Dodson Rites Mark Life Of Browning Resident
Virgil Joseph Dodson longtime Browning Missouri resident died February 5 1941 at his home aged sixty nine He was born September 25 1871 in Sullivan County He married Rosie Bohannon in 1893 and they had two daughters Ella Mae Atkins and Sylvia Doolan Surviving are his wife two daughters two grandchildren five sisters and one brother Funeral services were held February 8 1941 at the Church of Christ in Browning with Rev W E Brumback and Rev C A Hall leading tribute and interment followed in Kaifong cemetery
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Virgil Joseph Dodson
Margaret M
Joseph Dodson
Sullivan County
Browning
Missouri
Rosie May Bohannon
Ella Mae Atkins
Sylvia Jane Doolan
Davenport
Iowa
Rosie May
Sylvia Doolan
Marvo Jo
Albert James Doolan
W. S. Dodson
Tucson
Arizona
Ella Moore
Milan
Maude Maggett
Cora
Martha Head
Mary Dilliner
Chillicothe
Myrtle Myers
Odessa
Rachel Williams
Church of Christ
Church of Christ, Browning
W. E. Brumback
Council Bluffs
C. A. Hall
Edward Williams
Isle of Somewhere
Marva
Jo. Doolan
Violett Kenley
Lucille Williams
Idris Bohannon
Mildred Moore
Elvin Harmon
Kenneth Williams
Leon Kenley
Donald Dillinger
Marshall Bohannon
Norris Phillips
Ernest Dodson
Harold Dillinger
Kaifong
A. J. River
Card of Thanks for Virgil J. Dodson
Grateful note from Mrs. Rosie Dodson and family thanks friends neighbors for love sympathy and help after the death of Virgil J. Dodson. Special thanks to Rev Brumback Rev Hall and funeral directors Mr. and Mrs A J River for comforting words and service.
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Virgil J. Dodson
Brumback
Rev. Hall
A. J. River
Rosie Dodson
James Lester Martin Dies at 39 in Missouri
James Lester Martin died February 4 1941 at age 39 in Marion County Missouri from pneumonia fever. Born February 28 1901 in Browning Linn County Missouri he married Anna M Shull June 9 1920 and had three children James Lester Dorris Arlene and Hugo Duane. He was a Kai Fong Methodist member since 1915 and is survived by his wife, three children, his mother, two brothers and two sisters. Services were held at Browning.
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James Lester Martin
George Russell
Mary Susan Martin
Browning
Linn County
Missouri
Anna M. Shull
Philadelphia
James Lester
Dorris Arlene
Hugo Duane
Kaifong Methodist Church
Marion County
Charles Edwin
Kenneth Russell
Seminole
Oklahoma
Loy Harris
Carbon Cliff
Illinois
Hazel Stephenson
Moline
Ilinois
Georgie Coy
Burial in Kaifong Grove Cemetery Near Browning
The text notes a burial in Kaifong Grove cemetery located northeast of Browning near Bethel Missouri, with the event dated Wednesday February 5. The fragment specifies funeral details without naming the deceased or other participants.
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Bethel
Kaifong Grove Cemetery
Browning
Expression of thanks after death and burial
We express appreciation for kindness shown during the death and burial of our loved one. Special thanks to those who furnished transportation, dug the grave, and to those who sent flowers. Mrs Lester Martin and Children, Mrs Mary S Martin, Mrs Loy Harris, Mrs Hazel Stephenson, Kenneth and Edwin Martin.
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Lester Martin
Mary S. Martin
Loy Harris
Hazel Stephenson
Kenneth and
Edwin Martin
Mrs Elmire T Franklin Passes. Obituary from Missouri
Mrs Elmire T Crowdis Franklin died February 2, 1941, age 70 years, 8 months, 21 days. She married Alexander N Franklin in 1879 and had two surviving children, Iva Lee and Lester Franklin, both in Kansas City. Survived by brother Robert Crowdis. funeral at Mt Zion Church on February 4, 1941, burial in Mt Zion cemetery.
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Elmire T. Franklin
Elmira T. Crowdis Franklin
Jefferson and
Desh Crowdis
Sullivan County
Missouri
Kansas City
Alexander N. Franklin
Iva Lee
Lester Franklin
Kansas
Methodist Church
Robert Crowdis
Near Reger
Mt. Zion Church
John P. Ingerslow
Mt. Zion Cemetery
Pleasant Hill Couple Welcome 81lb Baby Boy
Mr and Mrs Eldon Morris of Pleasant Hill Township announce the birth of an 81 pound baby boy born Tuesday February 11 with Dr McArtor as the attending physician.
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Eldon Morris
Pleasant Hill Township
Dr. McArtor
Crowdis Announces Candidacy for Township Board
Lloyd Crowdis announces his candidacy for Member of the Township Board of Duncan Township in the upcoming Democratic primary. He is a Democrat and a prosperous Sullivan County farmer who vows to serve the office for the benefit of all.
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Lloyd Crowdis
Duncan Township
Mr. Crowdis
Sullivan County
Pankey Oil Company Tractor Gasoline Watch
Watch for further notice as opening prices in tractor gasoline set by Pankey Oil Company are reported.
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Pankey Oil Company
1940 Income Tax Returns Due In Missouri County
Deputy Collectors Fergus J. Walker and Edwin H. Frazier assist in preparing 1940 federal income tax returns due March 15 1941. All individuals with gross income thresholds must file. Taxpayers should prepare income and deductions lists before meeting deputies in Marceline and Brookfield during February 1941.
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U. S
Thos. J. Sheehan
Internal Revenue
Missouri
Sheehan
Fergus J. Walker
Edwin H. Frazier
Marceline
C-O Marceco Bank
Brookfield
C-O
Young Couple Married at Linneus Missouri
Miss Helen Swisegood and Mr Elden Head were united in marriage Sunday in Linneus Missouri by Rev Hamman. The bride is the youngest daughter of James and Lela Swisegood of North Salem and the groom the oldest son of Jesse and Chloe Head. They will live on a farm near North Salem and a charivari greeted them Monday night with a generous wedding reception.
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Helen Swisegood
Elden Head
Marrage
Linneus
Hamman
James
Lela Swisegood
North Salem
Jesse
Chloe Head
For Sale Five Jersey Cows From J A Lay
Five Jersey cows offered by J A Lay for sale. Ages include three at three years, one at four and one at five. Four are currently giving milk and one will calve soon. Three weeks ago.
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Jersey
J. A. Lay
Clover Seed For Sale by Edgar Shepherd
Red clover and al sike seeds advertised for sale by Edgar Shepherd. The note lists Clover Seed For Sale with no further details on price or quantity.
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Clover Seed
Alsike
Edgar Shepherd
Purdin Woman's Club Sees New Members At February Meeting
The Purdin Woman's Club met February 5 at Mrs. Daisy Street's home with fourteen members present and illness keeping several away. Guest Mrs. Anna Smith and new member Mrs. Walter Urbach attended. The program featured Famous Americans with poems by Longfellow, readings by Viola Crookshanks and Stephen Leacock, a vocal number God Bless America, and a Heart Strings contest won by Mrs. Eda Dryden. A Valentine exchange preceded refreshments and social time. Next meeting is March 6 hosted by Minnie Street.
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Woman's Club
Daisy Street
Anna Smith
Walter Urbach
Longwfellow
Viola Crookshanks
Jesus
America
Thomas Edison
Thora Carr
Longfellow
Clara Kingsolver
Hermia Street
Stephen Leacock
Eda Dryden
Minnie Street
Angus bull prospect from Thurlo and Laughlin herds
Registered Angus bull a promising yearling out of the H. N. Thurlo herd and sired by a Geo. Laughlin bull. Owner P. E. Cokerham R. 1, Browning, Missouri.
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H. N. Thurlo
Geo. Laughlin
P. E. Cokerham
Browning, Mo
Brotherhood Theme Sparks Senior Circle Meeting
The Senior Circle met on Thursday February 6 with Mrs Lorene Adams guiding a program titled Brotherhood. Members discussed minority groups in the United States including Jews Orientals Mexicans and the Negro in democracy while study topics covered investing heritage and global life.
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Lorene Adams
Bertha Haning
United States
Lula Carter
Marie Woolf
Frances
May Serock
Social hour despite weather rounds up members
The hostess served orange pudding, cookies and coffee during the social hour. Eleven members answered roll call, a decent turnout given the inclement weather.
Willing Workers Club Plans Valentine Grab Bag
The Willing Workers Club met with Mrs. Maude Christy on February 5 for an all day gathering. Six members four visitors and four children attended despite muddy roads. The day addressed lacking comforts with one project completed and a discussion on equal. A fifteen cent flower collection was noted and plans for a Valentine grab bag prize were made. Next meeting is February 19 with Mrs. Forrest Gocch.
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Willing Workers Club
Maude Christy
Christy
Forrest Gocch
Carrie Morris Birthday Surprise Gathered Local Friends
On Tuesday evening January 28 about fifty club members families and neighbors gathered at Mrs Carrie Morris and son Arthur home for a surprise birthday party. Attendees included H L Knight Albert Dunham Dean Knight Ross Knight Neil Knight Roy Ball Andrew Pfeiffer Winnie Christy Harold Duane Colon Cleveland Hubert Morris Glen Douglas Charlotte Wiley Taylor Wileta Harold Barbara Vincent Glidewell Alice Helen Steele Eddie Morris Donald Delbert Marvin Willis Morris Reva Payne Doris Harris Betty Montgomery Ilene Purdy Waverly Carol Betty Pipes Marjorie Bunch Fred Robinson James Glidewell Clarence Gramling Arthur Carrie Morris Refreshments of popcorn and candy were served and guests wished Carrie many more happy birthdays.
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Carrie Morris
Arthur
H. L Knight
Albert Dunham
Dean. Knight
Ross Knight
Neil
Roy Ball
James
Andrew Pfeiffer
Winnie Christy
Harold
Duane
Colon
Cleveland
Hubert Morris
Glen
Douglas
Charlotte
Wiley Taylor
Wileta
Barbara
Vincent Glidewell
Alice
Helen Steele
Eddie Morris
Donald
Delbert
Marvin
Willis Morris
Reva Payne
Doris Harris
Betty Montgomery
Ilene Purdy
Waverly
Carol
Betty Pipes
Marjorie Bunch
Fred Robinson
James Glidewell
Clarence Gramling
Carrie
True Blue Club Meets in Cold Weather With 16 Members
True Blue Club held its January 29 meeting with Floy Morris, 16 members, and 3 visitors. The group opened with songs and prayers, heard talks on hot school lunches, and planned to serve lunch at Mr Browning's sale.
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True Blue Club
Floy Morris
Wildwood
Linneus
Edgar Morris
Ida Smith
Mr. Browning
Local Consumers Independent Oil Co Sold to Local Owners
A Saturday deal transferred the entire stock of Consumers Independent Oil Co to local buyers. The firm, organized in 1927, becomes home owned and operated with Dr. M. L. Haning as President, B. M. Haning as Vice-President, and Elvin L. Harmon as Secretary-Treasurer. James A. Buswell remains with the new organization as salesman.
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Consumers Independent Is Co
Consumers Independent Oil .Co
Eet
M. L. Haning
B. M. Haning
Elvin L. Harmon
Jas. A. Buswell
Special Tractor Gasoline Discount at Brookfield Dock
Pankey Oil Company advertises a special price on tractor gasoline at its Brookfield dock with a note to watch the paper for further announcements to follow.
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Brookfield
Pankey Oil Company
Bide-A-Wee Club Hosts Bridge Night Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Williams entertained the Bide-A-Wee Club and guests on Thursday February 6 with a turkey dinner and a bridge evening. High honors went to Mrs. C. B. Fleming and Mr. R. M. Calhoun. traveling prize to Mrs. H. C. Bailey. consolation to J. N. Neet. Members present included numerous local couples.
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J. R. Williams
W. F Peters
Virginia Bolling
Edward F. Williams
C. B. Fleming
R. M. Calhoun
H. C. Bailey
J. N. Neet
A. D. Peterson
J. H. Calhoun
W. D. Grice
C. W. Gooch
Browning Commercial Club Meeting Scheduled
The Browning Commercial Club will meet Monday night February 17 all members urged to attend refreshments will be served.
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Commercial Club
Browning Commercial Club
British fleet fends off surprise Mediterranean air attack
Picture feature highlights a Mediterranean air raid scare as the British fleet repels a surprise attack. Italian forces retreat in Africa as the war widens. Debris cleanup in London follows a dangerous fire raid. A new ship launch in Beaumont Texas headlines industry.update. National Skating Meet peer coverage accompanies other world events.
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Mediterranean
London
Beaumont
Texas
Bob
Bridgeton
Electric Theatre
State tax blanks available from Benton clerk H V Campbell
Notice to residents that state income tax blanks can be secured by notifying H V Campbell Benton township clerk Purdin Missouri. The directive directs eligible filers to contact the local official for forms and guidance.
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H. V. Campbell
Benton Township
Purdin, Mo
Special 10 Day Tractor Gasoline Sale Planned
A local notice announces a forthcoming 10 day sale of tractor gasoline. It invites customers to wait for the paper to reveal the special announcement and details on filling barrels.
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Pankey Oil Company
Bitter Sweet Club Meeting Notes at Mrs Gooch Home
The Bitter Sweet Club met February 5 with ten members and four visitors. Vice president Mrs Katie Griffin led as Bertha Gooch played piano for the club song The Church in the Wildwood. Roberta Gooch won the prize and Virginia Faborgi received a secret sister birthday gift. Refreshments were served by the hostess with Eula V. assisting. The next meeting is February 19 with Roberta Gooch.
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Bitter Sweet Club
Bertha Gooch
Katie Griffeth
Wildwood
Bertha
Roberta Gocch
Virginia Faborgi
Eula V
Roberta Gooch
Volunteers swell Navy enlistment in Kansas City area
In January a record number of volunteers joined the U S Naval Service in the Kansas City area with 859 young men applying. The applications were noted for high quality and strong eligibility signaling a peak period for enlistments.
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Navy
U. S. Naval Service
Kansas City
Navy recruiting surge hits Kansas City quota target
Navy Recruiting Officer Lieutenant Berner reports strong enlistment in Kansas City area with 110 men in one city and a 175 percent rise over prior months. Advertising in local papers and patriotic firm sponsorship boosted interest, while January saw 122 volunteers aged 17. Berner calls for ongoing monthly intake, noting 80 percent of volunteers paid once applications complete.
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Kansas City
Navy
Berner
Kansas
Missouri
Berné
Diary of Slats Week Notes and Smalltown Gossip
Slats records a week of school and family life with humorous stumbles and petty feuds. Entries describe Sunday church, discussions of jobs and politics, a car trade attempt, teasing about fat men, marriage talk, a family dispute, and a playful insult aimed at a girl named Jane with a punchline about ice cream soda.
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Unneus
Purdin Woman’s Club
Mrs
Consumers Independent Oil Company
S. S
Jake
Unkel
Ant Emmy
Jane
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