Obituary of Lyda Rozell Davis of Patoka area
Lyda Rozell Davis, born March 20 1870 in Fayette county Pope township to William and Katherine Cox, died May 19 1944 in Decatur Illinois after years of illness. She married John Henry Davis August 8 1892 in Carlyle Illinois, lived mainly in Patoka community, and was a Methodist for thirty years. She leaves 9 children, 25 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and a living sister Mrs. Mattie Linton. brother Ham Cox died earlier the same day as their joint Boulder funeral. Mr. Davis preceded her in death February 23 1942. Children listed include Electa Davis, Armand Wasem, Fred Wasem, Glen Blanchard, Floyd Davis, Paul Davis, Wayne Davis (two entries), all residing in various states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyda Rozell Davis
William
Katherine Cox
Fayette County
Pope Township
Mound Chapel
Decatur
Ilinois
Electa
John Henry Davis
Carlyle, Ill
Patoka
Methodist Church
Davis
Mattie Linton
Ham Cox
Bolder
Boulder
Electa Davis
Ill
Armand Wasem
IIL
Fred Wasem
Detroit
Mich
Glen Blanchard
Tallahassa
Fla
Floyd Davis
Miami
Paul Davis
Wayne Davis
Flint
Cardiof Family Thanks Community for Support
The Davis Family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness compassion and flowers after bereavement. They also thank churches for the dinner provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Notice of Claim Day in Jones Estate Illinois
Notice to all persons that Monday July 3 1944 is the claim date in the estate of John W Jones deceased in Marion County Illinois. Claims may be filed against the estate on or before the date without summons. E L Norris Administrator Miller and Pfaff Attorneys Salem Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Jones
Marion County
Illinois
Eaglin's Neighbor Club Meets With Gladys Wernsman
The Eaglin's Neighbor Club gathered Friday May 5 with Gladys Wernsman. Members quilted a pansy quilt, shared a pot-luck lunch, held a business meeting led by president Neema Muck, and planned a gift for a recently married member.
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Eaglin
Gladys Wernsman
Neema Muck
Grace Gerrish
Edith Thalman
Manda Thalman
Hazel Belcher
Alberta Thalman
Wilma Gergeni
Myrtle Tacke
Pearl Britt
Lulu Hanson
Rose Britt
Tonie Sorrell
Peggy Tune
Gerald Keith
David Lee Wagstaff
Roger Joe Gergeni
Charles Dean Thalman
Edward Ray Riley
Bricker Elder Edward M dies at 81 in Patoka Cemetery burial
Edward Michael Bricker born January 28 1863 in Carthage Illinois died May 14 1944 aged 81 years 3 months 16 days married Mary Knight April 1 1894 parent to seven children six living mourns wife three daughters Ferne Myrle and Mrs ay Goedel three sons Raymond Verne and Forrest two sisters Mrs Janie Brown and Mrs Minnie Andrews two brothers Frank and Floyd five grandchildren two in armed services funeral May 17 2 00 pm Island Chapel Church M D Ballance officiating burial Patoka Cemetery Cox and Martin Funeral Homes in charge
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Edward Michael Bricker
Nathan
Leah Bricker
Carthage
Illinois
Mary Knight
Mary
Ferne
Myrle
Ay Goedel
Raymond
Verne
Forrest
Vursell Presses Probe On Farm Machinery Allocation Board
Congressman Vursell endorses Michigan Representative Crawford’s call for a full inquiry into the War Production Board’s Farm Machinery Division. He urges adding leaders of the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Grange to the Machinery Allocation Board and to favor smaller manufacturers to speed farm equipment to farmers in need. Also notes visit of Mr and Mrs Ernie Mascher and children to Dieterick and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vursell
Crawford
Michigan
War Production Board
American Farm Bureau Federation
National Grange
Farm Machinery Allocation Board
Card of Thanks for Mrs. E. M. Bricker
The Bricker family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers and sympathy during the illness and death of their loved one. Margie Goff and Charlotte Smith visit Mr. and Mrs. Orville Goff in Vandalia this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Bricker
Margie Goff
Charlotte Smith
Mr. and
Mrs. Orville Goff
Vandalia
Notable Visitors Swing Through Rantoul on Business
GC. R. Richeson C. A. Griffin Wes Griffin Flyed Wagstaff Forrest Wadkins and Cecil Davidson spent Tuesday to Thursday in Rantoul on business engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC. R. Richeson
C. A. Griffin
Wes Griffin
Flyed Wagstaff
Forrest Wadkins
Cecil Davidson
Rantoul
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Lyda Rozell Davis
Cardiof Thanks
E. L. Norris
Miller and Pfaff
Salem
Eaglins Neighbor Club
Ernie Mascher
Dieterick
Tillie Richeson
C. R. Richeson
S. Locust
Centralia
Jeff Smith’s
Oscar Anderson
George Wickersham Patoka
George Snyder
Johnny Downs
Victor Jory
Pamela Blake
SUN
Mon
Kay Kyser
Marilyn Maxwell
Wally Brown
Gordon Oliver
Mr. Muggs
TUES
Rita Hayworth
Gene Kelly
Song OF
Bernadette
Jennifer Jones
Charles Bickford
Maxwell House
B. Box
Pillsburys
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