Williams to Receive State Certificate for Superior Bus Service
Maurice Williams known as Goddie operated Browning School District bus on the regular route and to tournaments and school events. He will receive a state certificate from Lloyd W. King for superior work during the past school year as patrons praise his safe driving and service to the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Browning
Maurice Williams
Kirksville
Columbia
Kanass City
Missouri
Board of Education
Birth of Vernelda Norfolk in Chillicothe hospital
Browning Leader Record dated May 15 1940 reports the birth of Vernelda Norfolk in Chillicothe Hospital at 3 45 p m on May 14 weighing eight pounds seven ounces. Parents express pride in the newborn in a letter to the Browning community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Missouri
Browning Leader
Browning
Chillicothe Hospital
Vernelda Norfolk
Morris Gooch and Alexander Reunion at Morris Chapel
Relatives and friends of the Morris Gooch and Alexander families are invited to the annual reunion at Morris Chapel on Sunday June 2. A basket dinner precedes a forenoon sermon by Rev Corbin and an afternoon program follows. Donations of numbers are appreciated. Come early to greet old friends.
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Morris
Gooch
Alexander
Morris Chapel
Corbin
Elizabeth Crookshanks
Mrs Mary Polson Dies After Long Illness in Bucklin
Mary Polson born in Sweden January 27 1855 came to America at 16 with parents. She married John Polson December 12 1875 and had seven children. Charter member of North Swedish Church she lived for her family and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Polson
Grandma Polson
Mary Nelson
Sweden
America
Bucklin
Missouri
John Polson
Charley Polson
New Bsoton
Lewis Polson
Macon
Oscar Polson
Ethel
Alex Peterson
St. Louis
Frank Smith
New Boston
Clarence Mikkelson
Kansas City
Arthur Polson
Prayer Meeting at Adams Home May 23
Prayer meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Adams Thursday night May 23 at 7 o'clock. You are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Adams
Deaths of Daniel Grindstaff and family ties span Missouri Arkansas
Daniel Milton Grindstaff born June 25 1883 in Chariton County Missouri died April 24 1940 in Cleburne County Arkansas. He married Lucy Jane Salisbury in 1906 and had five children Earl Elmer Lee James Edith who predeceased him. Funeral by Rev C F Parker at Almstead Funeral Home Heber Springs Arkansas. Survived by his wife four sons and many siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Milton Grindstaff
Cain
Mary Grindstaff
Chairton County
Missouri
Laclede
Cleburne County
Arkansas
Lucy Jane Salisbury
Sullivan County
Earl
Heber Springs
Susan Campbell
Pollock
Harriet Webb
Milan
Ike
Addison
William H
Harrison Grindstaff
Mary Ann Wheeler
Roger
Frank
Humphreys
Elvie
Columbia
Hannah Johnson
Daniel White dies at 87 in Missouri on May 13 1940
Daniel White passed away at his daughter Mrs C C Yardleys home in Roger Missouri on Monday May 13 1940 aged 87. He leaves three children Mrs C C Yardley Ro ger Missouri Everett White near Milan Missouri and Mrs Lee McHargue Trenton Missouri. Funeral services were held May 15 at 2 pm at the Church of God in Roger led by Fred Bertschman of Milan. Burial followed in Henry cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffman
Daniel White
C. C. Yardley
Roger
Missouri
Everett White
Milan
Lee McHargue
Trenton
Alice Reeder
Cleo Seckington
Church of God
Fred Bertschman
Henry
Turkey Talk Book Offer From Dr Salsbury’s Office
Notice invites turkey raisers to call at Dr Salsbury’s office to receive a book on Turkey Talk. Service man E F Peterson signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Salsbury
E. F. Peterson
Women’s Bible Class Meets for May Session
Four teen members joined Mrs Eliza beth Prather for a second May meeting. Mrs Iva Rhodes led worship, reading Psalms with commentary. Lesson asked Is it a sin to be a soldier. Mrs Nellie Seaman substituted for Mrs Rush who was ill. Mrs Mae Schrock read Force. Refreshments followed with bavarian cream cookies and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Prather
Iva Rhodes
Rush
Nellie Seaman
Mae Schrock
Book Review At Adams Wesley Church Luncheon
Mrs. K M Duncan gave a detailed report on Black Narcissus at a dessert luncheon book review sponsored by Adams Wesley Class of the Methodist church. Local entertainment included three numbers with solos by Rev Ethington and Clayton Harris, plus songs Smilin Thru Brown Bird Singing and Ecstasy, all framed by pink and white spring decor and a sixty-seat luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Wesley
Methodist Church
Kenneth Duncan
Brookfield
Rev
Ethington
Clayton Harris
For Sale Items at Bailey Maytag Company
Electric refrigerator and Coleman gas range offered for sale by Bailey Maytag Company. Used Maytag listed as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman Gas
Bailey Maytag Company
Bible School Sees Growing Enrollment This Week
The Bible School reports forty nine enrolled and present on Monday, reaching sixty six total enrollment with sixty three present on Tuesday. Sessions run from 9:00 to 11:00 A M with classes for children aged 4 to 14, inviting country children to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Sunday Guests at Cokerham Home
Sunday visitors included Lon and Mrs Thompson with daughter, Hubert Cokerham and family from Kirksville, Chas Thompson and family from Holliday, Mont Burris and grandson Hubert Lyle Powell of Linneus. Pattie Jo Bonnie and Bobbie Cokerham stayed for a longer visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Cokerham
Lon Thompson
Hubert Cokerham
Kirksville
Chas, Thompson
Holliday
Mont Burris
Hubert Lyle Powell
Linneus
Pattie Jo
Bonnie
Bobbie Cokerham
Scholarships Awarded By Bequest and Scholarship Committee
At the Northeast Missouri State Teachers College May meeting Nona Clair Neet received a Regents Scholarship for 1940 41. Patricia Gooch earned a scholarship to Culver Stockton College and Cora Lee Haley received a two year offer from Southwest Baptist College Bolivar Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
Nona Clair Neet
Ohio
Patricia Gooch
Culver-Stockton College
Patricia
Southwest Baptist College
Bolivar
Missouri
Cora Lee Haley
Cora Lee
Ladies Aid Meeting Crammed Quilt for Church Benefit
The Ladies Aid of Pleasant Grove met Tuesday afternoon May 7 with Bliss Stone. They stitched a quilt donated by the Friendly Neighbors Club for the church benefit. A business meeting followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of
Pleasant Grove
Ladies Aid
Bliss Stone
Church Ladies Aid Meeting Notes From May Conference
The report details a church group meeting led by Iva Miller with seven attendees and two visitors Meda and Rudy. An afternoon session on May 14 covered quilt work, scripture reading, singing, and dismissal with the Lord's Prayer. The next gathering is planned with Nannie Burkholder on May 21, per the reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Miller
Nannie
Myrtle
Dora
Iva
Bertie
Bliss
Grace
Meda
Rudy
Maud
Myrtle B
Myrtle G
Nannie Burkholder
Public Sale Notice in Linneus Area
A public sale is set for Wednesday May 29 1940 at 1pm on the Harold Brown farm fifty four miles northeast of Linneus. The event features 40 head of live stock and a full line of farm machinery with Hugh Campbell serving as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Linneus
Harold Brown
Hugh Campbell
Special Bond Election in Duncan Township May 28
A special election is called in Duncan township for Tuesday May 28 to vote on bonds totaling 10000 dollars. Funds will pay existing debt, buy road maintenance equipment, and other road needs with a sinking fund to repay principal in twenty years. Bonds will carry 2 percent interest, replacing the current 6 percent debt. Voting places include Cora schoolhouse, Reger schoolhouse, and Jack Moore residence in Browning precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Township
Cora
Reger
Jack Moore
Browning
Indoor Weiner Roast At Ray Kelleys
Mary Marthas were entertained at the country home of Mr and Mrs Ray Kelley on Tuesday evening May 14. A winter round indoor weiner roast with marshmallows was enjoyed by a group including Mr and Mrs Ben Peterson Ray Duane Lantz McCormick Herbert Bailey Wm DeVore Josephine Carl Drake Nelson Noel Lay Nora Jeane Bonnie Zoe Lillian White Bobbie Dean Lorene Stone Verlan Lambert Helen Johns and Ray Kelley Monroe Gandolyn and Raymond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Marthas
Ray Kelley
Kelley
Ben Peterson
Ray Duane
Lantz McCormick
Herbert Bailey
Wm. DeVore
Josephine
Carl Drake
Nelson
Noel Lay
Nora Jeane
Bonnie Zoe
Lillian White
Bobbie Dean
Lorene Stone
Verlan Lambert
Helen Johns
Helen Johns and Mr
Monroe
Gwendolyn and
Raymond
Dry Ridge cemetery cleanup meeting announced
Those interested in the Dry Ridge cemetery are requested to meet there Tuesday May 28 to clean the grounds. Bring tools. Basket dinner at the noon hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry Ridge
Get Acquainted Club Meeting With Gracie Foster May 15
The Get Acquainted Club met with Gracie Foster on Wednesday May 15 for an all day session. Members gathered to cut quilt blocks piece a nine patch and embroider tea towels. Roll call answered by a contest Elma Brinkley won. Visitors Violet Pearler Irene Wyatt and Mildred Head attended. Contest winners were Hazel Jones Mildred Head and Elma Brinkley. Elma Brinkley received a birthday present from her secret sister. The next meeting with Mary Alice Bozwell is slated for Wednesday May 29 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Get Acquainted
Get
Gracie Foster
Jesus
Zion
Elma Brinkley
Violet Pearler
Irene Wyatt
Baby
Mildred Head
Hazel Jones
Mary Alice Bozwell
C. R
Red Cross Urges Immediate Funds For War Relief
The appeal urges Americans to donate at least ten million dollars to support relief for victims of invasions in Holland Belgium and Luxembourg and to aid refugees across Poland Hungary Romania Latvia and Lithuania. The Linn County Chapter seeks 1 200 dollars, while stressing urgency to fund clothing bedding shoes medications surgical supplies and food amid widespread destruction and civilian suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Belgium
Luxembourg
American Red Cross
Poland
Hungary
Roumania
Latvia
Lithuania
England
France
Finland
Norway
Red Cross
Linn County
America
Red Cross Societies
Europe
Germany
Red Cross Appeals for Immediate Linn County Contributions
A public appeal asks for ten million dollars as an urgent need and directs donations to the Linn County Headquarters Methodist Church in Brookfield Missouri for the American Red Cross Chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Heaquarters Methodist Church
Brookfield
Missouri
American Red Cross
Street Family Visits From Pullman Washington
Here From Washington Mr and Mrs G A Street of Pullman Wash were here last week visiting his parents in Purdin They went to Browning Wednesday evening to visit relatives and friends Mrs Joe Street and daughter Miss Ica B Street accompanied them Miss Street teaches at Edina
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
G. A. Street
Pullman
Wash
Joe Street
Purdin
Browning
Street
Ica B. Street
Miss Street
Edina
Meeting Attended by Brookfield Young People Party
Rev. C V Ethington, with Misses Nona Clair Neet Lorene Stone Mary Lee Askey Elizabeth Ann Prather Phyllis Vincent Lucille Stults and men Clayton Harris Gale Bartow Gene Arnold Joe W Woodward, attended a young people's meeting in Brookfield Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Ethington
Nona Clair Neet
Lorene Stone
Mary Lee Askey
Elizabeth Ann Prather
Phyllis Vincent
Lucille Stults
Clayton Harris
Gale Bartow
Gene Arnold
Joe W. Woodward
Brookfield
Birthday Surprise at the Smith Home Near North Salem
On Sunday May 19 Mrs May Smith celebrated her birthday with a gathering at the Smith residence near North Salem. Relatives and neighbors including Arlo and Kermit Lambert, Lyle Stone, Scott Browning, John Tucker family, Ellis Jennings, T M Smith and Charley enjoyed a dinner and social evening with wishes for many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Smith
Smith
North Salem
Arlo Smith
Kermit Lambert
Sonja
Lyle Stone
Eldon
Scott Browning
Browning
John Tucker
Ellis Jennings
T. M. Smith
Charley
Jenning
Ennings
Fragments From A Sunday Diary With Odd Tales
The text records a sequence of disjoint diary like entries about a boy named Jake and friends. It references school, church, a congressman candidate, a squall house, white rats, and a chaotic daytime in a rural setting with children and teachers. The tone is atypical and fragmentary with colloquial spellings and idiosyncratic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S
Christ
U.S. A
Jake
Walter Johnson
Maryland
Congres
Blisters
Jakes House
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Williams
K. M. Duncan
Adams-Wesley
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