Two Local Citizens Dead in Kirksville and Browning Areas
Obituaries report the deaths of Rebecca Belle Wilhite and Lila Engle Lister. Rebecca Belle Wilhite of Browning died June 23 1938 at Grim Smith Hospital Kirksville Missouri after a life on the family homestead. She leaves husband George Edward Wilhite and children Etta Eva Eunice sister Ellen Bivens and many relatives. Funeral services were at Locust Valley Baptist Church Browning with interment in Jenkins cemetery. Lila Engle Lister of Green Rock New Jersey died Tuesday at her home with services led by Rev W M Owen and interment in Hoover cemetery beside her husband. Pallbearers listed.
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Rebecca
Belle
Nancy Jane
John Hardy Belcher
Grim-Smith Hospital
Kirksville
Missouri
George Edward Wilhite
Verle
Etta
Eva
Eunice
Kansas City
Locust Valley
God
the Baptist Church
L. B. Hargrove
Bogard
Jenkins Cemetery
Lila Engle Lister
Green Rock
New Jersey
W. M. Owen
R. M. Calhoun
J. N. Neet
Robert Moore
Guy Adams
C. N. Russell
H. C. Bailey
Hoover Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Burial Farewell
We extend sincere thanks for acts of kindness shown during the death and burial of our beloved wife and mother. G. E. Wilhite and Daughters.
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G. E. Wilhite
Death of Benjamin T Jolley in Browning Missouri
Benjamin Titus Jolley born July 10 1851 in Green County Pennsylvania died June 26 1938 at his Browning Missouri home aged 86 years 11 months 16 days He moved to Missouri with his family near Scottsville in Sullivan County He married Laura Alice Thurlo and had two children Miles Earnest of Ephra ta Washington and Pearl Jolley Engle who is deceased His wife died in 1917 He is survived by his son Earnest and a granddaughter Mourning his passing a final notice of the Jolley family member
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Benjamin Titus Jolley
Green County
Pennsylvania
Browning
Missouri
Scottsville
Sullivan County
Laura Alice Thurlo
Miles Earnest
Ephrata
Washington
Pearl Jolley Engle
Earnest
Church Activities and Children’s Day Program Announced
Church schedule includes 10 am school, 11 am sermon, and a 8 pm Children’s Day program at Morris Chapel. Night services canceled. Young People’s Zone Meeting at Bear Branch on Friday night July 10. Prayer services at Mrs. Iva Carr’s home led by Pastor W. M. Owen.
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Morris Chapel
Young People’s
Bear Branch
Iva Carr
W. M. Owen
In Memoriam for John Fields
A widow and children recall John Fields who died June 28, 1937 and express that he is not dead but away. The message honors a dear husband and father with lines about memory and enduring love.
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John Fields
Joe's Service Station Ice Supply Promises Fresh Ice
Ice is manufactured on site at Joe's Service Station offering ready to serve blocks and bags. The station emphasizes reliable delivery and availability for customers needing cold storage and cooling supplies.
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Joe
Marriage of Vandle Jones and Idamae Martin at Keysville Missouri
Vandle Jones and Idamae Martin announce their marriage that took place in Keysville Missouri on January 22 1938. Mrs Jones daughter of Elvis and Mrs Martin of near Winigan Missouri is a teacher in Adair county and will teach at Ringo Point school next term. She is a student at Kirksville State Teachers College. Mr Jones son of Marion Jones of Novinger Missouri has worked near West Liberty Iowa for three years and will continue work there this summer.
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Vandle Jones
Idamae Martin
Keysville
Missouri
Jones
Elvis Martin
Winigan
Adair County
Ringo Point
Kirksville State Teachers College
Marion Jones
Novinger
West Liberty
Iowa
For Sale One Trukold Refrigerator in Perfect Condition
Lora M. Carter advertises a Trukold electric refrigerator in perfect condition for sale.
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Trukold
Lora M. Carter
The Old Home Team Rally for Support in Baseball
A call to fans to back the home team through victories and losses alike. The piece argues no team sees all wins and urges readers to cheer, play fair, and enjoy strategic baseball rather than focusing solely on high scores.
Boy State Week Held at Fulton A Success
Saturday noon closed the American Legion Boy State week at Fulton. Two counties Scott and Barton and four cities Pershing Koontz Boone Crowder hosted 200 boys learning state government. State Senator and city official elections described. Governor-elect Charles C. Richardson of Kansas City led closing events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Fulton
Scott
Barton
Pershing
Koontz
Boone
Crowder
George Elbert
Kollasch
Crowder City
Scott Co
Carl Ben Barrows
Pershing City
Barton Co
Claude Myers
Edward Moore
Koontz City
Victor Kingsolver
Laclede
Jefferson City
Charles C. Richardson
Kansas City
Nationalist Party
Swinney Seeks Second Term as Linn County Clerk
C. E. Jack Swinney of Linneus announces his candidacy for a second term as Linn County Clerk on the Democratic ticket. The election will be held August 2. Swinney has served one term and is praised for fairness cordiality and ability.
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C. E
Jack) Swinney
Linneus
Browning
Linn County
Browning Farm Club Hosts Informative Meeting
About one hundred fifty farmers and their wives attended at Browning Farm Club Monday night. Speakers Mr Spurlock and Mr OKeith, Missouri Farmer's Association representatives, gave educational talks. Ice cream and cookies were served and attendees reported a pleasant evening.
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Browning Farm Club
Spurlock
O’keith
Missouri Farmer's Association
Surprise Party for Miss Avis Stinson at Lambert Home
Last Thursday night June 23 neighbors gathered at Mr. and Mrs. T. S. C. Lambert to surprise Miss Avis Stinson visiting from Chicago. The crowd enjoyed candy, cards, and Chinese checkers, with a generous supply of sweets as the evening progressed.
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T. S. C. Lambert
Avis Stinson
Chicago
Ill
True Blue Club Meeting At Mrs Arnold Home
The True Blue Club met June 22 with Mrs. Lewis Arnold as hostess. Ten members and three visitors attended including Mrs. Wayne Bagley and daughter Bertie and Lila May Garrett. Activities included a club collect, singing, reports, Bible discussion, comicel drawings, refreshments, a flower tour, and each member received a bouquet.
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True Blue Club
Lewis Arnold
Wayne Bagley
Bertie
Lila May Garrett
America
Health Club Organized at Ervin Eccles Home
A Health Club met at the Ervin Eccles home on Thursday night under the direction of Miss Bertha Banning. Twelve members attended, six boys and six girls, with officers elected including Leader Irene Crooks and President Keith Kirby. Other members listed include Keath Crooks Wanda Quigley Max Schrock Ila Doris June Eccles and Doris Havens.
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Ervin Eccles
Stitch and Chatter Club Meets with New Member
The Stitch and Chatter Club gathered on Thursday June 23 with new member Mrs Blanche Head for an all day meeting. A noon dinner was served and the group finished a quilt though many were full from lunch. Members and visitors include Imogene Hanman Kathern Smith Mrs Jacobs Miss Imogene Hanman Waverly Merilee Ware Dorothy Quigley Gwendolyn Beverly Kelly Velma Lee Baskett Peggy Browning Jessie Britton Marlene Abbott plus several unnamed children and men. The next meeting with new member Mrs Irene Kelly is planned for Thursday July 7 an all day gathering with roll call answered by grab bag participant X fruit.
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Stitch and Chatter Club
Blanche Head
Imogene Hanman
Jacobs
Sadie Payne
Kathern Smith
Waverly
Merilee Ware
Dorothy Quigley
Gwendolyn
Beverly Kelly
Velma Lee Baskett
Peggy Browning
Jessie Britton
Marlene Abbott
Camora
Goldie Abbott
Alma Browning
Molly Cordray
Alice DeVore
Florence Elliott
Effie Britton
Edith Hale
Emma
Orpha Dickinson
Bessie
Kathern Steele
Clara Hanman
Lucille
Amelia
Irene Kelly
Dana
Leah
Iva Lambert
Lois Foss
Frances McGhee
Lydia Barclay
Allie Ware
Alpha Quigley
Browning Redbirds Fall in Night Game at Trenton
The Browning Redbirds lost 7 to 3 to the Trenton Ban Johnson League team at Eastside Park in Trenton on a Friday night. Dickinson pitched well with twelve strikeouts though Browning made fielding errors under lights. Hair earned sixteen strikeouts for Trenton as Browning plans another August game.
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Browning Redbirds
Trenton
Kelly
Miles
Dickinson
Hair
Doolin
Browning
Cray
Owens
T. McArtor
Cunningham Baby Everett James Born in Harris
Mr and Mrs Wayne James Cunningham of Harris announce the birth of their son Everett James born June 18 weighing seven pounds He is the couple s first child and the only grandchild of Mr and Mrs Levi Everett Rhoades
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Wayne James Cunningham
Harris
Everett James
Levi Everett Rhoades
Transportation meetings set for Sullivan and Linn counties
Officials announce annual transportation meetings at 10 a.m. on July 2 in Sullivan County and July 23 in Linn County. W E Sears of the State Department of Education will attend to approve routes and advise boards on transportation issues. City superintendents and school boards urged to attend. these are the only meetings before schools begin.
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Sullivan County
Linn County
W. E. Sears
State Department of Education
Boards of Education
County Officials Urged to Attend High School Supervisor Meeting
Counties other than their own are asked to be present. Decisions made by the high school supervisor will be final according to a statement by Lloyd W. King, secretary of schools.
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Lloyd W. King
Segent
Swarm of Bees Settles in Maple Tree
Monday morning a swarm settled in a hollow of a large maple tree at Mrs R Williams's home. Bees appeared settled and were seen throughout the day gathering nectar to produce honey.
Warning to Hunters on Highway Shooting
A county warning states that shooting along highways is a misdemeanor under section 4253 of the 1929 Revised Statutes. It notes complaints to the Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney about rabbits and other game shots injuring farmers’ property and calls citizens’ attention to the law.
Slats Diary Social Notes From A Turbulent Week
A diaried week from Slats recounts Sundays at church with a preacher after service and family remarks. It notes government relief, school dismissals, garden weeds, muddy creeks, and comments on American citizenship amid daily chores and small misadventures.
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Kirksville, Mo
B. T. Jolley
M. E. Church, South
Memoriam
Avis
George Spencer
Ody Spencer
Mary Lambert
Robert Lambert
Archie Dickinson
Kermit Lambert
John Longwell
Evelyn
Anna Belle West
Charley Smith
Ebb Spencer
Camora Abbott
Ona Lambert
Floyd Swisegood
Goldie
Henry Lambert
Almeda Baker
Lambert
Lloyd
Iva
Kermit Head
Virgie Cordray
Donald Jennings
Eugene Quigley
T.S.C. Lambert
the True Blue Club
Red Birds
S. S
We. I
Crick
B. B
Jane
Elsy
Judeging
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