Crawford Passes Away in Browning Missouri 1941
Wallace W Crawford died June 22 1941 after living 21 years in Browning Missouri He was born near Seville Ohio in 1858 married Elizabeth Kuhn of Ada Ohio in 1881 and had two daughters Nellie Seaman and Marlie Chappell A granddaughter Lorene Flora survives Funeral services were at Browning Methodist Church June 24 conducted by Rev Hall and Rev Birdwell with casket bearers Dan Freeland Van Arnold Herbert Bailey G V Allen Clyde Humphrey Roy Boehner Interment Humphreys Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace W. Crawford
John
Phoebe
Ann Crawford
Seville
Ohio
Missouri
Elizabeth Annette Kuhn
Ada
Nellie Seaman
Browning
Marlie Chappell
Topeka
Kansas
Lorene Flora
Sullivan County
M. E. Church
Sounth
Methodist
C. (. Hall
O. C. Birdwell
Dan Freeland
van Arnold
Herbert Bailey
G. V. Allen
Clyde Humphrey
Roy Boehner
Humphreys Cemetery
Precious one from us is gone in Knifong Grove Church service
Mervyn Leon Daniels Head born April 14 1938 near Browning Missouri died June 17 1941 at Grim Smith Hospital Kirksville age 2 years 2 months 3 days survived by parents Carl and Lorene Daniels Head two brothers LeRoy and Jerry grandparents Mr and Mrs Head and Mr and Mrs Daniels great grandparents Mr and Mrs Dodson two great grandmothers Mrs Harmon and Mrs Daniels uncles aunts and many relatives funeral at Knifong Grove Church conducted by Rev O V Ethington interment in nearby cemetery Schoenes directed “A precious one from us is gone” and “A voice we loved is still.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervyn Leon
Carl and
Lorene Daniels Head
Browning
Missouri
Grim-Smith Hospital
Kirksville
LeRoy
Jerry
Jas. A. Dodson
Mirs
Fannie Harmon
Ella Daniels
Buddy
Knifong Grove
O. V. Ethington
Aged Mother Jerusha Hale Dies at 91 Near Owasco
Jerusha Elizabeth Hale died at her home near Owasco Missouri on June 18 1941 aged 91 years five months and twenty five days. Born December 23 1849 she was married to Joshua Hale October 4 1868 and left nine children six daughters and three sons. Surviving are five daughters three sons thirty grandchildren sixty great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. Her husband died January 16 1928. She was a devoted Primitive Baptist Church member and spent 65 years on the family farm. Funeral services were held June 19 1941 at Baker Church by Rev Emerson McAfee of Excelsior Springs with interment in Baker cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusha Elizabeth Hale
Nathan
Jane Lay
Owasco
Missouri
Joshua Hale
Martha Broyles
Milan
Laura Lewis
Nan Linhart
Cora
Rushie Linhart
Browning
Baker Church
Emerson McAfee
Excelsior Springs
Baker Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for many acts of kindness shown during our loved one’s sickness and death, and for the beautiful expressions of sympathy.
Owasco Choir Praised For Beautiful Songs
Community notes honor the Owasco choir and members including Mrs. Martha Broyles Mrs. Laura Lewis Mrs. Nan Linhart Mrs. Rushie Linhart Mrs. Eliza Knifong and family of Joseph Charles William Hale with grandchildren and great descendants mentioned in a warm tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ful
Owasco Choir
Martha Broyles
Laura Lewis
Nan Linhart
Rushie Linhart
Eliza Knifong
Joseph Hale
Charles Hale
William Hale
Rozanne Elaine McCollum Born to Clyde and Margaret McCollum
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McCollum announce the birth of a 5-lb baby girl named Rozanne Elaine born Friday morning June 20. Dr. McArtory attended the birth. Mrs. McCollum formerly Miss Margaret Bagley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde McCollum
Rozanne Elaine
Dr. McArtory
McCollum
Margaret Bagley
Hoskins duo win two first prizes in Milan Hatchery contest
Carlyle and Wanda Lee Hoskins won two first and one third prize in the Coloring Con test at the Milan Hatchery. They received 225 baby chicks this year, bringing their total to 425 chicks across both contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle
Wanda Lee Hoskins
Milan Hatchery
Sewing Susies elect officers at June meeting
The Sewing Susies 4 H Clothing Club met at Mrs Mable Brassfield home on June 18 to organize and name the club. Officers elected Junior Project Leader Shirley Brassfield Song and Game Leader Viva Hollon Reporter Betty Powell. Five members and leader attended. next meeting set for July 16 with Viva Hollow as host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Susies
Mable Brassfield
Shirley Brassfield
Viva Hollon
Betty Powel
Marjorie Vern Taylor
Marie Burdett
Betty Powell
Viva Hollow
Stitch And Chatter Club Meets At Florence Elliott Home
The Stitch and Chatter Club gathered at Florence Elliott’s home on June 12 despite muddy roads and threatening skies. Members enjoyed a dinner and an afternoon of quilting, embroidery, and gooseberry stems. roll call of Truth or Consequences entertained. Madaline Tucker won Alma's contest and received a covered dish. Nearly all listed members and several visitors attended. thirteen men and several children were noted. The group plans to meet again June 26 with grab bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Elliott
Alma
Madaline Tucker
Camora
Effie
Alice
Doris
Bessie
Allce
Mrs. Hamilton
Edith
Amelia
Iva
Leah
Irene
Blanche
Florence
Mrs. Cordray
Ethel Bennett
Mildred Brantner
Merilee
Waverly Ware
Marilee Kelly
Cecil Cassity
P. E. O. Picnic Held at Dr. Linhart Home
The P E O group and families gathered at Dr. E W Linhart’s country home on Sunday June 22 for an all day picnic with ample food and refreshments served under shade trees The afternoon featured visiting entertainment readings songs and stunts The meeting led by president Eugene Thurlo discussed the upcoming club camp and July 11 gathering with the Harris twins Those present included Mr and Mrs J T Hoselton Ray and Paul Waverly DeVore Helen Falconer Mary Ruth Eudora and Clayton Harris and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Jennings
Okey Millioan
Fred Bailey
Nile Rauer
Oren Jennings
Forrest Thoma
Ellis Jennings
Vernon
Reva
Frank Belzer
Mattie Lambert
Inez and
Louise
Graice Jennings
Enid Moore
Helen Reuer
Shirley June
Goldie Swisewood
Wilma Head
Kermit Head
Roy Jennings
May
Donald
E. W. Linhart
Lee G. Schroek
Okanaga
Wash
Ada May Bachman
Reno
Nevada
Susan Hope
Ilnopolis
Illinois
Herbert Hamilton
J. P. Bolling
J. H. Calhoun
Eugene Thurlo
Harris Twins
J. T. Hoselton
Ray and
Paul
Waverly DeVore
Helen Falconer
Mary Ruth
Eudora
Clayton Harris
R. A. Thurlo
Eugene
Mrs. J. W. Head Dies After Long Illness
Walter Head learned of his mother Mrs. J. W. Head’s death Saturday morning. She had been living with her daughter in Rhinelander Wisconsin and died after several weeks of illness. The remains were brought to Linneus for funeral services held yesterday at North Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Head
Walter Head
Mary Martha Aid Society Social Meeting Notes
The Mary Martha Aid Society met at the park on Thursday evening June 19 for a monthly social. The gathering featured games conversation and a covered dish luncheon in cafe terrace style with many members listed including Mr and Mrs Will DeVere Mr and Mrs Lantz McCormick Mr and Mrs Robert Morrow Anna Beth Jas Neel Nona Jay Harvey Edlgar Carter Gene Eva Denis Noel Lay Nola Jean Bonnie Zoe Carl Drake Nelson Gene Floy Peterson Letha Bailey Dorcas Harvey Floy Yardley Edna Brookshire Frances Dell James Leonard Lorene Stone Lora Myers and Gary Kenley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Martha Aid Society
Will DeVere
Lantz McCormick
Robert Morrow
Anna Beth
Jas. Neel
Nona
Jay Harvey
Edlgar Carter
Gene
Eva Denis
Noel Lay
Nola Jean
Bonnie Zoe
Carl Drake
Nelson
Mesdames
Floy Peterson
Letha Bailey
Dorcas Harvey
Floy Yardley
Edna Brookshire
Frances Dell
James Leonard
Lorene Stone
Lora Myers
Gary Kenley
Birthday Dinner for W S Langdon Family in Rural Gathering
A birthday celebration for W. S. Langdon on June 22 brought together several relatives at the Langdon home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Hollon of Jacksonville, Miss Lorraine Langdon of McCracken Kansas, Roy Langdon and sons near Dawn, Priest Langdon and sons near Linneus, and Mrs. Minerva Pipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Langdon
Langdon
John Hollon
Jacksonville
Lorraine Langdon
McCracken
Kansas
Roy Langdon
Near Dawn
Priest. Langdon and Sons
Near Linneus
Minerva Pipes
For Sale Two Polled Hereford Bulls in Missouri
One yearling Polled Hereford bull and a 12 year old registered double standard bull offered by Ted Brantner of Winigan Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Brantner
Winigan
Poultry and cattle sale listing Cecil Cassity sale note
A sale listing offers 150 white giant pullets weighing 33 pounds each and one yearling Jersey bull eligible to register. Buyer Cecil Cassity listed as seller contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jer‘sey
Cecil Cassity
Seven yearling Spotted Poland sows bred to S. P. Boar Silversides
Seven yearling Spotted Poland sows are bred to my registered boar S. P. Boar Silversides per V. B. Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spotted Poland Sons
S. P. Boar
Silversides
V. B. Arnold
Scottsville 4-H Baby Beef Club Meeting Notes
The Scottsville 4 H Baby Beef club met Friday night June 20 with Eugene Thurlo, and all members were present. The meeting covered club business and ongoing activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsville
Eugene Thurlo
Revival Meeting Draws Crowds at Methodist Church
Nice crowds attend the Revival at the Methodist church as interest grows each night. Rev. Birdwell delivers messages and the meeting continues nightly this week at 8 o'clock. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Birdwell
Radio and Upholstery Items Sold by Hummel
A cabinet style Majestic radio and Taylor leather rockers plus mohair upholstery items were listed for sale by Mrs. L. W. Hummel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Radio
Taylor
Rocker
L. W.hummel
Love Thy Neighbor brings Benny and Allen feud to film
Paramount's musical farce stars Mary Martin with Jack Benny and Fred Allen in a chaotic New Year's Eve comedy. The plot follows radio rivals Benny and Allen as them meet on a cruise ship, collide in jail, and trigger a cycle of pranks and reconciliations, ending in a dramatic motorboat accident and comic misunderstandings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Benny
Fred Allen
Paramount
Mary Martin
Daddy
Mary
Merriel Abbott
Eddie
Rochester
Anderson
Jack
Glory
Wirl
Tivend Isip
Fry
Harris
Fred
Verree Teasable
Benny
Maxwell
Merry Mees
Allen
Miami
Peace
War on chinch bugs reaches Linn County farm plane
A chinch bug eradication effort begins with 30 barrels of chinch bug oil available through the Farm Bureau Office at Linneus. F T Springer leads the process by applying oil along furrows to prevent bugs from moving from wheat and oats into corn. Entomologist George Jones notes widespread infestations in wheat and oats, with corn after wheat largely affected. Farmers are urged to obtain oil before supply runs out and follow application directions via County Agent Hall, with unloading fee set at 25 cents per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Farm Bureau
Linneus
F. T. Springer
Geo. Jones
College of Agriculture
Columbia
Perfect Attendance Records Shown Across 1940 41 Schools
The report from County Superintendent Fuhrman notes 203 students had perfect attendance the entire year. It lists pupils with multi year streaks ranging from eight to one year, grouped by district and school among many name entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. H. Fuhrman
Fuhrman
Dickinson
Marvin Abbott
Climax
Duane Nichols
Jackson Center
Bobby Phillips
North Salem
Evelyn and
Dolores Cordray
Jenkins
Martha Ann Cotter
Richard Head
Enter
Mary Jo Hanman
Osephine Bailey
South
West Liberty
Wendell Myrick
Maurice Hunt
Ray Smith
James Hammiock
Prairie Seminary
Eugene Smith
Clapp
Bobbie Lee Peavler
Mrs Agnes McConnell Visits from St Paul Iowa trip noted
Mrs Agnes McConnell of St Paul Minnesota visited the Geo W Anderson and A J Knapp families of Linneus and old Browning friends. Mrs Peters and Mrs Knapp took her to Laclede Tuesday morning. From there she rode to Cedar Rapids Iowa to visit friends before returning home. She was known here as Miss Agnes Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes McConnell
St. Paul, Minn
Geo. W. Anderson
A. J. Knapp
Linneus
W. F. Peters
Browning
Peters
Hooker Birth Announcement for Linda Lee in San Diego
Mr and Mrs Rex Hooker of San Diego announce the birth of a baby girl named Linda Lee on Friday June 13. Mrs Hooker was formerly Miss Helen Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Hooker
San Diego
Linda Lee
Girls and Boys Camp at Browning Park in Linn County
Seventy girls and forty five boys from Linn County camped a Browning park last week with girls in front of the week and boys taking over later. The outing was sponsored by the Women's Missionary Union of the Linn County Baptist Association led by Mrs. J C Crist. Rev A Novak served as camp pastor and Mrs Van Vencill as camp director with teachers Rev Cleve Hardgrove Rev Orval Hamman Miss Willa Kincaid Mrs Orval Hamman. Leona Mullins directed recreation for girls and Ivan Cable led boys recreation. Browning park was deemed the county’s best site and thanks were given to Mayor C W Gooch and the City Council for park use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Browning Park
Women’s Missionary Union
Purdin
Cleve Hardgrove
Brookfield
Orval Hamman
Linneus
Willa Kincaid
Marceline
Leona Mullins
Ivan Cable
Winigan
Aie
C. W. Gooch
Browning Residents Praised for Courtesy at Event
gratitude is extended to the merchants and citizens of Browning for their courtesy and cooperation in making the event enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
School Board Adopts $1500 Superintendent Salary
The Board of Education met Saturday night with Supt. Anderson. They approved a $1500 annual salary for the superintendent, accepted coach Ray De Greef's resignation, and elected Mrs. Mabyn Gooch secretary and M. L. Haning treasurer effective July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Evucation
Supt. Anderson
Ray de Greef
Mabyn Gooch
M. L. Haning
Promotion to a Safer Fourth With Savings Stamps
A public notice urges replacing loud fireworks with U S Defense Savings Stamps to protect people from burns and holes. It suggests explaining to children and channeling funds into savings, promoting a calmer Fourth of July with patriotic focus rather than explosions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
U.S. Defense Savings
Slats Diary of a Week in Church and Small Events
The diary records a week of Sunday church and SS attendance, BB practice, and social meals. It details speculative illness, a shoe shopping trip, money concerns, and a court scene where a colored husband beats his wife, with the judge dismissing apologies as the ambulance arrives.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.W. Crawford
Mervyn Leon Head
Legion-Auxiliary
Claude Myers
The
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legi
B. J. Harvey
Aly
Sewing
Stitch and Chatter Club
P.E. O
Mrs. Lee Schrock
Washington
Thy
Electric Theatre
Minnesota
S. S
S.S. Leeg
S. S. Leeg
B. B
Yang
Ant Emmy
Pashent
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