War Department reports death of Pvt Elza Sharp in Normandy invasion
The War Department confirms Pvt Elza Lee Sharp of the 506th Parachute Infantry was killed in action on June 8 1944, two days after the invasion began. He leaves his parents Mr and Mrs E L Sharp Sr of Boulder Ill and a three year old daughter Judy Sharp of Peoria. Memorial services are set for July 2 at Island Chapel Church with local posts planning a ceremony.
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War Department
Elza Lee Sharp
506Th Parachute Infantry
Cherbourg
E. L. Sharp
Boulder
Ill
East Fork
Clinton County
Patoka
Elza Sharp
Bud
Armed Service
Tank Destroyers
Camp Robinson
Arkansas
Ft. Lewis
Washington
Ft. Benning
Georgia
Camp Mackall
North Carolina
Elza
Bud) Sharp
Miss Norma Jackson Weds Revis Smith in Quiet Home Ceremony
Miss Norma Jean Jackson of Decatur Illinois wed Flight Officer Revis Smith of Malone New York in a 4 p.m. June 23 single ring ceremony at Reverend Pratt’s Westminster Presbyterian Church home. Attendants were Miss Virginia Jackson and Vernon Blackburn. The bride’s parents live in Decatur and Patoka, while the groom returns from overseas and will reside in Atlantic City New Jersey where he is stationed. The bride is the granddaughter of the late Mrs. M. Eagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Jean Jackson
Decatur
Ill
Revis Smith
Malone
N.Y
Pratt
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Virginia Jackson
Vernon Blackburn
C. M. Jackson
Patoka
Eastern Star Welcomes New Member At June Meeting
Victoria Chapter Eastern Star initiates Virginia McNicol at a June 26 gathering with guests from Villa Grove and Sandoval. Officers filled by regular members include Artie Rogier as Worthy Patron Edith Cruse as Associate Conductress and O J Hill as Sentinel. Maud Phillips sang solo. refreshments served by W M Ellis Orville Hubbart and William Boyd.
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Victoria Chapter
Virginia McNicol
Villa Grove
Sandoval
Artie Rogier
Edith Cruse
O. J
W. M. Ellis
Orville Hubbartt
William Boyd
Christian Endeavor News and Upcoming Leader
Billy Dean Good led this week with the Seven Virtues lesson drawn from 2nd Peter. Next week Marjorie Pugh leads as the Realizing America's Christian Heritage lesson is drawn from Proverbs 14 34, Hebrews 12 1 2, Acts 22 28. KBFA meeting will be announced by initials. Endeavor starts at 7 15. Dayline and aim to learn about the sword of freedom. S Sgt Robert Morey and Mrs Nella Mansfield of Frederick Oklahoma were summoned due to their mother Mrs H G Hudspeth illness.
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Billy Dean Good
Peter
Marjorie Pugh
America
Robert Morey
Nella Mansfield
Frederick
Oklahoma
H. G. Hudspeth
I am the American Soldier
A brief patriotic line framing the Nation’s manhood and the glory of a noble race. It proclaims the speaker as the American Soldier.
Bond sales lag in Patoka area despite rise
The First State Bank of Patoka reports total War Bond sales at 12191, well under the 38000 quota set for the region. The report notes rural areas face a busy season and many buyers have not yet reached town, but hopes remain that the area will surpass the target before July 8 as in prior drives.
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First State Bank of
Patoka
Miss Wilma De Lassus Weds Julian Vandermeulen
Miss Wilma De Lassus and Mr Julian Harry Vandermeulen announce their marriage in Hinsdale Illinois on Tuesday June 20. De Lassus, daughter of Mr and Mrs J W De Lassus of St Elmo, grew up in Patoka and earned degrees at James Millikin University Columbia University and taught at Sullivan Hinsdale State Teachers College DeKalb. The couple will reside at 816 Michigan Avenue Evanston Illinois after July 10.
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Patoka
Wilma de Lassus
Julian Harry Vandermeulen
Hinsdale
Illinois
Vandermeulen
J. W. de Lassus
St. Elmo
Centralia
James Millikin University
Columbia University
Sullivan
State Teachers College
DeKalb
Europe
Vandermeulens
Michigan Avenue
Evanston
Girl Vernon Victory 4 H Club Meets At Webb Home
The Vernon Victory 4 H Club met June 23 at Mrs F E Webb's home with twelve members and two visitors. Virginia Wernsman spoke on caring for undergarments Irene Perkins demonstrated Altering a Pattern Rosemary Ripple presented Whirling Propeller and Sit Tall Rosemary Ripple gave a poem Where Do We Land and Virginia Weinsman and Joyce Hathaway sang Don't Sweetheart Me After refreshments the group adjourned.
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Vernon Victory 4-H Club
F. E Webb
Virginia Wernsman
Irene Perkins
Rosemary Ripple
Virginia Weinsman
Joyce Hathaway
Family reunion honors returning PFC Wendell Wickersham
On June 25 relatives gathered on the lawn of Alvin Belcher and Frank Miller homes to honor Pfc. Wendell Wickersham, son of D. L. and Mrs. Wickersham of Vernon, recently returned from service with the 12th Air Force overseas. He will report to Miami July 9. Attendees included the Fender, Landreth, Wickersham, Belcher and Miller families and others from Vernon, Mattoon, and area communities.
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Wickersham
England
North Africa
Italy
Miami
Florida
Johnny Fender
Elvin Landreth
Mattoon
D. L. Wickersham
Vernon
George Wickersham
Elaine
Dorothy
Mary
Beaulah Wickersham
O. E. Eaglin
Alvin Belcher
Miller
Dewey and Bricker Nominees for Republican Ticket
Governor Dewey of New York and Governor Bricker of Ohio captured the Republican nominations at the Chicago convention. Dewey received 1056 votes on roll call and Bricker was named vice president after Bricker withdrew. Dewey pledged no pledges beyond loyalty to the American people.
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Thomas E. Dewey
New York
G.O.P
Beloit
Wisconsin
Grant Ritter
Mr. Dewey
Dewey
Douglas McArthur
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Chicago Stadium
State of
America
New Deal
Congress
Family Gathering at P W Belcher Home Hosts Bennett Visit
About thirty relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs P W Belcher on Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs Belcher's sister and husband Mr and Mrs Tony Bennett of Pennsylvania. The Bennetts are en route to Missouri for new employment.
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P. W. Belcher
Mullen Graduates Gunner's Mate Training at Great Lakes
Harry Dean Mullen, 25, husband of Helen Mullen of Patoka Illinois, was among graduates of an intensive Gunner's Mate course at the Great Lakes Service School. He was selected for specialized training based on recruit aptitude test scores and proceeds to sea or shore duty or advanced schooling for active service.
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Great Lakes, II
Harry Dean Mullen
Helen Mullen
Patoka
Illinois
Correction notice updates Myron Cooley address
A published correction states Myron Cooley’s address has changed to Myron A. Cooley S2¢ U.S. Naval Corpsmen's School No 21 1 Camp Balboa San Diego California 34. The notice clarifies letters should be sent to the updated address.
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Myron Cooley
Myron A. Cooley
U.S. Naval Corpsmen’s School
Camp Balboa
San Diego
California
Britt woman undergoes operation at St Marys hospital
Mrs. Dale Britt of Sandoval entered St Marys hospital in Centralia Friday and underwent an operation Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. O J Britt visited her Sunday. Miss Evelyn Ellis spent the weekend in Chicago with Mrs Madeline Porter and Miss Gayle Belcher.
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Dale Britt of
Sandoval
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
O. J. Britt
Evelyn Ellis
Chicago
Madeline Porter
Gayle Belcher
Local residents share visits and travels across states
A long list of social outings and visits is reported with numerous families near Clinton. People travel to Missouri, Wisconsin, Ohio, New York, and Texas for visits, vacations, and family gatherings. Some relatives take care of health matters, while others join loved ones, attend summer school, or visit military members.
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Edward Markkham
Norma Roseman
Edward DeFend
Evangelical Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing
St. Louis
Miss Roseman
Paul Matzker
Vandalia
Olivia Crusch
Margaret Graebner
Evelyn Pickard
Walter A. Scheer
Doris Drosselmeyer
Eunice Koenig
P. R. Swilling
Rossman
Vandalia Community High School
Vandalia Leader
Pvt
Norma Jackson
Eastern Star
Christian Endeavor News
Mlexande
Franklin Alexander
Philadelphia Bulletin
Julean Vandermeulen
Pfc
Wendell Wickersham
Bricker
Robert Bayliss
Brazil
Indiana
Fannie Miller
Denver
Colorado
John Jennings
Bettie Clark
Louie Wasem
W. R. Gardner
Robert Strahl
Barnesville
A. D. Patterson
Patsy
P. J. Mojonnier
Alice Holt
Missouri Baptist Hospital
W. C. Carner
Mt. Vernon
H. K. Pike
Keith
Roy Garrett
la Cross
Annie Lane
Kansas City
Missouri
Mattie Crosby Hicks
Lessor
George B. Gray
Dana Anderson
Jacksonville
H. B. Anderson
Dana
Leroy Wadkins
Kansas
Lee Wadkins
Patsy Watson
Texas
L.C. Marshal
A. L. Watson
Ed Smith
Decaster
Harold Smith
Germany
Dayne
Sonny” Adams
Navy
Fareragut
Idaho
Ethel Robb
Addie Chandler
John Barnes
Camp Ruston
Louisiana
Gruber
Barnes Hospital
Georgena Adams
Versal Hicks
Darvin Jones
Rey Jones
Barbara
Judy Saunders
Mia
John Evans Jr
Dale Nattier
Archie Pugh
Sallie Pugh
Omaha
Nebraska
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