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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1947

Page

3

Love and War Bind a Family Across Two Wars

Julia Weldon endures loss after her husband Richard McFarlane disappears in World War I leaving two children. Twenty five years later son Richard serves in World War II while daughter Jill shows interest in Spang Gordon a young lieutenant. Julia worries about Ric who has washed out in the air corps and about Jill possibly becoming an army wife. Dave Patterson a family friend who loves Julia contemplates his silence. Spang and Jill attend a dance.

Dulia McFarlane John J. McFarlane Richard Ric Jill Spang Gordon Leutenant Julia Air Corps Dave Patterson Spang Dave John I Dooley Richard McFarlane Doo- Jey Julia McFarlane Washington Jill McFarlane

War time romance on the lane and at the club

Julia McFarlane and Spang share a night ride past soldiers and a glittering club as Jill grapples with memories of her dead father and her brother Ric. Dooley counsels caution while Dave recalls a past love and the pull of war's lure.

Risen Lord and Disciples Easter Lesson Reflections

Easter message centers on the risen Christ and the disciples. Thomas and Peter are used to illustrate belief, doubt, forgiveness, and renewed service. The lesson emphasizes peace, authority, and the call to witness. The writer urges personal acceptance of Christ to dissolve doubts and find gladness.

Church of God Thomas Jesus Ord Peter Christ God Jesus Christ Lord

Sewing Circle patterns for a sunny weather outfit

A dainty trio for playtime includes a wing sleeved dress with ric rac trim, a pretty bonnet, and practical panties. Pattern No. 1605 offers sizes 1 through 6 years with yardage listed for dress, bonnet, and panties.

Lesson for April 6 on scripture and subjects

A brief note outlines the April 6 lesson focusing on scripture topics and educational themes. The text mentions regional educational guidance and permissions from the International Council of Regions Education.

Council of Regions

Home Care Tips From A Past Era

Practical household hints include using a child's express wagon as a clothes carrier when hanging laundry, cleaning out bureau drawers to discard worn items, selecting slightly darker colored thread to blend with fabric, and methods to treat bricks and brass. Also notes care for tools like rip saws and scissors to extend life.

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Weldon France Ric McFarlane WAC Love Army Navy Club Coast Guard the Risen Watson Togs Uniform International Scs Harold L. Luist D. D The Kibody Bible Institute of Chicago Western Newspaper Union Sewing Circle Pattern Dept South Wells St Chicago Sted Kellogg Kellogg’s U. S. Savings Bonds Fleischmann
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