Funeral Services for Marion J. Fields Held at Home
Marion J. Fields 69 died June 13 1940 after living near Milan Missouri most life. He married Bertha Shepherd September 1 1898 and leaves three daughters Mrs Leo Freeland Mrs Mildred DeWitt and Chloe Fields and three sons William Robert Marion. Surviving also are three sisters and two grandchildren. Funeral conducted by Rev C V Ethington Sunday at 2 pm with interment Schrock cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion J. Fields
Perry B
Sarah Fields
Sullivan County
Reger
Missouri
Bertha Alice Shepherd
Leo Freeland
St. Charles
Mildred DeWitt
Joplin
Chloe Fields
William
Kansas City
Robert
Humbpreys
Marion
Luther Shepherd
Milan
Roy Taylor
Emily Sayers
Near Milan
Julia Knnfong
Bob
Jeff
John
Fields
Jake
C. V. Ethington
Schrock Cemetery
Schoene Funeral Home
Ice Cream Supper At Grove Hill Baptist Church
Grove Hill Baptist Church 2 miles southwest of Shelby hosts an ice cream supper Tuesday night June 25 with a rain date Thursday night June 27. Enjoy music and entertainment. proceeds benefit the church. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Hill Baptist
S. W
Shelby
Births Reported by Dr. T. R. McArtor
A 5% pound girl named Mary Helen to Mr. and Mrs. Ora Morris of Milan on June 16. A 9 3/4 pound boy to Mr. and Mrs. Will Rieger of Cora on June 16. A 7% pound girl to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wattenbarger near Cora on June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. McArtor
Ora Morris
Milan
Mary Helen
Will Rieger
Cora
Ray Wattenbarger
Near
Wool Pool Sold High At Linn County Sale
The Henderson Produce Company bid $31 921 for Linn County Wool Pool on June 12 in Linneus. Eight bidders entered from Kansas City to Boston as mill buyers drove spirited bidding. The bulk Shropshire wool sold for 374c with Henderson the high bidder. Next high price not shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wool Pool
Henderson Produce Company
Linn County Wool Pool
Linneus
Kansas City
Boston
Henderson
Shropshire
Wool market bids and shipout details from last week
Light fine combing fetched 36, Western fine wools 30c, even the burry 33c. Wool was loaded out last week and growers were paid. Second high bid came from Bert Lyons of Kansas City and third from Adams and Leland of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Lyons
Kansas City
Adams & Leland
Boston
Two More Purebred Angus Bulls Reach Sullivan County
Dr A W Herington of Milan and H N Thurlo of Browning lead Sullivan County Angus breeders with new purchases. Herington bought a junior two year old bull from the James herd in Springfield Illinois, sired by Mercer noted for the 1939 International Grand Champion Steer. Thurlo bought the senior two year old top bull at the Brown and Tudor sale in Olin Iowa, signaling the county’s push for superior breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
A. W. Herington
Milan
H.N. Thurlo
Browning
H. N. Thurlo
Olin
Iowa
Thurman Family Leaves Illinois After Visit
Mrs H E Thurman and twin sons Maurice and Edward departed Rochester Illinois after a brief stay with her mother Mrs Mary F Williams and family. A Sunday family dinner included Mrs Thurman and sons Mrs J L Crain and daughters Alean Jo and Dorris Ann Mr and Mrs Donald Moberly of Galt Mr and Mrs Jas R Williams and son Edward Mrs Sallie Prather Mr and Mrs G W Prather and daughter Elizabeth Ann Miss Virginia Burwell and Mrs Williams and sons E A and M T Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
H. E. Thurman
Maurice
Edward
Rochester
Mary F. Williams
Thurman
J. L. Crain
Alean
Dorris Ann
Donald Moberly
Galt
Jas
General Purpose Club Meets Despite Muddy Roads
The General Purpose Club gathered Thursday June 13 with Mrs. Edgar Hoselton despite many members being unable to attend due to muddy roads. A large group enjoyed a cafeteria style noon dinner and a demonstration of a new vacuum process canning outfit by Mrs. J. T. Hoselton. The meeting adjourned to reunite with Mrs. H. N. Thurlo on June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Hoselton
J. T. Hoselton
Ross Lantz
Vivian Fisher
Maurice Lantz
Ronald
Julia Ann
Carl Brassfield
Shirley
Jaunice Kay
Warner Brassfield
Nelson Brassfield
P. A. Brassfield
Arthur Brassfield
Roscoe Powell
Nellie
Betty
Byron Taylor
Marjorie Vern
Jerry
Hank Thurlo
Ray Devon
Paul
Gale Thurlo
Henry Arthur
A. D. Hoselton
H. N. Thurlo
C. R
Scottsville Baby Beef Club Holds June Meeting
The Scottsville Baby Beef Club met with Lehman Fuller on June 7 with all members present. In the leader’s absence the president led the meeting and Mrs. Fuller served refreshments. Attendees included C. L. McQuown, Leona Harris, Clayton and Dora, Eugene Thurlo, Keath and Irene Crooks, J. T. Hoselton, Ray and Paul, Will McPherron, Ross and Dale Fuller, and Lehman. On June 14 Browning and Scottsville Clubs held a short Farmers Store Produce meeting to discuss Dannen feeds and contest prizes. Several members signed up to fed the feed and will receive honorary blankets from Dannen Gain and Milling Co. of St. Joseph, Missouri. ub Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsville
Ray and
Paul
Will McPherron
Ross Fuller
Lehman
Dale
Browning
Farmers Store
Dannen
Cramer
Dannen Gain and Milling Co
St. Joseph
Missouri
Farmers urged to use chinch bug barriers with free tar
County Agent J. Robert Hall announced 60 barrels of chinch bug tar will arrive at Linneus for free farmer use to build barriers between small grains and corn. One barrel covers four miles of barrier. Farmers may coordinate through Township Committeemen listed for each locality to obtain tar and implement control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Robert Hall
Linneus
Hall
Baker
Bill Marcusson
New Boston
Benton
C. E. Martin
Browning
Brookfield
W. W. Burnett
Bucklin
H. T. Wickiter
Buck
Birth Announcement for Baby Boy in June
Mr and Mrs Marvin Rinehart of near Purdin announce the birth of a nine pound baby boy Friday June 14. Dr Becker of Milan was the attending physician. Mrs Rinehart is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Knifong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Rinehart
Near
Purdin
Dr. Becker
Milan
Rinehart
Roy Knifong
Birthday Celebration Honors J H Calhoun and Arthur Brassfield
A Sunday gathering in hon or of Arthur Brassfield of Norfolk Virginia and J H Calhoun marked their 25th birthdays. Guests included Mr and Mrs H F Dickinson Centerville Iowa and Mrs Virgil Hope with daughters Peggy and Susan from Illiopolis NJ plus L C Lantz Adram Glaze DeVon and W H Dickinson. Pictures were shot of the group during the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Calhoun
Arthur Brassfield
Norfolk
H. F. Dickinson
Centerville
Iowa
Virgil Hope
Peggy
Susan
Illiopolis
L. C. Lantz
Adram Glaze
DeVon
W. H. Dickinson
Harvey Dickinson
Hardy
Rhodes Dinner Guests Include Rhodes Family Members
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Rhodes, Ben and Frances were Mr and Mrs Glen Rhodes and son Dickie, Mr and Mrs Earl Nickell, Joyce Ann and Bobby, Mr and Mrs W R Rhodes and Sandra Ruth and Mrs Dorothy Sayre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rhodes
Ben
Frances
Glen Rhodes
Dickie
Earl Nickell
Joyce Ann
Bobby
W. R. Rhodes
Sandra Ruth
Dorothy Sayre
Edward F Williams to Graduate and Teach This Summer
Edward F Williams will graduate from Kirksville State Teachers College in August. He plans to teach junior high school and a music class at Teachers College this summer quarter. He was elected councilman at large of the Student Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Williams
Kirksville State Teachers College
Teachers College
Adams Wesley Class Meeting Recap
The Adams Wesley Class met with Mrs Beverly Moore and Mrs Edna Forbes on June 3. Mrs Margaret Smith led the Devotional service and Mrs Oma Rudloff a Bible quiz. Alma Bartow spoke on Leah and Rachel. A duet by Vera Lay and Nona Clair Neet followed with Moore at the piano. Roll call noted an embarrassing moment. refreshments included salad hot rolls and iced tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams-Wesley
Adams Wesley
Beverly Moore
Edna Forbes
Margaret Smith
Oma Rudloff
Almeda Bartow
Leah
Rachel
Vera Lay
Nona Clair Neet
Moore
Local Names Listed in Community Notice
The notice names Mrs. Violett Kenley Mrs. Almeda Bartow Mrs. Leona Harris Mrs. Margaret Smith Mrs. Hazel Peterson Mrs. Bobbie Garrett Mrs. Vera Lay Mrs. Ia Nevins Mrs. Beverly Moore Mrs. Edna Forbes and teacher Mrs. Nellie Seaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violett Kenley
Almeda Bartow
Leona Harris
Margaret Smith
Hazel Peterson
Bobbie Garrett
Vera Lay
Ia Nevins
Beverly Moore
Edna Forbes
Nellie Seaman
Sunday Birthday Father’s Day Dinner at J J Dodson Home
On Sunday June 16 birthday observances for J J Dodson Ralph Burris and Mary Genevieve Dillamon coincided with Father s Day. A large group attended a noon hour thanks and an evening meal hosted by Mr. and Mrs J J Dodson at their city residence with relatives and friends from Laclede Kansas City Browning Bowling Green Milan and Chillicothe among others. Afternoon callers added to an enjoyable day at the hospitable home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Dodson
Ralph Burris
Mary Genevieve Dillamon
H. D. Stockwell
John Jones
Grace
Ruth
Laclede
Betty Ruth McCroskie
Kansas City
Browning
Geo. Taylor
Bucklin
Dickie
Brookfield
Theodore Dodson
Bowling Green
Floyd Badger
Junior
Freda
Milan
Winford Stufflebean
William Arthur
Mary Ruth
Agnes
For Sale Bees Hives Discounted In Missouri
Joe Crookshanks of Purdin Missouri offers new and used beehives at strong discounts. Used hives are described as nearly new. sale aims to attract buyers before peak swarm season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Crookshanks
Purdin, Mo
Low cost concrete products from Earl Peters Browning Mo
Foundation and cave blocks grave markers monuments and cemetery lot markers plus hollow building blocks offered with free estimates by Earl Peters of Browning Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Peters
Browning, Mo
Proctology Surgeon Dr Roy M Wolf Away on Convention
Dr Roy M Wolf will be out of his Kirksville office June 21 to 24 to attend the American Osteopathic Association proctology section in St Louis. He remains one of the surgeons to operate in the clinic with clinical sessions on Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy M. Wolf
Citizens Nat Bank
Get Acquainted Club Meets After Rain Delay
The Get Acquainted Club held an all day meeting Friday June 14 with Lorene Head. Members embroidered, quilted, and braided rag rugs while visiting guests attended. Winners were Lula Pearl Head Ila Mae Daniels Lucy Sevier Elma Brinkley and Hazel Ingraham. Next meeting will be June 26 with Elma Brinkley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Get Acquainted Club
Lorene Head
Fannie Harmon
J. C. Daniels
Ila
Truman Stephenson
Marjorie
Neva Scott
Mildred Head
Hazel Ingraham
Elaine
Pipes
Dan
Clarence Head
Lula Pearl Head
Ila Mae Daniels
Lucy Sevier
Elma Brinkley
C_R
Summer Outlook in Browning Crops Look Strong
The piece notes unusual predictions for a hot summer due to a wet spring and late start. Crops around Browning appear healthy overall though spring delays have reduced early growth, with expectations of a heatful season and a strong push for shade and shelter as June progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Prominent Young Couple Married in June Ceremony
On Sunday June 16 at 9 am Miss Josephine DeVore married Martin Guinn at Rev Hamman's Linneus home. The couple plans to live with the groom's parents near Rutledge Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine DeVore
Martin Guinn
Hamman
Linneus
Dixie Lee Guinn
Raymond DeVore
Wm. K. DeVore
Browning, Mo
Browning High School
Kirksville
Collee
Hig
Knox County
Orval M. Guinn
Rutledge
C. B. Purdin
Orval Guin
Dixie Lee
Raymond
Miss Augusta Steele and Prentiss R. Brown Married in Marceline
Steele and Brown united in marriage June 2 at the Baptist Church in Marceline with Rev. Novak officiating. The bride, daughter of R. O. Steele, taught in Linn County rural schools after attending Kirksville Teachers College. The couple will stay with the groom’s parents for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brown
Near St. Catherine
Langdon Burnett Union Ties Near Dawn Missouri
Miss Doris Langdon near Brookfield and Mr. Maurice Burnett near Lockwood were married at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Ira McClymonds in Dawn Missouri on Friday May 10. The ceremony was performed in the presence of relatives and intimate friends. Both newlyweds plan to continue teaching careers and will spend the summer near Lockwood before returning to Dawn in the fall to reside again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langdon-Burnett
Doris Langdon
Brookfield
Maurice Burnett
Lockwood
Ira McClymonds
Dawn
Missouri
McClymonds
Burnett
Purdin
Ernest Langdon
Maurice
Maude Burnett
Ben Burnett
Wan da Mae McCollum Wed to Paul Keithley
Mr and Mrs W H McCollum of South Gifford announce the marriage of their daughter Wan da Mae to Mr Paul Keithley of Kansas City in a ceremony described as beautiful. The couple will reside in Kansas City.
City Grants Fireworks Sale Permit for July Fourth
The City Council approves a permit for the sale and shooting of fireworks from July 1 to July 4 inclusive. City Clerk H. L. Adams notes the permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Adams
Slats' Diary: Ice Cream Feasts And Everyday Misadventures
Entry chronicles a week of Slats’ family life with ice cream binges and sickness after Sunday dinner. Observations include a trip to Blisteres, newspaper editing errors, a car ride with traffic light confusion, and manners at dinner. The diary captures humorous, rustic family dynamics and small-town events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant Emmy
Unkel
Reddy
P. m
Reison
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Fields Home
M. J. Fields
Purdin Women’s Club
Cora Hisel
Oneta Grice
Clara Buckman
Ivan
Louise Tribble
Mattie Baskett
Viola Crookshanks
America
Minnie Pulliam
Grandpa
Minnie Street
Daddy
Margaret Hardin
Helen Cokerham
Callie Johnson
Lin. Clay
A. F. Forst
Enterprise
W. EE. _ Bailey
Speen One
J. Guyer
Linney Jacko
Wallas
A. Wood
Jefferson
Walter Sensintaffar
Locust Creek
Glenn Tomlin
Marceline
W. P. Kelly
Marceine
North Salem
Perry Christian
Parson Creek
E. GG. Foot
Meadville
Yellow Creek
C. A. Black
St. Catherine
McCoHum
Perry M Lind
Queen City
Mendelssohn
Perry M. Lind
W. H. McCollum
Clarence Keithley
Wayne
South Gifford
Clyde McColluns
J.W
Theta Bell
Leona
Elmer
Clifford McCollum
Columbia
Alice Erickson
Verona
Keithley
la Plata High School
Central College
Fayette, Mo
Chillicothe Business College
Clarence Keithely
Hillcrest Apartments
North Gledstone Boulevard
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