Marion County Farmers Institute Attended at Patoka Gym
The Marion County Farmer's Institute held in Patoka High School gym drew a large countywide crowd. Irene Crouch of the University of Illinois spoke on Home Management, with afternoon talks on Food Nutrition and soil conservation. Fred Koehler was elected President, and local firms donated premiums to support the event.
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Marion County Farmer’s Institute
Kinmundy
Ill
Patoka
Irene Crouch
University of Illinois
Institute
H. W. Gilbert
Urbana
Alfred Tate
University of Illinois Soil Conservation Department
Fred Koehler
Sandoval
Farmers Elevator
Ellis Cream Station
First State Bank
Martin’s Cash Store
Les Jenkins Schroeder’s
Patoka Hardware and Locker Co
Charles Hill
Whiting Electric Shop
Richeson Cafe
Austin Good Lucibelle Wadkins Cream Station
Red & White
LaRue Beauty Shop
Thelma’s Beauty Shop
Gray Barber Shop
Patoka Register
Walton’s Hardware
T. E. Irvin
Fred Hawkins
Jefferson County
La.a
Olney
Charles Twigg
Clinton County
Traverse City
Michigan
Estle Luttrell
Marion County Farm Bureau
Fred J. Blackburn
Vernon Good Will Club Holds Last Meeting Of Season
The Vernon Good Will Club met at Olga Kleeman’s home for its final gathering of the year with twelve members. They worked on a quilt, revealed Mystery Pals, held a brief business session, and elected officers for next year. They reported quilting 15 quilts and contributing to cemetery funds, along with hospital and floral gifts. An all day meeting is planned with Mary Kottmeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Good Will Club
Olga Kleeman
Tonie Sorrell
Doris Kleeman
Tina Murfin
Lecy
Nellie Doolen
Mary Kottmeyer
Tillie Meador
Maud Meador
Good Will Club
Service Men’s Hospital
Holt, Hatch, and Meador
Mary Kottover
Illinois Freshman Week Opens October 4
Urbana Champaign. Fall activities at the University of Illinois begin October 4 with the Freshman week program. Freshmen register October 6, returning undergraduates register October 8 and 9, and graduate students register October 5 and 6. Classes start October 10 for most. engineers and Navy V 12 trainees have later schedules.
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Navy V
Weathered musings on time and world affairs in daily alert
The column riffs on time zones in Chicago and the nation, atom talk, world government, aging ideals, and weather’s center of gravity. It touches on Liberty imagery, Edgar Bergen, Friday doomsday rumors, and a baseball clash between the Cubs and Tigers with playful quips about pigs and slop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Republic
Charlie McCarthy
Edgar Bergen
Rev. Long
Cubs
Tigers
Homecoming of Henry Brumfield Ends 15 Months Overseas
First Sergeant Henry W Brumfield returns from 15 months in Europe with the 17th Airborne Division. He landed in Boston September 15, 1945 after serving in Ardennes and Central Europe, earning the Good Conduct Medal and other ribbons. He was discharged at Ft Sheridan on September 24.
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Henry W. Brumfield
17Th
Henry
Brumfield
England
France
Ardennes
Europe
Ruhr
von Papen
Hamm
Germany
Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Meeting
Sunday School at 9 30 a m Preaching at 10 30 a m Business Meeting October 11 at 8 p m Training Union at 7 p m Evangelistic Union at 8 p m.
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Evangelistic Union
Veterans eligible for American Legion membership now
The American Legion opens eligibility to men and women inducted into service before September 2 1945 who served honorably. Families may apply. The ruling aligns with the surrender date signified by Gen MacArthur and Japanese officials in 1945, allowing postwar Armed Forces members to join without discharge. Veterans of World War II gain a new heritage and a chance to join a prestigious, exclusive organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
National
Judge Advocate
McArthur
Legion
Congress Must Address World Loan Dilemma In 1945 Debate
Washington brief outlines U S and Britain considering a four billion dollar no interest loan or gift to England to aid postwar recovery. The piece notes opposition in Congress over funding and cites vast wartime aid totals, debt, and the claim that such loans must come from taxpayers. Editor adds home-priority criticism of foreign loan requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
England
State Department
Congress
Lord Keynes
Britain
Lord Halifax
United States
France
Russia
China
Arabia
UNRRA
Italy
Bretton Woods
Pentecostal Church Announces New Pastor Installation
The Pentecostal Church schedules a special installation service for the new pastor on Friday October 5 at 745 p.m. Rev Bennie Jones of Anna IL a district presbyterian will preach. District board members and ministers from various churches are invited with a get acquainted meeting set for October 7 to 14 inclusive. Mary Wickersham secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Jones
Anna, IL
S. S. Grant
J. H. Retter
Mary Wickersham
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Lora Cooley
I thank all who sent cards letters visits and flowers during my hospital stay and for prayers offered in my behalf May God richly bless and reward you. Mrs. Lora Cooley.
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Lora Cooley
Patoka Sunbeams to Meet Michael Willett on October 6
The Patoka Sunbeams will meet Michael Willett on October 6 from 2 to 3 PM. Eldon Romack leads the session with a program including a president's welcome, flag salute, prayer, and activities for eight to eleven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Patoka Sunbeams
Michael Willett
Eldon Romack
Thanking All Who Remembered Me During Illness
J Henry Peddicord expresses gratitude for cards visits and kindsupport during a three month illness. He wishes God’s richest blessing on each reader.
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J. Henry Peddicord
Farm Bureau Urges State Study of Road Tax Units
At a Salem district meeting the LA.A. 23rd District Farm Bureau proposed a statewide study by the Illinois Agricultural Association to reorganize taxing units funding rural roads. The goal is adequate funds and competent supervision for road maintenance and a sound improvement program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester McCord
Newton
Illinois Agricultural Association
Farm Bureau
La.a
Salem
Illinois
John Bigelow
Marion County
Southern Gardens
I.A.A
Chicago
Old Fashioned Box Supper at Patoka Gym
Local notes report many Patoka area residents visiting relatives in Sandoval Centralia and Patoka events include an October 12 box supper at Patoka High School Gym with proceeds and prizes. Several townspeople travel for family and military updates with transfers to Navy Reserve and moves to Illinois Michigan Florida and Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Pugh
Unionville
Bill Gilbert
Sandoval
Patoka
Patoka H.S
Joe Thomas Sr
Bob Lindsey
Farmers Institute
Lindsey
Patoka Gym
G. J. Wasem
Christina Crawford
Chicago
Order of Eastern Star
Dean Meador
Pennsacola
Florida
Navy Reserve
University of Illinois
Paul Logan
James Ballance
Robert Eagan
James Shively
Centralia
Denver Adams
John D. Jenkins
Odin
Patoka H. S
Camille A. Bonaccorso
New York City
H. T. Brumfield
H. W. Brumfield
Laura Ververs
William Ververs
Kara S. Meador
Pvt
Stanley F. Meador
Kieja
Korea
Okinawa
Stanley
Camp Hood
Texas
Halden Hill
Camp Pickett
Virginia
O. J. Hill
Henry Dawson
Miami
Ella Doty
Stella Slocumb
C. D. Martin
Ann Arbor
Michigan
J. M. Emerson
Wamack
E. L. Sharp
Davis Jennings
Floyd Smith
R. L. Walton
South Dakota
H.S
M. E
Marvin Friezner
Bert Bushnell
S. M. Spurgeon
Elsie Gray
Prank Ballance
C. B. Anderson
Mildred Fender
Kay
Mattoon
Davis eJnnings
John
Colorado Springs
Colo
John A. Jennings
Jack Jennings
Bill Williams
Pie Supper at Shady Grove School This Friday
A pie supper and cake walk will be held at Shady Grove School on Friday evening October 12. Everyone is invited. Mary Jolliff is the teacher. Rev and Mrs Lester Harris attended a Pentecostal convention in St. Louis last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Grove
Mary Jolliff
Lester Harris
St. Louis
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