Parker Nattier marry in Patoka Baptist Church
Miss Helen Parker daughter of Mr and Mrs George Parker of Patoka and Mr Emil Nattier son of the late Mr and Mrs George Nattier of Patoka were married Thursday August 2 at 6 PM in the Patoka Baptist Church. Rev C W McHaney officiated with immediate family present. The couple will reside in Patoka at their prepared home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Parker
George Parker
Patoka
Emil Nattier
George Nattier
Baptist Church
C. W. McHaney
Salem
Donald Carter
Walter Boren
Fort Worth
Texas
Dwight Britt
Parker
Sandoval Community High School
Centralia
Nattiey
Patoka High School
Armed Forces
Patoka Hardware and Locker Service
Methodist Aid Notes Remain Active For September Drive
On Thursday afternoon September 2 the Methodist Aid met in church rooms with good attendance. President Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon led the session with devotions by Mrs. John Jennings. Entertainment came from Mrs. Effie Nichols and Mrs. Gladys Jones. The group voted ten dollars to Sister Kenney Hospital at Centralai and noted special birthday honorees Mrs. Cleo Walker Mrs. Donna Jennings and Mrs. Elsie Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid
S. M. Spurgeon
John Jennings
Effie Nichols
Gladys Jones
John A. Jennings
Patoka
Edna Tune
Floyd Carter
Mae Logan
Cleo Walker
Donna Jennings
Elsie Gray
W C T U Meet to Elect Officers on August 7
The W C T U will meet on Tuesday August 7 at the Methodist Church for officer elections. A report on the county meeting held at Demaree church in Centralia will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U
Demaree
Centralia
Baptist Church Schedule Invites All to Worship
Rex Brown and Pastor Harry Perkins lead Rex-born church activities with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 30 a m Training Union at 7 p m Evening Worship at 8 p m Business meeting Thursday 8 p m Sunbeam party Saturday Eldon Romack’s 2 p m and State Mission program Thursday Sept 9 led by Mrs Wm Nattier A new associational year begins Visitors welcome Birthday songs for Donna Wanda and Raymond Hulsizer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Perkins
S. S
Sunbeam
Eldon Romack
Wm. Nattier
Donna
Wanda
Raymond Hulsizer
Local Families Welcome Service Members and Relatives
Sgt. Leland W. Paine departed Saturday night to return to Barksdale Air Base in Shreveport Louisiana. Mrs. Fern Thompson and her mother Mrs. Mollie Berge and Mrs. Hattie Taylor of Centralia spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Laura Haley. Mrs. J. A. Caldwell of Quincy Washington arrived Tuesday to visit her son Russell Caldwell and family near Zion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland W. Paine
Barksdale Air Base
Shreveport
Louisiana
Fern Thompson
Mollie Berge
Hattie Taylor
Centralia
Laura Haley
J. A. Caldwell
Quincy
Washington
Russell Caldwell
Zion
Fire alarm procedure for Patoka volunteers
Warning instructs residents to call the Patoka Telephone Office first in fires to alert the Patoka Volunteer Fire Department. Do not call the Fire Department directly. Provide location and avoid blocking roads after sirens to help responders reach the scene quickly. Fire Chief O C Schroeder signs the guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
O. C. Schroeder
Vernon W S C S Meets With Mrs Ellis Doolen
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the home of Mrs. Ellis Doolen on Thursday August 26. Mrs. William Oates led the devotional period and Mrs. Doolen presented the missionary lesson on Puerto Rico. Three new members were added: Mrs. A J Travis Mrs Everett Wernsman and Miss Letta Hopkins. Refreshments were provided by co hostesses Mason Bassett T E Snyder and E M Doolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Ellis Doolen
William Oates
Mason Bassett
T. E. Snyder
E. M. Doolen
Patoka Methodist Church announces weekly services and birthdays
The Patoka Methodist Church schedule lists church school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m youth fellowship at 6 45 p m revival service at Isla Chapel and Thursday prayer service 7 30 p m Hapy Birthday sung for Claud Jolliff and Neil Jolliff last Sunday
Couple Relocate to Centralia in Move Home
Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Wickersham have moved to Centralia. Mrs. Emily Ballance is again in her home after spending months with her brother I. W. Nattier in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Wickersham
Centralia
Emily Ballance
I. W. Nattier
Hills Celebrate 65 Years of Marriage in Patoka
Mr and Mrs L P Hill marked their sixty fifth wedding anniversary on Sunday afternoon August 29 in Patoka. He is 87 and she is 85. Attending were the couple’s four children O J Hill Charles Hill Myrtle Rogier and Minnie Daniels with families, except Carl Rogier and Marian on vacation. Ice cream and watermelon were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Hill
Patoka
Hill
O. J. Hill
Charles Hill
Myrtle Rogier
Minnie Daniels
Carl Rogier
Marian
Stringers Return From 2800 Mile Family Trip
Mr and Mrs D C Stringer and family completed a 2800 mile motor trip through seven states They visited their daughter in law Mrs Billy G Stringer in Hattiesburg Mississippi The Stringers plan to live in Government Quarters Panama Canal Zone
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Stringer
Billy G. Stringer
Hattiesburg
Mississippi
Billy Stringer
Government Quarters
Panama _ Canal Zone
Sunbeams Meet at Mojonnier Home Change of Venue
Illness cancels the scheduled Sunbeams gathering at Eldon Romack. The group will instead meet September 4 at 2 p.m. at the P J Mojonnier home. Program includes Salutes Prayer welcome Bible verses, pantomime, state officers, and a closing prayer with games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
Eldon Romack
P. J. Mojonnier
Jesus
Noel Taylor
C. F. Barry
Bethel Madge Ramsey
Walker
Hathaway
Roberts
Miss Galloway
Forrest Sawyer
B. J. Murrie
Johnson
J. 8. Hoffner
Africa
Local Families Visit Nearby Relatives Last Week
Mr and Mrs Joseph Yardley and son of Ina Illinois and Mr and Mrs Clarence Cochran and sons of Sycamore visited Mr and Mrs John Williams last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Yardley
Ina
Clarence Cochran
Sycamore
John Willamsg
Will You Do Your Part For Sister Elizabeth Kenney Fund
Marion county launches a fund drive asking every resident to donate one dollar to keep Centralia hospital open. The Sister Kenney Foundation promotes polio treatment access nationwide and urges contributions by September 20 via local chairs and solicitors across Vernon, Hatch, White Haven, and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sister Elizabeth Kenney
Marion County
Centralia
Sister Kenney Foundation
United States
Sister Kenney
Earl Brand
Vernon
Minnie Peddicord
Helen Easley
Isabel Doolen
Vernon Business Houses
D. L. Freyer
Fredia Meador
Hatch
Selby Binnion
White Haven
Mildred Norris
Grace Revis
Doolen
Marjorie Bassett
Fourth 4 H Club Local Achievement Day Marquee
The Girls 4 H Club held its sixth Local Achievement Day on Wednesday August 25 at the Legion Hall with 43 members present. Officers and programs included Wilma Pugh call to order and remarks, Betty Ballance roll call, demonstrations by Darlene Wortman Jo Simcox and others, a dress preview, and a bus trip planned for Salem Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Wilma Pugh
Betty Ballance
Army Mess Club
Darlene Wortman
Jo Simcox
E. Rogier
Ruby Cain
Bruce Pugh
James Ballance
City Park
Salem Fair
Goff
Fred Tacke
Mrs Essie Robinson Honored on Birthday
Mrs Essie Robinson was celebrated on her birthday when friends and relatives gathered at Mrs Helen Betts home for supper. A later phone call brought Essie back home where W Klinge Thurby Meador Everett Wernsman Mason Bassett Milton Bayliss Miss Letta Hopkins and I C Betts families joined to share the surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essie Robinson
Helen Betts
Essie
W. Klinge
Thurby Meador
Everett Wernsman
Mason Bassett
Milton Bayliss
Letta Hopkins
I. C. Betts
Patoka Christian Church Weekly Schedule
Don Hargrave serves as minister with Bible School at 9 30 a m Lord s Supper at 10 30 a m The 5k walkers and eaters event Note Young People meeting led by Miss Lois Foltz on The Purpose of the Church Evening Worship at 6 30 p m Prayer Meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hargrave
Minister Bible School
Lois Foltz
Local Visits Span Springfield Gandoval and Central
Mr and Mrs James O Nea of Springfield visited this week with his mother Mrs Earl O Neal and relatives in Gandoval. Mrs Cain spent last week in Central with her daughter Mrs Iya Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James’ O’neal
Springfield
Earl O’ Neal
Gandoval
Cain
Central
Iya Branch
Velda Ruth Skates and Lester Heinzmann Wed in Patoka
Miss Velda Ruth Skates daughter of Mr and Mrs Virgil Wernsman Patoka wed Lester Charles Heinzmann son of Mr and Mrs Henry Heinzmann Shattuc at the Patoka Methodist Church in a Aug 28 ceremony. Rev M W Friesner officiated before family and friends. The couple announced a farm home near Shattuc after a western states honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velda
Ruth Skates
Lester Charles Heinzmann
Velda Ruth Skates
Virgil Wernsman
Patoka
Henry Heinzmann
Shattuc
M. W. Friesner
Mary Ann Pape
Nadia Phelps
Marie Wiedle
Miss la Dene Skates
Wilbur Schmidt
Miss Skates
Sandoval Community High School
Champion Cleaners
Sandoval
Heinzmann
Card of Thanks for 65th Anniversary from Hills
Mr and Mrs L P Hill express sincere thanks for the kind cards and presents from neighbors and friends on their sixty fifth anniversary.
Local Residents News and Family Visits Reported
W. E. Wernsman and brother James visit Bloomington for a post op checkup with favorable notes. Belchers from Norwalk Wisconsin visit relatives. Mrs. Sox of Springfield guests with Lulu Troyer. Dively family from Seymour visits Ollie Alexander. Bobby stays longer. Reba Gray from Jacksonville spends weekend with Anna Pugh. Herrin family weekend in Peoria with Alva Herrin. Cox family from Denver visits Goff and Cox households. Spurgeon attends Lavonne Spurgeon wedding in Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Belcher
Norwalk
Wis
Charles Sox
Springfield
Lulu Troyer
Walter Dively
Bobby
Seymour
Ollie Alexander
Alva Herrin
Laurence
Darrell
Wanda
Patty
Lela Paine
Peoria
Walter Herrin
Walter Paine
Maurice Lee Cox
Gon Steven
Denver
Colorado
Harlan Goff
T. T. Cox
8. M. Spurgeon
Lavonne Spurgeon
Centralia
County drive names district chairmen for Eliz beth Kenney fundraising
Centralia leader Earl Brand announces district chairmen for a county wide fundraising drive ending October 11. Listed are chairs for Patoka Kell Walnut Hill Wamac Central City Glenridge Selmaville Sandoval Salem Shanafelt Tuka Carter Tonti Fairman Vernon Antioch Odin and Alma to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Brand
Centralia
Elizabeth Kenney
Beulah Chiarettino Salem
John C. Martin Shanafelt
Lorene Branch Tuka
Altra Phillips Carter
Sam Emmons
Tonti
W. A. Hunter
Lela Cope Fairman
Marie Smith Vernon
Minnie Peddicord
Antioch
Raymond Richards
Odin and
Alma
Governor Green to address Republican rally in Vandalia
Governor Dwight H. Green will speak at a Republican rally in Vandalia at 4 00 p m on September 14 at the Liberty Theatre. He will be joined by Richard Yates Rowe for Lieutenant Governor and William G Stratton for Secretary of State as kick off of a southern Illinois meeting series. Public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
Dwight H. Green
Liberty Theatre
Richard Yates Rowe
William G. Stratton
Illinois
Vernon Good Will Club Meeting at Marie Meador’s Home
On August 18 the Vernon Good Will Club met at Marie Meador’s home with eleven members and two visitors. They spent the afternoon quilting and tacking carpet rags. Refreshments included home made ice cream and angel food cake. Tina Murfin donated $1 for the cemetery. Flora Dickey’s name was misspelled as Flora Daley in the donation list. Next meeting will be with Ferne Arnold on September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Good Will Club
Marie Meador
Tina Murfin
Flora Dickey
Flora Daley
Ferne Arnold
Murfins announce birth of daughter in Decatur
Dr. and Mrs. Maurice Dean Murfin of Decatur announce the birth of a daughter on August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Dean Murfin
Decatur
Marion County Rural Youth Meet in Salem September 8
An important meeting of the Marion County Rural Youth is planned at the Farm Bureau Office in Salem on Friday evening September 8 at 8 p.m. Ruth A. Ratermann, Marion County Youth Assistant, urges all members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Farm Bureau
Salem
Ruth A. Ratermann
Local Families Gather Across States for Holidays and News
Mrs Minnie Meece visits Chicago while Mr and Mrs Lewis Bassett and daughter Bonnie Ruth plan Labor Day weekend with Earl O Neal and Mason Bassett in Peoria. H N Potts visit Dixon to see son Neil and family from Boston. Grover Blankinship of Murphreysboro visits parents J T Blankinship and Mae Simcox with granddaughter Ruth Elizabeth. Rev C W McHaney and family depart for Salem after three years at local Baptist Church. Jack Daniels and Mrs Daniels attend L P Hills wedding anniversary in Villa Grove. Mrs Carl Meador visits relatives in Medford Oregon. Mrs Daid Ketchner undergoes facial nerve operation at St Marys St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Meece
Chicago
Lewis Bassett
Bonnie Ruth
Peoria
Earl O’neal
Mason Bassett
H. N. Potts
Dixon
Neil
Boston
Grover Blankinship
Murphreysboro
J. T. Blankinship
Mae Simcox
Ruth Elizabeth
C. W. McHaney
Salem
Jack Daniels
Villa Grove
L. P. Hill
Carl Meador
Medford
Oregon
Daid Ketchner
St. Mary’s
St. Louis
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Methodist
Rex Brown
Rural Commedian
Grandpappy Doolittle
Patoka Lions Club
Patoka Club
Shady Valley
KWK
Patoka School
Patoka Lion
Vernon W.S.C.S
Patoka Methodist Church
Mrs. L. P .Hill
D. C
P J. Mojonnier
Patoka Christian Church
Mr. and
Mrs. L. P. Hill
W. E. Wernsman
James
Bloomington
Gov. Green
Good Will Club
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