Civilian Volunteer Defense Workers Enrollment In Linn County
Linn County calls for adults 18 to 65 to enroll as Civilian Volunteer Defense workers for protective services against sabotage and air raids. Enrollment at Gooch's Store in Brownings Friday January 23 and Saturday January 24 from 9 am to 6 pm. Volunteers work unpaid in fourteen roles including Auxiliary Police Fire Watchers and Medical Services with interviews by Nettie Bryan. Red Cross nursing aid options also noted.
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Linn County
Creare
Gooch’s
Browning
Nettie Bryan
Linn County Social Security Office
National Defense Council
Red Cross
Inflation and Rationing in Early English War Time
A historical comparison argues that inflation hit England early in the war, then rationing was adopted to equalize scarce supplies like milk and eggs. The piece notes healthier adults sacrificing their rations for children and warns America to consider rationing lessons from Britain.
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England
Manchester Guardian
America
Sailors On Leave comes to Electric Theatre on weekend
A gay musical comedy Sailors On Leave stars William Lundigan and Shirley Ross as lovers in a Navy farce. The plot follows Chuck Stephens who is allergic to women, while two sailors plot to keep him from marrying before his twenty seventh birthday to claim a fake inheritance, amid a string of misadventures with music and new songs.
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Uncle Sam
Electric Theatre
William Lundigan
Shirley Ross
Chick Chandler
Cliff Nazarro
Tom Kennedy
Mae Clarke
Mary Ainslee
Ruth Donnelly
Bill Shirley
Jane Kean
Charles
Chuck
Republic
In Memoriam for Gaylord Quigley
In sad loving memory of Gaylord Quigley who passed away January 28 1941 Our family recalls his face voice and smile as we cope with sorrow. God saw the road was hard and softly whispered Peace be thine. Sadly missed by wife children mother father brothers and sisters.
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Gaylord Quigley
Gaylord
Child Labor Debate Remains Tight as Sunday Marked
The piece argues the need for vigilance against child labor despite progress. It notes public platforms and churches press for reform, warns of a coming spurt due to labor shortages, and cites risks of families turning to underage workers while acknowledging human nature outpaces laws.
Milan dinner hosts Mr and Mrs John C Dutton
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Gooch and Mrs. Jane Wright were Monday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Dutton in Milan.
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C. W. Gooch
Jane Wright
John C. Dutton
Milan
Linn County Agricultural Board Becomes War Board
The Linn County Agricultural Board is renamed the Linn County USDA War Board to support the war effort. Walter W. Sensintaffar says the board will coordinate with the U S Department of Agriculture to address food and fiber needs, war priorities, material shortages, and farming problems arising from wartime and will distribute duties among county agencies.
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County Agricultural Board
Department of Agriculture
Linn County
Usda War Board
Usda Defense Board
Walter W. Sensintaffar
Claude R. Wickard
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Sensintaffar
War Board
War Board. “We Have A Big Job Ahead of Us,” Mr. Sensintaffar
County War Board
Willing Workers Club Holds Quilting Meeting
On Wednesday January 14 the Willing Workers Club met with Mrs Marie Vincent for an all day session. Seven members attended along with four visitors one man and two children. They quilted and consumed a noon dinner. A new three month program committee was named Allie Ware Loraine Taylor and Lucille Norvell. Emma Haley was reappointed Club Reporter. Flower collection 16 cents. The next meeting will be with Mrs Taylor and Lucille with a home made grab bag theme and beads for all.
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Willing Workers Club
Marie Vincent
Allie Ware
Loraine Taylor
Lucille Norvell
Emma Haley
Lydia Shepherd
Mrs. Taylor
Lucille
C. R
Federal Car Stamps On Sale At Postoffice
The federal motor car use stamps went on sale at the Browning Postoffice with 200 stamps received in the first allotment. Purchasers pay $2.09 and receive a stamp plus a postcard addressed to the collector of internal revenue. The card requires name address car make model and engine number. Delinquent February 1.
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Federal
Browning Postoffice
Burwell
Internal Revenue
Kansas City
Sullivan County urges war volunteer enrollment on February 6 1942
Civilian defense drive calls all residents to register for emergency services including police, fire, cleanup and communications. Interviewers will record skills, training and interests at county school houses, with a council filing system to map manpower. Officers stress voluntary service with no pay and emphasize rural district enrollment and teacher participation.
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Sullivan County
County Court House
Board of Education
Sullivan
Insurance Offer for Auto Fire Theft and Tornado Cover
An insurance notice from David S. Forbes of Bowling, Missouri offers one year auto coverage including fire theft tires and plate glass with standard policy terms. The message lists fire theft tornado and plate glass as insured perils.
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David S. Forbes
Browning
Missouri
Wanted Walnut Logs Ad P O Box 578 Kirksville
Classified ad seeking walnut logs of any quality. Contact person at P O Box 578 Kirksville.
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Adha P. O
Kirksville
For Sale Red Clover Seed Home Grown
Local classified brief advertises red clover seed for sale. indicates home grown stock associated with Bailey Maytag Company.
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Red Clover Seed
Bailey Maytag Company
Missouri Breeders Meet In Columbia For Short Course
A short course for Missouri horse and mule breeders will be held in Columbia on January 29 and 30 to discuss availability prices and current information. Breeders and interested persons should contact the County Agent for program details. Webb Emberg County Ext. Agent.
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Missouri
Columbia
Webb Emberg
State Highway Patrol Adds 19 New Troopers
Nineteen new troopers completed training on January 16 and were assigned to active duty across Missouri. Six join Troop C at Kirkwood, four to Troop F at Jefferson City, four to Troop A at Lee's Summit, two to Troop E and Troop D at Popular Bluff and Springfield, and one to Troop B at Macon. Twelve additional two way radios are being issued as the patrol expands its crackdown on traffic violations. Col. M. Stanley Ginn notes arrests are dropping as drivers cooperate to save lives and property on state highways.
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Kirkwood
Jefferson City
Lee’s Summit
Popular Bluff
Springfield
Macon
Highway Patrol
Peronnel
M. Stanley Ginn
Missouri
Methodist Church Notes and Scheduled Services
The pastor traveled to Mt. Zion last Wednesday due to mud and plans to return this week. Services are at North Salem 7 30 and at the schoolhouse Thursday 1 40 and church 7 30 with Rev Wesley M Smith. Second quarterly conference set for February 8 at 2 30 with Superintendent presiding. the pastor will speak at both services. Victory and leadership urged. Woodrow Wilson quote on Methodism.
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Mt. Zion
North Salem
Wesley M. Smith
Roger
Woodrow Wilson
Mary Martha Aid Society Members Meet With Carl Drake Family
Thursday evening January 15 members of the Mary Martha Aid Society and their families gathered at the Carl Drake home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jas Neet Mr and Mrs H C Bailey Mr and Mrs Larry Fox and children Roxie Lee Garry Jimmie Mr and Mrs Robert Morrow and Anna Beth Mr and Mrs Raymond Glen and son Jimmie Mr and Mrs Jas Lay Mrs Ethel Dell Mrs Frances Dell and James Leonard. Misses Lorene Stone and Helen Johns were guests. Refreshments of coffee pie and sandwiches were served. The evening featured conversation games and contests.
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Mary Martha Aid Society
Carl Drake
Jas. Neet
H.C. Bailey
Larry Fox
Roxie Lee
Garry
Jimmie
Robert Morrow
Anna Beth
Raymond Glen
Jas. Lay
Ethel Dell
Frances Dell
James Leonard
Lorene Stone
Helen Johns
Jersey cow offered by Robert Morrow
A Jersey cow aged four years described as a good milker is offered by seller Robert Morrow.
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Jersey
Robert Morrow
Taxpayer Notice for Benton Township Collection Event
Notice says I will be at Citizens Savings Bank Saturday afternoon January 24 to collect Benton township taxes. Signed by Mrs Lela Neet Col.
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Citizens Savings Bank
Benton Township
Lela Neet
Petit Jurors Named for February Circuit Court Term
February term juries to convene in Rookfield with list of petit jurors and alternates by township. Baker Township Adolph Linburg and Wm Ralston as alternates. Benton Merle Wohler Kenneth Jennings with B J Harvey and Carl Drake as alternates.
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Rookfield
Baker Township
Adolph
Clyde Vroom
F. C. Peery
Cecil Wood
George R. Blankenship
Marceline
Phillip Gordon
Glenn Hardin
W. H. Bundy
Dave Haley
North Salem
Rice Overstreet
Earl Barron
Parson Creek
W. H. Gudgell
Ed Dannett
Walter Martens
Howard Collis
O Creek
Guy Cannon
Roy Huff
Jay Lane
J. O. Haney
Purdin Women’s Club Holds January Meeting at Chambers Home
The Purdin Women’s Club met January 7 with twenty members and one guest, Mrs Delphine Haley. President Elizabeth Crookshanks led, scripture read by Mrs Margaret Hardin, and the program A New Beginning featured Hermia Street, Mrs Stella Bumgarner, and Mrs Minnie Street, with Street winning the contest. Mrs Thora Darr noted the February 4 date.
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Purdin Women’s Club
Elma Chambers
Delphine Haley
Elizabeth Crookshanks
Margaret Hardin
Hermia Street
Stella Bumgarner
Minnie Street
Thora Darr
Slats Diary Weeknotes From a Wartime Town
A diary fragment recounts a week of small events and humor. Slats describes car trouble and a tire theft, a class discussion about wartime changes, family banter, and petty fights. Characters include Mister Rosen Blis ters Ant Emmy and Pa Ma and a preacher visit. The entries mix humor and hardship with references to war era life and pay disputes.
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Menney
Mister Rosenfelt
Monnie
Unkel Hen
Ant Emmy
Jake
Blisters
Vallebel
Otto
Mister Gillem
Greece
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Linn County Agricultural Board
Postoffice
Pearl Harbor
California
Orbra Jones
Los Angeles
Calif
Jones
Fort Smith
Ark
Vern
San Diego
Ola F. Knifong
State Highway Patrol
Methodist Church
Mary Martha
Purdin Women's Club
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