Vernon Home Bureau Meeting Plans Christmas Event
The Vernon Home Bureau met on Saturday October 6 with Emma Walton presiding. Twelve members and one visitor attended as Ruth Murfin led the opening prayer. Plans were made for the November meeting and a Christmas party. Helen Betts presented the major lesson on presenting subjects more effectively and gave a cookie demonstration. Margeret Lawrence delivered the minor lesson on care of linoleum and furniture. Refreshments were provided by Emma Walton and Margeret Lawrence. Betty Howell is named hostess for the November meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Home Bureau
Emma Walton
Ruth Murfin
Helen Betts
Margaret Lawrence
Family Reunion at George Jett Home Odin
A large family gathering at the George Jett home in Odin Illinois on Sunday October 17 1951 featured a bountiful dinner and birthday and wedding anniversary celebrations. Attendees included Paul Raffel Henry Mack Clyde Ballance James Capriotti Norma Jean Ed Moffett Glen Osborne Guy Donoho Joseph Mack Jack Hayes Rollin McHaney Alfred Jett Charles Jett Harold Willard Charlotte Leonard Alva Jett Paul Ray Evert Jett James Jett Nancy Phillis Joan Donna Emma Jett and George Jett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jett
Odin
Paul Raffel
Henry Mack
Ramsey
Ill
Clyde Ballance
Kinmundy
James Capriotti
Norma Jean
Chicago
Ed Moffett
Decatur
Glen Osborne
Alma
Guy Donoho
Iuka
Joseph Mack
Patoka
Jack Hayes
Floyd Craig
Rollin McHaney
Salem
Alfred Jett
Charles Jett
Harold Willard
Charolette
Leonard
Alva Jett
Paul Ray
Evert Jett
James Jett
Nancy
Phillis
Joan
Donna
Emma Jett
Freshmen elect officers and host hay ride event
The Freshmen met on September 26 and elected officers: President Joe Betts, Vice-President Dean Ritter, Secretary and Treasurer Sandra Schroeder. Miss Ahlf is sponsor. On Friday October 5 they enjoyed a hay ride and weiner roast with about thirty attendees, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Griffin. Martha McWhirter reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Betts
Dean Ritter
Sandra Schroeder
Miss Ahlf
Leslie Griffin
Martha McWhirter
In Memoriam for Ona Boster and Family Notices
In memory of Ona Boster one year gone October 11. Dearest mother missed by children and grandchildren. Dallas and Judy Robinson and family Roy and LaDena Boster and family with Virgil Wernsman family, Jolliff family, and Eaglin family guests. Visits from Schroeder and Bales families.
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Ona Boster
Dallas Robinson
Roy Boster
Ellis M Outhouse 71 dies after illness at Patoka
Ellis Madison Outhouse of Patoka dies at home on October 9 after a January operation and a year of poor health. He was born May 12, 1880, married Martha Wilton on September 5, 1901, and they recently celebrated their Golden Anniversary. Survived by wife, daughter, three sons, eight grandchildren, two sisters, three brothers. funeral held October 11 at Patoka Baptist Church with Cox and Martin in charge.
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Ellis M. Outhouse
Ellis ‘Madison Outhouse
Patoka
Mr. Outhouse
Pope Township
Joe
Betty Viper Outhouse
Martha P. Wilton
Outhous
Baptist Church of
Orville Genre
Chicago
Marion
Mt. Vernon
Talmadge
Karl B. Outhouse
Myra Andrews
Kansas City
Lulu Ford
East Vaughn
New Mexico
Floyd
Milburn
Warren
Patoka Baptist Church
William Mitchell
S. M. Spurgeon
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Jones attends Flight Radio School at Barbers Point NAS
Donald G. Jones, airman first class in the US Navy, son of Glen and Mrs. Jones of Route 1 Iuka Illinois, is at Barber's Point Naval Air Station Oahu Hawaii attending Flight Radio School. The six month program covers visual and oral communication and basic in flight repairs. Jones joined the Navy August 23 1950 and reported to Air Transport Squadron 21 December 14 1950 after recruit training in San Diego. He is a Salem Community High School graduate.
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Fleet Home Town News Center
Great Lakes
Illinois
Donald G. Jones
USN
Glen Jones
Iuka
Barber’s Point Naval Air Station
Oahu
T. H
Jones
Navy
Air Transport Squadron 21
Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Salem Community High School
Salem
Harry C Gardner 68 former Odin citizen dies in Salem
Harry Clay Gardner 68, former Odin resident, died Friday morning October 5 in Salem after three months illness. He lived at 118 South Castle Ave to Marion County resident thirty years. Survived by widow Zada Bosworth. daughter Mrs G E Bertham. four stepdaughters. sister Mrs Emma Lane. Funeral October 7 at Grace Methodist Church Salem with burial Oak Lawn Cemetery Dahlgren.
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Harry Clay Gardner
Odin
Salem
South Castle Ave
Gardner
Marshall
John
Margaret Gilbert Gardner
Marion County
Zada Bosworth
Flora
Methodist Church
G. E. Bertham
Allan Park
Michigan
J. Nichols
Iuka
C. D. Warren
Xenia
Charleen Evans
Mary Lou Green
Emma Lane
Pueblo
Colo
Grace Methodist Church
C. B. Johnston
Oak Lawn
Dahlgren
Wilson
Sunday Dinner Guests Across Several Families
Sunday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs O F Davis included Mr and Mrs C M Rogier of Greenville Miss Clair Dixon of Carbondale and Mr and Mrs Jake Davis and family. Mr and Mrs Fred Lake of Niatic spent Thursday night with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Harlan Goff and Margie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Davis
C. M. Rogier
Greenville
Clair Dixon
Carbondale
Jake Davis
Fred Lake
Niatic
Harlan Goff
Margie
W S C S Meeting At Methodist Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service gathered at the Methodist Church with Mrs Ina Anderson leading a lesson on Christian Missions and Human Rights. The group discussed rights to education leadership and marriage by choice, and planned an all day observance of a Week of Prayer and Self Denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Ina Anderson
A. S. Dalrymple
God
Francis Sharp
X. B. Holland
Vernon W.S.C.S
Dalrymple
Sharp
S. M. Spurgeon
Mesdames
J. A. Jennings
Lewis Kissner
Kay Jennings
Eli Logan
Card of Thanks from Mrs. R. L. Walton
Mrs. R. L. Walton expresses gratitude for prayers and support during illness. She says friends are a great earthly treasure and wishes everyone good health. Reads 2 Corinthians 12 9.
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R. L. Walton
Porter heads to National Soldiers Home in Dayton Ohio
Frank L. Porter left Thursday for Dayton Ohio to enter the National Soldiers Home. His address will be Veterans Administration Center 4100 West Third Street Dayton Ohio. Texas and Mr. and Mrs. O E Eaglin were dinner guests Thursday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burgess at Sandoval. Mr. and Mrs. C R Richeson and Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Meador returned Friday from a weeklong fishing trip at Norfolk Lake Henderson Arkansas. Marcus Cox assisted Mark Miller of Vandalia with a funeral in Effingham Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Porter
Dayton
Ohio
National Soldiers Home
Veterans Administration Center
West Third Street
Robert Eaglin
Jeannie
Pasadena
Texas
O. E. Eaglin
Frank Burgess
Sandoval
C. R. Richeson
Brooks Meador
Norfolk Lake
Henderson
Arkansas
Marcus Cox
Effingham
Mark Miller
Vandalia
Water Commission Moves to Speed Patoka Water Project
The Village Board appointed a water commission to accelerate the Patoka water works project. With signers secured, bondsmen and contractors can proceed. If details are ironed out, installation could occur before freezing weather, though steel shortages may push it to spring.
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Patoka
Patoka Home Bureau Plans October Meeting
The Patoka Home Bureau Unit will meet Friday October 19 at Mrs. Chris Gergeni’s home. The major lesson Presenting Subjects More Effectively will be led by Mrs. E L DeLay and Mrs. Elmer Rogier. The minor lesson Care of Linoleum will be given by Mrs. John Nattier.
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Patoka
Vernon Collects $43 in Salvation Army Drive
Miss Minnie Peddicord, chairman, reports Vernon raised 43 dollars for the Salvation Army drive and sent the total to Lieutenant Turner at Salem.
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Vernon
Salvation Army
Minnie Peddicord
Turner
Salem
Sandoval to Have First Aid Station in Marion County
Nine Sandoval Fire Department members and two residents completed six Advanced First Aid classes led by S M Newport and H T Schmitz of Salem. The Red Cross provides emblems and a 25 unit First Aid Kit. two signs will mark the new stations on U S Highway 50 and near the fire station.
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Sandoval Fire Department
S. M. Newport
H. T. Schmitz
Salem
Texas Oil Company
Rolla Rogers
Lewis Bryant
George Hussman
Robert Quick
Albert Benning
Clarence Wood
Ben
Marion County Red Cross
Sandoval
Red Cross
Marion County
U.S. Highway 50
Gibson couple attends Rally Day at Effingham Christian Church
Mr and Mrs Carl Gibson of Effingham visited Sunday for Rally Day at the Christian Church and spent the evening with Mr and Mrs Austin Good in Effingham.
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Carl Gibson
Effingham
The
Christian Church
Austin Good
Patoka PTC Elects Officers For New Year
The Patoka Parent Teacher Club met Friday night October 5 at the school building and elected officers. President is Mrs. Minnie Christian, Vice President Mrs. Wilma Gergeni, Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Morene Keeton. Committees were named for Membership Finance and Reporter with teachers asked to appoint room mothers.
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T Patoka P.T.C
Patoka P.T.C
Minnie Christian
Wilma Gergeni
Morene Keeton
Bill Jenkins
Helen Mullens
Freda Woods
Dick Lange
Harry Mullens
Chris Gergens
Eunice Rogier
Mrs Ernest Leicht Honored With Dinner On Birthday
Mrs. Ernest Leicht enjoyed a birthday dinner at her home on Sunday October 7. Attendees included Mrs. Clara Ververs and several Leicht relatives from Boulder Shattuc Sandoval and Patoka, plus friends from St Louis and Boulder. Guests watched television in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Leicht
Clara Ververs
Floyd Walker
Sandoval
George Leicht
Clarence Leicht
George
Boulder
Clifford Wiedle
Shattuc
Ben Quick
la Dene Skates
St. Louis
Virgil Wernsman
Victoria Chapter 253 Eastern Star Meeting Report
Victoria Chapter No. 253, Order of Eastern Star held a regular meeting on Monday October 8 1951 with Worthy Matron Andree Schroeder presenting Grand Chapter findings. A carpet project for the dais was discussed and Ella Dunn received birthday reminders for October 4. Refreshments and a contest led by Bertha Danbury followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Order of Eastern Star
Andree Schroeder
Ella Dunn
Ethel Green
Bertha Danbury
Patoka Panthers 4 H Club elects officers at first meeting
The Patoka Panthers 4 H Club held its first meeting of the new year at the Patoka gym on October 8. Officers elected include President Jim mie Britt, Vice President John Davis, Secretary and Treasurer Gene Bricker, Reporter Charles Britt, and Federation Director John Davis. New members welcomed were Carol Ann Crawford, Lila Sanders, Jessie Lou, James Allen Thomas, and Ellery Hawkins. The group discussed projects, received prize money from a local show, and planned the next gathering at Gene Bricker’s home on November 12.
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Patoka Panthers
Gene Bricker
Weekend Visit and Social in Missouri
Mr and Mrs Bruce Pugh and their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Conrad Haefner spent the weekend in South Afton Missouri. They attended a surprise party in St Anne Missouri for Mrs Haefners birthday. Mrs Margaret Hintz visited in Sandoval with her daughter Mrs August Ververs. Lowell Belsherry painted the Roy Ballance home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Pugh
South Afton
Missouri
Conrad Haefner
St. Anne
Pfc John Nelson Jr to be Returned for Burial
Mr and Mrs John Nelson received a government message Saturday stating their son Pfc John Nelson Jr who was killed in Korea would be returned home for burial. The casket will arrive at Patoka within thirty days and go to Cox and Martin Funeral Home for final arrangements. An announcement on service time will be issued when received.
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John Nelson
Pfc
John Nelson Jr
Korea
Patoka
Cox & Martin Funeral
Illinois studies plan 25 000 volunteers for wartime aid
State agencies announce recruitment of 25 000 volunteers through veterans groups to evacuate and care for bombing victims. The program would establish 102 collection points 48 staging areas and 44 reception centers across Illinois. Plans also include airport expansions and civil service exams.
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State Department of Public Welfare
Illinois Public Aid Commission
Welfare Services Section
Illinois Civil Defense Agency
Illinois
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St. Lukes Hospital
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Camp Breckenridge
Kentucky
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Neil
Wm. J. Schroeder
Bristol
O. C. Schroeder
Robert Bales
Missouri Baptist Hospital
St.Louis
Pearcy
Greenup
Roy Bales
Greentown
Indiana
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Mrs. Potts
H. N. Potts
John Williams
Florence Simcox
Pegues
L. Wasem
Elsie Gray
E. L. Rogier
Roy Jones
E. L. Delay
J. F. Matchett
Eva
J. C. Walraven
Flight Radio School
W.S.C.S
Home Bureau News
C.E.S
John Nelson, JR
Illinois State News
Adlai E. Stevenson
George F. Ferry
Illinois Armory Board
Pierce L. Shannon
General Ferry
33Rd Infantry Division
Illinois National Guard
Centralia Municipal
Sharon Field
Tremont
Ashburn
Joseph K. McLaughlin
State Department of Aeronautics
Illinois Industrial Commission
Illinois Civil Service Commission
State Department of Conservation
Alexander County
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