Thanksgiving Social Ties In Illinois Town And Surroundings
Vernon Bayliss and family visited in Jacksonville with sister Mrs. Merritt over Thanksgiving. Inez Foster toured here to rent property to the Bennie Waller family. Numerous locals hosted out of town guests for Thanksgiving meals. Myron Cooley was discharged from the U S Navy at Great Lakes after eighteen months service. Several residents attended revival meetings and W C T U events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Bayliss
Jacksonville
W. O. Merritt
Inez Foster
Rock Falls
Bennie Waller
Reichert
James Paul Fish
Calhoun
Robert Reeves
Los Angeles
California
St. Louis
Lessie Payne
Mollie Murfin
Reeves
Marion HoNenbeck
H. M. Fish
Zion Charge
I. A. Pfeffer
Joyce
Mildred Bailey
H. D. Merritt
Hubert Doolen
Wilbur Doolen
Gary
Centralia
William Gregory
Alma
Yale Hyle
Russel Green
Vandalia
Pearl Norris
Blue Mounds
A. C. Curtis
Ramsey
Eloise Peyton
Taylorville
Lee Peyton
Clem Doolen
A. Willett
Champaign
Rose Doolen
Flora M. Compton
Jo Lynn
East St. Louis
Springfield
Josephine Compton
Alice Wilson
DeLay to Succeed Bigelow as Marion County F B Director
E L DeLay of Patoka will take over December 1 as County Organizational Director for the Marion County Farm Bureau and General Agent for three Illinois Agricultural Association insurance companies. He is a longtime Patoka superintendent and will oversee membership gains meetings and public relations while supervising area agents including Mojonnier Seidel Tate and Prosise. Under Bigelow Marion County led the state in membership growth with a 38.77 percent increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. DeLay
Patoka
John Bigelow
Salem
Marion County Farm Bureau
Marion County
Illinois Agricultural Asssociation
DeLay
Farm Bureau
Carroll Mojonnier
Richard Seidel
Sandoval
Everett Tate
Kell
Lowell Prosise
Bigelow
Chicago
Pentecostal Church Announces Weekly Schedule and Officers
The Pentecostal Church lists Sunday services at 9 30 and 11 00 7 30 p m evangelistic service Tuesday Gleaners Service 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30 p m Friday Bible Study 7 30 p m On November 28 officers were elected Sunday School Supt F E Adams Sec Treasurer Myrtle Smith Choir Director Carrie Stephens Pianist Elaine Snider Rev Carl Nelson pastor Ruth Adams reporter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Adams
Myrtle Smith
Carrie Stephens
Elaine Snider
Pippin Seeks Patoka Register Renewal After 26 Years
R M Bunk Pippin writes from White Bear Lake Minnesota seeking renewal of the Patoka Register after 26 years. He recalls starting as a printer in 1913 under Louie Zimmerman and now serves as linotype foreman at White Bear Press. His son William studies, Norman returns from army service and will attend University of Minnesota February 1. He asks about subscription rates and requests a last issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Register
Louie Zimmerman
Linotype
White Bear Press
Pippin
William
Norman
University of Minnesota
Armored
Third Army
Patton
Normandy
Austria
Sunbeams Plan Meeting with Betty Belcher December 1
The Sunbeams will meet with Betty Belcher on December 1 from 2 to 3 PM. The program includes flag salutes, prayer, new members welcomed by president, Luke 2 readings by seven children in seven languages, mission study certificates, roll calls, songs, reflections on Christmas joy, offering, and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
Betty Belcher
Pauline
Tommie Towler
Wanda Hulsizer
Marilyn
Joan
Janet
Maurice Dean Jones
Christmas Bazaar Set By Methodist Church Willing Workers
The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church will hold a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday December 1 at Jane's Red & White Store to offer Christmas gifts. George Ahls family visited Ernie Leicht Saturday night. Harry Bopp helped Charlie Lutz butcher hogs last week. Mr Frank Ryder and Dorothy shopped at Centralie last Friday. Miss Marie Quick, teacher at the Doolen School, spent Thanksgiving with her parents. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Sam Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Jane’s
Red & White
George Ahls
Ernie Leicht
Harry Bopp
Charlie Lutz
Frank Ryder
Dorothy
Centralie
Marie Quick
Doolen
Guy Quick
Sam Jones
Ambitious bandits loot five Patoka businesses Sunday morning
Five Patoka business houses were robbed early Sunday morning November 25 with about $500 in currency stolen. Patrolman Wesley Grupp spotted suspects at the post office but the thieves fled. Banks and stores including First State Bank Patoka Elevator Austin's Market and Jones Red White were hit, with Roy Jones reporting over $700 on hand and about $400 taken from the safe. FBI and Salem Sheriff investigations underway with no arrests yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Wesley Grupp
Roy
W. H. Cain
Grupp
F.B.I
Sheriff's Office
Tri County Tournament at Sandoval Gym Ongoing December 4–7
The Tri County Basketball Tournament will be held at Sandoval Community High School Gymnasium on December 4 5 6 and 7 with two games nightly. Admission is 35 and 50 cents tax included per night. December 4 matchups Patoka vs St Marys and Carlisle vs Okanville. December 5 features Woodlawn vs Ashley and Sandoval vs Nashville. Winners advance to December 6 two games, and December 7 pits the two remaining undefeated teams for the championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County
Sandoval Community High School
Patoka
St. Mary’s
Carlyle
Okanville
Woodlawn
Ashley
Sandoval
Nashville
Birth of Virginia Miles to Lt and Mrs Marvin M Stanley
Announcement from Vandalia notes the birth of a baby girl named Virginia Miles on Monday November 26 at Mark Greer hospital. Mother Rebecca Matchett Stanley, father Lt Marvin M Stanley, stationed in El Paso, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin M. Stanley
Mark Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Virginia Miles
Stanley
Rebecca Matchett
el Paso
Texas
Patoka Athletic Assn Sponsors Has-Been Basketball League
The Patoka Athletic Association invites aging former players to a Monday 7 p.m. gathering at the high school gym to form teams and start a league schedule. If you’re old and stiff, this is your chance to join, in a light hearted tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Athletic Assn
Local Social Notes From Stringtown and Nearby
Stringtown and Vernon residents share gatherings with the Klinge and Holt families. Thanksgiving visits include Mrs Arewine Willett with Mrs I C Doolen in Champaign. Several days with Edd Thomas family noted along with a miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Herbert Beck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollie Klinge
Herbert Beck
Nettie McConnell
Frank
Dale Revis
Virgil Klinge
Vernon
Arewine Willett
I.C. Doolen
Champaign
Dale Thomas
Florida
Edd Thomas
Nellie Lane
Clarence Holt
Sumarian
Maggie Holt
Ralph Donley
Bernadine
Paul Williams
Nathan Thomas
Napersville
Farina restaurant owner killed in head on crash with train
L. J. Shram a 58 year old Farina Illinois restaurant owner died instantly at 145 pm Tuesday November 27 when his 1940 tudor Chevrolet collided head on with an east bound Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road freight train. The car was demolished and thrown 100 feet from the crossing. An inquest at Cox Martin Funeral Home at 5 pm with Coroner Bob Hancock presiding found death accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Shram
Farina
Ill
Baltimore and Ohio
Shram
Cox & Martin
Bob Hancock
Bob Dixon
Norman Knight
A. C. Austin
Newt Joyce
Kenneth Day
Frank Kurth
Ernest Rizzon Sr
George Thomasson
Barnes Brothers Meet in Nuremberg Germany
In a letter to Mr and Mrs John Barnes Sgt LaVon and Pfc Johnny report LaVon found Johnny in Nuremberg Germany and visited briefly The brothers enjoyed a pleasant reunion and planned to meet again when LaVon’s business trip ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes Brothers
Nurenburg
Germany
John Barnes
Sgt. LaVon
Pfc
Johnny
LaVon
D D Club Hosts Card Night With Keetons
The D D Club entertained Mr and Mrs Jack Keeton on Tuesday evening November 20 with bingo contests and conversation. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs James Wernsman Orville Genre and Carroll Mojonnier. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Gladys Wernsman. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wayne Walton Vandalia Mr and Mrs Carroll Mojonnier Mr and Mrs James Wernsman Mr and Mrs Orville Genre and the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Keeton
D. D. Club
James Wernsman
Orville Genre
Carroll Mojonnier
Gladys Wernsman
Wayne Walton
Vandalia
Vernon W C T U Holds November Roll Call
The Vernon W C T U met November 17 1945 at 10 45 am at Mrs George Walton home with Rev Fish leading singing and prayer. Committees for a December 14 family night in Vernon Gym were named plus pot luck supper and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon W.C.T.U
George Walton
Fish
Bobby Thulman
Joe Betts
Helen Betts
Keith
Emma Walton
Vernon Gym
Mildred Leicht
Edith Thalman
Neema Mack
Cloud Betts
Frank Hickman
Mrs. Fish
Lodema Bayliss
Ruth Lawson
Ellen Walton
Gladys Wernsman
Veterans Hospital
Etna Knight
L.T.L
Haul
Victoria Chapter Co E S Holds Open Installation
Victoria Chapter Order of Eastern Star installed officers for the coming year in a ceremony at a local hall on Monday November 26. Eva Wasem and Thelma Riley assisted. Outgoing matron Evelyn Ellis received a past Matron’s pin and guests came from Effingham Vandalia Centralia and Sandoval. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Chapter Co.e.s
Victoria
Order of Eastern Star
Eva Wasem
Thelma Riley
Christina Crawford
P. J. Mojonnier
Eunice Rogier
Artie Rogier
Rose Mojonnier
Winifred Spurgeon
Joy Boyd
Mabel Phillips
Rita Hill
Myrtle Rogier—Marshall
Bettie Simcox
Bessie Murfin
Adah
Faye Plowman
Ruth Evelyn Ellis
Esther Mary Alice Hubbardt
Electa Hallie Patteson
O. J. Hill
Sentinel
Irene Slifer
Effingham
Jimmie Slifer
Evelyn Ellis
Vandalia
Centralia
Sandoval
Patoka Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Readings
The Patoka Methodist Church led by Pastor M. W. Friesner lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Morning Worship at 11 00 a m G J Wasem to lead a Salem Sub District Evangelistic Rally at Farina at 2 30 p m Evening service at 7 30 p m Wesleyan Service Guild meets at 7 30 p m Wednesday Home Department of W S C S meets Thursday at 2 00 p m with Mrs Troyer Mid week Prayer Service at 7 30 p m A Sunday November 18 poem read by G J Wasem then on November 25 read by Mrs Elsie Gray references to appreciation poems for "George" and church superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Friesner
G. J. Wasem
Salem
Farina
Wesleyan Service Guild
Home Department of W.S.C.S
Troyer
Elsie Gray
Wasem
Thanksgiving Dinner Nets $381.88 Had Broad Attendance
The annual Thanksgiving dinner drew many visitors from out of town. Net proceeds amounted to $381.88. The committee thanks all who contributed to the dinner’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inner Nets
Eech
Local residents share visits and hospital news
Mrs Coy Dole of Dayton Ohio visited last week with Mrs Elizabeth England and children. Miss Mary Wickersham entered Barnes Hospital St Louis for major surgery with satisfactory condition. Cpl Robert C Crawford USMC arrived home after 27 months overseas. Frank Crawford and Dean Meador at University of Illinois spent weekend at home. Baker sale by Woman's Club at Library Saturday Dec 8 starting 9 am. Several local residents visited relatives in Columbus and Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coy Dole
Dayton
Ohio
Elizabeth England
Mary Wickersham
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Robert C. Crawford
U.S.M.C
Alaska
Siapan
Okinawa
Frank Crawford
Dean Meador
University of Illinois
Bettie Simcox
Georgena Adams
Woman’s Club
Library
Martha Cain
Henry Goodin
Columbus
Ill
Farm Bureau
Carroll Mojonnier
Marion Outhouse
Donny
Mt. Vernon
E. M. Outhouse
Jerry Quayle
Nelle Quayle
Pauline Crawford
Nellie Bryant
Centralia
Harlan Goff
Fred Lake
Nialle
Don Dole
G.M
Cincinnati
J. W. Alexander
Virgil Kitcherside
Cpl
Carl Gerrish
South Pacific
Dave Burtle
Niath
Evelyn Ellis
Alta Logan
Marion County Receives Gas Tax Revenue in 1945 First Half
Marion County and Salem received 35768 in gas tax receipts for the first six months of 1945, down from 1944 figures. Illinois totals rose to 7451392, with Barcus Kindred & Company forecasting higher add-ons in the second half due to postwar rationing repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Salem
Illinois
Barcus, Kindred & Company
Clinics
Compar
Barcus
Kiig Company
American Legion Post Set for December 6 Meeting
The regular meeting of the local American Legion Post will be held at the hall on Thursday, December 6, at 7 30 p.m. Commander F. E. Miller urges attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Lnion
American Legion
F. E. Miller
Christmas Program Set For December 28 At Baptist Church
Sunday School and preaching services announced. The Lord's Supper to be observed at morning services. Christmas program scheduled for December 28 in the evening. Training Union sessions and week of prayer programs noted with date changes at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Training Union
S. S
Also Mentioned on This Page
County
F. B
Pentecostal Church
Carl Nelson
Ruth Adams
R. M
Bunk
White Bear Lake, Minn
White Bear Lake
Minnesota
Sandoval Gym
Stringtown
Patoka Methodist Church
George
Methodist
Baptist Church
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!