Local Social Notes From Vernon County Visitations and Illness
Mrs Mayme Merritt and daughter Venna of Jacksonville visited here at Milton Bayliss’s home. Earl G Graham and family from Chicago were weekend visitors with relatives and left with his mother Flora Steele. Helen Easley and children Bob and Judy spent Sunday with R C Easley in Vandalia. Herschel Stumpf of Princeville visited his mother Mollie Murfin. Ferne Gehrkin is ill and was taken to Nichols clinic for observation. Walter Hoppe of Decatur visited F H Hatch. T W Oates will spend the week in Alton with relatives. Centralia shop workers included C A Moore Hattie Lawrence Stella Arnold Ora Whitehurst Effie Hathaway. Rev H M Fish, patient at Barnes hospital, underwent a second operation. son Harry reports he is doing well. Anna Dee Ruissiaux received word Louis died in Blackfoot Idaho. body to be brought home for burial.
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Earl G. Graham
Delorisyewf
Chicago
Flora Steele
Helen Easley
Bob
Judy
R. C. Easley
Vandalia
Herschel Stumpf
Princeville
Mollie Murfin
Ferne Gehrkin
Nichols Clinic
Robinson
Walter Hoppe
Decatur
F. H. Hatch
T. W. Oates
Alton
C. A. Moore
Hattie Lawrence
Stella Arnold
Ora Whitehurst
Effie Hathaway
Centralia
H. M. Fish
Barnes Hospital
Harry
Anna Dee Ruissiaux
Husband
Louis
Blackfoot
Idaho
Lizzie Gray
Bridgeport
Ill
Smith Dalrymple
Ollie Alexander
Seymour
Walter Dively
Bill Williams
Ray Outhouse
Margie Goff
Viola Locke
Sarah Thalman
O. J. Hill
Max
Bill
L. P. Hill
Artie Rogier
Pfe
Leland W. Paine
Scott Field
Luther Paine
Lela
Eli Logan
Capt
Delbert Belcher
S Field
Melvin Belcher
Farm Bureau
West Coast
Illinois
Marion County
Dale Paine
Herbert Paine
Eunice Morris
Springfield
Town
Ed Defend
Oliver Wadkins
Jim Wasem
Columbus
Ohio
Kay Jennings
Roy Malan
Clyde Davis
al Palaski
Mary Ann
Sandoval
George Simcox
Charles Jennings
Forrest, Minn
George Blanke
Cleveland
John A
Arthur Thomas
Clark Simcox
Susie
Theresa Brown
Peoria
Fred Brown
G. W. Brown
Sam Pugh
Wilma Pugh
Betty Cole
Melvel Willet
Berwyn
Wilma
Arthur Jacksson
Ellie
Opal
Dalton City
Robert E. Pugh
Bruce Pugh
Home Bureau meeting notes include trainings and plans
The Home Bureau met November 21 at Mrs. Vernie Nattier’s home with thirteen members. Officers and members discussed upcoming training on slip covers, a December meeting at Mrs. Elmer Rogier’s home, and lessons on Meal Planning and Xmas Wrapping, with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernie Nattier
Bruce Pugh
Lola Mae Mojonnier
Elmer Rogier
Presbyterian Church
Salem
Sam Pugh
Claud Betts
Betts
Delphi Jolliff
Edith Ballance Campbell obituary notes 1880 1946
Edith Ballance Campbell wife of Wiley Marshall Campbell died November 21 1946 after a brief illness at age 66. She leaves husband five children ten grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral services were held November 24 at Fredonia church with Rev. E M Dycus presiding and burial in Salem cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Fannie
William H
Fannie Ballance
Agnes Hines
Florey Davis
Georgie Cronk
Norman
Ulster
Frank Ballance
Charlie
Barthol Anderson
Wiley Marshall Campbell
Herschel
Dicke
Agnes
Della
Jean
Chee Campbell
Cage
North Zion Methodist Church
Herschel Campbell
Rhuben Rhoads
Russell Caldwell
Earl Colum
Agnes Benson
Nerces
Fredonia Church
E. M. Dycus
Salem
Willing Workers Offer Donation Supper at Local Church
The Willing Workers class of the M. E. church will host a donation supper at the church on Friday evening December 6. Serving starts at 6 30 with vegetable soup gingerbread and coffee. No charge but donations accepted. 11-29 2tp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Card of Thanks to School District for Gym Use
The Patoka Christian church thanks the school district directors for allowing use of the gym during church repairs. Church Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Your Protection Against Tuberculosis Seals Drive Opens
The Marion County Tuberculosis Association launched its 40th Annual Seal Sale on Monday November 25. Members ask citizens to buy Christmas Seals at $1 per sheet to fund eradication efforts and defense against tuberculosis. Mrs Robert Vaughan, association president, urged participation as a community bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Tuberculosis Association
Marion County
Army of Friends and Neighbors
Robert Vaughan
Vaughan
Mrs Belcher and Martha Stanford Celebrate Nov 24 Birthdays
Mrs. Frank Belcher and her niece Miss Martha Stanford marked their birthdays on Sunday November 24. The event is annual due to their adjacent dates with others in attendance including Mrs. Velma Kretzer and Mrs. Gladys Stanford of Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Belcher
Martha Stanford
Belcher
Miss Stanford
Velma Kretzer
Gladys Stanford
Salem
Patoka P. T. A. News Meeting and Toy Sale Plans
The Patoka PTA met on Wednesday November 20 at the school gym with large attendance. New members joined. President Mrs Orville Schroeder led the business meeting which set November 30 for the Toy Sale at the Schroeder Garage. A program followed with Darlene Wortman on piano, Elsie Gray reviewing Gauntlet and Thanksgiving Long Ago, Glen Dean Towler presenting School of the Ozarks, plus a guitar solo. Refreshments were served. Next meeting is Wednesday December 18. Mrs W W Romack Publicity Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka P. T. A
Orville Schroeder
Schroeder
Darlene Wortman
Elsie Gray
Glen Dean Towler
School of the Ozarks
W. W. Romack
Brown, Wode L, Passes Away in Houston Texas
Wode L Brown dies suddenly in Houston Texas from a heart attack while driving. His brothers C E Brown and W H Brown of Decatur travel to attend funeral services and burial after notification. The report notes he was found by a policeman with the car motor racing and describes him as a congenial quiet fellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Wode Brown
Houston
Tex
C. E
W. H. Brown
Decatur
Wade
American Legion to Hold Meeting December 5
The monthly American Legion meeting will take place at the Legion hall on December 5 at 7 30 p m Pinochle will be played and refreshments of ice cream will be served All members are urged to attend Commander Stanley Barnes requests full attendance
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American Legion
The
Legion Hall
Lewis Des Ruisseaux Dies in Blackfoot Idaho at 84
Mr. Lewis Des Ruisseaux died at a Blackfoot hospital on Sunday morning November 24 at age 84. He is survived by his wife of Vernon. The body reached Cox and Martin Funeral Home in Patoka on Wednesday evening. Service at St. Lawrence Church in Sandoval Friday morning with Rev. E H Schumacher officiating. Burial in Magassi Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Des Ruisseaux
Blackfoot
Idaho
Vernon
Cox and Martin Funeral Home
Patoka
St. Lawrence Church
Sandoval
E. H. Schumacher
Magassi Cemetery
Glasses announce birth of Antionette Lee in Cleveland
Mr and Mrs Lee Glass of Cleveland Ohio announce the arrival of a baby daughter at Cleveland hospital on Sunday November 17. The infant is named Antionette Lee. Mrs Glass was formerly Miss Betty Wingert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Glass
Cleveland
Ohio
Clevelan Hospital
Antionette Lee
Thanks for support during illness and death of husband
Mrs. Minnie Houston and family express sincere thanks to all who assisted and gave flowers during the illness and death of their husband and father. Your kindness will be remembered.
Centralia Visit By Mrs Bessis Murfin And Mrs Mat tie Jarrett
Mrs Bessis Murfin and Mrs Mat tie Jarrett were visitors in Centralia Saturday evening for a social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessis Murfin
Mattie Jarrett
Centralia
Victoria Chapter installs new officers in ceremony
In a beautiful ceremony on Monday November 25 Victoria Chapter installed officers for the coming year before many visitors and members. Installing officers were Eva Wasem Lorena Christian Ruth Anderick Bettie Simcox and Rose Mojonnier. New officers include Eunice Rogier as Worthy Matron Artie Rogier as Worthy Patron Joy Boyd as Associate Patron Bill Boyd as Associate Conductress Mary Alice Hubbardt as Conductress Kathryn Johnstone as Associate Conductress Myrtty Rogier as Marshal Rita Hill as Chaplain Bettie Simcox as Organist Rose Mojonnier as Secretary Winifred Spurgeon as Treasurer Christina Crawford as Warder P J Mojonnier Adair Bessie Murfin Ruth Wasem Ester Cox Martha Simcox Electa Mary Merryman and Bettie Simcox. Past matrons pin presented to Christina Crawford by Miss Bettie Simcox. Refreshments served after ceremony by Rita Hill Kathryn Johnstone and Mary Merryman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Eunice Rogier
Artie Rogier
Joy Boyd
Bill Boyd
Mary Alice Hubbartt
Kathryn Johnstone
Marshall — Myrtly Rogier
Rita Hill
Bettie Simcox
Rose Mojonnier
Winifred Spurgeon Warder
Christina Crawford
Sentinel
P. J. Mojonnier
Adair
Bessie Murfin
Ruth
Josephine Wasem
Ester
Margaret Cox
Martha
Nancy Simcox
Electa
Mary Merryman
Woman's Society of Christian Service Thanksgiving meeting
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs Flora Dickey and Mollie Murfin's home for November. Sixteen members attended as Nan Oates led the meeting. A Thanksgiving collection totaled 125 dollars and a biblical quiz and readings entertained guests. Visitors Kathryn Belcher and Ona Boster joined. next meeting is a December Christmas party at Sobil Doolen's home with refreshments by Mrs Emma Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Flora Dickey
Mollie Murfin
Nan Oates
Sobil Doolen
Kathryn Belcher
Decatur
Ona Boster
Emma Walton
Emma Rosalind Bobbett Dies at 72 in Vernon
Emma Rosalind Bobbett died November 18 1946 at age 72 after living in Vernon since 1909. She married John Lawson in 1879. Survived by husband Bernard Reilman and children Florence Now Weiss Hubert Ruth, granddaughter Shirley Kaye Lawson, sister Estella Satterlee, and numerous relatives. Funeral attended by relatives from several towns.
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Emma Rosalind Bobbett
James
Sarah Bobbett
Patoka
Presbyterian Church
John Lawson
Jimmie
Bernard Reilman
Breese
Ill
Vernon
Florence
Walter Weiss
Kinmundy
Hubert
Vandalia
Ruth
Clarence Lawson
Shirley Kaye Lawson
Estella Satterlee
Lora Morey
Donna Wright
Evie Libel
Lela Linton
Shobonier
Noah Carter
Mattie Lennizer
Hugh Sandy
Glenn Spicer
Sandoval
Ora McKimmey
Clinton
Art Weiss
Merl Johnston
E. W. Soldner
Hugh Lacey
Olga Weiss
Farina
Thanks for support during illness and passing
The family expresses deep gratitude to all who assisted during the illness and death of their loved one. Ben Reilman, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Reilman, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Weiss, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lawson and daughter are named among the thankees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Reilman
Hubert Reilman
Walter Weiss
Clarence Lawson
The Good Will Club Meets and Plans Chili Supper
The Good Will club gathered at Lutle Belcher’s home with nineteen members and six guests. They pieced blocks, bound two quilts, enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner, welcomed new member Glenna Hollingshead, and set a chili supper for Nov. 29. A tie in the contest left Ferne Arnold and Tina Murfin tied. Donations to the cemetery fund reached 3.00 from Mr. and Mrs. Louie Bates. The club adjourned to meet with Vivian Binnion on Dec. 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
Lutle Belcher
America
Glenna’ Hollingshead
Tillie Meador
Edna White
la- Homa Hilliard
Ferne Arnold
Tina Murfin
Louie Bates
Jesus
Vivian Binnion
Stella Pugh
Emma Protz
Susie Carter
Nellie Doolen
Sophia Protz
Maud Meador
Armadna Binnion
Jonie Sorrel
Mary Kottmeyer
Glenna Hollingshead
Tillie Mead
Local residents share visits and travel plans across counties
Local residents keep busy with visits, weekend travel, and upcoming trips. Families from Vandalia, Seymour, Decatur, and Marion County gather for weekends with relatives, farm tours, and Thanksgiving plans.
Patoka P T A Bazaar and Toy Sale Planned
The Patoka PTA will hold a Christmas Bazaar and Toy Sale at the Schroeder garage on Saturday, Nov 30, starting at 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit the milk project. Toys include dolls cars trucks and more, all pre war or refreshed with new clothes or fresh paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka P. T. A
Schroeder
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