Wayne Ban ion Fields Dies at 36 in Fort Whipple Army Life
Wayne Ban ion Fields born October 2 1895 in Browning Missouri son of Emmett B Fields and Gertrude Carter Fields served in World War I with the 356th Infantry 89th Division saw action in Saint Mihiel and Argonne Meuse later worked as a rural mail carrier and for Southwestern Bell. He married Grace Neet and had two sons Wendell and William Beverly. He died March 22 1932 after a transfer to Fort Whipple Arizona. Funeral March 28 in Browning with burial in Jenkins cemetery.
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Wayne Banion Fields
Emmett B. Fields
Gertrude Carter Fields
Browning
Missouri
Linn County
Wayne
356Th Infantry
Lucy
Saint Mihiel
Enwizer
Argonne-Meuse
Grace Neet
Humphreys
Wendell Banion
William Beverly
Sherbern
Florence Freeman
Enid
Oklahoma
Eunice Dickinson
Allaire Thurlo
Linnells
Hazel Crowdis
Roger, Mo
E. B. Fields
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Kansas City
Fort Whipple
Arizona
Christian Church
Coran
Brookfield
Jenkins Cemetery
Easter Picnic at Enterprise Draws Large Group
More than sixty people from the neighborhood and beyond gathered at Mrs Lola Porter's pasture in Enterprise for an Easter picnic. They burned a brush pile and cooked eggs and other foods for dinner as the day was pleasant and all enjoyed the outing.
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Lola Porters
Enterprise
Browning Leader Record Cuts Pages to Save Costs
Joe Nickell, proprietor and editor in Browning, announces reduced expenses by eliminating the ready print portion and shrinking the Leader Record to four pages. The move is praised as wise, noting the high cost and time pressure of daily news gathering.
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Browning
Joe Nickell
Leader Record
Brother Nickll
Notice For Sale White Oak Fence Posts
For sale white oak fence posts at State Gravel six miles north of Browning. Seller W A Lintner of Milan Missouri lists the items as cheap.
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Browning
W. A. Lintner
Milan
Diary of Slats reveals small town woes and quirky tales
Friday notes beans and corn bread as a daily staple with comic worry over a missing grave. Sunday Ant Emmy jokes about dying furnitures, while Monday reports Ike Battys wife arrest after a shot misfires. Tuesday Melissa Blunt offers a cold remedy. Wednesday Joe Hix fears job loss before July 4. Thursday Amos Fitch returns from Germany with a violin deemed priceless.
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Melissa Blunt
Becaz
Joe Hix
Amos Fitch
Germany
Ant Emmy
Morita
Annual School Meeting Browning District 1932
Notice to Browning School District voters Linn and Sullivan counties Missouri for an annual meeting at Browning Public School on April 5 1932 from 7 am to 6 pm. On the docket election of two directors for three year terms and a 100 cent levy on each 100 dollars valuation for school purposes. Judges listed Lantz McCormick Marilyn Gooch Alma Baker J R Williams district clerk.
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Browning
Linn and Sullivan
Missouri
Browning Public
J. D. Bowell
K. M. Duncan
Lantz McCormick
Mariyn Gooch
Alma Baker
J. R. Williams
C. B. Purdin
West Ward
L. C. Lantz
G. T. Carter
East Ward
Farmers Exchange Bank
Nell Williams
J. E. Marvin
Blanche Johnson
West
For Sale Two Span Good Work Mules in Cora Mo
Classified note offers two span work mules and four coming yearling calves for sale by J Head of Cora Missouri. Sales details are brief and localized to the advertised farm items.
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Head
Cora, Mo
Country Schools Close as White Oak Observes Term
The White Oak Grove School held a full term ending with a community dinner and an afternoon program. Awards honored February born notable works, spelling efforts, and perfect attendance. Local Misses and lads earned nickels for spelling and attendance. community members were noted as missed attendees.
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White Oak Grove
Léna Kenley
White Oak
Hermin Adams
Vera Dodson
Eulavieve Head
Elsie Jean Dodson
Jay Nickell
Eunice Dodson
Vannah Heads
Norene Brookshier
Maxine Taylor
Lorene Stephenson
Marjorie Knifong
John Brinkley
Last Day of School at Light On Friday March 25
The Light District No 13 held a cheerful closing day with Harold Cooper as teacher. Families arrived with baskets of food, the tables were spread, and marble games followed a light ciphering session. Attendees included numerous local families and children.
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Light
Harold Cooper
Harold
Blaine Bennett
Marjory
Max
Lewis Melton
Norris
Nellie Merrick
Linn Kirby
LaVerne
Verne Stevenson
Waverly
Wayne Cooper
Neva Carol
Herman and
Wayne Junior
Glenn Cooper
Lois Ellen
Elizabeth Ann
Donald Ray
Homer Cooper
Esther
Scott Brown
Elizabeth
Lillie
Hazel
Hugh Campbell
Naomi Sue
Charley Singleton
William
Naomi
Pearl Fuller
Levi Sparks
Nadine and
Edna Falconer
Earnie Hicks
Rayma
Helen
Wendell
Jessie Lee
Tom Kimbrough
Nolan
Margaret
John Sparks
Herbert Talbert
City Election Notice Issued for Upcoming City Vote
Notice states an election will be held in the City with details to follow on date, polling places, and eligible voters. The announcement sets in motion preparation for ballots and local government involvement.
Terracing Work Scheduled in Linn County April
Terracing land to prevent soil wash will begin in Linn County in April. The method costs only labor. G. E. Martin from the College of Agriculture will assist two days April 19 and 20 to do terracing and train farmers. Farmers seek help should contact the Farm Bureau Office.
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Linn County
G. E. Martin
College of Agriculture
Farm Bureau
Obituary: M N Adamson Dies at 71 in Winigan Area
M N Adamson, aged about 71, died Tuesday afternoon at his home in the east part of the city after a period of illness including flu and bronchial pneumonia. Born in Canada, he lived much of his life near Winigan as a prosperous farmer before moving to town. Funeral at his home followed by burial in Price Cemetery. more details will appear next week.
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M. N. Adamson
Mr. Adamson
Canada
Linn County
Winigan
Price
Marsh Adamson
Chicks on Clean Ground Led by Linn County Women
Linn County farm women volunteer to track results of raising chicks on clean ground this spring. Names include Mrs. C. L. Vandyke Meadville and others. The method has reduced losses and costs, boosting profits. plans for turkey raising also circulate at the County Agent’s office.
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Linn County
C. L. Vandyke
Meadville
C. C. Baker
Brookfield
C. D. McLain
Linneus
Carl Harris
Laclede
Guy Hawk
St. Catherine
E. G. Cole
Sumner
Fred Cisna
Lyons
Ross Welsh
Carl Porter
Browning
Chillicothe District Conference Convenes in Browning
The Chillicothe District Conference of the M. E. Church South met in Browning from March 28 to 29. The Young People’s Division led the program. Bishop Smith delivered the 11 o’clock sermon Tuesday, and Rev. S. E. Hoover of Linnes preached the closing address to a large congregation.
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Chillicothe
M. E. Church
South
Browning
Young People’s Division
Chillicothe District
Bishop Smith
S. E. Hoover
Linneus
Health Meetings Draw Large Crowds In Linn County
Linn County women attended Health and Home Care meetings despite stormy weather with 26 at Shelby 29 at Linneus and 46 at Laclede. Miss Stebbins demonstrated bedside care and future sessions are planned May 2 3 4 5 with leaders spreading the program through twenty clubs.
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Linn County
Shelby
Linneus
Laclede
Miss Stebbin
R. H. Newman
Flora Norman
Meadville
Ilah Mae
Forker
Chariton
Home Paper Premonitions and Proud Parental Titles
The Home Paper reflects on birth and childhood milestones, noting Dr. Stork delivering six pounds and the paper dubbing a baby a fine bouncing ten pound boy. It also celebrates youths as Talented Young Men with a Brilliant Future amid school struggles and parental pride.
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St. Peter
Dr. Stork
Maggart School Closes Quietly After Successful Term
Maggart school closed Tuesday with Gale McCollum as teacher. Patrons arrived at noon with baskets and a fine feast was served. The day continued with a pleasant afternoon and praise for McCollum. He plans to join a chan tauqua company in the summer.
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Maggart
Gale McCollum
McCollum
Gale
Chantauqua
Multiple Hitch Proposed to Speed Linn County Farm Work
Farmers in Linn County prepare for spring rushes with oats and corn. Those with four or more horses are advised to adopt a multiple hitch to save time and avoid hiring another man. Plans and demonstrations were arranged through the County Agent's Office, weather delays paused last week.
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Linn
Glasses Special Notice by Owl Drug Store
Dr Hanna, optometrist at Owl Drug Store, will see patients all day Saturday of this week. Come in for eye care and glasses fittings.
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Hanna
Owl Drug Store
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Milan Standard
Emmy
Hope Wood
Ike Battys
Satan
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