Vernon Grade School Wins Oil Belt Conference Title
The Vernon Grade School basketball team beat Iuka 83 to 40 to cap the season and clinch the Oil Belt Conference championship. A March 22 team banquet is planned. Teachers report progress on achievement tests across grades four through eight, with most pupils advancing about one year. Board hires David Outhouse, son of Floyd and Mrs. Outhouse, to teach mathematics or science at the new high school. he will graduate from Blackburn College in June.
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Vernon
Iuka
Vernon and Patoka
Patoka Community Unit
Fourteen Sunbeams Elect Church Officers at Meeting
Fourteen Sunbeams met at the Baptist Church on Saturday March 3. James Allen Thomas presided as president and officers were elected including Vera Nattier as president James Allen Thomas as vice president Jody Carter secretary Jean Payne assistant secretary Ruth Thomas treasurer Lynn Gerrish assistant treasurer. The next meeting is set for March 17 with James Allen Thomas in charge of games. Refreshments were served by Mr Mojonnier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
James Allen Thomas
Vera Nattier
Jody Carter
Jean Payne
Ruth Thomas
Lynn Gerrish
James Allen
Marion
Sue
Roy Eastman
Larry
Mars. Thompson
Linda Davis
Mrs. Mojonnier
Baptist Church Announces Weekly Schedule and Meetings
Geo C Jurrens Pasto presides Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Emil Nat leading Morning Worship at 10 30 a m Training Union at 6 30 p m Evening Services at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer at 7 30 with choir practice afterward The Girls Auxiliary meets Saturday March 10 for Annie Armstrong week of Prayer Chorus practice for children also March 10 The Woman's Missionary Society meets March 15 at 10 a m The Mission book Oh Jerusalem Our Cities For Christ is taught by Eva Wasema Blanche Gerrish leads a program Loretta De votions a covered dish lunch will be served
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Nattier
Annie Armstrong
Woman’s Missionary Society
Eva Wasema
Jerusalem
Blanche Gerrish
Loretta
Patoka Methodist Church Service and Activities
The Patoka Methodist Church “The Church of Friendliness” lists morning worship at 9:30, Sunday School by Geo Wasem, MYF guidance by Mrs Audrie Kissner, evening service on the first Sunday at 7 30, and prayer period on Wednesdays at 7 30 with a 6 30 youth activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Friendliness
Alfred S. Dalrymple
Church School
Geo. Wasem
Audrie Kissner
Couns
Easter Bake Sale at Patoka Library by Loyal Leaders
Loyal Leaders Class of Christian Church announces an Easter bake sale at Patoka Library on March 24. Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon left Wednesday for a month abroad, with two weeks in Cincinnati Ohio with Mr. and Mrs. William Spurgeon and two weeks in Norfolk Virginia with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Stakes and children.
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Patoka
Christian Church
S. M. Spurgeon
William Spurgeon
Cincinnatii
Ohio
R. A. Stakes
Patricia Spurgeon
Norfolk
Virginia
Vernon W S C S Meet With Mrs Virgil Klinge
The Vernon Woman's Society of Christian Service met with Mrs Virgil Klinge on February 23. Ruth Lawson led worship, and the lesson Heaven was studied. A memorial for Emma Thompson featured a solo by Nell Weinsman. Missionary talk by Marjorie Bassett covered Indian health and needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Virgil Klinge
Ruth Lawson
Emma Thompson
Nell Wernsman
Marjorie Bassett
Nell Weinsman
Status of Women
Vandalia
Marion County Service Co annual meeting invites members
The Marion County Service Company holds its annual meeting March 12 at 7 30 p m in the Globe Theatre Salem Illinois farm leader Charles B Shuman will be principal speaker Directors will be elected for three year terms and reports heard Local entertainment will follow Prize drawings and refreshments are planned Patronage and stock dividends totaling 15121 98 will be distributed Members urged to attend with spouses.
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Marion County Service Company
Globe Theatre
Salem
Charles B. Shuman
Illinois Agricultural Association
American Farm Bureau, Federation Board of Directors
Shuman
The
Service Co
Marion County Service Co
Marion County Farm Bureau
Mrs Roy Jones Hosts Fancy Work Club Meeting
Mrs. Roy Jones welcomed members of the Ladies Fancy Work Club to her home on Friday March 2 with one guest Mrs. Wheritt of South Dakota. President Mrs. Leslie Wasem led a brief business session before entertainment directed by Mrs. J F Matchett and Mrs. H N Potts. Prizes were awarded to several members and a door prize to Mrs. John Williams. The club plans to meet again in April with Mrs. J F Matchett as host.
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Roy Jones
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Wheritt
South Dakota
Leslie Wasem
J. F. Matchett
H. N. Potts
BE. L. DeLay
J. C. Walraven
E. L. Rogier
Florence Simcox
John Williams
Jones
Card of Thanks from T. E. Snyder
T. E. Snyder expresses gratitude for the kindness shown during illness and a hospital stay at Vandalia. The note thanks friends for acts of kindness and states the sentiments will be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia Hospital
T. E. Snyder
Benefit basketball game at Patoka School Gym
The Patoka Grade School basketball team hosts Ramsey Grade School at the Patoka School Gym Friday night March 9 at 7 p.m. Proceeds go to the Parent Teachers Club. All are welcome.
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Patoka
Ramsey
Patoka School
Patoka Christian Church Service Schedule
Tom McGee minister conducts Bible School at 9 30 a m with class for everyone Gerald Cox superintendent Worship Service at 10 30 a m Evangelistic Services at 7 30 p m Lord's Supper at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Bible study piece n6 on invites friends to worship
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Bible School
Gerald Cox
Civic reader urges fix for front streets and sidewalks
A Patoka Register reader urges immediate improvement of property streets in the north part of town. Ditches are needed along sidewalks where dirt has built up causing water on walkways and dangerous icy patches this winter. The writer says no outside money is required, just time and a shovel before spring.
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Patoka Register
Good Will Club Sees Quilting and Pot Luck Gathering
The Good Will Club met March 1 with six members Mary Kottemeyer Emma Protz Tina Murfin Maude Meador Betty Howell La Homa Hilliard and visitors Lenty Belcher Mae Crawford. Quilts blocks were made and a pot luck lunch was shared. Emma Protz won recreation prizes. Next meeting set with Alice Wilson March 15. Bible letter C.
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Good Will Club
Toni Sorrel
Mary Kottemeyer
Emma Protz
Tina Murfin Maude Meador
Betty Howell
la Homa Hilliard
Tvo
Lenty Belcher
Mae Crawford
Alice Wilson
A Thought For Today About Struggle With Conscience
A brief reflection notes that living with one’s own conscience can be a significant struggle for some people, offering a contemplative take on inner moral conflict.
Patoka Red Cross Drive Sets $250 Quota
The 1951 Patoka Red Cross Drive, chaired by Robert Eagan, aims a $250 quota up from last year due to the Blood Bank. Bloodmobiles will visit Salem next week Wednesday at 2:00 PM. donors can obtain giving blanks from the chairman.
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Red Cross
Fues
Patoka
Robert Eagan
Salem
Korea
P T C Meets in Gym for March Meeting
The regular monthly P T C gathering was held in the school gym on March 2. Mrs. Anna Ballance led the session as reports from the Secretary and Treasurer were approved. A basketball game for P T C funds was set for March 9, with tickets to be sold by the finance committee. The boys basketball banquet was announced for April 4. Lt. Turner from the Salvation Army spoke and shared slides from Europe before light refreshments closed the evening.
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P.T C
Anna Ballance
P.1. C
Turner
The
Salvation Army
Europe
The Thing Proves Popular at Methodist Class Event
The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church staged The Thing at the gym on Thursday evening March 1. A large crowd attended and the food boxes, pies, and cakes raised about 70 dollars for the class treasury.
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Methodists Church
Wes Martin Celebrates 81st Birthday Quietly
March 3 marked the birthday of a well known local man known as Wes. He declined a public celebration and enjoyed a private dinner on Sunday March 4 with family friends including Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Martin, Tommy Dean, Virginia Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Darvin Joes, Valda and Lyra.
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Wes
Roy Jones
Dean Martin
Tommy Dean
Virginia Ann
Darvin Joes
Valda
Lyra
Vernon Home Bureau Meets at Mrs Moore’s Home
The Vernon Home Bureau met on Saturday March 3 with 19 members and 3 visitors, Mrs Hubert Doolen, Mrs Oscar Parks, and Mrs Donald Murfin. Major lesson covered cheese selection and use by Marjorie Bassett and Mary Kottemeyer. Minor lesson on parliamentary procedure by Helen Betts. Refreshments served by Mrs Moore and Mrs West. April meeting to be at Mrs Mae Crawford’s home.
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Vernon
Charles Moore
Hubert Doolen
Oscar Parks
Donald Murfin
Marjorie Bassett
Mary Kottemeyer
Helen Betts
Moore
West
Price ceilings on soybeans draw criticism from Illinois professor
Professor Tom Hieronymus of the University of Illinois argues current price ceilings raise margins for soybean handlers and processors, underpay farmers by about 20 cents a bushel, and encourage wasteful and potentially illegal trading patterns. He proposes three fixes including removing ceilings or raising farmer prices by 20 cents.
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Tom Hieronymus
College of Agriculture University of Illinois
Tom
Illinois
Orer
Iowa
Hieronymus
Local social notes record regional visits and health updates
Mr and Mrs Bruce Pugh spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Conrad F Haefner of South Afton. Mr and Mrs Roy Jones and Mrs Darvin Jones were in St Louis Wednesday. Wm McNicol of Decatur visited relatives here late in the week. Erma Bowen was ill with strep throat but improved. Dr Black of Odina was a professional caller in Patoka Wednesday. Mrs Nelle Quayle and Paul returned Sunday from Dayton Ohio with the Shiveleys.
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Ed McWhirter
Alma
Cledia Wikenhausey
Bertha Danbury
Jenny Leniger
Streator
Addie Jones
Methodist Sunday School
Charles Huff Jr
Decatur
T. E. Snyder
I. C. Betts
Esta Dieckman
St. Louis
J. C. Binnion
Terry
Bob Easley
A. J. Travis
Chicago
Jerome
Belle Doolen
Lula Quayle
Lee Peyton
Vernon Methodist Sunday School
Lutie Belcher
Emil Kottmeyer
Marvin Ehrat
Hazel Cox
Earl Corbett
Springfield
Homer Potts
Chevrolet
Earl Roberts
J. P. Roberts
Luther Brown
West of Town
W. H. Wade
Maude Curtis
Ramsey
Betts-Snyder
J. L. Scheuterer
Nashville
Joe Bellew
Bruce Pugh
Conrad F. Haefner
South Afton
Roy Jones
Darvin Jones
Wm. McNicol
Erma Bowen
Dr. Black of
Odina
Patoka
Patoka Unit Schedules March 16 Meeting at Church
The Patoka Home Bureau unit meets Friday March 16 at the Methodist Church with a lesson on Selecting And Using Cheese and a minor lesson by Local Leaders. Members without Silent Auction items will bring for this meeting. The County Home Bureau gathers at 7 30 that evening at Sandoval High School for a family event with Rural Youth refreshments and a speaker for adults while children are entertained.
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Patoka
Methodist Church
County Home Bureau
Sandoval High School
Bruce Pugh
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Patoka Methodist Church
Neil Weinsman
Mayme West
County Service Coo
Mrs
Patoka Christian Church
Tom McGee
Parent Teachers Club
THING
WAS
MR. C. W. Martin
Raccoon
Marion County Democratic Women’s Club
Vernon Gym
Eli Morgan
Bert Walker
John Gehrken
A. F. Hathaway
Janice
Joe Wikenhauser
Milton Bayliss
John Gillespie
Mabel
C. D. Doolen
Cecil Binnion
LaVina Albert
Dessie Bobbett
Henry Molenhour
Iukia
Lydia Harris
Donald Albert
Jim Bobbett
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