Republican meeting in Salem highlights Stratton and candidates
Governor Stratton and Attorney General Castle spoke at a Salem Republican gathering attended by Elbert Smith and others. State Senator Dwight Friedrich presided as master of ceremonies introducing Wes Griffin Frank Benson William Billhartz and Congressman C C Wursell. Stratton touted school progress and road spending while Castle praised Carpentier for securities enforcement and drunk driving law impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. G. Stratton
Latham Casttle
Elbert Smitth
Salem
Dwight Friedrich
Centralia
Wes Griffin
Frank Benson
Wm. Billhartz
Cc. W. Wursell
Castle
Elbert Smith
Charrles
Carpentier
Vernoka School News Preview and Activities
The Vernoka issue is slated for Friday October 5 with eight editions planned this year. A 40 cent subscription is offered. The Warrior staff discussed ads to fund a special cover. The band lists popular tunes and the vocal department rehearses old favorites. Seniors’ photos are set for Tuesday October 9 and the senior play Mama's Baby Bay premieres November 9. Class meeting next Wednesday October 10 will also select candidates for the Halloween Carnival Queen. A mock fire drill occurred earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Orrell
Vernoka
Ivy
Mama’s Baby Bay
Hom
Willing Workers Class to Stage Mystery Play Mumbo Jumbo
The Willing Workers class of the Methodist church plans to stage a mystery farce titled Mumbo Jumbo by Jack Barnard. The play, written in three acts, is to be presented soon and the registry will provide further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Jack Barnard
Patoka Happenings Chronicle Local Birthday Gathering
The Patoka community notes a Sunday birthday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Majsonnier for Mrs. Humes, with attendees including the Smiths of Decatur, the Mojonnier family, the Gillespies from Kalamazoo and Plainwell, the Browns now in Merced, and visits to Bill in Carbondale. Various kinfolk and friends travel from Wichita, Cairo, and Ri alto California to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Majsonnier
M& Jonnier
Humes
Dale Cox
H. L. Smith
Decatur
Joe Chambers
Mark
Barbara
Dianne
Chas. Humes
Centralia
Timothy Mojonnier
Kathryn Nattier
Mojonnier
Dwight Gillespie
Kalamazoo
Mitch
Ed Foster
Brenda Gail
Register
James Brown
Marc
Jamie
Merced
Calif
Wichita
Kansas
G. W. Isaac
Wn. P. Isaac
Martha Jane
Carborndale
Bill
Cairo
Dor Dimmer
Walter
Diomrald Gillespie
Plainwell
Mich
Phil Kiddoo
Rialto
Patoka
Elmer Kinney
Lloyd Kinney
Kiddoo
Frostiad
Kinneys
Martin's Store Reopens After Complete Remodel
Martin's IGA Super Market nears completion of a major remodel. Shelving enlarged and stock rearranged for easier shopping. New refrigerated display for produce and a separate ice cream case added. Lighting fixtures lowered and doorway remade for better access. A new cosmetics and staple drugs department will be serviced weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
School menu for next week Oct 8 12
The weekly school menu lists meals from Monday to Friday. Items include Barbecue on bun with corn and peaches, Chili with crackers and cheese sandwich, Ham with scalloped potatoes, Hamburger on bun with baked beans, and Tuna with noodles and vegetables.
Card of Thanks for Belcher Family
The Belcher family extends thanks for prayers cards letters flowers and food during the illness and death of Alvin M. Belcher. Gratitude is offered to the Rev Robert Hollis and Rev Dwight Kline and to family members for support from children and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin M. Belcher
Robert Hollis
Dwight Kline
Methodist Ladies Class Hosts Weiner Roast at Heinzmann Home
The Ladies Class of the Methodist church met Friday evening September 28 at the country home of Mr and Mrs Frank Heinzmann for a weiner roast. Carrie Alexander and Edna Tune led the entertainment as guests enjoyed plenty of weiners coffee and cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Frank Heinzmann
Carrie Alexander
Edna Tune
Vernon Double Ring Ceremony Unites Veal and Hinrichs
In Vernon on Sept 25 at 6 30 p m Rev J H Reeter officiated a double ring wedding of Miss Betty Sue Veal and Ardem Hinrichs with attendants Mrs Irma Hocking and Norman Hinrichs. The couple will reside in Vandalia where the groom works. Mrs E M Doolen mourns her father George Weaver 91 who died in Tuscola. Funeral services held at Cerro Gordo Freese Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
Tiy
J. H. Reeter
Betty Sue Veal
Roy Veal
Vernon
Ardem Hinrichs
Walter Hinrichs
Irma Hockfing
Shoblonier
Norman Hinrichs
E. M. Doolen
Cerro Gordo
George P. Weaver
Weaver
Jarman Hospital
Tuscola
Weavers
George
Villa Grove
Bernice Doolen
Gayle Mecum
Champaign
Freese
Ellis Doolen
I. C. Betts
V. D. Klinge
Two Possible Sites Named For New Lake In Marion County
Governor William Stratton announced in Salem that Marion County is one of seven Illinois counties eyed for a new lake by the Illinois Department of Conservation. Engineers narrowed seven sites to two, Lost Fork Creek near Omega and Meacham township east of Kinmundy, plus a second on Jim Creek near Odin and Patoka. Each site involves land purchases, lake sizes, and depths, with costs to be funded by hunting and fishing license revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Stratton
Salem
Mamilton County
Illinoiis
Illinois Department of Conservation
Stratton
Lost Fork Creek
Omega
Meacham Township
Kinmundy
Ttes
Local social notes and obituaries from Decatur area
Donald Murfin family and W F Murfin attend Johnson family reunion in Fairview park Decatur. Omar Twiss of Chicago visits with his in laws W F Murfin and wife. Homer Stevenson family from Minneapolis en route to Florida stops to visit O F West family. Minnie Peddifcord hosts Bridge Club with prizes to Jessie Binniton Eva Potts Hazel Cox. Herschel R. Lawrence buys IOOF building and begins demolition. Outdoor MYF picnic at Vandalia Park hosted by Rev Clifford Newcomb Mrs Lorene Klinge. Lyle Jones flies to Upper Sandusky Ohio to assist ill sister-in-law. Dalle Thomas dies in Dayton after illness. body taken to San Antonio for burial. leaves wife and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Murfin
W. F. Murfin
Decatur
Johnson
Fairview Park
Omar Twiss
Chicago
Homer Stevenson
Minneapolis
Minn
O. F. West
Florida
Minnie Peddifcord
Bridge Club
Kenneth Hirstein
Earl Corbett
Springfield
Jessie Binniton
Eva Potts
Hazel Cox
Herschel R. Lawrence
IOOF
Clifford Newcomb
Lorene Klinge
Vandalia Park
Lyle Jones
Upper Sandusky
Ohio
Harold Ervin
Dalle Thomas
Belle Thomas
Dayton
Dalle
U. S. Army
San Antonio
Texas
Thank You Note From Evelyn Payne and Family
The Payne family expresses appreciation for the cards flowers and visits they received during Evelyn Payne hospital stay and thanks friends for their support and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Payne
Tennant Relatives Visit Illinois kin in Lincoln City
John William Tennant of Ferriday Louisiana visited aunts and uncles in Lincoln City last week. He called on Mrs. Alice Hyde Mrs. Anetta Jett Mrs. Amelia Meredith and families and also visited Clinton to see Mrs. Freda Davenport and Mrs. Agnes Coppernbarge. Tennant, son of the late Mary Perkins Tennant, has not been in Illinois for two years. He recently graduated from Military College with high honors and served as guard to the President twice. He will return home Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John William Tennant
Ferriday
Iilinblis
Alice Hyde
Anetta Jett
Amelia Meredith
Wm. Perkins
Harry Perkins
Clinton
Freda Davenport
Agnes Coppenbarge
Mary Perkins Tennant
Illinois
Military College
Burglary at Martin's Store Netted Cigarettes and Shells
Thieves broke into Martin's store late Wednesday night or early Thursday, taking about 300 dollars worth of cigarettes six cases of shotgun shells and 65 dollars in cash from the registers. A bread driver found the front door jimmied open around 5 30 a m. They left about 50 dollars in boxed cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thileves
Martin’s
Burgilans
Belcher Rites Held for Alvin M Belcher 1868 1953
Alvin M Belcher 88 died at his home in Patoka after a long illness. He was born January 10 1868 in Marion county the son of Spencer J and Fiona Belcher. Survivors include two sons Elmer W Belcher and Harold R Belcher three daughters Mrs Elie Newlin Mrs Minnie Eaglin and Mrs Bertha Miller. Funeral services were held October 2 at the Methodist church with Rev Robert Hollis. interment in Patoka cemetery. Out of town relatives attended. Church meetings announced for 7:30 p m on the first and third Saturdays at Arnold Chapel Vernon Change with Rev Clifford Newcomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin M. Belcher
Frank Miller
Marion County
Spencer J. Belcher
Fiona (Hawkins) Belcher
Mary Carter
Virgil
Ethel
Nora Wickersham
Elmer W. i
Norwalk
Wis
Harold R
Drasco
Ark
Elie Newlin
Houston
Texas
Minnie Eaglin
Bertha Miller
Patoka
Methodist Church
Robert Hollis
M. C. Newlin
Marie Patterson
Patty
Houstoin
Paul Belcher
la Grange
Tll
John Fender
Kiav
Tommy Wickersham
Tola
Til
Flynn Tandmreth
Judy
Roger
Don Wickersham
Mattoon
Eldon Wickersham
Childdren
Humboldt, Ill
Roy Cook
Avena
Ill
Field Trial and Bench Show Planned by Conservation Club
Members of the Conservation Club 100 meet Monday October 8 at 7 30 p m in the high school to discuss the annual field trials and bench show. President Bill Jenkins urges full attendance to ensure broad representation in the planning and other important club matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Club 100
Bill Jenkins
Jenkins
JOY Class Elects New Officers at September Meeting
The JOY class of the Baptist Church met at Loretta Genre's home with Nellie Perkins as co host. Officers elected for the new church year include President Loretta Genre Vice President Gladys Atchison Secretary Gladys Nattier Assistant Secretary Nellie Perkins Group Captains Annabelle Nattier Lucille Thomas Mae Nattier.
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The
Baptist Church
Loretta Genre
Nellie Perkins
Gladys Atchison
Gladys Nattier
Annabelle Nattier
Lucille Thomas
Mae Nattier
Eunice Rogier
Leona Parker
Anabelle Leniger
Blanche Gernich
Goldie Sparks
Pearl Britt
Madge Toulon
Friedrich works on quail raising program at Vandalia State Farm
State Senator Dwight P. Friedrich says he is collaborating with the Department of Public Safety to launch a quail raising program at Vandalia State Farm. He has met with Warden Glenn Murphy and John Montgomery to start the plan for next year, using surplus quail for field trials and distribution in the area. The project will be funded by the Department of Conservation from hunting and fishing license revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight P. Friedrich
Department of Public Safety
Vandalia State Farm
Vandalia
Friedrich
Glenn Murphy
State Farm
John JD. Montgomery
Division of Game Propagation
Department of Conservation
Sunbeams Resume Meetings After Three-Week Break
After a three week break the Sunbeams hold the first meeting of the year at the Baptist church on Saturday October 6 at 1 pm. President Mariann Griffin welcomes members and visitors. Linda Carter will call the roll and all will recite a Bible verse containing Beginning. Mr Mojsonnier teaches the Foreign Mission book Dickie in Mexico with all children invited. Rally Day and Christian Church Sunday observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
Baptist Church
Mariann Griffi
Linda Carter
Mojsonnier
Dickie
Mexico
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American Legion
Jackson’s Service Station
Methodist
St. Mary’s Hospital
Milton Bayliss
Lottie Swank
South
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Oklahoma
Richard A. Perkins
Virgil Klinge
Gehl
Standard Oil
Carlyle
Maggie Cox
Jof Keyesport
Lula Brown
Marilyn Headley
David Sanders
Carbondale
Bill Minor
Mt. Vernon
Newcomb
Minor
Robert Nichols
Kankakee
Jesse Walton
Belle Doolen
Vivian
Troy Longwell
Arthur Drake
Clark Linton
W. C. Oates
Clara Morfin
George Waltian
Ruth Lawsom
Leson
Forstman
Lucille Eagan
John Tennant
Mrs. F. Miller
Arnold Chapel
Vernon Change
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OF Houshold Goods
Vernon, Illinois
E. L. Norris
Opal Jones
Col
John A. Jennings
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