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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1944
Page
5
Wartime government appeal explains use of Army mules in rough terrain where tractors fail. It notes mules cost about 175 to 190 dollars each and that purchases support army mobility. The message urges readers to invest at least ten percent of income in War Bonds.
Stombaugh Hill Miss Norma Boaz returned to Vandalia Sunday after a week with her sister Mrs Truman Casey and family of Decatur. Mr and Mrs John Marks of St Louis spent the weekend in Vandalia with Mr and Mrs John McClary and family. Myr and Mrs Rollie Stombaugh were in Mulberry Grove Saturday on business. Miss Gladys Barnes spent Saturday and Sunday in Greenville. Mrs Virgil Hampstan and Miss Nita Zeimmerman spent weekend with Mr and Mrs Arvin Hampstan and family near Kinmundy.
Mr and Mrs Rollie Stombaugh and Mr and Mrs John Shepard attended the funeral of Mrs Alta Huddleston in Shipman Sunday. Stanley Meador of Vernon is home this week with chicken pox. Hurry back Stanley we miss you.
A U S Treasury message stresses the vital role of naval might and convoy signaling in the Battle of the Atlantic and calls for continued purchase of War Bonds until victory.
Notice to all persons that April 3, 1944 is the claim date in the estate of Annie Wheeler, Deceased, pending in the County Court of Marion County Illinois. Claims may be filed on or before that date without summons. L W Ballance administrator. Miller Pfaff attorneys Salem Illinois.
Notice lists Samuel T. Skeen deceased and W G Poole as administrator in County Illinois. It notes claims may be summonsed and invites filings by creditors or claimants within required deadlines. The terse entry records the probate action and responsible official.
February 29 is the deadline for accepting applications and evidence for January dairy production and sales. Applications may be filed any time up to March 1, with earlier submissions encouraged. Producers who lacked evidence for October to December can file by Feb 29, 1944, and extensions depend on Congress action.
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