Mrs Laura Fields 71 Dies in Tulare Hospital
Mrs Laura Fields 71 widow of John W Fields died after a cerebral hemorrhage she suffered two days earlier at Tulare hospital She lived in Tulare twenty years with time in Santa Cruz and Modesto Survived by three daughters nine grandchildren a sister and three brothers Funeral services set for 2 p m Tuesday at Gable parlors with Rev A H Wallace officiating
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Laura Fields
Tulare Hospital
John W. Fields
Missouri
Tulare
Santa Cruz
Modesto
Claude Keithley
Hilda Allen
Clyde Sayers
Lee Dudley
Fresno
Sam Ragan
San Luis Obispo
Marilyn
Sheron
Don
Byron Allen
Dalton Allen
Arroyo Grande
Merle Sayers
Denzil Sayers
Neey
Eeereas
Bobby Gene Ragan
Artie Cotter
Browning
Obituary for John W. Tripp of North Salem and Brookfield
John William Tripp born May 19 1860 in Carroll County Ohio died February 1 1940 at his son’s home age 79 years 8 months and 12 days. He married Jessie Florence Tripp August 21 1886 and they had two daughters and four sons. His wife and an infant daughter Bessie Irene and son Homer C died earlier. He joined North Salem church then First M E Church at Brookfield and remained faithful. Survived by daughter Mrs Walter Smith North Salem three sons Arthur G North Salem Jay E Brookfield and John Paul Chillicothe eight grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral at North Salem Methodist Church February 3 conducted by Rev C B Hobbs Laredo. Interment North Salem cemetery.
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John William Tripp
Carroll County
Ohio
Eleanor Brower
James Tripp
John Paul Tripp
Missouri
Jessie Florence Tripp
Bessie Irene
Homer C
Tripp
North Salem
Brookfield
M. E. Church
Walter Smith
Arthur G
Jay
Obituary of Mrs B F Purdin and family ties
Mrs B F Purdin Lydia Alice Marrs born Sullivan County Missouri January 24 1873 died February 3 1940 aged 67 years 10 days. She married B F Purdin October 1 1892. Daughters Marie Vencill Green City Missouri Vernice Christian North Salem Missouri. Grandchildren Marjorie Smith Green City Verlan L Christian Purdin and Mary Lou Smith Green City. Also three brothers.
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B. F. Purdin
Lydia Alice Marrs
Sullivan County
Missouri
Marie Vencill
Green City
Vernice Christian
North Salem
Marjorie Smith
Verlan L. Christian
Purdin
Mary Lou Smith
Funeral services for mother at Winigan Baptist Church
Two sisters and many relatives mourn as funeral services led by Rev. Jack Jones were held at Winigan Baptist Church on Sunday February 4 at one o clock. Burial followed at Price Cemetery.
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Jack Jones
Winigan Baptist Church
Price Cemetery
Big Picture Coming at Electric Theatre
A 1939 era feature recounts Stanley and Livingstone with a Navy training short Film ing The Fleet. The program bills supreme screen achievement and promises a top notch presentation for February 14 and 15 at the Electric Theatre, urging satisfaction or money back.
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Africa
Stanley
Livingstone
United States Navy
Electric Theatre
In Memoriam for Lary Kenley February 9
In loving memory of our darling son and twin brother Lary who passed away two years ago February 9. As we loved you so we miss you in our memory you are near. Loved, I remembered, thought of always. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Kenley and Gary.
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Lary
Leon Kenley
Gary
For Sale: Bronze Toms and Hen from Freddie King flock
For sale bronzes from Freddie King’s brood and White Holland Toms and hens from Cass County Hatchery. Contact Roy Haley for details.
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Freddie King
Cass County
Roy Haley
Stitch And Chatter Club Meeting Recap
The Stitch And Chatter Club met with Mrs. Dana Lambert on January 30. Sixteen members attended with one new member Edna Spencer joining. The group shared quilting and embroidery then a noon dinner before a business meeting led by minutes. next gathering set for February 14 with Blanche Head.
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Dana Lambert
Elizabeth
Florence
Lucille
Dana
Sylvia
Bessie
Dorothy
Hallie
Edna Spencer
Blanche Head
Pickle X
Honor Roll of Donors for Leader Record
A list thanks new and renewing supporters for the Leader Record. Names include Mrs. Joe Johnson Carl Thurlo O L Lay Mrs Etta Bailey Mrs Ida McCollum and others with nephews and siblings named. Readers are invited to check the paper tag to add their name.
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Leader
Joe Johnson
Carl Thurlo
O. L. Lay
Etta Bailey
Ida McCollum
C. A. Fleming
B. Fleming
C. E. Steele
D. G. Freeland
J. H. Calhoun
W. R. Head
Lewis Elliott
G. E. Wilhite
Margaret Fore
Louis Arnold
J. W. Garrett
Mervyn Garrett
H. L. Schrock
Belle Monroe
E. W. Linhart
Orlin Bevier
Fay E. Bowyer
Family Reunion Held at John McCollum Home
Sunday February 4 1940 a family reunion was held at the John M McCollum home in New Boston Missouri for Claude McCollum of Omak Washington who returned January 29 for a two week visit with relatives. The gathering included McCollums Milburns Coffmans and Baughers and featured music by Aileen McCollum.
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John MeCollum
New
Boston
Missouri
Claude McCollum
Omak
Washington
John O. McCollum
T. A. Milburn
New Boston
Everett Coffman
Talmege Coffman
Della Mee Brown
Bucklin
Pail For Sale Jersey Coming 2 Good One
Local listing notes a jersey style pail for sale by H. R. Hamilton. The ad emphasizes a gentle item without horns and uses simple promotional language.
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Jersey
H. R. Hamilton
Lincoln in the White House on Warner film program
Two showings next Saturday and Sunday nights present the 2 reel Technicolor feature Lincoln in the White House about Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. Filmed at Warner Bros studios in California with no expense spared. The program also includes Gene Autry Patsy Montana The Frog in Colorado Sunset and The Texas Rangers at Electric Theatre.
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Lincoln
White House
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Warner Bros. Studios
California
Gene Autry
The
Texas Rangers
Patsy Montana
Singer
the “Frog
Colorado Sunset
Electric Theatre
Poor Fur Season Prices Down In Local Market
Fur dealers blame weather and poor season with short cold spells and a late peak. Prices held steady for skunk at 1.25 dollars per pelt while possum dominated markets at 20 to 25 cents. coon and mink prices remained below the recent averages. Pete Cable of Milan Missouri reports his firm bought 50 000 furs this season.
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Pete Cable
Milan
Muskrat pelts report solid fur quality this year
A regional market note confirms a usual supply of muskrat pelts for the season and reports good fur quality, suggesting stable demand and steady prices for trappers and traders.
Turkeys Sold From Roy Haley Ranch to Stamper Co
The eight hundred turkeys produced annually at Roy Haley turkey ranch east of town were sold Tuesday to F M Stamper Co of Milan. Haley weighed and graded the flock at the farm and rushed them by truck to Milan where they were boxed for the Eastern markets.
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Roy Haley
Town
F. M. Stamper Co
Milan
Haley
Savey Day
Stamper Co
Sale or Trade Model T Ford Coupe for Horse or Mule
Ben A. Mairs advertises a Model T Ford coupe available for sale or trade in exchange for a horse or mule.
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Ben A. Mairs
Willing Workers Club Sees Dining, Quilt Blocks and Farewell Gift
The Willing Workers Club met with Mrs. Walter Connell on January 31 for an all day session. They priced quilt blocks embroidered tea towels and fillow slips. A noon dinner was shared and at two o clock a contest led by Mrs. Connell crowned Mrs. Verda Franklin winner. The club presented Mrs. Connell a chenille bedspread as she moves away. Meeting planned with Mrs. Grace Pipes on February 14.
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Willing Workers Club
Walter Connell
Grace Pipes
A Galloping Tea Planned by Adams Wesley Class
The Adams Wesley class of the Methodist church plans a galloping tea where two or four guests arrive unannounced. Hosts serve whatever is prepared and guests give a silver offering for refreshments. The hostess then accompanies guests to the next house, not dressing up, but going as she is.
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Adams Wesley
Methodist Church
Surprise Birthday Card Party Fulfills Monday Night Plan
Floyd Swisegood’s birthday celebration was postponed from Sunday February 4 after he sniffed out the surprise. About twenty five guests arrived around 8 pm then more neighbors joined, totaling fifty six. The gathering featured visiting, card games, and candy, with a large turnout of friends and relatives listed among the attendees.
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Floyd Swisegood
John Longwell
Robert Lambert
Kermit Lambert
Sonja
Fred Bailey
Gene Moore
Basil
Edna Lambert
Agnes Stone
Eldon
Byron Deskins
R. A. Arthur
Mirs
Roy Jennings
Mae
Donald
Edd Lambert
Lafe Pearler
Dock Smith
Charley
Frank Head and Sons
Coratner
Alpha Lambert
Forrest Thomas
Arlo Smith
Ray Bauer
Anna Belle West
Helen Ann
Marjorie
Vernie Minor
Keith
Kenneth Almond
Vergie
Keith Cordray
Doris Mitchell
Helen Swisegood
Leon Nickell
Jesse Longwell
Adams Wesley Glass Meeting Honors Bible Women
Mrs Hazel Peterson hosted the Adams Wesley Sunday School gathering on Friday February 2 with a luncheon at 1 o clock. Mrs Edna Forbes chaired the meeting and Deborah lesson by Mrs Genevieve Prather followed. Members present included Mrs Lilian Bennett Mrs Cleo Jane Mrs Genevieve Pratter Mr Oma Rudloff Mrs Edna Forbes Mrs Beverly Moore Mrs Alm Browning Mrs Ila Nevins Mrs Herb Peterson and teacher Mrs Nellie Seaman. A Bible Quiz by Mrs Jennie Lumsden sparked strong discussion and guest Mrs Peggy Browning attended. Roll call led to a contest won by Bessie Head. other contests went to Nadene Scott Lettie Dodson Susie Bozwell and Mayme Steve received a wash cloth shower. Lula Pearl Head celebrated a birthday shower. Next meeting with Elma Brinkley.
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Hazel Peterson
Adams-Wesley
Eless
Edna Forbes
Genevieve Prather
Deborah
Jennie Lumsden
Lillian Bennett
Cleo Jane
Genevieve Pratter
Oma Rudloff
Beverly Moore
Alm Browning
Ila Nevins
Herb Peteson
Nellie Seaman
Peggy Browning
Seaman
Dene Scott
Clyde Hoskins
Gaylord Jones
Clarence Head
Bessie Head
Nadene Scott
Lettie Dodson
Susie Bozwell
Mayme Steve
Lula Pearl Head
Elma Brinkley
Speeding Limits Warning From City Council
City Council announces a city wide speed limit of 21 miles per hour amid complaints about speeding within the city. The notice warns residents to slow down or face judicial action as authorities state they mean business.
President's Annual Broad cast for Boy Scout Week
The President will deliver the annual broad cast for Boy Scout Week on Thursday February 8 at 9 30 PM CST. The program will be aired by National Columbia and Mutual Broadcasting companies.
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National
Columbia and
Mutuel Broadcasting Companies
Willing Workers Club meets for January day
The Willing Workers Club of Jenkins District met on Wednesday January 1 with ten members and five visitors. Mrs Chas Lay led a program after a noon dinner, with reports read and approved and a decision to contribute to a flower fund and host County Home Demonstration officers at the next meeting.
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Wiling Workers Club
Clvic
Jenkins Listricy
Chas. Lay
Raymond Warren
Lillian White
Lay
Geo. Prather
Valentine
Cc. B
Get Acquainted Club Holds All Day Meeting
Mrs. Lucy Sevier hosted an all day Get Acquainted Club gathering despite cold weather and snow blocked roads. Three members were absent as the group quilted and tacked carpet rags and enjoyed a noon dinner with visitors Alma Lawrence and Na- (continued readable text).
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Get Acquainted Club
Lucy Sevier
Alma Lawrence
Browning Res Street Lights Replaced After Years
Street lights in the Browning residence section were reactivated on February 1 after years of outage due to funds. The business district lights had remained on. The City Council says finances improved enough to replace part of the residence lights and is praised for the action.
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Browning
Slats Diary: Week of Mischief and Moral Lessons
A diary style record recounts Slats and family routines from Sunday to Saturday. The entries describe church attendance and skating, a preacher's visit, geography lessons about Australia, a car breakdown on the bluff trip, a helper named Blisters and a boy Otto, and a dentist visit on Saturday. The tone is childlike and locally observational.
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Memoriam
Honor Robl
John McCollum
Adams Wesley Glass
Hezel Peterson
S. S
Ant Emmy
Otto
Jake
Evry Boddie
Serten
Elsy
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