Walnut Grove News Mixes Social Life and Local Notes
Mr. John Jones visited Milan for a doctor and Mrs. Mary Spencer vacationed with the Speners in Milan. Walnut Grove and North Salem communities hosted school programs and a Valentine party with student performances and refreshments. Numerous residents attended a Shelby High Juniors play. livestock losses affected local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Grove
John Jones
Milan
Mary Spencer
Jim Spener
Cleveland Christy
John Morris
Milan High
Halerville Social Roundup Notes Weekend Visits
Halerville residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend with multiple families hosting guests. Listings include the Young family visitors Wilma Virginia Billie Kealing and Kenneth Russell, Alvin Bruce Joah at Glenn Jerome’s home, Ralph Dennis Ila at Bill Triplett’s, Harry Tromer houser Velda Rae at Leon Dennis’, and W. E. Sayers with J. W. and Maurice Rottmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Young
Wilma
Virginia Young
Billie Kealing
Kenneth Young
Russell
Alvin Bruce
Joah
Glenn Jerome
Ralph Dennis
Ila
Bill Triplett
Billie Jean
Harry Tromerhouser
Velda Rae
Leon Dennis
W. E. Sayers
J. W
Maurice Rottmann
Trenton
Shelby Area Notes Move and Visits Highlight Local Farm Life
L. T. Finney moves half a mile west of Shelby to the Ben McGhee farm. Herbert Boyles buys a Jay Bee grinder. his brother Robert gets a new truck and moves in with their mother Mrs. J. M. Boyles. Ernest Smith visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith. Herb Wilson remains on the sick list. Carl Logan relocates north of Shelby to the L. T. Finney farm. Ray and Nile Rauer and families visit the Rauers on Sunday. Linn Harper sells the Shelby store to Edgar Crist and Leon Smith, who move onto the old home place. Mrs. Nile Rauer, Mrs. Leon Smith, and Miss Elva Monroe travel to Brookfield on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Finney
Shelby
Ben McGhee
Herbert Boyles
Robert
Robt. Boyles
J. M. Boyles
Ernest Smith
Charles Smith
Herb Wilson
Carl Logan
Ray Rauer
Nile Rauer
Frank Rauer
Linn Harper
Edgar Crist
Leon Smith
Leon
Duncan Township Democratic Primaries Announce Candidates
Authorized notices list Grover Maggart Edgar Hoselton Voris Langdon Bev Franklin and Beryl Head as candidates for Duncan Township offices including Member of the Board Clerk and Assessor Trustee and Township Collector with nominations pending Democratic primary voters. Roy C. Knifong is also listed as a Board member candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Hoselton
Bev Franklin
Beryl Head
Roy C. Knifong
Browning High Students Star in County Exams and Events
George Kollasch and Bernard Browning were chosen to represent Browning High in competitive exams at Brookfield on Feb 18. A Marceline lad was county representative. March 1 Navy Department film for Brownings students, March 3 Literary Meet at Brookfield. Browning High loses Beverly Tunell and Eldene Jacobs. Visitors included Glea mond Roach and Jimmie Nickell. Opera attendees listed. Upcoming Boy Scout meeting Feb 27 and band practice Feb 28. Can You Solve It offers auto cost puzzle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kollasch
Bernard Browning
Browning High
Brookfield
Marceline Lad
United States ‘Navy Department
Browning
Navy
Browning High School
Beverly Jeanne Tunnell
Eldene Jacobs
Gleamond Roach
Jimmie Nickell
Martha
Kirksville State ‘Teachers College
John C. Dutton
Lorraine Glaze
Edward Williams
Lola Rae Bartow
Charlene Haggard
Patricia Gooch
Billy Joe Crook
United States Navy Department
Freckled Junior Girl Noted by Neighbors
A junior girl described as freckled and possibly a red head roams the area calling friends and locals by nicknames including farmer shanks Marjory Campbell Clayton Harris Phyllis Vincent and Mary Carter.
Sophomore Class Party At Local School
The sophomores enjoyed a party at the school building on Thursday evening February 16 with a new games program and refreshments served by a student committee. Adults present included Mrs W B Hope and daughter Susan Mr and Mrs John C Dutton and Miss Glaze plus other sophomores. Coins held by gentlemen were 13 nickels 25 quarters and 15 dimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hope
Susan
John C. Dutton
Anther
Glaze
Sponsor for the Week Dr T Br Mcartor Md
Dr T Br Mcartor M D is featured as sponsor for the week in a brief card. The notice highlights his medical title and role in the local periodical.
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DR. T. BR. McArtor
M. D
Benton Township Collector Nomination Details
Ellis Adams is a candidate for Benton Township collector of taxes subject to Democratic voters at the coming convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Adams
Colletor
Benton Township
Cecil M. Lay Seeks Re election as Jackson Township Clerk
Cecil M. Lay announces candidacy for re election to the office of Clerk and Assessor in Jackson Township Linn County Democratic primary voters are urged to consider him for the coming primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Township
Cecil M. Lay
Jackson Township
Linn County
Local Socials and Updates From Browning Weekend Show
Mr and Mrs Grafton King and Mrs R D Cassity attended the Browning show Saturday night with report of a fine performance. Marie Owens Frances Armstrong Irene Armstrong and Leotta Owens also attended Browning Sunday night. Garland Hamner of Saginaw Michigan underwent an appendectomy and was reported as progressing well. Mr and Mrs D E Cady were visited by Mrs Cassity Sunday evening. Will Pulliam and Mrs B Cotter drove to Brookfield Saturday night. Pulliam returned from Oklahoma where her brother died. Little Richard Cokerham has been very ill for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Kingsolver
R. D. Cassity
Browning
Marie Owens
Frances Armstrong
Irene Armstrong
Leotta Owens
D. L. Cady
Garland Hamner
Saginaw, Mich
D. E. Cady
Will. Pulliam
B. 2
Cotter
Brookfield
Local social notes list visits from Kansas City and Trenton
Mr. and Mrs. George Pulliam spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Cassity of Trenton. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hedges and Harlie Tattershall of Kansas City were visiting friends and relatives here Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pulliam
Victor Cassity
Trenton
Ivan Hedges
Harlie Tattershall
Kansas City
Administrator's Notice for Estate of Lewis Anderson
Letters of administration granted by the Linn County Missouri probate court to Brig named as administrator on February 8, 1939. Creditors must file claims within six months for allowance or be barred. claims not shown within one year from grant date are forever barred. Attest: Arthur L. Pratt Judge of Probate Court. First published February 16, 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Anderson
Rebate Court
Linn County
Missouri
Arthur L.*pratt
Probate Court
Ross E. Prather
Arthur L. Pratt
Rilla B. Hardinger
Sherrif
James A. Lay
Mita Lay
Sullivan County
Recorder's Office
Circuit Court
Mira Lay
Sarah A. Mairs
Milan
Orrest R. McClaskey
Notice of Administration for Ross E Prather Estate
Letters of administration granted to J H Calhoun for the estate of Ross E Prather. Claimants must exhibit within six months for allowance. failure to file within one year from letters grant date bars further claims. First published February 9, 1939.
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Browning, Missouri
Brown
Jim Jennings
Roy Ball
Winnie Christy
Ed Almond
Ralph Morris
Olivia Blackman
Connie Swearengen
Ella Morris
Glen Carmack
Charley Franklin
Charley Pipes
Jim Morris
North Salem
Floyd Swisegood
Kirksville
Versie Bailey
Emmaline Carmack
Linneus
Carmack
Cotton Pearler
Fay Jennings
Reba Lambert
Goldie Swisegood
Shelby High School
Orlo
Charley Cordray
Lela Peavler
Verria Peavler
Helen Swisegood
Cotton Peavler's
Kermit ‘Lambert
Allen Lambert
Bird Arthur
Edd Lambert
Herman Smith
Herman
Alvord, Almond
Ronald Minor
LaPlata
Salem
Don Minor
Alvard Almond
Viola Mitchell
Brookfield High School
Lyle Stone
Eldon
Charley Pearler
Kermit Woolf
Lee’ Baird
Laura Baird
Lee Baird
George Cox
Lewis Melton’s
Ora Holser
Marvin
Morris Crookshanks
Ronald
Carolee
Teddy Holser
J. A. Holger
Ethel Rottmann
Vena Shafer
LeRoy Shafer
Haleville
Grover Maggart
Dunhcan Township
Voris C. Langdon
Carl Daniels
Brownie
Galé Bartow
Galé
Guess
Hazel Grice
Stillmah Knifong
Norris. Burke
George Hansen
Purdin
E. CG. Brownlee
J. H. Calhoun
B. O. Hardinger
M. L. Haning
T. R. McArtor
U. S
Hillcrest Farm and Hatchery Telephone
Brookfield Senior High School
Brookfield, Missouri
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Fuhrman
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