Illinois Rev Frank B Ward officiated. Snyder a veteran of the Army Medical Corps graduated from Sandoval High School Gradwohl in St Louis and is a registered medical technician in Decatur where they will reside after a brief wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carma Storm
John C. Snyder
Guy V. Storm
Shelbyville
L. C. Snyder
Vernon
Ill
First Christian Church
Princeton
Frank B. Ward
Snyder
Shelbyville High School
University of Illinois
Army Medical Corps
Sandoval High School
Gradwohl
St. Louis
Decatur
Vernon W S C S meets with Rosa and Mabel Gillespie
The Vernon Women’s Society of Christian Service met Feb 25 with Rosa and Mabel Gillespie. Devotions by Helen Betts and a missionary lesson on Latin America and migrant workers followed. The group planned choir robe purchases and discussed visiting another church for World Day of Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Women’s Society of Christian Service
Rosa
Mabel Gillespie
Helen Betts
Jesus
Christ
Bee Doolen
Latin America
Curry
Francis Headley
Rosa Gillespie
Cledia Wikenhauser
Mary Kottemeyer
Katherine Schumacher Weds Ray Gadel in Sigel Illinois
Miss Katherine Schumacher and Ray Gadel married in a double ring ceremony at St. Michael’s Church Sigel Illinois officiated by Rev. George Fuller. Attendants included the bride’s sister and brother in law and a niece. The reception followed at the bride’s parents home and a 2 o’clock dinner for about 100 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Gadel
Katherine Schumacher
St. Michael’s Church
Sigel
Illinois
George Fuller
B. J. Schumacher
Siegel
Teutopolic High School
Effingham County Printing Company
John Gadel
East of Vernon, Ill
Ray
Lange Tractor Sales
Effingham
Illinois Central Railroad
Sigel, Ill
Malone 19 completes Air Force basic training at Lackland
George E. Malone 19 son of Mrs. J. G. Malone R. R. 1 Boulder Illinois is finishing his Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas the Gateway to the Air Force. The base near San Antonio houses basic training for men and women the Human Resource Research Center and the USAF Officer Military School. The training evaluates his aptitude preparing him for technical training and a specialized career in the Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Malone
J. G. Malone
R. R
Boulder
Illinois
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Lackland
Human Resource Research Center
Usaf Officer Military School
Air Force Technical
Mary Leininger Celebrates 80th Birthday in Vernon
Mrs. Mary Leininger of Vernon marked her 80th birthday on February 18. Family and friends joined for dinner and a surprise evening visit by Rev. and Sister Farmer and church members, who sang and presented a decorated cake and gifts. She thanked everyone for cards and good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Leininger
Vernon
Kathryn Nattier Hosts Sunbeams at Baptist Church
Kathryn Nattier will host the Sunbeams on Saturday March 6 at 1 p.m. at the Baptist Church. The gathering features flag and Bible salut es, a visitor roll call with shepherd, the 23rd Psalm, and acrostics SH EPHERD and MARCH. All children invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Nattier
Baptist Church
Pentecostal Church Sunday School Contest Prompted
Moran Kester, pastor, invites all to Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. plus Wednesday Bible Study. A Sunday School contest encourages attendance with prizes for participants.
Fighting Warriors reach Regional after district wins
Patoka H 8. unit 100 News reports the Fighting Warriors beat Trenton and Breese to advance to the Regional Tournament at Salem. A later game shows Warriors 52 Odin 70 on March 3. Also notes the Olney music contest on March 6 and F H A bake sale in Vandalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fighting Warriors
Breese
Trenton
Warriors
Salem
Odin
Reunion of Reed Family at Grandtower Visit
Mr. James F. Reed a Illinois Commerce Commission Utility Engineer was called to Goram Illinois on business. He joined his wife and Mr and Mrs Floyd Carter for a reunion at Bert Reed's Grandtower home. After lunch at Hale Cafe all but J F Reed returned to extend the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Reed
Illinois Commerce Commission
Goram
Floyd Carter
Bert Reed
Grandtower
Hale Cafe
J. F
Bert
Obituary for Benjamin A Schmahl in Amboy Illinois
Benjamin A. Schmahl born October 9 1884 died February 8 1954 age 69 3 25 was a locomotive engineer on the Illinois Central railroad until 1921 and later lived on a farm in Amboy He is survived by his widow Mary E Tennant a daughter Mrs Roy Vivian three grandchildren two brothers Ive and Herbert and two sisters Ruby and Nettie Schmahl Services were held February 6 at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church Amboy with Rev Russell Tate officiating Burial followed at Prairie Repose Cemetery
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Benjamin A. Schmahl
John
Sarah Schmahl
Mary E. Tennant
Bloomington
Amboy
Schmahl
Illinois Central Railroad
Roy Vivian
Ive
Rock Falls
Herbert
Patoka
Ruby
Nettie Schmahl
Davis Jennings take son to St Marys Hospital for tests
Mr and Mrs Davis Jennings took their son Ruston to St Marys hospital in St Louis Missouri on Monday where he is undergoing tests and observations this week Carrol Mojonnier broke his right hand and arm after tripping from his tractor last Thursday and fell on his wrist
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Davis Jennings
Ruston
St. Marys Hospital
St. Louis
Missouri
Carrol
Mojonnier
Mrs Everett Perdue Hosts J O Y Class Meeting
The JOY Sunday School Class met at Mrs. Everett Perdue's home last Thursday. Devotional by Loretta Genre followed by a business session. Honored guest was the pastor's wife Mrs. Claudia Mitchell who received gifts and warm remarks. Refreshments served by the hostess with Mrs. Sparks assisting. Next meeting set for the fourth Thursday in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JOY
Everett Perdue
Goldie Sparks
Loretta Genre
Claudia Mitchell
Sparks
Eva Wasem
Minnie Christian
Glenna Nattier
Anabelle Lininger
Blanch Garrish
Pearl Britt
Bernice Parker
Gladys Nattier
Gladys Atchison
Ticknor Baby Girl Born at St Marys Centralia
Mr and Mrs Edwin Ticknor announce the arrival of a six pound four ounce baby girl on Thursday February 25 at St Marys hospital Centralia. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs S L Ticknor of Odin and Mr and Mrs Frank Crawford of Patoka.
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Edwin Ticknor
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
S. L. Ticknor
Odin
Frank Crawford
Patoka
Odin Woman's Club Sets March 11 Meeting and March 6 Auction
The Odin Woman's Club will meet at the school on March 11 with a program including table decorations by Mrs. Fred Hawley and table setting by Mrs. Loren MecMackin of Salem. Hostesses are Mrs. C. A. Sloan, Mrs. G. C. Black, and Mrs. W. E. Tate. A Silent Auction and Cake Walk will be held at the same school on Saturday March 6 at 2 p.m. The public is invited.
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Odin Woman's Club
Mayme Rippy
Fred Hawley
Loren MecMackin
Salem
William S. Avery
C. A. Sloan
G. C. Black
W. E. Tate
Odin Woman’s Club
Local Families Share News From Carmi and Robin
Mr and Mrs Louis Ango of Carmi visited their son in law Rev and Mrs Louis Youngs. Mrs Janie Crothers is not well and at 112 N Steel St Robin son Ill. J M Layton has left the depot agent post for Clinton Ill. The Youngs’ nurse away from Dr Busch’s office. Ina Anderson visited Mc Leansboro with Marshall Soutier who is ill at Loren Johnsons. Harry Nattier and family spent Sunday in Carbondale with John and Mrs Davis and attended University Baptist Church in Pago a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Ango
Carmi
Louis Youngs
Janie Crothers
N. Steel St
Robinson
Ill
J. M. Layton
Illinois Central Rail Road
Clinton
Busch
Ina Anderson
McLeansboro
Marshall Soutier
Loren Johnson
Harry Nattier
Carbondale
John Davis
University Baptist
PVT Larry L Jones to Attend 5th Div Motor Mechanics School
Pvt Larry L Jones of Patoka Illinois, son of Mr and Mrs Homer Jones, is selected to attend the 5th Armored Division Motor Mechanics School at Camp Chaffee Arkansas. The eight week course covers maintenance, servicing and inspection of military vehicles from 1 4 ton trucks to 2 1/2 ton heavy duty vehicles.
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Camp Chaffee
Ark
Larry L. Jones
Homer Jones
Patoka
5Th Armored Division
Jones
WatkinS 18 Enters USAF Cadet Training Program
Ira E Watkins 18 son of Mrs Lucille Watkins Vernon Illinois has graduated from basic training at Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas and selected to enter USAF aviation cadet training. He will join Pre-Flight School at Lackland for twelve weeks then a six month primary training at a USAF base. Lackland hosts the USAF Officer Candidate School and Pre-Flight School along with Headquarters and Human Resources Research Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira E. Watkins
Lucille Watkins
Vernon
Illinois
Lackland Air Force Bsc
San Antonio
Texas
USAF
Lackland
Flying Training Air Force
Air Force Base
Human Resources Research Center
Air Force
Auto theft at Christian Church damages cars and gear
Reported Sunday evening pilfering of cars parked at the Christian Church caused tire losses, camera gear, film and slides. Victims Edwin Arnold Lady Hopkins Paul Logan Harold Collins Floyd Britt and Charles Meyers reported thefts of tires hats flash attachments and various small items from their vehicles.
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Enery
Christian Church
Edwin Arnold
Lady Hopkins
Paul Logan
Harold Collins
Floyd Britt
Charles Meyers
Local residents share visits and births in Salem area
Taft Jones called on George Neil son Sunday. Dresden Headley and Roy Doolen called on Marvin Bassett Sunday for a short visit. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mitchell visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Chris Neilson. Other callers at the Neilson home were Mrs. Mary Chandler and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Chandler, all of Salem. A. D. Nichols called on Mr. and Mrs. Chris Neilson at Oak Grove Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Dayne Bassett are the proud parents of an 8 lb baby boy born at the Salem hospital last week. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Neilson of Salem, formerly from this community, became parents of an 8 lb boy born at the Salem hospital about 1 pm Tuesday. Mrs. Grace Chance was a Salem visitor Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Berry business visitors in Kinmundy Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft Jones
George Neilson
Dresden Headley
Roy Doolen
Marvin Bassett
Charles Mitchell
Chris Neilson
Neilson
Mary Chandler
Bob Chandler
Salem
Arnot Conley
Kinmundy
Claude Williams
Alma
A. D. Nichols
Oak Grove
Marvin Chandler
Dayne Bassett
Salem Hospital
Kenneth Neilson
Grace Chance
Charles Berry
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Vernon W.S.C.S
P. J. Mojonnier
Geo. E. Malone
Lackland Afb
Sunbeams
Pentecostal Church
Moran Kester
Patoka H. 8
Unit 100 News
Sandra Schroeder
F.H.A. Bake Sale
Olney
Larry Green
Sale
Schroeder
Gar
L. E. Green
C. C. Schroengeder
Clifford Christian
Harlan Goff
Orville Goff
Charles Humes
Edwin Nattier
Carroll Mojonnier
Mr. MoJonnier
Jimmy Snyder
James R. Snyder
Kenneth Thalman
Carolyn Thalman
Carl Thalman
Nancy Black
Lyle Black
Patricia Walker
Perry Walker
Vernon, Ill
Douglas Ballance
James Ballance
Odin Woman's Club News
Pago
Motor Mechanics School
Usaf Cadet Training Program
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