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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1945
Page
1
Neil McKinney writes from Boston in 1944 sending six month subscription to the News Register. He asks about Patoka Illinois and any local servicemen, mentioning his Marine aunt and troop movements, and hopes for a return to the States soon.
James M. Parker SM 3i of Hawaii arrived home Tuesday for a four day visit with his parents Mr and Mrs W M Parker and relatives. He will return to California and then Hawaii. This is his first return in 17 months. Pfc Raymond Parker from Fort Meade Maryland arrived home Thursday to visit with his brother and parents. Mrs Raymond Parker of Alma joined last week.
The Eaglin Neighbors Club met at Eaglin School on December 22 for a full day of activities. A morning Christmas program featured Miss Foltz and Miss Moore with Santa visits, a noon pot luck dinner, and an afternoon program with songs, poems, Bible story, and games.
Card expresses gratitude for sympathy during illness and death of husband and father. Signed by Mrs. Maude Ellis and Donald Lee Ellis and Mrs. James Callaway Dayne Ellis.
Cyril DeLay of Patoka earns All-Tournament honors after starring for Centralia in the second annual Holiday Basketball Tournament. The Centralia Sentinal lauds his all‑around play, leadership, and clutch scoring that propelled the Troutmen to the title, including key free throws against Taylorville and late field goals against West Frankfort.
The newly organized League of the Methodist Church held a New Year’s Eve party in the church parlors. Sponsor Mrs Ruth Willett and nine members attended. They enjoyed games contests and refreshments and all reported a very enjoyable evening.
M A Livesay of Elsberry Missouri father of Mrs Tom Altom of Patoka is recovering from a broken hip suffered in a fall on Elsberry streets. He was taken to Pike County Hospital for a check-up after weeks of hospitalization. At age 87 he reached his birthday anniversary on December 16 and his improvement is noted as remarkable.
All land owners should vote Saturday afternoon January 6 from two to five. Mr Glen Key soil conservation ist is already on the job with offices in the Farm Bureau building to serve the farmers of the county once the Directors are elected and a work program is planned by them.
Announcement states a revival starts Sunday evening January 14 at 7 30 with Rev S A Matthews of Browns town assisting Pastor Rev John Curtis.
The Amicae Club meets at Mrs. W. M. Cox's home on Tuesday evening January 2 for sewing and conversation. Attendees include Thelma Jennings Alta Logan Nina Houston Bonnie Wortman Vera Mae Stephens Alice Hubbart Helen Mullen Ann Crawford Joy Boyd Betty Epperson and hostess Margaret Cox.
Mrs Martha Ann Chance died at Centralia hospital at 11 30 a m January 1 1945 aged 77 4 4 born in Patoka Illinois daughter of Drury and Talitha Armstrong member of Grace Methodist church survived by sister Miss Dosha Armstrong and brothers Lorian Armstrong and Jasper Armstrong funeral held January 3 at Sandoval Methodist Church with Rev Khal officiating burial in Sandoval Cemetery Cox and Martin Funeral Homes directed
The Armstrong Family expresses gratitude to everyone who helped during Martha Ann Chance’s illness and death. Special thanks are given to the minister, singers, pallbearers, and all who sent floral offerings.
At the December 31 meeting the Junior Training Union elected officers President Betty Belcher Vice President Raymond Hulsizer Secretary Beverly Snider Group Captain Wanda Hulsizer Sponsor appointed Leighton Wasem as Bible Readers Leader All children invited to Training Union at the Baptist church each Sunday evening from 6 30 to
The Ballance and Alexander families express gratitude to friends who aided during our father's illness and burial. Special thanks to those who contributed with the neighborhood basket of flowers. May God bless you all.
Jefferson Franklin Smith born April 30 1868 in Shelbyville Illinois died December 30 1944 in St Marys Hospital Centralia Illinois at age 76. He married Ora Nichols February 1 1893 and Linda Moreland October 4 1937. Survived by wife three children grand daughter and three brothers. Funeral at Patoka Christian Church January 2 burial Patoka Cemetery Boggs Funeral Home in charge.
County treasurer Paul B. Chance reports township contributions to the National War Fund received to date. The Salem Township total is partial and reflects only funds sent directly to the county treasurer. The Salem treasurer is compiling a full report and further receipts from other townships may come in.
Mr and Mrs S M Spurgeon report their son Sgt Paul K Spurgeon is missing in action in France since December 13 1944. A Western Front press release lists him with the 397th Infantry Regiment 100th Division on the U S Army front in Eastern France amid heavy fighting near Raon l Etape and Sepones as forces push toward the Rhine. Paul a 19 year old University of Illinois graduate enlisted on his 18th birthday and was formerly at Ft Bragg before overseas duty. his siblings also serve, Capt William Spurgeon in New Guinea and Patsy Spurgeon S2c in Jacksonville Florida.
Mary Belcher and George express gratitude for gifts and holiday greetings from neighbors and friends.
Pvt. Dale Ellis of Stinson Field Texas is on a nine day emergency leave with his parents Mr and Mrs W M Ellis. He was called home to attend the funeral of his uncle G A Ellis.
Cpl Leonard Jett returns home after 26 months overseas with the Marines and spends furlough with his parents in Odin. Many families report wartime separations ending or continuing, travels to Chicago for service, and holiday visits across towns including Vandalia, Centralia, and Decatur. The Patoka WCTU met January 2 with Eli Logan leading, and future plans were announced.
Pfe and Mrs Enoch Parker announce the birth of a baby boy on Tuesday January 2 at Salem hospital. Enoch Parker arrived the same day from Camp Picket Virginia to greet his son.
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