Nation Faces test of faith in clash with world communism
The article argues the fight is to defend the Christian ideal of human dignity and liberty, urges focus on primary objectives beyond arms, warns against unchecked government power, and emphasizes preserving rights like speech, religion, and private property during wartime. It profiles Captain Lyle E. Mann, 49th Fighter-Bomber Wing, completing his 100th mission in Korea with awards of the Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Department
U.S
America
John Dos Passos
49Th
Korea
Lyle E. Mann
South Chestnut Street
Sandoval
Illinois
A. W. “Pete” Tyer
Japan
Mann
Seoul
Kumchon
Ellis Outhouse Undergoes Major Operation
Ellis Outhouse was taken to Barnes hospital St Louis last week for a very serious operation. He is improving as well as might be expected today according to Mrs Outhouse.
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Ellis Outhouse
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Edgar Perkins Home Destroyed by Fire
The Ed gar Perkins residence four miles northeast of Vernon was totally destroyed by a January 11 fire. Edgar and family had left for Vandalia earlier that morning and returned to find the blaze under control only enough to prevent spread. None of the furnishings were saved.
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Patoka
Edgar Perkins
Vernon
Edgar
Vandalia
Ill
Perkins
Round Top Club to Meet January 18 at Noon
The Round Top Club invites all ladies who attended the school to meet Thursday January 18 at noon at the homes of Mrs Ina Anderson and Mrs X B Holland. Attendees should bring a covered dish.
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Round Top
Ina Anderson
X. B. Holland
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Fragment reflecting values of freedom and unity urging responsibility to preserve the framework of a good life for future generations.
Victoria Chapter 253 OES Holds December Installation
Victoria Chapter 253 OES held a December 8 installation with aqua and silver décor. New officers include Andree Schroeder as Worthy Matron and Clem Doolen as Worthy Patron. attendance was good despite bad weather. A School of Instruction followed on December 11.
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Victoria Chapter No
Order of Eastern Star
Eva Wasem
Vera Baker
Centralia
Marshall
Bertha Danbury
Ruth Alexander
Sandoval
George Wasem
Secil Baker
Fred Schaffnit
Virginia McNicol
Burl Alexander
Laurena Christian
Artie Rogier
Wothy
Andree Schroeder
Clem Doolen
Cleo Walker
Alfred Dalrymple
Victoria
O.E.S
Three Patoka Boys Enter Military Service
Robert Towler has resigned as bookkeeper for Werner Equipment in Centralia and enlisted in the U S Navy, leaving January 15. Warren Seats and Conway Malan will depart January 12 to join the U S Army.
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Robert Towler
Albert Towler
Werner Equipment Company
Centralia
U.S. Navy
Warren Seats
Roy Seats
Conway Malan
Roy Malan
U. S. Army
Richeson Couple Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs C R Richeson celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Tuesday January 9 with a dinner in Centrali a hosted by their children. Guests included Mr and Mrs Seth Martin and Rex of Decatur Mr and Mrs Don Griffin Wig Richeson and the Richeson couple.
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Mrs. C. R. Richeson
C. R. Richeson
Centralia
Seth Martin
Rex
Deccatur
Don Griffin
Wig Richeson
Patoka P T C Meets January 5 At School Gym
The Patoka P T C met Friday night January 5 at 7 30 p m in the school gym with Mrs Anna Ballance presiding. The program chair announced numbers including Foorging 6eee David Sanders Ot a oh David and Karole Britt and instrumental numbers. Helen Carter read Her Busy Day. An interesting relay game entertained patrons and refreshments of pie and cocoa were served.
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Patoka P.T.C
Anna Ballance
David Sanders
David
Karole Britt
Mr. Brown
Helen Carter
Theft at Earl Carter Warehouse Targets Two Boys
Two youths in an old car broke into the Earl Carter Warehouse on Wednesday evening at about 8 o clock. They arrived from the west, parked at the gate, entered the log cabin, and visited the big shed. Carter offers 100 dollars for information to convict them.
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Earl Carter
Carter
Patoka Home Bureau Sets January Meeting at Church
The Patoka Unit of Home Bureau will meet Friday January 19 at 2:00 PM in the Methodist church basement. Mr Keith Stokes will present the lesson Insurance for Family Security and a local leader will teach Safe Driving Practices as the minor lesson.
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Patoka
Home Bureau
Methodist Church
Keith Stokes
Snyders Return After Three Week Visit in Atlanta
Mr and Mrs T E Snyder of Vernon returned home last Thursday after a three week visit with Captain and Mrs Davis and Judy Ann in Atlanta Georgia Their daughter Mrs Davis kept pleasant quarters on the large army post They enjoyed the mountains colonial city and historic sites reporting warm weather and electric fans while here sub zero cold prevailed Captain Davis served fifteen years and the family returned to the states last May after three years in Athens Greece He is connected with the Signal section.
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T. E. Snyder
Vernon
Athens
Greece
Heas
Harmon Son Officially Declared Dead from Korea Service
Mr. and Mrs. William Harmon of Sandoval received a government notification on December 31 listing their son Cpl. John W. Harmon as officially dead. He had been reported missing in action September 5, 1950, in Korea while serving with the 28rd Infantry after enlisting in 1948 and overseas deployment in August 1950.
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William Harmon
Sandoval
Cpl
John W. Harmon
Korea
Cpl. Harmon
28Rd Infantry
Benefit Auction for Local Boy Scouts Supplies
A week remains to gather articles for a January 20 benefit auction at the old Light Plant building to fund a new ceiling for the Boy Scout Headquarters. Col. John A. Jennings will auction items, with pickup arranged by Harold Foltz and the Scouts.
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Light Plant
John A. Jennings
Harold Foltz
Boy Scouts
Warren Seats Honored At Dinner
Mr and Mrs Roy Seats entertained a group of boys with a dinner at their home southeast of Patoka Monday evening in honor of their son Warren who will leave Friday to enjoy military service. Those present were Wes Jolloff Herb Jolliff Kenneth Easton Woodie Edwards Wig Richeson and the host and hostess.
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Roy Seats
Patoka
Warren
Wes Jolloff
Herb Jolliff
Kenneth Easton
Woodie Edwards
Wig Richeson
Vernon Home Bureau Holds January Meeting
The January meeting occurred Saturday January 6 1951 at Miss Emma Protz home with 18 members present and guest Mrs Carroll Lewis. Keith Stokes spoke on Insurance for Family Security and the weaving lesson was led by Lutie Belcher and Maek Crawford. A follow up work session is set for January 20 1950 at Isabel Doolens home with further copper working lessons planned and a finger lunch at noon.
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Vernon
Emma Protz
Betty Howell
Carroll Lewis
Keith Stokes
Salem
Lutie Belcher
Maek Crawford
Isabel Doolen
Emma Walton
Anna
Des Ruisseaux
Pfc Charles Bone Reported Missing In Action Korea
Mrs. Fred Pape of Sandoval has learned her son Pfc Charles Bone is missing in action in Korea. The official notice confirms his status and asks for any information to aid the search.
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Pfc
Charles Bone
Korea
Fred Pape
Sandoval
Community unit seeks band instrument donations for loans
Patrons are urged to donate wind instruments to the unit school district band so pupils without access can participate. Donations may be loaned to students, with repairs offered if damaged. The call praises civic groups like the Patoka Lions Club for backing local projects including a basketball score board and school programs.
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Community Unit
Unit
W. G. Brown
Pations Club
Patoka Community ‘Unit
Patoka
Patoka Lions Club
Missing in Action Hartwell S. F. C. Eugene Hartwell
Mr and Mrs Clarence Hartwell of Sandoval report their son S F C Eugene Hartwell missing in action in Korea since December 1 1950 while with the Second Division US Army He had 18 months prior in Korea and Japan He is survived by his wife Burl Rayburn two daughters Ann and Barbara and a son Ofer Lindsay Jr with parents listed.
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Clarence Hartwell
Sandoval
S.F.C. Eugene Hartwell
Korea
U. S. Army
S.F.C. Hartwell
Japan
Tacom
Washington
S.F.C
Installation of Officers A F and A M Lodge 613
Patoka Lodge 613 A F and A M held their installation of officers on Monday evening January 1. Beryl Wortman served as installing Officer and Robert Bugan as Marshall. Officers installed included Russell Snyder Worshipful Master Darvin Jones Senior Warder Walter Whiting Junior Warder P J Mojonnier Treasurer G D Cox Secretary Robert Eagan Chaplain A T Conley Senior Deacon Don Griffin Junior Deacon Kay Jennings Jr Senior Steward Harry Anderson Junior Steward R J Stephens Tyler Clem Doolen Chaplain
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Patoka Lodge
Beryl Wortman
Robert Bugan
Marshall
Russell Snyder
Darvin Jones
Walter Whiting
P. J. Mojonnier
G. D. Cox
Roert Eagan
A. T. Conley
Don Griffin
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Denly
Lenin
Soviet Republic
C. A. Griffin
Cecil
Bertha
Wichita
Kansas
Home Bureau News
Mrs. T. E. Snyder
Patoka Community Unit School News
Eugene Hartwell
A.F
A. M. Lodge
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