Tragic Pedestrian Death Near Sandoval In Highway 51 Crash
Six year old Elinor Sue Hankins died after being struck by a car on Highway 51 in front of her home. Vincent E. Schumaker of Centralia, driving north, said a vehicle in front blocked his view and she darted into his path. A coroners jury ruled accidental death. Funeral services held at Glenridge Baptist Church with burial in Summerfield Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elinor Sue Hankins
Leslie Hankins
Sandoval
Highway 51
Elinor Sue
Red Top
Hawkins
Glenridge
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Vincent E. Schumaker
Coronner
Garnier Funeral
Elinor ‘Sue
Ivan
Glenridge Baptist Church
J. H. Carr
O. H. Fisher
Summerfield
Oklahoma
Vernon News Church Attendance and Local Visit Highlights
The Pentecostal and Methodist Sunday Schools reported 88 and 85 attendees respectively. Friends and family visited Vandalia and Salem. Jess Walton recovers from ear cancer surgery. Youth Fellowship took a trip to Vandalia to view Calling of Dan Matthews. high and low bridge scores noted at a Monday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
Dan Matthews
Presbyterian ‘Church
Patty Sears
Centralia
John Gehrken
Jessie Binnion
Helen Easley
Low
Marie Hathaway
Vernon Home Bureau News Highlights March Meeting
The Vernon Home Bureau Unit met at Mae Crawford's home with 22 members present. Guests included Mrs. John Crawford of Vandalia and Mrs. Roland Doolen. Plans were made for a family night on March 16 and a membership drive March 6 through 11. Lessons covered Meat Cookery and textile painting with examples and demonstrations. Members and guests shared refreshments, and future meetings were scheduled ending with an April session hosted by Tina Murfin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Home Bureau
Mae Crawford
John Crawford
Vandalia
Roland Doolen
Mayme West
Marjorie Bassett
Kimundy
Wieek
Anna Des Russeaux
Andree Schroeder
Ladie Belcher
Betty Howell
Salem
Helen Betts
Mae, Crawford
Ludie Belcher
Tina Murfin
Marriage of Miss Joan O BriSt and Warrn R Seats
Belated notice of the February 17 1950 wedding in Centralia Illinois of Miss Joan O Brist Odin to Warrn R Seats southeast of Patoka. The ceremony was at the Baptist parsonage with Rev Lewis Bean officiating. The couple reside at 208 South Cherry Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan O’brist
Odin
Warrn
Barbara Hodge
Wes Jolliff
Pavoka
Miss Hodge
Harrold O’brist
Rixman Lumber Corporation
Centralia
Roy Sears
Patoka
South Cherry St
Card of Thanks and Local Social Notes
Card of thanks thanks friends for kind words visits and cards and praises blood donors during hospital stay. Mrs Sarah Williams moved to Mrs Elsie Gray apartment. Mr and Mrs W E Fields Mrs Maude Ellis Mrs Madaline Belcher Mrs A J Whiting and Mrs Carl Towler left for Texas to visit relatives. Mrs Millie Jimmerson ill with pneumonia. Mr and Mrs P J Mojonnier hosted guests for Bettie Limecox birthday including Edwin Nattier and daughter Mike Keeton and Tim Mojonnier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Williams
Elsie Gray
W. E. Fields
Maude Ellis
Madaline Belcher
A. J. Whiting
Carl Towler
Texas
Millie Jimmerson
P. J. Mojonnier
Mojonnier
Bettie Limecox
Edwin Nattier
Mike Keeton
Tim Mojonnier
Vernon P.T.C. Holds March Meeting in Vernon Gym
About 200 people attended the Vernon P.T.C. meeting Friday evening March 3. Mrs. Helen Easley presided as president. The program included This Is Our State by Room I pupils, band selections directed by Mr. Loomis, a saxophone duet, a parliamentary procedure by Vandalia High School F.F.A. boys, three short movies, and plans for a basketball banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon P.T.C
Vernon Gym
Helen Easley
Helen Betts
Ruth Phinney
Vivian Binnion
Loomis
Centralia
Bonnie Crawford
Sandra Schroeder
F.F.A
Vandalia High School
Everett Wernsman
Harry Perkins
Richard Murfin
Wilbur Meador
Minnie Pedidicord
Dallas Robinson
Alvin Hathaway
J. W.crawford
Cecil Babbett
Ladies Fancy Work Club Meeting Adds Fun Contests
On Friday March 3 Mrs. C J Hill hosted the Ladies Fancy Work Club. Illnesses kept Mrs. Leslie Wasem and Mrs Florence Simcox away, with Mrs E L Rogier absent. Contests and stunts were directed by Mrs S M Spurgeon and Mrs C J Walraven. prizes went to Mrs H N Potts, Mrs Elsie Gray, Mrs J C Matchett, and guest Burl Alexander, sister of the hostess, who won the door prize. A delightful afternoon with lovely refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Hill
Ladies
Leslie Wasem
Florence Simcox
E. L. Rogier
E. L. DeLay
S. M. Spurgeon
C. J. Walraven
H. N. Potts
Elsie Gray
J. C. Matchett
Burl Alexander
Alexander
Red Cross Quota for Patoka Set at 200 Dollars
Robert Eagan announces Patoka Red Cross drive quota at 200 dollars with ongoing March canvass of homes and businesses. Donations may be mailed or brought to the chairman. The drive emphasizes disaster relief readiness and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Patoka
Robert Eagan
Vernon Rebekah Lodge Hosts Postmeeting Soiree
The Vernon Rebekah Lodge No. 426 met at the I.C.C.F. hall last Tuesday evening February 28. Following the session, Mrs. William Danbury hosted the members with assistance from Mrs. Milton Bayliss and Mrs. John Gehrken. A dessert course and games followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Rebekah Lodge No. 426
I.C.C.F. Hall
William Danbury
Milton Bayliss
John Gehrken
Thanks for support during Marie Williams stay in hospital
The message expresses gratitude for cards flowers and gifts from friends church Sunbeams and schools during Marie Williams Barnes Hospital stay and after returning home. Guests Rev Earl Phillips Olney and Frank Williams with Marie, plus visits by John A Jennings Roy Garrett family and James Kelley, and a California visitor Ernest Schmahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Barnes Hospital
Frank Williams
Earl Phillips
Olney
Methodist Parsonage
John A. Jennings
Decatur
Roy Garrett
James Kelley
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Ernest Schmahl
Mather’s Field
California
Nettie Schmahl
Surprise Sunbeam Birthday Party Honors Mojonnier Leader
Mrs. Claude Gerrish hosted a March 4 Sunbeams gathering at home honoring leader Mrs Mojonnier. Vera Nattier was elected president with officers including Nona Jo Phillips and Becky Murray, as members read thank you notes and plan future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Gerrish
Mojonnier
Vera Nattier
Halden Nelson
Paul Walker
Nona Jo Phillips
Becky Murray
Brenda Thompson
Tommie Phillips
Ronnie Jerrish
Linda Carter
Joan Hopkis
Brenda
Mark Thompson
Myrna Sue
Vera
Kathryn Nattier
Timmy Mojonnier
Marilyn Rogier
Valda Jones
Tommie
Jerry Wood
Linda Davis
Gerrish
Lynn
Ronnie
Mojomnier
Surprise Basket Dinner Honors Harry Perkins on 41st Birthday
Harry Perkins celebrated his 41st birthday with a Sunday morning surprise basket dinner after Sunday School. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. James Hyde of Danville, Frank Wikick and family from St. Louis, Z. E. Lew, Murl Smith, Orville Davis, Leonard and Gary Gelsinger of Vandalia, Everett Jett of Odin, Rev. George Jurrens of Patoka, Ora Stone and family of Sandoval, and Perkins family from Vernon, plus others unable to attend. The afternoon featured singing, ball games, and socializing as guests wished him many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Perkins
James Hyde
Danville
Frank Wikick
St. Louis
Z. E. Lew
Murl Smith
Orville Davis
Leonard and
Gary Gelsinger
Vandalia
Everett Jett
Odin
George Jurrens
Patoka
Ora Stone
Sandoval
Vernon
Harry
Family and friends visit during hospital stay and after
A note thanks visitors and those sending flowers and ecards during illness. Names include Edward Foster family Virginia Paul Foster and Claude Foster matriarch Mrs. L. P. Hill Burl Wortman families Jack Daniels Villa Grove and many Decatur Chicago Ramsey Seymour and Centralia connections. Rev S M wig also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Foster
Virginia
Claude Foster
Rosella Thomas
Belle Jenkins
Henry Smith
Bessie Thomas
Vada Thomas
Decatur
L. P. Hill
Jack Daniels
Villa Grove
Burl Wortmans
P. J. Mojonnier
J. T. Woods
Centralia
Ollie Alexander
Harold Foltz
Milton Peddicord
Legion Auxiliary February meeting highlights and plans
The American Legion Auxiliary reports a well attended February meeting with District Director Mrs. Lois Granfield praising member participation. She discussed current legislation affecting veterans and families, and four new members joined. Cookies and candy were prepared for Dewey Cottage, a birthday party is planned for March, and a pot luck Legion birthday supper is set for March 16 at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Lois Granfield
Danville Hospital
Dewey Cottage
Legion
Auxiliary
Dewey
Soldiers and Sailors Orphanage
Normal
Ill
al Legion
American Legion
Legion Hall
Methodist W S C S Activities Report March Meetings
The W S C S met at the church on March 2 with Mrs. F Carter presiding. Devotions were led by Mrs. Lora Altom and the program by Mrs. F E Miller. An auction chaired by Mrs. J W Alexander raised near 25 dollars. A second meeting with Mrs Kay Jennings held with fifteen present featured lessons by Mrs. Jess Belcher and talks by several members, the final book session to be March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. C.S
X. B. Holland
F. Carter
Lora Altom
F. E. Miller
Mesdames
Roy Jones
Cecil Mantin
Effie Nichols
J. W. Alexander
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Kay Jennings
Jess Belcher
Floyd Carter
John Jennings
Mayme Galloway
Claud Foster
Former local man Tom Gray thrives on horses and autos
A Tulsa Sunday World feature profiles Tom Gray of Patoka now in Tulsa. The article notes his 15 year auto business success and his stud career, including Oil Capitol, a two year old with $106,955 in earnings and Derby prospects for 1951 and 1952. Also mentions visitors Mr and Mrs Leo C Walker of Olney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Hicks
Tulsa Sunday World
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Tom Gray
Patoka
Tom
Oil Capitol
Motivating Children Through Words and Fear
The article begins a series on bringing up children focusing on the impact of language. It argues that a single wrong word can shape a lifetime of inferiority and crime, while right words can unlock hidden potential and motivate a child to strive. It warns that fear impedes learning and behavior, urging parents and teachers to identify underlying causes of misbehavior and address them calmly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Vernon Red Cross Drive Opens Led by Minnie Peddicord
The 1950 Marion County Red Cross fund drive began March 6 and runs through the month. Minnie C. Peddicord chairs the Vernon community campaign with the slogan All May Help urging every resident to participate for a successful drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie C. Peddicord
Vernon
RED Cross Drive
Red Cross
Marion County
Minniie C. Peddicord
Births Reported at St Marys Centralia
Mr and Mrs Joe Beckler Sue Wireman announce a son born March 3 at St Marys Centralia. Mr and Mrs Henry Carter Irene Miller announce a daughter born March 6 at St Marys Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Beckler
Sue Wireman
St. Mary’s Centralia
Henry Carter
Irene Miller
St. Marys, Centralia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pentecostal Sunday School
Eva Johnson
Myrtle Karr
Hallie Ripple
Jewell Cooley
Eli Morgan
George Walton
Wayne Walton
Mary Ellen
Ray Walte
Kay
Methodist Sunday School
Sharon Belcher
Mollie Murfin
Bro. Robertson
Greenville College
Bro
Lewis
Walter Weiss
Kinmundy
Clarence Lawson
Shirley
Ben Reisman
Jesse Walton
St. Luke’s Hospital
Joe Wikenhauser
Milton Bayless
Vernon Home Bureau News
Alice Wilson
Eva Potts
Hazel Cox
Minnie Peddicord
Luabel Doolen
Clara Murfin
Champaign
Dorothy Doolen
Chicago
Clem Doolen
Lorenzo Brown
North Dakota
C. L. Travis
Isabel Doolen
Nan Oates
Mabel Snyder
Bertha Moore
Effie Hathaway
Ethel Johnson
Tucson
Arizona
W. W. Holden
Warren R. Seats
Ladies Fancy Work Club
WM. Danbury
Vernon Rebekah Lodge
Mrs
George Ballentine
Legion Auxiliary News
Leo C. Walker
Frank Crawford
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