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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1949
Page
5
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met in Vernon M E Church basement with 24 members present. Hazel Cox led the devotional and Bee Doolen the Missionary lesson. Parsonage decor includes a redecorated interior.
Evanston couple Mr and Mrs Jerome Travis visit Mrs A J Travis. Chicago guests Mr and Mrs Omar Twiss and daughter stay with Mr and Mrs W F Murfin. Decatur and Springfield residents join Hazel Cox for weekend. Numerous friends travel between Springfield Kinmundy Mt Vernon and Macedonia for visits and meals.
The article argues that Britain’s austerity proves wage hikes lift prices and that keeping production high requires controlled wages to avoid inflation. It suggests America should avoid repeated wage boosts to maintain competitive prices and steady employment.
Guests Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lawson and Shirley Kay. Fred Melton of Belleville visited over the weekend with Mrs. Addie Jones. Roy Sears and daughter Patty spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Gehrken. Elza Parks of Decatur visited Monday at the M. A. Cooley home.
Mr and Mrs C D Doolen traveled to Lincoln and visited over the holidays with Dr and Mrs D E Doolen.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Watkins of Palestine Illinois spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Jesse Ripple and family.
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