Centralia educators hired for Patoka Grade School
Miss Wilma Mowen of Centralia Illinois is hired to teach seventh grade at Patoka Grade School. Mr James E Loomis also appointed part time music and band instructor for Patoka Vernon schools. Loomis trained at Southern Illinois University Illinois Wesleyan University and served in the Army 1943 46. Aptitude tests will be given and transportation provided for eligible pupils. Contact Unit Administrator Virgil Bancroft for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Mowen
Centralia
Illinois
Patoka
Mowen
Mawen
Board of Education
James E. Loomis
Loomis
Southern Illinois University
Illinois Wesleyan University
University Orchestra
Bloomington Normal Symphony
Illinois Wesleyanniversity
Patoka Community Unit
Vernon
Community Unit
West
East Chapel
Virgil Bancroft
Walton Home Undergoes Remodeling Improvements
Work is near completion on the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walton with remodeling and modernization. New electrical appliances including stove, ice box, deep freeze, and a large porcelain sink with hot and cold water have been installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Walton
Patoka Methodist Church Sunday Schedule
The Patoka Methodist Church lists services and activities: Church School at 9 30 a m led by Geo J Wasem. Morning Worship at 10 45. Youth Fellowship at 6 45. Evening Service at 7 30. Thursday Prayer Service at 7 80. Birthday songs honored Colleen Hallium and Mayme Galloway last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Methodist Church
Geo. J. Wasem
Colleen Hallium
Mayme Galloway
Vernon Methodist Circuit Sunday Schedule and Youth Meeting
Rev. Carroll Lewis leads Sunday School at all points on the charge with worship at Arnold Chapel after Sunday School and an Evangelistic Service at Vernon at 7 30 p.m. The Salem Sub-District Youth Meeting meets at Cabbage Chapel Monday evening September 12. Sheril Leckrone preaches at Arnold Chapel Sunday night after the Youth Meeting at 7 45 p.m. There is nothing so bad but what you can find some good in it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Lewis
Arnold Chapel
Vernon
Salem
Cabbage Chapel
Sheril Leckrone
Marion County W C T U Fall Meeting at Patoka
The Marion County W C T U fall meeting will be held at the M E Church in Patoka on Friday September 16 starting at 10:00. A good program is planned and attendees are asked to bring a basket dinner to the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion CO
W.C.T.U
Patoka
Marion County
M. E
Mound Chapel Church Sunday Services Announced
Paul Brown pastors Mound Chapel with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 6:66.6 p.m. The notice sets service times and identifies the church and pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Brown
Bible School and Worship Services Schedule
Bible School at 9 30 a m worship service at 10 30 a m Bible study at 6 30 p m evening worship at 7 30 p m Wednesday Ladies Aid meeting Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Leo Chandler of Toniea visited with his mother Mrs Addie Chandler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Ladies Aid
Leo Chandler
Toniea
Mrs
Addie Chandler
Aff ae of Patoka Legionaires Install Officers
The Patoka American Legion Post installed officers on Thursday evening September 1 with S Estes of Salem Post as installing officer. New officers are Dwight Britt Commander Bill Perkins Vice Commander Sam Jolliff Finance Officer Willard Ballantine Chaplin Frank Miller Adjutant and Service Officer. The post announces insurance rebate forms at the post office and offers help to complete them. The annual picnic is set for September 17 featuring a big pulling contest and a fryer chicken donation drive coordinated by the Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
S. Estes
Salem Post
Dwight Britt
Bill Perkins
Sam Jolliff
Willard Ballantine
Chaplin
Frank Miller
Louie Soutier
Legionaires
Scrap metal accident injures Mt Vernon man Wig Richeson
Wig Richeson suffered a severe facial cut requiring 13 stitches and a chipped bone after a heavy piece of metal fell from a crane while unloading a scrap metal truck in Mt. Vernon. He protected himself with his hand, was treated by a local doctor, and taken home afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wig Richeson
Mt. Vernon
Wig
Mark Delay to Attend University of Arizona
Mark DeLay left Thursday for Tucson to enter the University of Arizona. He attended the Ozark baseball camp at Salem Missouri last summer where his rating as an all around athlete earned him a four year scholarship to the University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark DeLay
Tucson
Arizona
Ozark
Salem
Missouri
Seth Martin Birthday Honor in Salem Family fête
Kelley Martin and family of Salem join Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Martin of Patoka in honoring Seth Martin on his 77th birthday. The gathering featured a homey mood with ice cream and cake as wishes flowed to Seth and Esta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Martin
Kelley Martin
Salem
C. D. Martin
Patoka
Seth
Esta
Bobby Gene Dively Graduates From Business College
Bobby Gene Dively son of Mr and Mrs Walter Dively of Seymour and grandson of Mrs Ollie Alexander of Patoka received his diploma on August 19 from Berry Castle Business School in Champaign as an accountant and is employed now at the University of Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Gene Dively
Walter Dively
Seymour
Ollie Alexander
Patoka
Berry Castle Business School
Champaign
University of Illinois
Bobby Gene
Patoka Unit to Meet September 6 at Mrs Christian Home
The Patoka Unit holds its regular monthly meeting on Friday September 6 at the home of Mrs Clifford Christian. Mrs Elmer Rogier and Mrs Sam Spurgeon will present the Major lesson Teas and Parties while the Minor lesson Place Cards is given by Mrs Christian. Members should bring an article of good clothing to be sent to Greece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Clifford Christian
Elmer Rogier
Sam Spurgeon
Christian
Greece
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Martha E. Cain
A grateful note thanks all who sent cards letters and flowers and visited during illness. The Sunbeam Class of Patoka Baptist Church and Mound Chapel Sunday School are thanked. May the Lord bless everyone and grant grace for every trial. By His Own Hand He leadeth us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Baptist Church
Mound Chapel
Martha E. Cain
Want Chickens and Pies for Legion Picnic
The Legion Auxiliary requests fried chicken and baked pies for the Annual Legion Picnic on Saturday September 17. Verden Towler president 2e¢.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Legion
Verden Towler
Wedding Delights Record Crowd at Albion Fair
Francis Elefritz and Albert Hodgson wed before a capacity Edwards County Fair audience in Albion. The ceremony, led by Rev. Don Hargrave, featured Mendelssohn music, a satin gown, and a three tiered cake reception at the Albion Christian church. The couple will honeymoon secretly and reside in Albion after a week away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Elefritz
Patoka
Ill
Albert Hodgson
Edwards County
Francis Elifritz
Albion
Willow Creek
Calif
Benjamin Franklin Elifritz
John Hodgson
California
Don Hargrave
Christian Church
W. C. Michels
Fair Board
Nate Funeral Home
A. J. Cox
A.J. Cox
Albion Christian Church
Merchants of
County Fair Board
South Fifth Street
Hodgson
Conger and Elliott Law
Albi
II Ae
Carmi
Local Briefs and Visiting Residents
Miss Laura Ververs RN of Chicago returns after visiting family in town. Mr and Mrs J D Hensley of Evansville Indiana visit her parents Mr and Mrs W M Ellis. Mrs Thomas Hawes travels to St Marys hospital for care. Mrs Katie Nattier and Mrs Emily Ballance of Salem call on friends. Mr and Mrs B N Griffin dine with their son and family in Centralia. Mrs Lucille Headley drives the Arnold Chapel to Greenridge School bus. Mrs Elsie Cookbook Stein is a teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Ververs
R. N
Chicago
Stella Ververs
J. D. Hensley
Evansville
Ind
W. M. Ellis
Thomas Hawes
Katie Nattier
Emily Ballance
Salem
B. N. Griffin
Barles
Centralia
Lucille Headley
Arnold Chapel
Greenridge School
Elsie Cookstein
Trushell Child Passes After Polio Illness
Helen Trushell twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Trushell of Patoka Illinois died at 5 00 a m Wednesday September 7 reportedly from poliomyelitis She had been ill about three days and refused early medical help Funeral services are set for Friday September 9 at 2 00 p m in the Patoka Christian Church with interment in Patoka Cemetery She is survived by her parents one sister Betty Jean and one brother Madison in the Army at Camp Chaffy Arkansas Aged fourteen? note: dates and ages from OCR
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Trushell
Joseph Trushell
Patoka
Highway 51
Helen
Davis
Centralia
Dearborn
Michigan
Ill
Betty Jean
Madison
Armed Services
Camp Chaffy
Arkansas
Matt Belcher
Patoka Christian Church
Patoka Cemetery
Ye Old Time Friends Attend Birthday Dinner
Mrs. Hattie Quayle of Decatur visiting Pa toka relatives and old neighbors with A. L. Irvin. They attended Mrs. Lucille Headley birthday dinner on August 31 near Kinmundy hosted by Lela Mae Doolen. Guests included A. D. Nichols, Dres Headley, Roy Doolen and daughter Sharon. Aunt Hattie plans another visit before September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Quayle
Decatur
Patoka
A. L. Irvin
Lucille Headley
Lela Mae Doolen
Kinmundy
A. D. Nichols
Dres Headley
Roy Doolen
Sharon
Hattie
Dale Ellis Hospitalized After Collapse at Griffin Station
Dale Ellis son of Mr and Mrs W M Ellis collapsed Friday afternoon at the Griffin Service Station. He was rushed to Centralia hospital and remained unconscious until late that night. He is now convalescing at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Ellis
W. M. Ellis
Griffin
Centralia Hospital
Mae Eagan Announces Office Continuation After Dress Shop Change
The notice states Mae Eagan will keep her office at the same location and hours, continuing insurance, notary, and auto license services while Eunice Mae Dress Shop is managed by her sister. It asks friends and customers to continue patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice-Mae
Mae Eagan
Eunice Mae Dress Shop to Open Saturday at 9 A.M.
Eunice Mae Dress Shop plans a Saturday opening at 9 o clock if merchandise arrives in time. If not, the shop will open the following Monday. The stock includes dresses, skirts, sweaters, lingerie for ladies and children. Located in two rooms at the second door north of Hills Store, front entrance. Eunice Jackson, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice-Mae
North Hill
Baptist Church Schedule and Local Property Purchase
Emil Nattier S S announces Sunday School at 9 30 and 10 30 worship services with evening and midweek programs. A visiting team arrives Friday September 9 at 8 am for a Sunday School Training Meeting. WMS meets September 14 at 2 pm with Mrs. Harry Perkins as program leader. Darrel Foltz buys the Lizzie Gray home property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Emil Nattier
Eyveryone
WMS
Harry Perkins
Eader
Marilyn Rogier
Miss Doris Lanford Weds Edgar Perkins in Salem
Miss Doris Lanford daughter of Mr and Mrs Monroe Lanford Alma became the bride of Edgar W Perkins oldest son of Mr and Mrs William Perkins Vernon on Tuesday August 23 The ceremony was before Judge James McMackin at Salem Illinois The couple reside on a farm northeast of Vernon Fayette County A shower and charivari will be held Friday evening September 9 at the William Perkins home east of Vernon for the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Lanford
Monroe Lansford
Alma
Edgar W. Perkins
William Perkins
Vernon
James McMackin
Salem
Illinois
Betty Blankenship
Nancy Harris
Arnold Chapel
Sandoval Community
Fayette County
Methodist W.S.C.S Holds September Meeting in Church Dining Room
Members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church met September 1 in the church dining room with thirty-two attending. An Alaska focus program and devotional readings highlighted the gathering, followed by an auction of donated items and a shipment of six boxes of clothing to Greece for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Alaska
M. W. Friesner
John A. Jennings
Jericho Road
Lora Altom
St. John
Frank Ballance
Jess Belcher
Addie Chandler
Anna Lauri Ballance
Roy Jones
John Jennings
Greece
James D. Pope
Jack Matchett
W.S.C.S
M. C. Foltz
Centralia
Paul Smith
Flint, Mich
Committees Assured High School Project Advancing
Unit District 100 board members heard on September 7 that the high school project is advancing as quickly as possible. The bonding company is reviewing all information to ensure no legal irregularities before a bond election and site selection. Legion and Lions representatives M. B. Dudley and Darvin Jones spoke for their groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Lions Club
Patoka American Legion Post
Dudley
Darvin Jones
The
Legion and Lions Club
Local residents host visitors and announce moves around town
Mr and Mrs Sliger of St Louis visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs David Kelchner. John Thalman purchased the Tate property now occupied by the Dale Jones family. Cyril DeLay has returned to the University of Missouri and brother Mark DeLay to the University of Arizona. Belcher family hosted Patoka visitors including Ross Dorothy Jamita Belcher Glenwood Melton Walter Melton Fred Melton Joseph Mangan and Addie Jones after a chicken dinner. George Davis Donald Lee Ellis and Keith Pike Jr depart for Southern University Carbondale for next year. Betty Towler and Betty Ballance leave for Chicago to train at Grant School of Nursing. Darrell Chriss and Lewis Chriss return from a 7022 mile west coast trip. Mojonnier couple attend Baptist homecoming in Carmi with A E Prince and Rev Rhodes as speakers. Darvin Jones and Les Griffin visit W A Willett in Berwyn for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sliger
St. Louis
David Kelchner
John Thalman
Tate
Dale Jones
Cyril DeLay
University of Missouri
Columbia
Mark DeLay
U. of Arizona
Tucson
Buck Belcher
Patoka
Ross Dorothy
Jamita Belcher
Bushnell
Ill
Glenwood Melton
Walter
Indiana
Fred Melton
Joseph Mangan
Belleville
Addie Jones
Vernon
George Davis
Donald Lee Ellis
Keith Pike Jr
Carbondale
P. J. Mojonnier
Baptist Children’s Home
Carmi
A. E. Prince
the Baptist Seminary
Hannibal
Rhodes
Alton
Darvin Jones
Les Griffin
W. A. Willett
Berwyn
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. L. Walton
Vernon Methodist Circuit
Mound Chapel Church
Rsna Re
Patoka Legionaires
University OF Arizona
Business College
Home Bureau News
F. E. Miller
Paul
Albert Wernsman
Bell Telephone Office
Roscoe Jolliffs
Bloomington
Delphia Jolliff
George Holland
Kirby and
Curtis
Dixon
X. B. . Holland
Fernanda Inskeep
Jack Gubbins
Melen Trushell
Eunice Jackson
Mgr
Darrel Foltz
Lizzie Gray
Doris Lansford
Methodist
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