Soldier Letters Edgar Irvin Writes from England
Edgar Irvin, formerly in Africa and now in England, shares his impressions of war torn Europe. He notes English signs, dining in cafes, women on docks, and the Blitz era hardships, while praising American resilience and foreseeing a safer Christmas at home. He mentions a Red Cross visit and plans to return by mid or late year with a Christmas greeting.
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Edgar Irvin
England
Soldier Letters
Africa
Edgar
Aio
Sta’tor Pu
America
Blitz
Red Cross
Irvin
Scotland
Party a Month Club Sets January 15 Meeting
The Party a Month Club will host a Saturday evening gathering at 7 30. Parents of members are urged to attend. The girls will stage a Gay Nineties style show to display changing fashions and to build poise. Those wishing to participate should attend. Feolti.
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Feolti
Pupil's Reading Circle and Exams Highlight Patoka News
In school notes the first grade reports Reading Circle work and a gym shift to Monday and Thursday 9 to 9 30. Semester exams loom Thursday and Friday with stamps collected totaling 256 50. Sophomores share exam lineups and a Breese game ahead while Patoka Indians beat Ashley 63 to 40 for their 13th win in 17 starts.
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Charlie
Fox
Farmer
Tommy Tidder
Nellie
G. B
Rachel Adams
G. D
Cliff. Talbot
C. B
Lorene
D.Z
L. W
Eva
Mae
Louisiana
Lee Adams
Eveybody
Lorene Walker
Loren
Clarice Bushnell
Centralia
Mildred Tedrick
Breese
Pearl Williams
Patoka Indians
Ashley
Kinmundy
Patoka Indians Rally to Top Kinmundy 37 35 in Close Tilt
The Patoka Indians erased an eight point deficit to beat Kinmundy 37 35. Kinmundy led 20 14 at half and 38 26 after three periods as Patoka narrowed the gap with a late rally. Bill Stringer scored five field goals to lead Patoka, with Nattier and DeLay adding eight each. Gar ett and Barbee topped Kinmundy with eight points. A large crowd witnessed the comeback before Patoka heads to Ashley for a Tuesday win and a Friday date with St. Marys, both conference games. Patoka and Nashville lead the standings with one loss each.
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Patoka Indians
Kinmundy
Indians
Bill Stringer
Nattier
DeLay
Garett
Barbee
Ashley
St. Mary’s
Carlyle
Patoka
Nashville
Revival Begins at Zion Church January 24
Announcement states a revival series at Zion Methodist Church Vernon Circuit east of Patoka on Patoka Kinmundy road from January 24 through February 6. Pastor assisted by Mrs A B Clodfelter Evangelist from Salem invites the public to attend.
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John Curtis
Vernon
Athat
Zion Methodist Church
Vernon Circuit
Patoka
Patoka-Kinmundy Road
A. B. Clodfelter
Salem
Organize Community Chorus Meeting January 18
A community chorus planning meeting is announced for January 18 at 7186 in the high school gym. The event invites interested residents to attend as they discuss enacting and forming a chorus with familiar songs and encourage participation and cooperation.
Junior Commando Club Holds January Meeting
The Junior Commando Club met January 12 at 2 PM with president Bobby Slagle presiding. Patsy Patterson read the minutes. Five members were reported sick and a junior member was appointed to call on them to offer help. Nell Stringer reported for the group.
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Bobby Slagle
Patsy Patterson
Patoka Woman's Club Holds January Meeting
The Patoka Woman's Club gathered in the high school auditorium on Saturday afternoon January 8 with Mrs. George Allen presiding. Mrs. Elsie Gray oversaw the program. Mrs. Carl Meador played a piano solo and Mrs. Tom Phillips sang. DeLay spoke on Schools of Yesterday Today and Tomorrow. A dessert course followed as the Education Committee served.
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Patoka Woman’s Club
George Allen
Elsie Gray
Carl Meador
Tom Phillips
DeLay
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Charles Bowen
The Bowen family thanks neighbors and friends for help during illness and funeral. Special thanks go to Rev. Robert Graham and those who sent flowers, and to Cox and Martin Funeral Home. Charles Bowen and family.
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Charles Bowen
Robert Graham
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Appreciation for sympathy after loss of wife and mother
The family expresses deep gratitude for the sympathy and aid shown during illness and death. They thank the pastor, pallbearers, singers, and floral offerings. Signed by Mr William Jones, Mr Robert Jones, and Mr and Mrs Russell Jones.
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William Jones
Robert’ Jones
Russell Jones
Victoria Chapter OES Enrolls Six New Members
Victoria Chapter OES held a January 10 ceremony admitting six new members: Mrs William A Miller Mr and Mrs Orville Hubbard and Mr and Mrs William Boyd. Mrs Inez Wheeler was received by demis. Worthy Matron Margaret Cox and officers conducted the event with Carl Rogier as Worthy Patron and T E Irvin as treasurer. Visitors from Vandalia and Vernon attended. Refreshments followed.
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Victoria
O.E.S
William A. Miller
Orville Hubbard
William Boyd
Inez Wheeler
Demis
Margaret Cox
Carl Rogier
O. J. Hill
T. E. Irvin
P J Mojonnier
Tom Phillips
Pansy Wasem
Vandalia
Vernon
Helen Barr
Rufus Stephens Jr
S. M. Spurgeon
George Allen
Local S M I P Holds Annual Officer Election
The Local Sanitary Milk Producers met Tuesday evening January 11 for the annual election of officers with Les Walker as President Fred Tacke as Secretary and Ray Malan Sam Pugh and Harry Nattier as Directors. Delegates were chosen for the District Meeting at Evans Hotel Vandalia on Thursday evening.
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Sanitary Milk Producers
Les Walker
Fred Tacke
Ray Malan
Sam Pugh
Harry Nattier
Evans Hotel
Vandalia
Bruce Pugh
Frank Williams
Herbert Brumfield
Orville Hopkins
Frank Heinzman
Methodist Church Orchestra
Julian Ray
Federation
Lem Miller
Ramsey
Joe Grant
King Eaton
Fayette County
Turner
St. Jacob
Ill
Methodist Minutes From Patoka Church
Jan 16 schedule lists Sunday School Preaching at 11:00 a.m. Junior League at 3:00 p.m. and Senior Fellowship at 6:45 p.m. An installation program follows the Woman's Society of Christian Service. WSCS meeting Jan 18 includes joint supper. visiting clergy rotate through services.
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Patoka
Bal- Isnce
CIRGE
WSCS
Chas. Simpkins
Arena
Wigaam
Coffeeville
Matthews
Brownstown
Wadia ES ‘Pubjer
Adel
Tribute Note Expressing Gratitude From Bereaved Family
Mrs Anna F Beats thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy and flowers during a time of bereavement. The message recalls memories and enduring appreciation for the kindness shown.
Local Red Cross prepares for meeting amid New Year notices
Local Red Cross plans a business meeting at the Legion Hall on Wednesday January 19 with sewing to follow. The page mixes social visits, military announcements, and town notices including furloughs, discharges, and family arrivals from Illinois Wisconsin Texas Missouri and Washington reflecting wartime life.
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Red Cross
the Legion Hall
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Betty Lou Richeson
Eversole Pewee
Richeson
Hill
Kinmundy Quint
Kinm
Ndy
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D.stringr
Pigg Nattier
Barbee B.stringr
Gammon DeLay
Robnett Griffin
Broom Talbot
Mulberry G
Patoka Farinace
Edgewood Seers
Ramsey Ee Ha Eee
Nashville Seen
Kinmundy Aes
Carlyle Sete We
Odinee
Patoka Edgewood Eee
Ashley Sete Ewe
Eee Ewe
Breese Oeeveses
Farina Ee
Biloxi
Gulf of Mexico
Jefferson Davis
Beauvoir
MEET
Ashley Graders
Riener Fee
L. Cook
B. Cook
Boethemeyer
Patoka Henner
Junior Commando Club
Nell Stringer
THE
Patoka Womans Club
S.mip
Methodist
H. W. Jensen
Ste
Mrs
Dale Meryman
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Everett Meryman
Maurice Dean Murfin
W. W. Murfin
Blankenship
Cpt. Murfin
Luther Barnes
Sgt. Wayne
Pfc
Loren Barnes
O.k
Wayne
Rufus’ Stephens,Jr
Frank Adams
Decatur
Pvt
Lewis Newman
William Newman
Sandoval
Army
Newman
Southwest Pacific
New Guinea
J. W. Delassus
St. Elmo, Ill
Bartel Tiodo
Dieterich
C. R Richeson
Homer Potts
Elizabeth Quick
Shattuc
Barney Beckler Jr
Tennessee
Mrs Barney Beckler
Roy Wagstaff
Kayser Ship Yards
Vancouver
Washington
John Evans
Charles Adams
Robert Eagan
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Robert
Bryan Davidson
Joe and
Paul
Paul Cain
Cecil Elliott
Melinda
Mt. Vernon
H G Hudspeht
Miss Malinda
Frank Irvin
Indiana
Arthur and
Society of the Baptist Church
Julia Rogier
G . Ballance
Joe Volmecke
Leonard Wiood
John Senday
Baptist Emarch Notes
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