Sorrel Family Celebrates 83rd Birthday and Reunion
The Sorrel family gathered at Newt Sorrel's home east of Vernon on August 10 to celebrate his 83rd birthday with a large gathering, gift giving, and a backyard ball game. Attendees included numerous Sorrel relatives from Decatur, Patoka, Denver City Texas, Sea Graves Texas, Centralia, Peoria, Shelbyville, Arthur, and Vernon, marking an annual family reunion. The event also foreshadows the couple's Golden Wedding anniversary on December 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.P
Sorrel
Newt Sorrel
Vernon
Mr. Sorrel
Jamie Wernsman
Patoka
George Sorrel
Denver City
Texas
R. C. Crider
Seagraves
Norma Sue Dailey
Centralia
Bob Jones
David
Keith Wagstaff
Peoria
Bill Kayhs
Cecil Carter
Don Walker
Marvin Sorrel
Decatur
Lawrence Sorrel
Shelbyville
Wayne Binnion
Arth
Ete Wicks
Heinzmann Reunion at Salem on August 17
The Heinmann family reunion gathered at Salem Park on Sunday August 17 with four tables at noon. Attendees included Albert Heinzmann and family, Wilbert Smidth family, Charles Sanders group of Centralia, Frank Heinzmann, Ralph Heinzmann, Carl Heinzmann and others from Carlyle Shattuc Patoka Sandoval Centralia and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinmann
Salem Park
Albert Heinzmann
Paul, Earl
Virginia Lee
Wilbert Smidth
Charles Sanders
Centralia
Frank Heinzmann
Robert Keister
Dick Ballance
Patoka
Darrel Ahlf
Ben Ahif
Patty
Bob Noller
Sandoval
Local Families Take Coast to Coast Vacation and Moves
Mr and Mrs Roy Garrett and son Freddy of Decatur travel on a two week western states trip visiting Colorado Springs Oakland and Rialto California. Jimmy Alexander and Sandra Schroeder return from Detroit to join Mr and Mrs James Kelley in Green. William Boyd and family move to Robinson Illinois for an oil position. Lynn Eagan family departs Gardenia California after week with Mae Eagan Jack Eagan and Robert Eagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Garrett
Freddy
Decatur
Claude Garrett
Alma
Jack Jennings
Colorado Springs
Oakland
California
Jerry Cox
Rialto
Calif
Jimmy Alexander
Sandra Schroeder
James Kelley
Detroit
Michigan
Kelley
L. E., Green
William Boyd
Robinson, Ill
Boyd
Lynn Eagan
Karen
Gardenia
Mae Eagan
Jack Eagan
Robert Eagan
Cars collide near Henry Jones corner injure four
Louie Soutier and Raymond Griffin crashed one mile north of the blacktop at about 4 PM Monday. Soutier’s son Bobby and Griffin’s wife were rides in the Ford coup. All occupants were bruised and treated by Dr. Basch and released. both cars were badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Soutier
Raymond Griffin
Henry Jones
Louie
Bobby
Mr. Griffin
Dr. Basch
Charles Adams celebrates 81st birthday with family
Relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Adams on August 81 to honor Charlie Adams on his 81st birthday. A noon basket dinner was enjoyed by all with attendees including Frank Adams Patoka Denver Adams Centralia Charles Adams Decatur Gene Adams St Louis Bob Adams Lansing Fielding Adams and John Belcher family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Adams
Charlie Adams
Patoka
Denver Adams
Centralia
Charles Adams
Decatur
Gene Adams
St. Louis
Bob” Adams
Lansing
Michigan
Fielding Adams
John L. Belcher
Chriss entertains at dinner for Sands and guests
Mr and Mrs Darre Chriss hosted a dinner August 22 for Mr and Mrs C R Sands of Pasadena California Mrs June Monrovia and son Mike from Pasadena Calif Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson and sons of Mulberry Grove Ill Mrs Sadie Chriss Mr Fred Lawson and Mr Ed Chriss all of Patoka
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell] Chriss
C. R. Sands
Pasadena
California
June Monrovia
Mike
Calif
Harold Johnson
Mulberry Grove, Ill
Sadie Chriss
Fred Lawson
Ed Chriss
Patoka
William H Ballance dies after long illness at 76
William H Ballance, born November 12, 1875, died August 31 1952 after a prolonged illness. Survived by wife Eva Arnold, one daughter-in-law Anna, two grandsons, three brothers Roy Tom and Lester, one sister Lizzie Walton. Funeral at Zion Methodist Church September 2 conducted by Rev Raymond Curry and Rev Young. interment Patoka Cemetery. Cox & Martin Funeral Home directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Ballance
H. L
Elizabeth Ballance
Eva Arnold
Maurice
Methodist Church
Zion Methodist Church
Anna
John Arnold
William Maurice
Lizzie Walton
Roy
Tom
Patoka
Lester
Centralia
Raymond Curry
Vernon
Young
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Card of Thanks for William Ballance
The family expresses deep appreciation for kindness shown during illness and death of William Ballance. They thank neighbors friends pastors singers and those who sent flowers and support. Eva Ballance Anna Balance and sons along with brothers and sister extend gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ballance
Eva Ballance
Anna Balance and Sons
Birthday Surprise for Pearl Britt in Community Pavilion
A birthday party for Pearl Britt was held in the city pavilion on Saturday night with singing of Happy Birthday. Guests included Mrs. James Wernsman, the Britt family, and many residents from Centralia and surrounding areas. The event featured a large decorated cake, jade refreshments, and gifts for the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Ford
Gladys ‘Atchison
Lena Brised
Letha Petrea
Mildred Leicht
Esthery Ruth Nattier
Myrna Sue
Nellie Per Elizabeth Petrea
de Britt
L. Britt
Rose Britt
JE Meyer
Glenna Nattier
Sha Goldie Sparks
Colleen Eagan
Nell Belcher
Mae Logan
Lola
Es Shell
Eileen Tolka
Normauy
Patty Johnson
Irvin
Gladys Wernsman
Rosello Jennier
Wilma Gergeni
Adams
Chrising
Minnie Ruby. Baughmann
Hazel Claudia Mitchell
Obituary: Mary Peyton Wernsman Dies After Illness
Mary Peyton Wernsman, daughter of unknown parents, died after an illness spanning nearly two years. She married Albert Wernsman and lived about 20 years in Patoka. Survived by Albert Wernsman, a daughter, Mrs. Mary Workman of Moorhead Minnesota, brother Lee O. Peyton of Vernon, sisters Mrs. William Secrest of Morri and Mrs. Gail Stephens of unspecified. Funeral services were held August 26 at 2 p.m. from Martin funeral home with Rev. Youngs officiating. Burial was in Patoka cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tralia
Leonard Peyton
Wi Ried
Albert “Wernsman
Patoka
Albert Wernsman
Mary Workman
Moorhead Minn
Lee O. Peyto
Vernon
William Secrest
Morri
Gail Stephens
From & Martin Funeral Home
Youngs
Ial
Thanks for kindness during our bereavement
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during our recent loss. Gratitude goes to those who brought dinner, sent flowers, assisted pallbearers and singers, and to Rev. Youngs for his comforting words. Albert Wernsman and the Workman Stephens Secrest and Peyton families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Youngs
Revival Singers at Eaglin Church Saturday
Rex Hensley and God's Children will perform at a revival meeting at Eaglin Church this Saturday September 6 at 8 p.m. The program features a religious concert with local gospel group Rex Hensley and his ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Hensley
Eaglin Church
Mrs. Pope Visits Denver After Stay With Relatives
Mrs. John D. Pope traveled with her mother Mrs. Pegues and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Matchett to Denver Colorado to visit relatives after a visit with her mother and the Matchetts last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. D. Pope
Pegues
Jack Matchett
Denver
Colorado
Baby born to Mr and Mrs Bill McMeen in Centralia
Mr and Mrs Bill McMeen announce the birth of a baby girl with maternal and paternal grandparents named Lee Gordon and William McMeen of Centralia. Other notes mention Betty Towler's return to Chicago after two weeks with her parents Fred Towler, Pauline and Thomas, and several social visits by local families and Scouts planning a Pittsburg ballgame trip in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill McMeen
Evelyn Gordon
Lee Gordon
William McMeen
Centralia
Betty Towler
Chicago
Fred Towler
Pauline
Thomas
Lawrence
Ains
Cough
Darrell ‘Chriss
Bruce Pughent
Teilor
Bethany
Liptidadedhienais
thenal-Pittsburg
Man’s Park
St. Louis
Ivvco
Fi Ogbus
Mrs Elizabeth England Weds Harry Drehr in Vernon Ceremony
Elizabeth England of Pa storia married Harry Drehr in Vernon at 8 o clock on Saturday August 30. Rev. James Karr officiated a double ring ceremony in the presence of close friends. Attendants were Mrs. Harlan Goff of Patoka and Maurice Lee Cox of Vernon. The couple planned a reception at the Karr home and will reside in Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth England
Pastoria
Harry Drehr
James Karr
Vernon
Karr
Harlan Goff
Patoka
Maurice Lee Cox
Mrs J W Alexander Hosts Birthday Luncheon
Mrs J W Alexander entertained at a one o clock luncheon last Thursday at her home with guest of honor sister in law Mrs L W Ballance who had a birthday the past week. Other guests included Mrs B N Griffin Mrs X B Holland Cindy Ann and Mrs M A Willett of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Alexander
L. W. Ballance
B. N.griffin
X. B. Holland
Cindy Ann
M. A. Willett
Chicago
Library notes on town hall repairs and library overhaul
The library committee reports on the planned repairs and overhauling of the library space in the town hall area. The notes mention the collection and the need for improvements with a next library board meeting set for September 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potts
Rossetate
Mack Payne Dies After Ten Days Illness at 70
Mack Payne born January 1 1882 in Patoka Illinois died August 11 1952 at Mark Greer hospital Vanala Illinois after a ten day illness. He was a lifelong farmer married Lula Jober in Patoka January 1 1907 and left nine children Clark Wilma Lawrence Virginia Leo James Valara preceded by one daughter and two sisters survive him. Funeral services were held August 14 1952 at Cox and Martin Funeral Home with Rev Schumacher officiating. interment Bear Creek Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mack Payne
Americus
Mary Payne
Patoka
Illinois
Mark Greer
Vanala
Ill
Payne
Lula Jober
Clark Payne
Marinetta
Wis
Wilma
Anna
Lawrence
Virginia
Ewing, Mo
Leo
Danville
Vernon
Helen
Boulder
James
Valara
Hattie Cox
Riverside
Calif
Cora
Rigto
Cox & Martin
Schumacher
Bear Creek Cemetery
Thankful note to Bear Creek Church helpers
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance during illness and death of our husband and Mr. Mack Payne. Special appreciation to Rev. Raymond Curry and the W M A of Bear Creek Church for kindness, flowers, and cards from Mrs. Mack Payne and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Curry
W.M
Bear Creek Church
Mack Payne
Matchett Basch entertain at farmers picnic supper
Mr and Mrs J F Matchett and Dr and Mrs L P Basch with son Peter hosted friends at the farmers home Wednesday evening. A picnic supper was served on the lawn before a camp fire. Guests included Mr and Mrs Corbell Centralia and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Matchett
L. P. Basch
Peter
Farmers’ Home
Corbell
Centralia
Harvey Munger
Orville Schroeder
H. K. Pike
Romack Family Reunion Held in Newton Illinois
W H Romack of St Louis Mo and W W Romack with family attended the Romack family reunion at Newton Illinois on August 24. About fifty relatives gathered, sharing a lovely and interesting time and making new acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H .Romack
St. Louis
W. W. Romack
Patoka
Romack
Newton, Ill
Sunbeams Back to School Party at Local Church
The Sunbeams host a back to school party at the Baptist Church on Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. Children attending school are asked to bring friends, and preschoolers may bring guests. The program features Japan themed activities with traditional getas and fans, gifts provided by the DA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
The
Baptist Church
Japan
R. A
Patoka Unit Home Bureau Set for September 12 Meeting
The Patoka Unit of Home Bureau holds its regular monthly meeting on September 12 at Mrs. Orville Schroeder's home. The Home Adviser presents the lesson Furniture Arrangement and a Local Leader gives the minor lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Home Bureau
Orville Schroeder
Towler Amy Elizabeth Towler Dies in Centralia
Amy Elizabeth Towler died August 16 1952 in St Marys hospital Centralia after one day of illness. Born September 3 1886 in Pope Township Fayette IL she lived near her birthplace in Stringtown Shobonier areas and cared for relatives. She was a Baptist Church member and leaves brothers sisters step brothers and many nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Elizabeth Towler
William H. and
Margaret (Oats) Towler
Pope Township
Fayette County
Illinois
Centralia
Ill
St. Marys Hospital
Stringtown
Shobonier
Baptist Church of
T. C. Towler
Vandalia
E. B. Towler
Fred
Susie) Carter
Patoka
Claud
Lusary) Rice
Forrest
Arthur Cooper
Selby Cooper
Ed Cooper
Washington, D.C
Tribute from Amy Towler’s Brothers and Sisters
The Brothers and Sisters of Amy Towler extend thanks for acts of kindness, songs, food, and flowers shown to them during a time of need. Their message expresses gratitude to all who offered support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Towler
Test well in Miller land near Patoka drills into Trenton formation
A drill stem test on Devonian at the Miller land farm about one mile east of Patoka shows production while drilling continues to the Trenton which lacks nearby wells. Benoist test on Clifford Belcher farm completed last week recovered about 14 barrels with a light plug and core sent to the University of Illinois for analysis. No precise report yet on the Wasem lease test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Miller Land
Patoka
Clifford, Belcher
University of Illinois Laboratory
Wasem
J O Y Class Entertains at First Baptist Church
The J O Y Sunday School class at First Baptist Church entertained husbands and families at Patoka Park on Thursday August 7. Guests from Louisville Kentucky and Louisiana joined locals for games visiting and refreshments including home made ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.O.Y
First Baptist Church
Patoka Park
Maurice Nattier
Harry Perkins
Harry Nattier
Rolla Sparks
W. B. Mitchell
Dr Gaines Standley Dobbins to Speak at Patoka Baptist
Dr Gaines Standley Dobbins professor of Church Administration at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary will speak at First Baptist Church Patoka September 7 at 8 00 p m He authored Building Better Churches The Church Book and Evangelism According to Christ He has served as president of the seminary and will inspire attendees He will lead the State Sunday School Clinic in Vandalia September 8 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaines Standley Dobbins
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
First Baptist Church
Patoka
Dobbins
Vandalia
Thanks for Kindness During Illness Hospital Stay
I express sincere thanks for the many kindnesses shown during my illness. I am grateful for the cards, flowers, and all that was done, including the cats. May God’s richest blessings be bestowed upon you all.
Local families visit, sharing weeks with kin across Illinois
A flurry of weekend visits tie together the Lake, Perrine, Walker, Johnstone, Brumfield, and Pearcy families. Several groups include siblings, spouses, and children from Nialle, Taylorville, Springfield, Freeport, Rockford, Illiopolis, and Greenup. Jesse Lake just returned from three years in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lake
Nialle
Jesse Lake
Taylorville
Harlan Goff
Dale Thompson
Germany
Luther Perrine
Springfield
Perrine
Walker
M. D. Walker
Marvin Walker
Olney
Frances Walker
Judy
Lorah Caldwell
Clyde Walker
Freeport, Ill
Edward Johnstone
Illiopolis
Della Johnstone
Bob Johnstone
Henry Brumfield
Rockford
Brumfield
Wayne Brumfield
Harley Brumfield
Pearcy
I Greenup
Rot Bales
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N. P. Sorrell
Heinzmann
Salem
MR and Mrs. Darre
Chriss
Eodyland
Caw
Byron Workman
Gayle Stephens
Lee Peyton
Aturday
Library Notes
Newton
Local Home Bureau
Centralia Hospital
Miller Farm
G. S. Dobbins
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