Virgil T. Schrock Dies in Lindsay California Funeral Rites Held
Virgil T. Schrock 65 a Missouri native and Lindsay resident died early Saturday from a heart blood clot after two years of poor health. Funeral services were held Monday at Webb chapel with Rev Thomas Miller and burial in Olive Cemetery. Survived by wife Ida Chittum Schrock six daughters three sons including Fern Schreck Lindsay and Keith Schrock Lindsay. two brothers and three sisters in the East.
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Webb Chapel
Virgil T. Schrock
Missouri
Lindsay District
Schrock
Thomas Miller
Methodist Church of
Lindsay
Olive Cemetery
Tte
O. L
Tillie the Toiler film stars Harris in electric novelty
Tillie the Toiler a photoplay based on Russ Westover cartoon plays at the Electric Theatre Saturday and Sunday. Kay Harris of Cincinnati stars as Tillie a lively stenographer whose life centers on work dates and dresses. The film features William Treek Daphne Pollard George Watt Jack Arnold and others in a light human comedy of romance.
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Hollywood
Lillie the Toiler
Electric Theatre
Russ Westover
Tillie the
Tillie
Westover
Tillie the Toiler
Kay Harris
Cincinnati
Discovery
Miss Harris
Annie
Toa
William Treey
Mae
Stene
Daphne Pollard
George Watt
Jack Arnold
Wally Whipple
Ernest Truex
Bennie Bartlett
Edward Gargan
For Sale 8-Foot Binder With New Canvases
Classified notice listing an 8-foot binder for sale by A. L. Knifong with new canvases included.
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A. L. Knifong
Rev J H Lane Dies Suddenly at Brashear Mission
Rev John H Lane 76 died suddenly during funeral services for his wife in Brashear Missouri as the service began. He helped fund and build the Brashear Methodist Church and had preached at multiple towns. Surviving are two daughters, four grandchildren and a great grandson. a sister and a brother. Burial at Highland Park Cemetery Kirksville.
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J. H. Lane
Brashear
Daily Express
John H. Lane
Methodist
Byron Wagenknecht
Paul Thompson
Highland Park Cemetery
Kirksville
Lane
Goldsberry
Macon County
Missouri
John H
Catherine Leckett Lane
Martha Ellen Morgan
Browning
Laura Barkley
Juanita Ludwig
Will Kenley
John Morgan
Edmundson Seeks Democratic Nomination for Western District Judge
Joe Edmundson announces in the Leader-Record his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Judge of the Western District. A longtime Linn County resident and Jackson Township trustee, he previously served as trustee in Livingston County. Former auctioneer and livestock dealer, he touts public service experience and a strong local support base.
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Joe Edmundson
Edmundson
Linn County
Jackson Township
Livingston County
May Honor Roll Names Listed by Local Paper
A long roster honors May entrants including Mrs. Ross Fuller Edgar Shepherd Mrs. John Quigley J. S. Schreck and many others. The note invites readers to check the paper’s tag and have their name added to the next honor roll.
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Ross Fuller
Edgar Shepherd
John Quigley
J. S. Schreck
New
Thelma Haley
Ray Baskett
Clarence Blackman
van Mairs
Alean Woodworth
T. B. Gocek
Laura McGhee
B. H.peterson
B. H. Peterson
A. L. Knifong
J. E. Creason
J. H. Burkholder
C. E
Jack) Swinney
Ruth Bogart
Gordon Johnson
D. B. Pyatt
S. B. Schrock
W. A. Watson
Dorothy Sayre
Robert Moore
Dora Atkins
Reginald Rinehart
Oliver Lay
Paul Warren
Ernie Warren
Navy Enlistees To Take Oath Across Nation June 7
U S Navy will administer the Oath of Allegiance to all men enlisting between May 31 and June 7 1942 at 7 55 A M local times at 500 recruiting stations nationwide. Applicants must report to the Chillicothe Missouri recruiting station for processing and a final physical in Kansas City before Sunday June 7.
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U. S. Navy
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
United States
U.s.navy
Chillicothe
Missouri
Kansas City
Sabotage of Vital Food Must Cease and Eye Profits Tied
Robert Morrow of M F A Central Co operative warns that high temperatures make fertile eggs inedible within 48 to 72 hours. He says many fertile eggs spoil before reaching markets or war needs, urging poultry raisers to sell off roosters immediately to cut feed costs and reduce waste.
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Robert Morrow
M. F. A. Central Cooperative
Merrow
Hatchery changes rumors denied as Browning site remains
Merle Smith of Queens City bought Henry Fields hatchery in Browning. The hatchery season closed with about 130000 chicks sold this season. Oren Taylor, in charge for two years, is undecided about future plans.
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Merle Smith
Queens City
Henry
Fields Hatchery
Browning
Oren Taylor
Memorial Services for James Myers Held at High School
Memorial services for James Gernie Myers, who died in service at Pearl Harbor on December 7 1941, were held Sunday May 31 at the high school auditorium under the American Legion Post. Rev Sterling Ward of Chillicothe preached the sermon. Mrs Myers received a large U S flag from the Post.
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James Gernie Myers
Pearl Hotel
High School
American Legion
Sterling Ward
Chillicothe
Navy Sailor James Gernie Myers Dies at Pearl Harbor
James Gernie Myers born May 2 1906 on a farm near Browning Missouri lived there until age twelve. He enlisted May 3 1927 in Kansas City Missouri served on the battleship Arizona as Storekeeper First Class and was declared lost at Pearl Harbor December 7 1941. He married Velma Pearson of Seattle and had two sons James Gernie Jr and Gordon A Myers. Survived by mother and sisters. father and two brothers predeceased him. His family and local Legion post remember him with Flanders Fields verse.
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James Gernie Myers
Andrew W. Myers
Mary Hoskins Myers
Browning
Missouri
Brookshirr
Navy
Kansas City
Pensacola
Florida
Long Beach
California
Arizona
Pearl Harbor
Velma Pearson
Seattle
Washington
James Gernie
Gordon A. Myers
Mrs. Myers
Claude H. Myers
France
Legion
Flanders Fields
McCrae
General Purpose Club Meeting at Mrs Wickham’s
The General Purpose Club met on Thursday May 28 with twelve members seven children and three men present at Mrs Blanche Wickham’s for an all day social event. After lunch and songs Ruth Lantz gave a talk on economy in buying and preparing food. Contests followed including a one minute speech for slips and a railroad style spelling game. Mrs Ross Lantz won the prize and Mrs Powell received secret sister gifts. The day closed with all leaving satisfied. Next meeting set with Mrs Alice Duckworth on June 1.
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General Purpose Club
G. P. Club
Blanche Wickham
Ross Lantz
Powell
Alice Duckworth
Margaret Price for Recorder or Deeds Nomination
The Pounding Leader-Rord announces Margaret Price of Brookfield as Democratic candidate for Linn County Missouri Recorder of Deeds in the August 4 1942 primary. Price, age and background detailed, cites fifteen years assisting county lawyers and dedication to family care amidst wartime rationing.
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Margaret Price
Brookfield
Linn County
Missouri
Miss Price
Broeckfield High School
Gregg Business College
Chicago
Ilinois
Sarah Stephens
Harvey Drug Company Forms After May Drug Sale
B J Harvey of this city and J G May of Jasper Missouri completed a deal last week making Harvey the owner of what was the May Drug Store. The new firm will be named the Harvey Drug Company with I E Hook remaining as pharmacist and Mrs Kenneth Williams and Charles Vincent staying as clerks.
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B. J. Harvey
J. G. May
Jasper
Harvey
May
Browning
Dorcas Havey
J. J. Harvey
Harvey Drug Company
I. E. Hook
May Drug Co
Kenneth Wiliams
Charles Vincent
Gil Permanent Wave at Clarkson Beauty Shop
Brookfield Missouri patrons can get all the curls they want with the Gil Permanent Wave priced at 1.09 dollars. The Clarkson Beauty Shop offers the service in town.
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Gil
Clarkson Beauty Shop
Brookfield
Missouri
Harry Rhodes Announces for County Clerk Nomination
Harry Rhodes announces as a Republican candidate for Sullivan County Clerk in the August 4 primary. He lives on a Duncan Township farm north of Browning and is active in livestock. Rhodes ran for County Clerk in 1938 and pledges full-time dedication to efficient fair impartial service if elected.
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Harry Rhodes
Sullivan County
Rhodes
Browning
Duncan Township
Bee Hives For Sale In Missouri Discounted Prices
Advertises used bee hives at two for one prize and new hives with a discount. Mentions seller J. W. in Crookshanks, Purdin, Missouri and promotes timely purchase before bee swarms.
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J. W
Crookshanks
Purdin
Missouri
Meeting of W S of C Hosts Mother's Day Program
Mrs Jesse Mc Artor hosted a May 21 gathering with sixteen members and eleven visitors. The W S of C discussed Mothers Day with readings by Mrs Haning and Ivah Carr, and plans for a June 4 meeting hosted by Mrs Lelia Nickell.
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Jesse McArtor
W. S. of C
Bartow
St. John
Haning
Anna Jarvis
Ivah Carr
California
Gene
Tate
Lizzie Johnson
America Fleming
Sloan
Langdon
Nellie Stone
Lelia Nickell
Turner Family Reunion Held At Wm Turner Home
A large family gathering occurred Sunday May 31 at the William Turner home. Attendees from multiple towns joined in dinner on the front lawn, with many Turners and spouses listed by name across several households.
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Wm. Turner
Turner
William Turner
Elsworth Turner
Otis
Core
Lon Turner
Whigan
Gird Turner
Leoffler
Everett Turner
Robert
Fairfax, Okla
Flesgie Sleeth
Maxine
Betty
Neal
Rex
S. P
Wallace
Robert Cattey
Valera
Marilyn
Roscoe Hart
Carol
Lanell
JoAnn
Florence Foss
Phyllis Brantner
Ronald Hart
Stitch and Chatter Club Meets With Leah Lambert
Stitch and Chatter Club held a Thursday May 28 meeting with Leah Lambert. Members listed include Goldie Cemsra Edna Bessie Alpha Hallie Allie Alice Greece Dona and visitors Mollie Cordray B J Lambert J E Spencer and Lloyd Lambert. They planned to meet again with Comora on June 11 with quilting as the main activity and the usual pie sandwiches and coffee served.
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Leah Lambert
Goldie
Cemsra
Edna
Bessie
Alpha
Hallie
Allie
Alice
Greece
Mollie Cordray B. J
Beryl Lambert
J. E. Spencer
Lloyd Lambert
Dona
Comora
Births Reported by Dr. McArtor May 29
Dr. McArtor announces two births on May 29. An 81 pound boy Glen Roderick Jr. was born to Mr and Mrs Glen Duncan near Purdin. A 4 3/4 pound Melvin Eugene was born to Mr and Mrs Melvin Brummitt near Browning.
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Dr. McArtor
Glen
Roderick, Jr
Glen . Duncan
Purdin
Melvin Eugene
Melvin Brummitt
Browning
Willing Workers Club Meets for May Day Event
The Willing Workers Club met May 27 with eight members two visitors and fifteen children. A social day followed a noon cafeteria style dinner. Two new members Miss Nola Jean Lay and Mrs Imogene Taylor joined. the group concluded with prayer. Next meeting June 10 with Mrs Mira Lay.
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Willing Workers Club
Louise. Hollon
Isle of Somewhere
Nola Jean Lay
Imogene Taylor
Sylvia
Emma
Mira Lay
Cy. i
Browning Methodist Circuit Service and Bible Study Notice
Browning Methodist Circuit announces Sunday services at Browning in both hours and reminds that Sunday night services continue. Bible study and prayer hour held at Mrs Alexander’s home this Thursday at 8 pm. H R Tata invites members to attend and reflect on the Word as a lamp to the feet.
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Browning
Sons of God
Church of God
H. R. Tata
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Lindsay, California
Mr. Schrock
Honey of Funnies
Film
Western District
U.S. Navy
Thes.g. May Drug Store
Harvey Drug Co
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