Mrs A Moore Celebrates 89th Birthday at Daughter’s Home
Mrs. America Moore, aged 89, was honored with a birthday dinner at her daughter Mrs. W P Barclay’s home on Saturday November 4. Though bedfast for over seven months, a small group including Andrew Pfeiffer family Roscoe Cassity and others shared a large angel food cake and photographs before departure.
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America Moore
W. P. Barclay
Andrew Pfeiffer
Harold
Hubert Pfeiffer
Charles Lambert
Roscoe Cassity
Helen
Brookfield
Lorene Taylor
Birthday Dinner Honors W P Nickell and Grandchildren
A Sunday gathering at W P Nickell's home celebrated his birthday along with his grandchildren Eudora and Clayton Harris. Guests included Cecil Dodson family, Harvey family, Fanning family, Harris family, Woodward family, and others. The group enjoyed a large table of food and wished many more happy birthdays.
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W. P. Nickell
Eudora
Clayton Harris
Cecil Dodson
Elsie Jean
Kanige
R. A
Near Brookfield
Robert Harvey
Shirley of
Forker
F. R._ Fanning
Gaylon
Fred Nickell
R. E. Harris
Mary Ruth
Clayton
G.T. Woodward
Joe
A. J. River
Nickell
Lambert 20th Anniversary Celebrated At Home
Mr and Mrs Fred Lambert marked their twentieth wedding anniversary on Sunday November 5 with family and a festive dinner. A multicolored candle cake centered the table as relatives including Mr and Mrs Frank Creason Mr and Mrs Ola F Creason Nolan Freddie Bennie Mr and Mrs Robert Smith and Verlan gathered to share the milestone and extend well wishes for twenty more years.
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Fred Lambert
Frank Creason
Ola F. Creason
Nolan
Freddie
Bennie
Robert Smith
Verlan
Sunday Dinner Guests Included Several Local Residents
Sunday dinner hosted by Earl M Palmer and his sister Mrs Leona Harris on November 5 featured guests Mr and Mrs Lester Harris and son Jacob Mr and Mrs W A Bond John Kachman and Donald Kille Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Carl Roach of Edina and Mr and Mrs Frank Roach.
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Earl M. Palmer
Leona Harris
Lester Harris
Jacob
W. A. Bond
John Kachman
Donald Kille
Carl Roach
Edina
Frank Roach
Masked Party at Pleasant Shade School House
Bitter Sweet Club members and families gathered for a masked party at Pleasant Shade school house on a Saturday night. Attendees wore various garbs and enjoyed guessing who was masked. Mrs Emma Rottmann won first prize for best masked participant.
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Bitter Sweet Club
Pleasant Shade School House
Emma Rottmann
Ray
Halloween party ends with sandwiches and coffee
Mond Rottmann won second place as masked guests were unmasked. After the costume reveal the ladies served sandwiches pickles pie and hot coffee to everyone. At a late hour we dispersed, hoping Halloween would come more often. C. R.
Notice Prohibits Hunting With Guns or Dogs on Farms
Farms are off limits for hunting with firearms or dogs per Lewis Arnold and Ray A. Nickell. The notice prohibits all hunting activity by visitors and trespassers on the properties.
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Lewis ‘Arnold
Ray A. Nickell
Birth of Ruth Evelyn Hollon in November near Purdin
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hollon of near Purdin announce the birth of a daughter named Ruth Evelyn born November 1. Dr. McArtor served as the attending physician.
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Oscar Hollon
Near
Purdin
Ruth Evelyn
McArtor
Hunting Terms Cast in Gun or Dogs Debate
Roscoe Slater, Johnny Carter, Bev Gooesh, Glenn Gooch, Oscar Hollon, Mont Cumbo, Oscar Blender, C. E. Gooch, Dwight Skeen discuss hunting terms involving guns or dogs in a local note. The fragment suggests a community naming or agreement about hunting methods.
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Roscoe Slater
Johnny Carter
Bev Gooesh
Glenn Gooch
Oscar Hollon
Mont Cumbo
Oscar Blender
C. E. Gooch
Dwight Skeen
Birthday Dinner for Miss Mary Smith Observed
Friends joined Miss Mary Smith for a noon dinner with guests including Mrs. Icel Stinson Eva Monroe Prma Peterson Mildred Moore Eva Kenley and Mrs. Lessie Peters. Oliver Broadcasting Station near Reger dedicated a program in her honor. Afternoon featured visiting and radio music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Smith
Icel Stinson
Brookfield
Eva Monroe
Prma Peterson
Mildred Moore
Eva Kenley
Lessie Peters
Miss Smith
Oliver Broadcasting Station
Reger
Cooper baby girl born November 7
Mr and Mrs Wayne Cooper welcome a baby girl born Tuesday morning November 7 with Dr McArtor as attending physician.
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Wayne Cooper
Dr. McArtor
No hunting on our farm or land we have leased
Walter and Elmer Tayler warn hunters to stay off their property and leased lands, signaling strict enforcement and possible legal action for trespass.
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Walter and
Elmer Tayler
Purdin Women’s Club Meets at Crookshanks Home
The Women’s Club of Purdin held its November gathering at Mrs J W Crookshanks home with 23 members present. Activities included Thanksgiving sentiments, a devotional, readings, poems on war and peace, and contests. They planned to send 2.50 to Father Flanagan for Boys Town Christmas candy. December’s meeting is with Mrs Elna Chambers on December 6.
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Women’s Club of
Purdin
J. W. Crookshanks
Daisy Street
Eliza Bales
Hermia Street
Susie Fuller
Nellie Kroeger
Flanders Field
America
Oneta Grice
Margaret Hardin
Cora Hisel
Clara Kingsolver
Betty
Bernice
Daisy
Minnie Street
Bertha Tribble
Elna Chambers
Minnie Pulliam
Callie Johnson
Hermin Street
Elizabeth Crookshanks
Armistice Day Observed Friday at High School
Public holiday Armistice Day will be solemnly observed Friday at 10 49 am in the high school auditorium. Judge Paul Van Osdel will be the principal speaker as communities join in prayers for peace and protection from turmoil in Europe. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Europe
Paul van Osdel
In Appreciation for School Library Gift
The Jenkins school district thanks Mrs. Orryl Smith and Mr. Guy Adams for books donated from the Hermia Adams library. Mrs. Adams, a beloved former district teacher, is honored by the gift and its appreciation.
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Jenkins
Orryl Smith
Guy Adams
Hermia Adams
Infant Daughter Lindz Havens Dies
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilson Havens died Sunday afternoon. Burial was in Jenkins cemetery Monday at 2 o clock under direction of A J River. A short service and prayer by Rev O V Ethington of the Methodist church followed at the grave.
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Lindz Thene Havens
Wilson Havens
Jenkins Cemetery
A. J. River
O. V. Ethington
Methodist Church
Meeting of P E O Sisterhood in Joplin Chapter
Mrs Maude Elliott state organizer of the P E O Sisterhood visited the Joplin chapter on Thursday evening October 26. Attending were Mrs Letha Beiley Ada Bolling Jennie Eppreson Reba Hummel Floy Peterson Lila Williams Edith Burkohlder Lorraine Glaze and others. A chicken dinner was served by Mrs Lora Carter. At 7 30 the business meeting was held at the president Mrs Bailey s home. Mrs Elliott gave an instructive talk and refreshments followed.
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Maude Elliott
Joplio
Elliott
Letha Beiley
Ada Bolling
Jennie Eppreson
Reba Hummel
Floy Peterson
Lila Williams
Edith Burkohlder
Lorraine Glaze
Lora Carter
Surprise Corn Husking for John Taylor Draws Neighbors
Neighbors and friends gathered Friday morning November 3 at John Taylor home to husk his corn in a surprise event. Helpers included Scott Edens Noel Lay Oscar Hollon Earl Gooch Henry Patterson Curt Bagley Henry Taylor Elmer Taylor Carl Shatto and Nelson Grice with more to come in the afternoon Dwight Skeen Hugh Campbell and Floyd Henning. Women helping with dinner were Mrs Earl Gooch and Mrs Henry Patterson with Mrs Dwight Sheen joining in the afternoon. Children Garry and Celia Gooch and Wendell Patterson also present. The family thanks all who helped during illness and expresses gratitude for every act of kindness.
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John Taylor
Scott Edens
Noel Lay
Oscar Hollon
Earl Gooch
Henry Patterson
Curt Bagley
Henry Taylor
Elmer Taylor
Carl Shatto
Nelson Grice
Dwight Skeen
Hugh Campbell
Floyd Henning
Mrs. Taylor
Dwight Sheen
Garry
Celia Gooch
Wendell Patterson
Neighborly Thanks From Mr and Mrs John Taylor and Verona
A note of gratitude from Mr and Mrs John Taylor and Verona expresses appreciation for neighbors who offered help in many ways during a time of need.
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John Taylor
Verona
Pastor Rev O V Ethington Arrives At Local Church
Rev O V Ethington and Mrs Ethington arrived last Wednesday to serve as pastor at the local Methodist church. They stay in the parsonage vacated by Rev O B Hobbs and family and will move to the former M E Church South parsonage once Rev J Y Norfolk can resume duties after illness. The couple came from Des Moines Iowa where he assisted at a large church. A large Sunday congregation welcomed them both morning and evening. A Tuesday night church gathering featured candy and popcorn and an enjoyable time with the new pastor and wife.
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O. V. Ethington
Ludlow
Ethington
Des Moines
Iowa
For Sale New Hampshire Red Roosters in Missouri
Roosters from the New Hampshire Red Ranch in Carthage Missouri offered for sale by H L Adams. Breeding stock available to poultry enthusiasts and farms seeking quality layers and meat birds.
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New Hampshire
Red Roosters
Red Ranch
Carthage
Missouri
H. L. Adams
Farm for cash purchase near Browning Missouri
Buyer seeks farm within ten miles of Browning Missouri for cash purchase with no trade ins. Respond with description price and location. All correspondence confidential and to P O Box 151 Browning MO.
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Comte
Xing
P. O. Box
Browning, Missouri
Big Spotted Boars and Gifts in Green City
F J Aubrey of Green City Missouri advertises spotted boars for sale along with gift items offering breeders and farmers opportunities to acquire unique livestock and accessories in a local notice.
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F. J. Aubrey
Green City
Bide A Wee Club Hosts Bridge Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. C B Fleming entertained Bide A Wee Club members and guests with a bridge dinner on Thursday evening November 2 at the Gooch home north of Purdin. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Myers Linneus and several local members. High score favors went to Mrs Neet and Mr Forbes.
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C. B. Fleming
Mark Gooch
Purdin
John Myers
Linneus
Gooch
David Forbes
Edgar Carter
J. P. Bolling
H. C. Bailey
J. H. Calhoun
C. W. Gooch
J. N. Neet
A. D. Peterson
J. R. Williams
Neet
Mr. Forbes
Rally Day at Baptist Church Promises Large Attendance
Special Notice Sunday marks Rally Day at the Baptist Church with an 11 am program by all age groups. Leaders expect the largest attendance in years and hope for Class Loyalty Day as members and friends gather. A basket dinner follows at noon and an 7:30 pm evening service features a sermon on Heaven concluding a Life After Death series.
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The
Baptist Church
Browning and Edina Teams Shine At Linn County Tourney
The Linn County Basketball Tournament at Brookfield High School saw Browning win the girls 21 19 over Laclede and the Browning boys claim third, while Purdin girls and Linneus boys placed second. Highlights praised guards and centers, gold basketballs awarded for sportsmanship, and local figures Neet and Gene Arnold noted.
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Linn County
Brookfield High School
Charles van Dorah
Edina
Purdin
Linneus
Browning
Shelby
Forker
Laclede
Nona Clair Neet
Douglas Gene Arnold
J. N. Neet
Gene Arnold
van Arnold
Mrs. Phillips
Billy Joe Crookshanks
Maurice Williams
Hunters Forbidden on Our Farms statement
A farm safety notice prohibits hunting with guns or dogs on local farms, signed by Tine and Cecil Walker and supported by W. P. Barclay Basil Taylor John Jones Bryan Knifong J. H. Dunlap Sam Cox John Browning Scott Browning.
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Tine
Cecil Walker
W. P. Barclay
Basil Taylor
John Jones
Bryan Knifong
J. H. Dunlap
Sam Cox
John Browning
Scott Browning
Swearengens Welcome Baby Boy Jerry Lee
Mr and Mrs Leland Swearengen of near Cora announce the birth of a son weighing eight pounds born Thursday November 2 The baby has been named Jerry Lee Mrs Swearengen was formerly Miss Audrey Montgomery Dr Hickson attended the birth.
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Leland Swearengen
Cora
Jerry Lee
Local teams honored with chicken dinner after Brookfield tourney
Mr. A J River, funeral director, treated the Liam County third place boys and girls basketball teams to a November 6 dinner at Mr. and Mrs. W P Nickell’s home. Coaches and students voiced thanks. Miss Neet praised four years of basketball. Ruth Bennett called the gesture deeply appreciated.
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A. J. River
Brookfield
W. P. Nickell
Methodist Ladies Aid
River
Mr. River
Edward Williams
Mr. Dutton
Neet
Gris
Manship
Nyle Freeland
John Martin
Wayne Gooch
Patricia Gooch
Gene Arnold
Ruth Bennett
Elizabethh Om Prather
Williams
Oth
Ruth Bnnett
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BHS
P. E
Bide-A-Wee Club
Milan
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