Congressional comments reveal Johnson’s Korea war testimony
Former Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson testifies before a Senate committee detailing prewar plans and decisions. He disputes Acheson and top generals, recalls Blair House talks, and criticizes State Department dominance in military and foreign policy. He notes no initial military plan for Korea and questions rapid troop deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Vursell
M.C. Louis Johnson
Deense
Senate
Acheson
Marshall
Bradley
80Th Congress
Johnson
Formosa
Japan
China
McArthur
Korea
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Blair House
United Staes
Far Pacific
MacArthur
State Department
Far East
Sunday Schedule at First Methodist Church
Alfred S. Dalrymple leads a Sunday program featuring Church School with George Wasem as superintendent, Morning Worship with choir, Methodist Youth Fellowship, Evangelistic Hour, and Prayer Meeting with Bible Study and choir practice. Evening activities at 7:20 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred S. Dalrymple
Church
George Wasem
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Mrs Van Atta and Son Allan Visit Parental Home
Mrs. Van Atta and her son Allan arrived at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Malan, on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Atta
Allan
Roy Malan
Pfc Jack Gillespie Now In Korea
Mrs Richard Muffin, sister of Pfc Jack T Gillespie, says she received a letter from him written in Korea. His address is U S 55049994 Medical Company 5th Ret APO 301 care Postmaster San Francisco California. Gillespie’s birthday is July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Muffin
Pfe
Jack T. Gillespie
Korea
U.S
Medical Company
APO 301 Care
San Francisco
California
Mr M D Karr Honored On Fathers Day
On Sunday June 17 a basket dinner honored Mr M D Karr who turns 91 August 31 and remains active at home and in his garden. Attending were Mr and Mrs F E Adams and David of Patoka, Mr and Mrs James Karr, and Mr and Mrs George Johnston of Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Karr
F. E. Adams
David
Patoka
James Karr
George Johnston
Vernon
Lt. H. W. Quick Receives Bronze Star for Meritorious Service
Lt. Howard W. Quick of Sandoval earns a Bronze Star for meritorious service while serving in Korea. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Quick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Quick
Howard Quick of
Sandoval
Korea
Citation for the Bronze Star Medal for Lt. Howard W Quick
First Lieutenant Howard W Quick is cited for meritorious service against an armed enemy in Korea from December 12 1950 to January 17 1951. He aided sandbagging wire laying mine field construction and ammunition resupply during Hungnam sector operations aiding withdrawal and destruction of munition and enemy sites. His devotion reflects great credit upon himself and the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Quick
15Th Infantry
3D Infantry Division
United States Army
Korea
Hungnam
United Nations
Quick
Lieutenant Quick
Ilinois
Louie
Round Top Club Picnic At Patoka Park
The Round Top Club picnic was held at Patoka Park on Saturday June 16 with forty five in attendance. Master of Ceremonies J A Jennings led talks by former Round Top students C O Livesay and Ru fug Stephens entertained and education anecdotes were shared. Charles Adams Sr claimed to be the oldest present while others boasted being the youngest. Committee in charge was Mrs X B Holland Mr J A Jennings Mr L W Ballance and Mrs Frank Adams. Attendees included Mrs Georgia Jennings Blanke Cleveland Ohio Dewitt Jennings Elmhurst Illinois and others from Vernon Sullivan Breese Decatur and Bensenville Illinois along with several families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Top Club
Patoka Park Saurday
Shelter House
Atendance
J. A. Jennings
Round Top
C. O. Livesay
Vernon
Rufug Stephens
Patoka
Charles Adams Sr
X. B. Holland
L. W. Ballance
Frank Adams
Alway
Georgia
Jennings Blanke
Cleveland
Ohio
Dewitt Jennings
Elmhurst
Livesay
Vernon, Ill
Fara Caldwell
J. R. Wasem
Glen Meryman
Decatur
Ill
Tommy Schmidt
Breese
Karen Sue Adams
Bensenville
Robert Logan
Sullivan
Forrest Cothern to Receive DDS Degree at U of I
Forrest W. Cothern of Chicago and Clinton parents, 203 South Elizabeth street, is a candidate for the dentist surgery degree at the University of Illinois. Commencement for the Chicago Professional Colleges is at 2 p.m. Friday June 15 with Gov. Adlai E Stevenson delivering the address. University awards total 431 degrees in health sciences, including 62 Doctor of Dental Surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Forrest
Bud
Forrest W. Cothern
Chicago
South Elizabeth Street
University of Illinois
Adlai E. Stevenson
George D. Stoddard
Vernon Better Neighbors Club meets at Hathaway home
The Vernon Better Neighbors Club gathered June 13 at Mrs. Alvin Hathaway residence with twelve members present and guest Mrs. Joyce Zimmerman. A brief business session followed a thank you note from Mrs. Morgan and her daughter, then games and refreshments served by the hostess and her daughter Joyce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin. Hathaway
Vernon
Better Neighbors Club
Vernon Better Neighbors Club
Alvin Hathaway
Joyce Zimmerman
Mrs. Morgan
Joyce
Janice
Becky
Larry Zimmerman
Shirley Lawson
Tooty Bayliss
Opal Jones
Baptist Church Service Schedule and Welcome Note
Rev Wm B Mitchell presides at Sunday School 9 30 morning worship 10 30 Training Union 7 evening service 8 Friday prayer service 7 30. Associational Y W A tea scheduled at the church on Friday June 22. H B Anderson has returned home from Centralia hospital and is reported doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Nattier
Training Union
Y.W.A
Eleven-Year-Old Roger Calloway Drowns in Texas Picnic
Mrs. Maude Ellis learns her grandson Roger Calloway son of Mr and Mrs James Calloway of Pleasanton Texas drowned during a birthday picnic. No details yet as Mrs Ellis has not returned home. Donald Lee, Roger’s uncle, met Mrs Ellis en route after a minor car wreck in Bloomington Illinois on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Calloway
Maude Ellis
James Calloway
Pleasanton
Texas
Ellis
Pa toka Baptist Church Names William B. Mitchell New Pastor
The First Baptist Church of Patoka has called William B. Mitchell of Louisville Kentucky as pastor. Mitchell born August 30 1912 in Louisville attended University of Louisville and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He comes from New Harmony Baptist Church in Austin Indiana where he served two years. Before ministry he was a store manager in Louisville. Mitchells wife Claudia is a native of Barren County Kentucky and attended Western State Teachers College in Bowling Green.
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First Baptist Church of
Patoka
William B. Mitchell
Louisville
Kenucky
Mitchell
Kentucky
University of Louisville
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
New Harmony Baptist Church
Austin
Ind
Ville
Claudia Mitchell
Barren County
Western State Teachers College
Bowling Green
Long Marriage Remembered in Patoka and Denver
A Patoka Register reader notes Virgil Farmer and Ollie Davidson wed on June 21 1891 in Patoka Illinois and celebrate their 60th anniversary at their Denver Colorado home 2045 Bellaire St with open house from 4 to 7. Miss Inez Rodgers was brides maid and Rufus Theill best man both now deceased. A son Leland and daughter Esther born. Esther died young. Both in reasonably good health for their age.
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Patoka Register
Virgil Farmer
Ollie Davidson
Patoka
Ill
Morris
Bellaire St
Denver
Colorado
Inez Rodgers
Rufus Theill
Leland
Esther
Farmer
Birth of Walter Edward Defend grandson of Defend and Spinner
Mr and Mrs Edward Defend announce the arrival of their first grandson born to Mr and Mrs Walter Defend on June 7. The baby will be named Walter Edward. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Adolph Spinner of Carvyte Tl.
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Edward Defend
Walter Defend
Walter Edward
Adolph Spinner
Carvlyte
Card of Thanks Expressing Appreciation to Friends
I express gratitude for the beautiful cards and letters I received from friends and neighbors during my hospital stay.
Thanks for visits and cards from friends during illness
Mrs. Philip Meador thanks friends and neighbors for visits cards and flowers during her illness and wishes God’s blessing on all.
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Philip Meador
Patoka Pentecostal Church Service Schedule
Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship 10 30 Sunday evening 7 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 45 Dan Wickertham leads F E Adams Sunday School Superintendent James Karr serves as pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Wickertham
F. E. Adams
James Karr
Eaglins and Odin Residents Visit Marion Patient in Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Eaglin and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Adams of Odin traveled to Marion Sunday with Mrs. Frank Burgess to visit her husband in the hospital there. They saw Frank Joker Porter and reported both Mr. Burgess and Mr. Porter feeling fine and looking well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Eaglin
Carl Adams
Odin
Frank Burgess
Marion
Burgess
the Eaglins
Mrs. Burgess
Frank
Joker) Porter
Mr. Burgess
Mr. Porter
Towler Receives Illinois University Degree with Honors
Dale Towler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Towler, earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois and was conferred the degree by the College of Agriculture. He completed the four year program with honors and majored in Animal Science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Towler
Albert Towler
University of Illinois
College of Agriculture
Vernon Home Bureau June Meeting Highlights
The Vernon Home Bureau met on Wednesday June 18 1951 at Mrs Donald Murfin’s home with nine members present. Major lesson Planning Meals led by Mrs Elizabeth Burton and minor lesson Travel Etiquette by Letta Hopkins. Hosts Mrs Ruth Murfin and Bea Doolen served strawberry short cake and iced tea. The July meeting is planned for Mrs Dallas Robinson’s home.
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Vernon Home Bureau
Donald Murfin
Elizabeth Burton
Letta Hopkins
Ruth Murfin
Bea Doolen
Dallas Robinson
Committee Reports Fund for New Doctor Doing Fine
The fundraising committee and solicitors in Patoka met at the First State Bank on June 14 to review contributions and keep the drive open. Dr. Basch and Mrs. Basch arrive July 3, will reside at the Leslie Wasem home with office space prepared. Doctors’ credentials are reported as approved by hospitals in Vandalia Centralia and Salem, indicating strong early backing for the new physician.
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First State Bank of
Patoka
Busch
Vandalia
Centralia
Salem
Postpone Magassi Ice Cream Supper to July 14
The Annual Ice Cream Supper near Patoka at the Mor Walker corner was postponed due to rain. A new date of Saturday night July 14 was set to hold the event.
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Patoka
Mor Walker Corner
Library Closed Two Weeks Starting June Twenty Ninth
The Library will be closed for two weeks beginning June 29. Library Board member Elsie Gray serves as Librarian during the closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Elsie Gray
Thanking friends for hospital kindness in Vandalia
Mrs. Maurice Adams thanks friends for cards flowers candy letters and other remembrances during her stay at Greer hospital in Vandalia.
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Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Annual Picnic at Carroll Grove July Fourth Benefit
The Carroll Grove Cemetery Committee announces a picnic on Wednesday July 4 to benefit Pratt Cemetery. A full program will appear in next week's Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Grove
Pratt Cemetery
le Cemetery Committee
Son Conway Malan Arrives in Yokohama and Enlists
Mr and Mrs Roy Malan received a cablegram that their son Conway has arrived in Yokohama Japan and has entered service on January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Malan
Conway
Yokohama
Japan
Marilou Smith Piano Recital Scheduled in Sandoval
Marilou Smith will give a piano recital at 8 p.m. Friday June 29 in the Sandoval High School auditorium. Joe Ann Wright announces the program features Bach Chorale, MacDowell Praeludium, Chopin Waltz, Grieg Sonata Op 7, Debussy La Plus Que Lente, Chopin Black Key Etude, Saint Saens The Swan, and Mokreps Valcik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ann Wright
Marilou Smith
Sandoval High School
Marilou
Sandoval
MacDowell
Grieg
Sandoval Chapter C E S Holds Friends Night
Sandoval Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held Friends Night on June 18 with Gladys Crocker of Carlyle as Guest Worthy Matron. The event featured a reception, ceremonies, musical numbers, and a meal for 93 members and guests, plus reports of aid to Mosaic families and a hospital bed purchase for chapter use.
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Sandoval
The
Order of Eastern Star
Gladys Crocker
Carlyle
W. F. Schaffnit
Nelda Wrone
Edw. G. Heiss
Centralia
Sally Norcross
Mary Alice Morgan
Odin
Lois Wilson
Vandalia
Audree Schroeder
Patoka
Rita Hill
Ellen Nenny
Marshall
Burl Alexander
Florence Meador
Adah
Annabelle Atkinson
Ruth
Lorraine Huck
Esther
Cleo Walker
Martha
Ethel Latchaw
Electa
Flora Petray
Warder
Charles J. Ahlf
Sentinel
Vera I. Baker
Ruth Cruse
Ruth Alexander
Helen Hahn
Myrtle Merten
Marie Smith
Cancer Control
Fraternal Benevolence
Otto Keister
Mosaic
Germany
Finland
Dayton Family Visits Mrs Quayle and Paul
Mr and Mrs James Shively and daughters of Dayton Ohio visit her mother Mrs Nelie Quayle and Paul during a weekend gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shively
Dayton, Ohio
Nelie Quayle
Paul
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congressional
First Methodist Church
PFC
Jack Gillespie
Mrs. Murfin
Jack
LT. H.,w. Quick
38D Infantry Division
Care
C. P. Newman
GSC
Robert E. Doe
AGC Adjutant
Forrest Cothern
U. OF I
Wm. B. Mitchell
H. B. Anderson
Centralia Hospital
Patoka Baptist Church
Mrs
Ollie Farmer
Patoka Pentecostal
Maurice Adams
C.E.S
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