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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1932
Page
5
Notice restricts hunting trespassing with gun or dog and removal of anything from land owned and controlled by the speaker. Names listed include Mrs. Richard Rawcliffe, Ellen Emerson, Harmon Hampy, and Pope Sisters.
An all day Laymen's meeting at Carrigan Church faced weather challenges as speakers adjusted. Miss Fern Troutt and Orville Hester wed recently, the community notes flu like illness among students Virgil Steele Helen Bowen Junior Nichols Bobby Smith, and others. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Lake Harris Cen tralia, Mrs Norman Carter Centralia, and Patoka engagements. Colds and coughs persist. Christmas programs planned at Wood and Carrigan schools and Carrigan church Friday night.
Albert Brown has been ill but is up and around again. Raymond Caudle spent Sunday with his brother Emmett and family. Mrs. Anna Benefield and Mr and Mrs Emmett Brannon visited Walter Pribble and family. A chivarre and shower were given for a couple formerly Miss Clara Benefield. John and Warren Lake attended the Mueller gym dance with their lady friends. A Brummitt and family visited Lawrence Robertson on Sunday.
A busy Fredonia week as families share visits and prepare for Christmas. Mr and Mrs Lauren Carter welcome a baby girl. Mr and Mrs Dad Palmer and family visited Pete Bopp. Fred Simpson and John Nichols cut wood. Millard Evans visited St Louis relatives. Alice Simpson visited Mrs John Nichols. family gatherings at Patoka Prairie. Esther, daughter of Mr and Mrs Everett Goodwin, called. various neighbors helped with wood. church program planned for Saturday evening. readers wished a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Ray P. Walton of St. Louis visited his parents in Vernon over the weekend. Vandalia guests included Ned Easley and Miss Pauline Dycus visiting the Hathaway and Griffin households. Local residents and relatives from Decatur Salem Bloomington Greenville McLean and Vandalia were seen visiting or hosting gatherings throughout the period.
The Sunshine Friends concluded their meeting by reading gift lists from the year. Those unable to guess their friend paid ten cents. New names were drawn for next year. A picture painting contest followed with three bridge tables. Pauline Dycus won high score and Mildred Morgan won consolation. Refreshments were served. The next Xmas meeting and gift exchange are set for Thursday at Miss Marie Hathaway's home.
Mrs Norman Gerrish spent a few days last week with her parents Mr and Mrs Pete Bopp. Mr and Mrs Leonard Crothers and their young daughter visited with My and Mrs Wash Bowen and family as well as Mr and Mrs Bill Crothers and family. Mat Belcher called on Mr and Mrs Ed Belcher Sunday morning. Pearl Poole called on Pete Bopp Clarence Cavin called on Ed Belcher and wife Sunday. Mrs Bertha Williams spent one day last week with Mr and Mrs Mat Belcher and daughter.
The Entre Nous club met on Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Dot Doolen in Vernon. The gathering included social conversation and planned future activities for the group.
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