Local social notes and familiar visits reported
Pearl Britt and Mrs. Robert Johnstone returned from Oregon due to a death in the Wengret family. Mrs. Margaret Braden was in Chicago last week. Mr. W. M. Ellis has been ill, with his service station closed briefly. Paul Belcher and Bertha Miller hosted relatives from LaGrange. Marilyn Perkins was omitted from a shower hostesses note. Gladys Chandler visited Cecile Brown. Earl Britt visited Mrs. Lee Britt and the Holtslaws. Rev. and Mrs. Settle accompanied Nat tier and Ruth Thomas from First Baptist to E St Louis for a State Yi conference session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Ellis
E Settle
Kathryn Nattier
Ruth Thomas
First Baptist Church
W.A
E. St. Louis
Settle
Yi .A
James Thomas
Marion
Jerri Lynn Maas
Grass Fires Keep Firemen Busy This Weekend
Firefighters rushed to multiple grass fires over the weekend with calls all reporting grass fires except one. The crews worked quickly and efficiently, and thanks are extended for their prompt response.
Vernon Methodist Observe World Day of Prayer
The Woman's Society of Vernon Methodist Church held a World Day of Prayer meeting on February 14 at 1 30 pm in the church with president Mrs Lyle Ballance opening. Talks were given by Anne Linder Bee Doolen Darlene Eyman Marjorie Bassett and Mary Ballance. offering explained by Mrs Virgil Klinge and a period of silent prayer followed. The meeting closed with a hymn and the Lord's Prayer. The next all day meeting is planned for March 27 starting at 10 am with public invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of the
Vernon Methodist Church
Lyle Ballance
Clarence Lawson
Sarah Rose
Anne Linder
Bee Doolen
Darlene Eyman
Marjorie Bassett
Mary Ballance
Virgil Klinge
Jesus
Pentecostals Begin Revival With Rev Doughty At Patoka Church
Revival services start Sunday night March 8 at Pentecostal Church of Patoka led by Evangelist Derald Doughty of Baton Rouge Louisiana. Doughty a graduate of Apostolic Bible Institute in St Paul Minnesota has pursued evangelistic work since graduation. Special singing will be provided. all are welcome by the congregation and pastor Loyd Younkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecostal Church of
Patoka
Derald Doughty
Baton Rouge
Doughty
Apostolic Bible Institute
St. Paul
Minnesota
Loyd Younkin
Patoka Hosts Egyptian-Ilini JV Tournament Schedule
Patoka School will host the Egyptian-Ilini Junior Varsity Tournament on March 9 to 11. Openers feature Mulberry Grove vs Patoka Warriors at 6 45 p.m. and Odin vs Sandoval at 8 p.m. The event continues with Carlyle and Okanville on Tuesday and wraps with three Wednesday games including consolation, third place, and finals at 9 30 p.m. Admission is 30c students 60c adults and 70c reserved chairs. Complimentary passes cannot be honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Mulberry Grove
Patoka Warriors
Odin
Sandoval
Carlyle
Okanville
Card of Thanks from the Lange Family
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness shown during our bereavement. Mrs. Alice Lange and Jerry Mr. and Mrs. Don Lange
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Alice Lange
Jerry Mr. and
Don Lange
Sanitary Milk Producers Hear Several Speakers
The Annual District 7 Sanitary Milk Producers meeting Feb 25 in Fayette county Hall drew 125 attendees. Arch Reynolds presided, Bruce Pugh read 1963 minutes, with updates on Adams and Clover Leaf dairies and SMP activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Milk Producers
Fayette County Farm Bureau
Archie Reynolds
Elmer Opfer
Bruce Pugh
Patoka
Urban Spinner
Adams Dairy
Clover Leaf Dairy
Wm. Boyd
ADA
Ozzie & Harriet
J. B. Turner
Paul Brown
Methodist Church
Brownstown
County Home Extension
Joe Reitz
SMP
Former Citizen Thomas E. Snyder Dies at 84
Thomas Estle Snyder born July 16 1879 in Salem Kentucky died February 26 1964 at Washington Springs Nursing Home Okanville Illinois aged 84 years 7 months 10 days. He married Mabel Martin March 10 1917 in Vandalia Illinois and was a retired carpenter and Vernon church member survived by his wife and a daughter Mrs James A Davis of Yuma Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Estle Snyder
Salem
Washington Springs
Okanville
Illinois
Henry
Lottie (Belcher) Snyder
Vernon
Mabel Martin
Vandalia
Snyder
Decatur
Arizona
Vernon Church
Vernon 1.0.C.F. Lodge
Mable Snyder
James A. Davis
Yuma
Story Hour Held At Patoka Library
Mrs Jean Meador and Mrs Betty Jolliff led a Patoka Library Story Hour for children on Saturday. Attendees included Michael Snyder Lindy and Jan Jolliff Cheryl Meador Lynn and Chey Hill Leslie Dean Renda Sue Sullens Debbie and Keith Atchison Paula Jean Sandra Jo Belcher Nina Susie Walker and Kevin Griffin. Another Story Hour is planned for a Saturday in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean “Méador
Betty Jolliff
Michael Snyder
Lindy
Jan Jolliff
Cheryl Meador
Lynn and
Chey] Hill
Leslie Dean
Renda Sue Sullens
Debbie
Keith Atchison
Paula Jean
Sandra Jo Belcher
Nina
Susie Walker
Kevin Griffin
Community Notes Reflect Weekend Travels and Health Update
The column lists local residents visiting St. Louis for a weekend and reports Ruth Caudle of Westfield in critical condition. Family members including Floyd Nattier, Bill Ganzer and daughter, and Luther Paine with Walter Paine traveled to see her, while the Sunshine Club met at Alice Fiscus's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Alice Fiscus
Floyd Nattier
Bill Ganzer
Sorrento, Ill
Luther Paine
Walter Paine
Centralia
Westfield
Ruth Caudle
Lions Streaks Rally Over Faculty In Charity Shootout
The Streaks of the Lions Club defeated the School Faculty 35 to 33 in overtime in a March of Dimes fundraiser basketball game Saturday night. The match featured many substitutions and a technical foul on the faculty for too many on the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loins Club
Shreks
March of Dimes
Lions
Wis
Big Stars Set for 1964 Du Quoin State Fair Opening Night
Grand Ole Opry headliners lead eight star cast for one performance on August 30 at Du Quoin with Hank Snow Ferlin Huskey Whitey Ford Little Jimmy Dickens Bill Anderson Melba Montgomery Skeeter Davis Ray Price and the North Carolina Cloggers. Reserved seating and five price levels from 1.25 to 2.50 with free fairground admission on opening day. Fair runs August 30 to Labor Day with Hambletonian Day on September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Ole Opry
du Quoin State Fair
Don Hayes
Gene
du Quoin Exposition
Hank Snow
Ferlin Huskey
Whitey
Duke of
Price
North Carolina
Family thanks fire crews for saving belongings during blaze
Mr and Mrs Harlan Christian thank the fire department and responders who helped save furniture and belongings in a recent fire. The note expresses gratitude for mercy shown by all assisting services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pearl Britt
Robert Johnstone
Oregon
Grover Wengret
Margaret Braden
Chicago
Paul Belcher of
LaGrange
Bertha Miller
Marilyn Perkins
Roger Tune
Gladys Chandler
Arnold Chapel
Cecile Brown
Earl Britt
Lee Britt
Mason Holtslaw
Thomas J. Shipp
Rev Doughty
Rev
Derold Daughty
Patoka School
Harold Boyd
J. D. Ray
Pugh
Bob Bone
RR2
Thomas E. Snyder
Mary Mac Nattier
John Cox
Tom and Mike
Jimmie Herrin
Lisa
St. Louis
Bert Lindhum
Homer, Ill
Luke C. Snyder
Vernon, NL
Roy F. Fisher
Jacksonville
Florida
Duquoin State Fair
Christian and
Vern
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