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Note: Homer J. Armstrong was born on a farm near Independence, Missouri. His family moved to Sulphur Springs, Arkansas in 1892 and then to Elk County, Kansas in 1893 where he spent the rest of his life. He was a farmer and stockman. He was a member of the Sunflower and Pomona granges. Homer and Rosie first lived north of Howard near the Pleasant Valley "Cracker Box" School; then they moved to the Hebb place north of Fairview School; then to the Frank Simons place (at the S curve) on the highway north of Howard; then to the Clum place north of Lower Paw Paw School. After Rosie died Homer bought a farm across the road east of the Wiley Friend property. His middle name was just the initial "J". 1910 Census Howard Township, Elk County, Kansas enumerated April 17, 1910 Dwelling #6, Family #6 ARMSTRONG, Homer J., head, m/w, 23, MO KY KY, farmer ___________, Rozella, wife, f/w, 20, KS IA IA, married 2 years, mother of 1, 1 living ___________, Gladys O., daughter f/w, 4/12, KS MO KS 1915 Kansas State Census, Howard Township, Elk County, Kansas Census Date: Dwelling #1 Family #1 ARMSTRONG, H. J., 28, m/w ___________, Rosella, 26, f/w ___________, Gladys, 5, f/w ___________, Florence, 3, f/w ___________, Mildred, 1, f/w World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Name: Homer J Armstrong Address: Howard County: Elk State: Kansas Birthplace: Independence, Missouri Birth Date: 31 Oct 1886 Race: Caucasian (White) FHL Roll Number: 1643514 DraftBoard: 0 Age: 30 Occupation: farmer/self employed Nearest Relative: wife and 4 children Height/Build: tall/medium Color of Eyes/Hair: blue/light brown-slightly bald Signature: Homer J. Armstrong Date: June 5, 1917 1920 Census Howard Township, Elk County, Kansas enumerated April 24, 1920 Dwelling #407, Family #407 ARMSTRONG, Homer J., head, m/w, 33, MO IL IL, farmer ___________, Rozella, wife, f/w, 30, KS IA IA ___________, Gladys O., daughter, f/w, ?, KS KS KS ___________, Florence, L., daughter, f/w, ?, KS KS KS ___________, Mildred, daughter, f/w, ?, KS KS KS ___________, Howard J., son, m/w, ?, KS KS KS 1930 Census Paw Paw Township, Elk County, Kansas enumerated April 16, 1930 Dwelling #141, Family #143 ARMSTRONG, Homer W., head, m/w, 43, MO KY US, farmer-general farmer ___________, Rosa, wife, f/w, 41, KS IA MO ___________, Gladdis, daughter, f/w, 20, KS MO KS, single ___________, Florence, daughter, f/w, 18, KS MO KS, single ___________, Howard, son, m/w, 12, KS MO KS, single ___________, Ralph, son, m/w, 9, KS MO KS, single 1940 United States Federal Census, Paw Paw Township, Elk County, Kansas enumerated April 6, 1940 Dwelling #23 Household Members: Homer Armstrong 53, m/w, head, born in MO, farmer Rozella Armstrong 51, f/w, wife, born in KS Howard Armstrong 22, m/w, son, born in KS, farm laborer Marjorie Armstrong 17, f/w, daughter-in-law, born in KS The Howard Courant-Citizen, Howard, Kansas Thursday, November 1, 1945 Those who ate supper and visited in the Homer Armstrong home Tuesday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Friend and children, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Armstrong and Dallas, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Young and family, Mrs. H. A. Miller and Roy, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baughman, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hebb and family of Howard. The occasion was Homer's birthday and a surprise to him. The Howard Courant-Citizen, Howard, Kansas Thursday, November 8, 1945 Homer Armstrong received word from his son, Ralph, that he had arrived in New York last Saturday and that he would be seeing them soon. The Howard Courant-Citizen, Howard, Kansas Thursday, February 28, 1946 Homer Armstrong and Leland Heisler have been moving this week. They just exchanged farms. Homer bought the place where the Heisler's lived. The Howard Courant-Citizen, Howard, Kansas Thursday, March 20, 1947 CRESCO NEWS: The community charivaried Mr. and Mrs. Homer Armstrong Monday night, March 10th. The Howard Courant-Citizen, Howard, Elk County, Kansas, Thursday, November 5, 1953 Saturday was Homer Armstrong's birthday so all but one of his children and grandchildren spent the day Sunday with him. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Armstrong and children of Elk Falls, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Woods and daughters of Longton, Mrs. Vern Friend and children and John Havens of Winfield. The Howard Courant-Citizen, Howard, Elk County, Kansas, Thursday, March 11, 1954 WEDDING ANNIVERSAY CELEBRATION---Friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Armstrong planned and carried out a very clever surprise on them Saturday evening, March 6th, celebrating their seventh wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Cleland Wells had invited them to eat supper at their house at 7:30 p.m., and said not to come sooner because they wouldn't have their chores done. Just as the Armstrongs were putting on their coats, preparatory to leaving, Mr. and Mrs. Frank McLin drove into the yard and innocently inquired if they were going any place. Almost immediately Mr. and Mrs. George Ellis and Mrs. Fannie Dunbar drove in, followed by Mr. and Mrs. Cleland Wells and Gary, Mrs. Vern Friend, Louise, Phyllis, Harold and Arthur, Mr. and Mrs. George Wells and Bill, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gors, Harold Hufford, Mr. and Mrs. Will Haggard, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hays, Mr. and Mrs. Len Heck and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hawley. After a very bountiful covered dish supper, the evening was spent visiting and playing cards. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong received many lovely and useful gifts. At a late hour, all departed wishing them many happy returns of the occasion. The Howard Courant-Citizen, Howard, Elk County, Kansas, Thursday, November 4, 1954 All the children of Homer Armstrong came to his home Sunday, October 31st, and helped him celebrate his birthday. Those present were Mrs. Gladys Woods and daughters of Longton; Mrs. Florence Friend, Vern Friend, and their children, Louise and Phyllis, of Wichita, and Harold and Arthur of the home; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Armstrong, Dallas and Betty of Elk Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Armstrong of Newton; also John Havens and Gene Cromley of Winfield. OBITUARY Homer J. Armstrong Services on Wednesday Homer J. Armstrong, retired farmer and stockman of Howard, died at 8:40 a.m. Sunday in Newton Memorial Hospital. He had been in failing health for several years and was admitted to the hospital Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Moon chapel in Howard with Rev. Dean Brown officiating. Burial will be in Cresco cemetery north of Howard. Mr. Armstrong was born Oct. 31, 1886 on a farm near Independence, MO., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Armstrong. He came to Kansas when a year old and had spent the rest of his life in Elk County. He was married to Rozella Pool, who died about 15 years ago. On March 4, 1947 he was married to Louisa Nigh at Eureka. They lived on the home farm until moving to Howard in January. He was a member of the Sunflower and Pomona granges. Survivors include his wife: 2 sons, Howard J. of Elk Falls and Ralph of Derby; 2 daughters, Mrs. Gladys Woods of Longton and Mrs. Florence Friend of Howard; 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Cleland Wells of Howard and Mrs. Robert W. Hurt of North Kingston, R.I.; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Dunlap of Pico Rivera, Calif.; 22 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
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