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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1941
Page
4
The piece presents a fashion editor style quiz on fabric terms like gingham versus calico, crinoline meanings, bodice types, and shoe names. It tests readers with multiple choice questions about Chanel designer origins and the meaning of dirndl and wedgie terms.
Bonds offering Series EB extended availability in denominations up to 25 dollars with a maturity value of 1875 dollars. Ownership limits cap series bonds at 5,000 maturity value per issuer per calendar year.
Mary M. Doolen born February 8 1885 in Foster Township daughter of Henry and Esther Holt attended North Fork School married L W Doolen March 18 1875 and had three children Floyd Melvin and Mrs Fred Laurence who predeceased her Melvin died February 25 1940 She lived near Arnold Chapel Church and was active there She died August 29 1941 at age 86 years 6 months 21 days leaving 21 grandchildren 33 great grandchildren many nieces and nephews and friends
Local families including Kirgan Jett and McHaney circles share visits in Patoka and nearby towns. Funeral attended for Lewis Loomis at Hoots Chapel. several relatives travel, shop, and dine together. Four Fredonia school students now attend Salem High School this term.
Funeral services were held at Vernon Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Sunday August 31 with burial in Doolen Cemetery. Rev. B. W. Linder pronounced the last rites. Cox and Martin were directors.
The bereaved express heartfelt thanks for tokens of sympathy and understanding offered during their hour of sorrow.
Dennis FE Donaldson son of Fred E and Orphanaldson was born in Shobonier Illinois August 28 1912 and died September 6 1941 at Mark Greer Hospital at age 29 years 8 days He taught for the last six years was a member of the National Educational Association Illinois Educational Association and Fayette County teachers association He is survived by his parents five brothers Earnest Rowell Jerome Vietor and one sister Hidith plus two nieces Funeral services were held September 7 at Hanteer Funeral Home Vandalia conducted by Rev A L Schaffer Burial in Heckie thorne cemetery
Eli Green Ellis Bassett and Rus Russell Caldwell work in the Oil Field near Salem. Henry Ogdlsby left Friday for California to visit his two sons. John Thalman threshing nearby. Cleave Paul McWhirter and Jamie Caldwell pick pears for Less McWhirter. Della Caldwell and daughters Wilma Gene and Arm Lou visited Roberta Green on Sunday.
Charlie Renfro and family visited his mother Mrs. Cora Renfro Sunday evening. A large crowd attended the Chi vari and kitchen shower for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cavins Fridy night. A baby girl was born to Attaberry September 3. Cecil Palmer and family visited Eli Palmer and Scott Ray in St Mary hospital. Clarence Guyman works in the oil field.
State Auditor Arthur C. Lueder announced annual savings of 4200 dollars by mailing from Chicago instead of Springfield for old age assistance checks. He notes two cent Chicago mail rates reduce postage on over 60,000 monthly checks to Cook County, with future savings growing as recipients increase.
A fragmented wartime notice discusses Defense Savings Bonds offering registrations in one or two individuals as owners or beneficiaries. It condemns partisan government industry squabbles and calls against persecution of key industries during a crisis. The passage argues for decisive action to preserve democracy and free enterprise.
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