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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1944
Page
1
The piece argues American private industry powered Allied victory and warns against government controls on coal and oil. It denounces state socialism, labels Premier Staten as the speaker, and urges awareness of the threats to private enterprise in wartime policy.
On February 11 the Eaglin Neighbors Club held a pot luck dinner and quilting session at Mrs. Harlan Gerrish home with ten members present. Weather, illness and bad roads kept five members away but quilting proceeded and a noon meal was served. The business meeting followed with President Mrs. Joseph Mack presiding. Minutes were read by Mrs. Roy Thalman and new business discussed. Roberta Somerville and Frances Arnold of Salem were welcomed as new members. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Owen Belcher’s home on February 25.
Wartime note explains how purchase of War Bonds aids sailors aboard a submarine and other warships. It highlights the galley life, crew morale, and the role of Treasury Department support in keeping meals simple yet satisfying amid the hazards of the Atlantic and Pacific theaters.
Betty Lou Richeson reports a Valentine party with many guests and a Valentine box. Stamps bought, bonds purchased in the 4th War Bond drive, and PTA program planned for February 25. World History class and Latin class notes, and basketball fans cheer Patoka Indians tie record after 21 6 season.
Our privilege to worship in God's house has a price. We invite all to attend services Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Training Union at 6:30 p.m. Evening Service at 4:80 p.m. Friday prayer service moves to 7:30. Violet Nattier, Director. Maurice Nattier, Sup.
County Superintendent Paul B. Chance announces the Marion County Teachers Association meeting at Centralia Township High School auditorium on Friday February 18 at 8 15 am. Music directed by C Scripps Beebee Lova Thompson Arthur Converse Anne Bryan and Cecile Amason. Speakers include Ray Duncan Illinois Springfield A H Lauchner Thornburn Urbana and Dr Paul Rowland MacMurray Jacksonville.
Neighbors of White Haven school district present an original comic play titled School Days on Friday evening February 25 at 7 30 p m. Cast includes Estella Thompson Doris John Snyder and several couples. No admission charge. Bring a dish for pot luck supper. Mrs Dewey Cole PTA Secy.
The Health and Welfare Committee led a Patoka Woman's Club program at the high school auditorium on February 12. Mrs. O J Hill chaired the committee. members answered a remedy for a minor ailment during roll call. Eight first and second graders performed a health dialogue "How Can We Serve?" and Mrs. T G Phillips sang "Love's Sweet Song." Rev H W Jensen showed two health films and the club discussed an Easter bazaar made from feed sacks, to be decided at the March meeting. Christina Carnford was elected to membership. Tea and cookies followed.
The February Pa toka PTA meeting on February 25 at 3 10 p m will feature a George Washington Tea and a pupil program led by Miss Crawford in the high school gym. All parents and interested community members are invited.
A new Patoka Locker Company plans a cold storage locker plant in Patoka led by Edwin Arnold Dale Nattier and Mrs Katie Nattier. Lockers will be leased to obtain OPA permits with three sizes priced 10 12 and 15 dollars yearly.
Patoka surpassed its $38,000 fourth War Bond Drive quota by about $5,000 and helped the national target reach $14 billion. Chairman L. E. Green releases show Patoka area total bond sales around $43,500, underscoring strong home front support despite propaganda claims.
The D. D. Club met February 10 at Mr. and Mrs. James Wernsman’s home for an evening of contests and conversation. A Valentine box provided fun with comics. Prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Mojonnier, Orville Genre, and Clifton Christian. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Jack Keeton.
Tech Sergeant Orville Sharp and wife announce the birth of their daughter Joyce Kay this week weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces. She arrived February 14 at Mark Greer hospital. Mrs Sharp formerly Miss Josephine Wherle of Shobonier. Sergeant Sharp is stationed at Seymour Johnson Field in North Carolina.
Mrs C V Farmer donated the best seller Indigo by Christina Weston to the library. A money donation from reader Mrs John Klukis is gratefully acknowledged. Library hours are 1 to 5 p m on Fridays and Saturdays. Elsie Gray, Librarian.
We thank all who assisted during the illness and passing of our father W H Belcher. God’s blessings be upon you all.
Local residents report visits and greetings across Indiana Illinois and Missouri. Notables include Nancy Sue Binnion born February 8 in Vandalia, numerous travels to Centralia St. Louis Toledo Pekin and Camp Custer, and relatives attending events at Kiel Auditorium and Lincoln day dinner.
Charles Foster Danbury, a Vernon resident and retired painter and decorator, died February 15 after a four year illness. Born May 16, 1870 in Kinmundy, he lived in Vernon since age seven and never married. Surviving are sister Nell Lynch of Benton Harbor and four brothers Frank Danbury of East St. Louis William and Brice Danbury of Vernon and Jeff Danbury of Florida. Funeral services were held at 20 pm Wednesday at the Vernon Methodist Church with burial in Vernon cemetery.
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