Armstrong Rites Held for Elderly Belgrade Resident
Robert O Armstrong 75 retired farmer died Wednesday in Belgrade Montana from heart disease. Born March 23, 1864 in Richview Illinois he married Mary Hooper in 1897. Surviving are widow daughter son and several siblings and grandchildren. funeral held Friday at Dokken's chapel Bozeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
New Angels
Robert O. Armstrong
Belgrade
Adbert Onis Armstrong
Richview
Ill
Nashville
Mary B. Hooper
Mlinois
Mary B. Armstrong
Emery Clark
Central Park
Max Armstrong
Boise
Ida
Anna
Chance
Sandoval
Iil
Agnes Blankinship
Shobonker
Jane Penelope Armstrong
Dosha Armstrong
Patoka
Jjr
L. S. Armstrong
Salem
D D Club Entertained at Elliott Home for Christmas
The D. D. Club enjoyed a December 19 gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Elliott east of Central. Decorations, a Christmas tree, contests, a gift exchange, and refreshments followed a business meeting that elected new officers. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Carroll Mojonnier, Mr. and Mrs Wilbur Doolen, Mr. and Mrs Homer Outhouse, Mr. and Mrs Orville Genre, and Mr. and Mrs Ralph Elliott.
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D. D. Club
Ralph Elliott
Central
Homer Outhouse
Loretta Genre
Elliott
Carroll Mojonnier
Anna
Wiltur Doolen
Orville Genre
Ralph Hiliott
Birthday Party for Virginia Stringer’s Ninth
Mrs W D Stringer hosted a birthday party for her daughter Virginia Stringer who turned nine. Children enjoyed many games with Ruby Veal and Jesse Ripple winning prizes. Refreshments included cake and animal crackers. Attendees listed include Marilyn Quayle, Shirley Protty, Nell Stringer, and Virginia Stringer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Stringer
Pergy Lee Jarowitzki
Edna Mae Maye
Donal Cudd
Beryle Chriss
Hi Lite Class Holds Christmas Party at Miss Field's Home
The Hi-Lite class of the Christian Church gathered for their annual Christmas party at Miss Lucille Field's home with co hosts Mrs Harriett Smith. Gifts were placed under the tree and officers for the coming year were elected including President Gladys Perrine and Vice President Arlene Bopp.
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The
Christian Church
Lucille Field
Harriett Smith
Miss Field
Jesus
Arlene Bopp
Mae Good
Gladys Perrine
Juanita McIntire
Alta Logan
Evelyn
Stork Shower Held For Mrs Waylord Luster
A stork shower was held Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Waylord Luster at the home of Miss Opal Jones. Guests brought gifts and a pudding with whipped cream and coffee were served by Mrs. Erie Lusted and Miss Jones. Attendees included Beulah Jarrett, Mrs. Velie Brown, Jessie Binnion, Margaret Cox, Mrs. Jess Cudd, Mrs. C. 0. dvesay, Mrs. John Quayle, Mrs. Effie Luster, and Opal Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Logan and daughter Mildred were Christmas dinner guests at the Ballance home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waylord Luster
Opal Jones
Erie Lusted
Miss Jones
Beulah Jarrett
Velie Brown
Jessie Binnion
Margaret Cox
Jess Cudd
C. 0. Dvesay
John Quayle
Ef. ‘E Luster
Hiram ‘Logan
Geo, Ballance
Annual Christmas Party Held By Local Club
Mrs. Fred Carter and Mrs. Sara Pugh hosted the annual Christmas party at the latter’s home. Guests enjoyed games, mystery pals, and new member introductions. A fund for next year’s party was started and refreshments were served.
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Fred Carter
Sara Pugh
Milburn Carter
Maude Canter
Dewey Cole
Richard
Kurn Carter
Roy Malan
Don Murfin
Mark
C. Mojonnier
Karra. Meador
P. J. Mojonnier
Britt Good Wedding Unites Miss Doris Good and Raymond Britt
Mr Raymond Britt and Miss Doris Good were married in a single line ceremony at St Charles Missouri on Saturday December 28 Rev Scarborough officiated The couple will reside two miles east of town in a newly furnished home The bride attended Patoka high school Vandalia class of 37 The groom a Patoka high school Salem class of 735 has farmed since graduation Mr and Mrs Jack Matchett are in Texas for the holidays
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Raymond Britt
Doris Good
St. Charles
Missouri
Scarborough
Alexander
Patoka
Vandalia
Britt
Journey Transferred Here After Sandoval School Destroyed by Fire
Caroline Parker of Marion County died at age 76 after a fire destroyed Sandoval School. Survived by five children, one daughter, thirteen grandchildren, a great-grandchild, four stepchildren, and many relatives. Funeral held December 28, 1939 at Pairman Church with Rev. Clichton officiating. interment in Patoka Cemetery.
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Caroline Parker
Marion County
Joke
Binois
Mayaka
Jher
Frank Iker, Jr
Sandoval
Bit- 3 “Parker
Waskosee
Pairman Church
de. Clichton
Patoka Cemetery
Deaton Jones Test Well in Patoka Field Perforated
Deaton and Jones No 1 P J Mo jonner tested in the Patoka field last Saturday night and reports indicate it will be acidized soon. Wanted to rent a farm. Wm Perkins for references inquire First State Bank Patoka.
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Deaton & Jones
Patoka
Wm. Perkins
Imquire
First State Bank
Card of thanks for Emmett Kelleher
We thank friends at home who sympathized during our sorrow after the death of our brother Emmett. NeNie Kelleher Maibe and George Harty, Frank Kelleher.
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Emmett
NeNie Kelleher
Maibe and
George Harty
Frank Kelleher
Patoka Legion Post Serves Lunch for New Building
The Patoka American Legion Post served lunch in the C. N. Cruse building Saturday noon and afternoon. Proceeds will be applied to their new building.
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Patoka American Legion Post
C. N. Cruse
Boy Scout Troop 65 Pot Luck Luncheon at Gym
Troop 65 schedules a haying pot luck luncheon in the gym on January 11 at 6 30 PM. All are invited and asked to bring a covered dish and serving utensil. Check next week’s paper for the program.
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BOY Scouts
Thanks for kindness during illness and death of loved one
We express sincere gratitude to all who aided us during the illness and death of our loved one. Mrs. Bobbett and Pamily.
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Mrs. Bobbett
Pamily
Local oil investor Hawkins attends Patoka test week
Hawkins of Hamilton Ohio arrived in Patoka to observe the Patoka oil test progress. He owns oil royalties in Patoka district and other parts of the Illinois oil basin, reflecting strong local interest in oil development.
Patoka High School to host Northern Feyotian Conference Tournament
The Patoka High School hosts the Northern Feyotian Conference tournament January 3 4 and 6 1940 after Sandoval High School building fire forced transfer. Fortnightly games begin at 7 00 p m with two games nightly and admission set at adults and 15 cents for students. Attendees from Sandoval Odin Farina Kinmundy Ashley and Patoka compete with plans already nearly complete before the fire.
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Patoka High
Qudenn
Rhursday
Odin
Farina
Kinmundy
Ashley
Patoka
Ben
Sandoval
Patel
Conference of Principals
Cornelie da Mann
Loyal Workers Club Holds Coastian Church Devotion
The Loyal Workers class at Coastian Church hosted a monthly devotion at Mrs. Bertha Scott's home. They sang Blest be the Tie that Binds, read Isaiah, shared experiences, and held elections with Madaline Porter as president Christina Bli fritz as vice president Hoa Potts as treasurer.
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Bertha Scott
Scott
Isa
Harriett Dukes
Maud Ellis
Myrtle Tacie
Maud
Aki
Lulu
Madaline Porter
Christina Blifritz
Hoa ‘Potts
Mae Good
Bessie Perrine
Aid
Mrs. Field
Mosdames
Myrtle Tacke
Christina Elifrits
Maud Bilis
Mrs. Wadkins
Anna Pugh
Nelle Quayle
Dollie Wooters
Thelma Perrine
Hilda Williams
Pearl Hudspeth
Eva Potts
Luta Riley
Madeline Porter
Agnes Cox
Leta Beery
Lulu Hansen
Beretha Scott
Mim Martha Scott
Maxie Scott
Francis Elifritz
Birthday Surprise Party for Miss Opal Jones
A birthday surprise was held for Opal Jones at the home with several attendees listed. Guests included Mrs Beulah Jarrett and daughter Helen of Vandakia, Miss Irene end, Mrs Reta Guthrie, Nellie Brown, Mattie Jarrett, Mrs Waylord Custer, Mrs Iffie Luster and Opal oomG, and Mr and Mrs Mayton Slifer of Ef fingtham. Nellie Mae Crawford and family were Christmas dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Ntorm Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Jones
Opal
Mirs. Beulah Jarrett
Helen of
Vandakia
Irene
Reta Guthrie
Nellie Brown
Mattie Jarrett
Waylord Custer
Iffie Luster
Opal Oomg
Mayton Slifer
Effingtham
Lee Crawford
Carol Amn
Nellie Mae Crawford
Ntorm Crawford
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A. Armstrong
Dokken
Bozeman
John Ereshears
Sam Allen
Mark Hampton
Jim Gilmer
Tom Thompson
Ray Rash
Virginia Stringer
Car
McCoplin
Plat Rock and
Robinson
Lee Vallow
Clinton
Patoka High School
Kinrouney
Mrs
Jack Matchett
Texas
Legion Post
LOGAL
Fiarbin Hawkins
Hamilton
Kay
Hawkins
Minois
A. Adams
Rachel
Mexas
Ton
Gena Admos
Mildred Carter
Princeton
Wred Carter
Meil Potts
H. N. Potts
Betty Altom
Carbondale
L. D. Altom
Harry
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