Sandoval Girls Visit Gamma Iota Beta Sigma Phi Party
Gamma Iota Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted a Get Acquainted party at Mrs. Donald Shanafelt’s Shanafelt home to recruit Sandoval girls for a local chapter. Attendees and organizers described a Christmas decorated setting with punch, cookies, a program on Beta Sigma Phi history, and plans for the January 2 Community Center meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamma Iota
Beta Sigma Phi
Sandoval
Donald Shanafelt
Centralia
Shanafelt
Evergreen
Doris Flowers
Community Center
Evelyn Belcher
Jessie Loughlf
Shirley Noller
Margaret Powell
Sue Simcox
Prep Player of the Week Dominates Voting For Odin Star
Lonny McHaney wins the weekly Prep Player of the Week for the third straight time with 1720 votes this week and 3360 total. Competitors include Darrel Sharp, Shelby Winkler, Lloyd Castillo, James Lampe, Jerry Ferris, and Jimmy Wasem. Funeral services held for Pfc. Bobby Branch, Odin’s first Korean War casualty, at Wilson funeral home with burial in Peaceful Valley Cemetery. Branch survived by Patsy O’Brist, a son, and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonny MccHaney
Barney McHaney
McHaney
Odin Star
MccHaney
Lenny
Darrel Sharp
Patoka Warriors
Shelby Winkler
Sandoval Black Hawks
Lloyd Castillo
Breese
James Lampe
St. Dominic
Jerry Ferris
St. Marys
Jimmy Wasem
Patoka
Pfc
Bobby Branch
Odin
Wilson Funeral Home
Angus Phillips
The
Methodist Church of
Pearl Branch
Ill
Marion County
State of
Illinois
Sters Union
Branch
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
Camp Stoneman
California
Korea
31St Infantry
Hucson
Pfc. Branch
Patsy O’brist
Bobby Joe Branch
Eileen Moore
Salem
Viola McDonnell
Castroe Valley
Calif
Donna Mae
Peaceful Valley Cemetery
Odin, Ill
American Legion
Mrs Glenn Allan Staton Hosts Odin Young Folks Club
Mrs Glenn Allen Staton of Odin hosted the Young Folks Sewing Club. Contests decided winners including Mrs Margaret Pepples and others. members arranged Christmas baskets and held a gift exchange. Next meeting will be with Miss Vonalee Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Allan Staton
Odin Young Folks Sewing Club
Glenn Allen Staton
Odin
Young Folks Sewing Club
Margaret Pepples
Barbara Jett
Kathleen Bundy
Tootsie Bundy
Vonalee Fisher
Maxine Rippy
Dot Hawley
June Risinger
Mrs Leolia Telford and Margie Murray Attend 8 Louis Event
Mrs Leolia Telford Mia and Margie Murray joined Mrs Gene Bedell at an 8 Louis event on a Wednesday, gathering with local attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leolia Telford
Mia
Margie Murray
Gene Bedell
8. Louis
Marion County Encampment Elects Officers Thursday
The Marion County Encampment held its annual election in Salem. George Ross of Sandoval was named Chief Patriarch, with Emmett Haferkamp and John Poma also elected to senior positions. A Christmas greeting was signed for Sgt. Joseph E. Ross serving in Korea. members hail from Centralia, Salem, Carlyle, Farina, Edgewood, and Sandoval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Salem
George Ross
Sandoval
Lodge
Emmett Haferkamp
John Poma
Joseph E. Ross
Korea
Odd Fellowship
Odd Fellows
Centralia
Carlyle, Farina
Edgewood
Busy Christmas Club Meeting at Local School
Odin Woman's Club gathered Thursday at the grade 5 school decorated for Christmas. Mrs Verdy Hurd painted windows and a festive Yuletide table impressed guests. The program featured the High School Girls Glee Club Odette of Mixed Voices and a Boys Quartette. Mrs Paul Wilton spoke on English customs as Christmas carols filled the room. A Gift Exchange and a curtain upgrade at the school stage were noted. Marion County Rural Youth met in Salem at Kniseley Tractor. Twenty members plus guests discussed a sweetheart dance for February 9. Jerry Schaubert was elected Vice President. Don Cruzen and Colleen Potter attended I A A convention reports. Mrs Kniseley gave a talk on Youth Groups and a safe driving test. Prizes awarded for fewest missed questions. refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odin Woman’s Club
Paul Wilton
England
Virginia Avery
Marie Tate
Mayme Rippy
Marion County
Kniseley Tractor and Implement Company
Salem
Bond County
Clinton Couty Rural
Egland
Bob Purdue
LeRoy Kniseley
Jerry Schaubert
Harold Bea
Kniseley
LeRay Kniseley
Missionary Society Christmas Party at Odin
Mrs Maggie Davidson hosted the Missionary Society of the Odin Methodist Church for a Christmas gathering Tuesday. The event opened with carols led by Alpha Tate, business taken by president Mae Eaglin, and a Christmas exchange. Attendees included numerous members and guests. next hostess will be Mrs Mary Rippy in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Davidson
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church of
Odin
Bethlehem
Alpha Tate
Burden
Mae Eaglin
Davidson
Roe Davidson
Sam _ Davidson
Lucy Rippy
Ruth Cutchin
Sam Davidson
of Sandoval
Nancy
Nell Trobett
Pearl Stevens
Myrtle Purdue
Soper
Bartlett
Eaglin
Vena Modlin
Laura Flannigan
Ruth Bartlett
Geneva Goodall
Millie Moore
Myrtle Halfacre
McGrew
Ida Tate
Mary Rippy
Mayme Fyke
Fairfield 방문의 Doc and Cecil Couples Attend
Mr and Mrs Doc Ritchie and Mr and Mrs Cecil Bell were in Fairfield on Tuesday for an event or visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Ritchie
Cecil Bell
Fairfield
Joe Ross Promoted to Sergeant in Polar Bear Division
Mr. and Mrs. I. F. Ross announce their son Joe has been promoted to sergeant. He serves in Korea with the 31st Polar Bear Infantry Division and has seen action on Bloody Ridge and Heartbreak Ridge before moving to a reserve role teaching cold weather personal care to new arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. F. Ross
Joe
Sgt. Ross
Korea
31St “Polar Bear
Bloody Ridge
Heartbreak Ridge
Mrs Homer DeMay Visits From St Louis For Winter
Mrs. Homer DeMay and her father John Curtis arrived in Odin for the winter, after his illness forced their return home. Nola Claybaugh learns of Bobby Day’s appendicitis operation and recovery in Dayton Ohio. Mrs Day remains hospitalized at St Elizabeths after surgery. The Eastern Star School of Instruction was postponed to January 5 due to cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer DeMay
St. Louis
John Curtis
Nola Claybaugh
Bobby Day
Robert Day
Dayton
Ohio
Bobby
Day
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Eastern Star School of Instruction
Death notices for Pfe. Bobbie Branch and homecoming of Cpl. Dowen Gumm
Johnnie Belcher and Geo. Ross attended funeral services for Pfe. Bobbie Branch of Odin Sunday, killed in Korea. Cpl. Dowen Gumm, in Korea ten months, is home on 30 day leave with parents Mr. and Mrs. Dessman Gumm and will report to Ft. Sheridan for reassignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Belcher
Geo. Ross
Pfe
Bobbie
Odin Sunday
Korea
Cpl. Dowen Gumm
Dessman Gumm
Ft. Sheridan
Ill
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Ape
Sandoval Girls
Lon McHaney
Sandoval Grade School
Willie George
Jack
Jacky Jacky
Larry Raymond Woods
Tom OC
Melvin Lee Sam
Bill Eurth
Icky
ORO
Carl Johnson
Mamie RO
Ae Ey Ree
Geraldine Gideon Cpoor Ois
Hk Os
Judy Warren Kiddo
Paul Price
Effie
Winona Crane
Walter Jerry Tracy
Lillian Oa Pee
Betty Lou Sandy
Dorothy
Kathrine Moore
Kitty
Gloria Igol
Lawrence Ove
Bob Cervi
Eeveeeeeenes
Patty Mason
Dot
Beauty Shop
Sandoval, Ill
Avery
Odette
Mixed Voices
Boys Quartette
Mrs
Entertains Missionary Society
Joe Ross
of Jou
Stella Bellamy
Odin Locals
Lerensa
Arthur Swanson Sandoval
E. He
Osay WA
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