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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1925
Page
6
Local residents from Vernon and surrounding towns visited relatives and friends across Illinois. Attendees include Mrs. Charles Ehlers and others from St Louis, Meador siblings from Decatur, Centralia visitors, and many extended family trips to Patoka Clinton Vandalia and Highland. Measles an epidemic is noted in the area.
A large crowd gathered at the M. E. Church South parsonage to surprise Pastor Rev. Ralph Willis and his wife. They welcomed generous donations of money, groceries, and goods, with lunch served afterward. The event praised the couple and reflected a strong community spirit amid Health Crusade efforts and Tuberculosis fundraising in Marion County.
White Haven resident rBhelma Christie visited Helen Thompson on Sunday. Oscar Jackson made a Vernon business call on Saturday. Gland Hatch traveled to Vandalia on Saturday. Stephen Ballance visited his uncle Robert Ballance Saturday. Lem Ballance went to Centralia for dental work. Earl Jackson returned from NES for Thanksgiving break. Lawrence was a Vernon visitor Saturday evening. Nett Hatch family attended Vernon services on Sunday. Carter came home from Decatur Thursday. She reopened her
The Marion County Tuberculosis Association, affiliated with state and national groups, promotes Christmas Seals and Health Bonds to fund a broad health program. The voluntary organization employs two nurses, is audited annually, and has cut tuberculosis deaths by half in sixteen years. In 1922 forty county residents died of TB, while 1924 saw eighty deaths. ten active cases remain.
The list names subscribers who have paid their subscriptions since the last report. Included are Oscar Thalman, R. H. Foltz, L. J. Bates, Cora Ballance, Elizabeth Ballance, Mrs. J.T. Stephens, George Christie, William Carruthers, John R. Revis, Jacob Beck, Elmer Caruthers, Joe Frizzell, Roy Thompson, A. J. Eagan, West Martin, Elva Beckett, C M. Tune, J. W. Delssalus, Tom Manley, Sarah E. Lucas, J. H. Davis, H M. Hopkins, George J. Metzger, Neil Davidson, E. B. Towler, Levi Adams, Melvin Belcher and W. B. Rogier.
Church notice for Sunday evening December 6 1925 at 6 o clock. Program features topics by Mrs Berthoux Ada Belcher reading by Helen Cargal Carl Rogier Harry Nattier and Francois Belcher Willie Parker Wilson Harper Mable Paine and Mable Belcher. Special Girls Quartette and piano duet Alberta Berthoux and Mable Belcher. Everyone invited.
This historical advertisement asserts a single remedy for colds flu pneumonia and bronchitis claimed to have been used for ten years with no deaths in treated tuberculosis cases. It invites readers to ask for testimonials and literature and credits Thos Altom, druggist, as the source.
Five egrets spotted near Shoppers Fine Glassware during Christmas shopping period. Local wildlife team reports no injuries. event draws attention from customers and passersby. Public safety advised to admire from a distance.
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