Edward M Lett Dies at Home
Edward Marion Lett, 79, died at 2 30 p m at his home after months of illness. Funeral 2 30 p m Thursday at the Methodist Church with burial in Mansfield Cemetery. Born September 10 1884 in Patoka, he married Rhoda Rudolph December 1 1908 at Herrick. Survived by wife, four daughters and son, nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, plus four brothers and three sisters. He was a retired farmer and a Methodist.
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Edward Marion Lett
Methodist
Mansfield Cem
Lett
Methodist Church
Gerrish Reunion Held in Colorado
The Gerrish families of Colorado Springs held their first reunion for Lizzie Gerrish Ververs 80th birthday. 86 attended from Illinois and Colorado. a noon basket dinner capped the day. Mrs. Lester Foltz was elected president and Mrs. Ben Shepard secretary. next year’s reunion will again be in late July and Illinois members are invited.
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Gerrish
Colorado Springs
Colo
Lizzie
Gerrish) Ververs
Illinois
Colorado
Lester Foltz
Ben Shepard
Shepard
Register Held Up By Vandalism
The Register's publication was delayed by vandalism during the weekend. The publisher’s car was stripped of ignition parts and wiring, a break in at the office occurred, and line parts were stolen. State Farm Insurance handles the loss investigation and fingerprints point to an adult, though many belong to the publisher’s children.
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Register
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Patoka
State Farm Insurance Co
Victoria Chapter Meeting At Masonic Temple
The regular Victoria Chapter meeting was held at the Masonic Temple on Monday Aug 10 at 7:30 pm with ten regular and four pro-tem officers. After business, refreshments were served. birthdays honored for treasurer Winfred Spurgeon and Winnie received gifts. A box of needed items for the Macon IL Home for Senior Ladies will be sent Aug 24. donations of bed pads bibs towels and similar items can be dropped at the Temple or called in for pickup.
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Victoria
Masonic Temple
Laurena Christian
Winfred Spurgeon
Winnie
Macon
Ill
O.E.S
Houston Veal to Exchange Vows at Patoka Church
Ann Marie Houston daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Houston of Patoka marries William D Veal son of Mr and Mrs William R Veal of Vernon. Wedding and reception at Patoka Methodist Church on Sunday August 16 at 3 pm. Bear Creek Homecoming on August 16 at Vernon Park includes a basket dinner at noon. All welcome.
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Ann Marie Houston
Frank Houston
Patoka
Wm. D. Veal
Wm R. Veal
Vernon
Patoka Methodist Church
Bear Creek
Vernon Park
Perkins 16th reunion draws large turnout at Kitchell Park
More than 80 attendees gather for the Perkins family reunion on Sunday in Pana. George and Carolina Perkins’s six remaining children attend along with 75 relatives and 6 guests. Notable mentions include Mary Perkins with nine children present and Pvt. Thomas Perkins traveling from Ft. Riley Kansas. A noon basket dinner and games mark the event with Rev. Harry Perkins delivering the prayer.
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Pana
George
Carolina Perkins
Mary Perkins
Lorene Castleberry
Thomas Perkins
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Harry Perkins
Oliver
Agnes Rhea
George ,Freda
Chas
Lois Davenport
Clinton
Raymond Coppenbarger
Kenney
Card of Thanks for Mike’s Hospital Stay
We thank everyone for their kindness and cards during Mike’s hospitalization. Your thoughts helped us through this time and are deeply appreciated.
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Mike
W.S.C.S Holds August Meeting at Methodist Church
The August meeting of the W.S.C.S. was held in the Methodist Church auditorium with 34 members and guest Mrs. Floyd Arnold present. Officers reported, missions and youth work discussed, donations approved for the Methodist Home and local funds, new program books issued, and a social hour followed with refreshments and floral decor.
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W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Floyd Arnold
Paul Calvert
Lyle Black
Charles Jordan
Harry Nattier
Erna Harper
Ralph Phillippe
Oscar Hill
Bertha Miller
Roy Jones
Josie Cox
Methodist
Lawrenceville
Oddis Walton
Grace Chance
Lewis Kissner
Lulu Sharp
Pheebe Carter
Christ
Addis Walton
Honolulu
Dean Lawrence
Robert Kelley
Community notes from Fairman and surrounding towns
Social visits and church events across Fairman area. Members attend home missions planning and a Christmas in August project. Families gather for socials, slides shown, and visits to Vandalia Carlyle Decatur and Beloit. Attendees include Snyder, Anderson, Ahlf, York, Seidel, Cicigoi and Paulsmeyer families.
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Snyder
Dale Snyder
Cal
Wiley Snyder
William
Susie Snyder
Carlyle
Fairman Baptist Church
Fairman
Richard Paulsmeyer
Hoffman
Richard
Sam Ahlf
Mike Ahlf
Marge Waterbury
Lynn Waterbury
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
West Frankford
Elmer Henning
Charlie Lutz
Boulder
Charles Ahlf
Beloit
Wis
Extension Council Holds Meeting in Marion County
The Marion County Extension Council met at the Farm Bureau building with eleven members and Miss Marie Brite present. Mrs Loyd Null presided as chairman as notes from Erma Meador and Cherie Gaston were read thanking the council for funding 4 H camp attendance. Final plans for the food stand at the Fair and its work schedule and menus were approved. The next meeting is scheduled for August 31.
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Marion County Extension Council
Farm Bureau
Loyd Null
Marie Brite
Orville Friedrich
Erma Meador
Cherie Gaston
Champaign
Marion County Homemakers Extension
Friends Honor Erna Harper Birthday at Eastern Star Coffee
A Thursday morning gathering at Nona Biehl’s home honored Erna Harper on her birthday. The group sang, served coffee and sweet rolls, and watched a cake on a revolving stand play Happy Birthday while gifts were opened. Attendees included Edna Dauderman Rita Hill Laurena Christian Mildred Jordan Winnie Spurgeon Ruth Murfin Virginia McNicol Rubye Griffin Imogene Sullens Eunice Rogier Dorothy Griffin Margaret Cox and the guest of honor Erna Harper.
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Nona Biehl
Erna Harper
Erna
Edna Dauderman
Rita Hill
Laurena Christian
Mildred Jordan
Winnie Spurgeon
Ruth Murfin
Virginia McNicol
Rubye Griffin
Imogene Sullens
Eunice Rogier
Dorothy Griffin
Margaret Cox
Community Ball Club thanks patrons after chicken supper
The Community Ball Club expresses gratitude for support and reports net proceeds of 336.17 from a chicken supper. Donations listed include a July 26 church collection totaling 40.00 and contributions from P. J. Mojonnier 10.00, Bob Kelley 2.00, E. L. Delay 2.00, Harry Nattier 1.00.
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Community Ball Club
Methodist Church
P. J. Mojonnier
Bob Kelley
E. L. Delay
Harry Nattier
Neva Jones to Celebrate 90th Birthday on August 23
Neva Jones will celebrate her 90th birthday on August 23 at the Vandalia Annex. She will appreciate cards from friends and well wishers.
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Neva Jones
Vandalia Annex
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Edward M. Lett
Ruth Sabastian
Illinois Gerrish
C.E.S. News
Victoria 253
Houston
Perkins
Kitchell Park
Nellie
Paul Perkins
Everett Perkins
Alvin Perkins
Donald Perkins
Browstown
Arlene Perkins
Springfield
Maurice Hyde
Salem
Charles
Xenia
Edgar Perkins
Monticello
James F. Perkins
Joliet
Raymond Wooden
Paul Wooden
Kans
Calvin
Neema and
Allen
Odin
Clarence Albert
Decatur
James
Alice Hyde
Dale
Henry
Amelia Meredith
Everett
Anetta Jett
Barbara Petrea
Fairman Road
Stewart McIntire
Hugh
William Seidel
Wayne City
Chicago
Ga’s
Sandy Snyder
Donna Snyder
Thelma Adams
Dotis Snyder
the Tell
YWA
Bertha York
Frank Cicigoi
Ed Houston
Dick Padberg
Ernest Leicht
Bery Arnold
Ed Gilley
Sam This
Leo Kennedy
Carrigan Unit
George Anderson
Bob Anderson
Vandalia
Vance Murfin
Joe Seidel
Pete Lourdan
Steve
Ricky Anderson
Roy Fickes
Tracy
Extension Council
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