Funeral services for Sherman W. Hoskins at White Oak Church
Sherman W. Hoskins born November 29, 1865 near Cora Missouri died March 20 1947 at his home in Cora aged 81. Services held March 25 1947 at White Oak Church conducted by Rev W J Imes with burial at White Oak. Survived by wife Lucy Lee Maloney two sons one grandson a great granddaughter sister and several brothers and nieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman W. Hoskins
Sidney
Susan Hoskins
Cora
Missouri
Mary Jennings
Nove Vendle
Charles Emer
Charles
Nove
Lucy Lee Maloney
Browning
Robert Hoskins
Emden
Mary Ellen Hoskins
Kate Smith
Millard
Hoskins
Winigan
Purdin
John James Hoskins
White Oak Church
W. J. Imes
Alex Shatto
Frank Reed
Imes
Chas. Smith
Gail Hoskins
Bery Hoskins
Glenn Hoskins
Floyd Zeidler
Rastus Smith
White Oak
Schoene’s
Coal Company Cars Missing From Seasonal Fleet
A fragmented notice notes a coal company car moved from the seasonal fleet before a identified period. The brief item hints at operational changes without detailing individuals or locations.
For Sale Sow and Eleven Pigs and Oak Logs
John Morgan of Browning advertises a sale offering one sow along with eleven pigs and several white oak logs already cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morgan
Browning
In memory of Pfe Kensie F Cordray
Memorial poem from siblings marking one year since Pfe Kensie F Cordray was killed on March 29 1947. The tribute honors a beloved brother with lines about his smile pure heart and lasting memory while expressing enduring grief and love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe
Kensie F. Cordray
Brother
Notice of Annual School Election in Browning Missouri
Notice to qualified voters of Browning School District in Missouri that the annual election will be held April 1, 1947, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Auditorium Gymnasium. Ballot propositions include electing two directors for three years and voting on a tax rate of 80 hundred. Secretary Mariyn Gooch, Board of Education, March 10, 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.S. L
Browning
Linn
Sullivan
Misouri
Auditorium Gymnasium
Board of Education
Electric Theatre Weekend Feature Promises Rugged Action
A new team, rough Beery returns with flying fists and blazing guns in a frontier action drama. Margaret Brien stars with a blend of humor by Marjorie Main, as Indian attacks bank robbery man hunts and fist fights unfold in a covered wagon era adventure.
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Margaret Brien
Toug Ace Beery
Marjorie Main
Beery
Hearts and Hopes in a Fashionable Mixup Comedy
Two finishing school girls Gail Russell and Diana Lynn aid a bootlegger by accident causing trouble with their sweethearts. The farce features comic mishaps as misunderstandings unravel in a light hearted on stage piece. April dates noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Russell
Diana Lynn
Vera Rinehart Announces Candidacy for County Superintendent
County officials announce Vera Rinehart as a candidate for the office of County Superintendent, subject to voter will at the annual school election on April 1. Support requested from the community.
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Vera Rinehart
Knifong Ladies Aid Met March 18 With Quilting
The Knifong Ladies Aid met on March 18 with sixteen members present led by Mrs. Ella Stuf flebean. Quilting was the day’s focus and a luncheon followed. The next meeting is set for Mrs. Frank Maggart on April 2 a Wednesday.
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Knifong Ladies Aid
Ella Stufflebean
Frank Maggart
Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs Fanning With Guests Named
Mr and Mrs F R Fanning hosted a Sunday dinner on March 23 for Mrs Fannings birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gayle Fanning of Kirksville Mr and Mrs G D Gooch of Trenton Mr and Mrs W P Nickell Mr and Mrs R E Harris and Mary Ruth and Mr and Mrs Clayton Harris and daughter Beth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Fanning
Pleasant Grove Evangelistic United Brothern Church Service Schedule
The Pleasant Grove Evangelistic United Brothern Church led by Pastor Rev Kenneth G Kelley lists Sunday School at 10 20 A M Morning Worship at 11 A M with a sermon by the pastor Christian Enavor at 7 00 P M and an Evening Evangelistic Service at 7 45 P M All are urged to bring their Bibles and attend on the Lord's Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Grace Woodside
Christian Enavor
Joe's Radio Shop Usual Hours In Brookfield
Radio service shop at 832 E Helm St Brookfield Missouri offers radio repair and accessories with contact phone 1112. The storefront provides parts, repairs and customer service within the Brookfield area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe's Radio Shop
E. Helm St
Brookfield
Local Legion Post Sponsors St Patrick Day Dance and Events
The St Patrick Day dance on March 17 and other Legion activities drew strong attendance. A March 20 film at the High School Auditorium honored the 1947 American Legion Junior baseball team, with boxing bouts by Boy Scout youths. The Auxiliary Unit hosted card parties at the Legion Home through March 26, with good turnout and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s
Legion Home
Post
American Legion
Kenneth Arnold
James Farley
Jerry Lee Quigley
Robbie Hamilton
Gary Kenley
Jimmie Atkins
Legion
Local Families Receive Generous Gifts Amid Holiday Cheer
Raymond and son James Lee of near Chula and William Miller with his wife and two children in Linneus received several very nice gifts. Also Johnnie Carter with son Randall and Edgar Carter with children Gene and Eva Doris were noted recipients in a festive community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
James Lee
Near
Chula
William Miller
Linneus
Johnnie Carter
Randall
Edgar Carter
Gene
Eva Doris
Carter
Daily Meeting at Electric Theatre Highlights Creamery Talk
A well attended Friday night meeting at the Electric Theatre discussed cream sanitation and quality with Mr Chapman of Producers Creamery Kirksville. Beatrice Creamery sent a representative and entertained attendees. Beryl Head won a door prize, a cream can, with several other prizes awarded. Ice cream was shared to close the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Theatre
Chapman
Producers Creamery
Kirksville
Beatrice Creamery
Beryl Head
Browning Baptist Church Sunday School Time
Sunday School at Browning Baptist Church at 10:00 A M led by Superintendent Merril Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Baptist Church
Merril Peterson
Head Passed Away Near Cora After Illness
J. S. Head died near Cora on March 25 leaving a husband and children J Ingraham Carl and nee Head. six grandchildren. mother Mrs James of near Cora. a brother and sister Mrs Vesta Hulen of Moberly among other relatives. Funeral at Oak Cemetery under Schoene's direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Head
Cora
J. Ingraham
Carl
Nee Head
James
Vesta Hulen
Moberly
Ning
Oak Cemetery
Direcor Schoene’s
Thanks to voters in the township
A brief note expresses thanks to the residents of the township for their participation in the recent voting. It acknowledges turnout and reiterates appreciation for civic engagement.
Local Drug Store Upgrading in Kansas City Area
Torh McCown and William Huff announce plans to sell Tom McCown stock and introduce a new line of drugs at their Kansas City store. They will display products, complete repairs, and add a full assortment of medicines. Mr Crain, a pharmacist, is assisting with the project and seeks stock and garter for the drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Grain
Kansas City
Wm. Huff
Marceline
Tom McCown
Mr. Crain
Pharnal Wes
Township Election Brings Freeland Board Members March
Township election held in Freeland on March saw residents choose members for the town board. Community members filled open seats as candidates competed for local governance roles.
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Freeland
Birthday party marks Glenda Brantner’s ninth birthday
Miss Glenda Brantner celebrated her ninth birthday on March 18 at school with a surprise afternoon party. Grandmother Mrs. Frankie Brantner arrived with an angel food cake and fruit salad as eight classmates and teachers joined in games and refreshments while singing Happy Birthday to You.
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Glenda Brantner
Frankie Brantner
Shirley Brantner
Jessie
Elmo Britton
Paul Dean Westfall
Clinton Hale
Junior Tucker
Eugene
Straley
Benton Township Voters Back E Adams in Election
A note thanks Benton Township residents for their support in the election, expressing gratitude to voters for backing E Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
E. Adams
Young couple married in Troy Kansas on March 24
Miss Viola Collins of Somonauk Illinois and Francis Cassity of Sandwich Illinois wed in Troy Kansas on Monday March 24. The bride is daughter of Minnie Collins and the groom son of W P Cassity and Geneveve Cassity Pulliam of Pur din. He served forty months in the Navy with thirty six overseas. The bride wore pink with black accessories. the groom in Navy dress. Attendants included the groom’s mother and Earl Cassity. They plan to live in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Collins
Somonauk
Illinois
Francis Cassity
Sandwich
Troy
Kansas
Cassity
Minnie Collins
Mr. Cassity
W. P. Cassity
Geneveve Cassity-Pulliam
Purdin
Navy
Earl Cassity
Linois
Birthday dinner honors Buddy Brinkley on thirteenth birthday
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Brinkley and their children included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coram, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Thudium and family of Laclede, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Coram and children of Brookfield, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hollon and children, Mrs. Ann Brinkley and son John. The occasion celebrated Buddy Brinkley turning thirteen.
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Clyde Brinkley
Arthur Coram
Daniel Thudium
Laclede
Chester Coram
Brookfield
Oscar Hollon
Ann Brinkley
John
Buddy
Birth Announcement for Shafer Baby in Laredo
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Shafer of Laredo are the proud parents of an 8th baby girl born Monday March 24. Attending physician was Dr. T. R. McArtor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Shafer
Laredo
T. R. McArtor
One Act Plays Tonight At The High School
Audience is reminded to attend the evening performances of the one act plays Butch and Love in Bloom at the high school. The schedule includes There Comes a Day farmmaes on the stage tonight.
Church Attendance Notice in Browning
A local church in Browning invites all parishioners to attend a Sunday evening service at 730 p.m. The notice asks everyone to come and participate in the event.
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Browning
In Memoriam for Donna Rae Maggart
In loving memory of Donna Rae Maggart who passed away two years ago today March 27. We recall sad memories of a loved one gone to rest. We think of you in silence and shed silent tears when others sleep. Missed by mother, daddy, Joy and Linda.
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Donna Rae Maggart
Mother
Daddy
Joy
Linda
Notice of Browning Election Set for April 1947
City of Browning schedules election on first Tuesday in April 1947 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. at Ward and local offices. Names of all candidates must be filed by midnight on February 28, 1947. City Clerk Aaron D. Peterson signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
East Ward
Peterson Coal Co
Mabelle Keithley
Edna Nickell
Josie Jones
Dorothy Drake
Kathryn Calhoun
Lucille Williams
Tox
Aaron D. Peterson
Jones Taxi Ready: Two Cars and Drivers Standby
Jones Taxi announces readiness with two cars and drivers available to serve callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Womens Club Report On Last Year Attendance And Members
Elizabeth C. reports the Womens Club reflects mixed attendance with four households virtually absent while two men attend every meeting. Five members missed only one meeting. two new members joined. The group plans an electric fan drive for the Methodist Church and continues to support shut ins, noting eleven years of loyalty and no gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Street
G Bagley
Clara _Kingsolver
Minnie Pulliam
Minnie
Sylvia Street
W. H. Hansates
Harold Bowyer
Schrock
Methodist
Elizabeth C
Powell entertains Mr and Mrs Roscoe at one oclock dinner
Mr and Mrs Roscoe were entertained by Powell with a one o’clock chicken dinner on March 23. The event followed formal hospitality norms and featured a cordial gathering.
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Roscoe
Powell
Notable Visit Mentioned in Brief Weekly Note
A short sentence notes that someone lined up the week beginning with a visit to his brother. The fragment hints at a family visit occurring early in the week.
Neff Radio Service Advertises Brookfield Shop
Neff Radio Service located at 16 South Main Brookfield Missouri offers radio repair parts and service. Contact via phone 587 for inquiries and service appointments.
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Radio
Neff Radio Service
S. Main
Brookfield
Missouri
Locust Valley Church Plans Pastor Call and Cemetery Trustees
Locust Valley Baptist Church schedules a Friday 7:30 meeting to discuss calling a pastor and to elect three cemetery trustees. Rev L B Hargrove will attend on March 30 with a basket dinner at noon and afternoon services at 2 30.
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Locust Valley Baptist Church
Locust Valley
L. B. Hargrove
Baker Baby Girl Born in Center Ville Iowa
Mrs A M Baker welcomed a 7 pound baby girl at Center Ville Iowa on Monday morning March 24. Mother and baby are reported doing nicely. The mother formerly Miss Anna Beth Worley daughter of Mr and Mrs Buddy Worley.
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A.M. Baker
Luther Baker
Centerville
Iowa
Babe
Anna Beth Worley
Buddy Worley
S. S. Workers Club Met Mar 19
The S. S. Workers Club met with Hazel March 19 for an all day meeting. Present were Syleia Hazel and Hazel. Visitors Alta and Joel attended. The work for the day was tear-
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S. S. Workers Club
Hazel
Hazel Paar
Andy Gs
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Ewish
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James A Calhoun
Helen Calhoun
Lena Warner
Richter
Mary Tucker
Baby
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TE Colbsun
Ghamitasher
Tower
Calle
Kan
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