Obituary for Neil Walker of Du Quoin Illinois
Neil T. Walker born October 28 1900 Patoka Illinois died June 6 1934 age 33 years 7 months 13 days He married Emma Lynch October 23 1921 and leaves daughter Melba Louise and relatives in Patoka Menard and Du Quoin Funeral at 2 PM from 605 E Park Street Du Quoin with Rev Maxton interment Hill Crest Memorial Park Centralia Illiois He served Illinois Commercial Telephone Co rising to manager and was widely known in town for his work and kindness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menard
E. Park Street
du Queoin
Maxton
Hill Crest Memorial Park
Centralia
Til
Neil
DuQuoia
Illinois Commercial Telephone Co
Cmpany
du Quoin
Frank Simmons
Steber
Simmons
Rassy Walker
T. W. Walker
Warrensburg
G. C Walker
McLain
J. C. Beery
Patoka
Fred Peddicord
Harvey
I. S. Walker
Winess Linton
Leo Walker
Hugh Jensen
Boulder
Harvey Cruse
Sandoval
Bernice Walker
I. B. Walker
Paul Christie
Vernon
M. D. Walker
O. H. Brit
G. M. Slusher
Clara Turner
Ida Dietrich
Murphysboro
A. L. Steber
Paxton
N. Benson
Eee Ileburg
A. Wheeler
Christopher
J Wallace
Benton
Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs Cyrus Arnold
A large gathering celebrated Mrs. Cyrus Arnold for her fiftieth birthday at the Arnold home on Sunday June 17. Relatives and friends, about ten cars of visitors including James and William McNicol, arrived for dinner and later enjoyed supper, marking a long awaited reunion after over two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Arnold
Alva Binnion
William Willett
Shobonier
Donald Arnold
Roy Thompson
Maron
Dean Arnold
Edwin Arnold
William McNicol
Freda
James McNicol
Carol Garrett
Maurice Adams
Warren McNicol
Maggie McNicol
Luther Caldwell
Darrel Caldwell
Howard Nelson
Harry Nattier
James W. Thompson
Pearl Berry
Wes Martin
Lois Shaw
Dale Thompson
Lee Abendroth Wedding Honors Vernon Couple in Funkhouser Area
On Tuesday June 12 at high noon Miss Electa Lee married Mr. Dean Abendroth at the Funkhouser home with Rev. J W Webster officiating. Attendants were Miss Glenna Abendroth and Mr. Cecil Hollingsead. Guests included out of state visitors from State College Pennsylvania Tiverty Indiana and more. The couple plans a wedding trip to Michigan Ontario Canada and will reside in Boalsburg Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa Lee
Funkhouser
Dean Abendroth
Vernona
J. W. Webster
Altamont
Glenna Abendroth
Cecil Hollingsead
Abendroth
W. A. Broyles
State College
Pennsylvania
Elina Mason
Eliza E. Lee
William Maley
Tiverty
Indiana
Michigan
Ontario
Canada
Boalsburg
Pennsylvania State College
Marjorie Ehrat
Arnold Chapel Church
Local Auto Buying Surges In Area
Business activity shows growth in auto sales with multiple buyers. George Wasem bought a new Plymouth sedan while Roy Jones and Dean Martin added Ford cars. Ac Potts purchased a slightly used Ford.
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George Wasem
Roy Jones
Dean Martin
Ford
Ac Potts
Watching the World Go By Editorial on global trust
In a Patoka community column the writer promotes love and confidence to counter world low mood. He urges united effort across politics religion business and personal ties to restore trust and civility in daily life and local affairs.
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Patoka
Spending Vacation in the Ozarks
Mrs. W. P. Sullivan and daughter Dorothy of Iliopolis and Bill Murfin of Decatur visited Patoka at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Simcox before heading to their summer home in the Ozark mountains. Mr. Sullivan had already gone ahead, and the Simcoxes plan an indefinite stay to enjoy fishing and rest.
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W. P. Sullivan
Dorothy
Iliopolis
Bill Murfin
Decatur
Patoka
J. L. Simcox
Ozark Mountains
Mr. Sullivan
Sullivan
Kelvinator Refrigerator Sales Reported Locally
Kelvinator dealer Mrs. Walter Diveley notes two units sold. One was bought by Mr and Mrs Roy Jones and the other by Mr and Mrs Clark Simcox. Warmer weather underscores the value of refrigeration and Kelvinator service.
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Walter Diveley
Roy Jones
Clark Simcox
Pa TokA High School Inspections Highlight Officials Visit
State inspector Roy Moore reviewed three year high schools in Pa toka this week focusing on building conditions and equipment. Local resident Mrs Bessie Schmidt visited with her uncle John Ashton and former Patoka friends during the weekend.
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Roy Moore
Patoka
Bessie Schmidt
John Ashton
Local Dairy Adds Equipment for Improved Sanitation
The Patoka Dairy installs an ammonia condenser as a new asset to its modern equipment. Denver Adams conducted the installation with efficient workmanship, promising greater convenience and sanitation for the dairy here.
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Patoka Dairy Company
Amonia
Denver Adams
Birthday Surprise For Mrs G A C Beckett At Dresser Illinois
Mrs G A C Beckett celebrated her seventy fifth birthday with a day of reunion in Dresser Illinois. Her six living children and many relatives attended along with friends from Patoka and nearby towns. A noonday luncheon followed a short praise service and grandchildren performed a humorous song about growing up.
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G. A. C. Beckett
Dresser, Illinois
Edith Jackson
California
Archie
Luther Beckett
Bridgeport
Albert Biggard
Olney
John Barnett
Cora Pope
Pana
Edd Belcher
Viola Smith
Cecil Beckett
C. E. Foltz
Patoka
Mother Beckett
Surprise Birthday Gathering for Mr Peek in 1934
The M E Chorus held a June 15 rehearsal at Mac Eagan’s home then visited Alva M Peek’s residence for his upcoming birthday on June 17. Refreshments included sandwiches cake homemade ice cream and iced tea. An entertainment directed by Belle Beckemeyer featured a music contest won by Roy Ballance a pushing shoe contest won by S M Spurgeon and a collaborative two line poem. Guests listed include the Ballances Smiths Eagan Jennings Beekemeyer Spurgeon Belcher Hatch and the Peek family.
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M. E. Chorus
Mac Eagan
Alva M. Peek
Belle Beckemeyer
Roy Ballance
S. M Spurgeon
Peek
F. M. Smith
Mae
Eagan
Donna
Ary Helen
Evalina Jennings
Belle Beekemeyer
S. M. Spurgeon
C. C. G. A. Club Meeting at Miss Morey Home
The C. G. A. club gathered at Miss Lola Morey's home for an evening of song and school memories with guests Miss Dorothy Silkey and Miss Thelma Pugh. Ice cream and cookies were served by the hostess' mother and sister Nell before departure. The next meeting will be at Miss Lucille Field's home.
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Lola Morey
Dorothy Silkey
Thelma Pugh
Nell
Lucille Field
Mound Chapel Church Baptisms and Schedule Notes
Baptisms held Sunday include Ransom Belcher Minnie Belcher John Shepard Etta Shepard Aleta Roseman Wayne Brumfield Vivian Herrin Homer Jones and Virgil Herrin. Church meets every Saturday night before the first Sunday of each month with preaching each third Sunday afternoon.
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Ransom
Minnie Belcher
John
Etta Shepard
Aleta Roseman
Wayne Brumfield
Vivian Herrin
Homer Jones
Virgil Herrin
Christian Church Sunday Schedule and June 21 Bible Lesson
The Christian Church sets Sunday School at 9 30 a m and communion at 6 45 p m. Bible study runs every Thursday evening at 7 30 p m with the June 21 subject What I can do to help save the World led by Austin Good.
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Austin Good
Pinochle Party Hosted by Mrs Altom in Quiet Afternoon
Mrs S E Altom entertained a small circle of friends on Wednesday afternoon at a one table pinochle session. Attending were Mesdames Florence Simcox and Edith Cruse.
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S. E. Altom
Mesdames Florence Simcox
Edith Cruse
Miss Hudspeth Visits Patoka With Hudspeth Ballance Kin
Miss Joanne Hudspeth of Chicago visits Patoka as the guest of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hudspeth and Mr. and Mrs. G E Ballance.
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Joanne Hudspeth
Chicago
Patoka
Harvey Hudspeth
G. £. Ballance
Globe Life Company Pays Prompt Claims in Illinois
Globe Life Insurance Company with a Salem Illinois branch paid the claim arising from the death of Wreath Williams promptly. The firm, an old line legal reserve company operating over thirty eight years, has settled other claims in Patoka and nearby communities. Joe Hopkins, formerly of Patoka, represents Globe Life and offers assistance with insurance needs.
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Globe Life Insurance Company
Salem
Illinois
Wreath Williams
John Williams
Superior Mutual Benefit Association
Globe Life
Patoka
Community
Iit
Joe Hopkins
Joe
Resolutions From Young People’s Conference At Patoka
The Resolution Committee of the Young People’s Conference met in Patoka June 11 15 and submitted a report thanking President Howard Willis for his spirit and efforts and praying for God’s blessing They praised the faculty cabinet Donald Kepner and assistants Rev H C Brown Rev and Mrs Humphrey the Patoka church and town for hospitality the Patoka charge youths and the school board for building use and platform speakers Rev Sweitzer and Rev Beatty for services Signed Resolution Committee W S Wright Louise Fozard Sec
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Young People’s Conference
Patoka
Howard Willis
Donald Kepner
H. C. Brown
Humphrey
Sweitzer
Beatty
W. S. Wright
Louise Fozard
Married In Patoka Saturday Morning
Police Magistrate Elmer Belcher officiated at 10:00 a m Saturday in Patoka uniting Miss Eileen L Brock 20 of Salem and Mr. Robert V Grantham 21 of Salem. Witnesses were Mrs Edith Cruse and Mrs Leona Belcher.
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Elmer Belcher
Eileen L. Brock
Salem
Robert V. Grantham
Edith Cruse
Leona Belcher
Claude Grantham
Belcher
Grantham
Patoka
Elmer
M. E. Church Sunday Services and Children’s Day Program
May 24 service at M. E. Church features Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Bro and M Spurgeon in charge Children’s Day music and a general program during the Sunday School hour Clayton Beery and family visit Chicago with Harold Chance accompanying Harold Chance returns to work. Bettie Simcox and nephew Harold Benny join for a month. Simcox plans to spend part of her visit with Walter while his wife visits Boston neighbors.
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M. Spurgeon
Clayton Beery
Chicago
Harold Chance
John Chance
Bettie Simcox
Harold Benny
Simcox
T Walter
Boston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neil Walker
Mrs. Cyrus Arnold
Lee-Abendroth
The
Ozarks
Kelvinator Refrigerator Sales
Beckett
Effie Didway
MR. Peek
G. A. Club
Mound Chapel Church
Young Peoples Conference
M. E. Church
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