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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1944
Page
1
Cpl Rufus Stephens writes of Austria in 1937 38 as Nazi forces take over in under 36 hours. He recounts Storm Troopers brutal acts targeting civilians, church desecration and widespread fear amid swift occupation by Hitler’s regime.
The room one report shows $9.40 in War Stamps since start and new pupil Don Robert Wickersham in second grade. Several students advance or move, with absences noted, pictures taken for seventh and eighth grades, and Freshmen class introductions and jokes highlighted.
A denouncer urges Democratic voters to reject Browder Hillman and support the American program. He warns of a takeover of the Democratic party by Hillman allies, denounces life tenure and PAC rackets, and appeals to vote against the State Sheriff tenure amendment and related influences. Pin up the leaks.
4 H members in Marion County agricultural clubs finish their record books ahead of the county completion conference in Salem on September 29. Fred J Blackburn explains the war food program awards they may earn, including the It Fed a Fighter prize for meeting food-supply standards.
The library notes mart a return to reading as students limit themselves to two books while adults resume use after summer. Miss Bettie Simcox joined the library board and made a money donation. Mrs Edith Thalman donated two books and money. Miss Rita Bopp contributed thirty five volumes and was greatly appreciated.
The Amicae Club met September 18 at Vera Mae Stephens home. New members Mary Helen Cox Evanna Garrett and Helen Stephens were unanimously accepted. Refreshments were served by host and Virginia McNicol. Attendees included Evelyn Balance Lucille Eagan Thelma Jennings Joy Boyd Genevieve Walker Nina Houston Bonnie Wortman Ann Crawford and Virginia McNicol. The next meeting will be October 3 at Genevieve Walker’s home.
The Sunshine Club met Wednesday afternoon September 12 with Mrs Clara Jones as hostess. Entertainment committee member Mrs Cordia Lake helped. After contests, members readied gifts from Our Pals and shared refreshments. Attendees included Lillian Landreth Ethel Pribble Della Morey Neema Brummit Nelle Robertson Mildred Norris and family Zella Easton Joyce Laurence Coroia Lake Hazel Brown Addie Jones Faye Richards Wilma Linton and sons Ronnie Lyle plus visitors Ruth Hughes Rubye Jones Eileen Chriss Nora Chriss Lucy Christie Mona Marie Daver Robertson. Next meeting set with Mrs Addie Jones.
On September 19 at 7 30 p m friends gathered for a surprise party for Eva Mae Parker at her residence. Guests included Betty Lou Richeson Margaret O Neal Pearl Williams Mildred Hill Lorene Walker Clarice Ann Bushnell Helen Parker and Eva Mae. The group enjoyed refreshments and chalk mark afterwards and all reported a pleasant time.
A son in the Army Medical Corps writes to his father Marcus Jackson in 1943. He recalls farewell on the street, farming summers together, shared talks, and plans formed in bad weather. He expresses gratitude and blessing for his father.
On September 17, 1944 Nettie Schmahl pursued a fox that had taken a chicken from the Schmahl home. She shot the fox, delivered the chicken to the house, then killed a four foot Diamondback rattlesnake in the yard, making the first rattler seen in years.
The Toad Island School hosts a public Pie Supper on Friday night October 6. Women are asked to bring pies. Myrle Bricker teaches the event.
Major J. M. Miller of Gettysburg Pa, an X-ray specialist, will be transferred from a Pennsylvania Army hospital to Camp Barkley Tex to prepare for overseas duty. His wife Mrs Henrietta Clark Miller visited Salem with Mrs Dale Thompson while relatives gathered in Monequa and with Mrs Louie Wasem.
Mr and Mrs Forrest Wadkins announce the birth of a baby boy on Wednesday September 20 at Tork Greer Hospital in Vandalia.
Mrs. Cecil Elliott and Mrs. James Shively spent Frida in Centralia. Mrs. Frances Simcox spent a few days this week in Vandalia with her son Mr. and Mrs. Porter Simcox Jr. and son, Mrs. Dora Bruening and Mrs. Laura Haley left Wednesday for St. Louis to spend a week with Bruce Holland and family and relatives in Granite City.
I express gratitude to neighbors and friends for the many letters and cards received while I was in the hospital.
Vincent Kleysteuber a para trooper recently back from active service in Italy met Wesley Griffin and later saw Leslie Griffin and Robert Smith who are reported to be getting along fine. Numerous relatives and friends visit each other across Cen tralia Murphysboro Vernon Springfield Carlyle and nearby towns during a week of social calls and travel.
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