Vernon News Highlights Local Visits and Church Updates
Clyde White moves to Mrs. Belle Thomas farm near Vernon. Notables visit Vandalia, Decatur, and Patoka for funerals and family events. The Methodist Sunday School reports 69 attendees, and new American and Christian flags were placed in the church. Various local paths include weddings, birthdays, travel to St. Louis Ice Capades, and funeral attendances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde White
Belle Thomas x
Vernon
Thomas
Methodist Sunday School
Martha Mae Olin
Sharon Belcher
Decatur
Our Church
Wayne Walton
Vandalia
Verne Belcher
Walton and Belcher
Card of Thanks for Kind Deeds During Illness
I express sincere appreciation for the many acts of kindness from my children relatives neighbors and friends during my sickness. I received 126 visitors many gifts and cards and many acts of kindness and hopefulness in our home. May God bless you all.
Patoka resident visits Dr DuCombs adds name to subscription list
C. R. Pippin of South Dakota, once a Patoka resident, called on the doctor and stopped by the Register office where he also added his name to the subscription list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Pippin
South Dakota
Patoka
Vernon Methodist class party adopts the A A s name
The Young Adults Class of Vernon Methodist held a green St Patrick's Day themed party in the church basement. Essie Robinson led a devotional and business meeting while Lodema Bayliss Eleanor Wernsman and Margaret Laurence Upon organized activities and a potato fortune game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Methodist Sunday School
Essie Robinson
A.a.’S
Lodema Bayliss
Eleanor Wernsman
Margaret Laurence
Vernon Red Cross Drive Names Minnie Peddicord Chair
Miss Minnie Peddicord has been appointed chairman for Vernon and vicinity in the Red Cross campaign continuing through March. The Red Cross means mercy to the world and the campaign depends on community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Peddicord
RED Cross Drive
Vernon
Vernon and Vicinity
Red Cross
Bear Creek Community Completes Church Roof and Quilt Day
Last Thursday and Friday men cut the hedge and rebuilt the church roof while women quilted and prepared dinner at the Bear Creek schoolhouse. Attendees include the Brummers Robertson Anderson Lake Conrad Christie Meador and many more. the main roof was completed Saturday. Families moved recent residences include Clarence Forehand Jr toward Tamalco and Kenneth Conrad to Muller farm. Sunday services were held at Bear Creek schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asher Brummer
Frank Robertson
Bobbie
John Anderson
John Lake
Kenneth Conrad
George Christie
Jack Robertson
Gilbert Brown
Ted Meador
Frank Lake
William Brewer
Glen Ishmael
Jesse Christie
Dan Pribble
Ethel Pribble
Lulu Payne
Barbara Payne
Della Morey
Virginia Payne
Lillian Landreth
Mildred Norris
James Lucas
Darrell Linton and
Lyle
Raymond Caudie
Bear Creek School House
Grace Revis
School District 100 to Elect Board Members in 1949 Ballot
Notice states three board members to be elected on Saturday April 9 1949. Two seats from Pope Township for two year and three year terms, and one three year term from Patoka Township. Candidates must file petitions with 50 signatures to the Board Secretary by March 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Pope Township
Patoka Township
Vera Nattier Sunbeam party elects officers for six months
A good crowd attended Vera Nattier's Sunbeam party at her home Saturday afternoon March 5. James Lynn was elected president with a slate including Vice President Lynn Gerrish and Secretary Vera Nattier and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Nattier
Sunbeam
James Lynn
Lynn Gerrish
Sue
Dorothy Eastman
Mojonnier
Funeral crowds travel from many towns to honor James W. Thompson
Out of town mourners gathered for the funeral of James W. Thompson. Attendees came from Decatur Vandalia Vernon Shobonier Beatrice Centralia Oakley Clinton Indianapolis Leroy and other nearby places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Thompson
Walter Brenning
James Ross Thompson
Howard Pope
Olan Thompson
Floyd Grise
Decatur
Carl Pease
Robert Streich
Sherman Gall
Lois Bundy
Glenn Shaw
Noah Hill
F. B. Stoutenborough
Frank Westerman
Herbert Adams
Louis Kaiser
Nathaniel Andes
Roy Marlatt
Ed Tolby
Otis B. Preston
Richard Kilian
Harold Stoutenborough
Maton
James B. Metzgar
Shobonier
Wilmer Meador
Don Meador
John Gehrken
Vernon
Floyd Sonneman
George Meador
Archie Thalman
H. E. McClintock
Vandalia
T. M. Conrey
Beatrice Stasick
Oscar Thalman
Jack Heidler
Centralia
W. S. Grise
Oakley
Fred Brenning
Clinton
Tad Roberts
Indianapolis
Burwell Barr
Robert Barr
Leroy, Ill
4-H Club Rally Held in Salem With University Speaker
Marion County 4-H Club gathered at the Salem high school Thursday night March 10. Leader Carroll Mojonier and Assistant Leader George Snyder Jr. led a group of 4-H boys and girls. Main speaker was Herb Deason of the University of Illinois Extension Service, who also directed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Mojonnier
George Snyder Jr
Marion County
Salem
Herb Deason
The
University of Illinois Extension Service
Belcher Visitors From LaSalle Arrive At Patoka Home
Mr and Mrs Robert Belcher of LaSalle Illinois arrived March 2 for a several day visit at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Rolland Belcher west of Patoka. Mr Belcher is on a week long vacation from duties with the Rock Island railroad company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Belcher
LaSalle, Ill
Rolland Belcher
Patoka
Rock Island Railroad Company
Patoka Methodist Church Weekly Services Summary
The Patoka Methodist Church lists a 9 30 a m Sunday School with Geo J Wasem as Superintendent and 10 45 a m Morning Worship plus 6 45 p m Youth Fellowship and 7 30 p m Evening Worship. Thursday features a 2 00 p m W S C S meeting and 7 30 p m Prayer Service. The fourth Quarterly Conference is set for Sunday morning April 3 with Rev E C Phillips in charge. Choir members Janet Friesner J L Belcher Wes Martin and Elsie Pugh were honored with a birthday song last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. J. Wasem
W.S.C.S
E. C. Phillips
Janet Friesner
J. L. Belcher
Wes Martin
Elsie Pugh
Garretts and Jenningses Visit During Weekend
Mr and Mrs Roy Garrett of Decatur spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs John A Jennings. Mr and Mrs Harold Pugh of Decatur spent the weekend here with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Garrett
Decatur
John A. Jennings
Harold Pugh
Fancy Work Club Meets With Mrs E L Rogier
Ladies Fancy Work Club held a March 4 meeting with hostess Mrs E L Rogier. Florence Simcox and S M Spurgeon led entertainment. Rogier won a hens contest and DeLay won the name contest. Spurgeon wore 56 outfits. refreshments featured mint favors with St Patrick themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fancy Work Club
E. L. Rogier
Florence Simcox
S. M. Spurgeon
E. L. DeLay
H. N. Potts
St. Patrick’s
P. J. Mojonnier Birthday Dinner Guests
P J Mojonnier celebrated a birthday with a dinner hosted by his wife. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Humes of Centralia Mr and Mrs Edwin Nattier and daughter Marion Nattier and Mr and Mrs Carroll Mojonnier and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Mojonnier
Charles Humes
Centralia
Edwin Nattier
Marion Nattier
Carroll Mojonnier
Mary K Ahlf Named Red Cross Chairman in Carrigan
Mary K Ahlf is serving as chair man for the Red Cross drive in Carrigan Township this year. The quota for Carrigan Township is $25.00 and will extend through. Donations may be left with Mrs. Marie Smith. All donations will be appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary K. Ahlf
Red Cross
Carrigan Township
Marie Smith
Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Birthday Honors
Rex Brown pastor leads 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 preaching and 6:30 Training Union at the church. 7:30 Thursday prayer service. W.H.S. meets Thursday March 17 at 2 pm with Mrs Julia Stringer as program leader and Mrs Rex Brown as devotional leader. Happy Birthday sung for Harry Perkins Sonny Eastman and Murl Ray Thompson last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Training Union
W.H.S
Julia Stringer
Rex Brown
Harry Perkins
Sonny Eastman
Murl Ray Thompson
Grateful Thanks for Support After Loss of Howard Cole
Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Cole express heartfelt thanks to friends and former neighbors for their sympathy and kindness after the death of their son and brother Howard Blaine Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Blaine Cole
Revival Notes and Local Visits in Kinmundy Area
North Zion residents attend the Kinmundy revival and several local calls of business and social visits occur. The Zion Church Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Bertha Mulvaney’s home as families visit Kinmundy, Monequa, and Salem for funeral and medical updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mitchell
Salem
Zion Church Ladies Aid
Bertha Mulvaney
Chris Neilson
Kenneth Neilson
Walter Neilson
Dewey Neilson
Jamnita Mitchell
Francis Headley
Monequa
Ill
Carl Neil
Legion and Lions Probe Patoka School Projects in Pitston Meeting
At a Patoka School Board session committees from the Legion and Lions Club examined recent Lewisville and Cisne school projects. The group praised the Lewisville project for its size and cost, noted a $370,000 bonding power, and discussed potential price reductions. A March 3 Legion meeting planned a pot luck for the 30th County Meeting and a bus run for Effingham caucus events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Legion Hall
Frank Miller
Effingham
Mound Chapel Church Notes Sunday School Attendance
The Sunday School at Mound Chapel met at 10:00 a.m. with 57 attendees, surpassing the previous high of 55. Aims to reach 75 next Sunday. Birthday songs celebrated Forrest Baxter and John Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Baxter
John Cox
Community thanks for support after bereavement
Mrs Isabel Thomas expresses gratitude for kindness received during her bereavement. She thanks the minister Rev Meiss singers pallbearers Cox and Martin and those who sent flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meiss
Pall-Brewers
Cox & Martin
Centrailia Family Celebrates Jimmie Aleander Birthday
Mrs. Bessey Murray Beckey and Miss Bettie Simcox shopped in Centralia Saturday. Jimmie Aleander had a birthday on March 4. His mother and Mrs. Kelley came from Ft Wayne for a dinner in Jimmie's honor at his grandparents home Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Green.
Patoka P.T.A. Plans March 16 Meeting
The Patoka P.T.A. will hold its regular meeting Wednesday March 16 at 7 30 p m in the gymnasium. Sixth grade mothers will hostesses, with a program and refreshments provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka P.T.A
Vernon Good Will Club Hosts March Meeting
Sophia and Emma Protz entertained the Vernon Good Will Club on March 2 with twelve members and eight visitors. The group quilted for Tillie Meador and for Sophia and Emma, held a noon pot-luck, enjoyed singing and games, and Edna White won the game prize. The next meeting is scheduled for March 16 with Nellie Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia
Emma Protz
Good Will Club
Tillie Meador
Emma
Betty
Mary
Edna White
Nellie Perkins
United Citizens and Tax Payers League Formed in Sandoval
A meeting Friday night March 4 formed The United Citizens and Tax Payers' League to back Local Option by promoting dry sentiment in Sandoval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Citizens and Tax Payers’ League
Sandoval
Gratitude for kindness during illness and loss
Mrs Ollie Thompson and family thank friends neighbors and relatives for acts of kindness and floral tributes during the illness and death of their husband and father with thanks to Rev and Mrs Friesner for comforting help and blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Friesner
Thanks for the cards during Cynthia Walker illness
The Walker family thanks friends and neighbors for their cards and for help during Cynthia Walker’s illness. Darrel, Beryl, and Cynthia Walker express appreciation for the support from those who assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrel, Beryl, and
Cynthia Walker
Snow causes school closure and travel delays
The district cancelled classes Thursday because buses could not travel in heavy snow. Mrs. Maude Howell and her sons from Kinmundy visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carter, on Wednesday. Mrs. Roy Jones was a patient at St. Marys, Centralia, from Thursday to Monday and is improved. George Wickersham bought a new station wagon from Alexander Motor Co., while Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Riley and Don acquired a new Pontiac with a bright color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol Mojonnier
Charles Mitchell
H. H. Jones
Kinmundy
A. D. Nichols
Excelsior Springs
Lela Mae Doolen
McCleary Sanitarium
Mrs
Maude Howell
Roy Jones
St. Marys
Centralia
George Wickersham
Alexander Motor Co
H. S. Riley
Don
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James Thompson
Mary Curtis
Ramsey
Mabel Snyder
L. Betts
Eleanor Graham
Chicago
William Nolte
Albert Potts Sr
E. E. Morgan
Gorge Walton
W. E. Walton
Mary Ellen
Roy Walton
Kay
Maud Hatch
East St. Louis
Hazel M. Cox
Springfield
Mollie Muffin
Lessie M. Payne
Mildred Cox
C. R. Farmer
Rollin McHaney
C. O. Livesay
Wyoming
I. C. Betts
Ellis Doolen
St. Elmo
Keith Betts
Marion Sorrel
Lula Quayl
Hobart Arnold
Zion
Kathleen
Bear Creek
White Haven
Sunbeams
J. W. Thompson
Patoka Methodist Church
Carrigan
Mrs. C. D. Cole
North Zion
Oak Grove
Maron
Warren McNicol
Bessie McCurdy
Lucille ‘Headley
Patoka Legionaires
Legion and Lions Club
Artie Rogier
Schroeder
Doolen
Les Wasem
Elzi Sharp
Lions
Lewisville
Cisne
Mound Chapel Church
Ancel Arnold
Ers
Isabel Thomas
Ollie Thompson
Glenn Meryman
Roy Thompson
Dale Thompson
Patoka Christian Church
Don Hargrave
Bible School
Cynthias
MAE Eagan
North Hill’s Store
Patoka, Ill
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