Funeral services held at E. R. Hatch Home
William Wester Downing born November 1 1877 in Grundy County Missouri died July 27 1945 at 67.7.26. He lived in Linn County on a farm near Browning Missouri. Survived by sister Mrs E R Hatch Browning Missouri and many relatives. Services July 29 1945 at sister’s home Browning with Rev L P Mohr. Burial Jenkins Cemetery Schoenes directs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wester Downing
Henry F
Nancy J. Downing
Grundy County
Missouri
Linn County
Browning
Anna Hatch
Wester
E. R. Hatch
L. P. Mohr
Browning Methodist Church
Guy Adams
L P. Mohr
F. Peterson
Ben Slater
Ray Griffis
Edgar Shepherd
Charley Lay
Leon Vincent
Chas. Newton
Jenkins Cemetery
Schoenes
Thanks for kindness during Wester Downing’s illness and death
The family thanks all who helped during the sickness and burial of Wester Downing and for the floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Hatch express appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Ontaircon
Wester Downing
E. R. Hatch
Mrs Cora Brantner Layed To Rest In San Jose
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Brantner age 69 were held at Roger Darling Garden Chapel San Jose following her July 15 1945 death at 550 Bird Ave The Christian Church member was survived by husband George Brantner and children Naomi McCread Guiles Brantner and Tressa Paulson with grandchildren and great grandchildren listed Interment was in Oak Hill Memorial Park San Jose California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Brantner
Bird Ave
San Jose
California
Henry Hunter
D. D
First Christian Church
Roger Darling
Billy Brantner
Imogene Smith
Geraldine Brantner
Georgia
Paul Brantner
Loving
Sidney
Noradean McClead
Joan
Phil
Marla
Shirley Geary
Cleveland
Ohio
Lincoln Minor
Hinton
Oklahoma
Missouri
The
Christian Church
Oak Hill Memorial Park
Sanose
Birth of Carroll Eugene Blender in Purdin
A 9 pound boy named Carroll Eugene was born Sunday July 29 to Mr. and Mrs Hallie Blender near Purdin. Dr McArtor was the attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallie Blender
Purdin
Carroll Eugene
Dr. McArtor
For Sale 140 Acres Near Browning Missouri
Item offers 140 acres five miles south and west of Browning with house barn poultry house and cave in fair condition plus 40 acres creek bottom land. Price 6000 dollars with reasonable down payment. Send for list to Ray Winegardner F O Box 202 Macon Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Ray Winegardner
F. O. Box
Macon
Missouri
Purdin Methodist Fourth Quarterly Conference Announcement
The Purdin Methodist Circuit led by Pastor H. P. Anglén invites attendees to the Fourth Quarterly Conference on August 5 at Morris Chapel. District Superintendent Rev. Perry P. Taylor will deliver the morning sermon at 11 o’clock. A noon basket dinner precedes the 2 p.m. business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Chapel
Perry P. Taylor
An American Romance at Electric Theatre this weekend
A Technicolor King Vidor MGM production stars Brian Donlevy as an immigrant who rises to industrial prominence in the United States. The film is billed as a powerful American love story with epic scale and national dream themes. Dinner honors son home on leave from the Southwest Pacific is noted with a list of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
King Vidor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Brian Donlevy
U S Army Mothers Meet Adds New Member Irene Colyer
The U S Army Mothers met on July 20 with thirteen members present and welcomed new member Irene Colyer. The group discussed minutes, the Commanders Convention report from Independence Missouri, planned an August 5 picnic at Browning Park, and set August 17 as the next meeting date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Irene Colyer
Bartow
Independence
Missouri
Grice
Brantners Welcome 10th Pound Baby Boy
Mr and Mrs Bernie Brantner celebrate the birth of a baby boy born July 2 percent. Attending physician was Dr McArtor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernie Brantner
Dr. McArtor
P. E. O. Picnic At Park In Browning
The annual P. E. O. picnic was held Sunday July 29 at the Park in Browning. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rensch and daughter Mary from Laredo, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Fleming Chillicothe, and others: Edgar Carter Ray Gooch H C Bailey Guy Adams James P Bolling E W Linhart J H Calhoun plus several ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Ernest Rensch
Mary
Laredo
C. B. Fleming
Chillicothe
Edgar Carter
Ray Gooch
H.C. Bailey
Guy Adams
James P. Bolling
E. W. Linhart
J. H. Calhoun
Essie Slack
Lula Weatherford
Macon
Robert Moore
Eva Doris
Gene Carter
Peggy Browning
Cynthia
Judy Moore
Saralou
Marilee Schrock
Browning Methodist Church Event Notice
Browning Methodist Church schedules sermons at 11 a m and 8 p m with Lt. L P Mohr pastor. Sgt Howard Carter home on furlough will speak on The Soldier and the Church at 11. Duet by Saralou and Marie Scherck. Sunday School at 10 a m. Elmwood and North Salem also noted with superintendents and preaching at 2 30 p m. A hearty welcome is extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Carter
Liams
Saralou
Marilea Scherck
North Salem
Miss June Crawford Weds Sgt J B Birhodes in Tina Missouri
Miss June E Crawford daughter of Mrs Harry Crawford of Tina Missouri married Serge ant Jerald Ben Rhodes son of Mr and Mrs Harry Rhodes at the bride's mother's home on July 26 at 8 PM. Rev Charles Johnson of Bosworth performed the double ring ceremony. Frances Lou Lawrence of Chillicothe was the brides attendant. Best man was Harry Eugene Crawford. A reception followed. Rhodes will report to Petaluma California with his wife accompanying him to the West Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June E. Crawford
Harry Crawford
Tina
Missouri
Set
Jerald Ben Rhodes
Harry Rhodes
Bide
Charles Johnson
Bosworth
Frances Lou Lawrence
Chillicothe
Harry Eugene Crawford
Bobby
Milan
Orville Johnson
Hale
Dale Walker
Earl Nickell
Browning
Ruth Lawrence
Rhodes
Petaluma
California
Brown Lambert Wedding Shocks Friends In Jinreus
Marvin Lambert and Miss Betty Brown wed at Jinreus on Thursday surprising many friends. Marvin is son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lambert, Betty daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brown of Purin. A large Sunday night charivari at the Lambert home greeted the newlyweds. The couple plan to stay with Harry Lambert while Marvin works nearby.
Ebersole and Hodges Tie The Knot In Kansas
Mrs Lottie Ebersole of Mil an and E T Hodges of Linneus were married on Saturday July 21 1945 at Troy Kansas The bride has lived in Milan in recent years and serves as Home Management Supervisor for Sullivan and Linn Counties The groom owns and publishes The Bulletin weekly at Linneus and will base Milan as home for now
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebersole-Hodges
Milan Standard
Lottie Ebersole
Milah
E. T. Hodges
Linneus
Troy
Kansas
Hodges
Milan
Sullivan and Linn
Bulletin
Elizabeth Prather Hosts W S of C S Circle Meeting
Senior Circle of the W S of C S met at Mrs. Elizabeth Prather's home on July 19 with prayers, songs, and a review of minutes. The session included a birthday offering, a discussion on fund raising, a Bible verse, lesson review, and social refreshments.
War Finance Committee heads named for Group Four
W W Alexander of Trenton Trust Company will stay as War Finance Committee Chairman for Group Four in the upcoming 6th War Loan likely in November. Outstate chairman Alexander is organizing county leaders Caldwell Daviess Grundy Harrison Linn Livingston Mercer Putnam and Sullivan Counties for the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Alexander
Trenton Trust Company
Bob Hill
Alexander
Caldwell
Daviess
Grundy
Harrison
Linn
Livingston
Mercer
Putnam
Sullivan
Funeral Services Held For Jerry L. Morris
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church for Jerry L. Morris who died July 19 after a short illness. Born May 24, 1886 in Purdin Missouri, he helped build Blanca and Fort Garland and served in county and town affairs. He married Clara Milford in 1915 and leaves a wife son Lieut. Maurice F. Morris and four sisters. services at the church and cemetery were conducted by Rev S Robert Graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry L. Morris
Alamosa Hospital
Jerry Lester Morris
Thomas R
Lucinda Morris
Purdin
Missouri
Blanca
Fort Garland
T. R. Morris
Jerry
Clara Milford
J. B. Milford
Maurice F. Morris
Army Air Force
Pearl Harbor
Hickham Field
May Schrock
Maude Morris
Browning
Florence Street
Independence
Kansas
Grace Middleton
Dallas
Texas
Recetor Morris
Denver
S. Robert Graves
Mary Lou Pinnock
Earl Savage
A. M. Weaver
J. W. Skinkle
Fred Parsons
Henry Escheman
R. A. Skinkle
W. A. Simmer
C.F. Lodge of
Alamosa
San Luis Valley News
Colorado
Card of Thanks for Sympathy for Jerry Lester Mores
We extend thanks to friends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy shown to Maude Morris Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Schrock and the family for our brother Jerry Lester Mores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Lester Mores
Maude Morris
Mr. and
Mrs
H. L. Schrock
Little Ramel Smith Celebrates Third Birthday
Sunday July 29 relatives and friends gathered with Mrs. Bernice Riley and Mrs. Josephine Straley to honor Evert Dowdy MM 3 homefrom the Southwest Pacific and celebrate Ramel Smiths third birthday. A cafeteria dinner followed with many guests including Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Powell, Betty and Clinton, Ned Mundell family, Delorum Tharp, Roger Dean, Jane Dowdy, Dale Straley, Jimme Nevins, Wm. Riley, Imogene Smith, Lois Phillips, and others. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Smith visited in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son
Southwest Pacific
Byrd Dowdy
Evert
Lee Kimbrough
Roscoe Powell
Betty
Clinton
Jay Powell
Wilma Mae
Linda Jane
Susie Watson
Ray and
Allen
Delorum Tharp
Roger Dean
Evert Dowdy
Johnnie Roger
Nora Salsbury
Laverer
Vaughan Gender
Bernice Riley
Josephine Straley
Little Ramel Smith
del Paso Heights
California
Ned Mundell
Nelson
Junius
Richard
Delorum
Tharp
Jane Dowdy
Dale
Eugene Straley
Jimme Nevins
Wm. Riley
Imogene Smith
Lois Phillips
Ronald
Jewell
Herman Smith
Rudloff Family Sets Up Groceries In Old Farmers Store
Mr Jimmie Rudloff and wife with children of Kansas City visited to manage business matters. He is stocking groceries in the east side of the old Farmers Store building and has rented the west side house across from the Christy Garage. They plan to move once the Otis Lawrence family relocates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Rudloff
Kansas City
Gooch Couple Visits Relatives Then Returns South
S/Sgt. and Mrs. G. D. Gooch spent the first of the week with Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Harris and friends. They left for Kansas City to see his parents Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Gooch before heading back to Shaw Field Sumter South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Gooch
R. E. Harris
Kansas City
F. L. Gooch
Shaw Field
Sumter
South Carolina
Governor Donnelly to Visit Sullivan County for Centennial
Sullivan County braces for a centennial celebration with Governor Phil M Donnelly as guest of honor on Homecoming Day September 3 at the county seat. Religious leaders receive worship outline. entries for the parade and antique exhibit urged. August 15 deadline for parade entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil M. Donnelly
Carl Hackman
Milan
Sulivan County
Sullivan County
Mrs Edward Kuhn Hosts The General Purpose Club
The General Purpose Club met at Mrs Edward Kuhn on Thursday July 26 with nine members three visitors Miss Irene Williams Mrs Oda Williams John Cleven Ger and two children. A cafeteria style club dinner followed. A short business session preceded a talk on child welfare by trained nurse Miss Elsie Clem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kuhn
Oda Williams
Irene Williams
John Clevenger
R. A. Thurlo
Neve Crowdis
Brooklyn
Schrock Church
Elsie Clem
Man seeks sale of Longines President wristwatch
A man offers a gold plated 21 jewel Longines President wristwatch, two years old, originally $75, unused at sea duty. Cash sale preferred. inquiries at Leader Record Office or via John Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader Record Office
John Browning
Miss Maude Morris Returns From Blanca After Brother's Funeral
Miss Maude Morris arrived home Monday from Blanca Colorado after attending the funeral of her brother Jerry Lester Morris who died July 19th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Maude Morris
Blanca
Colorado
Jerry Lester Morris
Birthday dinner honors Mr. Fanning at home
On Sunday July 29 a dinner was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs F R Fanning to celebrate his birthday. Attending were Mrs Minnie Fanning Mr and Mrs Lawson Fanning and children Mrs Alpha Hollon and children of Milan Mr and Mrs W P Nickell Mr and Mrs R E Harris and Mary Ruth. Guests departed late in the afternoon wishing Francis many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Fanning
Minnie Fanning
Lawson Fanning
Alpha Hollon
Milan
W. P. Nickell
R. E. Harris
Mary Ruth
Francis
Holdiman to Camp Crowder for Overseas Duty
Lt and Mrs Charles Holdiman travel from Oceanport New Jersey to Missouri to visit relatives in Chillicothe before heading to Camp Crowder for overseas duty. Mrs Holdiman accompanied him and they visited Mrs Virgie Haggard Mrs Carol Gann and Mrs Emma Brassfield during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Holdiman
Virgie Haggard
Carol Gann
Emma Brassfield
Chillicothe
Camp Crowder
Holdiman
Oceanport
New Jersey
Missouri
Produce Acknowledges Ongoing Hatching Egg Purchases
L. O. Wykoff Produce states it is still buying hatching eggs and booking flocks for the next year, offering unlimited capacity for all eggs in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Wykoff Produce
Sgt Baskett Requests Leader Record Forwarding
A letter from Sgt J B Baskett formerly at Rosecrans Field St Joseph asks that his Leader Record be sent to his new address in care of the master Miami Florida The letter is dated July 22 and mentions Mor talazia Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Baskett
Rosecran Field
St. Joseph
Miami
Fla
Homeworkers Club Meeting At Mrs Prather S
Mrs Genevieve Prather hosted the Homeworkers Club on Thursday July 26 for an all day session. Five members two visitors four men and one child attended. Members learned to make cancer bandages with several completed. A noon cafeteria style dinner was served. The business meeting began at two o clock with singing America and Psalms 15 read. Minutes were approved. Genevieve reported on Child Development. Roll call used a grab bag. The group voted to continue making cancer bandages and to assist with hand tasks as needed. Treasurer reported 13.38 in funds. Next meeting set for August 9 with Mrs Maude Wolfe. Roll call will be a Bible verse. C R
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. of C.S
Elizabeth Prather
Bartow
Hooker
Rush
Bro. Mohr
Carter
Crawford
Haley
Mohr
Keithley
Slack
McArtor
Prather
Schreck
Hummel
Hazing
Mollie Adamson
Lambert
Jennings
Pro. Mohr
Homeworkers Club
Genevieve Prather
America
Genevieve
Maude Wolfe
C. R
Sunday Dinner Guests of Mr and Mrs Bey Creason
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Bey Creason included Mrs Marion Jacobs Mrs Alpha Shumaker Mrs Ethel Gender and daughters Carolene Thelma Lee and Sharron Kay of Linneus Mrs Agnes Gender and her two daughters were afternoon callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bey Creason
Marion Jacobs
Alpha Shumaker
Ethel Gender
Carolene
Thelma Lee
Sharron Kay
Linneus
Agnes Gender
Diary Notes From Slats About Family Struggles and Church Event
Friday entries describe Lula DeWitt and her husband facing unemployment and strict economy after marriage. Saturday recalls a church wedding for Mary Ella Etter and Mr Yardley and a car purchase trade in. Sunday mentions Mrs Epp missing an opera show, Monday reflections on animals and college boys, Tuesday Lib Neshes becoming a librarian and social circle fading, Wednesday a tramp asking for a quarter, Thursday a domestic argument ending with a shaky agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula DeWitt
Oncy
Are
Ant Emmy
Mary Ella Etter
Mr. Yardley
Manny
Mary Ella
Ile
Epp Becuz
Also Mentioned on This Page
E.R. Hatch
Oak Hill Cemetery
Electric Theatre
U.S. Army
J. B. Carter
Browning, Mo
Elmwood
A. Truman Quigley
Sgt.j.birhodes
W.S of C.S
Phil Donnelly
G. W. Prather
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