Vernon weekend social notes and local obituaries
Vernon area residents visit relatives attend church and school events. It lists visits from Decatur Chanute Field Granite City Vandalia and Springfield along with weddings funerals and Mother’s Day activities at Vernon Methodist Church and grade school track meet. New officers for the Vernon Parent Teachers club are named Lodema Bayliss Marie Hathaway Jessie Binnion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Club
Lodema Bayliss
Marie Hathaway
Jessie Binnion
Card of Thanks from Martha E. Cain
Mrs. Martha E. Cain thanks friends for birthday presents and the Sunbeams and their teacher for a kind card. She lifts a blessing and prayer for God to bless and keep you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha E. Cain
Patoka Woman's Club Officers Elected at May Meeting
The Patoka Woman's Club American home department held its May meeting at the high school auditorium on Saturday, May 10. Officers for 1947 48 were elected: Bettie Simcox president Elsie Gray vice president Christina Crawford secretary P J Mojonnier treasurer. A family night committee was named and a food and rummage sale planned for May 24 at Eagan store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Department
Patoka Woman’s Club
Bettie Simcox
Elsie Gray
Christina Crawford
P. J. Mojonnier
S. M. Spurgeon
Esta Martin
Eagan
F. B. Ballance
Frank Miller
Ed Lawson
Carlyle
Kinmundy
A. M. Peek
Buck
Gray
Gross
Barcroft
Save and Sew Club Meeting Recap
Wilma Pugh called the Save and Sew Club meeting with 15 members and 2 visitors. Darlene Wortman spoke on Seems and Irene Moore demonstrated walks. Lexie Barnes read aloud. Nine members attended a county rally in Salem Thursday night. The next meeting is May 24 at 2 p.m. at the Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Pugh
Darlene Wortman
Irene Moore
Salem
Lexie Barnes
Legion Hall
Belcher Rites Mark Death of Clarke Ann Belcher
Clarke Ann Belcher 92 daughter of John and Sarah Belcher of Princeville Ky died May 7 1947 at her son Franks home in Patoka Ill after an illness of six years. She married James Snyder in Kentucky and moved to Illinois about 1882. Survived by sons William Frank Otis 10 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren and a sister Lizzie Watson. Funeral May 8 at Cox Martin Patoka with Rev Freisner. interment Harris Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Ann Belcher
Princeville
John
Sarah Williamson Belcher
Frank Snyder
James Snyder
Kentucky
Illinois
James H
Charley
Fanny
Henry
William J
Patoka
Frank
Sandoval
Otis
Decatur
Methodist Church
Eaglin
William
Lizzie Watson
Centralia
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
M. W. Freisner
Haris Cemetery
Women’s Society Spring Festival at Vernon M E Church
The Women’s Society of the Vernon M E Church will host a Spring Festival on Thursday evening May 29 in the School Gymnasium. Menu includes sandwiches salads homemade ice cream cake and coffee. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Society OF
Vernon M. E. Church
Women’s Society of the Methodist Church
Harrison Cemetery Notice Seeks Workday Saturday May 24
Trustees H B Gerish Clarence Bowen and Fd Goodin announce a cemetery cleaning day on Saturday May 24. All interested public encouraged to attend and help with grounds maintenance and upkeep at the Harri son cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Gerish
Clarence Bowen
Fd Goodin
Eighth Grade Graduation Planned for May 20 Evening
The Eighth Grade Graduation Exercises will be held Tuesday evening May 20 at 8 p.m. The program includes welcome by Don Davis, piano solos by Beverly Snider and Mrs. Lake, the class song, rhythm band numbers, a short play A Vision of the Future, diplomas presented by Robert Eagan, a response by Jackie Hanson, and benediction. Graduating members are Murivil Moore Billy Edwards Mary Helen Hulsizer Forest Hudson Betty Cole Jackie Hanson Deneen Hopkins June Peddicord Lamar Hetzler Ray Wehrle and Don Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Davis
Beverly Snider
Mrs. Lake
Robert Eagan
Jackie Hanson
Benediction
Murivil Moore
Billy Edwards
Mary Helen Hulsizer
Forest Hudson
Betty Cole
Deneen Hopkins
June Peddicord
Lamar Hetzler
Ray Wehrle
Sandoval Garment Factory to Open Monday May 19
Word reached town that the new Sandoval garment factory will begin operations on Monday May 19. Thirty five applicants sought work as early as Tuesday and the plant plans a phased start with a small crew, expanding to a full staff as routines are established. When fully running, the facility will operate one hundred thirty five machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandoval
Authoritie
Patoka 4-H Club Meets At High School Gym
The Patoka Panthers held a meeting at the high school gym with 13 members and 1 visitor. Jimmie Britt spoke on Selecting a Dairy Calf and Jimmie Ohl demonstrated Feed For a Growing Beef Calf. The club also presented a sweater outfit to Carroll Mojonnier and noted activities including a county rally at Salem on May 8 and a roofing demonstration at Floyd Britt’s farm. next meeting at Sammie Meador’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Panthers
Jimmie Britt
Jimmie Ohl
Carroll Mojonnier
Salem
Floyd Britt
Sammie Meador
SINU TO SPONSOR RURAL WORKSHOP IN SALEM
County Superintendent Paul B Chance announced a Rural Workshop sponsored by Southern Illinois University to open in Salem on Monday June 16. Classes will be in Salem Community High School Building for about four weeks offering eight quarter hours or five and one third semester hours. Teachers may register June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul B. Chance
Southern Illinois University
Salem
Salem Community High School
Malaria Veterans Urged to Report Attacks to VA
Illinois veterans who receive malaria disability must report relapses to the Veterans Administration to avoid loss of benefits at year end without proof. Service Officer A W Dietrich warns that medical evidence of relapse, physician statements, treatment records, blood smear results, and affidavits should be submitted to VA after each attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Dietrich
Illinois Veterans Commission
Salem
Ill
Hoffman Building
Centralia
Veterans Administration
St. Louis Visitors Stay Over Weekend with Family
Mr and Mrs Hubert Headley and children along with Mr and Mrs Frankie Caldwell and their girl friend from St. Louis spent the weekend with local relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. C. D. Doolen
St. Louis
Hubert Headley
Frankie Caldwell
Poppy Day To Be May 24 Remembrance Appeal
Stanley Barnes commander of the Edgar Rogier Post of the American Legion appeals to all World War I and II veterans to wear a poppy on Poppy Day next Saturday. He urges remembrance of fallen comrades and support for veterans in hospitals, stressing simple acts of generosity as a public example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Barnes
Edgar Rogier
American Legion
Watsons Death Notice From Patoka Area
Sarah Elizabeth Watson died at 9 p.m. Sunday May 11 at Hodges nursing home Odin Born November 25 1866 in Paducah Kentucky she lived in Marion County Illinois Patoka area most of her life Survivors include three daughters Effie Webster Henrietta Carlson and Mary Sparrer a son Jesse Watson Funeral services were held May 13 at Cox Martins funeral home with Rev M W Freiner in charge Burial in Patoka Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Elizabeth Watson
Hodges
Odin
Paducah
Marion County
Patoka
Effie Webster
Henrietta Carlson
Chicago
Mary Sparrer
California
Jesse Watson
Indiana
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Rev
M. W. Freiner
VETS WARNED ON UNEMPLOYMENT ALLOWANCE BETWEEN TERMS
Illinois official Samuel C Bernstein warns veterans may not qualify for readjustment allowances during school breaks. He notes eligibility excludes those claiming GI subsistence and emphasizes availability for suitable work. Fraud penalties include fines and imprisonment for false claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Samuel C. Bernstein
Berstein
Bernstein
Construction Underway At Magnolia Station Next Week
Magnolia pumping station north of Patoka prepares for major work with the arrival of Chicago Bridge and Iron Works crew. Additional workers and families expected by Monday. The notice seeks housing and trailer parking spaces for incoming laborers to be arranged promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Patoka
Chicago Bridge and Iron Works
Fancy Work Club Meeting At Mrs Carter Home
The Fancy Work Club gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. Fred Carter’s home with Mrs. J F Matchett presiding. Entertainment by Mrs E L Rogier and Mrs H N Potts included a reading of The Legend of the Dogwood and Ozark blossoms. Contests were won by Eunice Altom, Elsie Gray and Josephine De Lay. The June meeting will be hosted by Mrs Ruth Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Carter
J. F. Matchett
E. L. Rogier
H. N. Potts
Ruth Coleman
State Calls for Judicial Nomination Conventions
State Information Service files for special nominating conventions to fill vacancies in the Second Supreme Court District and Seventh Judicial Circuit due to deaths. Democratic and Republican parties schedule meetings in Vandalia Effingham Springfield with dates May 23 24 26 at designated venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second
Supreme Court
Jane ‘©. Smith
Seventh Judicial Circuit
L. E. Stone
Secretary of State
Edward J. Barrett
American Legion
Vandalia
Effingham High School
Effingham
Jackson Club
Springfield
Lincoln Club
Patoka P T A announces pot luck and mock radio broadcast
A pot luck supper and mock radio broadcast are planned at the school gym on Wednesday evening May 21 at 7 30. Each family should bring enough food and table service for their own family.
Patoka Baptist Church Hosts Birthday Songs and Auxiliary Guests
Janet Nattier Mrs D C Stringer Harry Nattier and E M Out house were honored with birthday songs. An Associational Sunday School meeting will be held in Shobonier Sunday at 2 30 PM. The girls auxiliary will be honored guests at the Sunday morning services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Nattier
D. C.’ Stringer
Harry Nattier
E. M. Outhouse
Shobonier
Weekend visits and upcoming medical plans in Centra lia area
Jimmie and Joe Simcox of Centra lia spent the weekend with Miss Bettie Simcox. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Thompson and son Dale visited Glenn Merryman in Decatur. Maurice Cox is in Mark Greer hospital with pneumonia. C. D. Martin will leave Monday for Ann Arbor Michigan for a medical check up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Sorrel
Decatur
Mrs. N. P. Sorrel
W. H. Pape
Sonny Martin
Anne Dickerson
J. B. Metzger
H. E. McClintock
Jimmy
Shobonier
Emma Thompson
Jimmie
Joe Simcox
Centralia
Bettie Simcox
J. W. Thompson
Dale
Glenn Merryman
Maurice Cox
Mark Greer Hospital
Kenneth Cox
Springfield
Dale Thompson
Larry Dale
Vandalia
Local attendance of visitors and travels noted in area
Mrs Harlan Goff and others visited at Mark Greer hospital Friday afternoon. Numerous residents and visitors are listed with weekend trips to Lake Wapella, Springfield, Vandalia, and Decatur. Neil Potts discharged from Naval Air Corps in Corpus Christi after five years. Multiple families host and travel, with minor health notes and social visits across Patoka and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Goff
Bill Williams
Otto Wadkins
Ray Outhouse
Kay
Dale Thompson and
Mark Greer Hospital
Dick Potts
C. R. Richeson
Lake Wapella
The
Ozarks
Neil Potts
Naval Air Corps
Corpus Chastie
Tex
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Vernon
Neil Lake
Chanute Field
T. E. Snyder
Clark Snyder
Fairman
Alex Reed
Carbondale
T. T. Cox
Glen Walton
Donna
Caryl Thompson
Granite City
Marion Epps
Walton and Epps
Ray Walton
Norma Kay
E. E. Morgan
Clinton
Forrest Horn
Virginia Wernsman
Shirley Pratt
Mary and Ruth White
Martha Perkns
J. M. Meredith
Dwayne Linton
Sandoval High School
E. H. Burton
Bill
Sue Ann
Lake Springs
J. P. Roberts
Beth
Bertha
Ed Thomas
Nathan Thomas
Naperville
Betty Hirston
David
Effie Hathaway
Judy Arnold
Stella Arnold
Dean Arnold
Ruth Laws
St. Elmo
Herbert Laws
Young School
Keith Betts
Patoka Womans Club
Save & Sew Club
Harrison Cemetery
Sandoval Garment Factory
Sinu
VETS
Magnolia Station
State Information Service
Patoka Baptist Church
Pauline Diebald
Bridgeport
Nell
Virginia Stringer
John Richards
Roberta
Lewis Leniger
Edna Leniger
Vandalla
A. R. Fiscus
Ben Zimmerman
Everett Purdue
John L. Belcher
Martha Joseph
Everett White
al Mueller
Mrs
Marion Emerick
Pittsburg, Ill
Hazel Emerick
Dale Nattier
Edwin Arnold
D. C. Stringer
Jamesw. Brown
Jamie
Baltimore, Md
G. J. Wasem
Leighton
Willie Edwards
Mary Alice
Boulder
Henry Brumfield
Melvin Belcher
Howard Nelson
James Adams
Vola Mitchell
Assumption
Wayne Brumfield
Carroll Wayne
Charleston
Fred Towler
Heyworth
Frank Belcher
John Kreitzer
Fredonia
Orville Genre
Mt. Vernon
Marion Outhouse and Sons
F. L. Cox
W. M. Cox
Wayne Walton
Tom Ballance
Wes Griffin
South Dakota
Bill Epperson
L. D. Altom
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