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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1954
Page
4
Classified notices include plastic and copper pipe laying, water systems installations, floor care equipment for rent, farm machinery repair services, heaters and bathroom fittings for sale, rental housing, water well drilling, and job listings. Entries mention Vernon Carlyle Patoka Shobonier and specific phone numbers.
The article explains that third class mail covers greeting cards without written messages, allowed for two cents for the first two ounces and one cent for each additional ounce. If a card contains a written message or is mailed in a sealed envelope, it becomes first class mail with applicable postage. Forwarding third class mail requires extra postage, so use first class if address is uncertain or you want faster delivery.
Mr and Mrs Henry Meredith and sons Carl and Melvin attended the Presbytery at Salem General Bapt ist Friday Saturday and Sunday morning. A chaiivari and kitchen shower was held at the Eugene Simpson home Friday night in honor of Mr and Mrs Glen Simpson. They received many useful gifts. Mr and Mrs Edgar Perkins are the proud parents of an 8 pound son born October 25th named Edgar Leo. The grandparents are Mr and Mrs Monroe Lansford and Mr and Mrs William Perkins. This is the first grandson for the Perkins. They have four granddaughters. Mr and Mrs James Hyde Dale and Charles Mr and Mrs Everett Jett Dean and Peggy Mr and Mrs Henry Meredith Carl and Melvin Mr and Mrs William Perkins and family attended the celebration of the Silver Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Harry Parkins Sunday Oct 1.
Henry Meredith family visits James Meredith for Golden Anniversary. Various neighbors and relatives, including Talbert family and McHaney, visited Urbana area friends. 92 year old Mrs Dull improving. Community club and visits among Cozad, Carter, Hyde, Jett, Perkins families. A long letter from Casey Illinois describes a Girl Scout planning week and senior faculty party. 1906 school treasurer bond notes and Reverend Friesner visit also recorded.
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