Mrs G L Britton Dies At 72 In Missouri Farm Town
Jessie Margaret Miner Britton aged 72 of North Salem Missouri died Sunday morning August 9 1942. She was wife of Charles Lewis Britton and mother of six sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held August 11 at Mt Zion Church with interment in Mt Zion cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Margaret
E. H
Christina Miner
North Salem
Missouri
Charles
Lewis Britton
Noah Wayne
Browning
Carlos Minor
Brookfield
Bernize Martin
Winigan
Charles Byron
Moline
Illinois
James Lyle
Lela Pridemore
A. L. Minor
Hinton
Oklahoma
Fredrice
Death of Lance Hoselton at Mountain View Missouri
Lance Hoselton son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hoseton born March 20 1880 near Browning Missouri died August 2 1942 at Mountain View Missouri aged 62 years 4 months 12 days. He never married and is survived by a brother and sister with nine nieces and nephews. Remains brought to Browning Methodist church August 5 for service at 2 00 pm conducted by Rev H R Tate. Interment Hoover cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lance Hoselton
Arthur Hoseton
Browning
Missouri
Mountain View
Arthur Hoselton
Sarah Brassfield
Margaret Watson
May Johnson
George Hoselton
Hoselton
H. R. Tate
Robert Moore
Edgar Carter
Roy Calhoun
W. W. Wilkison
Wilkison
Hoover Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Lance Hoselton
We thank neighbors and friends for help and kindness shown in the death and burial of Lance Hoselton. Grateful for flowers and sympathy cards from Arthur Hoselton, Mrs. Sarah Brassfield, nephews and nieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lance Hoselton
Arthur Hoselton
Sarah Brassfield
For Sale 55 Black Giant Bullets
Mrs Herbert Crooks hanks of Purdin Missouri advertises 55 black giant bullets for sale with early hatch noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Early Hatch
Herbert Crookshanks
Purdin
Missouri
Family Reunion At Home Of Jennings Near Lacerde
Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Vincent and extended family from Vincent and Taylor clans. Guests also included Claude Sephenson Marce line H. H. Hatch Lois and Chas Smith families and Douglas family from Brookfield, gathering Sunday at Lacerde area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Vincent
O. K. Vincent
George Taylor
Lorraine
Leon Vincent
Gary
Mary Jane
Paul Jennings
Lena Jennings
Lacerde
Claude Sephenson
Marceline
H. H. Hatch
Lois
Meadville
Chas. Smith
Douglas
Brookfield
Fielding Sam Johnson obituary from Browning area Missouri
Fielding Sampson Johnson born July 25 1860 Sullivan County Missouri died July 31 1942 Longmont Colorado at daughter's home Survived by daughter Blanche Elliott Longmont six grandchildren Karl and Keith Elliott two brothers Clarence Johnson Elmer Johnson several nieces nephews and friends Funeral held at Methodist Church conducted by Rev H K Tate with pallbearers Fay Peterson Chiff Peterson Charles E Rinehart Eddie Bailey Sam Falconer Johnnie Elliott Burial Hoover Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielding Sampson Johnson
Andrew and
Elizabeth Johnson
Sullivan County
Missouri
Browning
Claude Elliott
Longmont
Colorado
Nanty May Curl
Blanche Elliott
Johnson
Methodist Church
H. K. Tate
Fay
Chiff Peterson
Chas. E. Rinehart
Eddie Bailey
Sam Falconer
Johnnie Elliott
Hoover Cemetery
Angus bull listed by Lou Kelly in Missouri
A block Angus bull is listed by Lou Kelly of RFD 3 Browning Missouri. The notice provides owner details and location for possible sale or transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus Bull
Lou Kelly
RFD 3
Browning, Missouri
Birth of Ann Janet Seckington to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Seckington
Mrs. Reva Knifong Seckington, formerly Miss Reva Knifong, and Gerald Seckington announce the birth of their daughter Ann Janet Seckington. She weighed six pounds and arrived Friday morning July 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Seckington
Near
Reger
Ann Janet
Seckington
Reva Knifong
Lamb hauling wanted by 3/4 ton trucker
3/4 ton truck owner offers services for transporting 40 to 50 lambs. Contact H. H. Drake at phone number 190.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Drake
Farm For Sale Near Browning On Sam Johnson Place
Farm for sale west of Browning known as the Sam Johnson place. See Mrs Blanch Elliott before Saturday noon. Phone 10 Browning Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Johnson
Browning
Burns Thanks Linn County Voters After Election
In a message to Linn County voters B Burns expresses gratitude for their support in Tuesday's election and pledges to work hard if elected to serve the county as an effective official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
B. Burns
Cemetery meeting moved to August 19 at Bennett site
Special notice calls all interested parties to gather at Bennett cemetery on August 19 instead of the 15th. Committee urges prompt attendance and notes updated date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Cemetery
Democratic candidate thanks voters and pledges support
The speaker expresses appreciation to all voters who supported them in the recent primary. They congratulate Mrs. Kelley and pledge support to the entire Democratic ticket in the coming general election, Margaret Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Kelley
Margaret Price
In Memoriam for Elza Lee Hoskins
The notice honors Elza Lee Hoskins who died August 7. It laments a decade of missing him and a void in the family. Family members including father, mother, and daughters express ongoing sorrow and remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza Lee Hoskins
Browning Street Fair Dates Set for September 11 12
Dates for the Browning Street Fair were approved for Friday and Saturday September 11 and 12 after a fundraising canvass showed funds available for expenses. Key officers include B. J. Harvey chair man and David Forbes treasurer with committees for horse and cattle shows, floral arrangements, concessions, and lighting. Premiums may be paid in wet bonds and stamps. Plans proceed as Browning resumes entertainment after years without a street fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Harvey
Association
David Forbes
Treasuer
G. T. Woodward
Earl Palmer
Otto Johnson
Fern Carter
Harry Rhodes
J. J. Smith
L. M. Kenley
D.G. Haley
Carl Drake
Lyle Ingraham
FE. R. Hatch
G. W. Gooch
Richard Thurlo
Browning
Legion
Brumbaughs Welcome Seventh Son Donald
Mr and Mrs John Brumbaugh announce the arrival of a seventh baby boy early Monday morning August 10 The little fellow is named Donald Dr Simpson of Milan was the attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brumbaugh
Erly
Donald
Dr. Simpson of
Milan
Lambert Reunion at Browning Park August 16
The Lambert Reunion is scheduled to be held at Browning Park on August 16. Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert
Browning Park
Missouri Highway Patrol Adds Fifteen Motorcycles
The Missouri Highway Patrol expands motor equipment with fifteen new motorcycles. They will be used in traffic work around war plants and for military escort duties, improving efficiency in coordinating civilian and war traffic and reducing tire wear and operating costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Highway Patrol
M. Stanley Ginn
V Mail Service Inaugurated for Armed Forces
The United States establishes a V Mail Service operated jointly by the Post Office and War and Navy Departments. It uses special V Mail letter sheets that fold into envelopes and allow free postage for military personnel. Family mailers pay regular first class rates. Obtain sheets at the Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
War and Navy Departments
Post Office Department
United States Postal Service
Naval
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
V-Mail Service
Rio Rita Electric Theatre Show With Abbott Costello
Abbott and Costello star in a musical comedy at the Electric Theatre this weekend. Also featured is Eres Volusia performing Samba, and John Carroll singing The Ranger Song in a jubilee of mirth and music. A tune filled, laughter packed event runs August 15 16 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Theatre
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Eres Volusia
John Carroll
Ranger
Eues
Newton-Sayers Ferman Sayers and Carol Newton United in Marriage
Newton Sayers of Neosho Missouri and Carol Newton of Tennville Missouri were married Sunday August 9 at 9 30 in the home of his parents near Haseville. The ceremony was led by Rev C B Hobbs. Attendees included Rev and Mrs 0 B Hobbs Lizzie Rettmann and family Will Young and family Jim Wood and others. The couple will live in Neosho where he is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton-Sayers Ferman Sayers
Neosho
Missouri
Carol Newton
Tennyville
Crocket Sayers
Haseville
C. B. Hobbs
Laredo Methodist Arch
Lizzie Rettmann
Will Young
Sullivan County Voters Back Ed Lawrence in Primary
Ed Lawrence thanks Sullivan County voters for their support in the primary election and pledges to prove worthy of their confidence through his serving responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Ed Lawrence
Vote of thanks to Sullivan county supporters
I express gratitude to my many friends and supporters in Sullivan County for their vote and assistance in the recent primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Nursing student to receive diploma in Kansas City
Miss Maurine Kollasch daughter of Mr and Mrs P P Kollasch formerly of Browning is a member of the Senior Class of Kansas City General Hospital School of Nursing and will receive her diploma on Monday evening September 14. The conferring of diplomas will be held at 8 o clock at Little Theatre Municipal Auditorium Kansas City Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurine Kollasch
P. P. Kollasch
Browning
Kansas City General Hospital School of Nursing
Little Theatre
Municipal Auditorium
Kansas City
Missouri
Picnic Supper Honoring Mrs Ruth Bennett Visitors
A Monday evening picnic at Browning Park honored Mrs Ruth Bennett and her children from La Porte Indiana visiting her parents Dr and Mrs E W Linhart. Attending were Mr and Mrs H C Bailey Mr and Mrs J H Calhoun Mr and Mrs R M Calhoun Mr and Mrs J P Bolling Mr and Mrs W F Peters and Dr and Mrs E W Linhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Park
Ruth Bennett
la Porte
Indiana
E. W. Linhart
Bennett
H. C. Bailey
J. H. Calhoun
R. M. Calhoun
J. P. Bolling
W. F. Peters
Stitch And Chatter Club Meets For All Day Quilting
The Stitch and Chatter Club gathered with Mildred Brantner for an all day session focusing on quilting and embroidery. Goldie received a birthday gift and Mrs Hamilton won Florence's contest as several members and visitors attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Brantner
Goldie
Hamilton
Florence
Clara Smith
Laura Hamilton
Effie
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Maggart at Porter Sayre Home
Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Maggart celebrated Mrs. F. L. Maggart's birthday with a Sunday dinner at the Porter Sayre home. Attendees included Lois and Ronald Maggart, Donna Rae and Joy Ann, Terry and Jimmie Montgomery, Fred Lee Montgomery, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Sayre
F. L. Maggart
Lois
Ronald
Scott Browning
Ray Maggart
Donna Rae
Joy Ann
Leon Montgomery
Terry
Jimmie
Mac Montgomery
Fred Lee
Browning School to Open Aug 24 With New Curriculum
Browning Public School will begin its 1942 43 term Monday August 24. A new Missouri high school curriculum requires seventeen graduation units for class of 1943 with six electives. Superintendent elect is Mrs Lela Garrison, with staff Mr Wilkison teaching music and math, Mrs Harris and Mrs Kenley returning, and Mrs Brantner directing commercial studies and girls physical education. Rural students needing transport should contact the Browning Board of Education soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Public
Missouri
State Department of Education
Browning High School
Browning
Mary Ruth Harris
Marc Keithley
Lena Kenley
Lela Garrison
Browning School
H. R. Anderson
W. Wilkison
Browning Band
Wilkison
Alpha Brantner
Ralph Page
Green City
Page
Harris
Kenley
Kirksville Teachers College
Browning Board of Education
Marriage Announcement for Miss Carol Maurine Light and Joseph Barton
Mr and Mrs Ravyphael C Light of Los Angeles announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Carol Maurine to Joseph L Barton on Friday August 17 1942 Mrs Light formerly Miss Marie Myers daughter of Mr and Mrs Rube Myers of Purdin Missouri
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravyphael C. Light
Los Angeles
California
Carol Maurine
Joseph L. Barton
Light
Marie Myers
Rube Myers
Purdin
Missouri
James Donald Johnson Joins Navy From Kansas City
James Donald Johnson of Browning Missouri enlists in the Navy and will report to a naval training station in Kansas City for six weeks of general seamanship and naval customs. He then may enter one of 57 skilled trades at technical schools with sports and entertainment programs at Great Lakes Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri
James Donald Johnson
Browning
Otto Johnson
Johnson
Donald
J. B. Carter
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Illinois
Old Settlers Reunion Heads to Linn County Park
The 40th annual Old Settlers Reunion takes place this Friday and Saturday at Lin neus Park. Activities include baseball and softball, agricultural displays, 4-H exhibits, and club exhibits, marking one of Linn County's outstanding events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers
Linneus Park
Linn County
Mary Martha Society August Meeting Notes
The Mary Martha Society of the Aptist Church held its August 6 meeting with Mrs. Mary Grivus leading the program. Attendees included Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Neet, Mrs. Del, Mrs. Milburn, Eva Glenn and others. Refreshments followed as the group planned a September meeting at Mrs. Carter’s home with Verea Foxe as program chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. 1
Martha Aid Society
Aptist Church
Mary Grivus
Play Peterson
Jimmy
Dorothy Drake
Nelson
Gene
Mary Griffis
Reger Methodist Church Restoration Progress
Browning Methodist Circuit reports a fine day at Reger with repairs including papering the church, memorial windows, and a rocking entrance to the churchyard. Services are planned in Browning this Sunday with the pastor at both service times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reger
Browning
H. R. Tate
Revival Meeting at Locust Valley Baptist Church
Revival services led by Rev. A. T. Rollene with Rev. W. A. Burkey at Locust Valley Baptist Church. Meetings run through Sunday August 16 with morning and afternoon services and a basket dinner on Sunday. Com2, we need you there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Valley
Locust Valley Baptist Church
A. T. Rollene
W. A. Burkey
Slats Dairy Sunday to Saturday Diary of West Side Life
A week of informal diary entries recounts school days, neighborhood mischief, vacation plans, a city visitor with indigestion, romance nerves, a bamboo bee, and a sick mother in bed as the father arranges a doctor visit. Tangled youth voice with regional spellings and playful anecdotes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
G.L. Britton
Fielding Samuel Johnson
Browning Street Fair
V-Mail
Rio Rita
OLD Settlers Reunion
Mary Martha Society
Browning Methodist Circuit
Crick
Ford
Ant Emmy
Emmy
Cress
Becos
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