Wayland Meador Transferred to Pensacola Flight Training
Naval Aviation Cadet Wayland Dean Meador son of Mr and Mrs Carl Meador of Patoka Illinois has been moved from Glenview Illinois to the Naval Air Training Center Pensacola Florida after completing the first phase of flight training. Upon passing the intermediate syllabus at Pensacola he will earn his wings as a Naval Aviator and be commissioned Ensign in the Naval Reserve or Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps Reserve. Meador a Patoka High School graduate started at Chapel Hill Pre Flight School and attended the University of Illinois Champaign Illinois.
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Naval Air Station
Glenview
Naval Aviation
Wayland Dean Meador
Carl Meador
Patoka
Ill
Naval Air Training Center
Pensacola
Florida
Illinois
Naval Air Primary Training Command
Meador
Naval Reserve
Marine Corps Reserve
Patoka High School
Navy
Chapel Hill
N. C
University of Illinois At
Champaign
Matilda R Doolen 93 Dies at Vernon Illinois
Matilda Ryman Doolen born February 17 1852 near Salem Illinois died June 11 1945 at age 93 in Vernon area. She aided neighbors and joined Vernon Methodist Church over fifty years. Survived by six children five sons and one daughter, twelve grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. Funeral held June 13 at Vernon Methodist Church with Rev John R Curtis and burial in Doolen Cemetery. Cox and Martin directors.
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Marion County
Matilda Ryman Doolen
Justus
Martha Dickens Ryman
Salem
Christ
Sandy Branch
Vernon Methodist Church
Meredith Doolen
Oscar
Roland
Chester
Orville
Vernon
Ellis
Wilmington
Ill
Mabel Brokelmeyer
Patoka
Illinois
John R. Curtis
Doolen Cemetery
Cox & Martin
Local Social and Visit Highlights in Vernon Area
Vernon and surrounding residents were noted in a flurry of visits and gatherings. The Betts family and friends from Sheridan and Geneva attended a house sale after their property sold to Roy Veal. Minnie Peddicord plans summer study in Carbondale and Patoka visitors joined Mrs. Harold Godel in Wood River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Betts
J. F. Arnold
Sheridan
Beulah Jarrett
Geneva
Roy Veal
Minnie Peddicord
Carbondale
W. E. Walton
Lillie Walton
Tom Ballance
Patoka
St. Louis
Philippine Liberation Ribbon Awarded to Capt Spurgeon
A letter from Capt. William M. Spurgeon details a Philippine Liberation Ribbon presented by Major General Basilio J. Valdez. The citation expresses the gratitude of the Filipino people for liberation from Japanese domination, signed by Ward W. Conquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Spurgeon
S. M. Spurgeon
Basilio J. Valdez
Philippine Army
Ward W. Conquest
A.G.D
Bravery Honored for 101st Paratrooper in Europe
Patoka resident Corporal William C. McIntire of the 101st Airborne Division received the Bronze Star for heroism near Bastogne during December and January. He directed fire after an observer was hit, served as assistant squad leader with the 501st Eagle Division, and parachuted into Normandy and Holland before the Ardennes. He also holds a Presidential Citation with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart, and European Theater ribbon. brother Carroll is also in the Army.
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101St Airborne Division
Berchtesgaden
William C. McIntire
Patoka
Bastogne
Bellum
McIntire
501St Eagle Division
Foy
Belgium
101St
von Rundstedt
Third Army
Ardennes
Normandy
Holland
Carrol
Hi Lite Class Meeting at Christian Church
The Hi Light Class of the Christian Church met on Tuesday evening June 12 with 21 members present. Hostesses Edna Meyers and Lucille Eagan served. Devotionals were led by Edna Myers on Freedom bought with a price.
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The
Christian Church
Edna Meyers
Lucille Eagan
Edna Myers
Atndree Schroeder
Lucille Granger
Mae Towler
Genevieve Sears
Arlene Bopp
Maude Ellis
Methodist Aid Meeting Led by Mrs Elsie Gray
The Methodist Aid met Thursday in church rooms with Mrs Lela Balance leading devotions. President Mrs Elsie Gray directed the business session and organized hostesses Mrs Minnie Eaglin Mrs Emma Griffin and Mrs Elsie Gray. Mrs Carrye Alexander led the Bible Quiz and scripture completion entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Aid
Lela Ballance
Elsie Gray
Carrye Alexander
Minnie Eaglin
Emma Griffin
Puzzling Indifference To Bond Drive
A wartime civic appeal laments local apathy toward the Seventh War Loan drive. It urges immediate personal bond purchases, noting that $27,000 remains of a $42,000 quota with 15 days left. Citizens are reminded that donations must exceed $18.75 per person. Get in on the fight and go all out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwo Jima
U.S
George
Card of Thanks for Well Wishes and Hospital Stay
The notice thanks many for get well greetings visits and flowers during a stay at St Marys Hospital. It asks blessings for everyone and acknowledges Mr Irvin for kindness during illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Hospital
Mr Irvin
Local residents spend weekend visits and hospital update
Clifford Talbot Keith Pike Jr Conway and Glenwood Malan stayed Saturday night at the Ballance cabin east of town. Mrs Henry Brumfield and Floyd Belcher visited Melvin Belcher at Centralia hospital Monday. Mr Belcher is slowly improving. Mrs Maxine Hill and her children of Sandoval spent Monday at their home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Talbot
Keith Pike Jr
Conway and
Glenwood Malan
Ballance Cabin
Henry Brumfield
Floyd Belcher
Melvin Belcher
Patoka Panthers Hold Meeting And Demonstrations
The Patoka Panthers met June 12 at Bill Sides home with Conway Malan acting as president. Demonstrations of artificial respiration were given by Bill Sides and Raymond Hulsizer. Junior Ohles arranged pig houses. Next meetingat Jake Davis home. Patoka 4 H Club excelled at Salem field Day with Wilma Pugh finishing all races and stunts. Malan ran 600 yards in the fastest Patoka time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Panthers
Bill Sides
Conway Malan
Raymond Hulsizer
Junior Ohles
Jake Davis
Patoka
Salem
Wilma Pugh
Little Miss Mary Alice Edwards Birthday Honor
Mr and Mrs Henry Brumfield hosted a Sunday dinner for their granddaughter Mary Alice Edwards honoring her fifth birthday. Guests included Mrs Paul Jones and family, Mrs Fred Towler and children, Mr and Mrs Willie Edwards and daughter, and Mr and Mrs Henry Brumfield. Afternoon callers were Mrs Lucas Walker and Mrs Elmer Kinney with their children.
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Henry Brumfield
Mary Alice Edwards
Paul Jones
Marilyn
Joan
Janet
Maurice Dean
Paula Sue
Fred Towler
Betty
Pauline
Tommie
Willie Edwards
Mary Alice
Lucas Walker
Leon, Mary Lou
Claudia Sue
Elmer Kinney
Downs Family Visits and Home Purchases Reported
Mrs C C Wilson and her daughters Margaret and Betty visited sisters Stella Thompson and Amy Christie west of Vernon on Thursday. Mr Wilson joined later, returning Sunday. J C Binnion moved household goods to Sholconier and his house was bought by Louis Des Ruisseaux who will now occupy it. C D Doolen and daughter Shirley and Effie Arnold were Sunday guests of Mrs Yale Hyle and daughters in Vandalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Wilson
Margaret
Betty
Downs
Stella Thompson
Amy Christie West
Vernon
Wilson
Ida Wilson
J. C. Binnion
Sholconier
Louis Des Ruisseaux
Binnion House
C. D. Doolen
Shirley
Effie Arnold
Yale Hyle
Vandalia
Lightning Strikes Felmont Oil Tank On Bruce Pugh Farm
A lightning strike hit a Felmont Corporation gun barrel on the Bruce Pugh farm Saturday around midnight. Centralia Fire Department responded with two trucks and used about 1200 pounds of foamite before Tom Phillips, Patoka field superintendent, and Felmont employee Davis Jennings brought the fire under control from the tank top. Damage described as slight.
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Felmont Corporation
Bruce Pugh
Centralia
Tom Phillips
Patoka Field
Davis Jennings
Felmont
It pays to advertise says the duck egg contrast
The piece contrasts duck and hen eggs to show advertising value, noting a duck lays without fuss while a hen cackles on the nest. It highlights how advertising draws attention and asks readers how many eat duck eggs versus hen eggs, urging use of the Sandoval-Odin News for promotion.
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Sandoval-Odin News
Baptist Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Vacation Bible School
The Baptist church lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. Training Union at 7:00 p.m. Evangelistic Services at 8:00 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting at 8. Vacation Bible School has 87 enrolled. Commencement June 15 at 8 o'clock. All are invited.
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Vacation Bible School
Births of James Thomas Jenkins and Jimmie Dale Redburn
Staff Sergeant William Jenkins and wife announce the birth of a son on June 8 at St Marys Hospital Centralia Illinois named James Thomas. Mrs Jenkins formerly Agnes Hayes. Mr and Mrs Sam Redburn of Lake Charles Louisiana announce the birth of a son named Jimmie Dale. Mrs Redburn is sister of Mrs Dale Nattier and Mrs John Evans. The Reds are former Patoka residents.
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William Jenkins
St. Mary’s Hospital
Cetralia, Ill
James Thomas
Jenkins
Agnes Hayes
Sam Redburn
Lake Charles
Jimmie Dale
Redburn
Dale Nattier
John Evans
Patoka
Fancy Work Club Meets With Mrs Murfin
The Fancy Work Club spent a pleasant afternoon with Mrs. Bessie Murfin on Friday June 8. Entertainment directed by Mrs. Josephine DeDelay featured readings by Mrs. Elsie Gray and Mrs. Eva Potts. Prizes went to Mrs. Ethel Rogier and Elsie Gray. Mrs. Mabel Phillips sang and refreshments were served by Mrs. Gray.
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Fancy Work Club
Bessie Murfin
Josephine DeLay
Elsie Gray
Old Glory
Eva Potts
Mabel Phillips
Ethel Rogier
Murfin
Gray
Four Women Spent Monday in Centralia
Thelma Jennings Margaret Cox Evelyn Ballance and Lucille Eagan spent Monday in Centralia for unspecified activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Jennings
Margaret Cox
Evelyn Ballance
Lucille Eagan
Centralia
Residents Return and Travel Notes Color Local Scene
Local residents and visitors share news of arrivals departures visits and trips. Darrell Walker returns from South Pacific duty on leave to visit his mother while families travel to Texas Oklahoma and Kentucky for visits or vacations.
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Darrell Walker
South Pacific
Cleo Walker
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Matilda Ryan Doolen
Cpt. W. M. Spurgeon
Philippine Liberation
Cpl
Methodist
Bond Drive
Patoka Panther News
Edwards
Baptist Church
Ella Goff
Margie Goff
Norton Davis
South
O. J. Hill
Sandoval
Burl Alexander
William Bryant
Mound Chapel
Alexander
Clifford Christian
Oklahoma
Wayne Talbott
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Ott Talbott
Bill Williams
Harlan Goff
Margie
Homer Potts
Roy Jones
Pfc
Dick Potts
Darvin Jones
Sandoval Lions Club
Ora Hamilton
Near
Lizzie Gray
C. M. Rogier
Greenville
G. J. Wasem
Leighton
Texas
Edgar Rogier
Corpus Christie
F. O
James W. Brown
San Antonio
Thomas Haley
Kalamazoo
Michigan
D. J. Evans
L. E. Green
Sandra Schroeder
Walter Kirk
Camp
Lee Wadkins
Betty Simcox
George “Simcox
Paul Belcher
Denny
Scott Field
Frank Miller
Frank Burgess
Carl Arnold
Beaucoup
Mrs. L. E. Green
Gerald Cox Shje
N. Carolina
Paul Swift
Alma
Mrs
Roy Mulvaney
Chester Bryant
Virgil Herrin
Roy Murray
L. W. Ballance
Methodist Church
Paul Logan
Dorothy DeLay
Salem Woman's Club
Phillips
Logan
Miss DeLay
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