Mrs. M. A. Thurlo Dies at 69 In 1940 Funeral Held
Permelia Irene Thurlo, born September 11 1870, daughter of Richard M. and Ann Johnson, died June 3 1940 at her sister-in-law Mrs. Hinda Rush home. She married H A Thurlo in 1893, he preceded her in 1921, leaving a son R A and grandson Eugene Alson. Funeral June 5 at Locust Valley and Browning Baptist churches with Rev Smith officiating. Burial in Hoover cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permelia Irene Thurlo
Richard M
Ann Calhoun Johnson
Hinda Rush
H.A. Thurlo
R. x
Locust Valley
Baptist Church
Smith
Gilman City
Ethington
H.C. Bailey
Ray Johnson
Dave Thurlo
Bert Thurlo
Dan Freeland
Gale Thurlo
Alane Thurlo
Pearle Thurlo
Wilma Johnson
Tormy Jenkins
Genelle Stanley
Mildred Rhodes
Hoover Cemetery
Hummel
Floy Steward
Manda Humphries
Bosworth
Tina
W. P. Keithley
Moberly
Charley Elwood
Galt
Melia Mairs
Carl
Vane Thurlo
Joyce
Brookfield
Lee Wilkinson
Cale Smith
Lee Thurlo
Humphreys
Roy Crowdis
Guy Crowdis
Roger
Ver Dell
Trenton
Earl Gooch
Purin
Card of Thanks for Funeral Kindness and Flowers
The family expresses sincere thanks for kindness during illness death and burial. Gratitude for the support and beautiful flowers is extended by Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Thurlo and Eugene, and Mrs. Hinda Rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Thurlo
Eugene
Hinda Rush
Dr Bert Trippeer Dies After Health Career in Dwight
Dr Bert Trippeer longtime Linn countian and Dwight Institute specialist died in a Chicago hospital on Saturday June 8 1940 He practiced medicine in Purdin Linneus and Dwight and was about 70 He leaves five sisters and two brothers and his widow Mrs Virgil Lee of Purdin is a sister of one of his siblings. Services were held in Dwight and Linneus with interment in Linneus Cemetery.
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Bert Trippeer
Linn
Dwight
Illinois
Chicago
Linneus
Trippeer
Purdin
Dwight Institute
Virgil Lee
James Brown
Laclede
Rose Beswick
Memphis
Geo. Kelley
Colorado
Peach
Minnie Trippeer
Frank Trippeer
College Mound
Missouri
Roy Trippeer
Letter From Kansas City Kansas City Mo June 9 1940
Letter from Kansas City Missouri dated June 9 1940 reports the writer and spouse recovering from flu, a meeting with Guy Coon and his only child, a sighting of Nora Winters, and mentions Howard Jones being out of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Guilford
Guy Coon
Nora Winters
Howard Jones
No Trespassing Notice Issued for Browning Farm
A farm owner Anna E. Mairs posts a no trespassing warning one mile north of Browning to protect property and crops from unauthorized entry. The notice specifies land ownership and a clear prohibition on access.
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Browning
Anna E. Mairs
Sunday School Organizing Meeting At Enterprise
The Stitch and Chatter Club planned a community Sunday school for May 26 at the Enterprise school house. Despite rain and mud 45 men, women, and children attended with Burton Darr aiding the effort. Officers named include Frank Maggart as superintendent and Merille Ware as secretary and treasurer.
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Enterprise Community S
Stitch and Chatter Club
Enterprise School
Burton Darr
Frank Maggart
Merille Ware
Sec
Treas
Laura Hamilton
Herbert Hamilton
Ray Kelley
Doris Hanman
Goldie Abbott
Amelia Kelley
Bee hives for sale at strong discounts in Missouri
Joe Crookshanks of Purdin Missouri advertises new and used bee hives at good discounts. Used hives are described as nearly new and ready for use. Bees swarm warning adds urgency to buyers.
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Joe Crookshanks
Purdin, Mo
Busy Fingers Club Meeting Notes for May
The Busy Fingers Club met on May 15 with Beverly Jean and Merilee Kelley to work on laundry bags but none finished. Attendees included Rosalee Gillespie, Violet Gillespie, Betty Lou Steele, Josephine Bailey, Wilma Head, Waverly Ware, Merilee, Beverly, and Gwen dake Kelley. next meet with Rosalee and Violet Gillespie on May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Fingers Club
Beverly Jean
Merilee Kelley
Rosalee
Violet Gillespie
Betty Lou Steele
Josephine Bailey
Wilma Head
Waverly Ware
Merilee
Beverly
Gwendolyn Kelley
Waverly
Gwen- Dake Keates
Fone
C. R
Remember Your Father on His Day June 16th
An editorial piece urges honoring fathers on June 16 noting varied fatherly temperaments and the self denial of father figures. It contrasts family roles, expresses appreciation for sacrifices, and cautions against overburdening him with worry while reflecting on costs and family duties in a changing era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Jolly Jaynes Club Meeting Notes and Afternoon Social
The Jolly Jaynes Club met Wednesday with Mrs. Alta Stufflebean. After the program, members enjoyed games and refreshments of ice cream and cake. Present were Mrs. Mable Rulon, Mrs. Myrtle Wilson, Mrs. Opal Gall, Mrs. Maggie Stufflebean, Mrs. May Monroe, Miss Eva Monroe, Mrs. Mable Stufflebean, Mrs. Etta Leichhart, Mrs. Erma Burkholder, Mrs. Mattie Head, Mrs. Beulah Simpson, Mrs. Anna Simpson, and Mrs. Alta Stufflebean. Visitors included Mrs. Eula Lambert and daughter Betty Rose, Mrs. Blanche Cattey and daughter Rayma, Mrs. Bernice Boyles and daughter Mary Helen, Mrs. Nettie Lambert and daughter Bessie, Mrs. Rosa Coram, Miss Wilma MecDonald, Miss Lorene Stufflebean, Buddie Gall, and Jackie Leibhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Jaynes Club
Alta Stufflebean
Mable Rulon
Myrtle Wilson
Opal Gall
Maggie Stufflebean
May Monroe
Eva Monroe
Mable Stufflebean
Etta Leichhart
Erma Burkholder
Mattie Head
Beulah Simpson
Anna Simpson
Eula Lambert
Betty Rose
Blanche Cattey
Rayma
Bernice Boyles
Mary Helen
Nettie Lambert
Bessie
Rosa Coram
Wilma MecDonnald
Lorene Stufflebean
Buddie Gall
Jackie Leibhart
A Cool Head In Sugar Panic And War Prices
The piece warns that fear during war scares drives housewives and shops to hoard sugar causing sudden price spikes. It notes inflation follows conflict, with prices doubling after World War I, and asks if calm action by housewives can prevent a broader market collapse.
Ice Cream Supper at U B Church This Week
Ice cream supper at U B Church set for Tuesday night June 18 with a backup date if roads are bad on Thursday night June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Church
Days of Jesse James at the Electric Theatre
A new two day feature questions if the James brothers were always guilty. The film Days of Jesse James portrays their life as violent outlaws looting and killing in frontier towns, shown at the Electric Theatre next Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Boys
Jesse James
Electric Theatre
James
Pleasant Grove Ladies Aid Meets at Grace Woodside
The Pleasant Grove Ladies Aid held a June 4 meeting with nine members present and Rev and Mrs Courtney visiting. Iva led the business session, prayers closed the meeting, and a June 18 church cleaning and a June 20 ice cream and strawberry supper were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove Ladies Aid
Grace Woodside
Iva
Dora
Nannie
Myrtle B
Bertie
Myrtie
Imogene
Grace
Bernice
Courtney
Brother Courtney
Sunday Dinner Guests Share Bailey Hospitality
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Rensch and their son John joined Mr. and Mrs. Arch Bruce of Laredo Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Roach and Donald and Glea mond for a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Rensch
John
Arch Bruce
Laredo
W. F. Roach
Donald
Gleamond
Herbert Bailey
Community thanks for kindness after loss of J R Kenley
The family of J R Kenley gratefully acknowledges neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and sympathy during the death and burial of their husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Kenley
Winigan Gets Electric Service After Years of Waiting
Residents of the Winigan community celebrate lighting their homes and businesses as the Rural Electrification line of Macon County Electric Cooperative goes on line. Twenty seven buildings receive service with six more soon. line runs from New Boston through Bucklin to Macon.
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Winigan
Macon County Electric Cooperative
J. W. Milhoan
Roy Cable
G. T. Crist
United States
Sullivan County
Miss Margaret Bagley Weds Clyde McCollum
Mrs. R. C. Bagley announces the marriage of Margaret Elaine to Clyde McCollum of Clinton. The ceremony occurred June 2 at one o'clock in Brookfield Christian Church parsonage. The couple will reside in Clinton after a wedding dinner with intimate guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Bagley
Margaret Elaine
Clyde McCollum
Clinton
Elmer McCollum
Hargrove
Christian Church Parsonage
Brookfield
Browning High School
Kirksville Teacher's College
Clifford McCollum
Travis Smith
Purdin
Clarice
Wilma
Bertie
Baskett Maxwell Couple Wed in Kirksville
Nerene Maxwell of near Shelby and Ray Baskett of Linneus married June 5 in Kirksville with Rev. Joseph W. Thompson officiating. The couple, both early graduates, will live with Baskett's parents as guests recall a village charivari and extend best wishes for happiness.
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Baskett-Maxwell
Nerene Maxwell
Shelby
Ray Baskett
Linneus
Kirksville
Joseph W. Thompson
Methodist Church
Edna Maxwell
J. B. Baskett
Baskett
Charley H. Maxwell
Shelby High School
Kirksville State Teachers College
Hiram Baskett
Browning High School
Low cost concrete products offered in Browning Mo
Foundation cave and well blocks grave markers monuments and cemetery lot markers plus hollow building blocks. Free estimates available. See Earl Peters Browning Missouri.
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Earl Peters
Browning, Mo
Spencer hosts Ada Stufflebean visit with local kin
Entertained Sunday in honor of Mrs. Ada Stufflebean and family from Oklahoma who visited relatives. A lovely noon dinner was served. Attendees included numerous Spencers and friends from Brookfield and area, with B. J. Lambert joining in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Spencer
Ada Stufflebean
Oklahoma
Earl Spencer
Watson
Harold Dean
Brookfield
Edward Kuhn
John Spencer
Betty
Maxine
Charley Wilson
Dorothy
Mildred
Geo. Spencer
Oda Spencer
Jerry
Wayne Abbott
John Walden
Lloyd Spencer
Donald
Carolee
Fern Spencer
Ellis Abbott
Clifford Spencer
Verlan Christian
Leonard Mitchell
Monroe Kelley
B. J. Lambert
Women’s Bible Class Meets at Methodist Church
The Women’s Bible Class of the Methodist church met with Mrs. Iva Rhodes on Thursday afternoon June 6 with sixteen members and three visitors present. Mrs. Mamie Bartow led the worship service and recognized Mrs. W. M. Owen and Lois Jean of Samp Ses Mo as welcome guests returning to the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Iva Rhodes
W. M. Owen
Lois Jean
Sampses, Mo
Mamie Bartow
Buswells Attend Reunion at Monroes Home
Mr and Mrs James Buswell attended a family reunion hosted by Mr and Mrs Dave Monroe at their home on Sunday. A fine dinner was served at noon with ice cream and strawberries in the afternoon. Guests departed in the evening after thanking the Monroes for the enjoyable occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John
Mae Schrock
Nelle Williams
James Buswell
Dave Monroe
Mrs. Monroe
Linn County Farm Bureau Sponsors Home Cooking School
The Farm Bureau Executive Board sponsors a Home Products Cooking School led by Miss Merle Houston with Mrs. Harold Thorne and others. Sessions will be at DeGraw Theatre Brooke field on June 14 21 and 28 stressing lard use to boost pork and hog markets and show its advantages over vegetable shortening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Farm Bureau Executive Board
Merle Houston
Harold Thorne
Home and Community
DeGraw Theatre
Brookfield
Farm Bureau
Slats Diary: A Week About Family, Mischief, and Small Scrapes
The diary recounts a week of rural life with family pressures, fishing plans derailed by church, a run in with license plates, an editor’s jibe about bankers, Solomon and his wives, aging and hair, medical rumors, and a joke about a man’s two wives. It preserves simple, humorous slice-of-life events through a childlike voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
S. S
Ant Emmy
Trubble
Noosepaper
King Solomon
Solomen
Joe Hix
Joe
Unkel Hen
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Lish Jones
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Pallace Clothing Company
Afton Wykoff
Arthur van Wye
James Marvin
Arthur
John Keith
H. Clay Jones
Margaret Bagley
R. C. Bagley Home
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