Wickenhauser Reunion and Vernon Community Notices
The Vernon area reports a Wickenhauser reunion at Ted Wikenhauser’s home with many relatives from Kinmundy Salem and Vernon. Community notes record a Vernon Women’s Society meeting, a birthday surprise for Mrs Carol Lewis, church attendance, 4 H meeting in Salem, a planned Community Weiner Roast, and church activities at Vernon Pentecostal Church led by Pastor C R Farmer.
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Wickenhauser
Wikenhauser
Ted Wikenhauser
Louis Jezek
Gene Jezek
Joan
John Jezek
Oleva Lovelace
Kinmundy
Bill Johnson
Fairfield
Harvey Wikenhauser
Edward Jezek
Sarah
Billy Jo
Larry Hesket
Salem
Frank Malinowski
Leo Wiknehauser
J. F. Link
St. Louis
J. O. Arnold
Belle Greenwalt
Clarence Deadmond
Willie Bender
Loren Williams
Alma
Ill
Leslie Wikenhauser
Lawrence Wikenhauser
Ernest Wikenhauser
Hercules Wikenhauser
Robert J. Wikenhauser
Clinton, Ill
Joe Wikenhauser
Milton Bayliss
Vernon
Patoka P T C Plans Year At September Meeting
The Patoka Parent Teachers Council of Unit District 100 met in Patoka Gymnasium on September 28. Plans for the coming year were discussed and Mr. Bancroft spoke on potential PTA projects. The Hallowe en Carnival was assigned to a committee. Darlene Wortman read, Sandra Schroeder played piano, Norma Maloy read, and Bob and Carl Nattier performed several musical numbers.
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Patoka
Vernon Good Will Club Seeks New Officers After Yearend Meeting
Mary Kottmeyer hosted the Vernon Good Will Club gathering with sixteen members and four visitors on September 21. Members revealed mystery pals, prepared a quilt top for Lutie, and elected Betty Howell president Emma Pratt vice president Ferne Arnold secretary Tina Murfin treasurer. Next meeting with Tillie Meador October 5. Members report yearly work including sewing carpet pages quilting quilts and donations to local churches and funds. Ferne Arnold, Secretary.
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Vernon Good Will Club
Mary Kottmeyer
Lutie
Betty Howell
Emma Pratt
Ferne Arnold
Tina Murfin
Tillie Meador
Mary
Pentecost Church
Vernon
Methodist Church
Park Fund
North Zion Sunday School Class Meets at Eli Green’s
The North Zion young married class met at Eli Green’s home Saturday night for a short business session followed by games and refreshments. Members present included Mr and Mrs James McNichol Mr and Mrs Dick Feathers Mrs Anna Osborne Mrs Hilda Adams Mr and Mrs Kenneth Neilson and Mr and Mrs Eli Green. The next party will be at the home of James McNichol in October.
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North Zion
Eli Green
Young Married People
James McNichol
Dick Feathers
Anna Osborne
Hilda Adams
Kenneth Neilson
W M S Meeting Notes and Local Socials Highlight Bear Creek
The W M S met September 21 at Mrs. F I Thompson’s home with seven members and three visitors. Officers elected: President Mrs. Alice Bernius Vice President Mrs. Amy Christie Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Dayle Robertson. Next meeting at Mrs. Bernius’s in October. Local socials note guests and visits including Bear Creek Community Club weiner roast and multiple family visits.
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Bear Creek
White Haven
W.M.S
F. I. Thompson
Lucy Robertson
Amy Christie
Dayle Robertson
Presient
Alice Bernius
Cecil Jones
Bob
Vandalia
Winess Linton
Decatur
Asher Brummer
Zach Sturgeon
J. F. Anderson
Warren A. Lake
Patoka man burns while unloading gasoline at service station
Wes Griffin of Patoka sustained second degree burns to his hands and forearms when a unloading hose ignited at Griffin Service Station around 4 30 pm Tuesday. He frantically splashed gasoline on himself to shut off the valve and hose, then was helped by X B Holland. Firemen arrived within minutes, using foam, and Griffin was taken to St Marys hospital in Centralia before returning home.
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Wes Griffin
Patoka
Griffin
Wes
X. B. Holland
West
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Harold Collins
Mr. Holland
Frank William
Vernon Rebekah Lodge Holds Regular Meet
The Vernon Rebekah Lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday evening September 27 in the 1.C. O F hall. Noble Grand Minnie C. Peddicord presided. Plans were made to entertain district officers at the next meeting and refreshments were arranged by Effie Hathaway, Milton Bayliss, and Clem Doolen. Members then went to Albendroth's Cafe for entertainment hosted by C. A. Moore and G. W. Walton. The next meeting is set for Tuesday evening October 4 and all members are urged to attend.
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Vernon Rebekah Lodge
Vernon Rebekah
1.C
O.F. Hall
Minnie C. Peddicord
Effie Hathaway
Milton Bayliss
Clem Doolen
Albendroth’s
C. A. Moore
G. W. Walton
Youth rally at Patoka church gathers 150 from 13 churches
The Patoka Christian Church hosted a youth rally with about 150 attendees from thirteen different Christian churches. They heard a study of Old Favorite Hymns, held a business meeting and hymn quiz, then enjoyed refreshments of donuts and hot chocolate.
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Patoka Christian Church
Patoka Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Notices
Patoka Baptist Church announces 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 Thursday prayer service at 7 30 p m monthly Brotherhood meeting set for Friday September 30 at 7 30 p m Sunbeams meet Saturday October 1 from 2 to 3 p m at Mrs Mojonnier home Florence Crawford and Ella Nattier remembered with Happy Birthday last Sunday.
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Patoka
Sunbeams
Mojonnier
Florence Crawford
Ella Nattier
Revival services planned at Island Chapel this week
Patoka Methodist Church announces revival meetings at Island Chapel starting at 7:30 p.m. nightly through next week. Rev Thomas Harper of Mt Vernon will preach, with the pastor leading singing. Services include morning worship at 10:45 a.m. and a 7:30 p.m. revival each weekday. Church School meets at 9:30 a.m. and W S C S gatherings are scheduled.
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Patoka Methodist Church
M. W. Friesner
Geo. J. Wasem
Island Chapel
W.S.C.S
Thomas Harper
Mt. Vernon
Card of Thanks From Pp Mary Marshall
A note of gratitude to all who sent beautiful cards and letters during the stay in St. Louis hospital.
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St. Louis Hospital
Mound Chapel Church Service and Auction Notice
Su preaching at ten o clock Sunday School at eleven. Birthday songs for Myrtle Belcher and Paul Torrence. For sale Stanley hand tools including planes chisels hammer drawing knife plus tool chest and more from George Smith Patoka. WANTED washing and ironing to do at home by Dorothy Fiscus Vernon.
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Ase Sapeay
Myrtle Belcher
Paul Torrence
Stanley
George Smith
Dorothy Fiscus
Vernon, Ll
English Visitors Describe Wartime London Life and Hospitality
Mrs. Alice Stilgoe and her son Bernard of Chigwell, England, stay two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Collins and Harold near Patoka. She recalls rationing, food shortages, and high prices in wartime Britain, lauds American hospitality, and notes plans to return to Massachusetts with a Queen Mary voyage on October 29. Bernard enjoys American food and cars, while Harold and Kenneth Avondo’s families remain connected through wartime ties.
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Alice Stilgoe
Bernard
Chigwell
England
London
Russell Colling
Harold
Patoka
Stilgoe
Stilgoes
Royal Air Force
Kenneth Avondo
Springfield
Massachussets
Betty Stilgoe
Avondo
America
London Daily Star
Press
Miss Mary Carter Visits Parents From Decatur
Miss Mary Carter employed in Decatur spent the week end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Carter.
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Mary Carter
Decatur
Mrs
Floyd Carter
Death of Mrs. Ida Florence Wilson at Bloomington Illinois
Mrs Ida Florence Wilson aged 76 died September 26 at 10 45 p m at her son Clifford C Wilsons home in Bloomington Ill Born May 16 1873 in Fayette County daughter of Thomas and Malissa Cole She married Joseph A Wilson in 1891 Survived by son Clifford C three brothers one sister nine grandchildren four great grandchildren Funeral services held September 29 at Vernon Methodist Church Rev R C Farmer and Rev Carroll Lewis officiating Burial in Patoka Cemetery Cox and Martin Funeral Homes directed
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Ida Florence Wilson
Bloomington
Clifford C. Wilson
Ill
Fayette County
Thomas and
Malissa Jane Cole
Joseph A. Wilson
Bingham
Vernon
Clifford C
W. Olive St
William Cole
Greenville
Wraney Cole
Homer Cole
Henry Farber
St. Louis
Vernon Methodist Church
R. C. Farmer
Vernon Pentecostal Church
Carroll Lewis
Patoka
Cox & Martin Funeral Homes
Bowen couple welcome baby girl in Patoka
Mr and Mrs Roy Bowen of Patoka announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday September 24 at home. The newborn weighs 7 pounds 4 ounces.
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Roy Bowen
Patoka
Melody Men's Quartet at Patoka Christian Homecoming
The Patoka Christian Church hosts its annual Homecoming and Rally Day this Sunday October 2 with morning services a noon basket dinner and a 2:00 afternoon service. The Melody Men's Quartet from Radio Station KBOA Kenne Missouri will sing.
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Patoka Christian Church
Bible School
KBOA
Kennee
Missouri
Pie Supper and Cake Walk at Jones School
A Pie Supper and Cake Walk will be held at Jones School on Thursday night October 6 to raise funds for Jones Cemetery. Committee sponsors the event.
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Jones School
Jones Cemetery
Sympathy Cards Thank You Note
For the many cards letters and kind words following the loss of my beloved sister Mae Mrs Lillie Blakinship extends heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the support.
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Mae
Expressions of thanks from the Trushel family
Mr and Mrs Joseph Trushel and family extend thanks for comfort, flowers, singing and preaching in their hour of bereavement. Mary Marshall returns home after four months in Missouri Baptist Hospital St Louis.
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Joseph Trushel
Mary Marshall
Missouri Baptist Hospital
St. Louis
Eaglin School District Reunion Draws Former Students
Former teachers, pupils and patrons gathered at Hags lin School for an old time basket dinner and reunion. Attendees came from Detroit, Chicago, Peoria, Salem, Centralia, Odin and Patoka to share memories and view old school pictures.
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Eaglin School
Hagslin School
Detroit
Chicago
Peoria
Salem
Centralia
Odin
Pastoka
North Zion Community Socials and Visits
Mr and Mrs H H Jones visited Salem Monday with daughter Mrs Amos Hake in Sandoval. Harry Nattier and daughter from Patoka visited Cyrus Arnold and Mae Arnold in Vandalia. Jim McNicol Sr visited Peoria weekend. 41 attended Sunday School and Lula Mae Neilson’s birthday sung. Several Neilson and Arnold family members visited at Oak Grove and Vandalia homes.
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H. H. Jones
Salem
Amos Hake
Sandoval
Harry Nattier
Patoka
Cyrus Arnold
Vandalia
Mae Arnold
Jim McNicol Sr
Peoria
Ladies Aid of Zion Church
Charles Arnold
Roberta Green
Ola Frizzel
Jamita Mitchell
Chris Neilson
Oak Grove
Lula Mae Neilson
Charles Neilson
Ramsey
Lester Rollings
Decatur
Carl Neilson
Moneaqua
Som
Vandalian
Walter
George Neilson
Marion Caldwell
Wilmington
Oscar Caldwell
L. J. Bates
Patoka Local Socials and Health Notes
Patoka residents report visits from Tony and Sterling Clark to the Forehands. Mrs. A. E. Good improves at Mark Greer hospital. J. W. Alexander and others host Hamilton visitors. Mrs. Mabel Murfin Walraven funeral in Springfield. Various local illnesses and hospital stays. multiple dinner guests and family visits noted.
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Tony Clark
Sterling
Tom
A. E. Good
Greer Hospital
J. W. Alexander
Harbin Hawkins
Hamilton
Kansas
Patoka
Centralia
J. C. Walraven
W. W. Murfin
Mabel Murfin Walraven
Springfield
Addie Chandler
Wilbur
Joliet
Rada Hayden
Susie Meador
St. Marys Hospital
C. W. Martin
Dean Martin
Tommy Dean
Virginia
Berkshire Hosiery arrives at Eunice-Mae Dress Shop
Eunice Jackson and Mae Eagan announce a new full line of 51 gauge Nylon Stockings from Berkshire Hosiery in fall shades and sizes 8 to 10. Three price ranges, described as lovely, high quality, and now available at the Eunice-Mae Dress Shop.
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Berkshire
Eunice-Mae
Eunice Jackson
Mae Eagan
CIDER MAKING SALE NOTICE
Apples and cider for sale on Tuesdays and Thursdays. W E Meador invites Vernon III to send icc.
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W. E. Meador
Icc Vernon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vernon Women’s Society
Vernon Women’s Society of Christian Service
Lillie Walton
Ruth Lawson
Bee Doolen
Merle Morey
Isabel Doolen
Chloe Epps
Bertha Danbury
Carol Lewis
Playig
Dallas Robinson
Virgil Klinge
Gehl Dean
Everett Wernsman
Mason Bassett and
Cloud Betts
Nancy
Opal Jones
Marie Hathaway
Vernon City Park
Charlie Moore
Mabel Walraven
Ida Wilson
Mabel Snyder
Hazel Cox
Charles Meyers
West of Town
Albion
Alvena Thompson
Meyers
Illinois Central Railway
Children of God
C. R. Farmer
Patoka P.T.C
Mary Kottmeye
Elsie Fleming
Louisville
Effie Nichols
Surance Mire Bagan
North Hill
Burns
Collins Home
C.E.S
Order of Eastern Star Victoria
Everett Merryman
Merryman
Warren L. Christian
Clare Kinney
Melody Men
Patoka Christian
Lillie Blakinship
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