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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1944
Page
1
A letter from Carl Adams and Robert Smith recounts meeting in New Guinea as they serve abroad. The two Patoka youths discovered each other by chance, sharing a joint note home that expresses gladness at their reunion and hopes to stay together for a while.
A church note outlines services at 9:30 Bible School 10:30 Communion 11:00 Sermon titled A Kingdom Not of this World from John 18 19 38 and 7:30 Evangelistic Service with The Change of Heart from Acts 8 21 The note includes a folk anecdote about a Negro preacher and concludes with attribution Robert L Graham Minister.
In loving memory of our dear son and brother Andrew M. Peddicord who passed away February 26 1981 J H Peddicord and family
J. C. Beery writes about sending a $2.00 check for the Register and how workers at the Pullman Ship Yards are building R. C. E. Sub Chasers and landing barges. He hopes Patoka remains United with families apart from the war effort and looks forward to reunions.
Former coach C. P. Fletcher now Ensign in the U S Navy spent Tuesday night and Wednesday here with friends. He has been stationed at Norfolk Virginia at the Portsmouth Navy Yards on a 15 day leave visiting Johnson City. Keith of Sandoval was a business visitor Monday.
The Patoka High School cagers posted a school record with 24 wins and 6 losses after a week of play defeating Odin Ashley and St Marys. They beat Odin 47 to 38 in the Breese District Tournament first round and face Breese next, aiming for a third win this season. Losses include Billy Stringer Emil Nattier and Cyril DeLay by graduation.
Mr and Mrs Orville Britt of Pa toka spoke with their son Samuel Britt who is stationed in Hawaii. The conversation was censored regarding what could be said but they reported Sam is getting along fine after a year and a half of his assignment.
Harry D. Mullen age 24 husband of Helen A. Mullen Patoka reports for boot training at the U S Naval Training Station Great Lakes Illinois He begins indoctrination in Navy life seamanship drill and naval procedure A nine day leave follows upon completion of recruit training
February 25 is a full day of prayer with church open all day. Pastor attends 10 to 12 and 2 to 4. Evening prayer service at 7 30. February 27 marks Week of Dedication with Sunday School at 9 30 Morning Worship at 10 45 Jr F M Class 3 Senior Fellowship 6 45 Evangelistic Service 7 30 and nightly services at 7 30. Speakers vary February 29 Rev Eugene Dodds Feb 28 Web March 1 speaker to be supplied March 2 Rev N C Davis March 3 Maurice Ballance March 5 Rev S M Spurgeon closing service in evening.
Mound Chapel holds Sunday evening services at eight o clock led by Minister Maurice D Ballance.
Vernon pupils in Miss Minnie Peddicord's room celebrated Joe Betts seventh birthday with a party organized by his mother Mrs Cloud Betts. The group sang and enjoyed ice cream cake and games in a social gathering at the school.
Mrs Joseph Moeller and her daughter from Carlyle were in Patoka for the Schroeder sale with local onlookers noting the event and transportation arrangements.
Clark Simcox heads a drive urging support for Senate Bill 1617 the Legion drafted bill to cut red tape in veteran aid and provide a comprehensive plan for World War II disabled veterans. He says signatures can be gathered at posts stores hotels and other businesses.
The poem honors mother Jessie Walker who died three years ago on February 26, with lines about memory and faith. Signed by The Children, Mrs. Meryman.
Notice states World War II veterans may obtain blanks for monetary pay from Clark Simcox of Patoka or Orville West at Poel. The public is informed to contact these individuals for required forms and processing details.
Miss Evalena Jennings daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Jennings Patoka married Pvt Roy Garrett son of Mr and Mrs Claude Garrett Alma on February 24 at Vandalia Methodist parsonage. The couple will reunite in Nashville after his furlough and maneuvers with plans for Mrs Garrett to join him later.
Ora A. Oldfield of Centralia announces candidacy for State Senator in Illinois forty-second district with Republican primary set for April 11 1944. He lists a diverse background incl farming banking oil and military service and aims for a vigorous campaign as party leaders back his bid. The district has elected a Democrat for sixteen years but went Republican in 1942.
Mrs John Evans Jr and Mrs Dale Nattier spent Tuesday in Centralia with their children, enjoying a day of family time and local outings.
A fragmentary 1849 sale bill lists personal property to be sold near Versailles Kentucky on March 1. It itemizes ox teams and gear, milk cows, plows, boards, rails, barrels, whiskey and brandy, looms, gear, slaves and ages, plus cash or note terms with Bob McConsell as security. Signer intends to move to Oregon Territory by ox team.
Local column details soldiers and families connected to Patoka during wartime. Reports include Cpl Willard McIntire in England, William M Spurgeon in Oahu Hawaii, Roy Garrett on furlough, and Neil Potts earning wings at Corpus Christi. Various visits from Lt Epperson, Sgt Potts, and others note community ties and travel.
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