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Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1935

Page

3

Obituary of George Williams in Newfoundland Family

George Evan Williams born May 4 1876 near Belleville NL second son of John and Ellen Williams moved to Popetownship at age three married Sarah Avery Nov 26 1908 faithful Methodist member Patoka 1914 died Nov 25 1935 aged 59 6 21 Survived by wife Sarah sister Lucy Williams nephews John and Frank Williams nieces Mary Jolliff Lucy Belle Wadkins and many relatives friends

George Evan Williams John Ellen Williams Belleville William Pope Township Sarah Avery Methodist Patoka Sarah Williams Lucy Williams Mary Jolliff Lucy Belle Wadkins Frank Williams

Christmas Gift Sale At Al's Place Delivers Gifts

Christmas sale at Al's Place on December 14 invites shoppers to 9:30 A M. Hours and offerings include aprons dresser scarfs pillow tops shoe bags pillow cases and other items plus a butterfly quilt and a quilted comfort. A bakery sale runs the same day at the Ladies Al D Christian Church event location.

Al’s Ald—Christian Church

Church Services Schedule Note

M. E. Church South hosts Sunday School at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 p m A prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7 p m Zion Church offers Sunday School at 10 a m and a Tuesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m preaching occurs on the third Sunday each month

Local Social Notes From Vandalia and Nearby

Local residents report visits and family ties with formats of weekend gatherings. Ver n on and Clinton guests share meals and attend illnesses, with several relatives traveling to and from Vandalia and nearby towns for hospital stays and family duties.

Thanksgiving reunion noted in Patoka gathering

Monday from a several days visit with his brother in law J Sutherland in Effingham. Mr and Mrs Walter Haydock and daughter Betty Fred and Kenneth Purcell and friend Mr and Mrs Lynn Purcell of Clinton spent Thanksgiving in Patoka and attended a family reunion at the home of their father and grandfather Mr George Purcell.

Fred Brown Vernon L. E. Green Roy Jones Frank Walker Ross Walker Clinton T. B. Walker Milton Peddivord A. L. Vallow Josie Vallow D. W. Troyer A.A. Griffin J. Sutherland Effingham Walter Haydock Betty Fred Kenneth Purcell Lynn Purcell Patoka George Purcell

Ancient and Modern Necromancy Denounced in Christian Science Lesson

The December 1 Lesson Sermon in all Churches of Christ, Scientist denounced ancient necromancy Mesmerism and hypnotism. The golden text urged self examination with the request to God to search the heart and reveal wicked thoughts.

Churches of Christ Scientist

None like Thee O Lord in Psalms 86 8 10

The excerpt cites Psalms 139 23 24 and Psalms 86 8 10 as part of a Lesson Sermon. It emphasizes monotheism and worship of God for His incomparable works and sovereign power. The passage highlights God as supreme and worthy of praise.

Grateful Thanks From Williams Family

The Williams family expresses deep gratitude for sympathy and friendship extended during the illness and death of their husband, brother, and uncle. Mrs. Sarah Williams Lacey Williams and the nieces and nephews extend their sincere appreciation.

Sarah Williams Lacey Williams

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LYRIC Salem Thoreday Dick Powell and Ann Dvorak Carl Brisson Arline Judge James Dunn Claire Dodd Alice Faye and Ray Walker Gary Cooper Ann Harding Peter Ibbetson March OF Sandoval, Ill R. Robinson Pres John A. Jennings F. H. Meier Florist Vandalia Illinois Ruseus Everegreens OLD Capitol Nursery Burr K. Hackleman Mer Ill George Williams M. E. Church, South Sinclair Greasing Palace St. Illinois Roy Edwards F. A. Westman Christian Science Churches Smith Beauty Shop Peters Nuff J. Alcom & Son Simcox Califo Market East Broadway Centralia, Illinois Egyptian Nursery & Orchard Co Farina White Cleaners & Dyers RADIO Geo. E. Raines Centralm Hoffman Clothiers Broadway Centralia Aladdin Eran Hart’s Pharmacy South Locust St
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