Vernon Social Notes Show Visitors and Local Events
Vernon residents hosted and visited numerous relatives and friends from nearby towns and states. Gatherings included Mrs. C A More in Jacksonville with the Fords, the Caudle family’s Wisconsin guests, and Vandalia visitors the Leiningers. A Hallowe en party at the Vernon Gym sponsored by the Parent Teachers Club featured Hula dances and prizes, and J C Lawrence of Centralia plus John Tillman visited relatives here. Funeral services were held for J F Arnold in Vernon with burial in Vernon Cemetery. attendees from Sheridan, Geneva, Vandalia, and Chicago joined the family. Doctors Compton and Burkhard visited East St. Louis and Decatur friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. More
Jacksonville
Cecil Ford
Harvey Wilson
Delavan
Wisconsin
Emmett Caudle
Earl Leininger
Vandalia
T. E. Snyder
Max Slovik
Fenton
C. O. Livesay
J. W. Epps
Springfield
Grand Lodge
I.C.C.F
Rebekahs
Vernon Lodge
Marian Epps
Samuel Snickerwitz
Hallowe’en
Vernon Gym
Parent Teachers Club
J. C. Lawrence
Centralia
John Tillman
J. S. Rouse
Albert
Harold Jarrett
Sheridan
Beulah Jarrett
Irene
Geneva
Arnold Jarrett
Chicago
Burl Guthrie
Rita Lee
Helen Jarrett
Vernon Cemetery
Joe Compton
East St. Louis
Frank Hatch
Helen Easley
Bob
Judy
Decatur
E. F. Burchard
Forrest Oates
Tommy
Waverly
O. Livesay
Estel Slavik
Gerald Livesay
Salem
Farewell party for Keith Tedrick at Mrs Paul Torrence's
A farewell party was given for Keith Tedrick at Mrs Paul Torrence's by Lela Paine and Sharlene Belcher with games and refreshments. Attendees included Keith and many neighbors and friends, all helping make the event successful. Benton Jubilee Quarte t to perform at Patoka Christian Church on Oct 26 for a gospel in song program at 7 p.m. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Torrence
Keith Tedrick
Lela Paine
Sharlene Belcher
Keith
Jo Ann
Imogene
Tedrick
Helen
Donald
Bill Edwards
Jamnita
Sam
Dallas
Eugene Belcher
Murl
Maxine Goodin
Wesley Cain
Jerry Hudspeth
James Cox
Benton Jubilee Quartette
Christian Church
WCNT
Patoka Christian Church
William Dwight Bundy Dies on Family Farm in Fayette County
William Dwight Bundy born June 5 1903 on a farm in Wilburton township Fayette County grew to manhood married Eunice Anderson May 11 1927. Father of four sons and one daughter Duane died at 18 days brother and sister listed. Funeral held at Zion Church east of Patoka with burial in Sandy Branch Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dwight Bundy
Thomas
Lillian Bundy
Wilburton Township
Fayette County
Eunice Anderson
Billy
Duane
Lillian
Kenneth
Bobby
Dwight
Arnold Chapel Church
Patoka
Army Air Corps
San Antonio
Texas
Earl
Salem
George
Maron
Edna Green
Billings
Montana
Marjorie Macias
Chicago
Carrie Garrett
Alma
Zion Church
Raymond Linder
Dahlgren
Olin
Vernon
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Sandy Branch
Card of Thanks from the Bundy Family
The Bundy Family expresses sincere thanks for sympathy and kindness shown during their hour of trouble and sorrow. May God’s richest blessings rest upon you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundy
Patoka Methodist Church Week of Prayer and Homecoming
The Patoka Methodist Church schedules a full week of activities led by Pastor M. W. Friesner. Morning worship at 10, afternoon service at 1 30, and evening services 7 30 with a pot luck dinner at noon. Dedication and Home-Coming set for November 2 with speakers Rev C M Miller and Rev Earl Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Friesner
Geo. J
C. M. Miller
Earl Phillips
W.C.N.T
Patoka Woman's Club Bake and Rummage Sale
The Patoka Woman's Club held a bake and rummage sale Saturday drawing a good crowd. The event raised $20 and the club thanks all donors, led by public notice from Rose Mojonnier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Patoka Woman’s Club
Rose Mojonnier
Chmn
Free Pass Guests Named For Sando Theatre Shows
The Patoka Register lists guests entitled to free theatre passes at the Sando Theatre in Sandoval. Names include Stanley and Livingston on Oct 24-25, Alexander’s Ragtime Band on Oct 26-27, The Chase on Oct 28, and Copacabana on Oct 29. Passes issued at the Register office in Patoka to family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Register
Sando Theatre
Sandoval
Register” Office
Patoka
Stanley and Livingston
Charles Fiscus
Alexander
Harold Foltz
the Chase
Claude Gerrish
Copacabana
Nancy Simcox
Register’ Office
Patoka Dogs Win Five Firsts at Vandalia Show
At the Vandalia Sportsmen's Club Beach Show on October 19, Patoka entries earned five first-place ribbons. Luke Walk’s English Coon Hound Patoka Blue won Grand Champion twice. Everett Purdue’s Redbone team Red Sue and Red Rock won blue ribbons. Marcus Cox’s Lewellyn Setter Pepper took top in one year and under. The trio also received eighty pounds of dog food awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia Sportsmen’s Club
Vandalia
Luke Walk
Everett Purdue
Red Rock
Marcus Cox
Walker
Salem
Patoka
Marcus
Decatur
Pepper
Luke
Patoka School News Room updates and Halloween plans
Room One read The Little Fire Engine and Firemen as part of Fire Prevention Week. Students Emily Daugherty and Carl Jones moved away while Carol Ann Crawford and Cindy Ann Holland visited. Room Two added Its Fun To Be Safe to the library and notes on Weekly Reader. The fourth grade read The Freedom Train during the Oct 13 17 week and Halloween decorations were made in art. Room Three Ray Jones moved to Centralia and will enter the fifth grade there. Dickie Hubbard had dental work in Centralia. State Superintendent Nichols requires a Safety First class once weekly. Fifth and sixth grades took Weekly Reader silent reading tests with averages 5.7 and 7.8. some students scored two grades above. Eighth grade reviews decimals and mixed numbers, while seventh studies discounts. Films viewed included They were the Black Bear Twins Vanishing Herds Maine and two more Earth and Its Seasons and The Home Place. Candidates for King and Queen were Merl Wadkins Darrell Sharp Joann Walker and Marie Crawford with one cent votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenski
Johnson
Emily Daugherty
Carl Jones
Carol Ann Crawford
Cindy Ann Holland
H. S. Riley
Hallowe’en
Ray Jones
Centralia
Dickie Hubbard
Nichols
Maine
Merl Wadkins
Darrell Sharp
Joann Walker
Marie Crawford
Library Notes Adds New Books From Donor Friends
After hot days, library patrons stir as Mrs. Oliv Farmer sends a friendly letter and gifts. The donation includes The Quarry Kingblood Royal The River Road Give Us Our Dream Singing Waters The Bright Promise Three O Clock Dinner and Touchstones with thanks from the library board and librarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliv Farmer
Kingblood Royal
Gratitude Post for Support During Illness and Death
Mrs Ethel Chance expresses thanks to all who helped during illness and death of her companion. She thanks the minister for comforting words, those who sent flowers and food, offered sympathy, and prayers. She also thanks Cox and Martin Funeral Home for courteous service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Ethel Chance
Thanking Friends for Sympathy After Mother's Death
A note of gratitude expresses appreciation for words of sympathy and acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of Mrs. Kvzie Wasem. The family extends thanks to friends for their support.
Bert D. Chance Passes Away October 17 1947
Bert D. Chance 66 died October 17 1947 after a prolonged illness. Born February 12 1881 in Carrigan township he married Ethel Logan February 12 1906. He joined Marshall Creek Baptist then Methodist church and lived a faithful Christian life. He is survived by his wife sister Viola McHaney brother Britt S. Chance foster sister Georgia Cavins and many nieces and nephews. Funeral at Patoka Methodist Church October 19 with Rev. John R. Curtis and Rev. M. W. Friesner. Interment Cruse Cemetery. Cox & Martin Funeral Homes in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert D. Chance
Hillary D
Lucinda Chance
Carrigan Township
Ethel Logan
Marshall Creek
Viola McHaney
Odin
Britt S. Chance
Delphos
Kansas
Georgia Cavins
O’fallon
Ill
Patoka Methodist Church
John R. Curtis
Alma
M. W. Friesner
Cruse
Cox & Martin Funeral Homes
Bear Creek W M S Meeting and Local Notes
Bear Creek W M S met with Mrs. Hazel Brown on October 15 with Mamie Henson leading a Mexico lesson. Novembers meeting at Mrs. Robertson’s home with Mrs. Brown as leader. Bear Creek Church services scheduled October 26. White Haven School dismissed for Nathan Roberts funeral. Local family visits noted including Wilsons of Beloit Wisconsin and Caudle Murfin gatherings. Jones family reunion held October 19 with Cecil Jones birthday group of 42 attending. Sunday callers at Mattie Linton’s included Jones, Linton, Pribble, Leininger, and Kinmundy visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Creek
Nathan Roberts
Roberts
Winess Linton
Harvey Wilson
Beloit
Wisconsin
Emmett Caudle
Murfin
Marvin Sorrell
Decatur
Ill
Dean Lawrence
Dale Jones
Patoka
Gilbert Brown
Vernon
Mattie Linton
Grace Jones
Florence Linton
Ethel Pribble
Gene Leininger
Leroy Leith
Billy and
Jerry
Carlyle
B. F. Linton
David
Kinmundy
Vernon Better Neighbors Club Meets October 15
The Vernon Better Neighbor's Club met October 15 at Mrs. Flo Morgan's home with eight members. Cledia Wikenhauser joined this month. Prizes went to Ferne Gehrken Elvira Livesay and Tina Murfin. Birthday gifts went to Marie Hathaway and Mrs Livesay. Hostess served fruit salad cookies and coffee. Next meeting hosted by Mrs. Alice Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Ferne Gehrken
Tina Murfin
Anna Des Resseaux
Alice Wilson
Lodema Bayliss
Freda Meador
Elvira Livesay
Flo Morgan
Social Security Rep to Meet Public in Centralia
A Social Security Administration representative from Mt. Vernon will visit the Illinois State Employment Service Office in Centralia on Wednesday October 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to assist locals with social security questions. Watch for Carnival King and Queen candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Social Security Administration
Main Street
Mt. Vernon
Ill
Illinois State Employment Service
North Locust Street
Patoka Lions Club notes reflect banquet and new members
The Patoka Lions Club notes report a Halloween banquet at the Methodist church with 24 regular members present and two new members James Wernsman and Leslie Wasem. The water finding project has spent about $700 with three test wells showing inadequate yield. Next meeting on November 4 will be Ladies Night with planned entertainment and possible out-of-town performers. Lion Edwin Arnold named Lion Tamer to fill an unexpired term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
James Wernsman
Leslie Wasem
Elit
Lion Frank Miller
Lion Miller
Lion Russell Snyder
Lion
Matchett
Lion Edwin Arnold
Mrs William Jenkins Honored On Birthday
Mr and Mrs Thomas Hayes hosted a 600 PM dinner Sunday honoring their daughter Mrs William Jenkins. Attending were Mr and Mrs Jack Carlyle Mr and Mrs Frank Watt Mr and Mrs Dean Laws of Centralia Mr and Mrs R K Voltz of Effingham Mr and Mrs William Jenkins and sons Jimmy and Billy and Mr and Mrs Thomas Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hayes
Mrs
William Jenkins
Jack Carlyle
Frank Watt
Dean Laws
Centralia
R. K. Voltz
Effingham
Jimmy
Billy
PTA Pot Luck Supper Plans Carnival at Gym
A large crowd attended the PTA pot luck supper on Wednesday. Plans were set for a carnival at the gymnasium on October 31 starting at 6 o'clock with judging at 7. Prizes range from 1 to 2.50 dollars for best masked individuals and groups across four rooms and multiple disguise categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
Rose Mojonnier
Halloween Carnival at Patoka Gymnasium Friday
A Halloween carnival is planned for Friday night at Patoka Gymnasium on October 31. Local organizers invite families to attend for games, prizes, and seasonal festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en
Patoka Gymnasium
Baptist Church Schedule and Events
Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 30 a m Training Union at 6 30 p m Evening Worship at 7 30 p m. Birthday song for Judy Piercy. Sunbeams meet with Kent Crawford on November 1 from 2 to 8 p m. Rev Verne Oglesby of Decatur will conduct evangelistic meeting here next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Piercy
Sunbeams
Kent Crawford
Verne Oglesby
Decatur
Sunbeam Class Notes Meeting With Kent Crawford
The Sunbeams plan a November 1 gathering with Kent Crawford from 2 to 8 pm. Program includes pledges, prayers, scripture readings, roll calls, Thankful For, instrumentals, singing, and activities. Mini poinsettias to invite to Dec 6 party. Hallowe'en Carnival noted with Grand March at 7:20 and crowning at 10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
Kent Crawford
Africa
Susy McHaney
Philips
Hallowe’en Carnivel
Patoka Woman's Club Opens Year With Halloween Theme
The Patoka Woman's Club held its first meeting of the year in the school auditorium on a Saturday afternoon October 11. New president Bettie Scox led the program with Carrye Alexander as chairman and guests and new members including Pearl Britt and Mrs Etta Cra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Bettie Scox
M Carrye Alexander
Pearl Britt
Etta Cra
Anna Holland
Centralia
Ney Ballance
Cindy Holland
4-H CLUB NEWS MEETING AT THALMAN RESIDENCE
The 4-H meeting met at Robert Thalmans residence on October 13, 1947 at 8:00 PM. Officers elected: President Wilma Pugh, Vice President Dale Sperger, Secretary Treasurer James Ole, Reporter Deneen Hopkins, Recreational Leader West Bowen. The next meeting is the second Monday in November at Dale Saeger’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Thalman
Prsident
Wilma Pugh
Dale Sperger
James Ole
Deneen Hopkins
Carroll Mojonnier
George Snider
Dale Saeger
Dean Hopkins
Good Will Club meets at Claud Meador home
The Good Will Club gathered October 8 at Mrs. Claud Meador home with thirteen members and five guests. They quilted and pieced a quilt for sale and enjoyed a pot luck dinner as Ferne Arnold presided at the business meeting followed by a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
Claud Meador
Ferne Arnold
Alice Wilson
Meador
Edna White
Nellie Doolen
Lutie Belcher
Maud Meador
Nellie Perkins
Tonie Sorrell
Bettie Howel
Emma Protz
Sophia Protz
Mary Kottmeyer
Tina Murfin
Tillie Meador
Mrs. Beyers
Annabelle Doolen
Susan
Berniece Ross
Joan Houston
Local Residents Share Visits and Halloween Plans
Weldon hosts Mr and Mrs Frank Galaway and others for visits. Carriers include Mr and Mrs Fred Lake and Harlan Goff while events hint at the Patoka Gym Halloween Carnival on October 31. Several trips appear, including Jennings two legged trips to California and Colorado, and a Robinson funeral attendance yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Galaway
Weldon
William Ververs
Fred Lake
Nialle
Harlan Goff
Margie
Patoka Gymnasium
W. M. Roberson
Indiana
Darvin Jones
John A. Jennine
Robert Hayes
Iona Towmy
Bobby
Thomas Hayes
C. F. Davis
J. H. Davis
Roy Jared
Robinson
Stow
Mee Tohn Hetzler
Boyd Cook
Gretchen
Chicago
0. F. Davis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Parlor Furnace
Russell Caldwell
T. T. Cox
Home Rendering Co.de
Davenport
Carl Meadorle
Pope Township
Chester Belcher
Cooksville, Ill
Hallowe'en
Patoka Gym
Patoka School News
White Haven
Better Neighbors Club
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