Views From The Vernon Home Bureau Meeting
The Vernon Home Bureau Unit met on May 7 in the church basement with twenty members present. New members were added, bringing the total to 27. Members heard lessons on Home Demonstration Work and Improved Methods of Ironing, and enjoyed a Mothers Day themed program and refreshments before adjourning to meet in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Home Bureau
Jesse Walton
Helen Betts
Nell Wernsman
Charles Moore
Ellis Doolen
Earl Howell
Marjorie Bassett
New Officers Elected for Salem Sub-District M Y F
The Salem Sub-District meeting on May 9 at Odin drew 68 members. New officers take office next month including President Nellie Brasel Kinmundy and Vice-President Jimmie Gibbons Fairview. The next meeting is set for Patoka on June 18 with all officers expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Odin
Salem Trinity
Nellie Brasel
Kinmundy
Jimmie Gibbons
Fairview Sec
Frances Hall
Iuka
Joan Orr
Salem Grace
Sue Hester
Alma
Edith June DeWerff
Farina
Patoka
Vernon News Social Roundup from Vandalia to Centralia
Miss Joyce Morton of Vandalia visited with Joan Robinson. Harry Perkins owns a Ferguson tractor bought from Dick Lange at Lange Tractor Sales near Vernon. Mrs. Alice Wilson stayed in Centralia with cousin Gladys Wade. Bob Easley and David Ripple attended a Freshman party at Sandoval High School. Methodist Sunday School reported 84 attendees and a Mother’s Day program. The oldest mother present was Mollie Murfin and the youngest Bonnie Peyton. Mrs. E. H. Wernsman had the most children. Youth Fellowship drew 13 attendees. next Sunday’s leader is Judy Esaley. A group meeting in Odin was led by Marjorie Bassett and Helen Betts. Several relatives visited the Zimmermans west of Vernon. Belcher family from Decatur visited, as did Mrs. I. A. Pfeffer of Centralia and Marian Epps of Springfield for Mother’s Day. Mrs. Enrico Bertucci and son Mike of Lincoln spent time with her parents. Charles Moore and Carl Robertson attended a dinner and paint demo at the Pittinger Hotel in Centralia. Clarence Miller and Decatur residents visited J. W. Epps’ family Friday to Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Morton
Vandalia
Joan Robinson
Harry Perkins
Ferguson
Dick Lange
Lange
Black Top Road
Vernon
Alice Wilson
Gladys Wade
Centralia
Bob Easley
David Ripple
Sandoval
Methodist Sunday School
Mollie Murfin
Bonnie Peyton
E. H. Wernsman
Judy Esaley
Odin
Marjorie Bassett
Helen Betts
A. F. Hathaway
Janice
Leo Denning
James Hathaway
Shirley Pratt
Clarence Lawson
Shirley Kay
Darrel Zimmerman
Verne Belcher
Decatur
Belcher
Walton
I. A. Pfeffer
Marian Epps
Springfield
J. W. Epps
Enrico Bertucci
Mike
Lincoln
Lee H. Peyton
Charles Moore
Carl Robertson
The
Glove Lumber Co
Pittinger Hotel
Clarence Miller
Albert Potts Sr
Poppy Day Planned in Patoka for May 28
Miss Bettie Simcox heads Edgar Rogier Unit 548 Poppy Day efforts in Patoka with a committee of local girls listed to sell pop pies on May 28. The red Flanders poppies honor American heroes and proceeds fund veteran services and community emergencies. hospitalized veterans are the paid poppy workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Patoka
America
Valma Keister
Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Srvice
Humes Host Mothers Day Dinner in Centralia
Mr and Mrs Walter Humes entertained dinner guests at their home on Sunday May 8 in honor of Mrs Edith Harnecker of Centralia and also their daughter Marjorie s birthday May 9 of Centralia A lovely dinner was prepared by the hostess Those present included Mr and Mrs Will Linton Mr and Mrs Ralph Ballard of Boulder Mr and Mrs Elder Wickersham and daughter Patricia Mrs Edica Harnecker of Centralia and George Chambers of Vega ria Mr and Mrs Albert Tacke of Centralia and Mr and Mrs Walter Humes and sons Junior and Michael
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Humes
Humes
Edith Harnecker
Centralia
Marjorie
Will Linton
Ralph Ballard
Boulder
Elder Wickersham
Patricia
Edica Harnecker
George Cmabers
Vpe2ria
Albert Tacke
Junior
Michael
Vernon Parent Teachers Hold Last Meeting of Year
The Vernon Parent Teachers Club held its final session of the school year. Officers elected include Helen Easley as president and Francis Headley as vice president with Minnie Peddicord as secretary treasurer. Miss Shirley Anderson of Salem attended and demonstrated baton twirling with the Rhythm band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Headley
Helen Easley
Gertie Mays
Francis Headley Sec
Treas
Minnie Peddicord
Shirley Anderson
Salem
Card of Thanks and Local Club Notes
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for visits cards gifts and flowers received during illness. The 4 H Club met April 2 led by Mrs Frances Headley with Lodema Bayliss assisting and named The Happy Home Workers. Attendees included Janet Headley and several local residents and visitors from Peoria Waverly and Bloomington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Britt
Jimmie
Eighth Grade Commencement for Patoka Unit District
Eighth grade commencement program details from Patoka Unit District No 100 list students and staff. Includes invocation welcome songs readings solos and duets, representative from each school and class roll with names of students at Patoka Vernon West Chapel Shady Grove Okaw Toad Island East Chapel Wish er list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Unit
Patoka
Billy Joe Boyd
Glenwood Edwards
Robert Nattier
Jimmie Britt
Gaila Dudley
Jimmie Wasem
Jimmie Dale Adams
Dean Wadkins
Mary Jo Hawkins
Shirley Hopkins
Merle Wadkins
Margie Goff
Darleen Ballance
Marie Crawford
Larry Bates
Jo Simcox
Jerry Gerrish
Jack Gerrish
Wanda Hulsizer
Jimmie Cox
Burl Moore
Margie Wadkins
Joan Jones
John Davis
Vernon School
Howard Caudle
Wheeler Thorpe
Arlen Perkins
Dean Perkins
Richard Bassett
Robert Watkins
Fred Watkins
Leo Perkins
Evale Russell
Paul Guymon
West Chapel
Jonnie Goodin
Harold William Nelson
Wisher
Kathleen Carson
Virginia Sue Brumfield
Shady Grove Scool
Carl Murray
OKAW
Edward Houston
East Chapel
Imogene Tedrick
Jo-Ann Tedrick
Toad Island
Robert Nelson
Jenylle Heather
Torrence Family Hosts Mother's Day Birthday Party
The Torrence home welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Paul Torrence for a Mother's Day gathering honoring Martha Cain on her 88th birthday and Ronny Torrence turning 9. A pot luck lunch followed by ice cream and two birthday cakes marked the celebration with many relatives from Patoka Tamalco Decatur and nearby towns attending. Afternoon visitors included Marvin Baum of Decatur, with Mrs. Baum described as Clain's granddaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Torrence
Martha Cain
Ronny Torrence
Patoka
Bert Branch
Junella Chambers
Joyce
Linda
Centralia
Mrs. J. C. Walraven Hosts Ladies Fancy Work Club
Mrs. J. C. Walraven hosted the Ladies Fancy Work Club at her home on May 6 with most members present except two who were traveling. Guest Mrs. X. B. Holland joined as a new member. entertainment by Mrs. E. L. DeLay and Mrs. Cleo Walker. Elsie Gray won Know Your Home Town Paper. H. N. Potts won Furnish Your Room. refreshments served by Potts and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Walraven
Ruth Coleman
J. F. Matchett
X. B. Holland
E. L. DeLay
Cleo Walker
Elsie Gray
H. N. Potts
Sunbeams Meet at Gerrish Home Saturday May 7
The Sun beams gathering at the Gerrish home on May 7 featured James Lynn, Vera Nattier, and other members planning a June 4 picnic and a June 6-17 vacation Bible School. Children will bring lunches in paper sacks with name labels and memory verses. They have collected eight duffle bags of used clothing since December and aim to fill one more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Ronnie
Allen Gerrish
Sunbeams
James Lynn
Ronnie Gerrish
Trasurer
Vera Nattier
Vacation Bible School
Sue
Sonny
Dorothy Eastman
Gerrish
Infant Daughter of Mr and Mrs Mullens Dies
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Mullens died a few hours after birth at Mark Greer hospital on May 10. Graveside services were held at Magassi Cemetery at 4 p.m. on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mullens
Harry (Junior) Mullens
Mark Greer Hospital
Magassi Cemetery
Patoka 4-H elects new officers at Schroeder home
The Patoka 4-H Club met at Sandra Schroeder's home Wednesday afternoon and elected officers: President Mary Jo Hawkins, Vice President Sandra Schroeder, Secretary-Treasurer Velma Moore, Recreation Leader Marilyn Piercy. Club leader Mrs. Jackie Thalman set 2 PM weekly meetings for girls 10 to 20. The next meeting is at Sandra Schroeder's home. Eileen Tate, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Sandra Schroeder
Mary Jo Hawkins
Velma Moore
Marilyn Piercy
Jackie Thalman
Eileen Tate
Mrs. Janie Cruthers Honored With Mother's Day Dinner
Mrs. Janie Cruthers of Patoka was hosted for Mother's Day by her children and grandchildren. A noon dinner was served and gifts were given. Guests included Neal Boyd family, Andy Henderson family, Myrtle Watts family, Beryle Stranger family, and Glen Cahoon family from Carlyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Cruthers
Patoka
William Chilton Dies at Decatur May 1
Relatives learned of the sudden death of William Chilton at Decatur and Macon County Hospital on May 1. He and his wife Julia Pritchett had many friends here mourn his passing. Funeral services were conducted at Monson funeral home with interment in Graceland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Chilton
Decatur and
Macon County Hospital
Chilton
Julia Pritchett
Monson
Graceland Cemetery
Patoka Methodist Church Service and Activities Schedule
The Patoka Methodist Church lists a 9:30 a.m. church school led by Geo J Wasem, an 11:00 a.m. morning worship at Island Chapel, 6:45 p.m. youth fellowship, 7:30 p.m. evening service, 2:00 p.m. Thursday W S C S meeting, and 7:30 p.m. Thursday prayer service. A happy birthday was sung last Sunday for Dean Wadkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Friesner
Geo
Mothers Day Celebration at Carter Home Delights Family
Mr and Mrs Fred Carter hosted a Mothers Day dinner with their children and many relatives in attendance. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Nattier and children Mr and Mrs Bruce Carter their son and daughter Mr and Mrs Lester Howell and sons from Kinmundy Mr and Mrs Ralph Elliott and son Mr and Mrs Henry Carter and son Mr and Mrs John D Carter and children Mr and Mrs Ray Denny and children of Centralia and Mr and Mrs Milburn Carter of Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Carter
Carter
John Nattier
Bruce Carter
Lester Howell
Kinmundy
Ralph Elliott
Henry Carter
John D. Carter
Ray Denny
Centralia
Milburn Carter
Thank You for Kindness During My Hospital Stay
A brief note from T. E. Snyder expressing gratitude for visits flowers and cards from friends during hospital stay and after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bis
T. E. Snyder
Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Birthday Note
The church holds Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and preaching at 10:30 a.m. A Training Union meets at 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship at 8:00 p.m. Thursday Prayer Meeting at 8:00 p.m. A birthday tribute for Harry Nattier is noted.
Mound Chapel Church Service Details
Ancel Arnold pastors the Mound Chapel with Sunday service at 11:00 a.m and Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Attendance last Sunday was 68. A birthday tribute sang to Jo Belcher, Mrs. Martha Cain, Ranny Torrence, and Rev. Ancel Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Belcher
Martha Cain
Ranny Torrence
Ancel Arnold
Heyworth Visitors Stay With Local Families
Mr and Mrs Joe Humes of Heyworth arrived Friday for a short visit with Mr and Mrs E M Outhouse and other relatives. Miss Betty Ballance of Springfield stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Ballance over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Humes
Heyworth
E. M. Outhouse
Betty Ballance
Springfield
Frank Ballance
S C H S Scores Big At State Music Contest
South Charleston High School earned second division ratings at the State Music Contest for Class C schools. Betty Ritter and Don McRoy with accompanist Marilou Smith earned II medals for solo and ensembles, while Girls High Voice and Choirs received II certificates. Betty Ritter, in her first year, collected multiple medals and roles across band and choruses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Ritter
Don McRoy
Marilou Smith
Charleston
L. L. Davis
Betty
Patoka Pentecost Church Weekly Schedule
Sunday School and morning worship at Patoka Pentecost Church with the Young Peoples Meeting in the afternoon. Evangelistic services at 7 30 p m Sundays and 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meet. Pastor Amy Bry and Superintendent E Adams invite attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples Meeting
Pentecostal Sunday School
Amy Bry
E. Adams
Perkins-Duffield Vows Read at Kasbeer Church
Miss Irene M. Duffield of Princeton wed James F. Perkins of Princeton in a Kasbeer church ceremony at 3 p m Sunday. Rev Walter Gray officiated with Gene Stinson singing Always and O Perfect Love, Elsie Nuffziger at the organ. The couple will reside at 221 East LaSalle Princeton Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kasbeer
Irene M. Duffield
Princeton
Harry Duffield
Ohio
James F. Perkins
William Perkins
Vernon
Walter Gray
Gene Stinson
Elsie Nuffziger
Verna Duffield
Paul White
Chatsworth
East LaSalle Street
Ill
Methodist Youths Enjoy Weiner Roast at Brumfield Farm
Darvin Jones and Mrs Friesner lead two classes of Methodist boys and girls to the Raymond Brumfield farm last Friday evening for a weiner roast and ample pop. The teachers are praised for guiding the youngsters toward a higher plane of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darvin Jones
M. W. Friesner
Raymond Brumfield Farm
Patoka Unit Home Bureau to Meet May 20
The Patoka Unit of Home Bureau holds its regular monthly meeting on Friday May 20 at the home of Mrs. E L DeLay. Mrs E Burton will teach Hair Styling and Grooming with a minor lesson on Home Demonstration Work by a local leader. Roll call is a bouquet of spring flowers. Hostesses include Mrs Maud Malan Mrs Elsie Pugh and Mrs DeLay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Home Bureau
E. L. DeLay
E. Burton
Maud Malan
Elsie Pugh
DeLay
Local Happenings From Decatur Area Families
Local residents share visits and travels across towns including Plymouth Fairman Vandalia and Clinton. Railsback family return to Alaska and several residents visit relatives or attend church services while others take jobs or move homes.
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Home Bureau Unit
M.Y.F
Mrs
Frances Headley
Lodema Bayliss
Patoka Gymnasium
Carroll Mojonnier
Asacaee
Janice Hathaway
Ber
Entvra
Claus
Earl Wernsman
Tohn Tavis
Patoka School Chorus
Jenylie Heather
Joe Betts
Terry Binnion
Ah Gaila Dudley
Tonette
Betowole Bot
Artie Rogier
MR. and
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Nicky
Mike Johnstone
Brenda
Murl Thompson
John
Bill Ballance
Larry Bowen
Everett
Donald Perkins
Allen
Mojonnier
Patoka Methodist Church
Mothers Day
Mrs. F. Carter
Harry Nattier
Mound Chapel Church
S.C.H.S
Patoka Pentecost
Kasbeer Church
Methodist
Home Bureau News
Railsback
C. W. Martin
Valda
Dean Martins
Dean Jones
H. S. Riley
Riley
Clinton
Charles Hill
Bessie Murray
Becky
Alton Hospital
Hill
Murl Anderson
Max
Granite City
Della Johnstone
G. M. Eaglin
Washington, D.C
J. W. Alexander
Emily Ballance
Mt. Vernon
Mary Carter
Floyd Carter
Roy Thompson
Ollie Thompson
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