Lt Larry Green to Instruct ROTC at University of California
Lt L B Green arrives after six weeks at Maxwell AFB Alabama completing an academic instructors course. He will join the University of California Los Angeles ROTC program as an instructor with his wife and two sons Randy and Kelly. Mrs Green and the boys stayed in Vandalia then Patoka during his Greenland posting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. EB. Green
Maxwell A.F.B
Alabama
California
R.O.T.C
University of California At
Los Angeles
Green
Randy
Kelly
Vandalia
Lt. Green
Thule A.F. B
Greenland
L. E. Green
Patoka
Community Chorus to Meet at Christian Church Thursday
The Community Chorus will hold its regular meeting at the Christian Church on Thursday evening November 11 at 7 30. Regular members are urged to attend and a welcome invitation is extended to new members.
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Christian Church
Community Notes Span Visits and Local Events
Local families shared weekend visits with relatives in Wood River and Mt. Carmel with stops in Peoria and Decatur. Youth Gospel meetings continued in the Klinge home as N. P. Sorrel recovers from a barbershop fall. A misc shower celebrated a Leon Walker engagement before his Air Force transfer.
Miss Margie Wadkins and Robert Orrell Wed in Hernando
Miss Margie Wadkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Wadkins of Patoka and Robert Orrell son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Orrell of Boulder were married in Hernando Mississippi by a Justice of the Peace. The ceremony was at 11 a m on Saturday October 30 with attendants Miss Charlotte Smith and Dalto Alexander. Mrs Wadkins is a Patoka High School graduate from 1953. Mr Orrell works at Samoa Saw Mill near Boulder and they will reside in Patoka.
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Margie . Wadkins
Otto Wadkins
Patoka
Robert Orrell
Theodore Orrell
Boulder
Hernando
Mississippi
Charlotte Smith
Daltno Alexander
Wadkins
Orrell
Samoa
Patoka PTA Donates 100 for Lions Stop Light Fund
The Patoka Parent Teachers Club contributed 100 to the Patoka Lions Club for safety stop lights on Highway 51. Lions Treasurer Clark Walraven accepted the gift and said the project, estimated at 900 to 1,000, will be funded by the club to protect Patoka school children crossing.
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Patoka
Lion Walraven
Lions
Lions Club
Christmas Seal Sale Chairmen Named
This week lists the Christmas Seal Sale chairmen across Marion County communities. The chairmen handle financial returns for tuberculosis fundraising, with yellow envelopes showing local contacts. Names include Bettie Simcox Patoka Minnie Peddicord Vernon along with Wormley Kinmundy Ritchie Salem Chiarottino Sandoval Jackson Alma Mercer Odin Foster Centralia Beaver Iuka Riley Kell.
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Marion County
Patoka
Bettie Simcox
Vernon
Minnie Peddicord
Katherine Wormley
Kinmundy
John Ritchie
Salem
John Chiarottino
Sandoval
Earl Jackson
Alma
Roy W. Mercer
Odin
W. W. Foster
Centralia
Kenneth Beaver
Iuka
Ray Riley
Kell
Mound Chapel Church News Sunday Services and Repairs
Attendance at Sunday School reached forty five last Sunday. The service included devotions led by Mrs. Orval Sharp and singing by Joyce Sharp. Brother Nobel Bryant delivered a sermon from Hebrews. Volunteers are repairing the furnace and chimney as trustees seek help.
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Hubert Murray
Orval Sharp
Leta Nattier
Sheila Sharp
Joyce Sharp
Heavenly Father
Nobel Bryant
Harold Murray
Paul Walker
Lyle Arnold
Chester Bryant
James D Pope Arrives on Formosa to Advise on Agriculture
Mr James D Pope has landed on Formosa to assist Chiang Kai Shek government in establishing an Agricultural Extension Service He will advise the government and later join by his wife who visits her sister and mother in the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Pope
Formosa
Chiang Kai Shek
Pope
J. F. Mitchett
M. C. Pegues
Shower Given for Mr and Mrs Leon Walker
A shower was held Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Wikenhauser for the granddaughter of the couple Mr and Mrs Leon Walker. About 135 people attended and 380 gifts were sent but not present. Guests enjoyed a very nice time and gave beautiful and useful presents.
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L. C. Peddicord
Normal
F. L. Cox
John Godel
Anna Lange
Woodriver
Harold Godel
John Whitehurst
Tommy Nicolay
Esta Dieckman
Wilmington
Bertha Danbury
Soldiers Widows Home
Vernon Payne
Martin Johnson
St. Louis
Kaskaskia
John Gillespie
Jesse Walton
Essie Robinson
W. D. Klinge
Gehl
Marvin Ehrat
Paul Ehrat
L. D. Morey
Ethel Klinge
W. C. Oates
Forrest Oates
Mt. Carmel
Esta Dieckmann
Joe Wikerhouser
Leon
New York
Air Force
W. P. Lawrence
Dean
Patoka
Raymond Curry
Gef
Joe Wikenhauser
Leon Walker
Births for Bowen and Perkins Families in Salem Area
Mr and Mrs Eldon Bowen announce the birth of a baby girl Nancy Lynn born October 26 at Salem hospital weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces. Mr and Mrs Edgar Perkins announce the arrival of a baby boy Edgar Leo born October 25 at Salem hospital weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Monroe Lansford of Alma and Mr and Mrs William Perkins of Odin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Bowen
Nancy Lynn
Edgar Perkins
Salem Hospital
Edgar Leo
Monroe Lansford
Alma
William Perkins
Odin
Sunbeams to Hold Patriotic Program at Baptist Church
The Sunbeams plan a patriotic program on Saturday November 6 at the Baptist Church to commemorate Armistice Day with roll calls verses about peace flag salutes prayers and an acrostic PEACE. The counselor will discuss a State meeting in Mt Vernon and homes in Japan including how Japanese children attend school.
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the Sunbeams
Baptist Church
Mt. Vernon
Japan
Claude Gerrish
25th Wedding Anniversary Open House Thanks
Mr and Mrs Harry Perkins thank friends for gifts cards and attendance at their open house marking their 25th wedding anniversary. They acknowledge those who helped in serving guests.
Willing Neighbors Club Food Sale at Library
The Willing Neighbors Club hosts a food sale at the library on Saturday November 6 at 9 00 o clock. Mr and Mrs L W Warner of Waterloo Iowa visited last week with their daughter Mae Nattier and Vera as they plan a vacation through the southern states. Mr and Mrs Bob Worthington of Tulsa Oklahoma were weekend guests at Pearl Walker home. Other Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Foltz of Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Neighbors Club
Miss Charlotte Smith and Dalton Alexander Wed in Mississippi
Miss Charlotte Smith daughter of Mrs Myrtle Smith of Patoka wed Dalton Alexander son of Mrs Gladys Alexander also of Patoka in Hernando Mississippi during a Saturday morning ceremony. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Robert Orrell of Patoka. A charivari and shower are planned Friday evening November 12 at the bride’s mother’s home. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Smith
Dalton Alexander
Mississippi
Qct
Myrtle Smith
Patoka
Gladys Alexander
Hernando
Robert Orrell
Textile Painting and Gift Wrapping Lessons Announced
Home Bureau announces a Textile Painting session on Tuesday November 9 at 10 am hosted by Mrs Charles Jorden with a noon tea luncheon. Materials to bring include tea towel cloth patterns and paints. Mrs Orville Schroeder offers instruction for a small fee. A Gift Wrapping lesson is planned for Salem on November 19. Mrs John C Barnes has returned from Rock Falls after a family illness while O J Hill and wife completed a ten day Texas and New Mexico vacation visiting relatives in Stanton and Green Tree.
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Charles Jorden
Orville Schroeder
Salem
John C. Barnes
Rock Falls
Genevieve Simer
Floyd Self
Rockford
A. L. Barnes
Chicago
O. J. Hill
Texas
New Mexico
Burl Wertman
Stanton
Max
Green Tree
Democrats Capture County Offices In Off-Year Vote
With about 60 percent turnout in Marion County, Democrats won all offices except sheriff. Key results include U S Senator Douglas 8912 over Meek 6822, Treasurer Mallett 8140 over Wright 7038, and Superintendent Peterman 7887 over Nickell 7379. In 23rd District Wursell leads Imle in twelve counties. national outlook shows Democrats may control both Senate and House.
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Marion County
U.S
Douglas
Meek
Mallett
Wright
Peterman
Nickell
U. of Illinois
Watkins
Herrick
Williamson
Heath
Kunstadter
Gantzert
Imle
Vursell
General Assembly
Haag
Hawkins
Siemer
Billhartz
McMackin
Frazier
Brasel
Nicholas
Lewellen
Hoskinson
Rippy
Besant
Chance
West
Charles W. Wursell
Marion
Jefferson
Montgomery
Representatives
Senate
Congress
Quiet Day Observance Across Local Churches
Women from Patoka Zion Arnold Chapel Stringtown and Vernon gathered for The Quiet Day during Week of Prayer and Self Denial. Mrs Emma Walton led meetings and Ruth Lawson led worship while topics included The Powerful Christ and The Everpresent Christ. Afternoon events featured songs by Iula Beck and talks on missions India and the deaconess fund.
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God
Patoka
Zion
Mary Kottmeyer
Ballance
Billy Graham
My Home Sweet Home
Iula Beck
Ellis Doolen
India
Harry Parkhill
Vernon Good Will Club Meets With Ada Bates
The Vernon Good Will Club met with Ada Bates on Thursday October 31 with nine members and two guests Minnie Protz and Florence McNichol. The group planned a sight seeing trip to the State Farm but postponed it. Members quilted Mary Kottmeyer's quilt. prizes went to Alice Wilson Florence McNichol Mary Kottmeyer Tina Munn and Fern Arnold. A pot luck dinner followed and the group adjourned to meet Anna Des Ruisseaux on November 4.
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Vernon Good Will Club
Ada Bates
Minnie Protz
Florence McNichol
America
State Farm
Mary Kottmeyer
Tina Murfin
Alice Wilson
Tina Munn
Fern Arnold
Anna Des Ruisseaux
Open House Marks 25th Anniversary for Perkins Couple
One hundred twenty one relatives and friends attended an open house Sunday afternoon October 31 at the Vernon home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Perkins to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple received many gifts and a decorated cake was the centerpiece. Members of Mrs. Perkins Sunday School class served cake punch and coffee. A mock marriage ceremony was performed by Rev Kerr with Rev Ora Stone and attendants. Sisters of Mrs Perkins assisted in serving.
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Harry Perkins
Vernon
Z. E. Lowe
Mury C. Smith
Vandalia
Frank Urkich
St. Louis
James Curtis
Springeld
Junior Crow
Oconee
Perkins
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A.O.T.C
University OF California
Margie Wadkins
Patoka P.T.C
Lions Fund
Christmas Seal Sale
Mound Chapel Church News
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Lola Davis
Ill
Lana Kae Griffin
Leslie Griffin
Sandra Ehrat
Marion Ehrat
Iil
Linda Falkenhain
Art Falkenhain
Vernon, Ill
Melody Falkenhain
Jill Curran
Wayne Curran
Shobonier
MR. James D. Pope
Mrs
Sunbeams
Mona
Sue Drennan
Bryan Drennan
Methodist Church
Harlan Christian
C. H. Christian
Tommy Lewis
J. F. Matchett
Claude York
Mesdames
Lawrence Biebl
Verle Kirk
Randall Duncan
P. J. Mojonnier
Paul Logan
Davis Jennings
Eli Logan
Otis Crabbe
Pearl Berry
Albert Hallian
Erwin Basch
L. P. Basch
Magda Basch
Carl Easton James Ballance
Cecil Brown
Audrey Kissner
Parker
Mona Sue Drennan
Peter Busch
Elizabeth Busch
Michael Hallian
Randall Duncan Jr
Joy
Lola Mae Mojonnier
The
Eva Wasem
Goldie Sparks
Gladys Atchison
Pearl Britt
Minnie Christian
Loretta Genre
Blanche Gerrish
Gladys Nattier
Maude Perdue
Nellie Perkins
Harlan Goff
Joliet
Laura Schnepel
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Helen Marshall
Blanch Soutier
Springfield
Ina Anderson
G. J. Blanke
Cleveland
Ohio
Kay Jennings
Ray Outhouse
Lewistown
W. L. Outhouse
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