Eggs in the Basket tester at Vernon Patoka game
The Vernon Patoka basketball game this Thursday is a tester with a box score to follow next week. Kinmundy visits November 12 for two games and a crowd is urged to attend. Dean Meador played briefly for Centralia in Benton football era. Supt Gum backs finishing this year's sports schedule for the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon-Patoka
Kinmundy
Dean Meador
Centralia High
Benton
Supt
Gum
Salem
Gasoline Registration Held At Patoka Gym
Gasoline registration for all passenger cars motorcycles and non highway vehicles in Patoka and surrounding area occurs November 12 13 at the high school gym to obtain ration book A only. Bring automobile registrations for data. books B C handled in Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Salem
E. L. DeLay
Mount Vernon
Miss Mildred Morey Weds John Parks of Peoria
The engaged Miss Mildred Morey daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Morey of Minonk formerly Venon married John Parks of Peoria son of Mr and Mrs Harrison M Parks of Minonk in a single ring ceremony at the Baptist church in Minonk. Reverend S L Buchannan officiated as thirty guests attended the candlelit wedding beneath white chrysanthemums snapdragons ferns and candelabra near the fireplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Morey
Floyd Morey
Minonk
Venon
John Parks
Peoria
Harrison M. Parks
S. L. Buchanan
Baptist Church
Eli Green Baby Passes Away in Centralia
Edith Louise Green two months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Eli Green of east of town died Thursday November 5 after being taken to a doctor in Centralia. The brief notice notes the infant passed away there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Louise
Eli Green
Centralia
Death in California shipyard accident casts pall over Patoka family
Mrs Clyde Davis of Patoka learns her son in law John E Tannahill died in a shipyard accident in San Francisco California He was formerly Kathleen Davis of Patoka The body will reach Centralia Friday and be taken to the Cox and Martin Funeral Home Funeral arrangements are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Davis
John E. Tannahill
San Francisco
California
Tannahill
Kathleen Davis
Patoka
Centralia
Cox and Martin Funeral Home
Matilda Doolen
Mason Bassett
A. L. Valow
Clinton
Calif
Thomas Wayes
Pauline
Agnes Mae
Eddie Hayes
Nellie Huston
Evelyn Easton
Robert Hayes
Harry Hayes
Jefferson Barracks
C. M. Miller
Pie Supper and Cake Walk at East Chapel School
Emily Meyers teacher announces a pie supper and cake walk at East Chapel School on Tuesday night November 10 at 7 45. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Chapel
Emily Meyers
Soldier letter from Pvt. Marvin Ehrat reports Fort Lewis arrival
Pvt. Marvin J. Ehrat writes from Fort Lewis Washington describing his movement from Salem to Camp Grant and a long train journey through Iowa Minnesota South Dakota North Dakota Idaho and Montana to Washington He notes nearby features including the Rocky Mountains a canyon a bridge and tunnels praising Washington while detailing barracks rifle range and local camp life with a closing sign off to his parents
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Salem
Camp Grant
Ill
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
North Dakota
Idaho
Montana
Washington
Dakotas
Rocky Mountains
Camp Fort Lewis
Pacific Coast
Canada
Miss Ann Wasem Weds Cpl Dean Jones in Double Ceremony
October 29 saw a double wedding at First Pentecost Church with Miss Ann Wasem and Miss Mary Alice Floyd marrying Corporal Dean Jones and Rev. Norman Paslay officiating. Attendants wore pastel gowns. receptions followed in church basement. couples plan to reside in Philadelphia and Farina respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Wasem
Armand Wasem
This City
Mary Alice Floyd
Floyd
Muncie
Indiana
Dean Jones
Philadelphia
Penn
Elmer Jones
Vandalia
Norman Paslay
Irvin Paslay
J. H. Reeter
Miss Wasem
Lucille Smith
Miss Smith
Vera Babbs
Aramont
Corporal Jones
Miss Floyd
Sileen Smith
Granite City
Francis Hopkins
Vandala
Violet June Hudson
Herrin
Lenora Paslay
St. Elmo
James Keeling Jr
Corp. Jones
John Hopkins
Corporal
Mrs. Jones
Rev
Mrs. Paslay
Farina
III
Election Day Dinner Clears 39 20 For Cemetery
The Patoka Cemetery Association ladies earned 39.20 from election day lunches in the McGee building. A Library meeting is set for Tuesday November 10 from to 5 oclock to plan the Thanksgiving dinner and invites interested attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the
Patoka Cemetery Association
McGee
Eld. Throgmorton moves to Seme. Walker takes Crawford Garage post
Eld. Earl Throgmorton relocates to Seme in the George E. Ballance department. Floyd Walker accepts work at the Crawford Garage and will move with his family from Sandoval to Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Throgmorton
Seme
George E. Ballancepartment
Floyd Walker
Crawford Garage
Patoka
Sandoval
Card of Thanks from Mrs Geo J Wasem
I thank the many friends who sent cards flowers prayers and good wishes during my illness and those who assisted Mr Wasem and the children while I was in the hospital. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wasem
Geo. J. Wasem
Get Well Thanks From Ester Davidson
Ester Davidson expresses gratitude for get well cards received during illness noting the kindness was greatly appreciated.
Andrew Eagan Passes Away Near Arnold Chapel
Andrew Eagan of near Arnold Chapel died Tuesday night November 3. Funeral services were held at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon at Arnold Chapel Church with Rev. John R. Curtis of Vernon in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Eagan
Arnold Chapel
John R. Curtis
Vernon
Republicans Make Large Gains Nationwide in Election
The Republican party scored sweeping gains on Election Day with 28 House seats flipping from Democrats and multiple governors winning. Illinois yielded a Republican landslide led by Senator C Wayand Brooks, backed by Governor Dwight H Green, while Charles W Wursell won Salem’s 28th District seat. Local Marion County results favored Republicans, with Gus James elected county judge and several offices showing party swings. Voter turnout was lively though some voters were turned away and ballots showed inconsistencies.
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America
Illinois
C. Wayand Brooks
Raymond S. McKeough
Senator Brooks
Dwight H. Green
Marion County
O. A
Gus” James
Salem
S. N. Finn
C. Wayland Brooks
Raymond McKeough
Vernon Local Social Notes and Hospital News
The Vernon area reports visits and travels of residents including Mrs. Ellen Walton Mrs. Helen Betts and Miss Opal Jones of Vernon at a WCTU gathering in Patoka. Various locals are listed with hospital stays furloughs and visitors plus Christmas card orders and a hospital observation for Elmer Arnold. The holidays bring family visits from Decatur Centralia Vandalia and Terre Haute with several entries detailing kinship and community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Walton
Helen Betts
Opal Jones of
Vernon
Patoka
Quail and Pheasant Season Opens In Illinois
Illinois sportsmen prepare for quail and pheasant hunting from November 10 to December 10. Quail bag limit twelve per day with twenty four in possession. pheasants two cock birds daily and four in possession. It is illegal to hunt prairie chickens ruffed grouse or Hungarian partridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nimrods
Illinois
Nothern
Thompson Couple Return From Visit
Mr and Mrs James Thompson returned home from a visit in Maron and Decatur. Mr and Mrs James Wasem attended the ice follies at St Louis Sunday. Dick Potts has gone to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thompson
Maron
Decatur
James Wasem
St. Louis
Dick Potts
Chicago
Reverend R M Stockton Feted At Church Reception
The Methodist church held a reception Thursday evening after prayer meeting for their new minister the Rev R M Stockton. Members gathered in church rooms to share a social evening and welcomed the minister who expressed satisfaction with his assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
R. M. Stockton
Mr. Stockton
Miss Virginia Henry Hosts Hallowe'en Party
A Hallowe en party at Miss Virginia Henry's home on October 28 featured games and late hour refreshments served by Miss Henry with help from Miss Ruth Graham. Attendees included Les Jiffin Wes Jiffin Brooks Meador Leroy Parks Sam Jolliff Dwight Britt John Vernon Burns Miss Pauline Goff Wanda Belcher Margaret O Neil Norma Roseman and Ruth Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Henry
Miss Henry
Ruth Graham
Les and
Wes Jiffin
Brooks Meador
Leroy Parks
Sam Jolliff
Dwight Britt
John Vernon Burns
Pauline Goff
Wanda Belcher
Margaret O’neil
Norma Roseman
D. D. Club Hosts Chilli Supper At Doolens Home
The D. D. Club met October 29 at the home of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Doolen Centralia for a Halloween themed chilli supper. James Wernsman won a contest while guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Griffin Mr and Mrs Orville Genre and Gary Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dever
Cntral City
C. B. Anderson
Georgia Blankey
Cleveland
Ohio
J. A
Wilbur Doolen
Centralia
D. D. Club
James Wernsman
Charles Griffin
Orville Genre
Gary Lee
Local Masonic Oyster Supper Delights About Fifty
The local Masonic order held an oyster supper Wednesday evening with about fifty members attending. Trimmings were noted as excellent and the gathering was described as a very enjoyable evening.
Patoka High School 1942 43 Basketball Schedule
Rev Stockton accompanied a number of our young folks to Vandalia Monday evening to attend an Epworth League meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka High School
Rev. Stockton
Vandalia
Epworth
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Fort Lewis, Wash
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R. K. Wotts
Effingham
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Jack Carlyle
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Army
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Greenville
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