Bette Epperson Learns Husband L G W Epperson POW
Mrs Bette Epperson widow Altom learns her husband 1st Lt George W Epperson navigator bombardier of an A 20 Havoc in the 9th Air Force is a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft I Barth Pomerania on the Baltic after bailing out over Belgium January 2 1945. A letter relayed via Mrs Violet Bender reports the POW status and health with Red Cross mail guidance and parcel rules through Switzerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette Epperson
Bette Altom
G. W. Epperson
Belgium
Stalag Luft I
Barth
Pomerania
Baltic
Epperson
9Th Air Force
Violet Bender
Oberlin
Pennsylvania
Western Front
Berlin
Bette
Ettersata
Patoka
Mlinois
Germany
George W
Red Cross
Bill
J. E. Matthews
Rochester
N. Y
Bender
Prisoner of War Information
Office of Provost General
Washington, D. C
Postal Department
James G Cox Begins Navy Recruit Training at Great Lakes
James G. Cox, 24, husband of Mary Cox of Patoka Illinois, starts initial indoctrination at the U S Naval Training Center Great Lakes IL. Training covers seamanship drill and Naval procedures. He will take aptitude tests to determine assignment to a Naval Service School shore station or immediate sea duty. A leave period will follow upon completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Cox
Mary Cox
Patoka
Illinois
U. S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Naval Service School
D D Club Entertainment At The Wernsmans
Members of the D. D. Club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. James Wernsman home on February 9 for a themed evening as a day at school. Mrs. Wernsman played the school mom, guest couples acted as pupils, with contests, lunch, a valentine box, and hymns to close. Participants included Mr. and Mrs. Homer Outhouse and daughter Janet, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Walton, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Keeton, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Mojonnier, and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Genre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Club
James Wernsman
Homer Outhouse
Janet
Wayne Walton
Jack Keeton
Carroll Mojonnier
Orville Genre
Patoka Woman's Club marks fiftieth Federated anniversary
The Patoka Woman's Club met February 10 in the high school auditorium with President Mrs. Tom Phillips presiding. Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier presented a charter member and past president summary, noting Federated Clubs’ fiftieth anniversary. The program featured Roll Call, a song, a poem, a piano solo, and a health talk by Miss Mildrole Baldridge, followed by tea and cakes served by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Woman’s Club
Tom Phillips
P. J. Mojonnier
Patoka Woman’s ‘Club
Federated Women’s Clubs
Grace Chance
Patsy Friesz
Darlene Wortman
Clarice Ann Bushnell
Mildrole Baldridge
Birthday party at Selby Binnion home
Linda Lou Binnion celebrated her upcoming 4th birthday with a Sunday gathering at the Selby Binnion home. Gary Binnion played Hawaiian guitar and guests enjoyed Jell o cookies and cake before leaving, wishing many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Lou Binnion
Gary Binnion
Wilma
Lorene
Wesley Perkins
Marilyn
Jim
Judy ‘Cooley
Gary Patricia
Linda Binnion
Selby Binnion
Ernest Wolff
Red Cross notes on German POW camps and Stalag Luft I
The publication by the American National Red Cross for prisoners of war relatives contains extensive data on German camps and calls Stalag Luft I one of the best air force camps in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Red Cross
Stalag Luft I
Air Force
Germany
Ladies Fancy Work Club Meets at Mrs DeLay Home
Members of the Fancy Work Club gathered at Mrs. Josephine DeLay's home on Friday afternoon February 9. Mrs. Ethel Rogier led the business session and Mrs. Bessie Murfin oversaw the entertainment. Wins prize in Hidden Towns contest by Elsie Gray. Refreshments included chicken sandwiches pickles olives ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fancy Work Club
Josephine DeLay
Ethel Rogier
Bessie Murfin
Dorothy
Anna Morton 72 Dies in Tampa Florida
Word came this week that Anna Morton 72 passed away suddenly last Friday evening February 9 in Tampa Florida. She spent most of her life around Vernon and was the daughter of Dr. Samuel Morton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Morton
Morton
Vernon
Samuel Morton
Virginia Sue Crawford Crowned Queen at Springfield High Ball
Virginia Sue Crawford daughter of Mrs Wilma Crawford graduated from Springfield High School January 24 1945 The National Honor Society honors students with a B plus average and eight of eighty seniors earned honors Sue was among them She was crowned queen at the senior ball and has entered the University of Illinois for the remainder of the year
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Virginia Sue Crawford
Wilma Crawford
Springfield High School
National Honor Society
Sue
University of Illinois
Vernon 4-H Club elects officers for the year
The Vernon Victory 4-H Club held its first meeting on February 12 and elected officers: President Richard Walton Vice President Jane Webb Secretary Treasurer Donald Belcher Reporter Genevieve Ward Leader Harold Webb The next meeting is set for February 16 at Richard Walton's home at 7:45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Walton
Jane Webb
Sec
Treas
Donald Belcher
Genevieve Ward Ree
Harold Webb
Genevieve Ward
Red Cross Meeting Called For February 23 1945
Local Red Cross ladies hold a call meeting on Friday February 23 1945 at 2 p m in the American Legion Hut Patoka They ask attendees to bring needles thimbles scissors quilt scraps and wool for lap robes and pillow fillings A business meeting will also be held Donna Jennings Chinn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
American Legion
Patoka
Blind Assistance payments reach 52 in Marion County
Marion County reports 52 persons received Blind Assistance with total payments of 1566 dollars and an average monthly allowance of 30.11 dollars per person. Two more recipients than December and 50 in that month. Illinois public aid data show 5238 people received Blind Assistance in January with 171179 dollars paid.
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Marion County
Robert R. Brown
County Department of Public Assistance
Marion County Old Age Pensions Totaled 1064 Recipients in January
1064 persons in Marion County received old age pension allowances in January. The total payments were 31342 dollars with an average of 29.27 dollars per person, four fewer recipients than December and 234 dollars less in total. Nationwide 123 521 Illinois aged residents got aid in January. the state reports 3830629 dollars in payments for the month.
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Marion County
Robert R. Brown
Illinois
Raymond M. Hilliard
Ilinois Public Aid Commission
Card of Thanks from Stella Thompson
I extend sincere thanks to friends for kindness during my hospital stay and after returning home. Your calls, cards, and letters cheered many a gloomy day. Thank you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Thompson
Patoka 4-H Chili Supper Highlights Club Work and Awards
The Patoka Panthers 4-H Club hosted a chili supper and program at the Legion Hall on February 12. Members, families, and local guests attended as talks covered swine, poultry, and general club work, with certificates awarded to several members for Victory Farm Volunteer service and achievements in 4-H projects. Forty nine people were present, and plans for the next meeting in March were announced.
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Patoka Panthers 4-H Agricultural Club
Legion Hall
America
Beverly Snyder
Charles McHaney
4-H Club
George Davis
Charce
Harrd Beals
Cenetralia
Guernsey
Dean Beals
Blackburn
Marion
Conway Malan
Marjorie Pugh Walker
Carroll Mojonnier
W C T U Met February 13 At Christian Church
The W C T U met at the Christian Church Tuesday afternoon February 13 with higher attendance. Mrs Tom Altom led the gathering and the president Mrs O J Hill appointed Mrs Friesner Mrs Edwin Arnold and Mrs P J Mojonnier to the religious literature committee. The next meeting set for March 6 at the Baptist Church with Mrs Bert Bushner as leader and Mrs Eli Logan as devotional leader.
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The
Christian Church
Tom Altom
O. J. Hill
Friesner
Edwin Arnold
P. J. Mojonnier
Nex
Baptist Church
Bert Bushner
Eli Logan
Thanks for visits and cards during my hospital stay
Helen Parker expresses gratitude to many friends for visits, cards, and letters received during her hospital stay and at home, with a final note of thanks.
Mt. Vernon Trip Ties Three Women on Business
Mrs. Dale Nattier Mrs. John Evans and Mrs. Orville Schroeder were in Mt. Vernon on business Friday continuing a visit that involved local commerce and social engagements.
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Dale Nattier
John Evans
Orville Schroeder
Mt. Vernon
Barnes son sent to hospital in France in World War II
Word reaches Mr. and Mrs. John Barnes that their son Pfe. John V. Barnes has been sent to a hospital in France. His address is Pfe. John V. Barnes 36671924, Co. I, 357th Inf., APO 90, care postmaster, New York, N. Y. Mrs. Evelyn Lawson of Salem visits relatives, while others note furloughs and new addresses for servicemen and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barnes
John V. Barnes
France
Co. I
Care
New York
N. Y
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Violet’ Bender
Lieut
Great Lakes, Ill
Entertains
Patoka Woman’s Club News
Selby Binnion Home
Ude
New York City
Fordham Prep
Joe
Peery Serre
Ladies Fancy Work Club
E. L. Delay
Tampa, Florida
Vernon Victory
Donna Jennings
Chinn
Marion CO
Patoka Panther
W.C.T.U
Helen Parker
Evelyn Lawson
Salem
Melvin L. Foltz
Philip M. Owens
Maryland
G. A. Foltz
J. B. Owens
Joy Barnes
Ruth Wadkins
Evelyn Ballance
LaRue
Beauty Salon
Ballance
Bert Bushnell
Clarice Ann
Clifford Talbott
Centralia
James E. Tooley
West Frankfort
Violet Nattier
Lee Wadkins
Clinton
O. K. Matheny
Jack Darlington
Waynesville
Frank Miller
St. Elmo
Frank
Ted Caldwell
Frank L. Caldwell
NCTC
Camp Endicott
Danville
Rhode Island
APO
Harlan Goff
Margie
Bill Williams
Ott Talbert
Vandalia
Kentucky
Carl Arnold
Beaucoup
Springfield
Don Dole
Bob Hopkins
Mark Greer Hospital
Ensign, Jr
Robert Bicknell
Ellen Jane
Ella Miller
Albert Tappendorf
Peoria
Ensign Bicknell
Pacific
Phillipine
Miller
Kenneth Bowen
Norfolk
Virginia
Pfe
Clifton R. Bowen
Donald Walker
Donnie
Fort Sheridan
Cleo Walker
Floyd Walker
Walker
Port Meade
Homer N. Potts
Joe Outhouse
Wendell
Chicago
Mrs
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