SGT Forrest Walker Awarded Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross
Staff Sergeant Forrest D. Walker stationed in Saipan receives the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross. An aerial engineer and B-24 side gunner, he is the son of Mr and Mrs Leo Walker of Hoopeston NJ. Also listed are new addresses for Patoka residents Pfc Dick W Potts and Neil E Potts with note of Neil becoming athletic officer at NAS Corpus Christi Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest D. Walker
Siapan
Sgt. Walker
Leo Walker
Hoopeston, NJ
Patoka
Pfc
Dick W. Potts
Co. L
APO
Care Post
New York
N. Y
Neil E. Potts
V.M
Nas
Corpus Christie
Texas
Neil
Air Field
Pvt Fred D Adams Enrolled in AAF Radio Mechanics School
Private Fred D Adams 25 of Patoka wife Opal Adams live in Patoka has entered the AAF Training Command aircraft radio mechanics school at Truax Field Madison Wis He will study servicing radio equipment for U S bombers and fighters and receive training in chemical warfare defense aircraft identification and RAF related subjects for combat duty He was a farmer before the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Fred D. Adams
Opal Adams
Patoka
AAF Training Command
Truax Field
Post Command
U. S
Adams
Visiting Quartet at Bear Creek Church November 19
An extraordinary quartet will give an afternoon concert at Bear Creek Church on November 19 singing Stamps Baxter numbers in a Stamps Quartet style. A free will offering will be taken. Morning services start at 10 followed by a basket dinner at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Creek Church
Stamps Baxter
Farina Game Sparks Hard-Fought Win Over Patoka
In a tight contest, Patoka led early but Farina pulled ahead to finish 36 29. Talbot led Farina with 14 points while Davidson, O'Neil, Stringer, Malan, and Griffin contributed scoring and rebounding for the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farina
P.H.S
Talbot
Davidson
O’neil
Stringer
Patoka
Malan
Griffin
Hohlt Malan
Ababy Stringer
Isbell
O'Neil
Pontius Davdin
Lupe Talbot
Crosley
Reichrt
Hoover
Rubin Patoka
Meredith
School Notes from Room One and Grades Seven to Eight
Room One students recall visits from Wilma Fiscus and others in St Louis to see Santa. Stamps totaling 111.65 and 2.40 purchased. absences due to illness listed. Seventh and eighth grades report daily basketball, a loss to Young school 37 to 28, and an upcoming game against Odin. Schedule includes multiple towns. Big Six Tournament at Young. Class activities cover geography, algebra, budgets, climate, and weather. GAA club organized with officers Betty Richeson President Clarice Bushnell Vice President Donna Linton Secretary Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Jean Fiscus
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Marilyn Piercy
Sandra Schoeder
Sara Jane Nattier
St. Louis
Santa Claus
Young School
Kinmundy
Young
Odin
Wamac
Central City
Sandoval
Carlyle
St. Mary’s
Ashley
Gris
FAM
Mark DeLay
Bill Hill
Keith Pike
James Barnes
Vic Richeson
Bob Slagle
Billy Wadkins
Jack Adams
Jimmie Ohl
Junior Wickersham
Harold Slagle
Jean Hanson
George Davis
Ell Stringer
Trene Moore
Jean Peddicord
Betty Richeson
Clarice Bushnell
Donna Linton
GAA
Ladies Fancy Work Club Meets At Mrs Rogier Home
Mrs Ethel Rogier delightfully entertained the Fancy Work Club at her home on Friday November 10. Mrs Cleo Walker and Mrs Winston Spurgeon led the entertainment with songs and games. Prizes went to Mrs Walker for the unguessed number and to Mrs Elsie Gray in the scrambled name contest. Mrs Rogier won the Trees contest as well as praise for a lovely meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Rogier
Fancy
Cleo Walker
Winnifred Spurgeon
Walker
Elsie Gray
Rogier
Patoka Woman's Club Meets Saturday November 11
The Patoka Woman's Club met in the high school auditorium on Saturday afternoon November 11. President Mrs. Tom Phillips presided. Miss Alfleta Williams and Mrs. Cleo Walter were elected members. A Silver Tea is planned for Wednesday November 29 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Mrs. Phillips home, with proceeds going to Vaughn Veterans Hospital. The program featured a roll call, hymn stories, hymns by Helen Barr, John Chance, Alfreta Williams, Addis Walton, piano solo Ave Maria by Mrs. Warren Lake, a talk on life of living composers by Miss Barr, and a vocal solo Beyond the Sunset by Mrs. Phillips. refreshments were pumpkin pie and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Tom Phillips
Alfleta Williams
Cleo Walter
Phillips
Vaughn Veterans Hospital
O. J. Hill
Helen Barr
John Chance
Alfreta Williams
Addis Walton
Ave Marie
Schubert
Warren Lake
Miss Barr
Pete Dole Accepts Job With C B Q In Wyoming
Mr D E Pete Dole recently accepted employment with the C B Q Railroad and left for Casper Wyoming to assume duties as fireman. His wife and children will join him later after moving from Dayton Ohio where she has worked in defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E
Pete) Dole
C. B. & Q. Railroad
Casper
Wyoming
Local Red Cross Notes Call for Hospital Bags Donations
Donations of large ivory soap puzzles toothpaste shaving cream towels wash cloths candy cookies fruit cake writing paper envelopes stamps are sought for Scott Field hospital boys. Anyone wishing to contribute please call Donna Jennings, chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Field
Donna Jennings
Attendees at Carlyle funerals of Mrs. Emerson and Mr. Sadler
Residents from the area attended the Carlyle services for Mrs. J. M. Emerson on Tuesday and for Mr. Elmer Sadler. The mourners included Mr. and Mrs. John Chance, Mrs. Eli Logan, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier, Mrs. Bertha Dansbury of Vernon, and related Mojonnier and Dansbury family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Emerson
Carlyle
John Chance
Eli Logan
S. M. Spurgeon
P. J. Mojonnier
Bertha Dansbury
Vernon
Mojonnier
Dansbury
Elmer Sadler
Obelisk team schedules pages and game request
The note says six pages to publish Friday and six more Wednesday before Thanksgiving. It mentions Pearl Williams and Lois Linton missing days due to illness. A Friday night ball game at Odin is planned to boost Patoka High support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Williams
Lois Linton
Odin
Patoka High
Nella Mansfield Weds Bob Worthington in Frederick Home
Nella Mansfield and Bob Worthington united in marriage at Sgt. and Mrs. Morey’s Frederick Oklahoma home on Sunday October 29 at 9 30 a m The Rev Loren Ryer conducted the single ring ceremony Matron of honor was Mrs Morey Best man was Sgt Morey Also attending were Mrs Worthington’s mother Mrs Pearl Hudspeth and Edward Barrett The couple planned a brief Dallas visit before settling at 808 North 11th Street Worthington operates a local Chevrolet Buick agency They have many friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Oklahoma
Nella Mansfild
Bob Worthington
R. L. Morey
Loren Ryer
First Christian Church
Sgt
Worthington
Centralia
Illinois
Orthineton
Mrs. Sarah Gray Observes 92nd Birthday at Home
Mrs. Sarah Gray quietly marked her 92nd birthday at her east town home on Thursday November 16. Though totally blind and deaf she enjoys good health and time with family. two daughters Miss Roda Gray and Mrs. Shimp Chance and her son Rea care for her as the community extends birthday wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Gray
Miss Roda Gray
Shimp Chance
Rea
Gray
New Arrivals at Vandalia Hospitals Carmilla Mae Francis Marion Michael
Cpl. and Mrs Dean DuComb announce a baby girl Carmilla Mae born Friday November 10 at Mark Greer hospital Vandalia. Mrs DuComb is formerly Josephine Smith. Carmilla Mae is granddaughter of Dr and Mrs M P DuComb. Mr. and Mrs James Thomas announce a baby boy 5 lb 5 oz born Sunday November 12 at Mark Greer hospital Vandalia. He is named Francis Marion. Mr. and Mrs Robert Johnstone announce a baby boy born Tuesday November 14 at St Marys Hospital Centralia. He is named Michael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Dean DuComb
Mark “Reet Hospital
Vandalia
Carmilla Mae
DuComb
Josephine Smith
Cpl. DuComb
M. P. DuComb
James Thomas
An & Lb
Mark Greer
Francis Marion
Robert Johnstone
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Michael
Marion County Woman's Republican Club Meet at State Farm
The Marion County Woman's Republican Club will hold a regular meeting at Vandalia State Farm on November 21 at 1 30 p m with a covered dish luncheon. Bread coffee and table service will be furnished. Attendees should bring a covered dish. A speaker, Cora Wendling, will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Woman’s Republican Club
Vandalia State Farm
Cora Wendling
Mrs James Emerson Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs Josie Emerson 60 wife of James M Emerson died at home in Centralia Sunday November 12 after a brief illness Born near Vernon Illinois she lived in Marion and Clinton counties and in Patoka where she helped publish the Patoka Register She was active in Victoria Chapter Order of Eastern Star served as Worthy Matron in 1924 Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Betty Collie and Mrs Alice DuMoulin and son Set James Emerson overseas Funeral held at Frerker Funeral Home Carlyle November 14 with Rev S M Spurgeon Burial in Farmer Cemetery near Shob long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Emerson
James M. Emerson
Centralia
Emerson
Vernon, Ill
Marion
Clinton Couties
Patoka
Patoka Register
Victoria
Order of Eastern Star
Methodist Church of
Betty Collie
Alice DuMoulin
Set
James Emerson
Frerker Funeral Home
Carlyle
S. M. Spurgeon
Farmer
Shobonier
Patoka Panthers 4 H Club Meeting Recap
The Patoka Panthers 4 H Club met with 16 members and 2 visitors at Glenwood Malan and Conway Malan’s home. Glenwood Malan spoke about attending the Chamber of Commerce and Chain Store Merchants of Centrali banquet at the Pittenger Hotel, joined by Carroll Mojonnier. Christmas exchange drawings were held and the next meeting will be with Deneen Walker. Wilma Pugh, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Panthers
Deneen Walker
Glenwood
Conway Malans
Glenwood Malan
Chamber of Commerce
Centralia
Pittenger Hotel
Conway
Carroll Mojonnier
Wilma Pugh
Rporter
Our Baby Picture Pageant At Patoka Legion Hall
The Patoka Register announces free baby portraits by Waltz Studios of Des Moines. On Friday November 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Legion Hall, families in Patoka Vernon and surrounding areas may bring their child for a free photo session with no subscription or purchase required. Parents may buy photos if they wish. no age limit but must be accompanied by a parent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Regster
Waltz Studios
Des Moines
Patoka
Legion Hall
Patoka Vernon
the Legion Hall
Pie Supper and Cake Walk at High School Gym
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a pie supper and cake walk at the High School gymnasium on Wednesday night November 22 starting at 8 o'clock. Ladies are asked to bring pies and the Auxiliary thanks all who helped make last Friday's Chili Supper at the Hut a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Local notes on leave sailors sales and travel items
Coxswain Sam Jolliff arrived home Sunday for a 20 day leave with his mother. Sam has been on a six month cruise that took him to 15 countries. A long list of visitors, travel, and community notices follow including a Rummage Sale November 18 at the Eagan Store Building and various family and military updates from Patoka and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jolliff
Delpha Jolliff
Fameily
Sam
Pie Supper at Mound Chapel School
A pie supper and cake walk will be held at Mound Chapel School on Friday November 17. Please bring pies and cakes. Everyone invited. Sponsored by the P T A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound Chapel School
P.T.A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Forrest Walker
Madison, Wis
Dean Good
Room
South America
Phyllis Powers
Marilyn Ballance
Clifford Towler
Raymond Hulsiter
Betty Lou Belcher
Norma
Maxine Wehrle
Freshman News
Lyle Black
Algbra
Cady
Dorsey
Betty
Junior News
Ladies Fancy Work Club
E. L. Rogier
Patoka Woman’s Club
Pete Dole
Nella Mansfield Bride OF
Mrs
Marion CO
Woman’s Republician Club
State Farm
Nashville
Okanville, Conference
Albert Hamilton
Om Jerry of
Robinson
Eagan
George Parker
Eva Mae
Helen
Jack Gilley
Edswardsville
Milton Peddicord
C. R. Martin
Benson
Edgar Dean Davis
France
Sgt. Davis
W. L. Martin
M. Spurgeon
Abbie Martin
Henry W. Davis
Wood Lake
Nebraska
Rufus Stephens
James
Effingham
Warren A. Lake
G.F.R.S
Pool
Cate
Opal Thompson
Moweaqua
Ill
Roy Cox
Audrie Casey
Ramsey
Miss Thompson
Bob Eagan
Mary
Beaulah Wickersham
Cateclyle
Charles Fiscus
Little Rock
Charles
Jack Sweitzer
Hawaii
C. F.anson
Salem
Marion County Red Cross
Dale Nattier
John Evans
James C. Sewell
Mildred
Seminole
Clif Christian
Bob Bagan
James Stephens
Shattue
C. C .Schroeder
First State Bank
L. E. Green
J. C. Beery
Patsy
Cerro Gordo
Denver Adams
James Ballance
L. F. Zimmerman
Mary Martin
Ak. Mi Peek
Rethie Simeon
Falem
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