Celebrated 79th Birthday Anni versary at Hopkins Home
A large crowd gathered at Monroe Hopkins home on Sunday to honor his seventy ninth birthday. Relatives and neighbors enjoyed forenoon visiting, a hearty birthday meal, and afternoon socializing recalling old times. Guests included Rev Monroe Smith Gale Hopkins and family, Ray Hopkins, and Kinney Lineham Bowers Trysted and others from Mt. Vernon Rialto Patoka Homer Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Hopkins
Monroe Smith
Martin Hopkins
Gale
Ray Hopkins
Carl Silkey
Elmer Kinney
T. T. Cox
Charles Bowers
Mt. Vernon
Bertha Trysted
Rialto
Calif
Orvel Hopkins
Patoka
R. E. Kelleher
Virgil Lineham
Homer, Ill
Mr. Hopkins
Kinney
Funeral services held Wednesday for Mrs Genre
Pauline Genre died at her home Monday October 10 after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday October 12 1938 at 2:00 pm at the Baptist Church with Rev W H Hay of Granite City officiating. She was a highly respected longtime resident with many friends in the community.
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Pauline Genre
Baptist Church
W. H. Hay
Granite City
Genie
John Coleman Buried Sunday
John Coleman 30 of Patoka died October 7 1938 at Deaconess Hospital Evansville after a brief illness. Former Allendale resident he recently moved to Patoka to work with his father a drilling contractor. Funeral services were held at Allendale October 9 1938 at 2 pm with many local friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coleman
S. W. Coleman
Patoka
Deaconess
Evansville
Ind
Allendale
Ill
Allendale Hospital
Geo. E. Ballance
Verne Nattier
Earl McKinney
Floyd Murray
Riley Willis
Virgil Stull
Carl McCalpin
Bert Miller
Roy Portwood
Dick Miller
Gene Gough
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Millie Jimerson
A surprise dinner at Mrs Millie Jimerson's home on Sunday October 2 celebrated her birthday. Guests included Gerald Cox Logan and Oren Bright and many family members from nearby towns with lively visiting and games. Afternoon visitors Billie Linton and Ralph Ballard joined in the well wishers as the group departed late at night. Mrs Charlie Zilles and others attended Pauline Genre’s funeral services in Patoka then visited the Mojonnier home in Pa toka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Jimerson
Jimerson
Gerald Cox
Logan Bright
Keyesport
Oren Bright
Mary Smith
Boulder
Corb Tune
Laverne Barnes
Edna Tune
Austin Wyant
Russell Cox
Colfax
Billie Linton
Ralph Ballard
Jimmerson
Charlie Zilles
John Zilles
Osmar
Lawson Duncan
Highland
Pauline Genre
Patoka
P. J. Mojonnier
Life History of Henry Emmett Jones
Obituary detailing birth September 27 1877 death October 6 1938 in Kinmundy Illinois. Henry Emmett Jones son of Samuel and Hulda Jones married Mary Agnes Robb in 1896. Survived by daughter Pearle Garrett and three sons Roy Merle and Forrest, six grandchildren, siblings and many relatives. Funeral at M E Church Kinmundy with burial Evergreen Cemetery. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for support and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Emmett
Samuel and
Hulda Jones
Orie Atkins
Forrest
Atkins
Mary Agnes Robb
Kinmundy
F. M. Robb
Arnold Chapel
Pearle Garrett
Granite City
Roy
Patoka
Merle
Neva Jones
Lily Shaw
George Jones
Vernon
Kinmiundy
Fred Atkins
Mrona
Ill
M. E
Cecil Lowe
Williams
Evergreen Cemetery
Baptist Church Forms Sunday Night B Y P U
Members of the Baptist Church with Rev J L Hill organized a B Y P U Sunday evening and chose officers for the coming year. Regular meetings are set for 6 30 p m each Sunday.
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The
Baptist Church
J. L. Hill
Social and Shower for Rev. and Mrs. Linder
Members of the M. E. Church and Sunday School met at the church on Saturday evening for a social and reception honoring Rev. R. W. Linder and his family. A pot luck lunch followed with a miscellaneous flood shower in their honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmebers
M. E. Church
R. W. Linder
Cemetery Association Meeting Called For Tuesday Evening
The Cemetery Association has called a meeting for Tuesday night October 18 at 7 30 PM at the home of Mr and Mrs P J Mojonnier. All citizens interested in cemetery care are urged to attend as important matters will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemetery Association
P. J. Mojonnier
Ballance Family Visits Decatur Quartet
Mr and Mrs Frank Ballance and daughter Betty visited Decatur with Mr and Mrs Ulster Ballance and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ballance
Betty
Decatur
Ulster Ballance
Obituary of John Hardin Adams
John Hardin Adams born December 14 1879 in Marion County Illinois died of pneumonia September 25 1988 in Shiloh Township Jefferson County at 58 years 9 months 11 days. He was married October 1 1902 to Freda Ververs and had four children. He farmed in Marion County then lived in Jefferson County until death. He was active in Patoka Baptist Church and Logan Street Baptist Church Mt Vernon. Survived by widow four daughters six grandchildren father S J Adams one brother Do A Adams Patoka and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hardin Adams
Marion County
Illinois
Shiloh Township
Jefferson County
S. J
Caroline Adams
Freda Ververs
Patoka
Adams
Maude
Mabel Armstrong
Ada Orrich
Vernon
Thelma Parkinson
Kell
S. J. Adams
Do. A. Adams
M E Church Ladies Aid Elects Officers at October Meeting
The M E Church Ladies Aid met at Mrs Edna Magee’s home for the October session chaired by president Mrs A T Gray. Officers elected: President Mrs Mae Simcox, Vice President Mrs A M Peek, Secretary and Treasurer Mrs M D Ballance. Rev Linder spoke, program by Mrs Seth Martin featured poems and contests, sixteen members contributed a dollar for the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church Ladies Aid Society
Edna Magee
A. T. Gray
Mae Simcox
A. M. Peek
M. D. Ballance
Gray
Lin
Patoka Woman's Club Holds October Meeting at Gym
The Patoka Woman's Club met Saturday afternoon in the gymnasium with a large crowd. New president Mrs S M Spurgeon led the session and welcomed re inducted member Mrs Frank Hatch of Vernon. Members Ed Lawson Jesse Belcher and Donna Bushnell were elected. Kate Finn of Iuka spoke on Soil and Forest Conservation and a frozen ice cream mould demonstration followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
S. M. Spurgeon
Frank Hatch
Vernon
Ed Lawson
Jesse Belcher
Donna Bushnell
Artie Rogier
Garden and Conservation Dept
America
Ingvald Settem
Sylvia
L. D. Altom
Kate Finn
Iuka
Midwest Co
Centralia
Midwest
Autumn Outing Hosted by Mr and Mrs Altom
A Thursday evening gathering at the Altoms lawn featured a weiner roast and hamburger fry. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Vallow of Los Angeles California and other local friends and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Altom
Jesse Vallow
Los Angeles
Calif
Verle Kirk
H. N. Potts
L. D. Altom
Howard Riley
L. E. Green
Ruth Coleman
Alice Murfin
Betty Altom
Joe Livesay
Glen Hill
Clayton Beery
Raymond Luttrell
Clinton
Mrs. Louisa Livesay Celebrates 76th Birthday
The seventy sixth birthday anniversary for Mrs. Louisa Livesay was honored with a surprise dinner Friday at her daughter Mrs. J. R. Wasem home. Attendees included J. R. Wasem and son John Richard, B. Anderson, Ben Meadors, Alice Murfin and Joe Livesay.
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Louisa Livesay
J. R. Wasem
John Richard
B. Anderson
Ben Meadors
Alice Murfin
Joe Livesay
Minnie A Foster Arnold obituary notes 71 years
Minnie Ann Foster Arnold died October 11 1938 at age 71 years 10 months and 14 days. She was a devoted mother and member of Arnold Chapel church, married to Erasmus G Arnold on January 10 1890. Survivors include son James H Arnold daughter Mrs C A Walton a step daughter Mrs Wm Ballance eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral held at Ion Church Wednesday at 2 PM with ministers J M Smith A E Thomas and Linder officiating burial in Sandy Branch cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Ann Foster
Hillard and
Mary Foster
Arnold Chapel
Erasmus G. Arnold
Archie C
James H
Salem
C. A. Walton
Hattie
Wm. Ballance
Silas
Calude
Ion Church
J. M. Smith
A. E. Thomas
Rev Linder
Sandy Branch Cemetery
October Parent and Teachers Meeting At Gym
The October PTA meeting was held Wednesday evening at the High School gym with about fifty attendees. Mrs. Eva Potts presided in Mrs. Rose Mojonnier’s absence, and program items included a Reading Circle report, a district meet message, student book reviews, a costume-illustrated reading by Francis Elisritz, and a discussion on family standards and education. Miss Alice Murfin will lead the November program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent and Teachers Association
Rose Mojonnier
Eva Potts
Singing of America
Florence Cain
Alma
E. L. Delay
Alice Murfin
Mrs DeLay Hosts Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club
A pleasant afternoon was spent by the Thursday Afternoon Bridge club at the home of Mrs. E. L. DeLay. Guest Mrs. J. C. Beery received flowers. Verle Kirk won high score, L. D. Altom second, Howard Riley consolation. Dessert was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. DeLay
J. C. Beery
Verle Kirk
L. D. Altom
Howard Riley
Rogier Family Members Spend Sunday with Eya Rogier
Mr and Mrs E A DeMoulin of Highland visit Mrs Eya Rogier joining Mr and Mrs C M Rogier and son of Salem along with Mr and Mrs Artie Rogier and Mr and Mrs Carl Rogier for a family Sunday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. DeMoulin
Highland
C. M. Rogier
Salem
Artie Rogier
Carl Rogier
Eya Rogier
Fancy Work Club Elects Officers at Meeting
Mrs J C Beery hosted the Ladies Fancy Work club meeting. New officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs J A Wasem Vice President Mrs E L DeLay and Secretary Treasurer Mrs A E Good. A chicken fry was planned for Oct 14 at the Potts farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Beery
Ladies Fancy
Potts Farm
C. H. Hill
J. A. Wasem
E. L. DeLay
A. E. Good
H. N. Pot
Billy Bruening Passes Away in Granite City
Billy Bruening, well known in this community, died last week in Granite City. Funeral services were held Thursday at Mercer Funeral Chapel in Granite City. He was brother in law to Mrs. Laura Haley and to Albert and C N Cruse of Patoka. Attendees from here included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cruse, Mr. and Mrs. C N Cruse, Ira Livesay, Mrs. Howard Smith of Centralia, Mrs. Nelle Quayle and son James, Mrs. Ollie Alexander, and Mr. and Mrs. Ingvald Settem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Bruening
Granite City
Mercer Funeral Chapel
Bruening
Laura Haley
Albert
C. N. Cruse
Patoka
Albert Cruse
Ira Livesay
Howard Smith
Centralia
Nelle Quayle
James
Ollie Alexander
Ingvald Settem
Party at Wasem Home for Junior Boys
The Junior Boy's class of the M. E. Sunday School held a party Thursday evening at John Wasem's home. The event included business matters and Bible verse study led by teacher E. L. DeLay with each boy presenting an interpretation of a verse.
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M. E. Sunday School
John Wasem
E. L. DeLay
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Genre
Iene
Mrs
Henry Emmett Jones
Linder
Dwig
M. E. Church Ladies Aid
Patoka Woman’s Club Meeting
Minnie A. Arnold
Mrs. Delay
Wasem
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