Mrs Mendota Eagan 63 Dies After Illness at Home
Mrs Mendota Eagan aged 63 died at her home Tuesday afternoon after a several week illness. Born March 1879 in Fayette county, she spent most of her life in the community. She married William Eagan in 1895 and had twelve children, all living except Lois. Several children in military service returned home for emergency furloughs. Funeral services were held Thursday at 4 pm at the Methodist church with Rev Dever. Interment in Patoka cemetery. Linton Funeral Home of Kinmundy assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendota Eagan
George Robinson
Fayette County
William Eagan
Lois
Loren Eagan
Camp Hood
Texas
Maurice Eagan
Camp Murphy
Hobe Sound
Florida
Igan Eagan
Camp Callen
California
Dean Eagan
Flint
Michigan
Claude Jackson
Decatur
Dil
Don Eagan
Pana
B. F. Linton
Patoka Eastern Star members guest Vandalia Order
Five Patoka women who are Eastern Star members dined with the Vandalia Star Order. The visit featured Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Rebecca Parker of East St. Louis and included Mrs. Eva Wasem Grand Lecturer who prepared Vandalia Chapter for Parker’s reception. Decorations reflected patriotic colors and the spirit of 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Eastern Star
Vandalia Order
Vandalia Star Order
Rebecca Parker
East St. Louis
Thelma Riley
Bessie Murfin
Everlyn Ellis
Faye Atchion
Eva Wasem
Order of Eastern Star of Illinois
Parker
Voters urged to register at 59th reunion in Marion County
Oscar Hawkins, Marion County Clerk, announces a headquarters tent at Reunion Grounds with deputies registering all residents who wish to vote in the coming election. The plan offers permanent registration requiring only three minutes to complete, contingent on knowing precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Hawkins
Marion County
Hawkins
iNo One
Mrs Etta Jones of Kinmundy Passes at 50
Mrs Etta Jones wife of Tom Jones and mother of ten children died at home west of Kinmundy on Monday July 20 1942 at age 50 years 8 months Huneyal services were held in Kinmundy at 2 pm Thursday July 23 at the Linton Funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Jones
Tom Jones
Kinmundy
Linton
Edwin Bates Missing From Vernon Navy Seaman 19
Vernon residents mourn as Edwin Bates 19 is reported missing while on active duty at sea after enlisting in the Navy last March. His brother Paul Bates also serves in the Navy. Edwin had been stationed at Great Lakes prior to overseas duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
L. J. Bates
Edwin
Navy
Great Lakes
Paul Bates
Vernon W C T U Meets for July Meeting
The Vernon Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathered at Mrs. Tom Belcher's home on Monday evening July 20. Members planned sending cookies to the U S O in August and remembering each soldier from Veiren area before the August meeting. They also voted to raise funds for the Ambulance Fund and donate through state headquarters to the Red Cross. Ice cream was served by Mrs. Belcher. Helen Betts, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Tom Belcher
Kelly Cell
Bushnell
Patoka
U.S. O
Veiren
Red Cross
Two Patoka Men Enter Uncle Sam's Army
Scott Field reports two Patoka men inducted into the army on July 9. Pvt. Louis K. Haslett, son of George W. Haslett, and Pvt. Robert H. Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Jones, both had no prior military training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Field
Patoka
Uncle Sam’s Army
Louis K. Haslett
George W. Haslett
Robert H. Jones
William Jones
Dog Days Ahead Warn Care For Pets In Rabies Season
The coming sixty days are the most dangerous of the year for dogs as rabies cases rise and infections spread. Citizens are urged to watch for uncared for strays and ensure no child is harmed, with efforts to find homes or remove the nuisance.
Farmers Replant 20 Acres of Corn Amid Wet Weather
Vernie Nattier and the Carters Henry Teck and John replant 20 acres of corn after wet weather ruined the crop. They vow perseverance in the war effort and urge farmers to keep going, stressing the land’s critical role in victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernie Nattier
Carters
Henry
Teck
John
Warren Lake Stationed at Camp Robinson Arkansas
Warren Lake formerly of Patoka is stationed at Camp Robinson Arkansas for an eight week training period. He reports intense daily training of at least seven hours and invites letters to Pvt. Warren ce 36061012 Co D 63rd Bn 13th Regt BIRT C Camp Robinson Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Lake
Patoka
Camp Robinson
Ark
Pvt
Warrence
Co. D
13Th Regt
B.I.R.T.C
Camp Robinsor
Arkansas
White Haven School Cancels Annual Home Coming
War and tire shortages force cancellation of the White Haven School Annual Home Coming. William Oates serves as president of the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Haven
Wiliam Oates
Soldier Bruce Carter Updates From Camp Joseph T. Robinson
In a July 18 1942 letter from Camp Joseph T. Robinson Arkansas Private Bruce Carter writes of army life amid heat and discipline. He notes 250 men at the post 25 000 in the area and describes meals marches lectures and interactions with officers and noncoms. He mentions a Japanese presence and hopes friends Watt Chandler and Hen avoid deployment. He closes sending greetings to Ruth Teck Myrna and Midge and notes Little Rock as home of MacArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Carter
Bruce
U. S. Army
Camp Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
U. S
Watt Chandler
Hen
Ruth
Teck
Myrna
Midge
Patoka Merchants Sponsor Free Open Air Movies
Patoka merchants sponsor free Saturday night open air movie shows. The first of the season drew a fair crowd last Saturday and more are expected as residents discover the free screenings. The events, popular last year, invite the public to enjoy cinema hosted by local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Merchants
Card of Thanks from Victor L. Griffin
Victor L. Griffin thanks everyone who helped during his recent accident and all who sent cards flowers and called while he was in the hospital.
Rev Miller of Ottawa Appreciates Card Orders
Ottawa Illinois July 20 1942 Dear Editor Pike I thank you for kindness with free plugs for my card business in the past I am sending a box of cards to you and Mrs Pike and wish this ad inserted in the Register This week marks my one year stay at Ottawa and 16 months as a bed patient Best of luck and success to you Mr Pike and with congratulations on your good paper I am your friend Charles M Miller Reverend Editor note: thank you for the cards Mr Miller
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike
Charles M. Miller
Ditor
Mr. Miller
Shoe Cobler
Hi Light Class Meeting At Mrs Good Home
The Hi-Light Class of the Christian Church met July 10 at teacher Mrs Mae Good’s home. The gathering opened with singing and prayer led by Virginia West. Members read topics on New Testament Evidence from a Bible study. Mrs Good gave each member a booklet True Gospel Stories and read from the class teacher’s Diary. Games and mystery gift exchanges followed, with refreshments served by the hostess. Attendees included Alene Bopp Audree Schroeder Mary Price Evelyn Ballance Alta Logan Lucille Eagan Thelma Jennings Dorris Britt Mae Towler Fay Herrera Lola Bill Elliott Lula Belcher Edna Myers Jeneann Sears Virginia West and Mrs Mae Good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Mae Good
Virginia West
Alene Bopp
Audree Schroeder
Mary Price
Evelyn Ballance
Alta Logan
Lucille Eagan
Thelma Jennings
Dorris Britt
Mae ‘Towler
Fay Herrera
Lola Bill Elliott
Lula Belcher
Edna Myers
Jeneann Sears
Good Will Club Surprises Mrs Olga Kleman on Birthday
Vernon Good Will Club hosted a surprise birthday party for Mrs Olga Kleman on July 15 at her home. Fifteen members attended with gifts and cards, plus four guests. Ice cream and cake were served. next meeting planned with Sylvia Binni on July 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Kleman
Vernon Good Will Club
Fiftteen
Tillie Meador
Florence Wolf
Sylvia Binnion
Tony Sorrell
Nellie Doolen
Maud Meador
Lottie Belcher
Marie Q Grawford
Emma Protz
Sophia Protz
Tina Murfin
Ada Bate
Amanda Binnion
Rose Doolen
May Kotmeyer
Eleanor Bates
Larry Bates
Freda Watkins
Doris Kleiman
Sylvia Binni
Pugh Couple Welcome Baby Boy in Joliet Illinois
Mr and Mrs F W Pugh of Joliet announce the arrival on July 15 of a 60 pound boy named William Thomas. Both mother and son are doing nicely at Silver Cross Hospital Joliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Pugh
Joliet
Illinois
William Thomas, Moer and Son
Silver Cross Hospital
Texas Company Drilling Near Patoka in New Section
A Texas Company operation near Patoka eight miles east may have a hot oil spot. Drilling is planned by Mazanek with leasing and royalty buying expected to influence the deal.
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Foster Township
Patoka
Mazanek
Texas Company
Sec
Last Survivor of 1904 Patoka Fishing Club Sells Tent
H G Hudspeth of Patoka remains sole survivor of a fishing club formed in June 1904. The five founders kept by laws and tents, never disbanding. Hudspeth sold the camp tent to Claude Steele after a long era of annual Okaw fishing trips, with memories and old by laws to keep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
H. G. Hudspeth
Claude Steele
F. J. Cooper
M. F. Black
J. I. Buss
J. S. Hudspeth
Pope Township
Okaw
John Baxter
Charles Hill
Mr. Hudspeth
J. S. Buss
Harvey
H. G
Harvey) Hudspeth
Birthday party marks Bible School beginners class
Bible School notes recount a Monday birthday party for David Lee Hetzler in the beginners primary class. Children played games on the church lawn and received colored balloons as the birthday song was sung, with many attendees listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
David Lee Hatzler
Rose Mary Barnes
Junior
Bobby Joe Wilkins
John
Dickie Davis
Eva Jane
Elton Carter
Denny Herreah
Carol
Edwin
Walter Miller
Leon
Mary Lou Walker
Sandra Schroeder
Jerry
Jack Gerrish
Harold Smith
Jimmie Wasem
Jimmie
Frances Elifritz
Leighton Wasem
W. H. Stringer
Marie Crawford
Joan
Janet Jones
Carolyn Nattier
Joe Simcox
Darlene
Virgil Worteman
Mary Mae Parker
Betty Belcher
Margie Goff
Dean
Donna Fay Wadkins
Lola Belcher
Patterson
William Nattier
P. J. Mojonnier
David Lee Hetzler
Artie Rogiers Entertain Sunday School Class
Artie Rogier and his wife hosted their Sunday School class Friday evening in Centralia after viewing a Henry Aldridge picture. Light refreshments were served at the Y. Attendees included Helen Parker Ira Mae Parker Margie Stacik Nell Stringer Virginia Stringer Patsy Patterson Rachel Adams and the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Rogier
Centralia
Henry Aldridge
Woman's Club Lawn Social at Mrs Murfin Home
The Woman's Club will hold a lawn social at Mrs. Bessie Murfin's home on Friday July 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. Bring a guest if you care to. Cooch C. P. Fletcher visited Patoka Friday reporting at Navy HQ in St Louis July 20 and then to Norfolk Va for eight weeks of training before duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don’t. Foget
Bessie
Murfin
Cooch C. P. Fletcher
Patoka
Navy Headquarters
St. Louis
Norfolk
Navy
Hudspeth Sister Attends Funeral of Brother Anderton
Mrs He G Hudspeth heads to Alton for the funeral of her brother Anderton on Wednesday as the community mourns the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He G. Hudspeth
Alton
Anderton
Salem Reunion Kickoff for Fall Election Campaign
Salem Illinois announces the 59th Marion County Soldiers and Sailors Reunion on July 28 29 with Democrat and Republican Day speakers. Notables include Raymond McKeough Benjamin Adamowski Laurence Arnold Governor Dwight H Green and Wayland Brooks. The event runs seven days of programs ending with Old Settlers Day and the Green Corn dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ill
Marion County Soldiers’ and Sailors
Earl W. Merritt
Raymond
McKeough
Benjamin Adamowski
Laurence F. Arnold
Congress
Dwight H. Green
Wayland Brooks
Senate
C. W. Varselly
Dodson
Bryan Memorial Park
War Savings
Bible School Commencement Program at Baptist Church
The Bible School commencement program is set for Friday at 8 p.m. at the Baptist church. Activities include pledges to the flags, Bible story from the 23rd Psalm, piano solos, department displays, and presents diplomas. Lois Foltz leads Beginners, Rachel Adams hosts Primary displays, and Juniors and Intermediates perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Lois Foltz
Rachel Adams
Henry Brumfield Promoted to First Sergeant at Camp Croft
Public Relations Office of Camp Croft South Carolina informs the Register that Henry Brumfield son of Mr Henry Brumfield Patoka has been promoted from Sergeant to First Sergeant. He serves in D Company 27th training battalion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Croft
South Carolina
The
Register
Henry Brumfield
Patoka
D Company
27Th
Baptist Church Announces Weekly Schedule and Picnic
The Baptist Church shares Sunday School at 10 am and evening services. Prayer Meeting is Thursday at 8 pm. Last Sunday the hymns honored Levi Hill and others from Wenena. The WMOS met Thursday afternoon. A program on Whatsoever Things Are of Virtue was led by Mrs Artie Rogier. Bible school closes with a picnic at the park on July 24. enrollment was about ninety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Hill
Orville Genre
John Mattiom
Wenena
Wwm. S
Dherghumeh
Artie Rogier
Progam
Bible School
Hogn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patoka C.E.S
Vandalia
Edwin Bates, Vernon
Helen Betts
Camp Robinson, Ark
Bruce Carter
Victor L. Griffin
Miller
Ottawa
Mrs. Mae Good
Mrs
Foster
H. G. Hudspeth Last
Bible School Notes
Artie Rogiers
Woman’s Club
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