Local families gather for Mother’s Day visits across towns
Sterling and nearby communities saw widespread family visits over Mothers Day weekend. Kinfolk from Albion Decatur Vernon Chatsworth and Decatur in Illiopolis Patoka and Keyesport joined relatives including the Johns and Carters for celebrations and hospital check ins. Mrs Rada Hayden was noted as ill after a heart attack.
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Wilbur Chandler
Sterling
Addie Chandler
Leo
Rada Hayden
Bruce Carter
Dalrymple
Lee Murray
Albion
John Murray
Thomas Forehand
Delilah Haley
Glenn White
Forrest
Ill
Paul White
Little Son
Chatsworth
iIll
Clyde White
Vernon
Deneen Smith
Indiannapolis
Ind
Ida Smith
H. L. Smith
Decatur
Edward Johnstone
Illiopolis
Marl E. Anderson
Max
Granite City
Robert Johnstone
Della Johnstone
Leoto Carter
William Firke
Sherry
Deborah
Champaign
L. T. Wheritt
Bobby
Keyesport
Mms. Oran Carter
Philip
Maurice Dean
Patoka
Elton Carter
Jane
Floyd Carter
Leo C. Walker
Shattuc
Mary Carter
Edward
Marl Anderson
Leona Dalrymple
A. S. Dalrymple
Gladys Hurst
Wheaton
Wyoming
Lottie Ballance
Dwight Ballance
Tom Ballance
East St. Louis
Wayne Waltom
Mary Ellen
J. N. Thompson
Columbus
Ohio
Regiser
Poppy Day planned in Patoka for war dead honor
Memorial poppies will be worn and offered to all in Patoka on Poppy Day May 26 under Edger R. Rogier Unit Ameri can Legion Auxiliary plans. Red crepe poppies are made by disabled veterans and will be distributed on streets by Auxiliary volunteers led by Poppy chairman Miss Bettie Simcox. Contributions support Legion Auxiliary rehabilitation and child welfare funds. District chairmen for citywide distribution were named: Mrs. Virden Towler, Mrs. Dale Jones, Mrs. Maude Brumfield, and Mrs. Frank Adams.
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America
Patoka
Edger R. Rogier
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Veterans Hospitals
Virden Towler
Dale Jones
Maude Brumfield
Frank Adams
Patoka Unit Plans May Meeting at Mrs Green’s Home
The Patoka Unit holds its regular monthly meeting Friday May 18 at the home of Mrs L E Green. Mrs Les Jenkins and Mrs Edwin Nattier present the lesson Seeing ourselves as our children see us. The minor lesson Famous Mothers will be given by Mrs John Nattier.
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Patoka
L. E. Green
Les Jenkins
Edwin Nattier
John Nattier
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Chester Jolliff
The writer thanks friends and neighbors for numerous cards and flowers received during hospital stay and after returning home.
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Chester Jolliff
Sunbeams to Meet at Baptist Church May 19
The Sunbeams gather at the Baptist Church on May 19 from 2 to 8 p.m. The program includes flag salutes Bible prayer roll call an acrostic Bible verse Psalm 23 songs a missionary story pantomime a Bible story and a closing prayer. A birthday song for Carolyn Snider and gift exchange are planned with games and refreshments.
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The
Baptist Church
Carolyn Snider
Birthday thanks from Mae Good to friends and well-wishers
Mae Good expresses gratitude for birthday cards flowers cake and gifts and for get well wishes. She thanks friends for their kindness and notes appreciation for their support as a shut-in.
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Mae
Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and May 19 Youth Meeting
The church holds Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. Morning Worship at 10 30 a.m. Training Union at 6 30 p.m. Evening Worship at 7 30 p.m. The Sunbeams GAs and RAs meet at the church May 19 at 2 p.m.
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the Sunbeams
G.a.’S
R.a.’S
First Methodist Church Announces Weekly Schedule
Alfred S. Dalrymple, pastor, leads services with 9:30 am church school, 10:45 am morning worship with choir, 6:30 pm youth fellowship, 7:30 pm evangelistic hour. Prayer meeting and choir practice follow. Pvt Conway Malan, son of Roy and Mrs Malan, left Fort Leonard Wood for a camp in Washington.
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First Methodist Church
Alfred S. Dalrymple
George Wasem
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Pvt
Conway Malan
Roy Malan
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
Washington
Eli E Morgan 81 Dies in Vernon
Eli E Morgan of Vernon died suddenly at his home on May 17 at 9 45 am He was 81 Funeral services were set for 2 00 pm Saturday at Vernon Methodist Church with interment in Vernon Cemetery Friends may call at the family residence after 2 pm Friday
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Eli E. Morgan
Vernon
Vernon Methodist Church
Vernon Cemetery
Memorial Services at Patoka Cemetery
The American Legion Post No 543 will hold Memorial Services Sunday May 27 at 2 p.m. at Patoka Cemetery honoring veterans with a brief ceremony and tribute.
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American Legion Post No. 543
Patoka
Baptist Young People Hold Party Friday Night
The Baptist Young People met at the local church for a social. Irene Perkins opened the meeting and led in prayer with Carrol Mojonnier. Leighton Wasen was elected president pro tempore. officers to be elected later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Perkins
Carrol Mojonnier
George Davis
Leighton Wasen
Carroll Mojonnier
Don Davis
Leighton Wasem
Alvin Perkins
Dwight Britt
Roberta
Why editors use the word We in editorials
An Iowa publisher reprinted an old explanation from the Williamstown Advocate describing a country editor as a busy versatile figure who performs many tasks, represents his readers, and thus uses the plural pronoun we when speaking of himself. The piece highlights the editor’s labor and communal voice.
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Iowa
Williamstown Advocate
Gratitude from Binnion Family for Support After Loss
The Binnion family extends heartfelt thanks for sympathy and help after the loss of husband and father. They acknowledge services, floral offerings, and kindness, signed by Mrs. Bertha Binnion and family.
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Bertha Binnion
Harrison Cemetery Notice for Decoration Day Clean-Up
All persons interested in Harrison Cemetery are asked to be present Saturday morning May 26 at the cemetery to help clean it for Decoration Day. H. B. Gerrish, Treasurer.
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Harrison Cemetery
Camporee Set for Crooked Creek Scouts in Centralia
The Crooked Creek District of Kaskaskia Council Boy Scouts will hold a camporee at Foundation Park Centralia on May 18 and 19. A Friday dusk campfire for Scouts and a public Saturday night program are planned with a large attendance expected, announced by Paul Stover Camping and activities chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooked Creek
Kaskaskia
Mr and Mrs Bruce Pugh Entertain At Dinner
Mr and Mrs Bruce Pugh entertained at dinner Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs Aubrey Tinnen Miss Thelma Jackson of Bethany Mr and Mrs Conrad Haefner of Missouri South Africa Mr and Mrs Robert Pugh Allen of Boulder Mr and Mrs Paul Walker Johnny Dean and Paul ette and Dean Pugh of Patoka An afternoon call by Mr and Mrs Elza Sharp and Mr Richard Stock and son of St Peter.
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Bruce Pugh
Aubrey Tinnen
Thelma Jackson
Bethany
Conrad Haefner
South Africn
Robert Pugh
Allen
Boulder
Paul Walker
Johnny
Dean
Paulette
Dean’ Pugh
Patoka
Elza Sharp
Richard Stock
St. Peter
Island Chapel Ladies Aid Meeting at Williams Home
Island Chapel Ladies Aid met on May 10 at Mrs John Williams home with fourteen members one guest and six children present. President Mrs Mabel Hopkins led the meeting devotion by Mrs Mattie Tune included Mothers Day poems and prayer by Mrs Mabel Brokelmeyer.
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Island Chapel
Ladies Aid
John Williams
Mabel Hopkins
Mattie Tune
Mabel Brokelmeyer
Phoebe Carter
Lula Sharp
Ruth Carter
Edna Tune
Baby Kathy Jo born to Sgt and Mrs Charles Anderson
M Sgt and Mrs Charles Anderson announce the birth of a daughter at Cherry Point base hospital on Saturday May 12 weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Anderson of Sandoval and Mrs Ormell Simcox of Patoka.
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Charles Anderson
Cherry Point
North Carolina
Kathy Jo
George Anderson
Sandoval
rMs. Ormell Simcox
Patoka
Thanks to Friends for Kindness After Loss
The Crawford family expresses sincere thanks for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of husband and father John P. Crawford. Special gratitude to the W.S.C.S. of the Methodist Church, the singers, Rev Spurgeon and Rev Dalrymple. May God bless each of you.
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John P. Crawford
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Spurgeon
Rev
Dalrymple
Crawford
Ottawa visitors join local families this week
Dr and Mrs Roger Van Atta and son Allan of Ottawa visited May 6 at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Malan. Mrs C D Martin returned from Sullivan Mo after visiting her mother Mrs Abbie Gideon. Several families shared Mothers Day with Mr and Mrs Luther Barnes including Wayne Barnes and sons Terry and Donnie Greenup Becky Loren Barnes Kinmundy Virgil Hampsten Brenda Patoka Gale Vandalia and others.
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Roger van Atta
Allan
Ottawa
Roy Malan
C. D. Martin
Sullivan, Mo
Abbie Gideon
Don Griffin
Les Griffin
Wes Griffin
Dan Dequenne
Bloomington
Donna Dequenne
Stonington
Luther Barnes
Wayne Barnes
Terry
Donnie
Greenup
Loren Barnes
Becky
Boulder
Virgil Hampsten
Brenda
Kinmurdy
Lloyd Cooper
Gale
Patoka
Marvin Nichols
Mise Linda
Vandalia
Birthday fete honors Mrs. Cain at Patoka home
Mrs Martha Cain marks her 85th birthday with a Sunday basket dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Lee Hudspeth in Patoka. Guests include a large circle of relatives and friends from Lincoln Tamaleo Beau Coup Keyesport Cen tralia and Patoka with plans for a visit to Lincoln.
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Lee Hudspeth
Bert Branch
Bob Dennis
Joyce
Linda
Centralia
Lois Dennis
Beau Coup
Leon Knott
Evelyn Hedger
Keyesport
Delmer Cain
Clayton
Dennis
Wilma
Harold Cain
Wesley
Larry
Junior Gamble
Vicky Lynn
Margaret Cox
Kenneth
Dianne
Billie
Leslie Jenkins
Sharon Rae
Paul ‘Torrence
Ranny
Terry
Nina
Paula
Patoka
Cain
Florence Melton
Lincoln
Victoria Chapter OES Observes Guest Night
Victoria Chapter No. 253 OES met at the Masonic Hall on May 14 to observe Guest Night with about eighty Eastern Stars from Patoka and nearby towns in attendance. Sister Eva Wasem was guest of honor, escorted to the East as Virginia McNicol sang. An officer list including Ellen Nenny and Norman Nenny was announced. a memorial service is planned for May 28.
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Victoria
O.E.S
Masonic Hall
Patoka
Andree Schroeder
Eva Wasem
Virginia McNicol
Ellen Nenny
Vandalia
Norman Nenny
Flora Petray
Odin
Johnson Ballance announce birth of baby girl
Mr and Mrs William Johnson announce the birth of a baby daughter weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces at St Marys hospital Centralia on May 18. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank B Ballance.
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William Johnson
Betty Ballance
St .Marys Hospital
Centralia
Frank B Ballance
Thanks for the sympathy during illness at Vandalia hospital
Henry Abendroth thanks friends and neighbors for cards flowers and personal visits while in Vandalia hospital and after returning home the kindness helped pass the weary hours
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Vandalia Hospital
Henry Abendroth
Longtime Fayette County farmer John P Crawford dies at 100
John P Crawford born August 13 1860 in St Louis Missouri died May 10 1961 at Patoka Illinois aged 90 years 8 months 27 days. He married Sadie Lancaster on December 19 1888 and had nine children. He served as a school director Patoka Telephone Exchange director and a charter member of Patoka Farmers Cooperative Elevator board. Funeral May 12 at the Methodist Church with interment in Patoka cemetery. He leaves a wide extended family and twenty grandchildren thirteen great grandchildren.
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John P. Crawford
James
Christina Crawford
St. Louis
Patoka
Ill
Pope Township
Fayette County
Sadie Lancaster
Anna
Jessie
Lucas
Bruce Jennings
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Marybelle Jennings
Carteen
Alton
Crawford
George Dean Crawford
Washington, D.C
Irene Slifer
Effingham
Methodist Church
S. M. Spurgeon
A. S. Dalrymple
Lee Lancaster
Huntington
W. Va
Chester Lancaster
Cincinnati
Ohio
Thomas Lancaster
James Howell
Maron, Iil
S. D. Thompson
Robert Koons
Clinton, Ill
Cora Leper
Maude Crawford
Kenneth Crawford
Ralph Goatley
Opwaneco
Lloyd
J.W. Crawford
Minnie Peddicord
D. L. Freyer
Anna Des Ruisseaux
Roland Doolen
Hubert Doolen
Tom Belcher
Bertham Dansbury
Vernon, Ill
All welfare states promise much if voted into power
New Sharun Iowa Star quotes a political cartoon caption decrying welfare state promises while warning voters about “something for nothing.” The column links welfare to increased security, wealth sharing, and populist rhetoric, urging skepticism of promises that seem too good to be true.
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New Sharon
Iowa
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