Eggs in the Basket returns as Phantom column in Patoka Register
The Patoka Register announces a weekly Phantom basketball column aimed at the local high school team and players. The anonymous writer notes former stars playing for other colors, mentions Dean Meador, Sam Jolliff, L E Green, and Cecil Fletcher, and urges support for trainees preparing for the Vernon game on November 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Register
Dean Meador
Centralia
Eddleman
Sam Jolliff
L. E. Green
Vandalia
Navy
Connecticut
DeLay
James Ballance
Vernon
American Legion Council Meet in Kinmundy Oct 28
County Commander John Bigelow of Salem announces an American Legion council event in Kinmundy for October 28. Ladies Night is planned with entertainment and a full program. All war veterans and wives are urged to attend.
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American Legion Council
Kinmundy
John Bigelow
Salem
Farm Truck Registration Day Set for October 23 at Patoka Gym
Friday October 23 will be registration day in Patoka for farm truck owners. Clyde Sinclair chairman USDA War Board will speak at the Patoka high school gym with two local assistants to aid registrants. Hours are 1 30 to 4 30 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Clyde Sinclair
U.S.D.A. War Board
Farewell Party for Mr and Mrs Jerry West at Ballance Cabin
Friends of Mr and Mrs Jerry West held a farewell gathering Monday evening at the Ballance cabin. A hearty supper was served and gifts were given. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Marcus Cox Mr and Mrs Paul Logan Mr and Mrs James Ballance Mr and Mrs Robert Eagan Mrs Davis Jennings and Miss Helen Barr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry West
Ballance
Marcus Cox
Paul Logan
James Ballance
Robert Eagan
Davis Jennings
Helen Barr
Local Feeders Market Prices Reported by St Louis Producers
Farmers and feeders in the St Louis Producers co operative sold stock last week. Paul B Chance Salem received 13.25 per cwt for 65 lb spring lambs. J L Jones Salem sold hogs averaging 208 lbs at 15.10 per cwt. Evert Tate Kell marketed 257 lb hogs at 14.85 per cwt. M D Walker Patoka sold 266 lb hogs at 15.05 per cwt. D I Bates and Son Centralia sold hogs averaging 258 lbs at 14.75 per cwt.
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St. Louis
Paul B. Chance
Salem
J. L. Jones
Evert Tate
Kell
M. D. Walker
Patoka
D. I. Bates and Son
Centralia
Cen tralia visitors and furlough news at local homes
Mr and Mrs C M Conrey of Centria visited the A A Griffin home Sunday. Louie Soutier is enjoying a furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Marshal Soutier.
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C. M. Conrey
Centralia
A. A. Griffin
Louie Soutier
Marshal Soutier
Patoka School News Junior class plan chili supper at Easton's
The Patoka Junior class met Tuesday and planned a chili supper at Evelyn Easton's Thursday night. Exams were easier than feared. Cheerleaders elected are Agnes Mae Hayes and Alavon Walker. Some pupils away due to illness. Scrap drive gains to four to five tons by Saturday. Mrs Wasem hopes to return to teaching soon. New instructor Mr R E Stephenson from Fillmore joins Mrs Wasem in class duties. Second grade posters promote good health. First six weeks report cards issued. list of students with perfect attendance and those absent or tardy. Classroom activities include Halloween crafts and defense stamps purchased.
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Clas
Evelyn Easton
Agnes Mae Hayes
Alavon Walker
Catherine
Carol Payne
Wasem
Centralia
R. E. Stephenson
Fillimore
Illinois
Carolyn Nattier
David Lee Hetzler
Darlene Wortman
Joe Simcox
Billy Joe Boyd
Jackie
Jerry Gerrish
Joan Jones
Dean Wadkins
Marie Crawford
Illiopolis
Wig Richeson
James Barnes
George Davis
Harold Slagle
Nancy Foltz
Lexie Barnes
Marilyn Jones
Billy Wadkins
Patsy Patterson
Three Local Boys Respond to Draft Call Monday
Three local men answered their draft calls by going to Salem for induction. They are P. K. Quayle James Doty and James Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
P. K. Quayle
James Doty
James Cox
Chance Honored with Reappointment to Illinois Youth Council
County Superintendent Paul B. Chance has received notice of his reappointment to the Illinois School Work Council, a seven member body guiding National Youth Administration school policy. He is the sole county superintendent among Illinois representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul B. Chance
Illinois School Work Council
State of
Illinois
National Youth Administration
Mr and Mrs Jerry West Leave Patoka for Houston Texas
The Wests of Patoka, residents since March 1941, depart Oct 28 for Houston. Jerry has enlisted in the Navy Sea Bees Construction Regiment and will report to St Louis on Nov 6 for active duty, then go to Norfolk for six weeks training. Mrs West is from Palestine Texas and will stay there temporarily.
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Jerry West
Patoka
Houston
Texas
Jerry
Navy Sea Bee
St. Louis
Norfolk
Virginia
Salem Democratic Rally and Fish Fry Draws Crowd
A large gathering attended the Democratic Rally and Fish Fry in Salem on Tuesday evening. Mrs. H. K. Pike of the Register office returns to work after an eleven day flu siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
H. K. Pike
Register Office
Amicae Club Honors Mrs. West at Sewings and Visits
Mrs. J. O. West and Mrs. O. C. Schroeder hosted the Amicae Club gathering at Schroeder's home with sewing and visiting. Mrs. West received a handkerchief shower as she prepares to move to Texas. November meeting planned at Mrs. Wasem’s home with Mrs. Ballance as cohostess. Attendees included Mesdames Nattier Ballance Logan Jennings Hagan Elliott Parks Cox West Wasem Griffin Britt.
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J. O. West
O. C. Schroeder
Amicae Club
Mesdames Dale Nattier
James Ballance
Paul Logan
Davis Jennings
Robert Hagan
Cecil Elliott
W. J. Parks
W. M. Cox
James Wasem
Charles Griffin
Raymond Britt
Rationing Of Fuel Oil Dealers Delayed To October
Postponement announced after noon Monday shifts registration dates for fuel oil dealer rationing to October 27 and 28. State and local offices promised timely supply literature and papers to support the change.
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Register
Pring
State Office
Lawrence announce birth of baby boy Larry Dean
Mr and Mrs Dean Lawrence announce the arrival of a baby boy Larry Dean at Greer hospital Vandalia Illinois at 3 30 p m Sunday October 11 5 lbs 10 ounces both mother and baby well Mrs Lawrence was formerly Miss Gayle Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Orval Jones living west of town
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Dean Lawrence
Larry Dean
Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Ill
Lawrence
Gayle Jones
Orval Jones
Vandalism in Patoka Spurs Youth Prank Strike
An irate citizen warns that idle boys in Patoka have formed a prank group, seen throwing rocks at street lights, trash on porches, and overturning items before Halloween. The piece argues minor acts breed future court convictions and family shame.
Card of Thanks from Lynn Eagan
I wish to thank all those who sent birthday greetings to me. It was pleasing to be remembered. 8. Lynn Eagan, M.P., U. S. Army Los Angeles California.
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Lynn Eagan
M.P
U. S. Army
Los Angeles California
In's Society Christian Vice Holds Oct 15 Meet
Good attendance reflected interest as Mrs. Jennings presided. Mrs. Lora Alcom BE delivered Our Christian in Latin America. Prayer by Mrs. Rita Hill. Bible lesson read from Corinthians 13 and discussed by several members. Service closed with a prayer. Society then met with Mrs. Anderson to sew for the Davis Neighborhood House.
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Latin America
Rita Hill
Sarah Williams
Alexander
Gladys Jones
Gray
Elsie Miller
Dona Bushldred Belcher
Ion
Anderson
Davis Mathorhood House
East St
REACO-OP TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING IN BREES E ILL
Clinton County Elec Cooperative plans its annual meeting in Breese Illinois to review 1944 progress and future war effort cooperation. Superintendent Heimann notes 992 customers served, 437 miles of line, and urges broad member attendance with carpooling to save fuel.
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Reaco-Op
Clinton County
Elec- Cooperative, Inc
Breese
Ill
Joseph H. Hei
Cooprative
Co-Op
Illinois
Heimann
Baptist Church Wardship Program at 8 p.m. Tonight
Arrangements are underway to allow many to speak at the program. A fine group of Intermediate and Young People’s work in B T A continues as revival plans form for Sunday November. The glory lies in doing it for Him.
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Interme
B.T.A. m
Eastern Star Initiation Held At Sandoval
Mrs Ethel Robb and others attended the Eastern Star initiation in Sandoval on Monday night October 19. A class of six was initiated with Mrs Miler as soloist. Attendees included Mr and Mrs O J Hill Mrs Diebold Mrs Williams and daughter Evelyn Miss Ret Simcox and Mr and Mrs Pay Onnier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Robb
O. J. Hill
Diebold
Williams
Evelyn
Ret- Simcox
Pay. Onnier
Eastern Star
Mdoval
M. Miler
Wilma Mae Cole Weds Forrest Baxter August 20 1942
Announcement from the Register office says Wilma Mae Cole daughter of Mr and Mrs Harley Cole Patoka married Forrest Baxter former rural teacher now drafted for service Aug 20 1942 at Ste Genevieve Missouri Rev A C Puffelen performed the ceremony in a log built Methodist church. The couple was assisted by G W Gunn of Keyesport.
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Forrest Baxter
Patoka
Wilma Mae Cole
Harley Cole
Ste. Genevieve
Missouri
A. C. Puffelen
Forrest
Vandalia
Camp Grant
Rockford
Ill
Baxter
Fayette County
Shady Grove
AAA
Pope Township
The
Register
Baxter God
Vernon Good Will Club Meeting With Olga Kleiman
The Vernon Good Will Club met with Olga Kleiman on October 14 for the first all day quilting of the season. A pot-luck lunch was served by Doris Kleiman and Mary Kotmeyer. A business session followed with talks on club plans.
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Olga Kleiman
Vernon Good Will Club
Doris Kleiman
Mary Kotmeyer
Lutie Belcher
Tillie Meador
Luttie Bel
Methodist Church Loyalty Month Invitation
The church calls all members to attend Sunday services during a loyalty month and invites nonattenders to join. Corporate messages urge bringing others, with Sunday School at 9 30, Morning Worship at 10 45, Epworth League at 6 30, preaching at 7 30, and Thursday prayer gathering at 7 30 led by Pastor R M Stockton.
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House of God
Epworth League
M. Stockton
Pike Family Thankful For Messages After Illness
The H. K. Pike family and Keith Jr express gratitude to friends who sent cards and letters during their recent battle with the flu. They report appreciation for the thoughtful messages and care shown.
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H. K. Pike
Keith Jr
Black Family Visits Patoka With Christian Family Group
Mr and Mrs H E Black and their Nashville son spent the weekend in Patoka with Mr and Mrs C H Christian and their children.
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H. E. Black
Local social notes from Patoka and nearby towns
Community residents travel visit relatives and attend events in Patoka, Centralia, Vernon, and St. Louis. Several families relocate, visitors include Mrs. Thomas Haley and Mrs. C E Eaglin, and hospital transfers involve Edd Payne. Local churches host fellowship events with guests from Lawrenceville Beaver Creek and Keyesport.
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Mary Martin
Centralia
Mt. Vernon
Missus Jolliff
Chicago
Gordon Wooters
Centalia
Christian Church
C. M. Miller
Charles Zipprodt
Lawrenceville
Marry Logat
Beaver Creek
Audry Ingold
Keyesport
Frank Beck
Kaskaskia
Carolyn Morey
H. G. Hudspeth
Ollie Alexander
Walter Dively
Seymour
Pauline Crawford
Marjorie Pugh
Lottie New Comb
Ines Varhese
St. Louis
Lizzie Gray
Joe Hudspeth
Joan
Ballance
Hudspeth
Bruce Pugh
Marjorie
Wilma
John Williams
Alton
Darvin Jones
University of Illinois
Roy Jones
Virgil Herring
Vandalia Hospital
Cox and Martin Ambulance
Cecil Elliott
Mt. Carmel
Rodney Stockton
Patoka
R. M. Stockton
C. D. Martin
Milton Peddicord
L. E. Green
Jimmie Alexander
Sandra Schroeder
R. H. Green
Kinmundy
Roy Ballance and Son
Moweaqua
Logan Meredith
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Mrs
Patoka School News
Room
Lyn Ballance
Marilyn Ballance
W. H. Stringer
Virgil Wortman
la Mar Hetzler
Deena Hopkins
Forrest Hudson
Nell Stringer
Buddy Wehrle
In’s Society
Christian Vice
Mrs.ennings
Lora Alcom
Sandoval
Harry Seifer
Cecil el- Robert Johnston
Thomas Haley
J. D. Masten
Kalamazoo
Michigan
D. J. Evans
Frank Miller
Tever Haute
Ind
C. E. Eaglin
Terre Haute
Nannie Wilson
DuQuoin
Rebecca Wills
Anna Bell Adams
Nancy Simcox
Edd Payne
West of Vernon
Cox and Martin
Albert Wernsman
Stonington
George Allen
Lorene Silk
Oklahoma
Tredericks
Leonard Brooks
Sterling
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