True Blue Club Sees December Meeting With New Members
The True Blue Club held its regular December 10 meeting with sixteen members and two visitors Mrs Turner and Mrs Pridemore. Two new members Mrs Morris and Mrs Phillips were added. The group sang, shared a roll call candy recipe and voted to donate to Crip pled Children's Home in St Louis and to send Christmas boxes to Shut ins. Secret Sisters gifted three members Ida Smith Omi Phillips and Winona Gooch. Games led by Sam Turner and the new members winners. Refreshments of cider and doughnuts served. Next meeting set for December 23 with Mrs Edgar Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True Blue Club
Donald Stone
Sam Turner
Will Pridemore
America
Glenn Morris
Junior Phillips
St. Louis
Happy Rangers Club Meeting Notes and Gift Exchange
The Happy Rangers Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. John Correll presiding. Mrs. Alpha Burns led the business meeting and roll call. gifts from the Christmas box were shared. A visitor and several children attended. a Red Cross donation was approved. refreshments were served. Next meeting with Mrs. Ray Jones in four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Rangers Club
John Correll
Alpha Burns
Clyde Vroom
William Correll
Red Cross
Correll
Ray Jones
Get Acquainted Club Hosts Holiday Meeting
The Get Acquainted Club held a December 3 gathering with six members and four visitors. Activities included embroidery, a noon dinner, and singing Revive Us Again. Lerene Head won roll call. bingo winners were Alma Knight John Elliott and Lerene Head. A shower honored Marjorie and Alma Knight. Visitors were Lucille Stephenson and Fannie Harmon. Next meeting is December 17 with all day events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Stephenson
Get Acquainted Club
Lerene Head
Alma Knight
John Elliott
Lorene Head
Marjorie
Lucille Stephenson
Fannie Harmon
Bessie Head
Christmas Display At Frances E Grice Art Shop
A notice announces a very pretty display of painted gifts suitable for Christmas at the Frances E Grice Art Shop. The item highlights decorative offerings likely aimed at seasonal shoppers.
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Frances E. Grice
Happy Workers Club Meets with Mr Lucille Morris
The Happy Workers Club held an all day meeting on December 19 with fifteen members eight children four men and three visitors including Mrs Earl Dunlap Miss Doris Harris and Miss Waverly Pipes. Rev Tate spoke and a pink and blue shower was given. Contest prizes went to Mrs Mildred Spencer and Mrs Edna Knight. The group to meet January 1 1942 at Mrs Lenore Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Workers Club
Lucille Morris
Earl Dunlap
Doris Harris
Waverly Pipes
Tate of Browning
Wineva Shaw
Tate
Mt. Zion
Mildred Spencer
Edna Knight
Lenore Knight
Down Argentine Way Spectacular At Electric Theatre
A sensational musical extravaganza titled Down Argentine Way comes to the Electric Theatre next Saturday and Sunday. Carmen Miranda stars with Don Ameche Betty Grable and the Nicholas Brothers along with radio favorites Six Hits and a Miss and many glamorous personalities in vivid Technicolor. The review promises a dazzling show with Latin flair and a promise of youthful revival after seeing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Theatre
Carmen
Miranda
New York City
Nicholas Brothers
Don Ameche
Betty Grable
Class Meeting Elects Officers for Next Year
Circle No. 1 of W S of C 5S held a meeting at Mrs. Robert Moore to elect Beverly Moore as President Leona Harris as Vice President and Ila Nevins as Secretary Treasurer. Attendees included Edna Forbes Ila Nevins Margaret Smith Jennie Lumsden Lillian Bennett Almeda Bartow Mildred Rhodes Nellie Seaman Beverly and Judy Moore. A Christmas party is planned at Almeda Bartow's on Friday night December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 1
W.S. of
C. 5S
Robert Moore
Beverly Moore
Leona Harris
Ila Nevins
Edna Forbes
Margaret Smith
Jennie Lumsden
Lillian Bennett
Almeda Bartow
Mildred Rhodes
Nellie Seaman
Beverly
Judy Moore
Almeda Bartow’s
Cinderella Club Bridge Dinner Celebrates Members and Guests
Cinderella Club members and guests enjoyed a Tuesday evening bridge dinner. A handkerchief shower honored Mrs. Evelyn Neely as she plans a move to Chicago. Notables included Mesdames Brantner Carter Carter Forbes Gooch Hoselton Moore Neely Peterson Thurlo and guests Anderson Bailey Calhoun Calhoun Williams Burkholder. Favors for high score went to Mrs Brantner and Mrs Thurlo, with a traveling prize to Mrs Hoselton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma Peterson
Cinderella Club
Evelyn Neely
Chicago
Mesdames
Alpha’ Brantner
Opal Carter
Helen Carter
Edna _d Forbes
Mariyn Gooch
Frances Hoseltor
Beverly Moore
Ila Peterson
Pearle ‘Thurlo
Mary Anderson
Letha Bailey
Artie Calhoun
Kathryn Calhoun
Lila Williams
Edith Burkholder
Brantner
Thurlo
Hoselton
Senior Circle Meeting Report for December 4
The Senior Circle of West 8th Street met with Mrs. Marie Woolf and fourteen members present. Attendees included Mesdames Schrock Hummel Nickell Calhoun Tate Woolf Carter Hooker McArtor Prather Knifong Crawford Williams and Miss Mollie Adamson. Visitor Brother Tate attended. Worship led by Mrs. Tate. Lessons on Investing Our Heritage Successful Living and God Given Men were led by Hummel Schroek and others. An Ivah Carr letter was read. Hostess Beatty Jeanne served fruit salad cake and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8
Marie Woolf
Mesdames Schrock
Hummel
Nickell
Calhoun
Tate
Woolf
Carter
Hooker
McArtor
Prather
Knifong
Crawford
Williams
Mollie Adamson
Bro. Tate
Tax Collector Notice for Enterprise Township
Vincent Steele, Collector, will be at Citizens Savings Bank on Saturday December 20 and at Bank of Purdin on Saturday December 27 to collect taxes for Enterprise township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Savings Bank
Bank of Purdin
Enterprise Township
Vincent Steele
Bitter Sweet Club holds all day December meeting
The Bitter Sweet Club met December 3 at Mrs. Rosa McCollura’s home with seventeen present. Members visited, quilted, and shared a covered dish lunch. Bertha Gooch and Virginia O’Falconer won the contest. an oyster and chili supper was planned for December 11 at Chas. Glenn Gooch’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa McCollura
Bertha Gooch
Virginia O ‘Falconer
Chas
Glenn Gooch
Essie Wood
Catherine McCollum
FSA to Lend for Farm Machinery Repair Program
The Farm Security Administration will lend money to repair and overhaul farm machinery for eligible FSA borrowers to ensure continued food production. Edwin H. Lee says loans cover two years at five percent interest and may finance new equipment for joint purchases to meet shortages. Group buying and early repairs aim to keep machinery available for the next growing season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Security Administration
Edwin H. Lee
Lee
Food For Freedom
America
U.S.D.A
Apron and Food Sale by Church Circle
Bargains offered by Bargains Apron and Food Sale Circle No 2 of the W S of C of the Methodist Church will hold a sale on Saturday December 20 at the Calhoun Grocery. Patronage appreciated.
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W.S. of C. 3
Methodist Church
Calhoun Crocery
Zone Meeting Draws Linn County Youth at Pur din Church
About one hundred twenty five young people attended the Linn County Zone meeting at the Pur din Methodist Church. A varied program was presented by delegations from several towns with refreshments served. The group will reconvene the third Monday night in January at the Brookfield Methodist Church with Browning attendees including Rev. Tate and several Misses and Messrs from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdin
Linn County
Methodist
Brookfield
Browning
Rev. Tate
Mary
Ee Askey
Mary Sue Bennett
Betty Jeanne Woolf
von Dean Ogle
Mary. FE. Smith
Frances Tate
Betty Ishmeal
Eudora Harris
Richard Askey
Russell Bartow
Junior Woolf
Billy Joe Crockshanks
County agency plans early ordering of farm parts
County agent J. Robert Hall reports repairs for farm machinery may take three months next spring. He urges parts be ordered now. The Linn County Defense Board meets this week to assist farmers in ordering the correct parts through local dealers cooperating in this effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Machinery Repairs
J. Robert Hall
Linn County
U. S. Defense Board
Roosevelt Proclaims Red Cross War Fund Campaign
President Roosevelt proclaims the start of a Red Cross War Fund to raise at least fifty million dollars. The pledge urges nationwide participation to support the Red Cross’s war relief, welfare liaison, and civil defense roles as the nation enters a major conflict.
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United States of America
American National Red Cross
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Red Cross
Washington
United States
For Sale 1931 Chevrolet Coach in Good Condition
Lyle Bundies advertises a 1931 Chevrolet Coach for sale in good condition. The notice highlights a cash deal and contact via the seller for offers or inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Lyle Bundies
White Giant Blood-Tested Cockerall
Mrs. Johnie Stephen announces a White Giant blood-tested Cockerall for sale or service. Contact Cora Stephen at phone 9716 in Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnie Stephenson
Cora
Milan
Postal schedule shifts for January 1942 Leader Record
The Leader Record will print on Tuesday to allow Wednesday mailings due to Christmas Thursday. Correspondents are asked to mail items to reach the office by Monday. The same deadline applies to the January 1, 1942 issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publishe
All cut for democracy saves lives on our streets
The piece urges a national safety drive after Pearl Harbor era urgency. It cites 46 000 expected auto fatalities by year end and Missouri's rise to 225 or more deaths. Readers are asked to act as everyday defenders, like Fort Leonard Wood, by avoiding reckless driving to protect lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Highway Department
Missourian
Pearl Harbor
National Safety Council
Alitsouri
Fort Leonard Wood
Emergency Red Cross Fund Drive Urged After War Declaration
In Linn County a fund drive asks for 5000 dollars to meet a 34 percent share of population. The appeal urges readers to contribute at the newspaper office or via local committee members Edgar F. Carter, Robert Morrow, and Carl Drake, noting volunteers will call on residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Linn County
Browning
Edgar F. Carter
Robert Morrow
Carl Drake
Tax Collection Schedule for Benton Township
Wm. P. Fields announces tax collection in Cora Friday morning December 19, Roger Friday afternoon December 19, and Browning Saturday December 21 to cover Benton township taxes. Collectors urge residents to prepare records and payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora
Roger
Browning
Benton Township
Wm. P. Fields
No Hunting Prohibition on Farm Land by Walker Family
W V Walker and G D Walker state no hunting with guns or dogs is allowed on their farm or rented land, enforcing a strict no hunting policy across their property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Walker
G. D. Walker
Carmacks Welcome Baby Girl Born December 13
Mr and Mrs Ruben Carmack of North Salem announce the birth of a nine pound baby girl on Saturday December 13 with Dr T R McArtor as attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruben Carmack
North Salem
T. R. McArtor
Farm near Browning seeks buyer in Missouri
An advertised well improved 0 acre farm lies 13 miles south of Browning. Prospective buyers are instructed to see or write Mrs. Elizabeth A. Gilmer at 124 Cherry St Chilliecthe Missouri for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Elizabeth A. Gilmer
Cherry St
Chilliecthe
Farm Owner Bans Hunting on Property
H. F. Kille and Truman Stephenson warn against hunting on their farm, prohibiting use of guns, dogs, or trespass by hunters. The note asserts private property rights and requests adherence to the prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Kille
Truman Stephenson
Food Aplenty in FSA Family Canners in Linn County
Mrs. Nolin, Home Supervisor, says 274 FSA families canned about 21 660 quarts for home use this winter under the live at home program. About 80 percent met the goal of at least 80 quarts per person this year as they store fruits, vegetables, meats, and cereals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FSA
Linn County
Nolin
Browning Methodist Circuit Christmas Services Planned
The Browning Methodist Circuit reports two morning services at Roger with a fellowship dinner at the Fisher home. Evening Christmas program features prophecies, Magnificat, Gloria, and reader Beverly Moore with High School Octet, followed by Lord's Supper. prayer meeting set for Roy Calhoun home tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Methodist
Roger
Lord’s Day
W. W. Fisher
Browning
Beverly Moore
Roy Calhoun
H. R. Tate
Farm rule bans hunting with gun or dog
Mrs. Joe Johnson and Otto Johnson announce a prohibition on hunting with firearms or dogs on their farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Johnson
Otto Johnson
Slats Diary Reflects War Talk From A Rural Student's Week
A diary reveals a mischievous student noting shifts in anti Hitler sentiment, admiration for both Hitler and the Japanese, and classroom jokes. The week covers bus rides, a misbehaving conductor, cannabe can be misread, and a somber note about a 13 year old being sent to war.
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