Letter from R O Kelly recalls Round Top school memories
The Glenarm Illinois reader shares a long reminiscence with the Register detailing a 51 year old Round Top school term with Florence Chance and other teachers. He recalls a classroom incident with Billy McFadden, later praises Florence and Orville Walton on their fiftieth anniversary, and notes local figures and events, ending with a wartime joke about Japs.
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Glenarm
Register
Round Top
Patoka
Florence Chance
Etta Cruse
May Cruse
Faye Tolle
Myrtle Doolen
Florence
Orville Walton
Billy McFadden
Billy
Arthur Irvin
Arthur
Marion County
Legion Hall
Dale Altom
Alvin Belcher
Alvin
Davidson
Ross
Salem
Col
Alva Peek
West Side
Mr. Peek
Martin’s
Carter Son Transferred From Scott Field to Maryland Camp
Noah Carter reports his son William N. Carter has been moved from Scott Field to a military camp in Maryland, indicating a reassignment or relocation for service. The notice confirms the transfer and location details.
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Noah Carter
William N. Carter
Scott Field
Maryland
Sunday School and Meetings at Local Baptist Church
The Baptist Church schedules Sunday School at 10 AM, Morning Worship at 11, Evening Worship at 8, and a Thursday Prayer Meeting at 7 30. The Associational Meeting is set for Tuesday April 7 with a pot luck supper and evening service. Philip Harris of Carbondale will attend. Sunbeams meet April 4 at 1 30. Perfect attendance pins awarded March 29 to several students. the Friendship Class reports the highest attendance.
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B.T.U. Associational
Philip Harris
Carbondale
Sunbeams
Leighton Wasem
Carrol Mojonnier
Carol Miller
Carolyn Nattier
Marylea Miller
Virginia Atchison
Billy Stringer
Dale Elis
Edwin Nattier
Cass—Valet Nattier
Mae Nattier
Marion Nattier
P. J. Mojonnier
Artie Boer
Conway Malan
Amicae Club Meets at Mrs Houston's Home
The Amicae Club gathered Monday evening at Mrs. Frank Houston’s home with co hostesses Mrs. Orville Hubbard. New member Mrs Kenneth Price joined as officers led by Mrs James Ballance and secretary Mrs W M Cox. Members present included James Ballance Marcus Cox Robert Eagan Paul Logan Charles Griffin Cecil Elliott O C Schroeder W J Parks Dale Nattier Glen Hill David Jennings Frank Houston Orville Hubbard and James Wasem.
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Amicae Club
Frank Houston
James Ballan Ie
Raymond Britt
Methodist revival prep begins with cottage prayer meetings
Cottage prayer meetings run each night this week to prepare for a revival that starts Sunday night. Lawrence Kansas residents Mr and Mrs Ben Underwood will assist the pastor at Island Chapel church with Maurice Ballance in charge. Good Friday services will include the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at the church.
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Ben Underwood
Lawrence
Kansas
Wilpreach
Island Chapel
Maurice Ballance
Virgil Wernsman Loses Tire Thief Strike Report
Virgil Wernsman found the right front tire and wheel stolen from his Chevrolet parked outside his home. He locked the door Thursday night around 10 30 p m and woke to missing wheel early Friday. Sheriff in Salem is investigating with no arrests yet. A neighbor sighted two men running from the Wernsman residence toward a dark parked car.
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Patoka
Virgil Wernsman
Virgil
Everet
Salem
George Wickersham
Wernsmans
Wernsman
Rites Held For Carl Wayne Doolen At Melvin Funeral Home
Carl Wayne Doolen born February 23 1916 near Vernon Illinois died recently. Services conducted by Rev James E Uhlinger at Melvin Funeral Home included organist Mrs J H Linn with songs The Old Rugged Cross and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery. Pallbearers listed, flowers organized by local members, and surviving family noted.
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Carl Wayne Doolen
Melvin Funeral Home
James E. Uhlinger
Rock Falls Methodist Church
J. H. Linn
Paul Philips Sane
Old Rugged Cross
Isle of Somewhere
Riverside Cemetery
Clyde and
Harlan Brewer
Merritt Doolen
Lloyd Bwhdnks
Léo Williams
Dean Anderson
Flowers
Paul Beckley
Lowell Pierce
J. Apple
E. DePasquale
Carl A
Blanche Doolen
Vernon
Marion County
Ilinois
Methodist Church
Zion
Vandalia High
Illinois State Normal University
Sterling
Earp and McDonald Oil Co
Monmouth
Doolen
Virginia Celletti
Carl Philip
Nina
Sterling Gazette
Christian Church Bible Study and Services Schedule
The Christian Church outlines 9:30 Bible Study with Edw. Anold and 10:45 morning service on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, 7:30 evening service same Sundays, and a weekly 7:30 Wednesday prayer meeting. Easter pageant planned. sermons include Lord's Day April 5 and discussions on baptism versus the Holy Spirit. Members urged to boost Sunday School attendance and to bring Bibles with references. A communion cup will be prepared for next Lord's Day.
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Anold
Easter Sunrise Service Planned at Pentecostal Church
The Pentecostal Church announces Easter Sunrise Service on April 5 at 6 30 am with a program by four Patoka area churches. Pastor C H Webb invites all to attend and bring friends for a morning devotion and special singing.
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Pentecostal
Patoka
Hach
Card of Thanks to Friends and Family
The Jones family expresses gratitude for flowers and sympathy shown during their hour of sorrow. Mrs. Blanche Jones extends heartfelt thanks for the kind support.
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Blanche Jones
Junior Class Play to Be Held April 24
The annual Junior Class Play ALL AT SEA will be performed April 24 in the School Gym under Miss Christie of the High School Faculty. Further notices on admission time and cast will be published and posted around town. plan to attend this three act event.
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Christie
Basketball Banquet Attended by Roy Jones and L E Green Jr
Roy Jones and L E Green Jr attended the Centralia basketball banquet Tuesday evening, joining other local players and coaches for the event.
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Roy Jones
L. E. Green, Jr
Centralia
Peru man renews subscription during visit to town
R. E. Belcher of Peru Illinois renewed his subscription in the Register office on Saturday. He is visiting relatives here for two days and in Missouri. He left Sunday to return to Peru.
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R. E. Belcher
Peru, Ill
Missouri
Peru
Altom brothers honored with wartime medals in France
A March 1 1942 Post Dispatch graveur page notes General Y pins a Distinguished Service Cross on Douglas Meir September 7 1918 in France. Next to him in line is A Livesay, brother of Mrs Altom, living in Ouise. the photo allegedly connects families across continents from France to Patoka and Australia.
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Post-Dispatch
Douglas Meir
France
A. Livesay
The AAA Way by Ora G Kagy Marion County Field Woman
Community notice lists reception for Mrs Nona Illinois State Field Woman at 2 00 p m April 16 at Ora Gagy home east of Salem Others mentioned include Mrs Easby teacher and pupils of Nation School plus Farm Soldier boys Richard Leckrone and Chauncey Metcalf family with news of Private Lawrence safe in Iceland.
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Nona
Illinois
Richard Leckrone
Ork City
Richard
Jas. Leckrone
Chauncey Metcalf
Lawrence
Iceland
Messnery
Food for Victory Prompts in Uncle Sam Message
A terse wartime call echoes Uncle Sam urging support for home front effort. The phrase Food for Victory appears repeatedly as a national appeal to protect land and sustain production in factories and gardens.
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Uncle Sam
Rev J R Krosts Celebrate 45th Wedding Anniversary
Reverend J R Krost and his wife Mrs Krost mark their forty fifth wedding anniversary on April 3. Longtime residents active in Shattuc and Sandoval communities, they reflect on a harmonious life and the family ties linked to April 3 births.
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J. R. Krost
St. el
Church of God
Regi
St. 9
Krost
Gilbert Krost
Edith Gardner
Rev. Krost
Births Reported for Humes Caldwell Berry and More
Recent birth notices list a fine baby boy Michael Humes born March 25 to Mr and Mrs Walter Humes a baby boy Donald Paul Caldwell born March 30 to Mr and Mrs Marion Caldwell and a fine baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Enos Berry of Chicago. Also note Bula Troyer recovering from illness at Park Green hospital in Vanda set to return home Tuesday.
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Walter Humes
Alfine
Michael Humes
Marion Caldwell
Donald Paul Cald- HM
Enos Berry
Chicago
Bula Troyer
Park Green Hospital
Vanda
Pet
Basketball Banquet Celebrates Local Team’s Strong Season
About 120 townspeople gathered at the high school gym on April 2 for a banquet honoring the boys’ basketball season. Robert Eagan acted as toastmaster as the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion served fried chicken and decorating was by the lady teachers.
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Robert Eagan
Coombs
Miss Christie
Fletcher
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American Legion
Potts Hosts Bridge Party for Mother from Hot Springs
Mrs. H. N. Potts entertained two tables of bridge at her home last Thursday for her mother Mrs. Bessie Wheritt of Hot Springs South Dakota. Honors were won by Mrs. Jack Keaton and Mrs. Ruth Coleman. A dessert course was served by the hostess and Mrs. Wheritt. Attendees included Mrs. H. S. Riley Mrs. L. D. Altom Mrs. Ruth Coleman Mrs. Jack Keaton P. B. Simcox O. C. Schroeder and H. N Potts.
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H. N. Potts
Bessie Wheritt
Hot Springs
S. D
Jack Keaton
Ruth Coleman
Wheritt
H. S. Riley
L. D. Altom
P. B. Simcox
O. C. Schroeder
H. N Potts
Bessie Wheritt Isaac Andrew Crothers
Final Tribute: Vernon Man Passes After Long Illness
Vernon, Newfoundland and Labrador, died March 28 1942 aged 76 years 8 months 15 days. He married Rosetta Cox March 12 1887 and they shared 55 years together. Eight children survive among relatives including George Loney Elmer Claud Orville Effie Cor dia plus 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He joined Pentecostal church in July 1930 and is remembered as a faithful Christian with a large family and many friends. His passing leaves a void in the home and community as loved ones recall his gentle life and faith.
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Vernon
Rosetta Cox
Crothers
Pentecostal Church
George
Clinton
Loney
Elmer
Vandalia
Claud
Orville
Peoria
Effie McNair
Cordia Carpenter
Praise for kindness and flowers after loss of husband
Mrs. Rose Crothers and family express thanks for acts of kindness empathy and floral offerings received during the illness and death of their husband and father.
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Rose Crothers
Up Turns Another Rare Ten Cent Paper Bill
Mr L P Hill visited the Register office with a preserved 10 cent bill previously printed last week and owned by A M Peek. The keepsake, given to Julia Hill by her brother, features a portrait identified as William M Meredith, Secretary Treasurer in 1849.
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L. P. Hill
A. M. Peek
Centralia Woman Spends Week in Pateka with Friends
Maxine Scott of Centralia is spending this week in Pateka with friends. She will return later in the month.
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Maxine Scott
Centralia
Pateka
Charles W. Vursell Nominated for Congress in Marion County
The Marion County Republicans nominate Charles W. Vursell for Congress on April 14. Vursell, co publisher of the Salem Republican, previously served as sheriff and state legislator with a strong public record. He is described as a capable student of government and likely to win the primary and November election.
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Marion County
Congress
Charles W. Vursell
Salem
Republican
Vursell
Perkins' buggy wrecked on Hwy 51 Sunday
Mr and Mrs W M Perkins and infant escaped serious injury when a Peoria car hit their buggy south of Patoka on highway 61 Sunday evening. Perkins suffered broken ribs while Mrs Perkins and baby were uninjured.
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W. M. Perkins
Patoka
Highway 61
Vernon
Peoria
Mr. Perkins
School Rationing Program Explained by Horn and Bigelow
Rationing officials R. Horn and J. Bigelow spoke at Marion County high school about the tire sugar and other item program. Stamp books with twenty eight stamps will buy 12 ounces of sugar weekly per person. Registration dates set for Patoka and Vernon residents with school staff supervising. Ned R. Pace entertained with five humorous songs at the gym.
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Marion County
John Bigelow
Horn
Patoka
Vernon
Salem
In Loving Memory of Estella White Bobbett
In loving memory of our Dear Mother, Mother-in-Law and Grandmother who passed away April 12, 1941. One year has passed since that sad day. The one we loved was called away. Sadly raised by Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Headley, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Matzker, and daughter Virginia Sue.
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Estella
D. A. Headley
J. E. Matzker
Virginia Sue
Notice to teachers meet East St. Louis April 10
Teachers attending the meeting at East St. Louis on April 10 can secure round trip bus fare for 1.50 per person by calling No. 25 or notifying James Ballance of Patoka by Tuesday April 7.
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St. Louis
James Ballance
Patoka
Tuesaday
Vernon Visit Highlights Brown Family Gathering
Mr and Mrs Fred L Brown visited Vernon on Sunday afternoon staying with Mr and Mrs A L Brown. The gathering brought together family members in a casual social stopover.
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Fred L. Brown
Vernon
A. L. Brown
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R. O. Kelly
Ill
Carl Wayne
Dogl
C. H. Webb
Tom Altom
McArthur
Eg Livesay
Ora G. Kagy
Tee
J. R. Krost Arried
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R. Horn
J. Bigelow
Ned R. Pace
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