Patoka Home Bureau Reports March Meeting
The Patoka Unit of Home Bureau met Friday March 21 at the Methodist Church with thirteen ladies and three children. Chairwoman Mrs Carl Rogier led the session. A membership drive report urged each member to invite a friend to the April 22 meeting in the church basement with hostesses Mrs John Nattier and Mrs Edwin Nattier. The Coin Collection totaling 3.50 was donated to the Red Cross. Major lesson Emergency Meals was presented by Miss Francis England and the minor lesson Pancakes For Amy Meal by Mrs Edwin Nattier. The April 22 meeting will have L. E. Green and Cleo Walker as hostesses and feature the major lesson Color in the Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Home Bureau
Methodist Church
Carl Rogier
Chris Gergeni
Salem
Red Cross
Francis England
Amy
Edwin Nattier
John Nattier
L. E. Green
Cleo Walker
Card of Thanks to Patoka Church for Fruit Basket
The Patoka Methodist Church congregation is thanked for the lovely fruit basket and for their thoughtfulness in remembering William and Eva Ballance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Salem church notes and community gatherings
The Methodist Sunday School reported 49 present with several ill. The Women’s Society met March 20 at Mrs. Virgil Klinge’s home with 11 members. co hosts were Mrs. Klinge and Mrs. Marjorie Bassett. Marion Lawrence returned from California due to his mother’s illness. Dessie Bobbett and Earl Hengon wed and planned to reside near Luka. Local residents attended church services and visited relatives. Special Vernon Methodist services were announced for Thursday and Friday with the Dugan Family from Mexico as speakers. A church room substitution occurred as Ruth Phinney taught in Room I for Miss Peddicord. Attendees for Lula Quayle’s funeral included many from Salem and surrounding towns. Jack Robertson and Warren Lake purchased the old J. Rob erts property and began repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Virgil Klinge
Klinge
Marjorie Bassett
Marion Lawrence
California
Willie Lawrence
Dessie Bobbett
Vernon
Earl Hengon
Walnut Hill
Tom Snyder
Ramsey
Maude Curtis
Roy Sears
Patty
John Gehrken
Clarence Lawson
Shirley
BE. J. Leninger
Vernon Methodist Church
Dugan
Mexico
Ruth Phinney
Peddicord
Lula Quayle
Enrico Bertucci
Taylorville
Howard Peyton
Mt. Amburn
Alpha Morgan
Safe, Mo
Tommy Nicolay
Salem
Ancel Arnold
Wilmore
Kentucky
Mars. Belle, Doolen
Vivian
Gon Bob
Guy Doolen
William Nelson
Howard Thomspson
Dallas Wallace
Decatur
Nina Gil
East St. Louis
Robert Quayle
Olney
Esta Dickmann
St. Louis
J. H. Peddic
Jack Robertson
Warren Lake
J.P. Oberts
Elza Sharp
Goth
Patoka Riders Win 22 of 25 as Warriors Dominate season
Patoka Community Unit Warriors finish 22 wins 3 losses totaling 1397 points while restricting opponents to 1104. B team Papooses go 19 1. Scorers Brumfield 245 Ritter 174 Bets 151 Walker 130 Binnion 99 Black 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Community Unit Warriors
Paoka Commuity Unit
Warriors
Papooses Or
Jim Brumfield
Ritter
Bets
Walker
Binnion
Black
Wadkins
Bassett
Ripple
William Healey
Eastern State College
Patoka
Cooley’s
Vernon
Sunbeams Plan April 5 Meeting at Baptist Church
Sunbeams will meet on April 5 at 2 p.m. at the Baptist Church after canceling the March 29 session. Children under 90 invited to join with Nancy Sinider welcoming visitors, flag salutes, prayers, roll call, and booklet activities about Hawaii. Booster choir practice follows at 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Nancy Sinider
Mojonnier
Hawaii
Thanking Friends for Cards and Gifts During Illness
Miss Nancy E. Goff writes gratitude for cards gifts and flowers received during illness. She especially thanks the Ladies Auxiliary of the Pentecostal Church and prays for their blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary
The
Pentecostal Church
Nancy E. Goff
Visits From Texas and Missouri Friends Spotted
Mr George Parker of St Elmo and Emil Nattier with son George Emil visited Fort Worth Texas with W L Boren and daughter Helen Elaine. Mrs Parker spent two weeks in Texas and returned home. Miss Sharlene Belcher of St Louis stayed with her parents J H Belcher and Fern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Parker
St. Elmo
Emil Nattier
George Emil
Fort Worth
Texas
W. L. Boren
Helen Elaine
Parker
Sharlene Belcher
St. Louis
J. H. Belcher
Fern
James H. Arnold
Salem
Maurice Nattier
William Ballance
Frank Belcher
M. D. Walker
Dale Zimmerman
Spen
Springfield
Frances Walker
Luther Perrine
Mrs Margaret Hintz 86 Passes Away in Patoka
Mrs Margaret Hintz died suddenly at her Patoka home on Saturday March 22 born January 18 1866 in Reynolds Indiana married Charles Hintz in December 1890 moved to Patoka area in 1902 husband died October 24 1938 son George died March 24 1931 survivors include daughter Mrs Clara E Ververs of Sandoval Illinois ten grandchildren and twenty four great grandchildren funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday March 25 Cox and Martin Funeral Home Patoka with Rev A S Dalrymple officiating interment Patoka Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hintz
Patoka
Reynolds
Indian
Charles Hintz
Indiana
George
Sandoval
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
A. S. Dalrymple
Dr Auda Garrison Dies In Decatur At 76
Dr. Auda Garrison, 76, died Sunday morning at Macon County Hospital in Decatur. Survived by wife and two daughters Sybil Garrison of Decatur and Mrs. Harvey Munger of Patoka. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Decatur. Interment in Graceland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auda Garrison
Macon County Hospital
Decatur
Sybil Garrison
Harvey Munger
Patoka
Dawson & Wikoff
Graceland
Mrs Brooks Meador Guest of Honor at Nursery Shower
Mrs Brooks Meador was honored at a nursery shower Friday evening March 21 at the home of Mrs Albert Hasl uh in pink and blue decor with a stork centerpiece. Guests and gift givers included numerous local ladies. those sending gifts without attendance listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks Meador
Albert Hasluin
Meador
Minnie Hallum
Pauline Ballance
Ruth Foltz
Evelyn Tompson
Catherine Soutier
Mesdames Audree Schroeder
Lela Quayle
Evelyn Jolliff
Mildred Wasem
Nellie Adams
Cleo Walker
Betty Lou Griffin
Nina Houston
Ann Busch
Algnes Jenkins
Zella Easton
Bettie Simcox
Blanche Gerrish
Florence Simcox
Josephine Wasem
Helen Mullens
Virginia Siefers
Leona Davis
Linda
Alta Logan
Thelma Goff
Harriet Meador
Velma Keister
Mystery Voice on KMOX Prompts Neighbor ID in Vernon
Local St Louis radio KMOX will air the voice of an unidentified person living near Vernon Illinois on Tuesday April 1 at 6 00 am as part of a Staley Milling Company promotion. A prize goes to the first caller after 8 00 am identifying the voice. relatives are ineligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KMOX
St. Louis
Vernon
Illinois
Staley Milling Company
Geo. Wasem
Patoka Farmers Co-Op
Patoka
Loyal Leaders Class Holds Meet March 21
The Loyal Leaders Class of the Christian Church met at the church on March 21 with hosts Mrs. Charles Meyers and Mrs. Harold Belcher. President Fred Chance opened the meeting and Mrs. Belcher led devotions on Winners. Arlene Bopp read John 1 29 to 42 and the segment closed with prayer. Mr. Tom McGee won the contests and refreshments followed. Apr hostesses are Arlene Bopp and Lorene Zimmerman. Attendees included the Chances, McGees, Belchers, Meyers, Briscoe, Ballance, Eagan, Jennings, and Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Charles Meyers
Harold Belcher
Fred Chance
Belcher
Arlene Bopp
Tom MccGee
Lorene Zimmerman
Tom McGee
Dwight Briscoe
Evelyn Ballance
Lucille Eagan
Pearl Jennings
Vacation Bible School Attended in Vandalia by Local Clergy
Rev and Mrs Mitchell with Mrs Elmer Hobbs and Mrs P J Mojonner attended a Vandalia vacation Bible School. Rev Mitchell assisted in the demonstration and Mrs Mitchell taught the Manual to the Primary teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Elmer Hobbs
P. J. Mojonnier
Vandalia
Rev. Mitchell
F H A News: Section V Rally Set at Salem High
The all day F H A meeting will be held at Salem High School on March 29 with twenty four members. Miss Ahif and Mrs Don Crawford sponsor and Chapter Mother plan to attend. The Sun Bonnet Sue Straw Hat Pete party for F F A boys is set for April 10 with girls in full skirts bonnets and boys in overalls and straw hats. Marilyn Ballance reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.H.A. Ralley
Salem High School
Miss Ahif
Don Crawford
F.H.A
F.F.A
Marilyn Ballance
Remembering and Thanking for Birthday Cards
A. L. Irvin expresses gratitude for 105 birthday cards received and notes more are still arriving. The tone is warm and appreciative, thanking each sender for their thoughtfulness.
Thanking Friends for Kindness After Our Loss
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy shown during our mother and grandmother Mrs. Lula Quayle’s illness and death. Special thanks to Rev. Dalrymple, the singers, pallbearers, and all who assisted. from the children and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Quayle
Dalrymple
Local residents host and travel notes from Camp Breck enridge area
Pvt. Dale Sloeger visits family in Kentucky while Pvt. Wig Richeson departs for Fort Laughton Washington after a 21 day stay. Elmer Mascher in Omaha hosts a weekend visit with siblings. Local gatherings include Mrs. L. W. Ballance hosting dinner for J. W. Alexander B. N. Griffin and X. B. Holland. Pauline Towler returns home from St Marys hospital recovering after an automobile accident. George Holland Curtis and Cindy Ann visit from Dixon with the Holland family in Decatur. B. N. Griffin visits Vandalia to see son Charles Griffin and family. Mrs. W. D. Murfin of Decatur spends week with her mother Lillie Blankenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Sloeger
Camp Breckenridge
Kentucky
Bruce Carter
Wig Richeson
C. R. Richeson
Fort Laughton
Washington
Omaha
Nebraska
Elmer Mascher
L. W. Ballance
Mesdames
J. W. Alexander
B. N. Griffin
X. B. Holland
Pauline Towler
St. Marys Hospital
George Holland
Curtis
Dixon
A. Holland
Cindy Ann
Decatur
Nellie Belcher
Vandalia
Charles Griffin
W. D. Murfin
Lillie Blankenship
Funeral Services Held Sunday for Mrs. Louisa Quayle
Mrs. Louisa Mae Quayle age 80 died Friday March 21 at her daughter’s Vernon home after a long illness. Born May 27 1871 in Foster Township she married Thomas E. Quayle in 1896 who died in 1948. Survived by two daughters Edith Peyton and Eunice Arnold one son John Quayle seven grandchildren fifteen great grandchildren a brother and a sister all of Vernon. Services were 2 p.m. Sunday March 23 at Cox Martin funeral home Patoka with Rev. A S Dalrymple officiating burial Vernon Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Mae Quayle
Edith Peyton
Vernon
Quayle
Foster Township
John F
Margaret Ann Hathaway
Thomas E. Quayle
Eunice Arnold
Alma
John Quayle
Allvin Hathaway
Belle Doolen
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Patoka
A. S. Dalrymple
Vernon Cemetery
Horseshoe Club Meeting at Stella Britt Home
The Horseshoe Club met March 20 at Mrs. Stella Britt’s home. Seventeen members attended along with three guests led by President Vanita Snyder, sharing meals, quilting, and a prayerful business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horseshoe Club
Stella Britt
Vanita Snyder
Mesdames Lena Briscoe
Oleta Brumfield
Lula Belcher
Nell Belcher
Hazel Belcher
Leann Britt
Armianda Thalman
Doris Tate
Wanita Snyder
Myrtle Rogier
Wilma Gergens
Edna Meyers
Jackie Thalman
Ruth Nattier
Virginia Foster
Craig
Nell Chandler
Alice Martin
Martin
Thanking Friends After Mother's Death and Burial
We thank our friends relatives neighbors ministers singer pianist and pallbearers for kindness floral offerings and sympathy during the death and burial of our dear mother. Mr and Mrs Orval Hopkins Mrs Maude Ellis Mr and Mrs Davis Jennings Mr and Mrs Archie Pugh Mr and Mrs Charlie Pugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orval Hopkins
Maude Ellis
Davis Jennings
Archie Pugh
Charlie Pugh
Students Named for Third Quarter High Honors 1951 52
The district lists High Honor and Honor students for the Third Quarter of 1951 1952. Names include Carolyn Snider Jimmy Seifer Anne Houston Joyce Sharp Sharon Hallian Eileen Jones Helen Nelson Marion Thomas Melba Briscoe Marilyn Rogier Bobby Todd Karole Britt Roger Tune Jerry Lange Patsy Foltz among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Snider
Jimmy Seifer
Anne Houston
David Adams
Barbara Jones
Paula Sue Jones
Jimmy Bales
Jimmy Lee Orrell
Myrna Sue Nattier
Francis Griffin
Leslie Meador
Jimmy Jenkins
Judy Logan
Linda Davis
Kendell Fiscus
Patricia Meyer
Agnes Jackson
Lloyd Olmstead
Gary Keister
Joyce Sharp
Sharon Hallian
Eileen, Jones
Helen Nelson
Marion Thomas
Melba Briscoe
Marilyn Rogier
Bobby Todd
Karole Britt
Roger Tune
Jerry Lange
Patsy Foltz
Danny Wooden
Harold Gillett
Dickie Ballance
Kenneth Cox
Lynn Gerrish
Joan Hopkins
Sharon Jackson
Keith Smith
Charles Wadkins
Jimmy Gergeni
Local Soldier on Leave and Community Visits Highlight Weekend
Sgt Jack T Gillespie formerly Vernon on 30 day leave and awarded the Purple Heart after service with the 24th Division. He plans to return to Camp Attabury Indiana. Family gatherings in Anderson Vandalia and St Louis plus funeral attendances feature in a weekend recap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Jack T. Gillespie
Vernon
Ralph Hutchens
George Gillespie
Anderson
Indiana
Richard Murfin
Carl Newlin
Vandalia
Jack
Camp Attabury
Thelma Goff
Ruth Foltz
Helen Carter
Helen Gott
Hotel Jefferson
St. Louis
James W. Brown
Jamie
Wichita
Kansas
G. J. Wasem
Charles Foltz
Effie Didway
Montt Beckett
Ramsey
Charley Arthur
Chandlerville School
Marjorie Quick
Helen Ochmke
Sandoval
Margaret Hintz
North Zion Community Notes Mention Local Visits
Mrs Maggie McNicol visited Cyrus Arnold this week and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mitchell attended a show in Salem Monday night. The Ladies Aid from North Zion Church rode to Salem for a meeting with Mrs. Floretta Leckrone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie McNicol
Cyrus Arnold
Charles Mitchell
Salem
Hazel Neilson
Ress
Sandoval
Bob Crane
Cleve
Paul McWhirter
Ladies Aid
North Zion Methodist Church
Floretta Leckrone
Harry Nattier
Elmer Frizzel
Marvin, Basset
C. W. Gragg
Alma
Dick Feathers
Charles
Mojonnier Hosts Birthday Dinner for Mrs Nattier
Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner Thursday with guests including Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Nattier and family, honoring Mrs. Nattier on her birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Mojonnier
Mitchell
Edwin Nattier
Mrs. Nattier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Home Bureau News
Warrior
Blates
Adams Eeeeevrerrere Dawis
Boyd
Sunbeams
Ments Booster
Kmox Mystery Voice
Loyal Leaders
F.H.A. News
A. L. Irvin
Louisa May Quayle
Dennis Bricker
Larry Britt
Vera Nattier
Susan Meador
Nancy Snider
Bobby Jackson
Rodger Gergeni
Claudia Walker
Sandra Chandler
Dennis Feather
Sue Ann
Nattier
Joan Houston
Brenda Thompson
Patsy Gillett
Paul Wooden
Mary Mae
Jerry Murray
Karen Outhouse
Tim Sanders
Phyllis Bowen
James Thomas
Eleanor Fiscus
David Britt
Cindy Holland
Rose Mary Houston
Larry Dean Lawrence
Russell Gray
Frances Cox
Jerry Bopp
Gary Herrin
Carl Gerrish
Sue Eastman
Judy Badlance
Ray Berry
Jimmie Alexander
Charles D. Thalman
Patsy Mullen
Janet Nattier
Lawanda Christian
Johnny Jennings
Barbara Sue Edwards
Charles Gillett
Judy Snider
Don Christian
Martha Manning
Janet Hopkins
Lana Boyd
Jessie Lou Thomas
Nickey Johnstone
Nina Torrence
Karen Briscoe
Marilyn Gillett
Neil Jolliff
Julia Neilson
Jean Orrell
Jon Seifers
Mary Lou Walker
Rosemary Walker
Marie Williams
Jimmie Herrin
Danny Hopkins
Jimmy Jackson
Donald Lange
Judy Piercy
Johnny Tate
Ranny Torrence
North Zion
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