Soldier Letters Describe Anglo American Lodge Event in England
In letters home from England Robert Eagan recounts a ceremonial Masonic performance for a wealthy English host and guests, including two daughters and a Major in the RAF. He details an elaborate dinner, socializing with English and American officers, and a 6 hour program that impressed attendees. He notes fundraising for child welfare and says 36 lodges contributed $125, with 50 names, the Illinois participant among 10 lodges represented. He reflects on strengthened Anglo American ties and anticipates further invitations.
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Tllinois
Congress Wursell Explains Free Maternity Benefits for Wives
Washington DC July 3 Congress explains that wives of servicemen in grades four to seven receive free prenatal care childbirth and six weeks post partum plus care for the newborn for one year. Applications go through the State Department of Public Health with the husband’s serial number.
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Washington, D.C
Congress
Division of Maternal and Child Hygiene
Department of Public Health
Spring Geld
Illinois
State Department of Public Health
Springfield
Ilinois
Army
New Arrival for Lt and Mrs Epperson Child born in Centralia
Lt and Mrs William Epperson announce the birth of a son named William Edward born Sunday July 2 at St Marys Hospital in Centralia. Mrs Epperson was formerly Miss Betty Altom. Epperson is overseas.
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William Epperson
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
William Edward
Epperson
Betty Altom
St. Epperson
Belcher Son Commissioned in England as Captain
Mr and Mrs Melvin Belcher learn their son Delbert R Belcher, stationed in England, has been commissioned a Captain.
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Melvin Belcher
Delbert R. Belcher
England
Fourth of July in Patoka Then and Now
A reminiscence contrasts a 34 year ago celebration in Patoka with today’s holiday. It recalls a city park gathering, a home town band, flags in the breeze, a busy park with stands and a ball game, then sudden rain soaking attendees yet not dampening spirits and a quiet downtown scene with few flags flying.
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Wesley Grupp
Patoka
Gulf Oil Company Oiling Patoka Streets
The Gulf Oil Company leasing east of Patoka has been oiling streets with refuse oil from tank bottoms to reduce dust. After Mr. O J Hill petitioned local manager W H Sides, Bank Street West and nearby roads to the Patoka Elevator and the state aid road west of the high school received oil and chat. The schoolhouse road now sits in excellent condition, and the town laments lack of funds to cover all streets.
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Gulf Oil Company
Patoka
O. J. Hill
W. H. Sides
Gulf
Bank Street
Gulf Company
Robert Eagan Helps Establish ETO Instrument Record
Pvt. Robert Eagan, a generator mechanic from Patoka Illinois, and the Air Service Command depot shop in England set and then surpassed airplane instrument repair records in the European Theater of Operations. May figures doubled the January record as he and his unit pledged to keep repairing and modifying flying instruments to support pilots.
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United States Air Forces
Europe
AIR Service Command
England
Robert E. Eagan
Lucille Eagan
Patoka
Ill
Carl A. Spaatz
Usstaf
Eagan
Pvt
D D Club Entertained Mrs Homer Outhouse
The D D Club was entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Homer Outhouse on Saturday evening July 1. Bingo was enjoyed with prizes awarded to Carroll Mojonnier James Wernsman and Orville Genre. Refreshments included soda ice cream and cupcakes.
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D. D. Club
Homer Outhouse
Carroll Mojonnie
James Wernsman
Orville
Cravell Mojonnier
Jack Keaton
Orville Genre
Billy
The Banner Class Meeting Held at Thal Home
The Banner class met July 1 at the home of Cecil and Leroy Thal man with nine members and twelve visitors present. After the business meeting, games were played and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. The next meeting will be with Evelyn Aston.
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Cecil
Leroy Thalman
Evelyn Aston
Darlene Wortman Hosts Sunbeams Birthday Party
Darlene Wortman entertained the Sunbeams at her home on Saturday afternoon July 1. The group sang Happy Birthday to Mrs Wortman and exchanged a birthday card. Betty Belcher presided in the president’s absence with roll call by Janet Jones and each answered with the Golden Rule. Readily, Bible puzzles and a Palestine map were shared, while Red Birds and Blue Birds tied on Bible questions. Guests included Carol Day Carolyn Nattier and several others. Future hostesses were named for August September October and November with Darlene Wortman assisting in refreshments of orange soda and cookies.
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Darlene Wortman
Palestine
Jesus
Carol Day
Clinton, Ill
Carolyn Nattier
Betty Belcher
Joanne Walker
Joan Jones
Wanda Hulsizer
Janet Jones
Pauline Towler
Marilyn Jones
Mary Lou Walker
Marie Crawford
Maurice Dean Jones
Tommie Towler
Leon Walker
Raymond Hulsizer
Dicky Davis
John Davis
Kent Crawford
Burl Wortman
P. J. Mojonnier
Marie
Marilyn
Joan
Janet
Patoka Church of Christ July 9 Services and sermons
The Patoka Church of Christ lists a July 9 schedule with 9:30 Bible School led by Edwin Arnold, 10:30 Communion by church elders, 11:00 sermon The Art of Getting Along with People Romans 12 18, 7:15 Christian Endeavor, 8:00 Worship and Praise Sermon The Spiritual Life of the Church Romans 8 6. Evening message continues Spiritual Freedom, asks what saps church life, invites all to attend. Robert Graham minister.
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Edwin Arnold
John
Robert Graham
Jacksons and guests visit Bruce Pugh on Sunday
Mr and Mrs Harry Jackson and family along with Miss Joan Jacobs and Miss Shirley Price spent Sunday at the home of Bruce Pugh, sharing a casual family get together.
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Harry Jackson
Joan Jacobs
Shirley Price
Bruce Pugh
Save and Sew Club Meets at Park in July
The Save and Sew Club gathered at the park on July 5 with thirteen members and one visiting guest, Bobby Pugh. Sue Wireman led the pledge and a roll call was taken as Sue Wireman and Mildred Hill spoke. after ice cream, members played games. The next meeting will be hosted by Dorothy Wickersham.
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Save and Sew Club
the Park
Sue Wireman
Mildred Hill
Bobby Pugh
Dorothy Wickersham
Hamiltons to Move Into Alexander Building
Mr and Mrs Bert Hamilton and their son of Carmi will move into the upper apartment of the Alexander building. Mr Hamilton is employed at the Sohio Oil Co. Mr and Mrs Wilbur McIntire learned their son Corporal Carroll McIntire has been transferred from Camp Hale Colorado to Camp Swift Texas.
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Bert Hamilton
Carmi
Alexander Building
Hamilton
Sohio Oil Co
Wilbur McIntire
Cpl
Carroll McIntire
Camp Hale
Colorado
Camp Swift Texas
Brumfields Learn Son Wayne Sent Overseas
Mr and Mrs Henry Brumfield learn their son Wayne has been sent overseas His unit is 1st Sgt Henry W Brumfield 36011236 Infantry Co H APO 15274 care Postmaster New York NY and is now overseas awaiting further orders
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Henry Brumfield
Wayne
Henry W. Brumfield
Infantry Co
Care
New York
N. Y
Local News Highlights Wartime Travel and Visits
Local notes report Pvt. Dale Thompson safe in England after a word from his parents. Many relatives and friends travel between Patoka, Indianapolis, Evansville, Fond du Lac, Chicago, and nearby towns for visits, leaves, and holidays. Several soldiers, including Pvt. James McNicol and Pvt. Dale Ellis, are on leaves or returning home, with guests staying in Patoka during the holiday period.
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W. G. Groh
Jane
Betty
H. K. Pike
Keith
Evansville
Wisconsin
Hot Springs
Ark
Helen Barr
Centralia
Patoka
Vernie Nattier
Fond du Lac
Frida
Pvt
Dale Ellis
Rantoul
W. M. Ellis
Paul Caldwell
Tom Garrett
Alma
Robert Eagan
Charles Plowman
Seneca, Ill
Harold Atchison
James McNicol
Camp McCoy
Regi ster Missing Pages Notice From Shipping Delays
An apology explains only four pages this week as pages 3 4 6 and 7 are apparently lost at shipping terminals. The paper offers the Regi ster as is with reduced content due to the disruption.
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Robt
Lucile Eagan
R.A.F
Bobby Jones
Lawson Little
Lodge
Cong
Wursell
U.S. Coast Guard
U. S. Coast Guard
Makin
U.S. Treasury Department
Army Signal Corps
Fifth Army
Italy
U.S. Treasury
Pvt. Eagan
Air Force
Sunbeams
K.I.A
Coast Guard
U. S. Treasury Department
J. W. Thompson
Dale Thompson
H. D. Smith
Ronnie
Indianapolis
Indiana
Ida Smith
Harry Seifer
Bill Jenkins
Les Jenkins
Vivian Robinson
Darvin Jones
Roy Jones
Virginia Pearson
Twila Blau
Chicago
Delpha Jolliff
Lila
Pearson
Blau
Earl Graham
Saturda
James Ballance
Camp Crowdie
Missouri
W. L. Ballance
Art Ehrat
Rolland Wyant
Waynesville, Ill
Harry Ashton
California
Abe Ashton
D. Wurtz
Delmar Fathaur
Eddie Sanners
Harry Thomason
Moweaqua
Mary Meador
Lola Thomason
Ernie Mascher
Dieterick
Tillie Richeson
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