Thorpe Cemetery Annual Donations Report
The Thorpe Cemetery Committee lists many donors with amounts totaling 80.50 in the past year. The financial statement shows expenses for Hazel Cox Post, Carden printing, and Lore Engler cleaning the cemetery three times, plus a balance on hand of 50.30 as of Sept. 22, 1942, with T. W. Oates as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorpe CemeTery Committee
Edna Gherkin
Pen Rae
John Anderson
Red Carter
W. C. Oates
Gilbert Brown
Beryl Linton
John Revis
John Richards Jr
Theodore Stone
Jas Cooper
Dre
AL Tweets
Beatrice Meador
Grace Jones
Emma Leisher
John Wilson
C. M. Jackson
Martha Galyean
Leo Kinney
Ben Linton
Amy Lawrence
Gertie Belcher
Harry Norris
E. R. Hamilton
Clarence Linton
Robert Linton
Maurice Lawrence
Irene Ballance
Hallie Zimmerman
Gee, Sanders
Winess Linton
Aunt Mary Smith
Mildred Myant
Mayme Robinson
Mary Miller
Huddleston Estate
Wis Cogbos
Diciene Caine Wee
Anabelle Leininger
Allie Brown
Jatroig
Dajistes
Sarah E. Shuler
Cora B. Ryman
Rhoda Belcher
Eberlee Norrie
Svolug
SDSL
Ecpm
Ieee
Hazel Cox Post
Carden
Patoka Register
Lore Engler
T. W. Oates
Former Patoka Girl Married in Los Angeles
A letter from Mrs. G. H. Harty of Los Angeles reports Maud M. Kinney’s marriage to Joseph F. Sommer at St. Joseph’s Church in Los Angeles. The bride wore Salute blue, attended by Mrs. Albert Brown. best man was George H. Harty. They will reside at 147 West 52nd Street, Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Harty
Buckingham Road
Los Angeles
Calif
Maud M. Kinney
Joseph F. Sommer
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Raymond
Albert Brown
Monterey Park
George H. Harty
Card of Thanks for Mrs Linton’s Greer hospital stay
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who sent flowers cards and letters during Mr Linton’s long stay at Greer hospital Vandalia Your generous personal service in the sick room is greatly appreciated May God richly reward you and bless you all
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Linton
Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Scrap drive urged for Patoka on September 26
The Patoka area councils a second salvage drive with a truck from Patoka Parts and Salvage visiting every street Saturday September 26 to collect metal rubber and rags for war production. Proceeds from the sale go to the Red Cross and residents are urged to prepare scrap piles now to speed collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Richeson
Patoka
Hi Lite Class Meets On September Meeting At Virginia West Home
The Hi-Lite Class of the Christian Church met September 10 at Virginia West’s home with Helen Barr co-hostess. Lola Belle Elliott led the business session in Arlene Bopp’s absence, planning a winter roast for next Tuesday. Refreshments followed social time with a treasure hunt and mystery gift exchange. names drawn for the next three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Virginia West
Helen Barr
Lola Belle Elliott
Arlene Bopp
Evelynn Ballance
Dorris Britt
Lucille Eagan
Mae Good
Thelma Jennings
Alta Logan
Mary Price
Genesieve Sears
Lucille Field
Mae Towler
Mary Alice Hubbart
Private Clarke Linton Writes From 101 Sig Bn Co C
Private Clarke Linton 36321526 101 Signal Battalion Company C AP0 958 care of Postmaster San Francisco writes about a slight address change and new company formation. He thanks friends for birthday cards, notes regular mail delivery, and enjoys island rainbows after showers while noting censorship limits on weather details and nightly restrictions on reading and writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Linton
Company C. Pvt
Sig. Bn
Eaglin Called Back to Lead Dewin Grain Co
F Eaglin was recalled Thursday to Emery NL to take charge of the Dewin Grain Co where he had been employed for 50 years before retiring a few years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Eaglin
Emery
Dewin Grain Co
Library Board Meeting Seeks Funds For Town Library
The Library Board met September 17 with W. E. Field Ruth Coleman Thelma Riley Eva Potts present. Donations and monthly pledges were noted to support the library and librarian Virginia Henry. New books The Hill of Doves and Mrs Miniver are in demand and juvenile circulation is increasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Field
Ruth Coleman
Thelma Riley
Eva Potts
Virginia Henry
Cps Ee OA
1St State Bank of
Patoka
Geo. W. Wasem
Cox and Martino
Patoka Register
Wells
ASA Rees
A. E
Goa
Mrs. Miniver
Ruth Colesman
See’y
Bertha Miller
Marvel Adams
Frank Miller
Vernon W C T U Entertained in Centralia Home
Mrs. Wilbur Doolen hosted the Vernon W C T U in Centralia on September 21. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs. W E Walton President, Mrs. Helen Betts Vice President, Mrs. Lottie Belchier Treasurer, and Mrs. Lorene Klinge Secretary. The program featured reading, music and desagrams as the group plans to send Christmas gifts to soldiers and host educational talks in early November. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Doolen
Vernon W. C. T. U
W. E. Walton
Helen Betts
Lottie Belchier
Lorene Klinge
Centralia Union
W. B. O’neal
Annual Family Night Banquet of Patoka Woman's Club
The Patoka Woman's Club held its annual family night banquet at the gym Friday September 18. The V shaped tables featured red white and blue decor and flowers. New president Mrs Allen received a gift. retiring president Mrs Artie Rogier spoke on the year's work. Guests included Mrs Louis Zimmerman of Denver and Mrs Lorene Silk of Muskogee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Woman’s Club
F. B. Ballance
Elsie Gray
Artie Rogier
Rogier
Allen
Bessie Murfin
Don l
Jean Miller
Rachel Adams
Dorothy C. Lake
Levi Hill
Louis Zimmerman
Denver
Colorado
Lorene Silk
Muskogee
Oklahome
Local youths called for induction Saturday
Three local men Rufus Stephens Jr James Quayle and Wesley Grupp were summoned to Chicago on Saturday September 19 for Army induction examinations. Rufus and James passed medicals while Wesley was rejected. James Quayle was sent to Camp Grant Rockford Illinois. Rufus’s assignment was not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rufus Stephens Jr
James Quayle
Wesley Grupp
Rufus
James
Wesley
Camp Grant
Rockford
Rev Walter Miller Called to Mt Vernon Church
The Rev. Walter Miller received a call Thursday morning from East Side Baptist Church in Mt Vernon Illinois. He will depart Saturday to fill the vacancy on Sunday. Miller and his family have lived in Patoka for two years serving the local Baptist Church. He thanks Patoka friends for their support during his pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Miller
East Side Baptist Church
Mt. Vernon
Ill
Miller
Patoka
Local W C T U Holds Salem Meeting and Elections
The Marion County Convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union met September 18 at Grace Methodist Church Salem. Officers were elected: Francis Willard Stover president Lucille Doolen vice president Maud Irvin treasurer Helen Betts recording secretary G R Williams corresponding secretary. A memorial service honored members who died this year including two Patoka ladies. A luncheon followed the morning session with devotions and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Grace Methodist Church
Salem
Bertha Dansbury
Vernon
Paul Ott
Dix
Francis Willard Stover
Salem Union
Lucille Doolen
Centralia
Maud Irvin
Patoka
Helen Betts
G. R. Williams
M. Eagan
Jennie Carter
Fred Nimmo
C. A. Deckert
Eugene Leckrone
Farrel Jenkins
Vernon Union
M. S. Lancaster
Bunker Hill
Illinois
Winifred Henricks
Litchfield
Montgomery County
W.C.T.U
Alleen Campbell
Frank Beck
Alice Albert
Thomas
Myrle Morey
Ellen Walton
Lillie Walton
Newt Sorrell
Mary Kottmeyer
Lutie Belcher
Beulah Webb
John Curtis
Kathryn Walton
Esta Martin
Bert Bushnell
Fields
Vernon Good Will Club Holds Meets
The Vernon Good Will Club met at Mrs. Marie Meador's home on September 17 with twelve members present. They pieced twelve quilt blocks and completed the quilt top. Refreshments were served. Guests Lola Meador and David Wagstaff attended. next meeting will be with Florence Wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
Marie Meador
Nellie Doolen
Tony Sorrell
Lottie Belcher
Maud Meador
Florence Wolf
Sylvia Binnion
Tillie Meador
Emma Protz
Sophia Pro
Baptist Church Bible Study and Week of Prayer Notices
Ira J. Smith of Louisville Association led a Bible Study from Ephesians 3 last Thursday night. Rev. Saxon of Caruthersville will preach Thursday night. The W M S observes the Week of Prayer for State Missions this week. Eva Mae Parker and Violet Nattier had birthday songs Sunday morning. Sunday services include Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and B T U at 7:00 p.m. Sunday is promotion day for the classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira J. Smith
Louisville
Ephesians
Saxon
Caruthersville
State Missions
Eva Mae Parker
Violet Nattier
Vernon Red Cross Clears 27.45 From Ice Cream Supper
The Vernon Red Cross reports 27.45 in proceeds from a Saturday ice cream supper. It says 15 kits will be filled for soldiers and thanks donors and the speaker for their enjoyable entertainment. Signed by Chas. Moore, chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Red Cross
Chas. Moore
Chmn
Red Cross
Thanks for support after our loss of John Roseman
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of our husband and father John Roseman. We also appreciate the beautiful floral offerings from Mrs. John Roseman and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roseman
John’ Roseman
Lack of Rubber Is Number One Domestic Problem
A national shift to gasoline rationing aims to save rubber and transport systems. Four gallons weekly plus essentials for drivers will curb pleasure use, with the West hit hardest by reduced car use. Synthetic rubber efforts move slowly amid government disagreements, risking acute transportation and farm production impacts within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baruch Committee
Leon Henderson
Mississippi
America
Comertie
Miss Mae Eagan Celebrates Birthday Party
Miss Mae Eagan was surprised Tuesday night September 22 when friends gathered at her home for a birthday party. Refreshments were served and gifts were given to Miss Eagan by Mrs. M. D. Ballance, Mrs. Warren Lake, Miss Helen Barr, Miss Helen Troyer, Miss Jean Miller, Miss Bettie Simcox, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Eagan
Miss Eagan
M. D. Ballance
Warren Lake
Helen Barr
Helen Troyer
Jean Miller
Bettie Simcox
Walker Couple Mourns Loss In LocalNotice
Mr and Mrs Leo Walker are named in a brief local notice with unreadable OCR text mentioning a 194 event date and a probable obituary or family notice. Further readable context is limited.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Raat
U. S. Treasury Department
Library Notes
P. J. Mojonnier Cox
Martin H. N. Potts
T. E. Irvin
Vernon W.C.T.U
MT. Vernon Church
W.C.T.U. Meeting
Vernon Good Will Club
Leo Walker
Kojdwe Sey Oy
Yeaoaibey
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