Vursell lauds M-68 modification after Mt Vernon meeting
Salem Illinois May 4 Republican Congressman Charles W. Vursell celebrates modification of Order M-68 allowing two wells on 40 acres to 2500 feet. He credits Governor Green and the oil commission for securing Washington approval and notes Illinois must gain favorable 20 acre spacing while stating the change ends the M-68 burden.
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Salem
Ill
Charles W. Vursell
Congress
Mt. Vernon
C. G. Curtis
Green
OPC
Curtis
Illinois
Washington
Illnois
Washngton
Wursell
WDZ
Vursell
William Alexander Sainted Father of Ten Dies at 72
William Alexander of Fayet te County Illinois died at his Pope Township home on April 28 1942 aged 72 years 4 months 17 days. Survived by nine of ten children Viola Tamaleo Gladys Mary Bessie Raymond Walter Clarence Cecil Dale and others. Funeral details not provided.
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William Alexander
Abner
Elizabeth Alexander
Marion County
Illinois
Pope Township
Fayette County
Ilinois
Jennie McGath
Gale
Alexander
Viola Clemmens
Tamaleo
Gladys
Mary Murray
Patoka
Bessie Murray
Raymond
Walter
Clarence
Cecil
Dale
U. S. Army
Savanna
Richard Alexander
Keyesport
Jane Cooper
Baptist Church Service Schedule
The church lists Sunday School in the morning followed by Morning Worship and The Lord's Supper. Evening Worship at 8 p.m. Prayer Meeting Thursday at 8 p.m.
Sophomore and Junior Banquet at Patoka High School
On May 6 the Annual Junior and Sophomore Banquet occurred at the Langenfeld Hotel in Centralia. Fifty eight attendees enjoyed fried chicken mashed potatoes and dessert served in hotel style with entertainment by teachers including a piano duet and readings by L. E. Green and Pansy Wasem. The group then went to the Illinois Theatre for a show.
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Langenfeld
Centralia
Patoka High School
Dean Meador
James Stevens
L. E. Green
Pansy Wasem
Illinois Theatre
Ladies Fancy Work Club Meets at Mrs Potts Home
The Ladies Fancy Work Club met Friday May 1 at Mrs H N Potts home. With the president absent, Potts filled the role. Three applicants—Mrs Bertha Miller Mrs C M Miller and Mrs Dana Bushnell—were unanimously elected. Potts led an intelligence quiz and Elsie Gray read How to Make Friends. The hostess received praise for the refreshments. The club plans to meet in June with Mrs Helen Richeson.
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H. N. Potts
Potts
Bertha Miller
C M Miller
Dana Bushnell
Elsie Gray
Helen Richeson
Mrs Lowell Belcher Hosts Sunbeams Meeting
Mrs Lowell Belcher entertained the Sunbeams at her home Saturday afternoon from 1 30 to 2 30. The Stewardship program was carried out and a future meeting at the Baptist Church is set for June 6. Joan Walker joined the group and a diploma or seal will be awarded upon attendance for the next meeting.
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Lowell Belcher
Sunbeams
The
Baptist Church
Joan Walker
Belcher
Darlene
Virgil Wortman
Leon
Carolyn
George Lee Nattier
Marie Crawford
Leighton Wasem
Edwin
Miller
P. J. Mojonnier
Rose Mojonnier
New Books and Donations Boost Local Library
The library adds titles including Oxf Foot in Heavy by Hartzell Spence and Dragon Seed by Pearl Buck plus works by Grace Livingston Hill and others. Donations from Wesley Grupp and numerous readers support a library thriving on new reading material and defense center activities. The defense committee meets at the library and staff offer menus using less sugar and food-saving leaflets and recipes.
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Hartzell Spence
Pearl Buck
Grace Livingston Hill
Kettie Frings
Aben Kandel
Zane Grey
Senator Marlow
Frances Parkinson Keyes
God
Harold Bell Wright
Wesley Grupp
Defense Committee
Mr and Mrs Oates Visit Relatives in Patoka
Mr and Mrs Forrest Oates of Stonington visited relatives in Patoka over the weekend.
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Mrs
Forrest Oates
Stonington
Patoka
The Mother Watch Keeps Vigil Through Our Nights
A mother sits by the door on party nights, never sleeping until all children return home. She keeps a light and kisses each child good night, fearing the world might harm them. At her deathbed the familiar glow returns, and she prays for their safety beyond the years.
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Ase
Amicae Club Votes Library Gift and Date Change
The Amicae Club met at Mrs W M Cox home with Mrs Robert Eagan as co host. They voted to donate five dollars for books on the rental shelf and to move meetings from the first Monday to the first Tuesday. The next gathering will be June 2 at Mrs Charles Griffin’s home with Mrs Cecil Elliott as co hostess.
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Amicae Club
W. M Cox
Robert Eagan
James Wasem
Charles Griffin
O C Schroeder
Paul Logan
Kenneth Price
Dale Nattier
Vernie Nattier
Frank Houston
Robert Johnston
Cecil Elliott
Glenn Hill
Davis Jennings
W M Cox
Dedicated to Our Mother Jessie Walker
A touching obituary poem from The Children honoring a mother named Jessie Walker. The piece laments loss and praises the mother for care during illness, teaching faith, and guiding words. It expresses deep grief and the hope of meeting again in heaven.
Sugar Rationing Registration Completed During War Effort
Beginning May 4 and ending May 7 the nation conducted its largest sugar registration with help from teachers. In Marion County 84 902 applications were filed for War Ration Book No 1 with 32 865 issued and 2 037 refusals for excess sugar. Patoka and Vernon districts reported hundreds of applications and books issued with small numbers refused or stamps detached.
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Marion County
Vilages
Patoka
Vernon
Fletcher's V G application rejected over dental count
Navy rules bar Physical Fitness Instructor C P Fletcher after St Louis Recruiting Station review found missing molar teeth. Fletcher had traveled from Effingham to be examined before the rejection halted its Norfolk Va training plan due to insufficient natural molars.
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Navy
C. P. Fletcher
St. Louis
Norfolk Va
Huge War Bond Drive Launched May 11 in Illinois
The state begins a $49,300,200 three day war bond drive on May 11 1942 with Marion County quotas set at 147300 dollars. Captains lead local efforts via Minute Men who canvass for voluntary pledges. participation is non compulsory and pledges are non binding.
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Illinois
Marion County
Patoka
L. E Green
Cecil Griffin
H . Potts
Vernon
Charles Moore
Hazel Cox
Frank Hatch
Farm Bureau
Fred Blackburn
Salem
Tom Braden
Old National Bank
Centralia
Adam Bachman
Salem National Bank
Strie
America
Sandoval Patoka Merchants Sponsor War Bond Drive Publicity
Northwest Marion County merchants from Sandoval and Patoka sponsor two full page ads in this week’s Register publicizing the May War Bond Drive. Marion County’s May quota is $147,300. sponsors include First National Bank of Sandoval, Eagan Food Market, Patoka Hdw. and Furniture, and many more.
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Illinois
Marion County
Sandoval
Patoka
First National Bank of Sandoval
Konrad’s
D. Gambetta
Paramount Court
Thomas Market
Bert Cruse Ice and Coal
Glore’s Lumber Company
Meredith’s
Sandoval Zinc Company
Original
Poole’s
Joe’s Place
Glenridge
Odin Telea Ece Co
Marion County Coafining Corporation, Inc
Quick’s Garage
Sandoval Greenhouse
Dixie Tavern
Dixcel
Eagan Food Market
Jones and Martin
Austin’s
Tillie’s
Patoka Parts & Salvage Co
Patoka Farmer’s Co-Operative Elevator Company
First State Bank of
Martin’s
Opal’s
Schroeder Motor Company
Patoka Hdw. & Furniture Co
T. &. Irvin Lumber Yard
Walton's Hardware
Hill’s
Crawford’s
Patoka Telephone Exchange Co
Cox and Martin Funeral Home
Surprise party for Miss Helen Barr
Evening Commercial Class led by Miss Helen Barr held a final meeting on Thursday April 28 and surprised her with a party at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Eagan Guests included Mr and Mrs Marcus Cox Miss Mae Eagan Miss Beatrice Davis Mrs El N Potts and the honoree. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
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Helen Barr
Methodist Missionary Meeting Held April 30 at Church
On Thursday afternoon April 30 the Missionary meeting for April was held at the church. Mrs. Rita Hill led with prayer and read the lesson from First Corinthians. Topics on Christian association were discussed by several members and noted as an interesting and profitable meeting. Mrs. Wilma Dively will lead the May meeting.
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Rita Hill
Graduation Attends Maroa Illinois Family Visit
Mr and Mrs Howard Nelson and son with Mrs Luther Caldwell and Miss Margaret McNicol spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Roy Thompson at Maroa where they attended the graduation of Miss Kathleen Nelson from the Maroa Community High School. They accompanied her home.
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Howard Nelson
Luther Caldwell
Margaret McNicol
Roy Thompson
Maroa
Kathleen Nelson
Community High School
Kathleen
Christian Church Service Schedule and Study Times
The notice lists weekly and monthly services for the Christian Church. Bible study at 9:30, morning service at 10:45 on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, evening service at 8:00 on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8:00.
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Christian Church
Mrs Warren Lake Hosts Teachers Dinner
Mrs Warren Lake entertained high school teachers Tuesday evening at the farm home of her parents Mr and Mrs George Christie. A chicken dinner with trimmings was served and enjoyed. Attendees included Miss Bettie Simcox Florence Cain Jean Miller Helen Barr Mr E L Delay C L Fletcher J L Combs and Mr and Mrs H N Potts.
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George Christie
Bettie Simcox
Florence Cain
Jean Miller
Helen Barr
E. L. Delay
C. L Fletcher
J L Combs
H N Potts
Bermuda newspapers offer British wartime views and ads
The Register Office received two Bermuda newspapers showing British perspectives on the war. Advertisements span theatres clothing and foods, with prices in pounds and pence not dollars. Notably bicycle ads appear while automobile ads are banned on the island. The papers came from R. M. Donley at the U S Base in Bermuda.
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Regster
Bermuda
Register
R. M. Donley
U. S
Woman's Club May Meeting Saturday Program Notes
The May meeting of the Woman's Club is set for Saturday May 9 at 2 00 pm. The American Home Department will present musical numbers and readings for Mother s Day and Memorial Day. A memorial service for departed members will be held. Refreshments will be served. Please bring plate glass fork and spoon.
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Woman’s Club
American Home Department
George Ducomb Kahlert Wins West Point Appointment
George Ducomb Kahlert of Carlyle Illinois earned an appointment to the military academy at West Point. He is the son of George M. Kahlert and Mrs. P. Decor of Pu tok a.
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George Ducomb Kahlert
Carlyle
West Point
George Duco Kahlert
Carlyl
Ilinois
West Pont
George M
Fern
MP Decor
Putoka
Lincoln Couple Visits Patoka Relatives Sunday
Mr and Mrs Fred Gilley and daughters of Lincoln visited relatives in Patoka Sunday, sharing family greetings and a day of reunion with kin.
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Fred Gilley
Daughters of
Lincoln
Patoka
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Mrs. Lowell Belcher
Library Notes
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Jessie Walker
Mother
Cc. P. Fletcher
Pentecostal Church
Methodist Missionary —Meeting
Mrs. Warren Lake
Register Office
Woman's Club
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