Clean-Up Campaign in Patoka Declared Whopper by Roy Jones
Roy Jones praises Patoka cleanup on May 5 and 6 describing it as a whopper. Twelve truckloads were collected in two crews, East led by Les Jenkins and Roy Jones with Darvin Jones Junior Mullins and John L Belcher, West by Bill Jenkins Ted Moore Bill Parker Ted Carter Roy Ballance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Jones
Patoka
Roy
Les Jenkins
Darvin Jones
Junior Mullins
John L. Belcher
Bill Jenkins
Ted Moore
Bill Parker
Ted Carter
Roy Ballance
Mr. Jenkins
Test Well At Davis Farm Creating Oil Interest
Rumors report the Paul Doran Drilling Company testing a well on the O. F. Davis sow farm two miles southwest of Patoka making a small showing. Drilling was logged at 1800 feet on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Farm
Paul Doran Drilling Company
O. F. Davis and Sow
Patoka
Vernon Social Notes and Visitors Around town
Mrs Mae Ketchum of Coulterville visits in the Olin home. Decatur relatives join services for Nettie McCord in Stringtown. The Rythm Band led by Essie Robinson performed on WCNT. Numerous locals and visitors from Grand Rapids to Chicago share weekend and church events in Vernon and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Ketchum
Coulterville
Olin
T. E. Snyder
Luke Snyder
Decatur
Everett
Albert Snyder
Wm. Hathaway
Grand Rapids
Michigan
W. L. Hathaway
Karl Wilson
B. F. Johnson
Nettie McCord
Stringtown
Omar Twiss
Carol
Chicago
W. F. Murfin
Gladys Wade
Centralia
Alice Wilson
William Danbury
Anna Des Rousseaux
Minnie Peddicord
D. L. Freyer
St. Louis
Joe Dieckman
St Louis Cathedral
Dieckman
Vernon
Walker McDowell
Betty
Downer’s Grove
W. P. Caudle
Cicero
Wilmer Meadow
Rythm
Essie Robinson
WCNT
James Hathaway
Texico
Vandalia
John Quayle
Versailles
Seven School Directors Elected in District 800
At the May 1 election seven candidates were chosen for the Board of Education and will assume duties July 1 1948. Elected were Clem Doolen O C Schroeder C G Mojonnier Frank Williams Maurice Adams Joe McDuffie and Artie Rogier. They lead grades and high school under the Unit System and push toward a four year high school and sound grade system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Clem Doolen
O. C. Schroeder
C. G. Mojonnier
Frank Williams
Maurice Adams
Joe McDuffie
Artie Rogier
Doctor Injured in Odin Auto Wreck Saturday
Dr. Hamilton was injured in a two car crash at the Smith Texaco corner in Odin on Saturday evening May 1 at 5 o'clock. He was taken to Salem Memorial Hospital with broken ribs and a fractured collarbone. The other driver, en route to Cincinnati to exhibit dogs, also suffered injuries. Dr. Black treated both men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Salem Memorial Hospital
Smith Texaco
Odin
Cincinnati
Black
4 H Club News Elects Officers For New Year
Save & Sew and Outdoor 4 H clubs met on May 1 to elect officers. 16 members and visitors attended. Officers named for Save and Sew include President Wilma Pugh and Betty Ballance as Treasurer. Outdoor 4 H officers include Jo Simcox as President and Betty Ballance as Vice President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Save & Sew
Wilma Pugh
Marie Crawford
Betty Ballance
Marilyn Ballance
Sandra Schroeder
Darlene Wortman
Ers
Jo Simcox
Wanda Hulsizer
Sue Shively
Margaret Edwards
Orville Schroeder
4-H
Save & Sew Club
Legion Hall
Baptist Church Notes Update Sunday Broadcasts and Meetings
The brotherhood will broadcast Sundays 6 30 to 7 00 through August possibly longer. Training Union time shifted to 8 00, evening worship at 8 00. Missionary Society meets with Mrs Levi Hill May 18 Mrs O F Davis June 17 and Mrs Emily Ballance July 15. Business meeting moved to May 18. Sunbeam Tours Week May 9 15 with Sunbeam quartet on air May 9 and picnic at the park May 15. Vera Nattier honored with Birthday Song Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
Training Union
The
Missionary Society
Levi Hill
O. F. Davis
Emily Ballance
Sunbeam Tours
Sunbeam Quartet
Vera Nattier
Ice Cream Supper to Benefit Bear Creek Cemetery
An ice cream supper is planned at Bear Creek schoolhouse on Saturday May 29 to raise funds for the Bear Creek Cemetery. Watch this paper for further announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Creek
Mound Chapel Church Notes May 9 1948 Sunday services
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening Service scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Pastor Rev. Ancel Arnold presiding. Sunday message and fellowship details outlined in church notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore O'S
Les Hencuns
Ancel Arnold
Mother's Day Flower Tribute in Red and White
A Mother's Day poem recalls worn grief and quiet courage for those who mourn. It urges wearing a flower of gold with red or white to honor mothers and those who died in service, calling for sympathy and united support for all mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Isles
Crystal Sea
Vernon Basketball Banquet Well Attended
About one hundred fifty people gathered at the Vernon Gym for the Basketball Banquet on Friday night April 80. The room featured Vernon colors and floral table decor. Benke of Salem photographed the event as Clem Doolen spoke on the team’s year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Gym
Benke
Salem
Clem Doolen
Carroll Meador
James Hathaway
David Ripple
Terry Binnion
Joe Betts
Earl Weinsman
Dickie Bassett
Dean Perkins
Sammy Meador
Joan
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Jesse Murray
A Saturday night surprise birthday party was held at Mrs. Jesse Murray's home. Attendees included numerous Murray family members, friends, and neighbors, with sandwiches cake cookies and coffee served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Jesse Murray
Harry Murray
Herald Murray
Cecil Alexander
Roy Murray
Gus Murray
Dale Quick
Boulder
Bill Chriss
Glen Heather
Theodore Stone
Lee Griffin
John Richards
Nora Goodin
Jimmy
Sharon Jackson
Sunbeams Meeting Recap At Wagstaff Home May First
The Sunbeams gathered at the Wagstaff residence Saturday afternoon May 1 with Doorthy Sue and Sonny Wagstaff. Patsy Binnion welcomed Mrs Tommy Eastman and Mrs Chester Wagstaff. Invitations for a June 5 Sunbeam party were distributed by Judy Nancy and Carolyn Snider. A picnic is planned at the park May 15 from 2 to 4. children should bring lunches in paper bags labeled with their names. Hosts Susan and Leslie Kelley are scheduled for July 8. refreshments were served by Mrs Eastman aided by Mrs Wagstaff Sue and Dorothy. Attendees included Judy Nancy Carolyn Snider Becky Murray Linda and Patey Binnion Everette and Donald Prims Tommie Towler Kent Crawford Mrs Chester Wagstaff and daughter Sherilyn Mrs Tommie Eastman and children Dorothy Sue and Sonny and Mrs P J Mojonnier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
Doorthy
Sue
Sonny Wagstaff
Patsy Binnion
Tommy Eastman
Chester Wagstaff
Judy
Nancy
Carolyn Snider
Sunbeam
Susan
Leslie Kelley
Mrs Glen Spicer and Family Visit From Sandoval
Mrs Glen Spicer and her daughter from Sandoval visited Thursday with their father Noah Carter and brother Bill Sandy of Salem to spend time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Spicer
of Sandoval
Hugh Sandy
Salem
Noah Carter
Bill
Patoka Grade School Commencement May 13 1948
The Patoka Grade School will hold commencement exercises Thursday evening May 13 1948 at 8 00 p m in the Patoka Gym. The program includes Invocation Address of Welcome Beverly Snider introduction of class Virgil Wortman class poem by the class class song Play the Game Grads song Boogie Man Dorothy Wag staff Marie Crawford and Jim mie Alexander address Brother Don Hargraves song School Books School Books presentation of diplomas Beryl Wortman president of board of directors response W H Stringer benediction Beverly Snider Alberta Thalman Rose Mary Barnes Agnes Nattier Mary Mae Parker Marilyn Ballance Billy Stephens Billy Wickersham Raymond Hulsiter Leighton Wasem Clifford Towler Robert Hollingsead W H Stringer Darrel Sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Grade School
Patoka
Beverly Snider
Virgil Wortman
Grads
Boogie Man
Dorothy Wagstaff
Marie Crawford
Jimmie Alexander
Don Hargraves
Beryl Wortman
Board of Directors
W. H. Stringer
Alberta Thalman
Rose Mary Barnes
Agnes Nattier
Mary Mae Parker
Marilyn Ballance
Billy Stephens
Billy Wickersham
Raymond Hulsiter
Leighton Wasem
Clifford Towler
Robert Hollingsead
Darrel Sharp
Wisher School Closes After Successful Term
Wisher School led by teacher Mrs Olga Murray closed a successful term on Friday April 30. Students and several parents enjoyed sightseeing in Centralia visiting Radio Station WCNT the Centralia Bakery and the Sentinel. They toured a garment factory and had a picnic at the park then watched a movie in the afternoon. Attendees included Virginia Burl Dean Billy Brumfield Kathleen Joe Ruby Carson Walter Virgil Carl Dean Gerrish Alvin Murray Betty Walker John Michael Humes Pauline Humes Laura Corson Lucille Brumfield Agnes Collins Harold Collins and Olga Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisher School
Olga Murray
Centralia
W.C.N.T
Centralia Bakery
The
Sentinel
Garment Factory
Virginia
Burl Dean
Billy Brumfield
Kathleen
Joe
Ruby Carson
Walter
Virgil
Carl Dean Gerrish
Alvin Murray
Betty Walker
John Michael Humes
Pauline Humes
Laura Corson
Lucille Brumfield
Agnes Collins
Harold Collins
Methodist Aid Ladies Meet In Church Rooms May 6
The Methodist Aid Ladies gathered in the church rooms on May 6 with guest Mrs. Letty Thalman of Vandalia. Mrs. Lora Altom led devotions and Rita Hill offered prayer. The group sang Home Sweet Home, members shared words honoring their mothers, and entertainment followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Aid
Letty Thalman
Vandalia
Lora Altom
Rita Hill
Home Sweet Home
Minnie Eaglin
Doris Friesner
Elsie Gray
Mayme Galoway
Emma Griffin
Teresa Griffin
Anna Holland
Gladys Jones
Amanda Thalman
Ollie Thompson
Pugh Family Visit Spends Sunday at Bruce Pugh Home
Mr and Mrs Sam Pugh of Benson spent Sunday at the Bruce Pugh residence visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Pugh of
Benson
Bruce Pugh
Patoka Lions Club notes urge progress over tradition
The Patoka Lions Club meeting adjourned early amid tension and low enthusiasm as members discuss progress to revitalize the club. Lion Foltz announced plans to form a Scout Troop with Regional Scout Master Turner attending next meeting. The club scheduled free summer picture shows and a two day May cleanup with hired crews due to lack of volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Lion’s Club
Patoka Lions Club
Lion Foltz
Patoka
Turner
Lion Leg Jenkins
Brooder House at Caldwell Home Destroyed by Fire
Patoka Volunteer Fire Department responded to a Wednesday morning blaze at the Russell Caldwell home in Zion. A rubbish fire blew burning paper into the brooder house, igniting fuel oil and burning the structure. damage was about 200 dollars with no chicks present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooder
Caldwell
Patoka
Russell Caldwell
Zion
Stork Shower Held for Mrs. Russel Tate of Patoka
A Stork Shower honored Mrs. Russel Tate of Patoka Illinois on a Saturday evening at the Odin home of Mrs. David Kessel. Attendants included Mrs. Joe Stroud Mrs. William Clark ston and others. Gifts were sent by several absent friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel Tate
Patoka
Ill
David Kessel
Odin
Joe Stroud
William Clarkston
Regis Tate
Neil Briscoe
Earl Yund
Ronnie Smith
Albert Hawley
Fill Tinkler
Ralph Sederberf
Gerroe Robinson
Ed Tete
William Curtis
Vannaire Fisher
Georgiana Tinkler
Otto Heinrich
Dick Noe
Bill Nattier
Ward Hawley
Youth Fellowship Meeting in Vernon May 10
The Salem Sub-District Methodist Youth Fellowship will meet at the Methodist Church in Vernon Monday evening May 10 at 7 30 p m. After devotions the evening will feature recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Salem
Patoka Methodist Church announces services and events
Pastor M. W. Friesner leads 9 30 a m Church School with Geo J Wasem as superintendent 10 45 a m Morning Worship 7 00 p m Youth Fellowship 7 30 p m Evening Services 7 30 p m Thursday Prayer meet A Mother's Day Program will be held during Sunday School with prizes for oldest Mother youngest Mother and Mother with most children A Christening Service for babies and reception of new members will take place during morning worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. J. Wasem
Mrs Millie Martin Visits Cowden Friends
Mrs Millie Martin of Cowden is visiting with Mr and Mrs Wes Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Martin of
Cowden
Mrs
Wes Martin
Eva Wasem Named Marion County Republican Chairwoman
Mrs Eva Wasem of Patoka has been appointed Chairwoman of the Marion County Republican Central Committee. She previously led the Marion County Republican Club in 1940 and is expected to win broad approval from Republican women and precinct committeemen across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Wasem
Marion County Republican Organization
Patoka
Marion County Republican Central Committee
Wasem
Marion County Republican Club
Marion County
White Haven School Holds PTA Pot-Luck After Thursday Closing
The White Haven School closed on Thursday April 29 with a pot-luck supper hosted by the PTA and Community Club. Attendees included teachers and local families such as Eleanor Wernsman Virginia Earl Allen Sue Ann Wernsman and many Brummel Robertson Sorrell and Caudle relatives. Visitors and church events follow in Bear Creek Church services on May 2 led by Rev. Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Haven
P.T.A. and
Eleanor Wernsman
Virginia
Earl Allen
Sue Ann Wernsman
Robert Ballance
Ruby
Cora Ballance
Winess Linton
Donna
Marvin Sorrell
E. L. Norris
Lucille
Robert
Erwin
R. A. Brummet
Glen Ishmael
Eugene Crane
Everett Hallwell
R. D. Caudle
Joe McDuffie
Emmett Caudle
J. F. Anderson
Carl Robertson
Card of Thanks to Barbara Edwards
A note expresses gratitude for the beautiful cards flowers gifts and fruit boxes sent while in the hospital and after returning home. The letter thanks Miss Barbara Sue Edwards and the schoolmates and teacher for their kindness and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Sue Edwards
Hospital appreciation note thanks donors and helpers
A patient expresses gratitude for flowers cards and support received during hospitalization and thanks those who donated or offered to donate blood noting the kindness will be remembered.
Birth of eight pound daughter in Springfield Illinois
Mr and Mrs John A Muir Jr of 822 South Douglas Avenue Springfield Illinois announce the birth of a daughter born April 27 1948. They name her Sherryl Smith Muir with nickname Sherry and Mrs Muir is formerly Miss Sue Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Muir, Jr
South
Douglas Avenue
Springfield
Illinois
Sherryl Smith Muir
Sherry
Muir
Sue Crawford
Mrs Rolland Belcher and family visit notes
Mrs Rolland Belcher and daughter Mildred return from a two week trip to northern Illinois visiting Ralph in Dixon Harold in Sublette and Robert in La Salle They also visited Elizabeth Buchanan in Peru and other friends and former neighbors in Peru Ill Mr and Mrs Charles Ververs and daughter Lilly Oreut of Colorado Springs Colo are visiting here Mr and Mrs Barney Beckler spent Sunday in Newton with Levi Lewis family Several ladies attended initiation ceremonies at Sandoval Chapter Order of Eastern Star in Sandoval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolland Belcher
Mildred
Mound Chapel
Illinois
Ralph
Dixon
Harold
Sublette
Robert
la Salle
Belcher
Elizabeth Buchanan
Peru
Ill
Charles Ververs
Lilly Oreut
Colorado Springs
Colo
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William Oates
Helen Easley
K. Herstein
Harry Alexander
Belleville
Harry Lawrence
Anne Lester
I. A. Pfeffer
Nettie McConnel
Leo Mendenhall
Stella Arnold
Glen White
John Tillman
Rouse
Virgil Pulley
Mt. Vernon
C. A. Moore
Woodlawn
George Bundy
Maron
Harold Godel
Woodriver
Morey
Godel
Mrs. Ray. Gray
Lyle Joe
Rita Marie
Shelbyville
Mrs. Gray
O. J. Hill
DR. Hamilton
Odin, Sat
Baptist Church
Wagstaff
Wisher
Methodist Aid Meeting
Lions Clubz
Patoka Methodist Church
M. W. Friesner
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