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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1944
Page
3
A fragment from a soldier's letter describes shortages and personal items, noting underwear and handkerchiefs as needed. He mentions cotton fabric and asks loved ones to send supplies while expressing affection and a plea to keep well.
A V-Mail form letter from the Public Relations office in Europe dated June 15 1944 notes Donald P. Moore a 21 year old MOMM3c USNR served with a U S Naval crew in the American Assault Force that invaded France He states prior actions at Africa Sicily and Italy and provides Patoka Illinois as home with parents C A and Mrs Moore.
Pfc Leo Carson sends a homely wartime letter from Kiski Island dated July 1 1944. He mentions tents bunks limited activities weather and plans for the Fourth while asking about Effie and friends in Fairman and California. He signs with ASN 36037996 and unit details.
Community notes report residents attending the event last Saturday at Mound Chapel. Several from Shobonier joined, with families visiting and relatives traveling from nearby towns. Households welcomed guests including Willett, Radcliff, Ballance, Meyer, and Alender families during the weekend.
Porter B Simcox born November 29 1887 in Patoka Illinois died July 26 1944 at his Medford Oregon home aged 56 years 7 months 27 days He married Frances Wasem February 28 1910 and had Porter B Jr and Elizabeth now Mrs Robert Jennings He leaves three grandsons two brothers and three sisters A Patoka Post Master for eight years he was a businessman and church member Funeral services were held at Patoka High School Gymnasium Reverend C J Piland presiding Pallbearers were members of the Patoka Baseball Club including Joseph Humes Bill Humes George Simcox Clarence Porter Whoopey McMackin George Wasem with many out of town mourners listed.
The Simcox family expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy during their recent bereavement and thanks those who extended support.
Stringtown and surrounding area residents are listed visiting family and friends over the past weekend. Delbert Wyant and Hi ram Wyant shopped in Centralia. others include Briggs Lane and Holt families in Casey and Vernon regions, with several gatherings noted among Lamborn Richards Doolen Willett Revis and Ehrat households.
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