Mrs Viola Lambert Dies After Illness in New Mexico
Mrs Viola Lambert, born April 11 1897 in Linn County Missouri, died November 22 1982 in Albuquerque New Mexico of heart trouble at age 85. She married John M Lambert on October 14 1917 and they had son Edward. She moved with her husband to New Mexico two years ago and was a Christian church member in Purdin. Burial occurred November 25 in Purdin cemetery beside her mother with family acknowledging thanks for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Lambert
Wor Anton
Ella Riedle
Linn County
Missouri
John M. Lambert
Edward
Hner
New Mexico
Belen
St. Joseph Hospital
Albuquerque
Christian Church
Purdin
Anton Riedle
Erwin Smith
Swisegood Girl Passes at 17 After Brief Life
Vivian Neva Swisegood born May 7 1915 died November 22 1932 age 17 years 6 months 15 days daughter of James and Lela Swisegood. She leaves father mother three sisters and one brother Alpha Cordray Iola Pearler Floyd Swisegood Helen all of North Salem Browning North Salem and siblings who predeceased her. Funeral verse notes her memory and hope to meet again beyond sorrow.
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Vivian Neva Swisegood
James
Lela Swisegood
Alpha Cordray
North Salem
Iola Pearler
Browning
Floyd Swisegood
Helen
Mrs Sarah Moore obituary note in Linn county Illinois
Mrs Sarah Moore daughter of Harrison and Elizabeth Bailey was born in McLean county Illinois on April 9 1862. She moved with her parents after the Civil War to Missouri settling near North Salem Linn county. She married William Henry Moore on November 7 1886 and died November 24 1932 at age 71 years 7 months 15 days. Ten children were born to the union four at home Clay L Enid D Maple M and Ward B. Also surviving one grandson James William Moore and a sister Mrs Laura McGhee of Shelby. Six children Charley Harvey preceded her in death.
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Sarah Moore
Sarah Bailey
Harison
Elizabeth Bailey
McLean County
Ilinois
Missouri
Linn County
North Salem
William Henry Moore
Card of Thanks for loss of mother and grandmother
We thank our friends who were so good during the sickness and death of our mother grandmother and sister C. L. Enid Maple Ward Lucille Jimmie Moore Mrs. Laura McGhee.
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C. L. Enid
Maple
Ward
Lucille
Jimmie Moore
Laura McGhee
Tax Collector Visits Benton Township for December
Lorene Whaley, collector, will be at the Bank of Purdin in Purdin on Tuesday and Thursday, Farmers Exchange Bank on Monday, Citizens State Bank on Wednesday, and Savings Bank in Browning on Saturday each week in December to collect taxes for Benton Township.
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Bank of Purdin
Purdin
Farmers Exchange Bank
Citizens State Bank
Wed
Savings Bank
Browning
Benton Township
Lorene Whaley
Quiet Trenton Wedding Joins Clawson and Bowyer
In Trenton Missouri on Monday November 28 at the home of Rev. E Riddle, Ellis G. Clawson married Miss Ruth B Bowyer in a surprise ceremony. The bride, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bowyer, and groom, eldest son of Mr and Mrs John T Clawson, will reside with the groom’s parents for now. Gertie Bowyer and Noble Crooks attended. The Adams Wesley Class met November 25 at Dr and Mrs Quinn Becker’s, with plans for a candy sale bazaar and Christmas. The meeting featured two numbers by the male quartet and a social hour with refreshments. Twelve members and three visitors attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd E. Bowyer
John T. Clawson
Adams Wesley
Quinn Becker
Elmo Schrock
Noel Bennett
Rudloff
Oca Garrett Family Thanksgiving Guests Listed
Entertained Thanksgiving day with a one o'clock dinner Mr and Mrs Oca Garrett and children John Junior and Imogene hosted guests from Kansas City Purdin Mount Pleasant Iowa and Browning Lloyd Garrett Joyce Leona Garrett Lee Pipes also attended
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Entertanea
Oca Garrett
John
Junior
Imogene
Lee Dunn
Kansas City
Lloyd Garrett
Joyce
Purdin
Lee Pipes
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Leona Garrett
Browning
Thanksgiving goose dinner hosts in Rothville society
Mr and Mrs L W Rice of Rothville entertained guests on Thanksgiving with a four course goose dinner. The group included Mr and Mrs Arthur Bennett and daughter Mary Sue, Mr and Mrs J W Garrett and Mervyn and Idris, Mr and Mrs Harold Baker of Brookfield, Miss Frances Dolland and Miss Norma Lee Surfass.
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L. W. Rice
Rothville
Arthur Bennett
Mary Sue
J. W. Garrett
Mervyn
Idris
Harold Baker
Brookfield
Frances Dolland
Norma Lee Surfass
Surprise Birthday Party For E R Hatch Jr
Neighbors gathered on November 28 for Eddie Hatch Jr s 58th birthday surprise at his home. The quiet plan included a meeting time and place and a walk in by guests, with popcorn and candy served later. Attendees included many local families and friends who wished Eddie many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Hatch
J. C. Green
Leland Norvell
Harry Rhodes
Bennie
Vernon Norvell
Henry Taylor
Ray Griffis
Georges Taylor
Lorraine
Nina Clair
Loren Vincent
Fred Cotter
Jim Harris
Mabel Brown
E. R. Hatch
Jay Griffis
Westor Downing
Lyle’ Bundies
Carlos
Notice Restricts Hunting on Farms by Joe Nickell
Special notice from Joe Nickell stating no hunting or trapping allowed on his farms. The declaration aims to prevent trespass and protect property.
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Joe Nickell
Birthday Dinner for Mr. Hoskins in Cora
A surprise birthday dinner was given for Mr. Sherman Hoskins, aged 67, at Cora on Sunday November 7. Relatives and friends arrived with baskets of food and a large table of cakes pies and meats. After dining the guests shared in conversation and departed as sunset approached. Those present included G M Spencer Elmer Hoskins and family many Morris relatives and heads of local households.
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Sherman Hoskins
Cora
Mr. Hoskins
Hoskins
G. M. Spencer
Elmer Hoskins
Gail
Beryl
Winigan
Lay Hoskins
Erlin
Lester Lawrence Land
Verdieirene
Alma
Chas. Morris
Earl
Ivo
Rene
Lyster
Mary Jane
Dolly
Ralph Morris
John
Evelyn
Jerry
Earl Morris
Ella
Henry Morris
Carol
Troy Head
Ramah
Daniel
Miller Walters Wedding in Brookfield Surprises Friends
Norman Miller and Miss Iva Walters wed on Wednesday November 23 at the home of John Erikson. Rev Selfrige officiated with Robert Walters as best man and Dorothy Snowden as bridesmaid. The couple plans to reside with the bride’s parents after a supper.
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J. D. Nester
Glen Cordray
Roy Maxwell
Dean
Dorothy Snowden
Charlie Walters
St. Catherine
Charlie Miler
Near
Purdin
Notice to Hunters on H. F. Kille Farm
No hunting of any kind with guns dogs or traps on my farm. Notice posted by H. F. Kille to protect crops and livestock. Property owner enforces trespass rules and safety.
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H. F. Kille
Ladies Host Cozy Sunday Dinner at Jones Home
Mrs Josie Jones and Mrs Lou Carter entertained a small group Sunday at the Jones home with a two course 1 o'clock dinner. The afternoon featured hearty conversation and good cheer among the guests including Mrs America Fleming Mrs Ann Moore Mrs May Hicks Mrs Sadie Knifong Mrs Matilda Haley Mrs Oscar Mundell Mrs Henry Wicker Mrs Dorcas Harvey Mrs Ivah Carr and Miss Ella Keithley. Mrs Epperson was unable to attend.
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Josie Jones
Lou Carter
America Fleming
Ann Moore
May Hicks
Sadie Knifong
Matilda Haley
Oscar Mundell
Henry Wicker
Dorcas
Wyoming Visitors Dine With Missouri Relatives
Mr and Mrs Charles Gardner Mrs Marvin Williams Mr and Mrs Earl Gardner and a daughter Nellie Jean of Riverton Wyoming visiting relatives and friends at Purdin and Browning were entertained with a dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Chester Bagley on Sunday November 27. The fifty four guests were former friends and relatives from when the Gardners lived in Missouri years ago.
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Wyoming
Charles Gardner
Marvin Williams
Earl Gardner
Nellie Jean
Riverton
Purdin and
Browning
Chester Bagley
Gardner
Missouri
First Baptist Bible School Urges Greater Bible Study Time
The First Baptist Bible School invites members to devote more time to God’s Word with Sunday sessions at ten o’clock. Next Sunday’s lesson is Following Christ in Dealing with other Races. Christmas plans include a birthday observance with a formal morning service and choir rehearsals for hymns and anthems. The church reports strong attendance and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Bible School
Christ
Laclede Bank Wrecked and Robbery Attempt in Benson Bank
Robbers gained entrance to Benson Bank in Laclede Missouri at 2:30 AM and attempted to blow the vault door with an explosive charge. The resulting fire destroyed vault records, damaged the building, and about $1,200 was reportedly taken. Night Marshal Oliver Bennett alerted fire and sheriff deputies. guards policed exits but no suspects found. Robbery described as amateurish with no wire-cutting or backtracking, and investigators sought clues as they searched debris and safety deposit boxes for valuables.
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Laclede
Benson Bank
Oliver Bennett
Fire Department
Omar Ramsey
Linneus
Special Croquencie Permanent Wave at Clarkson's
Brookfield Mo offers a special permanent wave service labeled Beautiful Croquencie at Clarkson's with a price of 2.50 dollars.
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Clarkson's
Brookfield, Mo
Picture Night at Electric Theatre This Friday and Saturday
Special notice announces taking pictures at the Electric Theatre every Friday and Saturday night. All seats cost 10 cents.
Stitch and Chatter Club Meeting At Mrs Elliott Home
The Stitch and Chatter Club gathered Tuesday November 22 at Mrs Vesta Elliott's home with 27 members present. They started quilting the birthday quilt presented to Mrs Elliott and her daughter Miss Ima, while Mrs Iris Elliott also hosted her meeting.
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Iris . Elliott
Florence Elliott
Stitch and Chatter Club
Vesta Elliott
Ima
Iris Elliott
Vesta Eliott
Bazaar and Food Sale by Ladies Aid M E Church
The Ladies Aid of the M E Church will hold their annual bazaar and food sale on Saturday December 3 at the Bakery Building.
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Ladies Aid of the
M. E Church
Willing Workers Club Quilting Meeting Delights Members
The Willing Workers Club gathered Wednesday November 23 with Mrs Mary Taylor to quilt all day. Sixty members attended and enjoyed a luncheon, contests, and prizes for Mrs Yecile Cotter Mrs Mary Griffis and Mrs Susan Green. A correction note adds Mrs Lucy Cumbo to the attendee list for the corm shucking event.
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Willing Workers Club
Wiling Workers Club
Mary Taylor
Noth
Yecile Cotter
Mary Griffis
Susan Green
Laura Lay
Cecile Cotter
Mary Cotter
Irene Christy
Anna Hatch
Leland Norvell
Vernon Norvell
Mabel Brown
Marie Vincent
Iva Rhodes
Emma Bailey
Lissa Griffis
Martha Ann Cotter
Max Brown
Phyllis
Howard Lee Christy
Clarice Nadine Norvell
Fred Cotter
Lucy Cumbo
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Teddy R
Urva
E. R. Hatch, JR
Sonnie Lee
Mary McCoy
Clyde Hoskins
First Baptist Bible School
Laclede Bank
Benson Banking Company
Nice Jonathans
Stayman
Delicious
Ben
Ben Davis
Kelsey Orchards
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