Memorial Day Observed Across the Nation and Local Tribute
The article reflects on Memorial Day as a unifying holiday, noting few local observances but widespread respect at cemeteries with flowers and wreaths. It traces origins in the South, linked to Decoration Day, and highlights its adoption by veterans from the Spanish American War through World War I, emphasizing shared memory of both Civil War and later conflicts.
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South
New York
Logan
Conederacy
Nion
North
Nine Teen Members of P. E. O. Chapter Meet in Linneus
On May 27 nine teen members of Chapter V P E O met with Mrs. Vane Thurlo in Linneus. They answered roll call with Items of Interest. Mrs. W H Dickinson gave a review of the Delineator. Guests enjoyed refreshments of ice cream angel food cake and iced tea.
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Chapter V. P. E. O
Vane Thurlo
Linneus
W. H. Dickinson
Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted by Dr Atha at Peterson
Dr Atha will be at Peterson phone Browning Missouri all day June 22 to examine eyes and fit glasses. Guaranteed glasses and prices listed.
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Atha
Peterson Ptel
Browning
Sisters entertain guests at Tuesday evening soiree
Miss Lora Stufflebean and her sisters Mary and Marjorie hosted a refined Tuesday evening event. The gathering featured from Virginia tter to Mrs Jerry Jennings, with guests Car yle Bennett Raymond Alspach and others enjoying music and fruit salad refreshments.
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Lora Stufflebean
Mary
Hostess Praised for Ideal Entertainment At Dinner
Guests departed late praising the hostess as an ideal entertainer after a generous dessert of angel food cake and cordial hospitality.
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Angel
Shop Debts Call for Settlement
Edwin Martin announces the sale of his harness and repair shop and requests all who owe him to call at the shop to settle their accounts. He asks for prompt settlements following the sale.
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Edwin Martin
Bookkeeper Chosen for Brewing Savins Banks
Miss Lorene Burkholder, a Chillicothe Business College graduate and Enterprise township native, has been named bookkeeper at the Brewing Savins Banks and began duties Monday after two years at LaGrange, Nl. Parents are Mr and Mrs J H Burkholder.
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Lorene Burkholder
Chillicothe Business College
LaGrange, Nl
Brewing Savins Banks
Lorene
J. H. Burkholder
Enterprise Township
Mrs Faudree Resigns From Browning Savings Bank
Mrs Florence Faudree, longtime bookkeeper at Browning Savings Bank, resigns and will return to Macon with her husband and son remaining in the city. Mr Faudree now employed in Macon, he smiles at the news and the family plans.
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Florence Faudree
Browning Savings Bank
Macon
Faudree
Adams Wesley class meeting with Mrs Alta McCormick hosted
Mrs Alta McCormick entertained the Adams Wesley class on Friday May 30 with a business meeting led by president Virginia Mundell. Weather kept some members away but the event featured clever contests and refreshments. The next gathering will be at Mr and Mrs George Prather's home at the end of June.
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Alta McCormick
Adams Wesley
Virginia Mundell
George Prather
City schedule cleanup days June 8 and 9
The town Board declares June 8 and 9 as clean-up days with city trucks collecting trash in alleys. Citizens are urged to cooperate and stop illegal dumping. The marshal will enforce laws against speeders reckless drivers and youths with rifles or airguns. Mayor Guy Carter cautions about the depleted treasury.
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Treasury
Guy Carter
Marceline Aerie Eagles Clash With Browning Red Sox Sunday
Marceline ball club hosts Browning Red Sox on the local diamond Sunday June 7 with a 2 30 p m start. The Marceline team is noted as a fast ball club and admission is 25 cents.
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Marceline Ball Club
Browning Red Sox
Marceline Aerie Eagles
New Marshal Chosen in Quiet Special Election
The Tuesday special election to select a marshal after James Pierce’s resignation drew little voter interest. Norman Arnold narrowly defeated John Moore, who had served as marshal, and was inducted into the office Tuesday night, assuming the star of authority.
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James Pierce
Norman Arnold
John Moore
Piecre
Star of Authority
New School Legislation outlines districting and funding changes
Senate committee approved the bill on April 3 by 31 to 2 with one absent and House passage 118 to 1. Gov signed ten days later. It creates county redistricting boards, requires voter approval, sets eight month minimum terms, and guarantees unit funding for elementary and high school teaching, with variations by equalization and attendance. It also details transportation aid, high school tuition for districts without a high school, and apportionment changes for foreign insurance tax funds. The act allows temporary district mergers and sets August 1932 as first school money apportionment. An examination for rural elementary boys is scheduled for June 6 at Brookfield High School.
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Senate
House
Poppy Sale Success By Claude Myers Post No 274
The Poppy Sale by Claude Myers Post No 274 raised over 400 poppies sold by Vir ginia Burwell Opal Lee Molloy Mary Carter Dorothy Alspach and Melba Carter. Virginia led sales with the highest total and Opal Lee close behind, aiding funds to honor fallen World War I dead.
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Claude Myers Post
Virginia Burwell
Opal Lee Molloy
Mary Carter
Dorothy Alspach
Melba Carter
Virginia
Opal Lee
Linneus
Purdin
American Legion
U.S
Awards Arrived Late in Chicago Diploma House Honors
The article lists recipients of awards of honor for the Senior through Freshman classes, given for proficiency and deportment. Named honorees include Kathleen Hooker, Carrie Neely, Raymond Warren, Noble Crooks in the Senior class. Lucile Kuhn, Nadine Carlstead, Gladys Atkins, Dorothy Creason, Elizabeth Burwell, Reba Rhodes, Jay Griffis in the Junior class. Anna Morelock, Letha Oaks, Herman Smith, Martha Creason, Virginia Cotter, Evelyn Gable, Kathleen Haggard in Sophomore. Woodrow Slater, Evelyn Haley, Lois Haley, Maxine Riley, Dorothy Arnold in Freshman. The sender thanks and signs Hermia F. Adams.
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Chicago
Kathleen Hooker
Carrie Neely
Raymond Warren
Noble Crooks
Lucile Kuhn
Nadine Carlstead
Gladys Atkins
Dorothy Creason
Elizabeth Burwell
Mass Meeting Opposes Move of 6.8 and Q Railroad
A Thursday mass meeting at the Electric Theatre, led by Mayor G T Carter, formed to oppose the removal of trains 9 and 10 on week days and Sundays. Unionville and Milan sent delegations and a plan to file protests with the Public Service Commission was agreed.
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Electric Theatre
G. T. Carter
Unionville
Milan
Ray Riggens
Atty House
Carter
Chamber of Commerce
Carrollton
Jefferson City
Public Service Commission
Atty. House
Atty. McGhee
Riggens
New Piano Distribution Point at Brookfield by Kimball Pianos
New distributing point for Kimball pianos at Brookfield Missouri invites inquiries about new or used uprights and grands. Write J. D. Mahaffey, Brookfield Mo, for details.
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Kimball Pianos
Brookfield
J. D. Mahaffey
Slats Diary Notes From A Week Of Daily Happenings
Friday Emmy questioned me about lines and prayer night after night. Saturday Blisterses family grows with a new baby and a move to the Hill. Sunday Mr Gillem rests after a city visit and a heated door incident. Monday a teacher warns me to study harder if I believe in the hereafter.
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Rose West
Ant Emmy
Rose
Wensday
Wimmen
Jane
Emmy
Sell Eggs Twice A Week For Freshness And Profit
W F Priebe urges farmers to improve egg quality and reduce losses by selling infertile eggs, gathering twice daily, and keeping eggs cool. He notes Illinois farmers lose about five million dollars yearly over fertile eggs and advises selling roosters and restricting breeding to ensure freshness.
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Illinois
W. F. Priebe
For Sale Hog Cow and Feed Buy Sell Notice
For Sale One red male hog and a four year old milch cow. Also 600 bushels of good corn offered. Contact W. L. Taylor for details and price.
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W. L. Taylor
Wanted Will Buy Hogs Veal Calves and Lambs
A brief classified notice from Browning Missouri states L M Kenley will buy hogs veal calves and lambs every Saturday at his Browning location. The ad invites farmers to bring livestock for sale on Saturdays.
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L. M. Kenley
Browning, Mo
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Marceline
Red Sox
Brookfield High School
Sedalia
J. F. Hortenstine
Co. Supt. Hill
Unionville Republican
Hermia F. Adams
Mass Meeting
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