Vernon Area Oil Drilling Advances Near Meryma Land
Development on the Meryma land lease near Vernon pushes as Ralph Ayers & Co. and local landowners push for a productive test. Rotary rigs drill from the Mojonnier and Purcell properties while Belcher and Genre wells advance with crews preparing for production. Nearby residents await results and potential new territory if a strong producer is found. Mrs. V Farmer of Denver plans a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Adams Gas Co
Lincoln
A. J. Hausman
Ralph Ayers & Co
Moneaqua, Ill
Vandeventer
Simcox
Drilling Belcher Well Coast Products Co
Calvin Belcher
Allison
Ed Skipper
J. W. Alexander
B. S. Livesay
Patoka Oil Exchange
Residents of the West Visiting Here
Mr. and Mrs. John Cahill of Wei a arrived Sunday evening for a two week visit with Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman and other relatives. Mrs. Cahill and Mr. Cahill are enjoying renewed friendships after a sixteen year absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cahill
Weia
Golo
Zimmerman
Cahill
War Veterans Hold Annual Encampment Meeting
An encampment of War Veterans met Sunday in wndalia with plans to make the gathering annual. The auxiliary conducted a business session while veterans visited Lewis Brown in Sandoval, who was reported critically ill. The 1938 meeting is set for the Troyer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vani ‘ Nde
Ann
Picnic Plans Fizzle After Poor Outreach And Weather
Last week efforts for the homecoming picnic failed to materialize as advertised. Merchants prize solicitations and preparations were in place, but rain and out of town management left the event without a park gathering. Clergy assignments shift as Rev C J Piland moves to Lesser Illinois and Rev Shaffer arrives for next year. Centralia visitors Mr and Mrs W M Nattier spent Friday afternoon in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Piland
Patoka
Arnold Chapel
Mound Chapel
Vernon
Lesser, Ill
Shaffer
W. M. Nattier
Centralia
Town Board Holds Special Meeting on Patoka Exchange Franchises
Mayor Clayton Beery called a special town board meeting Friday night to discuss franchises for the Patoka Telephone Exchange Co. Allie Wernsman was appointed night watchman to fill Ira Caldwell’s vacancy after his resignation. Caldwell had other work, and Ed Jones has been covering part of the duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Beery
Patoka Telephone Exchange Co
Allie Wernsman
Beery
Ira Caldwell
Caldwell
Ed Jones
Vernon Ladies Aid elects new officers and committees
The Vernon Illinois Ladies Aid met at Mabel Oates's home on Thursday September 23 with 12 members present. New officers installed are Mabel Snyder president Flora Dickey vice president Emma Walton treasurer Bertha Quayle secretary. New committees appointed include Ways and Means Dot Doolen Hazel Cox Mabel Oates Visiting Nana Qates Flo Morgan Eleanor Graham and Funerals Effie Hathaway Mildred Walton Lillie Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Illinois
Ladies Aid
Mabel Oates
Mabel Snyder
Flora Dickey
Emma Walton
Bertha Quayle
Dot Doolen
Hazel Cox
Nana Qates
Flo Morgan
Eleanor Graham
Effie Hathaway
Mildred Walton
Lillie Walton
Sunday School Members Gift Chair to Young Couple
Members of the M. E. Church South Sunday School gathered at Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas home Friday night and presented a chair as a gift. Rev. Ross Smith spoke briefly. After social time, guests left. Mrs. Thomas has long been a Sunday School member.
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M. IE. Church
South Sunday School
James Thomas
Ross Smith
Thomas
Sunday School
State aid funds totaling 26978.10 for Marion County schools
Paul B. Chance, County Superintendent of Schools, released state aid figures showing Marion County has received 26978.10 since July 1 1937. Townships list specific amounts and note payments are sent from Springfield about every thirty days and distributed to districts as claims are filed.
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Marion County
Paul B. Chance
Meacham Township
Kinmundy Township
Foster Township
Patoka Township
Carrigan Township
Tonti Township
Alma Township
Omega Township
Iuka Township
Stevenson Township
Salem Township
Sandoval-Odin
Centralia Township
Raccoon Township
Haines Township
Romine Township
Chance
Springfield
Funeral Services Held For Infant Child Dayne Wadkins
Infant Dayne Morris Wadkins, son of Otto and Lucy Wadkins, born September 26, 1937, died at noon the same day. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the family home. Interment followed at Pratt Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayne Morris Wadkins
Otto and
Lucy Wadkins
Pratt Cemetery
Birthday Surprise Dinner Honors Mrs. Harry Nattier
Mr and Mrs Dale Nattier and Mr and Mrs Edwin Arnold attended a birthday surprise dinner for Mrs Harry Nattier on Sunday. A pleasant day was enjoyed by a large number of relatives and friends.
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Dale Nattier
Edwin Arnold
Harry Nattier
Bereaved Yardley Family Mourns Death of Jeremiah Yardley
Jeremiah Yardley, born August 25, 1851 in Marion County Illinois, died September 22, 1937 near Boulder Missouri. He married Elvina Heather November 9, 1870 and leaves a wife three children twelve grandchildren and thirty four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at his home September 23 with burial in Cruse cemetery. Reverend Altom officiated.
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Emamiah Yardley
Cyrus
Rebecca Yardley
Marion County
Ill
Boulder
Mill
Elvina Heather
Fayette County
Charley Yardley
Nora Mulder
Kate Codigan
Jerry
East Fork Township
Cruse
Altom
Patoka Rural Carriers Adopt Revised Morning Schedule
Patoka Rural Carriers switch to new daily times with northbound Star route mail. Local rural carriers now depart at 7 45 a m and return by 11 30 p m. Following consolidation after H G Hudspeth retirement Elmer Rogier and F B Ballance serve two routes of 47 and 40 miles.
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Star
Committees Picked for Woman's Club 1937 38 Year
Mrs Myrtle Rogier president announces the committees for 1937 38 with members in American Home Literature Music and Art Garden and Conservation Education Health Welfare and Community. not all names shown due to transcription.
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Myrtle Rogier
The
Woman's Club
Winifred Spurgeon
Gladys Jones
Lula Troyer
Estella Pugh
Francis Simcox
Rose Mojonnier
Georgia Settem
Alcie Cruse
Elsie Gray
Cecil Brown
Bessie Murfin
Emma Smith
Bertha Danbury
Minnie Peddicord
Josie Simcox
Edith Cruse
Lillie Nattier
Edna Belcher
Addie Chandler
Emma Martin
Myrtle Tacke
Grace Chance
Augusta Peek
Lizzie Walton
Maud Malan
Bertha Miller
Wilma Rogier
Mae Simcox
Kirk Susie Carter
Ethel Green
Eva Wasem
Mae Good
Wilma Diveley
Eva Potts
Marvel Adams
Lela Ballance
Maud Irvin
Lela Beery
Julia Hill
Rose Doolen
Esta Martin
Woman's Club Social Planned by Edith Cruse
A Friday evening social for members and families is set for October 8 at the YM. Members should bring sandwiches according to family size, and chairmen will assign pota to salad duties. The table committee will arrange the tables and dues can be paid at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Cruse
High School Dramatic Club Organized at Patoka
The Patoka High School dramatic club reorganized with officers: President Nellie Mae Jones Vice President Patsy Spurgeon and Secretary Treasurer Dale Brumfield. They will meet biweekly and present a play on October 8 during the assembly program. A Sophomore roast on Sept 22 included students from other classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School
Nellie Mae Jones
Patsy Spurgeon
Dale Brumfield
Weiner
East Fork
Charles Meryman
Bert Hicks
Bobby Wasem
Joe Hererra
Helen Walker
Evelyn Henry
Darvin Jones
Betty Ballance
Jack Coombs
Ludwig Music House
Dean Meador
Norma Jean Blosser
Pansy Wasem
Mary Helen Jennings
Cyril DeLay
Obituary of Mrs Jacob Mack
Mary Riley born June 15 1869 Marion County Illinois died September 22 1937 aged 68 years 7 months and 10 days. She married Geo Phillips in 1887 later known as Mrs Jacob Mack. Survived by husband two sons seven stepchildren a niece a nephew grandchildren and many friends. Funeral at Fredonia Baptist Church Friday at 2 00 pm Rev J M Smith officiated with interment in Carrigan Cemetery.
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Mary Riley
Marion County
Illinois
Geo. Phillips
Okla
Jacob Muck
Harry
Sasakwa
Charley
Lone Beach
California
Georgre Phillimns
Rosa Lee
Henry
Herman
Joe
Arthur Mack
Robert Gray
Georgia Cavins
O'Fallon
Johnnie Lombh
St. Louis
Fredonia Baptist Church
J. M. Smith
Carrigan Cemetery
Vernon man celebrates eighty fourth birthday
John W. Jones of Vernon marked his eighty fourth birthday on Sunday September 26 with thirty relatives and filled baskets. Out of town guests included Bert Jones and wife from Herring and granddaughter from La Salle. Wm Jones and family from Vernon. Louie Jones from West Frankfort. Guy Jones from Decatur. Wm Schroll from Decatur. E L Norris and family. Beulah Jarrett and Irene. Lizzie Doolen and Emaline Massey of Vernon. Several gifts were given and well wishes poured in for many more birthdays.
Pinochle Party At Vernon I O O F Hall
Vernon residents attended a Friday night pinochle party at the I O O F Hall with a 10 cent admission. About $6.50 was collected as prizes went to Ferne Gherkin and Mildred Cox. Refreshments included sweet cider and ginger bread.
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Perce Ev” Oils
Nevuay
Geo. Purcell
V. Farmer
Denver, Colorado
Fort Cassimir
Delaware
Ethiopia
Evangelical Alliance of the World
New York City
Pangborn and
Herndon
N. Y
Wndalia
Vernon Ladies Aid Meeting
Dwig
Hey Hirky
Bonopes
Oriwhaet
Gus
Amy
Jeremiah Yardley
Patoka Rural
Woman’s Club
Jacob Mack
I. O. O. F. Hall
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