War Prisoners Aid reports educations and news valued by German camp inmates
American prisoners in German camps study world affairs as newsrooms give access to reports via War Prisoners Aid. About half at Stalag Luft III study languages and prepare for exams in German French Russian Spanish Norwegian and Japanese. The library and phonographs aid camps, with bulbs for theatre and study rooms highly prized. Contributions from Patoka Township support national war finance for prisoner aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Williams
Marion County War Fund
War Prisoners Aid
YMCA
National War Fund
Geneva
Williams
Stalag Luft III
Patoka Township
United War Fund
Marion County
National War
Miss Marjorie Pugh Tops County 4-H Honors
Miss Marjorie Pugh scored 95 percent and Wilma Pugh 90 percent in 1944, leading the county 4-H work with top home economics and sewing effort. Save and Sew Honor members Sue Wireman Lois Foltz Nell Slinger Nancy Foltz Jean Peddicord Dorothy Wickersham also posted averages above 70. The Agriculture Club meets Tuesday at George Snider's home to elect officers and plan for 1945. open to youths ages 10 to 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Pugh
Wilma Pugh
Save and Sew Club
Sue Wireman
Lois Foltz
Nell Slinger
Nancy Foltz
Jean Peddicord
Dorothy Wickersham
George Snider
Salem Petit Jury Members Serve In Midweek Session
Mrs Roy Malan Floyd Walker and others served on a Petit Jury in Salem on Wednesday. Several residents visited nearby cities for business and family visits including trips to St. Louis Springfield Alton Plymouth Alma and Sandoval. Families and relatives hosted gatherings over the weekend with extended visits noted in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Malan
Floyd Walker
C. E. Eaglin
Tom Belcher
Salem
Dale Nattier
St. Louis
P. J. Mojonnier
Springfield
O. C. Schroeder
Alton
Maxine Hill
Sandoval
Bert Bushnell
Clarice Ann
Clifford Talbot
Plymouth
Ula von Walker
Betty Ballance
Cpl
Max Quayle
Nelle Quayle
James Ballance
Jt Eagan
S. B. Garrett
Alma
A. L. Watson
School Notes Highlights Halloween Plans and Activities
Student announcements cover Halloween decorations, party plans, and Friday assembly. Names Leon Walker Marilyn Piercy Sandra Schroeder Gary Foltz participate. music class set 9 to 9 30 Wednesdays. new music teacher Margaret Adams Purdue noted. War Stamps total 8.00. Defense Stamps 18.65. September total 7.15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Walker
Marilyn Piercy
Sandra Schroeder
Gary Foltz
Margaret Adams Purdue
Centralia
Patsy Watson
St. Louis
C. C. Meyers
Vandalia
Card of Thanks for Albert Hamilton Family
We express deep thanks to friends who helped in our time of bereavement for our husband and father Albert Hamilton. Gratitude for floral offerings and sympathy. Mrs Albert Hamilton and son Jerry Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hamilton
Jerry Hamilton
Dale Thompson Reported Wounded in Action
The War Department informed Mr and Mrs James Thompson of Patoka that Pfc Dale Thompson was wounded while in action. No further details were provided about the injury or location of the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Thompson
War Department
James Thompson
Patoka
Pfc
Soldier Robert Roseman Wounded in Action
Mrs. Otis Watts of Vandalia was notified by the War Department that her brother Cpl. Robert Roseman of Patoka had been wounded in action. No further details were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Watts
Vandalia
War Department
Cpl
Rober Roseman
Patoka
Mrs Merle Morey Hosts G K P Club Dinner
Mrs Merle Morey of Vernon entertained the G K P Club with a seven o'clock dinner on Wednesday evening September 27. Attendees included Helen Troyer Rubye Cain Bettie Simcox Mac Eagan Ruth Willett Florence Cain of Chicago Mrs Floyd Pugh of Joliet Mrs Rubye Linton of Kinmundy and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Morey
Vernon
G.K.P. Club
Helen Troyer
Rubye Cain
Bettie Simcox Mac Eagan
Ruth Willett
Florence Cain
Chicago
Floyd Pugh
Joliet
Rubye Linton
Kinmundy
New Arrival for Brumfields in Rockford
Mr and Mrs Harley Brumfield of Rockford announce the birth of a baby girl at Rockford hospital on Wednesday September 27th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Brumfield
Rockford
Rockford Hospital
Pin Up the Leaks in a Party Rally Hidebound
A political column urges Democrats to vote Republican to block Browder Hillman electors and halt a perceived communist influence. It mocks candidates and accuses opposing factions of duplicity while calling for party realignment to restore a “pure American party.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fala
Char Grove
Kinmundy
Texas
Browder-Hillman
Browder- Hillman
Jefferson
Browder
Communist Party
Pie Supper Notice at West Chapel School
Notice for a pie supper at West Chapel School on Friday night October 27. Ladies are asked to bring pies. Everyone is welcome. Stp Forrest Baxter, Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chapel School
Forrest Baxter
Miss Alene McWhirter Weds PFC Halden Hill in Vernon
Miss Alene McWhirter daughter of Mr and Mrs Cleve McWhirter married PFC Halden Hill son of Mr and Mrs O J Hill on October 4 at the Methodist Parsonage in Vernon Rev John Curtis officiated The bride wore powder blue wool and Brown accessories The groom wore Army dress uniform Attendants were Miss Margaret O Neal and Seth Martin Hill on twelve day furlough will return to Camp Patrick Henry Virginia October 11 Mrs Hill remaining here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alene McWhirter
Cleve McWhirter
Pfc
Halden Hill
O. J. Hill
Methodist
Vernon
John Curtis
United States Army
Margaret O’neal
Seth Martin
Patoka
Sandoval
Hill
Camp Patrick Henry
Virginia
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Millie Jimmerson and Family
A basket dinner was held at the home of Mrs. Millie Jimmerson on Sunday October 1 to honor her upcoming birthday and mark family milestones. Attending were relatives including Ed Lawson Martin Nelson Howard Nelson Jerry Cox and others. afternoon callers included Philip Mojonnier Charlie Humes and Alice Caldwell. Mrs Jimmerson received many useful gifts and cards and well wishes were exchanged for future celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Jimmerson
Martin Nelson
Howard Nelson
Jerry Cox
Xelpha Fiscus
Edna Leninger
Ida Smith
Jimmerson
Philip Mojonnier
Charlie Humes
Centralia
Alice Caldwel
Decatur
Eaglin Neighbors Club Meeting At Myers Home
On September 15 the Eaglin Neighbors Club gathered at May and Edna Myers home. Members stitched quilt blocks and rug rag work then shared a luncheon. Edith Thalman led the afternoon meeting with prayers by Myrtle Tack. eleven members answered roll call. Visitors Stella Britt Doris Tate Cathern Stagg Edna Belcher Charles Dean Thalman Roger Gergeni Roger Tune joined as new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaglin Neighbors Club
May
Edna Myers
Edith Thalman
Neema Muck
Myrtle Tacke
May Meyer
Edna Meyer
Lulu Hanson
Peggie Tune
Myrtle Tack
Lulu Belcher
Amanda Thalman
Grace Gerrish
Nell Belcher
Cleta Thalman
Stella Britt
Larry
Doris Tate
Johnnie
Cathern Stagg
St. Joseph
Edna Belcher
Peoria
Ill
Charles Dean Thalman
Roger Joe Gergeni
Roger Tune
Mrs. Mayer
Edna
Vandalia Hosts Weekend Dinner Guests from St Louis and Decatur
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Easton entertained Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Easton and others including Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Linton and their son of Decatur. Mrs. Georgena Adams and her son Dayne of St. Louis joined in. A. W. Thalman and granddaughter Cindy Payne and Mrs. P. L. Wheeles of St. Louis spent Sunday with Les Thalman and Mrs. Viola Locke in Vandalia before Mrs. Wheeles returned home to St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Easton
Harry Easton
Clarence Linton
Decantur
Georgena Adams
Dayne
St. Louis
A. W. Thalman
Cindy Payne
P. L. Wheeles
Les Thalman
Viola Locke
Bricker Campaign Draws 20000 at Centralia Rally
Governor John W. Bricker and wife greet a large Southern Illinois crowd in Centralia as part of a campaign swing. A torch parade, bands, and speeches at Fairiew Park precede Bricker’s address urging fiscal restraint, wartime to postwar spending reforms, and Republican support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Bricker
Southern Illinois
Centralia
Mt. Veron
Bricker
Pittinger Hotel
Fairiew Park
Clinton
Marion
Charles W. Vursell
Salem
Dewey
Broadway
Gov. Bricker
Kentucky
Tennessee
Frank G. Thompson
Mt. Vernon
Charles W. Wursell
Robert J. Branson
Ora A
Oldfield
Charles Wham
W. G. Stratton
Marion County
H. L. Hanna
Edwin Stanford
Basil Wilson
Local notes on moves, funerals, and visits in Patoka area
Local residents attend funerals in Fairfield and Decatur. Families welcome returning relatives from California, Chicago, Joliet, and Peoria. Military furloughs and boat training noted, plus visits to Centralia and St Louis. inPatoka, Mrs. Jenkins heads to Fort Benning. World Series attendance in St Louis.
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Patoka Panthers
Room
Leighton Wasem
Sherilyn Ladder
Freshman News
Ben Charles Meyers
Anderson Indiana
Robert Roseman
Mrs. Merle Morey
Rodney Ricker
Mrs
Eaglin Neighbors News
Brickers
Carl Arnold
Margaret Ann
Beaucoup
Methodist Church
V. O. DuComb
M. P. DulComb
Noah Carter
A. J. Morris
Fairfield
Cleo Walker
California
Donald
Floyd
Kaseville
Louis Begvelin
Delpha Jolliff
Twila
Lila
Edwin Arnold
John Evans Jr
Mary Morgan
Oklahoma
Gilla Hopkins
Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star
Fred Brown
Marcia Sue Brown
W. W. Baaga
Mae
Jack Eagan
Merrell Willett
Michael
Villa Grove
W. L. Outhouse
Sarah Thulman
William Jenkins
Fort Benning
Cpl. Jenkins
Jenkins
Agnes Hayes
Chester A. Dounglas
Granite City
W. J. West
Odin
George Wasem
Leighton
Pansy
Tom Phillips
Waterloo
Iowa
E. R. Bigham
Highland
Max Hill
Thomas Hayes
Nellie Houston
Jack Carlyle
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