Mrs C B Knifong Pass ed Away At Hospital
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. C B Knifong at Laughlin Hospital Kirksville Missouri on Saturday July 30 1938 at age 65 born April 14 1873 near Fields Mill Sullivan County Missouri. Survived by husband Cabel Bradford Knifong five sons fourteen grandchildren one great grandson three sisters and one brother. three brothers and four sisters and two grandsons preceded her in death. Services held August 1 at White Oak Church in Milan conducted by Rev F G Seyfarth burial at nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Jane Fields
Sarah Fields
Old Fields Mill
Sullivan County
Missouri
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Cabel Bradford Knifong
Roy C
Ola F
Cora
Ester P
Milan
William Bevan
Browning
Orbra B
Linneus
Sayers
Alice Taylor
Roger
Comora Shephard
M. J. Fileds
Near
Reger
M. E. Church
South
White Oak
F. G. Seyfarth
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
The family of C. B. Knifong and Sons expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for the kindness and assistance shown during the illness death and burial of their beloved wife and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Knifong
Letter From Kansas City 1938 Missouri Dispatch
A Kansas City Missouri letter dated August 7 1938 describes heat a shower and a political note on Governor Stark election day. The writer mentions meeting Nova Winters and references his Wells Fargo like family ties to Ike Winters and Cad C and Sarah Bingham pioneers of Missouri. The note notes a dog bit hand and a half brother Nile Milhoan in Brown ing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark
Nova Winters
Ike Winters
Browning
Cad C
Sarah Bingham
Missouri
Nile Milhoan
In Memoriam Elza Hoskins Seven Years Gone
In memory of our darling son and daddy Elza Hoskins who passed away seven years ago today August 7. We miss you along our weary way life is not the same since you were called away. Sadly missed by father mother and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza Hoskins
Elza
Lambert Reunion at Browning Park this August
The Lambert Reunion will be held at Browning Park on Sunday August 21. Everybody welcome. By Com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert
Browning Park
Com
In Remembrance of J. W. Atkins
A sister Mary Williams writes a memorial meditation noting the enduring light of J. W. Atkins and the path of life marked by fleeting years and lasting memory. The verse expresses love, remembrance, and guidance beyond death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Atkins
Birthday Surprise for Charley Maxwell Forty-Sixth
Charley Maxwell’s family surprised him on Sunday August 7 with a noon porch dinner and cafeteria style meal. Relatives from Linneus and area joined, music by Mr. and Mrs. Patterson, and children played outside. Rain reduced attendance but many relatives remained to wish him many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Maxwell
Linneus
W. D. Patterson
Mr. Maxwell
Viola
Nerene
Edna
Lilah
Roy Maxwell
Mabel
Dean
Harold Dean Almond
Herman Maxwell
Rex
Ora Irick
Dcen Krick
Milo Maxwell
Marian
Glynn
Kathleen
Shirley
Jake
Cora
Aggie Hague
Walter Patterson
Harold Patterson
Betty Irene
Charlotte Jean
Wallace Grice
Nelson
Hazel
John Dalton
Marjorie Campbell
Phyllis Vincent
Albert Taylor
Earl
Icel Stinson
Elmer Penhale
Young Couple Married at Laredo July 30
Miss Ival Marie Bundies and Woodrow Keithley wed Saturday evening July 30 at six o'clock in the home of Rev Brott of the Methodist Church at Laredo. The bride wore light blue silk crepe dress with matching accessories. groom in blue. Attendants were Mrs Louise Ogle, Mrs Bernice Boyles, and Lyle Bundies. The Keithleys will live briefly with the groom's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ival Marie Bundies
Woodrow Keithley
Mrs. Keithley
Roy Buncies
Near Browning
Mr. Keithley
Fred Keithley
Granddaughter Janet Eloise Reams Honored at Birthday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Andrew Myers hosted a family dinner for three year old Janet Eloise Reams. Attending were Mrs Mabel Reams with Janet, Mrs Gladys Tunnell, Beverly and Ray. Guests wished Janet many more happy birthdays as they left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Myers
Janet Eloise Reams
Mabel Reams
Janet
Gladys Tunnell
Beverly
Ray
Purdin Auction Co Schedules No Further Sales Due to Heat
Special notice announces no livestock auctions will be held again until further notice because of extreme heat and scarce livestock supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdin Auction Co
Bobby Nickell Celebrates Second Birthday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Earl Nickell entertained at dinner Sunday for their son Bobby s second birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Rhodes and son Ben Frances Lou Lawrence Mrs Joe Nickell and Jimmie Mr and Mrs Raymond Alspach and son Raymond Junior Mr and Mrs W R Rhodes and Sandra Ruth Mr and Mrs G T Woodward and son Joe Wyan. All departed late wishing Bobby many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Nickell
Bobby
Harry Rhodes
Ben
Frances Lou Lawrence
Joe Nickell
Jimmie
Raymond Alspach
Raymond Junior
W. R. Rhodes
Sandra Ruth
G. T. Woodward
Joe Wyan
Dinner for Rev. Garrett at Rev. Hobbs Home
A Monday dinner honored Rev. Garrett with guests including Rev. Garett of Kirksville, Mr. and Mrs. Van Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Nickell, Mrs. Zella Woodworth, Ray Duane Peterson, and Rev. and Mrs. Hobbs with son L. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
Hobbs
Garett
Kirksville
van Arnold
W. P. Nickell
Zella Woodworth
Ray Duane Peterson
M. E. Church Sunday School and Services Notice
The M E Church invites all to Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a m Preaching next Sunday August 14 at 11 a m and 7 45 p m Also prayer meeting tonight Thursday at Guy Adams home.
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Guy Adams
North Salem Quilting Club Meets July 28
The North Salem Quilting Club met in the afternoon with Naomi Mc Clead. Twenty five members and sixteen visitors attended. Members embroidered and sewed lace on dresser scarves and pillow cases, with three aprons to applique and embroider. A comfort was to be bound and most work was nearly finished. The president opened the business meeting with a song, The Unclouded Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Salem
Naomi McClead
Local club meeting ends with prayers and contests
The gathering included many members and numerous visitors. Maxine and Reba won con tests while Goldie and Helen received prizes. The next meeting is set for August 11 with Mrs Alpha Lambert, and cookies and cold drinks will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie
Helen
Maxine
Reba
Candy
Flossie Wyatt
Madaline Tucker
Alpha Cordray
Bertha
Alpha
Ethel
Mattie Lambert
Lela
Ida
Verna Pearler
Helen Swisegood
Retta Head
Gracie
Susie Jennings
Opal Moore
Maxine Wyatt
Anna Belle West
Ethel Almond
Cora Brantner
Kitty Longwell
Naomi McClead
Georgia Gooch
Neva Newton
Mabel Lambert
Virgie Cordray
Evelyn Longwell
Clyta Peavler
May Jennings
Inez Lambert
Lois Riddle
Doris Cordray
Kathryn Bull
Lorene
Peavler
Wilma Head
Tilda Cassity
Eunice
Arthur
Enid Moore
Alpha Lambert
Club
City license dues due for August 15 payment
The city car license and dog license are now due and must be paid by August 15. Mrs. Nell Williams serves as City Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Williams
Turner Reunion Attendees Gather at Linneus City Park
Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Peterson and son Ray Duane joined Mrs. Ann Moore Mrs. Ruth Brown and daughter Phyllis at the Turner reunion held Sunday in Linneus City Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
B. H. Peterson
Ray Duane
Ann Moore
Ruth Brown
Phyllis
Linneus
Fleming Family Reunion Report From Chula Area
Members of the Fleming family gathered for a reunion Sunday at the J. R. Williams home. Attendees included Orley Lee of Oakland California J B Fleming Linneus C B Fleming Raymond McCrary near Chula America Fleming Dr C A Fleming J P Bolling Williams and Edward Williams. They visited the C B Fleming home near Chula on Monday and Dr C A Fleming on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming
J. R. Williams
Orley Lee
Oakland
California
J. B. Fleming
Linneus
C. B. Fleming
Raymond McCrary
Near Chula
America Fleming
C. A. Fleming
J. P. Bolling
Williams
Edward
Lee
Chula
Milan and Browning Redbirds Baseball Game Called
Baseball game between Milan and Browning Redbirds was called at 3 00 p m. Admission was 10 and 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Browning Redbirds
Fishing Trip Makes a Bountiful Creek Outing
A group near North Salem journeyed to a creek on Tuesday August 2 for a picnic and fishing. After preparing dinner the men fished and all returned to eat fried fish at Ellis Jennings. The evening ended with visits and late departures. attendees included John Longwell Evelyn Anna Belle West Eugene Helen Ann Doc Smith Charley Arlo Smith Lyle Stone Eldon Noel Bennett Leon Bobby Clinton Beverly Roy Jennings Mae Donald Kermit Lambert Edna Lambert Richard Dorothy Cassity Ellis Jennings Vernon Reva and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Salem
Ellis Jennings
John Longwell
Evelyn
Anna Belle West
Eugene
Helen Ann
Doc Smith
Charley
Arlo Smith
Lyle Stone
Eldon
Noel Benentt
Leon
Bobby
Clinton
Beverly
Roy Jennings
Mae
Donald
Kermit Lambert
Edna Lambert
Richard
Dorothy Cassity
Vernon
Reva
Kelley Hurls A No Hit No Run Game Sunday
Kenneth Kelley starred for the Redbirds with a no hit no run outing against Mendon, winning 5 to 0. He walked one, hit one batter, and struck out thirteen as Ambrose Williams led Browning with a triple double and single in four at bats. Milan visits next Sunday with possible Kansas City Police appearance August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Kelley
Redbirds
Baseball
Hall of Fame
Mendon
George
Kelley
Ambrose Williams
Browning
Thi
Dray
Milan
Kansas City Police
Wichita
Kansas
Wanted Housekeeper for Small Family
A small family seeks a housekeeper. Inquiries should be made at this office.
Stitch And Chatter Club Meets For All Day Quilt Day
The Stitch And Chatter club held an all day session at Allie Ware's on August fourth with 25 members and 46 visitors. They quilted a wedding ring piece under a shade tree due to heat and completed embroidery projects on pillow slips and cross stitch sailor boys. A guessing contest and word jumble on presidents names provided entertainment, followed by a large dinner and generous ice cream. Members plan to meet again August 18 with roll call prompts and contests by Orpha and Lucille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitch and Chatter Club
Allie Ware
Allie
Lucille
Bessie Steele
Lydia Barkley
Kathryn Steele
Mollie Cordray
Frances McGhee
Effie Britton
Camora Spencer
Orpha
Emma Almond
Dorothy Quigley
Imogene Hanman
Dorothy Head
Rosalee Gillespie
Waverly
Merilee Ware
Patricia
Mary Jo Hanman
Peggy Browning
Marlene Abbott
Jessie M. Britton
Jo Ann
Mabel
Larry Hale
Gary Hanman
Vernon
Richard
Gilbert
Eldon Head
Marlin Steele
Dickie
Community Member List Acknowledges Names and Apologies
A note from Salad X lists men and members including Marvin Abbott Edward Elliott Roland Tripp Phillip Britton Elmo Britton Bobbie Quigley and many others with apologies for possible omissions. Irene Amelia Kelley and Eva Basket are named as the remaining members with a final caveat.
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Marvin Abbott
Edward Elliott
Roland Tripp
Phillip
Elmo Britton
Bobbie Gene Quigley
Walter Head
Wayne Britton
Bill Cordray
Bernard
John Browning
Theodore Steele
Marion Quigley
Lon
Archie Dickinson
Everett Hale
Jim Elliott
Clarence Sargent
Ted Hanman
Will Barclay
Cecil McGee
Harold Foss
Willie Ware
Leah
Iva
Dana Lambert
Clara
Doris
Lucille Hanman
Goldie Abbott
Camora Spencer
Orpha
Emma Dickinson
Kathryn
Bessie Steele
Alpha Quigley
Lois Foss
Frances McGee
Florence Eliott
Effie Britton
Edith Hale
Alma Browning
Blanche Head
Lydia Barclay
Sylvia Gillespie
Allie Ware
Irene
Amelia Kelley
Eva Basket
Salad X
Weekly diary of a rural child’s week notes
A set of dated journal entries recount daily events from Sunday to Saturday. The writer describes sermons, family interactions, a hospital visit, a prankster friend, a charitable figure, a fair day, a political observation, and concerns about school and growing up. The tone is informal and reflective with local details and mis-spellings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
C.B. Knifong
White Oak Church
Pallace Clothing Company
Howard Jones
Howard
Pallace
Clarence Darling
Verna Gibson
Police
Clarence
H Clay Jones
Kansas City
Memoriam
Mary Williams
Laredo
Rev. Brott
Konkur
Gillem Laft
Unkle
Govt
Tuffy Leary
Sevral
P. m
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