Vernon Couple Wed In Methodist Church Ceremony
Miss Virginia Wernsman and Vernon Payne were married Saturday evening October 22 at four in the Vernon Methodist Church. Rev. Carroll Lewis officiated as guests witnessed decor featuring fall flowers and candles. The bride wore slipper satin with pearl jewelry. bridesmaids and details followed in blue taffeta and yellow chrysanthemums. The couple will live in Vernon after a reception at the home of Mrs. Dickie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Vernon
Virginia Wernsman
Everett Wernsman
Vernon Payne
Mac Payne
Carroll Lewis
Shirley Hathaway
Sue Ann Wernsman
Mary Ann Pape
Sandoval
Beause
Mary Lou Smith
James Payne
Earl Allen Wernsman
Joe Betts
Virginia
Payne
Southern Illinois Teachers College
Carbondale
Chicago Bridge and Iron Company
Dickie
Methodist Fellowship Draws Largest Crowd Yet
The Methodist Fellowship meeting Tuesday evening October 25 drew the largest attendance to date. Folks enjoyed plentiful food and Halloween themed decorations. Hosts Mrs. Roy Jones Mrs. X B Holland and Mrs. S M Spurgeon arranged the setting while Mrs. Chris Gergens and Mrs. M W Friesner led the evening entertainment. Everyone left in high spirits and eager for the November gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Fellowship
Tueday
Roy Jones
X. B. Holland
S. M. Spurgeon
Chris Gergens
M. W. Friesner
Notice of Claim in Ida F. Wilson Estate
The County Court of Marion County Illinois sets December 5 1949 as the claim date for the estate of Ida F Wilson deceased. Creditors may file claims by that date without summons. Clifford C Wilson is administrator. Miller Pfaff attorneys Salem Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida F. Wilson
Marion County
Illinois
Clifford C. Wilson
Miller & Pfaff
Salem
Marion County Illinois probate pending for Carolina Harmeier
Estate of Carolina Harmeier deceased in Marion County Illinois is pending in County Court. Claims may be filed against the estate on or before the deadline without issuance of a commission. Administrator: Harry Perkins. Salem Illinois. 10-28-2¢
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Harmeier
Marion County
Illinois
Annual Hallowe'en Carnival at Patoka School Gym
The P T C sponsors the Halloween Carnival at Patoka School Gym Saturday October 29. Grand March 7 30 pm Crowning of Carnival Queen and King 8 15 pm. Students contest with rival candidates. Events include cats cake walks and family entertainment with a one act comedy by famed siren stars promising a fun evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en
P.T.C
Patoka School
Hallowe en Party At Eastman Home On Oct 21
Dorothy Sue and Sonny Eastman hosted a Hallowe en party with masked children in comic and unique costumes. Prizes awarded for prettiest Janet Nattier and ugliest Eleanor Fiscus. Refreshments included candy popcorn balls and cookies. Attendees list includes Eleanor and Wilma Jean Fiscus Charles Wadkins Roger Tune Patsy Friesner Janet Friesner Lana Boyd James Allen Jessie Lou Thomas and Rose Mojonnier etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Sue
Sonny Eastman
Janet Nattier
Eleanor Fiscus
Eleanor and
Wilma Jean Fiscus
Charles Wadkins
Roger
Sharon Tune
Patsy
Janet Friesner
Lana Boyd
James Allen
Jessie Lou Thomas
Rose Mojonnier
Tommie Eastman
Dorothy
Sue
Sonny
Vernon Good Will Club Meets With Maud Meador
Eleven members and two visitors spent the day with Maud Meador on October 19 quilting for Maud. Members chose shut‑in names for a yearlong project. Edna White baked a Hallowe en cake centerpiece. Visitors were Aunt Nan Perkins and Tonie Sorrell. Next meeting November 2 with Tina Murfin all day. Ferne Arnold, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Meador
Maud
Sophie
Hallowe’en
Edna White
Nan Perkins
Tonie Sorrell
Tillie
Tina Murfin
Ferne Arnold
Card of Thanks to Friends for Kind Gestures
Mrs. Virden Towler expresses gratitude to friends who sent birthday and get well cards and notes. She says the kindness will be remembered and thanks all who remembered her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virden Towler
Miss Rosalie Skipper Named Queen’s Court Attendant
Miss Rosalie Skipper daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Skipper of Sandoval and a student at Southern Illinois University Carbondale was voted by the student body as an attendant in the Queen's Court for the Diamond Jubilee Homecoming October 20 through 22 Coronation Ceremonies occurred Thursday evening October 20 at Shryock Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Skipper
Chester Skipper
Sandoval
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Shryock Auditorium
Legion and civic groups back high school proposition ad
The Register notes Legionnaires and several civic groups including the Lions Club, the Parent Teachers Club, the Legion Auxiliary, and the Patoka Unit Home Bureau will sponsor a follow up full page ad urging voters to back the high school propositions at the election tomorrow Saturday October 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Legion
Legionnaires
Lions Club
Lions
Legionaires
Parent-Teachers Club
Legion Auxiliary
Patoka Unit Home Bureau
Home Bureau meets at Methodist Church with 29 present
The Patoka Unit of Home Bureau gathered Friday at the Methodist Church with 29 members and guests. Mrs. E. Burton gave the lesson titled How to attain ease and charm as an adult, which was greatly enjoyed. The November meeting will be at Mrs. Chris Gergeni’s home with assistants Mrs. Ralph Elliott and Mrs. M. Sox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Home Bureau
Methodist Church
Jack Keaton
Jack Matchett
E. Burton
Chris Gergeni
Ralph Elliott
M.sox
Ladies Aig of Zion Church Meet At Miss McNicol Home
Zion Church events include a Thursday gathering at Miss Maggie McNicol home with 55 in Sunday School and a $7.58 collection. Earl Black delivered Sundays sermon and Wes Black led Tuesday prayer meeting at Oak Grove. School Trustees held annual semi meeting at John Chance home to review books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aig of Zion Church
Maggie McNicol
Veda Jones
H. H. Jones
James McNicol Jr
P.T.C
Patoka
William Osborne
California
Darrell Nelson
Russell Caldwell
Ina Anderson
Peoria
Jim McNicol
Zion Church
Earl Black
George Snider
Louie Soutley
Wes Black
Oak Grove
John Chance
Eunice-Mae Dress Shop Catalog Clippings
Nylon sweaters priced at 3.75 head squares floral patterns. Junior size dresses offered in Corduroy Taffeta Gaberdine and Tissue Faille. Wool jersey dresses in sizes 13 and 15 described as lovely. Featured in Chicago and St Louis stores at higher prices. Kant-run Berkshire stockings advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Louis
Berkshire
Eunice-Mae
Highland Woman Visits Friends in Town
Mrs. Eva Gilles of Highland spent the past week with Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier. Mrs. Minnie Meece has gone to California to spend the winter with her daughter and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Gilles
Highland
P. J. Mojonnier
Minnie Meece
California
Local Salem Couple Wed In Patoka Church Ceremony
Lt Ernest Linder son of Mr and Mrs Harry Linder of Salem Illinois wed Edna Mae Russel daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Bobbett of Vernon in Patoka Christian Church with Rev Hargrave officiating The couple and guests attended a reception at the groom s parents home Lt Linder to depart Oct 28 for overseas duty in Japan Mrs Linder to stay with her parents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Mae Russell
Ernest Linder
Ernest. Linder
Harry Linder
Salem
Ill
Edna Mae Russel
Jim Bobbett
Vernon
Christian Church
Patoka
Hargrave
Evale Russel
Louise Donoho
L. J. Bates Jr
Harold
John Pickett
Johnnie
Thomas Todd
Cecil
Mary Lou
Arthur Linder
Harry Pickett
Raymond Hahn
Linder
Japan
Mrs. Linder
Mrs. Alice Farmer Archer Dies in Portland
News from Denver reports the death of Mrs. W. B. Archer formerly Alice Farmer at her daughter Madeline's home in Portland Oregon. Born in Patoka eighty three years ago to Squire and Polly Farmer she was sister to C. V. Farmer of Denver. Funeral services were held in Portland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Farmer
Denver
W. B. Archer
Madeline
Portland
Oregon
Local Residents Attend Visits Across Towns and Property Purchase
Mr. and Mrs. Darvin Jones bought the Dan Wickersham property for a home. Mrs. Ethel Robb and daughter Ms. Gale Garrett of Decatur visited Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier on Thursday. Mary Alice Edwards and Mary Gale Hintz of Boulder visited Friday to Sunday with Mary Alice's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brumfield. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Belchey visited relatives in Salem and attended services at Cabbage Chapel. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Walker, Caro lyn, Barbara and Stevie of Sandoval spent Sunday with his mother Mrs. Cleo Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darvin Jones
Dan Wickersham
Ethel Robb
rMs
Gale Garrett
Decatur
P. J. Mojonnier
Mary Alice Edwards
Mary Gale Hintz
Boulder
Mary Alice
Henry Brumfield
Frank Belchey
Salem
Cabbage Chapel
Floyd
Walker
Carolyn
Barbara
Stevie of
Sandoval
Cleo Walker
Mrs Mary Hayes of Patoka. obituary in Cen tralia
Mrs Mary Agnes Hayes 63 of Patoka died Monday noon at St Marys hospital Cen tralia after seven weeks illness born May 23 1886 in St Louis daughter of Petey and Mary Humes survived by husband three daughters Mrs Jack Carlyle Mrs Dean Laws of Centralia Mrs William Jenkins of Patoka three sons Robert Harry Edward several brothers and six grandchildren funeral 10 am Wednesday Oct 26 at St Lawrence Catholic Church Sandoval Rev Edmond Schumacher officiating interment St Lawrence Cemetery Sandoval
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Agnes Hayes
Thomas F. Hayes
Patoka
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
St. Louis
Missouri
Petey
Mary Humes
Jack Carlyle
Dean Laws
William Jenkins
Robert
Harry
St .Louis
Edward
William
Charles Humes
Gentralia
Joe Humes
Heyworth
E. Nixon
Ella Larkins
L. L. Benoist
Mt. Vernon
Ladies Fancy Work Club Holds Meeting on Oct 20
Mrs. Leslie Wasem hosted the Ladies Fancy Work Club on Thursday October 20 with two members absent. After the business session the entertainment featured a joke contest won by Mrs. Josephine Wasem, a word forming contest won by Mrs. E L Rogier, and Hallowe en Scrambled Words won by Mrs Elsie Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Leslie Wasem
E. L. DeLay
J. C. Walraven
Weekend Visits and Hunts Across States
Miss Wilma Pugh of St Louis spent the weekend at home. Bill Easton Dean Pugh and Lyle Jolliff enjoy a week of pheasant hunting at De Smet South Dakota. Mr and Mrs J C Walraven visit Mr and Mrs Ellery Watson and Emily Bess in Amarillo Texas. Mr and Mrs G J Wasem and Mr and Mrs E L DeLay were in St Louis Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Pugh
St. Louis
Bill Easton
Dean Pugh
Lyle Jolliff
de Smet
South da
J. C. Walraven
Ellery Watson
Emily Bess
Amarillo
Tex
G. J. Wasem
E. L. DeLay
Sparlin Meador Tie the Knot in Flora Ceremony
Jean Sparlin youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs William Sparlin of Flora and Stanley Meador of Vernon united in marriage October 15 at 2 pm at the Nazarene par sonage 501 South Mill Flora Rev D M Howe officiated The couple will reside in Vernon and have built a new home Attendants were Kenneth and Arlene Braun of Mattoon Decorations featured pink and white dahlias snapdragons roses honeysuckle and fern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Sparlin
William Sparlin
Flora
Stanley Meador
Vernon
Nazarene Parsonage
South Mill Street
D. M. Howe
Kenneth and
Arlene Braun
Mattoon
Halloween Festival Prep At Vernon School In Gratitude
The Vernon area PTA and teachers prepare for the annual Hallowe en festival set for Monday evening in the school gymnasium with masked attendees and family entertainment. Also reported are social visits and community gatherings including birthday celebrations, bingo and pinochle nights, and various church and local society updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en
Mrs. Hathaway
Opal Jones
Dessie Bobbett
Bell Telephone Company
Hotel Hayes
Centralia
Methodist Sunday School
Jubilee
Flora
Joe Wickenhauser
Milton Bayliss
Pauline Wikenhauser
Herschel Lawrence
Allan
Little Sharon
Decatur
Ray Allen Hollowell
Noah Belcher
Mulberry Grove
Mis
Herbert Laws
Marie Hathaway
Shirley Hathaway
Caryl Zimmerman
John Gehrken
Clarence Lawson
Shirley
Joe Dikenhauser
A. F. Hathaway
Janice
Earnie Linder
Cecil Bobbett
Maud Meador
Emma
Sophia Prott
Roy Sears
Patty
Fannie Miller
Kinmundy
James Hathaway
Ioel Zimmerman
West Town
Patoka Locals Share Visits and Visitors
Patoka residents report Mrs. A. A. Griffin a patient at Greer hospital Vandalia. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Rome Caldwell and Mr. and Mrs. Orval Wyatt from St. Louis to see Mrs. Mattie Hicks. Other guests: John Gale with weekend stays at C. D. Martin and Byron Workman families from Laomi. Lottie Cox and Jessie Roberts of Springfield visited Lulu Troyer late week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Griffin
Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Rome Caldwell
Orval Wyatt
St. Louis
Mattie Hicks
John Gale
C.D. Martin
Byron Workman
Laomi, NL
Albert Wernsman
Lottie Cox
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harry Perkins
Salem, Illinois
Hallowe
Eastman Home
Vernon Good Will Club
Miss Rosalie Skipper
Legion Boys
Home Bureau News
North Zion
Dress Shop News
Alice Farmer Archer
Thomas Hayes
Florence Simcox
Wooter
Odin
John I. Belcher
Belcher
Mary Kathryn Ross
I. F. Ross
Mr. Belcher
Owen Belcher
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