Wallace Keithley Called Home After Brief Illness
Wallace M. Keithley died May 23 1940 at age 60 after a brief illness. Born January 21 1880 he married Retta Painter in 1904 and had three children two sons and a daughter one son and the daughter died in infancy. He was a longtime member and leader at Mt Zion Christian Church serving as superintendent of Bible school elder and teacher and was active in public life and community service. Interment was at Mt Zion cemetery following funeral at Mt Zion church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace M. Keithley
Wallace Morris Keithley
John M
Melvina A. Keithley
Retta Painter
Estel Vaughn
H. B. Underwood
Duffield School
Mt. Zion Christian Church
Alice Moore
Linneus
Elizabeth
Wilson
Bucklin
Roy Burchett
Humphreys
Mt. Zion Church
Todd
Trenton
Galt
P. K. Payne, Jr
Raymond Vencill
Charley Tromerhouser
Milford Shipley
John Todd
Ray Sharp
Everett Keithley
Earl Neet
Paul Hill
Miles Williams
Fay Harding
Lloyd E. Bowyer
Cale Smith
Ira Smith
Howard Hamilton
Weldon Peters
Wade Watson
Master Williams
Mary Lou Todd
Edna Jane Sharp
Ruth Williams
Alice Williams
Margaret Jane Tromerhouser
Barbara Jean Hill
Mt. Zion Cemetery
Jesse J Head born near North Salem Missouri dies at 48
Jesse J Head son of George and Alice Head died at his home near Shelby Missouri May 21 1940 aged 48 years 11 months and 1 day He was born near North Salem Missouri June 20 1891 He lived mostly in the county except one year in Oklahoma He married Chloe Belzer December 24 1916 and had five children Elden Irene Lorraine and Duane at home and Lois Ferguson near Sumner Michigan He was survived by his parents two brothers Orville of Liverpool Texas and Edd of North Salem one sister preceded him in death many details follow
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Jesse J. Head
George and
Alice Head
North Salem
Missouri
Shelby
Oklahoma
Chloe Belzer
Elden
Irene
Lorraine
Duane
Lois Ferguson
Sumner
Orville
Liverpool
Texas
Edd
Funeral rites held for North Salem resident
Funeral services conducted by Rev Hamman of Linneus at the Methodist church in North Salem. The body was laid to rest in the North Salem cemetery. A family verse laments the loss and asks for guidance from the departed in his new home.
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Hamman
Linneus
Methodist Church
North Salem
For Sale Low Cost Concrete Products
Foundation cave and well blocks grave markers monuments and cemetery set markers hollow building blocks offered by Earl Peters Browning Missouri free estimates available.
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Earl Peters
Browning, Mo
Carpenter Back to Missouri
Letter from L O Carpenter and wife in Oakland California dated May 15 1940 requests Leader Record be sent to Seymour Iowa care of Loyal Bisby as address changes for the present. Mentions expect to visit around June 1 and notes pleasant weather after a rainy winter and spring.
Prayer Meeting at Adams Home May 23
A prayer meeting is held at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Adams on Thursday night May 23 at 7 oclock. You are cordially invited.
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Guy Adams
Friendship Circle Club May Meeting Adopts 4-H Club
The Friendship Circle Club met May 15 with nine members present, three absent, and eighteen visitors. Miss Merle Houston demonstrated candlewicking and crafts and organized a community 4-H club with four projects. Thirteen members enrolled, gifts from secret sisters were exchanged, and refreshments were served. The group plans to meet May 29 with Mrs. Ruth Patterson.
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Friendship Circle Club
Erwin Smith
Merle Houston
Ruth Patterson
Bond Issue Defeated in Duncan Township Special Election
Duncan township held a special election Tuesday on a $10,000 road bond issue that failed by 7 votes. The Browning precinct appears to have provided the defeat votes.
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Duncan
Browning
Friendly Neighbors Club Wiener Roast at Patterson Home
Forty seven members and neighbors gathered May 21 at Mr. and Mrs. Walter Patterson for a wiener roast with wieners marshmallows cookies and hot coffee. A social evening ended with a group return home after a late hour.
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Mr. Patterson
Friendly Neighbors Club
Walter Patterson
John Burkholder
Allie McCollum
Will Penhale
Everett Brown
Amy Jo
Larry
Carl Tapscott
Carl Jr
Billy and
Phillis Ann
Chas. Schreiner
Billy
W. J. Cokerham
L. H. Edens
Betty Jo
Barbara
Ivan Cokerham
Carlota May
Donald Dean
Harold Patterson
Betty Irene
Charlotte Dean
Sarah Jane
Stewart Woodside
Pauline
Junior
Bethvene
Lester Burkholder
Jones Letter and World News Urge Support for Refugees
Kansas City author H Clay Jones writes about health work and education then describes millions of French refugees fleeing bombings in southern France. He calls for rapid American Red Cross relief and urges readers to oversubscribe goals and wire donations via Western Union. Norma Davis signs.
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France
American Red Cross
Western Union
Norma Davis
Road Meeting At U B Church In Enterrise Township
Residents urged to attend Friday at eight to hear both sides on the gravel road bond issue. Bring club or gun, no refreshments, all residents should express their opinion.
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U. B. Church
Enterrise Township
Local Birth Announcements Include Four New Babies
Dr. T R McArtor reports a baby boy named Jerry Lane born May 23 to Mr and Mrs Morris Crookshanks. An eight pound girl born May 25 to Mr and Mrs Merl Foss. A six pound girl born May to Mr and Mrs Ray Thompson. An eight pound baby boy born May 238 to Mr and Mrs Bert Cotter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. McArtor
Morris Crookshanks
Jerry Lane
Merl Foss
Ray Thompson
Bert Cotter
Surprise Party for Jay Christy Turns Birthday Bash
A Monday party celebrated Jay Christy’s 27th birthday with a crowd of about thirty. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Brown and families, Roy Haley, Cora Lee, Donald, the Griffises, Bundies, Martins, Sayres, White, Maude Christy and Jay Christy’s family. Ice cream and cake followed various games and conversation. Christy grew suspicious but the party proceeded with smiles and a festive mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Christy
Brookfield
Taylor Brown
Taylor
Roy Haley
Cora Lee
Donald
Jay Griffis
Lottie Bundies
Lyle
Glenn
Rex Bundies
Edwin Martin
Herbert Sayre
Lillian White
Maude Christy
Red Cross Calls for Aid as War Strains Belgian French Relief
Red Cross appeals from St Louis Missouri on May 21 1940 through T L Crist chairman for Linn County Chapter Brookfield Missouri. The relief needs of Belgian French civilians grow as millions of men are engaged in moral combat on French and Belgian soil.
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Red Cross
St. Louis
T. L. Crist
Linn County
American Red Cross
Brookfield
Missouri
Laugh Parade at Electric Theatre Lights Up Weekend
The Higgins family in a covered trailer arrive Saturday night to the Electric Theatre for a joyful program featuring Laurel and Hardy in County Hospital and the Lone Ranger on horseback. On June 5 and 6 the Beebe family, including Bing Crosby’s racehorse Uncle Gus, appear with playful antics and singing. Entry is affordable.
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Browning
Higgins
Higginses
Electric Theatre
Laurel and Hardy
Lone Ranger
Gus
Bing Crosby
Beebe
Bee Hives For Sale From Joe Crookshanks
Joe Crookshanks of Purdin Missouri advertises new and used bee hives at strong discounts. Buy now before bees swarm. used hives described as as good as new.
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Joe Crookshanks
River Funeral Home announcer announces marriage in Kansas City
A. J. River of River Funeral Home announced his marriage to Mrs. J. Koplin Drake of Phoenix Arizona. The notice places the event in Kansas City during Tuesday and Wednesday of last week.
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A. J. River of
Memorial Day Reflections On War Sacrifices And Peace
A Browning editorial urges memory of fallen soldiers and the cost of war while calling for harmony and brotherhood. It notes Memorial Day as a symbol of peace despite its wartime origins and reflects on local and national sacrifice. The piece laments sensational war talk and stresses honoring those who gave their lives.
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America
Browning
Family Reunion at the Old Stone Homestead Honors Mrs. Woodside
On May 19 relatives gathered at the B F Stone homestead west of Browning to honor Mrs. E S Woodside of Rocky Ford Col with guests including Rebecca Stone W F Stone and a number of Powells Rinehart Garrett and Bisby among others It marked the first time W F Stone and his six daughters were together in fifteen years Mrs Woodside departed for Rocky Ford May 27.
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B. F. Stone
Browning
E. S. Woodside
Rocky
Ford
Cole
Rebecca Stone
W. F. Stone
Colo
T. A
Mullins
Loyal Bisby Seymour
Woodside
Rocky Ford
Electric Refrigerator Bailey Maytag Company Ad
Classified brief notes a used electric refrigerator and a Coleman gas range from Bailey Maytag Company offering used appliances for sale.
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Bailey Maytag Company
Birthday Dinner for Sam and Raymond Warren
A family birthday dinner was held at the Sam Warren home near Roger on Sunday. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Freeland, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Stone, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Warren and sons Raymond and Donald, Sam Warren, Theo and Iris Warren. Mr. Warren recently returned from a hospital in Kansas.
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Sam Warren
Raymond Warren
Roger
D. G. Freeland
C. S. Stone
E. R. Warren
Raymond and
Donald
Theo
Iris
Mr. Warren
Kansas
Sunday Dinner Guests From Across States
Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ross Fuller and their sons from local area along with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Henry and their sons Howard Johnny Gordon and Richard of Afton Iowa. Also present were Mrs. Fanny Widger of Davenport Iowa Miss Ruth Johnson of Denver Colorado W R McPherron of Auburn Nebraska and Miss Evelyn Hooker of Lindsell Iowa.
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Ross Fuller and Sons
Alfred Henry and Sons
Howard
Johnny Gordon
Richard
Afton
Iowa
Fanny Widger
Davenport
Ruth Johnson
Denver
Colo
W. R. McPherron
Auburn
Nebraska
Evelyn Hooker
Lineville
General Purpose Club Meets with Mrs Lantz May 23
The General Purpose Club gathered at Mrs. Ross Lantz on May 23 with thirteen members attending. Reports on House Decoration and Modern Methods of House Cleaning were shared, a letter of appreciation read, and the group planned to meet with Frances Hoselton on June 13.
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Ross Lantz
Frances Hoselton
Kille Twins
Mesdames
Clara Thurlo
Dollie Langdon
Hazel Hess
Josephine Straley
Ruth Lantz
Elizabeth Hoselton
Mabel Brassfield
Essie Brassfield
Alpha Powell
Sarah Brassfield
Carrie Callihan
Lantz
Bert Harrison
Ruth Alice
Elizabeth Gilmer
Virginia Burke
Vivian Fisher
Anna Brassfield
Shirley
Janice Kay
Beatrice Myers
Virginia Lou Langdon
Messrs
Ross
Maurice Lantz
Nora Straley
Venus Langdon
Sherman Ronald Lantz
Dale Straley
Billie Lee Hess
C. R
Willing Workers Club Meets for All Day Jenkins Meeting
The Willing Workers Club of the Jenkins community held an all day gathering on May 22 with Isabel Gooch as host. A pie and sandwich meal was served, the president led the business session, a hostess read a Bible chapter, and two songs were sung, including Work for the Night Is Coming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Jenkins Community
Isabel Gooch
Round Table Meeting Notes and Contests
Six members and five visitors attended. Leaders were Lottie and Laura. An attendance contest was set, with losers entertaining the next meeting on August. Isabel tested capitols of the States, Lena Warren answered all correctly. Genevieve collected nuts. A $1.7c flower fund was added. The next meeting with Lottie Bundies is June 5, roll call will be a Round Table on eradicating insects and garden pests. Menu included sandwiches and pie.
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Lottie
Laura
Isabel
Lena Warren
Genevieve
Lottie Bundies
Jolly Workers Club Forms Prairie Seminary 4 H Unit
On May 16 the Prairie Seminary community formed a 4 H club at Mrs. Erwin Smith's home. Leaders and officers for forestry sewing and food preservation were named with Clarice Bagley Dale Blender Eugene Smith Pansy Lou Patterson Betty Irene Patterson Kath ryn Cumbo Iona Wood side and others. By May 22 two members joined making thirteen. eight visitors attended.
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Jolly Workers Club
Prairie Seminary
Erwin Smith
Clarice Bagley
Dale Blender
Eugene Smith
Iona Woodside
Lorena Remick
Wilma Bagley
Kathryn Cumbo
Clarice
Stella Mae Blender
Virginia Lyons
Mesdames Leland Gabriel
Jay Smith
Curt Bagley
Louise Remick
Beverly Carter
Arlene Smith
Margaret Bagley
C.R
Diary of Slats and Friends From a Rural School
A playful diary recounts school’s end of term chat and summer plans. Slats notes chores mowing beans onions and corn while daydreaming about a two mile long California picnic table and a hoped attendance among friends. Other entries describe a parent visit a preacher tale a fishing shop visit and a surprise party at Elsy’s house with Jake.
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Lon Evry
S. S
Church
Californy
Sevrel
Parence
Jake
Blisters
B. B
Jane
Elsy
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H. Glay Jones
John Keith Jones
Central Business College
K. C
Kansas City
Guilford
Lee Haynes
Westport Road
East 12Th Street
8Th
Grand Avenue
Lindbergh Theatre
Troost Avenue
Central Business
United States
H. Clay Jones
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