Mrs G C Rhodes Passes Away in Browning
Mildred Doris Gooch born April 1 1916 died December 16 1942 at 26 years 8 months 16 days. She left husband Glenn Rhodes and two children Mary Darlene who died in infancy and Richard Glenn surviving. Survived by father Leon Gooch Browning sister Juanita Page Chicago brothers Herman and Jack Gooch Chicago and Clifford Gooch Browning. Funeral December 18 at 2 30 at Browning Methodist Church with Rev C J Chappell and local pallbearers. Burial Jenkins cemetery under Schoene's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Doris Gooch
Leon
Mary Gooch
Juanita Page
Chicago
Ilinois
Herman
Jack Gooch
Clifford Gooch
Browning
Leon Gooch
Browning Methodist Church
C. J. Chappell
Methodist Church
Robert Moore
Edgar Carter
W. W. Wilkison
Guy Adams
Wilkison
Leon Kenley
Jay Harvey
Dan Haley
Ray Nickell
Jack Gender
Jenkins Cemetery
Schoene
Card of Thanks for Mildred Rhodes
The family thanks friends for kindness during sickness and burial of Mildred Rhodes. Gratitude is expressed for sympathy and floral offerings from many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Rhodes
Mrs Edward Reed Lara Ann McCown Dies in Missouri
Mrs. Edward Reed Lara Ann McCown died December 17 1942 at Gainesville Missouri after a life spanning Linn Sullivan and Jefferson Counties. She leave her husband two children Effie Lee who died in infancy and Alfred Lawrence sister Nancy Jerome Browning brother Thomas McCown Browning and many relatives. Funeral services were held December 19 1942 at Mt Olive Baptist Church with Rev C J Chappell. burial followed in Mt Olive Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lara Ann McCown
Thomas Jefferson
Mary Jane McCown
Linn County
Missouri
Edward Reed
Shatter
Sullivan County
Jefferson City
Bagnell
Gainesville
Effie Lee
Alfred Lawrence
Nancy Jerome
Browning
Thomas McCown
C. J. Chappell
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Mt. Olive
Reed family expresses sorrow and thanks for support
The Reed and McCown families share appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown during the death and burial of Mrs. Lara Reed. Jerome and Reed families acknowledge support from friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lara Reed
Reed
McCown
Jerome
George W. Anderson Former Linn County Sheriff Dies
George W. Anderson died at his Linneus home Sunday after a period of failing health. Born June 13, 1876 in Enterprise township, he was a former Linn County sheriff. Survived by his wife, two sons, three grandchildren and three sisters Mrs. W. F. Peters Browning Mrs. A. J. Knapp Laclede and Mrs. Frank Young Seattle Wash. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Linnews Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Anderson
George W. Anderson
Linn County
Linneus
Mr. Anderson
Gilbert Anderson
Enterprise Township
W. F. Peters
Browning
A. J. Knapp
Laclede
Frank Young
Seattle, Wash
Methodist Church
Linnews
Pie-Eating Contest in Gene Autry Western
In Gene Autry’s new film The Call of the Canyon a pie eating contest headlines a weekend showing at Electric Theatre. Tadpole Frog’s kid brother competes while Frog bets his last dime on victory as the Sons of the Pioneers perform. Gene sings When It’s Chilly Down in Chil and Montana Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Theatre
Gene Autry
Frog
Tadpole
Sons of the Pioneers
Gene
Chil
Montana Plains
Cliff
Nazarro Presents Comedy At The Electric Theatre
Nazarro brings lively patter and punchlines at the Electric Theatre with The Call of the Canyon next Saturday and Sunday. Short features Swing Frolic and Pantry Panic accompany the program for a full bill of light entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarro
Electric Theatre
Corn For Sale at $1 Per Bushel Delivered Within Ten Miles
Farm offer from Mrs. Elizabeth Gilmer of Chillicothe Missouri for 550 bushels of good corn at $1.00 per bushel, delivered within ten miles. located 34 miles south of Browing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Elizabeth Gilmer
Cherry St
Chillicothe
Birth of Baby Girl to Pvt and Mrs Street
Pvt and Mrs Dale Street announce the arrival of a baby girl named Ronna Doyle on Monday December 21 at the home of Mrs Street's mother in Laclede. Attending physician was Dr T R McArtor. Pvt Street is currently stationed at Camp Hulen Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Street
Mt Zion and North Salem Sunday Services
The pastor will preach at Mt Zion Sunday December 27 at 3 pm and at North Salem Sunday December 27 at 3 pm. C J Chappell, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion and
North Salem
Mt. Zion
J. Chappell
For Sale Good clean timothy and clever seed
Classified notice by Reginald Rinehart offers for sale Timothy hay and clever seed. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Clever Seed
Reginald Rinehart
Notice on kerosene coupon turn-in by December deadline
All persons who bought kerosene on coupon notes since October 1, 1942 from Consumers Ind Oil Co or Standard Oil Co must return coupons to company agents before December 29, 1942. After that date we will report delinquents to Local Rationing Boards. Signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers Ind. Oil Co
Standard Oil Co
Oil Company’s
Happy Workers Club Meeting Noted by Grace Pipes
Eighteen members and several guests attended the Happy Workers Club gathering at Grace Pipes home on Wednesday December 16. A noon dinner followed as members tied two comforters. Mrs Della Sayers played piano while Mrs Bernice Lawrence led a devotional based on Matthew 3. Mrs Lenore Knight spoke on making the most of a child’s heredity and several members shared notes. Contest winners included Mrs Ona Franklin and Mrs Helen Shaw with prizes for the largest load brought by Mrs Carrie Morris. A notice mentions a December 30 event with Mrs Alta DeVore if no other notice is given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Workers Club
Grace Pipes
Della Sayers
Bernice Lawrence
Matt
Lenore Knight
Verda Franklin
Ona Franklin
Helen Shaw
Carrie Morris
Aimee
Alta DeVore
Christmas Party at Mrs. Gooch's Circle No. 1
The Circle No. 1 of the W. S. of C. S. Methodist Church held its annual Christmas dinner at Mrs. Martha Gooch's home on December 16. The evening featured Silent Night songs, readings by Mrs. Nellie Seaman, A Visit From St. Nicholas, a duet by Mrs. Wilkison and Mrs. Beverly Moore, a musical story, and secret sister drawings plus a gift exchange. Attendees included Lena Campbell Sue of Purdin, Nellie Seaman, Jennie Lumsden, Lillian Bennett, Marjorie Lay, Hazel Vincent, Edna Forbes, Allie Ware, Alma Browning, Ruth and Julia Ann Lantz, Beverly Moore, Genevieve Prather, Leon Harris, Vivian Beall, Mary Wilkison, Velma Jennings, Stella Page, Ila Nevins, Margaret Smith, Mildred Rhodes, Martha Gooch, Almeda Bartow, Erma Peterson, and Edith Burkholder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 1
W. S
C. S
Methodist Church
Martha Gooch
Nellie Seaman
Little Town of Bethlehem
Il. Nevins
St. Nicholas
Mary Wilkison
Beverly Moore
Genevieve Prather
Leon Harris
Vivian Beall
Velma Jennings
Stella Page
Ila Nevins
Margaret Smith
Mildred Rhodes
Almeda Bartow
Erma Peterson
Edith Burkholder
Jerry Jennings
Cinderella Club
Mariyn Gooch
Lillian Bennett
Pearle Thurlo
Marilyn
Ruth Ann Jennings
Mesdames
Alpha Brantner
Edna Forbes
Frances Hoselton
Blanche Johnson
Ira Nevins
Jennie Glaze
Canton
Letha Bailey
Artie Calhoun
Talk No Gooc
Mabel Harvey
Ela Neet
Lila Williams
Roxie Lee Foxe Birthday Party Attended by Local Girls
Roxie Lee Foxe celebrated her birthday after school at home with guests Cynthia Moore Judy Moore Joan Carter Eva Doris Carter Sandra Rhodes Roxie Lee and Jimmie and Gary Foxe. Mrs Foxe served refreshments as the children left wishing many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxie Lee Foxe
Cynthia
Judy Moore
Joan Carter
Eva Doris Carter
Sandra Ruth Rhodes
Roxie Lee
Jimmie
Gary Foxe
Lost License Plate 110-874 in Purdin
Finder should notify Clarence Skeen of Purdin Missouri about the missing license plate 110 874. The notice specifies the plate number and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Skeen
Purdin, Mo
M F A Meeting at J C O F Hall December 17
The M F A Central Cooperative held a regular meeting at the J C O F hall on Thursday night December 17. Edwin H Lee from Linneus spoke on wartime problems. The program was brief due to bad weather. The group sang Christmas carols and featured performances by Beall Carter Harris Lawrence and Quigley with piano and recitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. A. Central Co-operative
J. C. O. F. Hall
Robert Moore
Edwin H. Lee
Linneus
Billy Don Beall
Eva Doris Carter
Pearl Harbor
Mary Ruth Harris
Frances Lou Lawrence
Mildred Morrow
Bill Quigley
Gene Arnold
Lois Maggart
Mary E. Smith
F. J. Alshpach
Leona Harris
John Hooker
John Quigley
Lillian Bennett
Assembly of God Pastor Tiahrt Calls for Christ’s Comfort
A church flyer invites worshippers to fill a vacant spiritual chair with Christ’s presence. Pastor Tiahrt urges the lonely to invite Jesus, citing John 14 18, and announces visiting Lady Pastor at White Oak with nightly meetings featuring old time preaching and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God
C. G. Tiahrt
John
White Oak
Paper Gift Requests From Mrs Fish Backing Route 2
Mrs. John Fish requests this year’s home paper be sent to her nephew Glenn Hooker in St. Louis and her brother J. G. Gabel in Oklahoma City as a gift. She also asks for renewal of their paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fishback
Route 2
Glenn Hooker
St. Louis
J. G. Gabel
Oklahoma City
Lieut Costigan A Jap War Prisoner
Mrs. Merle Costigan announced official word from the National Red Cross that her husband Lieut Harold Costigan is alive and a prisoner of war held by the Japanese. He served in a tank battalion in Bataan when the area fell and no location is given. Readers hope for humane treatment by captors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Costigan
Legion of Friends
National Red Cross
Lieut
Harold Costigan
Lieut. Costigan
Bataan
Lille de
Swenson and Lee Marry in Linneus Home Wedding
Mr. George Swenson of San Pedro California and Miss Mary Skee of Purdin Missouri wed at the bride’s father Judge Virgil Lee’s home near Purdin. The ceremony was performed by Rev Hines with only relatives present. The bride, a Lee daughter and Kirksville State Teachers College graduate, taught locally before moving to Kansas City. The groom, Seattle University graduate and electrical engineer for a major shipbuilder, plans to make San Pedro his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Swenson
San Pedro
Caifornia
Mary Skee
Purdin
Missouri
Virgil Lee
Hines
Maxine Helms
Linneus
Lee
Pacific Coast
Marceline
Santa Fe
California
Farm For Rent Near Browning In Missouri
80 acre farm for rent located 34 miles south of Browning. Owner contact Mrs. Elizabeth Gilmer at 424 Cherry St, Chillicothe, Missouri. Property details and rental terms not provided in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Elizabeth Gilmer
Cherry St
Chillicothe
Senior Circle Elects Officers At Meeting In Home
The Senior Circle of the W. 5S. of C. S. met at Mrs. Lula Carter's home. Officers for the year were elected: President Reba Hummel, Vice President Silas Bartow, Rec. Sec. C. J. Chappell, Treasurer Guy Adams. Marie Woolf led the Christmas program and visitors included America Fleming Josie Jones Leona Harris and Margaret Smith. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 5S
C. S
Lula Carter
Reba Hummel
Silas Bartow
C. J. Chappell
Treas
Guy Adams
Marie Woolf
Cinderella Club Christmas Meeting With Bridge Social
Mrs Jerry Jennings hosted the Cinderella Club Christmas gathering. After a two course dinner guests played bridge. high score prizes went to Mrs Mariyn Gooch and Mrs Genevieve Prather, with Mrs Lillian Bennett winning the consolation prize and Mrs Pearle Thurlo the traveling prize.
Browning Aerial Gunner Earns Silver Wings
Keath J. Crooks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crooks, Route 1, graduates from Harlingen Army Gunnery School Texas with expert aerial gunner rating. He is promoted to sergeant and will join a bomber crew to defend against enemy aircraft after five weeks of training and diploma exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlingen Army Gunnery School
Texas
Harlingen Army
Keath
J. Crooks
Walter Crooks
Army Air Forces
Christmas Meeting of Friend ship Circle Club
The Friend ship Circle Club held its annual Christmas meeting on December 16 with Mrs. Margaret McCollum hosting. Two visitors attended, two men enjoyed a noon dinner, and at two the session opened with Silent Night and Christmas carols. Margaret read a Cairo Egypt soldier letter. contests by Edna and Lucy were won by Margaret and Edna. Santa followed with gifts from sunshine pass. next gathering is December 31 with Mrs. Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Circle Club
Margaret McCollum
Margaret
Cairo
Egypt
Edna
Lucy
Mrs. Rice
C. R
Sunshine Workers Club Christmas Meeting Recap
Four Sunshine Workers Club teens met December 15 at Mrs. Wayne Stufflebean's home for an all day session. Visitors included Mrs. Lora Badger, Mrs. Ruth Bartimus, and Mrs. Ray Maggart. others attended. A Christmas poem was read, roll call featured a holiday thought, gifts were exchanged, candy shared, and departure followed. The next meeting is January 6 with Mrs. Lucille Arnold. Mrs. Myrtle Gray left early due to her mother's illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Workers Club
Wayne Stufflebean
Lora Badger
Ruth Bartimus
Ray Maggart
Lucille Arnold
Myrtie Gray
George Stephenson
C. R
Leader Record Seeks News From Readers During Holidays
The Leader-Record urges readers to send in news of interest, especially for soldiers overseas. Readers can phone or mail items to uplift spirits and keep the paper Worthwhile for the home front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader-Record
Leader- Record
James G Harmon Dies in Cushing Oklahoma at 90
James G Harmon born June 10 1852 near Cora Missouri died December 11 1942 in Cushing Oklahoma at 3 40 am age 90 6. He moved from Missouri to Oklahoma territory in 1906 and lived on a farm near Agra fifteen years. Survived by wife Mary J Harmon seven sons four daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He leaves relatives and friends and two in armed forces. A memorial verse closes the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James George Harmon
Cora
Missouri
Sullivan County
Thomas Jefferson
Edna Tolly Harmon
Oklahoma Territory
Agra
Cushing
Oklahoma
Mr. Harmon
Mary J. Harmon
Henry
James
Adrain
Okla
Bryan
Colcord
Benjamin
Kansas City
Lloyd V
Camp Adeir
Corvallis
Oregon
Ellen Rogers
Pertha Crownover
Tulsa
Ida Baker
Ada Dickey
Roy Taylor
John Morgan
Jake Harmon
Milan
Roy
France
Ivah Page
Nora
Ruby Harmon
Harmon
Farm for Sale Near Brown Ing 40 Acres 6 Room House
Rural property listing for sale 40 acres 3 miles from Brown Ing with a 6 room house barn and sheds. Eight acres cultivated and abundant water. Cash or terms offered by Noel Ley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Noel Ley
Slats Diary Sunday to Saturday recounts a quirky Christmas week
The diary notes a child's humorous take on Christmas expectations, school activities, a Christmas shop display, a class play, dream sequence in the snow, school holidays, and a quirky incident with Pa's editor. It captures moments of family life and small mischief through a child’s voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vacashen
Santy Clos
Chamber of Collewed
Method
Napoleon
Jake
Desishen
Noos
Offis
Also Mentioned on This Page
G.C. Rhodes
Hele
Mrs. Ray Gooch
M. F. A. Meeting
Swenson-Lee
Linneus Bulletin
Norris Knifong
Sgt
Keath J. Crooks
James G. Harmon
Cushing, Okla
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