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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1935

Page

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Mrs. Geo Purcell Rites Held At Sparta Church

Violetta Bailey Purcell born October 26 1865 died October 28 1935 at 70. Funeral Wednesday at the M E Church South with Rev F M McKinney and Rev Claude Piland officiating. Interment Patoka cemetery. Survived by husband two sons Fred and Lynn. four daughters Jannetta Haydock Florence Land Alga Altom Georgia Branson. eight grandchildren two great grandchildren. one brother and two sisters.

Violetta Bailey Purcell Sparta Illinois Purcell M. E. Church South George Purcell Fred Lynn Purcell Clinton Jannetta Haydock Ilinois Florence Land Illiois Alga Altom Patoka Georgia Branson Salem Marlen Bailey Kansas Etta Gaines Georgia Moore F. M. McKinney Claude Piland H. Quillman Earl McCadden Lucille Daniels Blane Walden Mattie Purcell Dwight Purcell Ula Roadman Harry Smith Noah Graves Claude Rainey Clyde Day Jack Basson Chas. Tomilson Alma Mary White Stony Vogt R. V. MacCarthy Frank Rogers Gus Rothemal Ernest Hiaines Clyde Harvey Centralia

Beware of Dogs in Patoka Public Safety Notice

Rabid bird dog belonging to Carl Easton bit Mrs. Easton and Dick Riley on Friday and was killed Monday. Its head sent to Springfield confirmed rabies. Easton family and Riley traveled to Springfield for vaccination shots. Officials urge dog owners to take precautions for public safety.

Patoka Carl Easton Dick Riley Springfield

Pinochle Party at Walker Home With Hallowe'en Festivities

Mr and Mrs Leslie Walker entertained several friends at their home Saturday evening with a 4 Hallowe en social and pinochle party. Seven couples attended and played several games of pinochle. Decorations and Halloween refreshments were served with Miss Mary Caldwell assisting.

Leslie Walker Hallowe’en Mary Caldwell

Reverend and Mrs Hay Return After Salem Visit

Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Hay returned home after two weeks with his mother Mrs. Lena Hay in Salem. He formerly led the local Baptist church and has not fixed future plans. While in Normal they attended the Illinois College homecoming.

W. H. Hay Lena Hay Salem Hay

Karl Outhouse of Central City Dies at 32

Karl Outhouse of 220 South Commercial Street Central City Illinois died at 12 20 p m Friday at St Marys Hospital aged 32 years 8 months and 10 days He was born in Patoka son of Mr and Mrs E M Outhouse He married Veretta Berthoux Oct 28 1924 He was a member of Tabernacle Baptists Church Centralia Funeral services were held at Boggs Funeral Home Interment was in Hill Cypest cemetery Attending from out of town were several relatives and friends from Highland Terre Haute Greenville West Frankfort Carbondale and Chicago

Karl Outhouse South Commercial Street Central City Illinois St. Mary’s Hospital Patoka E. M. Outhouse Karl Vandalia Centralia I. C Equitable Life Insurance Co Veretta Berthoux Walter Cox Tabernacle Baptists Church Joe Chicago Talmadge Marion Orville Genre Boggs H. A. Myers Mt. Vernon Carl Black Hill Cypest Cemetery John Ziller Mabel Trolliet Donnald Malan Joy Mala Melvin Murray Carbondale J. H. Humes Heyworth Joe Outhouse and Son

William David Hull’s passing noted in Illinois obituary

William David Hull died in Sandoval Illinois October 25 1985 at age 73 years 10 months and 2 days. Born December 23 1861 in Madison County Illinois he married Marinda Darlington in 1889, had six children, later married Sarah Goodwin, and left many grandchildren. Funeral held at the grave with Rev J M Smith. burial in Taylor cemetery near Shobonier.

David Hull David Juilia Causey Hull Madison County Illinois Safidoval Marinda Darlington Lee Wadkins Patoka Joseph G. Hull Beaulah Colo O. K. Matheny Clinton Sarah Goodwin Cleo Harold Melvin Fred Grace Sandoval John Hull Centralia Taylor Fagg Burbank Jhon Henry Patkoa Pearl Mays Vernon David Mays Silas Wadkins John New Salem Edd Springfield J. M. Smith Taylor Cemetery Shobonier

Probation After Death Theme in Christian Science Lesson

Sunday October 27 featured the Christian Science Lesson Sermon on probation after death with the Golden Text from James 1 12 and Ecclesiastes 11 3. The lesson cited Science and Health author Mary Baker Eddy and linked proverbs to mortal life and after death development.

Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs John Anderson

A baby boy was born on Thursday October 24 to Mr and Mrs John Anderson.

John Anderson

Orphanage Home-Coming Attracts 2000 Plus Attendees

More than two thousand Methodist laymen and ministers attended the Mt. Vernon orphanage home-coming. Speakers included Charles S. Deneen and Bishop Ernest Lynn Waldorf in the morning, with Lieutenant Governor Thomas F. Donovan and Rodney H. Brandon on the afternoon program. Local Patoka attendees listed by name.

Mt. Vernon Southern Illinois Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church Charles’ S. Deneen Chicago Ernest Lynn Waldrof Thomas F. Donovan Rodney H. Brandon Department of Public Welfare Patoka Mesdames D. W. Troyer John A. Jennings Dale Altom Helen Troyer Fayetta Belcher F. M. Smith Minnielin Frank Miller Miller W. W. Murfin Roy Ballance Piland Mayme Robinson Claude Betts

Hayes Carlyle Wedding In Indianapolis Indiana

Mr and Mrs T F Hayes announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Hayes to Mr Jack Carlyle of East St Louis The ceremony occurred in Indianapolis on Oct 14 The bride was raised in Patoka and graduated from Centralia High School The groom is district manager of Maytag Co now based in Toledo Ohio They reside in Toledo where friends extend good wishes

T. F. Hayes Mary Hayes Jack Carlyle East St. Louis Indianapolis Ind Patoka School Centralia High School Maytag Co Toledo Ohio Carlyle

Hallowe en Parties Enjoyed By Sun Day School Classes

Miss Bettie Simcox hosted a masquerade party for her Sunday School class Saturday afternoon at her home with humorous costumes and refreshments. Miss Elizabeth Simcox also entertained her class Saturday afternoon in the basement of the M E Church South with Halloween decorations and snacks.

Bettie Simcox Elizabeth Simcox M. E. Church South Hallowe’en

Patoka Patoka and nearby church services schedule

M E Church C J Piland Pastor announces the schedule for Patoka Vernon Arnold Chapel and Mound Chapel with services on specified Sundays and times. Program in effect Nov 1. A gospel prompt closes with a question about neglect and a call to go to church.

C. J. Piland Patoka Vernon Arnold Chapel Mound Chapel

Wedding Announced For Dorothy Richards And Xelpha Fiscus

Miss Dorothy Richards of Kaskaskia township and Xelpha Fiscus of Pope township were married Monday evening by Rev. J. M. Smith after obtaining a Fayette county license. Witnesses were Mrs. J. M. Smith and Virginia Sue Crawford. The couple plans to reside on a farm. both come from respected local families.

J. M. Smith Dorothy Richards Kaskaskia Township Xelpha Fiscus Pope Township Alec Fiscus Virginia Sue Crawford Fayette County

Pentecost Church Announces Sunday Service and Sunday School

The Pentecost Church invites all to Sunday night preaching on November 8 and to attend the Sunday School. Amy Bradley serves as pastor and encourages bringing a friend. Everyone is welcome.

Personal notes from Champaign and nearby towns

Local notices report Mrs. Francis Soulon returning to Champaign from Patoka with her parents the Walker family as Mr. Walker slowly recovers from a critical illness. Visits include B and E Cafe gatherings and relatives in Decatur Calhoun Rialto California. A newborn girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rittenhouse.

Francis Soulon Champaign Patoka T. Bo Walker Murfin W. D. Murfin Elliot Caldwell Clinton E. R. Caldwell Raymond Latts Kodak B. & E. Cafe James Wasem Taylor Nall Kentucky Sandoval Belle Beckemeyer St. Louis P. B. Simcox Elizabeth Decatur Mr. Simcox J. L. Simcox Carl Simcox Assumption Chester Jackson Rialto Calif Richard Rittenhouse M. P. DuComb J. E. Cark East St. Louis

Mrs Elizabeth Meador Died After Short Illness

Elizabeth Meador a Vernon resident born 1859 died at home of her son Lem after a brief heart attack She married J M Meador in 1875 and had nine children with several predeceased She moved to Vernon in 1925 lived near the Meador cemetery Interment followed at Meador cemetery with Methodist rites conducted by Revs J M Smith and Claude Piland

Elizabeth Rouse Vernon J. M. Meador Gertrude John Lola Thomas Lem Roy Kenney Harry Divernon Mae Greider Macon Frank M. E Vernon Methodist Church J. M. Smith Claude Piland Meador

Patoka High School Masquerade Party Highlights

Patoka high school pupils enjoyed a Hallowe en party in the gym Tuesday evening with prizes for the ugliest most comical prettiest and cleverest costumes. Winners included Lucille Smith Harold Bonney Madeline Green Iris Ellis Betty Altom Wanda Eaglin Lola Morey Arlene Perrine Gladys Walker and Lora Ballance. Guests included Mr and Mrs DeLay Mr and Mrs Verl Kirk Miss Ruth Pugh and Mr Maurice Russell.

Patoka High School Lucille Smith Harold Bonney Madeline Green Iris Ellis Betty Altom Wanda Eaglin Lola Morey Arlene Perrine Dafoe DeLay Verl Kirk Ruth Pugh Maurice Russell

Former Residents Visit Old Time Friends Here

Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Baldwin and son Earl of Decatur visited their old time friends in the town last week. They, known as Uncle Rufus and Aunt Mattie, are spry for their age and enjoyed renewing acquaintances before the time to visit passes. Adelphia Wilson hosted them as house guests. En route they stopped in Vernon and Sholomier for brief visits with other old friends.

R. T. Baldwin Earl of Decatur Rufus Mattie Adelphia Wilson Vernon and Sholonier

Ferguson-McGuire Dressmaking Shop Ad In Centralia

Dressmaking shop promotes dresses suits coats and alterations for the entire family. Located on the second floor of the Centralia Building and Loan office at Broadway and Locust Streets offering well dressed attire at economical prices.

Ferguson- McGuire Centralia Building & Loan Centralia Broadway and Locust Sts

Roy Jones and Family Visit Kin Murdy Sunday

Roy Jones and his family were kin murdy visitors on Sunday, stopping by the Murdy household for a friendly visit.

Roy Jones Kinmurdy

Illinois Will Ship 1936 Auto License Forms Nationwide

Secretary of State Edward J. Hughes started distributing 1986 license registration forms to city and county officials and outlets across Illinois. Forms will be available Monday at stations, garages, and clubs. drivers are urged to apply promptly and mail notarized forms with proper fees to Springfield.

Edward J. Hughes Hughes Springfield Secretary of State Motor Vehicle Department Illinois Fes

News of Brothers Death in California

Mrs. William Rogier received word Wednesday of her brother Ed De Moulin’s death in Los Angeles California. He formerly lived near Greenville Illinois before moving to California. Cause of death is not known at this time. News will interest friends and relatives here.

William Rogier Ed de. Moulin Los Angeles Calif Ilinois Greenville

Birth Announcement for Ott Wadkins Girl

A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Ott Wadkins on Tuesday October 29 in the local hospital. The birth adds a new member to the Wadkins family, described as a healthy infant.

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Pinochle Club Christian Science Churches Hayes-Carlyle Indianapolis, Indiana Amy Bradley Elizabeth Meador California
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