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Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1945

Page

5

4 H Club Members To Take Tests For Physical Fitness

4 H agricultural club members in Marion County will take a series of fitness tests on June 13 at Bryan Memorial Park Salem Illinois. University of Illinois representatives will conduct the program weighing measuring blood pressure pulse and muscle tests and fitness planning. A final check up is planned for late summer with a history of draft fitness gaps cited to motivate the program.

Marion County Bryan Memorial Park Salem Ilinois D. M. Hall F. H. Mynard BE. I. Pilchard University of Illinois College of Agriculture Illinois

Fredonia Vacation Bible School closes with revival and social

The Fredonia community reports a Friday afternoon VBS closure followed by an ice cream social and a Friday night program. 19 new converts were welcomed at the revival service Sunday night and a baptizing is planned for June 17 at 2:00 near the church.

G. W. Jett Walter Summerville Salem Orville Hill Anetta Jett Emma Hill Fredonia William Perkins Harry Perkins Vernon Everet Jett Henry Meredith Caroline Harmeier Kathryn Cozad Bonnie Kretzer Rosemary Gerrish Martha Perkins Lorraine Meredith Raymond Bowen Amelia Meredith Elizabeth Webking Clarence Dale Henry Stillabower Violet Jerry Clark Donald Peddicord Raymond Gerrish Dennis Palmer Dale Smith Wilbur Laura Carter

Local Families Gather for Weekend Visits Across Illinois

Stombaugh Hill and Vandalia residents joined a family gathering at John Lake’s home in Vandalia with several relatives from Decatur Elgin Patoka Mulberry Grove and Vandalia. Other visits include Jane Huddleston’s return to Vandalia after stays in Mulberry Grove Greenville and Ypsilanti Michigan and Sombaughs trip to Ypsilanti to see Mrs Dale Stombaugh.

Clarence Tetley Decatur Margaret Lake Joe Dean Charlie Margue Elgin Lem (Shorty) Lake Vandalia Mary Sterling Bonnie Zimmerman Herbert Cleary East Alton Warren Lake Patoka Charlie Marqus Glen Clatterbaugh John Lake Frank, Lake Alvina Huddleston Mulberry Grove Russel Woolley St. Louis

Mrs W N Hamilton Hosts Birthday Club Breakfast

In Odin on a calm Saturday morning Mrs. W N Hamilton hosted a 10:30 breakfast at her home lawn to celebrate the birthdays of three Salem friends Lucille ORear Anna Wanters and Dorothy Merritt. Attending members and guests filled the gathering with décor refreshments and pleasant chatter by the oaks and roses.

Odin Dr. Hamilton Anna Wanters Dorothy Merritt Salem Gladys Irwin Gladys Hiatt Lucille O’rear Ida Merritt Bob Cluster Ward Holt Sue Bowman Lena Keeler Dorothy Dietrich Clara Wimsey Irma Barker Lois Boyles Lester Harville Imogene Anderson

Local Notes on Visits and Leaves Around Springfield

North Zion Marshall Soutier returned to Springfield Monday after a weekend at home with his family. Kenneth Neilson and wife visited Friday night with Merle Headley and family. Kenneth leaves Friday for Fort Sheridan after a 45 day home leave. Jimmy McNicol of the U S Army arrived home Monday on leave to visit his wife and son. Mrs. Mary Chandler returned Monday from Norfolk Virginia after visiting her husband Marvin Chandler. Farm work continues with wet heavy ground and a likely bumper crop of bugs this year.

Merle Headley Jamnita Mitchell Walter George Nelson Chris Neilson Kenneth Neilson Kenneth Fort Sheridan Elmer Berry Vandalia Pfe Ted Wickenhauser Guy Chandler Jimmy McNicol U. S. Army Mac Arnold Louie Soutier Marvin Chandler Ted Caldwell Burle Meadors Paul McWhirter Duane Walton Jimmy Mary Chandler Norfolk Virginia Armed Naval Guard

Notice of Claim Day in Bowen Estate

Notice is hereby given that Monday July 2 1945 is the claim date in the estate of John Charles Bowen deceased in the County Court of Marion County Illinois. Claims may be filed on or before the date without issuance of summons. Dean Martin Administrator Miller Pfaff Attorneys Salem Illinois.

John Charles Bowen Marion County Illinois Dean Martin Miller & Pfaff Salem, Illinois

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Stombaugh Hill Jane Huddleston Vandalian Elsie Huddleston Greenville Les Jackson Dickie Stombaugh Rollie Stombaugh Ypsilanti Michigan Thomas Dale Stombaugh Tommy W. N. Hamilton Entertains Birthday Club G. A. Raisins LUX Trasl North Zion Marshall Soutier Springfield Clara Frizzel O. H. Britt Old Capitol C. Cocagne S. 6Th St. Vandalia, Ill John F. Andr Ion Ill Gloria Jean Boston Blackie Chester Morris SUN Mon Patrick the Great Donald O’connor Peggy Ryan Phillip Terry Audrey Long Lyric Theatre National Velvet Mickey R Ja
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