J H Payne Dies After Short Illness In Missouri
John Howard Payne born June 26 1879 Sullivan county Missouri died April 18 1943 at Kirksville Missouri after a short illness aged 63 9 24. Survived by wife Sadie Newton two children Gladys Bagley of Pur din and Herman Payne of Kirksville five grandchildren two sisters Minnie Waters Trude Waters Oakland California three brothers Chester Payne Seattle WA Robert A Payne Los Angeles CA A W Payne Brookfield one uncle R B Lambert St Petersburg FL. Funeral services held Monday at the Methodist church in Purdin with Rev E M Hines and burial in the Purdin Cemetery.
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John Howard Payne
Alonzo and
Jane Payne
Sullivan County
Missouri
Kirksville
Sadie Newton
Gladys Bagley
Purdin
Herman Payne
Chlorine
Hubert Bagley
Derwood
Charlene
Kenneth Payne
Payne
Linn County
Shelby
Christian Church
Minnie Waters
Gertrude Waters
Oakland
California
Chester Payne
Seattle
Washington
Robert A. Payne
Los Angeles
A. W. Payne
Brookfield
R. B. Lambert
St. Petersburg
Florida
Emma L. Farson
Nora M. Head
Methodist
E. M. Hines
Purdin Ceme
Methodist Senior Circle Food Sale Announcement
A Saturday food sale hosted by the Methodist Senior Circle invites community members to the event. Proceeds support senior activities and appreciation for attendees.
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Methodist Senior Circle
Page Elected Browning Superintendent
The Browning Board of Education elected Ralph Page as Superintendent for the upcoming year. Page previously served as a coach in Browning and has formed many friendships since arriving at the school.
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Page
Browning Board of Education
Ralph Page
Browning
Birth of Twins for Viola Jones in San Diego
Mrs. Viola Jones receives notice from son H. Clay Jones in San Diego California of the birth of twins at their home on April 4. Gary Lee weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces and Judith Rae 5 pounds 134 ounces. Mother and babies are doing nicely.
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Viola Jones
H. Clay Jones
San Diego
California
Gary Lee
Judith Rae
Revival Meetings Begin at White Oak on April Twenty Seventh
A church notice invites revival meetings at White Oak starting April 27 with further sessions to follow. It emphasizes spiritual renewal through prayer and belief in Jesus as resurrection and life, highlighting Salvation Healing and Baptism in the Holy Ghost as described in Acts 2:1-4.
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Jesus
Martha
White Oak
Fuel Oil Rations Authorized for Home Canning
The Office of Price Administration authorizes fuel oil rationing for oil burning stoves used in home canning. Local boards will issue coupons if ten gallons or less are requested. Ration amounts above ten gallons depend on stove usage hours.
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OPA
Tombstone The Town Too Tough To Die Showed at Electric Theatre
Richard Dix stars as Wyatt Earp in a Western about Tombstone Arizona with Edgar Buchanan Victor Jory Kent Taylor and Frances Gifford. A short subject In A Pet Shop featuring talking animals also screens.
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Electric Theatre
West
Arizona
Richard Dix
Wyatt Earp
Tombstone
Edgar Buchanan
Victor Jory
Kent Taylor
Frances Gifford
Mrs. John Snyder Celebrates 79th Birthday at Browning Home
Relatives gathered at the Snyder residence in Browning to mark Mrs. John Snyder’s 79th birthday with a noon dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Owens of Milan, Mr. and Mrs. N. Custer of Green City, Mrs. George Picket of Milan, and others from Purdin, Milan, and nearby towns. Guests extended best wishes for more happy birthdays.
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John Snyder
Snyder
Browning
John Owens
Milan
N. Custer
Green City
George Picket
Jack Hollon
Ila
Lyle Lee
Mary Lee
J. W
Ralph Coram
Shirley
Purdin
Floyd Waltz
Jean Ellen
Evert Hollon
In Memory of Sister Norma ns
Poem tribute recalling Sister Norma with themes of memory, love, and heavenly greeting. Signed by Sister Jessie, reflecting on missing a beloved nun and the idea of a morning in Heaven and Christ’s guiding presence.
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Normans
Christ
Jessie
Prisoner of War John A Collins Confirmed Alive in Japan
Mrs. W W Wilkison learns her brother John Anderson Collins of the 91st Bomber Squadron is a Japanese prisoner of war. A Tokyo radio pickup on April 16 relayed a message to Sedalia's Wilkison family stating he is alive and well and to send letters via the International Red Cross in Geneva Switzerland.
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W. W. Wilkison
John Anderson Collins
91St
Tokyo
Internace Red Cross
Gieneva
Switzerland
Meeting Recalls Easter Theme in Senior Circle
The Senior Circle of the W. 5. of C. S. met April 15 with Mrs. John Hooker as hostess. President Mrs. Hummel led the business session after opening singing Christ Arose and devotions by Mrs. Elizabeth Prather.
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W. 5
C. S
John Hooker
Hummel
Christ
Elizabeth Prather
Haning
Schrock
Hinda Rush
Dinner in Honor of Glen Adams Hosts Cards and Farewell
The M. F. A. Central Cooperative employees gathered at Glen Adams home for a covered dish supper to honor Adams who is soon to enter military service. The group shared conversation and a card party with attendees listed.
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Glen Adams
M. F. A. Central Cooperative
Ployee
Robert Morrow
Anna Beth
Asa Badger
Jimmy
Kay
Margaret Smith
Mary Elisabeth
Edgar Carter
Gene
Eva Doris
Adams
Frances Jane
Large crowd attends MFA meeting at Central Cooperative
Nearly one hundred patrons gather for the MFA Central Cooperative meeting on April 16. Joe Kerr speaks on FSA programs and farm labor issues. Morrow discusses fertilizer and feed supplies. Amateur contest winners include Browning Ware and Phyllis Badger with refreshments provided by the group.
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M. F. A. Central Cooperative
C.F
Mr. Morrow
Margaret Smith
Joe Kerr
FSA
Lillian Bennett
Phyllis Kay Badger
Nellie Powell
W. B. Arnold
Peggy Browning
John Browning
Willie Ware
Bill Quigley
Ocarina
Mary Smith
Asa Badger
Browning
Ware
Phyllis
For Sale: Mare, Horse, Bull, and Ram Offered
For sale a coming 9 year old mare and a coming 10 year old horse, both broke to work and ride, weight about 1150 pounds. Also offered a coming yearling Jersey bull and a Delane ram. Noel Lay.
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Delane
Noel Lay
Lone Purpose Club Meeting Notes and Plans
The General Purpose Club met with Mrs Alpha Powell on April 8 reporting four visitors and two children. A noon cafeteria style dinner preceded a 2 pm business meeting led by President Mrs Wickham. They vote to attend a Milan county club meeting May 1 and plan a April 22 Scottsville family party with cookies and sandwiches. Sarah won the 35 cent hostess prize. C R Nyle Freland, awaiting air corps assignment, reported in St Louis on Monday.
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Lone Purpose Club
General Purpose Club
Alpha Powell
Wickham
Milan
Scottsville
Sarah
C. R
Willing Workers Club Apr 14 Meeting Notes
The Willing Workers Club met with Mrs. Sylvia Skeen on April 14. thirteen members, two visitors, and eight children attended. Red Cross work was distributed, a cafeteria lunch was served, and Easter decor featured. A program committee led by Mary Vincent, Lucille Norvell, and Elizabeth Elsberry was formed. a contest by Genevieve produced a tie won by Isabel.
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Willing Workers Club
Sylvia Skeen
Red Cross
Mary
Bertie Gooch
Waverly Ware
Elizabeth Ann Ellsberry
Mary Vincent
Lucille Norvell
Elizabeth Elsberry
Genevieve
Emma
Isabel
Lydia Shepherd
Oaks
Citizens Savings Bank of Browning Stockholders Meeting
Notice is given of the eighth annual stockholders meeting of Citizens Savings Bank of Browning Missouri on May 11 1943 at 9:00 am at the banking house. Meeting to elect seven directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other proper business. H S Johnson president L L Ingraham secretary.
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Citizens Savings Bank
Ofwning
Browning
Missouri
H. S. Johnson
L. L. Ingraham
Wake Up America wartime plea by Nolan Lambert
A wartime message by Nolan D. Lambert of Pur din Missouri urges readers to support the war effort. It calls on Americans to wake up and win, resisting hunger and fear while promising that united effort will defeat the dictators in six months.
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America
Nolan D. Lambert
Purdin, Missouri
Pie Supper Aids War Loan Drive At Mundell School
A pie supper to raise the district quota in the War Loan Drive will be held at the Mundell schoolhouse Friday night April 23. Everyone is cordially invited by the Mundell School Board.
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Mundell
Humphreys 4-H Club Meets in April Session
Humphreys 4-H Club held its regular April meeting in the recreational hall with Mary Todd presiding. Members and guests discussed the Red Cross Drive donation, viewed soil organic matter presentation by Raymond Smith, and enjoyed games and refreshments. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 pm on Wednesday, May 5.
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Humphreys
Barbara Hill
Joel Watson
Paul Heselton
Ray Heselton
John Humphreys
Betty Stoneking
Junior Humphreys
J. C
Rex Smith
Meryl Humphrey
Bobby Williams
Bobby
Betty Clem
Patricia Murphy
Darrill Simmons
Donald Lake
Mary Todd
Joan Humphreys
Avis McCalley
Bell Watson
Edna Jane Tharp
Maxine Kuhn
J. T. Hoselton
Wade Watson
O. C. Simmons
Soh
Willie Lake
John Todd
Hump Humphreys
Paul Hill
Clyde Humphreys
Noel Clem. Corp
Berck Humphreys
Pensacola Wedding Unites Schrock and McAllister
Miss Herma Schrock daughter of Mrs Hattie Schrock of Purdin Missouri and Aquinla McAllister of Pensacola wed at First Methodist Church. Rev A E Shafer officiated. The bride wore a coniche colored suit with aqua blouse red rose corsage. After a wedding trip they will reside in Pensacola.
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Pensacolians
First Methodist Church
Herma Schrock
Hattie Schrock
Purdin
Missouri
Aquinla McAllister
A. E Shafer
Henry Clay Mitchell
Pensacola News-Journal
Pensacola Fla
Miami
Florida
McAllister
Army
Fort Barranca
Adjutant’ Office
Pensacola
Marion Schrock
Pan-American Insurance Company
Farm Hands Needed in Lin County
The County Agricultural Agent announces applications for farm hands are on file in Linneus and at the U S Employment Service Office 309 N Main Brookfield. Married men and single men seeking steady farm work are urged to apply immediately to help Linn County farmers produce food for victory and peace.
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Linneus
U. S. Employment Service
N. Main Street
Brookfield
Linn County
Engagement Announcement for Miss Ishmael and Mr. Ishmael
Miss Ishmael of Browning Missouri announces engagement to Walter Ishmael of Overland Park Kansas. The couple plans a future wedding in Missouri.
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Bianeal Dhar
Mie Bette Sh Ihmael
City, Missouri
Walter Ethan
Overland Park
Kansas
Ishmael
Browning, Missouri
Browning Methodist Church Schedules Baptismal Service Change
The Browning Methodist Church announces a change in schedule with Minister C. J. Chappell stating church school at 10 A M and baptismal reception services on Sunday May 2 at 11 A M instead of the previously announced Sunday night April 25.
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Browning Methodist Church
C. J. Chappell
Mt Zion and North Salem Church Services Notice
Mt Zion hosts preaching service at 11 A M on Sunday April 25. North Salem Methodist Church holds Beveching service Sunday April 25 at 3 P M.
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North Salem Methodist Church
Browning youths host party before military service
Tuesday night last week Browning residents gathered at Dr and Mrs W D Grice home for a pot luck party with Phillip Grice and Monroe Kelly as guests of honor. Attendees included Gwendolyn and Monroe Kelly, Nyle Freeland, Betty Jeanne Woolf, Bill Quigley, Sue Bennett, Beva Jean Cox, Fred Lee Montgomery, John Bill and Phillip Grice, Mary E Smith and Elizabeth Ellsberry. Both guests left Thursday for military service and the group enjoyed cards and refreshments including Phillip’s birthday cake.
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Browning
W. D. Grice
Phillip Grice
Monroe Kelly
Phillip
Gwendolyn
Nyle Freeland
Betty Jeanne Woolf
Bill Quigley
Sue Bennett
Beva Jean Cox
Fred Lee Montgomery
John Bill
Mary E. Smith
Elizabeth Ellsberry
Memor I als stock sale from Fulkerson Monument Co
A Brookfield Missouri firm Fulkerson Monument Co notes a good stock of memorials bought before a price rise and urges buyers to act while stock lasts specifying the contrast between available inventory and future cost increases.
OPA Cuts Ration Points on Slow Moving Sausage Products
Rate reductions were imposed on sausage varieties including frankfurters, bologna, pork sausage, chitterlings, and pork neck and backbones due to slow sales. Dry and semi dry sausages like hard salami cervelat mortadella were not affected.
Who's Your Friend Song and Advice in Rhyme
A lyric poem by Nolan D. Lambert warns that no friend is fully trustworthy and urges reliance on a single sincere companion. It cautions that romance may betray, while urging careful judgment in choosing trusted partners.
Schoolyard Tales From a Hazy Week
A fragmentary diary recounts a week of misfit lessons and odd happenings. Jake, Blisters, and a big city president of a school for stammerers feature in blurred anecdotes about teachers, food, and a mysterious editor.
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J. H. Payne
Assembly of God
C. G. Tiahrt
M.F.A
Nyle Freland
Air Corps
St. Louis
John Deere Planter
Lin County
Mt. Zion
Fulkerson Monument. Co
Brookfield, Mo
Unkel
Okla
Texas
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