Vernon man marks 81st birthday with friends and cakes
Mr. Philip Meador of Vernon celebrated his 81st birthday on Sunday March 14. He received two decorated cakes from Wilter Meador and Walter Dean Nixon. Relatives and neighbors from Vernon and nearby towns gathered with baskets to wish him well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Meador
Vernon
Wilter Meador
Walter Dean Nixon
Frank Crowder
Augusta Spechtmeyer
St Louis
Walter
Mr. Meador
Albert Hopkins Barn Destroyed by Fire Near Patoka
A fire at Albert Hopkins farm two miles west and one mile south of Patoka destroyed the barn and about 250 bales of haj and contents. Patoka Volunteer Fire Department was called around 10:45 a.m. but the roof collapsed before they could save the structure. Cause undetermined. partial insurance believed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hopkins
Pitoka
Patoka
Hopkins
Local residents attend events and visit kin across states
Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie and daughter Mabel visit in Centralia. A catt le sale draws Jesse Walton and Frank Beck in DuQuoin. Families travel to St Louis for the Sportsman's Show. George Sorrell visits from Denver City, Texas. Multiple households host guests from Ferriday, Natchez, Clinton, Patoka, Odin, and Mayswood. Miss Headley Bayliss Easley join the school sextette at Olney contest. Some illness and a fall are noted locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gillespie
Mabel
Roy Edwards
Centralia
Jesse Walton
Frank Beck
DuQuoin
Orval Brown
Paul
Neinten
J. C. Binnion
Cobe Richeson
Patéka
St. Louis
George Sorrel
Denver City
Texas
N. P. Sorrel
Harry Perkins
William Tennant
Ferriday
Louisiana
Irene Lane
Mike
Natchez
Mississippi
Frank Coppenbarger
Clinton
Carolyn Nattier
Patoka
Jim Hyde
Wesley Perkins
Everett Jett
Unas McHaney
John Talbert
Wilbur
Odin
Effie Hathaway
Hazel
Lee Peyton
Sandy
Belle Doolen
Decatur
Harry Parkhill
J. H. Peddicord
Bertha Danbury
Mary Ehlers
Phoenix
Arizona
F. W. Wilson
Mayswood
California
Janet Headley
Patty Bayliss
Judy Easley
Olney
Odin Women’s Club Hosts St Patrick Themed Meeting
The Odin Women’s Club held a Thursday night gathering at the school with a St Patrick program featuring vocal solos by Mrs. Charles Plowman and others plus a St Patrick dialogue. Music was accompanied by Mrs. William Avery as Mrs. John Taylor chaired the meeting in Mrs. Nicholson’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odin
St. Patrick
Charles Plowman
Mesdaies Bola Tooker
Delbert Turner
Ivert Goodall
Roy Merere
C. A. Sloan
Charles Purvis
Sally Telford
Sandoval
Marilyn Rohner
Virginia
Marjorie Rhodes
Glenridge
Silas Echols
Christian Church
Roy Mercer
Vernace Tate
Gg. &. Black
Charles Sloan
The
Methodist Church
Salem Woman’s Club
Baptist Church
James Nicholson
John ‘Taylor
Jennie Day
Maym@ Rippy
Louis Me
Mackin
Salem
Fred Hawley
Hawley
Rippy
Vacation Bible School Clinic in Centralia March 26
Sunbeam news invites all children to a Stewardship meeting on Saturday March 20 at 1 p.m. The Rainbow Choir will practice at 1 p.m. The Sunbeam president welcomes visitors and new members. Salutes memory verse and an acrostic G I V E will be given. Rose Mary and Shirley Britt oversee games and Mrs Claude Gerrish leads nibble nook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolla Sparks
P. J. Mojonnier
Centralia
The
Sunbeams
Rainbow Choir
Rose Mary
Shirley Britt
Claude Gerrish
Illinois records 451 restricted aircraft landing areas
Illinois now has 451 restricted landing areas for aircraft the largest number on record according to a report by Joseph K McLaughlin director of the Department of Aeronautics. Restricted landing areas are used for private aircraft and as emergency fields with most located in rural areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Joseph K. McLaughlin
Department of Aeronautics
Death notices for Winona E Walker in Patoka
Winona Elizabeth Walker 64 died Monday March 15 at Ernes Hospital St Louis. Born April 19 1889 Peoria Illinois daughter of John and Mary Ann Gillihan. She married Harold Walker who died August 15 1964. Funeral held 1 p.m. Wednesday March 17 Cox Martin funeral home Patoka with Bro Tom McGee officiating. Burial in Patoka cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Elizabeth Walker
Ernes Hospital
St. Louis
Peoria
Ill
John
Mary Ann
Kate) Gillihan
Harold Walker
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Patoka
Tom McGee
Band Parents Meet Tuesday Evening At High School
Band parents will gather Tuesday evening March 23 at 7330 at the high school. Mothers should bring cookies for refreshments. The band contest is set for April 2 and 3 in Fairfield Tl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Free Chest X-Ray Drive Promotes Early Cancer Detection
Marion County residents were urged to take part in a State Mobile X-Ray Unit visit from April 6 to 28, with no charge for the chest X-ray. Officials cited 59 cancer deaths in 1953, urging annual physicals and timely physician visits, especially for early detection of lung cancer and other conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion CO
Marion Gouity
Max Brdsel
Loren Cluster
Marion County
American Cancer Society
Cluster
Juster
State Mobile
Marion County Tuberculosis Association
Mary Mercer
P.H
Willing Workers Class Meeting At Methodist Church
The Willing Workers Class met March 10 at the Methodist Church with Mrs. Bruce Pugh leading devotions and guiding Sunday School style training for the children. Ann Crawford presided over business, James Ballance led games, and refreshments were served by Sue Talbot and Wilma Gergen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Bruce Pugh
John Layton
Lewis Youngs
Pugh
Dorothy Youngs
Lucille Eagan
Junior Mullens
Sue ‘Talbot
Wilma Gergeni
Harry Mullens
James Ballance
Doug
Bob Eagan
Gloria
Mark Cox
Bill
Cindy
Les Griffin
Lana Rae
Vivian Layton
Paula
Virginia Foster
Edna
Ann Craigford
Carl Lee
Don Griffin
Sue Talbot
Leslie Anna
Rebecca Sue
Wilma Gergens
Jimmy
Roger
Gray
Louis Youngs
Marion County Service and Grain Company Annual Meeting
The Marion County Service and Grain Company will hold their annual meeting on Friday March 26 1954 at 7 30 p m at the Marlén County Farm Bureau office in Salem The program includes reports entertainment door prizes and distribution of 1963 patronage refunds Refreshments follow Mr C E Alexander general sales manager Illinois Farm Supply Company will be the speaker of the evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service & Grain Company
Marlén ‘County Farm Bureau
Salem
C. E. Alexander
Birth of Baby Boy for Hoffman Family in Breese
Mr and Mrs Harold Hoffman announce the birth of a baby boy on Tuesday March 16 at Breese hospital. The newborn weighs and measures are not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hoffman
Boulder
Breese Hospital
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death
We express sincere appreciation for the kindness shown during the illness and death of our husband and father. Thanks for flowers and comfort from Rev. Bryan Rev. Booth singers and helpers. May God bless each one. Mrs. P. H. Bopp and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Booth
P. H. Bopp
Illinois Oil Production Reaches Post-1950 High
The Illinois Geological Survey reports February oil output at 174000 barrels per day, the highest since August 1950, with total February production near 4.882 million barrels. The month saw Evers pool extension in Effingham and Livingston South pool in Madison, plus new pays and three wells with initial flows of 500, 650, and 668 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
State Geological Survey
Evers Pool
Effingham County
Livingston South
Madison County
Obituary and club notes from Patoka area
Mrs Anna Gertrude Perry 73 of Salem dies after 15 month illness at her daughter’s home in Odin Ill Funeral services were held March 18 at Patoka Christian Church with Cox Martin in charge Survivors include husband Thomas Slayer son Thomas F Slayer daughter Mrs Frank Eagan and several grandchildren Also reported are Better Neighbors Club meeting details and upcoming April 14 gathering with Florence Morgan of Vandalia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Gertrude Perry
Salem
Charles Bechtel
Route 1
Odin
Patoka
Tom and
Cartie Black
Ill
John Slager
Alfred Perry
Harold Veeder
Josie Hiuff
Luther Black
Frank Black
Fred Black
Better Neighbors Club
W. F. Murfin
Anna Wolfe
Ruth Murfin
Margaret Lawrence
Ferne Gehrken
Emma Protz
Florence Morgan
Opal Jones
Ruth Mu
Birthday Slumber Party for Melinda Elliott
A Friday night slumber party at Melinda Elliott's home celebrated her thirteenth birthday. Attendees included Rose Mary Walker Marie Williams Barbara Sue Edwards Janet Nattier Sue Ann Weinsman and Karen Bristow with grandmother Pearl Walker and aunt Bob Worthington. They served angel food cake ice cream soft drinks and sandwiches then watched TV before departing after breakfast the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melinda Elliott
Rose Mary Walker
Marie Williams
Barbara Sue Edwards
Janet Nattier
Sue Ann Weinsman
Karen Bristow
Pearl Walker
Bob Worthington
Angel
Melinda
Honor Mrs. Lou Chriss on Birthday Wednesday
Relatives and friends gathered at the Chriss home to celebrate Mrs. Lou Chriss birthday. A supper was served and guests watched television as gifts were given. Attending included Mrs. Earl Curless, Mr. and Mrs. Don Thompson, Nancy and George, and Mrs. Gothompon, all of Vandalla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrel Chriss
Darrell
Lou Chriss
Chriss
Earl Curless
Centralia
Don Thompson
Nancy
George
Gothompon
Vandalla
Local families visit kin across Decatur and Sandoval
Mr and Mrs P J Mojonnier visited Mr and Mrs H L Smith and Mrs Dale Cox in Decatur Wednesday. Dott Griffin and son Blake spent Sunday in Dieterich with grandparents E E Mascher. Gerald Melintire and children Mike Jerry and Cindy of Jerseyville visited Morris Cole. Leighton Wasem from the University of Georgia spent spring vacation with G J Wasem. Rosalie Skipper and Charlotte Sanders of Decatur visited H K Pike Sunday. Della Knight of Alton stayed with O E Eaglin and Ed Bricker family. Tale Nattier and daughters Jane Janet and Sue Ann visited Sandoval with the Wood Newman family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Mojonnier
H. L. Smith
Dale Cox
Decatur
Basketball Banquet Set For March 31 In Vernon Patoka
The grade school and high school teams banquet will be held Wednesday evening March 31 at the new high school gym. Sponsored by Vernon P.T.C. and Patoka P.T.C. Tickets cost $1.00 and serving begins at 6 30 p.m. A speaker is being sought for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon P.T.C
Patoka P.T.C
Just For Fun Feud Continues With Light Quips
A light reader contribution from R B extends last week’s good natured feud. It riffs on creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and the six day creation overruns with a joking take on craftsmen and a dirt filled finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Eve
Marion County Rural Youth Holds Meeting
The Marion County Rural Youth held its regular monthly meeting at the Farm Bureau Auditorium on Thursday March 11 with Lois Britt presiding in the president and vice president’s absence. Kenny Farrar of Salem Ill inspired attendees with a talk on sports and sportsmanship and square dancing followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Farm Bureau Auditoriorium
Lois Britt
Kenny Farrar
Salem
Ill
Kenny
Farrar
Farm Bureau
Round Top School Girls Meeting at Mrs Ellis Home
Notice for all girls who attended Round Top school to meet at Mrs Jessie Ellis home on March 25 1954 from 8 to 5 30 p.m. Pot luck dinner and bring table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Top School
Jessie Ellis
Eaglin Church Hosts Community Sing and Visits
Rev Ernie Clifton of Centralia led services at Eaglin Church with Sunday and Sunday night worship. The Community Sing drew many singers led by the Vore Quartette from Centralia while local visits included Vernon guests Mr and Mrs John Gordon at Roy Thalman's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Clifton
Centralia
Eaglin
Eaglin Church
John Gordon
Vernon
Roy Thalman
Bob
Christian d
Patoka
Raymon
Joseph Mick
Fredonia
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Phillip Meador
Odin Women’s Club
Sunbeam News
Marion CO. Service & Grain Gompany Annual Meeting
Better Neighbors
Anna Perry
R.B
Cain
Marion County Rural Youth Hold Meeting
Eaglin News
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