Carl Cannon Elected Chairman of W Pool
At the Linn County Wool Pool annual meeting in Linneus Carl Cannon of Browning was elected chairman with Joe Edmundson as vice chairman Price Hoskins secretary and A E Buswell and Charles Grafton as directors The pool plans repairs to the dipping tank and will open the wool house to accept wool on April 4 an advance of 37 cents per pound will be paid on pooled wool A member noted the pool has consistently increased returns for members over the years by delivering higher prices than legal offers
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Linn County
Linn County Wool Pool
Linneus
Carl of Browning
Joe Edmundson
Cairman
Price Hoskins
A. E. Buswell
Charles Grafton
Ling County Wool Pool
Wool Pool
Hospital stay thanks from Albert Maggart
Albert Maggart expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for the many nice cards and letters received during his hospital stay.
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Gard
Albert Maggart
Pre Easter Evangelistic Service in Pardin
Rev. W A Pollock of the Methodist church in Pardin will lead a Pre Easter Evangelistic service from April 10 to April 17. Rev Kenneth Kelley of Pleasant Grove United Brethren Church will assist with the song services. All are invited to attend.
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W. A. Pollock
Methodist Church
Pardin
Kenneth Kelley
Pleasant Grove
In fond memory of Maude Kille beloved wife and mother
A memorial notice honoring Maude Kille who died April 4 1946 three years ago. The message describes remembrance as a golden chain and notes her loss is deeply felt by husband HL Kille and their children and grandchildren.
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Maude Kille
HL. K.kille
In Memoriam for Pfc Kenneth
Poem memorial noting the death of Pfc Kenneth years ago with verses about him not being dead but away. Edith reflects on his absence and lingering memory, describing his “unknown land” and continued presence in spirit.
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Kenneth
Edith
Jones Taxi Ad Offers Clean Comfort Cars
An office at home advertises taxi services with clean comfortable cars. The listing notes a location 1a north of the bank and provides a phone contact.
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Jones Taxi
I Mairs 77 State College Educator Dies at Home
Thomas I. Mairs a retired Penn State agriculture educator and Centre County leader died at his State College home at 6 10 a m He served Penn State from 1901 to 1941 advancing through ranks in animal industry agriculture education and correspondence courses He helped start the Pennsylvania Chautauqua at Mt Gretna in 1908 and was active in the Washington Grange He is survived by his wife Mary Susanna Lutz and three sons Curtis Thomas and Edward and several siblings and grandchildren.
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Thomas I. Mairs
S. Frazier Street
State College
Centre County
Mairs
Pennsylvania Chautauqua
Mt. Gretna
American Association For Advancement of Science
American Genetic Association
American Association For the Advancement of Agriculture
Pennsylvania State Education Association
Gamma Sigma Delta, Agriculure
University of Missouri
University of Illinois
Penn State
Washington Grange
Pine Hall
Aes Mein Haa
Joseph W
Mary E. Curtis Mairs
Charlotte Marie Riley
Mary Susanna Lutz
Thomas Mairs
Berea
Ohio
Curtis Mairs
Quonset Point R. I
Edward Mairs
Akron Ohio
John L. Mairs
Anna Morris
Brookfield
van Mairs
Browning
B. F. Carr
Purdin Mo
The
Presbyterian Church
State College Kiwanis Club
Alpha Zeta
Centre Daily Times
Bellefonte
Farm Training Class Social Details March 28
Members of the second section entertained their families Monday night March 28. Donald Ellenburger, president, led the meeting at nine and refreshments were served. Attendees included numerous couples and one guest speaker Mrs Jones from Columbia who gave an interesting talk.
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Donald Ellenburger
Gordon Baker
Vernon Urns
Vernon Clarkson
Clifford Brown
Browning Music Students Earn High Ratings at District Contest
Browning high school music students earned strong results at the District Music Festival held April 1 and 2 in Kirksville. Cynthia Moore II and several soloists received I or II ratings, with ensembles such as the girls sextet and various quartets earning I or II honors. The school anticipates further high ratings at the State Contests in Columbia on April 29.
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Kirksville
Browning Music
Cynthia Moore
Carol Dodson
Vernon Jeys
Gene Carter
Eva Doris Carer
Browning High
Columbia
High School Music Festival Set for April 15 in Auditorium
The High School Music Festival will be held in the Auditorium on Friday evening April 15 at 8 o'clock. Contest numbers will be given with added selections by the Music Department. Enos Shambach will assist Mrs Kenley in this recital and the public is invited.
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Enos Shambach
Kenley
Junior Class Presents Spring Fever Play at Friday Event
A large audience attended the Junior Class production Spring Fever on Friday April 1 directed by Mrs. Molloy and Mr. Freeland. Nona Jones as Peggy Howard and Gale Hedges as Jacky Howard delivered standout performances amid a cast portraying Howard Barns and family with light romance threading through the comedy. The ensemble featured Thelma Gender as the Irish maid and Carol Dodson as Spring Billington with Betty Haley and Ray among the additional roles. The play was described as wholesome and entertaining and the class thanked supporters and lenders of properties.
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Weill
Jacky Howard
Spring Billington
Carol Dodson
Jacky
Jimmy Nevins
Miss Barns
Peggy
Ray
Larry Hale
Gene Carter
Betty Haley
Thelma Gender
Birth announced for baby girl Alice Karen Wise
Mr and Mrs John Crowdis of near Humphreys received word from their daughter and ate Joey. Mr and Mrs O Wise of Kansas City announce the arrival of a baby girl born in the era hospital on April 3 weighing 8 lbs 1 oz named Alice Karen. The Wises have a son Otis Kendal.
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John Crowdis
Humphreys
Joey
O. . Wise
Kansas City
Ater
Era Hospital
Alice Karen
Wises
Otis Kendal
Radio Sales And Services Ad Notice
Radio sales and services listing mentions radios may be left at the Pete seats. Contact Neff at 587 16.8 Main, for details in Missouri city.
Electric Theatre Presents The Durango Kid And The Shivering Sherlocks
The program features The Durango Kid with his white horse and mask facing smugglers with Treasury Agent implications, followed by The Shivering Sherlocks seventeen minute comedy in which the Stooges aid a blonde in a haunted house. Also listed are Easter Parade with Judy Garland and Fred Astaire, plus April Showers vaudeville tale of Joe June Ann Sothern and others.
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Durango
Treasury
Smiley Burnett
Shivering Sherlocks
Three Stooges
Irving Berlin
Judy Garland
Fred Astaire
Peter Lawford
Anf* Miller
Broadway
Joe
Jack N. June
Ann Sothernster
Robert Ellis
San Ncisco
Afth Fellowship Supper by Moore and Carter Family
The fifth M Y F fellowship supper for the Sunday school class was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore on March 30. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Carter contributed. Fourteen boys and girls attended as Mrs. Moore presented an Easter drama titled He Liveth Again. Ronald Lantz thanked the Moore and Carter families for the meal and Mrs. Moore’s drama. The group ended with the M Y F benediction.
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M.Y.F
Robert Moore
Edgar Carter
Mrs. Moore
Voters thanked for support in county election
Clayton Warren expresses gratitude to the voters of Mean Township for their support in last Tuesday’s election.
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Clayton Warren
Pre Easter Service Planned by Brookfield Pastor
Christian Church in Brookfield will host a Pre Easter service led by Rev. Wm. Icenogle on Sunday April 10 at 7 30 p m. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Christian Church
Wm. Icenogle
Brookfield
The
Birthday Supper for Mrs Nora Hellon Honors Her Birthday
Mrs Nora Hellon celebrated her birthday with a March 18 birthday supper hosted by her family. The table featured a white cake with pink candles baked by daughter Mrs Lee Allen, and decorations by Marjoret Bundridge and Barbara Sue Beck. Attendees included multiple Hollon Bundridge Beck Allen and Len families and unnamed others, all extending birthday wishes.
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Nora Hellon
Miss Valeta R. Cattey Weds Clyde E. Ware in Kirksville
Miss Valeta Ruth Cattey daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Cattey Winigan Missouri and Clyde E Ware son of Mr and Mrs Ward Ware were united in marriage at 12 30 Saturday April 2 1949 The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev Raymond Prather at his home in Kirksville Missouri The bride wore a navy blue suit with light blue accessories and light blue carnation corsage The groom wore a navy blue suit The couple planned a short honeymoon in South Missouri and will live on a farm south of Winigan
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Valeta Ruth Cattey
Robert Cattey
Winigan
Clyde E. Ware
Ward Ware
Raymond Prather
Kirksville
Evelyn Smith
Richard McCollum
Green City
South
Missouri
Initiation List For Alpha Zeta At Missouri University
Gaylon Fanning is named among thirty eligible initiates for Alpha Zeta, the honorary agricultural fraternity at Missouri University. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Francis Fanning and a June graduating member.
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Alpha Zeta
Gaylon Fanning
Missouri University
Columbia Gaylon
Francis Fanning
Local Hinsdale Couple Welcome 10 Pound Baby Boy
Mr and Mrs Harvey Fields Dickinson of Hinsdale New York announce the arrival of a 10 lb 11 oz baby boy born March 80 to be named William Harvey. The Dickinsons also have a daughter.
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Harvey Fields Dickinson
Hinsdale
William Harvey
Dickinsons
In Appreciation from Benton Township Voters
In Appreciation I wish to thank the voters of Benton Township for their support on March 29. Ellis Adams.
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Benton’ Township
Ellis Adams
City Election Gratitude From Neva Grice
Neva Grice thanks voters for support in the city election and expresses appreciation for the backing received.
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Neva Grice
Duncan Township Trustees Thank Voters After Election
The message thanks Duncan township voters for support in the conven rr and last Tuesday's election. Signed by Ross Burk Trustee Robert Fields and Glenn Freeland Members.
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Ross Burk
Robert Fields
Glenn Freeland
Birthday Dinner Honors April Birthdays at Head Home
The Barclay birthday dinner was held April 3 at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Head to honor April birthdays including Edd Barclay Phoebe Thorne Shirley Perry and Guy Barclay who missed due to illness. Guests from Kansas and Missouri attended with families and friends enjoying a noon dinner and plans for next April.
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Barclay
Walter Head
Edd Barclay
Phoebe Thorne
Shirley Perry
Guy Barclay
Paul Barclay
Teddy
Atchinson
Kansas
Junior Hyde
Karen
Kansas City
Perry
Bessie Bennett
Mary Gooch
Bonnie Collier
Brookfield
Abe Thorne
Harold Thorne
Linneus
Harvey Head
Marcelline
Allen Head
Richard Hew Milwau- Kenley
Linn County Red Cross Drive Surpasses Quota in 1949
Linn County has exceeded the National Red Cross quota with rural districts still reporting. Town chairmen list contributions totaling 4849.35 and a rural shortfall expected by April 6. Mrs. Zoe Harwood thanks volunteers and urges preparedness for future disasters.
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Red Cross
Linn County
National Red Cross
Lizzie Rottmann
Mead- Weitw Cas Diceust Cement
Beulah Petska
Marce
Bliestney
J.D. Nichols
Purdin
Ray Neff
Bucklin
Ralph Neal Linneus
Walter McMillen
Emoibog
C. W. Gooch
Browning
Icenogle
Vera P. Rinehart
EAU Cscs
Weield
Rinehart
Arpil
The
Zoe
Harwood
Sunday Dinner Honors Soldiers Before Camp Hood Departure
Mr and Mrs Frank Scott and Deva hosted a Sunday dinner for Pvt Walter Scott and Pvt Morris Foster who were bound for Camp Hood Texas. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bernie Almond Mr and Mrs Leland Simpson and their sons, Mr and Mrs Vernie Foster and family, and Mr and Mrs Dorrine Studer and daughter, plus others from Half Rock and Brookfield.
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Frank Scott
Deva
Walter Scott
Morris Foster
Camp Hood
Texas
Bernie Almond
Leland Simpson
Vernie Foster
Morris
Dorrine Studer
Hugh Hale
V Pens
Half Rock
Har- Deeds
Elli
Deeds
Walter Ho
Brookfield
Thank You of Benton Township at the Election
The Benton Township community thanks supporters after the March 29 election. Mrs Mabelle Keithley hosted the Wesleyan Service Guild meeting on March 31 with nineteen members. A prayer, worship, reports and plans for a May 6 joint W S C S event were shared along with a $20 World Service donation and notes from Mildred Atkins on the guild conference in St Joseph.
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Wesleyan Service Guild
Mabelle Keithley
Mable Keithley
Nellie Seaman
Ila Nevins
W.S.C.S
Marjorie Lay
World Service
Latin America
Lila Williams
Mildred Atkins
St. Joseph
Oe Askey
V Alspach
Almeda Bartow
Lillian Bennett
Martha Gooch
Leona Harris
Velma Jennings
Beverly Moore
Hazel Peterson
Kathleen Quigley
Oma Rudloff
Lila Wilkham
Allie Ware
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Carl Cannon
W.p.board
Memoriam
T. I. Mairs
Ted Sole
Browning? Musicestudents
Electric Theatre
Laredo
Miss Valeta R. Gattey
Bride OF Glyde E. Ware
Duncan Township
Benton Township
Wm. Ware
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