Cassity R. W. dies in Purdin at 73
Robert W. Cassity born December 19 1868 near Purdin Missouri died January 25 1942 at his home in Purdin aged 73 years 1 month 6 days. He married Ora Karr May 12 1891 and had three sons Cecil W P Carl T and lived with his wife for over fifty years. Funeral held January 27 at the family home conducted by Rev E M Hines with burial in Purdin Cemetery.
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Robert W. Cassity
William and
Louise Cassity
Purdin
Missouri
Ora Karr
Cecil
Kansas City
W. P
Milan
Carl T
Cassity
James A. Cassity
Mexico
Mattie Garrett
Browning
Effie Pulliam
Alfa Cassity
Elva Pearson
Sarah Stone
Adell McIntyre
Linneus
Methodist Church
E. M. Hines
Purdin Cemetery
Mrs Josephine Bailey Dies In Independence Home
Mrs. Josephine Bailey aged 65 formerly of near Purdin Missouri died January 21 at her daughter Mrs D M Wescott 923 North Main Independence Missouri She had lived with her daughter for eight months She leaves four daughters two sons and ten grandchildren Funeral services were held at Laclede Missouri on Friday January 24 with interment in Laclede cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Bailey
Purdin
Missouri
D. M. Wescott
North Main Street
Independence
Bailey
Pearl Barnaby
Kansas City
Anna Jenkins
Marceline
Elizabeth Zimmerman
Ethel Nichols
Kansas
I Am The School The Nation's Priority Address
A bold statement from Lyons in Band News asserts the school as the nation’s central institution and priority. It portrays defense, government, and citizens as interconnected participants, urging unity against traitors and saboteurs to protect America’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
Band News
Barnacle Bill at Electric Theatre This Weekend
Wallace Beery stars as a waterfront bum with a heart of gold. Virginia Weider plays his daughter who arrives to live with him aboard tuna boats near San Pedro. Marjorie Main and Leo Carrillo co star in a vivid sea town drama with storm sequences and skilled tuna fisher shots.
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Wallace Beery
Virginia Weider
San Pedro
Wally
Marjorie Main
Leo Carrillo
For Sale Hedge Posts and Corner Post in Browning Mo
Private sale listing by F. T. Minor of Browning Missouri offering 400 hedge posts in good condition and a hedge corner post. Local sale details not provided.
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F. T. Minor
Browning, Missouri
Red Cross Donation Presented by Mr Hess at Shafter Visit
Mr Hess president of the Shafter Fair Association presented the local Red Cross committee with a $20.00 check during a Browning visit to Shafter. Other Red Cross members named include Lloyd E Bowyer Herb Johnson and Spencer Bowyer.
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George Hess
Near
Shafter
Browning
Hes
Shefter
Cinderella Club Bridge Dinner Hosts Noted Gathered Ladies
Cinderella Club with Mrs A G Thurlo hosted a bridge dinner on Monday evening. Members present included Mesdames Alpha Brantner Helen Carter Opal Carter Edna Forbes Marilyn Gooch Frances Hoselton Velma Jennings Beverly Moore Ira Nevins and Miss Edith Burkholder Erma Peterson. Other guests were Mesdames Letha Bailey Alma Bartow Artie Calhoun and Lila Williams. Favors for high score went to Mrs Helen Carter and Mrs Forbes with traveling prize to Mrs Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinderella Club
A. G. Thurlo
Mesdames Alpha Brantner
Helen Carter
Opal Carter
Edna Forbes
Mariyn Gooch
Frances Hoselton
Velma Jennings
Beverly Moore
Ira Nevins
Edith Burkholder
Erma Peterson
Mesdames Letha Bailey
Almeda Bartow
Artie Calhoun
Lila Williams
Mrs. Forbes
Williams
Highway Patrol Adds 59 Black Marked Patrol Cars
The Highway Patrol placed 59 new cars into service this week. The vehicles are black with STATE PATROL in white lettering across the windshield, sides, and rear. The change marks a policy shift. M. Stanley Ginn, Supt.
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Highway Patrol
State Patrol
Linn County Farm Bureau Joins Missouri and National Federations
The Linn County Farm Bureau votes to fully pay dues to the State and National Federations to gain member refunds from Accredited Commission firms and access to The Nation's Agriculture. Board members include Elmo Schrock as President and Thomas H. Wade as Treasurer, with several officers and community chairs listed.
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Linn County
American Federation
Linn County Farm Bureau
Missouri Farm Bureau
Linn County Board
Schrock
Farm Bureau Accredited Commission
Farm Bureau
Extension Service
Wool Growers Association
Lime Improvement Association
Missouri
America’s
Elmo Schrock
A. D. Leavell
O. A. Thudhum
Thomas H. Wade
Harold Thorne
Leslie Baugher
C. A. Black
R. L. Balcom
Walter Sensintaffar
Quinn Guyer
Noel Lay
Oral Buckner
Sullivan County Civilian Defense Registration Day
Sullivan County holds Civilian Defense registration on February 6 1942 for volunteers ages 36 and over. County teachers and school board members attended as guidance was given by Dr A W Herington and Mrs Edna Fields on proper enrollment in Sullivan County only.
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Sullivan
A. W. Herington
Sullivan County Volunteers Defense Council
Defence Council
Edna Fields
Sullivan County
Sullivan County Defense Council
Peari
Harbor
Dinner Guests Share Wyoming Elk Dinner
Mrs. Alda Brookshier and Joel hosted a Sunday dinner with guests Mr. and Mrs. Ray McKinstray of Jasper Wyoming Mrs. Alda McKinstray Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bertschman and Judy of Milan Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Powell of Linnucs Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cokerham and daughters of Laredo. The elk meat came from Wyoming carried by the McKinstrays.
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Alda Brookshier
Joel
Ray McKinstray
Jasper
Wyo
Alda McKinstray
Fred Bertschman
Judy
Milan
Aaron Powell
Linnucs
Floyd Cokerham
Daughters
Laredo
Wyoming
McKinstray
Groundhog Day Weather Fun in Browning
Residents ponder how Groundhog Day forecasts began and whether the groundhog will see a shadow on February 2. The piece mocks weather prognostications and recalls older methods like goosebone divination, noting the joke status of the tradition.
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School of Thought
Browning
Farewell Party for Mr and Mrs Dowdy Held by Club
General Purpose Club members and families held a farewell surprise at Everett and Wilma Dowdy’s home on January 27 as the couple leaves the farm for defense work. Attendees included P A Brassfield Roscoe Powell the Hoseltons Keith Thurlo Hess Lantz Powell and other neighbors and relatives.
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General Purpose Club
Everett Dowdy
Everett
Wilma
P. A. Brassfield
Jake Atkins
Roscoe Powell
Nellie
Betty
Clinton
Edgar Hoselton
Earl Keith
Gale Thurlo
Henry Arthur
Merv Hess
Billy Lee
Rosalee
Maurice Lantz
Ronald
Julia Ann
Jay Powell
Linda
For Sale Red Clover Seed Home Grown
Advertises red clover seed for sale grown at home. Mentions Bailey Maytag Company as part of the listing.
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Red Clover Seed
Bailey Maytag Company
Calhouns Host Bridge Dinner With Bide-A-Wee Guests
January 23 bridge gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Calhoun includes Edgar Carter W F Peters Erma Peterson and Bide-A-Wee Club members. High score favors awarded to Miss Peterson and Mr Peters traveling prize to Mr Fleming.
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J. H. Calhoun
Edgar Carter
W. F. Peters
Erma Peterson
H. C. Bailey
J. P. Bolling
C. B. Fleming
C. W. Gooch
W.D. Grice
Browning Methodist Circuit Plans and Sunday Services
The Browning MethodistCircuit invites members to submit their outreach lists for Christ and the church. Services are announced for Sunday with reminders to attend the 11:00 service and to join Thursday Bible study at the Bartows’ home. The study covers Christ's death parallels, Passover, and the Sabbath shift to Sunday. lesson focus is John 20.
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Browning
S. J. Bartow
Christ
H. R. Tate
Comfort Program in Progress for Linn County Reaches Milestone
Comforter tops arrived from St Joseph sewing rooms this week aiding the Linn County Mattress and Comfort Program. No more cotton this year 1942 limits supplies. Recipients of mattresses qualify for one comforter each and plans for program management will be announced. Checks are prepared for applicants who did not receive mattresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Linn County
February Tire Quotas Reduced in Missouri
Missouri is allotted 2244 passenger tires and 4400 truck tires for February, down about 35 percent from January, as rubber shortages loom. February passenger car tubes drop to 1878, while truck tubes rise to 7554 from January levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
James A. Potter
Farrel Dunlap Warns of Tire Ban and War Sacrifices
Bartlesville diarist Farrell L. Dunlap reflects on December 10 1941 tire sale stoppage and rationing for essential uses. He urges civilian sacrifice support for national defense and unity with leaders while noting looming material shortages and allied needs.
Stone Returns Home From Grim-Smith Hospital
O. S. Stone, formerly a patient at Grim-Smith hospital in Kirksville, was brought home on Thursday and is progressing as well as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant Emmy
S. S
O. S. Stone
Grim-Smith
Kirksville
Treasury notes aid for National Defense taxes dated 1942 43
The Treasury Department offers two series of notes dated August 1 1942 maturing August 1 1943 to help taxpayers meet higher Defense taxes. New series added each January for year round purchase. Notes redeemable at par with accrued interest if kept or cash value equal to purchase price if redeemed. Details available at banks Federal Reserve or Treasury.
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National Defense Program
Treasury Department
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Washington, D. C
YMCA Boys Lose 19-17 In Season Opener To Shelby
The local YMCA boys basketball game ended 19-17 in favor of Shelby. The contest was described as good with solid play from both sides for the season's first game. The YMCA is the Young Men's Christian Club promoting sportsmanship and weekly community recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Y.M.C.C
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R. W. Cassity
Electric Theatre
Red Cross
M. Stanley Ginn
Mrs. E. Dowdy
Bide-A-Wee Club
Timothy Day
B. Arnold
Farrel Dunlap
Farrell L. Dunlap
Cherokee Place
Bartlesville Examiner
Enterprise
Bartlesville, Okla
Mister Hitler
Mister Jasper
Mister Mussy
Fishen
Rosenfelt
Jake
Armie
Britten
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