William G Gray obituary notes Alton career and family
William G Gray born September 10 1887 in Patoka Illinois died March 1 1937 in Vermillion County Hospital Indiana. He started as an errand boy in Alton then rose to store manager and general manager of a clothing chain before opening his own shop and a Kansas City branch. He was active in Robin Hood Camp Modern Woodmen of America Kiwanis and Catholic Chorus. He leaves his mother Frances E Gray a son Maurice F Gray two sisters and many relatives. Funeral services were at his mother's home Rev J M Smith officiated and burial was in Patoka cemetery. Card of Thanks from the Gray Family lists many relatives and friends who attended or supported the funeral.
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Alton, Ill
Evening Telegraph
Gray
WMW
G. Gray
Alton
Credit Clothing
Kansas City
Robin Hood Camp of
Modern Woodmen of America
Order
Kiwanis Club
Wood River
William G. Gray
Oliver H
Frances E. Gray
Patoka
Ill
Vermillion County Hospital
Indiana
Julia M. Manzel
Memories of Father Wm Cain One Year Passed
Poignant memorial note for Wm Cain marking one year since his death. Wife and children express loss and hope for reunion in a brighter afterlife. Poem reflects faith, mourning, and enduring love after a husband and father’s sudden departure.
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Death
Reaper
Daddy
Wm. Cain
Christian Church Ladies Aid Meeting Report
The Ladies Aid of the Christian Church met Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Anna Wadkins with Mrs. Lawrence Perrine and Mrs. Wadkins as hostesses. Attendees enjoyed games and contests during the gathering.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Anna Wadkins
Lawrence Perrine
Wadkins
Local Dart Contest Winners and Social Evening
Mrs. Anna Wheeler won the contest with Mrs. Anna Pugh showing best skill in throwing darts and receiving a prize. Other prize recipients included Mrs. Pearl Hudspeth and Mrs. Cora Good. Hosts served refreshments after the Mystery Pal gifts reveal and guests left praising Mrs. Perrine and Mrs. Wadkins as royals. Mr. Leslie Morey and daughter with Mrs. Nellie Mansfield of Mulberry Grove visited Patoka en route to Salem for a high school operetta.
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Anna Wheeler
Anna Pugh
Pearl Hudspeth
Cora Good
Perrine
Leslie Morey
Nellie Mansfield
Mulberry Grove
Patoka
Salem
Southeast Town Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs John Terry and family spent Sunday with Irvin Bowen and family. Opal Belcher and Dean Bowen among afternoon callers. Norman Gerrish family visited Pete Bopp. Boyd Steele and Lawrence Heinnann attended Vandalia sale. John Adams moved to Donald Pig’s former home. Wash Bowen family and Mat Belcher called on Bowen and Bopp households.
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John Terry
Elmer
Dora
Robert Terry
Irvin Bowen
Opal Belcher
Freda
Mildred
Dean Bowen
Norman Gerrish
Pete Bopp
Boyd Steele
Lawrence Heinzmann
Vandalia
John Adams
Donald Pig
How Modern Women Lose Fat Safely
Ad touts Kruschen Salts as a safe fat loss aid promising energy, clearer skin, and youthful vigor. Recommends taking half a teaspoon in hot water each morning before breakfast and cutting pastry fatty meats and rich dairy. Claims noticeable fat loss in four weeks with a satisfaction guarantee.
Lawrence Heinzmann and son Verlin shop in Shattuc
Lawrence Heinzmann and his son Verlin were shopping in Shattuc on Saturday, according to the readable portion of the report.
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Lawrence Heinzmann
Son Verlin
Shattuc
Bowen Family Attends Funeral of Flatter's Brother
Mr and Mrs Irvin Bowen and their children attended the funeral of the flatter s brother on Monday in a local ceremony.
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Irvin Bowen
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Fred Freyer
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Errol Flynn
Anita Louise
Will Rogers
Claudette Colbert
Fred MacMurray
Dick Powell
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Liberty Theatre
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Roscoe Karns
Ann Dvorak
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Greta Garbo
Robert Taylor
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Ray Mill
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Nancy Steel
Victor McLaglen
Dick Foran
Egypt
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Christian Church Ladies Aid Meeting
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Medill School of Journalism
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