Band Instrument Display Planned At Two Grade Schools
A schedule lists band instrument displays at Patoka and Vernon Grade Schools on Nov 29 from 10 30 to 12 00 and 2 00 to 4 00 p m with a second show at Vernon that evening for the Parent Teachers Club. Rentals are adjustable to three months with purchase credits. The note also mentions band and vocal music becoming a permanent part of the curriculum and reports on the Patoka Districts second six weeks exams. It urges forms return for high school admissions and outlines plans to acquire equipment and hire qualified teachers ahead of the new high school term. Delivery dates extend to next June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Vernon Grade School
Vernon
Patoka Community Unit
Odin Athlete John Sebastian signs with pro basketball team
John Sebastian grandson of Mrs. Kate Sebastian of Odin signs with the Boston Whirlwinds, announced by Roye R. Bryant, director of the Southern University placement service. He earned a 1947 BS in Education and majored in physical education at SIU, also playing baseball. He belonged to Sigma Beta Mu and the Sphinx Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sebastian
Kate Sebastian
Odin
Boston Whirlwinds
Roye R. Bryant
Southern University
John
College of Education
S.ilu
Sigma Beta Mu
Sphinx Club
Illinois
Walkeres Visit Champaign Clinton Ta mal eo Families
Mr and Mrs M D Walker spent Sunday in Champaign with Mr and Mrs Marvin Walker as Marvin finishes his final year in college studying geology. Monday they visited Clinton with Mr and Mrs F L Cothern. Mr and Mrs Jess Belcher visited Mr and Mrs es Belcher in Tam aleo Saturday. Wayne, Les son, is in Navy Training at San Diego. Mr and Mrs M D Karr Vernon spent Sunday with daughter Mrs F E Adams and family. Dean Britt returned from East St Louis hospital and will stay ten days before another check up. Dean Good on vacation from I C telegraph ops at Amboy Illinois with Mr and Mrs A E Good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Walker
Champaign
Marvin Walker
Marvin
Clinton
F. L. Cothern
Jess Belcher
Es Belcher
Tamaleo
Les
Wayne
Navy
San Diego
California
M. D. Karr
Vernon
F. E. Adams
Dean Britt
East St. Louis Hospital
Dean Good
I.C. Telegraph
A. E. Good
Erator
Amboy
Til
Vernon W.S.C.S. Commits to Charity at November Meeting
The Vernon W.S.C.S. met November 16 at Merle Morey’s home with nine members. They approved sending five dollars to Louisville Youth Camp Fund. Shut ins to receive Christmas baskets. Marjorie Bassett and La Homa Hilliard in charge of baskets. Christmas party set for December 21 in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Peddicord
Decatur
Vernon W.S.C.S
Merle Morey
W.S.C.S
Marjorie Bassett
la Homa Hilliard
Mrs. Frank Brokelmeyer Undergoes Major Operation
Mrs Frank Brokelmeyer underwent a major operation at Breese hospital on Friday. She is reported as doing satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brokelmeyer
Breese Hospital
Belcher-Cooper Wedding Planned at Patoka
Announcement reports the engagement of Josephine Ann Belcher to Seldon Cooper. A chivari and shower are set for Saturday night November 25 at the Rolland Belcher home west of Patoka, with friends invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Ann Belcher
Rolland Belcher
Seldon Cooper
Wallace Cooper
Patoka
Sunbeams to Have Christmas Party
The Sunbeams met at the Baptist Church Saturday afternoon Nov. 18. Joedy Carter led the roll call with each child answering a Bible verse starting with O. A birthday song honored Marion Thomas. A Christmas party is planned for Dec. 2 at Mrs Mojonnier's home. Marion Thomas leads the Nibble Nook on Dec. 16 at the church. Joedy Carter leads the Nibble Nook on Jan. 20 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Joedy Carter
Marion Thomas
Birth of David Dean Malan at Salem Memorial
David Dean Malan, son of Mr and Mrs Grover Malan of Odin, arrived at Salem Memorial Hospital on October 30th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Dean Malan
Grover Malan
Odin
Salem Memorial Hospital
Income Tax Course Offered at Southern Illinois University
A winter term class on computing individual income tax will be offered to residents of Southern Illinois and SIU students. The course meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. for twelve weeks for three quarter hours credit and may be taken for no credit. Registration is Tuesday evening Dec 5 at 7 p.m. and the first meeting. Miss Mary N Barron, assistant professor of business administration, will teach. Tuition is 6 dollars plus 75 cent book rental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois University
The
Business Administration
Department of Southern
Mary N . Barron
Potoka Home Bureau Sees November Meeting
The Pa toka Unit of Home Bureau met Friday November 17 with Carrigan and Vernon Units as guests. Thirty eight attended. A Heart disease lecture by Home Advisor Elizabeth Burton followed a movie. Silent Auction raised funds for county expenses. Hostesses Gergens Rogier and visiting unit ladies assisted. The December plan includes a pot luck Christmas party at 12 30. A called meeting is set for November 28 Candy Making and another pot luck.
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Patoka
Home Bureau
Carrigan
Vernon
Elizabeth Burton
Chris Gergens
Carl Rogier
Rev. Dalrymple to Attend Uniting Conference in Cleveland
Rev Alfred S Dalrymple pastor Patoka Methodist Church to be Methodist Delegate at the Uniting Conference of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U S A held November 28 to December 1 in Cleveland Ohio The gathering will unite in policy 27 major Protestant denominations representing 31 million Christians Dalrymple a Vincennes University and McKendree College graduate has served since June as local church minister
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred S. Dalrymple
Patoka Methodist Church
National Council of the Churches of Christ
U.S.A
Cleveland
Ohio
Dalrymple
Vincennes University
McKendree College
Darwin Jones Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
Darvin Jones was taken to St. Mary's hospital in Centralia on Thursday morning where he submitted to an emergency appendectomy. His condition is reported quite favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darvin Jones
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Vernon Good Will Club Meeting Notes
Ten members including Anna Des Russeaux Fern Gehrkin Betty Howell Maude Meador Tillie Meador Marie Mead or Tina Murfin Emma Protz Toni Sorrel and Alice Wilson met with Mary Kottemeyer on November 15 quilting for Betty Howell. A pot-luck lunch followed. The club day moved from Wednesday to Thursday and next meets with Tillie Meador on December 7. Secretary LaHoma Hilliard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Des Russeaux
Fern Gehrkin
Betty Howell
Maude Meador
Tillie Meador
Marie Meador
Tina Murfin
Emma Protz
Toni Sorrel
Alice Wilson
Mary Kottemeyer
A.” LaHoma Hilliard
Sec’y
Vesper Alexander Dies in Geneva Illinois
Vesper Alexander born near Patoka to Walter and Lydia Alexander died November 21 in Geneva Illinois after a serious operation. He leaves two sisters Enid and Katie and one brother Burl. Funeral services are set for Friday at Sandoval Methodist Church with Rev. Kahl officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesper Alexander
Patoka
Walter
Lydia Alexander
Geneva
Ill
Enid
Katie
Burl
Sandoval Methodist Church
Rev
Kahl
Local Visits and Holiday Plans Around Breese and Dayton
Mrs Nelle Quayle visits the Shiveleys in Dayton Ohio. Mr and Mrs Jack Daniels and his sister visit relatives Sunday. Miss Laura Ververs RN from Chicago visits her mother Estella Ververs and aunt Mayme Galaway. They will have Thanksgiving with the Paul Schmidts in Breese. Marion County Singing Convention at Patoka Methodist Church Sunday Nov 26 2 to 4 pm invites all.
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Jack Daniels
Laura Ververs
R.N
Chicago
Estella Ververs
Mayme Galaway
Paul Schmidts
Breese
David Kelchner
Loren Barnes
Becky
Marion County
Patoka Methodist Church
Miss Doris Gilley Weds George Crickman in Sandoval
Miss Doris Gilley daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Gilley married George Crickman son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Crickman Sunday November 19 at the Christian Church Sandoval. The double ring ceremony was at 2 pm with Rev Dan Merrick officiating.
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Doris Gilley
George Crickman
Sandoval
Edward Gilley
Thomas Crickman
Vandalia
Dan Merrick
Mary Jo Cruse
Rena Bellamy
Lois Britt
Patoka
Pauline Thalman
Nancy Foltz
Miss Rettie Simcox Leads Pupils on Library Visit
Miss Rettie Simcox, primary teacher, brings a new class yearly to celebrate National Book Week and sing for the librarian. The library staff, led by Mrs. Elsie Gray, looks forward to the visits and has a fairy tale ready. This year’s class is the largest yet with 31 pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rettie Simcox
Bettie
Elsie Gray
85 chickens and 1 turkey stolen from Sandoval farm
Mr and Mrs Melvin Austin living east of Sandoval Cemetery reported 85 white leghorn hens and a Tom turkey stolen while they attended church on Tuesday evening November 14. The thieves knew the farm and selected the best birds. suspects say a car or truck used for the haul returned to Sandoval. No arrests yet.
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Sandoval
Melvin Austin
Austin
Arthritis and nerves reshape old neighbors lives
The remembrance notes recall Mrs. John Wilson known as Noy Cole and Adelphia Wilson facing arthritis and heart and sight issues. Willie Ballance, 75, 输出 after a stroke lives in a wheelchair with courage. Mr. and Mrs. John Thalman remain frail with daily help from children. Mrs. Mary Wadkins, once a worker, now uses a wheelchair but stays hopeful and friendly toward others.
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John Wilson
Noy Cole
Adelphia Wilson
Willie Ballance
John Thalman
Mr. Thalman
Mary Wadkins
Mary
Ruth
Vernon Home Bureau Hosts Patoka Unit Meeting
Vernon unit members attended the Patoka unit gathering on November 17 1950 at the Methodist Church basement. Fifteen Vernon members saw films Know Your Own Heart Disease and Wheel Sense, heard a membership talk, and shared cupcakes and coffee. The next Vernon event is a Christmas Exchange on December 2 at the Vernon Grade School gym with a 50 cent gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Home Bureau
Patoka
Boliday
Methodist Church
Vernon Unit
Elizabeth Burton
Barksdale
Tiny Murfin
Nell Wernsman
Vernon Home Bureau
Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors
Mrs. Margaret Hintz thanks friends and neighbors for cards flowers and visits during her recent illness in a concise note of gratitude.
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Margaret Hintz
Mrs Elizabeth Abernathy Dies in Farina
Mrs Elizabeth Abernathy died at Farina early Tuesday and her body was moved to Wilson Funeral Home then to the Methodist Church for services led by Rev Angus Phillips and Rev Burden. She had been an invalid for some time and the death came unexpectedly. The Abernathys had moved near their son Truman. Amsie Eaglin of Odin and a sister in the north state survived. Burial was in Peaceful Valley Cemetery in Odin.
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Tri-County
Plymouth
J. Bert Bushnell
Clarice Ann Bushnell
Philip Johnson
Ivan Johnson
Tennessee
Lewis Albert Payne
Betty Ann Richmond
Oquawka
Richmond
Dover
Ill
Princeton
Gladys Sandburg
Cecil McCubbin
Davenport
Iowa
Joseph Johnson
Arno Hutchinson
Plymouth Congregational-Methodist Church
Mr. Hutchinson
Elizabeth Abnernathy
Farina
Wilson Funeral Home
Methodist Church
Angus Phillips
Kinmundy
Burden
Truman
Amsie Eaglin
Odin
Peaceful Valley Cemetery
Local visits and social rounds noted in Patoka area
Mrs. Clifford Rhineholz and Mrs. Marjorie Pittman of Centralia spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. X B Holland. Their son Max and WCNT radio announcer Mr Modell were their guests at six o'clock dinner Monday. J Levin Peek and his son of Chicago were in Patoka the past week visiting friends and hunting.
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Clifford Rhineholz
Marjorie Pittman
Centralia
X. B.holland
Max
WCNT
Mr. Modell
J. Levin Peek and Son
Chicago
Patoka
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patoka Community Unit School
Miss Sandburg
Mrs. McCubbin
Damon Bushnell
Colmar
J. D. McCutchan
Clarence McCutchin
Leo McCutchin
Johnson
Sandoval High School
Western Illinois State College
Ruth Dlawson
Helen Betts
Emma Walton
Laurine Klinge
Lodema Bayliss
Lottie Travis
Lib Betts
Sunbeams
Home Bureau News
Uniting
Darwin Jones
Vernon Good Will Club
Vesper
Alexander
Mrs. Nelle Quayle
Dayton
Sandoval Community High School
Sandoval Telephone Co. Exchange
Vandalia Community High School
Elizabeth Abernathy
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