County warns butchers must obtain meat selling permits
The Missouri USDA War Board requires all county slaughterers, butchers, and farm slaughters with plans to butcher and sell meat after April 1, 1943 to secure permits from the local War Board. A meeting is set for March 29–30 at Linneus Court House to issue registrations and explain quotas based on 1941 slaughter data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usda War Board
Russell R. Crist
Triple-A
Missouri Usda War Board
County Aaa Committee
Department of Agriculture
OPA
Linneus
Missouri
Births Reported by Dr. T. R. McArtor
An 8 lb. baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Morris of Milan on March 17. A 63 lb. baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Guy Tarnow of Purdin on March 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. McArtor
Eldon Morris
Milan
Guy Tarnow
Purdin
Nickell Enrolls as Aviation Cadet at Maxwell Field
Billy James Nickell son of Carl L Nickell of Rothville Missouri has enrolled as an aviation cadet in the Army Air Forces Pre Flight School for Pilots at Maxwell Field on the outskirts of Montgomery Alabama. The class conducts nine weeks of military physical and academic training before flight instruction in the Southeast Training Center. Cadet Nickell a Rothville High School graduate attended Kirksville State Teachers College and taught rural school before joining the cadet program. He began pre flight at Maxwell around March 1, 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Nickell
Maxwell Field
Ala
Billy James Nickell
Carl L Nickell
Rothville
Missouri
Army Air Forces
Montgomery
Alabama
Army Air Forces Southeast Training Center
Nickell
Rothville High School
State Teachers College
Kirksville
Hollywood Horses Take Center Stage In Apache Trail Spotlight
The article describes Hollywood equine stars like Rosie the paint and The Sultan, grooming chief Curley Eagles, and actors William Lundigan Lloyd Nolan and others. It notes Rosie’s likeness to a cowpuncher’s horse, her temper, and stages from Apache Trail. See Apache Trail at the Electric Theatre Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mix
Tony
Buck Jones
Silver
Gene Autry
Curley Eagles
Hollywood
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Lloyd Nolan
Peso Bill
Electric Theatre
Cpl Jerald Ben Rhodes Receives Rating at Miami Beach
Mr and Mrs W R Rhodes report their brother Cpl Jerald Ben Rhodes now serves as Technician Fourth Grade in Miami Beach Florida. The rank aligns with sergeant duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Jerald
Ben Rhodes
W. R Rhodes
Jerald Ben Rhodes
Miami Beach, Florida
Duncan Township Election Notice for March Voting
Election to be held at three Duncan Township precincts on Tuesday March 30 for township officers including Collector of Taxes Trustee Clerk Assessor two Township Board members one Constable and two Justices of the Peace By Order of Township Board Beryl Head Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Township
Beryl Head
Democrats of Enterprise Two Meet to Nominate Ticket
Notice states the Democrats of Enterprise Two will meet at the voting place on Friday March 26 at 2 o clock to nominate a ticket for the coming election by order of the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats of Enterprise Two
True Blue Club Reports Feb Meeting Notes
The True Blue Club met with Mrs. Jess Bruce on February 25, opening with Whispers His Love to Me. Cora Phillips led prayers and duties as the group sewed for Red Cross, planning one more session before garden and chicken time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True Blue Club
Jess Bruce
Cora Phillips
Red Cross
Dudley Phillips
Willard Phillips
Fay Coulter
Tom Kimbrough
Red Cross Fund
Elva
Ruth
Ethel K
Stella Mae Gooch
Dinner in Honor of Chief Petty Officer Staale y
A large crowd gathered in Missouri to honor Chief Petty Officer Staaley during Charles’ four day visit. A noon dinner featured many local families and friends, followed by an afternoon of conversation and photos. He departs Sunday night for the Eastern Coast to report to a new ship to be christened April 6, marking his first home visit in six years after twelve years in the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Missouri
Freddie Coffman
Nora Taylor
Betty Lou
Bill Reed
J. W. Bunch
Molly Bunch
Fay Linhart
Carl Straley
Marilea
Ray Lambert
Willis Morris
Manna
Joyce Jones
Ralph Morris
Eddie Morris
S. D. Coffman
Ellea Baker
R. Linhart
Luther McKinney
Grover Morris
Raymond Linhart
Everett Jacobs
Ninnie Harris
Walter Baker
May Thompson
Ruby
Orville
Erman Riddle
Blendie Fanning
Eva Hampton
Delbert
Wilmeth
Ora Morris
Mary Helen
Albert Spray
Floyd Baker
Darvell
George Martin
Joan
John
Vern
Rosa Straley
Charles Straley
North Safem
Navy
Birth Announcement for Richard Conrad Raver Jr
Mr and Mrs Richard C Raver of Bingham Canyon Utah announce the arrival of a six pound fourteen ounce baby boy at 212 am on March 14 1943 The little fellow has been named Richard Conrad Raver Jr Mr Raver is a son of Mrs Shea Rauer Williams of Iowa Falls Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Raver
Binghe
M Canyon
Utah
Richard Conrad Raver, Jr
Rauer
Shea Rauer Williams
Iowa Falls
Iowa
Food Sale Sponsored by Women’s Society at Methodist Church
The Senior Circle of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service at the Methodist Church will sponsor a food sale on April 24, 1943. Patronage solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Township Collector seeks support before March 36 election
A Benton township notice from Lela Neet requests votes for the office of Township Collector, noting inability to meet all voters before the election and asking for support. The message urges citizens to cast a ballot for Neet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
Lela Neet
Friendly Neighbors Club Elects Officers for Red Cross Aid
The Friendly Neighbors Club met March 18 with nine members and two visitors. Electees include President Alvord Almond and Vice President J H Payne. members planned a treasury gift to the Red Cross and discussed emergencies committee. Next meeting set with Miss Ina Jean Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Neighbors
Ivan Cokerham
Edith Browning
Alonzo Schreeckhise
C. C. McGhee
Nola Cokerham
Kathryn Smith
Payne
Kathryn
Alvord Almond
J. H. Payne
Irvin Smith
Harold Foss
Red Cross
John Burkholder
Carl Tapscott
Alvard Almond
Everett Schreckhise
Ina Jean Simpson
C. R
Notice of Annual School Election in Kool District 1943
Notice to voters in Kool District Browning Linn and Sullivan counties Missouri of an annual school election to be held April 6 1943 at the Auditorium Gymnasium from 7 am to 6 pm. Voters will elect two directors for three years and decide on a tax rate of 50 cents per 100 dollars assessed for school purposes. Sludges of the election are Mrs Adams Mrs Nellie Seaman and Mrs Jesse Jones. Board of Education Mabyn Gooch secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms.l
Kool
Browning
Linn
Sullivan Counties
Missouri
Auditorium Gymnasium
Y Adams
Nellie Seaman
Jesse Jones
Board of Education
Benton Township Trustee Candidate Speech
A Republican candidate writes to voters in Benton Township asking for support at the March election. The message thanks residents for any backing and identifies the signer as Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
Smith
Benton Township Election Notice March 1943
Notice states Benton Township holds its 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 Ver Riddle Clerk.
In Memoriam Lealand Norvell Warmer Remembrance Notice
In loving memory of Lealand Norvell who departed this life March 23 1938. Nothing can take away the love a heart holds dear. Bond memories linger every day. Remembrance keeps him near. Sadly missed by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lealand Norvell
Bond
Red Cross Drive Exceeds Goal By $39.54
The recent Red Cross fund drive greatly pleased organizers with Browning raising $389.54, surpassing the $350.00 goal by $39.54.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Browning
For Sale Jersey Cows and Spotted Poland Gifts
For sale Jersey cows fresh and good, three or four spotted Poland gifts, will furrow in June. Contact Edwin Martin Browning Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Edwin Martin
Browning, Mo
Browning Missouri Votes in April 6 1948 Election
Notice of election in Browning Missouri set for Tuesday April 6 1943 to choose mayor police judge collector marshal and aldermen for East and West wards. Polls at Harris Coal Office and Printing Office with appointed judges named for each ward and voting hours 7 AM to 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Missouri
East Ward
West Ward
Harris Coal Office
R. M. Calhoun
J. Bartow
Maren Woolf
Lula Carter
R. E. Carter
Robert Morrow
Selected Township Ticket Democrats nominate Benton and Duncan candidates
In Benton township convention at the Electric Theatre Browning the Democrats chose Trustee H V Campbell Collector Lela Neet Clerk and Assessor Mark Gooch Board Members Emmett L Haley and Jerry Jennings Constable Otis Lawrence and Justice of the Peace Jas E Marvin. In Duncan township Saturday selections included Trustee Edgar Hoselton Collector Robert Fields Clerk and Assessor Beryl Head and Board Members Lloyd Crowdis Clayton Warren. Constable and Justice of the Peace to be chosen later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
Electric Theatre
Browning
H. V. Campbell
Lela Neet
Mark Gooch
Emmett L. Haley
Jerry Jennings
Otis Lawrence
Jas. E. Marvin
Democrats
Duncan Township
Edgar Hosélton
Robert Fields
Engagement of Dorothy Haggard to Lieut Behrens
Mr and Mrs A F Hall announce the engagement of their niece Miss Dorothy Haggard to Lieut Richard H Behrens son of Mr and Mrs H W Behrens both of Red Wing Minnesota The marriage is planned for this month in Sacramento California where Behrens is stationed with the army air corps at Mather Field Miss Haggard is a daughter of the late Loren Haggard and sister of Mrs Kathleen Quiley She has many friends in and near Browning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.F. Hall
Eleventh Street
Red Wing
Minnesota
Dorothy Haggard
Richard H. Behrens
H. W. Behrens
William Street
Sacramento
Calif
Lieut. Behrens
Army Air Corps
Mather Field
Daily Heublican Eagle
Red . Wing
Miss Haggard
Loren Haggard
Kathleen Quiley
Browning
Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Fanning on March 23
Relatives and friends gathered Monday evening at Mrs. F. R. Fanning’s home to surprise her on her birthday. The guests played cards and enjoyed popcorn, departing late with good wishes for many more birthdays. Present were Mr Minnie Fanning and granddaughter Beverly, plus Mr. and Mrs. W. V Nickell, Mr. and Mrs. Ova Almond and Herley, Mr. and Mrs Clarence Head and Bobby Ellen, Mr. and Mrs Beryl Head, Peggy, Shirley and Nancy Jo, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Harris and Mary Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Fanning
Haley announces candidacy for Benton township board
Emmett L. Haley declares his bid for a seat on the Benton township board and asks voters for support at the March 30 poll. He notes he cannot meet everyone in person and thanks readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
Emmett L. Haley
One Nice Bronze Turkey Gobbler Browning Note
A short note by Lee Kimbrough from Browning mentions a nice bronze turkey gobbler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Kimbrough
Browning
Eight O Clock Dinner Honors Coast Guardsman Carl Barrows
Mrs. O S Stone and daughter Lorene hosted a Thursday evening dinner at eight o clock in honor of Carl Ben Barrows Yeoman Third Class U S Coast Guards. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Travis Smith Mr and Mrs Lawrence Elliott Carl Ben Barrows Mr Myrl Pulliam and Mrs Carl Drake. Carl left Monday for the East Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Stone
Lorene
Carl Ben Barrows
U. S. Coast Guards
Travis Smith
Lawrence Elliott
Myrl Pulliam
Carl Drake
Carl
East Coast
Red Cross Fund Drive Thanks from Brookshire School District
Brookshire School District thanks contributors to a Red Cross Fund drive. The Sunshine Workers Club gives 15.00 dollars and the total collected reaches 42.70 dollars as noted by the Red Cross Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookshire
Red Cross Fund
Sunshine Workers Club
Red Cross Committee
Willing Workers Club Sews for Red Cross Donation
The Willing Workers Club met with Genevieve Prather and Elizabeth Ann Elisberry on March 17 with twelve members and six children present. They sewed for the hostess and collected 18 cents for flower, a $2.55 Red Cross donation, and planned more sewing after current tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Genevieve Prather
Elizabeth Ann Elisberry
Red Cross
Louise Hollon
Emma
Marjorie
Marie Vincent
P. E. O. Chapter V Elects Officers for 1943
Chapter V P. E. O. met at the home of Mrs. Kathryn Calhoun March tenth with twelve members present. Officers elected and installed: Ada Bolling president Reba Hummel vice president Beverly Moore ree Secretary Artie Calhoun cor. ser Beverly Peters treasurer Hinda Rua chaplain Kathryn Calhoun guard. The hostess served pie and coffee at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Calhoun
Ada Bolling
Reba Hummel
Beverly Moore
Artie Calhoun
Délla Peters
Hinda Rua
Bridge Dinner Mus Goch Entertained Guests
Bridge dinner hosted by musician Ray Goch on Tuesday evening featured guests including Mrs Hugh Campbell of Purdi Mesdames T J Bartow Ted Brant ner Hardy Calhoun Edge Carter Carl Drake David Forbes Wayne Gooch Edgar Heselton Jerry Jenning Otto Johnson Robert Moore James Neet Joe Nevins William Rhodes Galen Laurie William Wilkison James Williams and Misses Erma Peterson and Levene Stone. Mrs Brantner won high score and Mrs Jennings took the traveling prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mus
Ray Goch
Hugh Campbell
Purdi
Mesdames
T. J. Bartow
Ted Brantner
Hardy Calhoun
Edge Carter
Carl Drake
David Forbes
Wayne Gooch
Edgar Heselton
Jerry Jenning
Otto Johnson
Robert Moore
James Neet
Joe Nevins
William Rhodes
Galen Laurie
William Wilkison
James Williams
Erma Peterson
Levene Stone
Judges Named for Benton Township Election Set Next Tuesday
Judges of Election for Benton Township to be held next Tuesday March 39 are listed as North Benton Roy Haley Lila Williams and John Shanks South Benton Henry Hale Viola Crook Shanks and Tom Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
North Benton
Roy Haley
Lila Williams
John Shanks
South
Benton
Henry Hale
Viola Crookshanks
Tom Armstrong
Mrs. Ann Kenley Dies After Hospital Stay
Mrs. Ann Kenley died Monday after several weeks in a Kirksville hospital. Funeral services were held at Mt. Zion Church and burial followed in the nearby cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Manley of Moberly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Kenley
Kirksville
Mt. Zion Church
Kenley
Myrtle Manley
Moberly
Slats Diary: Week of School Tales and Mispronounced Morals
A child's diary recounts a week of school prompts on angels and misnomers, notes on beauty myths, a sports game funded by classmates, family meals, a clock problem, chores, and garden work. Slats reflects on jokes, discipline, and observations from daily life with simple humor and imperfect grammar.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Butchers
Duncan
Petty Officer
Staaley
Mabyn Gooch
Riddle
Memoriam
Garden Plows
Browning Lumber Co
S. S
Jake
Audi
Teccherin
Ugley
Jane
B. B. Teem
Eney
Rcent
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