Memorial for Perry Hart and community farewell
Obituary and farewell notice for Perry Hart of Winigan county, detailing his longtime teaching at Sullivan county and his membership in the Baptist church. The piece honors his cheerful life, cites family losses, and describes funeral rites led by Rev. Ticker with interment at Winigan cemetery. Includes a segment of a soldier’s payroll letter signed Earl M. Palmer.
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Winiganty
Sullivan A
Winigan
Cable
Perry Hart
Baptist’ Church
Sinper
Ceash
Ticker
Linneus
Rarnwell
Letter From France Mentions Prolonged Stay and Discharge
A World War II era letter from France dated December 12, 1938 updates Grandma and Pea on Tin’s health, eating, and improving mood. The writer muses about possibly extending stay in Europe, notes papers show rapid mustering out, and hopes Harris may receive an honorable discharge soon.
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France
Grandma
Pea
Anna
Ftainsh
States
Harris
Issid
Prison Camp Letter From Brookshiers Reports Sons’ Fates
In Prison Camp. A letter from Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Brookshier of Cushing Oklahoma states their son Granville was released from a German prison camp after over six months as a prisoner and has returned to Praxis in good health. It notes another son Glenn died in France of pneumonia. Both boys were born and raised near this city.
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W. W. Brookshier
Cushing
Okla
Washington
Granville
Praice
Glenn
France
Summers in France Letter from a regimental band member
A soldier in France writes to Aleck about life in the regimental band, noting there are eighteen musicians and mixed views on their role. He describes interruptions, jokes, and minor hardships, mentions future additions to the camp for drafted men, and recalls nightly incidents like lights going out and a sleeping comrade singing.
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France
Aleck
YMCA
Ory
Wilstey
Alec
Bil Wren
Matt
Notable farewell from J B Carter to Alec in The Thirty Second News
A personal closing note recalls engineers and friends as J B Carter signs off with hopes for a future reunion. He mentions Short, Dad Williams and fellow "boys" planning to depart, joking about camels, bully beef, fleas, and never ready safeties.
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Alec
Dad Williams
J. B. Carter
Cash and Carry Plan Promises Lower Prices After War
In a wartime to postwar message H. Clay Jones pledges to switch to cash basis selling from January 1 1919 and guarantee lower prices than any other local business, urging patrons to judge the claim by his future discounts. The note frames reconstruction era finance as the main challenge beyond victory.
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H. Clay Jones
Large Hog Brought to Town Tops Eight Hundred Pounds
Shoat H. F. Kille delivered one of the biggest hogs ever seen in the city. The hog tipped the scales at 810 pounds and sold for 118.80, a notable price for a market animal.
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H. F. Kille
Electric Theatre Preview of Universal Comedy Drama
Saturday night features a five reel Universal comedy drama at the Electric Theatre. Admission for adults 10 cents and children 20 cents.
Red Cross Branch Notables and December Efforts
The Christmas Roll Call met success with Browning sending three young women to become Red Cross nurses. Browning knitters sent Linn County 109 pairs of socks and 14 sweaters, with December donations totaling 15.60. Browning Branch membership stands at 91.20 with 20 junior members, reflecting youth involvement in relief work.
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Red Cross
Browning
Linn County
Chanter
Browning Red Cross
Red Cress
Sullivan County
Jr. Cress
Schrocks entertain guests at Christmas dinner
Mr and Mrs Herman Schrock hosted a 6 o'clock dinner on Tuesday evening December 26 with a generous spread. Guests included Kenneth Duncan and two third Lorene and Beverly, J W Jones, C B Purdin, TY Fleming, Hinda Rush, Guy Adams and Orval among others.
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Herman Schrock
Schrock
Kenneth’ Duncan
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Earl M. Palmer
New Years Greetings
Electric Theatre
Ted
US Eith
Tle
Crain
East Westgate Farm
Purdin
Jack
Chester
McCormick
Westgate & Burgener
J. B. Fleming
Ben Mulins
Willow View Red Gross
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