Home Defense Organizing Meeting Held In Patoka
The first Home Defense organization meeting was held in Pa toka library to form a general committee for Patoka. Frank Miller led the local effort with state coordination from John Bigelow. A tire rationing committee was named and future meetings planned in Marion County with a mass gathering set for January 19, 1942 in Patola high school gymnasium.
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Home Defense Movement
Patoka
Miller
L. E. Green
Eva Potts
E L. DeLay
H. K. Pike
Bigelow
Evys
Ion Coun
Sigelow
Sunedon City
Frank Miller
O. L. West
Vernon
Iuka
Ralph Holtslaw
Centralia
O. W. Wright
Salem
Leon Estes
Kell
L. R. Osborn
Odin
Chas. A. Sloan
Sandoval
Robert Newman
Alma
Dan Rainey
Kinmondy
J. R. Mahn
Marion County Defense Office
Court House
Patola
Patola High School
Obituary James J. Mays dies at 47 in Vernon Illinois
James J. Mays born September 15 1894 in Iuka Illinois died December 25 1941. He married Elizabeth Houston December 30 1889 and they had eight children five surviving. Surviving children include George Mays Jesse Mays Lou Mays and Pearl Mays with 20 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services were held December 27 at Vernon Methodist Church with burial in Vernon Cemetery. Rev Curtis Cox officiated. Martin Funeral Home in charge.
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James J. Mays
Iuka
Ill
William Mays
Margaret Mays
Elizabeth Houston
George Mays
Sandoval
Jesse Mays
Lou Mays
Vernon
Pearl Mays
Vernon Methodist Church
Vernon Cemetery
Curtis Cox
Martin Funeral Home
Seminole trio visits Patoka with Mrs H Christian family
J. C. Sewell and daughters Ruth and Mildred of Seminole Oklahoma spent several days last week visiting Patoka with Mrs H. Christian and her family.
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J. C. Sewell
Ruth
Mildred
Seminole
Oklahoma
Patoka
H. Christian
Schroeder Buys Alexander Interest in Chevrolet Garage
Orville Schroeder announces purchase of Wallace Alexander’s half of the Alexander Schroeder Motor Company in Patoka. The firm will be known as the Schroeder Motor Company. Alexander sold his share in late December 1941. Wallace plans to study at Atlas Aircraft School in St Louis.
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Orville Schroeder
Wallace Alexander
Alexander- Schroeder Motor Company
The
Alexander
Infant Son of Roy and Thelma Sapp Passes Away
Jimmie Allen Sapp infant son of Roy and Thelma Sapp died Monday December 29 1941 after being born at Mark Greer Hospital Vandalia Illinois on December 28 1941. Funeral service held at Dear 3494 Att Funeral Service.
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Mrs
Roy Sapp
Jimmie Allen Sapp
Roy
Thelma Sapp
Mark Greer
Vandalia
Illinois
Wallace Alexander and Ingvald Settem Enter Atlas School
Wallace Alexander and Ingvald Settem enrolled at Atlas Aircraft School in St Louis on December 29. Alexander recently partnered with Alexander Schroe der Motor Company and will study to be a draftsman. Settem will study sheet metal work.
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Wallace Alexander
Ingvald Settem
Atlas Aircraft School
St. Louis
Alexander
Alexander-Schroeder Motor Company
Mr. Settem
Farmers asked to report production problems under 1942 defense program
Farmers facing shortages or delays in farm machinery repairs parts and other inputs should report to the county USDA Defense Road. Clyde St. Clair, chairman, says reports go to the state Defense Board and may reach the Secretary of Agriculture if nationally significant.
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USDA
Clyde St. Clair
Usda Defense Board
Secretary of Agriculture
Mr. St. Clair
Department of Agriculture
Defense Board
St. Clair
Local residents greet visitors and returning traveler
Luther Ballance returned home from McLeansboro on Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs J A Vallow of Los Angeles visited Friday December 26 with his uncle Thos Altom and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Ballance
McLeansboro
J. A. Vallow
Los Angeles
California
Thos. Altom
Vernon Good Will Club Holds Annual Christmas Party
The Vernon Good Will Club hosted a Christmas party on December 17 with a tree and house decorations. Nellie Doolen and Ma Protz received surprise birthday cakes while gifts and Christmas carols filled the event. attendees included Olga Kleiman and Sylvia Binni, with next meeting planned December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Good Will Club
Olga Kleiman
Nellie Doolen
Ma Protz
Cliffie Gilespie
Marie Crawford
Nellie — Maud Meador
Marie Meador
Sorrell
Anibell Lenninger
Mars Kotmeyer
Rose Doolen
Tillie Meador
Florence Wolf
Sylvia Binnion
Sophia Protz
Emma Protz
Ada Bates
Tina Murfin
Anne Caldwell
Doris Kleiman
Lola Maud Meador
Sylvia Binni
Delay Goes to Chicago for Illinois Education Meet
E L Delay Patoka schools superintendent travels to Chicago with family to attend a three day Illinois Education Association convention at the Prison Hotel. He serves as a delegate representing Main County Educational Association and will fulfill convention duties amid holiday plans and site visits.
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E. L. Delay
Chicago
Patoka
Illinois Edu Association
DeLay
Main County Educational Association
Navy relaxes physical standards for enlistment
The Navy announces modified physical requirements for enlistment and the Naval Reserve during the emergency. Minor defects such as varicose veins and hydrocele can be corrected at training stations, with many conditions waived or addressed after arrival. Applicants urged to re apply, and those accepted will be hospitalized for correction before returning to training.
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Regulan
Navy
Naval Reserve
Navy Department
Naval
Ing
Red Cross Benefit Card Party At Paton Bridge Club
The Paton Bridge Club held a December 27 public card party to raise funds for the Red Cross. Fourteen tables of Pinochle and bridge were played, door prizes awarded, and refreshments sold. The event netted twenty five dollars for local Red Cross needs and county relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paton Bridge Club
Red Cross
Seth Mar
Harold Benny
H. N. Potts
John Gherkin
Margaret Cox
Orville West
Jerry Quayle
Don Crawford
Orville Schroeder
Helen Richeson
C.0. Kil
Ridge
W. M. Cox
J. C. Binnion
Ray Walton
O. C. Sheroeder
C. O. Kilgore
Mrs Orville Genre Hosts Y W A Girls Party
The Y W A girls attended a social evening at the home of Mrs. Orville Genre on Monday December 29. Most members were present with two absent. The group played games and held contests won by Elaine Wickersham Annabelle Adams Virginia Gineneacy Rinna Ensim and others judged by Jaye and Virginia Atchison Helen Britt Evelyn Ellis Elaine Wickersham Pauline Goff Ruth Graham and more.
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Y.W.A
E Predent
Jaye
Virginia Atchison
Helen Britt
Evelyn Ellis
Elaine Wickersham
Pauline Goff
Ruth Graham
Marylea Miller
Jean Kilgore
Betty Ballance
Lyla Jolliff
Anabelle Adams
Pansy Wasem
Loretta Genre
Nancy Simcox
Methodis it Church Notes Patoka Services Schedule
preaching service in Patoka at 10 45 a m E T U Sunday evening 6 30 p m preaching service will be held at Island Chapel Sunday night at 7 00
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Patoka
E.T.U
Island Chapel
Patoka registrar urges birth certificates for all residents
Robert Eagan, Patoka Village Clerk, announces he is the proper registrar for births in Patoka and Patoka Township. He notes birth certificates are required for old age pensions and military service, and are often needed for defense industry jobs. He urges applying through his office for all family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Eagan
Patoka
Mr. Eagan
Baptist Church Notes Sunday Services and Officers
Sunday School 9 30 a m with Superintendent Brother Carroll Majonnier. Morning Worship 10 30 a m. W M A Bible Study Thursday afternoon. Prayer meeting Thursday 7 p m. Birthday songs honored Mrs G J Wasem Leighton Nattier and George Lee Nattier. W M U officers for the year include President Miss Marguerite Woolridge First Vice President Mrs W M Nattier Second Vice President Mrs Byron Davidson Third Vice President Mrs Walter Miller Secretary Mrs Lowell Belcher Stewardship and Mission Study Chairman Mrs G J Wasem Personal Service Chairman Mrs Byron Davidson.
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Carroll Majonnier
G. J. Wasem
Leighton
George Lee Nattier
W.M.U
Marguerite Woolridge
W. M. Nattier
Byron Davidson
Walter Miller
Secetary
Lowell Belcher
Stewarship
Byren Davidson
Paul Belcher Visited Patoka Over Holidays
Chicago resident Paul Belcher visited Patoka during the holidays with relatives, sharing time with family in a short visit reported by local observers.
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Paul Belcher
Chicago
Patoka
Local officials urged to join Home Civil Defense meet
Governor Green leads statewide call as civic leaders from Patoka and beyond converge in Springfield. The crowd fills Centennial Building before moving to Springfield High School Auditorium for instructions on organizing Home Civil Defense with state county and city coordinators to mobilize individual citizen participation.
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Green
Springfield
Patoka
Chas. Hill
Wilbur McIntyre
Wesley Grupp
Frank Miller
Springfield High School
Kelly
Chicago
Navy
Army
Marine
Red Cross News Appoints Adams to Lead Unit
The Red Cross News appoints Adams as chair of probation or guidance. Meetings are in the West Room of the Old Methodist Church owned by O J Hill, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 PM. Mrs Carl Meador leads Junior girls. Mrs P J Majonnie and Mrs Geo Allen oversee Wednesday and Friday sessions respectively. Sewing machines are urgently needed and loans can be arranged via Mrs Joe Simcox. All interested women are urged to attend.
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Adams
Cprohation
Old Methodist Church
O. J. Hill
Carl Meador
P. J. Majonnie
Geo. Allen
Joe Simcox
Red Cross
Pertinent Questions About Income Taxes
A guide stating who must file a return and the filing deadlines for 1941 income taxes. It outlines where to file, how to prepare Form 1040, and 1040A, the tax rate of 4 percent on net income after credits, and the surtax computation.
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Internal Revenue District
Internal Revenue
United States
Five Candidates Initiated in Victoria Chapter
Victoria Chapter No. 253 initiated a class of five candidates on Monday night December 22 1941. The new members were Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson Miss Ben Davis Mrs Denver Adams and Mr O J Hill. Officers included Mrs O J Hill Mr and Mrs Artie Rogier and others. Guests came from Sandoval Carlyle Centralia and Plymouth. Rose Mojonnier Correspondent.
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Victoria
Ccandidates
Fred Johnson
Ben Davis
Denver Adams
O. J. Hill
Artie Rogier
Clem Doolen
Wm. Ellis
T. B. Irvin
Evelyn Ellis
Christine Crawford
Doris Miller
Florence Cain
W. L. Danbury
Marcus Cox
W. W. Murfin
G. J. Wasem
P. J. Mojonnier
Burl Alexander
Sandoval
QO. J. Hill
Seved
Carlyle
Centralia
Plymouth
Roy Pugh
Rose Mojonnier
Everett letter recalls blackout life and community resolve
Mrs Glenn Williams writes from Everett Washington describing radio outages fire safety drills and Red Cross first aid volunteer work for Mary and herself She notes blackout practices candles flashlights sand buckets and the city tunnel under the business district highlighting preparedness and national unity during emergency.
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California
Tacoma
Red Cross
Mary
Girl Scout Council
Everett
Mother
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. C. Schroeder
Chevrolet
the Good Will Club
Baptist Church
RED Cross News
Glenn Williams
Everett, Washington
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