Mrs John Earl Smith Dies in Reger July 2
Julia Etta Clements Smith born April 1 1878 near Reger Missouri died at her Reger home July 2 1941 aged 63 3 1. She married John Earl Smith December 22 1897 and left two daughters Mary Angeline and Hinda Jane. Funeral July 3 at the Methodist Church Reger. Burial in Schrock cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Etta
William P
Angeline Clements
Reger
Missouri
John Earl Smith
Mary Angeline
Hinda Jane
John William Clemetts
Earl
Geo. E. Artz
Clyde L. Dillinger
Billy la Vera
Hinda Ellen Artz
O. B. Hobbs
Schrock
Injured Farmer Suffers Multiple Setbacks
C L McQuown sustains a severe ankle sprain after his left ankle caught in a sulky rake. Doctors expected a break but diagnosed a bad sprain. This is his third injury this year after a March hay load fall and a later lime spreader accident that left shoulder and arm pain and limited mobility at home.
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C. L. McQuown
Mr. McQuown
For Sale Polled Hereford yearling and mature bulls
For sale two registered Polled Hereford bulls a yearling bull and a 12 year old bull both double standard. Seller is Ted Brantner of Winigan Missouri.
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Ted Brantner
Winigan
Home Workers Club meets for summer gathering and new members
The Home Workers met June 26 with Mrs. Mary Havens for an all day event. They shared a dinner, cleaned freezers, and prepared a quilt for Mrs. Floyd Waltz after a fire. Three new members joined and a quarterly monthly meeting plan was approved.
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Home Workers Club
Home Workers
Mary Havens
Mary
Tate
Wildwood
Maggie
Ervin Barrows
Ode Wolf
Liera Hudson
Floyd Waltz
Marvin Murrell
Mary's
Meeting With Mrs. Ervin Barrows Set For July 17
The next meeting is arranged with Mrs. Ervin Barrows on July 17 in the afternoon. C. BR.
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Ervin Barrows
C. BR
Card of Thanks for W. W. Crawford
We express sincere thanks for acts of kindness during illness death and burial of our loved one W. W. Crawford. Thanks to pall bearers singers and for the floral offerings. Mrs Annettie Crawford Mrs Nellie Seaman Mrs Marlie Chappell Mrs Lorene Flora.
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W. W. Crawford
Annettie Crawford
Nellie Seaman
Marlie Chappell
Lorene Flora
Notice to Burial Policy Holders From River Funeral Home
Notice to all holders of burial policies with River Funeral Home. A personal letter will reach policyholders with instructions on how to contact us and how service will proceed until we can reach you. River Funeral Home and associates pledge courteous, sympathetic service and on‑the‑ground representation.
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River Funeral Home
A. J. River
Nrg
Senata
Williams Host Fourth Dinner Guests Mentioned
Mr and Mrs C C Williams entertained at dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Wesley Linhart of St Louis Mrs Nora Harris and her sons Carlos and Elmer Mr and Mrs Herbert Hamilton Mr and Mrs Kenneth Williams and Cherril.
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C. C. Williams
Wesley Linhart
St. Louis
Nora Harris and Sons
Carlos and
Elmer
Herbert Hamilton
Kenneth Williams
Cherril
Births and Names From Local Families
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Steele welcomed a 94 pound baby boy named Kenneth Lyle on July 4 with Dr. Becker of Milan as physician. Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. Cannon of Kansas City announce a daughter Judith Kay born June 15, with Mrs. Cannon formerly Eva Wilhite. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bartimus of Chicago NL report a daughter Sonja Ruth born July 5 weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces, Mrs. Bartimus formerly Ruth Arnold. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Miles of Chillicothe announce a daughter Linda Ladine born June 29. Miles is a son of Mrs. Edna Nickell.
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Theodore Steele
Kenneth Lyle
Becker
Milan
Carl D. Cannon
Kansas City
Judith Kay
Dale Bartimus
Chicago
Sonja Ruth
Bartimus
Ruth Arnold
Joe Miles
Chillicothe
Linda Ladine
Mr. Miles
Edna Nickell
Savings for Defense and thrift drive in wartime economy
The text urges American citizens to adopt a thrift program to fight inflation and protect purchasing power. It promotes Savings Stamp albums for housewives and weekly budgets, noting that 18.75 in stamps yields a Series E Bond worth 25 in ten years, redeemable later with the postmaster or banker guidance.
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United States
Young Couple Married July 5 in Brookfield
James Smith of near this city and Miss Bertha Gall of near Pur din wed Saturday afternoon July 5 at two oclock in Brook field. Rev Cleve G Hardgrove officiated at his home. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Earl Brown of Brookfield. The bride is daughter of John and Mrs Gall and has worked at Clarkson Beauty Shop. The groom is son of Walter and Mrs Smith and has been employed in Paterson New Jersey. They left Sunday for a short honeymoon in Chicago.
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James Smith
Bertha Gall
Purdin
Cleve G. Hardgrove
Brookfield
Earl Brown
John Gall
Clarkson
Walter G. Smith
Paterson
New Jersey
Chicago
Ray Maggart Birthday Dinner Held At Home
A July sixth birthday dinner for Ray Maggart brought together relatives and friends at the Maggart home. Attendees included numerous Maggart relatives, Browning, Sayre, Stufflebean, Swearingen, Montgomery, Nickell, Law rence, and others. Afternoon callers included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Duncan and Mr. and Mrs. John Harris.
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Ray Maggart
Maggart
Raymond Bagley
Alva Lawrence
Eila Stufflebean
John Browning
Bernard
Peggy
Scott Browning
F. L. Maggart
Ronald
Asa Badger
Phyllis Kay
Jimmie
Earl Nickell
Joyce Ann
Bobby
Porter Sayre
Jean
Donald
Raymond Alspach
Raymond Jr
Leon Montgomery
Terry
Mac Montgomery
Fred Lee
Wayne Stufflebean
Joy Ann
Donna Rae
Leland Swear‘engen
Jerry Lee
Ellea Sayre
Fred Duncan
Richmond
John Harris
Jane Ross
Gulbransen piano and matching furniture for sale
Mrs. Lloyd Hummel offers a Gulbransen piano in near new condition with wholesale price taken now. Includes a Davenport and chair to match, one occasional chair, and one rocker.
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Gulbransen
Lloyd Hummel
Birthday Gathering for Mrs. Lizzie Rottmann
A birthday party was held Sunday July 6 at Mrs. Lizzie Rottmann’s home with many relatives and friends from Kansas City Chula San Diego Los Angeles and other areas attending. The gathering included extended family such as Mr. and Mrs. Glen Edwards and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wood and families among others.
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Lizzie Rottmann
Glen Edwards
Chula
Owen Sayers
Lowel
J. R. Wood
Estel Keithley
J. C. Sayers
Albert Young
W. R. Young
Maurice Rottmann
Betty Stelplough
Birthday Party for Charles Marshall Law
On Monday afternoon July 7 a birthday party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B M Law for their son Charles Marshall Law II turning two. Guests included Cherrill Williams Joyce Ann Nickell Delane Gray Bobby Nickell Raymond Alspach Jr Myrtie Gray Earl Nickell Asa Law and Benny Law. Charles gave balloons to guests after games and photos. Refreshments were orangeade birthday cake and ice cream.
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B. M. Law
Charles Marshall
Cherrill Williams
Joyce Ann Nickell
Delane Gray
Bobby Nickell
Raymond Alspach, Jr
Myrtie Gray
Earl Nickell
Asa Law
Benny Law
Three New Teachers Hired for High School Vacancies
At a Board of Education meeting Thursday evening three teachers were employed to fill vacancies at the high school. Mrs. Lela Garrison of Milan will teach English and Agri.
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Board of Education
Lela Garrison
Milan
Teachers named for Green City school basketball and courses
Rip Howe, former Green City coach, will teach Social Science and coach boys basketball at Ravana area school. Miss Marguerite Satterfield of Ravana Mo will teach Commercial Course and coach girls basketball, bringing five years experience at Okane Mo and eleven years teaching overall.
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Rip Howe
Green City
Marguerite Satterfield
Ravana
Okane
Mary Martha Aid Society Social Meeting at McCormicks
The Mary Martha Society and families gathered Thursday night July 3 at Mr. and Mrs. Lantz McCormick home for a social meeting. Guests enjoyed cake and ice cream after conversation with many members listed as attendees.
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Mary Martha Society
Mary Martha Aid Society
Nola Jean
Bonnie Zoe
Charles Bethel
Bobbie Dean Christy
Mrs. McCormick
Fourth of July Family Gathering
Mr and Mrs John Robison planned a family Fourth of July gathering at home with children and grandchildren. Mr and Mrs Jewell Rovison and family could not attend but the rest were present for a big dinner and late departures.
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John Robison
Jewell Rovison
Jimmie Robison
Patty Jo
Ralph Morris
Archie Robison
McQuown Hosts Dinner for Burke Family Guests
Mr and Mrs C L McQuown entertained Sunday July 6 with a fine dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Leland Burke and family from Paterson New Jersey. Attending were Julia Lynette and Leland Terry Mr and Mrs J T Hosel ton Mr and Mrs W F Duck worth Mr and Mrs Albert Manhart and daughters Mary Reginz and Laverne Carl Mein of New Cambria Mr and Mrs Ross Burke and son Norris Marie Burdett and the hosts.
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C. L. McQuown
Leland Burke
Paterson
New Jersey
Julia Lynette
Leland Terry
J. T. Hoselton
W. FE. Duckworth
Albert Manhart
Mary Reginz
Laverne
Carl Mein
New Cambria
Ross Burke
Norris
Marie Burdett
McQuown
Rookies On Parade and Sea Scouts Variety Show
An army camp parade show titled Rookies On Parade features music romance and dazzling sets aimed at entertainment. Also Walt Disney cartoon Sea Scouts and news items including Hitler Stalin Whirlaway in the Dwyer Stakes and Junior G Men No 11.
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Uncle Sam
Walt Disney
Sea Scouts
iStalin
Whirlaway
Complete pictures of famous fight at Electric Theatre
See round by round slow motion footage of the Billy Conn versus world champion bout. Experts hail it as one of the greatest. Also James Cagney in Strawberry Blonde. No advance admission price. Wednesday and Thursday July 16-17 at the Electric Theatre.
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Billy Conn
James Cagney
Electric Theatre
Uncle Sam Wants Men for Two Ocean Navy Campaign
Chillicothe readers are invited to join a nationwide Navy recruitment drive aimed at building a two ocean fleet. The campaign uses newspaper ads in Missouri Iowa and Indiana with a free booklet Life in the Navy offered via a coupon. Navy officials emphasize strong career prospects and national security, while local ads detail the eight week information run.
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Chillicothe
Missouri
Navy
Uncle Sam
United States
Secrrtary
Frank Knox
Iowa
Indiana
Ice Cream Supper at Mt Olive Baptist Church
An ice cream supper is planned at Mt. Olive Baptist Church on Friday evening July 11. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Mt. Olive Baptist Church
River to Move Funeral Home to Senath
River to Senath A J River moves his funeral home to Senath Missouri a town of over 1200 residents in southeast Missouri. He first located in Browning in 1939 later moved to a Line Street residence and funeral home site. Local businessmen urged the move and he accepted the proposition. Mr and Mrs River leave many friends here who wish them well in their new home.
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Mrs. River
We do custom lime spreading. Phone 55 Greencastle Mo
Local classified notice offers lime spreading services by G E Allen. Invites callers to reach the business in Greencastle Missouri with a provided phone contact for quotes.
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Greencastle
G. E. Allen
Adjustments Made On Linn County Insured Wheat Losses
Adjustments are under way on wheat crop losses for Linn County farmers insured under the Federal all risk Crop Insurance Program. Walter W. Sensintaffar says 51 farms are adjusted and 41 indemnity payments have been approved. Adjustments cover total losses where no yield was possible and land may be used for other crops. About 1702 acres of insured wheat land in the county are affected.
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AAA
Linn County
Sensintaffar
Walter W. Sensintaffar
County Aaa Committee
Fourth of July Dinner at Forest Jacobs Home
Mr and Mrs Forest Jacobs hosted a July Fourth dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Byron Schrock Mr and Mrs Emerson Head and their daughter Mrs Merle Woodis and children C C Charles Lillian Merle Jr and Donald Mrs Kathleen Quigley and children Jerry Lee and Margaret Ellen The fried chicken was served cafeteria style followed by homemade ice cream Everyone enjoyed the day.
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Forest Jacobs
Byron Schrock
Emerson Head
Merle Woodis
C. C
Charles
Lillian
Merle Jr
Donald
Kathleen
Quigley
Jerry Lee
Margaret Ellen
Prayer Meeting at Methodist Church Thursday Night
A prayer meeting will be held this Thursday at the Methodist Church at 8 o'clock. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Methodist Church
Slats Diary Chronicles Forth of July Week in Simple Life
A child's diary notes a Sunday at church and a fishing trip gone wrong. Entries recount family talk about crime rumors, a spy shooting at a pit show, and Blisters as a scapegoat. The week covers work for pay, preparations for the Fourth, a crowded public scene, and a visitor seeking food.
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S. S
Jakes Unkel
Jake
Jones
Citty
Mister Jones
Jane
Janes
Reddy
Elsy
Elsys
St. Lewis
Ant Emmy
Ant
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C. B. Hobbs
Laredo
Dan M. Nee
State Administrator
Defense Savings Staff
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