Local Happenings in Patoka and Nearby Areas
Local notices list residents and visitors in Patoka Illinois and nearby towns: Mojonnier family visiting relatives in Missouri, Brown family at Yosemite, Batts and Willett families visiting Patoka, Peddicord and Gilley on vacation in the Black Hills, Vandalia visitors, San Bernardino guests, and many others dropping in or traveling. The column also notes camp meetings, church events, social calls, and a call to support Defense Savings Bonds amid the national emergency.
Sunbeam Group Holds August Meeting at Patoka Church
The Sunbeam organization met Saturday afternoon August 16 in the Baptist church at Patoka for a missionary program. Attendees included Bob and Junior Wilkin, Sammy Loneman, Jack and Jerry Gerrish, Darlene Wortman, Virgil Wortman, Kay Nattier, Betty Belcher, Marylea Carol, Edwin Miller, Marjorie Goff, George Leighton Wasem and counselor Mrs Rose Mojonnier. The next gathering is planned for September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeam Organization
Baptist Church of
Baptist Church Sunday Schedule With Evening Services
Attend Sunday school at 9 30 at the Patoka Baptist church follows by the association meeting at 2 30 in the same church. Carbondale students will speak and teach in association churches each night this week with home visits. Evening services at 7 30 Sunday and every night this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Carbondale
Learing Union
Patoka Baptist Church
Association
Camp Robertson Boys Visit Earl Carter
Leowen Treat a Camp Joseph T. Robertson cook in Little Rock Arkansas visits Earl Carter during leaves. Eugene Jordan Manford McNew and Bill Griffin serve as K P s at Camp Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leowen Treat
Eugene Jordan
Manford McNew
Bill Griffin
Earl Carter
Joseph T. Robertson
Little Rock
Ark
Jordan
McNew
Griffin
D D Club Hosts Meeting and Prizes
The D D club met at the home of Mr and Mrs Orville Genre with all members present except one. Prizes were won by Mrs Gladys Wernsman and Mr Homer Outhouse. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Club
Orville Genre
Gladys Wernsman
Homer Outhouse
Carroll Mojonnier
The New Tax Bill Faces Senate Review and Revisions
The bill passed the House and advances to the Senate with praise and defects. Critics urge removing inequities that penalize married couples, ensuring fair taxes across income levels, and curbing price inflation and war‑boom profiteering. The Senate must craft a balanced, progressive measure for national security and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Burg
Roosevelt
Parison
Patoka Youths Finish Eight Rank in Randolph Flying School
The Patoka youths complete the basic course at Randolph, first to finish since renaming of the Flying Cadets to Aviation Cadets. Allen and Belcher enter after 10 weeks of primary training with 65 hours flight time, prep for 450 horsepower planes. They move to advanced schools for final 10 weeks and will receive commissions as second lieutenants. Cadet pay starts at 75 dollars monthly plus living costs, then 205 dollars monthly after graduation. Additional bonuses for civil-life return and reserve service are noted. Local obituaries and visits are mentioned, including Mrs. H N Potts regarding her father’s death in Hot Springs, S C, with services planned in Keyesport.
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Finois Outhe
Grates
Eeat
Randolph
Aviation
United States Army Air Forces
Air Reserve
Cox Family Reunion Held At T T Cox Home
The Cox family reunion took place at the home of T T Cox west of Pa on August 17. Attending were numerous relatives from California Illinois Missouri Indiana and local towns including San Barnado Elgin Chicago Haldame Odin Centralia and Vernon among others with extended family members and children present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
T. T. Cox
San Barnado
Calif
Joe Cix
Bernado
Gton
St. Louis
Chicago
Ora Cox
Evadna Kirkman
Elgin
Joe Rowlandn
Haldame
George Bennet
Mount Iris
B. H. Kroh
Paw Paw
Willey Campbell
Jean
Odin
Iiles Humes
Centralia
John Richdr
Shobonier
Lewis Leniger
Edna Leniger
Clydeiss
Vernon
Phoebe Fiscus
Ida Smith
Millie Jimmerr
Elmer Kinney
Nichols-Pearson reunion held at Henry Eke Park
The Nichols and Pearson families held a reunion on Sunday August 17 at Henry Eke Park with basket dinners and games. Attendees included Ernest Nichols and family from Scottsville Kansas and many relatives from Normal Vandalia Vernon Bethalto Des Moines and Vernon Illinois including Merle Thompson and Connie Wiley.
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Nichols
Pearson
Henry ‘Eke Park
Gener
Ernest Nichols
Ste
Merle Thomps
Calvin and
Daugher
Scottsville
Kansas
Edward Wilson
Des Moines
Iowa
Ora Green
Emily
Mareret
Bethalto
Curis Lamborn
James
Mary
Normal
James Wiley
Granddughter
Connie
Franky
Pauline Hel
Edward
Robert Me . Nichols
Vandalia
1 . Morgan
Vernon
Ray Walton
Norma Ay
Andalia
Robert Johnson
Gertrude
Merle Thompsonn
Calvin Daugherty
Retailers Advisory Committee Faces Upward Price Trends
The Retailers Advisory Committee explains that higher production costs drive recent price increases but avoids inflationary spirals. It highlights efforts to curb price speculation, prevent hysteria, promote steady pricing, and average new and old goods. The group notes cooperation from major retail chains and independents and says firms reduced profits to aid consumers during wartime.
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Chain J
Independent
Othr
Retailers Back Defense Savings Drive Nationwide
Secretary Morgenthau announced Defense Savings Stamps will be sold in retail outlets nationwide after a Treasury meeting with leaders from over a million stores. Retailers endorse Retailers for Defense Week September 15 to 20 with Michigan sales already proving the plan.
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Washington, D.C
Defense Savings
Morganthau
Treasury Department
Defense Savings Program
Retailers’ Association
Morgenthau
Treasury
Michigan
Numbr of Michigan
A. A. Imus
Defense
Lewis Cole
National Association of Food Chains
Tyre Taylor
National Association of Retail Grocers
Robert J. Wilson
A. C. Keller
National Restaurant Association
Franklin Moore
Arthur Harnett
American Hotel Association
John B. Fitch
Instiute
Louis Kirstein
American Retail Federation
Major B. H. Namm
National Retail Dry Goods Associationton
Thomas K. Ruff
National Retail Hardware
U. S. Treasury Rtailers
Benjamin H. Namm
Albert C. Fritz
Robert W
Salem Illinois Boom Town Cast On Salutes to Cities Show
KXOK St Louis will air a Salem tribute August 26 at 8:00 PM. Prominent townspeople discuss Salem history and oil prosperity while Star Daugherty's orchestra provides musical highlights on the station's 630 dial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Illinois
United States
Middle West
KXOK
St. Louis
Star Daughtery
Emperor’s victory weariness echoes in modern wars
The piece notes an ancient ruler who warned that another such victory would ruin his state. It contrasts that fatigue with Nazi Germany’s losses, estimating over 1,000,000 dead or wounded for the Reichswehr versus light casualties for the British and their allies as they strengthen.
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Hitler
Russia
Reichswehr
Annual Labor Day Picnic Sponsored by American Legion
A Labor Day picnic sponsored by the American Legion is set for September 1 at City Park. The event invites local residents to enjoy outdoor activities and refreshments hosted by the veterans organization.
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The
American Legion
Card of Thanks to Mr and Mrs John Richards
The message expresses gratitude to Mr and Mrs John Richards and Roberta for their care and support during a difficult time. Reading as a brief personal acknowledgment published in a community notices column.
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John Richards
Roberta
Adams Zi on Adams Softball Schedule Card
Readable fragments note a softball schedule card mentioning Adams and August 25. Names and dates are unclear. no clear event results or opposing teams are established in the legible text. Further readable details are needed to specify teams, locations, or outcomes.
Local residents visit relatives in Sandoval and Patoka
Mrs Nattier and daughter spent Wednesday in Sandoval with Mrs Evans. Mrs Hill and her son returned to Patoka from Mark Greer Hospital in Vanlia. The committee will serve as liaison between the Treasury Department and retail organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervel Willett
Mike
Villa Grove
Patoka
L. E. Green
Wallace Alexander and Son
O. C. Schroeder
Centralia
Dale Nattier
Daught
Sandoval
Johnn Evans, Jr
Glen Hill
Son
Patoka Lagine
Mark Greer
Vanlia
Lyons
Treasury
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P. J. Mojonnier
Cabolla, Mo
Mr. Mojonnier
Paul
Fred Brown
Yosemite National Park
California
Wendell Batts
Jerry
Milton Peddicord
Mildred Gilley
Black Hills
Rocky Mountains
Alva Binnion
Nada Jo
Patoko
L. N. Cox
Joe Dix
Lanny and
Bobby
San Bernardino
Ellis Williams
Vera
G. F. Gerrish
Clifford
Success, Ark
Corbin Gerrish
W. K. Simcox
Joe Simcox
James Adams
Thompsonville
Frank Adams
Bettie Simcox
Florence Cain
Mr. An
Kinmundy
T. M. Conrey
Orville Goff
Miss
Mississippi
Ben S. Livesay
Decatur
Mrs
Barney Beckler
Mrs. F. E. Heckethorn of
Phillip Harris
G. H. Belcher
Maxine Dubois
Lucille Field
C. B. Anderson
M. D. Ballance
Bonney
Clyde Walker
Loren Eagan
Fort Leonard Wood, Mo
James Ballance
Safem Park
Sthodist Sunday School
Mrs. P. J
Ozarks
Leo
Alva Binn
Yanited
Sunday Stern
O. C. Lchroeder
Sandra
R. H. Gree
W. D. Mi» Atur
Fin
Sunbeams
Robertson
James Wasem
Nancy Simcox
Bloomington
Clark Simcox
Ken Simcox
Autwood, Ky
Veteran’s Hspital
Agnes Harrisofn Christopher
Jack Williams
Mickie
Crime News
Patoka Youths
Robert Eagan
Mrs. Donne
Denver Adams
H. N. Potts
Ot Springs
S. C
Keyesport
Ox Family Reunion
Nichols-Pearson
Fetes
Sisali
Adams
Pene
Cul Zic
Cari Adams
America
Origin
Daniel Chester French
Gatery Bank
Post Office
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