Mournful notices recount Steele and Wallace obituaries
Dora Elizabeth Steele died July 26 1940 at age 72 in Missouri after a long family life in Mt Zion area with husband William H Steele. Survived by children Della Broyles Ruby Mack Gladys Riddle Glen Steele Herbert Steele Vincent Steele and others. Funeral at Mt Zion with interment nearby. Also obituary of Mrs Wallace born November 1948 near Cincinnati Ohio moved to Missouri later in life. Survived by three daughters Susie Hobbie Miss Wallace and Mrs J R Laut. nine grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral services planned with relatives from Kirksville and Crossfield Alberta.
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Dora Elizabeth Steele
Albert
Betty Jesse
Lebanon
Virginia
Della Broyles
Roger
Missouri
Sullivan County
William H. Steele
Edna Cotter
Ruby Mack
Kansas City
Gladys, Riddle
New Plymouth
Idaho
Glen Steele
Milan
Herbert Steele
Cora
Vincent Steele
Browning
Mt. Zion
Broyles
Mt. Zion Church
O. B. Hobbs
Methodist Church
Laredo
Joseph W. Thompson
Kirksville
O. W. Ethington
Wallace
Cincinnati
Ohio
George
Susan Martin
Illinois
Charles Henry Wallace
Nova Scotia
Canada
Womer’s Christian Temperance Union
Foreign Missionary Society
Susie Hobbie
South
Florence Street
Miss Wallace
Hobbie
J. R. Laut
Crossfield
Alberta
Lester
Wallace Hobbie
Wallace’ Hobbie
Denver
Colo
Harold A. Scott
Death of Miss Mary Lee Jones at 71 in Missouri
Mary Lee Jones daughter of George T and Serelda E Jones died at her sister’s home near Browning Missouri on Sunday July 28 1940 aged 71 years 7 months and 8 days. She leaves two brothers John O Jones and James L Jones and two sisters Mrs Sanoma E Fields and Mrs Minerva Pipes. Services were held at Knifong Grove Church July 29 1940 and burial followed at Kaifong cemetery.
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Mary Lee Jones
George T. and
Serelda E. Jones
Nebraska City
Nebraska
Sonoma Fields
Browning
Missouri
John O. Jones
James L. Jones
Sanoma E. Fields
Minerva Pipes
Susie E. Pipes
Methodist Church
Knifong Grove
Sullivan County
Q. B. Hobbs
Laredo
Kaifong
Schoene Bros
Milan
Mrs Catherine Wallace Dies at 91 in Kirksville
Mrs Catherine Wallace 91 a long-time Kirksville resident died last night at her daughter Miss Lurie Wallace home 601 South Mulanix Street after two years of declining health and a recent stroke Memorial services set for 1 pm Wednesday at Kirksville Methodist Church with burial beside her husband at Enterprise Cemetery five miles east of Browning.
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Catherine Wallace
Catherine Martin Wallace
Kirksville
Lurie Wallace
South Mulanix Street
Kirksville Methodist Church
Browning Methodist Church
Enterprise Cemetery
Browning
Ice Cream Supper Sponsored by General Purpose Club
The General Purpose Club sponsors an Ice Cream Supper at Scottsville on Wednesday night August 7. Everyone invited.
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General Purpose Club
Scottsville
Missouri honors Harvey Fields Dickinson with master’s degree
Harvey Fields Dickinson of Canton Missouri will receive his Master of Arts from the University of Missouri on August 2 1940. A Culver Stockton College 1936 BA graduate and former Senior Class President he coached in Pleasant Hill Illinois and later in Centerville Iowa where he will return to teach and coach in the fall.
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Harvey Fields Dickinson
Browning
W. H. Dickinson
Canton
Missouri
University of Missouri
Culver-Stockton College
Plaesant Hill
Ill
Centerville
Iowa
P M M Arrl Democratic Candidate For Circuit Judge
P M M Arrl Democratic candidate for circuit judge, 43, Missouri University Law School graduate, 18 years practice, about 3000 cases, serving third term as Sullivan County prosecuting attorney, seeks support.
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Law School of Missouri University
Sullivan County
Wedding Bells Ring for Well-Known Couples
Miss Fern Spencer and Carl Porter wed in Kirksville in a double ceremony. Spencer, a Kirksville State Teachers College student and teacher, and Porter, chemist at Morman Mineral Factory in Quincy, plan a future near St. Catharine. A charivari followed. In a separate ceremony, Miss Imogene Maggart and Samuel D. Artz were married at the Laredo Methodist parsonage with single ring vows. The couple will reside on the groom’s Reger farm.
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Fern Spencer
Carl Porter
Kirksville
J. E. Spencer
University of Missouri
Rolla School of Mines
Morman Mineral Factory
Quincy
Ill
Imogene Maggart
C. E. Maggart
Reger
Samuel D. Artz
Laredo
O. B. Hobbs
Browning High
St. Louis
Miss Wampler Weds Dale Batson in Springfield Missouri
Miss Waverly Wampler and Dale Dwight Batson married July 23 1940 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev James E Jones officiating. The bride attended Brookfield High School class of 35 and Draughon Business College Springfield. The couple will reside in Springfield Missouri Linn County Budget Gazette notes Mrs Batson is Floyd Wampler’s granddaughter.
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Waverly Wampler
Dale Dwight Batson
Springfield
Missouri
Everly Delores Wampler
Methodist
James E. Jones
Ray Wampler
Brookfield High School
Draughn Business College
Marsh Drug Company
Elbert Batson
Bois D’arc
Standard Motor Company
Ozarks
Linn Co
Budget Gazette
Batson
Floyd Wampler
Campbell Seeks Court of Appeals Seat in Missouri
Judge M. D. Campbell of Kirksville seeks Democratic nomination for the Kansas City Court of Appeals unexpired term. He has served about nine years as a Commissioner writing opinions and commands broad support in Missouri's northwest district for his trial lawyer experience and public dealings. Voters are expected to favor his candidacy at the August 6 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Campbell
Kirksville
Missouri
Kansas City Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals
Northwest
Campbell
G Derk Green for Circuit Judge in 12th Judicial Circuit
The Browning Leader Record urges Democratic voters to support G Derk Green for Circuit Judge of the 12th Judicial Circuit comprising Linn Sullivan and Chariton Counties. It praises his two terms as Linn County Prosecuting Attorney, noting fairness, energy in enforcing the law, and qualifications to become an outstanding judge in the state.
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Cuit
Linn
Sullivan
Chariton
Green
Linn County
Judge Campbell Sought For Office Honors and Service
Friends praise his clearness of expression and accurate statement of the law. They say his qualifications and years of service to his party and profession make him deserving of support.
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Campbell
Browning Softball Team Wins Three Straight Games
Browning added three more wins to its softball run. Friday the La Clede Colored team fell 6 to 4 in six innings before rain halted play. Monday Browning beat Linneus 6 to 4 and Tuesday defeated North Salem 8 to 4 with Tex Stout pitching and Dr. McArtor catching in all three games.
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Browning
Laclede
Linneus
North Salem
Tex Stout
Laredo
Dr. McArtor
Green seeks Circuit Court Judge post in Browning area
G Derk Green appeals Browning voters and nearby residents for support to be elected Circuit Court Judge after four years as Linn County Prosecuting Attorney. He asks voters to judge his honest and conscientious performance and to continue friendship at the polls next Tuesday.
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Browning
Linn Co
G. Derk Green
For Sale 800 Bushels of Shelled Corn Grade No 1
W B Arnold of Browning Missouri advertises 800 bushels of shelled corn grade No 1 for sale. Local buyers may contact the seller in Browning to arrange purchase.
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W. B. Arnold
Browning, Mo
Dutton Earns Degree and Leads Browning School Works
John C. Dutton son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Dutton of Cherry Box Missouri earned a Master of Arts from Kirksville Teachers College class president in 1934. He began teaching at Winfield and later joined Browning where he has served as Superintendent three years contributing to the new gymnasium auditorium project.
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John C. Dutton
Melvin Dutton
Cherry Box
Missouri
Browning
University of Missouri
Kirksville Teachers College
Winfield
Pershing Park picnic brings 4-H clubs together
Over 200 4-H members from across the county gathered at Pershing Park for a large picnic with 50 foot tables, food baskets, and entertainment by the 4-H Chorus. Park officials and CCC arranged facilities including toilets and water, as Mr. Welsh supervised setups. The event featured reports on club progress toward the Standard of Achievement, a skit by the Useful Hour Club, and visits to local park sights. Notables included M. B. Harter and several local families, with hopes for future park improvements such as a lake and camping facilities.
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Pershing Park
Extension Club Council
Welsh
State Park Board
CCC
Esther Mae Stark
Forker
Pershing
M. B. Harter
General Pershing
Community gathering at U B Church near Purdin
An invitation lists a gathering at the U B Church east of Purdin on Monday evening August 5. Everyone is invited to attend.
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U. B. Church
Purdin
Sunday Dinner Guests Entertained By Schrocks
Entertained Mr and Mrs Chester Schrock and sons hosted Sunday dinner guests including Mr and Mrs Sam Gooch and daughter Rosalee Mr and Mrs Harry Rhodes and Ben Mrs Ruth Lawrence and Frances Lou Mr and Mrs W R Rhodes and Sandra Ruth Mr and Mrs Earl Nickell Joyce Ann and Bob by Mr and Mrs Rolland Gooch and children visited in the afternoon A most enjoyable day was spent by all present.
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Chester Schrock
Sam Gooch
Rosalee
Harry Rhodes
Ben
Ruth Lawrence
Frances Lou
W. R. Rhodes
Sandra Ruth
Earl Nickell
Joyce Ann
Bobby
Rolland Gooch
Auction Notice: 11 Yearling Ewes and 1937 Chrysler Sedan
Wesley Peters lists items for sale including 11 head yearling ewes and a 1937 Chrysler sedan. Auction details and bidding terms are not specified in the readable text.
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Wesley Peters
Barrows Family Hosts Sunday Dinner Guests
Last week, Mr and Mrs Ervin Barrows and children welcomed guests for a one o'clock dinner on Sunday July 14. Attending were Mr and Mrs Guy Arnold and Jimmie Obershea of Detroit Michigan, Mr and Mrs Hugh Warren Mr and Mrs Paul Warren Elizabeth Ruth Mr and Mrs Beryl Warren Shirley Farrell Donald and Larry and Mr Brown. Afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs Claude Jacobs and Mr and Mrs Melvin Barr of Galt Missouri and Misses Charmaine and Rayme Lee Barrows.
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Ervin Barrows
Guy Arnold
Jimmie Obershea
Detroit
Michigan
Hugh Warren
Paul Warren
Elizabeth Ruth
Beryl
Warren
Shirley
Farrell
Donald
Larry
Brown
Claude Jacobs
Melvin Barr
Galt
Missouri
Charmaine
Rayme Lee Barrows
Payne Reunion Honors Visiting Guests at Family Dinner
The Payne family of Purdin Missouri hosted a basket dinner honoring guests including Mr. and Mrs. Francis Snyder of Los Angeles California Mrs Wilma Jaquiss of Washington D C and Mrs Garnet Payne of Colorado Springs Colorado Present were Mr and Mrs Francis Snyder of Los Angeles and Mr and Mrs A W Payne with Laura Belle among others
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Rogene
Brookfield
Wilma Jaquiss
Washington, DC
J. H. Payne
Chas. Schriener
Billie
Bobby
Gale Bailey
Baby Gene
Robert Lambert
Calvin
Marvin
Irvin
Lucille
Leoma
Edward A. Labar
Gladys
Marilyn
Esther
Madeline
Hermat Payne
Derwood
Charlene
Kenneth
Kirksville
James Head
Garnet Payne
Colorado Springs
Megan Head
Kirksville Teachers College Chorus Recital
The Kirksville Teachers College Mixed Chorus directed by Edward F. Williams will perform a recital in Recital Hall Baldwin Hall at 3 15 Wednesday August 7. Selections include a cappella pieces Eye Song of Saint Bride Oh Rejoice Ye Christians Loudly Cherubim Song No 7 Fireflies and the optional As Torrents in Summer Vand ka n Tanka.
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Kirksville Teachers College
Edward F. Williams
Baldwin Hall
Vandka
Happy Workers Club Meeting at Mrs. Morris Home
The Happy Workers met at Mrs. Lucille Morris home for an all day session with fourteen members, five men, fourteen children and five visitors. Nellie Brown led the business meeting at 2 PM after a noon luncheon, plans for a Milan achievement day play were discussed, and two quilting contests awarded to Winnie Christy with aa Bedger and Faye Taylor with Oliva Blackmann.
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Happy Workers Club
Happy Workers
Lucille Morris
Vesta Johnson
Helen
Reynolds
Kirksville
John Robison
Browning
Clarence Blackman
Nellie Brown
Milan
Winnie Christy
Aa Bedger
Faye Taylor
Oliva Blackmann
Carrie Morris
General Purpose Club Meeting Notes from Thurlo Hostess
The G. P. Club met July 25 with Mrs. Gale Thurlo as hostess. Seated diners included Mrs. Ross Lantz and others. A two o clock business session led by president Mrs. R. A. Thurlo planned a picnic at Moberly Park July 28 and an ice cream supper at Scottsville August 7 with future meeting August 8 at Mrs. Josephine Straley.
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General Purpose Club
G. P. Club
Gale Thurlo
Ross Lantz
Nelson Brassfield
Warner Brassfield
Hank Thurlo
Edgar Hoselton
Della Hoselton
Hank Oliver
J. T. Hoselton
Parse Brassfield
Roscoe Powell
R. A. Thurlo
A. D. Hoselton
Helen Oliver
Ray
Paul Hoselton
Earl Keith Hoselton
Moberly Park
Trenton
Browning Park
Scottsville
Josephine Straley
Get Acquainted Club Meeting With Lucy Sevier
The Get Acquainted Club met with Mrs. Lucy Sevier for an all day session on July 24. Eight members attended with four absent and visitors Mrs. Lucille Collins Mildred Head Ila Daniels. Contests crowned Gracie Foster Lucille Collins Ila Daniels and Hazel Jones. Lucy Sevier received a birthday gift from her secret sister. Next gathering with Susie Boswell on August 7.
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Lucy Sevier
Lucille Collins
Mildr
Ila Daniels
Heaven
Gracie Foster
Hazel Jones
Susie Boswell
C. R
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Democratic
Cir
Womens Extension Clubs
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