General Purpose Club Holds All Day Meeting
The General Purpose Club met with Mrs. Mabel Brassfield on February 13 for an all day session despite bad roads. Ten members attended. sewing quilt blocks and a noon roast turkey lunch were served. Genevieve Thurlo planned a talk on 4-H impact. loan envelopes did not arrive. Next meeting set for February 27 hosted by Mrs. Alpha Powell. County Agent J. Robert Hall announced a farm machinery session at the Brookfield High School on February 26 at 10 AM.
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General Purpose Club
Mabel Brassfield
Geneveve Thurlo
Génevieve
Lizzie Hoselton
Essie Brassfield
Pearle Thurlo
Henry Arthur
Sarah Brassfield
Sullivan County Couple Weds In Taylor Township Ceremony
Ernest Smith of Sullivan County and Miss Geneath Bradshaw of LaBelle Missouri were married Saturday evening at 8 p m in Taylor Township by Dr C H Brett with a single ring ceremony. The Bradshaws and a bride’s sister attended. The couple reside on the Miss Veda Schrock farm.
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Sullivan County
Taylor Township
Ernest Smith
Geneath Bradshaw
LaBelle
Knox County
Missouri
C. H. Brett
Friendly Neighbors Club Meets for Quilting Day
The Friendly Neighbors Club met with Mrs. Rose Edens on Wednesday February 12 for an all day session with fourteen members one visitor four men and three children. The group quilted and embroidered tea towels and planned to serve lunch at Mr Johnsons sale. A committee was chosen for the next meeting and roll call featured a birthday gift exchange.
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Friendly Neighbors Club
Rose Edens
Nannie Cokerham
C. R
Poultry Meeting Set at Linneus Court House
Linn County poultry raisers may hear Specialist D. D. Moyer speak at the Linneus Court House on Monday afternoon February 24. The session starts at 1 30 with hopes roads are passable for all attendees.
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Linn County
D. D. Moyer
Linneus
Court House
Farm Machinery Meeting Promises Efficiency Insight
An all day session led by Kenneth B. Huff from the College of Agriculture will address how machinery purchase and use affect farm net income. The talk will cover high costs, shed availability, fit of tractors, side draft plows, non mowing mowers, and common repair challenges.
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College of Agriculture
Kenneth B. Huff
Class Meeting Circle No. 1 Meets With Hosts
Friday evening gathering led by Almeda Bartow opened with a Worship service. Edna Forbes and Margaret Smith led the lesson Investing our Heritage for Minority Groups and Interracial Cooperation. Cynthia Moore read Who Loved Best. Washington Tea planned at Edna Forbes home Friday afternoon February 21. Refreshments served by hostesses. Attendees included Margaret Smith Mildred Rhodes Ila Nevins Edna Forbes Almeda Bartow Lillian Bennett Leona Harris Omar Rudloff Beverly Moore Vera Lay Mrs Seaman and two visitors Cynthia Moore and Mrs Crawford.
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Nellie Seaman
Vera Lay
Almeda Bartow
Edna Forbes
Margaret Smith
Cynthia Moore
Washington
Mildred Rhodes
Ila Nevins
Lillian Bennett
Leona Harris
Omar Rudloff
Beverly Moore
Seaman
Crawford
Pankey Oil Announces Special 10 Day Tractor Gasoline Sale
Pankey Oil Company promises a special ten day sale on tractor gasoline and offers payment for delaying fuel filling. Readers are told to watch the paper for a forthcoming announcement.
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Pankey Oil Company
George Washington Birthday Tribute Highlights His Leadership
A February 22 anniversary honors George Washington noting his forceful energy and sweeping personality. The piece recalls his youth as Virginia’s military commander, his self taught path, and his role in shaping a nation through perseverance, vision, and moral discipline.
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George Washington
America
Washington
Virginia
United States
Antique nostalgia and the lure of new furniture
The text reflects on aging objects becoming antiques, noting tables, furniture, and appliances moved to the back shelf or attic as modern models arrive. It contrasts generations of style with practical neglect and the cycle of reviving old items in new forms.
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Browning
Second Session of the Linn County Dairy School
The second Linn County Dairy School session will be held at Brookfield High School starting 10 30 Friday morning February 28. Dair Specialist Cloninger will present slides on dairy breeding and County Agent Hall will cover cow testing association and plans for a new Linn County cheese factory. Dr A W Uren of the University of Columbia will discuss milk cow diseases and preventive measures.
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Linn County Dairy School
Brookfield
Dair
Cloninger
Hall
Linn County
A. W. Uren
College At
Columbia
For Sale Registered Angus Bull From Noted Herds
Registered Angus bull for sale coming yearling out of H. N. Thurlo herd and sired by a Geo. Laughlin herd bull. Listed by P. E. Cokerham R 1 Browning Mo.
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H. N. Thurlo
Geo. Laughlin
P. E. Cokerham
Browning, Mo
Prayer Meeting Set For Thursday At Mrs Ivah Carr Home
Prayer meeting for Thursday evening February 21 will be at the home of Mrs Ivah Carr. Everyone invited and urged to attend. Meetings are described as interesting instructive and helpful. If you do not participate you may sit in as a listener. The lesson is the 20th chapter of Matthew.
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Ivah Carr
Red Clover Seed Home Grown and Recleaned
H. C. Bailey offers red clover seed that is home grown and recleaned for quality. Details on pricing or sourcing not provided in the fragment.
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H. C. Bailey
Pankey Oil Company Announces Tractor Gasoline Special
Farmers urged to watch the paper for further notices as a special price on tractor gasoline is offered at the Brookfield dock by Pankey Oil Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Pankey Oil Company
Linn-Sullivan Farm Loan Group Holds 1941 Annual Meet
One hundred members and guests attended the Linn-Sullivan National Farm Loan Association annual meeting in Linneus on February 7 1941. The secretary reported over 400 farmers in Linn and Sullivan counties obtained loans totaling 1 345 500 with 35 new loans for 68 800 and 10 paid off for 21 200 leaving a net gain of 24 loans for 45 000. The group enjoys a temporary 34 percent interest rate until July 1 1942 due to a special act of Congress. Oliver J Loyd spoke on the Missouri Farm Outlook for 1941 with slides on livestock handling and soil fertility. other program participants included J Robert Hall and Dorothy Ruthman. Oscar Alexander and John H Burkholder were re-elected to the board for three years. Luncheon served by Methodist Church ladies.
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National Farm Loan Association
Linn-Sullivan National Farm Loan Association
Linneus
Linn and Sullivan
Federal Land Bank
Congress
J. Robert Hall
Linn County
Missouri
Oliver J. Loyd
Federal Land Bank of St. Louis
Dorothy Ruthman
Bucklin
Sec’y-Treas
Unionville Production Credit Association
W. E. Stinson
Brookfield
L. G. Kelley
Brookfield Production Credit Association
Oscar Alexander
John H. Burkholder
Ladies of the Methodist Church
Association officers elected for 1941 after annual meeting
The board elected O. F. Alexander as president, John H. Burkholder as vice president, Emmett Turner as secretary treasurer, with the Acting Secretary named in the immediate post meeting report.
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Association For 1941
O. F. Alexander
John H. Burkholder
Emmett Turner
Secre
Cinderella Club Bridge Dinner Honors After Party
Mrs C W Gooch hosted a Bridge Dinner on Tuesday bringing together Cinderella Club members and guests. Members included Alpha Brantner Helen Carter Frances Carr Edna Forbes Frances Hoselton Beverly Moore Evelyn Neely Ira Nevins Hazel Peterson Pearle Thurlo and Erma Peterson. Invited guests included Letha Bailey Almeda Bartow Ada Bolling Artie Calhoun Frances Grice Leona Harris Mabel Harvey Lela Neet Margaret Smith Lila Williams Lucille Best Edith Burkholder Virginia Burwell. Favors for high score went to Miss Peterson and Mrs Calhoun with a traveling prize awarded to Mrs Thurlo.
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Cinderella Club
C. W. Gooch
Mesdames Alpha’ Brantner
Helen Carter
Frances Carr
Edna Forbes
Frances Hoselton
Beverly Moore
Evelyn Neely
Ira Nevins
Hazel Peterson
Pearle Thurlo
Erma Peterson
Mesdames
Letha Bailey
Almeda Bartow
Ada Bolling
Artie Calhoun
Frances Grice
Leona Harris
Mabel Harvey
Lela Neet
Margaret Smith
Lila Williams
Lucille Best of Bogard
Edith Burkholder
Virginia Burwell
Miss Peterson
Mrs. Calhoun
Mrs. Thurlo
Daniels seeks reelection as Duncan township trustee
J. C. Daniels announces candidacy for re election to the office of Trustee of Duncan township. He urges Democratic voters to support him at the coming primary, noting his first term and his familiarity with the township. He asks for their support.
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J. C. Daniels
Duncan Township
Daniels
Tractor Gasoline Watch Signals Price Opening
A watch on tractor gasoline prices is announced with plans for a further notice as prices begin to open. The move signals nearby adjustments and monitoring by local fuel observers.
Rhythm Band Hosts Social With Games And Prizes
The group opened with singing God Bless America and America. Committees formed for the next meeting: Refreshment Pebble Jennings Sylvia Bagley and Entertainment Reba Nickell Florence Lambert. Ella led a Truth or Consequence program while Myrtle Rauer ran a Track Meet won by the Slow Pokes. Nellie Bagley closed with a contest. refreshments followed. next meeting February 25. visitors welcome.
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Ing
America
Pebble Jennings
Sylvia Bagley
Reba Nickell
Florence Lambert
Ella
Myrtle Rauer
Nellie Bagley
Wampler Takes Charge of Hahn Used Car Dept
A. W. "Jake" Wampler now heads Hahn Motor Company's Used Car Department in Brookfield. He has built trust through fair deals and repeat sales with customers in Linn and surrounding counties.
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A. W
Jake” Wampler
Hahn Motor Company
Brookfield
Wampler
Linn
At The Churches Church of Christ Sunday School
The notice invites all to join Sunday School and Communion at 10:00 each Sunday morning led by Edward F. Williams Sept. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Edward F. Williams
Baptist Sunday School Invites All to Attend
Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 10 00 a m each Sunday morning led by Herbert C Bailey superintendent everyone invited to attend.
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Herbert C. Bailey
Methodist Church service schedule announced
The Methodist Church lists Reverend C. O. Hall as pastor along with Sunday Church School at 10 a.m. led by Superintendent H. L. Schrock and Assistant Superintendent C. B. Carr. Preaching occurs on the first and third Sundays each month, morning and evening, with all invited to attend.
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C. O. Hall
H. L. Schrock
C. B. Carr
Browning School Debaters Triumph in Week's Final
Browning faced Trenton in a close final debate on whether Federal power should be increased. Judge Sherod Collins from Kirksville State Teachers College ruled in favor of Browning the affirmative. Browning debaters Billy Joe Crookshanks and Bennie Bob Hall earned praise for their performance.
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Browning
Trenton
Sherod Collins
Kirksville State Teachers College
Billy Joe Crookshanks
Bennie Bob Hall
Collins
Assembly
Town residents aid stranded pupils during unsettled weather
For weeks unsettled weather disrupted bus travel on dirt roads forcing students to stay in town or walk on good roads. Pupils appreciate the hospitality shown by town friends.
Twelve weeks left of school after fourth six weeks
Last week closed the fourth six weeks with tests given. Grade cards will be issued this week and the Honor Roll is expected to be completed and published in the next issue.
Valentine Exchange and School Basketball Update
Pupils held a Valentine Exchange with candy and popcorn provided. Fifth and sixth grade boys defeated the seventh and eighth grade team in a basketball game. The upper grade boys won. The grade team will face Milan on February 20 at 3 00 p.m. at the Milan Gymnasium. The February party will be hosted by Mrs Marjorie Lay Thursday night. Character Booklets near completion with standout work across grades.
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News Room Iil
Milan
Milan Gymnasium
Marjorie Lay
Valentine Party in Room II Spreads Cheer
From 2:20 to 3:40 p m on Friday February 14 Room II held a Valentine party with games and exchanged valentines. Refreshments were provided by Bonnie Zoe Lay. Visitors included Mrs. Lucille Williams Mrs. Viola Jones Mrs. Eva Lambert and Mrs. Marjorie Lay. The Third Grade works on a Birds Language Arts unit and is learning calls. Two new pupils Mildred and Lucille Williams bring Room II enrollment to 29.
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Bonnie Zoe Lay
Lucille Williams
Viola Jones
Eva Lambert
Marjorie Lay
Mildred
Five Jersey cows with ages 3 4 and 5 years
Five Jersey cows are noted, three aged three years, one four years, and one five years. Four are lactating, while the remaining one is fresh soon.
Editorial Plea for Medical Rescue from Southern Editor
A southern editor, aged 70, published a front page appeal to subscribers to cover unpaid dues for a needed operation. He used his pen to pay his bill, illustrating how editors settle groceries, rent, and taxes by reader payments. The note ends by noting current editor does not need to request funds for surgery.
Past Due Accounts Notice Circulates in Browning
A Browning area notice warns residents about overdue accounts, urging prompt payment and reminding readers that many locals may have forgotten or overlooked their balances while emphasizing timely settlement.
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Browning
Social Security Office Urges 65 Plus Workers to Check Benefits
L. D. Moyer of the St. Joseph Missouri field office warns many workers may not receive monthly old age and survivors insurance benefits due to lack of awareness they qualify. He notes periods of disability and shifts to non covered employment can cut wage credits. He urges wage earners turning 65 to contact the office at 325 Federal Building for individual wage record discussions.
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Social Security Board
L. D. Moyer
St. Joseph
Missouri
Meyer
Federal Building
Letter From Mr. Mairs At State College 1941
A 1941 letter from I Mairs of 336 Frazier Street State College Pa to Mr Woodward encloses a subscription payment. He notes preserving the home paper despite 45 years away and recalls long-ago neighbors and memories, closing with best wishes.
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Mairs
Frazier St
State College
Woodward
I. Mairs
Slats Diary Sunday Through Friday of Odd Happenings
A diary fragment recounts humorous and odd events across a week. Entries describe sleepers at 6:30 versus 7:30, a doctor nearly injured in a buggy accident, Blisters Pop’s failed lessons and a 25 cent payment for horse sense, an editor’s borrowing bid, boarding house opinions, and Florida poverty observations brought home by Mistress Gillem.
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Are Preecher
Jake
Unkel Hen
Lodge Bros
Clk
Ant Emmy
Noosepaper
Mistress Smith
Mistress Wadkins
Iday
Mistress Gillem
Florida
Ant
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Huff
Dairy School
Church of Christ
the Methodist Church
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