Penhale Rites Held in Purdin by Rev Hines
Funeral services for William John Penhale 66 of Purdin were held at the Methodist church. Rev E M Hines officiated with music by a quartet and pianist. Burial followed in Purdin cemetery. He was born July 1 1876 in Linn County Missouri and died March 1 1943 after a sudden illness while helping move to a new location. He married Myrtle Monroe February 4 1906 and leaves a widow sister and brothersetc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William John Penhale
Matthew
Elizabeth Penhale
Linn County
Missouri
Penhale
Myrtle Monroe
Walter Patterson
Purdin
Alex
Elmer Penhale
Harold Penhale
Long Beach
California
Henry
Harold Patterson
Presbyterian Church
E. M. Hines
Orlando Johnson
Betty Hines
B. F. Carr
H. G. Johnson
Helen Lou Johnson
Joe Edens
Ray McNally
Lee Lyons
Frank Lambert
Fern Street
W. J. Street
Chas. Schreiner
Walter Pace
Willis Cokerham
Chas, McGhee
John Burkholder
Robert Patterson
Purdin Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Sudden Death of Husband and Brother
We express sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness and assistance shown us in the sudden death of our husband and brother Myrtle Penhale W D Patterson Alex Penhale Elmer Penhale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Penhale
W. D. Patterson
Alex Penhale
Elmer Penhale
Men Wanted to Hire 35 Workers Starting March 15
Advertises for thirty five men to start work March 15 at forty six cents per hour. Apply to Agent C B Q Brown ing or Purdin. Two times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Q. Browning
Purdin
Honor Roll Adds Numerous Names Amid Gratitude
The paper lists many individuals newly added to the honor roll with thanks from H. V. Campbell and others. Names include C. M. Nichols Wm DeVore Alex Penhale H L Adams H P Glaze and many more, with several notes of “new” and acknowledgments by spouses and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Nichols
Wm. DeVore
Alex Penhale
New
H. L. Adams
H. P. Glaze
Meda Stone
L. C. Lantz
W. S. Campbell
H. V. Campbell
Myrl Dodson
C. B. Fleming
C. A. Fleming
S. W. Hoskins
Marie Head
Wilson Lay
Barnie Lay
Luther E. Bauer
Pvt
Jas. E. Harris
J. W. Harris
FE. K. Hatch
Wallace Grice
Alva Lawrence
Susan A. Sides
Earl Gooch
Vernice Christian
G. W. Smith
Guy Tornow
Guy Head
W.D
J. S. Head
Vincent Steele
Lillie Pearson
Magg Payne Dearme
Bundidge
B. Schrock
C. C. Williams
Noel Tully
Lyle Britton
J. Cokerham
Sanoma Pella
Gee, Fields
J. O. Jones
W. M. Pulliam
Ida McCollum
C. W. McCollum
Thomas S. Brown
Scott Brown
Sewing Club Aids War Effort After Eleven Years Of Service
The Stitch and Chatter Club reports ongoing war work including 178 Red Cross sewing pieces and sweaters made in the past year. Members quilt, embroider, and sell items to fund bonds and Red Cross donations, with plans to support U.S.O. and raise more money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Hanman
Red Cross
U.S.O
Truman Stephenson
Camora Spencer
Hitler
Methodist Church Receives Offertory for Suffering Humanity
Minister C. J. Chappell reports a cold Sunday attendance at the Methodist Church with fifteen contributors giving 14.10 for world relief. Offerings may be left with the pastor Mrs. Margaret Smith or at the M. F. A. Store. The Senior Circle of the W. S. C. S. schedules a Bake Food Sale the Saturday before Easter.
For Sale Model A by Owner Leaving for Service
For Sale as I am leaving for service will sell Model A Forder good condition Nelson Rinehart Call Mrs Burditt Route 1 Browning MD
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Model A. Forder
Nelson Rinehart
Ee Burditt
Browning
Head Files Candidacy For Clerk and Assessor Role
Clerk and Assessor Beryl Head announces his bid for the Duncan township position subject to Democratic voters at the March 20 convention. He currently holds the office and cites experience, asking for support from constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beryl Head
Duncan Township
Head
McIntosh Nets Five Wolves in Three Weeks Near Milan
Federal wolf hunter Lewis McIntosh reports five wolves caught in three weeks. A large male was taken Friday on Chas Maggart farm seven miles southeast of Milan, the second wolf on that site, and Monday another male was trapped northwest of the McNeely bridge, the second in that neighborhood. McIntosh will work through the southeast region in coming weeks and visit other parts of the county in April to June. Report livestock damage to the County Agent's office.
War letters from Major Paul Warner from overseas
Major John Paul Warner, son of Mrs. Pauline Warner of Denver, writes from overseas during World War II. He describes censoring limits, his Fifth Corps assignment, and hopes for mail from family while noting Verna in New York and Grandma in Denver. He reflects on the war effort and personal duty, sending regards to Kate Roy and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Koun
John Paul Werner
Pauline Warner
Denver
Calhoun
Warner i
U.S. Army
U. S. Navy
Kate Aid Roy
James
Fifth Corps
Verna
New York
Seattle
Grandma
Jerry
Fam
Hardy
Artie
Henry Ford
Paul
Birth of Clara Jean Jacobs in Milan
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Jacobs announce the birth of their daughter Clara Jean weighing 84 pounds born Tuesday night March 9. Attending physician was Dr. Q H Becker of Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Jacobs
Clara Jean
Q. H. Becker
Milan
In Memoriam for James Newton Brookshier
In loving memory of our Dear Father James Newton Brookshier who died March 15 1942. Today recalls sad memories of a loved one gone to rest and those who think of him today are the ones who loved him best. Sadly missed by three daughters Mrs W P Minor Mrs Walter Overstreet and Mrs Chas Polson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Newton Brookshier
W. P. Minor
Walter Overstreet
Chas. Polson
Farms For Rent With House And Poultry Houses
Notice from Noel Lay seeking to rent a 40 acre farm and extra crop land with a house garden spot and poultry houses. Willing to rent to a party doing part time general farm work for wages.
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Noel Lay
Monument stock sale at Fulkerson Monument Co
Brookfield Missouri firm Fulkerson Monument Co offers a limited stock of memorials bought before a price raise. Buyers are urged to act quickly to take advantage of the remaining inventory and favorable pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulkerson Monument Co
Brookfield, Mo
Seventeen Missouri WAACs Take Oath on Capitol Steps
Seventeen women volunteers from central Missouri counties were sworn into the WAAC on February 26 at the Missouri Capitol steps. The ceremony was led by Lieut Florence Mead with Lieut Mary Delanty assisting. Honorary guests included Governors Donnell and Jefferson City Mayor Owens. Delanty will head WAAC recruiting in central Missouri from Jefferson City headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Capitol
United States Army
Florence Mead
Women’s Army
Mary Delanty
WAAC
Claud Earp
John G. Christy
A. Linxwiler
Forrest C. Donnell
Jesse N. Owens
Jefferson City
Capitol Steps
Lieut. Delanty
Land for Trade Near Haseville in Humphreys Missouri
Wanted to trade ten acres of land near Haseville with a five room house a good cistern bored well smoke house and cave. For particulars contact or write Mrs Ida May Ezlin Route 1 Humphreys Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haseville
Ida May Ezlin
Humphreys
Benton Township Democratic Primary Date Notice
The Benton township Democratic primary is scheduled for Saturday March 20. The committee announces the election details and calls for voter participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
Satsuday
Farewell Party For Harold Bowyer Before Service Induction
Mrs. Harold Bowyer hosts a farewell party for Harold before his March 9 departure to Fort Leavenworth Kansas for military induction. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Abell Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Mr. and Mrs. Gooch and many others. Refreshments were popcorn and apples. the evening featured card games and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bowyer
Harold
Fort Leaver Worth
Kansas
Robert Abell
Lawrence Elliott
Chas
Glenn Gooch
Barbara
Gary
Viril Lee Falconer
Stephen
Stanley
Babe Kimbrough
J. D. Nichols
Neth
Lela Bow- George
Rhodes announce birth of James Carter in Chicago
Pvt. and Mrs. Ira Rhodes of Chicago announce the birth of an 8 lb 1 oz baby boy named James Carter on March 7 at a Chicago hospital. Mrs. Rhodes formerly Miss Gail Carter of Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Rhodes
Chicago
James Carter
Rhodes
Gail Carter
Browning
Milan couple welcome 9 lb baby boy on March 1
Pvt. and Mrs. W M Casteel of near Milan are proud parents of a 9 pound boy born March 1. The baby’s grandmother Mrs Maude Christy is visiting to help care for the newborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Casteel
Milan
W M U Meeting of the Baptist Church
The W M U of the Baptist church met at Mrs. Mary Griffis on March 4 1948 with Mrs Mildred Morrow absent and Mrs Glen in charge. Helen Carter led devotion Ruth Brown gave the prayer and program on The Christian Witness in American Democracy. Ten members answered roll call. The meeting closed with America and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. U. of the Baptist Church
Mary Griffis
Mildred Morrow
Glen
Helen Carter
Ruth Brown
Mrrs
Christian Witness
America
Duncan Township Trustee Candidate Edgar Hoselton
Trustee Edgar Hoselton announces candidacy for Duncan township trustee in the March 20 election. He previously served as collector and is familiar with township duties. He says he can conduct the office in a business like manner and will greatly appreciate support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Hoselton
Duncan Township
Hoselton
Salem area visitors noted Tuesday afternoon
Mr and Mrs C E Smith and Mr and Mrs Lyle Stone of near Salem were seen visiting Tuesday afternoon in the area, marking a brief social stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E Smith
Lyle Stone
Near Salem
Young Couple United in Knox City Missouri
Mr Gene Arnold and Miss Theo Warren were married Friday March 3 at the Methodist parsonage in Knox City Rev O B Hobbs officiating The bride is daughter of Sam Warren of Browning a Milan High School graduate The groom youngest son of Mr and Mrs Van Arnold a Browning High School graduate who attended the University of Missouri at Columbia He has farm work in recent years They return to the groom's parents home Saturday night and were given an otime charivari Monday night They will reside on the Arnold farm Congratulations are offered to the newlyweds
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Gene Arnold
Theo Warren
Methodist Parsonage
Knox City
Missouri
O. B. Hobbs
Sam Warren
Browning
Milan’ High School
van Arnold
Browning High Schoool
University At Columbia
Arnold Farm
Dinner Guests of Mr and Mrs Bowyer March 7
The Bowyers hosted Sunday guests including Mrs Buge Havens Wendell Mrs Bryan Knfong J W Flora June Basil Taylor Lorene Mary Ruth Fanning Glen Bauswell Quinn Johnny Floy May Junior M and Mrs Orville Bowyer Dorothy Charlotte Leon Norvell Bud Mack Carl Cassity Walter Bowyer Ethel Richardson Hattie Miller Lucille Bowyer Lelia Hicks Claude Bauswell Iris and Bowyer’s brother Dean who moved on to Fort Leavenworth to enter service The afternoon featured visiting and photography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bowyer
Buge Havens
Wendell
Bryan Knfong
J. W
Flora June
Basil Taylor
Lorene
Mary Ruth Fanning
Glen Bauswell
Quinn
Johnny
Floy May
Junior
Orville Bowyer
Dorothy
Charlotte
Leon Norvell
Bud and
Mack
Carl Cassity
Walter Bowyer
Ethel Richardson
Hattie Miller
Lucille Bowyer
Lelia Hicks
Claude Bauswell
Iris
Republican Convention in Benton Township at Browning
The Republicans of Benton township will hold a convention at Browning in the Electric Theatre building on March 15 at 2:00 p m for selecting candidates for township offices to be voted on March 30. All Republicans urged to attend by order of Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
Browning
Electric Theatre
Help Wanted at Gem Coffee Shop Browning Missouri
Help wanted notice seeks a girl or woman for restaurant work or a man and wife with no children. Apply in person at Gem Coffee Shop in Browning Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem Coffee Shop
Browning
Missouri
Red Cross War Fund Drive Begins Nationwide
The 1943 War Fund drive opens with a goal of 125 million dollars to support wartime Red Cross services. Browning starts its campaign on March 11 with Carl Drake as chairman and local volunteers directing personal solicitations and business district drives. Linn County's quota is 7450 dollars, with 2450 kept for county use and Browning aiming for 350 dollars. Donations may be left with Drake at Browning Lumber Company.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Browning
Carl Drake
Robert Moore
Della Peters
Linn
Drake
Browning Lumber Company
Rationing Dates Update for Foods and Fuel
March 10 marks the last day for institutions and industries to register for rationed foods. April 1 opens new maximum retail prices on perk. March 21 ends No. 4 A book tires claim. March 31 ends tire A book inspections and temporary transport ration issuances. Sugar ranges March 15 for No. 28 three pounds and March 16 for No. 29 five pounds. May 31 ends No. 12 coupon. Coffee ends March 21 for No. 2 one pound, March 22 begins No. 26. Fuel oil ends April 16 for No. 4 ten gallons, and September 30 ends No. 5. Shoes ends June 15 No. 1%.
Benton Township Election Notice for March 30 1943
Notice states Benton Township will hold a regular election on Tuesday March 30 1943 at precincts to elect Trustee Collector Clerk Assessor two Township Board members Constable and two Justices of the Peace. By order of Township Board Verl Riddie Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
Verl Riddi
Democratic Voters Convention at White Oak Schoolhouse
To the Democratic voters of Duncan Township a convention is set for Saturday March 20 at 2 pm at White Oak Schoolhouse to nominate a ticket for the township election on March 30. Those wishing their names placed before the convention should be present on March 20 by 2 pm. By Order of Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Township
White Oak
Sunday Diary of Slats Reveals School and Family Tales
Fragmented diary entries recount creaky humor and small town life. The child narrator reflects on class mishaps, family tensions, and a neighborhood quarrel, with sketches of teachers, friends, and the messy details of daily events across a week.
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Rev
Hines
Sewing Club
Maj
Paul Warner
TOR
Mr. Calhour
Memoriam
Missouri Waacs
Knox City, MO
Joir
Jane
Eisy
Unkel
Coffen
Tzecher
Geo. Washington
Adam
Jake
Muggsy Mulligan
Wes
Otto
Muggsy
Pdm Hse
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