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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1944
Page
1
Mrs. Paul Caldwell of Alma was notified of her husband Private Paul Caldwell's death from wounds received September 17 in Germany. His parents are Mr and Mrs Oscar Caldwell of near Patoka.
Ensign Warren Eugene Sanders of the Naval Air Corps son of Mrs Mayme Sanders of McHaney community was killed when his plane sank off the coast of California on October 5. His death was reported Friday October 6 with his mother informed.
Mr and Mrs Walter Kleemann of Vernon hear from their son S/Sgt William Kleeman that he was wounded on German soil while serving with General Hodges First Army. He sustained a calf shrapnel injury September 20 and wrote September 22. no further word yet. He enlisted September 25, 1942, trained at Camp Livingston. address: S/Sgt William Kleeman Co B 112th Inf Reg ASN 36370827 APO 28 care Postmaster New York NY.
Word reaches parents that Corporal Loren Barnes has been slightly wounded. He notes in a letter he is near Paris, helped build a bridge, and that Germans dislike their presence. He mentions good French aid, bad weather, and sleeping in a bomb shelter while planes operate.
Sgt Wayne Barnes, who has served almost two years overseas, is spending a 21 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Luther Barnes and other friends.
Pfc. Ernest Dickinson Jr of Centralia Illinois cites the Jap soldier as inferior after fierce Bougainville combat with the Americal Division. Dickinson earned the Combat Infantryman Badge after heavy rifle and machine gun fire, shelling, and bombing. He trained at Fort Leonard Wood and has been overseas 12 months.
Pfe Halden Hill leaves Tuesday night for Camp Patrick Henry Virginia after a 14 day furlough at home. He and Mrs Carl Martin visit his brother Edgar Martin and family in Davenport Iowa and her sister Lee in Micopolis Missouri.
School notes from Room One Beverly Brumfield record War Stamps totals and absences. Six week exams and tests are noted, with students earning stamps and bond purchases. Senior and Sophomore news cover exams, leadership elections, baseball and softball, biology experiments, and upcoming lectures with a lighthearted tone.
Mr and Mrs W L Martin entertained Sunday with a dinner honoring their son PFC Carl Martin who is home on a 14 day furlough. Attending were Elon Martin and daughter Mary Lou of Lincoln Sam Rosche and children Newton Lenore and Mrs Carl Martin and their small son from Centralia W L Martin and son Seth and of course the guest of honor Carl Martin.
Mrs Frances Simcox hosted a party at the E L DeLay home for Bobby Jennings turning five. Guests included Johnny K Jennings Jerry Ray Jennings Kent Crawford Nickie Johnstone Tommy Stephens Jimmy Alexander Billy and Bobby Jennings with games and homemade ice cream and birthday cake served.
In the Elsberry Democrat October 6 issue M A Livesay nearly 88 years old fell near the Missouri Edison office in Elsberry. His right hip was broken and he was taken to Pike County Hospital in Louisiana for care. His daughter Mrs Eva Langford stays nearby to be with him.
Reports on girls projects are due by week’s end and a meeting will review progress. A canning club is planned for 1945 to boost skills and group activities.
On Thursday afternoon October 5 the Methodist Aid met in the church rooms. Devotions were led by Mrs Dana Bushnell with prayer by Mrs Mae Logan. Mrs Elsie Gray presided over the business session. The social hour followed with hostesses Mrs Emma Griffin Mrs Bertha Miller and Mrs Elsie Gray assisting.
The Banner Class of the Christian Church met at Owen Belcher's home with ten members present. After games and refreshments of hamburgers, tea, and cookies, the group planned to meet next with Lois and Max Foltz.
The revival enters its second week with growing attendance and interest. Evangelist Rev. E. O. Allen of Marion Illinois brings stirring messages. Services every evening at 8:00 p.m. Dedication of a Service Flag Sunday evening. Pastor M. D. Ballance invites all.
Sgt. and Mrs. Donald Walker and son of Fort Sheridan visit family here with his mother Mrs. Cleo Walker and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Louie Zimmerman of Denver arrive Tuesday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Adams, Mr. and Mrs. John Belcher and other relatives.
The Ladies of the Methodist Church announce a lunch service uptown on election day to raise funds. Patrons are encouraged to stop by and support the church event.
Marion County launches a Patoka drive with a $900 goal to aid war victims through USO centers, garments, shelter, child welfare, and other needs across 91 countries. Local solicitors will visit homes urging donations. supporters urged to give at least two days wages or ten dollars.
Marion County Red Cross announces registrations for the sixth Nurse’s Aide Class starting in November. Details available at the Red Cross office or by calling 117 Salem Illinois.
The Patoka Panthers 4-H club met at George Snider's home Tuesday electing George Snider president Deneen Walker vice president George Davis secretary and treasurer Conway Malan recreation leader Wilma Pugh program committee Wilma Pugh pianist and Wilma Pugh reporter New projects for 1945 were discussed Talks were given by Glenwood Malan Robert Pugh and Dean Pugh The next meeting will be at the Malan home on the second Tuesday in November Anyone wishing to join should contact leader Carrol Mojonnier before then.
Congressman Charles W. Vursell will air a 20 minute farmers welfare program on WDZ Tuscola Ill Sunday October 15 from 1 10 to 1 30 p m discussing agricultural problems and their link to the national economy. Everyone is invited to tune in dial 1050.
Mrs Roy Garrett spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Claude Garrett in a family gathering note.
A patient thanks friends for visits flowers cards and letters while confined in Centralia Hospital and after returning home. May God bless each and every one of you.
Notice announces a pie supper at West Chapel School on Friday night October 27. Ladies are asked to bring pies and everyone is welcome. Stp. Forrest Baxter, Teacher.
A son was born October 6 at Mt Vernon Hospital to Sgt and Mrs Marion W. Outhouse. Mrs Reed of Mt Vernon is the former Marie Reed. Sgt Outhouse has been overseas since last April and is now somewhere in France.
Local brief items list weekend visits and travels of Cen tralia Patoka and nearby residents. Names include Jimmy Simcox Mrs Joe Simcox Miss Bettie Mrs H G Hudspeth Mrs Cecil Elliott Laura Floyd and Lt Jamita M Easton with family in Centralia Carbondale St Louis and Effingham. Military personnel Lt Easton Pvt Potts Cpl Beckler and others receive furloughs and visits before overseas duty and in-state trips to St Louis Vandalia Salem and Honolulu addresses.
Notice says the pie supper scheduled for Friday night Oct 13 at Mound Chapel Church has been postponed until further notice. Ste Rhoda Belcher serves as contact.
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