Funeral Services for PFC Clifford D. Mason
Pfc Clifford Dale Mason of the U S Marines born September 7 1915 near Sandoval was killed July 24 1944 in the invasion of Tinien Island in the Philippines He entered service October 1 1943 and left for overseas duty May 1 1944 The remains arrive in Sandoval May 19 at 1250 a m and the funeral Sunday at 2 pm at the Sandoval Christian Church Military rites under Sandoval American Legion Post 995 Burial at McClelland Cemetery Survivors include his mother three brothers three sisters and a brother in the U S Navy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ptc
Clifford Dale Mason
U.S. Marines
Sandoval
Tinien Island
Marianas
Southwest Pacific
Colorado
Emma Mason
Murfin
Orval
Flora
Raymond
U. S. Navy
Panama City
Fla
William Seidel
Earl Hahn
Shattuc
Jack Cole
Chase, Kansas
Patoka Methodist Church Service Schedule Update
The Patoka Methodist Church lists minister M. W. Friesner and a weekly schedule with Church School at 9:30 am led by Geo. J. Wasem, morning worship at 10:45 am, Youth Fellowship at 6:45 pm, Evening Services at 7:30 pm, a monthly Fellowship Supper at Web. 7:30 pm Thursday Prayer Service is noted. church members Gary Gergeni Ann Hous ton and Dora Lee Wadkins were wished a Happy Birthday last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Friesner
Geo
Bear Creek and White Haven Community Notices
Sunday school and church services were held at Bear Creek Church with Rev. Lucas at the pulpit. The Sunshine Club met at Mrs. Gace Revis home on May 12 with good attendance and several visitors. Families moving to the Lester place farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bernius and their children. Mothers from Vernon School joined a Forest Park bus trip on Saturday. Town visitors included B. F. Linton and David Linton, Winess Linton, Eugene Leininger and others at Mrs. W. H. Linton’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Creek
Lucas
Sunshine Club
Gace Revis
Paul Bernius
Lester Place
Vernon School
Forest Park
James Lucas
Eberle Norris
Raymond Caudle
Insect Invasions Rise in Home Gardens Says Farm Adviser
Farm Adviser Blackburn notes more garden pests this year due to mild winter. Mexican bean beetles attack beans. rotenone dusts control early, cabbage worms. DDT remains common for Colorado potato beetles, with rotenone a pricier alternative. Advice from the 1949 Illinois Garden Guide, Circular 622.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
Colorado
Farmreau
Services Set For Miss Emilie Pope On May 21
Miss Emilie Pope 80 died May 18 at 1:00 p.m. at home in Centralia Illinois. Born September 6, 1868 in Patoka she lived there most of life and later moved to Centralia. Survived by three sisters Mollie Augusta and Emma. Victoria Chapter OES to perform last rites. Funeral at Christian Church Patoka 2 p.m. May 21 with Rev. Covey officiating. interment Patoka Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emilie Pope
South Elm Street
Centralia
Illinois
George and
Marie Pope
Patoka
Victoria Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Mollie
Augusta
Emma
Cox & Martin Funeral
Christian Church
Cecil Covey
Victoria
Eighth Grade Commencement Exercises Held by Unit District 100
The May 13 ceremony in the district auditorium celebrated completion of grade school by pupils from Patoka Vernon West Chapel Wisher Shady Grove Okaw East Chapel and Toad Island. Supt H N Potts announced the program as teachers and students received diplomas after earnest performances by the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Rogier
Local Home Bureau Represented at Salem Meeting
Ladies from Patoka Unit of Home Bureau attended a Salem meeting on Friday. The group praised the program and the dinner. Attendees included Mesdames O C Schroeder L E Green E L Rogier Verne Nattier Cleo Walker C Gergini Carl Rogier Roy Jones E Nattier E L DeLay S M Spurgeon F B Ballance and Miss Rubye Cain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Home Bureau
Salem
Mesdames O. C. Schroeder
L. E. Green
E. L. Rogier
Verne Nattier
Cleo Walker
C. Gergini
Carl Rogier
Roy Jones
E. Nattier
E. L. DeLay
S. M. Spurgeon
F. B. Ballance
Rubye Cain
Local residents share visits and hospital updates
Mrs. Zora Brumfield of Fairfield attended her granddaughter Virginia Sue Brumfield’s graduation and visited relatives before returning home. Centralia and Kinmundy residents attended gatherings, hospital visits occurred for Bob Hopkins and Addis Walton, and families from Chicago and Florida visited local relatives during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zora Brumfield
Fairfield
Ill
Virginia Sue Brumfield
X. B. Holland
Gladys Frost
Centralia
Monna P. Holliday
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Bob Hopkins
McMillan Hospital
St. Louis
Teesday
John
Charles Griffin
B. N. Griffin
Robert Caldwell
Ft. Lauderdale
Florida
James Adams
Chicago
Frank Adams
Vernon Rebekah Lodge 426 Holds Regular Meeting May 17
The Vernon Rebekah Lodge No. 426 met in the I.O.O.F. hall on Tuesday evening May 17. A refreshment committee was appointed and committees for decorating graves of deceased members were named for multiple areas including Patoka Vandalia and Meadow among others. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday evening June 7 with visiting Rebekahs to be entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Rebekah Lodge No. 426
Tommy Dean Martin Wins II Division Rating at State Contest
Tommy Dean Martin son of Mr and Mrs Dean Martin of Sandoval won a II Division Rating in the cornet solo at the State Grade Band and Solo Music Contest in Bloomington. His piece Carnival of Venice by Herbert L. Clark was performed with accompanist Marilou Smith of Boulder. This marks a second state rating for Tommy after a Superior rating last year. He will be an eighth grader in Sandoval next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Dean Martin
Dean Martin
Sandoval
Bloomington
Tommy
Herbert IL. Clark
Clark
Marilou Smith
Bolder
Tommy Dean
Baptist church weekly services and community notices
The church schedules: Sunday School 9 30 a m Preaching 10 30 a m Training Union 7 p m Evening Worship 8 p m Thursday Prayer Meeting 8 p m The regular monthly Brotherhood Friday May 20 8 p m W C T U meeting Saturday May 21 2 p m Vacation Bible School June 6 17 Children welcomed Birthdays sung for D C Stringer George Snider Bob Snider Ellis Out house Dean Perkins Everett Parkins Bob Nickle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U
D. C. Stringer
George Snider
Bob Snider
Ellis Outhouse
Dean Perkins
Everett Parkins
Bob Nickle
Ice Cream Social to Benefit Megassi Cemetery
The Annual Ice Cream Social benefits Megassi Cemetery and will be held Saturday night June 18 two miles west of Patoka. Community members are invited to attend for a popular supper and social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megassi Cemetery
Patoka
Tfc
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness
I express sincere thanks for gifts cards fruit and many remembrances sent during my recent illness.
Residents Visit and School Closure Noted in Patoka Area
Decatur and Moneaqua families spent Sunday in Patoka while Glenn Arm NL visitor joined his brother in town. Chicago and St Louis travelers visited relatives as Patoka Public Schools closed May 14 with praise for H N Potts and staff. D C Stringer family relocated to Vandalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Martin
Decatur
Joe Novata
Moneaqua
Patoka
R. O. Kelley
Glenn Arm
John
Kay Jennings
Bob
Robert Altom
Chicago
Lora Altom
Lulu Newcomb
St. Louis
Sarah Williams
H. N. Potts
Corps of Techers
James Masten
Delilah Haley
D. C
Paul Walkers Entertain M. and M. Class May 13
Mr and Mrs Paul Walker hosted the M and M Class of the Mound Chapel Church at their Patoka area home Friday evening May 18 with games and social fellowship. Prizes went to Lawrence Herrin and Wes Griffin. a roving game and a denture making contest entertained attendees before a devotional and refreshments. Hosts listed include Lyle Arnold and several families. Next class party planned for June 17 at Rolland Belcher home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Walker
Mound Chapel Church
Patoka
Rotha Payne
Lawrence Herrin
Wes Griffin
Nellie Arnold
Virgil Herrin
Darrel Walker
Lyle Arnold
Mildred
Jo Ann Belcher
Rolland Belcher
Johnny
Dean
Lila
Dennis
Jimmy
Gary
Nancy
Paul Torrence
Clyde Payne
Adams and Mayer Families Birth Notices
Mr and Mrs Lee Adams announce a son born May 17 at St Marys Centralia. Mr and Mrs Edward Mayer announce a daughter born May 17 at a Chicago hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Adams
Jean Jones
St. Mary’s
Centralia
Edward Mayer
Katherine Crawford
Chicago Hospital
Mullens Family Thanks Community For Support
The Mullens family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and help during their recent sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mullens
Patoka Pentecost Church Weekend Services
The Patoka Pentecost Church announces Sunday School at 9:30 a.m and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m The Evangelistic Services are at 7:30 p.m on Sunday An Evening Prayer Meet is at 7:30 p.m on Wednesday Amy Bradley is the pastor and F E Adams is the Sunday School superintendent The notice invites attendance if not attending Sunday School elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecostal Sunday School
Amy Bradley
F. E. Adams
S.S
Local settlers plan moves and visits across Illinois towns
Mr and Mrs Verne Nattier and George will move to Salem after purchasing a home. Mr and Mrs Emil Natter will relocate to their farm when vacated. Ira Oldham of Vandalia visited friends in Patoka. Dean Britt and daughter Rose Britt with Pearl traveled to Sullivan to see Hamilton Gaston. Ben S Livesay of Decatur was in Patoka on business. Elva Towler of Shobonier visited sister Anna Ballance and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Nattier
George
Salem
Emil Natter
Ira Oldham
Vandalia
Patoka
Dean Britt
Rose Britt
Miss Pearl
Sullivan
Hamilton Gaston
Ben S. Livesay
Decatur
Elva Towler of
Shobonier
Anna Ballance
John and
Bill
Patoka Lions Club notes on meeting and festival plans
The Patoka Lions Club met at the Masonic Hall on May 17 to transact business. They announced leasing the former light plant building for two years to establish Scout headquarters and improve its appearance. Plans for the Fall Festival include a horse pulling contest and rodeo on Sept 2–3. A new meal price of 5 cents was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Lions ‘Club
Masonic Hall
Ladies of the Eastern Star
Lion Foltz
Lion Charles Hill
Charlie
Dale Nattier
Les Jenkins
M. S. Dudley
Darvin Jones Tail Twister
Bob. Keister Lion Tanner
H. K. Pike
W. M. Jenkins
J. L. Matchett
Charles Hill
Lion Bill Jenkins
Lion Les Jenkins
Les
Bill
Memorial Services at Sandy Branch May 29
Memorial services will be held at Sandy Branch on Sunday May 29 at 2 pm Rev Don Hargraves of Patoka will deliver the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Branch
Don Hargraves of
Patoka
Eaglin General Baptist Church Service Schedule
The Eaglin General Baptist Church invites all to morning worship at 11 a.m Sunday School at 10 a.m and evening service at 7 30 p.m Bible study Tuesday at 8 p m led by Pastor Rev Verle Clifton All are welcome to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verle Clifton
Eneene
Cee
Rene
Cemetery Work Day Planned at Harrison Cemetery
On May 28 the Harrison Cemetery will host a work session. All interested persons are asked to come and help, announced by H. B. Gerrish, Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Cemetery
Mound Chapel Church Service Schedule and Birthdays
Ancel Arnold pastor at Mound Chapel preaches at 11:00 a m with Sunday School at 10:00 a m Attendance last Sunday stood at 41 The congregation sang Happy Birthday to Jo Belcher Mrs Muegthu Cain Ranny Torrence and Rev Ancel Arnold during the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Belcher
Muegthu Cain
Ranny ‘Torrence
Ancel Arnold
Willing Workers Class Surprises Howard Riley on Farewell
Last Monday evening Howard and Thelma Riley were surprised by their Sunday School class as they packed for Clinton Illinois. The group presented a gift and shared ice cream cake and pop after bidding them well. The Rileys moved to 104 South Portland Drive in Clinton and left Wednesday with son Donnie Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Thelma Riley
Clinton, Ill
Riley
Clinton
South Portland Drive
Marvin Friesner
Patsy
Janet
Oscar Hill
Marcus Cox
Ralph Elliott
Eugene Lynn
James
Darwin Jones
Valda
Danny Duquenne
Bettie Simcox
John Nattier
Les Jenkins
Thelma
Donnie Riley
Patoka Folks Outing to St Louis on Sunday
Mr and Mrs W M Cox and Bill Mr and Mrs OC Schroeder and Sandra Mr and Mrs EL Irvin Mr and Mrs Davis Jennings and Johnnie Mr and Mrs James Bal lance and Dougie Mr and Mrs Robert Eagan and Gloria and Martha McWhirter enjoyed a day Sunday at Forrest Park and Lambert Field at St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Cox
Bill
Sandra
E. L. Irvin
Davis Jennings
Johnnie
James Ballance
Dougie
Robert Eagan
Gloria
Martha McWhirter
Forrest Park
Lambert Field
St. Louis
S. C. H. S. Baccalaureate and Commencement Dates Set
Baccalaureate services at San doval Community High School on Sunday May 22 at 4:00 pm in the school auditorium with Rev. Vance Comer as speaker. Commencement exercises follow Friday May 27 at 8:00 pm in the same auditorium with Dr. James Clark of St. Louis as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandoval Community High School
Vance Comer
James Clark
St. Louis
S.C.H.S. Seniors Run School In One Day
A punchy seniors led a day with mischief and events at S.C.H.S. principal Doris Gilley chased rulebreakers while Wig fled the guard house. The May 27 graduation caps the four years as bands, travelogue films, and a variety show delight the campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Gilley
Wig
Keith Pike
Pop” Robertson
St. Louis
Alice Day
Mexico
Wehrle
Miss Kostanzer
Kostanzre
Hal Redus
Studnets
Hal
Paul Whiteman
Madame Karst
Also Mentioned on This Page
PFC
Patoka Methodist Church
White Haven
Unit District 100
Local Home Bureau
Land of Hope and Glory
Wee
A. H. Mollette
Nancy Foltz
Ee Eee O Sons and Daughters
Ken Runkel
Mary Jo Cruse
Paul Walkers
Patoka Pentecost
Patoka Y Lions Club
Eaglin General Baptist
H. B. Gerrish
Howard Riley
S.C.H.S
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