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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1944
Page
1
Pvt Robert Wasem details a late night convoy toward Paris in October 1944. He recounts moving camp gear, inspecting a captured German transport, and enduring jeep delays while troops push forward under blackout conditions. The diary style notes tea by British officers and the hope of entering Paris amid Luftwaffe overhead.
Christmas Seals sales raise funds with totals to date 16.75 in stamps and 15.35 in bonds while weekly War Stamps reach 7.45 and November’s 39.20. Students earn perfect attendance and spelling honors. several absences noted. Varsity prep games schedule and community activities. trip to Nashville tri county tournament discussed.
Maj Charles L Belcher of Patoka Illinois a Marauder mission analyst has flown 40 combat missions and earned eight Air Medal clusters. He and Lt Maurice D Walton also of Patoka are cited for the Distinguished Unit Badge and Croix de Guerre with their Marauder unit.
Wayne Walton and Mrs. Walton of Vernon entertained the D. D. Club with a chili and oyster supper on Tuesday evening November 21. Mrs. Walton with Mrs. James Wernsman served at a long table in the basement. Prizes went to Mrs. Charles Griffin and Wilbur Doolen. The group voted to send 3.50 to Good Neighbors Club of W.L.S. and Boys Town Nebraska as Christmas gifts. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Mojonnier, Mr. and Mrs. James Wernsman, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Outhouse, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Genre, T Sgt. and Mrs. Charles Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Doolen and the hosts. The Christmas party will be in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Genre.
Patoka led 19-8 after the first quarter and 34-12 at halftime, with Stringer scoring 35 points to nearly half of Patoka's total. Griffin added 19, Malan 2 and a free throw, O’Neil 8, Talbot 2 free throws as the Indians overwhelmed Okawville.
Victoria Chapter Order of the Eastern Star installed officers for the coming year in a large ceremony on Monday evening November 27. Installing officers included Eva Wasem and Maud Irvin with escorts by George Wasem and Keith Pike. Guests from Centria, Sandoval, Vernon and Denver Colorado attended.
Mrs. Robert Vaughan chairs the county Christmas Seal Sale. The 1944 seal honors the postman who distributes them and Einar Holboell the Danish creator. The design by Spence Mildey shows a postman with gifts, the Queen portrait on the first seal, and a double barred cross. Seals went on sale Monday November 27 to aid the 1945 tuberculosis fight.
The Register invites children in Patoka to write letters to Santa Claus as Christmas nears. Only three more issues remain before Christmas, so letters should be submitted soon so Santa can read them and know what to bring.
Mr and Mrs Martin Nelson announce a baby girl born Sunday November 26 at their Boulder area home with Mrs Millie Jimmerson caring for the infant. Mr and Mrs Claude Gerrish announce a baby boy born Tuesday November 28 named Claude Lynn.
Private First Class Walter C Chandler son of Mrs Addie Chandler route 1 Patoka Ill has been cited by his armored infantry battalion of the 1st Armored Division for actual combat participation with Lt General Mark W Clark's Fifth Army in Italy He is awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge described as a silver rifle on infantry blue background within a silver wreath
George Wasem returned home from work on Friday November 24 to a surprise birthday dinner attended by relatives and friends. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Zimmerman Mr. and Mrs. George Simcox Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Davis Mr. and Mrs. Armand Wasem Mrs. Florence Simcox Mrs. Maud Nall and Mrs. George Wasem Leighton and Pansy. A social evening followed with Mr. Zimmerman singing several songs.
An old fashioned Thanksgiving dinner was enjoyed by relatives and friends at the home of Mrs. Della Johnstone last Thursday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ed Markwell and daughters Trenna Joan and Sandra of St. Louis Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Anderson and son Max and Mrs. Jackson of Litchfield Bob Johnstone and son Nickey of Patoka joined the event.
Local residents spent Thanksgiving weekend visiting relatives in St Louis Peoria and Decatur while others hosted visitors from Alma Salem and Patoka. News arrived that Pvt James Ballance and Captain William Spurgeon have reunited in New Guinea as their families hear from far away.
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