Unit District 100 Band to Perform at Vernon and Patoka Banquets
The Unit District No. 100 Grade School Band will appear at basketball banquets in Vernon and Patoka with solos by band members. They are entered in the Illinois State Grade School Band contest in Charleston in April. A Marion County Health Clinic at Patoka School Gym vaccinated pupils for smallpox and given boosters for diphtheria typhoid and tetanus whooping cough and diphtheria. General exams were given to first and fifth graders. Dr. E O Hancock Dr G C Black and Dr H D Nesmith attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Patoka
Illinois
Charleston
Marion County
Mary Vaughn Mercer
E. O. Hancock
G. C. Black
H. D. Nesmith
Weather chaos as March roars in with hail and ice
March began with a lion like burst of winter. On March 10 a cold rain turned to freezing weather causing ice on trees and damaged antennas. Power outages left many in darkness. a second snow storm followed Monday night into Tuesday with temperatures dipping to about 15.
Funeral Services for Lloyd Organ Held in Odin
Lloyd Melvin Organ who died in Worland Wyoming was laid to rest in Peaceful Valley Cemetery Odin after services at Wilson funeral home conducted by Rev J H Burden. He was 18 and survived by parents four brothers and grandparents with a coroner ruling accidental death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Melvin
Wilson Funeral Home
Odin
J. H. Burden
Peaceful Valley
Worland
Wyoming
E. Weile
Washakie County
Marion County Rural Youth Plans Banquet and Events
The Marion County Rural Youth met in Salem on Thursday March 8. They formed committees for the April 6 banquet Decoration led by Elizabeth Griffin and others. Recreation chaired by Don Crusen. Program led by Jettie Summerville. Welcoming led by Vernace Young. A short recreation period concluded the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Salem
Home Bureau Family
Elizabeth Griffin
Alberta McRoy
Colleen Potter
Bill Sutherland
Don Crusen
Jack Holzhauer
Barbara Jenkins
Neva Redman
Jettie Summerville
Max Merger
Bonadine Parkinson
Paul Langenfeld
Vernace Young
Elenor Anderson
Lorene Potter
Meeting of Woman's Society and Parcel Post Sale
A large crowd attended the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting at the Methodist Church on Thursday March 1. Members presented the lesson A Lesson in Symbols and Mrs Chloe Walker led devotionals Let The Light Shine in Africa. The Parcel Post Sale raised seventy five dollars and followed in the dining room with hostesses named Stella Ververs Edna Tune Ormelle Simcox and Francis Sharp assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Lewis Kissner
Mesdames Oscar Hill
Mary Galaway
Aldred Delrymple
Frank Heinzman
J. W. Alexander
Chloe Walker
Africa
Jancis Sharp
Frank Ballance
S. M. Spurgeon
Francis Sharp
Oran Carter
Mesdames Stella Ververs
Edna Tune
Ormelle Simcox
Mrs. Wadkins Injured in March Car Accident
A letter from Mrs. Lee Wadkins of Kingman Kansas says she suffered three broken ribs in a minor car wreck on Saturday March 3. She planned to return to Patoka soon but will delay an early trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Wadkins
Kingman
Kansas
Patoka
Red Cross Drive Under Way in Vernon Led by Minnie Peddicord
The 1951 Red Cross Drive opens in Vernon with Miss Minnie Peddicord as chairwoman. The quota is increased due to wartime needs and support for the Blood Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Peddicord
RED Cross Drive
Vernon
Red Cross
Birth Announcement for Craig Arthur Holland
Mr and Mrs George W Holland of Dixon Illinois announce the birth of their son Craig Arthur born March 3rd This is a formal birth notice from a local family in Dixon Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Holland
Dixon, Ill
Craig Arthur
CARD OF THANKS FOR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
Raymond Brumfield expresses gratitude for the cards kindness and acts during illness and hospital stay. He says these deeds will always be remembered and thanks everyone again.
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Raymond Brumfield
Patoka Methodist Church Service Schedule
The Patoka Methodist Church announces weekly worship times with minister Alfred S. Dalrymple. Church School led by Geo Wasem at 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. except third Sunday. Youth Fellowship led by Mrs Audne Kissner at 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. except first Sunday. Prayer and Study Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Friendliness
Alfred S. Dalrymple
Church School
Geo. Wasem
Audne Kissner
Couns
Patoka Christian Church Bible School and Services
The Patoka church schedules Bible School at 9 30 a m with Gerald Cox superintendent and classes for all. Worship Service at 10 30 a m with Evangelistic Services at 7 30 p m. Lord's Supper at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. Bible Study Class Friday at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Gerald Cox
Baptist Church announces weekly services and activities
Pastor Geo C Jurrens leads 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m Morning Worship 6 30 p m Training Union 7 30 p m Evening Service 7 30 p m Wed Prayer meeting Choir practice follows Regular Brotherhood meeting March 16 Sunbeams Girls Auxiliary and Junior Royal Ambassadors meet March 17 at 2 p m Intermediate RAs at 1 30 p m Children ages 5 to 12 meet Saturdays at 3 p m Youth exercise planned Mrs Jurrens is the director
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Nattier
Sunbeams
R. A
Jurrens
Easter Sunrise Union Service at Baptist Church
The Annal Easter Sunrise Union Service will be held at the Baptist Church Easter morning at 6 a.m. Christian people who believe that Christ arose from the dead and that He lives today will be present at this service. Come and worship with us. The program of this service will appear in this paper next week. Watch for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Christ
Bronze Medal Contest Held by W C T U at Baptist Church
The Bronze Medal Declamation Contest by the W C T U took place at the Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon March 10. Contestants were David Sanders, John Ballance, Allen Gerrish, Frances Gillett, and Jane Carter. Judges were Miss Pearl Britt, Mrs Claude Gerrish, and Mrs P J Mojonnier who presented Jane Carter with the medal and an address book. The next meeting is April 12 at the Methodist Church with Madalene Belcher leading devotions and Mrs Mojonnier conducting a local institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U
The
Baptist Church
David Sanders
John Ballance
Allen Gerrish
Frances Gillett
Jane Carter
Pearl Britt
Claude Gerrish
P. J. Mojonnier
Methodist Church
Madalene Belcher
Mojonnier
Rites Held for Mrs Jesse Phillips at Odin
Mrs. Jesse Belle Phillips died at 12 45 p m March 12 1951 at her Salem home 307 North Walnut St She was born October 10 1862 in Salem and spent her life in Marie County She married Samuel David Phillips December 24 1882 Most of her married life was in Odin where her husband ran a drug store She was a longtime member of Odin Christian Church Survived by two daughters Ruth Phillips and Mrs Evelyn Ashline of Salem a son T C Phillips of Caseyville Illinois two grandchildren and two great grandchildren An aunt of the late Mrs Elon Atherton of Odin Funeral services were held at the Odin Christian Church at 2 p m Wednesday Rev Roy McKinney presiding Burial followed in Peaceful Valley Cemetery Odin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Belle Phillips
North
Walnut St
Salem
Phillips
John
Anna Mary Laken Lester
Marie County
Samuel David Phillips
Centralia
Odin
Odin Christian Church
Veteran Claims Deadlines Highlighted by Illinois Commission
Wayne E. Hilgeford of the Illinois Veterans Commission reminds World War II veterans of key filing dates this year. Before July 1 1951 disabled veterans must file for automobile or other conveyance and terminal leave pay. Education and GI Bill courses must begin by July 1 1951, with extensions through July 25 1956 if uninterrupted. After July 25 1952 readjustment allowances end except for those enlisting or re-enlisting between October 6 1945 and October 6 1946 who gain five years from separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne E. Hilgeford
Illinois Veterans Commission
Jacksons and relatives visit Bruce Pugh home
Mr and Mrs Everett Jackson Bernard Rita and Linda of Findlay and Miss Thelma Jackson of Bethany spent Sunday at the Bruce Pugh home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Jackson
Bernard, Rita and
Linda
Findlay
Thelma Jackson
Bethany
Sunny
Bruce Pugh
Election date set for three school board directors
Secretary Clem Doolen announced Saturday April 14 as the election date for three board seats, each a three year term. Expiring are Artie Rogier Clem D Doolen and Paul Torrence with petitions due by 7:00 PM March 28 at Vernon Illinois. James Ballance and Cecil Binnion were hired as janitors for the new high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Doolen
Vernon
Illinois
James Ballance
Patoka
Cecil Binnion
Sunbeams Easter Party Planned at Baptist Church
The Sunbeams host an Easter party at the Baptist Church Saturday March 17 from 2 to 3 p.m. The program includes a welcome, flag salutes, Bible readings, prayers, a Bible song, a story, and games led by James Allen Thomas. Ruth and James Allen Thomas announce Nibble Nook on April 7 at the church.
Patoka Unit to Meet March 16 at Methodist Church
The Patoka Unit will meet Friday March 16 at the Methodist Church basement. Hostesses are Mrs. Kay Jennings and Mrs. Bruce Pugh. The lesson will be given by Mrs. Orville Schroeder and Mrs. John Nattier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Methodist Church
Kay Jennings
Bruce Pugh
Orville Schroeder
John Nattier
Red Cross Drive Hopes For House to House Canvassing
Red Cross chairman Robert Eagan says the American Legion Auxiliary here are soliciting for the Red Cross in the current drive. Weather has slowed the collection but hopes remain to complete house-to-house canvassing next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Eagan
American Legion Auxiliary
Red Cross
Vernon Ladies Bake Sales Support Home Missionary Work
Bake sales sponsored by the Ladies Home Missionary of Vernon Pente cost Church will be held each Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Jesse Ripple. Proceeds go to Home Missionary work and quilting also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Home Missionary
Vernon Pentecost Church
Jesse Ripple
Local Social News From Benson and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Sam E Pugh of Benson visited Bruce Pugh and family this week. Raymond Burnett and mother traveled from California to Chicago with Kay Jennings and family. Jennings Sr will accompany them to Chicago. Dan DeQuenne and daughter Donna returned from Ft Lewis Florida after a two week visit with his parents. Mrs Hugh Jensen of Shattue visited Mrs Frank Crawford. Several families attended a birthday dinner at the Schaffnit home in Sandoval honoring Mr Schaffnit with guests including Clarence Strang Joe Chismark Huber Lindsey and Ralph Strang. W C T U met in Nashville with attendees Floyd Carter Mae Logan P J Mojonnier Estella Ververs.
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Sam E. Pugh
Benson
Bruce Pugh
Raymond Burnett
Kay S. Jennings
California
Chicago
Jennings Sr
Dan DeQuenne
Donna
Ft. Lewis
Florida
Hugh Jensen
Shattue
Frank Crawford
O. J. Hill Bill
Max
Halden Hill
Ray Gray
Schaffnit
Sandoval
Clarence Strang
Joe Chismark
Bloomington
Hubert Lindsey
Caseyville
Ralph Strang
Pekin
Carl Schaffnit
St. Louis
W.C.T.U. Meeing
Nashville
Floyd Carter
Mae Logan
P. J. Mojonnier
Estella Ververs
Train Truck Collision at Sandoval Crossing Injures Crew
An Illinois Central freight train and a transport truck collided at Highway 50 in Sandoval around 8 20 am amid icy roads. Fireman J D Lee of Clinton suffered facial cuts from glass and was treated at St Marys hospital and released. The truck driver J M Summitt of Kansas City and his daughter were shaken but unhurt. The engine remained on track but was damaged. a second engine arrived at 11 20 am to continue the run toward Pana. Crew: engineer R F Silger, conductor J C Walraven, brakemen J D Cuccatti and H C Tietz, swingman F C Kramer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Sandoval
J. M. Summitt
Kansas City
J. D. Lee
Clinton
St. Marys Hospital
Cox & Martin
Pana
Centralia
R. F. Silger
J. C. Walraven
Patoka
J. D. Cuccatti
H. C. Tietz
F. C. Kramer
Illinois Guard appoints Bolen Commanding General
Maj. Gen. Harry L. Bolen of Cairo becomes Commanding General of Troops for the Illinois National Guard replacing Maj. Gen. Richard M. Symkal. Bolen will continue as commanding officer of the 44th Infantry Division with units across downstate Illinois. The Illinois Public Aid Commission steps up recovery of improper benefits, aiming to reclaim about $30,000 monthly and $250,000 annually, totaling roughly $2.5 million per biennium. The Department of Conservation notes a revival in fur trapping, with mink pelts worth $25 to $35. Illinois State Police report 55,755 arrests in 1950 yielding $688,736 in fines, including 22,342 for overloaded trucks. Attorney General opinions say parks cannot charge admission fees unless the legislature acts, and fuel tax funds cannot reimburse city clerical costs for tax administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Bolen
Cairo
Illinois National Guard
Richard M. Symkal
Bolen
44Th Infantry Division
Downstate
Illinois
Illinois Public Aid Commission
Carl K. Schmidt Jr
Schmidt
State Department of Conservation
Thomas J. O’donnell
Ivan E. Elliott
General Assembly
Elliott
Women Society to Hold Meeting and Good Friday Service
The Women's Society of Christian Service will meet Friday morning March 28 at ten in the Methodist Church basement, bring a sack lunch. At 1 30 p.m. a special Good Friday service with an inspirational program and Lenten missionary offering is planned. Public invited to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Myron Cooley
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Cooley
Bob Binnion
Sue Anne Wernsman
Shirley Kay Lawson
Mt. Vernon
Keith Betts
Vandalia
Orville Doolen
Carroll Lewis
Joe Wikenhauser
Selby Binnion
Hubert Reilman
Clarence Lawson
Victoria Chapter 258 Eastern Star Holds Obligation Night
March 12 meeting despite bad weather with many members present. Ruth Nattier from Winona Chapter joined Victoria by affiliation. Everette Meryman improved but absent. Five dollars voted for Red Cross drive. Audrey Schroeder led candle light ceremony under Clem Doolen. Virginia McNicol sang. Visitors from Nashville and Sandoval attended. Dining room decorations honored St Patrick’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Order of Eastern Star
Ruth Nattier
Winona
Everette Mery
Red Cross
Audrey Schroeder
Clem Doolen
Virginia McNicol
Nashville
Sandoval
Local church meeting attendees and upcoming DuQuoin gathering
The Brotherhood meeting in East St. Louis at Winstanley Baptist Church included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Perkins Mr. Harry Nattier Walter Meyer Rev. Jurrens E. C. Lawson Verne and Ed Nattier and P. J. Mojonnier. The next meeting will be in DuQuoin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Perkins
Harry Nattier
Walter Meyer
Jurrens
E. C. Lawson
Verne
Ed Nattier
P. J. Mojonnier
East St. Louis
Winstanley Baptist Church
DuQuoin
Frank Elefritz
Floyd
Vandalia
Clifford Towler
Fred Towler
Ft. Custer
Frank Crawford
O. F. Davis
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Patoka Community Unit
NEWS
Marion County Rural Youth Meet
W.S.C.S. Meeting and Parcel
Patoka Methodist Church
Patoka Christian Church
Tom McGee
Geo. C. Jurrens Pastor
Jesse Phillips
Home Bureau News
I. C
Illinois State News
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