Kahlert and Ducomb Family Reunion Held at Fish Hatchery
The Kahlert and DuComb families gathered at the fish hatchery last Sunday June 28 for a reunion. A 6 p.m. picnic supper followed. attendees included G N Kahlert and son Philip Harriet Kahlert Nell Freud and son of Centralia ll Mr and Mrs V O Ducomb and son Dean Dr and Mrs M P Ducomb of Patoka and Miss Josephine Smith of Boulder. The event honored George DeComb Kahlert who left for West Point Military Academy June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kahlert
DuComb
G. N. Kahlert
Philip
Harriet Kahlert
Nell Freud
Centralia
V. O. DuComb
Dean
M. P. DuComb
Patoka
Josephine Smith
Boulder
Clinton County Electric Co operative praised for loan prepayments
Clinton County Electric Co operative Inc Breese Ill received a commendation from REA Administrator Harry Slattery for paying REA loans ahead of schedule. The co op joined 35 REA systems in April with advance payments totaling 195112 and had 22000 paid by May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton County Electric Cooperative, Inc
Breese
Ill
REA
Harry Slattery
Joseph H. Heimann
Clinton County Cooperative
Clinton County Electric Cooperative
Slattery
Illinois
Clinton
Treasury
Vernon M. E. Church Ice Cream Social and Picnic
The Woman's Society of the Vernon M. E. Church hosts an ice cream social and picnic on the Recreational Court the evening of July 4. Lunch is served and entertainment is planned. All are invited for a pleasant community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of the
Vernon M. E. Church
Christian Church Bible Study and Services Schedule
The notice lists a 9:80 Bible Study edition with Edn Anald on September 10 45 morning service on the 1st and 3rd Sunday each month. Evening service on the 1st and 3rd Sunday, and a midweek meeting every Wednesday evening.
Lee Griffin Injured In Tractor Accident Near Patoka
Lee Griffin suffered a severe leg injury and a fractured pelvic bone when his tractor toppled in mud near Red Hopkins farm east of Patoka. Bystanders freed him with help from Elevator crew and local workers before he was taken to Mark Greer hospital in Vandalia for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Griffin
Red Hopkins
Patoka
Lee
Griffin
Merritt Caldwell Pens Poem In Idle Time
A poem by Merritt Caldwell on a subject editors seldom refuse to print is shared with readers. The note ends with admiration for Caldwell's work and orchids to him.
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Merritt Caldwell
Caldwell
Little Country Paper from My Old Home Town
A nostalgic poem by Merritt Caldwell praises the small local newspaper. It extols the paper as a comforting daily read that brightens moods, reports oil strikes, camp news, births and deaths, community happenings, and local characters such as Kelly from Glenarm, keeping readers posted on life around Jacksonville, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt Caldwell
Kelly
Glenarm
Patoka
Jacksonville
Ill
Salt stealing eyed as 4th of July nuisance in field
A Register reader reports theft of black salt placed in his fields as part of petty thefts surrounding holiday spending. The piece notes prior minor thefts but frames salt stealing as a new nuisance to be cleaned up in the community.
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Register
Patoka Salvage Firm Drives Scrap for War Effort
Patoka Parts and Salvage Company ships about 14 tons of scrap iron and metals daily for wartime use. Curbing rubber drives, the business moved 16,000 pounds of scrap rubber to St Louis on June 6 1942, led by C R Richeson and C A Griffin. The firm, started six years ago, has grown into southern Illinois’s largest salvage operation, now hauling 35 to 40 tons weekly by rail in addition to trucking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Parts and Salvage Company
St. Louis
C. R. Richeson
C. A. Griffin
Patoka Salvage
Coburn Richeson
Mr. Richeson
Coburn
Patoka
Local feeders sell stock on the market
Farmers and stockmen marketing cattle hogs and sheep through the Producers Live Stock Commission Association at National Stock Yards Illinois report sale prices. Names include William Stroup Centralia 228 lb hogs at 14.40 ewt and W A Hunter Salem 255 lb porkers 14.40 ewt. Others: Clarence Gaston 78 lb native lambs 15.50 ewt Charles Pigg Sandoval 218 lb hogs 14.50 ewt Asa Sisson Salem 227 lb hogs 14.50 cwt Richard Bartels Iuka 218 lb hogs 14.50 cwt Harry Whitchurch Centralia 219 lb hogs 14.60 cwt.
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Producers Live Stock Commission Association
National Stock Yards
Illinois
William Stroup
Centralia
W. A. Hunter
Salem
Clarence Gaston
Hell
Charles Pigg
Sandoval
Asa Sisson
Iuka
Richard Bartels
Harry Whitchurch
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meets July 7
Monthly W C T U meeting at Mrs Bessie Perrine’s on Tuesday July 7 at 2 o clock. Members respond with new member and dues. Agenda includes business devotions and a program. All invited. Dona Bushnell president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Bessie Perrine
Dona Bushnell
Eight Pound Son Born to Mr and Mrs Thomas at Greer Hospital
Mr and Mrs James Thomas welcome an eight pound baby boy named James Allen at Greer hospital in Vandalia born June 30. Carolyn Gay Morey returned to Chester NL after visiting grandmother Mrs H G Hudspeth. Mrs Fred Lake of Kincaid NL visited Harlan Goff family. An anti saloon meeting in Odin Saturday was attended by Rev and Mrs Walter Miller Rev and Mrs C W Webb Mr and Mrs P J Mojonnist. Sam Morris of Texas spoke as state organization president was present. D Martin Harry Keith and Altedonna of Sandoval left Tuesday for a ten day fishing trip to northern W
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James Thomas
Greer Hospital
Vandalia
James Allen
Carolyn Gay Morey
Chester
H. G. Hudspeth
Fred Lake
Kincaid
Harlan Goff
Walter Miller
C. W. Webb
P. J. Mojonnist
Odin
Funeral Notice for Harry E Norris obituary
Harry E Norris born October 15 1876 in Butler Kentucky served 25 years in the army enlisting January 5 1897 he retired May 8 1922 and received high praise from officers. He died June 24 1942 in San Diego California after living with relatives and was buried at Thorpe Cemetery following services at Vernon M E Church.
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Harry E. Norris
Butler
Kentucky
Illinois
Sargent Norris
4Th Infantry
Norris
Claude of
Vernon, III
San Diego
California
Robert
Eberle Norris
Calif
Vernon M. E
Thorpe Cemetery
J Curtis
Cox and Marting Funeral Home
Rainbolt Family Guests Amid Bruce Carter Sale
Mr and Mrs Bill Rainbolt and son Jerry of Terre Haute Indiana stayed with the McKinney family Wednesday night. The Bruce Carter sale was successful with favorable weather and buyers. Bruce will depart soon for military service. Noah Carter reports a letter from son Bill noting a promotion to 402 Ordinance Co at Key Field Air Base Mississippi and a wish to stay awhile.
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Bill’ Rainbolt
Jerry
Terre’ Haute
Mnd
Earl McKinney
Bruce Carter
Bruce
Noah Carter
Bill
402 Ordinance Co
Key Field
Air Base
Miss
Sgt Maurice E Eagan Weds Margaret Vastyan
Mrs M Eagan announced the marriage of her son Sergeant Maurice E Eagan from Camp Murphy Hobe Sound Florida to Miss Margaret Vastyan of Fairport Harbour Ohio The groom worked at A E Staley Mfg Co in Painesville Ohio before induction The bride also worked in Painesville Ohio
Rostra Club Meets at Mrs. Murfin Home
Members gathered Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Bessie Murfin for an engaging Rostra Club meeting. Mrs. Potts led the program with new words, poems including Known Only To God and Kindness, A Brief Prayer read by Mrs. Wasem, A Heap O Livin by Mrs. Gray, and I know Something Good About You by Mrs. Potts.
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Rostra Club
Bessie Murfin
Eva Potts
Fairman youths show strong Iowa fair results
Carl Dean Lutz of Fairman and his cousin Harold Lutz displayed their Marion County Fair ribbons in Salem. They earned prize money totaling 68 dollars each, with Carl taking 8 firsts 7 seconds plus Champion Boar and Champion Gilt in Spotted Poland China, and Harold collecting 8 firsts 6 seconds plus Champion Boar and Champion Sow in Chester White. Both plan to enter 4 H class competition this Saturday.
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Carl Dean Lutz
Fairman
Salem
Harold Lutz
Carl
Harold
Tribute to Mrs Josie Simcox
Obituary tribute praising Josie Simcox for Civic work and compassion. The poem lauds her vision and service to Patoka, noting her tireless help for others and lasting impact as angels carry her memory to heaven. It ends with hope and praise for a life well lived.
Vernon calls for U S O drive donations
A U S O fundraising appeal opens next week in Vernon. Donations are to be turned in to Mrs. Hazel Sox, Treasurer for Vernon and vicinity.
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Vernon
Hazel Sox
Vicinity
Prominent Patoka Woman Laid to Rest in 1942 Funeral
Mrs. Josephine Whitlock Simcox, a longtime community booster, was buried June 30 1942 in Patoka Cemetery after dying June 27 at her home. She helped found the local library, supported many ventures, and was active in the Presbyterian church and Eastern Star. Survived by six children, 15 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and numerous relatives. Funeral at her home conducted by Rev S M Spurgeon and Rev Walter Miller with Victoria Chapter O E S performing rites.
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Josephine Whitlock Simcox
Patoka
Simcox
J. L. Simcox
First State Bank of
John L. Simcox
Mable Sullivan
Iliopolis
Porter B. Simcox
Greenville
Carlton D. Simcox
Assumption
Ill
Lisle Simcox
Clinton
Josephine DeLay
Champaign
Martha Cooley
Geneva
Dale Simcox
Presbyterian Church
Ihs
Eastern Star Victoria Chapter
Fred Shaffner
Sandoval
Rose Mojonnier
Fred Shaffnett
Denver Adams
Centralia
Harold Simcox
Belle Simcox
Bedford
Ind
Frank Simcox
Bloomington
M. Spurgeon
Walter Miller
Victoria
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Josephine Simcox
The Simcox children thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and assistance during their mother Mrs. Josephine Simcox’s death and funeral and for the beautiful floral offerings.
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Josephine Simcox
Sunday School and Worship at Betts Baptist Church
The Betts Baptist Church hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Evening Worship follows at 8 p.m. The Sunbeams meet Friday July 3 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Bible School starts Monday July 6.
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Sunbeams
P. J. Mojonni
M E Church Service Schedule With Island Chapel Notes
Sunday School at 9 30 am preaching at 10 45 am Evening service 7 45 pm Prayer meeting 7 45 pm Island Chapel holds first Sunday night at 8 00 pm and third Sunday morning at 11 00 am monthly James S Dever listed as contact.
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Island Chapel
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Kahlert and Ducomb
Clinton County Electric Co-Operative
Gether
Patoka Salvage Firm
W.C.T.U
Maurice E. Eagan
Margaret Vastyan
Marion CO
Mrs
Josie Simcox
Bessie Folt
Josie
Earth
Lite
M. E. Church Services
Jas. S. Dever
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