Vernon Vignettes of Local Movers and Shifts
Miss Lucille Norris plans to attend Vernon High School this winter and live with relatives, while several residents travel for business, hospital visits, or family time. Richard Murfin seeks medical care in St Louis, and John Roberts marks his 89th birthday. Community members attend church, travel to Decatur and Lebanon, and a County Rural Carriers gathering concludes with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Norris
Maron
George Bundy
John Roberts
Roberts
Miss Evelyn Easton Weds Sam Joliff at Vanldalia Church
Miss Evelyn Easton daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Easton wed Sam Joliff son of Mrs Delpha Joliff in a ceremony at First Presbyterian Church Vanldalia officiated by Rev H P Aykens. Easton attended Patoka Sandoval SIU Carbondale class of 43 44 Joliff 42 48 Navy service now to reside in Decatur where he works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Easton
Carl Easton
Sam Jolliff
Delpha Joliff
First Presbyterian Church
Vandalia
H. P. Aykens
Evelyn
Patoka High School
Sandoval
S.I.N.U
Carbondale
Sam
Guest preacher at Vernon charge service
The Methodist Churches Vernon Charge invites all to the regular Sunday service at 11:00 that features Rev. Ray Glenn from Wilmore Kentucky and Asbury College as a guest speaker. The young pastor has been doing good work and welcomes all to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Glenn
Wilmore Ky
Asbury College
H. M. Fish
P T A Meeting Set For September 18
Local P T A announces its first gathering at the High School Gym at 7 30 p m on September 18. Everyone is invited to help form the new organization with plans for entertainment and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gyia
Ladies Fancy Work Club entertains guests at meeting
Mrs. Gladys Jones hosted the Ladies Fancy Work Club on Friday afternoon September 6 with guest Mrs. James Pape of Arlington Virginia. President Mrs. Winifred Spurgeon and hostess aides Mrs. Rita Hill oversaw business and entertainment. Contest winners named were Mrs. Josephine Delay Mrs. Pape Mrs. Eva Potts and Mrs. Elsie Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Jones
Ladies Fancy Work Club
James Pape
Arlington
Virginia
Winifred Spurgeon
Rita Hill
Josephine Delay
Pape
Eva Potts
Elsie Gray
Boulder Resident Passes Away at Odin September 4
William Riley Daughtery a Boulder resident and lifelong Clinton County farmer died Wednesday September 4 at Poole Nursing Home in Odin where he had lived since May 24 He leaves a daughter Mrs Alfred Wiedle of Shattue and a sister Mrs Nellie Barton of Boulder Funeral services were held Friday September 6 at 2 p m at the Methodist Church in Boulder burial followed at Clark Cemetery one mile north of Boulder
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Riley Daughtery
Boulder
Poole
Odin
Daughtery
Clinton County
Alfred Wiedle
Shattue
Nellie Barton
Methodist Church
Clark Cemetery
Sunbeams Meet With Eldon Romack Sept 7
Eldon Romack hosted Sunbeams on Sept 6 with salutes songs and prayers. Six children joined in school acrostics and a Bible questions contest winner. Officers elected include Eldon Romack president Margie Goff VP Pauline Towler sec. and others with October 5 invitations issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Romack
Margie Goff
Eileen
Johnny Tate
Pauline Towler
Ass’t
Heileen Tate
Tommie Towler
Brenda Lake
Woman's Missionary Society postpones meeting to Sept 19
The Baptist church group notes a postponed meeting for the Woman's Missionary Society to September 19 at two o'clock. It mentions a state week of prayer in October and invites all to attend Sunday services and the 9:30 Sunday School. Donna Hulsizer was serenaded with a birthday song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society
Donna Hulsizer
Mrs James Wasem Treated After Flu Leads to Pneumonia
Mrs James Wasem was taken to St Marys Hospital in Centralia Friday for bronchial pneumonia following flu. A house bought by Charlie Foltz from Leo Ballance was moved to a lot west of the Foltz home and will soon be ready for occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wasem
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Charlie Foltz
Leo Ballance
Foltz
Patoka Lions Club Fall Festival on October 2
Patoka Lions Club announces a big Fall Festival at the local park on Wednesday, October 2. Radio talent from St Louis headlines two performances, with a two hour afternoon show and a longer evening set. Prizes include ten items such as a washing machine, plus cash in two race contest classes and various midway games and concessions. tickets go on sale soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Lions Club
St. Louis
Patoka
Glenridge boy earns contract offer from Yankees
Bill Niepoetter of Glenridge, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Niepoetter, tried out with the New York Yankees in Salem last Saturday. He pitched seven innings, yielded three hits, and reportedly received a contract offer to begin after this term at college. He starred for Sandoval Aces and Sandoval Community High School, with a 13 game 117 inning stretch, 148 strikeouts, 59 walks, 55 runs 29 earned, and a .231 batting average, plus early recognition in basketball and track and a scholarship for musical ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Niepoetter
Henry Niepoetter
Glenridge
Salem
New York Yankees
Bill
Lou Brown
Aces
Yanks
Sandoval Community High School
Sandoval Aces
Home Bureau Meeting Announces September 19 Event
The Home Bureau invites all housewives to a September 19 meeting at the American Legion Hall. Mrs. Ellis Doolen and Mrs. C West of Vernon will teach a Furniture Arrangements lesson. Mrs. Sam Pugh and Mrs. Bruce Pugh serve on the refreshments committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Bureau
American Legion Hall
Ellis Doolen
C. West
Vernon
Sam Pugh
Bruce Pugh
Mojonnier Couple Attend Eastern Star Chapter Event
Mr and Mrs P J Mojonnier attended Eastern Star Chapter in Kinnrundy Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Paul Troyer of Chicago spent the past week here with his mother Mrs Lulu Troyer and Helen. Christina Crawford and Bettie Simcox were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Mojonnier
Christina Crawford
Bettie Simcox
Eastern Star Chapter
Kinnrundy
Paul Troyer
Chicago
Lulu Troyer
Helen
Republican candidates rally in Centralia September 9
Marion County Republicans hear Richard Yates Rowe praise Governor Dwight Green for tax cuts and a large veterans surplus. Ver non Nickell and William Stratton address issues of isolationism and corruption as district contenders outline a united anti Democratic message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Marion County
Richard Yates Row
Illinois
Dwight H. Green
Rowe
Green
Washington
United States
Vernon L. Nickell
William G. Stratton
Nickell
Czechoslovakia
Russia
Yugoslavia
European
Stratton
Navy
Republic
G.I
4 H Club News at Marion County Fair Patoka girls win ribbons
The Patoka 4 H club shines at Marion County Fair with blue red and white ribbons across Class A and 4 H groups. Bertha Snider Wilma Pugh Nell Stringer Marylin Balance and others win top honors. Health poster and doll show blue ribbons while a county program features Irene Moore and Wilma Pugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Marion County Fair
Bertha Snider
Wilma Pugh
Nell Stringer
Marylin Ballance
Bunchie Doughtery
Mary H. Hulsinger
Betty Ballance
Darlene Brisco
Irene Moore
Lois Foltz
Wanda Hulizer
Betty Towler
Nancy Foltz
Lois Britt
Rosemary Barnes
Darlene Wortman
Lass C
Ters
Postood
Lois
Bertha
Snider
Betty
Wianda
Mary H. Hulsizer
Salem
Chamber of Commerce
Cen
Patoka Woman's Club Family Night Banquet Set
The Patoka Woman's Club will host its annual Family Night Banquet in the High School Gym on Wednesday evening September 18 at 6 30 p m. Two or more families may prepare the menu including bread and butter sandwiches fried chicken au gratin potatoes creamed peas cabbage slaw sliced tomatoes ice cream cake and coffee. Club members will furnish dessert and serving dishes. General committee and entertainment names are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Woman’s Club
Gill B
Mildred Belcher
Ruth Coleman
Lela Ballance
Maude Lawson
Winifred Spurgeon
Else Gray
Christina Crawford
Bettie Simcox
Grace Chance
Minnie Meece
Susie Carter
Delphia Jolliff
Six Lions Award Ten Year Pins At Sandoval Meet
The Sandoval Lions Club held a regular meeting on September 5 with thirty members and two guests A J Albrech and Mr Welch. President John Ostradka presented ten year pins to Frank Hagedorn Rollin Robinson Jasper Altadona Ralph Jensen and Dean Martin. Leo Breithaupt spoke on new telephone service and was named Tailtwister for the year. Guests welcomed. John Merklebach and C E Crawford named to the program committee. Next Lions gathering scheduled for September 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandoval Lions Club
A. J. Albrech
Mr. Welch
John Ostradka
Frank Hagedorn
Rollin Robinson
Jasper Altadona
Ralph Jensen
Dean Martin
Leo Breithaupt
Mrs Bertha King Arrives To Help Care For Meador
Mrs Bertha King of Argenta arrived Sunday to assist with the care of her mother Mrs Mary Meador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha King of
Argenta
Mary Meador
Local residents visit, travels and events noted
Delavan visitors stop by Perrine and Walker families. G J Wasem undergoes major operation in St Louis and is resting. Danville Indiana visitors see Ellis and Haley families. Vandalia and Mt Vernon residents visit Vandalia area. Families move to Telephone Office property with new duties. Arizona and Michigan visitors guest with local households. Philadelphia and Dayton natives visit kin here. Shively to Japan for government work. family plans join later. Local students and residents attend college, fairs and events. several trips to Alton Vandalia Centralia and Carbondale noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Wasem
Missouri Baptist Hospital
St. Louis
J. D. Hensley, Jr
Danville
Indiana
W. M. Ellis
Dale
Eunice Morris
Ray
Donald Carter
Salem
Maxine Woodruff
Rosalie Carner
Mt. Vernon
H. K. Pike
Keith
Kay Jennings
Bob Jennings
Elmhurst
John Jennings
Frank Crawford
Arthur Smith
Momenci
Arizona
Mary Meador
R. F. Williams
Dayton
Ohio
W. W. Lawrence
Austin Good
Mont Beckett
Vandalia Hospital
D. J. Evans
Marlene
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Evans
Thomas
Haley
John Smith
Philadelphia
Penn
Ida Smith
Pfe
Robert E. Pugh
Scott Field
Japan
Shively
Charles Orrell
Boulder
Milton Peddicord
Vandalia
Ramsey
Henry Meador
Wapella
Ill
Larry Green
Carbondale
S. M. Spurgeon
Noah Linton
Shobonier
Fred Leninger
Carl Rogier
Centralia
Charlotte Sperling
Carl Easton
Evelyn
James V. Lawrence
Columbus
Gertrude Coffman
Edith Coffman
Birdie Boaz
Weldon, Ill
J. A. Galaway
William Ververs
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. F. Satterlee
Decatur
Flora Dickey
Monticello
R. P. Shankwiler
George Walton
Richard Murfin
Barnes Hospital
Ted Beckett
Springfield
J. T. Quayle
Billy Quayle
Los Angeles
Calif
Frank Quayle
Richard Walton
McKendree College
Lebanon
Eugene Leniger
New Mexico
Edna Leininger
Mrs
Forrest Binnion
Stronghurst, Ill
H. M. Fish and
Lyle Jones
Ernie Jones
S. E. Robinson
Essie Robinson
Joan of Shobonier
Jack Cobb
Elizabeth Burton
Alabama
Champaign
University of It
Jesse Walton
Richard
Lavern Belcher
Sharon
C. D. Doolen
Dorothy
Effie Hathaway
Hazel ‘Cox
W. C. Oates
County Rural Carriers Organization
Sam Joliff
Methodist Churches
Vernon Charge
THE
Zion Church
P.T.A
Sunbeams
Romack
James
Eldon
Wasem
Alexander
Johnny
Eileen Tate
Pauline
Tommy Towler
Don Robert
Tommy Wickersham
Ronnie Gerrish
Charles Nattier
Kent Crawford
Mojonnier
Glenridge Boy
Tralia
Luther Perrine
Delavan
W. L. Perrine
M. D. Walker
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