Death of John W Thompson Saturday
John W. Thompson died here Saturday noon after months of illness. He and wife Frances Cain Thompson had lived in Patoka since leaving teaching in Illinois. Elmer Thompson of Fargo arrived to be with his father. Funeral at M E Church, with burial in Patoka cemetery.
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John W. Thompson
Thompson
Patoka
Granite City
Elmer Thompson
Fargo
North Dakota
M. E
S. M. Spurgeon
Chicago
Register
John Wesley Thompson
John
Nancy Thompson
Bond County
Ilinois
Joe Thompson
Alhambra
Greenville
Edwardsville
Ill
White Haven
Marion County
Illinois
Frances Jane Cain
Elmer John Thompson
North Dakota Agricultural College
Marth Wesley Thompson
Vance Elmer Thompson
Berneta Mae Thompson
N. D
Frances Jan¢ Cain Thompson
Grace W. Zeller
Dfrey
1Inois
Ruth Nancy Elizabeth Thompson
Thomp
Niederingend
Yeaturia
State High School Inspector Recommends Patoka Repairs
Roy L. Moore, state inspector, visited Patoka to urge school board repairs. He said replacements save taxpayers, detailing walls with cracked plaster, unsafe large windows, worn floors and stairs, and the need for better lighting with diffused bulbs in shades.
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Roy L. Moore
Patoka
The Patoka Register Promotes Local Advertising Value
A Patoka Register editorial urges readers to recognize advertising as essential for business and community growth. It argues weekly papers save subscribers money, keep prices visible, and foster local loyalty by supporting a hometown newspaper in Marion county.
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Patoka Register
Register
Marion County
School District No 44 invites bids for school repair
Notice to the public that bids for repairing of the school building will be received up to July 10. The board will award to the lowest responsible bidder but reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Specifications are available from Clerk of School Board L. W. Ballance.
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Board OF Directors OF
Bowen Family Reunion Held at Fairy Dell
The fourth annual Bowen family reunion was held Sunday June 17 1984 at Fairy Dell. Attendees brought baskets for a noon dinner and enjoyed games swimming and conversation. Participants included J C Bowen Clarence Bowen Wash Bowen Dan Reeter Irvin Bowen Charles and Carl Hintz Jake Bowen and families Ed Henigar and children and others. Afternoon visitors included Mat Belcher Opal Crothers and Charley Gerrisn.
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Bowen
Fairy Dell
J. C. Bowen
Clarence Bowen
Wash Bowen
Dan Reeter
Irvin Bowen
Charles and
Carl Hintz
Jake Bowen
Ed Henigar
Vernon Rebekah Lodge Hosts Marion County Association
Vernon Rebekah lodge entertained the Marion County Rebekah Association Tuesday evening with several lodges represented. After business a pleasing program was followed by delightful refreshments. Attendees from Patoka Rebekah lodge No. 480 included Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Irvin, Jessie Adams and Lulu Troyer.
St. Louis Visitors Mr and Mrs Milard Rogier
Mr and Mrs Milard Rogier, noted business visitors from St. Louis, were in town on Saturday for meetings and local engagements.
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Mrs
Milard Rogier
St. Louis
Thompson at Peace Last Words Reflected on Life and Faith
An obituary notes Mr. Thompson’s final words and a blessing filled meditation on virtue and humility. It lists visitors including attorneys and doctors from Edwardsville Granite City Champaign and Granite City. The service or home visit reflects a calm farewell with a simple epitaph Here lies a man and At Peace.
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Mr. Thompson
Attorney
M. McKittrick
Edwardsville
E. Rammer
F. C. Johnson
Amos Rode
Granite City
John Pieper
Champaign
T. August Johnson
Daily Vacation Bible School Opens For Community Children
A local notice invites all children ages 3 to 17 to join a no cost Bible School. The program includes Bible lessons, memory gems, stories, music, crafts, supervised play, flag salutes, and hands on work led by Principal Wm H Hay. Volunteers urged to advertise and cooperate.
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Wm, H. Hay
Drought Farm Relief Plan Noted By Illinois Commission
The Illinois Farm Relief Commission announces an emergency drought relief plan effective June 21 offering loans up to 200 to farmers. Funds may be used for stock feed or replanting. repayment due by January 1, 1934 with 5 percent interest. Contact county relief commission or local administrator Jacob Davis at 415 for details.
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Illinois Farm Relief Commission
County Relief Commission
the Patoka Register
Jacob Davis
Woodmen of America Claims Death Benefit for Rogier
M W of A in Okaw Camp 671 reports approval of a $1000 death claim for John Rogier after 40 years of membership and $352.10 paid. Death proofs filed June 18 and claim allowed within a week. Camp Secretary M D Ballance urges young men to consider Woodman policies.
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Okaw
M. W. of A
Modern
Woodmen of America
John Rogier
Woodman
M. D. Ballance
Camp
Sec’y
Little Girl Injured by Mowing Machine Accident
Fr iday afternoon a mowing accident hurt the daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Lowe when she ran into the machine as her brother Carroll cut wheat. She suffered deep cuts above the ankle and was rushed to Centralia hospital for emergency care. Early fears of amputation proved unnecessary as her condition improved.
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Cecil. Lowe
Carrol
Centralia Hospital
Clara
Patoka House Hold Science Club Committee Appointments
The Patoka House Hold Science Club lists year long committee appointments across Education Garden Conservation Literature Music and Art Welfare Membership Scrap Book Finance Visiting Song Leader Flag Bearer Chaplain Parliamentarian and Press and Publicity with chairs including Jessie Adams Lela Beery Maude Irvin and Myrtle Rogier among many members.
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Jessie Adams
Winifred Spurgeon
Madaline Porter
Carrye Alexander
Lela Ballance
Kate Walker
Lula Troyer
Marvel Adams
Katie Nattier
Lela Beery
Eva Potts
Mae Good
Nellie Caldwell
Annabelle Wilson
Stella Pugh
Effie Smith
Myrtle Tacke
Esta Martin
Maude Irvin
Myrtle Rogier
Georgia Settem
Alcie Cruse
Maude Maian
Wilma Diveley
Julia Hill
Frances Simcox
Etna Knight
Emma Smith
Belle Beckemeyer
Grace Chance
Elsie Gray
Donna Jennings
Edna Belcher
Bessie Murfin
Josie Simcox
Roose Thomason
Edith Cruse
Gusta Peek
Lillie Nattier
Mae Simcox
Gladys Jones
Wilma Rogier
Lizie Wasem
Mary Hudspeth
Daphne Martin
Maude Malan
Garden Party Planned by Patoka Household Science Club
The Patoka Household Science Club will hold a garden party at Madaline Porter's home lawn on August 11 1984 at 2 pm. A flower exhibit and several table displays with prizes for best artistry will be featured with a volunteers list of committee members and a request for each member to bring six cookies.
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Patoka Household Science Club
Madaline Porter
Emma Smith
Edith Cruse
Mae Good
Jessie Adams
Eva Potts
Lula Troyer
Leta Beery
Maude Irvin
Wilms Diveley
Winnie Spurgeon
Josie
Magassi Cemetery Ice Cream Supper Benefited June 16 1934
Community ice cream supper for Magassi cemetery raised net proceeds of 88.51 with donations totaling 101.50 from individuals including Thomas Dwyer J Y Belcher Linton and Beety T W Walker Cora Ballance and others. Contributions may be sent to Secretary Claude Walker for upkeep.
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Magassi
Thos, Dwyer
J. Y. Belcher
Linton & Beety
T. W. Walker
Cora Ballance
Claude Walker
Missionary Society Meeting Date Shift
The Missionary Society of the M. E. Church South will meet with Mrs Walter Diveley on July 5 instead of July 4. The change affects the schedule for members and participants.
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The
Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church, South
Walter Diveley
M E Church South Patoka Charge Island Chapel Services
Island Chapel on Sunday July 1 hosts Sunday School at 9 30 a m with John Williams in charge. Preaching services occur at 11 00 a m and 8 00 p m led by Pastor W D Humphrey.
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M. E. Church South
Patoka
Island Chapel
John Williams
W. D. Humphrey
Christian Church Sunday Schedule and July Leaders
Christian Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m Communion at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m with Roy D Setas as leader for July 1 Bible Study every Thursday at 7 30 p m leader for July 5 is Mr Hill.
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Chrisian Endeavor
Roy D. Setas
Mr. Hill
Harrisburg Family Visits On Sunday
Myrle Anderson and family of Harrisburg were Sunday visitors with relatives here.
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Myrle Anderson
Harrisburg
Married in Madison Wis Henrietta Clark and Dr John Miller
Mrs Henry Clark of Decatur announces the marriage of her daughter Henrietta Clark to Dr John Francis Miller. The couple wed Monday June 18 in Madison Wisconsin. Dr Miller interns in Milwaukee hospitals next year as plans after remain unknown. Congratulations from Patoka friends.
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Henry Clark
Decatur
Patoka
Henrietta Clark
John Francis Miller
Madison
Wis
Patoka Register
Henry Clarke
Obituary for Collins Matheny of Decatur Illinois
Collins Matheny born March 22 1855 in Fay ette County Illinois died June 19 1934 at his Decatur home age 79 years 2 months 27 days Survived by widow 7 children 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren also a sister and a half brother Funeral services were conducted June 21 1934 at Bear Creek Baptist Church with interment in Bear Creek Cemetery
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Collins Matheny
Fayette County
Ilinois
Joann Stilley
Nancy
Joann
Bella Melton
Myra Scoles
Pana
Ruuth Robertson
Peoria
Ira
Lawrence
Winfred Matheny
Decatur
Claude
Pontiac
Harriett Bly
Walla Walla
Wash
Stephen Bratcher
Pomroy
Bear Creek Baptist Church
E. F. White
Bear Creke
Cole Jones Wedding Saturday in Vandalia
A marriage ceremony was solemnized at the Vandalia Methodist parsonage uniting Miss Ruby Cole and Mr. Homer Jones. Rev Henderson of Vandalia Methodist church officiated. The bride, daughter of Harley and Mrs Cole, is from west of Patoka and attended Patoka High School. The groom, son of Will and Mrs Jones, is a farmer from west of Patoka. The Register joins friends in offering congratulations and best wishes.
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Vandalia
Ruby Cole
Homer Jones
Henderson
Patoka
Birthday Surprise Party Delights D. W. Troyer
A surprise party was held Saturday evening at D. W. Troyer’s home in his honor. Friends present included Mr. and Mrs. John Chance, Mrs. John Jennings and children, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Potts, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bailance and daughter Betty, rs. Austin Good and children, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Knight, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Ballance and their little son, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Troyer of Chicago. Refreshments were supplied by the guests.
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D. W. Troyer
Troyer
John. Chance
John Jennings
Homer Potts
Frank Bailance
Betty
Rs. Austin Good
Joe Knight
L. W. Ballance
Charles Anderson
Paul Troyer
Chicago
Miss Ruby Eagan Returns From Decatur Visit
Miss Ruby Eagan came back the latter part of last week from Decatur where she had been visiting her sister Mrs Claude Jackson and family.
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Ruby Eagan
Decatur
Claude Jackson
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Vernon
Daily Vacation Bible School
M. W. of
Magassi Cemetery
Madison, Wis
Cole-Jones
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