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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1945
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Earl O'Neal received a letter from their nephew Pvt Fred Thorpe who was reported missing December 11 somewhere in France The letter states he was liberated April 23 by the Russians in Germany
The Vernon W. C. T. U. May gathering at Mrs. Lester Belcher’s home had twelve members and one guest. President Helen Betts led prayers, songs, pledges, and readings, with reports accepted and S.T.L. discussed. Mother’s Day remembrances planned. June meeting set with Mrs. Eva Johnson. members to provide cookies or candy for service personnel.
The American Legion and Auxiliary will hold their regular monthly meeting at the Hall on Thursday night June 7 at 8 00 pm. District Director Mrs Charles Johnpeter of Posey will be a guest. A good attendance is urged.
To my many friends and especially church members I thank you for the beautiful cards letters and flowers. May God bless each of you. Mrs Edith E Cruse 8 W Walnut Chanute Kansas.
Vernon Frank Hickman attended Sandoval Community High School graduation ceremonies to watch last year’s three graduates receive their diplomas. Doc Epps Gabe Whitehurst assisted John Miller three days dismantling a building in Sandoval. Town residents visit three strawberry patches. Bob Watkins plans garden preparation and promotes his team. Hickman and wife attended a basket dinner and Memorial Fredonia last Sunday and gave an address.
Mr and Mrs W L Danbury hosted Spanish American War Veterans at their Vandalia home Monday May 28 A pot luck dinner followed by social time honored Col E P Clayton and many local guests The gathering included Mr and Mrs J O Guinn Claud Easley Don Fahnestock Nola Rutledge Lucy Mabry Anna Curry Anna Bahney Ella McKee Brannon Patterson Minnie Peddicord Hazel Cox Alice Wilson Bertha Quayle D L Freyer and Louis Des Roussiaux all from Vandalia and surroundings
Mrs H S Riley hosted the Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Sunday School at her home Tuesday evening May 22. Mrs Lee Crawford led the opening devotionals and Mrs Ruth Willett with Mr Marcus Cox directed the entertainment. The June meeting will be at Mrs Ruth Willett’s home and a bake sale is planned for Saturday June 2.
Mrs. Leslie Walker and family attended the Youth for Christ Victory Rally at War Memorial Plaza in Indianapolis Indiana on May 26. Ervin Singer created a 10 foot high Christ portrait placed on the Memorial with lights on. The Indianapolis church choir numbered 500 voices. Speakers included Chief of Police Ltan L. Patch Chaplain Harry Anderson Lt James Whitaker and Bill McGahanan.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Jackson of Greenville visited sister Mary Stombaugh and mother Mrs. Jane Huddle ston on Tuesday. Decatur guests included Mrs. Truman Casey and Miss Norma Low of Boaz visiting Bill Boaz’s family. Jimmy Casey returned to Decatur from Vandalia Monday. Various locals, including Frank Lake of Vernon and Helen Olmstead, called on families in Vandalia and Villa Grove.
Dayne Tune Sic, a local sailor just home on nine days leave from boot training at Great Lakes, Illinois, has lost his wallet somewhere between Patoka and Centralia. The wallet contains his pay for nine weeks of training, a return ticket to Great Lakes, a driver’s license and ID. Anyone with information is asked to contact his mother, Mrs. Edna Tune, in Patoka.
In Vandalia a fire at Thomas Warner's home killed Warner's neighbor Flora Hurst and Warner himself. Mrs. Hurst died after entering the burning house to check if Warner escaped. Warner died later at Mark Greer hospital from burns and smoke inhalation.
The Kaskaskia Women’s Christiantemperance Union met at Edna Beck’s home on May 18 with nine members present and three new members joining Mrs. W.S. Funk Mrs. Flora Albert and Mrs. Nettie McConnell. Devotional Laurine Prayer Mrs. W. S. Funk led the devotional before the business session. Vivian Lamborn, Secretary.
The Sunbeams plan a June 2 meeting from 2 to 8 PM with counselor Mrs. P J Mojonnier. Programs include salutes songs prayer Bible verse roll call and new member welcome. Nicky Johnstone to give parasol to each attendee and host duties announced for July 7 and August 4.
The Felmont Company held its annual employee and family picnic at Fairview Park on Saturday May 26. Entertainment and games began at 1:00 p.m. followed by a fried chicken dinner at 6:00 p.m. About two hundred attendees came from Patoka Centralia and Sandoval. Sandsoval guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Vore Mr and Mrs A C Ochmke Mr and Mrs Lee Patterson Mr and Mrs John Anderson and family Mrs Al Hallain Mr and Mrs W R Gates and Mrs Agnes Thomas.
Mr and Mrs E A Williams of Sandoval announce their son Sgt Glen A Williams U S Army has been liberated from a German prison camp. The letter dated May 8 1945 confirms recovery after his capture May 23 1944 near the Mussolini Bridge Italy. Williams served since 1942 with the 4th Ranger Battalion and later the 1st Special Service Force. He was reported missing in action July 4 1944. His family note another son Merle E Williams BM2c in the U S Coast Guard and a sister Mrs Hazel Mason of Woodlawn Illinois.
The AAA announces 1945 conservation payments to encourage harvesting alfalfa alsike and red clover seed. Farmers will receive 3.50 per acre harvested plus a per pound seed payment of 2.25 cents for alfalfa and alsike and 3.5 cents for red clover if seed is sold before January 1, 1946. County committees advised to inform growers to prevent seed shortages affecting livestock and milk production.
The County AAA reports a fixed hog support price of 13.00 per hundredweight Chicago basis with no weight cap. The top limit of 300 pounds was removed on April 25, aiming to boost fall pig production. The program runs through September 1, 1946, with officials hoping farmers increase hogs next year.
Baptist Church announces a full schedule on Sunday June 3 with Bible School at 10:00 a.m and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Evening services follow and a June 4 to 15 Bible School runs 9:30 to 11:30. A business meeting is set for June 7 at 8:00 p.m with teachers and workers to follow.
Community members attend shows in Farina and Salem while relatives visit in Kinmundy and nearby towns. Birth announced for Donna Marlene, a baby girl born May 14 to Marvin and unnamed mother. Several families, including the Bassett, Green, Doolen, Headley, Arnold, and Nichols households, share visits and weekend gatherings across multiple communities.
Sgt. Harry H. Seidel 22 of Gladewater Texas and son of Mr and Mrs Ed Seidel San ndoval was freed from a German prison camp after being missing since December 20 1944 and captured February 20 1945. He served as a machine gunner with Hodges First Army and fought in Paris Holland Belgium Aachen Hurtgen Forest and Luxembourg before his capture and telegrams say he would be home soon.
Mr and Mrs Dick Riley announce the arrival of a baby son at St Marys Hospital Centralia on May 17. The newborn has been named Donald Richard.
A list of social updates notes visitors and relatives from Indianapolis to Cerro Gordo and Decatur, honoring Memorial Day services in Centralia and surrounding towns. It mentions Cyril and Connie Meador earning honors, many relatives visiting, sailors on leave, and travel between Patoka, Medford, and Chicago with several transfers and anticipated homecomings.
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