Financial Statement for Hoover Cemetery Receipts and Upgrades
The Hoover Cemetery report lists numerous donations totaling funds for cemetery upkeep including new ground acquisitions from 8. S. Cotter and a donation from Ray Johnson. Expenditures include mowing and cement markers, with totals showing money on hand of 1366.40 at mid year and overall improvements such as road grading and sprout removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Creason
C. E. Johnson
Alice Fuller
H.C. Bailey
Byron and
Veda _ Schrock
Marion Jacobs
Pearl Gable
Wesley Peters
Rosalie Schrock
Frank Creason
John Burwell
Glenn Moore
Eva Kenley
Nettie Sides
Chas. Bailey
Roy Miller
Icy Brehm
P. G. Brumbaugh
X. Hoselton
My Brown
H. "'N. Thurlo
Maurice Lantz
Ray Johnson
W. H. Kenley
Oren L. Lantz
Elizabeth Lantz
Guy Peters
Ross Riddle
Byron Duckworth
Amanda Kenley
Gordon Johnson
Lottie Bundies
Bertie Owens
Ella Tharlo
Ida Alspach
W. McClelland
Doris Lantz Marshall
Gale Thurlo
Hinda Rush
Alberta Johnson Falkener
Léna Lantz Evans
Essie Brassfield
Lessie McLelland
Ida Tatman
Alpha Potts
Elaine Haynes
Elene Griffith
Effie Lockhart
E. C. Coe
F. J. Alspach
Ross Burke
John Wood
Ralph Creason
Louie Gooch
Voris C. Langdon
A. J. Brassfield
Ruby "Lantz Masetti
Genevieve Smith
A. L. Tucker
Hattie Peters
Ervin Barrows
Clara Lay
Jessie Fuller
Forest Jacobs
Ben Carter
Va Cannon
John Neely
Ola Creason
Beulah Lambert
Verlan Lambert
Ninnie Carter Stuart
Earl Peters
Geo. Robinson
Frank Maggart
L. C. Peterson
C. Peterson
8. S. Cotter
Ned Calfeee
Cotter
Board of Trustees
Sec. and
Treas
Finance Committee
Electric Theatre Features Gene Autry Western Cine Color
Electric Theatre presents Friday and Saturday July 28 29 Big Sombrero Outlaws fear him Senoritas cheer him as Gene Autry and Champion star in thrilling cine color with five tunes Also shows Sunday Monday July 30 31 Thelma Jordan starring Barbara Stanwyck Wendell Corey a shocker about a dangerous woman Thelma Jordan August 2 3 So Proudly We Hail with Claudette Colbert Paulette Goddard Veronica Lake the first major women at the front action drama
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America
Mexico
Gene Autry
Thelma Jordan
Barbara Stanwyck
Wendell Corey
Claudette Colbert
Paulette Goddard
Veronica Lake
Freeland Seeks Support for Sullivan County Clerk Candidacy
Democratic candidate Glenn Freeland writes to Sullivan County voters asking for their support in the August 1 primary for County Clerk. He explains he could not meet all voters in person and values their votes.
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Sullivan County
Glenn Freeland
Taxi Service Ad Promises Availability Around the Clock
An ad for Hubert Atkins of Browning Missouri offers taxi service with no trip too long or short and a 24 hour phone number 221. The notice emphasizes day and night availability.
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Hubert Atkins
Browning, Mo
For Sale 100 Veneer Chairs by Geo Crooks
Theater veneer chairs offered by Geo Crooks for sale. One hundred chairs available in used condition suitable for audience seating and related spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Crooks
Browning, Mo
Thurlo Family celebrate granddaughter birthday
Mr and Mrs R A Thurlo hosted a July 23 dinner for the first birthday of their granddaughters Judy and Jane Thurlo. Attendees included Mrs Hinda Rush, Mr and Mrs E A Thurlo, Ricky Judy and Jane, and Mr and Mrs C W Gooch with Jerry Roller.
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R. A. Thurlo
Judy
Jane Thurlo
Hinda Rush
E. A. Thurlo
Ricky Judy
Jane
C. W. Gooch
Jerry Roller
Birth of Kathy Ann Crooks in Kirksville
Mr and Mrs Keath Crooks announce a 7 lb 6 oz baby girl born July 20 at Grim Smith Hospital Kirksville. The child is named Kathy Ann. Dr McArtor served as attending physician and mother and baby came home Monday.
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Keath Crooks
Grim Smith Hospital
Kirksville
Kathy Ann
Dr. McArtor
Crooks
Monay
Farm Club Meeting Notice in Browning
The regular Farm Club gathers at the Legion Hall Browning Wednesday August 2 at 8 pm. Delegates to the Columbia convention August 7 and 8 will be elected. A speaker will address the meeting. Ladies bring pies and M F A will furnish pop.
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Legion Hall
Browning
Columbia
Big Amateur Show at Browning Home Coming
The event invites entrants to sing dance or perform any act for a Browning Home Coming show on Saturday August 5. Prizes are 25 15 and 10 dollars with entries due to Ovid Atkins by noon that day. Chairman B J Harvey urges immediate registration.
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Browning
Ovid Atkins
Register
B. J. Harvey
Board Lists Officers And Finance Committee Members
The board announces H. C. Bailey R. A. Thurlo and Alison Johnson as directors. Finance committee members include Mrs. H. C. Bailey Mrs. Hin da Johnson Mrs. Alice Fuller and Mrs. Vivian Fisher with Pearle Thurlo serving as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Bailey
R. A. Thurlo
Alison Johnson
Hinda Johnson
Alice Fuller
Vivian Fisher
Pearle Thurlo
Sec. & Treas
Mrs. Ovid Atkins Hosts Auxiliary Party Event
Mrs. Ovid Atkins entertained the American Legion Auxiliary at her home Friday evening. Mrs. Mac Molloy gave a year in review and there were education and humorous reports by Cynthia Moore and Marilie Schrock. Gifts were presented to Mrs. Dyle Peterson and prizes went to several members. refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovid Atkins
American Legion Auxiary
Mac Molloy
Cynthia Moore
Marilie Schrock
Dyle Peterson
Travis Smith
Purdin
Cinderella Party Honors Bridge Winners at Thurlo Home
Mrs. Eugene Thurlo hosted a Cinderella club gathering with guests Mrs. Lola Carter Mrs. Mary Grice and Mrs. Ada Bolling. Supper was served and bridge prizes went to Mrs. Pauline Peterson traveling Mrs. Velma Jennings high score and Mrs. Marjorie Wood low score. Members’ presents were given to Pauline Peterson Erma Kelley Marilyn Gooch Pearle Thurlo Virginia McArtor Ira Nevins Marjorie Wood Beverly Moore Frances Hoselton Vena Wade Alpha Brantner and Velma Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Thurlo
Lola Rae Carter
Mary Grice
Ada Bolling
Pauline Peterson
Velma Jennings
Marjorie Wood
Erma Kelley
Mariyn Gooch
Pearle Thurlo
Virginia McArtor
Ira Nevins
Beverly Moore
Frances Hoselton
Vena Wade
Alpha Brantner
Obituary: Robert J. McCollum of North Salem
Robert J. McCollum died at his home in North Salem Tuesday night after a period of illness. He was active in church work and the Masonic lodge and left a wife, a daughter Beryl Taylor, two sons Tatlow and Paul, and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Three of his children Francis Leland and Milo preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements had not yet been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. McCollum
Robert J. McCollum
North Salem
Mr. McCollum
Masonic Lodge
Francis
Leland
Milo
Beryl Taylor
Tatlow
Kirksville
Paul
Kansas City
Visit to Kansas City Includes Park Outing and Arena Service
Miss Lola Kille Herman Kille and Mr and Mrs Elmer Sherwood with children spent Sunday in Kansas City with Mr and Mrs E A Riddick and children. They were joined by Mr and Mrs B N Morgan and Jimmy of Moberly. The group visited Swope Park and attended the service in Municipal Arena under the direction of Dr Charles E Fuller conductor of the Old Fashion Revival Hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Lola
Herman Kille
Elmer Sherwood
E. A. Riddick
B. N. Morgan
Jimmy
Moberly
Swope Park
Herman
Municipal Arena
Chas. E. Fuller
Old Fashion Revival Hour
Attendees at Mrs Elizabeth Durham funeral from Guthrie and beyond
Last Tuesday a funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Durham drew attendees from away places including Guthrie Oklahoma with Mr and Mrs Guy Gooch Mr and Mrs Eddie MacHafer Mr and Mrs John Gooch Mr and Mrs Emmett Gooch and son Russell Bartow and Mr and Mrs H Campbell and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Durham
Walter Gooch
Guy Gooch
Eddie MacHafer
John Gooch
Guthrie
Okla
Emmett Gooch
Midland
Michigan
Russell Bartow
Kansas City
H Campbell
Chillicothe
Walter L Fields 64 Dies in Kansas City
Walter L. Fields 64 of 1239 Colorado Kansas City Missouri died Sunday at home after eight years in the city. He was born in Milan Missouri and worked at Sunflower Ordnance Works before illness. Survived by wife Ruth and daughter Mrs. Thomas C Jackson. Services July 26 at Schrock Church with burial nearby.
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Walter L. Fields
Colorado
Kansas City
Missouri
Milan
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Fields
The
Christian Church
Ruth Fields
Thomas C. Jackson
Schrock Church
American Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers At Regular Meeting
Claude Myers Unit met at the Legion Hall for a regular session presided by Mrs. Ovid Atkins. Officers elected include Mrs. Atkins as President and Mrs. Gale Thurlo as 1st Vice President with others named. Delegates to the Second District meeting in Chillicothe and the State Convention in Kansas City were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Claude Myers
Mac Molloy
J. R. Williams
G. I. Wade
Wm. Ware
American Legion and Auxiliary
Chillicothe
Legion Hall
Atkins
Thurlo
Jay Harvey
Marilyn Wiles
Ware
State Legion
Kansas City
Jones Family Reunion Near Milan
A Jones family reunion gathered last Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs H Clay Jones and daughters near Milan. It was the first time all members had met in 15 years with Salads sandwiches and cold drinks served before pleasant conversation. Participants included John Keith Jones Herman Jones Roy T Jones Max Helms Viola Jones Nona Donald Jones and Frank Wickham. H Clay left for overseas duty on the 14th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Jones
Frank Wickham
H. Clay
Mrs Laura Hamilton Hosts Chapter V P.E.O. Meeting
Mrs Laura Hamilton hosted Chapter V P.E.O. on Wednesday afternoon July 12. Guests included Mrs Virginia McArtor Mrs Josie McArtor Mrs Mamie Bartow Mrs Ella Stufflebean and Mrs Nelle Williams. Assistant hostesses served refreshments after an interesting program on Outstanding Personalities of 49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Hamilton
P.E.O
Herbert Hamilton
Virginia McArtor
Josie McArtor
Mamie Bartow
Ella Stufflebean
Nelle Williams
Clairessa Slack
Ada Bolling
Athryn Calhoun
Lorene Adams
Bulldozing Crew Offers Custom Work in Local Area
Do Custom Bulldozing operates with Allis-Chalmers HD-7 tractors and hydraulic dozers. Lloyd Lambert or Floyd Swisegood can arrange tailored grading and site clearing services for residents and small contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allis-Chalmers
Ae Lloyd Lambert
Floyd Swisegood
Jones Taxi Ad Promises Clean Comfortable Cars
An unusual classified style ad notes Jones Taxi offers late service with clean comfortable cars. The brief text mentions an office at home north of the bank and provides a phone contact.
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Jones
Bank
Young Couple Married at Laredo July 16
Miss Helen Catherine Atkins, granddaughter of Mrs. Laura Atkins Browning, wed Daniel James Bowe son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bowe of Laredo in a 2:30 p.m. ceremony at the groom’s home. Rev. Kenneth Kelley officiated with a single ring. Guests included family and friends. reception, three tier cake, and punch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Catherine Atkins
Laura Atkins
Browning
Daniel James Bowe
Chas. Bowe
Laredo
Kenneth Kelley
Browning Baptist Church
Gene Walker
Earla Jean Peters
Joan Bowe
Bill Bowe
Brookfield
Eldon Sutton
Ronnie
Meadville
Lena Bowe
Chula
Ray Canada
Topeka
Kansas
Shirley Cox
Phyllis Prewitt
James Dudley
Laeedo
Michael Gene
Helen Dixon Weds Thomas Humphrey Jr in Galesburg
Mrs. Helen Dixon and Thomas Humphrey Jr wed at 8 p m in Galesburg Illinois with Rev York of the Congregational Church officiating. Albert Aldridge served as best man Marta on Honor wore yellow while the couple plans home on Highway 150 toward the Tri Cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Dixon
Thomas Humphrey, Jr
Galesburg
Illinois
Rev. York
Congregational Church
Albert Aldridge
Marties
Humphrey
Lucky Boy Bakery
Chas. F. Johns
Browning
Highway 150
Youth Meeting Picnic Planned at Browning Park
The Youth Caravanners report strong turnout for the young people meeting with plans for a Thursday evening picnic at Browning Park starting at 7 o clock. Attendees are asked to bring sandwiches or potato chips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Park
Picnic outing of Baptist Church youth at La Plata Park
The Intermediate class young people from the Baptist Church visited La Plata Park on June 16 after Sunday School. They were guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Drake and their sons at a park maintained by club members. Swimming and boat riding were the main attractions. Transportation was provided by Herald Lambert Merril Peterson and C L McCormick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
la Plata
Carl Drake
Radios Left at Bailey Maytag Co For Convenience
Radio Sales And Services notice inviting customers to leave radios at the Bailey Maytag Co for their convenience. Ad lists Neff Radio Service with contact at 16 S Main Brookfield Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Maytag Co
Neff Radio Service
S. Main
Brookfield, Mo
Linn County 4 H Market Day July 29 at Grandader Brookfield
The Linn County 4 H Council oversees club funding and events. Market Day on July 29 at 9:00 a m features farm products donated by members and families with half proceeds to clubs and half to the council fund. Officers include Betty Hoover president Larry Hale vice president Marlene Peacher secretary treasurer and Annabeth Meneely song and game leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
4-H Club County Council
4-H County Council
Betty Hoover
Larry Hale
Marlene Peacher
Annabeth Meneely
Grandader
Brookfield
Drake Hosts Meadville Guests for Park Picnic
Mr and Mrs H H Drake entertained Sunday guests from Meadville including Edwin Vandike and children Walter Betty Jean and Bonnie along with Harry Salsbury and children Alfred Dick Gwendolyn and Melvin. They shared a picnic dinner at the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Drake
Edwin Vandike
Walter
Betty Jean
Bonnie
Harry Salsbury
Alfred
Gwendolyn
Melvin
Meadville
Visit Ties Kansas Woman to Kirksville Family
Mrs. B. D. Street of Independence Kansas arrived Wednesday for a short visit with sisters Miss Maude Morris and Mrs. H. L. Schrock and other relatives. Morris and Street traveled to Kirksville Sunday to see Mr. Schrock in Grim Smith hospital and spend time with Mrs. Schrock.
Locust Valley Church Invites to Sunday Services
Locust Valley Baptist Church announces preaching at Locust Valley on Sunday July 30 with morning and evening services. Parishioners and neighbors are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Valley
Births Reported For Brookfield County Families This Month
Dr. MecArtor lists two new births. A 7 percent infant boy Louis Allen to Mr and Mrs John Bum mer of Brookfield born July 13. An 8 3-4 pound baby girl Betty Darlene to Mr and Mrs Gerald Dunlap born July 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. MecArtor
Louis Allen
John Bummer
Brookfield
Betty Darlene
Gerald Dunlap
Enterprise 4 H Club meets at Enterprise school house
The Enterprise 4 H Club gathered July 11 with twenty members and thirty one visitors. President Larry Hale led the meeting followed by pledges and a review of last minutes. Granman spoke on the last Council meeting and Hale discussed a trip to Columbia. Marvin Garner presented two forest and lumber making shows while groups enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise 4-H
Enterprise School
Larry Hale
Granman
Columbia
Marvin Garner
C. R
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hoover Cemetery
Brown
Electric Theatre
4-H Club
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