George W Hisel Dies in Purdin Missouri
George W Hisel born October 5 1857 in Kentucky died January 2 1943 at his home in Purdin Missouri. Survived by wife Mary Melvina Morris and four children Thomas J Hisel McGavock Hisel Margaret Cassity and Veda Bundridge eight grandchildren one great grandchild two sisters and many friends. Funeral January 5 1943 at Purdin Methodist Church with Rev L M Hines. Burial at Purdin Cemetery. Baby Georgianna born December 29 1942 to Mr and Mrs George Crooks of Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilson Hisel
Samuel
Nancy Hisel
Madison County
Kentucky
Brown County
Illinois
Linn County
Missouri
Purdin
Mary Melvina Morris
Thomas J. Hisel
McGavock Hisel
Chicago
Ilinois
Margaret F. Cassity
Kansas City
Veda Fe, Bundridge
Milan
Christ
Methodist Church
Morris Chapel
Methodist Church of
Yeing
Margaret Watson
Meadville
Marthy Morris
Baker
Oregon
Methodist
L. M. Hines
W. W. Western
Beverly Carr
Guy Johnson
Alex Murrain
Marjorie Murrain
Floyd Crook
Letter From Mrs Hanman Bowie Bowie Maryland 1942
Kind friend details sending a dollar and a half money order to renew the Leader-Record for Mrs Clifton Quigley. The letter notes crowded conditions and shared work schedules of Harold and Gena, mentions Imogene leaving early and Harold's shifts, and expresses missing the paper. It also references graduation events for Sergeant John and an invitation for Charlie Owens and Ken Lee to return home. The writer signs as Gara Hanman Bow ie.
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Imogene
Harold
Herold
Imogene Wa
John
Charlie Owens
Ken- Lee
Action War and Romance in China
The Yank saga continues with Barry Nelson, a New York taxi driver recruited to drive trucks along the Burma Road to aid Chinese charities. In Rangoon he meets Laraine Day, travels with her, learns she is married, and pursues her husband an aviator tied to Japan. Action scenes abound including subway gangsters and a Japanese clash. Electric Theatre next Saturday and Sunday. Also short subjects like The Yankee Doodler.
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Oxford
Burma Road
Barry Nelson
New York
Rangoon
Laraine Day
Nelson
Miss Day
Electric Theatre
Farm For Rent Near Browning In 80 Acres
80 acre farm for rent located 3 miles south of Browning. Contact Mrs Elizabeth Gilpee at 404 Cherry Street Chillicothe for details. The notice provides a rental opportunity with an address for inquiry.
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Browning
Elizabeth Gilpee
Cherry St
Chillicothe
For Sale New Sled and Lumber Offer
For sale a new sled 1500 ft of oak lumber 1000 cement brick 22 cal Stevens pump etc. Call Alferd Lambert or see Herald Lambert.
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Stevens
Alferd Lambert
Herald Lambert
For Safe 40 Acres Near Brown Ing 6 Room House
Rural property listing notes 40 acres with 6 room house barn sheds and ample water. Located about three miles from Brown Ing. Eight acres cultivated. Cash or terms offered by Noel Lay.
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Browning
Noel Lay
Methodist Church W.S.C.S to elect officers
The W S C S composed of circles 1 and 2 meets at the church Thursday at two o clock for the election and installation of officers for the coming year. A short program follows. Visitors welcome. The official board meets at the parsonage Thursday January 7 at 7 30 p.m.
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Methodist Church
C.J. Chappell
W.S.C.S
Stewarts and Trustees
Happy Workers Club Meets With Mrs Alta DeVore
The Happy Workers Club met on Wednesday December 2 with Mrs Alta DeVore. Ten adults and five children attended a noon dinner despite bad roads and weather. Guests included Mrs Geo Walker Mrs Clayton Harris and Miss Betty Jo Ball.
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Happy Workers Club
Alta DeVore
Geo. Walker
Clayton Harris
Betty Jo Ball
Maggie
Mary Ball
Sarah ‘Trotter
Carrie Morris
Sterling
Lenore
Almota Walker
Boy Writes Interesting Letter to Mother About Seabees Training
A wartime letter describes a young recruit detailing Seabees training aspects. It covers enlistment age 17 to 50, comparisons to regular Navy, the mix of Marine and Navy manuals, boot camp duties, ratings, and the six to eight week program including first aid, signaling, and weapon handling.
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Mothe
Ratig
Navy
Manuel
Van Osdol Seeks Public Service Role In Missouri
Jan 2 report details Paull Osdol Buckling Mo Republican as a governor appointee to the Public Service Commission with a $10,000 salary, while noting his prior law practice in Brookfield and earlier circuit judge service. later content shifts to Seabees training, Marine support, and letters from Wilbur Eisworth Smith describing service motivations and conditions.
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Jefferson City
Paull ‘Osdol
Buckling Mo
Republic
Gov
Public Hip
Osdol
Forrest C. Donfe
Brookfield
Censorship Warning and Local News Roundup
The Office of Censorship urges care in reporting military details to avoid aiding enemies. Readers are reminded not to reveal troop units or ship names. Sunday notes cover a dinner at West Line Street with many attendees and local notices about meetings, ads, and a naval training move. David S. Forbes leaves for Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Mrs. Forbes to handle insurance duties in his absence.
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Office of Censorship
Washington
Pers
600Th
Australia
U.S. S. Wisconsin
Mediterranean
North Africa
David S. Forbes
Kansas City
Great Lakes
U. S. Naval Reserves
Navy
Forbes
Lora Carter
D. S. Forbes
Who Cares War Time Sermon at Assembly of God Browning
Pastor C. G. Tiahrt appeals for care for soldiers in war. He cites Psalm and urges attendance at services to seek God as Browning youths face uncertainty. Services are held at White Osk-Cors.
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Assembly of God
C. G. Tiahrt
Browning
Churches Mission
White Osk
Cors
Missouri Highway Fatalities Drop Despite Patrol Drive
In 1942 Missouri highways saw 487 deaths and 2778 injuries despite reduced traffic and strict patrol enforcement. The patrol reports fewer fatal accidents, with two or more car crashes down 81. Pedestrians were the second largest death group and runoffs ranked third. Colonel M Stanley Ginn notes economic losses near one million dollars and vows continued efforts in 1943.
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Missouri
Hightray Patrol
M. Stanley Ginn
Slats Diary reflects a week of small town life and misreads
The diary entries recount a preacher visiting Ma and Pa's family dealing with disppepsy, a barber encounter, Mrs Gillem and Ant Emmy's reactions, a broken literary society, a struggling basket ball team, Ant Emmy's ailment and a secret, and Pa sending cards after a friend's wife dies in Tennessee, all shown in a rural ledger style.
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Ant Emmy
Gillem
Gess Pa
Tennasee
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George W. Hisel
Purdin, MO
George Crooks
St. Joseph Hospital
Georgianna
Babe
Crooks
Shelda D. Gooch
Gara Hanman B. C. Box
Bowie, Ald
China
The
U. S. Naval Contraction Training Center
Camp Peary
Williamburg
Virginna
van Osdol
Roy Haley
Jersey
Bagley
Ebison Moen
Camp Allen
Norfolk
Maryland
Guadalcanral
Army
Sasworth
Wilbur Eisworth Smith
Ada Smith
B. J. Lambert
West Line Street
J.M. Moore
Jeek
Beatice
Lalede
A. W. Cotter
S. Cotter
Mollie Cordray
Lizzie’ Johnson
Doris Lee
Blanche Johnson
Noel Bennett
Beverly Ann
Jerry and
Max
Ada
Pauline Hooker
F. T. Minor
Route 3
N. G. Couch
County Glerk
Robert Gormley
Cliff Yord Gooch
Jean Sayre
Lola Kille
Elma’ Brinkley
Secertary
Beulal. Havens
Opal Gooch
Elma
Eunice Sayre Winening
Lola
Bernice Jones
Elma Brinkley
John Jones
All
U.S
American Legion
Harvey Drug Co
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