Local Family News From Vernon Area Weddings and Visits
Vernon community notes report St Louis visitors Mr and Mrs Merle Headley and Mr and Mrs Hubert Headley visiting relatives in Michigan. Joann Bellew married Donald Nash with Patsy and Linda as bridesmaids. Tina Murfin hospitalized in Vandalia. Alton residents Linda and Patsy Binnion attended the Martinsville wedding. Kinmundy and Mabel Gillespie relatives mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Headley
St. Louis
Michigan
Patsy
Linda
Joann Bellew
Donald Nash
Linda Binnion
Alton
Patsy Binnion
Joan Bellew
Martinsville
Miss Bellew
Joe Bellew
Our Village
Former Patokan Visits Family Here
Mrs. Freda Firke and family hosted a brief weekend visit from former Patokan relative Mrs. Phoebe Carter and kin. other attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Collins of Decatur and multiple Carter and Wheritt relations. A later full stay was cut short by a school board meeting request. Deaths from cirrhosis of the liver have nearly doubled in 30 years among Americans aged 35 to 40, per the Public Health Service. The condition is a leading cause of death in this age group and is largely linked to alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Collins
Decatur
Steve
Mark
Leann
L. T. Wheritt
Bob
Carter
Morris
Phil
Elton Carter
David
Friend
U. S
Public Health Service
Testimonial Dinner Scheduled in Centralia for State Senator Friedrich
Centralia Republican leaders from across the state plan a testimonial dinner for State Senator Dwight P. Friedrich at 6 45 P M September 16 in the Centralia Township High School cafeteria. Attendees include Ray Page and John W. Lewis with many state senators and representatives confirmed. The event honors Friedrich for 12 years in the legislature as he pursues a fourth term across Marion Clinton Clay and Effingham Counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
State
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Ray Page
John W. Lewis
Dwight P. Friedrich
Harold H. Pennock, Sr
Friedrich
Centralia Township
Marion
Clinton
Clay
Effingham
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Vernon
Mr. and
Mrs
Merle Headley
Tina Murfin
Fayette County Hospital
Vandalia
Bert Walker
Fannie Miller
Blanche
Kinmundy
Mabel Gillespie
Alton Fen
Pat Garrett Ther
MAE Eagan Ins
Purina
Monon
Knox
Checker Board
Patoka Elevator CO
Patokan
Freda Firke
Debra
Chuck
Donnie
Phoebe Carter
Pennock
Centralia Republican
William C. Harris
Pontiac
John G
Gilbert
Carbondale
Paul Grahm
Mattoon
Paul W. Broyles
Mt. Vernon
John Grahm
Barrington
Gordon Kerr
Brookport
Fred J. Hart
Streator
Hudson Spurs
Peoria
Joe Hale
Shawneetown
Wayne Fitzgerald
Lessor
Garret Burgoon
Lawrenceville
Ralph F. Smith
Fred Branson
Ben Blades
Fairfield
OLD National Bank
Centralia, Illinois
Fredcan Bros
Case
Magic Chef
Pal Oes
Patoka Hardware
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