Community Pot Luck Honoring District 100 Band
Vernon gym hosted a well attended pot luck supper on Friday April 25 honoring Unit District No 100 School and its band. Master of ceremonies H N Potts presided after supper as audiences enjoyed group singing Rhythm Band led by Mrs Robinson and the band directed by Mr Brown. Attendees from Vernon and Patoka included Loomis Rose Orrell Munger Rogier Maude Irvin Crawford Christina Crawford Bettie Simcox Thelma Arnold and Orville Schroeder among others from Centralia Boulder and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Brown
H. N. Potts
Robinson
Loomis
Rose
Centralia
Orrell
Boulder
Harvey Munger
Artie Rogier
Maude Irvin
Don Crawford
Christina Crawford
Bettie Simcox
Thelma Arnold
Orville Schroeder
Patoka
Weekend Visits and Local Movements Noted Around Vandalia
Mr and Mrs Ray Dunn of St Louis spent the week end with Mr and Mrs Roy Thalman and family. Marcus Cox took Tony Potts to Bennett Nursing home in Vandalia Wednesday. Pvt Bill Hill of Camp Breckenridge Kentucky spent the week end here with his parents Mr and Mrs O O Hill. Mrs Mattie Linton returned last week from Vandalia where she has spent the winter. Sisters and brothers of Mr Rolla Sparks who visited the Sparks home over the week end included Mr and Mrs Ronald Bunker of Jefferson City Mo Mrs J W Kennedy Miss Lola Sparks and Mr Less Sparks of Vandalia Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Dunn
St. Louis
Roy Thalman
Marcus Cox
Tony Potts
Bennett Nursing Home
Vandalia
Bill Hill
Camp Breckenridge
Kentucky
Oo. J. Hill
Mattie Linton
Rolla Sparks
Sparks
Ronald Bunker
Jefferson City
J. W. Kennedy
Lola Sparks
Less Sparks
Missouri
Patoka First Methodist Church Sunday Services Notice
Alfred S. Dalrymple minister Ghureh School schedule 9:30 a.m. worship 10:45 a.m. youth fellowship 6:30 p.m. evangelistic hour 7:30 p.m. hour of power Wednesday invitation to attend services at another church if not worshiping elsewhere
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
Patoka
Illinois
Alfred S. Dalrymple
Ghureh School
First Baptist tea honors graduates and Baptist students
The First Baptist Church hosted a May 29 tea for the high school graduating class, junior high students, and Baptist students and faculty. Rev. Warren Littleford delivered the message “Touchdown” urging God first, with music by John Davis and Agnes Nattier, and decorations in red and white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Rolla Sparks
Rose Mojonnier
Joan Robinson
John Davis
Agnes Nattier
Piao
Beverly Snider
Agnes
Wamac
Lola ‘Mae Mojonnier
Carrol Mojonnier
Littleford
P.H.S
W.M.S
Joan Robison
Rosemary Barnes
Marilyn Ballance
Dorothy Jackson
Robert Easley
Carroll Meador
Larry Jones
Lucas Crawford
Darrel Sharp
Wayne Towler
Jean Cain
Erma Caldwell
Bill Stephens
Richard Perkins
Alberta Thalman
Dolores Malone
David Ripple
Harvey Munger
David Outhouse
James C. Griffith
G. J. Wasem
Betty Ahlf
Marie Crawford
Alvin Perkins
Frances Gillett
Margie Stasik
George Nattier
Charles Nattier
Dean Perkins
Carolyn Natier
Jane Nattier
Donald Perkins
Edna Smith
Paul Perkins
Everett Perkins
Artie Rogier
P. J. Mojonni
In Memoriam James Mason Binnion One Year
In memory of James Mason Binnion a year has passed since the sad day. God took him home and he remains in our hearts. Sadly missed by wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mason Binnion
Agnes Cox 76 Patoka resident dies after illness
Agnes Cox died at her Patoka home at 4 15 pm on Wednesday April 30 after a six month illness. She was born September 15 1875 in Patoka. She married Charles Clarence Cox on January 1 1892. Survivors include three daughters Christina Elifritz Albion Illinois Madeline Belcher Mabel Whiting of Patoka and three sons Darrell Denver James Centralia and Gerald Patoka. Funeral set for 2 00 pm Sunday May 4 at Patoka Christian Church with Rev. Robert Graham and Rev. Tom McGee. Burial in Patoka cemetery. Friends may call after 2 pm Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Cox
Patoka
James Simcox
Christian Church
Charles Clarence Cox
Christina Elifritz
Albion
Ill
Madeline Belcher
Mabel Whiting
Darrell
Denver
Colorado
James
Centralia
Gerald
Patoka Christian Church
Robert Graham
Armington
Tom MccGee
Mrs. F. M. Peddicord Celebrates 82nd Birthday
Mrs. F. M. Peddicord marked her 82nd birthday with a family dinner at her home on Sunday. Guests included Fred Peddicord of Harvey Illinois and multiple Peddicord Lutz and Ellis relatives, plus Edna Pearcy and her daughters Judy and Marilyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Peddicord
Fred Peddicord
Harvey, Ill
Fred Lutz
Francis Lutz
Carl Dean Lutz
Sandoval
M. W. Ellis
Milton Peddicord
Edna Pearcy
Judy
Marilyn
Basch and Doolen Families Welcome Two Baby Boys
Dr. and Mrs. L. P. Basch Patoka announce a baby boy born April 29 at St. Marys hospital Centralia weighing 3 pounds 8 ounces named Peter Hugo Basch. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Doolen Vernon announce a baby boy born April 28 at St. Marys hospital Centralia weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Basch
Patoka
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Peter Hugo Basch
Raymond Doolen
Vernon
Avril
Methodists Observe Church Loyalty Month
First Methodist Church launches a May loyalty program under Rev. Alfred S. Dalrymple aiming for at least 150 in Sunday church and church school attendance, with Rally Day on Mother's Day May 11 targeting 200 attendees to deepen community service. All Methodists urged to cooperate wholeheartedly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Alfred S. Dalrymple
St. Louis shoppers and travelers noted in regional brief
Mr and Mrs Maurice Lee Cox and Miss Margie Goff shopped in St Louis Friday. Pfc Walter Jolliff of Fort Bragg NC is spending a leave. Leo Walker of Pulaski Ill and family visited their farm near Patoka. Edith Thalman and children Alberta and Cecil were in St Louis on business. Betty Jones and Mrs Betty Jones were seen with a string of fish at Deer Creek Wednesday. Robert Hoffman of Bloomington spent the weekend with his in laws the Blechers. Fern and Margie visited Calhoun County apple country Sunday to view blossoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Lee Cox
Margie Goff
St. Louis
Walter Jolliff
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
Claude Jolliff
Neil
Leo Walker
Pulaski
Ill
Patoka
Edith Thalman
Alberta
Cecil
Nursery shower honors Mrs Kay Jennings Jr at home
Friday evening event at Mrs Paul Logans with co hostess Mrs James Ballance featured games won by Mrs Cliff Christian and Mrs Tom McGee. A bonnet gift basket and many gifts were received. Guests included Virginia Seifers Kathryn Johnstone Marybelle Walker Elsie Pugh and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Jennings, Jr
Paul Logan
James Ballance
Cliff Christian
Tom McGee
Mesdames Virginia Seifers
Kathryn Johnstone
Marybelle Walker
Elsie Pugh
Esther Irvin
Anna Ballance
Margaret Jennigs
Arelene Bopp
Lorene Zimmerman
Linda
Nora Chance
Audree Schroeder
Ethel Klinge
Margaret Cox
Lucille Eagan
Leva Simcox
Thelma Jennings
Ruth Foltz
Edna Meyers
Stone announces Nora Rae engagement to Jerry Zimmerman Jr
Mr. and Mrs. Ora Stone of Sandoval Illinois announce the engagement of their daughter Nora Rae to Jerry Zimmerman Jr son of Mr and Mrs Jerry Zimmerman of Vernon Illinois This formal notice names both families and places involved in the forthcoming marriage plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Stone
Sandoval, Ill
Nora Rae
Jerry Zimmerman, Jr
Jerry Zimmerman
Vernon, Ill
Double Birthday Surprise For Rev and Mrs Farmer
Last Thursday April 24 the Vernon Pentecostal Church Saints surprised Rev C R Farmer and his wife after Bible Study. Many local families attended and shared cake and ice cream with thanks given to them for cards and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Farmer
Vernon
Addie Jones
Pearl Mays
Elizabeth Mays
Ann Mansker
Lucille Watkins
Hattie Burger
Eva Enlow
Evelyn Nally
Hubert
Clifford Jarrett
Logue
Amanda Rinnion
Mildred Cox
Dale
Emery Meador
Jennie Meador
Laurel Peyton
Patoka High School Entering State Band and Vocal Contest
Ten Patoka High School students advance to the state final at Macomb State Teachers College Friday after winning the district contest at Fairfield Illinois. Participants include Mary Jo Hawkins John Davis Bonnie Crawford Sandra Schroeder and the Girls Vocal Sextette with Marie Crawford Agnes Nattier Beverly Snider Jo Simcox Bonnie Crawford Marilyn Cooley and Janice Hathaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka High School
Macomb State Teachers College
Fairfield
Illinois
Mary Jo Hawkins
John Davis
Bonnie Crawford
Sandra Schroeer
Marie
Family Visits Highlight Ballentine Household Ties
Mr and Mrs Elmer Riley of Dix Mr and Mrs Jake Sogers of Kell and Mr and Mrs Joe Beckler Jr with children of Decatur spent Sunday with Mid and Mrs George Ballentine and son Doll Ballentine is cousin to Mrs Riley and Mr Sogers It was Mr Sogers first visit here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Riley
Dix
Jake Sogers
Kell
Joe Beckler Jr
Decatur
Mid
George Ballentine
Riley
Doll
Sogers
Ballentine
Mr. Sogers
Spring Concert Planned by Loyal Leaders Band
The Grade School Band under Mr. W. G. Brown announces a public concert on May 22 1952 to raise funds for uniforms. Tickets go on sale soon with proceeds supporting the organization. Loyal Leaders meet April 25 at the church social rooms with hostesses Mrs. Bopp and Mrs. Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Brown
Arlene Bopp
Lorene Zimmerman
Bopp
Fred Chance
Nora Chance
Evelyn Ballance
Harold Belcher
Charles Meyers
Tom McGee
Dwight Briscoe and
Chilren
Mesdames Alta Logan
Thelma Jennings
Pearl Jennings
Zimmerman
Illinois farm leader calls for immediate OPS elimination
Charles B. Shuman, president of the Illinois Agricultural Association, urges Congress to scrap the Office of Price Stabilization in a May publication article. He argues OPS creates costs, shortages, and higher consumer prices, calling for a thorough spring cleaning of government bureaus and a free market approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles B. Shuman
Sullivan
Ill
The
Illinois Agricultural Association
Association
the Record
Farm Bureau
Shuma
Capitol Hill
OPS
Washington
America
Shuman
Office of Price Stabilization
IAA
Walker Couple Spends Weekend with Relatives
Mr and Mrs Forrest Walker of Crewe Cover spent the weekend here with relatives for a family visit and gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Forrest Walker
Crewe
Ralph C. Merten Dies at 68 in Carrigan Township
Ralph C. Merten, 68, a retired farmer of Carrigan township in Marion county, died Sunday at his home from an acute heart attack. He was born in Clinton county and married Myrtle Marcham in 1906. Surviving are his wife, three sons Dean Clifford and James H. Merten, two daughters Mildred Outhouse and Edith Gramlick, two brothers Cara and Orrin Merten, two sisters Mrs Frank Parker and Mrs Cora Landmeyer, and 13 grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Sandoval Methodist Church with Rev. M. A. Kahl. burial in Hillcrest cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph C. Merten
Marion County
Carrigan
Mr. Merten
Clinton County
Carrigan Township
Miamon County
Myrtle Marcham
Mildred Outhouse
Sandoval
Cara Merten
Butler
Wis
Orrin Merten
Milwaukee
Frank Parker
Odin
Cora Landmeyer
National City
California
Sandoval Methodist Church
M. A. Kahl
Hillcrest Cemetery
Horseshoe Club Meeting At Mrs Thalman Home
The Horseshoe Club met on Thursday April 17 at Mrs Jackie Thalman’s home. Seventeen members attended and shared a noon cafeteria style dinner. A white elephant sale brought big fun as roll call recited Bible verses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horseshoe Club
Mrrs
Jackie Thalman
Wilma Gergeni
Floretta Leckrone
Salem
Ill
Floretta
Floreta
Lula Belcher
Brumfields Visit Brumfields in Springfield Sunday
Raymond Brumfield and family from Vernon spent Sunday with Dale Brumfield and his daughters Judy and Diana and their mother Zora Brumfield in Springfield Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Brumfield
Vernon
Dale Brumfield
Judy
Diana
Zora, Brumfield
Springfield, Ill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vernon Gym
Bryan Memorial Park
Donald Mclaughlin
Marion County Farm Bureau
Claude Burge
Chambers of Commerce and Business
Fay Mullins
Frances England
H. Broughton
Keith Stokes
Larry Sheats
Rex Rhea
Leo Theriac
H. D. McLaughlin
E. M. Jones
Merle Rogers
H. S
Memoriam
Methodists
Rev
Mrs. Farmer
Faivuba
A.A
O.P.S
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