Methodist Church Pot Luck Brings Community Fellowship
A large Methodist gathering at the church hosted by Mrs. L. W. Ballance and Mrs. J. W. Alexander featured guests from Salem and Kinmundy. The evening included a hearty pot luck, gospel quartet songs by local youths, a second quartet, piano selections by Roger Gergens, and a wholesome chorus of thanks and enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Rollinson
Billy
Larry
Salem
Bill Cole
Bob
Marylin
Paul Montgomery
Gene
Louise Green
Kinmundy
L. W. Ballance
J. W. Alexander
Garry Rollinson
Bob Cole
Gene Montgomery
David Kelchner
Kenneth Walton
Eliza Sharp
Roger Gergens
Election Notice for School Director Marion County Illinois
The notice announces an April 8 1950 election at Steele School District No 53 Marion County Illinois to elect one school director for the full term. Polls open 2 30 pm close 5 pm. By order of the district board dated April 28 1950 Frank Cicigoi president Harry Bopp clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele School
Marion County
State of
Illinois
Frank Cicigoi
Harry Bopp
Notice of Caucus for School Director Nominations
Under Section 64 of the School Law a caucus is called at 2 p.m. on the election day for nominating candidates for the office of School Director at the election place. FRANK CIGIGOI, President.
Patoka Home Bureau holds all day meeting
Twenty two members and guests gathered at the Methodist Church for an all day Patoka Home Bureau meeting. Rubye Cain led Textile Painting in the morning and reported the Mobile X ray unit will visit Patoka on Tuesday May 2. A noon pot luck lunch followed. A 1 pm business session eyed home adult health forms to aid x ray day. Family Night pot luck is set for Friday March 81 at 6 30 with a planned program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Methodist Church
Rubye Cain
Patoka Township
Vernon W.S.C.S Meet With Mrs Nell Wernsman
The Women's Society of Christian Service met on Thursday afternoon March 23 at Nell Wernsman home with nine members present. Guests were Mrs Stella Satterlee and Mrs Vernon Payne. Devotionals led by Ruth Lawson on the Gethsemane Experience. The missionary lesson on Japan presented by Marjorie Bassett. A plan to send four sweat shirts to Peek Children's Home Polo Illinois was approved. Fellowship supper to be held in church basement soon. Committee Emma Walton Ruth Lawson Merle Morey Mabel Snyder appointed. Members urged to send a card to Mrs Flora Dickey in Monticello Illinois. Lime jello wafers coffee served by co hosts Nell Wernsman Lutie Belcher Ruth Lawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Nell Wernsman
Stella Satterlee
Vernon Payne
Ruth Lawson
Japan
Marjorie Bassett
Bee Doolen
Peek
Polo
Ill
Chicago
Emma Walton
Merle Morey
Mabel Snyder
Flora Dickey
Monticello
Illinois
Lutie Belcher
Card of thanks from the Snyder family
A Vernon community note expresses gratitude for thoughts kindnesses and a floral piece sent to a funeral the thank you comes from Mrs. Everett Snyder Robert Snyder and family and several others with the Snyder surname families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Everett Snyder
Robert Snyder
Albert Snyder
Bert Lincium
T. E. Snyder
L. C. Snyder
Social Security Agent to Visit Centralia in April
A Social Security Administration field office representative from Mount Vernon Illinois will be at the Illinois State Employment Service in Centralia each Wednesday in April from 10 a.m. to 12 noon to assist local residents with social security problems and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Social Security Administration
Main Street
Mount Vernon
Illinois
Illinois State Employment Service
Centralia
Everett Snyder 74 Dies in Decatur Funeral Held
John Everett Snyder born near Salem Kentucky January 17 1876 died March 26 1950 in St Marys Decatur after a career with Mueller Company and W C Starr Inc Married to Letha McClanahan they had two sons Robert and Harry Harry died of diphtheria Everett mute and wife also mutes Funeral at Monson Decatur March 28 with Reverend Verne Oglesby officiating and mute interpreted service Graceland cemetery burial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Everett Snyder
Henry
Lottie Snyder
Salem
Kentucky
St. Mary’s Hospital
Decatur
Letha McClanahan
Cowden
Robert
Harry
Everett
Mueller Company
W. C. Starr, Inc
Letha
Albert
Thomas
Luke
Vernon
Reacy Lindium
Sidell
Iil
Monson Funeral Home
Graceland
Jacksonville
Verne Oglesby
Leo Doolen
Revival Ends at Patoka Baptist Adds Sixteen Members
The two week revival at Patoka Baptist Church closed with a capacity crowd. Rev Jurrens led the effort as 16 new members joined, with 13 baptized and two awaiting baptism due to illness. Miss Loig Baker directed music for the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Loig Baker
Baptist Foundation of Carbondale
Jurrens
Christ
Patoka
Thanking Friends After Accident
Mrs. Tillie Richeson expresses sincere gratitude to those who sent cards flowers and remembered her since her accident. She notes enduring appreciation and that kindness will be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Richeson
Bakery Sale Sponsored by Willing Workers Class
The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church sponsors a bakery sale on April 8 at the Library starting at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds support church activities and local needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Please Call by Number on Patoka Switchboard
Due to a new operator on the Patoka switchboard, telephone users are asked to call by number to reach their party quicker and save time for the operator. Frank Crawford, Manager, appreciates your cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Ee Frank Crawford
Local Return Home And Family News In Centralia
Mrs. Don Crawford comes home from St Marys hospital in Centralia on Wednesday. Tillie Richeson returns from St Marys hospital Tuesday to her son C R Richeson’s home. Pvt Jackie Adams, Ft Riley Kansas, arrived Friday for four day furlough with his parents. Mrs Claude Foster is ill at her son’s Kinmundy home. Clifford Rhindholz and Pittman families plus Gloria spend Saturday with X B Holland. Charley Bryan and Paul Evans families visit Lulu Troyer. George W Holland with Curtis and Nancy Lynn Holland, Max Holland stay with X B Holland and Cindy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Crawford
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Tillie Richeson
C. R. Richeson
Jackie Adams
Ft. Riley
Kansas
F. E. Adams
Claude Foster
Kinmundy
Clifford Rhindholz
Pittman
Gloria
X. B. Holland
Charley Bryan
Paul Evans
Vandalia
Lulu Troyer
George W. Holland
Curtis
Larry Ryan
Nancy Lynn
Max Holland
Cindy
Legion
M. W. Friesner
Louisville
Max Hill
New Mexico
Elevator Company
Alvin Belcher
F. E Miller
Mr. Belcher
Millers
Floyd Carter
Wilma Pugh
St. Louis
Addie Chandler
Salem
Frederick Woot
A. M. Peddicord
Albert Smith
George Smith
Decatur
P. J. Mojonnier
Kate Smith
Legion Birthday Party Brings Members Together at Legion Hall
A reduced turnout for the business meeting still yielded significant work. Bettie Simcox and Evelyn Jolliff led the creation of 250 tray favors finished with gum or cigarettes and mailed to Danville hospital patients. The group approved a $5 Red Cross donation and enjoyed refreshments, music from a new juke box, and a pot-luck Legion Auxiliary gathering on March 17. A large angel food birthday cake baked by Mrs. Dale Thompson, Mrs. Jane Jones, and Betty Rose Jones complemented the evening of pinochle and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Simcox
Evelyn Jolliff
Danville Hospital
Red Cross
Legion
Legion Hall
Auxiliary
Dale Thompson
Jane
Betty Rose Jones
Sunbeams Meet April 1 With Mrs Mojonnier
The Sunbeams will meet with Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier Saturday afternoon April 1 from 2 to 3. The program includes welcome, flag and Bible salutes, prayer, roll call, acrostic Easter theme, Easter alphabet books for each child, pantomiming Bible stories, plans for May, closing prayer, egg hunt and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Mojonnier
Red Cross Fund Drive Incomplete Says Chairman
Chairman Robert Eaglan reports donations to the Red Cross remain short as solicitors continue calls. Many residents were not at home when visited and are urged to contribute in the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Eaglan
Red Cross
Local Revival and Community Notes From Dahlgren Area
Sunday revival at the Baptist Church drew attendees including Mr and Mrs Winlter Hawthorne of Dahlgren Mrs Edgar Clayton and Miss Patsy White of Carbondale Illinois. Local social activity included a pinachle party at the Legion Home and several visits among residents and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winlter Hawthorne
Dahlgren
Illinois
Edgar Clayton
Patsy White
Carbondale
Ill
Baptist Church
Florence Slagle
Harlan Goff
Centralia
Services for Mrs. Fred Schaffnit Held Tuesday Afternoon
Mrs. Kate Istella Schaffnit 74 of north of Sandoval died Saturday evening March 25 after a two year illness. She was born in Sandoval September 20 1875 married to Fred Schaffnit March 18 1896. She leaves husband three daughters Edna Strang Rita Hill Ruth Alexander one son Carl Schaffnit eight grandchildren eight great grandchildren. Funeral services 2 p.m. Tuesday March 28 at the Christian Church with Rev. N A Kahl in charge, Sandoval Eastern Star conducted last rites. Interment Sandoval cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Istella Schaffnit
Sandoval
Lucy
William Stewart
Fred Schaffnit
Schaffnit
Christian Church
Order of Eastern Star
Sandoval Eastern Star
Sandoval Cemetery
Vernon Red Cross Fund Quota Reached
The Vernon community quota for the Red Cross Drive has been subscribed and funds sent to the Marion County Chapter at Salem. Thanks are extended to all who contributed to the successful drive. Minnie Peddicord, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Red Cross
Red Cross
Vernon
Marion County
Salem
Vernon News Social Notices and Local Births Omit
Pentecostal Sunday School attendance reached 84 with birthdays for Bill Veal and Lawrence Mays. A baby boy named Michael Harold was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Landreth in Vandalia’s Mark Greer hospital, with grandparents Jesse Ripple, Leo Landreth, and others listed. Various visits and relocations are noted, including Wayne Riley’s move to Fort Recovery Ohio and a Vernon School event praising Howard Wayne Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecostal
Bill Veal
Lawrence Mays
Harold Landreth
Mark Greer
Vandalia
Michael Harold
Jesse Ripple
Leo Landreth
Bud Wikenhauser
Peoria
Joe Wikenhauser
L. R. Pace
David and
Jerry
Evansville
Ind
Earl Howell
Henry Hilliard
Vernon
Ellis Dollen
Weaver
Cerro Gordo
Cloud Betts
Wayne Walton
Greer Hospital
George Walton
Shirley Kay Lawson
Ben Reilman
Hubert Reilman
Kinmundy
Walter Weiss
Don Cox
Decatur
Hazel Cox
Lois Howell
Milton Bayliss
Wayne Riley
Fort Recovery
Ohio
Ohio Oil Co
C. A. Moore
Virgil Pulley
Mt. Vernon
Vernon School
Howard Wayne Riley
Fort Recovery Ohio
Belchers Host Sunday Dinner Guests
Mrs. James Doherty the former Pauline Zimmerman and her daughters Maurine and Sheila visited Sunday at the Belchers with several relatives including Mrs. Mary Catherine Riecman of Denver Mrs. B J Zerna of St. Louis Mrs. J Everett White and Mr and Mrs Bill White of Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Doherty
Pauline Zimmerman
Maurine
Sheila
Mary Catherine Riecman
Denver
Colorado
B. J. Zerna
St. Louis
J. Everett White
Bill White
Decatur
John L. Belcher
Doherty
Vernon Home Bureau Meeting Set for April 1 at Tina Murfin Home
The Vernon Home Bureau Unit will meet Saturday April 1 at 12:30 p.m. at Tina Murfin's home. Home Advisor Mrs. Burton will present the lesson Color in the Home along with the regular H. A. lesson. All are welcome. Roll call A Household Hint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Tina Murfin
Burton
Patoka Methodist Church Sunday Services Schedule
M. W. Friesner minister leads Sunday services at Patoka Methodist Church with church school at 9:30, morning worship at 10:45, youth fellowship at 6:30, evening service at 7:30, prayer service Thursday, WSCS meeting Thursday at 2:00, and a birthday greeting for Beverly Adams sung last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Friesner
Geo
Baptist Church Schedule and Anniversary Greeting
Rev. Geo. C. Jurrens leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Morning Worship at 10 30 a m. Training Union at 7 p m and Evening Worship at 8. Prayer Meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m. Sunbeams meet April 1 at Mrs Mojonnier s home. Junior Girls Auxiliary at Nancy Wood s home. Intermed GA s and RA s meet at the church. Brotherhood meeting April 7 at 7 30 p m. Birthday wishes sung for Carolyn Nattier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
Carolyn
Nattier
Patoka Pentecostal Church Sunday Schedule
The Patoka Pentecostal Church invites all to Sunday School at 9 30 am Morning Worship at 10330 am and Prayer Meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 pm Pastor Amy Bradley leads the congregation.
Mound Chapel Sunday School and Worship Service
The Mound Chapel Church reports Sunday School attendance of 29 and a collection of 3.71 dollars. Rev. Paul Brown led worship with a solo by himself and delivered an inspiring message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snday School
Virgil Herrin
Paul Brown
Brown
Vernon Pentecostal Church Sunday School and Services
The notice lists a Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m evangelistic message at 7 30 p m a Tuesday eve 7 30 young people's service Tuesday 8 p m and a Thursday 7 30 Bible teaching service. Pastor C KR invites all not attending elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Pople
C. KR
Farmer
Vernon Methodist Circuit Announces Easter Services and Preaching
The Vernon circuit will hold Sunday School at regular times and worship at Vernon, followed by evangelistic service at Zion at 7 30 p m. Prayer meetings offer lifts for the days ahead with pre Eastern services starting April 5. A note invites attendance and remarks on Heaven and confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Zion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Methodist Fellowship
Glad Fellowship
Frank Cigigoi
Cadillac
COX & Martin
Home Bureau News
Insurance Mae, Eagan Insurance
North Hill
Lit
Patoka Baptist
Lgion and Auxiliary
Minnie Peddicord
Luke Snyder
John
Jerome Travis
Evanston
Lotta Travis
Frank Hatch
Jasper Leininger
D. L. Freyer
Kenneth Hiretein
David
Springfield
Effie Hathaway
Vernon Home Bureau News
Seeea Monmitar
Patoka Methodist Church
Rev
Geo. C. Jurrens
Patoka Pentecostal Church
UUL Betviuts
Amy Bradley
Mound Chapel Church
Vernon Methodist Circuit
Rev. Carroll Lewis
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