Soldier Letters Reveal Bud Sharp Grave Tribute in Normandy
A letter from 1st Lt. Irl W. Smith describes finding the grave of Bud Sharp in Monarch American Cemetery near Blossville two miles east of St Mere Eglise. He notes Sharp served with the 101st Airborne, asks for verification of details including service number A.S.N. 36441783, and expresses deep sympathy to Sharp’s family, praising the Outfit’s fighting spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord Smith
Boulder
Ill
Wid Smith
Bud” Sharp
Lillie
Bud
St. Mere Eglise
Blossville
Illinois AG Studies Rural School Problems
The Illinois Agricultural Association named John K. Cox to head studies of rural schools and problems. Cox, a Tri City High School principal since 1938, began June 1 and will assist county farm bureaus in statewide consultations. Local bureaus report many counties forming or planning committees to study rural education and improve curriculums and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Illinois Agricultural Association
John K. Cox
Tri-City
Buffalo
Sangamon County
Cox
Kentucky
Burgin
Lexington
University of Kentucky
North Western University
Illinois
IAA
Clay
Edwards
Madison
Richland
Marion County
Bond County
Clark County
Marion County Farm Bureau
Pvt. Robert Wasem In Normandy Letter From France 1944
A wartime letter from Pvt. Robert Wasem, formerly a Register printer and columnist, describes his time in England before reaching France in 1944. He compares English and American attitudes, recalls visiting a longtime newspaper office, and notes age yellowed papers and historic stamps on printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Wasem
France
England
Waterloo
Mound Chapel Church Sees Visitors From Zion Church
A spendid crowd gathered Sunday evening as four carloads of visitors from Zion church assisted the services. One profession of faith was made at the altar. Services are held every Sunday at 7 45 p.m with Pastor M D Ballance inviting all to came and be helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Church
M. D. Ballance
Arnold Chapel Picnic Planned for August 5
The annual Arnold Chapel Picnic will be held the evening of August 5 at the Merle Jones Grove. Supper will be served on the grounds with a program to follow. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Chapel
Merle Jones Grove
Birthday Dinner for Louis Zimmerman Honored in Denver
Mrs. Bertha Wasem Weidman reports a Denver birthday dinner for Louis Zimmerman former Patoka Register owner. Effie Belle Hawkins hosted relatives and friends from Patoka and elsewhere who toasted Louie with a cake by Ann Patrice Doherty and gifts from grandchildren and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Wasem Weidman
West 29Th Ave
Denver
Colorado
Louis Zimmerman
Patoka Register
Effie Belle Hawkins
Louie
Patoka
Ann Patrice Doherty
Effie
Lewis Hawkins
Pueblo
Wayne Young
Betty
Paul
Zimmerman Doherty
Doherty
Ann Patrice
Maurine
Dennis
Sweet
Thelia Doherty
Effie Zimmerman
C. Virgil Harmer
Fannie Seward Miller
Pauline Z. Mauser
Clayton
Ryan
William Thompson
Henry
Card of Thanks for Bowen Family
The Bowen family thanks all who assisted during the sickness and burial of John Charles Bowen. Special thanks to Brother Robert Graham and to those who sent floral offerings and kind words of condolence. May God bless you all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Charles Bowen
Robert Graham
Vernon Perambler Reflects on Local Conditions and Civic Mood
The piece criticizes seating limits at the Post Office and compares to Chicago Stadium while noting delays for the More land Truck. It laments drought, street mowing, town pride, and urges practical frugality. It references political commentary, fashion modesty, and a quotable refrain about making do with available resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Stadium
Herbie
Will
Henry
Frank
Charlie
John
Xyz
Vernon
Patoka
Hitler
Sunbeam Meeting Rescheduled For August 4
The Sunbeam group meeting moved from August 5 to Friday August 4 from 1 to 3 PM due to Carolyn Nattier’s absence caused by her father’s illness. Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier will host with Bible questions and jig saw puzzles. John Davis discusses his camp trip. Future dates list September 2 with the Crawfords and October 11 with the Belchers and Deans.
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Sunbeam
Carolyn Nattier
P. J. Mojonnier
Southland
John Davis
Marie
Kent Crawford
Betty Belcher
Marilyn
Joan
Janet
Maurice Dean Jones
Ladies Fancy Work Club July Meeting Recap
The July meeting of the Ladies Fancy Work Club was hosted by Mrs Delpha Jolliff with most members present. Mrs Rita Hill and Mrs Gladys Jones organized memory quiz and written contests while Twila and Lila served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Fancy Work Club
Delpha Jolliff
Rita Hill
Gladys Jones
Twila
Lila
Ice Cream Social at Stringtown Church Saturday
Ice cream supper to be held at Stringtown Church Saturday night July 29 featuring entertainment by the school rhythm band. All invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stringtown Church
Patoka 4-H Plans First Achievement Show
Patoka 4-H Clubs organize the first annual 4-H Club Achievement Show on Saturday afternoon August 12. Leaders Carroll Mojonnier Jake Davis and Mrs Bruce Pugh supervise a cash prize list and ribbon awards. A gala program with refreshments and an amateur entertainment segment will accompany the contests to showcase member projects and prep for the county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Carroll Mojonnier
Jake Davis
Bruce Pugh
Mojonnier
Agricultural Club
Ood
Carroll
Alray
Marion County Farm Bureau
Richesons Cafe Reopens After Extensive Remodeling
Richesons Cafe owned by Mr. and Mrs. C I Richeson was closed two weeks for interior remodeling. The layout now features a single large room, new decor, a leather topped soda fountain, a long lunch counter, booths and tables, with the kitchen at the rear. The cafe reopened Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richeson’s
C. IR. Richeson
Library Notes Show Busy Day At Opening
The library reports heavy activity with twenty five books lent in the first hour after opening. Donors include Mrs Ruth Coleman Miss Lila Jolliq and gifts from Mrs Ollie Barmer and Patty Patterson with several children's books added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Barmer
Amazon
Patty Patterson
Ruth Coleman
Lila Jolliq
Local residents share news of travel and visits
Mrs J D Masten of Chicago visits her mother Mrs Delilah Haley and plans to move to Portland Oregon for refrigeration work. Many locals travel, visit relatives, or host guests including Mr W L Gray, Mrs Lee Wadkins, the Griffin family, Irene Donley, Margie Goff, Edith Cruse, Dorothy DeLay, Evelyn Easton, Hays family, and Jerry Quayle among others.
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J. D. Masten
Chicago
Delilah Haley
Masten
Portland
Oregon
William Newman
Sandoval
Dale Nattier
Hester Clifton
Rodesa
Louisiana
Jack Keaton
Sam Little
The
Hillsboro Journal
Patoka
J. W. Thompson
T. E. Irvin
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
James F. Shively
Virginia Beach
Jerry Quayle
Pfc
Jerry W. Quayle
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A.T.C
A.P
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Irl W. Smith
F.A. Bn
New York
N. Y
Pvt
Robert Wasem
Normandy
Pu” Hassett
Bronx
BKLYN
Boston Braves
YANKS
Buddy
Ian
Mound Chapel Church News
B.W.W
A'S
Vernon Perambler
Eigh
Sunbeams
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Patoka Panthers
Richeson’s Cafe
Library Notes
W. L. Gray
Dalton City
Mrs. Alice Miller
A. A. Griffin
T. M. Conrey
Centralia
Irene Donley
McLeansboro
H. K. Pike
Keith
John Evans Jr
Decatur
Jack Keeton
Larry Green
Dean Meador
Larry
Madelyn Alexander
Margie Goff
Vandalia
Mrs
Orville Goff
Kessner Cruse
Edith Cruse
Dorothy DeLay
Assumption
Nella Mansfield
Cecil Elliott
Melinda
H. G. Hudspeth
Cox and Martin Ambulance
Mollie Murfin
W. W. Murfin
Harold Pugh
James Ballance
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