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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1945
Page
1
Rev. John D. Jenkins Sr urges Americans to reclaim Faith Duty and Work as guiding landmarks. He argues modern society minimizes these ideals amid politics labor and religion. He calls citizens to follow a God centered path and restore moral priorities. The piece closes with a celebratory wedding anniversary note for F. E. Adams.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m training union at 7 p m Bible study and prayer service at 8 p m at 7330 Thursday evenings with teachers and workers conference Sunday School Associational meeting at Mulberry Grove December 30 at 2 p m Sunbeams meet with Tommy and Pauline Towler January 4 from 2 to 8 p m
Mr and Mrs Leo Ballance of Medford Oregon announce a baby girl. Mr and Mrs Marcus Cox announce a son born December 23 at St Marys hospital Centralia. The boy will be named William Marcus Jr with grandparents Mr and Mrs F B Ballance and Mr and Mrs F L Cox.
Keith and Marlin Walton, high school students in Salem, finishthe Christmas holidays with their parents Mr and Mrs Addis Walton and the Walton family.
North Zion residents Duane and Leah Walton return from Chicago for an extended visit with Addis Walton’s family. Numerous relatives from Peoria Patoka Alma Salem and other areas share Christmas and holiday gatherings at local homes and churches. A Zion Church singing convention and Christmas program added to the holiday activity despite sickness and bad weather.
Pfc Robert Wasem was discharged on Monday December 24 at Ft Sheridan and arrived home that evening after over three years of service including 1 year 10 months overseas in France Belgium and Germany. His awards include the Good Conduct Ribbon American Theater Operations Victory Medal five Bronze Service Stars three Overseas Stripes and one service stripe. The Register extends a warm welcome to Bob noting his prior employment with the paper and his travel letters from abroad.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Walton of Vandalia hosted the D D Club for the Annual Christmas party on Tuesday evening December 18. The home featured holiday decorations and a lighted tree. Contests entertained attendees with prizes awarded to Gladys Wernsman Carroll Mojonnier Orville Genre and Cloud Betts.
Governor Dwight H Green approves acquiring about 600 acres near Lake Michigan adding to Illinois Beach State Park in Lake County with a 130000 cost And an option to purchase more land The postwar planning group also backs two additional park additions and a custodians quarters project receives 40000 from the public works budget.
Robert Pugh returned home from Vandalia hospital after X ray showed a brain concussion from a severe blow during a game with Ashley school on November 20. He missed two weeks, returned to school, then illness flared with heat. He is recovering with rest and is expected back after the holidays.
A reader asks for a subscription rate increase within a check’s limit and requests a status update. They request inclusive personal news and inquiries about friends, noting cold weather conditions elsewhere and expressing appreciation for local coverage.
Donald A. Cox, son of Mrs. Hazel M. Cox, postmaster at Vernon, was discharged at Camp Grant on December 11 and returned home last Tuesday. Inducted February 2, 1943, he trained at Camp Swift Texas and served in North Africa and Italy as a medical technician. He earned four overseas service bars, European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon with two bronze stars, Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal.
Local notes detail returning service members landing in Seattle on December 24 after months abroad, Christmas gatherings at homes in Centralia and Mt. Vernon, and training starts for Dale Tune at Great Lakes. Family visits extend to Edwardsville, Alton, Sandoval, and Champaign with hospital treatments for Louisa Livesay and Mrs. Jones.
The Vernon W C T U held its annual Christmas party at the Vernon gymnasium on December 14 at 7 p.m. The event featured a pot luck supper, the dedication of the L T L teenage group, a $5.64 hospital donation, soap gifts to Vaughn Hospital, a gift exchange, and festive games and carols.
Joseph Garcia son of Mr and Mrs Tony Garcia of Centralia formerly of Patoka left Billings hospital Chicago after surgery to lengthen his leg. The operation completed June 13 made both legs equal and he hopes to run and play again after further treatment during another hospital stay.
Merle Headley and family and Mr and Mrs Charles Mitchell and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Neilson spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Chris Neilson.
Mr and Mrs Bill Williams entertained at Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Harlan Goff and family Mr and Mrs James Carr of Vernon Mr and Mrs Ott Talbott and family and Mr and Mrs Orville Goff of Vandalia in attendance.
A Christmas message to Keith describes a busy time at the old job with little help. The writer recalls a prior vacation near Keith, expresses appreciation for the Register and Rube Pippin letter, and sends best wishes to Keith, his wife, and their child.
The revival at our church features Roland Gardner of Peoria Illinois starting at 7 30 p m Wednesday January 2 1946 The young preacher and singer will lead the service Everyone is welcome Carl F Nelson pastor
Lillie Nattier thanks friends and neighbors for cards and flowers during sickness and asks God to bless them and grant long life.
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