Local Patoka Socials and Visits Highlight Labor Day
Patoka residents hosted and visited kin and friends over Labor Day weekend. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Dale Nattier in Sandoval, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lawrence of Fort Wayne, and Dean Wilson with Russell Hyde from Muskegon. Ice cream social planned at Mound Cpel church for September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Lawrence
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
Labor Day
Patoka
John A. Jennings
Dean Wilson
Russell Hyde
Muskegon
Michigan
C. N. Cruse
Duquoin
Mr. Wilson
Mound C Pel Church
Mr and Mrs E M Outhouse Celebrate Fortieth Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Outhouse hosted a Sunday noon dinner at their home to mark forty years of marriage. Attendees included relatives from Heyworth Chicago Staunton Edwardsville Patoka Mt Vernon and Centralia with gifts and well wishes for many more happy anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Outhouse
J. H. Humes
Heyworth
Joe Outhouse
Wendell and
Marilyn
Chicago
David Pauley
Staunton
Ben Chapman
Edwardsville
Veretta Lassiter
Centralia
Talmadge Out
William Ververs
Laura Ververs
Outhouse
Mrs Alexander Hosts Rostra Club Travelog Evening
The August meeting of the Rostra club was hosted by Mrs J W Alexander. A Travelog titled Beauties of the U S A featured a member visiting a notable place and sharing articles about national wonders. Guests included Mrs John A Jennings and members Mesdames H N Potts Ingvald Settem Taylor Nall Bert Bushnell E L DeLay F E Miller W W Murfin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rostra Club
J. W. Alexander
U.S.A
United States
Bessie Murfin
Mesdames H. N. Potts
Ingvald Settem
Oil Prices Inadequate for Stripper Well Production
Wichita Falls Texas president of the National Stripper Well association Charles P McGaha says a survey shows current crude prices fail to cover operating costs for small settled wells. He argues higher prices are needed to protect known reserves and fund long term exploration, essential for national defense and future oil supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. McGaha
Wichita Falls
Texas
National
United States Department of the Interior
Area Baptist students attend final Kas kaskia meeting
Sunday morning 22 Baptist foundation students in Carbondale gathered at the local church for a final meeting as Philip Harris presented each with a group photograph and notes that a Pioneer pin will be awarded later.
Illinois Tuberculosis Warning Urges Health Protections in Schools
Dr. F M Meixner of the Illinois Tuberculosis association warns that health must be safeguarded in school life and urges students and parents to demand protection. He notes tuberculosis threats in youth, unseen early stages, and the value of tuberculin tests and X rays for early detection. He also cites the need for higher crude oil prices to fund exploration and reserves maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Meixner
Illinois Tuberculosis Association
Flying Cadet Board to Meet at Carbondale
The Flying Cadet Board will convene in Carbondale from September 17 to 19 to examine applicants for Flying Cadets. The process includes physical exams and verification of college credits, requiring at least two years or 60 credits. Men from Patoka and nearby areas may contact the U S Army Recruiting Officer in Marion for blanks and requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flying Cadet Board
Carbondale
Patoka
U.S. Army
Marion
Patoka Baptist Homecoming Draws Congregation
Patoka Baptist Church plans a September homecoming with a basket dinner and all-day services led by A. L. Smith for the morning message and a 7:45 evening service. Youth BTU is urged for Sunday night as neighbors and local families visit from Kalamazoo Jacksonville Chicago and Vandalia among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Smith
B.T.U. Sundaay
Jennings Cox Marriage Notice in Missouri Town
Mr and Mrs John A Jennings announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Helen to Gerald Cox of Rockford Illinois The ceremony was at the Methodist parsonage in St Charles Missouri by Rev L E Stukey The couple plan to live in Rockford with the groom employed by Barber Coleman Manufacturing Company Best wishes are extended from the Patoka community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John.a. Jennings
Mary Helen
Gerald Cox
Rockford
Illinois
St. Charles
Missouri
L. KE. Stukey
John A. Jennings
Patoka
Millie Jimmerson
Richards Family Reunion At Patoka With Relatives Gathered
J F Richards and many relatives gathered Sunday at the home of Xelpha and Fiscus in Patoka for a family reunion. Attendees included Shobonier Richards, Jake Shepard family from Lesser, George Sanders of Springfield, Olive Griggs and Carol Smithboro, Roberta Richards, Donald Lee Fiscus, Richard Raye, Burl Shepard from Virden, and others. Relatives of Belcher held a picnic at Temple church grove with a noon basket dinner for 65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Richards
Xelpha Fiscus
Shobonier
Jake Shepard
Wilma
Maxine
Lesser
George Sanders
Springfield
George Lewis
Oral Griggs
Carol
Smithboro
Theodore Stone
Willetta
Marjorie
David
John Richards
Roberta
Joe Bekler
Mildred
Joe Jr
Cecil Fiscus
Barbara
Donald Lee
Richard Raye
Patoka
Burl Shepard
Virden
Rain brings labor as Peach harvest continues in East Fork
Rural notes report much needed rain Sunday night in East Fork. Farmers assist in peach harvest while local families travel, visit, and welcome guests. Obituary notice for Frank Roller and various local movements include teachers, shop purchases, and social events across town.
Sanders reunion and local visits span Labor Day weekend
Mrs Mayme Sanders and family attended the Sanders reunion at Bryan Memorial Park Sunday. Loren Bullard and family moved to Salem Monday. We are sorry to have these good neighbors leave us. Wiley Campbell made a business trip to Salem Saturday. Mrs Della Neal spent Sunday with Mrs Fannie Boring and Miss Alpha Gray. Budge Hayes and family near Carter spent Sunday with Forest Gaston and family. Charles Wiggins and wife formerly of Joliet now of Alma and Elza Wiggins and wife visited friends Sunday afternoon. Miss Ellen Gray of Chicago visited home folks over Labor Day. Mrs Savannah Stutz and Robert Colby went to Chicago Friday for a few days with Robert's mother. Aunt Lizzie Gray and daughter Miss Frankie and Harry Zollar were business visitors in Centralia Saturday. James Pollard attended a Powers church meeting near Xenia Friday night and Saturday. Loren Carter made a business trip to Salem Monday. Alvin Gray made a business trip to Alma Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Foundation of
Carbondale
Kaskaskia Association
Baptist Church
Philip Harris
Joe Hudspeth
Juanita Jersey
Chicago
George Ballance
H. G. Hudspeth
J. H. Humes
Heyworth
Mervel A. Willett
Patoka
Sam Pugh
S. M. Spurgeon
Centralia
Ruth Smith
Edith Litchfield
St. Louis
Texas
Jean Kilgore
Katie Nattier
Salem
Robert Caldwell
Ft. Lauderdale
Florida
F. B. Ballance
W. M. Cox
Gerald Cox
Rockford
Millie Jimmerson
Fred Facke
D. J. Evans
Kalamazoo
Delilah Haley
Reba Gray
Jacksonville
Anna Pugh
Miss Gray
Marine Aspital
Gayle Belcher
Marvin Ballance
St. Charles
Lester Ballance
Bob Price
Denver
Colorado
P. J. Mojonnier
Keyespoirt
Daily Vacation Bible School
Smithboro
Smith Grove
Wisetown
Mulberry Grove
Vandalia
BE. L. DeLay
Champaign
Earl Granger
Nebraska
James Ballance
Davis Jennings
Neil Potts
Paul Belcher
Bob Adams
Louise Busby
Buddy
Akron
Ohio
Vera Gilbert
Jean Holmes
Nokomis, III
Merle Anderson
Litchfield
Ed Johnston
Robert Johnston
Bobby Nick
Della Johnston
Frnie Mascher
Dieterich
Labor Day
Tillie Richesen
C. P. Fletcher
Willard McIntire
McLeansaboro
McIintire
Day
Billy
Tennessee
Arkensag
C. C. Schroeder
Alya Binnion
Mayme Sanders
Sanders
Bryan Memorial Park
Loren Bullard
Wiley Campbell
Della Neal
Fannie Boring
Alpha Gray
Budge Hayes
Near Carter
Forest Gaston
Charles Wiggins
Joliet
Alma
Elza Wiggins
Ellen Gray
Savannah Stutz
Robert Colby
Robert
Lizzie Gray
Frankie
Harry Zollar
James Pollard
Powers Church
Xenia
Loren Carter
Alvin Gray
Local Social Roundup in Stringtown and Vandalia
Mr and Mrs Floyd Thoman visited Mrs Roy Thoman of Vera on Sunday. The Anderson, Donely, and Klinge families joined a show attendees list in Vandalia Saturday night. Various residents shopped in Vandalia, spent Sundays with relatives, and visited neighbors around Stringtown and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Thoman
Sunnday
Roy Thoman
Vera
Rollie Klinge
Tula
Vandalia
Patoka
John Anderson
Ralph Donely
Bernindine
Fred Klinge
Arewine Willett
Virgil Klinge
George Albert
Frank Beck
Hiram Wyannt
Delbert Wyant
Myrle Leininger
Perkins
Near Arstown
Mar
Lynn Thomas
Chicago
Edd Thomas
Clarence Holt
Nellie ‘Lane
Bernadine
Oscar Sears
Maggie Holt
Local residents share visits and events across several states
Mrs. Eddy McWhirter returns home after Chicago visit with son Lester McWhirter. Families visit church, travel between Salem and California, and friends from Chicago spend weekends with relatives. Aileen Williams and others travel, and a large show draws crowds. For sale items include two electric washers and a Briggs motor.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Forrest Walker
Les Murphy
Lovington
Dale Nattier
Evan Evans
Sandoval
Robert Eaglin
Jean
Wanda Eaglin
Houston
J. W. Parks
F. E. Miller
F. L. Porter
the Legion
Clem D. Noolen
Vernon
P. E. Miller
Fred Brown
H. L. Smith
Decatur
Frank Houston
Charles Lutz
Floyd Smith
Riley, Indiana
Jack Gilley
Daughters of
Lincoln
William Good
Lucille Field
Nellie Matheny
Leonard Matheny
Betsy Roberts
Vin Patoka Labor Day
Virgil Lassiter
Mrs. Orville Genre
Eldon Jay
Jesse Farthing
Lima Jones
C. M. Rogier
Marion Outhans
Reed
Mt. Vernon
Orville
F. B. Be
James A
Thompsonville
Frank Adan
Edna Leinger
W. W. Murfin
C. H. Carlson
Sam Redburn
Von
Lafayette
Patoka and
Sandov
E. M. Markwell
Patoka Fuiay
Mississippi
MR. and
Mrs. E. M. Outhouse
Mrs. Alexander
Entertains
Illinois Tuberculosis President
Patoka Bapist Church
Jennings-Cox
Richards
Albert Fache
Peggy
Hammond Gaston
Rose Britt
Dean Bowen
Eloise Holman
Wash Bowen
Belcher
Temple Church Grove
Ed Belcher
Cyrus Yardley
Rochelle
Fred Riley
Betty Bowen
Gladys Schmahl
Clarence Bowen
Sammie Britt
Calvin Belcher
Mary Marshall
East Fork
Warren McNichols
Cyrus Arnold
Kathleen Nelson
Maroa
Ralp Bassett
Montana
Frank Roller
Jim McNicols Jr
Ted Caldwell
Marvin Chandler
C. G. Berry
Elmer Berry
Merle Headley
Charles Mitchell
Pearl
Charles Berry
Farina
Elsie Caldwell
Humee Bundy
Dean
Donn Meadows
Elmer
Ralph Bassett
Ellis Bassett
Dunane Walton
Addis Walton
Thelma Arnold
Chance School
Carl Herring
Ross Herring
Yale Hile
Jamie Caldwell
Vchaney
Stringtown
Eddy McWhirter
Lester McWhirter
Francis Neary
Ruben Rhodes
California
Lorene Bender
Selby
Erett
Charles McCarty
Harvey
J. B. Johnson
Chloris Williams
Betty Bender
Rada Caldwell
Ollis Malone
Izona
Doolenditt
Ola Frizzell
Dewey
Virgie Garrett
E. M. Schermerhorn
Briggs & Stratton
General Electric
Meadows
Sunlight
Hatey O. Perkins
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