Russell Bartow Praises U S Maritime Service Training
Russell Bartow writes from the U S Maritime Service Training Station at Sheepshead Bay New York detailing six weeks of basic training including swimming rowing and the Commando Course. He discusses work week K P 7 days 10 to 14 hours daily choosing Engineering as his specialty and upcoming ship duty. He describes liberty visits viewings of the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building attendance atServices and a Broadway march with a coast to coast broadcast and the film Action on the North Atlantic plus Cab Calloway entertainment and notes his support for the Merchant Marines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P
Browning
Jimmy Herbert
Jack Anthony
Lingens
Debby Hamilton
Donald
von Dean
Mother
Liberty
State Empire
N. Y
Broadway
Time Square
Strand Theatre
North Atlantic
Warner Bros
California
Cab Calloway
Humphreys Bogart
Casablanca
Merchant Marines
Russell Bartow
Davenport visitors return home after Davenport trip
Mr and Mrs Hubert Atkins and Mrs Rosa Dodson had been visiting Mr and Mrs Albert Doolin in Davenport Iowa and were returning home last week impres sively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Atkins
Rosa Dodson
Davenport
Albert Doolin
Holiday Inn Feature at Electric Theatre Showcases Bing Crosby
The Electric Theatre presents Holiday Inn with Bing Crosby as a wistful song and dance man who imagines an open farmhouse inn for holiday shows. The calendar format delivers a new act each red letter day, featuring White Christmas and Careful That Heart, plus Astaire dance routines with Marjorie Reynolds and Virginia Dale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bing Crosby
Bing
Nyle Freeland Reports from U S Navy Pre-Flight School
Nyle Freeland writes from Athens Georgia about his three month training at the U S Navy Pre-Flight School. He notes about 2000 cadets in various stages of training and mentions the hot but beautiful Georgia countryside near Athens and 72 miles from Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyle Freeland
Athens
U.S. Navy
Georgia
Gulf Coast
Atlanta
For Sale Model A Ford Coupe and pickup bed
Cecil Cassity of Browning offers a Model A Ford coupe with pickup bed for sale. Four good tires included. Address R 3 Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Cassity
Browning
Vacation Bible School Opens at Browning Church
Browning Church on the Methodist Browning Circuit begins Daily Vacation Bible School on Monday May 31 at 9 A M in North Salem. Reger leads Church School at 10:00 with preaching at 8 30 P M. Dinnex at noon. Minister C J Chappell presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Chappell
Browning Church
North Salem
Dinnex
Reger
Farmall Tractor and Implements Itemized in Notice
Ray Gooch of Browning Missouri lists a Farmall tractor with plow disk cultivator and mowing machine for sale or notice. Phone 130 is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Gooch
Browning, Mo
McIntosh Catches Wolf Pack in Reynolds County
Federal wolf trapper Lewis J. McIntosh reports another large wolf and two pups taken south of Reger junction. The pair, tied to ongoing losses of lambs and poultry, brings the county total to 12 old wolves and 29 pups killed this year. Heavy rain hampers sets, mud sinks traps, and several captures fail despite multiple efforts. More favorable weather is hoped to boost future catches.
Fulkerson Monument Co Ad Promotes 20 Years Service
An advertisement from Fulkerson Monument Co of Brookfield Missouri touts twenty years of satisfactory service and a wide stock of memorials to aid customers in selecting the right monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulkerson Monument Co
Brookfield, Mo
Mrs Hinda Rush Hosts W S C S Egg? May 20
The Senior Circle of the W S C S met May 20 at the home of Mrs. Hinda Rush with sixteen present. Mrs. Reba Hummel presided. Treasurer reported 27.93 on hand, 2.49 collected afternoon. Roll call tribute to Mothers. Devotions by Mrs. Schrock with Luke 8 and Esther story. Papers read by Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Haning. Next meeting June 3 with Mrs. Schrock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinda Rush
Reba Hummel
Schrock
Spotted Poland China Boar Displayed in Missouri Show
Spotted Poland China boar exhibited by M. O. Alspach of Browning Missouri draws attention at a local fair or show, highlighting the breed and breeder from Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
China
Alspach
Browning, Mo
Bartimuses welcome Susan Kay born at Simpson Hospital
Mr and Mrs Dale Bartimus are proud parents of a seven pound baby girl named Susan Kay who arrived at Simpson Hospital in Milan on Saturday morning May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Bartimus
Simpson Hospital
Milan
Susan Kay
Family Reunion At The Taylor Bundridge Home
A large family reunion gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Taylor and Mrs. Nelia Bund ridge. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Payne Dearing and daughter Luraine of Panama City Florida Mr. and Mrs. James Bundrige of Kahoka Missouri Mr. and Mrs. R A Thurlo and son Eugene Mrs V er Dell and son James and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gooch and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Taylor
Nelia Bundridge
Payne Dearing
Luraine
Panama City
Fla
James Bundrige
Kahoka
R. A. Thurlo
Eugene
Ver] Dell
James
Earl Gooch
Moore Hosts Sunday Dinner With Family Guests
Mr and Mrs John B Moore hosted a one o'clock dinner on Sunday May 23. Attendees included John Moore of the North American Aviation plant in Kansas City Mrs A A Whaley and Mr and Mrs Robert Moore with daughters Cynthia Jane and Judith Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Moore
John Moore
North American Aviation Plant
Kansas City
A. A. Whaley
Robert Moore
Cynthia Jane
Judith Ann
Cinderella Party Bridge Dinner Hosts honor club guests
Cinderella Club hosted a bridge dinner Tuesday evening with Mrs Pearle Thurlo as hostess. Members present included Almeda Bartow Alpha Brantner Helen Carter Marilyn Gooch Martha Gooch Frances Hoselton Velma Jennings Blanche Johnson Beverly Moore Ila Nevins Hazel Peterson Mildred Rhodes Edith Burkholder Erma Peterson. Other guests were Letha Bailey Artie Calhoun Opal Carter Dorothy Drake Betty Green Lila Williams. Favors for high score went to Mrs Moore and Mrs Bailey and the consolation prize to Mrs Hoselton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearle Thurlo
Cinderella Club
Mesdames
Almeda Bartow
Alpha Brantner
Helen Carter
Mariyn Gooch
Martha Gooch
Frances Hoselton
Velma Jennings
Blanche Johnson
Beverly Moore
Ila Nevins
Hazel Peterson
Mildred Rhodes
Edith Burkholder
Erma Peterson
Letha Bailey
Artie Calhoun
Opal Carter
Ration coupon schedule updates for May to August
The notice lists ration adjustments including Sugar-Coupon 12 valid for 5 pounds through May 31 with Coupon 13 starting June 1 for 5 pounds through August 15. It also notes May 24 starts for Coupons 15 and 16 at 5 pounds for canning, Coffee-Stamp 23 good through May 30, Fuel Oil Period 5 valid to September 30, Shoes Stamp 17 for one pair through June 15, Stamp 18 valid from June 1, and Blue stamps G H J for processed foods through June 7, with K L M becoming valid May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.L.M
Devoe Paint Sale Extended Through June 5
Due to bad weather and road conditions the Devoe paint sale continues until Saturday June 5. Take advantage of the money saving sale on paints and enamels and receive a set of 4 mixing bowls with each paint sale for 19c. Harvey Drug Co. promotes Outside White Paint and Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
Harvey Drug Co
Roach to Wyaconda High School Superintendent
Carl V. Resch, Edina high school principal since 1933, has been elected superintendent of Wyaconda high school at a salary of 2000 dollars a year. He plans to move to Wyaconda around June first. Resch, a former English teacher and longtime educator from Edina, is a son of Mr and Mrs W F Roach of Browning.
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Roach
Wyaconda
Edina Sentinel
Carl V. Resch
Edina
Edina High School
Plevna
Mr. Roach
W. F. Roach
Browning
Bulls Offered Near Browning by Prentiss Brown
Two yearling white face bulls are offered for sale by Prentiss Brown eight miles southeast of Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E
Browning
Prentiss Brown
In Appreciation Thanks for Cards and Flowers
I express sincere thanks to my many friends for the cards letters and flowers sent during my hospital stay. Mrs. Jess Woodside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Woodside
Yearling Hereford Bull for Sale Registered
Jessie Fuller of RFD 1 offers a coming yearling Hereford bull that is registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Fuller
Notice Jenkins Cemetery Lot Owners
Please leave your 1943 lot care with Carl C. Drake, the treasurer, at the Browning Lumber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Carl C. Drake
Browning Lumber Co
North Central Missouri Hereford Association Organized
Purebred Hereford breeders from eight counties in Missouri and Iowa met at the Jack Payne Cafe in Milan on May 16 and formed the North Central Missouri Hereford Association. Thirty seven attendees plus their wives planned two annual sales and pledged 87+ entries for a fall sale. D. H. Cowgill of Milan was elected president with a slate of officers and directors including R. H. McCalment, J. E. Stuart, Jim Smith, Dr. R. J. Brennan, and J. F. Donald among others.
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Missouri
Iowa
Jack Payne
Milan
Missouri Hereford Association
D. H. Cowgill
R. H. McCalment
Unionville
J. E. Stuart
Newtown
Secrrtary
Jim Smith
Oegood
R. J. Brennan
Chillicothe
Joe Eden
Purdin
Granville Smith
Greencastle
J. F. Donald
Wayne County
Jesse Longwell
Quinn E. Guyer
Linn County
Leland Ryan
Harold Hamilton
O. W. McBay
Grundy County
O. R. McCalment
R R
John Schuster
Barney C. Ream
Frank Dillard
Putnam County
Donald Fuller
Byron Fuller
M. G. Fuller
A. W. Harris, Jr
Byron McGee
G. J. Duvall
Francis and
Joe Moran
Raymond F. Smith
Sullivan County
Local sailor visits family in San Diego on Sunday morning
Bobby Shipp of the U S Marines in San Diego California spent Sunday morning with his parents Mr and Mrs Clair Shipp and other relatives during a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Shipp
U. S Marines
San Diego
Calif
Mrs
Clair Shipp
Revival Services at White Oak Church Begin This Week
Evang Lela Haycook from Des Moines conducts revival services at White Oak church every night this week except Saturday. Topics include Where are the Dead Thursday and The Resurrection Friday plus Sunday morning Sunday school at 10 39 and evening service at 8 30 with Danger Ahead evangelist message. Everyone welcome regardless of church.
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White Oak Church
Evang
Lela B. Haycook
Des Moines
Haycook
Miss Haycock
S. S
In Memoriam for Emma Dickinson
In memory of our wife and mother Emma Dickinson who died June 5 1942. The verse laments the loss of a loving mother and describes enduring grief and belief that Heaven gained a best mother. Signed by husband L A Dickinson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma_ Dickinson
Heaven
L. A. Dickinson
Urgent Call to Save Rye and Barley Seed for Feed Shortage
County agent Ralph Rogers urges farmers to harvest Balbo or Abruzzi rye and barley for seed due to a critical feed shortage. Grazing should discontinue to keep seed available, with barley varieties Reno Michigan Winter Kentucky No 1 and Missouri Early Beardless of concern. Notify sources if you plan to harvest seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Rogers
Reno
Michigan
Kentucky
Missouri
Town and Farm in Wartime Urges Stamp Destruction
Housewives urged to destroy all expired red and blue ration stamps to curb black market activity. OPA reports show some stores request expired stamps and use them to buy more food wholesale for resale at nonpointed retail prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Longer furloughs granted by War Department
The War Department authorized extending the furlough between induction and report for duty from seven to fourteen days. The extension must be in place by July 1. From July 1 to September 1 the period increases to twenty one days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
New Method for Home Canning Sugar Stamps
Home canners obtain sugar via War Ration Book One stamps 15 and 1 each worth five pounds. Consumers needing more than ten pounds per person apply to local ration boards for extra allowance.
Ice Cream Tie-In Sales Blocked by Price Rules
Retailers cannot require customers to buy sherbet or another frozen treat to obtain a certain amount of bulk ice cream. The OPA and WFA stress this prohibition, labeling such tie-ins as a violation of the general maximum price regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
WFA
Slats Diary Of A Week Of School And Faith
A diarist recounts Sunday church offerings by a Jew and a Scottish traveler, notes a mispronounced gravity law, describes a dance with Jane and perceived rivalry, comments on grammar class, and recalls a country weekend with family. The entries mix humor, mis-spellings, and local color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Grammer
Jake
Crick
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U. S. Maritime Service Training Station
Sheepshead Bay
New York
Holiday Inn
The
Electric Theatre
Methodist Church
Browning Circuit
W.S.C.S
North Central Missouri Hereford Association
White Oak
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