Young Men Inductees Named for December Duty in Sullivan County
The list names numerous registrants from Sullivan County called for Army induction December 5 through December 9. Men from Milan Pollock Green City Green Castle Harris Newtown Brookfield and other towns are listed along with their counties and home towns. A second group from Linn County includes Lawrence Chaffee Brookfield Clarence Griffith Brookfield Jerald Collier Brookfield and others. Continued on Back Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Co
Harold Jackson
Milan
Gerald Truam Geosling
Woodrow Lynn Hall
Wayne Lonnie Beachout
James Raymond Quigley
Alfred Noel Tipton
Fred Hugh McNabb
Green City
Clarence Linhart
Cora
Charles Seldon Ford
James William Smith
Pollock
Charles Seibert Franklin
Cora Luther Carl Broyles
James Harding West
Glen
Harding Leeper
Pollock Alva Ray Brummitt
Henry Quentin
Eddy
William Wyatt Tipton
Marion Eugene Richardson
Frederick Earl Lumsden
Ora
Nelson Yardley
Cora Alyn
Kenneth Yardley
Pollock Billy Jr. Leslie
Kyle Gauer
Edgar Louis
Stroud
George Merl Williams
Quentine
Monroe Williams
Garland Loral Lewis
Humphreys
Elmer Henry Propps
Harris Bennie Leroy Williams
Donald Franklin Roach
Browning Ray Nicholas Custer
Greencastle
Harold Scott Curtis
Browning J. B. Carver
Harris Murl Buefford Guffey
Edward Harold Goad
Jess Weldon Lewis
Gordon Nelson Grant
Browning Clark Wilson Hannah
Harold Laverne Smith
Harris Delbert Olen Waddill
Browning Weldon Thorp Clem
Harris Gordon Leonard Paxton
Newtown
Carl Dean Musgrove
Augustus Dow Smith
Lemons
Weldon
Jewell Gray
Osgood
Robert Kyle Kibble
Herbert Eugene Hayden
William Murl Casteel
John Joseph Lavelle
William Porter Finchum
Harris Lee Virgle Harrison
Larence Cunningham
Roy Alfred McClaskey
Loyd Alvin Coker
John
Linn County
Lawrence S. Chaffee
Brookfield
Clarence Wm. Griffith
Jerald Leone Collier
Arlie Avan Gray
James M. Pennington
Meadville
Emmett Mitchell Lane
Maceline
Howard Myers
Browning Robert Wm. Phillips
Willard Chas. Kienast
Marceline Orepea Camlen
Brook Kenneth Martin Smith
Red River Valley at Electric Theatre features Gabby and Roy Rogers
Gabby calls for old fashioned square dance in Red River Valley at the Electric Theatre next Saturday and Sunday. Roy Rogers and his cowboy band sing Love Begins at Sunset on the Trail and When Pay Day Rolls Around with other Western songs. Also a special cartoon The Night Before Xmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabby
Red River Valley
Electric Theatre
Gal
Lily
West
FUR WANTED Highest prices December 6
Advert says J. R. Williams will buy furs December 6. Fur need not be pelted and items are welcomed regardless of condition. Highest market prices offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Williams
Sermon Though Harpoons Missing At White Oak Church
A sailor returning from a whaling voyage preached at the Assembly of God under Pastor C G Tiahrt. He urged readers to receive Christ, citing John 1 11 12 and stressing faith with works. Services scheduled at White Oak: Sunday morning Tuesday night Cord Sunday night Wednesday night at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Oak
Cord
Roosevelt backs 36th Christmas Seal Campaign fight against tuberculosis
President Roosevelt endorses the 36th annual Christmas Seal Campaign by the Missouri Tuberculosis Association urging nationwide effort to hold tuberculosis in check during wartime. He warns war and disease form an unholy alliance, notes increases in many warring countries, and calls for cooperation of the public, medical profession, and health departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Missouri Tuberculosis Association
United States
Tuberculosis Association
Chrismas
National Tuberculosis Association
Eugene Thurlo Wins Meat Essay Contest Trip to Chicago
Eugene Thurlo son of Mr and Mrs R A Thurlo has been awarded a paid trip to Chicago from Columbia where he studies at the Missouri College of Agriculture after winning the Swift and Company meat essay contest open to State Agricultural College students. He joins twenty new initiates into the Ruf Nex honorary agriculture fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Thurlo
R. A. Thurlo
Chicago
Swift & Company
State Agricultural College
Eugene
Columbia
Missouri College of Agriculture
Ruf Nex
In Memoriam for Ted Rottmann One Year Later
In loving memory of our son and brother Ted Rottmann who passed away December 2 1941. We miss you in this world of pain and hope to hear your voice and see your smile in heaven among the angels. Sadly missed by mother, brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Rottmann
Ted
For Sale Two Spotted Poland China Males
Noel Lay offers two spotted Poland China male pigs for sale. One is registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
China
Noel Lay
Dinner Honors Navy Son At G 7 Woodward Home
A Wednesday evening covered dish dinner was held at the G 7 Woodward home to honor their son Joe of the U S Navy who was home from Monday to Thursday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W P Nickell Mr and Mrs R E Harris and Mary Ruth Mr and Mrs Clayton Harris Mr and Mrs Earl Nickell and children Joyce Bobby and Benny Joe Mr and Mrs Raymond Alspach and Raymond Jr Mr and Mrs Jimmie Nickell Mr and Mrs W R Rhodes and Sandra Ruth Misses Dorothy Chambers and Frances Lou Lawrence T W Seale Mr and Mrs G T Woodward and son Joe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G 7
Woodward
Joe
U. S. Navy
W. P. Nickell
Joe Nickell
R. E. Harris
Mary Ruth
Clayton Harris
Earl Nickell
Joyce
Bobby
Benny Joe
Raymond Alspach
Raymond, Jr
Jimmie Nickell
W. R. Rhodes
Sandra Ruth
Dorothy Chambers
Frances Lou Lawrence
T. W. Seale
G. T. Woodward
No Hunting Sign from Artie Cotter Farm
A brief farmer's notice titled No Hunting, attributed to Artie Cotter, bans hunting with guns or dogs on his farm. The sign states a strict prohibition on trespass and hunting activities on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Cotter
Stitch and Chatter Club Meets with Mil Brantner Notes
The Stitch and Chatter Club gathered November 12 with Mil dred Brantner for an all day session. New president Alice DeVore led the meeting as Goldie Abbott served as secretary. Members worked on quilting projects and plan a December 3 meeting with Blanche Head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitch and Chatter Club
Mildred Brantner
Alice DeVore
Goldie Abbott
Bessie Steele
Blanche Bevier
Blanche Head
Mrs
Alma
Alice
Leah
Iva
Bessie
Charles Johnson
Camora
Lydia
Alpha
Ray
Ebb
Willie Ware
Promer
Mysterious Debt Letter Believed To Reach Back Fifty Years
J H Payne of Route 3 received a unsigned letter last week with five dollars and a note claiming to owe the money to his late father A H Payne. The sender’s name is unknown and Payne says his father died almost fifty years ago after a career selling on time to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Payne
Route 3
A.H. Payne
Mr. Payne
Farm For Rent 160 Acres Bud Jones Farm
Property listing for 160 acre Bud Jones farm offered for rent. Contact Harry Leahy for details on location terms and available rental period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Jones
Harry Leahy
Morrow Family Hosts Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner
Mr and Mrs Robert Morrow and daughter Anna Beth entertained with a turkey dinner on Wednesday evening November 25. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ted Brantner Mr and Mrs Glenn Adams Mr and Mrs Kenneth Beall and sons Billy Don and Bobby Mr and Mrs Edgar Carter and children Gene and Eva Doris Mrs J J Smith and daughter Mary Miss Lois Maggart and H L Adams. Mr Adams is the only Farm Club employee to attend last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Morrow
Anna Beth
Ted Brantner
Glenn Adams
Kenneth Beall
Billy Don
Bobby
Edgar Carter
Gene
Eva
Doris
J. J. Smith
Mary
Lois Maggart
H. L. Adams
Adams
Farm Club
Bridge Dinner Hosted by Mrs. H. C. Bailey
Mrs. H C Bailey entertained a bridge dinner on Tuesday evening November 24. Guests included Mesdames Bartow Brantner Calhoun Calhoun Carter Carr Forbes Gooch Gooch Hoselton Jennings Johnson Moore Neet Nevins Peters Thurlo Williams and Miss Edith Burhoff. Favors for high score went to Mrs. Brantner traveling prize to Mrs. Forbes and consolation to Mrs. Thurlo. Messrs Ted Calhoun and C W Gooch were guests of Mr. Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R Williams
Edith Burkhoff
Brantner
Forbes
Thurlo
Ted Brantner
J. H. Calhoun
R. M. Calhoun
C. W. Gooch
Mr. Bailey
Methodist Vacation Ends Plan Church Sunday Services
Pastor C. J. Chappell urges Trustees to meet after morning services as the church resumes its schedule. Plan includes church school and regular services, with the meeting at close of morning worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
C. J. Chappell
Farm Owner Prohibits Hunting On Property
H. F. Kille states no hunting or trapping on his farm with guns or dogs, asserting exclusive rights and safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Kille
Strayed Black 2 Year Old Heifer Missing from Pasture
A black two year old heifer strayed from a pasture. Finder should notify D. G. Haley about the missing livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Haley
Willing Workers Club Thanksgiving Meeting Report
The Willing Workers Club met at Mrs. Maude Christy on Wednesday November 25 with thirteen members two visitors and eight children present. Members tied up a busy day sewing rug rags and crocheting rugs, enjoyed a Thanksgiving cafeteria style dinner, and decorated tables with tinted winter bouquets. The afternoon program included singing reading the Pilgrim Fathers proclamation and a short Thanksgiving program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Maude Christy
Clive Lay
Sylvia Skeen
Emma
Marjorie Lay
Louise
Lucille
Linn County Holds Experimental Blackout Plan December 14 1942
The Linn County Council of Defense asks all residents of Linn County Missouri and North Missouri to participate in an experimental blackout on December 14 1942 starting at 10 PM. Local defense offices in Brookfield and Marceline will distribute plans and handling guidance with a council member in each town available for information. Chairman Delmar Dail urges full cooperation from all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Office of Civilian Defense
Omaha
North
Missouri
Linn County
Linn
Brookfield
Marceline Defense Office
Marceline
Linn County Council of Defense
Carrs Welcome Baby Linda Jane at D. A. Taylor Home
Mr and Mrs Burton Carr of Fort Leonard Wood announce the birth of a daughter Linda Jane, a 6 pound baby, born Sunday November 20 at the D A Taylor home in Jones neus. Dr T R McArtor attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Carr
Fort Leonard Wood
D. A. Taylor
Jsinneus
Linda Jane
T. R. McArtor
Woodside Welcomes 74 Pound Baby Girl November Birth
Mr and Mrs Norman Woodside announce the arrival of a 74 lb baby girl on Sunday November 29 with Dr T R McArtor serving as attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Woodside
T. R. McArtor
Gooch Couple Welcome 7 lb Baby Boy in Chicago
Mr and Mrs Herman Gooch of Chicago announce the arrival of a 7 pound boy on Friday November 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Gooch
Chicago
Collector's Notice for Duncan Township Taxes
Robert Fields, collector, states he will be in Cora on Friday mornings Roger on Friday afternoons and in Brown ing on Saturdays during December to collect taxes for Duncan township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora
Roger
Browning
Duncan Township
Robert Fields
Call to harvest walnuts to aid soldiers overseas
A wartime appeal urges residents to harvest and market walnuts to support soldiers. Merrill V. Nipps hires collectors across the Midwest, noting scarce help, rationed fuel, and good Walnut prices. The program offers clear earnings of five to ten dollars per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Merrill V. Nipps
Mt. Vernon
Missouri
Friendly Neighbors Club Thanksgiving Dinner at Nevins School
Seventeen families, totaling forty five members of the Friendly Neighbors Club, gathered at the Nevins school house on Thursday November 26 for a Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Four turkeys were prepared by Rose Elens Ice Tapscott Ruby Burkholder and Sadie Payne. Pies cakes salads and cranberries were prepared by other members. The afternoon was spent playing games and visiting with many families in attendance including J H Burkholder Lester Burkholder L H Edens Ivan Cokerham Donald Dean Carlotta May Walter Patterson Chas Schreiner Billie Ebbi Emmett Schrekhise Randell Le Schreekhise W J Cokerham Maggie Ogle Kathryn Smith Janice Will Penhale Harold Foss Sherrill Cail McGhee J H Pryne Roy Simpson Ingne Leeta Cara Lee and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Neighbors Club
Nevins School House
Rose Elens
Ice Tapscott
Ruby Burkholder
Sadie Payne
J. H. Payne
J. H. Burkholder
Lester Burkholder
Wayne
L. H. Edens
Ivan Cokerham
Donald Dean
Carlotta May
Cail McGhee
J. H.pryne
Roy Simpson
Leeta
Cara Lee
Rt Tapscott
Pilly
Phyllis Ann
C. R
General Purpose Club Meeting At Mrs Thurlo Home
The General Purpose Club met at Mrs Clara Thurlo's home on November 19 with six members and four visitors. Members sewed and cut textiles for Red Cross garments while enjoying sandwiches pie and coffee. Frances drew the hostess's lucky number. next meeting on December 10 with Frances Hoselton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Thurlo
Red Cross
Frances
Frances Hoselton
C. R
Slats Diary Sunday to Saturday Reflections
Slats records a week of everyday events with humor and rough spelling. He notes Thanksgiving aftermath, returning to school, family moments, Christmas prep, quest for gifts, a grandmother's death, and grocery shopping, all colored by simple observations and childlike voice.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Assembly of God
C. G. Tiahrt
Turkey
Delmar Dail
Mebby
Ayr
Witch
Jane
Sandy
Jake
P. m
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