Hawkins Hosts Fancywork Club Meeting
A Friday afternoon gathering of the Ladies Fancywork Club at Miss Harbin Hawkins’s home included most members with two absent due to travel. Hostess gifts were exchanged, prizes awarded to Christina Crawford Eunice Walraven S M Spurgeon Homer N Potts and Mrs Hawkins, and refreshments were served using antique dishes. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Jennings with refreshments by Mrs Potts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fancywork Club
Harbin Hawkins
Roy Jones
Florida
Ew.l. Rogier
California
Hawkins
Kay Jennings Sr
Christina Crawford
Eunice Walraven
S. M. Spurgeon
Homer N. Potts
Vernon Christian Service Groups Hold April Meeting
The Christian Service Society and The Woman's Society of Christian Service in Vernon met April 23 at Ruth Murfin’s home. Mary Balance led the session. new officers were elected: Bee Doolen president Laurine Klinge vice president Ruth Lawson secretary Majorie Bassett treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service of
Vernon
Ruth Murfin
Mary Ballance
Bee Doolen
Laurine Klinge
Ruth Lawson
Majorie Bassett
Society
Board of Education
Letta Hopkins
Jesus
Edna Beck
Anne Linder
Sarah Rose
Mary Balance
Spirit of Jesus
Patoka Vernon Cancer Drive Totals Shared
Mrs Edgar Irvin, cancer chairman, thanks the public for donations to Patoka and Vernon drives. Vernon totals $115.83 raised by several workers. Patoka totals $262.02 with many contributors. Donations will continue to be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Irvin
Chuirs
Vernon
Marie Meador
Donna Hinton
Lucille Crawford
Beatrice Meadors
Patoka
Joe Sharp
Helen Feather
Irene Padberg
Doris Tate
Laura Brooks
Gayle Lawrence
Kathryn Johnstone
Merelene Collins
Evelyn Thompson
Audrey Kissner
Lois Hill
Pauline Ballance
Bob Eagan
Evelyn Jolliff
Library Board Meeting Sees Librarian Resignation Plan
At the regular library board meeting on Saturday, Miss Christina Crawford announced her resignation due to ill health, effective June 6 or when successor found. The board thanks her for her service and invites inquiries for the Librarian position via Mrs. Bertha Miller. The meeting noted no Story Hour until fall and praised mothers who aided the recent program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Christina Crawford
Bertha Miller
Miss Crawford
Ina Anderson
Cub Pack 278 Scout Meet Plans Public Drama
Cub Pack 278 held its monthly meeting at the High School Gym on Thursday night. They discussed the Annual Scout Drama set for May 9 at the Centralia Community Recreation Center with booths and crafts from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are available from any Cub Scout. dens 3 and 4 performed a skit, followed by group singing and refreshments. Awards included Wolf Rank Gold Arrow to Bobby Alexander and Silver Arrow to John Hollingshead Don Hollingshead and Lonnie Sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Den 1
Denner
Bobby Alexander
Jimmy Thompson
John
Don Hollingshead
Lonnie Sharp
Winfred Headley
Brad Berning
Carl Griffin
Fredonia Sunday Attendance and Social Gatherings Report
A 46 attendance was noted at Sunday School. Local families and relatives visited, shared meals, and hosted guests including the Merediths, Donoho, Simpson, Jett, and Hyde households. A GA Girls pot-luck is planned for Wednesday in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Petrea
Laura Carter
Dinner Banquet Held for Patoka Unit 100 Senior Class
The Patoka Methodist Church hosted the Unit 100 senior class dinner banquet Friday evening with sponsors Mrs Roy Garren Mr and Mrs Neil Jolliff Supt of Schools Mr and Mrs Frank Hinton in attendance The hall featured Barbie Dolls in caps and gowns and spring flowers Rev Phillippi served as master of ceremonies and a film titled Conversion Plus was shown Congratulations to the seniors and best wishes for the future
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Methodist Church
Patoka Unit 100
Roy Garren
Neil Jolliff
Frank Hinton
Phillippi
Birthday Party for Jeanine Bates
On Saturday May 2 a birthday party for Jeanine Bates was enjoyed by most of her class. Games and prizes, cake ice cream punch and candy were served balloons and party blowers were given. Attendees included Debra Keister Pamala Thalman Lena Headley Dena Lake Bonnie Perkins Debbie Crane Sheila Wadkins Sharon Forehand Jessica Johnson Anita Stephens Diana Perkins and Marilyn Perkins assisted. Absent were Donna Burke and Terry Sullens. Miss Bates was 9 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanine Bates
Debra Keister
Pamala Thalman
Lena Headley
Dena Lake
Bonnie Perkins
Debbie Crane
Sheila Wadkins
Sharon Forehand
Jessice Johnson
Anita Stephens
Diana Perkins
Honoree
Marilyn Perkins
Donna Burke
Terry Sullens
Miss Bates
Donations Sought for Thorpe Cemetery Care
Notice requests donations for the care of Thorpe Cemetery in Venon Illinois. Gilbert Brown tres. Venon Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorpe Cemetery
Gilbert Brown
Tres. Venon, Ill
School Menu Monday Through Friday
The weekly school meals list highlights menu items from Monday to Friday. Each day offers a main dish, sides, fruit or dessert, bread or milk, and daily butter or condiments.
Methodist Host Eighth Grade Graduation Reception
Sunday afternoon a reception honored Patoka Unit 100 Eighth Grade graduates. Supt. Frank Hinton and wives served as class sponsors. Rev. Ralph Phillippe welcomed guests. Students shared secret ambitions, played Password, then viewed the film A Better World Begins With Me. Chairmen were Mrs. D. H. Sullens and Mrs. Leslie Griffin with Naomi Ruth Circle and W.S.C.S. assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Phillippe
D. H. Sullens
Leslie Griffin
Naomi- Ruth Circle
W.S.C.S
Jerry A Ehlers Wed In Phoenix
Jerry A. Ehlers of Phoenix formerly of Vernem and a 1960 Patoka grad married Jennifer Luby of Phoenix on April 17 at Trinity Cathedral Chapel. A reception followed at the Luby home. They will reside in Phoenix after a Grand Canyon wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry
Alan Ehlers
Phoenix
Arizona
Vernem
Patoka
Community Unit 100
Jennifer Luby
Trinity Cathedral Chapel
Richard H. Luby
Grand Canyon
F D R Jr Speaker At Shipley Dinner
The Campaign Committee for George E Shipley and the Democratic County Chairman announce a testimonial dinner honoring Congressman Shipley. Franklin D Roosevelt Jr Under Secretary of Commerce will be the featured speaker at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Shipley
23Rd Congressional District
Congressman Shipley
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Commerce
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Fancywork
Christian Service Society
Patoka - Vernon
Pearl
Kay Jennings
Mirhal
Hilda Fernback
Park Ridge
Ill
Pearl Jennings
Margaret
Susan
Paul Black
Cisco
Mt. Zion Nursing Home
Rom Black
Woodland Inc
Mt. Zion
Jennings
Peoria
Ilinois River
J. C. Howard
Sandoval
Margaret Jennings
Beryl] Jett
Okanville
Cecil Jett
Jett
Joseph Muck
Paul Raffel
Henry Muck
Ramsey
Russel Norton
Princeton
Gladys Wayner
Decatur
Larry Lawrence
Kevin
St. Louis
P. J. Mojonnier
J. Morton
Salem
Keith Atchinson
Nora Walker
Dean Britt
James Thomas
Alene Hill
St. Vincent Hospital
St. Charles Road
Scout
Fredonia News
Grigg
Herman Muck
Guy Donoho
Kell
Gene Buehle
Boulder
Paul Jett
Manteno
John Jensen
Eunice McHaney
Eugene Simpson
Henry Meredith
James Davis
John Phillips
Meredith
Phillips
Davis
Harry Perkins
Walter Simpson
Alva Jett
Roy Coppenbarger
Kenney
Everett Jett
James Hyde
Charles
Dale Melton
Erwin Hyde
George Hall
Howard Kile
Anna Meredith
Unit
Methodist
Sam Jolliff
Thelma Arnold
Jerry A. Ehlers
Ehlers
Phoenix College
Mr. Ehlers
Arizona State University
C. W. Ehlers
F.D.R. Jr
Shipley
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