Legion Auxiliary Hosts Nursery Shower at Legion Hall
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary hosted a nursery shower on Thursday evening May 20 at the Legion Hall honoring Mrs. Carl Quick. Guests enjoyed gifts arranged on a table with a pink and blue centerpiece, favors of small storks, and games with prizes awarded to Bettie Simcox, Betty Jones, Betty Jollitt, Jean Adams, and the guest of honor. Refreshments included sandwiches, jell o salad, cookies, and coffee for listed attendees and several who sent gifts in absentia.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Carl Quick
Bettie Simcox
Betty Jones
Betty Jollitt
Jean Adams
Betty Jolliff
Margie Richeson
Jeanie Adams
Jane Jones
Pauline Cox
Josie Moore
Francis Quick
Sarah Quick
Joan Quick
Shirley Nelson
Ben Manning
Marie Wadkins
Imogene Parker
Evelyn Thompson
Lethea Towler
Gale Lawrence
Virden Towler
Beatrice Jones
Mae Spicer
Mabel Quick
Zella Easton
Clara Jones
Etta Crawford
Eleanor Easton
Evelyn Jolliff
Margie Wadkins
Lucy Belle Wadkins
Marcellin Cain
Helen Gott
Ruby Pike
Pauline Towler
Pearl Peddicord
Lucille Eagan
Louise Henry
Velma Hassell
Charlie Yardley
Good Will Club Meets for May Quilting and Prizes
The Good Will Club met on Thursday May 6 with Betty Howel in attendance. Fifteen members and three visitors Mrs Emma Walton Mrs Marie Meador and Mrs Dora Eversman joined. Quilting occupied the afternoon with a later recreation project. Prizes went to Ada Tona Mabel and LaHoma. Light refreshments followed. Next meeting set with Mary Kottemeyer on June 3.
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Good Will Club
Betty Howel
Emma Walton
Marie Meador
Dora Eversman
Ada
Tona
Mabel
LaHoma
Mary Kottemeyer
American Legion Auxiliary Sets June Meeting for Elections
The local Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly meeting on June 3 to elect officers for the coming year. Members will also discuss plans for the Centennial Parade float.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Auxiliary
Baptist Vacation Bible School Starts June 7
The Baptist Church Vacation Bible School begins June 7 and runs through June 18 from 8 30 a m to 11 30 a m on weekdays. A preparatory day and parade are scheduled for Saturday June 5 at 2 30 p.m.
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Baptist Vacation Bible School
Baptist Church
Bible School
Card of Thanks: Wheeler Family Grateful for Support
The Wheeler Family thanks friends for sympathy and help during the loss of their sister. They pray God’s gracious blessings surround all who offered support.
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Wheeler
Vernon News brief details visits and church conference
Jerome Travis and wife from Chicago visited Vernon with his mother then stayed to travel home. Wendel Batts of Ewing visited friends. Vernon Grade School went to the St. Louis Zoo. A Methodist conference in Vandalia prompted local hosts for pastors and delegates. Several local families attended or hosted sessions and many names are listed.
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Jerome Travis
Chicago
Wendel Batts
Ewing
Vernon Grade School
St. Louis
Vandalia
Ellis Doolen
Cloud Betts
T. E. Snyder
Dallas Robinson
V.d Klinge
Emma Walton
Effie Hathaway
Hazel Cox
Letta Hopkins
Milton Bayliss
Harry Parkhill
John Gillespie
Carlton
Bethal
Brown
Geff
Wayne Walton
Ray Walton
George Walton
Curry
Maud Curtis
Lawrenceville
Jack Davis
Dorris
Pauline Johnson
B. L. Johnson
Benton
Funeral Services for Sarah Isabelle Arnold
Sarah Isabelle Arnold 69 wife of Samuel W. Arnold died May 26 at St Marys hospital Centralia after a week in care. Born August 22 1884 in Foster Township Marion IL she lived there all life. Survivors include her husband two daughters three sons a brother three sisters and four grandchildren. funeral at 2 pm Friday May 28 Cox Martin Funeral Home Patoka with Rev Cecil Lowe officiating. Interment Sandy Branch Cemetery.
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Sarah Isabelle Arnold
Samuel W. Arnold
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Foster Township
Marion County
Illinois
John
Betty Nichols
Vandalia
Zion Methodist Church
Arthur W. Arnold
Alton
Walter Eschenbach
East Chicago
Ind
Fred Coville
Springfield
Emily Lange
Patoka
Robert Nichols
Selby Garrett
Nellie Williams
Alma
Frances Roberts
Decatur
Ill
Lloyd E. Arnold
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Cecil Lowe
Eldorado
Sandy Branch Cemetery
Patoka Home Bureau Holds May Meeting at City Park
The Patoka Home Bureau Unit met on Friday May 21 with hostesses Mrs Cecil Griffin and Mrs Archie Harper. Peter Busch attended as a guest. Minutes were read by new Secretary Treasurer Mrs Marcus Cox. Plans included aiding Marion County Fair and preparing a float for the Centennial parade. The major lesson covered selecting trees and shrubs for the lawn and the minor lesson program planning. The next meeting June 18 will be a noon outdoor meal at the city park with shared costs and lessons on table decorations.
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Regulrr
Patoka Home Bureau Unit
Cecil Griffin
Archie Harper
Peter Busch
Marcus Cox
Marion County Fair
Bruce Pugh
Kay Jennings
Claude Gerrish
Edwin Nattier
City Park
Chris Gergeni
Orville Schroeder
Hughes Host Family Party Honoring Californians
A Shobonier Illinois home hosted Mr and Mrs Clyde Hughes a gathering honoring Mr and Mrs Fred Delay and children Judy and Vones visiting from Sun Valley California Attendees included Mr and Mrs Dick Riley Miss Jane Carter Mrs Oran Carter Phil and Morris Mr and Mrs Tim Cole and Judy Mr and Mrs Bill Hughes Mr and Mrs Fred Delay Judy and Vones Mr and Mrs Clyde Hughes and Colleen Mrs Fred Delay is the former Miss Theda Hughes.
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Clyde Hughes
Shobonier
Ill
Fred Delay
Judy
Vones
Sun Valley
California
Dick Riley
Jane Carter
Oran Carter Phil and Morris
Tim Cole
Bill Hughes
Colleen
Theda Hughes
Obituary of Sidney Belcher of Vernon Ill
Sidney Belcher born November 12 1881 in Kentucky died May 14 1954 at his Vernon Illinois home aged 72 years 6 months 2 days He lived most of his life around Vernon and worked as a carpenter He cared for his mother after his father died in 1929 and lived alone after her death in 1936 He was known as a helpful neighbor honest in dealings and generous to needy causes He leaves a sister Mrs Bessie Johnson of Decatur a brother Thos C Belcher of Vernon a niece Mildred Neal of Decatur three nephews William L Johnson Verne Belcher and Donald Belcher and many relatives and friends Two sisters Nora and Ibbie died earlier in 1926 and 1927 respectively.
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Sidney Belcher
Sidney
William T
Anna Elizabeth Belcher
Kentucky
Vernon Ill
Illinois
Mound Chapel
Vernon
St. Louis
Bessie Johnson
Decatur
Thos. C. Belcher
Mildred Neal
William L. Johnson
Verne Belcher
Donald Belcher
Monroe
Louisiana
Nora
Ibbie
Centennial Celebration Preps Accelerate at Patoka Park
Preparations for the Centennial event on July 5 at Patoka Park advance with heightened activity. O C Schroeder leads overall planning while Carroll Mojonnier chairs the evening pageant. A public meeting drew a good crowd. volunteers appoint stirrer uppers to boost festivities.
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Patoka Park
O. C. Schroeder
Carroll Mojonnier
Darvin Jones
Bill Jenkins
Dale Nattier
George Snyder
Ed Arnold
John Barnes
H. K. Pike
Audrey Kissner
Thelma Goff
Agnes Jenkins
Lola Mojonnier
Ruby Pike
Legion Hall
Loyal Leaders Class Holds May Meeting
The L. L. Class of the Christian Church held its May gathering at the church with hostesses Mesdames Lee Griffin Dwight Briscoe and John Barnes. Devotions by Edna Griffin focused on what it takes to be a good parent.
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L. L
The
Christian Church
Mesdames Lee Griffin
Dwigh Briscoe
John Barnes
Edna Griffin
Arlene Bopp
Velma Pugh
Dwight Briscoe
Aline Hill
Alta Logan
Doris Britt
Charles Meyer
Arsene Bopp
Charles Meyers
Raymond Britt
Tom McGee
Gary
Bobby Thalman
Harold Belcher
Fred Chance
Evelyn Ballance
Ruth Anne
Velma Sharp
Paul Quayle
Willard Ballantine
Thelma Jennings
Pearl Jennings
Attendance at Sunday School this week
The Sunday School report shows an attendance of 64. Multiple local residents visited Eugene Simpson in St. Louis where he is recovering from major surgery and is due to return home Wednesday. Several social visits occurred in Centralia and nearby areas with many relatives and friends mentioned.
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Eugene Simpson
St. Louis Hospital
Esther Simpson
Bonnie, Glen
Maxine Fletcher
Cliffie Goodwin
St. Louis
James Hyde
Mt. Vernon
Clarice Hyde
Henry Meredith
Lorraine Albert
J. W. Clifton
Centralia
Clifton
Bro
Harper
Peggy Jett
Phillip Wehking
Elizabeth
Walter Wehking
Humphrey
Danaille
Humphreys
Hydes
Sunbeams Notes Welcomes New Member At Judy Carter Group
Judy Carter presides over Sunbeams pre school group as Martha Meador joins. After the play How Much Is a Boy Worth the Happy Birthday song honors Douglas Meyer. He helps serve refreshments of punch and cupcakes with candles. Nibble nook event set for June 5 hosted by Mrs. George Snyder.
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Judy Carter
Sunbeams
Martha Meador
Douglas Meyer
George Snyder
Mound Chapel Sunday Services and Memorial Plans
Mound Chapel Church holds Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by Hubert Murray. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Ralph Willis preaching on Faith and special songs by Mr. and Mrs. Orval Sharp. Memorial services set for next Sunday at 7:30 p.m. asking attendees to wear flowers. Music by Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Tochstein and a story by Mrs. Will.
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Hubert Murray
Ooo Ps
Ralph Willis
Marie Jett
Orval Sharp
Adolph Tochstein
Will
Antique Show Centennial Display Preparations at Patoka
The Centennial Celebration committee asks residents to bring antiques to Patoka grade school gym July 1 and 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. for display. Organizers assign items by surname initials with several hosts coordinating each group. Memorial services Sunday include a parade from Legion Hall to the cemetery with wreath, taps, and a veterans tribute.
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Centennial Antique Show Committee
Patoka
Bruce Pugh
Cecil Brown
Pear Britt
Tom Eastman
J-E-L
Vada Ashton
Christina Crawford
O. F. Davis
P. J .Mojonnier
Legion Hall
Legion
Bill Jenkins
Statement of Carrigan Town funds for year ending March 30 1954
Harold Snyder supervisor of Carrigan Town files sworn financial report detailing funds on hand at March 31 1953 1218.17 received from County Treasurer 1304.36 total receipts 2522.53 expenditures 720.80 for the fiscal year ending March 30 1954 sworn April 2 1954 before Justice of the Peace Dale Snyder.
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Marion
Harold Snyder
Carrigan
Dale Snyder
Road and Bridge Fund 1953 Receipts and 1954 Expenditures
A detailed 1953 cash book of road and bridge funds shows receipts totaling 5 983.53 and outlays totaling 5 705.89 with a year end balance of 1 801.78. It lists monies from county treasurer taxes and township grants, numerous supplier payments, fuel, gravel and labor costs, and a note of ongoing 1954 expenditures and upcoming sales. The entry notes March 30 balance on hand and references continued accounting on page two.
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Wawkees
Egyptian Concrete
Bank of Sandoval
Tie Iak Ek Ae Ee
H. R. Bridges
Bull- Gosmnech
Amuel Smith
Oil Co
Fabrick Tractor Co
Smith Hardwood Lbr. Co
Henry Meredith
Nooo
Standard Oil Co
Saales Super Service
Smith Hardwood Lbr
Stella M. Bellamy
G. N. Smith
Irvon Bowen
Jerry Smith
Labor
George F. Weaver
Gravel
Cyr
Muncie
Cseree
Walter Smith
Burtschi Motor Co
Road Inc
Basket Dinner at Vernon Methodist Church May 30
A community basket dinner at Vernon Methodist Church on May 30 honors Mrs. Georgie McConnell and Mrs. Delia Schutz. Attendees should bring their own table service.
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Vernon Metodist Church
Vernon Methodist Church
Georgie McConnell
Delia Schutz
Poppy Day Raises 73.22 As Auxiliary Thank Volunteers
The American Legion Auxiliary thanks helpers and school children for Poppy Day success. Total proceeds from poppy sales amount to 73 dollars 22 cents. Bettie Simcox serves as Chairman.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Bettie Simcox
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Loyal Leaders
Zion Church
Helen Feathers
Lena McWhirter
Lotta Ballance
Fredonia News
Pfe
Bob Nattier
Fort Campbell
John Nattier
Wendell Batts
Marcus. Cox
Mildred Couer
Ann Couer
Jack Couer
Carbondale
Frank Couer
Cambria
Mae Nattier
Vera
Carolyn
G. J. Wasem
Athens
Leighton
University of Georgia
Inez Wheeler
Indiana
Mound Chapel Church
Vernie Nattier
P.C.A
Urbana
Dale Simcox
H. L. Smith
Charles Humes
P. J. Mojonnier
Road and Bridge Fund
Sandoval
Joe Carpenter
Charlie B. Jett
Ed Thomas
Charles Lutz
L. D. Morey
Vernon, le
Gro- Cotics
Groare Hack Aleca
Gro- Cotade
Gro- Nomom
G N. Smith
G .N. Smith
Salem Memorial
Gro- Como Dees
Mooks
Illinois Brokerage Co
Clothinghaco Sgge
Martins Cash
Gropatieen Rish Siees
Miinois Brokerage Co
Harolds Lg.a. Heket
Groceriec S
Joe Suarez
Coal
Groceries Ce
Dorothy Fiscus
Vernon, Ill
SATF
Everett Jett
Frank Petrea
Henry Mereith
Harry Bopp
Tella Yeyene Os
Pfeffer Motor Co
Amyel Smith
Linkens Auto Supply
Clarence Cozad
Bull Soars Histennee
Satterthwaite Ins. Co
Workmans Ins
Iola Stone and Material Co
Rock
FE. M. Outhouse
Joe
Joe Humes
Hepworth
Humes
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