Soldier Letters From Africa Trip On Arab Speed Ball
Pfc Floyd T. Snyder writes from Italy in July 1944 about travel to Africa aboard a forty and eight train with about sixty AT S and American WACs. He recalls celebrating his birthday, talking with English servicewomen, and meeting Francis Lutz aboard ship on the return voyage. He notes weight gain, a humorous train ride through Atlas mountains, and hopes to see old friends at a replacement center in Canstull while signing off with love to his family.
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Pfc
Floyd T. Snyder
Italy
Mom
Red Cross
Africa
Janes
Atlas Mountains
John Hennings
Reba
Francis Lutz
Russell
Canstell
Patoka Panthers Set Prize List for Achievement Show
The Patoka Panthers Agricultural Club and Save and Sew Club announce completed prize lists for the Achievement Show to be held Saturday afternoon August 12 at the city park. Awards range from first to fifth in several projects with 1.00 for first, 75 cents for second, 50 cents for third to fifth. health and victory service projects earn 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Panthers Agricultural Club
Carroll Mojonnier
Ag Club
Arthur Steel
Conway Malan
Victory Service
Tweneen Walker
Carl Steel
George Snyder
Marjorie Pugh
Victory Service and Health
Wilma Pugh
Glenwood Malan
J. M. Meredith
Victory Garden
Don Davis
Bobbie Pugh
John Davis
Dean Pugh
George Davis
Floyd Smith
Sandoval High School
Marion County Farm Bureau
Fred J. Blackburn
Marion County Farm
Salem
Illinois
Lois Foltz
Akseek
Sue Wireman
Vernon High School Opens August 28
Vernon High School will open on Monday August 28. Principal J. Frank Hickman invites last year students and new enrollees to join, urging the community to fulfill their patriotic duty by attending.
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Vernon High School
Vernon
J. Frank Hickman
Marion County Triple A Letters Target Soil Building for 1944
Marion County A C A program officials sent letters to farmers detailing the total soil building allowance and the practices eligible for the 1944 soil building program. The aim is maximum production this year and enduring soil health for future seasons as county members urge farmers to implement as many practices as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Triple-A
Britt
Cahill Millard Wedding in Payette Idaho
Miss Barbara Ann Cahill and Sgt James Millard united in marriage at the Cahill home in Payette Idaho. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev Paul Felthouse before about twenty relatives and friends with roses and lilies decorating the outdoor fireplace. The couple will visit Hollywood before the bridegroom’s mother.
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Barbara Ann Cahill
James Cahill
Payette
Idaho
James Millard
U.S. Army Air Corps
Gratia Millard
Hollywood
Calif
Paul Felthouse
The
Baptist Church of
Bilie Cahill
Clifford Cahill
Cahill
L. E. Green Entertained With Chicken Fry
A Monday chicken fry at the Ballance cabin hosted L. E. Green and friends. Attendees included Pansy Wasem Norma Roseman Clarice Ann Bushnell Connie Meador Evelyn Easton Betty Lou Richeson Imogene Richeson Don Griffin Dwight Britt Cyril DeLay Wes Griffin Seth Martin and Green enjoyed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Green
Ballance Cabin
Pansy Wasem
Norma Roseman
Clarice Ann Bushnell
Connie Meador
Evelyn Easton
Betty Lou Richeson
Imogene Richeson
Don Griffin
Dwight Britt
Cyril DeLay
Wes Griffin
Seth Martin
Amicae Club meeting at Eunice Walker’s home
Amicae Club members gathered Tuesday evening for sewing and visiting. Refreshments were served by host Eunice Walker. Attendees included Nina Houston, Virginia Seifers, Kathryn Johnstone, Anne Crawford, Lucile Eagan, Alta Logan, Bonnie Wortman, Evelyn Ballance, Joy Boyd, Margaret Cox, Alyce Hubbard, and Vera Stephens to host next gathering.
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Amicae Club
Eunice Walker
Nina Houston
Virginia Seifers
Kathryn Johnstone
Anne Crawford
Lucile Eagan
Alta Logan
Bonnie Wortman
Evelyn Ballance
Joy Boyd
Margaret Cox
Alyce Hubbart
Vera Stephens
Ice Cream Supper and Chicken Fry at Mound Chapel
An ice cream supper and chicken fry are planned at Mound Chapel Church on August 5 at 7 30 p.m. Entertainment includes singing readings string music and other numbers. Proceeds go to church repairs.
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Mound Chapel Church
Miss Mildred Gilley Visits Edwardsville Relative
Miss Mildred Gilley of Edwardsville spent Tuesday night with her aunt Mia Milton Peddicord in a local family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Gilley
Edwardsville
Mia
Milton Peddicord
Porter B. Simcox Sr. buried in Patoka after Medford death
Porter B. Simcox Sr., long time Patoka resident, died at his Medford Oregon home on July 28. His body was returned to Patoka for burial on August 2 in a service at Patoka High School gymnasium with Rev. Claude Pilan officiating and Masonic rites by Lodge No. 618. He was born November 28, 1887 and died July 26, 1944 at age 56 years 7 months 27 days. He is survived by his widow four daughters two sons and several siblings.
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Porter B. Simcox
Patoka
Medford
Oregon
Simcox
Robert Jennings
Porter B. Simecox, Jr
Vandalia
Bobby
Billy Jennings
C. G. Simcox
Assumption
J. L. Simcox
Clinton
W. P. Sullivan
Illigoolis
Paul Cooley
Geneva
E. L. DeLay
Pat
Robertson Jones Engagement Notice
Mrs Beatrice Robertson announces the engagement of her daughter Vivian to Pvt Darvin Roy Jones U S Army stationed at Camp Gruber Oklahoma Pvt Jones is son of Mr and Mrs Roy Jones Patoka Illinois and was attending the University of Illinois when called to service Miss Robertson has been in Nurses training the past two years.
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Beatrice Robertson
Vivian
East Michigan St
Evansville
Indiana
Darvin Roy Jones
U.S. Army
Camp Gruber
Oklahoma
Pvt
Jones
Roy Jones
Patoka
University of Illinois
Miss Robertson
William Plowman
G. E. Plowman
South Carolina
Maurice Nattier
Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Cox & Martin
Eli Logan
Laura Haley
Dora Bruening
S. M. Spurgeon
St. Louis
Frank McConnell
Emma
Louise Debre
East St. Louis
Mattie 'Crosby Hicks
William Eagan
Centralia
Dana Hall
Bluff City
Paul Jones
Orville Goff
Floyd
Bert Walker
Roy Ballance, Jr
Alton
Pauline Goff
Harlan Goff
Margie
Dorothy June Wickersham
Mulberry Grove
Frank Belcher
West of Town
Salem
Elaine Wickersham
Fielding Adams
Centralia Hospital
Anna Pugh
Darrell Pugh
Nannie Wilson
Patricia Spurgeon
the Waves
M. Spurgeon
Jacksonville
Florida
Mark Greer
James
Cox
Mary Helen Jennings
Beryl Beckler
Barney Beckler
John Jennings
Vandalia Hospital
Roy Garrett
Camp McCoy
Wisconsin
Fielding Adais
Farewell Dinner for Charles Fiscus Before Enlistment
A farewell dinner was given for Charles Fiscus at his home on Sunday June 30 by friends greeting him before his induction into the Armed Services in Chicago. Attendees included Lena Fiscus Mildred Fiscus and baby Forest Wadkins and family Mr and Mrs Robert Kious and grandson Mr and Mrs Lee Wadkins Leo Wadkins and family Dave Mays and son Harold Hull and family and Fred Hull.
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Charles Fiscus
Charles
Chicago
Armed Services
Lena Fiscus
Mildred Fiscus
Forest Wadkins
Robert Kious
Lee Wadkins
Leo Wadkins
Dave Mays
Harold Hull
Fred Hull
Fred Black Dies in Nakomis at 60
Fred Black former Patoka resident and brother of the late L. M. Black died at his Nakomis Illinois home on Friday July 28 at age 60. Funeral services were held in Nakomis Monday and the body was sent to Patoka for burial. He is survived by one daughter Mrs Jaanita Lettrell of Alma Illinois and four sisters all of Nakomis.
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Fred Black
Patoka
L. M. Black
Nakomis
Ill
Jaanita Lettrell
Alma
Peach Picker Crews Volunteering to Aid Heavy Harvest
Reports from peach growers indicate harvest will start mid August. U S Department of Agriculture adviser Blackburn directs emergency labor, noting inquiries from central and southern Illinois. Camps are being set up for out of state workers and local housing is sought to accommodate crews.
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Marion County
Blackburn
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Farm Bureau
Illinois
Centralia
Lake Aldrich
West Broadway
County Fair Grounds
Salem
Illinois voters weigh constitutional amendment on re electing sheriffs
Vernon Perambler argues Illinois voters should consider a proposed constitutional change allowing sheriffs and county treasurers to run again. He warns of potential rings and gambling gang influence if reelection is allowed and urges careful thought on the county's welfare. T. E. Irvin travels to St Louis for a hospital checkup and reports improvement in health.
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Illinois
T. E. Irvin
St. Louis
Missouri Baptist Hospital
Local Dwellers Meet Visiting Relatives and Service News
Local residents share furloughs and visits with family from Illinois and surrounding areas. Soldiers and dependents move between camps in Oklahoma and South Carolina while others travel to St. Louis Vandalia and Centralia for hospital care and family matters.
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Alice Mojonnier Holt
Mrs. Alice Mojonnier Holt expresses gratitude to all who remembered her during her recent illness with thanks and appreciation.
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Alice Mojonnier Holt
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