Soldier Letters From Italy 1944 Reflect Camp Life and RC Clubs
A letter from Evert Epps, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Epps, discusses daily life in Italy in July 1944. He notes camp routines, limited work, occasional trips to Napls, Foggia, and Bari, and describes Red Cross service clubs offering free entertainment, drinks, and snacks. He mentions gifts from PX rations, beach visits, reading, and sleep, plus observations of fellow soldiers and local names.
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Evert Epps
Charles Epps
Rock Falls
O.k
Napls
Foggia
Bari
Red Cross
R. C
Mess Hall
States
Sterling
Stephens
Patoka
Robert Lawler
R.C
Lilllie
Meredith Doolen Crew Member in Jap Raid Highlight
Time magazine highlights detail of the June 17 1945 raid on Kyushu iron works by B 29 293 and crew including Captain Root Lieut Anderson and Lieut Coury. Sgt Doolen wounded lightly writes of the mission from China and China scene, praising Chinese hospitality and signing autographs for friends.
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TIME
Japan
Kyushu
Harry Zinder
Meredith Doolen
Ellis M. Doolen
Sgt
Doolen
Root
Clifford Anderson
Peter Coury
Zinder
293
Robinson
Sgt. Doolen
China
Time Magazine
Free
Joe
Keith
Cloud
Helen
Miss Evelyn Easton Awarded Four Year Scholarship
Miss Evelyn Easton daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Easton received a four year scholarship certificate for studies at any Late Normal School or Teachers College. She graduated high school at Sandoval in the upper quarter and had a three year average of 95 at Patoka High School.
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Evelyn Easton
Carl Easton
Marion County Legion Council to convene in Patoka on July 6
The Marion County Council of the American Legion will meet at the Patoka Legion Hall on Wednesday July 6 at 8 00 p m Election and installation of officers will be held Reports from Girls State and Boys State will be given Entertainment and refreshments provided by the Patoka Post All service men and women urged to attend W L Green County Commander
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Council of the American Legion
Legion Hall
Patoka
W. L. Green
Vernon man injured by falling beam at Illinois Central shops
Jess Ripple of Vernon was seriously injured Wednesday when a steel beam struck his head at Illinois Central shops in Centralia during the noon hour. He was taken to St. Marys hospital for treatment as x rays awaited.
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Jess Ripple
Vernon
Illinois Central
Centralia
Acording
St. Mary’s Hospital
M. W. W. Class Meeting At Watson Home
The W. M. M. Class met Wednesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Watson home. Floyd Smith and W. M. Cox prepared an entertaining program. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Next gathering set for the 8rd Tuesday in August with Mr. and Mrs. William Boyd.
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A. L. Watson
Floyd Smith
W. M. Cox
William Boyd
The Humble Route to China Through the Hump
A travel reminiscence describes crossing to China by air routes over the Himalaya. The narrator notes the rugged terrain, deep canyons, and snow capped peaks often hidden by clouds. The piece mentions phrases like Ding How and thumbs up as cultural color.
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China
Himalaya Mountains
Travel Car Collides With George Simcox Car
Freight cars along the Illinois Central siding blocked the crossing and a pleasure rail car used by officials struck the George Simcox vehicle as it pulled onto the blind crossing. The impact bent the Simcox front fender. damage otherwise was minimal due to moderate speed.
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Illinois Central
George Simcox
Patoka Hardware
Simcox
Hi Lite Class Meets With Mrs Cecil Elliott
The Hi Lite Class of the Christian Church met at the home of Mrs Cecil Elliott with Mrs Les Walker as co host. Devotional tour led by Mrs Walker centered on Love Never Fails with readings from 1 Corinthians 13 and related topics by several members. Refreshments were served as the group closed with prayer and a business meeting. Those present included Lucilla Eagan Eleanor Hetzler Mary Belle Waller Lola Elliott Peggy Tune Laurina Christian Audree Schroeder Alta Logan Doris Britt Arlene Bopp Fae Herrera Mae Towler Genevieve Sears Evelynne Ballance Melinda Sue Elliott Jerry Bopp and teacher Mrs Mae Good.
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The
Christian Church
Cecil Elliott
Les Walker
Walker
Cliff Christian
Raymond Bopp
Paul Logan
Raymond Britt
Jesus
Kenneth Tune
Earl Granger
Robert Eagan
Austin Good
C. Christian
Lucilla Eagan
Eleanor Hetzler
Mary Belle Waller
Lola Elliott
Peggy Tune
Laurina Christian
Audree Schroeder
Alta Logan
Doris Britt
Arlene Bopp
Fae Herrera
Mae Towler
Genevieve Sears
Evelynne Ballance
Melinda Sue Elliott
Jerry Bopp
Mae Good
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Healing Support
A brief note thanks friends and neighbors for kind cards and flowers received during illness, expressing sincere appreciation for their support and well wishes.
Belcher Promoted to Captain at English Bomber Base
Lieutenant Delbert R. Belcher of Patoka Illinois rises from first lieutenant to captain at an Eighth Air Force Bomber Station in England. As finance officer for the Flying Fortress Group he enlisted in 1936, served in Infantry and Finance, trained at Duke and Miami Beach, arrived in England in 1944, and is married to Elsie May with a daughter Phyllis Rae.
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England
Delbert R. Belcher
Melvin Belcher
Patoka
Illinois
Belcher
Infantry
AAF
Miami Beach
Florida
Duke University
Sandoval, Illinois
Elsie May Belcher
Phyllis Rae
Breese
Family Dinner Sunday Honors Pvt Towler at Home
A basket dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Job Murray to honor Pvt Frederick Towler on his six day furlough and in celebration of his mother Mrs Clara Towler's birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Job Murray and daughter Marie, Mr and Mrs Frederick Towler and family, Mr and Mrs Ralph Towler and family, Mr and Mrs Clifford Towler, Mr and Mrs Hubert Murray, Mrs Clara Towler and Mrs Elizabeth Murray. Afternoon callers included Mrs Lady Hopkins, Mrs Zella Easton and Jess Murray.
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Job Murray
Pvt
Frederick Towler
Clara Towler
Marie
Ralph Towler
Clifford Towler
Hubert Murray
Elizabeth Murray
Lady Hopkins
Zella Easton
Jess Murray
F. B. Ballance
Jess Belcher
L. W. Ballance
Roy Jones
Bert Bushnell
L. W. Ballance Clifford
James Ballance
Boyd
Centraia
Pauline Goff
Missouri Baptist Hospital
Fee Louis
Harlan
Margie
Surprise Party for Miss Lois Britt Birthday
Miss Lois Britt enjoyed a Saturday birthday surprise at her home with friends and relatives. Guests included Betty Lou Hines, Olie Hines, Patricia Ann Hines, Jimmie Britt, Charles Britt, Larry Britt, Bill Bates, Larry Bates, Hazel Belcher, Deneen Hopkins, Eilene Tate, Johnnie Tate, Maurice Black, Claude Black, Freda Black, Bertha Beverly, Judy Snider, Nancy Snider, Lyle Black, Earl Black, Frank Black, Marie Black, Pearl Britt, Lula Belcher, May Meyers, Edna Meyer, Rose Britt, Vanita Snider, Doris Tate, Mary Hines, and Stella Britt.
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Lois Britt
Lois
Betty Lou
Olie
Patricia Ann Hines
Jimmie
Charles
Larry Britt
Bill
Larry Bates
Hazel Belcher
Deneen Hopkins
Eilene
Johnnie Tate
Maurice
Claude
Freda Black
Bertha Beverly
Judy
Nancy Snider
Lyle
Earl
Frank
Marie Black
Miss Pearl Britt
Library notes honor donors and asks for more support
Library notes report strong interest despite heat as patrons seek Bellamann Victoria Grando let and other works. Appreciation goes to Estelle DuComb P J Mojonier and Charlie Hill for funds with librarian Elsie Gray handling donations to keep the library open.
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Estelle DuComb
P. J. Mojonnier
Charlie Hill
Elsie Gray
Thank You Note To Eaglin Neighbor Club
A reader thanks the Eaglin Neighbor Club for a pot flower and expresses gratitude to friends who sent cards candy fruit and flowers. She wishes God’s richest blessing on all who helped.
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Eaglin Neighbor Club
Notice to Correspondents for Early Mailings
Please turn in your contributions early this week as the Register will be printed one day sooner than usual. Place your contributions in the mail not later than Monday. Thank you for your cooperation.
Local Notes From Decatur area in July and August
Mrs. Della Hanson of Decatur visits relatives in White Haven and Bear Creek with friends. Sgt. Morey and daughter Carolyn return to Frederick Oklahoma. Mrs. Hudspeth ill in Barnes hospital. Tom Pugh hospitalized for observation. Families visit Dr. and Mrs. Murfin and others. Ruth Smith visits from St. Louis. Larry Green returns from Ohio for leave before San Diego assignment. Various local visits, birthdays, and hospital updates noted. Marion W. Outhouse writes from France about Cherbourg capture with the Seventy-ninth Division.
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Della Hanson
Decatur
Clarence Hanson
White Haven
Bear Creek
Robert Morey
Carolyn
Frederick
Oklahoma
Bob Worthington
Sgt. Morey
H. G. Hudspeth
Maud Ellis
Nella Mansfield
Cecil Elliott
Melinda
St. Louis
Tom Pugh
Barnes Hospital
Hudspeth
E. M. Outhouse
Sgt
Marion W. Outhouse
Marion
France
Cherbourg
APO
Care
New York
N.Y
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Cpl
Everett L. Epps
Italy
Love, Everet
P.S
TSGT
Wiliam Sturm
Chicago Sun
U.S. Treasury Department
Marion CO. Council OF
American Legion
Mrs. Cecil Elliott
Lieut
Pvt. F. Towler
Paty
Library Notes
Olive Farmer
Bellamann
Berlin
Paul
Paris
Allie Murfin
Bil Murfin
W. W. Murfin
John Blankenship
Ruth Smith
Larry Green
Ohio
Mrs. L. E. Green
San Diego
California
Carl Meador
Connie
Robert Johnstone
Deana Meador
Wes Griffin
Dean Meador
Lola Jolliff
Mrs
Roy Adams
Joe Outhouse
Chicago
Orville Genre
Chris Gergeni
Gergeni
T .E. Irvin
Cox & Martin Ambulance
Irvin
F. L. Cox
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