Missouri Men to Register April 27 under 45 to 64 rule
Missouri announces the fourth registration for men aged 45 to 64 under the Selective Training and Service Act. Colonel Claude C. Earp outlines three requirements including residence details, registration location, and answering registrar questions. Registrants receive a certificate and future occupational questionnaire. Local boards in Linn County states Jackson Center and nearby towns host registration April 25-27.
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Missouri
Claude C. Earp
Selective Service
Earp
RFD
Linn County
Jackson Center
Purdin
Shelby
New Boston
North Salem
Browning
Tragic Accident Costs Life of Chas M Smith Brookfield
Chas M Smith 61 was killed when a Fordson tractor he operated on the Burlington station plaza overturned burying him beneath it. He moved from Shelby to Brookfield recently and was a well known local worker. Funeral services are Sunday at 2:30 PM from Rusky Funeral Home with burial in Rose Hill. He leaves a wife six children ten grandchildren and three sisters.
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Brookfield Argus
C. M. Smith
Fordson
Burlington Station
Smith
Shelby
Rusky
Cleve C. Herdgrove
Rose Hill
Charles
Scrap drives urged on farms after Pearl Harbor
The message from Commander W. R. Ware of the American Legion calls on farmers to gather scrap iron, old rubber, paper, and rags for immediate collection. It emphasizes duty to support the war effort and asks to pile items and report them for pickup.
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U.S
American Legion
Pearl Harbor
W. R. Ware
For Sale Piano See Herman Adams or Ross Burk
Piano is offered for sale with contact options listed for Herman Adams and Ross Burk. Potential buyers may arrange viewings through the two named individuals.
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Herman Adams
Ross Burk
Granite Grave Markers Offered by Milan Granite Works
A local advertisement lists granite grave markers for sale in Milan Missouri. Prices are 2 ft marked at 20 dollars 3 ft at 30 dollars and 4 ft at 40 99 with the offer valid while markers last from Milan Granite Works.
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Milan Granite Works
Milan
Missouri
For Sale or Trade Classic Cars Listed
Ross Burk offers a 1929 Model A Town Sedan and a 1933 Chevrolet Coach in good condition. Original owner notes two vintage autos available for sale or trade.
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Chevrolet
Ross Burk
Special Stockholders Meeting Browning Farm Club
Notice states a special meeting of Browning Farm Club stockholders at Browning on April 25, 1942 at 9:00 A.M. to approve transferring the corporation assets to M. F. A. Central Cooperative Association and set terms for the transfer to enable the association to take over and run the business. H. F. Kille president, Jas. P. Bolling secretary.
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Browning Farm Club
Browning
M. F. A. Central Cooperative Association
H. F. Kille
Clean Up Day Set for Thursday April 30
The City Council announces Clean Up Day on Thursday April 30. Residents should place trash in containers at curbside for pickup. brush will not be collected.
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City Council
State Nutritionist to Hold Nutrition Meeting in Milan
Miss Letha Knight, Missouri College of Agriculture state nutritionist, will lead a nutrition meeting in Milan on Tuesday April 28 at 2 PM in the Community Room. She will discuss Signs of Good and Poor Nutrition. Public invited to attend.
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Milan
Letha Knight
Missouri College of Agriculture
Miss Knight
Sugar rationing books to be issued in coming registration
The Office of Price Administration urges the nation to prepare for the sugar rationing registration on May 4 5 and 6 and 7. One family member will register at the nearest elementary school for all members of the household. Applicants should bring a family list full descriptions of each member and exact relationship to the registrant. The amount of sugar in the home and per person will determine stamp issuance and possible delays. A family unit is defined as two or more people living together related by blood or marriage.
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Office of Price Administration
United States
OPA
John Deere 14 Inch Sulky Sold by Bailey Maytag Co
A Bailey Maytag Co listing offers a John Deere sulky of 14 inches size with two shares. The item details indicate agricultural equipment for horse or pony use and related riding gear.
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John Deere
Bailey Maytag Co
Dr Harvey Here April 27 28 Optometrist Visit
Dr. E. P. Harvey of Salem Missouri will be in Browning on April 27 and 28 inviting all in need of better eyesight to call on him for scientific eye testing during the two days.
Browning Methodist Circuit Sees Growing Attendance
The Browning Methodist Circuit reports new faces at Sunday services and encourages continued participation. Upcoming events include Bible School starting May 1 at 9 a.m. and Laymen's Day next Sunday at 11 a.m. Bible and Prayer Hour meets at John Hooker's home.
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John Hooker
H. R. Tate
Home Economics Extension Club Council Set For April 28 Meeting
Sullivan County Home Economics Extension Council led by Mrs. L. C. Hoover announces a April 28 1942 10 30 AM gathering in Milan Community Room. New district agent Miss Dixie Ebersole will attend to assist clubs and meet presidents secretaries and members. The council lists officers and club leaders including Mrs. Hoover and Mrs. Alexander among many named members.
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L. C. Hoover
Sullivan County Home Economics Extension Coucil
Milan
Albert Alexander
Ross Knight
Genie
Ruth kKille
Nellie Bagley
Clarence Waggoner
Elgin Hollie
den Moran
Dempsey Bane
Lewis Berry
G. C
Glen Morris
E. M. Gjern
Ray Ball
N. O. Beck
Frea Riddle
Lloyd Moddrell
W. H. Callihan
Neal Rouse
Dan Harlin
Chas. Barkley
Clarence Kibble
Lyle Wickham
Maurice Lantz
W. H. Judd
Edgar Judd
Army Champions: A Tour of Modern U S Army Encampments
A ten minute short subject showing today’s U S Army handling rifles machine guns anti tank guns trench mortars coast artillery and railroad guns with detailed range plotting and firing methods. It will accompany Married Bachelor at the Electric Theatre next Saturday and Sunday and includes an Our Gang comedy.
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U.S
Robert Young
Ruth Hussey
Electric Theatre
Our Gang
Panama City Lands Penny Store Manager F Payne Dearing
F Payne Dearing has been appointed manager of J C Penny's new Panama City store. He joined the firm in Tuscon Arizona and rose to assistant manager roles in Tampa before his latest move. He is the son of Frank and Mrs. Dearing long involved with local banking.
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Penny
F. Payne Dearing
J. C. Penny
Panama City
Florida
Dearing
Tuscon
Arizona
Tampa
Frank Dearing
Citizens State Bank
Margaret Bundridge
Nelia Bundridge
Morris School Closes Friday With Student Program
On Friday April 3 Morris School held its closing day with a noon meal and a program by twelve pupils. Prizes and certificates for perfect attendance went to Esther Virginia and Ola Mae Linhart Orville Alpha Morris and Harold Hubert and Harry Lee Pfeiffer. Esther Linhart was the only graduate and earned Nature Knight badges with Harold Pfeiffer. Mahala Kille was the teacher.
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Morris School
Esther
Virginia
Ola Mae Linhart
Orville
Alpha Morris
Harold
Hubert
Harry Lee Pfeiffer
Virginia Linhart
Esther Linhart
Harold Pfeiffer
Mahala Kille
Miss Mildred Schrock Weds Roger Bozdeck in Omaha
Miss Mildred Schrock daughter of Mrs. Hattie M. Schrock married Roger P. Bozdeck of Omaha at First Methodist Church Omaha on April 11, 1942. She taught in Missouri high schools then lab X ray and hospital work in Illinois Ohio and Nebraska. Bozdeck, son of Mrs. Carrie Bozdeck, is a longtime Omaha baker who will work for Union Pacific during the war. couple to reside in Omaha.
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Mildred Schrock
Hattie M. Schrock
Roger P. Bozdeck
Omaha
First Methodist Church
Kirksville Teachers College
Missouri
Illinois
Ohio
Si. Josep Hospital
Bozdeck
Carrie Bozdeck
Kansas City
Item-Biscuit Company
Loose-Wiles Biscuit Co
Union Pacific Railroad
Grice Gramling Wedding at Milan Court House Missouri
Adlia Nelson Grice and Mildred Gramling were married at the Milan Missouri court house by Justice of Peace Cleeton on April 16 1942. Nelson is the Grice family’s eldest son and Mildred is the Gramling daughter. The couple now resides with Mildred’s mother and were feted at a dinner hosted by the groom’s parents.
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Grice-Gramling
Milan
Missouri
Justice of Peace
Cleeton
Adlia Nelson Grice
Mildred Gramling
Nelson
Wallace Grice
Browning High School
Mildred
Rebecca Gramling
Nelson Grice
Harold E. Kille
Wallace
John B. Taylor
Verona
John
Hereford Bull for Sale from Kathern Herd
A 1 coming 3-year-old Hereford bull, out of Kathern herd, offered by B. O. Brantner. Ready for breeding duties and located for viewings.
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Kathern
B. O. Brantner
Notice of Citizens Savings Bank Stockholders Meeting
The seventh annual stockholders meeting of Citizens Savings Bank of Browning Missouri will be held at the banking house in Browning on May 12 1942 at 9 00 a m for at least three hours. The meeting will elect seven directors for the ensuing year and handle any other proper business. W P Nickell Vice President L L Ingraham Secretary.
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Citizens Savings Bank of Browning
Browning
Missouri
W. P. Nickell
L. L. Ingraham
G P Club Meets With Thirteen Members And Guests
General Purpose Club held its Thursday April 16 meeting with thirteen members three visitors and nine children present. A rag rags project was noted as lacking. A cafeteria style noon dinner was served. Jessie Oliver won a rhyme contest based on initials in names. Next gathering is set for May 11 at Mrs Carrie Callihan with club reporter noting welcomes for Mrs Lantz Artz and family.
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G. P. Club
Pearle Thurlo
Jessie Oliver
Mrs. Lantz
Artz
Elizabeth Hoselton
Carrie Callihan
Mr Price Gilmer Celebrates 83rd Birthday Apr 19
Relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Price Gilmer on Sunday April 19 to mark Mr Gilmer’s 83rd birthday and a great granddaughter Ethelyn Sun Thorne’s third birthday. Attendees included families from Laclede Linneus Purdin Chula and nearby areas.
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Price Gilmer
Marjorie Campbell
Robert Hoover
Babe Kimbrough
J. D. Nichols
Edwin Dale Falconer
Betty Kimbrough
Lilburner
Joe Schrick
Donald Stone
Herman Cooper
Purdin
Grover Cooper
Chula
Browning Board Rehiring Browning Public Schools Staff
The Browning Board of Education met on Monday night April 20 and rehired all Browning Public Schools teachers for 1942 43. High School staff includes Supt H R Anderson Coach Horn W W Wilkison Mrs Milton Garrison and Mrs Jane Wright. Grade teachers are Mrs Lena Kenley Room HI Mrs Marea Keithley Room II and Miss Mary Ruth Harris Room I.
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Board of Education
Browning School
Browning Public Schools
H. R. Anderson
Horn
W. W. Wilkison
Milton Garrison
Jane Wright
Lena Kenley
Marea Keithley
Mary Ruth Harris
Slats Diary Chronicle of a Week Full of Mishaps
Slats narrates a rough week with Jake and Blisters including near falls into water, scoldings from parents, a cold, and mischief at school. He recalls a flirtatious episode with Jane, a garden visitor, a Pennsylvanian graft tale, and a district court encounter with John Stincks and a judge.
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Jake
Parrent
Odile
Elsy
Ant Emmy
Unk
Jane Dame
Elsys
Mister Gillem
Gillems
San Sanfrisca
Western Union
John Stincks
Josef
Evry Boddie
Milan Granite Works advertiser visits Milan on Saturday
S. W. Summers of the Milan Granite Works attended to business matters here Saturday. He left an advertisement announcing grave markers advertised elsewhere in this issue of the Leader Record.
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S. W. Summers
Milan Granite Works
Milan
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Colonel Earp
Chas. M. Smith
Brookfield
Attest. Jas
P. Bolling
Home Economics Extension Club Council
Barcorn
L. E. Hedges
Linneus
Miss Mildred Schrock
R.pbozdeck
Mr. Price Gilmer
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