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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1945
Page
5
Vernon residents host visitors from Oakland City Odin and Downs while Red Cross plans a $500 drive with March 15 target. Local military moves include 2nd Lieutenant William Jones and Lieut Ancil Arnold. Cast members work on a play Second Fiddle with Vernon high school seniors and visiting families spread through Decatur Monticello and Terre Haute.
Edith Soutier and daughter visited Salem on Saturday. Clara Frizzel visited Mrs Jaunita Mitchell Tuesday. William and Bobby Jones stayed with relatives in Salem Friday. Cleve McWhirter and family were in Salem on business Friday. Dot Chandler called on Mrs Jamita Mitchell Sunday. Keith Walton a Salem high student spent Sunday at home. Dr DuComb of Patoka called on the Dewey Nielson home Sunday. Emmett Powell of Colfax NL was in the area on business last week. Charles Mitchell and Mrs Florence Neilson were Cen tralia visitors Friday. Bill Headley and family moved to Salem for work. Donald Adams of Dahlgren visited Addis Walton home Sunday. Mary Chandler and daughter Sandra visited Maggie McNicol Sunday. Addis Walton Talton Jones and A D Nichols helped Henry Jones butcher Tuesday.
Stombaugh Hill residents welcomed returning relatives and guests. Stombaughs hosted Mrs. Martin Summan and Wayne Carl for two weeks. Truman Casey of Decatur plans Army service in about two weeks after visiting the Boaz family. Virginia Oberg had dinner with the Stombaughs. Woodie Merriman of Decatur visited the Merriman home. Marybell Stombaugh will depart Wednesday night for Ypsilanti.
Michigan to care for her nephew Tommy Stombaugh while his mother is ill. Several families and visitors met in Salem, Vandalia, Sandoval, Odin, and Centralia with shopping trips noted. A convention occurred at the town house on February 24 and residents such as LeRoy Thalman and William Gingrich are mentioned in recent goings on.
Studebaker data shows 1.6 million trucks move farm produce and supplies daily, with 1.1 million farmer owned and 0.5 million for hire. The farm fleet averages 7 800 miles per year and lasts five to ten years, with 12 percent bought in 1930 or earlier. Experts warn neglect, not wear, causes deterioration and offer tips to keep trucks rolling.
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