Funeral services held at Browning Methodist Church
Elizabeth Brassfield Hoselton died August 18 1942 at Kirksville Missouri aged 67. She lived in Browning most of life, married Arthur D. Hoselton in 1897, leaving three children Pearle Thurlo J T and Edgar. Services were held August 20 1942 at Browning Methodist Church conducted by Rev H R Tate with many relatives and friends present. Burial followed at Price cemetery near Winigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Brassfield Hoselton
James
Rachel Brassfield
Browning
Missouri
Kirksville
Arthur D. Hoselton
Pearle Thurlo
J. T
Edgar Hoselton
Methodist Church
Parson A
James Warner Brassfield
Ray
Paul Hoselton
Earl Keith Hoselton
Henry Arthur Thurlo
Browning Methodist Church
H. R. Tate
Mable
Anna Brassfield
Ruth Lantz
Olive Martin
Ray Johnson
Corey McQuown
R. A. Thurlo
Carl and Nelson Brassfield
Ross Fuller
Price Cemetery
Winigan
Card of Thanks Note for Mrs Elizabeth Heselton
We thank friends for the many acts of kindness shown during the death and burial of our loved one Mrs Elizabeth Heselton A D Heselton and family appreciate the support and sympathy from the community
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Elizabeth. Heselton
A. D. Heselton
Linn County Rural Teachers Elect Officers and Delegates
Linn County Rural Teachers met August 21 in executive session at Brookfield High School and elected J. D. Nichols as President Lorene Cattey as Vice President Mary Frances Morris as Secretary and Treasurer. Delegates chosen include Ester Lindberg Mary Motter and Mr Furhman for the District Convention and Maxine Powell Marian Head and Mr Fuhrman for the State Convention.
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Linn County
Linn County Rural Teacher’s
Brookfield High School
J. D. Nichols
Lorene Cattey
Mary Frances Morris
Ester Lindberg
Mary Motter
Furhman
Maxine Powell
Marian Head
Fuhrman
Draft plan outlines order of calls before Christmas
Selective Service Director Her shey said draft boards will begin calling men with dependents first, then single men with secondary dependents, followed by married men whose wives work, then men with dependent wives, and finally those with wives and children. He noted the 1-A pool is nearly used up and that 1-B will be eliminated with reclassification to 1-A or 4-F starting September 1. the Army will decide full or limited service for 1-A inductees.
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Selective Service
Hershey
Army
Readers at 704 Garland Ave Send Cheerful Note to Paper
Imogene Owens writes from Takoma Park Maryland August 18 1942 enclosing a 1 50 money order for the paper. She describes rain flooding in the District of Columbia with 7 inches of rain in two days and road closures while noting their higher elevation avoided dampness. She mentions enjoying the paper and reading about Missouri.
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Garland Ave
Takoma Park
Woodward
District of Columbia
O.k
Missouri
Imogene Owens
Gene Autry in Heart of the Rio Grande at Electric Theatre
Gene Autry sings Deep in the Heart of Texas in a new film at the Electric Theatre next Saturday and Sunday. Frog and Tadpole return in comic roles as the trio of cowboys ride to victory with Autry. Also showing The 3 Stooges in a two reel slapstick and a Punch and Judy cartoon. Bring the family for a lively program.
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All America
Gene Autry
Electric Theatre
Heart of the Rio Grande
Frog
Tadpole
Gene
3 Stooges
Cattey School Picnic Announced for August 29
Cattey School picnic scheduled for Saturday August 29 with dinner at noon. Invitation from Mrs Earl Abbott secretary Winigan Missouri.
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Cattey School
Earl Abbott
Winigan, Mo
De Kalb seed corn agent announces new territory
Earl Nickell of Cora Missouri announces appointment as agent for De Kalb Seed Corn by the De Kalb Agricultural Association Inc of De Kalb Illinois His county territory includes Bowman Taylor Duncan Pleasant Hill and Morristown townships He asks for seed corn orders for use next year and solicits business across his district.
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de Kalb
de Kalb Agricultural Association, Inc
de Kalb, Ill
Bowman, Taylor, Duncan
Pleasant Hill
Morris Townships
Earl Nickell
Cora, Mo
Street Fair and Horse Show Plans For Browning
Plans for the street fair and horse show to be held September 11 and 12 in Browning are being finalized. Premiums will be offered in schools culinary art craft needle work flower poultry agriculture calf and saddle horse. Bills showing premiums are expected later this week.
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Browning
Browning Methodist Church Plans Sunday Service and Dinner
The Browning Methodist Church invites members to attend Sunday church school and 11:00 service with a sermon by district superintendent Perry Taylor. A park dinner follows if weather permits and the last quarterly conference for the year will be held. Officers for the next annual conference will be elected at Hannibal on September 16. North Salem Church packed for Home Coming last Sunday and raised funds to paper the church. Tuesday and Wednesday of next week feature church dinner with helpers.
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Browning Methodist Church
Perry
Taylor
Park
Nual
Hannibal
North Salem
H. R. Tate
Home Workers Club Meeting Notes Aug 13
The Home Workers Club met on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Kathryn Taylor. They sang two hymns, read the club collect, and minutes. Penny collection was eight cents. Blanche won a potato race and chose her prize. The group closed with the Lord's Prayer. Refreshments were served. Next meeting August 27 with Mrs. Ella Mae Havens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Workers Club
Kathryn Taylor
Old Rugged Cross
Maggie
Lizzie
Blanche
Ella Mae Havens
Hazel Gooch
Helen Matney
Elda Wolfe
Tressie Tate
Pearl Mundell
Ruth
Joyce
Maggie Wykoff
Blanch Murrell
Hazel Johns
Helen
Maud Wolfe
Fleming of Linneus Visits Relatives Sunday Afternoon
J. B. Fleming of Linneus spent Sunday afternoon visiting relatives in the area, according to the brief social note.
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J. B. Fleming
Linneus
Scrap Metal Drive In Browning Aims To Aid War Effort
Sept 21 Scrap Metal Day in Browning calls residents to gather metal rubber scrap fats and oils for wartime production. Carlos Mace oversaw disposal with his East Main Street home serving as the official salvage depot. The drive emphasizes speed and thoroughness to support weapons and vehicle manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Carlos Mace
East Main Street
Jersey bull and Shropshire ram sale details
Registered Jersey bull three years old with good blood lines. Twelve registered Shropshire rams listed. Located 63 miles southeast of Humphreys, five miles west and two miles north of Browning Arthur and Nelson Cattey.
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Shropshire Rams
Humphreys
Browning—Arthur and Nelson Cattey
North Salem Telephone Exchange Annual Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of North Salem Telephone Exchange is set for 2 o clock Saturday afternoon August 29 at North Salem. The purpose is to elect directors for the ensuing year to hire an operator and handle any other business. Walter Head, President of the Board.
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North Salem
Walter Head
School Calendar Highlights for August Start
The calendar shows enrollment on Monday August 24 and regular class work on Tuesday August 25. From August 24 to 28 students participate in Get Acquainted Week followed by an Assembly Program and Freshmen Welcome party on August 28.
Browning High School Opens With 23 Pupils in Room II
Browning High School resumes with 23 pupils including 6 eighth graders 6 seventh graders and 11 sixth graders. New pupils Billie Robison Loraine Adams and Clinton Bennett join as teachers announce class sponsors bus drivers and building custodian named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning High School
Garrison
Brantner
Page
Wilkison
R. A. Thurlo
Nile Hale
Fred Lambert
Lafe Bennett
Billie Robison
Loraine Adams
Clinton Bennett
Room II School Opens With 26 Pupils
Room II School reports an enrollment of twenty six with eight in third grade ten in fourth grade and eight in fifth grade. The class enjoyed vacation and plans a pleasant new year. Walls are newly decorated and visitors are welcome to stop by.
Room features new paint and class enrollment
The Primary room proudly shows its freshly painted space. Enrollment lists 17 pupils with 12 in first grade, including new students Daniel Arthur Spray, Kenneth Robison, Kenneth Ray Nickell, Judith Ann Moore, Sandra Ruth Rhodes, James Nelson Glenn, Norma Lee Creason, Beverly Ann Bennett, Carl Nelson Drake, and Billy Don Beall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Arthur Spray
Kenneth Robison
Kenneth Ray Nickell
Judith Ann Moore
Sandra Ruth Rhodes
James Nelson Glenn
Norma Lee Creason
Beverly Ann Bennett
Carl Nelson Drake
Billy Don Beall
Scrap Rally Aims to Boost Browning War Effort
September 2 Junk Rally Day invites Browning residents to bring all scrap to gather helpers for the war. Local organizers urge participation to maximize loot for steel and metal needs.
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Browning and
Scrap Rubber Moves to State Depots in Missouri Drive
Harold A. Trowbridge reports about 900 cars of scrap rubber collected in the June 15 to July 10 drive are being moved to depots in St. Louis and Kansas City at twenty cars per day. The statewide effort began August 20 with support from farm machinery, auto and rubber industries. 19 coordinators assist, and lumber dealers join the scrap drive across Missouri.
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St. Louis
Kansas City
Harold A. Trowbridge
State Council of Defense
Missouri
Southwest Lumber Dealers Association
For Sale Yearling Angus Bull
For sale a yearling Angus bull described as a good specimen. Contact Bev Gooch for details.
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Angus
Bev Gooch
Tucker Baby Born At McLarney Hospital
Mr and Mrs John Tucker are the proud parents of a 10 lb baby boy born August 19 at McLarney Hospital Brookfield. Attending physicians were Dr Kreeger and Dr McLarney. The child is named Alien Frank.
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John Tucker
McLarney Hospital
Brookfield
Kreeger
Dr. McLarney
Alien Frank
Cotter Reunion at Linneus Park September 6
The Cotter Reunion will be held Sunday September 6 at Linneus Park. Everyone is invited to attend the community gathering.
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Cotter
Linneus Park
Sunshine Worker's Club Meeting Notes and August Plans
Sunshine Worker's Club records a July 15 meeting at Mrs. Earl Campbell with 17 members and 12 visitors. Activities included crafts, a chicken dinner, readings, monologues, and a birthday gift exchange. Next gathering at Mrs. Charlie Thudium on August 12 features quilting, a dinner, and program entries led by multiple members.
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Sunshine Worker's Club
Earl Campbell
Pearl
Minnie
Susie
Ona
Gladys
Braden
Lois
Ieee
Vina
Bertha
Orpha
Martha
Erma
Mabel
Mellie
Flossie Smith
Charlie Thudium
Alberta
Little Daughter
Gertrude
Garnet
Emogene
Mrs. Ormeeting
Ville Wyatt
St. Catherine
C. R
Miss Avis Knifong Weds Ernest Langdon Jr in August Ceremony
Miss Avis Knifong became the bride of Ernest Langdon Jr on Saturday at 11 oclock. Rev C G Hardgrove officiated. The couple, joined by the bride s sister and husband, Marvin Rinehart, reside with the bride s parents as the groom prepares to enter the Army on August 19.
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Avis Knifong
Ernest Langdon, Jr
C. G. Hardgrove
Brookfield
Marvin Rinehart
Roy Kinfong
Milan High School
Kirksville
Dinner party honors Bowyer family and Fay Bowyer kin
Entertained Lloyd E Bowyer and Mr and Mrs John Mullins at dinner Sunday August 23 honoring Mr and Mrs Fay Bowyer and their Wolcott Indiana sons. Attendees included Ray Bowyer Dixie Lola R23 Keytesville Fa Bowyer Ronald Raymond Elli Clawson Velma Noble Crooks Jewell Louis Arnold Kenneth Darrell Dallas Falconer Max Junior Charley Browning John Longwell Evelyn Eugene Helen Ann West Jessee Longwell Phillip McKenzie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd E. Bowyer
John Mullins
Fay Bowyer
Wolcott
Indian
Ray Bowyer
Dixie
Lola R23
Keytesville
Fa Bowyer
Ronald and
Raymond
Ind
Elli Clawson
Velma
Noble Crooks and Jewell
Louis Arnold
Kenneth and
Darrell
Dallas Falconer
Max and Junior
Charley Browning
John Longwell
Evelyn
Eugene
Helen Ann West
Jessee Longwell
Phillip McKenzie
Sale Offer of Shropshire Lambs and Rams in Missouri
Two yearling and two lamb rams, from a Registered Shropshire Ram and good grade Shropshire ewes, offered by F. L. Thomas of North Salem Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Thomas
North Salem
Missouri
Farm Club Mets Enjoy Program Despite Absence
The Farm Club held its monthly meeting Thursday evening in the I. O. O. F. hall with over one hundred in attendance. A fine program and games entertained members though Burt of Shelbina could not attend. Refreshments were served after. Next meeting is the third Thursday in September.
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Farm Club
I. O. O. F. Hall
Burt
Shelbina
Cinderella Bridge Luncheon Honors Guests at August 19 Affair
Mrs. A. D. Peterson hosted a 1 PM luncheon on Wednesday August 19 with guests including Mrs. Evelyn Neely of Chicago Mrs. Reba McDandel of Linneus and Mesdames J H Calhoun H C Bailey T J Bartow B J Harvey W F Peters. Club members present were Mesdames O T Johnson R A Moore Edgar Carter C W Gooch D B Forbes J D Jennings J T Nevins and Miss Edith Burkholder and Erma Peterson. High score prizes went to Mrs. C W Gooch and Mrs. J H Calhoun.
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Cinderella Bridge
A. D. Peterson
Evelyn Neely
Chicago
Reba McDandel
Linneus
J. H. Calhoun
H. C. Bailey
T. J. Bartow
B. J. Harvey
W. F. Peters
Mesdames
O. T. Johnson
R. A. Moore
Edgar Carter
C. W
One OClock Luncheon Circle Meet for Methodist Church Group
The One Oclock Luncheon Circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service gathered at Mrs. Beverly Moore’s home on Monday August 24 for a covered dish meal. Mrs. Almeda Bartow led worship with America the Beautiful and plans for a Street Fair stand were discussed.
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W.S of C. S
Methodist Church
Beverly Moore
Almeda Bartow
America the Beautiful
Jennie Lumsden
Genevieve Prather
World Outlook
Edna Forbes
Sue Bennett
Erma Peterson
Edith Burkholder
Ira Nevins
Hazel Peterson
Velma Jennings
Leona Harris
Margaret Smith
Mildred Rhodes
Sandra Ruth
Lillian Bennett
Beverly An
Cynthia Jane
Judith Weet
Happy Workers Club Meeting At Mrs Carrie Morris Home
Fifteen members of the Happy Workers Club gathered at Mrs Carrie Morris’s home on Augusts 19. Attendees included Mrs Geo Walker Mrs Mildred Stone of Kansas City Mrs Minnie Morris and Misses Betty Jo Ball Betty Pipes Wileta Taylor and Doris Harris plus honored guest County Agent Paul Smith. Activities included embroidery of tea towels and quilting followed by dinner and a business meeting with songs and prayers.
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The
Happy Workers Club
Carrie Morris
Geo. Walker
Mildred Stone
Kansas City
Minnie Morris
Betty Jo Ball
Betty Pipes
Wiketa Taylor
Doris Harris
Paul Smith
Wineva Shaw
Nellie Brown
Lenore Kneight
Grace Pipes
Raspberries Brought In By Mrs Seaman
The office force savored unusually ripe black raspberries found in Mrs Nellie Seaman's garden. She pruned vines and showed a vine with a goodly number of the fruit as proof they were freshly picked, not stored.
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Nellie Seaman
Slats Diary Week Of Page Notes Inconsistent Narrative
A fragmented diary recounts daily events and cheeky remarks by Slats and peers. The entries include family interruptions, a girl’s teasing reaction, an insect mishap, discussions about Pa’s wife, a hike, and a suspicious dog incident with a car, all portrayed in a childlike tone with unfinished sentences.
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Texas
Cotter Reunion
Miss Avis Knifong
JR. Landgon
fFusband
Janes House
D .K
Salco
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