Delegates Elected At State Convention
A joint Legion and Auxiliary meeting elected Mack Molloy and Jay Harvey as Post delegates with C. W. Gooch and A. D. Peterson as alternates. Auxiliary delegates named Mabel Harvey and Hazel Peterson. Plans for the Legion Homecoming Picnic September 15 and 16 include self support, an agricultural exhibit, entertainment, rides, and a platform dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
Post
Mack Molloy
Jay Harvey
C. W. Gooch
A. D. Peterson
Mabel Harvey
Hazel Peterson
Fulton
Nyle Freeland
Settember
Priest on Molokai Sacrificed Life for Lepers
The true story of Belgian priest Joseph Damien de Veuster who went to Molokai in 1864 to improve leprosy patients lives. His work transformed hatred into love and he died of the disease in a tale of personal sacrifice shown at the Electric Theatre with Laurel & Hardy Swiss Miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Damien de Veuster
Molokai
Father Damien
Electric Theatre
Rainy Break Heals Dry Farm Ground In Late Season
A fine rain Tuesday night breaks a long dry spell, easing soil hardness and letting farmers resume fall plowing and discing. Water in cisterns was nearly exhausted, but an estimated three inches of rain will revive grass and vegetation for pasture and stock.
Four-H Livestock Winners Named for State Roundup Trip
In Linn County 4-H judging contest winners were Haley Brown ing Carroll Richmond and Gene Edwards with top scores 1149 1077 and 1065 out of 1200. F B Houghton judged the event with County Agent Hall selecting livestock and Bertha Banning coordinating the day. The contest began at Price Hoskins farm and continued at L H Edens farm with about fifty 4-H youths competing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Junior Haley
Browning
Carroll Richmond
Laclede
Gene Edwards
Forker
Linn County
F. B. Houghton
Marceline
Hall
Bertha Banning
Price Hoskins
L. H. Edens
County livestock judging event highlights dairy club progress
At Hereford cattle and other livestock judging contests, Lee Lyons judged a fat hog class and youth judges wrote and presented reasons. Linn County Farm Bureau, via Extension, aids a growing group of skilled junior judges. County Agent Hall led dairy club judging near Laclede and Brookfield on members’ farms and R. M. Hutchinson’s property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Lyons
Linn County Farm Bureau
Laclede
Brookfield
R. M. Hutchinson
Rev Franklin Green to Preach at Cross Roads Sunday
The Rev. Franklin Green of Kirksville will preach at the Cross Roads school house on Sunday August 6 at 11 am and again at night. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Roads
Franklin Green
Kirksville
Roach and Wilson to Wed in Independence Kansas
Miss Kathleen Roach, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Roach, will marry Ward Woolfolk Wilson in Independence Kansas on Saturday August fifth. Roach, a KU graduate, now resides in St. Louis, Missouri, and is the niece of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bailey who have announced the impending wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Bailey
Kathleen Roach
Ward Woolfolk Wilson
Independence, Kansas
Miss Roach
G. E. Roach
State University of Kansas
St. Louis
Prodigal Son Told In Song And Narrative at Church
Sunday evening at the Methodist Church a performance presents the Prodigal Son story in song and narrative. Solos duets quartets and chorus style narrate the tale from departure to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Hummel Wesley Class Meeting This Thursday
The Hummel Wesley class will meet Thursday with Mrs Lloyd Hummel. The afternoon lesson leader will be Mrs Annette Crawford with Rainbows in the Rain. A paper Smiling Through will be presented by Mrs Hinda Rush and a paper A book of Remembrance by Mrs Josie Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hummel-Wesley
Lloyd Hummel
Annette Crawford
Hinda Rush
Josie Jones
Mars Close Approach Sparks Speculation On Life
The article notes Mars was 36 million miles away on July 27, the nearest in fifteen years. It speculates about Martian life, canning raspberries and threshing wheat, while urging caution and scientific progress in understanding life on other planets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
U.S
Browning
Tenant Purchase Program to Close Aug 31 in Linn County
Arthur I. Stanley announces Linn County FSA will take Tenant Purchase loan applications through August 31 1939 for farm laborers tenants and share croppers. Loans up to 40 years at 3 percent interest assist buying family sized farms with soil and operation reviews and optional variable repayment plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur I. Stanley
Linn County Farm Security
Linn County
FSA
Linneus
Stanley
Picnic at Bagnell Dam and Capitol Visit
A group drove to Bagnell Dam on Saturday night for a picnic dinner and sightseeing then went to Jefferson City to tour the Capitol Building. Participants included Mr. and Mrs. Leaman Powell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagnell Dam
Jefferson City
Capitol Building
Leaman Powell
Spencer Lambert Matrimony Unites Beulah Fern Spencer and Lambert
Beulah Fern Spencer of neer Cora and Herbert Lambert son of Ona and Mrs Lambert married at the home of Rev. C. B. Hobbs on Monday evening. The couple are receiving congratulations and best wishes from numerous friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Fern Spencer
Neer Cora
Herbert Lambert
Ona Lambert
C. B. Hobbs
Sunday Dinner Guests at Fay Coulter Home In July
Great Grandmother Arnold records a July 23 gathering at Fay Coulter and Alice Coulter with four generations present. Attendees include Harold Campbell and daughters Elizabeth and Rose from East Moline NL, James Coulter of Trenton, LW Arnold of Shafter, and Sam Gooch with daughters Gladys and Rosalie plus Billie Pridemore and children Mary Lou Virginia Rose and Junior Visitors enjoyed ice cream and conversation before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Coulter
Russell Paul
Harold Campbell
Elizabeth
Rose
East Moline
James Coulter
Trenton
LW. Arnold
Shafter
Coulter
Alice
Sam Gooch
Gladys
Rosalie
Billie
Cora Soft Ball Beats Green City 6 to 1
The Cora team defeated Green City 6 to 1 last Sunday behind four hit pitching from Kenneth Urback. Cora’s offense and defense were strong with errorless ball. They host Bute next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora
Green City
Cora Boys
Kenneth Urback
Bute
Notice for Dr Quinn Becker in Milan Office Hours
Dr Quinn H Becker of Milan will be in my office Thursday and Friday August 10 and 11 for consultations. Dr H Dearing Wolf is listed as D 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinn H. Becker
Milan
H. Dearing
Wolf
North Salem Quilting Club Meets for All Day Session
The North Salem Club met with Mrs. Mary Cordray for an all day meeting with fourteen members and visitors. They worked on lacking worsted comforters, shared a club dinner, held a business meeting, and planned a kitchen shower for Mr. and Mrs. Oren Jennings. Lois joined as a new member. next meeting set for August 17 with Mrs Gracie Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Salem Quilting Club
North Salem Club
Mary Cordray
Oren Jennings
Lois
Helen Bauer
Madaline Tucker
Goldie Swisegood
Kitty Longwell
Lela Pearler
Alpha Lambert
Edith Browning
Evelyn Longwell
Gertrude Lambert
Alpha Cordray
Gracie Jennings
Lois Jennings
Anna Belle West
Lilly Spencer
Mary Spencer
Jerry
Lizzie Lambert
Lorraine Pearler
Betty Nortis
Sadie Payne
Jesse D Burwell Reappointed Postmaster at Browning
Jesse D Burwell has been re appointed postmaster at Browning Missouri. In 1938 Congress allowed life tenure for Civil Service postmasters who pass a exam. Burwell passed May 19 with a stricter test. His office rated 95 percent reflecting well on him and the Browning community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse D. Burwell
Browning
Missouri
Congress
Burwell
Large Saturday crowd strains Browning parking solutions
A record crowd on a Saturday night in Browning creates parking bottlenecks on Main Street. City officials seek remedies as early parkers block those leaving later. J B Moore of Phillips 66 Service Station and Frank Creason of Creason's Garage offer their adjacent lots, lit by nearby alley lights, to ease the congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Main Street
J. B. Moore
Phillips 66
Frank Creason
Creason
Hoover Cemetery Cleanup Meeting Notice
Special notice invites all interested parties to meet at the Hoover cemetery on Tuesday August 8 to aid in cleaning the grounds and hold the annual meeting. Bring basket dinner. By committee.
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Hoover
Reverend Elmo Brumback to Preach at Church of Christ
Kansas City pastor Reverend Elmo Brumback will speak at the Church of Christ Sunday morning and evening. He is highly recommended as an able speaker and a Browning High School alumnus who has made good in his chosen profession. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Brumback
Kansas City
Church of Christ
Browning
Parking rule on Main Street urged by city mayor
Car owners are asked not to park two deep on Main Street, especially on Saturday nights, to aid those parked at the curb. Ample space is available on lots near the Phillips 66 Service Station and Creason's Garage. Mayor C. W. Gooch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips 66
Creason's Gargae
C. W. Gooch
Coffman Family Host Picnic and Tea Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Coffman hosted guests at their Sun day home, with a one o'clock dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Art Milborn of New Boston, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. McCollum of Mendon, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. McCollum. Mr. and Mrs. Earl McCollum and daughter Arlene. Mr. and Mrs. Talmage Coffman. and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Coffman. The afternoon featured visiting and eating ice cream and watermelons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Coffman
Art Milborn
New Boston
C. A. McCollum
Mendon
J. O. McCollum
Earl McCollum
Arlene
Talmage Coffman
Not Accidental Insurance Ruling Highlights Double Indemnity
A recent ruling by the New... states a man who dies from excessive drinking is not covered by the life insurance double indemnity clause for accidental death. The decision narrows the scope of accidental death coverage and clarifies policy terms.
Suicide or accident labels in Browning remarks
The writer argues a death from overindulgence is suicide, not accident, citing Webster on accident as undesigned events. He notes intoxication shortens life and readers will likely label such death as suicide rather than accidental.
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York Supreme Court
Merilee Ware Celebrated With Surprise Birthday Party
Mr and Mrs Wm Ware hosted a Friday July 23 surprise party for daughter Merilee. Guests enjoyed lawn games and delicious refreshments with her immediate friends attending.
Slats Diary Recap of a Week at S S Farm
Slats notes a hot Sunday near S S with a gate incident and a brave crew driving out a threat. Jake Blisters and others aid in taming danger. The diary then records events from Monday through Saturday about cows furs fashion a fight hens and misadventures with family neighbors and school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S
Dore
Jake
Merry
Unkel
Ant Emmy
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Legion
The
Prodigal Son
Billy Gall
Olen Clapp
Kay Stufflebean
Clay Stufflebean
Kermit Lambert
Sonja
Neva “Anderson
Erma Burkholder
Mable Rulon
May Stufflebean
Loraine Stufflebean
Elva Monroe
Randell Lée Schreckhis
Spencer-Lambert
Chillicothe
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