Local families visit Patoka area and attend obituaries
A stream of visits from Bethalto Stonington Vandalia Olney Carlyle and elsewhere traces through Patoka as relatives and friends call on C E Barnes Kay Jennings and others. Nell Draper later Nell Piquette remembered in Patoka as Chicago death notice and funeral in Plattsville Wisconsin link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Barnes
Bethalto
Ill
Tom Barnes
Stonington
Lillie Durbin
Vandalia
Robert Wilkins
Olney
Joe Isaak
Carlyle, Ill
C. E. Barnes
Lewis Piquette
Patoka
Chicago
Nell Draper
Plattsville
Wisconsin
Kline couple welcome 9-pound son Jeffrey Gay
Mr and Mrs Dwight Kline announce the birth of a son weighing nine pounds born September 25. The baby will be known as Jeffrey Gay. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Oran Anderson of Kinmundy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Kline
Jeffrey Gay
Oran Anderson
Kinmundy
We Thank You Birth Announcement for Thomas Keith
The Settle family Rev and Mrs E E Settle express sincere thanks for cards prayers and interest following the birth of their son Thomas Keith. This message notes appreciation from the family for the community’s support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Keith
E. E. Settle
New Arrival Karla Beth Lee Natier in Salem
Mr and Mrs George Lee Natier of Salem welcome an 8 lb 1 oz daughter named Karla Beth born October 1 at St Marys Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry Mullens Patoka and Mr and Mrs Verne Nattier Salem Bible verse Prov 16 7 appears after the birth notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lee Nattier
Salem
St. Mary’s Hospital
Karla Beth
Harry Mullens
Patoka
Verne Nattier
Library Plans Rummage Sale at October Library Sale
The Library Board met Saturday with most members present and set plans for a rummage and bake sale to be held Saturday October 10 at the Library. Those donating articles may bring them to the Library Friday.
Dial A Devotion Varies Programs
Our Dial-a-Devotion has connected with our telephone Co. and inspired listeners. An average of 35 to 40 listens daily, with larger numbers after the special singing on Tuesdays. We invite everyone to listen daily and thank those who have taken part. Mr. and Mrs. Artie Rogier.
Local businessman lauds paper as community asset
A local businessman expresses thanks for a series of helpful ads and says he realizes the paper is a real contributing force to the community’s progressiveness.
Elizebeth J Isaac married in Aurora
Elizebeth Jane Isaac 85 died at Colonial Nursing Home in Aurora Monday Sept 28 at 9 am after Sept 12 nursing home stay following a broken hip. Born Arbroath Scotland Oct 25 1879 daughter of James and Isabella Eggo. Came to America at nine, settled Chicago. Married William Powell Isaac in Chicago Nov 25 1897. he died Oct 8 1947. Survived by two sons Merle J Isaac Chicago and Gordon W Isaac Gridley, brother James G Egge Chicago, three granddaughters Margrethe Isaac Chicago Barbara Isaac Philadelphia Martha Isaac Gridley, one grandson William G Isaac University Park Md. Funeral Sept 30 at 11 am Dieterle Memorial Home Aurora. Rev Birger Dahl Wesley Methodist Church officiating. Burial Lincoln Memorial Park Aurora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizebeth Jane Isaac
Colonial Nursing Home
Aurora
Isaac
Arbroath
Scotland
James
Isabella
Gordon) Eggo
America
Chicago
William Powell Isaac
Methodist Church
Merle J. Isaac
Gordon W. Isaac
Gridley
James G. Egge
Margrethe G. Isaac
Barbara E. Isaac
Philadelphia
Martha J. Isaac
William G. Isaac
Mrs Potts Hosts Ladies Fancywork Club Meeting
Mrs W N Potts entertained the Ladies Fancywork Club Friday afternoon at her home. Officers elected for the year: President Nina Hawkins Vice President Eunice Walraven Secretary Christiana Crawford Press Correspondent Potts. Gifts were given to Nina Hawkins Christiana Crawford Eunice Walraven Margaret Jennings Eva Potts and Gladys Jones. Refreshments included pumpkin pie coffee tea nuts and candy. Next month Mrs Elmer Rogier will entertain at the Star Lite Cafe near Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Potts
Ladies Fancywork Club
Nina Hawkins
Eunice Walraven
Christiana Crawford
Potts
S. M. Spurgeon
Margaret Jennings
Eva Potts
Gladys Jones
Elmer Rogier
Salem
Patricia Walker Engaged to Lloyd Holtzlaw in December
Mr and Mrs Perry O Walker of Vernon announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia to Lloyd M Holtzlaw of Concord Village Mo He is son of Rev and Mrs Martin Holtzclaw of Carmi Ill A December wedding is planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry O. Walker
Vernon
Patricia
Lloyd M. Holtzlaw
Concord Village
Rev
Martin Holtzclaw
Carmi, Ill
Henry Muck Dies in Vandalia Funeral
Henry Muck died October 2 at Fayette County Hospital Vandalia. Funeral services were held Monday at Miller Funeral Home Ramsey. He was brother to Joseph Muck and appeared with Mr and Mrs Cecil Jett and Mr and Mrs Joseph Muck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ballance
Henry Mack
Ramsey
Fredonia Cemetery
Mr. Muck
Joseph Muck
Patoka
Henry Muck
Fayette County Hospital
Vandalia
Miller Funeral Home
Cecil Jett
Leslie Griffin Surprised On His Birthday
Leslie Griffin was honored at a surprise birthday dinner hosted at his home on Tuesday. Guests included bank employees and Mrs. Alice Miller, Paul Crawford, Tom Chapple, and Tony Shcock who presented a gift and wished him many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Griffin
Alice Miller
Paul Crawford
Tom Chapple
Tony Shcock
Les
Patoka Lions Seek Help For Blind in State
The Patoka Lions urge Illinois residents to donate to the Hadley School at Winnetka and support work for the blind. Lions Clubs in Illinois contribute to the Leader dog program and this drive asks the public to place offerings in red and yellow donation cans on business counters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Lions
Hadley
Winnetka
Lions Clubs
Illinois
Band Parents Meet Sept 29 and Instrument Display
The Band Parents held a regular meeting on Sept 29 and discussed upcoming events. A new meeting time was set to follow the PTA meeting held every third Monday at 7 30 p.m. A display of instruments by Paschedag Music Co West Frankfort Illinois is scheduled at the High School on Oct 8 at 7 30 p.m. Parents are urged to attend and contact Mr Wooters with questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Paschedag Music Co
West Frankfort
Illinois
Card of Thanks for Elizebeth J. Isaae family note
The family expresses gratitude to friends for flowers and cards sent during the illness and after the death of their mother and grandmother Elizebeth J. Isaae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizebeth
J. Isaae
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Charlotte Cain
W. R. McHaney
Emma Lee
H. G. Jennings
Willmette, Ill
E. McSweeny
Skokie, Ill
Kay Jennings
Pearl Jennings
Jim
Peoria
Jerry Jennings
Susanna Wasem
Columbia, Ohio
Mrs. Maude Nall
Clinton McClean
Mt. Vernon
Oscar Hill
Max
Burl Alexander
Sandoval
Haldon Hill
Wm Hill
Ray Gray
Shelbyville
Frank Houston
Centralia
Imogene Sullens and Son
Frank Irvin
Indiana
Harold Chance
Eula Britt
Springfield
Dwight Britt
Bobby
Jean
Anna Britt
Samuel Britt
Roger
Ronnie
Sullivan, Ind
Roy Jones
Charlotte, N. C
Mrs
Darvin Jones
Jerry Maas
Don Maas
Charles Maas
Columbus
Purina Pet Care Center
Mr. and
Artie Rogier
Elizebeth J. Isaac
Ial Park
Mrrs
Entertaines Ladies Fancywork Club
Patricia Walker
Lions
Wooters
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