Local residents share news of family visits and funerals
Mrs Hazel Cox, postmaster, has been away from work two weeks after a hospital stay in Vandalla. Distant relatives visit and travel. Mamie Lawrence dies after illness. Funeral held at the Methodist Church with out-of-town relatives from Centra lia Peoria and Decatur. Other local jaunts include visits to Springfield Taylorville St Louis Patoka and Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Cox
Greer Hospital
Vandalla
Mildred
Springfield
Clem Doolen
Shirley
Alice Pratt
Omar Twiss
Carol
Chicago
W. F. Murfin
Twiss
Mamie Lawrence
W. P. Lawrence
Methodist Church
Freisner
Fish
F. C. Lawrence
Edna Weinsman
Dale
A. A. Griffin
Patoka
Rollin McHaney
Salem
C. O. Livesay
Gerrish Sunbeams Welcome New Members May Meeting
The Sunbeams at the Gerrish home welcomed Caroline and Patricia Davidson Mike Johnstone Norma Linda and Karen Outhouse as new members with birthday pins for Susan Kelley and Tommie Wickersham. Plans for a May 17 picnic at the Park from 2 to 4 pm were discussed along with upcoming host duties through December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Ronnie
Allen Gerrish
Velma Moore
Caroline
Patricia Davidson
Mike Johnstone
Norma
Linda
Karen Outhouse
Susan Kelley
Tommy Wickersham
Velma
Mary Ann Bales
Sunbeams
Tommie Wickersham
Nancy
Carolyn
Mike
Nicky Johnstone
Philip
Chas. McHaney
E. M. Outhouse
Harry Perkins
Everette
Donald
Norma Linda
Patricia
Caroline Davidson
Eldon Romack
Kent Crawford
Nicky
Brenda
Jo Hubbard
Tommie
Don Robert Wicker
Mrs Chas Adams Surprised With Birthday Dinner
On Sunday May 4 about eleven guests gathered at Patoka to honor Mrs. Chas Adams on her 78th birthday. Family and friends from Centralia Decatur Salem and surrounding areas brought cards presents and baskets. She cut angel food cake as the group sang Happy Birthday and wished her many more celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Adams
Denver Adams
Centralia
Frank Adams
F. E. Adams
Lee Jack
Paul Davids
John Belcher
J. W. Adams
Karen Sue
Jimmie D
Patoka
R. J. Stephens, Jr
Roger K
Salem
C. H. Adams
Benny
Decatur
Mayme Lawrence Rites Held in Vernon Illinois Church
Funeral services in Vernon Illinois marked the death of Mayme Lawrence born January 19 1878 in Patoka township Marion County She died May 1 1947 at Vernon age 74 years 3 months 12 days The article notes eight siblings all but two brothers Fred Lawrence Centralia and William Lawrence Vernon predeceased her She was praised for her patience and charity Her last words were a prayer for guidance The Vernon M E Church hosted the service with Rev Freisner and Rev Fish officiating Interment followed at Meador cemetery Cox and Martin funeral directors handled arrangements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Lawrence
Sarah and
Y. Peyton Lawrence
Patoka Township
Marion County
Vernon
Ill
Fred Lawrence
Centralia
William Lawrence
Vernon M. E. Church
Freisner
Patoka
Fish
Meador
Cox & Martin
Card of Thanks for Mamie Lawrence
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our sister Mamie Lawrence. William Lawrence Fred Lawrence and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Lawrence
Remember Mother May Day Rose and Tulip Tribute
Poem urges readers to honor mothers on the Sunday in May with flowers or symbolism. It reflects on living and deceased mothers, the cost of gifts, and the simple act of remembering in prayer and memory.
First Annual Home Bureau Meeting Held in Salem
Two hundred members from all 23 county units and guests gathered at Grace Methodist Church Salem for the First Annual meeting of the County Home Bureau. Reports covered finances, training by 13 university specialists, and plans for 1947 48 including safety health and 4 H support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Bureau
Grace Methodist Church
Salem
County Home Bureau Organization
Eldon Branch
Couty
George Blankinship
Paul M. Williams
W. W. Love
Fannie Brooks
Dennis Norman
J. N. Vallow
Leroy Kinisley
Fred Gilley
Blue Cross
Jesse Donoho
Cunty
Farm Bureau
Dec Wedding Announced for Eunice Outhouse and Orin Satterlee
Mr and Mrs W L Outhouse announce the marriage of their daughter Eunice of Springfield to Orin Satterlee of Peoria on December 31 1946 at the Methodist parsonage in Hillsboro Rev Whitlock officiated the single ring ceremony Eunice a Springfield Beauty School graduate worked at the Ann Rutledge Beauty salon Orin served four and a half years in the armed forces returning from overseas duty November 25 1945 He has since been employed at Ford Motor company in Peoria The couple will reside in Peoria while completing a new home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Outhouse
Eunice
Springfield
Orin Satterlee
Peoria
Methodist
Hillsboro
Whitlock
Ann Rutledge
Orin
Ford Motor Company
Library Notes Gifts from Local Residents
Mrs. Ollie Farmer visited Patoka and donated six books to the library including Lydia Baily Then and Now The Dark Wood Pavilion of Women Mrs Mike and The Walls of Jericho Readers appreciate the gift also thanking Harriet Mead or for I Walk Alone Charles Hill for Green Grass of Wyoming and Lady Hopkins for Millionaire The library welcomes you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Farmer
Patoka
Lydia Baily
Roberts
Maughan
Weston
Buck
Mike
Freedman
Jericho
Williams
Martins Store Fire Destroys Main Grocery Section
The Martins Cash Store burned in the early hours of Saturday with flames discovered at 12 25 am by Betty Lou Richeson. The Patoka Volunteer Fire Department contained the blaze after rapid spread destroyed or damaged most of the main grocery and front dry goods areas. Damage total unknown. owners thanked firefighters for their quick work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Betty Lou Richeson
Wesley Grupp
Patoka
Patoka Methodist Church announces weekly schedule
Pastor W M Freisner leads services at Patoka Methodist Church with 9 30 a m Sunday School Geo J Wasem Supt worship at 11 45 a m youth fellowship at 8 30 p m and evening service at 7 20 p m Thursday events include Ladies Aid at 2 00 p m mid week prayer at 7 30 p m Special recognition for mothers during worship and Sunday School was noted with a birthday song for Florence Kelley Frances Outhouse Edna Tune and Dean Wiadkins last Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Freisner
Geo. J. Wasem
Ladies Aid
Florence Kelley
Frances Outhouse
Edna Tune
Dean Wiadkins
Amputee Veterans Must Apply for Free Auto Before June 30
World War II veterans with amputations or loss of use of legs at or above the ankle can obtain an automobile or tractor for up to 1600. Illinois Veterans Commission Service Officer A W Dietrich warns the program expires June 30 1947 and urges eligible veterans to file and obtain approval before that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Dietrich
Illinois Veterans Commission
Salem
Ill
Hoffman Building
Centralia
Veterans Administration
Mrs. Clark Ann Snyder Dies at 92 in Carrigan Township
Mrs. Clark Ann Snyder aged 92 died Wednesday at 2 45 a m at the home of her son Frank Snyder west of Fairman. Born December 26 1854 she lived in Carrigan township all her life. Survived by three sons Frank Sandoval William Patoka Otis Decatur one sister Lissie Watson and ten grandchildren. Funeral 2 p m Thursday Cox Martin Funeral home Rev Freisner officiating interment Harris Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Ann Snyder
Frank Snyder
Fairman
John Belcher
Carrigan Township
Frank
Sandoval
William
Patoka
Otis
Decatur
Lissie Watson
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Rev
Freisner
Harris Cemetery
Caldwell couple mark forty third wedding anniversary
On Thursday evening May 1 Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Caldwell celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary with neighbors and relatives dropping in. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Russell Caldwell and daughters Wilma Jean and Irma Lou, Mr. and Mrs. Cleve McWhirter and daughters Dorotha and Martha, Noah McWhirter, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Green and sons Larry and Billy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Caldwell
Russell ‘Caldwell
Wilma Jean
Irma Lou
Cleve McWhirter
Dorotha
Martha
Noah McWhirter
Eli Green
Larry
Billy
Patoka Methodist Aid Holds May 1 Meeting
The Patoka Methodist Aid met Thursday May 1 in the church rooms with Mrs Gladys Jones presiding. Mrs Teresa Griffin led devotions and Anna Ballance read an article from the little paper Now. Minnie Faglin organized the entertainment and hostesses were Lora Altom Anna Ballance and Lela Ballance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Jones
Teresa Griffin
Anna Ballance
Minnie Faglin
Lora Altom
Lela Ballance
Patoka Woman's Club to Meet May 10
The Patoka Woman's Club will meet Saturday May 10 with the Carlyle Club as guests. Each member should bring a small plate cup and spoon. Elsie Gray is chairwoman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Woman’s Club
Carlyle Club
Elsie Gray
Mound Chapel Church Announces Sunday Services
On Sunday May 11 1947 Mound Chapel Church schedules Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Rev. Ivert Goodall will lead both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivert Goodall
Local Moves and Visits Amass in Patoka and Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Carroll Mojonnier and infant son return home from St Marys hospital. Albion visitors include Mrs Frank Elifritz Jr and others. Property changes observed as Davis Jennings buys near high school. Many relatives travel and visit across Centralia Vandalia Carlyle and Assumption with numerous weekend stays and spring travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Mojonnier
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Frank Elifritz, Jr
Albion
Charles Cox
Marvin M. Stanley
Washington
D.C
J. F. Matchett
James Stephens
Rufus Stephens
C. V. Farmer
Denver
Colo
Frances Simcox
Medford
Ore
Robbie Jennings
Arcada
Cal
Carl Dor
Louie Wasem
Bettie Simcox
Porter Simcox
Lou
Vandalia
Rufus Stephens, Jr
Salem
Fielding Adams
Alden Sears
Trinidad
C. L. Ballance, Jr
Roy Ballance
P. J. Mojonnier
Seth Martin
Elsie Gray
Womans Club
Carlyle
Gray
Bruce Pugh
Sam Pugh
Benson
James Jackson
Bethany
Everett Purdue
John Taylor
Greenville
Elton Foltz
Fairbury
Everett
Purdue
Hugh Oates
Assumption
Albert Tacke
Carterville
Ernie Foltz
David
New London
Conn
Charlie Foltz
Clarence Hanson
Edna Tune
Corb Tune
Josie Burkhardt
Bliss
Joe Outhouse
Marilyn and
Wendell
Chicago
Dix
E. M. Outhouse
Harry Sampson
Bloomington
A. M. Peek
Denver Colp
New York City
A. W. Whiting
J. W. Alexander
Davis Jennings
Paul Schmidt
Breese
Wm. Ververs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gerrish
Sunbeam
Mrs. Chas. Adams
Library Notes
Patoka Methodist Church
Mrs. Clark Snyder OF
Carrigan
Patoka Womans. Club
Mound Chapel Church
Ben Hildebrandt
Harry Keith
Donald Lamond
Donnie
Los Angeles
Lamond
Madalen Belcher
Chester Jolliff
U. S. Jolliff
Harry Wisher
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