Vernon birth and local social notes from Vandalia region
A baby girl Vernon was born to Mr and Mrs James Phinney on May 21 at Greer hospital Vandalia. Local residents and visitors including families from Dacatur Maron Nashville Ramsey Arnold Chapel and Sandy Branch attended church services and community gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Phinney
Greer Hospital
Vandalia
George Bundy
Lucille Norris
Maron
Norris
Opal Jones
Sandy Branch
Father of Local Man Passes Away in Texas
William Edward Matchett 76 an Magnolia Petroleum founder died in his sleep at his Dallas home 3430 McFarlin Blvd Interment was at Restland Memorial Park services were May 21 at George A Breker's chapel Dr Umphrey Lee of Southern Methodist University officiating He was born in Washington on the Brazos and earlier worked in Corsicana banking before moving to Dallas in 1918 Survivors include his wife two sons Jack F Matchett and W E Matchett Jr two daughters Mrs Houston Page and Mrs Elizabeth M Storer eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Morning News
Dallas
Texas
William Edward Matchett
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Geo. A. Brekers
Ross Ave
Umphrey Lee
Southern Methodist University
Restland Memorial Park
Matchett
McFarlin Blvd
Washington on-the-Brazos
Staunton
Corsicana
Tex
Arms
Highland Park Methodist Church
Jack F. Matchett
Patoka
W. E. Matchett, Jr
Japan
Houston Page
Elizabeth M. Storer
Local Visits and Family Gatherings Across Towns
Stringtown residents and relatives shared Sunday visits across Vernon Vandalia Patoka and Decatur attendance included Virgil Klinge Ghel Dean and Dale Revis with several Holt and Murfin family members. Charles Murfin underwent a tonsil operation in Decatur performed by Dr Morris Dean Murfin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Klinge
Ghel Dean
Vernon
Dale Revis
Vandalia
Frank Beck
Richard Murfin
Charles
Decatur
Morris Dean Murfin
In Memoriam Meredith Doolen KIA June 1 1945
Memorial poem noting Meredith Doolen killed in action on June 1 1945. Family members including Father Mother Sister and Brother mourn the loss and recall a Golden Star lamp in the window as a symbol of hope and remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith Doolen
Poppy Sale in Patoka Nets About $60
Miss Bettie Simcox poppy chair announces that the sale of pop pies in Patoka totaled about $60. The Auxiliary thanks the public and all who helped in the sale of the poppies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Cleta Mercer Heads Marion Co Rural Youth
Marion County Rural Youth met May 21 at Oak Park auditorium Salem Il and elected officers for six months. Cle ta Mercer was named president with Richard Seidel Loretta Burleyson Odel Henson Vernon Bandy Jean Seidel also chosen. A boys softball team was approved to form June 1 in Salem. The bowling team completed a season with two wins and a mixed team will go to the Illinois State Festival Urbana in August. Denny Norman departs after fifteen months. members presented a leather binder in appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Oak Park Auditorium
Salem
Cleta Mercer
Bert Mercer
Mercer
Halaburton Cementing
Richard Seidel
Sandoval
Loretta Burleyson
Centralia
Odel Henson
Iuka
Vernon Bandy
Jean Seidel
Albert Kuhn
Harold Beals
Clinton County
Urbana
Denny Norman
Norman
Clay County
Warren Bundy
D. R. Norman
Robert Clifton
Patoka United Methodist Church Announcements
Pastor M W Freisner leads services at Patoka Methodist Church with Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m and a 6 30 p m youth meeting The Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 00 p m No services at Island Chapel due to Baccalaureate No Thursday evening prayer service due to Commencement Birthdays celebrated for Darrel Sharp Gladys Jones Bettie Clark and Cecil Griffin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Freisner
Geo
J. Wasem
Card of Thanks to Friends
My sincere thanks to my friends for your many acts of kindness to me God bless each of you Mrs Mildred E Belcher
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred E. Belcher
Mrs Roy Donoho Injured In Patoka Car Crash
Mrs Roy Donoho was injured Saturday morning around 10 in Patoka when their 1936 Doge collided with a Texas plated 1936 Packard. Brakes failed and vehicle pulled onto Highway 51 from the Snyder Foltz corner. Five in the Packard were shaken but unharmed. Mrs Donoho treated then released with non serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Donoho
Patoka
Texas
Mrs Florence Morgan Hosts Vernon W S C S Meeting
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met May 22 at Mrs Florence Morgan's home with co-hostesses Mrs Merle Morey and Anna Des Ruisseaux. Twenty three members attended with Miss Letta Hopkins as guest. A spring festival plan and church spring cleaning in June were arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Florence Morgan
Merle Morey
Anna Des Ruisseaux
Letta Hopkins
Lulu Fish
Bernice Doolen
Hazel Cox
Home Bureau Meeting Focuses on Fresh Fruits and Corsages
The Home Bureau held its regular meeting at Mrs. Orville Schroeder's home with eighteen members and one guest. Lessons covered fresh fruits and vegetables in salad led by Mrs. E L DeLay and corsages by Mrs. Schroeder. Corsages were awarded to three members and future glove making materials were ordered. Refreshments followed and the next meeting is scheduled for June 20 with Mrs. L E Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Bureau
Orville Schroeder
E. L. DeLay
Jesse Walton
Verne Nattier
Bruce Pugh
Crackerneck Baseball Opens Season at New Diamond
The Crackerneck baseball team opens its season next Sunday at a new diamond located one mile north of the Mound Peach Orchard at the residence of Mr Clyde Payne. They will play Glenridge in the opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crackerneck
Clyde Payne
Glenridge
Ice Cream Supper Benefits Magassi Cemetery
An ice cream supper and entertainment are planned for Saturday night, June 21, two miles west of Patoka to benefit Magassi Cemetery. The access road has been graded and crushed rock will be spread by Memorial Day if weather permits. The cemetery area is cleared and in good condition. Full program to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Magassi Cemetery
Outhouse Family Sets Off for Vernon Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Outhouse and daughter Kay depart for a week with Kay’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Germany of Vernon Texas. Mrs. Outhouse and Kay will extend their stay for a longer visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Outhouse
Kay
M. H. Germany
Vernon, Tex
Sarah Thalman
W. L. Outhouse
Mrs. C. V. Farmer Honored At Patoka Tea
The Patoka Library hosted an informal tea on Friday May 23 honoring Mrs. C. V. Farmer of Denver Colorado. She has donated a shelf of best sellers and received a purple pansy corsage and roses Iris centerpiece while the library board members hosted and guests offered thanks for her generous support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
C. V. Farmer
Denver
Colo
Local births mark May celebrations across Vandalia area
Dr and Mrs C I Koons announce birth of Priscilla Lyn at St Marys May 10 weighing 7 lb 2 oz with grandparents Dr and Mrs C E Koons Car e Springs Ill and Mr and Mrs Carl Easton. Robert Eagan reports a 7 lb girl Gloria Deen born May 24 at Markreer hospital Vandalia. grandparents Mr and Mrs S B Garett and Mr and Mrs Louis Bassett. Bonnie Ruth born May 25 at Mark Greer hospital Vandalia weighing 7 lb 5 oz to Mr and Mrs S B Garett with grandparents Mrs Earl O Neal and Mr and Mrs Mason Bassett. Gary Dean born May 17 at Greer hospital Vandalia weighing 7 lb 9 oz to Mr and Mrs Chris Gergeni with grandparents listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Koons
Sandoval
St. Marys Hospital
Priscilla Lyn
C. E. Koons
Crea Springs
Ill
Carl Easton
Robert Eagan
Markreer Hospital
Vandalia
Gloria Deen
S. B. Garett
Louis Bassett
Mark Greer Hospital
Bonnie Ruth
Earl O’neal
Mason Bassett
Chris Gergeni
Greer Hospital
Gary Dean
Patoka Woman's Club Rummage Sale Clears $23 50
Mrs. Rose Mojonnier, president, thanks contributors and volunteers for the May 24 rummage sale. The Patoka club reports a total clear of $23.50 from the event and food donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Club
Rose Mojonnier
Patoka
Patoka Baptist Church announces Vacation Bible School dates
Patoka Baptist Church schedules Vacation Bible School from June 2 to June 13. All children are invited. A birthday song was sung to Mr. Verne Nattier on Sunday morning. There will be no evening service Sunday June 1 due to Baccalaureate at the gym. Everette and Donald Perkins host Sunbeams June 7 from 2 to 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Joan Pumphrey
Virgil Klinge
Earl Phillips
Lewis Jones
H. H. Jones
Arnold Chapel
John Chance
Zion Charge
Vacation Bible School
Verne Nattier
Everette
Donald Perkins
the Sunbeams
Birth Day Gratitude From Patoka Friends
A note of sincere appreciation to Patoka friends who remembered the author on a birthday. The writer values messages of friendship at this age and mentions Bettie Clark in thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Ice Cream Supper Planned by American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors an Ice Cream Supper at the Legion Hall on Saturday May 31. Service starts at 3 PM and continues through the evening. Mrs. Wm. Perkins presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
Wm. Perkns
Mrs Edith Kennedy Visits St Louis Relative Circle
Mrs Edith Kennedy of St Louis arrived Thursday to spend the holiday and weekend with her sister Mrs Lizzie Wasem and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Kennedy
St. Louis
Lizzie Wasem
Mrs. Kennedy Simcox
Chicago
Miss Bettie Simcox
Crawford and Nelson Arrive from California for Semester Break
George Dean Crawford returning to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Lee Crawford and family at the university Illinois between semesters. Darrell Nelson who has been in California the past several weeks arrived here Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dean Crawford
University of Illinois
Mrs
Lee Crawford
Darrell Nelson
California
Hopkins arrives for duty at Guam station
Cpl. Robert G. Hopkins of Patoka Illinois has arrived for duty at Guam, assigned to the Guam headquarters of the Marianas Bonins Command. Announcement by Major General Francis H Griswold, commanding general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Robert G. Hopkins
Patoka
Illinois
Guam
Francis H. Griswold
Marianas-Bonins
Illinois Plans for Expanding National Guard Strength
Governor Dwight H. Green and Maj. Gen. Charles C. Haffner Jr. outlined a statewide reorganization to form a 39 000 member Illinois National Guard. Units include the 33rd and 44th Infantry divisions, 178th Combat team, 202nd Anti aircraft group, 33rd Quartermaster group, 106th Cavalry, 396th Anti aircraft battalion, and the 66th Air Wing with Chicago Peoria and Springfield squadrons. Highway fatalities fell 7 percent in April to 133, with 579 killed in the first four months, while 5 237 World War II veterans are employed in state offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight H. Green
Charles C. Haffner, Jr
Illinois National Guard
Guards
Thirty-third Infantry Division
Chicago
Forty-fourth Infantry
178Th Combat Team
202Nd
33Rd
Downstate
106Th Cavalry
396Th
Springfield
Urbana
Bloomington
66Th Air Wing
Peoria
Illinois
State Division of Highways
Local residents visit. many week end and travel notes
Springfield area families visit relatives across Decatur Centralia Vandalia and Peoria. Several trips note illness and hospital stays. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union schedules a June 3 meeting at the M E Church with a pro temperance invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
M. E
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Howard Peyton
Ray Walton
Texaco Oil Service
Lester Harris
Tiskilwa
Kenneth Walton
Willie Walton
I. C. Jackson
Dacatur
Effie Arnold
Floyd Arnold
Blanche Doolen
J. L. Phinney Home
J. J. Betts
T. E. Snyder
Ramsey
A. C. Curtis
C. C. Wilson
Downs
Ida Wilson
Stringtown
Gene, Marie
Foster Holt
Mrs. John Anderson
Fred Klinge
Bertha Holt
Cecil Holt
Ralph Morey
Bert Simcox
Bryan Albert
Floyd Thoman
Mary Ellen
Nellie Lane
Clarence Holt
Lumarion
Johanna Cleary
Memoriam
Marion CO
Patoka Methodist Church
Vernon W.S.C.S
Isabel Doolen
Home Bureau News
Ellis Doolen
Schroeder
L. E. Green
C. H. Christian
Patoka Baptist Church
Were
Bettie Clark
Robert Hopkins
Illinois State News
Illinois Commerce Commission
Federal Power Commission
Big Inch
Little Inch
John D. Biggs
Illinois Commission
Arnold P. Benson
Newcastle
England
Virgil Gorda
James
Louis Basset
J. R. Wasem
Fred Wasem
C. B. Anderson
James Wasem
Cleo Walker
Frances Simcox
Mrs. Orin Satterlee
Carl Rogier
Marilyn
Elmer Rogier
Jake Davis
Chriss Gergens
A. M. Peek
Lloyd Kinney of
Lincoln
Minnie Campbell
Mt. Vernon
Maggie Geiger
John L. Belcher
Everett White
Emma Earls of
Mounds
Laura Haley
Denver, Cole
Medford, Ore
Bobby Jennings
Cali
Fornia
Lucille Berry
Carbondale
G. J
Wasem
James W. Brown and
Leslie Wa
Sem
Mae’ Simcox
Mr. Matchett
Mr. W. E. Matchett
Fred Brown
G. W. Brown
C. S. Koons
Josie Burkhart
Bliss, Idaho
P. J. Mojonnier
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