Soldier Letters From World War II Homefront Reflections
A wartime letter from Cpl. Randall Meador describes injuries during the invasion of southern France and hospital care back in Italy. He notes limited mail, paratrooper casualties, and his family’s concern as he recovers and awaits further orders.
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Cpl
Randall E. Meador
France
Wilmer Meador
Randall
Italy
2628Th
APO
U.S. Army
New York
N.Y
School Notes Show Wide Grade Enrollment and Activities
The report lists first through eighth grade enrollments with named students, mixed with notes on War Stamps purchases, daily gym times, band participation, and class officer elections. A junior and senior emphasis covers high school enrollment, officers, physical exams, basketball plans, and class rosters.
Captain Elery Watson Promoted to Major in Louisiana
Word has been received that Capt. Elery Watson stationed at the Alexandria air field in Louisiana has been promoted to Major. Major Watson brings twenty seven months of overseas duty and two Distinguished Flying Cross awards. Mrs. Watson, formerly Alice Murfin, has returned to Alexandria after visiting here to care for her ill father Dr. W. W. Murfin.
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Elery Watson
Alexandria
Louisiana
Major Watson
Watson
Alice Murfin
W. W. Murfin
New Arrivals Share Births Across Three Families
Mr and Mrs Chris Gergeni announce a baby boy born Monday September 11 at Mark Greer hospital Vandalia weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces Mrs Gergeni formerly Miss Wilma Thalman. Mr and Mrs Ralph Bodine of Schenectady NY announce a baby girl September 5 named Anada Jane Mrs Bodine formerly Miss Nina Walker. Mr and Mrs Albert Hopkins announce a baby girl named Patsy Joan born Saturday September 9.
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Chris Gergeni
Mark Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Gergeni
Wilma Thalman
Ralph Bodine
Schenectady, New York
Anada Jane
Bodine
Nina Walker
Albert Hopkins
Patsy Joan
Mrs Helen Huff Dies at 70 in Illinois
Mrs Helen Josephine Huff died Tuesday September 12 at Hunber Memorial Hospital in Pana Illinois aged 70 years 4 months 19 days Funeral services set for Saturday September 16 at 10 30 a m at Stiehl Funeral Home Nakomis with Rev B H Pinkston and at 2 p m from the Christian Church Patoka Rev Robert Graham will conduct last rites Interment in Patoka Cemetery
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Helen Josephine Huff
Hunber Memorial Hospital
Pana
Stiehl
Nakomis
B. H. Pink- Ston
Christian Church
Patoka Turday
Robert Graham
Patoka Cemtery
Patoka Woman's Club to held annual family night banquet
The Patoka Woman's Club invites families to its annual family night banquet at the gym on Friday night September 22 at 6 30 p m. The event brings members together for a community gathering and meals.
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Patoka Woman’s Club
Extension course in English offered by Southern Illinois Normal University
County Superintendent Paul B. Chance announced a four quarter hour extension English course at Salem Community High School starting September 18 at 7 30 PM. Open to teachers and anyone seeking college credit, with options in rhetoric literature grammar or drama. First meeting will feature music, a debate on household management by men versus women, and a chicken dinner. Attendees should bring service for each person and may form multi family food preparations.
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Paul B. Chance
Southern Illinois Normal University
Salem Community High School
Banner Class Party At Pugh Home With Nine Members
The Banner Class of the Christian Church held a party September 7 at Marjorie and Wilma Pugh’s home. Nine members and six visitors attended. Wilma Pugh led games and refreshments of hot dogs and pop were served at a late hour.
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Banner
The
Christian Church
Marjorie
Wilma Pugh
Library notes underscore need to open for winter
September Library Board meeting urges continued winter hours. 2103 books including recent best sellers donated by Mrs. Olie Farmer of Denver and Miss Gayle Belcher of Chicago. 381 readers with 30 daily circulations. teens predominate. Bettie Simcox and O. J. Hill join board. $5 donation from Mrs. G. J. Wasem boosts funds. Open Fridays and Saturdays with Elsie Gray as librarian.
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Olie Farmer
Denver
Colo
Gayle Belcher
Chicago
G. J. Wasem
Elsie Gray
Methodist Aid Meeting Highlights September Attendance
On Thursday September 7 the Methodist Aid met in the Church rooms with strong attendance. Mrs. Jensen read devotions from 2 Corinthians while Mrs. Elsie Gray led the meeting with secretary Mrs. Minnie Eaglin assisting. Entertainment by Mrs. Emma Griffin and Mrs. Teresa Griffin pleased all, as hostesses Mrs. Bushnell Chandler and Belcher served refreshments. October hosts include Mrs. Bertha Miller Elsie Gray and Emma Griffin.
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Methodist Aid
Aid
Elsie Gray
Minnie Eaglin
Emma Griffin
Teresa Griffin
Mrs. Bushnell
Chandler
Belcher
Bertha Miller
Patoka Panthers 4-H Club Meeting Note
The Patoka Panthers 4-H Club met September 12 at the home of Arthur and Carl Steele. Talks were given by Carl Steele Don Davis Wilma Pugh and John Davis. A local tour of projects was set for Saturday September 16. Refreshments were served at a late hour. The next meeting will be at Sny ders.
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Patoka Panthers
Arthur
Carl Steele
Don Davis
Wilma Pugh
John Davis
Snyders
Zion Church News Rev John Curtis Pastor Service Times
Sunday School at 10 with Charlie Arnold as superintendent. Worship at 11. Young People’s Service Sundays at 8. Preaching service Tuesday night September 12. Cottage prayer meeting Friday night September 15 at Chris Neilson’s home led by Mr Chris Neilson.
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John Curtis
Charlie Arnold
Chris Neilson
Local notices and visits mark Patoka week
Bruce Foltz 2 c arrived home on a fifteen day leave to visit his parents. Various relatives visited and called in Patoka including Mrs. Ruth Higginson and Mrs. W C Carner en route to a state convention. Neighbors and friends shared hospital visits, moves, and travel between Patoka and nearby towns.
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Bruce Foltz
SM 2/c
C. E. Foltz
Bruce
England
South America
Ruth Higginson
Danville
Tll
W. C. Carner
Maxine Woodruff
Mt. Vernon
H. K. Pike
Springfield
The
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Pentecostal Church Weekly Meditation and Meetings
Church announces weekly meditation on Acts 2 39 inviting all called by the Lord. Weekly schedule includes Young People meeting Tuesday 745 PM Prayer meeting Thursday 745 PM Sunday School and Worship Service Evangelistic Service at 745 PM. Pastor C A Powers welcomes all.
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Everbody
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