Local Socials and Ads Chronicle from 1951
The notes recount visits and dinners among Bolling, Stone, Walk Armstrong, Nevin, Peterson, and other local families in Kirksville and nearby towns. It lists shoppers at Schrock's, lawn mowers sale items, hospital updates, and numerous social calls in the community with many named individuals and towns such as Brookfield, Osborn, Ot tumwa, Cameron, and Hannibal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Bolling
St. Jsseph
Meda Stone
Cecil Walk- Armstrong
Schrock’s
Joe Nevins
Donald
Jimmie
Bonna Jo
L. C. Peterson
Gossard Foundation
Maude Morris
Eunice Johnson
Brookfield
Artie Calhoun
J. P. Bolling
Laura Hamilton
Crawford
Nellie Seaman
M. E. Humphrey
Galt
L. W. Hummel
D.A.R
A. G. Rogers
M. L. Haning
Ross
Ottumwa
C. E. Gooch
James Gooch
Topeka
Kansas
Forrest
Pfe
Phillips
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
Ben.Barrows and Son
Monroe City
Chas. Johnse
Judy
Nellie Stone
Jess Pulliam
Nadine Elliott
Roger of
Purdin
Decor and appliance deals amid witty wisdom and old quips
A shop promotes wallpaper patterns and wall finishes, Maytag washers, Crosley and Philco refrigerators with five year guarantees, gas and electric ranges, and Congoleum rugs. Prices starting at 124.95 with various models and specials highlighted alongside aging proverbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maytag
Tappan
Hardwick
Perfection
Crosley
Philco
New Shipment At Schrock's And Local Social Notes
A fresh stock of Rayon Crepe and Nylon Hose Slips Pajamas and Red Jackets arrives at Schrock's. Local residents attend the Citizens State Bank annual meeting K M Duncan of Brookfield and C E McGhee of Linneus. Weekend visitors include Mrs K M Duncan and Mrs H S Johnson in Brookfield and Mr and Mrs Robert Moore and daughters. Seasonal furloughs and family visits span Camp Breckenridge Kentucky to Milan and Leland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Shepherd
Milan
Elis Adams
Purdin
Leo Jones
C. C. Linhart
Cameron
Henry Elliott
Mr. Walker
Schrock's
Elizabeth Lantz
Grim Smith Hospital
Vivian Fisher
Lantz
Kirksville
Ray Gooch
Wade
Reid Johnson
St. Louis
Carl Norvell
Gordon Johnson
John Browning
Peggy
S. B. Schrock
Rosalie Schrock
Marilie
Columbia
Eugene McKay
Beryl Head
Nancy
Harley Almond
Des Moines
Iowa
Jack Head
Schrock
S. K. M. Duncan
Brookfield
C. E. McGhee
Linneus
Citizens State Bank
K. M. Duncan
H. S. Johnson
Robert Moore
J. H. Calhoun
Set
J. W. Lumsden
Camp Breckenridge
Kentucky
Fred Lumsden
Ilva Coffman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wersonals
H. H. Drake
Fred Cotter
Artie Cotter
T. J. Bartow
Betty Page
Nancy Tolle
Chillicothe
James Melton
George Jennings
Knoxville
O. ©. Garrett
Lloyd Garrett
Near Forker
Mary Garrett
Monte Rose
South Dakota
Donald Roach
Kansas City
W.F. Roach
H. C. Bailey
John Moore
Little
John B. Moore
F. R. Fanning
David
Frank Scott
Vernie Foster
Forest Studey
Clarence Becker
Jas. P. Bolling
Jas. N. Neet
Harvey J. Neet
Lewis Austin
Elizabeth Austin
Leone
C.E. Smith
Bernice Riley
Lois Phillips
New Boston
A. D. Peterson
Sumner
American Legion and Auxiliary
Icy Brehm
Alfred Broyles
R. F. Gooch
Agnes Mullins
Cecil Powell
Oconomowoc
Wisconsin
H. A. Powell
O. C. Garrett
J. W. Gooch
Stephen
Moline
A. L. Aldridge
Galesburg
Ill
J. N. Mundell
Richard
Hillcrest Farm & Tatchery
Missouri
Dole
Lipton’s
Browning, Missouri
Kem-Tone
Kem-Glo
Adams
Eve
Bailey Maytag Co
Farmers Cash Store
Dickerson
American Legion Hall
Browning, MO
Leo Gorcey and
The
Bowery Boys
America
Chevrolet
Fisher
II Johnson Chevrolet Company
Leland Kelley
Nan Lafee
Lafee
Norvell
E. Ray Duncan
Springfield
Eva Lane
Blaine Bennett
Near Laredo
Geo. Jennings
Nabisco
Zwieback
Lee Noodlles
CADET
California
Bisquick Post
Elliott’s Grocery
Purdin, Missouri
Purdini
Prairie Chickens
Jimmie Rogers
Noah Berry, Jr
Joe Sawyer
Marjorie Woodworth
Legion of Decency
Joan Davis
Leon Errol
Wm. Gargan
Man
Joan
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