Mrs Pope Shows Travel Pictures From Foreign Lands
At the Methodist Church a Ladies meeting featured Mrs Pope presenting her husband’s travel slides. The collection included Oberammergau scenes with Jesus and Mary, Athens Aeropagus, and Bethlehem Holy Land views. A devotional by Mrs J A Jennings, music by Mary Ellen Sharp and Dorothy Youngs, and plans for The Week of Prayer followed, with new members welcomed and a rummage sale announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lazarus
Athens
Greece
St. Paul
Holy Land
Church of the Nativity
Bethlehem
Old City
Jerusalem
Old Temple
Inez O’neal
Louis Youngs
Artie Rogier
Sadie Crawford
Eva Ballance
Charles Thalman
Frank Adams
Clark Walraven
Lora Altom
Pope
Nixon to Speak in Centralia on Campaign Tour
Senator Richard Nixon will address supporters in Centralia Illinois Monday evening October 20 from the Illinois Central train platform between 6:35 and 6:55 PM. The schedule lists Olney Mt Vernon West Frankfort Marion Carbondale Centralia and East St Louis appearances with specific times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Nixon
California
United States
Southern Illinois
Centralia
Ill
Redr
Illinois Central
Nixon
Olney
Mt. Vernon
West Frankfort
Marion
Carbondale
East St .Louis
Card of Thanks for Help in Pasture Fire
The Natteir family Mae Carolyn and Vera thank Patoka Fire Department Sohio workers and friends who helped extinguish a pasture fire Sunday afternoon in Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Sohio
Mae
Carolyn
Vera Natteir
Marines Offer Reenlistees Stationing and Training Choices
Former Marines who reenlist may choose their area of stationing in the United States or overseas. Eligible sergeants or below can select a school to attend or request retraining in a different occupational field. The options come from the Centralia Marine Corps Office as announced by Technical Sergeant James F. McIntosh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
James F. McIntosh
Centralia Marine Corps Office
Notice of Claim Day in Schroeder Estate
Notice to all persons that Monday November 3, 1952 is the claim date in the estate of William J Schroeder deceased in Marion County Illinois. Claims may be filed on or before that date without issuance of summons Schroeder Administrator Miller Pfaff Attorneys Salem Illinois
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Schroeder
Marion County
Illinois
Schroeder
Miller & Pfaff
Salem
Patoka Panthers Elect Officers and Upcoming Events
The Patoka Panthers elected officers at the first new year meeting hosted by Ellery Hawkins with 17 members present. Four new members joined: Nancy Snider Rodger Gergeni David Britt and Charles Berry. Plans include a Halloween party October 27 at 7 p.m. masked, exhibits for grain projects at Rex Motor Co Salem October 20 to 25, and a November 10 meeting at 7 p.m. at the High School to entertain parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Panthers
Ellery Hawkins
Nancy Snider
Rodger Gergeni
David Britt
Charles Berry
Gene Bricker
Dick Davis
John Davis
Lois Britt Recreation Chain
Betty Walker Federation
Jimmie Britt
Rex Motor Co
Salem
Family Reunion at Thomas W McGee Home in Patoka
A large gathering of relatives and friends met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W McGee in Patoka on Sunday October 12 to celebrate several family birthdays. They enjoyed a basket dinner at City Park then returned to the Parsonage for an afternoon of visiting with attendees from Louisville Ida Poplar Bluff Nashville Ida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. McGee
Patoka
Roy McGee
Doris
Joe
Winlter Turner
Richard
Kenneth
Janice
William McGee
Linda
Allen MccGee
Jack
Jerry
John T
McGee
Kay
Len
Ralph Kuhlig
Karen Birch
Louisville, Ill
Estey McGee
Ida, l
Franklin Flynn
Nancy
Poplar Bluff
Ill
Nelson Grote
Nashville, Ill
Mininister
Patoka Lions Club fifth annual picnic hampered by good weather
The Patoka Lions Club Fifth Annual Picnic drew a light crowd as farmers worked corn and bean harvests during the unusually fine day. A trap shoot drew only a few shooters then a light rain shortened events after 10 30 pm but turtle races and turkey shoots drew guests and brisk concession patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Lions Club
Crojwich
Henry Brumfield Undergoes Surgery in Centralia Hospital
Henry Brumfield entered St Marys hospital in Centralia Monday and underwent surgery Tuesday morning. He is reported to be doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brumfield
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Livesays mark fifty-ninth wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Livesay of Vernon celebrated their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary with a basket dinner at Vernon City Park. Forty-three relatives attended, including E. E. McHaney, Richie Roberts, Gerald McHaney, Henry Mack Ramsey, Maud Jarrett, Everett Jett and family, Barney McHaney, Barthal Anderson, Dale Jones and Barbara, Gerald and Clarence Livesay and families, and Frances Livesay of Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Vernon City Park
E. E. McHaney
Clinton
Richie Roberts
Roberts
Decatur
Gerald McHaney
Henry Mack
Ramsey, Ill
Maud Jarrett
Everett Jett
Barney McHaney
Odin
Bartha] Anderson
Dale Jones
Barbara
Patoka
Gerald Livesay
Clarence Livesay
Frances Livesay
Salem
Rollin McHaney
C. O. Livesay
Amateur Hour Friday Eve at High School Gym
On Friday evening October 17 at 7:30 the new high school gym hosts an Amateur Hour with entries still welcome for instruments dance singing or readings. The program features God's Little Children a singing trio from WCNT Centralia who perform as entertainment only. Contact Mrs Chriss Gergens to enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WCNT
Centralia
Chriss Gergens
Warning to Citizens on High Pressure House Sales
Village Clerk Robert Eagan warns residents of aggressive door to door sales, highlighting cess pool cleaning scams that charge over $100. He urges dealing with legitimate or authorized dealers and to consult local firms or the telephone office for nearest contractor.
Patoka Christian Church Sets New Attendance Record
On Rally Day October 5 the Patoka Christian Church drew 233 attendees for Bible School breaking the prior 209. About 150 people joined a noon basket dinner. Edwin Smith of Salem Illinois preached the afternoon service inspiring all participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Christian Church
Edwin Smith
Salem
Illinois
Community thanks for flowers and get well wishes
A grateful note expresses thanks to the Wesleyan Sunday School Class and many neighbors for potted plants, flowers, and numerous get well cards received during a hospital stay. The writer emphasizes lasting appreciation for the kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyn
Rummage Sale at Masonic Hall October 25
A rummage sale will be held at the Masonic Hall on Saturday October 25. The event features clothing and food with chili pie and coffee. Serving begins at 10:00 a.m. by the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Mojonnier Home Hosts Weekender Guests and Visits
Mr and Mrs P J Mojonnier entertained Sunday guests R W Mojonnier of Altadena California and others from Highland Indianapolis and Greenville. Maud Singer returned to Indianapolis with her son for an indefinite visit. YWCA girls held their regular meeting at the Mojonnier home. George Leicht of Boulder and La Dene Skates of Shattuc visited Virgil Wernsman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Mojonnier
R. W. Mojonnier
Altadena
California
Louis Mange
Highland
Elsie Combe
Greenville
C. J. Roth
Maud Singer
Ervin Singer
Indianadeplis
Indiana
Les Walker
Rosemary
Charles
Indianapolis
Y W.A
George Leicht
Boulder
Miss la Dene Skates
Shattuc
Virgil Wernsman
Community urged to fund a new fire unit for Patoka
The Patoka Volunteer Fire Department seeks donations to buy a 1946 Chevrolet truck with a 1,000 gallon water tank and pump. The aim is immediate on site water supply during dry season grass fires, improving protection for rural areas including Vernon. Contributions are requested via firemen or the secretary G. D. Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Vernon
Fire Department
G. D. Cox
Grass fires prompt local fire department calls
The dry fall prompts two calls to the Volunteer Fire Department. At Dick Feathers place northeast of Patoka a birthday barbecue sparked a grass fire that endangered a nearby corn field until the department stopped it. The Wasem residence on the east side of town caught fire after residents burned grass and rubbish earlier and left, with one corner of the building damaged before discovery.
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Dick Feathers
Patoka
Feathers
James Wasem
Wasems
Lions Club
Local Shoppers Report From City and State
St Louis shoppers Mrs Dwight Ballance and three others visited Friday while Mrs Bill Easton and Mrs Arthur Easton shopped Tuesday. Arthur L Easton recently discharged at Bainbridge Maryland arrived home Wednesday. Jody Carter recovers at home after a tonsil operation at St Marys Hospital Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Ballance
Zella Easton
Nelle Quayle
Josie Moore
St. Louis
Fred Carter
Bill Easton
Arthur L. Easton
Dale Nattier
Jane
Bainsbridge
Maryland
Jody Carter
St. Marys Hospital
Republicans Rally Planned at Patoka Grade School Gym
Marion County Republican Central Committee announces a Oct 23 rally at Patoka Grade School Gym starting 8:00 pm with co hosts James Wasem and William J. Gerrish. Congressman Charles W. Wursell will lead speakers including Dwight Friedrich Robert Branson Joe Leimer Basil Wilson Wesley Griffin and Gerald Galbreath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Grade
Thurs
Vernon
Marion County Republican Central Committee
Patoka
James Wasem
William J. Gerrish
Carrigan Township
Messrs
Dwight P. Friedrich
Centralia
Robert J. Branson
Joe Leimer
Effingham
Basil Wilson
Salem
Wesley Griffin
Gerald Galbreath
Levin J Peek Jr Serving In Korea And Japan
A letter from Levin J Peek Jr indicates he serves as a radio technician with the 8th Fighter Bomber Wing in Korea and Japan, keeping six F 80 aircraft in constant service. He is stationed via APO 929 2 care post master San Francisco and signs from Chicago. He notes cold Chicago weather, coal consumption, plans to visit during hunting season, and expresses strong Republican support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levin J. Peek
Calumet Ave
Chicago
Illinois
Charles Foltz
Patoka
Levin Peek Jr
Korea
Japan
Levin J. Peek Jr
APO
Care
San Francisco
California
Mr. Peek
New Baby Gregory Allen Born to Mr and Mrs Edgar Irvin
Mr and Mrs Edgar Irvin welcomed a baby boy named Gregory Allen born Saturday October 11 at St Marys hospital Centralia. He weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Silas Davidson Salem and Mrs Maude Irvin Patoka.
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Edgar Irvin
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Gregory Allen
Silas Davidson
Salem
Maude Irvin
Patoka
P.T.C. to Meet October 23 at New Pa toka High School
The Parent Teachers Club of Patoka will hold a meeting on Thursday October 23 at 7 30 p m at the new high school. Parents of high school and grade school students are urged to attend and bring doughnuts.
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Parent Teachers Club of
Patoka
Local family hosts and welcomes visitors over weekend
Mr and Mrs Merritt Brumfield of Springfield and Mr and Mrs Vene Gray of Assumption were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Brumfield. Sunday visitors were Mr and Mrs Willie Edwards and children Mary Alice and Rodney Robert of Boulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt Brumfield
Springfield
Vene Gray
Assumption
Henry Brumfield
Willie Edwards
Mary Alice An
Rodney Robert
Boulder
Patoka High School to Host Halloween Carnival
The Patoka Community Unit School District 100 invites all for a Halloween Carnival October 31 in the new high school gym. Prizes awarded for original costumes. no admission for masked guests. The event features vocal music plays cake walks bingo and skill games with the Carnival Queen to be crowned and refreshments available in the cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Community Unit
Vernon News Notes and Local Travel Updates
Mrs A C Curtis of Ramsey visited sisters Mrs J J Ketts and Mrs Mabel Snyder. Attendees at the Methodist Young Folks Sub District meeting in Alma included Rev Raymond Curry and family and several local youths. Families visited Thompsonville cemetery and Ewing to see relatives. Funeral attendance noted for Mae Greider in Macon. Visits to Decatur and Centralia recorded. St Louis visitor Esta Dickmann stayed with aunt W L Danbury. Centralia hospital patients Emma Prott and Mary Kottmeyer. Evansville resident Mrs Walter Hatch visiting at Jesse Ripple's. Lee Peyton and wife visited Tayorville Niath relatives. Donald Murfin attended Southern Gardens banquet by oil employer. Earl Corbett and Hazel Cox visit Springfield mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Curtis
Ramsey
J. J. Ketts
Mabel Snyder
Methodist Young Folks
Alma
Raymond Curry
Minnie Peddivord
Marilyn Guyman
Barbara
Nancy Phinney
Doris Davis
Jimmy Walcott
Allen Lawrence
Dallas Robinson
I. C. Betts
Thompsonville
Mrs. Robinson
Ewing
Wendell Betts
L. C. Snyder
Grace Bevis
Lem Meader
Mae Greider
Macon
J .W. Crawford
T. C. Belcher
Jesse Walton
Decatur
Sunbeams Meet at Baptist Church October 18
The Sunbeams will gather at the Baptist Church on Saturday October 18 from 2 to 3 p.m. Lyle Joe Gray serves as president and welcomes visitors and new members. Paula Layton will sing The Lord's Prayer and Carolyn Natter will share the mission story A Lei for Malcolm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
Baptist Church
Lyle Joe Gray
Lord
Paula Layton
Carolyn Nattier
Malcolm
Mitchell
Pearl Britt
Claude Gerrish
Address and travel notes from World War II era rosters
The record lists Keith Pike Jr. as AC Harold K. Pike Jr. with service number AD 17361907 at 3308 Pit. Trn. Sq. Pre-Flight Stallings Air Base Kinston NC. It also notes Mr. and Mrs. C D Martin visiting Waterloo Illinois with Harold Baum and family whose son recently left for military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Pike Jr
Stallings Air Base
Harold K. Pike Jr
Kinston
North Carolina
C. D. Martin
Waterloo, Ill
Harold Baum
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Pope
Dick Nixon
Marine
Mrs. C. O. Livesay
Robert Eagan
Christian Church
vuLour
Charles W. Wursell
C Levin Peek JR
P.T.C
NEW High School
Esta Dickmann
W. L. Danbury
Alice Wilson
Gladys Wade
Emma Prott
Mary Kottmeyer
Walter Hatch
Evansville
Ind
Jesse Ripple
Lee Peyton
Taylorville
Niath
Donald Murfin
Southern Gardens
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