Letter from Pvt Gilbert R Coffman in Camp Young California
Pvt Gil Coffman writes to his Marshalltown Iowa parents from Desert Training Center Camp Young California January 26 1943. He notes Harley failed to pass and praises fellow soldiers while describing guard duty coyotes a mountain lion and distant gunfire. He mentions training gear letters from Kathy and his boxing title in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert R. Coffman
Camp Young
California
F. S. Coffman
Marshalltown
Iowa
Pvt
Coffman
Wm. Hale
Desert Training Center
Calif
Harley
Hitler
Lock Jaw
Kathy
Dad
Sonny Boy
Gil
Hay for Sale on Three Farms Near Haseville
Hay for sale including timothy alfalfa and clover. Baled and loose stock on Reed Walker farm and Kimbrough farm south of Haseville and on Blackman farm six miles north of Meadville. Contact D H Cowgill Milan Missouri for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Lespedera
Reed-Walker
Haseville
Kimbrough
Blackman
Meadville
D. H. Cowgill
Milan
Missouri
Memorials and War Effort Amid Price Controls
The notice urges Americans to win the war to safeguard living and future generations while also guiding proper burial of loved ones. It notes a ready stock of memorials gathered last summer and fall, prior to price increases and wartime restrictions, with the March 1942 price ceiling in effect. Fulkerson Monument Co. Brookfield Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulkerson Monument Co
Brookfield
The War Against Mrs Hadley Saturday and Sunday Nights
A satirical column portrays a long running clash between Mrs Hadley and local figures as Saturday and Sunday evenings draw sharp public attention.raphic social battle unfolds amid neighborhood tensions and media scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hadley
The War Against Mrs Hadley at the Electric Theatre
A Sunday December 7 1941 setting shows Stella Hadley resisting wartime changes as her son Ted goes to service and her daughter Patricia falls for Sergeant Michael Fitzpatrick. Amid chaos, Mrs Hadley clashes with war time norms before reconciliation and a wedding ending in renewed family bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Hadley
Fay Bainter
Washington, D. C
Stella
Pearl Harbor
Elliott Fulton
Edward Arnold
Ted Hadley
Richard Ney
Patricia
Jean Rogers
Washington
Mrs. Hadley
Ted
Fulton
War Department
Millie
Dorothy Morris
Wanted to Buy Ewes for Spring Lambing in Missouri
Earl Gooch of Purdin Missouri seeks to buy twenty to twenty five native ewes aged two to five years for lambing in mid spring. Contact Earl Gooch with offers.
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Earl Gooch
Purdin, Mo
Linn County Farm Bureau Wins Gold Plaque for Membership Rise
Elmo Schrock, president of the Linn County Farm Bureau, received a gold plaque for the largest percentage increase in State and National membership in 1942. A 36 inch green and gold pennant accompanies the award and will stay in the county. The bureau invites all farmers to join as postwar stresses demand strong organization. The group aims to keep the plaque, too.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Schrock
Linn County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Goochs Write From Pullman In War Time Letters
Pullman Washington February 6 1943 The Leader Record notes nearly six years since leaving Browning and describes life at the college where Paul and Opal Gooch work their hours from 6 30 to 10 30 and 2 to 6 They report severe winter conditions with 10 below zero and heavy snow and snowmelt while Browning and Spokane folks shift to Army or work elsewhere The Goochs recount friends and family in Spokane Tucson and Browning and include a note about a January 7 1944 deadline and a check enclosed to update their records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman
Wash
Browning
Opal
Spokane
Seattle
Purdin
Clara Hanman
Lyle
Gieger
Gale
Tucson
Arizona
Marana Basin
Tyndall St
Maby
Paul and Opal Gooch
College Ave
Washington
In Memory of Fred Nickell One Year Later
In sad but loving memory of Fred Nickell who departed this life one year ago February 25. The family gathers at the table and sees the vacant place as emotion fills the heart. Missed by father mother brothers and sisters written by his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nickell
Tax Collector to Visit Duncan Township This Week
Special notice states Robert Fields will collect Duncan township taxes in Roger on Friday afternoon and Browning on Saturday for the last time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger
Browning
Duncan Township
Robert Fields
Notice of 72 hour work week for filling stations schedule
Government regulations require a 72 hour per week operation. The schedule lists 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily including Sundays, with Saturdays extended to 8 p.m. The notice is attributed to Van Christy.
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van Christy
Sunshine Workers Club Meeting Details
The Sunshine Workers met February 9 with Mrs. Raymond Bagley leading an all day quilting session. Members and two visitors, Mrs. Mollie Cordray and Mrs. Ruth Bartimus, attended. A noon cafeteria dinner followed, and the group closed with song. Proceeds from a Thursday box supper at Brooshier school will go to the Red Cross and Salvation Army. The next meeting is February 17 with Mrs. Benny Law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Workers Club
Sunshine Workers
Raymond Bagley
Mollie Cordray
Ruth Bartimus
America
Brooshier School
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Benny Law
C.R
War Production Hints By County Extension Agents
Jolly St. Katers 4-H Club met last week with 31 in attendance. Reporter Amos Beach notes the group is ready to aid the war effort with contributions from 4-H members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly St. Katers
Amos Beach
Linn County 4 H clubs aim to aid armed forces with food
Linn County 4 H clubs invite all members aged 9 to 20 by January 1 1943 to select work for producing food for the armed forces. The best feed buy is Commodity Credit Wheat at 88 cents per bushel with orders via the AAA office. Wheat for hog feed needs about half the protein supplement as corn for a balanced ration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
War program boosts livestock output over grain growth
The notice notes faster expansion of livestock production than grain under the war program and suggests hedging and building a feed supply. It warns that smells do not kill moths, and mentions cooperation between the U S Employment Service and the Farm Security to place farm hands in the region. Applications are encouraged for this aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Employment Service
Farm Security
Imeres
Seed buying tips for Lespedeza and potatoes
If you buy Lespedeza seed without a certification tag verify its origin. Bindweed seed is hard to recognize in Lespedeza. Certified seed treating and fertilizer are essential for good potato growth. Order certified seed potatoes from a dealer now to ensure timely supply. They should be certified by a reputable seed growers association under state supervision.
Canning Season Ahead With Adequate Jar Rubbers Reported
Reports indicate sufficient jar rubbers will be available for the canning season. Securing them now signals demand to merchants in the area. Twenty one women from thirteen communities received training last week through the Extension Service in moth control dry cleaning and short cut repair.
Poultrymen and Dairymen Learn Tips on Radio County Neighbors Program
County farmers hear helpful poultry and dairy tips on K.M.B.C. broadcast each Saturday at 12 30 noon as part of the Radio County Neighbors program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.M.B.C
McQuown Sells Incubators and Young Horses
C L McQuown offers a 3 year old gelding and a 3 year old filly for sale along with Klondike and Old Trusty incubators. Incubator models include 300 egg size and 110 egg size. Stable items listed for sale or auction.
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C. L. McQuown
Unconditional Surrender Meeting at Casa Blanca Africa
A religious rally led by Pastor C. G. Tiahrt at White Oak Mississippi invites believers to forsake the enemy of the Soul and strive for rebirth through Jesus Christ. The call emphasizes overcoming habits and unruly desires and invites attendance on Tuesday night for morning services.
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Casablanca
Africa
Jesus
White Oak
Registration Dates for War Ration Book 2 Announced
Registration for War Ration Book 2 will be held February 22 to 24 in Boomer Brookfield Browning Bucklin Laclede Linneus Marceline Meadville Purdin and Shelby. Household declarations must count canned fruits and vegetables and report totals or None by Feb 20. Coffee on hand must be declared with deductions and Book 1 presented at registration.
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Boomer
Brookfield
Browning
Bucklin
Laclede
Linneus
Marceline
Meadville
Purdirn
Shelby
L. C. Bond
War Stamp Sale at Brookshier School House
The Sunshine Workers sponsor a war stamp sale tonight at the Brookshier schoolhouse with a box supper and program. Proceeds go to the Red Cross and Salvation Army, with door prize stamps for the best program number. Audience invited to start or finish a war stamp book.
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The
Sunshine Workersype
Brookshier
Red Cross
Salvation Army
In memory of Henry Roy Downing
A memorial note recalls Henry Roy Downing who died a year ago on February 16. Zara Downing Banner writes of a vacant seat in heaven and Roy filling it with love, asking to be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Roy Downing
Roy
Zara Downing
Methodist Church Services and Meeting Notice
The Methodist Church schedule lists a church school at 10 AM and preaching at 11 AM and 7 30 PM. The pastor calls for a meeting of all officials and church school teachers at 2 30 PM in the church school room. Evening services move to the church school room in cold weather. World Service Fund contributions are urged by Sunday. The W S C S meets Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs Haning's home.
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World Service Fund
W.S. C.S
Stitch And Chatter Club Meeting Notes
The Stitch and Chatters Club met with Orpha Dickinson for an all day quilting and embroidery session. Fourteen members attended due to bad roads. Irene Amelia Camora Edna Hallie Bessie Goldia Alma Blanche Allie Alice Edith Effie and Orpha were listed. Reports included Red Cross tasks and a birthday gift for Allie. The group planned to meet next with Irene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpha Dickinson
Red Cross
Allie
Irene
Amelia
Camora
Edna
Hallie
Bessie
Goldia
Alma
Blanche H
Alice
Edith
Effie
Orpha
Cinderella Club Bridge Dinner entertains guests
Cinderella Club and guests attended a Bridge Dinner on Tuesday evening. Members included Mesdames Brantner, Carter, Forbes, Hoselton, Gooch, Jennings, Moore, Thurlo and Miss Peterson. Guests listed were Mesdames Bailey, Bartow, Calhoun, Gooch, Rhodes, Smith, Williams. Prizes awarded to Bartow Peterson Calhoun Bailey Brantner Carter Forbes.
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J. T. Nevins
Cinderella Club
Mesdames Alpha Brantner
Helen Carter
Edna Forbes
Frances Hoselton
Mariyn Gooch
Velma Jennings
Beverly Moore
Pearle Thurlo
Erma Peterson
Mesdames Letha Bailey
Almeda Bartow
Artie Calhoun
Martha Gooch
Mildred Rhodes
Margaret Smith
Lila Williams
Mrs. Bartow
Miss Peterson
Mrs. Calhoun
Mesdames Bailey
Brantner
Carter
Forbes
Baby Girl Janet Sue Born to Mr and Mrs McClaskey
Mr and Mrs John McClaskey of Purdin announce the birth of their daughter Janet Sue on Monday February 15 weighing 8 pounds. Dr. T R McArtor served as attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McClaskey
Purdin
Janet Sue
T. R. McArtor
Correction: North Salem supper guest misnamed
A North Salem correction states Cpl. Oren L. Head attended a Monday evening supper with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Swisegood and Max. The previous item listed Cpl. Oren L. Jennings and claimed Oren was in the service. that was incorrect.
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North Salem
Cpl
Oren L. Head
Floyd Swisegood
Max
Oren L. Jennings
Oren
Sunday Diary Grapples with Sermons and Social Clues
A dated diary recounts church, family conversations, and school days from Sunday to Saturday. Entries mention preacher sermon opinions, Uncle Henry matchmaking quips, Elsy’s social reach, editor reception, class discussions on knowledge and wealth, and a gap in learning on a no school Saturday.
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Circle No. 1
Paul Gooch
Assembly of God
C. G. Tiahrt
Brookshier School House
S. S
Emmy
Okey
Otto
Elsy
Napoleon
P. m
Checaggo
Jake
Brefkest
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