Deferment Policy Outlined By Selective Service Board
Colonel Claude C. Earp cautioned against flimsy deferment claims and urged registrants to fulfill roles for victory. He outlined three manpower questions guiding wartime allocation and emphasized protecting essential industry and family stability while avoiding unnecessary deferments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude C. Earp
Selective Service
Earp
Missouri
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Government to Sell Wheat for Feed
The Department of Agriculture announces a Commodity Credit wheat sale program to feed livestock. Wheat prices run about 86 cents for whole grain and 90 cents for cracked grain, with storage space relief noted. Farmers needing feed should contact the County AAA committee promptly as transportation limits may arise. A cent per bushel per month will be added to the price starting March 1, 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Walter W. Sensintaffar
County Aaa Committee
Mr. Sensintaffar
AAA Committee
Birthday Party for Jaanita Tate
Jaanita Tate celebrated her birthday at home on Saturday afternoon with a party hosted by her mother Mr H R Tate. Guests included Cynthia and Judith Moore, Marilyn and Ruth Ann Jennings, Mary Ellen Wilkison, Eva Doris Carter, Sandra Ruth Rhodes, Elaine Ingraham, Janet Lumsden, Cherril Williams, Roxie Lee Foxe, Joan Carter, Ruth Ann Robison, Reta Jacobs, Sonny Staf ford and Donald Nevins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaanita Tate
H. R. Tate
Jaanita
Cynthia
Judith Moore
Marilyn
Ruth Ann Jennings
Mary Ellen Wilkison
Eva Doris Carter
Sandra Ruth Rhodes
Elaine Ingraham
Janet Lumsden
Cherril Williams
Roxie Lee Foxe
Joan Carter
Blossoms in the Dust at Electric Theatre
Based on Edna Gladney founder of the Texas Children’s Home and Aid Society the film follows her work in Fort Worth after marriage to Sam Gladney. Greer Garson stars with Walter Pidgeon in a biographical romance about adopting and helping thousands of children across Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Gladney
Fort Worth
Texas Children’s Home and Aid Society
Greer Garson
Walter Pidgeon
Electric Theatre
Edna Kahley
Sam Gladney
Pidgeon
War Message Emphasizes Duty and Sacrifice in Selective Service
The nation faces more than training in the Selective Service System, framing the draft as a grim war effort. American families are urged to sacrifice for the country and to avoid evading duty through marriage or other concealment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mary Martha Society Social Meeting At Baptist Church
The Mary Martha Aid Society held its monthly social at the Baptist Church with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morrow and daughter hosting. A crowd attended, including many couples and families, enjoying chilli, pickles, coffee and pie, plus games and contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Martha Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Robert Morrow
James Neet
Hebrt Bailey
Floy Peterson
Ray Duane
Reymond Glenn
Jimmy
Edgar Exline
Eddie
Frances Dell
James
Leonard
Edgar Carter
Carl Drake
Nelson
Gene
Anna Beth
Special Stockholders Meeting Browning Farm Club
Notice declares a special stockholders meeting for Browning Farm Club at Browning on April 25 1942 starting 9 A M. to approve a resolution transferring assets to M F A Central Cooperative Association and outline transfer terms to enable the association to take over and operate the business. H F Kille president Artest Jas P Bolling secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Farm Club
Browning
M. F. A. Central Cooperative Association
H. F. Kille
Heavy Snowfall Paralyzes Travel Across Region
Snow began before midnight Sunday and fell through Monday with depths around twelve inches. Drifted conditions halted travel from all directions except on highway 5. Star route mail carrier to Winigan unable to run Monday and Tuesday due to drifts. recovery will take several days. Wednesday morning thermometer at two degrees below zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winigan
Bridge Dinner At Bide A Wee Club Event
Dr and Mrs W D Grice hosted a Friday bridge dinner for the Bide A Wee club on February 20. Attendees included Mr and Mrs H C Bailey, Mr and Mrs C W Gooch, Mr and Mrs J P Bolling, Mr and Mrs J N Neet, Mr and Mrs C B Fleming. Guests were Miss Edith Burkholder, Mr and Mrs W W Wilkison, Mr and Mrs Edgar Carter. High score honors went to Mrs Bolling, Mr Bailey, and Mr and Mrs Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Grice
H. C. Bailey
C. W. Gooch
J. P. Bolling
J. N. Neet
C. B. Fleming
Edith Burkholder
W. W. Wilkison
Edgar Carter
Bolling
Bailey
Carter
Browning Methodist Campaign Aims for Larger Easter Membership
Browning Methodist reports rising church school attendance and urges a Loyalty Campaign through Easter to grow membership. Services Sunday feature 11 00 AM sermon Awake Awake put on thy strength O Zion and an evening message to be announced. Prof Wilkison presents a triple trip at morning services. A Banner List honors Browning boys in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Zion
Wilkison
Rey Calhoun
H. R. Tate
New Missouri Blue Book 1941 42 Distributed By Secretary of State
Secretary of State Dwight H. Brown began distribution of the 1941-42 Missouri Manual known as the Blue Book on February 19. The 1144 page edition adds about 200 pages from 1939-40, driven by listings of former employees and new data on post offices, 1940 Missouri census statistics, state salaries, and a resume of the State Selective Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight H. Brown
General Assembly
Missouri
State Selective Service Organization
Brown
W. D
Doug) Meng
Col
W. L. Bouchard
For Sale A Few Bushels of Soybean and Argo Seeds
Buyer offers Loy Kelly a sale of several bushels of soybean and argo seeds. Listing notes a price and contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loy Kelly
Arnold narrowly escapes serious injury at power shelter
Arnold suffered a near amputation when his mitten caught in a shelter belt pulley while applying belt dressing. His little finger was almost severed at the first joint, requiring a doctor’s care and several stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Arnold
Rural School Events Calendar in Linn County Notes
Calendar lists events from March 6 to 27 at Brookfield High School and Kirksville State Teachers College. Includes teachers examinations rural life meeting progressive education rural chorus and a spring board meeting with public invitation and no admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Brookfield High School
Rural Life
Kirksville State Teachers College
Progressive Education
Kansas City
Honor Roll Adds February Recipients
February honor roll includes Allen Head, Walter Head, W. D. Stone, Jennie Epperson, Etta Bailey, Guy Minor, Robert M. Ross, E R Barrows, B Fleming, V A McKibben, Earl Arnold, Ellis Jennings, Raymond Bagley, Fred E Green, J H Calhoun, J W Harris, Lee Brantner, J W Riddle, E R Hatch, A M Taylor, Virgil Lee, W J Gooch, Woodrow Deskins, Lou Kelly, Fay Bowyer, Noel Tully, J W Palmer, and Tresie Tate with several entries noted as new or by others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Head
Walter Head
W. D. Stone
Jennie Epperson
Etta Bailey
Guy Minor
Robert M. Ross
E. R. Barrows
C. B. Fleming
C. A. Fleming
V. A.mckibben
Earl Arnold
New
Ellis Jennings
Raymond Bagley
Fred E. Green
Third Washington Tea Celebrates Centennial Theme
A George Washington Tea on February 19 at Mrs. Edna Forbes home marks the third consecutive year for the event. Sponsored by Circle 1 of the Women’s Society of Christian Service, the afternoon featured red white and blue decor, a large cake and sandwiches, and a program of music readings and solos performed by students and teachers under the direction of Mrs. Nellie Seaman and Mrs. Leona Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Forbes
Circle Number 1
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Nellie Seaman
Leona Harris
Beverly Moore
Ira Nevins
W. W. Wilkison
Jean
Junior Woolf
Mary Smith
Colby
Suppiger
Russell Bartow
Billy Joe Crookshanks
Monroe Kelly
Junior Wool
Marianina
Cynthia Jane Moore
Mary Ruth Harris
Mary Sue Bennett
Mary Elizabeth Smith
Mary Lee Askey
Frances Tate
Jean Woolf
Red Clover Seed Home Grown Bailey Maytag Company
Red Clover seed advertised as home grown by Bailey Maytag Company. Product emphasizes local cultivation and regional sourcing with no additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Clover Seed
Bailey Maytag Company
Tullys Welcome Nine Pound Girl Born February 25
Mr. and Mrs Noel Tully announce the birth of a nine pound girl Wednesday February 25 with Dr T R McArtor as attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Tully
T. R. McArtor
Missouri 4 H Victory Campaign Aims for Home Front Help
Missouri youths from 19 to 21 join the 4 H Victory Campaign March 2 to 7 to enroll in clubs and lead food production and conservation efforts. New and reorganized clubs will empower rural boys and girls to run programs, elect leaders, and participate in citizenship activities under university Extension Service guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Agricultural Extension Service
University of Missouri College of Agriculture
Tax payment rules for 1941 income tax due in 1942
The Treasury Department sets due dates for calendar year 1941 income tax. Full payment is due by March 16 1942 or can be split into four equal installments with specific due dates in 1942. If any installment is late the remaining tax is due on demand. Payments go to the appropriate Internal Revenue collector with receipts required for cash and acceptable receipts for checks or money orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
United States
Baltimore
Maryland
Farm for Rent near Browning in 80 acres
80 acre improved farm three miles south of Browning offered for rent. Contact Elizabeth A. Gilmer at 424 Cherry St Chillicothe Missouri for details and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Elizabeth A. Gilmer
Cherry St
Chillicothe
Slats Diary Sunday to Saturday oddities and hidden tensions
A rough daily diary depicts mischievous humor and small dramas at home and school. Entries mention church absence, a rifle in bed, a wedding anniversary, teasing a teacher, fashion debates, and a barber encounter, all in a slangy, informal voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mister
Elsy
Jane Dame
Also Mentioned on This Page
Colonel Earp
Mary Martha Society
Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Morrow
Artest. Jas
P. Bolling
New Blue Book
Washington
Treasury Department
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