Mrs J B Harmon dies after long illness in Browning
Mrs Cornelia Harmon of Browning Missouri died December 8 1942 at 12 20 pm after seven months of critical illness. She was born 1858 in Plattsville Wisconsin and married Jacob B Harmon in 1880. Services were held December 10 at Church of Christ with Rev Marion W Nilsson officiating. burial in Kaifong cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Harmon
Browning
Missouri
Harmon
Plattsville
Wisconsin
Hiram Becker
Milan
Jacob B. Harmon
Gilbert¢ Kays
Norris Phillips
Church of Christ
P. E. O. Sisterhood
Marion W. Nilsson
Brookfield
Guy Adams
Robert Moore
R.M. Calhoun
Mariyn Gooch
Edna Forbes
Artie Calhoun
Mary Smith
Let
Card of Thanks for Mrs Harmon Illness Care
We greatly appreciate the kindness and thoughtfulness of friends during Mrs Harmon’s illness and for the beautiful floral offerings. Grateful to Dr McArtor for untiring services and to nurse Mrs Sadie Giltner for loving care. The Nephews and Nieces Norris and Jane Phillips.
Thanks for kindness during our loss of G C Jennings
We express sincere appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown during the death and burial of our loved one G C Jennings and for the beautiful floral offerings from family and friends including Cleve Jennings Kenneth Jennings Jerry Jennings Morris Peterson James Morris and J C Jennings and their families
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G. C. Jennings
Cleve Jennings
Kenneth Jennings
Jerry Jennings
Morris Peterson
James Morris
J. C. Jennings
Birth of Gary Louis Hatch to Pvt and Mrs Richard Hatch
Pvt and Mrs Richard Hatch announce their son Gary Louis born Saturday December 12 at McLarney Hospital Brookfield. Baby weighs in and joins Mrs Hatch, Pvt Hatch is son of Mrs Wayne Stufflebean of Browning.
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Richard Hatch
McLarney Hospital
Brookfield
Gary Louis
Hatch
Wayne Stufflebean
Browning
Scarce Candles Advice for Safe Use and Fit
Guidance on handling scarce candles advises careful storage and proper fitting. Dip candle tips in hot water to soften then insert into holders to prevent cracking, keeping candles straight and clean.
HI Neighbor Electric Theatre Weekend Show
The electric theatre presents a big musical fun fest with radio stars Lulu Belle Scotty Vera Vague Pappy Cheshire Roy Acuff and his Smokey Mountain Boys and Girls plus Don Wilson. Two short subjects Jingle Bells and a Technicolor cartoon Juke Box Jamboree accompany the feature as a Christmas mood lift.
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Lulu
Belle and Scotty
Vera Vague
Pappy” Cheshire
Roy Acuff
Smokey
Don Wilson
Tower Theatre
Kansas City
Browning
Birthday Dinner for Four Birthday Celebrants
Mr and Mrs Woodrow Keith ley hosted a Sunday dinner on December 13 in honor of four birthdays James Neal Keithley the 18th Mrs Fired Keithley the 18th Roy Bundies the 16th and Floyd Kelly the 14th. Guests included Mrs Alice Bundies Mr and Mrs Fred Keithley and daughter Irene Mr and Mrs Roy Bundies and son Rex Mr and Mrs Floyd Kelly Mr and Mrs David Ogle and Miss Georgia Thomas. All reported a good time and a day well spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Keithley
James Neal
Keithley
Fired Keithley
Roy Bundies
Floyd Kelly
Alice Bundies
Fred Keithley
Irene
Rex
David Ogle
Georgia Thomas
For Sale 12 Head of Shoots Weight 70 to 80 Lbs
For sale are 12 head of shoots offered by Bernie Brantner. The animals weigh between 70 and 80 pounds each. Suitable for buyers seeking small stock in a private sale.
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Bernie Brantner
Food Sale and Bazaar at Calhouns Grocery Saturday
Food Sale and Bazaar hosted by Circle No. one of the Methodist Church will be held Saturday December 19 at Calhoun's Grocery Store. Patronage appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Calhoun
Willing Workers Club Sees December Meeting and Contest
The Willing Workers Club gathered December 9 with thirteen members three visitors three men and three children present. A noon dinner followed. The business session opened with a Bible reading and song, a thank you note read for candy, and a 25 cent flower collection plus a five cent per member debt assessment. A contest produced a tie with Emma winning. Next meeting December 23 with Cecile Cotter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Marie Vincent
Peter
Clive Lay
Paul Ellsberry
Sylvia
Lucille
Emma
Cecile Cotter
C. R
True Blue Club Holds Regular Meeting and Christmas Plans
The True Blue Club met with fourteen members led by Mrs. Omi Phillips. They sang national songs, drew Christmas names, heard a Joseph Smith life report, and held contests won by Ida Smith and Mrs. Arnold. Members voted 25 cents for a flower fund and $2 for cripple funds.
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True Blue Club
Omi Phillips
America
Edgar Morris
Joseph Smith
Cora Phillips
Ida Smith
Arnold
Geo. Phillips
Floy Morris
Winona Gooch
Omi
Lavern Phillips
California
Hazel Stone
Candy
Linn County Fourth December Quota List and Update
Forty more Linn County men will depart December 21 for services marking the fourth contingent this month. The list includes Addison Harlow Fay Forker Virgil Wilbert Slaughter and many others from Brookfield Marceline Meadville Linneus and surrounding towns. Word also reached that Chas E Rinehart, visiting Wheatland Wyoming, suffered a stroke and remains in hospital, in poor health before wintering with his daughter’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
County Hoy
Addison Harlow Fay
Forker
Virgil Wilbert Slaughter
Meidville
Cletus Alexis Bauer
Linneus
Edward Leo Cooley
Marceline Cecil Paul Burns
Brookfield
Walter Kenneth Smith
Glenn Henry Dell
Joseph Hinton
Meadville
Morris Woodrow Templeman
Kenneth Leonard Hall
Virgil
Howard Baker
Geo
Richard Apel
New Boston
Richard Alfonsis McDonough
Lehman Powell
Purdin
Donald Eugene Dowel
Harold Scott Brotherton
Marceline
Jay P. Barclay
Gilbert Baker
Alvin Allen Gordon
Elmer Laven Morris
Orville
Herbert Mott
Lawrence David Cummings
Pearl Stanton Lambert
Ira Llewellyn Swain
Harold Raymond Webb
Marlin Smith
Laclede
Virgil Giddion Gooch
Chas
Victor Durbin
Marceline Chester Smith
North
Saem Richard Stanley Newman
St. Catherine Orval
James Bunyan
Clyde Arnold Owings
Marceline Drue
Alexander Watson
Curtis Alexander Howe
Louis Donald Wykoff
Bert Molloy
Henry James Williams
Elmo
Chas. E. Rinehart
Tax Collector Schedule for Benton Township
Notice to Taxpayers Lela Neet announces tax collection visits at Citizens Savings Bank on December 10 11 15 19 23 31 and at Bank of Purdin on December 12 16 18 22 26 30 to collect taxes for Benton township.
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Citizens Savings Bank
Bank of Purdin
Benton Township
Lela Neet
Assembly of God Pastor Speaks on Business Prosperity
A pastor from the Assembly of God reflects on booming October trade in hogs cattle sheep and eggs and asks how rising wealth affects individuals. He warns without spiritual nurture the inner spirit may fail and urges readiness for life's ultimate event.
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Assembly of God
C. G. Tiahrt
Bec
Mrs Dan Bundies Visits Kirksville Son in Hospital
Mrs Dan Bundies spent Saturday in Kirksville with her son Walter who is a patient in the Grimh Smith hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Bundies
Kirksville
Walter
Grimh-Smith
Flying Dunlaps Earn Private Licenses On Thanksgiving Day
Velma and Farrel Dunlap achieved aviation milestones on Thanksgiving as Velma earned her private pilot license after solo flights and training at Tuxhorn and Stewart instructors. Farrel, in the U S Army, renewed his license in Tulsa and awaits orders to Kelley Field Texas for an army flight instructor role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma
Farrel
U.S. Army
Phillips Petroleum Company
Army School Field
Spartan School
Aeromautics
Tulsa
Trim Taylorcraft
Dunlap
Kansas City
Bartlesville
Kelley Field
Texas
Browning
Jack Sewart
Stewart
St. Valentine’s Day
John Bowman
Tuxhorn
Bowman
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Washington County
New Flier
WNAA
CAP
Send Packages to U S Service Members
Readers may obtain the names and addresses of service members at Harvey Drug Co to mail packages, greeting cards, or letters to the boys in the services.
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U. S
Harvey Drug Co
General Purpose Club Members Meet for All Day December Session
Seven members plus Fran ces met for an all day meeting on December 10. A short business session decided to send a Christmas box to Everett Dowdy. Kathryn won the hostess prize of 31 cents. Refreshments of pie, sandwiches and coffee were served. Three guests Henry Arthur, Julia and Mr. Hoselton assisted with cleanup. pie and salad were served.
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Sarah
Alice
Ruth
Kathryn
Blanche
Genevieve
Alpha
Frances
Everett Dowdy
Henry Arthur
Julia
Mr. Hoselton
Lieutenant Brassfield Wins Gold Star for Midway Heroism
Lieutenant Arthur J. Brassfield USN of Browning Missouri received a Gold Star in lieu of a second Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism as a pilot at the Battle of Midway. He and four friendly fighters intercepted 18 Japanese dive bombers, destroying three and damaging two, then shot down another bomber while protecting survivors from a strafing attack aboard the Yorktown.
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Arthur J. Brassfield
USN
Browning
Missouri
Battle of Midway
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Frank Knox
United States
Brassfield
Battle of
Midway
Brasfield
U.S. S
Yorktown
United States Naval Service
Collector's Notice for Duncan Township Tax Collection
Robert Fields, Collector, announces tax collection in Cora on Friday mornings, Roger on Friday afternoons, and Saturdays in Brown ing during December.
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Cora
Roger
Browning
Duncan Township
Robert Fields
Coupon Return Required for Kerosene Purchases
Notice to all buyers of kerosene on coupon notes since October 1 1942 from Consumers Ind Oil Co or Standard Oil Co. must return coupons to oil company agents before December 29 1942 to avoid delinquency reporting to Local Rationing Boards. Signed James Buswell Wesley Peters.
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Consumers Ind. Oil Co
Standard Oil Co
Oil Company’s
James Buswell
Wesley Peters
The Christian Soldier sermon at Methodist church
Minister C. J. Chappell invites all denominations to worship with them. He challenges readers to examine what their church would be if every member were like them. The next Sunday morning sermon topic is The Christian Soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
C. J. Chappell
Christmas Seals Campaign Urges Browning Support
In 1943 wartime conditions are expected to raise tuberculosis during the Christmas Seal drive led by local associations. Browning residents are urged to purchase seals at department stores post offices banks or movie booths and support ongoing control efforts amid a declining nationwide mortality rate.
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Browning
Trucks Must Have Coupon Books For Gasoline
Commercial vehicle owners operators of official cars and fleets with three or more cars must present gasoline coupons after midnight Tuesday December 15. The rule revokes a temporary measure that allowed receipts or OPA form 555 for gasoline. The form may be used only in emergencies or when removing valuable property.
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William H. Bryan
Bryan
Office of Price Administration
Births Recorded Appeal by Missouri Health Chief
Dr. James Stewart Missouri Health Commissioner appeals to the public to cooperate with the Health Department to ensure all births are recorded. With rising birth rates and a shortage of civilian doctors there is fear many births may go unrecorded. The law states that if no attending physician or midwife is present, the father or mother, household, or premises owner must notify the local registrar within ten days after birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stewart
Missouri
Health Department
Hog herd records set by Noel Lay sale
Noel Lay sold two lots of hogs with strong gains. Twenty seven head aged seven months averaged 327 pounds, while a single eight month old hog weighed 400 pounds. Strong feeders and rapid weight gain highlighted the sale.
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Noel Lay
Diary notes from Slats on holidays and school debates
Slats records weekly diary fragments about church, shopping, school holiday vote, teacher conflicts, and a proposed Christmas break. Entries mention Sandy Clos, a class vote, discussions of Talleyrand Napolean and Lincoln, and a planned Christmas day in a few weeks.
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Sandy Clos
Jake
Seenger
Talleyrand
Napoleun & I
Dager
Aberham Linken
Sindy Clés
Franklin de Lance Rosenfelt
Lincoln
Sandy Wood
Wis
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J. B. Harmon
Electric Theatre
Linn County
General Purpose Club
Lieut
A. J. Brassfield
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