A L Irvin Celebrates 92nd Birthday At Family Dinner
A L Irvin celebrated his 92nd birthday with a family dinner on Wednesday March 24 at the home of his daughter in law and son in law Mr and Mrs John Chance. Attendees included Harold Rodden of Taylorville Ibbie Huffman of Blue Mounds Florence McNicol A D Nichols Frank Ballance the host and hostess and Mr Irvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Irvin
Dughter
John Chance
Harold Rodden
Taylorville
Ibbie Huffman
Blue Mounds
Florence Mcc- Nicol
A. D. Nichols
S Frank Ballance
Irvin
Card of Thanks from Mrs J H Peddicord
I thank all who showed kindness during my illness. May God's richest blessings rest upon you.
Election notice for district 100 board seats in Illinois
The notice lists an election on April 10 1954 to elect two members for full terms and one to fill an unexpired two year term for Community Unit School District No 100 Marion Fayette Clinton counties Illinois Precinct 1 polling at Vernon School Precinct 2 polling at Patoka Grade School polls open 12 noon close 7 pm By order of the district school board Dated March 8 1954 Also includes Patoka Home Bureau meeting March 19 and related notices.
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Board OF Education Community Unit
Vernon
Patoka
Marion
Fayette
Clinton
State of Illinois
Community Unit
Fayette Counties
Illinois
Pope Township
Fayette County
Kaskaskia
Clinton and
East Fork
Clinton County
Ilinois
Marion County
Foster Township
Carrigan Township
Home Bureau
M. W. Cox
Marcus Cox
Edwin Nattier
Carl Rogier
Marie Brite
Cecil Griffin
Bruce Pugh
Claude Gerrish
Cox
Chris Gergens
County Home Bureau
Farm Bureau
Ninety Second Birthday Gratitude From a Grateful Friend
A note thanks friends for cards and letters received on a Ninety second birthday. The writer expresses appreciation for the many friendships and support from acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evryone
Pre Easter Services Begin at Eaglin Church
Pre Easter services start April 11 at Eaglin Church with Evangelist Rev Glen Means and pastor Bro Ernie Clifton. Sunday School 10 a.m. each Sunday preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaglin Church
Glen Means
Ernie Clifton
Notice to Members of Conservation Club 100 Dam Work Flagged
All members of Conservation Club 100 are hereby notified that dam work is scheduled for Saturday March 27 at 9 00 a m. Please attend if possible to help manage tasks and assist with the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Club
Conservation Club 100
Patoka Township Sets April Town Meeting Date
The Patoka Township in Marion County Illinois schedules its annual meeting for Tuesday April 6 at 2 p.m. in the Town Clerk’s Office. Reports from officers will be heard and financial appropriations to cover township expenses will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Marion
Illinois
Mae Eagan
Patoka Village Plans Centennial Celebration in 1954
The Patoka Village Board notes the 100th birthday of the village, laid out July 4, 1854, and calls a joint meeting at the Village Library on April 1 at 7:30 PM to organize a Centennial Committee for a community celebration this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Birthday party for Judith Kay at Mrs Logan home
Mrs. Paul Logan hosted March 17 for daughter Judith Kay with games, gifts, cake, and favors. Guests included Gloria Deen Eagan Anne Houston Barbara Jones and many others. Judy’s Aunt Reba Gray assisted. Later Mrs Eagan and Mrs Pugh hosted Loyal Leader Class meeting with refreshments and Mystery Pals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Logan
Judith Kay
Gloria Deen
Eagan
Anne Houston
Barbara Jones
Judy
Mrs. Logan
Reba Gray
Jacksonville
Carolyn Snider
Barbara Elliott
Paula Layton
Myrna Sue Nattier
Sueann Nattier
Patsy Foltz
Gloria Eagan
Paula Meyers
Sharon Hallum
Karole Britt
Sandra Chadler
Cecile Rodgers
Robert Eagan
Robert Pugh
Christian Church
Charles Meyers
James Ballance
Les Walker
Dwight Briscoe
Love
Melba
Lee Griffin
Francis
Harold Belcher
Raymond Britt
Kay Jennings, Jr
Bobby Thalman
Fred Chance
John Barnes
Gary
Paul Quayle
Willard Ballantine
Alta Logan
Arene Bopp
Bernice Page
Lucille Eagan
Gloria
Lorene Zimmerman
Sunbeams Stewardship Program Shown At Baptist Church
The Sunbeams program at the Baptist Church Saturday afternoon March 20 drew a good crowd. Sherry Thompson led as president and opened with welcome remarks. Mrs Mojonnier shared the Sugar Loaf mission tale and handed each child a Sugar Loaf picture plus a Brazil booklet.
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The
Sunbeams
Baptist Church
Sherry Thompson
Mojonnier
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Claude Gerrish
Washburn and Ingle Wedding Held in Brownstown
Mr and Mrs Ed Lawson attended the wedding of his niece Caroyn C Washburn of Brownstown to Mr Charles Ingle of Farina on Sunday March 21 at 2 00 pm in the Christian Church at Brownstown. Various local residents visited friends and relatives including Mr and Mrs Conrad Haefner of Afton Mo and Mr and Mrs Bruce Pugh and Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Lawson
Carolyn C. Washburn
Brownstown
Charles Ingle
Farina
Christian Church
Conrad Haefner
Afton
Bruce Pugh
Dean
William Bohner
Rosalie Skipper
Decatur
Chester Skipper
Sandoval
H. K. Pike
Irene Donley
Agnes Brewer
Lorraine Albert
M. A. Willett
X. B. Holland
Berwyn
L. E. Ryan
Oak Park
Ill
James Ballance
Les Griffin
Lana Rae
Bettie Simcox
Allen Pugh
B. N. Griffin
Clarke Walraven
C. F. Haefner
Carolyn
Webster Groves
Wes Griffin
Mariann
Clifford Talbot
Leslie Anna
Good Will Club meets with Rosa and Mabel Gillespie
The Good Will Club met on Thursday March 18 with eleven members and visitor Mrs. Stout. Quilting for Rosa occupied the day, lunch was provided by hostesses, and a short business meeting preceded a recreation period. Prizes went to LaHoma, Mrs. Stout, Mary, and Tina. Next meeting with LaHoma Hilliard on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
Rosa
Mabel Gillespie
Mrs. Stout
LaHoma
Mary
Tina
LaHoma Hilliard
Wasem Leaves St Louis for University of Georgia Trip
Leighton Wasem departed St. Louis by plane Sunday to attend the University of Georgia in Athens Ga. His parents Mr and Mrs G J Wasem accompanied him to St Louis. Mr Claude Howard has returned to Baltimore his home port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton Wasem
St. Louis
Athens
University of Georgia
G. J. Wasem
Claude Howard
Baltimore
Funeral Services Thursday for Ruston Jennings
Ruston D. Jennings aged 17 months died March 22 at St Marys Hospital in St Louis after three weeks of observation. Born October 20 1952 in Centralia, he is survived by his parents and brother John K. Jennings of Patoka and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John A. Jennings. Funeral was held March 25 at the Christian Church in Patoka with Bro. Tom McGee officiating. interment in Patoka Cemetery. Cox and Marin Funeral Home handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston D. Jennings
Davis Jennings
St. Marys Hospital
St. Louis
Missouri
Ocober
Centralia
John K. Jennings
Patoka
John A. Jennings
Christian Church
Tom McGee
Cox & Marin Funeral Home
Local families visit before Grand Ole Opry trip
Mr and Mrs Roy Garrett and son Freddy of Decatur with Claude Garrett of Alma spent Saturday night with John A Jennings family then head to Neckville Tennessee for the Grand Ole Opry. Virgil Ketherside and son Benny of Irvington joined Mary Wickersham for Sunday dinner. Irene Donley of McLeansboro visited H K Pike weeklong with others. Bruce Pugh attended a Farm Bureau leaders meeting in Springfield Missouri Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Garrett
Freddy
Decatur
Claude Garrett
Alma
John A. Jennings
Neckville
Tennessee
Virgil Ketherside
Benny
Irvington
Mary Wickersham
Irene Donley
McLeansboro
H. K. Pike
Alvin Belcher
Charles Burchard
Cleveland
Ohio
Kay Jennings
Claude Howard
DeWitt Jennings
John Jennings
Bruce Pugh
Farm Bureau
Springfield
Barstow Man William Pugh Injured In Truck Crash
Blanche Pugh of Barstow writes of William Pugh returning from Needles hospital after a fishing trip accident. He was blinded by car lights, lost control, and rolled the truck, suffering a fractured pelvis and bruises. He will remain in bed for some time.
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Melrose Hotel
E. Main St
Barstow
California
Patoka Register
Lynn Eagan
Gardena
Calif
Ellery Watson
Bessie Murfin
San Bernardino
Bill
Dean DePugh
Rialto
Satuday
Watson
Aliné Murfin
Patokians
Dean
Bill’s
F. W
Blanche) Pugh
William Pugh
Needles Hospital
Pugh
Fredonia Social Roundup Shares Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Warren Hyde and son Leslie of Mt Vernon visited James Hyde and wife Martin Kretzer and family Walter Gaines and wife spent Sunday with Everett Jet and family Edgar Perkins and wife dined with aunt Mrs Henry Meredith and family Dorothy Carol and Neema Perkins visited Mary and Helen Payne William and Edgar Perkins called on Eugene Simpson and family Amelia Meredith and sons Carl and Melvin visited William Perkins and family P H Bopp visiting daughter Mrs Gladys Palmer Anetta Jett suffers from Laryngitis Fred Simpson and wife moved to Centr alia Johnsons from Champaign moved to the Schmahl farm Edgar Perkins and wife spent Saturday afternoon with James Hyde and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Hyde
Leslie
Mt. Vernon
James Hyde
Martin Kretzer
Walter Gaines
Everett Jet
Edgar Perkins
Henry Meredith
Dorothy
Carol
Neema Perkins
Mary
Helen Payne
William
Eugene Simpson
Amelia Meredith
Carl and
Melvin
William Perkins
P. H. Bopp
Gladys Palmer
Anetta Jett
Fred Simpson
Centralia
Johnson
Champaign
Schmahl Farm
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J. H. Peddicord
R. W. Linder
Nazarene Church
Dahlgren
Carroll Mojonnier
Caity
Artie Rogier
Zion
Frank B. Ballance
Judith Kay Logan
Helen Smith
Amy Morgan
Linda
Judy Carter
Good Will Club News
Ruston Jennings
T. C. Belcher
Monroe
Donald
Marian Epps
Colonel Bruce
J. W. Epps
Joe Betts
Terry Binnion
Jesse Walton
Nell Doolen
Monticello
Fora Dickey
R. P. Shankwiler
Cerro Gordo
E. M. Doolen
G. P. Weaver
Walker McDowell
Cicero
W. E. Meador
Thural Morey
McDowell
Jane Morey
Russell Green
Vandalia
Marie Hathaway
Alice Wilson
Eva Potts
Helen Easley
Hazel Cox
Mildred Walton
Esta Dickmann
Helen Lovelander
Mandon
North Dakota
John Dawson
Divernon
L. D. Morey
E. F. Corbett
W. H. Pope
Anne Dickerson
J. B. Metzger
Sholconier
Peddicord
Roy Meador
Bloomington
Carl Boyd
John Meador
Marea
Frank Rouse
Downs
Rouse
Clarence Forehand
Darrel Nelson
Blanche Pugh
Fredonia News
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