Birthday dinner honors Walton matriarch in Vandalia
Mr and Mrs Wayne Walton hosted his parents Mr and Mrs George Walton for a birthday dinner Sunday in Vandalia. The Methodist Sunday School reported 59 attendees and Lillie Walton and Davy Robison received a birthday song. Other local mentions include multiple shopping trips and visits among area families across Missouri and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Walton
Vandalia
George Walton
Methodist Sunday School
Lillie Walton
Davy Robison
Elvin Landreth
Harold Landreth
Centralia
Floyd Arnold
Clarence Lawson
Shirley
Chester
Cape Girardeau
Opal Jones
Earl Carter
Eldorado
C. D. Doolen
Springfield
Alice
Leila Hmilton
Benton
Mayme Robinson
Waukegan
John Epps
Nina Gill
East St. Louis
Belle Doolen
Decatur
Joe Compton
F. H. Hatch
Eunice-Mae Dress Shop Opens For Business
Eunice-Mae Dress Shop announces daily operations with a selection of Junior and Women dresses plus skirts, sweaters, and children’s lingerie. Located two doors north of Hill's store with hours 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. open Saturday evenings for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie
Patoka
North Hill
Enhanees
Mae Simcox Dies At Home September 13
Mrs Mae Simcox died at 9 00 pm September 13 after a long illness Born January 27 1880 in Foster township Marion county she lived with her sister Mrs Lillie Blankinship and was active in the Methodist Church She leaves three sisters one brother and many nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at the Patoka Methodist Church September 22 with interment in Patoka cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Simcox
Foster Township
Marion County
William and
Almeda Arnold
J. T. Blankinship
Howard Simcox
Blankinship
Lillie Blankinship
Patoka
Radah Crenshaw
Dallas
Texas
Pearl Hudspeth
Lewistown
Mont
John
DeVer
Friesner
Patoka Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Mae Simcox bereavement
The family expresses deep thanks for acts of kindness during their bereavement. They especially thank Rev. DeVer and Rev. Friesner, the singers, Mrs. Alta Logan and Mrs. Alice Hubbard, the pallbearers, the Methodist Church, and all who sent flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeVer
Rv. Friesner
Alta Logan
Alice Hubbard
Methodist Church
Mae Simcox
Legion Picnic Set by Local Post 543 This Saturday
Local Post No. 543 American Legion will host the Legionaires annual picnic moved from August due to polio. The event starts at noon with a rogue tournament and concessions, followed by a horse pulling contest at 7:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legionaires
Dr Markle to Open Sandoval Office October 1
M. K. Markle M D of Conshohocken Penn will open an office in Sandoval on October 1 in the former Carrigan office. She graduated from Chicago Medical School in 1943 and is a member of the Chicago and Illinois Medical Societies and the American Medical Association. She has been on the Mary Thompson Hospital staff and will reside in Konrad apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Chiarottino
Marion County Tuberculosis Association
M. K. Markle
M.D
Conslvene
Penn
Sandoval
Dr. Carrgian
Markle
Chicago Medical School
Chicago and Illinois Medical Society
American Medical Association
Mary Thompson ,Hospital For Women and Children
Chicago
Konrad
Vernon Home Bureau Meets with 4-H Club for Achievement Day
The Vernon Home Bureau Unit held its regular September meeting at Minnie Peddicord’s home with 19 members and 5 visitors. Ruth Phiney and Minnie Peddicord hosted, Francis Headley led the 4-H group, and lessons on Place Cards and Entertaining at Parties were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Peddicord
Ruth Phiney
Vernon Home Bureau
Emma Walton
Francis Headley
Lodema Byliss
Helen Betts
Betty Howell
Anabel Leniger
O E S Hold Past Matrons and Patrons Guest Night
The local O E S held a pleasant meeting on Monday evening September 12 with Past Matron and Past Patrons and guests honored. Officers filled included Worthy Matron Rose Mojonnier and Worthy Patron P J Mojonnier with Joy Boyd, William Boyd, Rita Hill, Eunice Rogier, Jessie Ellis, Bettie Simcox, Myrtle Rogier, Ruth Alexander, Bertha Danbury, Bessie Murfin, Ruth Christina Crawford, Esther Margaret Cox, Martha Kate Davis, Ada Belcher, Isabelle Doolen, Everett Merryman, O J Hill, and Eva Wasem as guest of honor. Guests from Odin and Sandoval attended. Mrs Jessie Mae Dudley gave two readings. all sang Happy Birthday to Mrs. Cleo Walker. Punch and cookies were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Rose Mojonnier
P. J. Mojonnier
Joy Boyd
William Boyd
Rita Hill
Associ
Eunice Rogier
Jessie Ellis
Bettie Simcox
Myrtle Rogier
Ruth Alexander
Bertha Danbury
Ada
Bessie Murfin
Ruth
Christina Crawford
Esther
Margaret Cox
Martha
Kate Davis
Electa
Ada Belcher
Warder
Isabelle Doolen
Everett Merryman
O. J. Hill
Eva Wasem
Odin
Sandoval
Jessie Mae Dudley
Cleo Walker
Local Sportsmen to Form Park Sports Club
A Wednesday night gathering at City Park drew local sportsmen to promote reviving a sportsman’s club. Marty Nelson earned Grand Champion honors shown by Lucas Walker, with Bob Eagan and Leland Hulsizer placing second and third respectively. officer elections to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty Nelson
Lucas Walker
Bob Eagan
Leland Hulsizer
State Auditor Releases 2.55 Million for Pupil Transport Costs
Springfield Ill Sept 12 State Auditor Benjamin O Cooper announced the state will reimburse counties for the 1948 49 pupil transportation costs. The total for the state share of three quarters of 20.00 per pupil amounts to 2 553 273 36 with Marion receiving 22 023 20 Fayette 11 437 40 and Clinton 12 779 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Benjamin O. Cooper
Cooper
Marion County
Fayette County
Clinton County
Hancock Dies Suddenly in Mt Vernon at 51
W R Bob Hancock Marion County coroner and Salem funeral home director died of a heart attack while visiting at the Davidson home in Mt Vernon Monday night September 12. He was born August 1 1898 in Flora Illinois and leaves wife Inez and brother Edgar. Services will be Thursday at Grace Methodist Church Salem with burial at East Lawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R
Bob” Hancock
Marion County
Salem Funeral Home
John Davidson
Mt. Vernon
Bob
Davidson’s
Flora
Ill
Inez Hancock
Edgar Hancock
Vin Salem
Odd Fellows
Elks Lodge
Moose Lodge
United Travelers
Salem
Grace Methodist Church
Heber Burge
East Lawn Cemetery
Miss Florence Cain Honored With Weiner Roast
A Thursday evening weiner roast in Mrs. Anna Ballance's yard honored Miss Florence Cain of Chicago, visiting here. Attendees included Mac Eagan Bettie Simcox Helen Troyer Florence Cain Rubye Cain Mrs Ballance and sons John and Billy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Cain
Anna Ballance
Chicago
Mac Eagan
Bettie Simcox
Helen Troyer
Rubye Cain
Baptist Church Week Schedule and Meetings
Emil Nattier serves as Adult Superintendent with Mrs Harry Nattier as Junior Superintendent. Sunday School at 9 30 a m Preaching at 10 30 a m Training Union at 6 30 p m Evening Worship at 7 30 p m Prayer Service Thursday at 7 30 p m The Y W A meets September 19 at Agnes Nattier's home at 8 p m W M S meeting postponed to September 22 due to Kaskaskia Association at New Harmony on September 14 and 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Nattier
Harry Nattier
Kaskaskia Association
New Harmony
Legion Picnic Seeks Fried Chicken and Pies
The Legion Auxiliary asks members and friends to donate fried chicken and baked pies for the Annual Legion Picnic on Saturday September 17. Verden Towler serves as President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion and Auxiliary
Legion
Verden Towler
Dwyers Return From Two-Week East Vacation
Mr and Mrs Thos Dwyer arrived home Sunday afternoon after a two week vacation to Niagara Falls and other East destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos Dwyer
Niagara Falls
Open Bids on Waterworks System in Patoka
Sealed bids were opened Tuesday September 13 at 2 30 p m in Patoka before Village President Russel Snyder and officials. Twelve contracting engineering firms bid to build a complete waterworks system but awards were not made pending examination by Municipal Accountants Snyder Wolford and McClelland. The board awaits a satisfactory report before passing resolutions to further the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patokak
Russel Snyder
Bob Eagan
P. J. Monnier
Patoka
Snyder, Wolford and McClelland
Ross-Dickinson Appris to Mary Katheryn Ross Belcher
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac F. Ross of Sandoval Illinois announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Mary Katheryn to John I. Belcher son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Belcher of Patoka Illinois. The ceremony will be held Saturday October 8 at 8:00 p.m. at the Christian Church in Sandoval Tl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac F. Ross
Sandoval
Ill
Mary Katheryn
John I. Belcher
Owen Belcher
Patoka
Christian Church
Belated Bridal Shower for Pauline Lutz Held
The belated bridal shower for Mrs Pauline Crawford Lutz was held September 9 at Miss Mae Eagans home. Gifts were lovely and useful and refreshments served at Williams Cafe. Attendees included Mrs Pauline Jenkins Florence Ticknor Etta Crawford Wilma Gergini Doris Friesner Betty Griffin Velma Kiester Bettie Simcox and Mac Eagan with honoree Mrs Pauline Lutz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Crawford Lutz
Mae Eagan
Williams’ Cafe
Mesdames
Pauline Jenkins
Florence Ticknor
Etta Crawford
Wilma Gergeni
Doris Friesner
Betty Griffin
Velma Kiester
Bettie Simcox
Mac Eagan
Pauline Lutz
Mrs S M Spurgeon Hosts Fancy Work Club
Mrs S M Spurgeon entertained the Ladies Fancy Work Club at her home on Friday afternoon September 9 with all members present except Mrs J C Matchett. President Cle Walker led the business session as members enjoyed visiting, food and friendly service from Mrs H N Potts and Mrs X B Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Spurgeon
J. C. Matchett
Cle Walker
H. N. Potts
X. B. Holland
Spurgeon
Vernon Methodist Circuit Church Services Notice
Rev Carroll Lewis Arnold Chapel Vernon and Zion host Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at Zion 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic services follow from Vernon 7:30 p.m. and Arnold Chapel 7:45 p.m. Prayer meetings available Tuesday Wednesday Thursday. Quote and weekend visit from Mr and Mrs Warren A Lake at Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Lewis Arnold
S. S
Vernon
Zion
Arnold Chapel
Warren A. Lake
Decatur
Local Happenings and Travel Notes In Community
Mr and Mrs Jobe Murray return from a trip to Canada and Niagara Falls and the Washington home at Mt Vers non. Irene Perkins leaves for Natchez to enter nurses training at General hospital. Max Holland of Sterling IL visits en route to Miami University. Mrs Raymond Bopp reports husband in St Louis hospital holding even. Lynn family leaves for Oklahoma to reside. Dale Ellis enters Veterans hospital at Danville for medical care. Fred Towler reports son Glenn Dean in Germany is well. Snyders go to St Louis. Dr William Davis now located in Kinmundy. Dale Jones buys late Miss Mary Martins property. Ballance family to move to Centralia. Hattie Quayle returns to Decatur from visit. Rev S M Spurgeon returns to Missouri. Eunice Jackson and Mac Eagan visit St Louis on business. Mary Williams of Osage Beach visits Ed Lawson family. Ollie Thompson visits Gina Merryman and Roy Thompson at Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Perkins
Natchez
Mississippi
General Hospital
Max Holland
Sterling
Ill
X. B. Holland
Miami
Florida
Raymond Bopp
St. Louis Hospital
Lynn
Oklahoma
Patoka
Dale Ellis
Veterans’ Hospital
Danville
Fred Towler
Glenn Dean
Germany
J. R. Snyder
St. Louis
William Davis
Kinmundy
Dale Jones
Mary Martin
H. Lester Ballance
Bessie Murfin
Centralia
Hattie Quayle
Decatur
S. M. Spurgeon
Missouri
Eunice Jackson
Mac Eagan
Mary Williams
Osage Beach
Ed Lawson
Ollie Thompson
Gina Merrymans
Roy Thompsons
Patoka Methodist Church Service and Visits
Nexis M. W. Friesner, pastor, leads a September 7 church schedule at Patoka Methodist Church with 9:30 a.m. church school taught by Geo. Je Wasem followed by 11:00 a.m. morning worship at Island Chapel. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. and a 6:45 p.m. youth fellowship precede a prayer meeting. Last Sunday the birthdays of Dwight Eliott and Myrna Sue Nattier were celebrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Friesner
Geo
Island Chapel
Dwight Eliott
Myrna Sue Nattier
Unit District 100 to Publish Names of Enrolled Pupils
The Register plans a special feature through the upcoming school year to print the names of all pupils enrolled in operating schools in Unit District 100.
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Register
Tribute to the memory of Mae Simcox
Mae Simcox is remembered for her kind heart and sweet smile. The tribute notes she lived a Christian life and will be missed by friends, with the belief she has entered an unknown land and is not truly dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae
Vandalia Visitors At R A Brummet Home
Sunday visitors at the R A Brummet home included Mr and Mrs Lawrence Robertson their son Delmar and Mr and Mrs Ray Campbell all from Vandalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. .Brummet Home
And
Lawrence Robertson
Delmar
Ray Campbell
Vandalia
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Eunice-Mae
Eunice-Mae Dress Shop
Adv
COX & Martin
Mound Chapel Church
Paul Brown
Bible School
Ladies Aid
Vernon Home Bureau News
O.E.S
Weiner
Mrs
FANCY
Vernon Methodist Circuit
Jobe Murray
Canada
Washington
Mt. Versnon
Patoka Methodist Church
Nexis
Insurance Mae Eagan Insurance Fire Ane
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