Linn County Teachers Attend Northeast Missouri Summer Session
Edward Williams Browning was elected president of Linn County teachers at the Northeast Missouri State Teachers College session in Kirksville. Frederick Rennick Purdin was elected vice president and Theo Thorn Linneus secretary-treasurer.
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Edward Williams
Browning
Linn County
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
Frederick Rennick
Purdin
Theo Thorn
Linneus
Northeast
Missouri State’ Teachers College
Kirksville
Missouri
Genevieve Anderson
New Boston
Genevie Arnold
Margaret Bagley
Virginia Bain
Brookfield
Mildred Brenner
Laclede
Virginia Burns
Virginia Burwell Browning
Jessie Carter
Nolan Cassity
North Salem
Orville Cokerham
Hazel Cooper
Purdi
Lyda Halstead
Ivis Hampton
Frances Hanson
Bucklin
Martha Hanson
Marjorie Hardin
Marceline
Kathrine Harper
Mildred Hayes
Maryan Head
Maxine Lee Helm
Louise Hoover
Mildred Hunziker
St. Catherine
Virginia Jennings
Marjorie Jerome
Willa Kincaid
Adolphus Knapp
Doris Langdon
Alma _ Leavell
Meadville
Edith Lewis
Alice Lindberg
Ruby Lindberg
Waverly Lyons
Sdamae Martin
Veda Mitchell
Anna Montgomery
Naomi McCrary
Thelma McGhee
Marjorie McIntosh
Lois McMickle
Chula
Mabel Neal
Verla Overstreet
N. Elizabeth Peery
Carl Porter
Max Powell
Myrtle Bauer
Emma Reed
Frederick Renick
Marie Reynolds
Ruby Richardson
Edna Richardson
Maurice Rottmann
Harriett Sensenice
Letha Sharp
Camille Seigrist
Iris Simpson
Lorraine Smith
Fern Spencer
Augusta Steele
Margaret Street
Harvena Stone
Frances Stufflebean
Edna Thiele
Margaret Thompson
Martha Thompson
Theo Thorne
Fredia Thudium
Theodore Thudium
William Thurman
Mary Tompkins
Lorene Wampler
Eva Wilhite
Dorothy Williams
Dorothy Wilson
Local Brookfield Names Read Like Ledger of Residents
A string of Brookfield residents appears in the OCR list including Purdin Bummer Wingate Jessie Wolfe Catherine Woolf Browning Con stance Yogel Frances Zurcher and Marceline, suggesting a community roster or archival note.
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Purdin
Bummer Wingate
Jessie Wolfe
Brookfield
Catherine Woolf
Browning
Constance Yogel
Frances Zurcher
Marceline
Marry at Parsonage Unites Agnes Hines and Carlos Hicks
On Wednesday evening June 29 in the M. E. Parsonage Rev. O B Hobbs conducted the ceremony making Agnes Hines daughter of Mr and Mrs Hayes Hines of near Marceline and Carlos Neil Hicks son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Hicks of near Purdin. The couple were joined by Helen Hicks and Ella May Havens.
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M. E. Parsonage
O. B. Hobbs
Agnes Hines
Carlos Neil Hicks
Miss Hines
Hayes. Hines
Marceline
Mr. Hicks
Ernest Hicks
Purdin
Helen Hicks
Ella May Havens
Scouts Enjoy West Locust Creek Outing With Master Forbes
A group of boy scouts led by scout master David S. Forbes camped beside West Locust Creek from Monday night to Tuesday afternoon. They prepared meals over a camp fire, with attendees including Ray Duane Peterson Clayton Harris John Katchman George Hanson Herbert Powell Gene Arnold Wendell Faudree Edwin Day and Joe Woodward.
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West Locust Creek
David S. Forbes
D. S. Forbes
Ray Duane Peterson
Clayton Harris
John Katchman
George Hanson
Herbert Powell
Gene Arnold
Wendell Faudree
Edwin Day
Joe Woodward
Ice Cream Supper on Main Street by Baptist Ladies
The Baptist Ladies will serve homemade ice cream and cake Saturday evening on Main Street.
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Baptist
Main Street
PWA Grant Approved for Regional Omaha High School Auditorium
Regional communications confirm a PWA grant for the Omaha region high school auditorium gymnasium has been approved. Document No. 1338 notes four investment brokers have opened bond negotiations and the process should move quickly toward construction, with several contractors showing interest.
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Omaha
PWA
Quartet Praised at Brookfield All County Service
A local vocal quartet was recognized as superior at the All County religious service in Brookfield. The outdoor event at East Park featured Lorraine Glaze, Lorene Whaley, Edward Williams, Harvey Dickinson with Eunice Dickinson at the piano. Williams also performed a solo to audience delight.
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Brookfield
East Park
Lorraine Glaze
Lorene Whaley
Edward F. Williams
Harvey F. Dickinson
Eunice Dickinson
Edward Williams
Quail Committee Named in Linn County
The Linn County wildlife group selects seven members to place quails in suitable areas across Linn County. The committee includes Herman Rogers Charles Garvey Tom McAfee Paul Clarkson L. P. McKinney Lawson Milan and Ray Maddox. Farmers seeking quail introduction should contact a member for review and cooperation. Errol Joyce presides as Linn County Wildlife Organization president.
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Linn County
State Federation For the Protection of Wildlife
Court House
Brookfield
Herman Rogers
Charles Garvey
Tom McAfee
Paul Clarkson
Missouri
L. P. McKinney
Lawson Milan
Marceline
Ray Maddox
Linneus
Errol Joyce
Persident
Linn County Wildlife Organization
Obituary: B F McGhee Dies at Home Near Shelby
Benjamin Franklin McGhee born February 22 1853 Linn County Missouri passed away July 2 1938 at his Shelby Missouri home aged 85 years 4 months and 10 days He married Ida Jamison February 26 1879 and later Laura Bailey March 4 1888 He leaves wife children Nancy Elizabeth Cokerham Jamison Scott McGhee five children two deceased sixteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren plus a brother and many relatives Funeral held July 3 at Bear Branch Church conducted by Rev Ben Huddleson with many attendees and a community bake of tea and cookies afterward.
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Benjamin Franklin McGhee
Linn County
Missouri
Ida Jamison
Nancy Elizabeth Cokerham
Purcia
Jamison Scott McGhee
Fulton
North Salem
Writa May Peterson
Mary Elsie Spencer
Ponca City
Okla
Myrna Winona Gooch
Shafter
Roxie Virginia Finney
Shelby
John
Henry McGhee
Purdin
Ben Huddleson
Carrollton
Ben
Nolan Cooper Marries Helen Mary Jones in Elko Nevada
A wedding announcement reports the marriage of Miss Helen Mary Jones to Nolan G Cooper on April 8 in Elko Nevada. Cooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cooper formerly of this city now near Eden Idaho, plans to live in Twin Falls Idaho. Nolan is a local high school graduate with many friends here.
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Helen Mary Jones
Nolan G. Cooper
Elko
Nevada
Cooper
Herbert Cooper
Eden
Idaho
Twin Falls
Nolan
Notice of Medical Office Leave and Substitute in Charge
I am leaving on July 9 at noon for a few days rest. During my absence Dr Haning will be in charge and provide medical service. Dr. T R McArtor signs the notice.
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Dr. Haning
T. R. McArtor
Bear Branch Home Coming July 10 With Licensing
Bear Branch hosts a homecoming on July 10 with preaching at 11 am by the pastor. Former pastors are invited. Dr. A C Millar editor of the Arkansas Methodist will be licensed to preach and speak at 3 pm, then preach at Linneus M E Church at 8 pm. Bring baskets. W M Owen, Pastor.
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A. C. Millar
Arkansas Methodist
Little Rock
Bear Branch
M. E
Linneus
W. M. Owen
Friendship Circle Club Meets At Mrs Rinehart Home
The Friendship Circle club met with Mrs. Marvin Rinehart on Wednesday afternoon June 29 with eight members and nine visitors. After the business meeting and a short program, lovely refreshment was served.
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Friendship Circle Club
Marvin Rinehart
For Sale or Trade I Model A Sedan and Radios
Classified note offers a 1932 Chevrolet sedan a Model A and two old radios a 2 volt Sentinel radio and a 6 volt Zenith radio with wind charger for sale or trade by Noel Lay highlighted as a private ad in a historical classifieds page.
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Zenith
Noel Lay
Routes Re Assigned Supt J C Dutton Meeting at Milan
County school bus route assignment held by a State Department representative in Milan. Browning retains all territory previously held plus six miles west to Crooks corner. Johnson school district WPA road through Cora may be granted to Browning if used. Participants included J R and E F Williams.
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J. C. Dutton
J. R
E. F
Williams
Sullivan
State Department
Milan
Browning
Crooks Corner
Johnson
Wpa
Cora
M. E. Church Holds Morning and Evening Services
M. E. Church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. followed by preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend all services. O. B. Hobbs.
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O. B. Hobbs
North Salem Quilting Club Hosts Meeting and Social
North Salem Quilting Club met Thursday afternoon June 30 with hostess Miss Helen Swisegood. Members listed include Alpha Cordray Madaline Tucker Kitty Longwell Ethel and Helen Swisegood Maxine Wyatt Alpha Lambert Gracie Jennings Ida Head Iola and Lela Pearler Anna Belle West Flossie Wyatt plus new member Bertha Lambert. Visitors present included Almeda Baker Nora Cordray Marie McCollum Catherine Bull Agnes Stone Frances Cordray and about twenty five children. Sandwiches were served and plans for July 14 with Bertha Lambert as host were announced. Roll call will be answered with a pot holder. Candy to be served.
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North Salem
Helen Swisegood
America
Alpha Cordray
Madaline Tucker
Kitty Longwell
Ethel
Maxine Wyatt
Alpha Lambert
Gracie Jennings
Ida Head
Iola
Lela Pearler
Anna Belle West
Flossie Wyatt
Willing Workers Club Quilt Day Meeting Notes
The Willing Workers met with Mrs. Hazel Peters on June 22 with seven teen members, seven visitors, and twelve children. Contests were won by several members and refreshments were served. next meeting with Mrs. Eva Sharp is set for July 6.
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Willing Workers Club
Willing Workers
Hazel Peters
Gladys Boehner
Hazel Keithley
Minnie Frazier
Blanche Neet
Ruth Williams
Linda Todd
Ida
Virgie Clawson
Alta Elwood
Doris Callihan
Farmers Stores Close Out Sale Continues
The Farmers Stores extend their closing out sale. The Cora branch building furniture and fixtures has been sold to E L Dodson. Humphreys store closes August 1 and Harris store soon after. Many items remain in all departments including hardware and produce at sacrifice to reduce stocks for Browning store as estate portion. Watch for next week announcements.
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Farmers
Cora
E. L. Dodson
Humphreys
Harris
Bond
Browning
Ice cream supper brings Willing Workers together at Duffield schoolhouse
Friday night June 24 at Duffield schoolhouse the Willing Workers and families held an ice cream supper. Eight o'clock start featured home made ice cream cake and ice tea with music games and boxing. Pearl Williams John Todd and Ray Ogan performed. Numerous local families attended and enjoyed conversation and fellowship.
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Duffield
Pearl Williams
John Todd
Ray Ogan
John Ross
Floyd
Ralph
Earl Neet
Victor
Donald
Robert
Richard
Paul Hill
Kathryn
R. A
Jean
Milford Shipley
Alfred
Harland
Key Shaffer
Erma MccMickle
Velma
Marion
Donald Shaffer
Masie Williams
Dale
Frank Robbins
Ray Sharp
Edna Jane
Browning Park Diamond Hosts Chillicothe Rs Browning
Baseball action slated for Sunday July 10 with Chillicothe and Browning at Browning Park Diamond. Game called at 2 30 PM.
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Browning
Browning Park
Jolly Janes Club Meets at Mrs Sufflebean Home
The Jolly Janes held a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. Margaret Sufflebean's home with twenty members, seven visitors, and eighteen children present. After opening remarks, Bible verse roll call, readings, and a towel demonstration, plans were made for four ladies clubs to picnic July 3 in the Dave Monroe grave area. The next meeting is set for July 6 with Marjory Smith.
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Jolly Janes Club
Margaret Sufflebean
Opal Gall
Amen
Bereah Simpson
Dave Monroe
Stufflebean
Marjory Smith
Club Reporter Dismissed After Repeating Lord's Prayer
A club reporter was dismissed after repeating the Lord's Prayer during coverage. The incident prompted discussions on conduct and propriety at the club meeting.
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Club Reporter
Moving To California Pipes Family Leaves Wellsville for Fresno
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Pipes and children Vivian Gordon and Truman depart Wellsville Mo after visiting relatives to relocate to Fresno California. They traveled via Tulsa Oklahoma to spend a few days with Nelson Pipes and son before continuing to their new location. Wishing them well, friends express best wishes for their move.
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A. A. Pipes
Vivian
Gordon
Truman
Wellsvile
Fresno
Calif
Sarah Ann Moore
B. H. Peterson
H. F. Kille
Tulsa
Okla
Nelson Pipes and
Mr. Pipes
Ice sales at Joe's Service Station advertised
Local notice touts Joe's Service Station offering manufactured ice ready for customers. The brief emphasizes service and availability with a punchy chant.
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Joe
Slats Diary Reveals Week of Small town Life and Quirks
A diarist records a week of church talks, family exchanges, minor mischief, and humorous misunderstandings. Entries note a preacher praising football, a payday joke about a Jew and an Irishman, editorial drama, Fourth of July mishaps, blisters from celebrations, and a car trip to the park with a privacy-touched moment. The tone captures local life with names and everyday scenes.
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A. m
Pergaterie
Unkle
Ant Emmy
Bill Smith
Jameter
Noosepaper
P.m
Jake
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Linn County Group
Boy’ Scouts
B. F. McGhee
Edna Bagley
Frances Smith
Lucy Houser
Lillian Remick
Jewell
Catherine Blender
Grethel Brown
Icel Rinehart
Lorene
Louise Remick
Lillian
Leila Brown
Stella Mae
Doris Blender
Caroleen Wohler
Arlene Smith
John Blender
Nolan Cooper
M. E. Church Notes
Club
Chillicothe
Jolly Jaynes Club
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