Vernon News Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Local residents report Sunday visits at Poole Nursing Home in Odin including Mr and Mrs W P Lawrence and Mrs Mary Smith. Oak families from Waverly and Decatur attend events. Sunrise Easter plans and an Easter egg hunt are announced. Vernon's Methodist Sunday School draws 74. Norma Kay Walton acts in Vandalia theater rehearsal with grandmother Mrs E Morgan involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Lawrence
Mary Smith
Flora Steele
Poole
Odin
Forrest Oates
Tommy
Waverly
W. C. Oates
Robert Ballance
Winburn Oates
Decatur
Oates
Irene Ballance
Isabel Doolen
Bridge Club
Minnie Peddicord
Hazel Cox
Eva Potts
Patoka
Mildred Cox
Earl Corbitt
Springfield
Hazel M. ‘Ox
E. L. Norris
Opal Jones
Mildred Jones
Ray Walton
J. C. Binnion
Maud Curtis
Ramsey
Mabel Snyder
Jesse Walton
I. C. Betts
C. D. Doolen
F. E. Arnold
Farm Bureau
Salem
Vance Murfin
Vernon Methodist Sunday School
Ora Whitehurst
Letta Hopkins
George Walton
E. E. Morgan
Liberty Theatre
Vandalia
Norma Kay Walton
Community Club and Society Notes From Bear Creek Area
Regular WMS meeting March 16 at Mrs. James Lucas home with seven members present. Sunshine Club hosted March 17 with nineteen members and guests. Bear Creek Community Club held a pot luck supper March 18 with multiple families present and third Friday monthly meetings noted. Several residents visited or hosted events and birthdays and travel noted among Bear Creek and White Haven residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M.S. Ewas
James Lucas
Lucy Robertson
Amy Christie
Etta Anderson
Hazel Brown
Dayie Robertson
Beatrice Meador
Lucas
Helen Caudle
Sunshine Club
Zella Easton
Grace Revis
Dorothy Lake
Maud Snyder
Bear Creek Community Club
Gilbert Brown
Carl Robertson
Warren Lake
G. W. Christie
Eugene Crane
Lawrence Robertson
R. A. Brummet
George Christie
F. D. Thompson
Christie
Frank Robertson
Virginia Pyne
Stella Thompson
Forrest Caudle
Vandalia
E. S. Caudle
Raymond Caudle
Patoka Legion celebrates 30th anniversary and pension effort
The Patoka Legion and families toasted 30 years on Thursday March 17 with a pot luck dinner and pinochle. The pension bill for Civil War Spanish American and World War veterans moves forward with urged advocacy by members. A county meeting is set for March 30 at Centralia with Vaughn Chaney presiding and Joe Ladd’s orchestra. bus departs Legion hall at seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legionaires
Legion
Congress
Centralia
Vaughn Chaney
Joe Ladd
Collinsville
Legion Hall
Patoka
Vernon
Methodist Willing Workers Enjoy Pot Luck Supper
The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church held a pot luck supper in the church basement on March 23. Rev. Friesner led a devotional and O. J. Hill conducted the business session. Officers elected for the coming year were President Mrs. Ralph Elliott Vice President Mrs. H. S. Riley Secretary Mrs. Les Jenkins and Treasurer Mrs. E. E. Lynn. An Easter food sale at the Library on April 16 was approved. The next meeting is set for April 13 with entertainment led by Mark Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Friesner
O. J. Hill
Ralph Elliott
H. S. Riley
Les Jenkins
E. E. Lynn
Mark Cox
Janet
Patsy
Robert Eagan
Gloria
Dan DuQuenne
James Ballance
Douglass
Donnie
Darvin Jones
Valda
Sharon Kay
James
Dwight
Bettie Simcox
Great Crowd At Church Youth Rally
A large youth rally gathered about 150 attendees on Saturday evening March 18 at Patoka Christian Church. Delegates from 10 churches including Little Grove Mt Catherine Keyesport Fouts Mt Moriah Boyd Alma Kinmundy Salem and Patoka heard Brother Edwin Smith of the Salem Christian Church speak on Service To Christ followed by a quiz program led by Brother Orville Hubbard and a social with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Christian Church
Little Grove
Mt. Catherine
Keyesport
Fouts
Mt. Moriah
Boyd
Alma Kinmundy
Salem
Patoka
Edwin Smith
Salem Christian Church
Orville Hubbard
Card of Thanks From Mrs. Julia Stringer
Mrs. Julia Stringer expresses gratitude for cards flowers and visits she received during her hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Stringer
Mercer Baby Girl Born in Centralia at St. Marys
Mr and Mrs Harold E Mercer of Odin announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday morning March 22 at St Marys hospital in Centralia. The infant weighs 7 pounds 4 ounces. Mrs Mercer is the former Mary Vaughan a longtime County Nurse for Marion County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold E. Mercer
Odin
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Thank You Note From Mrs Roy Doolen
I express sincere thanks to all my friends for the ecards letters and flowers sent during my hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Doolen
Schaffnit Couple Observe 53rd Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Fred Schaffnit of Sandoval celebrated their fifty third wedding anniversary on March 18 with family and friends, reflecting a long marriage in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schaffnit of
Sandoval
DuQuenne and Lois Allen Married at Stonington
On Sunday March 20 in the Old Stonington Baptist Church Miss Lois Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Allen of Stonington became the bride of Don DuQuenne son of Mr and Mrs Frank DuQuenne of Stonington Ill The groom is a genial operator at the Illinois Central Depot and they reside at the Charles Hill property in the north part of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonington Baptist Church
Lois Allen
Joseph Allen
Stonington
Don DuQuenne
Frank DuQuenne
Stonington, Ill
Don
Illinois Central Depot
Charles Hill
District 100 Board Approves Feasibility of Four Year High School
In a special meeting on March 21 the Board of Directors voted to hire an architect and contact bonding companies to plan a potential four year high school for the district. President Artie Rogier presided. others present included Clem Doolen, Orville Schroeder, Maurice Adams, Frank Williams, and Maurice Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
School District 100
Artie Rogier
Clem Doolen
Orville Schroeder
Maurice Adams
Frank Williams
Maurice Cole
Rogier
Doolen
Louisville
Cisne
Clay City
Beecher City
Schroeder
Adams
Messrs
Wes Griffin
C. D. Martin
Brooks Meador
Les Wasem
Elza Sharp
H. K. Pike
John A Jennings Honored With Birthday Dinner
Mrs. John A Jennings hosted a Sunday dinner on March 20 honoring her husband John A Jennings. Guests included Mr and Mrs K S Jennings, Mr and Mrs K S Jennings Jr and Mrs Georgia Blanke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A Jennings
John A. Jennings
K.S. Jennings
K. S. Jennings Jr
Gon
Georgia Blanke
Patoka Pentecostal Church Weekly Services Schedule
The Patoka Pentecostal Church announces Sunday School in the morning, Morning Worship, Young People’s Meeting at 6 30 p.m., Evangelistic Services at 7 30 p.m., and Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 30 p.m. Amy Bradley is pastor with F E Adams serving as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecostal Sunday School
Amy Bradley
F. E. Adams
Patoka Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Birthday Wishes
Sunday activities include Church School at 9 30 a m led by Geo J Wasem Morning Worship at 10 45 a m Youth Fellowship at 6 45 p m Evening Service at 7 30 p m Fellowship with supper in the basement at 6 45 p m and Thursday Prayer Service at 7 30 p m Darlene Wortman and Burl Dean Brumfield were wished a Happy Birthday last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. J
Vernon Pentecostal Church Bible Teaching Series
Bible teaching each Thursday at 7 30 p m from Large Chart titled The Events of the Last Week of Christ. March 24 subject Cleaning the Temple. First day of the week study continues as message is expounded. Welcome extended to all with Rev C R Farmer, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Pentecostal Church Bible
C. R. Farmer
Patoka Baptist Church Revival Announcement
Rex Brown pastor leads revival starting April 10 with the pastor as evangelist. Paul Belamy from Centralia will be song leader. Sunday services include 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 preaching and 7:30 evening worship. Thursday 7:30 prayer service. Birthday greetings for Mrs Edwin Nattier and Dwight Britt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Rex Brown
Paul Belamy
Centralia
Edwin Nattier
Dwight Britt
Local Social News From Sandoval and Nearby Areas
Mrs Eva Wasem Rita Hill and Ethel Green attended O E S Chapter in Sandoval Monday evening. Bruce Holland of Houston was called by his mother Mrs Laura Haley’s illness. Verne Nattier and son George and P J Mojonnier with spouses attended a Youth Rally in Alton Tuesday night. They visited Mr and Mrs Curtis Martin. Carl Adams bought the F E Adams property on the west side. Wadking family moving to Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Wasem
Rita Hill
Ethel Green
O.E.S
Sandoval
Bruce Holland
Houston
Texas
Laura Haley
Verne Nattier
George
P. J. Mojonnier
Alton
Curtis Martin
Carl Adams
F. E. Adams
Wadking
Vernon
Patoka Home Bureau Unit Sets March Meeting At Church
The Patoka Unit of Home Bureau met Friday March 18 at the Methodist Church basement with 26 members and guests. Officers include Chairman Helen Betts and Secretary Mrs. C. Christian. The group discussed lessons for the coming year and announced an April meeting in Vernon with nominating committees to reveal new officers. There are 44 members, dues are 5 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Home Bureau
Methodist Church
Helen Betts
C. Christian
Vernon
Fire breaks out at Jennings home Sunday
A corner of the Jennings screened porch caught fire when a hot plate, thought cooled, was placed in a waste basket. Mrs. Jennings extinguished the blaze before firefighters were needed, keeping guests safe at a Sunday afternoon gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Jennings
Pruett Former Vernon Businessman Dies in Kinmundy
Walter S. Pruett prominent Kinmundy business and civic leader died at his home at 7 15 Sunday evening March 20 from a heart attack. He formerly ran poultry and egg business in Vernon thirty five years ago. Survived by widow Bertha three children Rev W B Pruett Golden Ill Dr Carl Pruett Norfolk Va and Mrs Helen Blythe Lincoln Neb Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p m from the Kinmundy Methodist church with Rev Orlando Brakemeyer officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter S. Pruett
Kinmundy
Pruett
Vernon
Bertha
W. B. Pruett
Golden
Ill
Carl Pruett
Norfolk
Helen Blythe
Lincoln
Nebraska
Methodist Church
Orlando Brakemeyer
Mound Chapel Church Announcements
Ancel Arnold is pastor and Sunday School meets at 10 00 a m Attendance last Sunday was 33 The congregation sang Happy Birthday to Dale Tedrick last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancel Arnold
Dale Tedrick
Patoka Christian Church Plans Schedule of Services
Don Hargrave leads Patoka Christian Church in a schedule featuring Bible School, Lord's Supper, Young People's Meeting, Evening Service, Choir Practice, and Prayer Meeting on Thursday at 9 30 a.m. Unknown event details indicate a church activities promo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hargrave
Bible Senool
Pauline Towler Improves After Illness
Pauline Towler, who has been ill since December, is now able to be up town for a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Towler
Decemer
Kinmundy and Patoka Residents Visit Nearby Towns
Agnes Arnold, a Kinmundy visitor, and Lea Pearl Adams of Patoka spent time with local families. Maurice Adams attended the State Tournament in Champaign. The Zion Ladies Aid met at Flor ence McNicol home. next at Virginia Mc Nicol. Visitors included Helen Feathers, Hilda Adams in Centralia. Lela Mae Doolen returned from McCleary Sanitarium. Charles Mitchell visited Oak Grove. Florence Simcox hosted Maurice Adams guests. Taft Jones called on Walter and George Neils. Elmer Frizzel and John Chance hosted and hosted back in Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Arnold
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
McCleary Sanitarium
Charles Mitchell
Chris Neilson
Oak Grove
Florence Simcox
Patoka
Maurice Adams
Taft Jones
Walter
George Neils
Florence Crawford
Gena Adams
St. Louis
Elmer Frizzel
Centralia
John Chance
Sandoval Lions Open Lead Over Patoka At Early Score
The Sandoval Lions lead the Patoka Lions 6 to 4 at the end of the first quarter in a hard fought local gym matchup. Spectacular plays from players and spectators thrilled the crowd as several players required aid and stretchers were used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandoval Lions
Patoka
Sandoval Lions Club
Patoka Lions
Sandoval
Family Dinner at Foltz Home Sunday in Patoka
Those taking dinner at the Charles E Foltz home Sunday were many relatives from Joliet Fairbury Centralia and Patoka including Clarence Newman and twin daughters Virginia Foltz and Nancy Chas E Foltz and daughter Nancy were hosts. Absent were Elton Foltz and Annie Foltz of Fairbury and Priscilla Foltz of New London Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles RE. Foltz
Clarence Newman
Joliet, Il
William Palmer
Virginia
Max Foltz
Fairbury Ill
John Geehorn
Marcia
Centralia
Raymond Bowen
Connie Sue
Linda
Lesshie
Lois Foltz
I.U
Bruce Foltz
Annual Town Meeting and Election Notice
The Town of Patoka in Marion County Illinois will hold its annual meeting on April 5 1949 at 2 PM at Town Hall Patoka. An election will be held to choose a Supervisor Township Clerk Township Assessor Constable two Justices of the Peace and one School Trustee with polls open 6 AM to 5 PM. Orvel L. West Town Clerk dated March 10 1949 Vernon Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Marion
Illinois
Town Hall
Vernon
Notice of Claim Day in Edward A. Thomas Estate
Notice to all persons that May 2 1949 is the claim date in the estate of Edward A Thomas deceased in Marion County Illinois. Claims may be filed before the date without summons. Isabel Thomas Administrator Miller Pfaff Attorneys Salem Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Thomas
Marion County
Illinois
Isabel Thomas
Miller & Pfaff, Attys
Salem, Il
Estate of James W. Thompson claims date set
On Monday May 2 1949 the claim date in the estate of James W Thompson deceased is fixed in the Marion County Illinois County Court. Creditors may file claims on or before that date without summons. Ollie Thompson is executor Miller Pfaff Attys Salem Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Thompson
Miller & Pfaff, Attys
Salem, Hlinoijs
Public sale of White Haven School House property 1949
Trustees of Township No. 4N Range No. 1 E schedule a public sale for April 16 1949 at 4 pm. The property includes White Haven School House out-buildings and miscellaneous items with 90 days for removal. Terms are cash. Auctioneers are Jno A Jennings and Son with township treasurer Alice Nattier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trustees of Schools of
Township No
White Haven
Orville, Britt
Geo. W. Walton
Geo
Roundtop
Orville Britt
R. Snider
E. Alice Nattier
Treas
Jno
A. Jennings & Son
Trustees of Schools of Township No
Independence School House
Trustees of Schools of Township
Township No. 4
Range No. 2
Chance District No. 38
Edw. Doudera
James G. McNicol
W. C
Doolen District No. 33
Zion School District No
James G. Mc
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bear Creek
Patoka Legionaires
District 100
Patoka Pentecostal Church
Patoka Methodist Church
Home Bureau News
Jennings
Mound Chapel Church
North Zion
C. E. Foltz
Orvel L. West
James W. Thompson
MAE Eagan
North Hill’s Store
Patoka, Ill
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