Corporal Walter Kirk Arrives at Hot Springs Redistribution Station
Corporal Walter E. Kirk of Patoka reports to the Army Redistribution Station in Hot Springs Arkansas after 28 months overseas in the Asiatic Pacific theater. He will be reassigned to active duty and receive medical examinations and treatment while enjoying resort facilities and planned entertainment during his brief stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Army Ground and Service Forces Redistribution Station
Walter E. Kirk
Patoka
Army
Cpl
Kirk
United States
S. Louis
Patoka Woman's Club Holds January Meeting
The Patoka Woman's Club met Saturday afternoon with President Mrs. Tom Phillips in charge and good attendance. Members discussed fund-raising for the club fund and heard a program directed by education committee chair Mrs. T. E. Irvin. Christina Crawford read Kipling's Recessional and guests included Mrs. Louis Zimmerman of Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Woman’s Club
Tom Phillips
T. E. Irvin
S. M. Spurgeon
Marie Crawford
America
Nancy Smith
Joan Smith
Christina Crawford
Kipling
Irvin
Louis Zimmerman
Denver
Colorado
Extension course time change at Southern Illinois Normal
The extension course scheduled to begin January 22 at Southern Illinois Normal University is postponed one week. The first meeting will be held at Salem Community in Bustaine on Monday at 7:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois Normal University
Salem
Bustaine
Sae
Patoka Indians Rally To Beat Carlyle 52-43 In Home Game
Patoka high scorer Griffin with 13 points and Lopez adding 16 led the Indians to a 52-43 win over Carlyle after a 42-40 loss at Carlyle. Patoka built early leads, led 12-6 after the first quarter and 30-24 at halftime. Stringer fouled out in the third quarter and Davidson in the fourth. Upcoming games include Jan. 19 vs Saint Marys and Jan.23 vs Okawville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Indians
Carlyle
Kaskaskians
Griffin
Patoka
Lopez
Stringer
Davidson
O’neal
J. Ee
P. Malan
Ce Ee Pugh
B. Ey
Meredith
T. See
Malan
Talbot
Tp Roberts
Heinzman Ee Kinder
R. Wade
Lopez Deen
Durbin W. Wade Fete
Garcia
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G Witandings
Davidson Ee
Nea
Stringer See Ee
D Ee
D. Pugh
B. Pugh
Geeee
D. D. Club News Delights With Bingo Social
Mr and Mrs Jack Keeton hosted the D D Club on Thursday January 11, with social talk and bingo as the main activity. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs Wayne Walton and Carroll Mojonnier. Refreshments were served late by the hostess, assisted by Mrs Gladys Wernsman. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wayne Walton Mr and Mrs James Wernsman Mr and Mrs Carroll Mojonnier Mr and Mrs Homer Outhouse Mr and Mrs Orville Gethie plus the host and hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Keeton
D. D. Club
Wayne Walton
Carroll Mojonnier
Gladys Wernsman
James Wernsman
Centralia announces second extension Botany course No 314
Centralia County Superintendent Paul B Chance announces a second extension course in Marion County offered by Southern Illinois Normal University. Dr Welch from the Botany Department teaches Botany No 314. First meeting was at Schiller School Centralia on Wednesday January 17 at 4 30 p m. This course is in addition to the Salem offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul B. Chance
Marion County
Southern Illinois Normal University
Welch
Schiller School
Centralia
Salem
Charles Adams Entertains Grandson Bob Adams
Mr and Mrs Charles Adams entertained many relatives at their home Monday evening in honor of their grandson Pfe M L Bob Adams who is on a 15 day leave A happy reunion was held and refreshments were served
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Adams
Pfe. M. L
Bob Adams
Jones ONeill And Hill Entertain Friends January Thirteenth
Betty Jones hosted a social evening on January 13 with Jimmy O Neal and Mildred Hill assisting. Guests enjoyed dancing and card games followed by sandwiches chips and soda. Attendees included Ruth Waddkins Joy Barnes Jean Joan Mary dyn Janet Maurice Charles Meredith Bill Sides Homer Walker Biz Jones and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jones
Jimmy O’neal
Mildred Hill
Ruth Wadkins
Joy Barnes
Jean
Joan
Mari‘dyn
Janet
Maurice
Charles Meredith
Bill Sides
Homer Walker
Biz Jones
Former Patoka Resident Passes Away in Kinmundy
Martha Swift Gordon 74 died January 12 at her daughter’s home in Kinmundy after a lingering illness. She linked with Isaac Manion, had four children, later married William Organ and had four more, with three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral January 14 at B. F. Linton funeral home Kinmundy, burial Sandy Branch cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Swift Gordon
Ben Wainscott
Kinmundy
Patoka
Gordon
Isaac D. Manion
Mr. Manion
William Organ
In Praise of Britain War Effort Reflections
An American reader outlines Drew Pearson’s defense of Allied cooperation and highlights Britain’s wartime sacrifices. The text notes Russia’s heavy casualties and factory relocations, Britain’s relative manpower, women’s labor, and limited consumer purchases and rationing in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Irvin
T. E. Irvin
Europe
Drew Pearson
Britain
Washington
Belgium
Russia
United Kingdom
England
Ladies Fancy Work Club Meets at Mrs Cleo Walkers
The Ladies Fancy Work Club gathered Friday afternoon January 12 at Mrs Cleo Walkers home. Mrs Ethel Rogier presided and prizes were awarded to Rogier Hill Potts and Gray. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Cleo Walker
Ethel Rogier
Rita Hill
Eva Potts
Elsie Gray
Hi LITE CLASS MEETS AT CHURCH FOR JANUARY SESSION
The Hi Lite class of the Christian Church met at the church with Leona Davis and Evelyn Ballance hosting. Thelma Jennings presided and Evelyn Ballance led devotions on Miracles. After a group discussion the meeting closed with clues collection, mystery gifts, games, and prizes to Harriett Shively and Doris Britt. Refreshments followed. Attendees included Alta Logan Lucille Eagan Thelma Jennings Doris Britt Helen Barr Edna Meyers Mary Belle Walker Evelyn Ballance Leona Davis and Maud Enlius.
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The
Christian Church
Leona Davis
Evelyn Ballance
Thelma Jennings
Harriett Shively
Doris Britt
Alta Logan
Lucille, Eagan
Helen Barr
Edna Meyers
Mary Belle Walker
Maud Enliis
Card of Thanks for Sgt Paul K Spurgeon
The family expresses gratitude for cards letters calls and comforting words after the loss of their son and brother Sgt Paul K Spurgeon. Special thanks go to the Ladies Fancy Work Club and Paul's Sunday School class for the flowers. Mr and Mrs S M Spurgeon Patricia Spurgeon Captain and Mrs Wm M Spurgeon and family.
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Paul K. Spurgeon
Paul
Methodist Church
S. M. Spurgeon
Patricia Spurgeon
Wm. M. Spurgeon
Pet. M
Jacksonville
Florida
Chicago
O. J. Gluesenkamp
Helen
St.Peter
Sgt
Lestér
Gluseenkamp
Century Division
Sixth Army
France
Paul Spurgeon
Vernon Methodist Revival Meetings Announced
The Vernon Methodist Church announces a series of revival meetings with services each evening at 7 30. Rev S A Matthews of Browns town assists Pastor Rev John Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Methodist Church
S. A. Matthews
Brownstown
John Curtis
Floyd Smiths Entertain Monthly Class Party
The Methodist Willing Workers held their January class party at Mr and Mrs Floyd Smiths home Tuesday evening January 16 Miss Bettie Simcox led devotionals and the business meeting Bettie Simcox presided Entertainment of contests was provided by Mrs Elizabeth Jennings and Mrs Thelma Riley A list of attendees includes Lee Crawford Carol Archie Watson Marcus Cox William Boyd Elizabeth Jennings Thelma Riley Mac Eagan Bettie Simcox Rev Freisner and Mrs Floyd Smith and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Smith
Bettie Simcox
Elizabeth Jennings
Thelma Riley
Lee Crawford
Carol
Archie Watson
Marcus Cox
William Boyd
Mac Eagan
Freisner
Childrens
Waltz Studio to Show Proofs of Children Photos
Des Moines Iowa studio announces Donald Harris will present proofs of children photographed November 24 at Legion Hall Patoka today Friday January 19. Fifty one families represented and notified by letter. those not reached should visit Legion Hall to view proofs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltz Studio
Des Moines
Iowa
Donald Harris
Legion Hall
Patoka
Mrs. Wendell Wickersham Visits With Friends in St Louis
Mrs. Wendell Wickersham of St. Louis spent Friday and Saturday with Mrs. Johnny Fender and her children, engaging in social visits and companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Wickersham
St. Louis
Johnny Fender
Centralia Area Residents Attend Diverse Weekend Events
Local families and visitors from Centralia and nearby towns filled a weekend with basketball games visits and travels. Notables include DeLay DeLeon Pike Spurgeon and Towler notes plus Quayle families sharing time in Decatur Jacksonville and Vandalia. A range of hospitality visits and a hospital update marked the community scenes.
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Walter Kirk
Arkansas
Joe Jett
St. Mary’s
Okawaville
Nashville Ee
Bob
T.don M
Pune
J. War Bonds
U.s.treasury Department
D. D. Club News
C. Walker
Paul DeLeon
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
H. K. Pike
Keith
Georgia
DeLeon
Dan Wickersham
Bob Eaglin
Frank Miller
Paul Jones
Bill Williams
Otto Wadkins
W. W. Murfin
Ida Smith
W. C. Carner
Herb Switzer
Mt. Vernon, NL
Keith Jr
Don Griffin
Clifford Talbot
Betty Lou Richeson
Clarice Ann Bushnell
Charles Barnes
Sea Beas
Rhode Island
C. E. Barnes
West Coast
Set
James Quayle
Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Nelle Quayle
Harry. Seifers
John
Centalia
Kelly Martin
Kelly Ray
C. D. Martin
Albert Dale Towler
Albert Towler
San Diego
California
U.S.S
S.C
Care Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
J. F. Shiveley
Decatur
Tom Quayle
Wayne Brown
Pvt
Wayne. Brown
U.S. Hospital
APO
New York
N.Y
Porter
Simcox
Loy
Vandalia
Robert Jennings
Bobby and
Billy
Cyril DeLay
James
Helen Parker
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