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Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1940

Page

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Christian Science Meeting in Boston Reflects Global Faith

At the annual gathering in Boston the Church of Christ Scientist outlines unity and divine Mind over fear. Mary Baker Eddy and leaders emphasize spiritual law, expansion of membership, and worldwide lectures amid a strong treasury and growing publishing work.

The Church of Christ, Raat Boston Mass Seciabai Church of Christ, Scientist Massachuetts Harry C. Browne Christan Science Board of Directors Mary Baker Eddy Skvetlotsitty Poste Alaska Philippines China Japan Mother Church Second Church New York Board of Education New York City Divine Might Mrs. Eddy Florence W. Saunders Great Britain Ireland Europe John H. Bartlett New Hampshire Granite State A. Warren Norton Christian Science Publishing Society William W. Davis Christian Science Christian Science Board of Lectureship Lucian, Coulson Far East Hong Kong Philippine Islands Straits Settlements Netherlands Indies India Ceylon Egypt Palestine

Loyal Workers Class Meeting at Christian Church

The Loyal Workers class and Ladies Aid held a May 28 gathering at Myrtle Tacke’s home. Activities included singing, poetry, and games. Mae Good and Lulu Riley received gifts. next social planned at Dollie Wooters’ home in Centralia.

Christian Church Ladies Aid Myrtle Tacke Maud Ellis Mae Good Lulu Riley Raid The Aid Next Socall Dollie Wooters Centralia Madaline Porter Nelle Quayle Bertha Scott Edith Thalman Eva Potts Thelma Arnold Bessie Perrine Clara Field Peggie Tacke Hulda Williams Leta Beery Pearl Hudspeth

Illinois parks ready for summer visitor rush

The Illinois park system expands to 21 sites with 16 600 acres of land aimed at 10 acres per 1 000 residents. Park officials note rising out of state visitors and record numbers expected this season amid new campgrounds at Mississippi Palisades and Chain O Lakes projects alongside the Illinois Michigan Parkway and other sites.

Charles P. Casey Parl Works and Buildings Horner Chain-O-Lakes Illinoi State Mississippi Palisades Carroll County A . Canyon Ilinois-Michigan Parkway LaSalle Cave-in-Rock Fort Dins

Eastern Star Meeting Held At Sandoval

The Sandoval Eastern Star welcomed the Patoka chapter with a meeting on Tuesday evening May 27. Three members were initiated including Mr. Clem Doolen and Mrs. Wm Mathews, along with Mrs. Don Murfin and several other named members and guests.

Sandoval Eastern Patoka Clem Doolen Wm. Mathews Don Murfin Mar. Cox Bertha Dansbury Christina Crawford J. Wasem Reta Hill Florence Cain Lois Livesay Jessie Ellis Evelyn P. J. Mojonnier

Mojonnier Family Visits From Thursday Through Saturday

Mr and Mrs C H Mojonnier and their family visited from Thursday until Saturday with Mr and Mrs P J Mojonnier.

C. H. Mojonnier P. J. Mojonnier

FOKA Alumni Annus Meeting At Patoka

Patoka Alumni Association members and guests gathered at the gym on June 1 with about 108 in attendance. The event featured decorations, a business meeting led by Charles Griffin, and remarks by Betty Simscox. Wallace Alexandrine was named president. A debut of the class of 1940 and dancing provided entertainment. several out of town guests attended from Fort Wayne, Vandalia, Salem, Kinmundy, Clinton, and other nearby towns.

Imbers Patoka Ani Association Charles Griffin Betty Simscox Wallace Alexan Roy Lawrence Fort Wayne Floyd Smith Rio Ind Max Conrey Ibn Vandalia Maurice Russell Helen Nattier Carl Canl Claudine Garver Virginia Robyn Salem Winnifred Harvey Dean Day Sandoval Anita Thompson Kinmundy Robert Jennings Casey Lap Jones Clinton Alice Protzyn Mrs. H. C. Banpaign

Baptist Church Duty and Post-Service Greetings

The list records church members and roles for a January 9 service including Junior Westine Be Careful with your hittens and Glenwood Malan, with readings by Mrs. Wm Nattier and three intermediate girls, music pieces Exercise Roses from His Garden, Good Bye Paul Davidson, Benediction by Orville Britt, and a note that C G Mojonnier returned home Sunday from hospital.

Sales Tax Scandal Tied to Employee's Death

In Springfield, a coroner's jury linked the death of William Rose Nicholas to a sales tax scheme within the Finance Department. Nicholas, a bookkeeper, allegedly defrauded about $1,975 from merchants by selling a bookkeeping system and promising audits. He was found dead by suicide the day after questioning.

Springfield Samuel L. Nudleman Central Illinois Sangamon County William Rose Nicholas Sale Tax Division Nicholas W. L. Dragod G. T. Gaskins Gaskins Hte

May Old Age Assistance Payments in Illinois Rise

Old age assistance for May reached 137,770 recipients in Illinois, 218 fewer than April. Total May payments were 2,849,448 dollars, up 15,751 from April. The average award stood at 20.68 dollars, up 0.14 from April.

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Social Security Office Offers Free Account Checks and Help

Mt. Vernon Illinois social security officials urge workers to verify wage credits and file claims without paying outsiders. Buending explains self addressed forms send to Baltimore for wage reports and that appeals proceed via regional referees and the Appeals Council in Washington.

Buending Social Security Mt. Vernon Ill Baltimore Aghieal Wanes Social Security Board Bureau of Old- Age and Survivors Insurance Bureau Appeals Council Washington Federal District Court

Griffins and Eaglins Share Local News From Wintereth

Mr. A. A. Griffin returned from Wintereth Missouri last week after visiting his brother S. H. Griffin and family and notes crops look good though weather is dry. Miss Wanda Eaglin left for Houston Texas this week to visit her brother and his wife Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eaglin.

A. A. Griffin Wintereth S. H. Griffin

Denunciation of Necromancy in Christian Science Lessons

Sunday sermons across Christ Scientist churches denounced ancient and modern necromancy mesmeric arts and hypnotism. Golden text praised deliverance of the poor from evildoers, with Bible citations from Jeremiah and James and excerpts from Science and Health emphasizing honest spiritual progress and salvation through Christ.

Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Holdy

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Ezra W.palmer iClerk Friendly Press Loyal Workers Class Illinois Foka American Legion C. G. Mojonnier Howard Sancers Rat Ant Dwig Christian Science Churches
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