From a Honeymoon Cottage to New Town Living
A personal letter recounts moving to town after leaving Honeymoon Cottage. The writer praises H C for its garden, notes two days of interior painting, kitchen renovations, and light improvements. Jeffie’s design choices are praised, with humor about dessert making and a classroom baseball quip. The family cheers Jeffie’s taste and mentions local social life and a notable baseball game.
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Jeffie
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Notary Public Affidavit Entry for July 9 1965
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9th day of July 1965 by Thomas E. Chappell Notary Public for Marion County Illinois. Commission expires January 25 1966. First State Bank of Patoka referenced in the document.
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Patoka
Illinois
of Illinois
Thomas E. Chappell
Marion
Poem for Lifetime Subscription From Country Kuz
A retired reader by Valrico Florida sends a poetic token to a local publication. He signs as Country Kuz and poet and recalls his parents C A and Mildred Walton near Patoka. He requests a lifetime subscription in exchange for the poem and expresses appreciation for the publication.
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C. A
Mildred Walton
Kuz
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Laird
Lester
L”.wig
Carter
Electric Company
Ortley, S. C
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Otter Tail Electric Co
George L. Donald
Bagley Grain Companies
Luther
First State Bank OF
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Wits
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Leslie M. Griffin
Cashier
Edgar L. Irvin
P. J. Mojonnier
Ater
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Leckrone
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John Deere
Fredman Bros. Furniture CO
S. Locust Centralia Centralia
Rockoye Gardens
Chesterville
Arthur and
Arcola
Rockone Gardens
Arthur
Illinois Power Company
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