Dinners Given in Honor of Men Home on Leave
A July 9 dinner at the Wm De Vore home honored Staff Sergeant Raymond DeVore returning from two years in the Aleutians. Relatives and friends listed include De Vore, Wilmot, Girard, DeVore, Keller, Woodside, and many other De Vore family members. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond DeVore
Wm. DeVore
Raymond
Aleutians
Charley DeVore
Dorothy
Roy Wilmot
Patricia
Baby
Robert DeVore Berneta
Berniece
Robert Wesley
Abe Des Camps
Marcel Girard
Alice
Andrew DeVore
Myron
Mary Lou
Quentin
Purley DeVore
Allen DeVore
Lewis DeVore
Howard
Carlos
Janice
Elenor
Luther DeVore
Neil
Arlin
Dorrance
Avalee
Clayton Harris
Marlin Woodside
Marline
Karen
Leonard DeVore
Donna
Leslie
Keith
Lawrence
Ernie Keller
David
Roger DeVore
Gale
Gary
Ray Kelly
Dinner in Honor of Sgt Gale Bartow at Ray Gooch Home
Mr and Mrs Ray Gooch entertained Sunday with a one oclock dinner in honor of their nephew Sgt Gale T Bartow of Camp Chaffee Arkansas. Gale has been in school at Fort Washington Maryland and home on a furlough. Present were W J Gooch and Oral of Purdi n, B J Bartow, T S Bartow and Jean, Lola Rae Bartow of Independence Missouri, Sgt Gale Bartow, Justin Phillips Kansas City, H V Campbell and daughter Sue of Chillicothe, and W A Pew near Laredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Gooch
Gale T. Bartow
Camp Chaffee
Arkansas
Gale
Ft. Washington
Independence
Sgt
Gale Bartow
Justin Phillips
Kansas City
H. V. Campbell
Sue
Chillicothe
W. A. Pew
Near Laredo
Dinner honors Pfc Edward Nickell at Head home
Dinner Sunday for Pfc Edward Leon Nickell of Fort Jackson S C July 9 at the home of Mr and Mrs Beryl Head and daughters in honor of Pfc Leon Nickell and wife and children Linda and Don ald Those present included Mr and Mrs Jas G Nickell Mr and Mrs W P Nickell Mr and Mrs Ova Almond Vivia and Harley Mr and Mrs Jay Nickell Mr and Mrs F R Fanning Mr and Mrs Gaylon Fanning Mr and Mrs Raymond Harris and daughters Mary Ruth and Eudora Mrs Georgeann Head and Clay Dell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beryl Head
Pfc
Leon Nickell
Linda
Donald
Jas. G. Nickell
W. P. Nickell
Ova Almond
Vivia
Harley
Jay Nickell
F. R. Fanning
Gaylon Fanning
Raymond Harris
Mary Ruth
Eudora
Georgeann Head
Clay Dell
Methodist Church Food Sale at Leader-Record Office
Circle No 1 of the Methodist Church announces a food sale on Saturday July 15 at the Leader-Record office providing baked goods and meals to raise funds for church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Leader- Record Office
Ice Cream Supper for Norris Mundell Before Marines
A July 5 gathering at the Mundell home honored George Norris Mundell who departed for the Marines the next morning. Relatives and neighbors shared ice cream cake and cookies as they joined in well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Mundell
Marines
J. N. Mundell
George Norris Mundell
Frank Scott
Jerry Jennings
Geo. Prather
Elizabeth Pilsberry
Prather
Sallie Prather
Lee Ellis Hedges
Lee Kimbrough
Tom Kimbrough
Willard Moore
John Gooch
Charley Tate
Opal Griffeth
Bob Dixon
Jim Havens
Marvin Abbott
Edward Elliott
Richard, Junius
George Norris
Marilea
Ruth
Joyce Mundell
J. W. Gooch
Moline
Norris
Headin' For Gods Country at Electric Theatre Weekend
An Alaskan wilderness tale stars William Lundigan and Virginia Dale with Ace the dog in a survival drama. The program also features Hit Parade of The Gay Nineties Vaudeville Revue with classic songs and a cartoon rabbit act in this weekend show lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lundigan
Virginia Dale
Wonder Dog
Rabbit
Donnelly to Speak in Linn County On July 19
Senator Phil M. Donnelly a Democratic candidate for governor will address a Marceline audience in Linn County on Wednesday July 19 at eight o clock. The Missouri Senate veteran with twenty years in leadership will discuss state issues and connect with local interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Donnelly
Marceline
Phil M. Donnelly
Linn County
Donnelly
Missouri Senate
Birthday Surprise for Teddy Holser in Geneva
Sunday evening relatives gathered in Geneva for Teddy Holser’s birthday surprise. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Rottmann Mr and Mrs Ed Sayers Carole LeRoy Shafer Roger Joyce Kenneth Young Russell Richard Raney Beryl Warren and children Morris Crookshanks and boys plus Teddy Holser and Sandra Nue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy Holser
Genenevia
John Rottmann
Ed Sayers
Carole
LeRoy Shafer
Roger
Joyce
Kenneth Young
Russell
Richard and
Raney
Beryl Warren
Morris Crookshanks
Sandra Nue
Red Cross Browning Dressing Room Closed
Unable to obtain material for surgical dressings the Red Cross room in Browning will be closed Friday afternoon and remain closed until additional supplies arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Browning
Injured in July First Car Crash Near Brookfield
Oren Jennings wife Barbara Ann and son in law were hurt when their car veered off Range Line road north of Ray Jones’ place. Mrs Jennings suffered a cracked collarbone shoulder injury and facial bruises, Barbara Ann had a deep cut to chin and neck. both were treated by Dr Kroeger in Purdin and later housed at McLarney Hospital Brookfield. Oren had a minor forehead bruise and all are now recovering at Mrs Jennings home in North Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren Jennings
Barbara Ann
Brookfield
Range Line
Ray Jones
Dr. Kroeger
Purdin
Barbara
Oren
Order It Now For Winter Coal Security
Summer advice urges Brown ing householder to prebuy coal now to avoid last winter shortages and delivery problems. Despite hopes wartime fuel may normalize, readers are told to act today for personal comfort and national sake.
Hostess to Senior Circle of W SOS July 6
Mrs. L W Hummell hosted the Senior Circle of the W S of C S on July 6 with fifteen members and three visitors. Mrs. John Hocker led worship, theme was He healed the sick, and singing included What a Friend We Have in Jesus I Need Thee Every Hour In The Garden. Treasurer reported 11 29 and collection 2 51. Members listed include Lorene Adams Mamie Bartow Iva Carr Annette Crawford Bertha Haning Mary Hooker Reba Hummel Gertie Maggart Lizzie Prather Esie Slack May Schrock Mrs Sloan Mrs McAirtor Rush Nelle Williams. Refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Hummell
W.S. of
C.S
John Hocker
Jesus
Mamie Bartow
Iva Darr
California
McArtor
Africa
Ive. Carr
May Schrock
Haning
Hostess entertaining Circle No 1 at Methodist Church
Mrs Alma Browning hosted Circle No 1 of the Methodist Church with a chicken dinner last Friday. After, Elizabeth Ann Ekberry led worship and Genevieve Prather gave the lesson. A white elephant sale auctioned by Nevins raised over nine dollars. Attendees included Velma Jennings Lillian Bennett Stella Page Jimmie Almeda Bartow Margaret Smith Mary Smith Elizabeth Ann Ellsberry Ila Nevins Lila Williams Mildred Rhodes Martha Gooch Allie Ware Leona Harris Hazel Peterson Beverly Moore Oma Rudleff of Kansas City and Alma Browning Peggy. Next meeting will be with Genevieve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Browning
Circle No. 1
Methodist Church
Elizabeth Ann Ekberry
Genevieve Prather
Nevins
Velma Jennings
Lillian Bennett
Stella Page
Jimmie
Almeda Bartow
Margaret
Mary Smith
Elizabeth Ann Ellsberry
Ila Nevins
Lila Williams
Mildred Rhodes
Martha Gooch
Allie Ware
Leona Harris
Hazel Peterson
Beverly Moore
Oma Rudleff
Kansas City
Peggy
Genevieve
New Milán Births Highlight Linda Jane and Margaret May
A 7 lb girl Linda Jane born July 7 at 8 p m to Mr and Mrs Clyde Brinkley at Simpson Hospital Milan. A 7 lb girl Margaret May born July 6 at Simpson Hospital Milan to Mr and Mrs George Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Brinkley
Simpson Hosital
Milan
Linda Jane
Margaret May
George Ford
Simpson Hospital
Reverend Jesse Slover Services at North Salem Church
The Rev. Jesse Slover of Purdin will lead Sunday afternoon services at the Methodist Church in North Salem at 3:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Slover of
Purdin
Methodist Church
North Salem
Family picnics endure despite wartime strain in Browning
The piece argues that family picnics remain a cherished institution even as world events demand restraint. It notes crowds turn to backyard gatherings with iced tea and simple fare while sending thoughts to sons and daughters in uniform, hoping for a return to normal summers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
V Mail Letter From Pvt Robert D Gray to His Parents
Pvt Robert D Gray writes from India on June 20 1944 to his parents. He reports feeling fine enjoys swimming shows good food and old newspapers. He signs Love DeVane and asks about Lane and Ir noting he has time for a V Mail letter amid service life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Robert D. Gray
Lane
Love
DeVane
Seabees Receive Commendation for Hospital Project
Seventeen Navy Seabees led by Commander George S. Brockway are commended for outstanding ability willingness to perform assignments and high quality work on a Naval hospital project at Pearl Harbor. Carpentar’s mate Second Class H Dean Knight, son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Knight near Milan, is among the honorees. His wife Alma Cotter and daughter reside on their farm with her parents Artie and Mrs Cotter while Dean serves his country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Dean Knight
Navy Seabees
Pearl Harbor
George S. Brockway
USN
Naval Hospital
Knight
Herbert Knight
Milan
Alma Cotter
Artie Cotter
Dean
Private George D. Leslie Receives Bronze Star
Pfc George D. Leslie, 21, of Browning Missouri, authorized by the War Department to wear a bronze star on his Asiatic Pacific Campaign Ribbon for participation in the occupation of the Marshall Islands. He enlisted March 6, 1943 and went overseas December 16, 1943. His wife Mrs Priscilla Leslie lives at 1085 Sheridan Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Leslie
War Department
Marshall Islands
Leslie
Harry Leslie
Browning
Missouri
Armed Forces
Priscilla Leslie
Sheridan
Detroit
Michigan
In Memoriam for Don Brookshier
In loving memory of our son Don Brookshier who died July 11 1929 five years ago. The family recalls his smile and pure heart and states time cannot heal the ache. Sadly missed by Don Louis Brookshier his parents siblings Leone Alda Norene and grandparents Mr and Mrs John Pratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Brookshier
Son
Don Louis Brookshier
Leone
Alda
Norene
John Pratt
Honor Roll corrections for Leader-Record list
In the Leader-Record Honor Roll a missing name Mrs Jennie Epperson is noted and Eugene Knifong should read Captain Eugene Knifong. Apology issued and readers urged to check the tag on their paper and ensure proper name appears on the next Honor Roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Epperson
Eugene Knifong
Harvest Help Needed For Tomato Picking
Help needed to harvest crops with food production importance. Contact County Extension Office or Clifford Hoag in Milan Missouri for farm work and tomato harvest. Boys and girls 14 years of age for over can be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Extension Office
Clifford Hoag
Milan
Missouri
Young Couple Married in Kansas City July 3
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Burkholder of Marceline announce the marriage of their daughter Virginia to Cpl. Woodrow W. Slater of Browning on July 3 in Kansas City. The ceremony was by Judge Tucker. The bride, Browning High School class of 1936 alumna, now lives with her parents in Marceline. Cpl. Slater, son of Mrs. Jennie Slater of Browning, trained in St. Louis before joining the Army. stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland. They visited Browning and Marceline and will reside with the bride’s parents for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Burkholder
Marceline
Virginia
Cpl
Woodrow W. Slater
Browning
Missouri
Kansas City
Tucker
Browning, Mo
Browning High School
Jennie Slater
St. Louis
Slater
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Maryland
Wallace Grice and Fay Coulter Tie Elusive Kansas City Knot
Wallace Grice and Mrs. Fay Coulter announced their marriage on July 3 in Kansas City Kansas. Rev Shanks a Baptist minister performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs L W Arnold of Shafter and has been with her daughter in law Mrs James Coulter while James serves in the armed forces. The groom resident of Browning runs a barber shop in this city and they live at the Peterson Hotel. They are receiving congratulations from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Grice
Fay Coulter
Kansas City
Kansas
Shanks
For Sale: Farm Livestock in Browning Missouri
Roy Haley of Browning Missouri offers two sows and pigs, a Jersey cow with calf one week old, a Black heifer with calf two weeks old, and a Shorthorn heifer described as a food prospect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Haley
Browning, Mo
Navy Seaman Earl Smith Promoted to Petty Officer Second Class
Petty Officer Second Class Earl Smith of the US Navy informs his parents Mr and Mrs R H Smith near North Salem that he has been promoted. He teaches aviation radio at the Naval Air Technical Training Center in Memphis Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Smith
US Navy
R. H. Smith
North Salem
Earl
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Memphis, Tenn
Note of Thanks for Help in Death and Burial
Expressions of gratitude to all who aided during the death and burial of Mrs. Josephine Purdin and related family members. Named helpers include Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Purdin Bobbie Purdin Lois Baum Mr. and Mrs. Wm DeVore Raymond DeVore and Josephine Guinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Purdin
R. L. Purdin
Bobbie Purdin
Lois Baum
Wm. K. DeVore
Raymond DeVore
Josephine Guinn
Must Have Motor Vehicle Stamp for 1944 45
The new purple 1944 45 Federal Motor Vehicle Stamp must be displayed on July 1 1944 and thereafter. It costs $5 at all post offices and must be affixed to the windshield of the vehicle it was issued for. Deputy collectors and police will issue citations starting July 10 1944 for noncompliance, with penalties of 25 dollars or 30 days imprisonment or both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Internal Revenue
Andrew Chittum dies at home in Purdin July 8 1944
George Andrew Chittum born May 16 1861 Weston West Virginia died July 8 1944 at his home in Purdin Missouri age 83 years 1 month 22 days He married Julia Thurlo September 24 1894 and they raised one child Goldie Pierce who preceded him His survivors include a grandson David Pierce three great grandchildren and five nieces and nephews Funeral services were conducted at the Purdin Methodist Church with interment in Purdin cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Andrew Chittum
John
Louise Chittum
Weston
West Virginia
Purdin
Missouri
Julia Thurlo
Goldie Pierce
David Pierce
Shirley
J. D
Ruth Ann Pierce
B. F. Thurlo
Sheridan, Cole
Frank Chittum
Trenton
Fred Chittum
Chillicothe Mo
Mae Napple
Laclede
Sallie Sampsel
Sturges
Ida Schrock
San Francisco
Calif
Edna Nickell
Browning, Mo
Rev
Slover
Purdin Cemetery
Black Yearling Steers Offered by Browning in Missouri
Seven black yearling steers about six hundred pounds listed by R A Browning of rural Browning Missouri.
Farmer Injured In Hay Load Fall Near Purdin
Albert Lambert a 49 year old farmer living east of Purdin sustained a serious back injury last week when a load of baled hay toppled and bales fell on him. He is hospitalized in Kirksville and likely to be cast for about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lambert
Purdin
Kirksville
Salvation Army Appeal Exceeds Browning Quota
A total of 62.50 has been collected and sent to Rev. John M. Linden appeal director for the Salvation Army at Macon. Browning's quota was 50.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Linden
Arcano. Army
Macon
Browning
Slats Diary Fragments Chronicle Small-Town Life
Diary entries recount a chaotic week at a local paper office with family banter about engagements a near marriage rumor a furnace fix and jokes. Vignettes include a teasing teases about weddings a church outing a dentist like remedy and a fear pa may lose his job over a misprint titled Old Landmark Gone and Osbern Library Stable demolition notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noose
Evry
Texas
Happy McBride
Evvy Piper
Happy
Evvy
Fred Gusten
Chirch
Ed Cope
Fernace
Jane
Gillem
Reddy
Tomorra
Ileen Silverses
Osbern Livry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward Leon Nickell
Fort Jackson S. C
Electric Theatre
W.S.O.S
Circle No
Emery Gray
India
Seabees
Memoriam
Coulter-Grice
Andrew Chittum
R. A. Browning
RFD 1
Salvation Army
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