Dinner in Honor of Glenn W Burkholder
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Burkholder hosted a 1 pm Sunday May 21 dinner at their home in honor of their son S Sgt Glenn W Burkholder stationed at Fort Sam Houston Texas and Chief Yeoman Harold W Wilson of Hawaii. Also present were numerous relatives and friends including the Wilsons Kelleys Campbells Burkholders and others from Shelby Brookfield Karlee Denver Purdin New Boston and Den ver Colorado etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Burkholder
Glenn W. Burkholder
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Harold W. Wilson
Hawaii
Charles Wilson
Harry Kelley
H. L. Wilson
Lee Wilson
Shelby
Verlan Christian
Brookfield
Earl Campbell
Karlee
Byron
Burnett Campbell
Watson Burkholder
Robert
W. J. Burkholder
New Boston
Luster Burkholder
Wayne
Purdin
Betty Trumbo
Denver
Colorado
Edith
Surprise party honors Bobbie Dixon before Navy departure
Last Wednesday night at Delphine Lambert's home a surprise party celebrated Bobbie Dixon as he prepares to join the Navy. Guests included Dixon and Brinkley families, Gormley and Mundell relatives, and many friends who enjoyed popcorn, candy, games, and socializing while wishing him good luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbie Dixon
Navy
Delphine Lambert
Hulbert Dixon
Clyde Brinkley
Leo Reid
Elmer Gormley
Gertie
Robert Gormley
Helen Johns
Bettie McCormick
Vera George
Martha
Ann Cotter
Ya Hollow
Wilma Head
Jean Whitaker
Joyce Mundell
Estella Newton
Marjorie Knifong
Norris
Junius
Nelson
Richard Mundell
Vernie Shipp
Pete Gray
Norris Sparks
Marvin Abbott
Leon
Bobbie Bennett
Edward Elliott
Vera Hollon
Billy Newton
Lyle Lee Hollon
Marvin
Bobbie
Red Wagon Box Seen Floating in Locust Creek
Locust creek reports call 128F21 Browning Guy Brookshier if a red wagon box is found drifting or lodged along the bank. Local notice urges residents to report the sighting to aid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Creek
Browning
Guy Brookshier
No Hunting Poster on Farm Lands by Owner
A farm owner W. H. Watson posts a notice declaring no hunting with guns or dogs on his rented land. The sign warns trespassers and emphasizes lawful protection of the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Watson
Sheep Shearing Offer by Edwin Martin and Asa Badger
Edwin Martin and Asa Badger announce readiness to shear sheep with a price of 40 cents per head. The notice signals service availability for local farmers and ranchers seeking wool-gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Martin
Asa Badger
Ice Cream Available For Take Home
Harvey Drug Co offers plenty of ice cream in packages ready for customers to take home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Drug Co
In Memory of J. R. Kenley
Beloved father and grandfather J R Kenley passed away four years ago on May 29 1940. Sadly missed by his children and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Kenley
Fifth War Loan Drive in Missouri Names Local Chairs
E C Brownlee of the Brownlee Moore Banking Co Brooklyn is reappointed Linn Chairman for the statewide Fifth War Loan Drive opening June 12 and ending July 8. Group No 4 chairmen include Planck, Rissler, Tuggle, Ehlers, Welch, Robbins, Cassidy and Rogers. Missouri War Finance Committee retains Head as president, Nee as vice chairman, Shackelford as executive director, Bond as field director, and Hill as state chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Brownlee
Brownlee-Moore Banking Co
Brookfield
Linn
W. W. Alexander
Trenton
War Finance Committee
W. M. Planck
Bethany
Harrison
S. M. Rissler
Grundy
Floyd S. Tuggle
Gallatin
Daviees
L. G. Ehlers
Hamilton
Caldwell
Edgerton Welch
Chillicothe
Livingston
J. T. Robbins
Princeton
Mercer
A. L. Cassidy
Unionville
Putnam
John Rogers
Milan
Sullivan
Missouri War Finance Committee
Walter W. Head
General American Life Insurance Company
St. Louis
Dan M. Nee
Internal Revenue Collector
Kansas City
Earl H. Shackelford
Baxter B. Bond
Hannibal
Robert E. Lee Hill
Columbia
Our State
Eleanor Powell Dazzles in Electric Theatre Rope-Spin Solo
Eleanor Powell delivers the standout number of her career as Constance Shaw in So Long Sarah Jane a rope spinning tap routine with a dozen background dancers. Jimmy Dorsey and his gang perform Star Eyes One O Clock Jump and more with Bob Eberly and Helen O Connell. Lena Horne and Hazel Scott join for Jericho in a high energy night of songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Powell
Constance Shaw
Skelton
Sarah Jane
Eleanor
Jimmy Dorsey
Jivers
Bob Eberly
Helen O'Connell
Count ‘Basie
Don Raye
Gene dePaul
Junesmiths
Wool buyers seek wool at J. R. Williams & Co
Wool market notice from Kirksville area. J. R. Williams & Co. advertise as agents for Kirksville Wool Co offering immediate purchase, grading on site, and cash payments per regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Williams & Co
Kirksville Wool Co
Bridge Party Honors High Scores At May Gathering
Mrs J R Williams hosted a dessert bridge on Thursday evening May 18 with prizes for high score 80 honor Martha Gooch and Jack High Frances Heselton while Edith Burkholder took the low score prize. Guests included Mesdames Bailey Carter Neet Bartow Moore Bennett Prather Gooch Nevins Smith Peterson Page Bolling Jennings Calhoun Rhodes Peterson Johnson and Miss Erma Peterson. Lovely refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Williams
Alpha Brantner
Martha Gooch
Jack High
Frances Heselton
Edith Burkholder
Mesdames H. C. Bailey
E. F. Carter
J. N. Neet
T. S. Bartow
R. A. Moore
A. Bennett
Calf Show and Picnic At Arthur Morris Farm
Johnson 4-H Club members and visitors gathered at Arthur Morris Sunday May 21 for a full day calf show and picnic. Calves were weighed after breakfast, talks by M C Springer Delbert Cowgill and Dean Grisamer offered feeding and care guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson 4-H
Arthur Morris
M. C. Springer
Delbert Cowgill
Dean Grisamer
J. O
Franklin Harris
Harold Wayne Taylor
Jimmie Ball
Delmas Linhart
Spencer
Elmo Britton
Shirley Brantner
Bernice McCollum
Herington
Theo Poole
Bill Green
Alva Sayers
Emily Sayers
Hubert Morris
Glenn
Everett Harris
Wiley Taylor
Barbara
Cora
Roy Ball
Wesley Brantner
Glenda
Lyle Britton
Robert
Lynn
Nelson Britton
Ben Brantner
Andrew Pfeiffer
Lewis Nations
Verneta
Ester Virginia
Ola May Linhart
Junior Tucker
Salvation Army Appeals for More Funds in 1944 Drive
The Salvation Army seeks funds in a 1944 annual Home Service Appeal to aid local Missouri programs and wartime support. Regional and local leaders urge donations to fund Red Shield Clubs for soldiers, with a $50 local quota and deposits via Citizens Savings Bank and other banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army Home Service
Salvation Army
Missouri
S. A
U. S
Browning
L. L. Ingraham
Citizens Savings Bank
Appeal
Macon Court House
Joe Binder
American Legion
Paul L. Jones
Maxon-Atlanta State Bank
John M. Linden
Missouri Salvation Army
Pvt Newton Morelock in England Writes Home During War
A wartime letter from Pvt Newton Edgar Morelock describes his arrival in England, noting springtime scenery, clean fields, friendly locals, and rationed food. He compares England to the United States and asks for news back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Newton Edgar Morelock
England
States
Edgar
For Sale 1934 V-8 Coupe Good Condition
Private sale item listing. 1934 V-8 coupe offered by Jake Atkins. Car described as in good condition with no other details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Atkins
McKay overseas after Air Service Command training in England
Pfc. H. Eugene McKay of Browning Missouri is overseas after completing a training course at an Air Service Command Station in England. He was classified for his assigned duties and received security, hygiene, recreation, and chaplain guidance as part of preparation for overseas service. Before the Army he worked as an agent for M. F. A. Oil Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe
Eugene McKay
England
Browning
Missouri
Air Service Command
S. B. Schrock
Pfc
McKay
America
M.F.A. Oil Company
Two extra good Jersey vows.
Mrs. Edith Daniels of Browning Missouri is noted in a brief notice regarding Jersey cattle, highlighting her involvement or vow related to the breed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Daniels
Browning, Mo
Stitch and Chatter Club Meeting at Clara Hanmon's Home
The Stitch and Chatter Club met May 18 at Mrs. Clara Hanmon's home. Quilting occupied the day as two quilts were completed. A noon dinner followed. Miss Marilee Ware attended as a visitor. Eighteen members answered roll call with items from a grab bag. Winners of the two contests were Marilee and Allie Ware. Next meeting will be with Irene Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Hanmon
Clara’s
Marilee Ware
Goldie Abbott
Alma Browning
Lydia Barclay
Blanche Bevier
Mildred Brantner
Orpha Dickinson
Florence Elliott
Blanche Head
Edith Hale
Doris Hanman
Laura Hamilton
Clara Hanman
Leah
Iva Lambert
Hallie Minor
Allie Ware
Bessie Steele
Givn
Marilee
Irene Kelly
Sack Exchange
C. R
Bowyer Sells 1944 Wool Clip for 696.60 at Kirksville Market
Lloyd E. Bowyer marketed his 1944 wool clip last Friday earning 696.60 from 179 Shropshire ewes. The sale went to Kirksville Wool via local agent J. R. Williams. Bowyer noted he spent about 18000 for feed and labor last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd E. Bowyer
Kirksville
J. R. Williams
Bowyer
Hostess Leads Senior Circle Meeting in May
Mrs. Bertie Haley hosted the Senior Circle of W. S. of S. on May 18. The meeting opened with a prayer by Mamie Bartow and included songs, readings from Mark, a secretary and treasurer report, and a $1.61 collection. Guests Leona Harris and Nellie Seaman attended as welcome visitors, with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S
C. S
Bertie Haley
Aceaitent
Mamie Bartow
Faith of Our Fathers
May Schrock
Iva Drake
Mark
Lorene Adams
Haning
Poland
Outlook
Schreck
Adams
Bartow
Crawford
Drake
Haley
Hooker
McArtor
Prather
Slack
Maggart
Williams
Leona Harris
Montana
Nellie Seaman
Farmer 75 Hurt by Horse Kick Near Browning
J. E. Spencer, a farmer age 75 living east of Browning, was kicked by a horse Tuesday afternoon last week and badly injured. He received X rays in Kirksville showing two broken ribs and two caved in, was sent home Friday, and is progressing as well as can be expected for his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Spencer
Browning
Kirksville
Willing Workers Club May Meeting Held With Mrs Leon Vincent
The Willing Workers Club met on May 17 with Mrs Leon Vincent for an all day session. Guests included Mrs Eila Stufflebean and Valjean Gooch. Eleven attendees and one man joined in a covered dish lunch and memorial Day themed activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willings Workers Club
Leon Vincent
Eila Stufflebean
Valjean Gooch
Gary Vincent
Willie Ware
C.r
Mother’s Day letter from Lt. J. W. McQuown from England
A letter from Lt. J W McQuown in England dated May 14 1944 describes a sunny day and censoring duties. He writes about recent East Coast memories in New York City and notes an officers club in an old British home. The second item promotes the 1944 Missouri State Highway map with details on distribution, production savings, and features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Times Square
Rockfellow Center
Empire State Building
Madison Square Garden
Central Park
Fifth Avenue Broadway
Greenwich Village
St. Pats Cathedral
St. Louis
Highway Department
Jefferson City
Missouri
State Highway Commission
Forrest C. Donnell
Registered Hereford Bull Two Years Old
Walter Taylor offers a registered Hereford bull aged two years for sale. The notice lists ownership and contact details for interested buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Taylor
Gifts for Father’s Day at Harvey Drug Co
Father's Day is June 18 and Harvey Drug Co offers a complete line of gifts for Dad. Shoppers are urged to select gifts now while a wide range remains available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad
Harvey Drug Co
True Blue Club Meeting Report May 10
The True Blue Club met at Mrs. James Morris home with ten members and three visitors. Mrs. Lilburn Gilmer presided as the group sang America and Onward Christian Soldiers and read the club collect. Minutes approved, business report given, new vice president elected, and a series of readings, contests, and games concluded with refreshments. Next meeting set for May 24 at the Shafter schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True Blue Club
James Morris
Lilburn Gilmer
America
Floy Morris
Everett Crookshanks
Lilburn Gimer
Wisconsin
Merle Costigan
Warren Gooch
George Phillips
Edgar Morris
Fay Campbell
Shafter
Red Cross
C.R
Vacancies at Annapolis And West Point
Representative Wat Arnold of Missouri announces three vacancies from the first district at Annapolis and West Point. High school graduates or interested individuals who meet high mental and physical standards should apply at once, with Navy or Army preference indicated to Mr. Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wat Arnold
Congress
Missouri
Annapolis
West Point
Navy
Army
Mr. Arnold
Slats Diary Fragment Chronicles Daily Misadventures
Friday notes Pa tries a new sleep aid and notices loose change missing in the morning. Saturday the literary club plans reading To the Straifstere in a Button. Sunday Asa Britt laments building delays affecting practice and work on new structures. Monday Pa attends a secondhand sale where a noisy Otto fetches high bids. Tuesday Lem Ditsen visits the city and plans to outsmart a rival. Wednesday Ant Emmy questions the boss about a Senator described as a Creetcher four man and four horse. Thursday Ma and I witness two kids fighting as a playful lesson on loving enemies, ending with a confession of sibling rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litterry Club
Ant Emmy Shad
Asa Britt
Depreshum
Ant Emmy
Noose
Ennemys
Kid Sect
Ennemy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fifth War Loan Drive
Electric Theatre
M-G-M
WOOL
L. C. Wykoff Produce Co
Willing Workers Club
J. W McQuown
Mom
You and the Record
Love, J. W
P. S
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