Funeral Services for Mr Wernsman Held Thursday
Henry Wernsman born May 24 1863 near Patoka Illinois died October 11 1939 at 76 years. He married Ce celia Smith in 1890 and had eleven children. Funeral held October 12 at Zion Church with Rev Miller officiating. interment Meadow cemetery. Card of Thanks from Cecelia Wernsmann and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wernsman
Adam
Martha Wernsman
Patoka
Ilinois
Cecelia Smith
Virgil
Albert
Walter
Everett
Alice
James
Edna
Clinton
Zion Church
Miller
Meadow Cemetery
Thos
Cecelia Wernsmann
District 15 PTA Holds Annual Illinois Congress Meeting
The District No. 15 PTA meeting at Irving School Centralia featured a Centralia City Schools Band concert and Girl and Boy Scouts pledging to the flag. State president Mrs Catherine Culver Mullberry spoke on strong family life and four key points, followed by discussions and group sessions on education and parental participation. Attendees from Patoka included Mrs. Slagel Bushnell Meador Belcher Foltz and DeLay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers
Irving School
Centralia
Marion
Fayette
Effingham
Clay
Richland
Lawrence
Roy S. Buffat
The
Presbyterian Church
Roy V. Jordan
Catherine Culver Mulberry
Edgar Drake
Holland Flagler
Flagler
Charles F. Boss
Ralph §. Stoetzel
Patoka
John Slagel
Bert Bushnell
Carl Meador
Jess Belcher
Chas. Foltz
E. L. DeLay
Special Notice of Weiner Roast for Masons and Eastern Star
A notice invites Masons and their families and Eastern Star members to a weiner roast at City Park on Wednesday October 25 at 7:00 p m. Attendees are asked to bring their weiners buns and a cup. The Committee promises a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Church Activities Details World Missionary Sunday Outlook
The Sunday School drew 124 attendees with offerings totaling 28.60 for missions and church services had solid turnout. A quarterly conference led by Dr. C. C. Hail set new year boards and committees. Next Sunday promotes Go to Church Sunday and invites all Methodist families to attend both Sunday School and morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Hail
Mt.Vernon
Centralia
Sunday
Geo. Wasem
Women’s Foreign Legion Missionary Society
George Wasem
Young Peoples Meeting
Zion Sunday School and Ladies Aid Activities
Zion Sunday School met with 62 in attendance on October 8. The Epworth League gathered at 7 30 p m and a Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs Eva Ballance included a pot luck lunch and quilting for Mrs Jim Arnold of Salem led by Mrs Letta Ballance. The next meeting is set for October 26 at Mrs Lotta Ballance s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Zion Ladies Aid
Eva Ballance
Jim Arnold
Salem
Letta Ballance
Lotta Ballance
Linder
John Chance Woods
Weiners
Patoka Woman's Club Holds Saturday Meeting
The Patoka Woman's Club met in regular session at the gymnasium with good attendance. Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon led, reports from Effingham and Odin noted, three new members joined, dues paid, and gifts given for high roll call scores. The Garden and Conservation program featured garden tips, a Trees talk by Mrs. Edith Cruse with local tree history, duets by Miss Doris Good and Mrs. Paul Logan, and a piano solo by Miss Dorothy Christie followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Woman’s Club
S. M. Spurgeon
Garden and Conservation Department
A. E. Good
Paul Logan
Doris Good
Edith Cruse
Livesay
Will Dorris
Patoka Presbyterian Church
Grruse
Dor’. Good
Dorothy Christie
Carmi Baptist Church Plans Sunday School and Activities
A Carmi Baptist Church notice invites worshippers to Sunday School at 9:30 and B Y P A at 6:00 p m with midweek service Thursday at 7 o'clock The B A Boys meet Wednesday at 7 30 pm They plan to invite two new members this week reaching eighteen total Bro Harry Wilson superintendent of the Carmi Baptist Orphanage with R A boys helped pick up on Saturday morning in Patoka with some R A boys assisting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Y
B. A
Harry, Wilson
Carmi Baptist
Patoka
R. A
Methodist Missionary Meeting Notes and Updates
The Methodist Missionary Society met at Mrs. Charles Anderson's home last Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Joe Simcox leading the program. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Thomas Altom, with Mrs. Don Wilson as leader. Mrs. Lester Ballance remains in very critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Missionary Society
Charles Anderson
Joe Simcox
Thomas Altom
Don Wilson
Pear donation to home by Mr and Mrs Mojon nier
A truckload of pears was donated to the home by Mr and Mrs P J Mojon nier. Additional contributions included several quarts of fruit and clothing donated by various church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Mojonnier
Probation After Death Theme in Christian Science Services
Sunday lessons in all Christian Science churches focus on probation after death with the Golden Text from James 1 12 and verses from Psalms 16 1 5 8 plus Eddy's Science and Health asserting soul life is eternal and man cannot die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Alfalfa’s Worthwhile Points Surpass the Drawbacks
The article outlines favorable aspects of alfalfa as a soil-building, erosion-controlling legume praised by J. C. Hackleman of the University of Illinois. It notes high yields after alfalfa, palatable hay for livestock, and robust erosion control, while acknowledging requirements for lime phosphate and soil type and offering practical tips for managing bacterial wilt and seed costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Hackleman
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Illinois
Llinois
Hackleman
Marion County Farmers Get 1939 Price Adjustment Payments
As of October 14, Marion County farmers had received 14843.90 in 1939 corn and wheat price adjustment payments. Lee D. Britt notes 5795.00 in wheat and 9000.90 in corn payments to cooperators within acreage allotments. Illinois totals reach 8416346.48 with 67443 corn parity and 50553 wheat parity applications statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Lee D. Britt
Marin County Soil Conservation Comm
Britt
Sangamon County
Logan County
Illinois
AAA
Decatur
Shepard Family Reunion Held At Newton Illinois Home
The Shepard reunion gathered at John Shepard's home with many relatives from Newton Vandalia Tamaleo Sandoval and Smithboro. Attendees included Luther Barner Chas Shepard Ada Boldrey Betty Emery Rollie Stombaugh Richard Huddlesto Adren Stark Louie Aurton and others. The day featured visiting prayers and departing hopes for another gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepard
John Shepard
Luther Barner
Chas. Shepard
Ada Boldrey
Betty Emery
R. C. Flockens
Rosemary
Alvi Shetebarker
Newton
Ill
Rollie Stombaugh
Vandalia
Richard ‘Huddlesto
Adren Stark
Leo Jackson
Tamaleo
Jame Shepard
Ramond Hersley
Louie Aurton
Ora Stone
Sandoval
Newton Merritt
Smithboro
Mary Belcher
George
Herbert Paine
Denartin
Birthday Party and Oil Find Boost Local Hopes
Room Tiwo and 21 other children celebrate Nancy Rose Foltz’s eighth birthday after school at her home with cake and gifts. Nearby Shell Petroleum reports No. 1 Fred Lutz well in Benoist, depth 1439 feet, swabbed 56 barrels in 12 hours, boosting oil interest after many dry wells in Carrigan Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Rose Foltz
Nancy
George Davis
Billy Dean Good
John Wilson
Gens
Jackie Hansen
Harold
Bobby Slagle
Glenwood Malan
Deneen Walker
Wig Richeson
Marx DeLay
Donald Lee Ellis
Betty Ann Beckman
Sue Wireman
Rachel Adams
Patsy Beery
Irene McKinney
Billy Hill
Deraldine Dole
Mary Watkins
Lois
Shell Petroleum Company
Fred Lutz
Benoist
NW SE
Carrigan Township
Shell Company
Imediate
Lutz Farm
Patoke
Illinois Central Orders New Rails and Locomotives
Illinois Central announces 7 000 tons of rails plus 10 600 tons ordered in September for a total of 17 600 tons to be delivered early 1940 enabling 100 miles of track. The orders include 2 509 tons from Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad, 2 500 tons from Carnegie Illinois Steel, 2 000 tons from Inland Steel, plus 10 diesel electric switching locomotives from Electro Motive Corp for late 1939 to early 1940. Total expenditure about 1 200 000 dollars as part of railroad preparedness efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central System
Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company
Birmingham
Carnegie Illinois Steel Corporation
Chicago
Inland Steel Company
Electro-Motive Corporation
Ilinois Central System
Sophomore Party Held Tuesday
The Sophomore class met Tuesday evening October 10 at Valma Heinzman s for the first class party of the year. Those present included Mary Helen Jennings Wanda Lea Belcher Anna Belle Adams Lyla Jolliff Valma Heinzman Wanda McWhirter Ruth McKinney Betty Ballance Zola Miller Martha Matchett Ruth Wadkins Ruth Graham Doris Adams Dorothy Williams Esther Crawford Miss Christie Leslie and Wesley Griffin Mac Arnold Bruce Foltz Darvin Jones Jerry Quayle Marvin Walker Lyle Mann Versal Hicks Ancel and Beryl Arnold Bob Young and Neil McKinney. An enjoyable time was had by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valma Heinzman
Mary Helen Jennings
Wanda Lea Belcher
Anna Belle Adams
Lyla Jolliff
Wanda McWhirter
Ruth McKinney
Betty Ballance
Zola Miller
Martha Matchett
Ruth Wadkins
Ruth Graham
Doris Adams
Dorothy Williams
Esther Crawford
Miss Christie
Leslie
Wesley Griffin Mac Arnold
Bruce Foltz
Darvin Jones
Jerry Quayle
Marvin Walker
Lyle Mann
Versal Hicks Ancel
Beryl Arnold
Bob Young
Neil McKinney
Silver Tea Meeting With Mrs Logan
Silver Tea met with Mrs Mae Logan. The meeting was called to order by president Mrs Fayetta Ballance. Devotional by Mrs Genevieve Sears. program by Mrs Lula Troyer. Prize winners were Mrs Mildred Belcher, Fautin Pollance and Genevieve Sears. Refreshments by the hostess. Next meeting with Mrs John Jennings. Winer roast moved to Tuesday night October 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Logan
Fayetta Ballance
Genevieve Sears
Lula Troyer
Mildred Belcher
Fau‘tin Pollance
Hostere
John Jennings
Celebrated Birthdays at Pinochle Evening
Mrs. Albert Cruse hosted a two table pinochle party on Tuesday night October 10 honoring birthdays of Albert Cruse and Frank Miller on October 9 and 10. S. E. Altom and Frank Miller owned high scores. refreshments included sandwiches salads pickles cake and coffee. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Parks Mr and Mrs. Alcom and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Cruse
Frank Miller
S. E. Altom
W. J. Parks
FE. al
Shower for Mrs Kirk at Patoka Schools
Mrs Verle Kirk was honored at a stork shower held by Patoka Schools teachers. The event featured a Cat contest won by Mrs E L DeLay, an Intelligence quiz won by E L DeLay, and a Presidents names picture contest won by H N Potts. Refreshments followed with attendees including Miss Alice Murfin Miss Florence Cain Mr Cecil Fletcher Mr Coombs Miss Dorothy Christie and families of DeLay Kirk Potts and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verle Kirk
Patoka
E. L. DeLay
H. N. Potts
United States
Potts
Alice Murfin
Florence Cain
Refunds on Gasoline Tax Reach 360000 Monthly
State Auditor Edward J. Barrett notes that gasoline tax refunds to farmers, dry cleaners, and vehicle owners total about 360000 each month with roughly 12000 warrants issued monthly. An appropriation of 7000000 was made for the two years. Only motor vehicles using hard roads incur the tax. Mrs. O J Hill visited Ruth Alexander in Sandoval for a Monday dinner and Eastern Star meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Barrett
O. J. Hill
Ruth Alexander
Sandoval
Eastern Star Lodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Wernsman
P.T.A. Meeting
Weiner
Methodist Missionary Meeting
Lester Ballance
Christian Science Churches
Lasson
Alfalfa
Shepard Family Reunion
Illinois Central
Mrs. Logan
Mrs. Kirk
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