Widow of Noted Colorado Educator Dies in Nebraska Hospital
Mary Hall Morgan of Montrose Colorado died June 19 in Lincoln Nebraska hospital aged 71 following a week of critical illness after witnessing her niece’s wedding. She and husband John B Morgan had long shaped Colorado education including Japan postings and Montrose county high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morgan
Montrose
Colo
W. H. Morgan
Kinmundy
Patoka-Kinmundy
Mary Morgan
John B. Morgan
Colorado
Lincoln
Elizabeth Rowan
Morgan
Morgans
George Nicholas
Lizzie Fenlon
Cliolian Club
Saguache
Iolani College
Honolulu
Islaes
North
Imperial University of Japan
Japan
Liberia
Manchuria
Montrose County
Togeth
Vernon Store Changes Hands in Local Transaction
The store owned by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown was sold last week to Mr. and Mrs. Clem V. Doolen. The Browns will move from Patoka while the Doolens assume duties on August 1. Myron Cooley is hired as the new clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Fred Brown
Clem V. Doolen
Fourth Quarter Schedule Itinerary
The schedule lists matchups for the fourth quarter across dates August 7 9 14 16 21 and 23. Teams include the Yankees Phillies Cubs Vernon Cardinals Zion and show pairings such as Yankees versus Phillies Cubs versus Vernon and Cardinals versus Zion with several repeats.
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Yankees
Phillies
Cubs
Vernon
Cardinals
Zion
S. D. Marine Buys New Dream Home
Harold R. Belcher, son of Alvin Belcher of Patoka, now in the U. S. Marine Corps at Pacific Beach California, purchased the Harrell Dream Home at 2610 Frankfort St Bay Park Village. The home offers views of Mission Bay to the west and Tecolote Valley to the east and was built by J. H. Harrell, contractor in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Harold Belcher
Alvin Belcher
U. S. Marine Service
Pacific Beach
Calif
California
Harold R. Belcher
Harrell Dream
Frankfort St
Bay Park Village
Belcher
U. S. Marine Corps
Mission Bay
Tecolote Valley
J. H. Harrell
Auto accident near Shobonier injures Garrard family
Mr and Mrs Irvin Garrard and their son Danny visited Robinson and returned home Friday evening when their car skidded on a slippery road near Shobonier by the sawmill and overturned. They escaped serious injury but suffered considerable bruises. The car received major damage to fenders, top and one headlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Garrard
Danny
Robinson
Dan Williams
Shobonier
Stork Shower for Mrs. Orville Mason Held in Sandoval
A stork shower was held for Mrs. Orville Mason at the home of Mrs. Jake Joyce in Sandoval on Wednesday afternoon. Guests enjoyed games and contests and refreshments were served by the hostess. Attending from Patoka were Mesdames Billy Bonner, Carl Rogier, Dean Martin and Dale Nattier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Mason
Jake Joyce
Sandoval
Joyce
Mason
Patoka
Billy Bonner
Carl Rogier
Dean Martin
Dale Nattier
Mrs Morgan Rites Planned in Montrose Funeral
Surviving relatives include niece and ward Mrs Bessler a brother Carl Hall of Montrose with other kin in Nebraska and Missouri Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 am at the Episcopal church Rev John S Foster to officiate Eastern Star and Cholean Study club members to attend Interment in Cedar cemetery Montrose Funeral home directing Sister in law Mrs Blanche Hall to accompany the body from Lincoln arriving Wednesday morning on the Mountainier
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Lincoln
Montrose
Mountaineer
Church Activities Announce Summer Services
The Christian Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Communion at 10 30 a m on Sundays. An August 8 Bible Study and Prayer Service at 8 00 p m invites all to attend. The note urges loyalty and faith to honor God during summer and to come to Sunday School next Sunday.
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Christ
Island Chapel Sunday Service Time Change
Island Chapel announces a move from Sunday morning to Sunday evening preaching to avoid empty seats. Local preacher F H Brokelmeyer notes hope for better attendance. Sunday School starts at 9 30 with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 led by Mabel Brokelmeyer. The text is Mark 12. Thirty eight attended. The next quarterly meeting is set for Sunday August 8 with Elder Brother Humphrey preaching at 2 pm.
Baptist Church Schedule and Dinner Meeting Notice
Baptist Church Elder J L Hill will fill his appointment Sunday at 10 30 am and 8 pm. Business meeting Thursday Aug 10 officers to be elected. Prayer meeting Thursdays at 8 pm. All are welcome. Sunday School lesson Elijah A Life of Courage 1 Kings 18 30 39. Come prepared to discuss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
J. L. Hill
Ibesson
Elijah
M. E. Church South Sunday Services and Meetings
The M. E. Church South schedules August 6 services at 9:30 Sunday School led by George J. Wasem and a 7:30 Epworth League meeting led by Maxine Scott. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at eight led by Maurice Ballance. Women's Missionary Society meets Wednesday August 9 at 2 PM with Theresa Griffin leading.
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M. E. Church
South
George J. Wasem
Epworth League
Maxine Scott
Maurice Ballance
Women’s Missionary Society
Theresa Griffin
Eaglin Sunday School Call for Attendance
M D Ballance pastor urges attendance at Sunday School each Lord's Day at 10 00 am and regular preaching services on Sunday August 6 to benefit attendees and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaglin
M. D. Ballance
Pentecost Church Announces Sunday Services with Bro Pasley
Pentecost Church schedules Wednesday 7 30 prayer meeting and Sunday School 9 30 a m. Next Sunday August 6 at 10 45 a m preaching by Bro Norman Pasley of Vandalia Illinois. He is described as a capable young minister and invites all to attend if not already connected with a church or Sunday School.
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Pentecost
Norman Pasley
Vandalia
Illinois
Pasley
Zion 65 in Attendance for Sunday School Picnic Plans
Zion congregation reports 65 attendees at Sunday School July 31 and invites others to join. Preparations underway for the annual picnic on August 12 with a program in the afternoon and night led by Mrs. Cerl Arnold and Mrs. Dick Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion
Cerl Arnold
Dick Brown
William A Gray obituary notes life of nearly 59
William Arthur Gray born August 21 1880 in Tonti township near Salem Illinois died July 26 1939 after a year of illness. He lived with his sister Mrs Mattie Chance Kinmundy since parents death. A lifelong Christian, member of the former Methodist Episcopal Church South at Cabbage Chapel. Surviving sisters Mrs Susan E Black Salem Mrs Mattie Chance Kinmundy and Etta Gray Salem. Funeral July 28 1939 at Fredonia Church with Rev J M Smith, interment Fredonia cemetery.
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William Arthur Gray
John H
Rebecca A. Gray
Tonti Township
Salem
Illinois
Mattie Chance
Kinmundy
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Cabbage Chapel
Susan E. Black
Etta Gray
Fredonia Church
J. M. Smith
Fredonia Cemetery
Enjoy Picnic Supper At Bryan Memorial Park
A Patoka group enjoyed a Friday evening picnic at Bryan Memorial Park in Salem on July 28. They swam in the pool before a fried chicken plus salads and cake supper, followed by a reunion with many attendees listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Memorial Park
Patoka
Salem
Carl Easton
Evelyn
Phyllis Cosart
Bill Jones
Vernie Nattier
Pansy Wasem
Sadie Nattier
Violet
Wade-Wilson Wedding in St Charles Missouri
Miss Alice Wade and Laurence Wilson were united in marriage at St Charles Missouri on Thursday evening July 27 by Rev Ellis pastor of Kingshighway Baptist church. They spent a couple of days in the Ozarks after the ceremony.
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Alice Wade
Laurence Wilson
St. Charles
Ellis
Kingshighway Baptist Church
Ozarks
Sunday Dinner Guests From Nearby Towns
Sunday dinner featured Mr. George Purcell hosting guests including Mr. and Mrs. Basin of near Julia. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. McCarty of Salem and Mrs. Lillian Warrner of Benita Oklahoma.
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George Purcell
Basin
Near Julia
Mrs. McCarty
Salem
Lillian Warrner
Benita
Oklahoma
Youth program strengthens church through service
Young people train children for the program ensuring a worthwhile effort. Miss Juanita Neilson league led last Sunday’s service on Forgetting Yourselves with many in attendance. Next Sunday will discuss What Christianity means to our Community led by Kathleen Nelson. Prayer service is each Tuesday with a good crowd and spiritual time.
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Juanita Neilson
Kathleen Nelson
M E Church Sunday School Invitation and Social
The M E Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 with Rev Linder speaking Sunday night at 8 00. A Ladies Aid social in the annex drew about fifty for home made ice cream and cake, closing with Blest Be the Tie That Binds.
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M. E
Linder
Ladies Aid
Patoka Area Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Local residents shuttle between Centralia Patoka and surrounding towns sharing visits visits to relatives and friends. A long list of names from Ballance to Bodine and Walker family members appear at gatherings, church events and travel.
Patoka Hotshots Top Bear Creek in Thrilling 6–5 Win
Patoka Hotshots led by Lucas Walker edged Bear Creek Aces 6 to 5 in a Sunday afternoon contest. Goose Hopkins delivered a two base hit with two aboard in the seventh inning and Possum Wasem earned the relief win. Strong teams seeking a game should contact Lucas Walker.
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Patoka Hotshots
Lucas Walker
Ber Creek Aces
Hopkins
Possum
Wasem
Fire Destroys Barn On Wernsman Farm
Lightning struck James Wernsman's new barn on Friday July 28, 1939 at 1 30 p m causing the 30 by 40 foot structure built in October 1936 to burn to the ground. The blaze consumed 400 bushels of corn along with oats 10 tons of soy bean and timothy hay. The barn valued at 1450 dollars when completed also damaged the north side of the nearby machine shed.
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James Wernsman
Ladies Aid Meeting in Vernon at Mrs Hathaway’s Home
The Vernon Ladies Aid met at Mrs. W. L. Hathaway’s home on Thursday afternoon with ten members present. A pleasant time followed as the hostess served coconut cake and jello. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Mollie Murfin.
Party Entertainment At Stringtown Home Hosts Arrivals
Miss Toots Metzger entertained at her Stringtown home Wednesday night. Attendees included Robert Revis, Dale Revis, Herbert Beck, Genevieve Beck, Darrel Wyant, Delbert Wyant, Evelyn Wyant, Chester Devall, Mrs. Devall, Gertrude Lamborn, Vivian Lamborn, Dennis Metzger, Toots Metzger, Gertrude Metzger, Cordelia Metzger.
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Stringtown
Toots Metzger
Robert
Dale Revis
Herbert
Genevieve Beck
Darrel
Delbert
Evelyn Wyant
Chester Devall
Gertrude
Vivian Lamborn
Dennis Metzger
Toots
Cordelia Metzger
Shower for newlyweds Dean and Mrs Metzger
A miscellaneous shower was held Tuesday night at the Metzger home for Mr and Mrs Dean Metzger recently married. Guests brought many useful gifts and best wishes were extended to the couple.
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Stringtown
Dean Metzger
Paul Metzger
Building House on 5 Acre Patoka Tract
Mr and Mrs George Ballance are completing another new house on their five acre tract in Patoka.
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George Ballance
Patoka
Sandoval Merchants Meet Patoka All Stars In Friday Game
Sandoval Merchants, atop the City League standings in Centralia, face Patoka All Stars on Friday night August 4 seeking a strong showcase as one of the season’s top appearances.
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Sandoval Merchants
Patoka All Stars
Sandoval
Centralia
Oil Man Moves Rig to Illinois Lease for New Drilling
Sim Coleman relocated his oil rig from the Vernie Nattier lease to Dwight Illinois where he plans a new well. The move shifts equipment and operations to the Dwight site for potential production.
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Sim Coleman
Vernie Nattier
Dwight Illinois
Birthday Dinner for Virginia Mae Reverett Wernsman
Mrs Reverett Wernsman hosted a birthday dinner Sunday in honor of her daughter Virginia Mae as she celebrated her ninth birthday.
Mrs Martin Hosts Bridge Club Meeting
Mrs Martin entertained her bridge club last Thursday afternoon. Two tables were in play with Thelma Riley taking high honor Mona Kirk finishing second Eunice Altom low and Olga Altom earning the floating prize.
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Mrs. Martin
Thelma Riley
Mona Kirk
Eunice Altom
Olga Altom
Ardmore and Vandalia residents visit oil fields and funerals
Ardmore Oklahoma couple Mr and Mrs Forrest Heckethorne and Mr and Mrs L E Green toured Fairfield oil fields Sunday. A A Griffin and Ollie Thompson attended Mrs Mary French's funeral in Alma. Vandalia residents A W Thalman also attended the service. Green Jr visits North Fork. Floyd Pugh of Vandalia visits. Nellie Lee of Manteno Illinois toured with Ollie Alexander and Wilma Diveley. she returns from the Los Angeles Worlds Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Heckethorne
Ardmore
Oklahoma
L. E. Green
Fairfield
A. A. Griffin
Ollie Thompson
Mary French
Alma
A. W. Thalman
Vandalia
Salem
L. E. Green Jr
North Fork
Leroy
Keith Green
Floyd Pugh
Tom Pugh
Nellie Lee
Manteno
Ollie Alexander
Wilma Diveley
Los Angeles
Calif
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Ward
S. D. Marine
New Dream
William A. Gray
Wade-Wilson
Lizzie Saray
Ethel Long
Clark Simcox
Archie Hopkins
Gale Starr
Mrvin Ballance
Taft Buck
James Wasem
Johnnie Simcox
I. S. Walker
Claude Walker
Lee Crawford
Forrest Oates
Oconee
Centralia Park
Paul Walker
Ralph Bodine
Schenectedy
M. Y
Helen Walker
Bodine’s
Dean Long
Harold Smith
Rockford
Ralph Lammers
Fielding Adams
Ruby Wickersham
Fern Gherken
Goldie
Pattoka
Gilla Hopkins
Claud Walker
Pentecostal Church
Luther Ballance
Mt. Vernon
Cc. D. Martin
Edwin Arnold
Joe Knight
Harold Jolliff
Lila
Sammy
Hines Veteran’s Hospital
John Jennings
Terre Haute
Ind
Roy Ballance
Nita
M. V. Davis
Cecil Tally
Vivian Nattier
Carbondale
Laura Holland
Bloomington
Prudy Ballance
R. L. Walton
Harry Warren
Della Johnston
Visting
St. Louis
Markwell
Marle Anderson
Litchfield
Violet Nattier
Hollywood Candy Co
Florence
Rubye Cain
Helen Troyer
Wisconsin
Max Conrey
Cormer
Paris
Clayton Slifer
Roberta Lutz
Jackie
Billy
Toledo
Ohio
Lutz
Vlora Maude Hatch
Springfield
Elston Hines
Missouri
Hine
Wallace Alexander
J. W. Alexander
Howard Quick
Patoka Victors
Bear Creek
Wernsman Farm
Ladies Aid Meeting
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