Navy Department confirms death of son Willard Alvin Newton
The Navy reports Seaman First Class Willard Alvin Newton of Browning Missouri is deceased. He was aboard the USS Houston which was sunk near the Soenda Straits after engaging enemy ships on February 28 1942. Secretary James Forrestal extends sympathy to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles W Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Charles W. Newton
R.F.D
Browning
Missouri
Newton
Willard Alvin Newton
United States Navy
Navy Department
USS
Houston
Soenda Straits
Batavia
Java
Tjilatjap
PERTH
James Forrestal
Secretary of the Navy
Seaman First Class Wilard Newton dies in Java Sea battle
Wilard Alvin Newton born October 19 1918 in Livingston Montana died in battle at the Java Sea February 1942 at age 23. He lived much of his life in North Salem Missouri and joined the Methodist church there. He attended high school at Shelby two years before enlisting in the Navy February 13 1939. He leaves his parents Charles and Neva Newton two brothers Cpl Loyd M Newton in France and sister Ethella and Biley at home plus one grandfather William Riley Browning Missouri and many relatives and friends. He was known for his kind word and smile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilard Alvin Newton
Charles and
Neva Newton
Livingston
Montana
Java Sea
North Salem
Missouri
Methodist Church
Shelby
Navy
Cpl
Loyd M. Newton
France
Ethella and
Biley
William Riley
Browning
He Is Just Away Poem Fragment
A fragment expresses uncertainty about a person’s absence with lines like he is just away and a wave of the hand. The narrator hints at unknown lands and lingering longing, addressing a reader who shares a yearning for the absent.
The Clock at the Electric Theatre
Corporal Joe Allen on 48 hour leave meets Alice Mayberry in New York. Their day together includes landmarks, a near missed connection, and growing love ending with a morning apart and unknown last names. The story unfolds across a subway, a milk run, and a clocking moment at the Astor Hotel in a New York setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Allen
Robert Walker
New York
Pennsylvania
Joe Suddeny
Alice Mayberry
Judy Garland
Helen
Ruth Brady
Joe
Alice
Ffth Avenue
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Zoo
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Astor Hotel
Central Park
al Henry
James Greason
Keenan Wynn
Henry
Lucile Greason
Electric Theatre
Milan girl joins Senator Riggen as secretary in Jefferson City
Miss Frances Lou Lawrence of Milan has accepted a secretary post with Senator J C Riggen in Jefferson City. She left January 7 to begin her new duties after attending Chillicothe Business College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Lou Lawrence
Ruth Lawrence
Milan
Chillicothe Business College
J.C. Riggen
Jefferson City
Fur Market Notice From J. R. Williams & Co
J. R. Williams & Co. announces continued fur purchasing through January 2. This ad urges fur buyers to bring pelts to the firm for appraisal and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Williams & Co
Men Ordered To Report For Induction Physical January 15 1946
The following men are ordered to report for pre induction physical examination on January 15 1946 Geo Elmer Guthrie Marceline Jas Fred Ladder Marveine Donald Junior Talbert Linneus Grover Merlin Lacer Bucklin Alex Andrew Johnson St Caroline Lewes Lyle Heseita New Boston Chas Virgil Douglas Kan City Marvin Foss Abbott Browning Lawrence Jr Edie Maveline Jas Carol Yardley Meadville Eldon Wesley Head Browning Jerry Lee Gal Brookfield Donald Wesley Haley Browning Ellis Raymond Murray Browning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Elmer Guthrie
Marceline
Fred Ladder
Marveine
Donald Junior Talbert
Linneus
Grover Merlin Lacer
Bucklin
Alex Andrew Johnson
St. Caroline
Lewe
Lyle Heseita
New Boston
Chas
Virgil Douglas
Kan
Marvin Foss Abbott
Browning
Lawrence Jr
Edie
Maveline
Browning Methodist Church invites worship and Sunday school
Browning Methodist Church under Pastor L. P. Mohr offers Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by H. L. Schrock and Reger, with preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Ada Smith oversees Elmwood Sunday School at 1 p.m. and preaching at 2 p.m. All are welcome to come worship with us.
Remembered Love Remains Though He Is Away
Poetic lines reflect on enduring affection for a loved one who is not dead but absent. The speaker urges to think of him as unchanged, still beloved, and present in memory despite distance.
Aunt Belle Knifong Dies At Milan Missouri
Belle Knifong, known as Aunt Belle, died January 2 1946 at Simpson Hospital Milan Missouri aged 66 years 11 months and 26 days. She was married twice first to William J Browning then to Joseph D Knifong. Survived by one grandson Louis F Kaifeng of Payette Idaho and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Browning Methodist Church conducted by Rev W M Owen with pallbearers and burial at Kaifong Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle
Archibald
Jane Boyle Bucilock
Ilinois
Simpson Hospital
Milan
Missouri
William J. Browning
Mr. Browning
Joseph D. Knifong
Clarence J
Husbad
Louis FE. Kaifeng
Payette
Idaho
Father
Browning Methodist Church
W. M. Owen
H. C. Bailey
Guy Adams
S. B. Lay
Edgar Carter
Jerry Jennings
Joe Nevins
Piague
W. F. Peters
W. T. Nickell
J. H. Calhoun
H. J. Schrock
Floyd Lambert
C. L. McCormick
Burns
Kaifong
Wade Funeral Service
Lantz Dies in Kirksville at 87
Lantz Lot Coleman Lantz longtime Browning resident dies January 2 1946 at Grim Smith Hospital Kirksville aged 87 born January 5 1858 married twice to Jennie Moore then Etta Stone survived by four children eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren funeral January 1946 at Church of Christ with Rev J W Imes officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lot Coleman Lantz
L’ernéta
Lot Lantz
Grim-Smith Hospital
Kirksville
Missouri
Mr. Lantz
Jennie Moore
Sigmon C.lantz
Otis R. Lantz
Icel M
For Sale Young Spotted Male Hog
For sale a young spotted male hog described as extra good. Price thirty five dollars. Contact R O Steele in Browning Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Steele
Browning, Mo
Tilden Gooch Rites Today
Funeral services for pioneer Tilden Gooch, who filed on a farm northwest of Hobart in 1901, were to be held at the Methodist church at 2 p m. Rev. Floyd Allen and Rev. Glasgow were to officiate. He died of a heart attack Friday while working on a construction job. He was born May 28 1875 in Linn County Missouri and married Martha Williams in 1901. They lived on a farm before moving to Hobart in 1939. He belonged to the Methodist church since 1920 and the I O F lodge for 50 years. Survivors include his wife four children six grandchildren and a great grandchild. Burial was in Hobart Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden Gooch
Hobart
Methodist Church
Floyd Allen
Glasgow
Gatebo
Gooch
George Allen
Washington Street
Linn County
Martha Susan Williams
Sullivan County
C. O.F. Lodge
Iva Laufer
Gotebo
Cecelia
Los Angeles
Calif
Luzille Price
Tilden Gooch, Jr
Sierra Madre
Can.if
Hobart Cemetery
Gish Funeral Home
Hobart, Okla
Coragent
Card of Thanks for L. C. Lantz
The Lantz family expresses sincere thanks for acts of kindness during illness death and burial of L. C. Lantz. Mrs. Etta Lantz and family.
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L. C. Lantz
Etta Lantz
Joe's Service Station Announces New Payment Terms
Beginning January 1 1996 the business sets 30 days cash terms. AIP bills must be paid in full on the 1st of the month or further credit will not be extended by Joe's Service Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AIP
Joe's
Merrow Named Assistant General Manager at Central Cooperative
Robert F. Merrow, longtime Mobily executive, serves as assistant general manager of the M F A Central Cooperative after recently accepting the post. He and his wife plan to move to Columbia once a residence is secured, following his return to the area after earlier roles as manager and field man with the Missouri Farmers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Merrow
Mobily
M.F.A. Central Cooperative
Merrow
Meberly
Bob
M. F. A. Central Cooperative
Missouri Farmers Association
Central Cooperation
J. M. Silvey
Morrows
Columbia
Infantile Paralysis Toll Tops 113 Eighty Nine in 1945
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports more than 113,900 Americans were paralyzed in 1945, making it the fourth highest year on record. The 1943 and 1944 totals were 1,429 and 19,053 respectively, with the 1943–45 span exceeding prior five year records.
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United States
National Foundation For
National Foundation
New Year's Party Honored Homecoming Classsmates
Miss Martha Cotter hosted a New Year's Eve party for former classmates home for the holidays. Guests enjoyed games and conversation with refreshments. Present were Mary E. Smith, Jeanne Woolf, Waverly Ware, Gweniowyn Kelly, Ethella Newton, Martha Cotter, John Bill Grice, Charles Vincent, Keith Kirby, Marvin Abbott, Lyle Jacobs, Neil DeVore and Billy Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Cotter
Mary FE. Smith
Jeanne Woolf
Waverly Ware
Gweniowyn Kelly
Ethella Newton
John Bill Grice
Charles Vincent
Keith Kirby
Marvin Abbott
Lyle Jacobs
Neil DeVore
Billy Newton
Visit Brings Mrs Stark to Centerville for Friend's Funeral
Mrs Win Stark of Centerville Iowa visited Thursday and Friday to see Mrs C T Johnson and other relatives. She came to attend the funeral of J M Fishback Thursday afternoon.
Linn County Basketball Tournament Set For This Week
The Linn County Tournament, postponed due to illness, runs the 9th through the 12th. Girls open Wednesday at 7:00 against Bucklin. boys have a by e and play Thursday at 9:00 against the Brookfield Meadville winner. Brookfield returns after Shelby withdrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Bucklin
Brookfield
Meadville
Shelby
Grade News Room Grows With Three New Pupils
After Christmas the class welcomes Carl Cassity and Buddy Cassity from Enterprise School and Marilyn Mohr from MacArthur School Vancouver Washington. The 3rd grade total is 9, 2nd grade 16, and 1st grade 10. Students review reading writing and arithmetic with spelling and new words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
Buddy Cassity
Enterprise School
Mariyn Mohr
MacArthur School
Vancouver
Washington
School notes from multiple grades round up to new year
Fourth grade reports spelling and arithmetic progress with names Judy Moore and Patricia Lay. Fifth grade notes perfect spelling by Eleanor Warren and Opal Hill. Sixth grade covers Asia study and snake charmer praise for James Farly. Seventh and eighth grades review Revolutionary War Civil War topics and volume work. Basketball tournament starts as outside reading wraps up.
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lIn Social Studies
Judy Moore
Patricia Lay
Eleanor Warren
Opal Hill
Asia
India
China
Japan
James Farly
Jerry Hedges
Rege Elliott
Reta Jacobs
Gary Kenley
Missouri
Mary Ball Hosts Happy Workers Club Meeting
Mrs. Mary Ball entertained thirteen club members with a New Year roll call and a noon dinner on January 2. Four visitors attended, and quilting was done. A club song followed prayers and readings, with poems, shoe bag sewing, and poetry shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ball
Happy Workers Club
Anna Marie Britton
Betty Jo Baroda
Wavery
Betty Jo
Mary
Edn
Malacha Watson
Calfornia
Lucille Morrit
Michigan
Laura Connell
Green City
Cartie
Lenore
Lela
Lenore Knight
Rell Cat
C. R
Home grown timothy from A. L. Kaifeng Browning Mo
A. L. Kaifeng in Browning Missouri offers home grown timothy hay for sale suitable for livestock. Local garden and feed supplies customers can inquire at the Browning address for availability and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy See.a. L. Kaifeng
Browning, Mo
In Appreciation Beulah Havers Thanks Friends
In Appreciation I wish to thank my friends for the many nice cards and letters I received while I was in the hospital. Beulah Havers. We hel
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Beulah Havers
Willing Workers Club Sees January Meeting
Mrs Mary Taylor and Mrs Latcille Norvel hosted the Wilting Workers Club on January 2. Six members two waiters four children and four men attended. Dinner at noon. Christmas story read from Luke 2. Minutes approved. Gift of eighteen cents won by Lucille Norvell. Program included songs readings and an instrumental solo. Next meeting January 16 with Mrs George Prather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Taylor
Latcille Norvel
Wilting Workers Club
St. Luke
Lucille Nerveil
Louise Hollon
Emma Hely
Jme Brinkley
Lucile Norvis
St. Nicholas
Cecil Cotter
Star of the East
Club
White Elephant
Grandpa
Emma Haley
Dub
Hark
The
Herald Angles
Bruce Heley
Elma Brinkley
Lucille Norvell
George Prather
C. BR
In Memoriam Betsie Led Hid Die
Memorial notice for Betsie Led Hid Die two years after her January 8 1946 death. Husband Ras Riddle and children Mrs Vera Riddle Mrs Vera Norvell and families mourn her loss. The verse recalls her smile pure heart and lasting memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsie
Hiddie
Jed
Ras. Riddle
Vera Riddle
Vera Norvell
Backing You 100 Percent Teams and Wishing Luck
Support pours in as fans rally behind multiple teams. Messages extend encouragement for upcoming games and wish players success across the season.
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Belle Knifong
Lantz
Church of Christ
J. W. Imes
Mulgar Carter
Erma Peterson
Pall
B. Jey
I. D. Carter
AD. Peterson
C. C. Wiliams
Hoover Comet
New Year’s Party
Mrs. Mary Ball
Willing Workers Club
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