Bundies Brothers Serve as Sons in War Effort
Rex Bundies AMM 3 USN recent Air Crew Class graduate at NAS Beaufort has gunnery wings and a San Francisco address in care of the Fleet Post Office. The 6th Infantry Division set a new Southwest Pacific combat record with 94 straight days of Sabting since Lingayen Gulf, aiding Luzon actions and tallying over 10 000 enemy killed. Pfc Glenn Bundies also serves in the same division, son of Mr and Mrs Roy Bundies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Bundies
USN
NAS
Beaufort
South Carolina
Gunery
Norman
Purcell
Oklahoma
Lake City
Florida
San Francisco
California
Fleet Post
6Th Infantry Division
Southwest Pacific
Sixth Army
G.H.A
6Th
Lingayen Gulf
Walter H. Harrison
Leyte
Manila
C. E. Hurdis
Maffin Bay
Sansapor
Dutch New Guinea
Luzon
Pfc
Glenn Bundies
Roy Bundies
Army airman signs for Gunnery School in 1942
Sgt Lyle Bundies of the Army Air Field in Kingman Arizona a graduate Air Plane Machinist from Chanute Field Illinois 1942 has served at bases in Walla Walla Salt Lake City Marianna Battle Creek and Kingman He believes his pace is slow and volunteers for Gunnery School He is the son of Mr and Mrs Rey Bundies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Bundies
Army Air Field
Kingman
Arizona
Chanute Field
Illinois
Army Air Bases
Walla Walla
Washington
Salt Lake City
Utah
Marianna Florida
Battle Creek
Michigan
Rey Bundies
Wool Market Open for Quick Wool Purchase
J. R. Williams & Co. announce immediate wool purchases for Kirksville Wool Co. Bring in fleece for grading and cash on the spot. Prices set in conformity with regulations for the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Williams & Co
Kirksville Wool Co
In Memory of Baby Billy Ray Wheelbarger
In sad loving memory of our baby son Billy Ray Wheelbarger who died one year ago May 2 1944 This precious rosebud voice is still and has gone to live in heaven The moon and stars shine on a lonely grave beneath lies one we dearly loved Family sends grief and love in silence without words from mother father sister and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Ray Wheelbarger
Rosebud
Heaven
Wing and a Prayer at Electric Theatre
20th Century Fox wartime drama Wing And A Prayer The Story of Carrier X stars Don Ameche Dana Andrews and William Eythe and follows Navy air crews on an aircraft carrier. The film depicts life at sea and the strategy leading to Midway victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century-Fox
Don Ameche
Dana Andrews
William Eythe
Midway
Brown ing relatives honor Gooch family gathering
A large gathering at the Park in Browning on Sunday May 13 honored Mrs. Paul Gooch of Pullman Washington Pfe Gale Gooch of Tucson Arizona and Mr and Mrs Lyle Gooch of Spokane Washington. A noon dinner followed with many relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Paul Gooch
Pullman
Wash
Pfe
Gale Gooch
Tucson
Ariz
Lyle Gooch
Spokane
Washington
Milt Moore
Clara Hanman
Emerson Bailey
Ross Burke
Lucia Cotter
Bill Barclay
B. J. Lambert
Beryl
John Browning
Peggy
Ted Hanman
Molly Cordray
Opal Gooch
Gale
Jim Eliott
Charles Lambert
W. R. Ware
Merilee and Waverly
Clarence
Everett Sargent
Nolan
Albert Lambert
Shelby
Nolan D. Lambert
U.S. Navy
Art Buswell
For Sale Registered Angus Bull
Registered Angus bull available from Jerry Jennings. Coming two years, well bred and ready for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Jennings
Purdin Methodist Circuit at Bear Branch This Sunday
The Purdin Methodist Circuit visits Bear Branch with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Rev. Perry P. Taylor will speak, followed by the Lord's Supper. A basket dinner is planned at noon, and the Quarterly Conference is at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdin Methodist Circuit
Bear Branch
Perry P. Taylor
H. P. Anglen
For Sale or Lease Restaurant Fixtures Listed
For sale or lease restaurant fixtures advertised by Gayle Ingraham of Browning. Contact before May 22 to discuss terms and view items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Ingraham
Browning
Wanted Piano for Schrock Church By General Purpose Club
The General Purpose Club seeks a piano for Schrock church to support community services and events. Interested donors or offers should contact club organizers for arrangements and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schrock Church
General Purpose Club
Important Announcement on National Legion Broadcast Date
The American Legion Auxiliary National President's Broadcast airs Monday May 21 at 2 30 P M Central War Time on Mutual Network coast to coast. Sponsored by American Women's Volunteer Services the program discusses After the War What About the Volunteer with speakers Mrs Chester W Nimitz Mrs Charles B Gilbert Mrs William A Hastings and Mrs George S Patton Jr moderating from multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Mutual Network
American Women’s Voluntary Services
Chester W. Nimitz
Admiral Nimitz
Pacific Fleet
Pacifice Ocean Areas
San Francisco
John Doe
Charles B. Gilbert
New York
William A. Hastings
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Chicago
de Doe
George S. Patton, Jr
American Third Army
Boston
Marriage of Betty Bramhall and Joseph Guinn in Mexico
Mrs. Myrtle Manley of St Louis announces the marriage of her daughter Betty Bramhall to Chief Petty Officer Joseph H. Guinn of Centerville Iowa. The ceremony occurred March 4 1945 in Tijuana Mexico. The bride wore a powder blue suit with white and red corsage. Attendants were George Brown and wife from Tacoma and John Finn Jr. and wife from Cincinnati. The bride works as a night creator for Southwestern Bell and will reside at 924 West End Place Moberly Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Manley
St. Louis
Missouri
Betty Bramhall
Joseph H. Guinn
Centerville
Iowa
Tijuana
Mexico
C Geoge Brown
Tacoma, Washington
John Finn, Jr
Cincinnatti
Ohio
Southwestern Bell, Telephone Co
West End Place
Moberly
Card of Thanks for Paul Gocch Loss
The Gocch family expresses sincere thanks for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of Paul Gocch. Gratitude is extended for thoughtful words and floral sprays from Mrs. Paul Gocch and sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gocch
Paul Gocch and Sons
Dekalb Seed Corn Demand Grows At Brownings Store
Walter A. Wood and Glenn Tomlin announce increased demand for Dekalb seed corn and invite customers to purchase at the Browning Store next Saturday May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brcowning
Walter A. Wood
Glenn Tomlin
Gem Coffee Shop Closes After 17 Years
Mr and Mrs Leo Jones who owned the Gem Coffee Shop in Browning have closed their business indefinitely after 17 years. The town is left without a place to eat, with a hope they may reopen after a much needed vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem Coffee Shop
Leo Jones
Gem
Browning
In Appreciation From Mrs G H Gable
I wish to express my thanks and appreciation for the many letters and cards I have received since entering the hospital. Mrs. G. H. Gable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Gable
Office closure notice for summer Thursdays
Beginning at once and continuing through the summer months the office will be closed each Thursday afternoon. Dr T Rk McArtor issued the notice and directs the schedule change for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Rk. McArtor
In loving memory of Mrs Bowyer four years absent
In loving memory of our dear wife and mother Mrs Lloyd E Bowyer who was called to her rest four years ago today Her family writes of missing her singing voice and gentle acts and hopes to meet her again in heaven Sadly missed by Lloyd E Bowyer and children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd E. Bowyer
Buffet Supper Honoring Pfc John Brinkley on Furlough
Mr and Mrs Oscar Hollon hosted a buffet supper on May 8 1945 to honor Pfc John Brinkley home on furlough and celebrate Mrs Brinkley s birthday. Attendees included Clyde Brinkley A C Brinkley Mack Hagan Orbra Knifeng and others. Brinkley had been overseas thirty months and away since August 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Hollon
Pfc
John Brinkley
Jude Brinkley
John
Brinkley
Clyde Brinkley
A. C. Brinkley
Mack Hagan
Jackie
Orbra Knifeng
Rosaine
Ruth and
Paul
Martha Cotter
Ethella Newton
Promoted to Lieutenant for Coral Gann in Germany
Mrs Charlene Gann received word that her husband Coral Gann has been promoted from sergeant to lieutenant. The promotion was served on a battlefield in Germany. Gann has served in the armed forces since April 1, 1942, marking his 20th month of foreign service. Mrs Gann is staying with her mother Mrs Virgie Haggard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlene Gann
Coral Gann
Germany
Bt. Gann
Milking Machine Offered in St. Catherine Sale
J. P. Brown of St. Catherine lists a milking machine in good condition for sale. Local advertisement notes availability and contact details for interested buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Brown
St. Catherine
Hedge and corner posts for Emerson Bailey
About 1200 good hedge posts and about 50 eight foot corner posts offered. Emerson Bailey, R 3, Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Bailey, R 3
Browning
Birth of Lois Jean McCollum at home near Purdin
Mr and Mrs Clyde McCollum welcomed a 734 pound daughter named Lois Jean born Monday May 14 at their home. Dr T K McArtor served as attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde McCollum
Purdin
Lois Jean
T. K. McArtor
Residence Notice for Browning Property Listed
Public notice lists Gene Arnold of Browning or W B Arnold Box 474 Casa Grande Arizona as contacts for residence property in Browning and requests written inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Gene Arnold
W. B. Arnold
Casa Grande
Arizona
Mother's Day Guests Honor Mrs. Marion Jacobe at Linneus
A large family gathering celebrated Mother’s Day at Linneus for Mrs. Marion Jacobe with a noon dinner, songs, and photos. Thirty attendees included Forest and Arthur Jacobs, Bev Creason, Raymond Jacobs family, Agnes Gender, Dowell Creason, Orpha Shoemaker, Ethel Gender, and others from Browning and Kirksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Jacobe
Linneus
Dowell
Ina
Jacobs
Forest Jacobs
Kirksville
Bev Creason
Arthur Jacobs
Raymond Jacobs
Agnes Gender
Dowell Creason
Browning
Orpha Shoemaker
Ethel Gender
Browning Methodist Church Plans Mother's Day Observance
Browning Methodist Church led by Pastor L P Mohr invites worshipers for Mother's Day on Sunday May 20. Special choir and quartet numbers precede a memory message for mothers with services at 11 30 a m and 8 p m. Sunday School sessions are at 10 a m for Browning and 10 30 a m for Roger with Ada Smith and Schrock directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
L. Schrock
Roger
Ada Smith
Eighteen 8.1.5 Graduates in Glass of 1945
Eighteen seniors received diplomas at the Commencement in the school auditorium on Thursday night May 16. The program included processional invocation address solo presentation of diplomas awards and honors and benediction with band recessional. Valedictorian Mary Elisabeth Smith and Salutatorian Jeanne Woolf earned scholarships and Alpha Phi Sigma membership. several others received honorable mention for maintaining an S average. awards included Legion poppy poster prize to Leroy Beckett and a $2 Mrs Frances Grice prize to Rosalie Gooch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fighteen
Mohr
Marvin Abbott
Forrest Roberts
Chillicothe
Mary Smith
Page
W. D. Grice
Mary Elisabeth Smith
Alpha Phi Sigma
Jeanne Woolf
Peggy Head
Mary Ruth Fanning
Lyle Jacobs
Leroy Beckett
American Legion
Frances Grice
Rosalie Gooch
Valjean Gooch
Richard Head
Ruby Dixon
Herbert Beckett
Carolene Ginder
Eugene Jacobs
Zeda Watson
Arlin DeVore
Doris Mac Hines
Bob Moore
Eldon Head
Dedson Family Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Bereavement
The Dedson family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during the illness and after the death of James A. Dedson. They thank those who rendered aid and offered sympathy and comfort. Mrs James A Dedson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. A. Dedson
James A. Dedson
For Rent 40 Acres of Pasture
Property listing by Jennie Slater of Browning Missouri seeking rental of 40 acres of pasture land. Contact details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Slater
Browning, Mo
Cemetery Work Planned at White Oak Cemetery
Community members are invited to a full day cleanup at White Oak Cemetery on Thursday May 24. Attendees should bring their own tools and lunch. meeting organized by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Oak
Weekly Weather Review For Week Ending May 12
The week was wet and cool with 1.19 inches of rain on May 7 and a total 1.57 inches for the week. Average temperature 53 degrees, seven below normal. Thunderstorms produced light hail and some thundershowers. no snow since April 4. Field work delayed and vegetation growth slowed due to unseasonably low temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morvusie
Nebraska
Iowa
Herraan
Kilie
Homeworkers Club May Meeting With Mrs Mundell
The Homeworkers Club met May 10 with Mrs. Ned Mundell and five members plus one visitor. They quilted all day, had a noon dinner, sang two songs, read Bible verses, discussed giving to the Linn County Honor Roll fund bringing total to five dollars, and set the next meeting for May 24 with Mrs. Jerry Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Club
Edgar Heselton
Vera Adams
Milan
Edgar Heostlton
Aine
R. A. Thurlo
Robert Fields
C. R
Homeworkers Club
Ned Mundell
Matthew
Linn County
Pearl
Mattie
Jerry Jennings
C.K
Diary entries from wartime homefront reflections and local notes
Slat records a week of domestic anecdotes and small town events in a wartime diary. Entries mention returning soldiers in uniforms, a neighbor dispute with a landlord, a schooling project, a new job at a popular magazine, and a ceremony for a new bridge with a city official ribbon cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slat
Lizzy Tubbs
Sundey
H’s Sen
Skhool
Wacsen
Emmy
Wenslay
Joe Hix
Ant
Pasure
City
New Bride
New Crick Bridge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy Buncies
Electric Theatre
John Brinkey
Weekly Weather Review
the Homeworkers Club
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!