Soldier Letters Reveal Italy Meeting After Two Years
Cpl. Rufus Stephens writes to his parents about reconnecting with old friend Wendall Wickersham in Italy after two and a half years. They recall Africa as preferable to Italy, discuss church visits, Red Cross doughnuts, coffee, ice cream, and a planned trip to a beach town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Stephens
Cpl
Rufus
Africa
Italy
Germany
Red Cross
G.I
Wendall Wickersham
Paesano
Buona Sera
Rufus J. Stephens, Jr
J. W. Wickersham
P.S
Auto collision involves Arthur Easton and Junior Bates near Vernon
Arthur Easton and Junior Bates were involved in a car crash Friday evening when Bates driving a 1941 Chevrolet was struck by a borrowed 1941 Studebaker driven by Easton, flipping Bates’s car but causing no injuries. Both borrowed vehicles were used to attend the Sandoval high school banquet, about a mile south of Vernon on the return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Easton
Junior Bates
Chevrolet
Bates
Studebaker
Easton
Frank Houston
Lou Bates
Sandoval High School
Vernon
Sandoval
Infant Robert Eugene Plowman Dies of Pneumonia
Five months old Robert Eugene Plowman son of Pfc. and Mrs. William Plowman of Fort Sill Oklahoma died in Fort Sill from double pneumonia on May 15. Grandparents G. E. and Mrs. Plowman of Patoka learned the death. Funeral services were held in Litchfield Illinois on May 18 at 3 30 p m with burial at Honey Bend cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Plowman
Patoka
Robert Eugene Plowman
Pfc
William Plowman
Fort Sill
Lawton
Oklahoma
Litchfield
Ill
Honey Bend
Miss Anna Black Weds Warren Osborne in Ottawa Ceremony
Miss Anna Black daughter of Mr and Mrs Wesley Black of Patoka Illinois married Warren Osborne son of Mr and Mrs Homer Osborne of Alma Illinois in a candle light ceremony on May 14 1944 in Ottawa Illinois The Rev Rice officiated The bride wore teal blue with white accessories and pink rosebud corsage The brides attendant Miss Lula Mae Black wore pink with yellow rosebud corsage The groom's attendant was Wesley Black father of the bride The couple's friends attended and the groom will soon return overseas to the 10th Naval District Headquarters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Black
Wesley Black
Patoka
Warren Osborne
Homer Osborne
Alma
Ottawa
Illinois
Rice
Lula Mae Black
10Th Naval District
Illinois Scholarship Examinations Set For June 8
Paul B. Chance announces University of Illinois Scholarship examinations to be held in his office Saturday June 8 1944. One general scholarship one Agriculture scholarship and one Home Economics scholarship will be awarded. Agriculture and Home Economics candidates must obtain endorsement from the Illinois Farmers Institute by May 31 in the Agriculture Building Urbana Illinois. Exam begins at 9 00 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul B. Chance
University of Illinois
Illinois Farmers’ Institute
Agriculture
Urbana
Illinois
Pvt Robert Hyde Finds Pleasant Army Life at Fort Jackson
Pvt Robert L Hyde son of Mr and Mrs J O Hyde 809 Columbia Ave Danville Illinois is stationed at Fort Jackson South Carolina after basic training at Fort Benning Georgia He plays trumpet in the regimental band and violin in the string ensemble for officers club parties dances and radio church vesper services His brother Maurice is a high school junior and his mother formerly Miss Alice Perkins of near Patoka
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L .Hyde
J. O. Hyde
Columbia Ave
Danville
Ill
Fort Jackson
South Carolina
Fort Benning
Maurice
Alice Perkins
Patoka
Save and Sew Club Girls Meet in May Session
The 4-H group met May 13 at the leader's home with 12 members present. Lois Foltz led the pledge, plans to ride by bus to Salem on the 16th were discussed, light refreshments were voted, and members cut scraps for the Red Cross. Rev. Graham attended to assist with singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Foltz
Mildred Hill
Salem
Red Cross
Wilma Pugh
Dorothy Wickersham
Rev. Graham
Patoka Womans Club hosts Mother Daughter Luncheon
The Patoka Womans Club held a Mother Daughter luncheon in the gym on May 13 with a large crowd including guests from Centralia. Officers elected unanimously were President Mrs Tom Phillips Vice President Miss Helen Barr Secretary Mrs P J Iojonnier and Treasurer Mrs Jess Belcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Womans Club
Centralia
Tom Phillips
Helen Barr
P. J. ‘Lojonnier
Jess Belcher
Connie Meador
Darlene Wortman
Miss Barr
Cleo Walker
Elsie Gray
White Cliffs
M. A. Willett
Mother McCree
Mrs. M. A. Livesay dies in Elsbury Missouri
Mrs. Tom Altom receives word that her mother Mrs. M. A. Livesay of Elsbury Missouri has died at home. Funeral services will be held in Elsbury Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Altom will depart Friday morning. Mrs. Livesay was sister to R. L. Walton and he with another brother will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Altom
M. A. Livesay
Elsbury
Missouri
Sefvices
Altom
Livesay
R. L. Walton
Sarah Williams
St. Louis
Wiliams
Mrs Mattie Crosby Hicks Celebrates 80th Birthday
Weleetka residents honor Mrs. Mattie Crosby Hicks at a surprise covered dish luncheon hosted by Mrs. J R Pae. About twenty seven guests attended as Aunt Mattie received birthday cards and handkerchiefs while a recording of Soldiers from Camp Gruber singing Happy Birthday played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Crosby Hicks
J. R. Pae
Mattie
Camp Gruber
Ration Board at Salem Closed for District Meeting
The War Price and Rationing Board at Salem will be closed all day Tuesday May 23 to allow employees to attend the District Meeting of the Office at Belle-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Sara Aos
Belle
Wursell Criticizes Fulbright Global Education Push
In Washington on May 16 Rep Fulbright of Arkansas led a London conference critique. He advocates using US funds for international education to aid liberated nations, train educators, and supply books and equipment. The speaker warns against heavy postwar spending and urges Congress to oppose the proposal.
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Washington D.C
Fulbright
Arkansas
United States
London
Mr. Fulbright
Uncle Sam
Congress
Davidson Reunion at Mrs. Wasem Home
The Davidson siblings will reunite the first of June at Mrs. Louie Wasem’s Patoka home. Attendees include James L. Davidson of Pomona Florida Bettie Clark of New Rochelle New York C V Farmer of Denver Edith Kennedy of St Louis and Joe Simcox and Mrs Wasem. Open house all week to connect with old friends after about twenty years apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Louie Wasem
James L. Davidson
Pomona
Florida
Bettie Clark
New Rochelle
New York
C. V. Farmer
Denver
Colorado
Edith Kennedy
St. Louis
Missouri
Joe Simcox
Wasem
Patoka
New Arrivals at St Marys Hospital Centralia
Mr and Mrs Basil Cummins announce the birth of a 7 lb 4 oz son named Oran Basil on May 7 at St Marys hospital Centralia. Mr and Mrs F E Adams announce a baby son David Lynn Adams born May 13 at St Marys Centralia. Mr and Mrs Neil Lake of Shobonier greet a baby girl Lena Blanche born May 7 to honor grandmothers. Mr and Mrs Charles Adams Decatur report a son Benny Arnold born April 19. Mr and Mrs Mike Meyers announce a son born May 12 at St Marys Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Cummins
Patoka
St. Mary's Hospital
Cenralia
Oran Basil
F. E. Adams
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
David Lynn Adams
Neil Lake
Shobonier
Lena Blanche
Charles Adams
Decatur
Benny Arnold
Mike Meyers
Mrs Gladys Jones Hosts Fancy Work Club May 12
Mrs Gladys Jones hosted the Ladies Fancy Work Club on Friday afternoon with most members present. Mrs Coleman and Mrs DeLay led the entertainment. readings on May Day May Queen and Mother's Day origins followed. A May Pole fete crowned Mrs Troyer Queen of May and a flower contest produced prizes for Mrs Phillips and Mrs Spurgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Jones
Phillips
Spurgeon
Vernon P T A Honors Mr and Mrs R E Stephens
The Vernon P T A held a Pot Luck Supper at the gymnasium on Monday evening honoring Mr and Mrs R E Stevenson who plan to move to Palmyra. A luncheon was served at 7 30 p m followed by musical numbers on the Mirimba by Johnny Curtis Jr. Officers were elected for the coming year: President Mrs C D Doolen Vice President Mrs Thurby Meador Secretary and Treasurer Helen Easley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon P.T.A
R. E. Stevenson
Palmyra
Johnny Curtis, Jr
C. D. Doolen
Thurby Meador
Helen Easley
Harrison Cemetery Notice Clean Day Set May Twenty Seventh
Harrison Cemetery volunteers gather Saturday May 27 to tidy the grounds. Community members urged to attend and help with the cleanup led by organizer Myrtle To.
Local Notes Show Weekly Visits and Illness in Vandalia Area
Local items report Mrs Max Quayle and son Max Jr visiting family in Vandalia. Several attendees travel for funerals in St Louis and relatives gather for Mother's Day. Others include university student George Crawford visiting, and residents moving or relocating within Centralia and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Quayle
Max Jr
Vandalia Spen
Nelle Quayle
Mrs Rufus Stephens Sr Receives Bouquet From Son
Mrs Rufus Stephens of Vandalia is pleasantly surprised when a local florist delivers a bouquet of roses sent by her son Cpl Rufus Stephens who is overseas. The message notes the son’s service and the family pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Stephens
Vandalia Florist
Cpl
Rufus Stephen
Son Jr
Memorial Service at Sandy Branch Church
Memorial services will be held at Sandy Branch church on Sunday May 28 at 2 p.m. Judge C A James of Salem will deliver the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Branch
Sandy Branch Church
C. A. James
Salem
Paul Caldwell Visits Relatives Week in the U S
Paul Caldwell of the United States is visiting relatives and friends for a week. Duane Walton visits with his parents for a short Sunday appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Caldwell
U. S
Duane Walton
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Wickersham
Apo
Care
Ibut
S.C.B
Robert Hyde
Save and Sew Club
S. M. Spurgeon
Nomi
Weleetka
Okla
Weleetka American
Hicks
Ration Board
Cong
Wursell
United Nations
Hull
Rhodes
Europe
Little Men’s Chowder and Marching Society
Mr. O'Malley
Barnaby
Grandmothers War Bond League
Hold Davidson
Mrs. Gladys Jones
Fancy Work Club
MR. and
Mrs
R. E. Stephens
Harrison Cemetery
Myrtle
Mrs. von Gray of
Assumption
Sarah Gray
George Dean Crawford
University of Chicago
Pauline Wood
Addie Chandler
H. K. Pike
Waynesville, Mo
Stella Pike
Harold Simecox
Dale Simcox
George Simcox
John Dean Carter
Salt Lake City
Irene Donley
McLeansboro
R. M. Donley
Hamilton
Bermuda
Keith Jr
Heela Barr
the Christian Church
Tillie Richeson
Dieterick
Ernie Mascher
Ira Bressback
of Robinson, Sr
John Slagle
Les Jenkins
Harlan Goff
Margie
Sholconier
Violet Nattier
Edna Tune
Nannie Wilson
Duquoin
Rufus Stephens SR
Son
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