Tragic hunting accident claims Melvin Orrell
Melvin Orrell, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Orrell of Boulder, died after a gun discharged while he removed it from a car near his home. He was taken to St Josephs hospital in Breese and died a few hours later. Survived by his parents two brothers Charles Robert and William Dean and two sisters Shirley and Mary May. Funeral services were held Sunday at Diamond Spring Church with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery.
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Melvin Orrell
Theodore Orrell
Boulder
Melvin
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Breese
Charles Robert
William Dean
Shirley
Mary May
Diamond Spring
Ebenezer Cemetery
Youth Rally at Patoka Christian Church Friday Night
The Patoka Christian Church Young People sponsor a youth meeting Friday night at 7 30 inviting youth from neighboring communities. Activities include group singing a message by J Segreves of Lincoln Bible Institute and refreshments. All are welcome to attend.
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Patoka Christian Church
The
Christian Church
J. « Segreves
Lincoln Bible Institute
Lincoln
No Trespassing Notice From Local Landowners
We the undersigned will not allow hunting on land owned or controlled by us. Anyone found hunting will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Names listed include Charles Thalman, Owen Belcher, Dwight Briscoe, Harold Belcher, H. B. Gerrish, Chris Gergeni, Cecil Jett, Ben Thalman, John Thalman, H. Britt, Wayne Nattier, Roy Thalman, O. H. Britt, Artie Rogier, Dean Britt.
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Charles Thalman
Owen Belcher
Dwight Briscoe
Harold Belcher
H. B. Gerrish
Chris Gergeni
Cecil Jett
Ben Thalman
Too Muck
John Thalman
H. Britt
Wayne Nattier
Roy Thalman
O. H. Britt
Artie Rogier
Dean Britt
Pa toka Local Sanitary Milk Producers Elect 1949 Officers
At the Patoka area dairy group annual meeting on November 8 1948 S Bruce Pugh was reelected president Herb Brumfield Patoka is vice president Fred Tacke 126 Railroad Sentralia is secretary treasurer The Advisory Committee includes Frank Heinzman Ed Defend Maurice Cox and Bob Bales Entertainment Committee Ed Defend Frank Heinzman and Herb Brumfield Transportation Committee Frank Heinzman Maurice Cox and S Bruce Pugh Delegates to the Association meeting are T E Outhouse Leslie Walker Frank Heinzman Dwight Briscoe and Ed Defend Julian D Ray director attended and reported on the year's activities.
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Patoka Local of Sanitary Milk Producers
S. Bruce Pugh
Patoka
Herb Brumfield
Fred Tacke
Railroad
Membership Drive Dinner for Legion Members
The American Legion Post 5438 hosts a members only dinner at 8 p.m. on November 24 at the Legion Mall in Patoka. Sargeant Dale Thompson and the K.P. will serve. All members are invited to attend.
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American Legion Post
Legion Mall
Patoka
Sargeant Dale Thompson
K.P
Legion
Patoka Unit to Meet November 19 at Matchett Home
The Patoka Unit holds its regular monthly meeting Friday November 19 at the home of Mrs. Jack Matchett with co-hostess Mrs. Frank Brokelmeyer. Mrs. Elizabeth Burton County Home Advisor will present the lesson What A Home Maker Can Do To Insure World Peace. Minor Jesson leads Sewing On Buttons. Roll Call asks What I Am Thankful For.
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Patoka
Jack Matchett
Frank Brokelmeyer
Elizabeth Burton
Minor Jesson
Union Thanksgiving Service at Patoka Baptist Church
A Union Thanksgiving Service will be held at Patoka Baptist Church on Thursday November 25 at 7 30 p m The program includes audience invocation Rev Don Hargraves special music from Pentecostal and Methodist churches scripture lesson Rev Rex Brown music by Sextette and audience message by Rev M W Freisner with benediction by Rev Rex Brown
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Patoka Baptist Church
Don Hargraves
Pentecostal
Amy Bradley
Methodist Church
Rex Brown
Gore
M. W. Freisner
Mound Chapel Attendance Figures Highlight Sunday School
Ancel Arnold pastor of Mound Chapel notes attendance at Sunday School last Sunday was 30. He plans Sunday School and preaching services on November 21 as part of the week’s church activities.
Pentecostal Church Services Announced with Officers
Amy Bradley pastor Sunday School superintendent F E Adams assistant superintendent J R Snyder presiding at 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 80 a m preaching 7 30 p m evangelistic service 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting everyone welcome to all services
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Pentecostal Church
Amy Bradley
F. E. Adams
J. R. Snyder
Patoka Christian Church Service Schedule
Don Hargrave, Minister leads Patoka Christian Church with Bible School at 9:30 a.m. Lord's Supper at 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship at 7:30 p.m. Young People's Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Services welcome all ages to worship Jesus Christ.
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Patoka Christian Church
Don Hargrave
Bible School
Jesus Christ
Patoka Methodist Church Activities and Notices
The Patoka Methodist Church lists 9:30 a.m. church school led by Geo. J. Wasem, 11:00 a.m. morning worship at Island Chapel, 6:45 p.m. youth fellowship, and 7:30 p.m. evening service. A union Thanksgiving service with Baptist Church is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, and a Monthly Fellowship Supper is planned for 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. Committee for entertainment includes Vivian Ornes Bettie Simcox and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Forehand, who have travelled to Sterling for the winter to be with their daughter.
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M. W .Friesner
Geo
Patoka Panthers Hold Meeting at Thulman Home
The Patoka 4-H club met at Albert and Bobby Thulman’s Monday with thirteen members. The group noted record high Marion County scoring and awarded members for Holstein, Poultry, Metal Roofing, State Project Honor, and 4-H Safety. Lois Britt elected Federation Director. Alberta Thalman discussed Salem High School Marion County Achievement. Next meeting with the Britt family.
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Patoka Panthers
Albert
Bobby Thulman
Marion County
Jimmie Britt
Charles Britt
Katherine Bowen
Lois Britt
Beverly Snider
George Davis
Carroll Mojonnier
Alberta Thalman
Salem High School
Federation
Charles
Jimmie
Annual Booth Festival aids Salem churches and institutions
The Vernon News reports Grace Methodist church hosted the Salem sub district booth festival with ten churches displaying foods and gifts. Proceeds will benefit McKendree College Lebanon the Methodist orphanage Mt Vernon and the Old Folks Home Lawrenceville. Vernon charge won third with a display worth 249.07.
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Salem
Grace Methodist Church
McKendree College
Lebanon
Mt. Vernon
Old Folks Home
Lawrenceville
Vernon Charge
Clem Doolen
Champaign
Herschel Lawrence
Ellsworth Gehrken
Jesse Ripple
Evansville
Eugene Crane
Laramie
Wyoming
Herbert Carter
Leland Peddicord
Bob
Bloomington
Roy Cox
Marilyn Quayle
Bell Telephone Company
Vandalia
Edith Peyton
Taylorville
Enrico Bertucci
Dean Arnold
Decatur
Stella Arnold
Lodema Bayliss
Selby
Charles A. Moore
Opal Jones
E. L. Norris
Florence Jones
Maud Curtis
Ramsey
J. J. Betts
Mariel Snyder
Vance Murfin
C. C. Livesay
Patoka
George Gillespie
Anderson
Indiana
Richard
Funeral Services Held Tuesday for Mrs Lillian Shimp
Mrs. Lillian Shimp 76 died at sister Rada Hayden’s Patoka home November 14 after a three year illness. Survived by sister Rada Haden Patoka and brother Vene Gray Assumpton Illinois. Funeral at Cox and Martin Funeral Home Patoka 2 p.m. Tuesday November 16. Speaker H J Dins er Centralia. Interment Patoka Cemetery.
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Rada Hayden
Patoka
Rada Haden
Vene Gray
Assumpton
Ilinois
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
H. J. Dinser
Centralia
Miss Rettie Simecox Hosts Pleasant Housewarming
On Thursday afternoon Miss Rettie Simecox cleaned her yard and prepared for supper when Mrs Merle Willett called. Guests Rubye Cain Helen Troyer Mac Eagan and Anna Ballance arrived bearing refreshments and gifts. The evening was enjoyed and Miss Bettie received much happiness.
Sandoval High Dominates Kinmundy Crew In Big Victory
Coach Merkelback's Sandoval team overwhelmed Kinmundy 81 to 23 last Tuesday, while SCHS B team won 77 to 21. Richeson scored 82 points as the leading scorer, propelling the high production effort and a fierce early onslaught each quarter.
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Merkelback
Sandoval Community High School
Kinmundy Crew
Sandoval
S.C.H.S
Richeson
W C T U Union Meeting At Patoka Church Saturday
The local W C T U will meet at the Baptist Church in Patoka at 2 p.m. Saturday November 20. All members are urged to be present. Several local residents were visiting, including Bruce Pugh Sam Dean and Mrs Roy Malan.
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W.C.T.U
Baptist Church
Patoka
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