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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1945
Page
1
A note from Mrs. L F Zimmerman in Denver reports Sgt Jack Jennings recently visited Zimmerman. The letter arrives for Patoka residents Mr and Mrs John A Jennings confirming the visit details.
Sergeant Jack Jennings arrives in Denver en route to Petersen Field Colorado Springs and enjoys a reunion with twenty relatives and friends. Attendees include Sgt. Fred Hartig Massachusetts, Zimm erman family at Louie Zimm erman home, lake park gathering at Sloans Lake, Inspiration Point sunset views, and guests Wayne Young family and Robert Price family from Patoka.
The Hi-Lite class of the Christian church met July 10 at Mrs. Davis Jennings home with co-hostess Mrs. Les Walker. The group sang two hymns, offered prayers, and discussed Bible questions and answers. A poem was read by Evelyn Ballance and Mrs. Walker, followed by prayer by Arlene Bopp. The meeting, led by Mrs. Jennings, included dues, a secret pal exchange, contests, and a planned July 18 dinner party. Winners were Doris Britt and Mae Owler.delirious refreshments were provided by the hostesses.
The Glenridge mine of Marion County Coal Co. suspended coal production for at least 60 days after an air shaft cave in Saturday morning. President Bert Joliff said damage is about $50 000 and no injuries occurred as workers attempted repairs.
The Save and Sew club met at the Stringers home for a business gathering. They set an ice cream supper for Saturday July 21 and heard talks on garment making and flower arrangement. Demonstrations covered button holes and sweater care, with members traveling to Camp Bay Bloomington July 23 and Camp Merom Indiana July 15. The group approved a $5 expense contribution and enjoyed indoor games plus refreshments.
Sunday services start at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Bible Study Prayer and Workers Conference on Thursday at 8 p.m. Officers to be chosen by Nattier Mojonniere and Davis. Associational Training Union July 15 at 2 p.m. W M U meeting July 19 at 2 p.m. Quarterly W M U meeting July 20 at Wamac.
The Patoka Panthers held a regular meeting at Jake Davis's home due to the president George Snider's service call. Snider was summoned for induction Tuesday, with Beverly Snider and Lois Britt delivering talks on war time fitness and saving for a fund.
The Past Noble Grand club met with Mrs. Ray Andereck and Mrs. Coral Peters assisting. President Mrs. Ruth Reed led the business session. Bingo awarded prizes to Mrs. Della Reinhardt, Mrs. Beulah Chiarottino, Mrs. Lena Dixon, with a door prize to Mrs. Myrtle Mason.
The Edgar R. Rogier Fest held a regular meeting last Thursday and elected Frank Miller as Commander Clem Doolen as Vice-Commander Clark Simcox as Adjutant William Perkins as Sergeant at Arms Austin Good as Chaplain and Orval West as Trustee The Patoka Post and Auxiliary will entertain the county organization on Wednesday evening July 25
Lieutenant Milford C Mann, son of Mr and Mrs George Mann of Shattuc, is reported missing since June 2 in the South Pacific. He commanded a Navy seaplane on patrol duty. another local serviceman, 1st Lieutenant Joe Keister, was with him May 30 to June 1.
Nicky Johnstone hosted the Sunbeams at his home on Saturday afternoon July 7. Velma Moore presided and welcomed Mrs. Robert Johnstone and son Michael Joedy Hubbard, Malinda Elliott, Jimmie Alexander. Roll call featured “Prayer without ceasing” and Bible questions. refreshments were served by Mrs. Johnstone and Mrs. Seifers.
Brother Paul Berthold, former pastor of Minton Missouri, will deliver messages at Patoka Christian Church in both morning and evening services on July 15. Attend to hear him.
Four car loads or 625 tons of rock are being unloaded this week to surface nine main arterial streets in Patoka. Les Jenkins has contracted to do the hauling.
Pfc George R Parker husband of Glendola Parker of Abilene Kansas and nephew of E B Purnell of Sandoval received an honorable discharge from the U S Army at Fort Leavenworth Kansas on June 26 after five years and two days of service He earned 111 points on the point system He served as a gun crewman in Alaska for 31 months and as a pack artilleryman in Italy for seven months with 38 months foreign duty in areas including the Aleutian Islands North Apennines Po Valley and Naples Foggia His decorations include Good Conduct American Defense American Theatre European-African-Middle East and Asiatic-Pacific campaign ribbons with multiple battle stars He and his wife arrived for an extended visit at the Pur nell home.
Mr and Mrs Bob Johnstone and their sons moved Monday to the house vacated recently by Mr and Mrs W M Parker. Mr and Mrs Joe Stasik and daughter will move soon from St Louis to the house vacated by the Johnstones. Floyd Smith of Sandoval was a Patoka visitor Monday.
Private and Mrs. Robert Keister welcome a son born Sunday morning at Greer hospital in Vandalia. The family reports both mother and baby are healthy and thriving.
Edward R Cavins and Ben J Brinkman share USS Hancock fought Tokyo raid on Feb 15 1946 71 enemy aircraft shot down 19 downed probably 8 destroyed 12 damaged. Hancock had 600 plane strikes during eight days at Okinawa with 10 ships sunk and 22 Jap aircraft destroyed. Carrier supported Samar Leyte Iwo Jima campaigns and earned numerous awards.
The L T L met at the church Friday afternoon July 6 with six members present. Rolls were called with Bible verses and songs including Garden of L T L America and We’ll Turn Down Our Glasses. The pledge to the flag and Lord's Prayer were recited. A motion approved ribbons for bows for L T L wear and scrapbooks were begun to send to servicemen. Geraldine Curran was secretary and led the benediction.
Pastor M W Friesner announces Sunday school at 9 30 with G J Wasem as superintendent and morning worship at 11 at Island chapel. Evangelistic service at 8 tonight. On Tuesday Dr Roy N Kean of Mt Vernon will speak and lead the fourth quarterly conference. Prayer service at 8 Thursday. Willing Workers class postponed due to conference Tuesday night.
Pfc. and Mrs. Halden Hill visited Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Hill and family. Mrs. Hill is improved in health and Pfc. Hill returned to Camp Pickett, Virginia, on Wednesday.
At a July meeting of the Page Board in Patoka a plan to spend about $1,600 to improve the park was approved. Funds come from earnings of park oil wells leased to Felmont. A committee led by Don Crawford will oversee a 40 by 80 foot shelter house plus tennis and other recreation facilities to attract visitors and benefit youth and families.
The Pentecostal congregation of Vernon bought the Temple church building on Saturday July 7 from the trustees of the local Christian church. Reports say the building will be moved to Vernon.
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