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Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1944

Page

3

Overboard Escape Aboard the Samoa

Zorle Corey, unhappy with a life she hates, is forced to help Admiral Duncan write his memoirs. She loves Paul Duncan, the admiral’s grandson, and dances with Steve, Paul’s brother, who is accused of Nazi ties. A missing notebook leads to a brutal overboard throw into the sea. She clings to a life ring as danger unfolds aboard the Samoa.

Zorle Corey Admiral Duncan Paul Duncan Samoa Hawaii Steve Paul Zorie Nila Bay Jutlands Lanai Glamour Girl Manila Bay Annapolis Duncan Honolulu Pearl Harbor Hickam Wheeler and Kaneohe Shafter

Zorie Takes Charge Amid Shipboard Crisis

Zorie asserts independence after a perilous night, signs a release absolving the company, and prepares to confront Steve and Admiral Duncan about the Duncan family memoir while a Japanese air attack threatens Honolulu. The scene shifts to a hawaiian setting where Zorie contemplates events and future actions aboard the ship.

Noted Son Charged With Strangling Mother Over Money

New York police say 18 year old John Peter Safranek admitted strangling his mother Dora Safranek after she woke to find him taking $2 from her purse for movie money. He told officers he did not like her. The homicide occurred Sunday night.

Zerie Amber Paul Zorie Pierre Savoyard Steve Mainland Honolulu Shipboard New York John Peter Safranek Dora Safranek

Dead Man Becomes Very Spry Corpse in Kentucky

Smithland, Ky. story of Lee R. Trail, insured for 2500 by Jefferson Standard Life in 1925. Trail vanished after 1927, declared legally dead in 1935, policy paid. In 1943 he appeared alive, later reinstatement of the policy in 1944 after dispute and cancellation was removed.

Smithland Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company Lee R. Trail Trail L. L. Wilson Smithland Bank Elwood Hamilton Paducah Court England Wilson

Treasure Hunt Finds $6000 in Old House Assets

In Portland Oregon a map guided treasure hunt in an old house once home to two elderly bachelor brothers has yielded $6000 in gold and silver coins. Authorities estimate another $7000 to $10,000 may be buried on the premises.

Portland Ore

Hanson Wins Medal for Heroic World War II Action

Lieut Robert M Hanson Marine officer credited with downing 25 Japanese planes including six torpedo bombers over Bougainville and four Zeros over New Britain Island He was last seen February 24 after his aircraft crashed during an escort mission to Rabaul before his 24th birthday.

Washington Robert M. Hanson Hanson Bougainville Island New Britain Island Rabaul

Two Cars Are Wrecked And It's All in Family

Cincinnati police describe a remarkable family collision in which Mrs Martha Ahrens 61 ran a stoplight in a sedan and was struck by her husband Herman Ahrens 58 who drove another sedan. Mrs Ahrens suffered a possible left leg fracture and severe scalp cuts and was hospitalized. her husband was uninjured. Both cars were badly damaged.

Cincinnati Martha Ahrens Herman Ahrens Ahrens

Four-Year-Old Boy Fatally Wounds Mother With Rifle

Oklahoma City police report a four year old boy playing soldier shot and killed his mother in the backyard. Jimmy Hamilton picked up a rifle used by his father and fired, saying he was a soldier.

Oklahoma City James C. Hamilton Jimmy

Sleepy Pup Toy Pattern Sparks Simple Craft Fun

An amusing, easy to make dog toy pattern 7244 offers a transfer guide and materials list. Due to high demand and wartime conditions, construction time may be longer than usual. The cuddly pup promises simple enjoyment and broad appeal.

Simple Furniture With Frills and Modern Touches

Postwar home decor blends quaint romantic Home themes with strict modern ideas. Builders plan built in furniture and sewn fabrics to fit spaces, with frills and ruffles showing in eye fullness. Pattern 259 offers step by step directions and materials for a skirted blanket chest and top cushion. send 15 cents with name and address to obtain.

Bright Coloring Lures Birds Beasts In Food Experiments

A London zoo study shows hummingbirds eat when food receptacles are red. In the reptile house the Iguana prefers yellow or orange fruit flowers or vegetables. The Komodo dragon selects white poultry over grey brown or black hues.

London Zoo

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