Belcher Rites Held for Centralia Native
Lowell Clarence Belcher, 78, died at St Marys Hospital Centralia after a six month illness. He was a longtime Illinois Central Railroad painter, retired 1951, born August 13 1886 in Pope Township Fayette County. Survived by wife Ada, son Lowell Francis Belcher, three sisters and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at Cox Martin Funeral Home December 16 with Masonic rites and burial at Patoka Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Clarence Belcher
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Mr. Belcher
Ilinois Central Railroad
Pope Township
Fayette County
W. H
Etta Easton Belcher
Methodist Church
Masonic Lodge
Ada Belcher
Patoka
Lowell Francis Belcher
Montecello
Ill
Ethel Rogier
Mission
Texas
Prudence Underwood
Gilman
Mae Simcox
Clinton
Cox-Martin Funeral Home
E. E. Settle
Patoka Cemetery
Christmas in Bethlehem as Observed by World Book Ency
The article contrasts Bethlehem Christmas with Western images, noting mild winters, no Santa or German trees, and the Church of St Mary of the Nativity as the focal point. Pilgrims gather for carols and a midnight mass, with a manger procession lasting to January 6 Epiphany. Eastern Orthodox and Armenian celebrations follow January dates.
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Bethlehem
World Book Encyclopedia
Santa Claus
Germany
St. Mary of the Nativity
Jesus
Christ
Christmas in My Old Home and Santa Claus Faith
A reminiscence recalling childhood Christmas joy and belief in Santa Claus despite peers' laughter. The writer notes wood stove warming Christmas, later discovering Santa as a disembodied spirit yet affirming faith in God and Jesus. This cherished memory, shared from Lines of a Layman by J. C. Penney, reflects lasting spiritual blessing.
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Santa Claus
God
Jesus
J. C. Penney
Channel Press
Card of Thanks for Lowell C. Belcher
Our gratitude and appreciation is extended to all who in any way assisted during the illness and death of our husband and father, Lowell C. Belcher. Ada Belcher L F Belcher ETE PS.
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Lowell C. Belcher
Ada Belcher
L. F. Belcher
Christians Named At Antioch Syria
The World Book Encyclopedia notes that Christians first received the name Christians at Antioch in Syria. The term comes from the Greek word for Messiah and the Antioch community grew as one of the earliest outside Palestine.
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Antioch
Syria
Palestine
World Book Encyclopedia
Christ
Visitation for Belcher Funeral Attended by Cox Family
Richard Cox welcomed several nieces and nephews on Wednesday who attended the funeral of their uncle Lowell Belcher in Patoka. Visiting families included Carl Pratt and Dale Pratt, Kendall Judd, and Howard Johnson with his son from nearby towns.
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Lowell Belcher
Patoka
Carl Pratt
Lacon
Dale Pratt
Henry
Kendall Judd
Wenona
Ill
Howard Johnson
Hennepin
Christmas Meeting Hosts Pack Baskets for Shut-Ins
Mrs Ellis Doolen and Mrs Ann Linder hosted the Women's Society of Christian Service Christmas meeting and Friday morning the ladies packed baskets of fruits candies and cookies for local shut-ins.
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Ellis Doolen
Ann Linder
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Death notices: Madalene Tacke 71 in Patoka
Madalene A. Tacke 71 died December 14 at 10 30 p.m. at her daughter's home in Patoka after a three month illness. She was born August 28 1893 in Patoka, survived by son Charles L. Belcher of Gary Indiana, daughter Mrs Lee A Walker of Patoka, brother James Cox of Oklahoma, sisters Mrs A W Whiting and Mrs Frank Elifritz, and one grandchild. Funeral at Patoka Christian Church with Rev Dale Hillard officiating. Arrangements by Cox Martin Funeral Home. Burial at Patoka Cemetery.
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Madalene A. Tacke
Leo A. Walker
Tacke
Patoka
Charles and
Agnes (Simcox) Cox
Lee Belcher
Fred Tacke
Charles L. Belcher
Gary
Ind
Lee A. Walker
James Cox
Oklahoma
A. W. Whiting
Frank Elifritz
Seminole
Patoka Christian Church
Dale Hillard
Cox-Martin Funeral Home
Kinney and Outhouse Families Visit Centralia Area
Mr Howard Kinney of Springfield visited Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Kinney. Mrs Mildred Outhouse visited her mother Mrs Hattie Ainscough in Centralia. Mildred shopped there. Lloyd Kinney and family were Centralia visitors Tuesday. Talmadge Outhouse and Polly Outhouse joined supper guests at Don Wurm’s Carlyle home Wednesday. Floyd Nattier and family shopped in Centralia Tuesday.
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Howard Kinney
Springfield
Mrs
Lloyd Kinney
Mildred Outhouse
Hattie Ainscough
Centralia
Mildred
Mrs. Talmadge Outhouse
Mrs. Polly Outhouse
Don Wurm
Carlyle
Floyd Nattier
Mary and
Sherrill
William Murfin Died Wednesday in Michigan
William Murfin of Coldwater Michigan formerly of Vernon died Wednesday December 16, 1964. Funeral services were held Saturday December 19. He was the brother of Curtis and W F Murfin. W F C A and Donald D Murfin spent a few days in Michigan with their brother and uncle last week.
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William Murfin
Coldwater
Michigan
Vernon
Curtis
W. F. Murfin
W. F
C. A
Donald D. Murfin
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Followers of Christ First
Leaders of Tomorrow
Kathy Marie and
Gayla Sue Black
Lyle Black
Lonna, Cynthia and
Darla Sharp
Mr. and
Darren Sharp
Sandoval
Richard Cox Visitors
Richard Cox
Ladies Society of CS
Madalene Tacke
Daughters
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