Poppy Day Display At Eagan Market By Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a Poppy Day window display in the Eagan Food Market on Saturday May 27 to honor veterans. The cemetery scene with green grass white crosses red poppies and flags was created by Mrs. Fred Towler Miss Bettie Simox and Miss Betty Jones to support veterans in hospitals. Buy a poppy to aid those who served.
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Eagan
Fred Towler
Bettie Simox
Betty Jones
Flander
Odin Receives 31150 Federal Slum Clearance Funds
The village of Odin in Marion County is allotted 31 150 in federal funds for slum clearance and related projects. Officials note funds may be used for other village needs and require a one third match, with Odin having six months to a year to plan. Waukegan Ill. was the first to receive the grant.
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Odin
Washington
Associated Press
Federal Housing and Home Financing Agency
Marion County
Salem
Centralia
Fred Frimel
Frimel
Kelley Martin
J. W. Gholson
Scott Lucas
Gholson
Waukegan, Ill
Sunbeams Meet at Baptist Church May 20
Eighteen Sunbeams gathered at the Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon May 20. Bill Ballance led as president and welcomed Stephen Cox and Mrs. E C Lawson. Dwight Elliott received two mission books for his sister as they prepare to move to Miami Oklahoma. Jerry Wood earned a Royal Ambassadors promotion certificate.
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The
Baptist Church
Bill Ballance
Stephen Cox
E. C. Lawson
Cindy Holland
Dwight Elliott
Miami
Oklahoma
Bible School
Elliott
Dwight
Alf
Albert Hopkins
Gary
Lana
Joan
Halden Nelson
Tommie
Jerry Wood
Jody Carter
Lynn
Ronnie
Mrs L A Chapman Visits Relatives Here
Mrs L A Chapman of Long Beach California has been visiting her aunt Mrs Della Johnstone and other relatives and friends here for the past week.
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L. A. Chapman
Long Beach
Calif
Della Johnstone
Patoka 1950 Eighth Grade Graduation Exercises
Patoka Community Unit School District No 100 held the eight grade graduation at the Grade School gym in Patoka on May 25 1950 at 8 PM. The program included processional invocation vocal selections a vocal solo address diploma presentation and recessional with students from East West and Junior grade schools and Revs Don Hargrave Geo W Jurrens and W E McAllister among participants.
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Patoka Community Unit
Patoka
Sandra Schroeder
Don Hargrave
Cindy Ann Holland
Dean Jones
W. E. McAllister
Sup’t
Centralia Public Schools
Janice Hathaway
Bonnie Crawford
Earl Wernsman
Virgil Bancrift
Sept
Rogier
Board of Education
Alberta Thulman
Geo. W. Jurrens
Memorial Day Services in Patoka May 28
Memorial Day observance at Patoka Cemetery Sunday May 28 at 2 p.m. under Edgar R. Rogier Post No 543 American Legion. Speaker Arthur Wayne Nattier. If rain, services move to Patoka school gymnasium. All veterans urged to attend.
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Patoka Cemetery
Edgar R. Rogier
The
American Legion No
Arthur Wayne Nattier
Patoka School
Emma Pugh dies in Plattsburg Missouri
Mrs Emma Pugh widow of Tom Pugh and former Patoka resident died May 21 in Plattsburg Missouri at her son Elston Pugs home Her remains were moved to Patoka and lay in state at Cox and Martin funeral home before funeral services at 2 30 p m Interment followed in Patoka cemetery
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Emma Pugh
Tom Pugh
Patoka
Elston
Plattsburg
Cox and Martin
Patoka Cemetery
Vernon Good Will Club Meeting Notes
The Vernon Good Will Club met with Tina Murfin on May 17 with eight members and six visitors. Members quilted blocks and read two poems in the business session. Recreation prizes went to Fern Arnold and Flo Ann Kruenegel. next meeting is with Mrs. Kenneth Meador on June 7.
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Vernon
Kenneth Meador
Mrs Rada Crenshaw Ends Texas Visit With Sisters
Mrs Rada Crenshaw departed Thursday for her Texas home after a month long stay with her sisters Mrs Lillie Blankinship and Mrs Pearl Hudspeth.
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Rada Crenshaw
Texas
Lillie Blankinship
Pearl Hudspeth
Dorothy June Wickersham and Lyle Black Wed in Freeburg
Miss Dorothy June Wickersham daughter of Mr and Mrs George Wickersham of Patoka married Lyle Black son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Black on Friday May 20 at 2 p m in the groom’s brother Rev Eugene Black’s home in Freeburg Illinois. Attendants were Mr and Mrs J R Snyder. Both couples are Patoka High School graduates with recent work histories in Centralia and Salem. They plan to reside in an apartment at the Snyder home while starting married life.
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Dorothy June Wickersham
George Wickersham
Patoka
Lyle Black
Cecil Black
Freeburg
Illinois
Eugene Black
J. R. Snyder
Mrs. Snyder
The
Register
Rev Friesner Receives Bachelor of Arts Degree at McKendree
Rev M W Friesner and his wife Mrs Friesner with Patsy and Janice attended McKendree graduation on Wednesday where he earned a Bachelor of Arts. Soon after he attended the Methodist Churches Conference at Marion and announced they would be sent to East St. Louis. Rev Alfred Smith Dalrymple would move to the Patoka charge.
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M. W. Friesner
Patsy
Janice
Mece- Kendree
Friesner
Methodist
Marion
East St. Louis
Alfred Smith Dalrymple
Patoka
Patoka Home Bureau Holds Monthly Meeting
The Patoka Home Bureau met Friday at Mrs. C. H. Christian's home with Mrs. Elmer Rogier presiding. Fourteen members attended, reports were approved, a new member joined, major lesson on understanding young children presented by Elizabeth Burton, minor lesson on low calorie salads by Carl Rogier, health chairman report given, refreshments served by hosts Elmer Rogier and C. H. Christian.
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Patoka Home Bureau
C. H. Christian
Elmer Rougier
Orville Schroeder
Morris Cole
Elizabeth Burton
Carl Rogier
Elmer Rogier
Cc. H. Christian
Missionary Rev Stephens to Speak at Eaglin Church
Oakland City Indiana missionary Rev Stephens returning from foreign service will address Eaglin General Baptist Church Saturday night June 3 at 7 30 o clock. He discusses mission activities on Guam Saipan and Chi Chi Jima islands.
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Stephens
Oakland City
Indiana
Eaglin General Baptist Church
Guam
Saipan
Chi-Chi-Jima
Cemetery Cleanup Planned for May 27
Notice invites all interested in the Harri son cemetery to join Saturday morning May 27 for a cleanup effort. Reports show 20 H. B. Gerrish and Treasurer Fred Wasem visiting relatives this week. Rev. J. L. Hardesty, a former Methodist minister and Children's Welfare field representative, called on friends Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Simcox of Tacoma, Washington, visited this week with Bert Simcox and other relatives.
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Harrison Cemetery
H. B. Gerrish
Fred Wasem
J. L. Hardesty
the Children’s Welfare
Methodist Church
Ralph Simcox
Tacoma
Washington
Bert Simcox
Miss Betty Ballance Weds Stuart Sinclair in Salem Ill
Betty Jane Ballance daughter of Mr and Mrs Dwight Ballance Patoka Illinois and Stuart Sinclair son of Mr and Mrs A C Sinclair Houston Texas were married Friday May 19 1950 at the First Christian Church Salem Illinois Rev Edwin Smith officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs William Chin The bride wore a pale pink suit with Gardenia corsage and the groom a brown business suit They reside in Salem for the time being
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Betty Jane Ballance
Dwight Ballance
Patoka
Ill
Stuart Sinclair
A. C. Sinclair
Houston
Texas
First Christian Church
Salem
Edwin Smith
William Chin
Disturbance at Dixie Tavern ends with arrests and injuries
Ira Wilkey 62 of Central City in St Marys hospital with a broken leg and gunshot wound after a clash at the Dixie Tavern in Sandoval Saturday. His sons in law Everett and Delbert Marshall and William Wood of Sandoval jailed in Salem after resisting arrest and striking officer George Altom. Marshall brothers fined 150 and 100 dollars respectively. Wood sentenced six months at Vandalia. Vilkey to face assault charges when released. Tavern padlocked by Mayor Thomas until Tuesday.
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Ira Wilkey
Central City
St. Marys Hospital
Everett
Delbert Marshall
William Wood
Sandoval
Salem
Dixie Tavern
Wilkey
Wood
George Altom
Marshalls
Altom
Wilkie
Delbert
Everett Marshall
Tib” Woolbright
Marshall Brothers
McMackin
William Woods
Vandalia
Jos. A. Thomas
Birth of Rita Lynn O'Dell at Vandalia hospital
Mr and Mrs Hugh O'Dell announce the birth of a daughter on May 20 at Mark Greer hospital in Vandalia. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Smith of Patoka and Mr and Mrs Nelson O'Dell of Vandalia. The child is named Rita Lynn.
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Hugh O’dell
Lucille Smith
Mark Greer Hospital
Vandalia
George Smith
Patoka
Nelson O’dell
Rita Lynn
Slumber Party At Methodist Church Causes Small Fuss
Mrs Darvin Jones entertained her Sunday School class with a slumber party on Saturday night. The junior girls and their teacher enjoyed the outing while Mr Jones hid in a far bedroom due to the noise. All attendees were present for Sunday School the next morning.
Leroy W Parks Graduates From Midwestern University
Patoka friends celebrate Leroy W Parks son of Mr and Mrs Shorty Parks of Camay Texas who graduated from Midwestern University on May 238 with a Bachelor of Science degree Leroy is a Patoka High School graduate
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Patoka
Leroy W. Parks
Shorty” Parks
Camay
Texas
MidWestern University
Leroy
Patoka High School
Two Men Die In Truck And Transport Crash Near Patoka
Two Weslaco Texas men perished when a Chevrolet truck side swiped a Complete Auto Transport Co trailer on highway 51 near Patoka Illinois. The Salinas brothers Manuelo and Guadalupe died, Rogelio Salinas and other occupants sustained injuries. Funeral arrangements and local aid followed.
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Weslaco Texas
Patoka
Highway 51
Illinois Central Depot
Weslaco
Texas
Jefferson
Wisconsin
Y Trailer
Complete Auto Transport Co
St. Louis
Henry Graef
Schroeder Motor Garage
Manuelo Dominguez
Rogelio Salinas
Guadalupe Salinas
Salinas Brothers
Cox & Martin
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Salinas
Cox & Martin Funeral
Manuel
Antonio P. Salinas
Rojelio Salinas
Benildo de L. Salinas
Guada
Hortencia Z. de Salinas
Harold Foltz
Marion County Red Cross
Wasem Family to Visit Relatives Across Midwest
Mr and Mrs G J Wasem and Leighton plan a week long trip starting Friday to visit Mr and Mrs James W Brown and daughter Jamie in Wichita Kansas. Warren A Crocker of Madison Wisconsin and Mr and Mrs W Crocker of Brooklyn Wisconsin will drop by to see H K Pike. Mrs A W Whiting and Mrs J D Masten of Chicago take Gayle Belcher to visit her mother in Denver Colorado while Mr Whiting’s mother hosts.
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G. J. Wasem
Leighton
James W. Brown
Jamie
Wichita
Kansas
Warren A. Crocker
Madison
Wisconsin
W. Crocker
Brooklyn
H. K. Pike
A. W. Whiting
J. D. Masten
Chicago
Gayle Belcher
Denver
Colorado
Thomas Haley
Whiting
Sandoval High School Commencement Set Friday Night
Commencement exercises for the Sandoval Community High School class of 1950 will be held Friday at 8 o'clock in the high school auditorium. The program includes a processional, invocation by Rev. Joe Gibbons, address by Dr. Delyte W. Morris of Southern Illinois University, a vocal solo by Gerald Breithaupt, diploma presentations by Homer Outhouse, benediction by Rev. Gibbons, and a recessional. Ushers are Steve Piasse, Ben Manfucci, Milton Roberts, Beverly Crane, Norma Hopkins, and Bill Hawkins. The class roster lists sixty names including Thelma Adams, Gerald Breithaupt, Virginia Foltz, James Gibbons, and Mary Jane Jett.
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Sandoval Community High School
Joe Gibbons
Delyte W. Morris
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Ill
Open Road
Gerald Breithaupt
Homer Outhouse
Board of Education
Steve Piasse
Ben Manfucci
Milton Roberts
Beverly Crane
Norma Hopkins
Bill Hawkins
Thelma Adams
Beulah Ballah
Darrell Atchison
Norma Ballah
Lexie Barnes
Velma Belcher
Earl Black
Betty Bopp
Darlene Briscoe
Earl Buchele
Wilma Cain
James Ritter
Donald Lee Rohner
William C. L. Robertson
James Romack
Susan Ann Seidel
Herman L. Skambraks
Charles Robert Slagle
Bobby Earl Thalman
Billy Gene Tracy
Florence M. Wilkerson
Samuel Richard Wilkinson
Hazel Ruth Winkler
Donald W. Wollenweber
Charles Ehlers Dies in St Louis May 24
Miss Minnie Peddicord of Vernon learned of the unexpected death of her brother in law Charles Ehlers at 8 a.m. May 24 in St. Louis. He is survived by his wife Mary and seven children. Arrangements are incomplete.
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Minnie Peddicord
Vernon
Charles Ehlers
St. Louis
Mary
American Legion County Meeting at Kinmundy
The Marion County Council of the American Legion will meet at Kinmundy on Wednesday evening May 31 at 8 00 o clock. Joe Ladd and his band will provide entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Council of the American Legion
Kinmundy
Joe Ladd
Tent Meeting at Shobonier Begins May 28
Old fashioned tent meeting starts Sunday May 28 at Shobonier Illinois with services at 8 p.m. conducted by Vernon Pentecost Church. Beginning June 2 the Catholic Nun and Evangelist Janet and Sakie Oka join to conduct services. Welcome, Rev. C. R. Farmer pastor.
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Shobonier
Vernon Pentecost
Janet
Sakie Oka
Vernon Social Notes Chronicle Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Joe Wikenhauser visited relatives in Salem and Alma over the weekend. Visitors included Mrs Hazel Cox and relatives from Decatur Springfield. Patty Sears had a tonsil operation at St Marys in Centralia. Pentecostal Church Sunday School reported 80 attendees. Lucille Watkins and her daughter Fay were honored with a birthday song.
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Joe Wikenhauser
Tom Donoho
Salem
Ed Whitter
Alma
Don Cox
Decatur
Earl Corbett
Springfield
Hazel Cox
Tony Potts
Vernon
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American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Tist Church
Sat
Gradua
Plattsburg, MO
Vernon Good Will Club
Dorothy June
Wickersham and
McKendree
Pahoka Home Bureau
Holds Metting
Rev. Stephens
Eaglin
General Baptist
Salem, Ill
Midwestern
American Legion County
C. R. Farmer
A. F. Hathaway
Mrs
James Hathaway
Little Miss Patty Sears
B. F. Satterlee
Walter Weiss
Ben Reisman
Clarence Lawson
Shirley
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