Washington Tea Celebrated By Circle No 1 of Catholic Service
Circle No 1 of the Woman Society of Christian Service hosted its second annual George Washington Tea at Mrs. David Forbes home on February 21 1941. Nearly 100 guests attended enjoying patriotic decorations an instrumental quartet madrigal group readings solos and a varied program. Officers Edna Forbes Beverly Moore Lillian Bennett Nellie Seaman presided and committees shared in a successful cooperative event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 1
Woman Society of Christian Service
David Forbes
Edna Forbes
Beverly Moore
Stevenson
Barnby
Noble Cane
Jane Phillips
Rosa
Vera Lay
Edward Williams
Brown Bird
Paradise
Cynthia Jane Moore
the Little Turtle
America
Births in Jackson Township and nearby announce two new arrivals
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Montgomery of Jackson Township welcomed an 84 pound baby girl named Melba Geneva born February 24 with Dr McArtor as attending physician. Mr and Mrs Roland F Gooch welcomed a 9 pound boy born February 25 with both mother and baby reported doing nicely and Dr McArtor as attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Montgomery
Jackson Township
Melba Geneva
Dr. McArtor
Roland F. Gooch
Senior Circle Meeting Plans Sale Participation
Senior Circle met Tuesday February 18 at Mrs Iva Rhodes home for a pleasant session. They planned to serve at the Thursday sale and shared prayers and songs as Mrs Lula Carter read the Third Psalm. Annette Crawford led lessons on What the Christian Believes and Believing is Seeing by Mrs Ivah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Rhodes
Lula Carter
Jesus
Annette Crawford
Ivah
Democratic Primary Notice for Duncan Township 1941
Democratic Primary of Duncan Township set for March 8 1941 to nominate candidates for township offices. Those wishing to run must file with the township clerk or Democratic Committee by March 4. Polls open 7 30 a m to 5 30 p m at regular precincts by order of the Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Township
Democratic Committee
Battery Charging at Van Christy Garage
Local notice advertises battery charging for cars and radios at the Van Christy garage. Aimed at motorists and radio users seeking quick power services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Christy Garage
Fine Registered Angus Bull For Sale
For sale a registered Angus bull coming yearling from the H. N. Thurlo herd. Sired by a Geo. Laughlin herd bull. Owner P. E. Cokerham R1 Brown ing Missouri. Extra good quality noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Thurlo
Geo. Laughlin
P. E. Cokerham
Browning
Prayer Meeting Thursday Night at Mrs Ivah Carr Home
A Thursday night prayer meeting will be held at the home of Mrs Ivah Carr. All interested are urged to attend and those not participating may sit in and listen. The study topic is the 20th chapter of Matthew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivah Carr
SSA Field Office to Visit Milan for Benefit Info
A representative from the Social Security Board Field Office in St. Joseph Missouri will be in Milan on Thursday March 6 from 10:00 to 11:00 A M. The visit at the Court House will interview claimants employees employers and others seeking information about the Federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance Program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. M Daca Fthoyer
Social Security Board
St. Joseph
Missouri
Milan
Court House
Auxiliary Members Meeting Notice
There will be a meeting of the Auxiliary of the American Legion Post on Friday night February 28 at Legion Home. Time 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxiliary of the American Legion
Legion Home
Culver-Stockton College Dean's Honor Roll honors
Canton Missouri February 18 car lyle Bennett son of Mr and Mrs L Bennett Browning named on the Dean's Honor Roll for the first semester. Eligibility required at least fourteen hours and a B average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Carlyle Bennett
L. Bennett
Browning
Culver-Stockton College
Browning Baby Beef Club elects leader
The Browning Baby Beef Club met Friday night February 17 with Mr and Mrs Roy Haley and Donald. George Prather was elected leader. Present were Gwendolyn and Monroe Kelly Billy Joe O Crookshanks Sammy Remick and Elizabeth Prather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Baby Beef Club
Roy Haley
Donald
George Prather
Gwendolyn and
Monroe Kelly
Billy Joe O Crookshanks
Sammy Remick
Elizabeth Prather
Friendship Circle Club Meets with Valentine Themed Dinner
The Friendship Circle Club held its regular meeting on Wednesday February 12 with Mrs Curtis Bagley in attendance. Sixteen to twenty visitors joined the thirteen members for a Valentine themed noon dinner and a quilting session. The program included songs, a roll call, a Valentine exchange, a rug demonstration by Edna Bagley, talks on Lincoln and Washington, and a departing member gift of a picture. The next meeting is scheduled with Mrs Floyd Brown on February 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Circle Club
Curtis Bagley
Saint Valentine
Edna Bagley
Lincoln
Washington
Lillian Remick
Ruth Patterson
Floyd Brown
C. R
McCollum Rites Held for C B McCollum in Des Moines
Curtis B. McCollum died February 17, 1941 at age 68. Funeral services were held February 19 at Hamilton Funeral Home, Des Moines. He was the eldest son of Uncle Perry and Margaret McCollum, survived by a son, two grandchildren, wife Wardia, his mother, four sisters, one brother, and many relatives. He belonged to the M E Church and I C O F lodge. He married Wardia Alexander on August 6, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Funeral Home
Des Moines
Iowa
Curtis B. McCollum
C. B. McCollum
Perry
Margaret McCollum
North Salem
B.B. McCollum
Los Angels
California
Nancy Gunter
Wood River
Illinois
Rachel Nevins
Browning
Missouri
Nellie Wilson
Mabel
Oregon
Minnie’ McCollum
M. E. Church
I. C. O. F. Lodge
Wardia Alexander
Public Auction of Household Goods at Line Street Browning
Mrs. Marshall Bohannon conducts a public sale at her Browning home on Line Street on Saturday March 1 at 1 pm. Household and kitchen furniture offered for cash with no credit or installment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Line Street
Browning
Marshall Bohannon
Legion Meeting in Laclede Draws 200 Members
The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary of Missouri's second district met in Laclede with about 200 members present. A Brookfield High School Swirling Corps parade opened the event. State commander Clem T. White and ex-state commander Lou Lozier spoke on organization work and ex-service man registration, which began February 22. Reports noted over 800 ex-service men registered in the district, which leads Missouri in membership. Brownings attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A D Peterson, Mrs. B J Harvey, and C W Gooch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Call
Second District
Missouri
Browning
A. D. Peterson
B. J. Harvey
C. W. Gooch
Veterans to gather at Legion Home Friday February 28
World War veterans are requested to attend the Legion Home on Friday night February 28 to fill out the National Defense Questionnaire. Commander B. J. Harvey urges participation to complete the survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Home
B. J. Harvey
Bitter Sweet Club Meeting Led By Mrs. Griffith
The Bitter Sweet Club met February 19 with eleven members and three children. Mrs. Kate Griffith became the new president at 2 pm, Mrs. Pearl Goins elected vice president, and a Red Cross sewing discussion followed along with a crochet demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bitter Sweet Club
Roberta Gooch
Kate Griffith
Naoma Creason
Pearl Goins
Red Cross
Bertha Gooch
George Washington
Lola Moore
C. R
Sunday Dinner Guests With Mr and Mrs Bolling
Sunday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jas P Bolling included Mr. and Mrs. J H Calhoun, Mr. and Mrs. R M Calhoun, Mr. and Mrs. W F Peters, and Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Linhart. They stayed for supper and James noted they will be invited again for supper only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. P. Bolling
J. H. Calhoun
R. M. Calhoun
W. F. Peters
Ernest Linhart
James
Steve Atkins Seriously III In Serious Condition
Steve Atkins of Route 1 suffered a heart attack last week and remains in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Atkins
Route 1
Attorney Atkins and family visit bedside in New Mexico
Atty. Herman Atkins of Gallup and his son Jake Atkins with Orvis from Albuquerque arrived Monday to be at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty
Herman Atkins
Gallup
New Mexico
Jake Atkins
Orvis
Albuquerque
Residence Sold To White Heirs By Elliott Rhodes
A deal finalized last week transfers the White home in this city from Mr. and Mrs. Tom Elliott to the White heirs. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Rhodes will move to the E. W. Nickell residence, while the Elliotts relocate to the Rhodes property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Elliott
Glenn Rhodes
Mrs. Rhodes
E. W. Nickell
Mrs. Elliott
Stitch and Chatter Club Meets on a Cold February Day
Amelia Kelly hosts the Stitch and Chatter Club on February 6 as members quilt and embroider for a comfort. A noon cafeteria-style dinner precedes a lively roll call and prizes. Attendees include Lucille, Imogene, Lois, Frances, Irene, Fannie, Doris, Amelia and visitors Myrtle Bailey Le Anna Woodside Marjorie Britton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitch and Chatter Club
Amelia Kelly
Stitch and
Imogene
Lucille
Lois
Clara
Amelia
Florence
Frances
Irene
Fannie
Doris
Myrtle Bailey
le Anna Woodside
Marjorie Britton
Ted
Harold
Vincent
Ray
Ellis
Harold Foss
Emerson
Lou
Patty
Barbara
Sherrill
Kenneth
Ramon Bailey
Alma
Red Clover Seed Home Grown and Recleaned
H. C. Bailey advertises red clover seed that is home grown and recleaned for planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Bailey
Sunshine Workers Club Meetings Report February Attendances
The Sunshine Workers Club met February 5 at Mrs Earl Campbell home with eight members and five visitors. Tasks included quilting and embroidery. a wedding ring quilt was joined and a Red Cross effort was planned. February 19 saw twelve members and eight visitors at Mrs Mabel Maxwell home for embroidery sewing for Red Cross. a lunch was served and the program featured truth and consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Workers Club
Earl Campbell
Mabel Maxwell
Red Cross
Lois Rulon
Don Moffitt
Cor
Mabel
Elsa
C. R
John Deere Day at Johnson Chevrolet Co
John Deere Day is set for Monday March 3 with a factory representative to demonstrate tractors and equipment from 10 a.m. to noon. A free dinner will follow, Browning High School band will play, and the Electric Theatre will show Melody Comes to Town along with four other all talking pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Chevrolet Co
John Deere
Browning High School
Edward F. Williams
Electric Theatre
Food Sale March At Bailey Maytaz Co
Browning School Band sponsors a food sale on March 1st and asks for patronage. Proceeds support band activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Maytaz Co
Browning
Beery Romances Blacksmith in Wyoming Pioneer Tale
Wallace Beery stars in a Jackson Hole on location drama set in a pioneer town. Marjorie Main as the blacksmith sparks a comic romance with Beery while ranchers battle raiders and Blackfeet. Ann Rutherford and Lee Bowman share a subplot as the Alps of America frame the film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wally Beery
Min
Bill
Wallace Beery
Wyoming
Jackson Hole
Electric Theatre
Beery
Marjorie Main
Ainst
General Custer
Ann Rutherford
Lee Bowman
Teton Range
Alps of America
Jackson Lake Country
Browning Hatchery Leased to Henry Fields of Shenandoah
Browning Hatchery entered a lease with Henry Fields of Shenandoah Iowa. Oren Taylor of Queen City now runs operations and has an incubator in use. The first hatch is set for March 17 and with enough eggs, hatches will occur twice weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Hatchery
Henry Fields
Shenandoah
Iowa
Oren Taylor
Queen City
Benton Township Democratic Primary Notice 1941
Benton Township voters are notified that the Democratic primary will be held in usual polling places on Saturday March 15, 1941. A filing fee must be paid by March 13 for all candidates. By the Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
Benton Two
Valentine Party Lights Browning High Gym
Browning High School pupils held a February Valentine party in the school gym under Mr. DeGreef. Mrs. Phillips led the entertainment with ping-pong and dancing games as juniors and Mrs. Brantner served refreshments. all left at 10 30 p m after a fun filled evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning High School
DeGreef
Phillips
Brantner
A Cappella Choir Attends Washington Tea Friday
The A Cappella Choir attended a Washington tea Friday afternoon at three o'clock with eight members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Tea Features Music and Readings at Forbes Home
An instrumental quartet and entertainment by Mrs Lay and Mr Williams accompanied a Washington Tea at Mrs Edna Forbes residence. Mrs Phillips delivered two readings while the Sewing Class showcased crochet work and began crochet runners in stockings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edna Forbes
Lay
Mr. Williams
Phillips
Grade Girls Hold Lead In Afternoon Basketball Game
Sophomore and grade girls met in a closely fought basketball game Monday at noon. Grade girls led 10-8 at halftime and finished ahead 16-12 as both teams showed strong offense and enthusiasm. Players included Mary Smith Jeanne Woolf Barbara Jones Frances Lawrence Betty McCormick Carolene Gender for grades and Lee Askey Mary Sue Bennett Helen Falconer for wards with Dorothy Woodside Laverne Jennings Beva Cox on the sophomores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeGreef
Mary Smith
Jeanne Woolf
Barbara Jones
Frances Lou Lawrence
Betty McCormick
Carolene
Mary
Lee Askey
Mary Sue Bennett
Helen Falconer
Dorothy Woodside
Lalverne Jennings
Beva Jean Cox
Seniors Battle Boys Basketball Ends 29 to 4
Last Friday six senior girls and six boys met in the gym in a fierce game. Guards included Harley Almond Gale Bartow and Clayton Harris. Forwards Norris Burk Reid Kenley and Robbie Shipp played for the girls. The boys won the final score 29 to 4 as the girls struggled to score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brantner
Harley Almond
Gale Bartow
Clayton Harris
Norris Burk
Reid Kenley
Robbie Shipp
Slats Diary Highlights Rural Life and Local Gossip
Sunday entries describe a church contest against Bab tests for attendance and bragging rights. Throughout the week Slats and Jake report farm visits, family talks, a new town kid boasting of a big fish, a confrontation with Mistress Vanderluck, and remarks on etiquette lessons and mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumer
Jake
Jakes
Jakes Unkel
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Circle No. One of
The
Methodist Church
Frances Lou
Kathryn Calhoun
Mr. McCollum
John Deere Bay
Unkel
Wade
Jake Lissened
Mistress Vanderluck
Bern
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