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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1945
Page
1
Cadet George DuComb Kahlert writes from West Point about serving in an honor escort for President Roosevelt's funeral at Hyde Park. He details inspections, uniforms, time on duty, the procession, and the emotional scene near the grave, plus returning to campus and awaiting June Week.
WFA announces a 17 cent per pound subsidy payment for all cream sold in April. Ellis Cream Station invites cream producers to try their product and participate in the program.
Pfc. James W. Coates, 23, U.S. Army Infantryman from Sandoval, wounded in action in Germany. His mother Mrs. Susie Hooper received the War Department telegram. Coates joined the service in July 1944, trained at Camp Robinson, and left New York for overseas January 16, 1945. Also a cable report says Pvt. Harry L. Deadmond has arrived in the Philippine Islands and is being restored to health. Pvt. John T. Day reports tornado damage near his Oklahoma camp and patrol duties on the Arkansas River. Seret. H. L. Farthing of Camp Forrest visited his grandmother Mrs. Martha Deadmond, who is ill.
A deadlock in Sandoval leaves two mayoral candidates tied and likely a special election within thirty days. Incumbent Ike Deadmond will stay in office until a formal verdict is reached.
A Sandoval report lists residents who donated blood at the Centralia bank last Friday. Notables in the Gallon Club include Ruby Gibson Mae Bell Robert Sellers Della Reinhardt George Anderson and Robert Newman. Newman has 15 pints and aims for two gallons. next drive is June 15 contact Newman before then.
Pastor M. W. Friesner leads routine services at the Methodist Church with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Worship at 11:00 a.m. Revival dates are May 6 through 20 with Rev. Harry Farrell assisting. A radio night service will follow the announced day victory.
Beginning Sunday evening April 29 revival services will be held each evening at the Vernon Pentecostal church. Evangelist Rev Carl D Nave of Peoria Illinois will deliver the messages. Everyone welcome. Lester Harris Pastor.
I thank friends neighbors and relatives for visits flowers letters cards kind thoughts deeds and prayers during my stay in Vandalia and St Anthony hospitals May God richly bless every one of you.
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Wilbacky were held in Chicago on April 11. Relatives from Sandoval included Kenneth Day and Jess Weems, with others visiting or attending events across the area. Numerous families from Sandoval and nearby towns joined mourners, birthday wishes, and social visits throughout the weekend.
Mrs Marjorie Hess and children visit from St Paul with her parents near Vernon. Miss Betty Veal celebrates seventh birthday with Mrs Jessie Binnion’s group. guests Wanda Veal and Patty Bayliss. Local meetings include a Rebekah district event in Altamont. Residents visit kin in Decatur and St Louis. Army notices: Lieut William Jones sent to the Pacific. Lyle Ballance at Camp Robinson Arkansas.
Miss Rettie Simcox hosted the Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church at her home Tuesday. Devotions led by Mrs. Wm Boyd, entertainment organized by Mrs. Darvin Jones and Mrs. Mary Helen Cox. Plans discussed for remodeling the church basement and fundraising. Refreshments served. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Boyd, Mrs. Darvin Jones, Wes Griffin, Mrs. H. S. Riley, Rev Freisner, Mrs. Mary Helen Cox, Mae Eagan, plus Miss Betty Roberson from Indiana visiting Mrs. Darvin Jones and Bill, Sara Jo and Jane Smith.
Mrs A M Peek reports the marriage of her grandson Lieutenant James L Messenger of Hinsdale Illinois to Miss Coleen Melton of Washington DC. The ceremony was March 31 in Arlington Virginia at the Presbyterian Church with Rev Richard Bryant officiating. A dinner followed at the Sheridan Hotel in Washington and relatives from Hinsdale attended. Another grandson Ensign Archie A Messenger is serving in the Pacific.
The Patoka library board met April 21 and thanked donors including Mrs. Bessie Murfin and Joe Davidson who contributed books. Ollie Farmer sent The Great Son and The Building of Janna, while Book of the Month Club supplied The World in Which We Live. Beginning May 4 the library will open Fridays 5 to 9 p m and Saturdays 1 to 5 p m inviting readers to visit.
A dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ora Brumfield honoring their son Dale and granddaughter Virginia Sue Brumfield whose birthdays are April 24 and 27. Attendees included Mrs. Charles Orrell and granddaughter Maydean, Mrs. Edna Tune and son Dale, Mrs. Ida Smith, Mr. Ross Herring, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brumfield, Mr. and Mrs. Les Walker and family, Mrs. Maud Singer, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brumfield and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Brumfield and Mr. and Mrs. Ora Brumfield and Mrs. John F. Hayes of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCarty, Mr. Charles Orrell and grandson Billy Cain, and Betty Belcher.
Arnold Chapel attendees include Mr and Mrs Charles Arnold and Mrs Eli Green at the funeral for Fahren Lape held Saturday in Sholconier. Lape died at his daughter Lucy Irvin’s Brownstown home the previous Thursday.
The Good Will Service Quilt is on view at Martin's Cash Store. Tickets are available with proceeds going to cleaning Hatch Holt and Meador Cemeteries.
The regular Pa toka American Legion Post meeting is set for Thursday night May 3 at 8 00. All members are urged to attend as important business must be transacted. F E Miller Post Commander.
T M Stombaugh is described as not well at present and is accompanied by his daughter Mrs George Helbock.
Mrs. Marybell Stombaugh wed Pfe. Eugene ox of Vandalia at her parents home in Vandalia on Thursday evening. Pfe. Co. has 32 months overseas and will report back May 12 to North Carolina. Local residents visit and travel between Vandalia Mulberry Grove Loogootee and nearby towns.
G C Wengert and Paul Bates of Iowa City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Robert John stone and family and Mr and Mrs Lou Bates Paul is attending Iowa City Pre flight School Pfc Kenneth E Nielson home from Aleutian Islands for a 45 furlough Mrs Milton Peddicord left for Cincinnati Ohio Mrs George Schroeder of Carbondale and Mr and Mrs Charles Humes of Centralia were dinner guests Mr and Mrs P J Mojonnier Mrs Minnie Lemmon fell and injured her hip taken to Greer hospital Vandalia for X rays Mrs S M Spurgeon and Miss Christina Crawford visited Centralia Mrs H E Peacock and Mrs Charles Donley of Weldon visited with Mr and Mrs A A Griffin and Cecil Mrs Frank Burgess visiting from Houston Texas spent weekend with Mr and Mrs Stanley Forrest in Sandoval Mrs Helen Mullins Misses Mary Eaglin and Betty Simcox at theatre in Salem Mrs Fae Herrera and son and Mrs Mae Towler and children of Centralia spent Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs W B Field Eldoris Belcher employed in Indiana spending days here Miss Bettie Simcox received a letter from brother Walter Simcox in Philippines hospital infection in limb and arm assigned to non combat duty upon release Mr and Mrs Dale Brumfield of Indianapolis returned home with Mrs Ora Brumfield and Mrs Ida Smith also visiting son Deneen and family in Springfield with William Packingham and Glen Packingham
Mr and Mrs John Barnes announce the marriage of their daughter Joy to William Packingham son of Mr and Mrs Glen Packingham of Springfield Illinois. The ceremony occurred April 21 at 8 00 pm with immediate family present. Joy is a graduate of Potoka and Sandoval high schools class of 1944 and worked at the ordnance plant near Springfield. The groom, formerly employed at the ordnance plant, enlisted in the Army about two years ago and now holds a medical discharge. They will reside in Springfield Illinois.
The Patoka Woman's Club met in the High School auditorium on Saturday afternoon April 21. President Mrs Tom Phillips and Secretary Mrs P J Mojonnier led the business session electing delegates and alternates to the Illinois Federation of Woman's Clubs. A nominating committee was named for May reporting at the next meeting. Members contributed to the National Clothing Drive and Miss Christina Crawford directed the program with several performances.
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