Dinner in Honor of Paul Lambert AQM 36 U S N
A Sunday December 10 turkey dinner at Ray E Lambert home honored Paul E Lambert ACM 3 c home on leave from the U S Navy and his sister Mrs Lorraine Spray Tacoma Wash Several relatives and friends attended including Pvt Wayne Nickell stationed in Texas Mr and Mrs Charles Lambert and children Mr and Mrs Noel Bennett and family Mr and Mrs Bill Hall and Buddy Mrs Emma McCollum Lois and Ronald McDonnald Mrs Molly Cordray Mrs O L Smith Fayette and the Lambert family Roads were bad from snow but all wished Paul a safe return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray E. Lambert
Paul E. Lambert
ACM 3-c
U. S. Navy
Loraine Spray
Tacoma
Wash
Pvt
Wayne Nickell
Texas
Charles Lambert
Noel Bennett
Bill Hall
Buddy
Emma McCollum
Lois
Ronald McDonnald
Molly Cordray
O. L. Smith
Fayette
R. E. Lambert
Paul
Entertaining M F A Staff Family Night
Mr and Mrs Harvey Shannon and son Ronnie hosted M F A employees and families for a chilli supper December 6 with games afterward. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ernest Lumeden Janet Mr and Mrs George Prather Mrs Paul Ellsberry and Prather Mrs Kathleen Quigley and Jerald Lee Mrs Marie Woolf and Jeanne Mr and Mrs George Taylor Mr and Mrs Forrest Gooch and James Mr and Mrs Chris Hanson and Mr and Mrs Ray Griffis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey’ Shannon and
Ronnie
Ernest Lumeden
Janet
George Prather
Paul Ellsberry
Prather
Kathleen Quigley
Jerald Lee
Marie Woolf
Jeanne
George Taylor
Forrest Gooch
James
Chris Hanson
Ray Griffis
Stitch and Chatter Club Hosts Christmas Quilting Day
Mrs. Leah Lambert and Iva Lambert hosted thirteen members on December 7 for quilting, singing, and a Christmas party planning session. The group shared a noon meal, gifts, and a display of handmade dress creations while noting future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Lambert
Iva
Laverne
Bessie
Leah
Irene
Alfie
Blanche H
Blanche B
Edith
Orpha
Camora
Hallie
Doris
Lloyd
She
Herbert
Ray
Walter
Effie
CC. R
Hello Frisco Hello Electric Theatre Show
The San Francisco Barbary Coast themed musical features four entertainers led by Payne and Alice Faye with Jack Oakie and June Havoc. Songs include old favorites and new numbers like Youll Never Know and Hello Frisco. The Technicolor revue showcases glamorous dancing and strong vocal acts in a glamorous era production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Payne
Alice Faye
Jack Oakie
June Havoc
Gee
Linda Lou
Joe
Markes
Mack Gordon
Harry Warren
Browning City Tax Collector Schedules December Saturdays
Notice to Taxpayers Nelle Williams Collector will be at Citizens Savings Bank each Saturday in December to collect Browning city taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Savings Bank
Browning
Nelle Williams
Taxpayers Notice for Pleasant Hill Township Taxes
Bank Browning will collect taxes each Saturday in December. Everett Harris is the collector.
Tax collectors schedule for Duncan Township
Robert Fields, Collector, states that he will be in Cora each Friday morning, in Reger each Friday after noon, and in Browning each Saturday during December to collect taxes for Duncan Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora
Reger
Browning
Duncan Township
Robert Fields
Tax Collector Dates for Benton Township Payments
Notice to taxpayers states collector Lela Neet will be at Bank of Purdin in Purdin on December 16 21 27 and 30 and at Citizens Savings Bank in Browning on December 20 23 26 and 29 to collect Benton Township taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of
Purdin
Citizens Savings Bank
Browning
Benton Township
Lela Neet
Rex Turner Reports From Philippine Islands Letter
Rex Turner writes from the Philippine Islands dated November 29, 1944. He tells his mother he feels better knowing his brother is recovering after an operation and mentions letters from Noel, Tressie, Mae Porter, and inquiries about Grandfather Tully. He closes with Christmas and New Year wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Turner
Philippine Islands
Philippine, Islands
Noel
Tressie
Mae Porter
Grandfather Tully
Fur Market Opens Wednesday With High Demand
Williams & Co announce fur buying on Wednesday December 6. Skinned or unskinned pelts accepted. Rab bits in demand as Usual high market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams & Co
For Sale GO Acre Farm With Church Service Details
For Sale GO Acre farm described as well improved. Ingraham and Mohr listed as church leaders with Browning Methodist Church. Sunday services at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Ada Smith as Sunday School superintendent. Motivational biblical verse included about a path for every man, then a reflection on choosing the soul’s way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Ingraham
Wild Kittens Win Mooresville Tourney Championship
The Browning Wildcats captured the Mooresville Tournament title with two wins. Friday at 3 pm B.H.S. defeated Utica 22 19 as Gender captained and Smith led scorers with 17. Saturday Avalon provided a tougher test but Browning’s guards shut down their standout shooter and sealed a victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Kittens
Mooresville
B.H.S
Utica
Livingston County
U.S
Smith
Woolf
Kelly
McCormick
R. Gooch
Wildcats
Avalon
Browning
Dixon
R Gooch
Weelf
P. Head
B.hs
A.H.S
BUS. Wildcats
Linn County Bankers Association Dinner Sees Election
The Linn County Bankers Association met December 7 in Meadville Missouri with 52 attendees. J E Smart of Brookfield was elected President and Cliff Houser of Marceline named Secretary as the group plans quarterly meetings next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Bankers Association
Linn County Banker Association
Meadville
Missouri
Wees
Serail
A. B. Kemmerer
Chillicothe State Bank
Missouri Bankers Association
G. Stambach
J. E. Smart
Brownlee-Moore Banking Company
Brookfield
Cliffed Houser
Marceline State Bank
Marceline
Pork Chops On Tinian Battle NewsHeadline
A Marine on Tinian in the Marianas reports being attacked by a pig. Despite orders forbidding Marines to kill livestock, the officer considers the case and jokesSave me a piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle News
United States Marine Corps
Tinian
Mariannas
Local Soldier Fights in Italy With Infantry Regiment That Never Retreated
Pfc. Leonard D. Mitchell of Brown ing fights in Italy with the 361st Infantry Regiment part of the 91st Division in the Fifth Army Florence Bologna drive. The unit spearheaded advance from Vel letti to the Arno River never yielding ground and helped take Albano Hills Lake Albano Rome Tarquinia Montalto Poggio di Moscano Pont d Istria Paganico Roccastrada Ragogondali Cascole D Elsa and finally reached the Arno on July 17 under Colonel R W Breedlow of Medford Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Army
Italy
Leonard D. Mitchell
Browning
Leon Mitchell
361St
Mark W. Clerk
Velletti
Arno River
91St
Powier River
Florence-Bologna
Velletri
36Th
Texas
Albano
Lake Albano
Rome
Tarquinia
Montalto
261St
Nagliani
Poggio di Moscano
Pont d’Istria
Ombrone
Paganico
Roccastrada
Ra Gicondali
Cascole D'Elsa
Cecina
Orzeto
Pontedera
R. W. Breedlow
Medford
Oregon
Philippines
Field Fress Censor
4 H Recognition Party honors Brookfield 4 H members
About 150 4 H members and guests gathered at Brookfield High School for a recognition party on December 8. Pins were awarded for years of 4 H work, with one member receiving a gold numeral for eight years. Several clubs achieved 100 percent completions and district representatives were noted. The evening featured remarks from L G Kelley and musical orals by Elmo Schrock and Kathleen Guyer, plus refreshments and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield High School
Tommy Stanley
Marceline
Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
Ean
Ralph Rogers
John Lewis Stark
West Linn
Shelby
Branch
Virginia Ruth Finney
Neva Clawson
Burch
Elizabeth Ann Tomlin
Centerview
Wallace Thurlo recounts India trip and life abroad
In a letter dated October 19, 1944 Wallace Thurlo describes travel to India with the 23rd Bomber Command the Super Fortress. He notes rough Atlantic crossing with a two day storm birthday amid sea sickness and raids. He remarks on India’s snakes bugs languages and women workers and mentions Calcutta hotels and schools of whales and flying fish during service in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille
States
Atlantic Ocean
India
23Rd Bomber Command
Calicutta
Fdl
Jim
Wallace
No Hunting No Trapping on My Farm by Thurlo
Notice posted by R. A. Thurlo declares no hunting trapping or use of firearms or dogs on the farm. The sign warns against trespass and outlines enforcement intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Thurlo
Baptist Church Sunday School at Ten A M
A short church notice announces Sunday School at ten o clock morning hour. The item informs attendees to arrive for the study and fellowship service at the Baptist congregation.
Positively No Hunting on Our Farms Notice
Ray and Ora Bennett post a farm boundary notice declaring hunting forbidden with traps guns or dogs on their property. The sign urges compliance to protect crops and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Ora Bennett
Farmers ban hunting with dogs guns or trapping
A notice quoting W. Hu and Austin Watson prohibits hunting on farms using dogs guns or trapping to protect crops and livestock. The rule is stated as a farm safety and property protection measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hu
Austin Watson
Hunting Notice Prohibits Fires On Johnson Farms
No hunting on the Johnsons’ farms with gun or dog. The notice cites T. Johnson and Mrs. Joe Johnson as the landowners and warns residents to respect the prohibition on their property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Johnson
Mrs
Joe Johnson
Hay For Sale Mixed Timothy and Oats
Timothy oats and timothy mix hay for sale by Gene Arnold of Browning Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Arnold
Browning, Mo
Slats Diary Entry From a Small Town Adelity
A diary style sketch recalls a week in a small town with quirky events and dated notes. The narrator recounts moves from the city, mentions payors and social rounds, and includes school lessons and local conversations. The piece blends humor with rural cadence and reflections on life.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paul Lambert
U.S.N
M.F.A
Hugh Warren
Henry Watson
W. S
C. S
Mamie Bartow
W.S
C.S
Mohr
Jesse Jones
Mabel Keithley
Adams
Bartow
Carter
Drake
Hummel
Haning
Haley
Josie Jones
Essie Slack
Luke
Bethelum
Slack
Bro. Mohr
Frisco
Electric Theatre
Pleasant Hill Township
Everett Harris
FUR Market
Wallace Thurlo
Ralph Morris
Wm. R. Alexander
Permelia Melissa Morris
Thomas and
Elizabeth Morris
Linn County
Curt Gooch
William R. Alexander
Eva Gooch
Laclede
Elmer Alexander
Linneus
Reva Singleton
Azelia Gooch
William
Morris Chappe
Womens Bible
Charles Christy
Morris Chappel Church
Anglen
Thorne Undertaking Co
Purdin Quartette
Baptist Church
Mrz
A. J. Bentwelt
Acd
United States
All Rite
Emmy Sa
Buddy Cur
Annabell Stace
Acc
Noose
Fedral Authoritys
Wes
Joe Hix
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