Funeral Services for Ross Prather Held in Lineville
Ross Estes Prather died February 7 1939 after a life as a farmer in Browning and Lineville. Born May 8 1878 in Linn County Missouri he was married twice and survived by his wife Gussie Prather two daughters Evelyn and Marcille a son later predeceased and four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev W J Hamilton and Rev Kauffman officiating and interment at Evergreen cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Estes Prather
William Thomas
Rebecca Smith Prather
Linn County
Missouri
Prather
Browning
Mundell School
Browning School
Kirksville State
Mechanicsburg
Illinois
Ross Prather
Thulah Wampler
Eliza
Geraldine Roots
Toledo
Ohio
Keith Wampler Prather
Ephrata
Washington
Gussie Lee Purdin
Gussie Prather
Jacqueline
Neva Joyce Prather
Myron
Bobbie Roots
Elizabeth Ann Prather
Katheryn Woolf
Haseville
Lawrence Stuever
Ernest Jenkins
Brookfield
George W
Evelyn
Marcille
Mark
Winters
California
John
Jerky
Lineville
Mary E. Jacobs
Mada Galiger
M. E. Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. J. Hamilton
Kauffman
Princeton
Mare
Evergreen Cemetery
Obituary of George Hooker a community leader
George Hooker longtime Lineville resident and farmer dies of a heart attack Tuesday morning. Born September 27 1876 near Bowling Missouri he moved to Lineville with his parents as a youth and later lived four miles southeast of Lineville. He married Hinda Johnson on August 27 1911 and had three children Evelyn Marville and Edwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hooker
Mr. Hooker
Browning
Missouri
Lineville
John and
Margaret Hooker
Iowa
Hinda Johnson
Evelyn
Marville
Edwin
Ellis Adams Nominated for Benton Township Tax Collector
The Democratic voters at the upcoming convention will select Ellis Adams of Purdin as candidate for Benton Township Collector of Taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Adams
Purdin
Benton Township
James Thomas Long obituary notes life in Missouri and South Dakota
James Thomas Long born October 21 1866 in Sullivan County Missouri died January 27 1939 after a heart attack on ice near his Hot Springs home. He married Ella Penn in 1890 and had three sons Raymond J D and Avon. Funeral February 1 at Benson and Joyce Chapel with Rev Clay Morris. interment Evergreen Cemetery near Hot Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thomas Long
James
Elizabeth Caroline Long
Sullivan County
Missouri
Long Branch
Ella Penn
Raymond
Hot Springs
South Dakota
J. D
Custer
Avon
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Benson
Joyce Chappel
Clay Morris
E- R. Phillips
Charles Means
Ted Frazier
Jake Berg
Herman Knueppel
Albert Judd
Ora Rodeniser
R. A. Joyce
Fledy Weldon
G. E. Caylor
Wesley Haines
Evergreen Cemetery
M E Church South Announces Services and Event
The M E Church South lists Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m A prayer meeting is planned at Roy Calhoun's Thursday 7 15 to 8 30 p m A Friday February 24 free two reel motion picture show will be held at the church sponsored by Methodism at large with Rev Duckworth commenting Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Calhoun
Methodism At Large
Duckworth
Linn County Schools Calendar and Club Meeting Notes
Linn County schools announce exams for high school juniors and seniors on February 18 with top scorer to represent Linn County in Jefferson City on March 18. Various meetings and events follow through March including rural teacher trainings, chorus, teacher examinations, director meetings, and eighth grade finals. A social club notes a February 15 lunch sale at Buckman’s sale and plans for February 23 meeting with Mrs. Alice Duckworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Jefferson City
Fuhrman
Sallie Pattinson
East Missouri
Ers College
Linn
Helen Ross
All Rural School
Brookfield
Brookfield High School
North East
Missouri
Kirksville
True Blue Club Holds Meeting and Quilt Auction
The True Blue Club met February 9 with eleven members. Mary Molloy spoke on Purcin Quick Bree’ demonstration and volunteer plans for a pie and pound supper February 11 at Jackson Center school Shafter to raise nineteen dollars and thirty five cents for Morris Chanel Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True Blue Club
W. E. Morris
Mary Molloy
Purcin
Jackson Center School
Shafter
Tom Morris
Lee Ellis Hedges
Elmer Hammock
Shofter
Omi Phillips
Morris Chanel
Entertained Burk Hosts Dinner With Several Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Leland Burk hosted a Sunday dinner for guests including Mr. and Mrs. C. L. McQuown and son J. W. and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hoselton and their sons, Mr. and Mrs. James Dunlap, and Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Adams. All left late, thanking the Burks for a pleasant day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Burk
C. L. McQuown and Son
J. W
J. T. Hoselton
James Dunlap
H. L. Adams
Burk
General Purpose Club Meets With Mrs Mae Hoselton
The General Purpose Club gathered with Mrs Mae Hoselton on Thursday February 9 for an all day meeting. Attendees tacked carpet rags as the day’s task ending at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Purpose Club
Mae Hoselton
Valentine Party At Dickinson School For District Patrons
Mrs Pansy Britton the Dickinson school teacher led a Valentine party Friday afternoon for district patrons. Children Eldon Richard Spencer Marvin Waverly and Gene read on Valentine Day and took part in contests with prizes. Afterward three mail carriers delivered Valentines while the teacher served ice cream and cookies. Guests included Mr and Mrs Theodore Steele Merling Mr and Mrs Willie Ware Mr and Mrs Harold Abbott Marlene Mrs Hallie Miner Mrs Orpha Dickinson Mrs Alpha Christy Mrs Leah Lambert Lloyd and Iva Mr and Mrs Ib Spencer and Lyle Britton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Britton
Dickinson ‘School
Theodore Steele
Merling
Willie Ware
Harold
Abbott and Marlene
Hallie Miner
Orpha Dickinson
Alpha Christy
Leah Lambert
Lloyd
Iva
Ib Spencer
Lyle Britton
Local Couple Hosts Sunday Chicken Dinner
Mr and Mrs George Walker entertained Sunday February 12 with a sumptuous chicken dinner. Attendees included Tine Walker Mr and Mrs Ross Burk and Adram Stone. The afternoon featured pleasant conversation and guests departed thanking the Welkers for a wonderful day in their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walker
Tine Walker
Native Lumber For Sale From Heselton Mill on Farm
Advert cites J C Daniels offering native lumber from the Edgar Heselton saw mill now located on his farm. Describes availability of all kinds of native lumber and invites inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Heselton
J. C. Daniels
Legion Service Officers Confer ence At Milan Well Attended
The Second District Service Officers Conference was held in Milan on February 3rd and drew about 75 veterans. Attendees included officers from Trenton, Chillicothe, Laclede, Brookfield, Brunswick, Browning, Unionville, Powe rs ville, Lemon, and Milan with leaders from Kansas City and Marceline noted for future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Service Officers
Milan
Joseph J. Shy
Chillicothe
Ralph A. McGinnes
Kansas City
Missouri
American Legion
John Brody
J. P. Christensen
Veterans Administration
C. R. Myers
Brunswick
Dist
Trenton
Laclede
Brookfield
Browning
Unionville
Powersville
Lemon
Claude Myers
Mack Molloy
C. L. McCormick
A. D. Peterson
James Fanning
Alva Morris
E. A. Lewis
Marceline
Will Cordray Birthday Party Honors 69th
About sixty five neighbors and friends gathered at Will Cordray’s home on February 6 to celebrate his 69th birthday. The evening featured games, snacks, and coffee in the kitchen, with prize winners Lu cille Hanman and Violet Gillespie. A calf tale and a dog’s intervention provided light entertainment before guests departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Coerdray
Lucille Hanman
Violet Gillespie
Aot
Will
Jo Ses
Eli
Cordray
Spencer
Fern
Clifford
Lloyd Spencer
Cora Sargent
Sylvia Gillespie
Bill DeVore
Ted Hanman
Clara
Hanman
Lucille
Belle Riley
Sade Knifong
Myrtle Bauer
Arthur Rinehart
Bart Lambert
Ray Lambert
Clifford Eliott
Jim Elliott
Bill Elliott
Noel Bennett
Harold Abbott
John Browning
Norman Woodside
Bernie Prantner
Bill Cordray
Claude Stephnnson
Knnfong Seeks Duncan Township Board Seat in Democratic Primary
Roy C. Knnfong runs as a candidate for Member of the Board of Duncan Township subject to Democratic voters will in the forthcoming primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Knnfong
Duncan Township
78.25 Acre Farm For Sale Near Browning Missouri
For sale 78.25 acres about 3 miles from Browning near the school. Good average farm with short sale window. Priced at 1500 dollars with 4 down or by March 1 balance terms. See or write Homer Higgins Milan Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Homer Higgins
Milan
Missouri
Native lumber dealer listing by H. F. Kille
Lumber supplier H. F. Kille offers native lumber of all kinds with various dimensions for boxing wagon tongues and box lumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Kille
Farm Wanted for Spring Delivery in Baldwin Wisconsin
Wanted to hear from owner of land for sale for spring delivery. Contact Wm Hawley Baldwin Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hawley
Baldwin, Wis
Get Acquainted Club Meets On Cold February Day
Seven members attended the Get Acquainted Club meeting hosted by Mrs. Ernest Dodson on a very cold day. The event featured rag rags and embroidery, a cafeteria style lunch, a song, discussion prompts, birthday gifts from secret sisters, and three contest winners Elma Brinkley Mildred Spencer and Esther Fanning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Get Acquainted Club
Ernest Dodson
Rell
Elma Brinkley
Mildred Spencer
Esther Fanning
Hazel Dodson
Bessie Head
Susie Boswell
Gracie Foster
Chloe Hoskins
Lay seeks renomination for Clerk and Assessor of Jackson Township
Cecil M. Lay files to seek renomination for the office of Clerk and Assessor of Jackson Township Linn County subject to the will of Democratic voters at the coming primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil M. Lay
Jackson Township
Linn County
Public Notice About Farm Harassment Statement
A public notice states a stance against hate on a farm owned by Ella A Leonard. The notice asserts intolerance for hateful conduct and supports respectful conduct on the property. It names Ella A Leonard as the property owner and outlines the community standards to be upheld.
Slats Diary Week in a Small Town Family Life
A diarist recounts a week of small town happenings from social arrangements for music and sales to church sermons about New York City and President Rosenfelt. He notes teaching questions on language, a bread comment about alum, Blisters’ hearing loss, a police court case, a cold week with predicted skating and no snow, and reflections on keeping fires and life choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peopul
N. Y
Rosenfelt
Vielen
Polees Court
Robbyson Krasaw
Also Mentioned on This Page
Meg
M. E. Church, South
G. P. Club
Will Cordray
Lottie Dodson
James Spencer
G. M. Spencer
Cufford
Sis Brown
Clyde Hoskins
Kal Brown
Buddy
Jirmie ‘Brinkley
Bernice
Foster
Jane
Ann Fanning
David
Gregory Spencer
Cliude Brinkley
C. R
Ella A
Leonard
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