James Edgar Dukes 64 dies in Centralia hospital
James Edgar Dukes, born June 22, 1881 near Patoka, Marion County, died August 10, 1945 at St Marys hospital Centralia Illinois at age 64 years 1 month 18 days. He lived in the community all his life and was known for honesty kindness and sincerity. Survived by two sisters Mrs Laura Belcher and Mrs Mary Laws two brothers Oscar Patoka and Walter Evanston Wyoming with many relatives and friends. one brother Elza preceded him in death. Funeral at Patoka Methodist Church 2:30 p m Sunday with Rev Frank Brokelmeyer and Rev Friesner. burial Burton Cemetery. Cox and Martin funeral directors.
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James Edgar Dukes
William and
Jane Dukes
Patoka
Marion County
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Ill
Christ
Diamond Springs Church
Laura Belcher
Smithboro
Mary Laws
Vernon
Oscar
Walter
Evanston
Wyoming
Elza
Patoka Methodist Church
Frank Brokelmeyer
Friesner
Burton Cemetery
Cox & Martin
Card of Thanks for James Edgar Dukes
The family expresses deep gratitude to friends who assisted during the illness and death of James Edgar Dukes and to those who offered kind words and floral tributes. Signed by Mrs. Herbert Laws Mrs. Noah Belcher Mr. Walter Dukes and Mr. Oscar Dukes.
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James Edgar Dukes
Herbert Laws
Noah Belcher
Walter Dukes
Oscar Dukes
Picnic at Pana Park Draws Local Families
Arnold Chapel and other area residents including Mr. and Mrs. Addis Walton with children Elmer Frizzell and family and Mr. and Mrs. John Chance attended a Sunday picnic at Pana Park. Also listed were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Elliot and daughter Melinda, Mr. and Mrs. John Blankenship, and Mrs. Pearl Hudspeth.
Sears Farm-Master Wagon Boxes and David Bradley Wagon Box
Sears Roebuck offers Farm-Master flat bed wagon boxes with 15 inch sides for standard trucks made from seasoned fir. Also available is the all steel David Bradley Wagon Box grain tight with about 100 bushel capacity from Sears Roebuck and Co Centralia Illinois.
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Sears Farm
David Bradley
Sears- Roebuck and Co
Centralia
Ill
Sears Centralia announces farm store opening soon
Farmers urged to watch for SEARS ROEBUCK and Co. Centralia Illinois opening date while ads promote folding draw bars for drag harrows milk cans hog feeders and other farm supplies. Also notes rags wanted 5c per lb sale of wool rug a 6 room house for sale and inquiries at the Register Office.
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Sears New Farm
Sears Roebuck and Co
Centralia, Ill
Sears Roebuck & CO
Centralia
Illinois
Sears Roebuck &Co
Public Hearing on 1945 Budget for School District 300
The Board of Education of School District No. 300 Marion County Illinois announces a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for the year starting July 1, 1945. It will be on file for public inspection after 1 p.m. August 15, 1945 at the County Superintendent of Schools Office Salem. A public hearing is set for 4 p.m. September 17, 1945 at the County Superintendent's Office Salem.
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Board of Education
Marion
Illinois
County Superintendent of Schools
Salem
Ill
Court House
Shattuc Social News Highlights Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Thomas Cole of St Louis visited Mr and Mrs William Hill on Sunday. Carl Forrest visited his grandparents the Lawson family. The Manns welcomed Wayne and Marilynn with Kenneth. Mrs Edgar Swagler shopped in St Louis last Thursday. The Crabtree and Absher families from Muskogee visited the Crabtree household. Chaplain Gaylon Howe and wife toured Gaddy residence. Jack Cabtree and B F Crabtree hosted relatives in Centralia. Frank Muench and Doris attended a West Frankfort camp meeting. Roy Noller Jr stayed with Kit B Kagy in Salem for several days last week.
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Thomas Cole
St. Louis
William Hill
Carl Forrest
J. P. Lawson
Wayne Mann
Marilynn
George Mann
Kenneth
Edgar Swagler
St Louis
B. F. Crabtree
Cpl
Maurice Absher
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Jack Crabtree
Gaylon Howe
Edward Gaddy
Jack Cabtree
Centralia
Frank Muench
Doris
West Frankfort
Roy Noller Jr
Kit B. Kagy
Salem
Harry Thomas
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Arcola
Frank Lewellen
Bill Headley
Peck Caldwell
Leah Pearle Walton
Chicago
Addis Walton
Russell Caldwell
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General Foods
Pcs
Maxwell House
Wisconsin
Wheaties
Maxwell
Straith
Jewelry Store
Lee
Southern
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Patoka, Illinois
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