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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1928
Page
2
Vernon marked the seventy fifth birthday anniversary of John W with friends and family gathering Friday at a local venue. The celebration honored his long life and community ties.
A noon gathering in Alma brought Jones and many relatives and friends with filled baskets for a surprise event. Attendees included Laura and Mary French, Hayes Stokely Kinmundy, Bert Jones, Lewis Jones and families, and numerous others from Arnold Chapel, Decatur, Vernon, and surrounding areas. The afternoon featured visits, games, and a log fire roasts, with many attendees listed and ongoing visits noted through the week.
The old fashioned pie social at Mound school on Saturday evening September 29 hosted by teacher Minnie C. Carmean was a success. Proceeds fund school equipment with Miss Elizabeth Schmid named as the most popular young lady and Marie Hathaway with Harry Meyer receiving pickles as the spooniest couple. Fred Dreavis of St. Paul acted as auctioneer. Attendees from near Schobonier included Louis and Ed Schmid Harry Meyer Otto Schukar and Geo Gadel.
Mrs Bertha Williams and two children visit Ed Rollings family with Mrs McClaine and Edith. Susie Snyder and daughters visit Centralia. Matt Belcher and Calvin Belcher visit Ed Belcher. Ed Belcher sick. Chas Bowen recovering. John Terry and family visit Irvin Bowen. Violet Williams visits Opal Belcher.
Patoka Hardware advertises new rugs and linoleum with prices around 30 cents to 70 cents. The furniture company highlights fall items and housewares, pairing flooring options with home furnishings for seasonal promotions.
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