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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1940
Page
8
A 1843 scene in DeKalb county shows a schoolmaster starting his day with 20 children and about 40 dogs present. The writer notes uncertainty in counting, suggesting the dog tally might exceed the children. The lesson mockingly centers on dogs chewing bones instead of biting.
The Edgar R. Rogier Post of the American Legion invites the public to an Open House on Sunday March 17 from two to nine pm to celebrate the Legion's twenty first birthday. Entertainment and souvenirs will be provided. Hazel M Cox Historian.
A March birthday gathering at the Harty Perkins home honored two siblings, both March celebrants with a 13 year age gap. Guests enjoyed chili supper and refreshments including coffee, pie, cake, and cookies. Attendees listed include Martin Beyer, Mr and Mrs Meseke, Mr and Mrs Wolff, Mr and Mrs Pinkley and children, Mr and Mrs Jones and Lyle, Mrs Harmeier, Mr and Mrs Jett, Mr and Mrs Perkins and John Wesley, Harry Perkins and family. A total of twenty seven attended and wished them many happy returns.
Mrs George Ballance and Mr and Mrs Joe Hudspeth of Chicago visited with Mrs Carl Chance and her son during a local errand in Sal.
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