Vurseall Pushes Cuts in Federal Budget and Taxes
Rep. Charles W. Vurseell of Illinois 28th District voted to cut the federal budget by six billion dollars and backed income tax reductions. The House passed the measure 238 to 159 amid Democratic opposition over fears for armed forces. War veterans argued against waste and defended budget restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Vurseell
Illinois
Vursell
House
Albert L. Reeves
U. S
Patoka School News Highlights Student Achievements
The six weeks period saw Patsy Freisner Brenda Hubbartt Karen Briscoe Judy Piercy Emily Daugherty Mary Lou Walker Tommy Wickersham Jo Hubbartt Allen Gerrish and Caroline Davidson listed as never absent or tardy. John Arnold Ballance achieved perfect Spelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Freisner
Brenda Hubbartt
Karen Briscoe
Judy Piercy
Emily Daugherty
Mary Lou Walker
Tommy Wickersham
Jo Hubbartt
Allen Gerrish
Caroline Davidson
John Arnold Ballance
Dallas Robinson
Vernon
Odin wins Marion County District Tournament thriller final
Odin defeats Beckemeyer 64 to 46 in a tournament final thriller and advances to the Salem Regional to face Sandoval on March 5. Earlier games saw St. Marys beat Breese 51 to 34, Beckemeyer over Trenton 86 to 34, Odin 75 to 19 over Patoka, New Baden 73 to 41 over Keyesport, Beckemeyer 46 to 36 over St. Marys, and Odin 58 to 50 over New Baden.
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Marion County
Odin
Beckemeyer
Sandoval
Salem
St. Marys
Breese
Trenton
Patoka
New Baden
Keyesport
Market Summary Sees Livestock Prices Jump at National Stock Yards
Week ended March 1 shows sharp rise in prices with porkers up 1.50 to 1.75 and veal calves leaping 3.50 at the top. Top hogs near 29.75 cwt though 30.00 peak not surpassed. cattle and lambs also firm with steers at 25.25 and choice lambs at 24.25 amid light receipts and broad buying demand after a strike settlement.
Sunbeams Meet at Susan Kelly Home in March Event
Susan Kelly entertained Sunbeams on Saturday afternoon March 1. Pauline Towler welcomed Gladys Mays and Leslie Kelly in the president’s absence. Velma Moore led roll call and officers elected include Becky Moore president, Velma Moore vice president, Pauline Towler secretary, Susan Kelly assistant secretary, Jessie Lou Thomas treasurer, and Gladys Moore assistant treasurer.
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Susan Kelly
Pauline Towler
Gladys Mays
Leslie Kelly
Velma Moore
Becky Moore
Jessie Lou Thomas
Gladys Moore
James Allen Thomas
Rose Mojonnier
Nancy
Judy
Karolyn Snider
Florence Kelly
Jessie Lou
Becky Murray
Susan
Leslie
Former Patoka Resident Ella Foster Dies in Decatur
Ella Foster, longtime Patoka resident, died Saturday at St Marys Hospital in Decatur. Funeral services were held Sunday at Zion Church with Rev Freisner officiating. Burial followed at Sandy Branch Cemetery. Cox and Martin funeral directors oversaw arrangements.
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Ella Foster
Patoka
St. Marys Hospital
Decatur
Zion Church
Rev
Freisner
Sandy Branch Cemetery
Cox and Martin
Patoka Womans Club Plans March Meeting Program
Patoka Womans Club schedules a Saturday program on March 8 at 2 p.m. in the gym with roll call on scripture verses and a talk on money management by O J Hill. The Sandoval Womans Club leads the rest. guest day. Bring a plate spoon and cup. Bettie Simcox, Chairman.
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Patoka Womans Club
O. J. Hill
Sandoval Womans Club
Bettie Simcox
Marion County Service Co to Meet March 12
The Marion County Service Company will hold its second annual meeting on Wednesday March 12 at 7 30 p m at the Oak Park Grade School Auditorium in Salem. G W Bunting of Illinois Farm Supply Company will be principal speaker. Reports from directors and the manager will be brief. two directors to be elected for three year terms. Dividends totaling 7500 dollars will be distributed and lunch will be served.
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Marion County Service Company
Oak Park
Salem
G. W. Bunting
Illinois Farm Supply Company
Bunting
Patoka Baptist Church Sets Sunday Schedule and Revival Plans
Patoka Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Morning Worship at 10 30 a m with Evening Worship to follow. 4 H Club guests during evening service. Birthday song for Mr P J Mojonnier. Revival services planned for next month. Associational Vacation Bible School Clinic at church on Thursday March 18 from 10 a m to 3 30 p m with workers from various churches instructing leaders teachers and workers. pot luck dinner at noon.
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P. J. Mojonnier
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Ella Foster
We express sincere thanks to neighbors friends and the Ladies Aid of Zion for sympathy floral offerings and kindness shown at the death of our mother Mrs Ella Foster. Mr and Mrs 8 E Andrews Mr and Mrs J W Tucker and family.
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Ladies Aid of
Zion
Ella Foster
American Legion Plans Youth Recreation Center in Patoka
At a Patoka American Legion meeting it was voted to open the Legion Hall three nights weekly for supervised games and activities for local school children. The community center will be chaperoned and offer music, ping pong, checkers, darts, and magazines. Donations of games and materials are welcome to support potential youth groups such as a Boy or Girl Scout unit.
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Dallas Robinson
Vernon School
PTA
Holland
George Washington
Patoka American Legion
Legion Hall
Legion
American Legion
Patoka
4-H Week Aims to Build Better Citizens in Illinois
National 4-H Club Week March 1 9 launches a drive to develop better citizens. In Illinois D R Norman notes district trainings Jan 20 in Marion County with seven leaders from Centralia Salem Carrier Alma and others. 1 560 attended 19 district schools. Programs emphasize leadership, community service, contests and awards including government bonds scholarships and trips to the National 4-H Club Congress.
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Illinois
D. R. Norman
Marion County
Bruce Johnson
Howard Phillips
Dean Beals
Near
Centralia
Eldon Branch
E. F. Lauer
Salem
Clarence Gaston
Carrier
Robert Smith
Alma
Ilinois
Norman
Local Residents Attend Visits and Socials in Vandalia Area
Local residents and visitors are recorded in a string of social notes from Vandalia and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier hosted a birthday dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Humes, Mary Humes, and Joe Chambers of Centralia. Others include Sgt. and Mrs. C. M. Arnold traveling to East St. Louis, and Mr. and Mrs. James Wasem returning from Phoenix, Arizona. Several people are noted for hospital trips, visits, and shopping in Centralia and Decatur.
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P. J. Mojonnier
Mr. Mojonnier
Charles Humes
Mary
Joe Chambers
Centralia
Edwin Nattier
Vursell Plans Sunday Talks on Government in Congress
Congressman Charles W. Vursell of the 23rd District will extend a series of radio broadcasts on governmental problems before Congress in Washington. The programs air on WCNT Centralia at 1210 kilocycles, starting Sunday March 9 at 1 45 p m and continue each Sunday at the same time.
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Charles W. Vursell
Congress
Washington
Centralia
WCNT
Mary Kottmeyer Hosts Vernon Good Will Club
Thirteen members and five guests met on February 26 for an all day meeting. Guests included Helen Hollingsend Wendell, Bertha Dansbury, Marie Cole, and Anna DesRuisseaux. Participants bound two quilts for the hostess and quilted on two others. Next meeting is May 12 with Tillie Meador for an all day session. Bible verse will include the letter v.
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Helen Hollingsend
Wendell
Bertha Dansbury
Marie Cole
Anna DesRuisseaux
Tillie Meador
4-H Club News Highlights Marion County Members
Miss Wilma Pugh and George Davis, 1946 State Honor members, were interviewed on Station WCNT about four years in 4-H club work and benefits to Marion County. The 10 to 21 year old members will attend Baptist Church Sunday evening March 9 and spend the week signing up new members for the 1947 club year.
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Wilma Pugh
George Davis
WCNT
Marion County
Gratitude to Patoka Firemen for Roof Fire Help
Mrs J H Peddicord and Minnie C Peddicord thank Patoka Fire Department for responding to a Monday evening fire on their roof and keeping their home from burning. They wish God's richest blessings on the firefighters in their prayer of gratitude.
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Patoka
J. H. Peddicord
Minnie C. Peddicord
Bonnie Simpson Visits Norma Gerrish Sunday
Bonnie Simpson visited Norma Gerrish on Sunday while Mrs. Ruth Talbert visits family with laughter and grandchildren near Fairbury.
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Bonnie Simpson
Norma Gerrish
Ruth Talbert
Fairbury
Illinois yearns for 4-H members and leaders drive
D R Norman says nearly every Illinois resident has an interest in National 4-H Club Week. Eligibility includes ages ten by July 1 for members and younger or older youths can become leaders or assistant leaders by showing subject mastery and a willingness to teach. Potential members may learn from current members or contact Mr Norman Box 67 Salem Illinois for more information.
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Illinois
D. R. Norman
Norman
Salem
Steer Brings $26 at Local Youth Sale
Richard Jones, 12, son of Glen Jones of Salem, sold the top steer at the Producers Live Stock Commission’s sale in National Stock Yards Illinois. The Choice 940 pound Angus brought $26 cwt, reflecting well on Richard who is following his father’s livestock footsteps.
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Richard Jones
Glen Jones
Salem
Producers Live Stock Commissions Association
National Stock Yards
Ill
Richard
Thanks for cards gifts and kind support during illness
Mr and Mrs Earl Howell and Mr and Mrs Henry Hilliard thank friends neighbors and the Good Will Club for cards gifts and letters during their recent illness.
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Earl Howell
Henry Hilliard
Club Work Promotion Emphasized by Farm Bureau Office
The Farm Bureau Office urges broad support for 4-H clubs. Mr Norman notes even non leaders can aid by saving and donating illustrative material, assisting with transport, or helping members prepare talks or demonstrations. He stresses there is a place for everyone to volunteer.
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Farm Bureau
Norman
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Anna Lester
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H. M. Fish
W. C. Oates
Ellis Doolen
I. C. Betts
Stella Arnold
Arnold Chapel
Charles Christie
Darrell Linton
Wm. Hathaway
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F. L. Cox
WSCS
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Sid Betts
Anna Benefiel
Fish
Lesson
Bernice Doolen
Greece
E. M. Purdy
Tina Murfin
Cledia Wickenhausen
B. F. Ward
Louis Jerrett
Louis Jarrett
Frank Horepi
Patoka School News
Room
Mae Nattier
John Davis
Jerry Gerrish
Wanda Hulsizer
Wamac
Marion CO. Service CO
Patoka Baptist Church
Carl Rogier
Jack Williams
Mark Greer Hospital
Sgt
Mrs. C. M. Arnold
E. St. Louis
Fred and
Adrian Koehler
T. T. Cox
San Bernadino Valley
Cal
Robert Hopkins
Chicago
Mrs. Whiting
James Wasem
Jimmy
Phoenix
Ariz
Della Johnstone
Ed Markham
Martha Joseph of
John L. Belcher
Carl Meador
Marcus Cox
Marion
Martin Kretzer
Near Odin
Veterans Hospital
Ray Outhouse
Halden Hill
K. S. Jennings
Irent Kaiser
Elmhurst
Evelyn Ballance
Margaret Cox
Thelma Jennings
Lucille Eagan
Alta Logan
Harriet Shivily
A. L. Irvin
John Chance
A. D. Nichols
Frank Ballance
Wm. Chandler
Arm Prairie Church
Loogootee
Arm Prairie
John A. Jennings
Roy Garrett
Leo Chandler
Tonica
Arkansas
Tennessee
Vursell Institutes
Mary Kottmeyer
Vernon Good Will Club
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