Milan and Browning Couple Wed In Double Celebration
Miss Ilene Helms daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Helms of Milan and Leon Nickell son of Mr and Mrs J G Nickell of near Cora were united in marriage Thursday evening. The couple and families held an informal charivari at their Browning home Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilene Helms
Leon Nickell
Roy Helms
Near Milan
Milan High School
Milan
J. G. Nickell
Near - Cora
Browning High School
State Teachers College
Kirksville
White Oak Grove
Browning
Genevieve Arnold Weds Paul Kaschmieder Jr at Bucklin
Genevieve Arnold of Shelby Missouri and Paul Kaschmieder Jr of Bucklin were married Saturday evening November 9 at the home of Justice F. C. Shoemaker in Bucklin. The couple will live on a farm near Shelby. The bride is a Shelby High School and Kirksville Teachers College graduate and a teacher. The groom, son of Mrs Mae Kaschmieder, is a Bucklin High School graduate and has served in CCC at Pershing State Park. The pair were accompanied by the groom’s sister Mrs Alalah Carriker and Charles Hardinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaschmieder-Arnold
Justice of the Peace
F. C. Shoemaker
Bucklin
Genevieve Arnold
Shelby
Paul Kaschmieder, Jr
Nolan Arnold
Shelby High School
Kirksville Teachers College
North Salem
Mae Ka
Darling and Richter United In Marriage At Mt Washington
Miss Virginia Lee Darling and Ronald G. Richter wed at 8 p.m. Wednesday November 20 at Mt Washington L D S Church. Rev. E P Darnell officiated before palm and fern adorned altar. Reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple reside at 815 East 48th Street Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Lee Darling
Clarence A. Darling
Ronald G. Richter
Rudolph E. Richter
Mt. Washington L. D. S
E. P. Darnell
Milo Kearey
Emlyn Fender
Because
Ava Maria
Fred Sterner, Jr
G. P. Darnell
Rudolph E. Richter, Jr
Will Rogers Film at Electric Theatre This Week
Steamboat Round The Bend starring Will Rogers shown at the Electric Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday December 11 and 12 in one of his last great pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
Electric Theatre
Notice to Taxpayers by J. J. Smith Collector
Taxpayers are advised that J. J. Smith will be at Citizens Savings Bank on December 12 14 17 and at Bank of Purdin on December 7 10 13 to collect assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Savings Bank
Bank of Purdin
J. J. Smith
Mrs J H Calhoun Hosts Bridge Party for Niece
Mrs J H Calhoun entertained guests with a seven o clock dinner in honor of her niece Mrs Arthur Brassfield. The event featured bridge with Mrs Forrence Lay winning high score, Mrs Mattie Duncan second and Miss Edith Burkholder traveling prize recipient. Attendees included Mrs Lorraine Brassfield of Norfolk Virginia Mrs Ruth Taylor and Mrs Florence Lay from Linneus Mrs Mattie Duncan Mrs Allaire Thurlo Brookfield Mrs Hazel Peterson Mrs Lila Williams Mrs Letha Bailey and Mrs Edna Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Calhoun
Arthur Brassfield
Forrence Lay
Mattie Duncan
Edith Burkholder
Lorraine Brassfield
Norfolk
Ruth Taylor
Florence Lay
Linneus
Allaire Th
Local Hostesses Named in Bo guard Event
Opal Carter and a long list of hostesses including Mrs Frances Carr Mrs Alpha Brantner Mrs Pearle Thurlo Mrs Frances Hoselton Mrs Genevieve Lumsden Mrs Mabyn Gooch Mrs Beverly Moore Mrs Ira Nevins Miss Erma Peterson Mrs Helen Carter Mrs Katherine Calhoun Mrs Della Peters Mrs Lela Neet Mrs Cleo Jones Mrs Mabel Harvey Mrs Evelyn Neely Miss Edith Burk holder and Mrs Robert Roller of Bo gard acted as the hostess at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Carter
Frances Carr
Alpha Brantner
Pearle Thurlo
Frances Hoselton
Genevieve Lumsden
Mabyn Gooch
Beverly Moore
Ira Nevins
Erma Peterson
Helen Carter
Katherine Calhoun
Della Peters
Lela Neet
Cleo Jones
Mabel Harvey
Evelyn Neely
Edith Burkholder
Robert Roller
Bogard
Eva Doris Carter Celebrates 7th Birthday Party
Eva Doris Carter celebrated her seventh birthday on a Wednesday afternoon November 27. A number of her friends attended with games and refreshments provided by Mrs Edgar Carter and assisted by Mrs Donald Jones and Mrs J N Neel. Guests included Nola Jeanne Lay, Bonnie Zoe Lay, Martha Jean Jones, Jean Carter, Janet Lumsden, Cherrill Williams, Cynthia and Judith Moore, Sandra Rhodes, Douglas Neal Lay, and Eva Doris herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Doris Carter
Mrrs
Edgar Carter
Donald Jones
J. N. Neel
Nola Jeanne
Bonnie Zoe Lay
Matha Jean Jones
Jean Carter
Janet Lumsden
Cherrill Williams
Cynthia
Judith Moore
Sandra
Ruth Rhodes
Douglas Neal Lay
Eva Doris
L A Dickinson Celebrates 70th Birthday With Family
L A Dickinson marks 70th birthday on November 21 with oyster soup and fruit salad. Family and relatives, including Wayne Britton and Archie Dickinson, attended a card party despite bad roads, extending thanks for a joyful evening and wishes for many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Dickinson
Wayne Britton
Donald
Phillip
Elmo
Jessie
Archie Dickinson
Everett Hale
Larry
Ruth Elaine
Dock Smith
Charley
Norman Woodside
Richard
Nelson Britton
James Elliott
Red Cross Seeks Knitted Sweaters for Linn County
Linn County Red Cross has a quota for sweaters in ladies, men and children's sizes. Yarn is available at the H. L. Schrock store. Volunteers with knitting needles may lend them to others. See Miss Maude Morris for yarn and instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Red Cross
H. L. Schrock
Maude Morris
Subscription payment and Boise bomber base note
Allen Sill writes from 311 North 9th St Boise Idaho reporting a renewal for 1.50 for next year and noting Boise activity including a new 2 000 000 bomber base for 150 bombers and about 2600 personnel plus Boise airport status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North 9Th
St. Boise
Idaho
Browning Leader
Boise
U. S
Allen Sill
Lantz Host Guests For One O'clock Dinner
Mr and Mrs C R Lantz entertained with a one o clock dinner at their home on November 24. Guests included Mr and Mrs H N Thurlow Mr and Mrs Ray Johnson Miss Florence Johnson Mr and Mrs Herbert C Bailey Mr and Mrs Maurice C Lantz and children Ronald and Julia Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Lantz
H. N. Thurlo
Ray Johnson
Florence Johnson
Herbert C. Bailey
Maurice C. Lantz
Ronald
Julia Ann
Van Arnold hosts Thanksgiving Dinner at one o'clock
Mr and Mrs Van Arnold entertained Thursday November 28 with a one oclock dinner. Those present included Mr and Mrs Louis Arnold and sons Mr and Mrs Herbert Sayre Mr and Mrs Dale Bartimus of Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Arnold
Louis Arnold and _ sons
Herbert Sayre
Dale Bartimus
Milan
For Sale: 1936 Chevrolet Coach and 1935 Oldsmobile Coupe
Marion Fields of Milan Missouri lists two cars for sale. A 1936 Chevrolet Coach with heater in good condition priced at 350 dollars and a 1935 Oldsmobile Coupe with heater and radio in good shape priced at 250 dollars. Also open to livestock trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Fields
Milan
Prayer Meeting at Adams Home Thursday Evening
The weekly prayer meeting and lesson study will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Adams on Thursday evening at 7 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Adams
Browning Men Set Meeting and Talk on Browning Growth
Plans outline a Browning Professional and Business Men's organization meeting Monday December 9 at 7 30 pm in the I O O F hall. Macon Missouri's C R Rinehart will be principal speaker with officer elections and topics affecting Browning and nearby areas. Refreshments to follow as members anticipate strong turnout and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
F. Hall
C. R. Rinehart
Macon
Personal Christmas Greetings by First Class Mail
The piece urges sending Christmas greetings in sealed first class mail with return address to avoid undeliverable mail waste. It explains 14 cent postcards are discarded if undeliverable and notes free forwarding only applies to sealed first class mail, preventing unknown delivery failures.
Bev Gooch Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs Bev Gooch entertained Thursday with a turkey dinner for Nora Harris Glenn Gooch Earl Gooch and their spouses and children Helen Gary and Celia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bev Gooch
Nora Harris
Glenn Gooch
Earl Gooch
Helen
Gary
Celia
Christmas Tree Plan For Main Street Holiday Lighting
Browning merchants met to arrange a Christmas tree on Main Street to be lighted through the holidays. Committees will handle securing the tree placing and lighting. On Wednesday night December 18 Santa Claus will attend and distribute gifts to all. Stores will stay open and the public is invited. Further notices to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Browning
Santa Claus
Furter
Remembered on Birthday at Benny Brantner's
Neighbors gathered Sunday night to celebrate Benny Brantner birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Andrew Pfeiffer Mr and Mrs Van Mairs Mr and Mrs Wesley Brantner and daughters Shirley and Glenda Mr and Mrs Lyle Britton and Spencer Mrs Neva Newton Loyd Ethella and Billy Mr and Mrs Everett Riley and Eugene. Hostess served cake fruit salad and coffee. Departure at a late hour with best wishes for many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Brantner
Andrew Pfeiffer
van Mairs
Wesley Brantner
Shirley
Glenda
Lyle Britton
Spencer
Neva Newton
Loyd
Ethella
Billy
Everett Riley
Eugene
Pleasant Hill
Milan Couple Visits With the Harmons
Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Phillips of Milan spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Harmon. Mr. Harmon has been on the sick list for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Phillips
Milan
J. B. Harmon
Harmon
General Purpose Club Meets Despite Bad Roads
The General Purpose Club met with Mrs. Hazel Hess on Thursday November 28. Members arrived by wagon car and some walked due to poor roads and weather, making a small gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Club
General Purpose Club
Hazel Hess
Notice to Hunters Prohibited on Leased Farms
Notice warns hunters not to hunt on farms or land leased by the nam ed landowners and lists several individuals including Arthur Morris and C J Ingraham. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law according to the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Morris
A. 8. Pfeiffer
Wesley Brantner
C. L. Britton
Lyle Britton
Archie Coffman
B. O. Brantner
A. L. Knifong
E. W. Riley
van Mairs
W. P. Barclay
C. E. McGhee
Walter Head
No Hunting Sign on Farm Declares Prohibition
A sign posted on a farm proclaims no hunting with firearms or dogs, attributed to J. M. Fishback F. R. Duncan and John Quigley, establishing a strict private restriction on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Fishback
F. R. Duncan
John Quigley
No hunting allowed on land listed leases
Prohibition applies to land one or leased by H. L. Schrock E. sek M. R. Schrock Mrs Dora Street F D Street Joe Street J W Crookshanks M D Schrock and George Barrows. The notice designates the property owners and names affected parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Schrock
E. Sek
M. R. Schrock
Mrs. Dora Street
F. D. Street
Joe Street
J W.crookshanks
M. D. Schrock
George Barrows
Stock Pond Fish Release in Cora Farm Pond
Cora resident C. C. Dodson has released more than 200 small fish into a pond formed in 1939. The fish came from the Federal Biological Survey via the County Agent's Office and were shipped from the St Louis hatchery in perforated cans. Yellow catfish dominate with other varieties present. He will monitor growth under farm pond conditions. The pond now holds about ten feet of water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Dodson
Cora
Federal
Bilogical Survey
St. Louis
Missouri
First Quarter Report On Linn County Rural Schools 1940
The office of County Superintendent Jno Ed Fuhrman reports 890 pupils in 77 rural schools at fall term start. Enrollment rose to 894, a four pupil increase. Four nine month schools are St Catherine South Eagle Prairie Mound Carter. First quarter days total 35280. average daily attendance 882 with 581 perfect attendances. A reproduction of Thomas Sully Torn Hat was shown to perfect attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Jno. Ed. Fuhrman
St. Catherine
South Eagle
Prairie Mound
Carter
Thomas Sully
Museum of Fine Arts
Boston
Massachussetts
Second Annual BAS Basketball Tournament Opens With Four Games
Browning and Linneus teams headline four opening matchups at Browning with girls and boys brackets. The Hendry brothers from Culver Stockton College Canton MO showcase table tennis. Contemporary events include a busy schedule Friday and Saturday with games, finals, and third place contests. Community figures attend as organizers praise past hospitality and team success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Bucklin
Green City Boys
Linneus
Hendry
Culver Stockton College
Canton
Missouri
Europe
United States
Linneus Girls
Purdin
Forker
Avaloi
Veray
Browning High School
Glasgow
DeGreef
No Hunting on Farm Declared by Pridemore and Son
W H Pridemore and Son and Bill Triplett publish a strict no hunting advisory for their farm, prohibiting guns and dogs on the property. The note emphasizes safety and respect for the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Pridemore and
Bill Triplett
Tax collection schedule for Duncan Township announced
Edgar Hoselton the collector states December tax collection will occur in Roger on Thursdays, Corn on Fridays, and Brown ing Saturdays, outlining the monthly cycle for Duncan Township tax receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger
Browning
Duncan Township
Edgar Hoselton
Friendship Circle Club Holds All Day Meeting
The Friendship Circle Club met last Wednesday at the Patterson home with fourteen members and sixteen visitors. Under vice president in Jewell Blender’s absence, a pleasant afternoon program followed a brief business session. Bernice Gooch and Lucy Cumbo won contests. New members welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Circle Club
Henry Patterson
Jewell Blender
Bernice Gooch
Lucy Cumbo
Friendly Neighbor Club Thanksgiving Dinner at Cokerham Home
The Friendly Neighbor Club held a Thanksgiving turkey dinner on Thursday November 28 at Mr. and Mrs. W J Cokerham with most members arriving by team and wagon due to bad roads. Mildred Foss missed the meal as Mr Foss was taken to Grim-Smith Hospital Kirksville for an operation. J H Payne gave thanks before a large noon meal featuring two turkeys and dressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Neighbor Club
W. J. Cokerham
Mildred Foss
Mr. Foss
Kirksville
Grim-Smith Hospital
J. H. Payne
True Blue Club Holds November Meeting With Visitors
The True Blue Club met November 27 with eight members and five visitors including Mrs. Julia Vencill and daughter Jane from Purdin Idaho visitors Mrs. Coral Street and Terry and Mrs. Forrest Phillips. Principal acts included songs, scripture, a program on Thankfulness, EMA school report, a Christmas name drawing, and a contest won by Mrs. Ida Smith and Mrs. Elva Crookshanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True Blue Club
Wiklard Phillips
Julia Vencill
Jane
Purdin
Coral Street
Terry
Idaho
Forrest Phillips
Elva Crookshanks
Jesus
Slats Diary Chronicles a Week of Gossip and Mischief
A rough diary style week recounts small town life with jokes about church, marriage rumors, a police court fine, flirtations, family hat debates, and a messy plus chaotic night at a pitcher show. The entries mention Blizzard Snow Casey, Jane, Blisters, Jake, and Blisters trip to a pitcher show with E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
S. S
Blizzard
Snow
Mike Casey
Jane
N. Y
Noosepaper
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neely Property
Darling
Richter
Red Cross
Dolly Langdon
Ruth Lantz
Clara Thurlo
Alpha Powell
Henry Arthur
Sarah Brassfield
Wilma Dowdy
Rosalee
Hank Thurlo
Voris Langdon
Merrel Hess
Gale Thurlo
George Wally
Elizabeth Hoselton
CO. RB
Lucerne Boys
Humphreys
L. H. Edens
Will Penhale
Walter Patterson
Everett Brown
Maggie Ogle
Johnny
Chas. Schreiner
Allie McCollum
Irvin Smith
Janice
J. H. Burkholder
Ivan Cokerham
Carlota May
Carl Tapscott
Cecil McGhee
Bennie Lambert
Lois Fors
Sherrill
Leo Bevier
True Blue Club Report
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