Nickell Family Rites Mark Life of J P Nickell
John Perry Nickell 1867 1940 longtime Linn County Missouri resident died November 18 1940 at Kirksville Missouri hospital. Survived by wife Effie Lee Schrock son Everett daughter Lois Marilyn of Dearborn Michigan one brother James Henry Nickell of Browning Missouri and a sister Mrs Rhoda A Rinehart. Funeral held at Church of Christ Browning conducted by Rev Lloyd Riggins. Interment Jenkins cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Perry
Nickell
Henry Daniel
Sarah Amanda Nickell
Browning
Missouri
Kirksville
Effie Lee Schrock
Everett Nickell
Lois Marilyn
Dearborn
Michigan
James Henry Nickell
Brookfield
Rhoda A. Rinehart
Mr. Nickell
Nearing
Linn County
Church of Christ
Shelby
Lloyd Riggins
Charleston
Illinois
God
J. H. Burkholder
W. J. Cokerham
Chas. Owens
Edgar Crist
Chas. Miller
Alex Woodside
Dan Nickell
Carl Nickell
Kenneth Nickell
Wayne Stufflebean
Kenneth Williams
Lucille Williams
Zelma Stufflebean
Ophelia Nickell
Vera Nickell
Jenkins Cemetery
A. J
River of the River Funeral Home
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Burial
We express sincere thanks for acts of kindness during the illness death and burial of our loved one. We also appreciate the beautiful flowers. The Family.
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Family
Cordray Jr. of North Salem Dies at 54
C E Cordray Jr son of Josiah and Catherine Cordray was born August 19 1886 near North Salem Missouri and died November 11 1940 at his daughter Genevieve Buswell home aged 54 2 23. He married Gertie May Pearler September 5 1906. Survived by four sons and five daughters, four sisters and four brothers. Funeral at North Salem Methodist Church on November 13 conducted by Rev O B Hobbs. Burial in North Salem.
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C. E. Cordray, Jr
Charley Edward Cordray, Jr
Josiah
Catherine Cordray
North Salem
Missouri
Genevie Buswell
Gertie May Pearler
Edith Browning
Genevieve Buswell
Cecile Buswell
Harold
Arlo
Mabel
Ellis
Bonnie
Kenneth
Ella Head
Ritta Head
Cora Head
Bucklin
Jennie Bellfield
Marshall
Ola
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Archie
Kansas City
John
Marceline
Gail
Purdin
Missourians Meet in California at Griffith Park
A fragment notes a gathering of Missourians in California two weeks earlier on a Sunday afternoon in October at Griffith Park. The text lacks details on the group, purpose, or outcomes.
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California
Griffith Park
Legion Meeting Set at ICCF Hall Friday
Members of Claude Myers Post of the American Legion are urged to attend the next regular meeting at the ICCF Hall on Friday November 22 at 7 30 p m.
Hunters Banned From Farm Lands Under Threat of Prosecution
A notice announces that hunting on our farms or land leased by us is strictly forbidden and violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Signed by Arthur Morris and a list of local landowners and officials.
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Arthur Morris
A. 8
Pfeiffer
Wesley Brantner
C. L. Britton
Lyle Britton
Archie Coffman
B. O. Brantner
A. L. Knifong
E. W. Riley
van Mairs
W. P. Barclay
C. E. McGhee
Walter Head
George Walker
Luther DeVore
H. F. Kille
W. V. Walker
Cecil Walker
C. J. Ingraham
J. H. Payne
Mrs. Mary Mundell’s 85th Birthday Celebrated Quietly
On Sunday, November 17, friends and family gathered at Mrs. Mary Mundell’s home to mark her 85th birthday. A noon dinner featured angel food cake and other treats, followed by conversation and well wishes for many more happy years. Attendees included Lizzie Corey of Toledo and several Mundell relatives.
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Mary Mundell
Lizzie Corey
Toledo
Ohio
Mattie Turner
Tom Bennett
Lee Kimbrough
Ned Mundell
Marilea
Joyce
Norris
Nelson
Junior
Richard
Alpha Powell
Betty
Clinton
Everett Riley
Stanley
Eugene Starley
Sallie Prather
Public Sale of Household Goods at Ella Keithley Residence
Public sale of household goods scheduled for Saturday November 23 at the former Ella Keithley residence one block east of Creason's Garage. Sale starts at 2 p.m. Mrs. Mervyn Garrett to conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Keithley
Creason
Mervyn Garrett
Thanksgiving Night Show At Electric Theatre
The Electric screens The Ghost Breakers a hair raising comedy with Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard. It spoofs ghosts and gags in rapid succession offering a top notch Thanksgiving belly laugh tonight.
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Electric Theatre
Bob Hope
Paulette Goddard
Dog Tax Due Now for 1940 in City
Dog tax for 1940 is due and must be paid by November 30. City marshal C. C. Norvell announces the deadline and collection details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Norvell City Marshall
Prayer Meeting at Fay Peterson Home
The weekly Prayer Meeting and lesson study will be held Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Fay Peterson 4210.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Peterson
Red Cross Committee Meeting Announced
The Red Cross Committee chaired by Rev. C. O. Hall will meet Friday night at 7 15 at the American Legion Hall. Committee members include Herbert Bailey Baptist Church J H Calhoun Christian Church C L McCormick B J Harvey Legion Supt J C Dutton School and Eviin L Harmon Citizens Savings Bank.
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Red Cross Committee
Rev. C. O. Hall
Herbert Bailey
The
Baptist Church
J. H. Calhoun
Christian Church
C. L. McCormick
B. J. Harvey
Legion
J. C. Dutton
School
Eviin L. Harmon
Citizens Savings Bank
American Legion Hall
Regular Legion
Youth Rally Draws Over a Hundred Attendees
Nineteen members of the Methodist Church Young People’s Division attended the County Young People’s Rally at Brookfield Monday evening. The event featured readings, musical numbers, games, refreshments and devotions from various towns. The next meeting is set for Brown ing on the third Monday night in December. All young people are invited.
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Methodist Church of the Young People’s Division
Brookfield
Browning
Birthday Surprise for Allen Belzer in Wapello Iowa
On November 6 Mrs Farris Bailey and friends held a birthday party for her brother Allen Belzer in Wapello Iowa. Guests enjoyed sandwiches coffee angel food cake and ice cream as Allen arrived surprised. Attending were Mr and Mrs Farris Bailey with sons Garry Lee and Keith Mr and Mrs Edgar Hart with Basil Winston and Leota Mae Mr and Mrs Milo Bailey with Eldean and Roscoe and other friends leaving after a joyous celebration.
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Wapello
Iowa
Farris Bailey
Allen Belzer
Allen
Garry Lee
Keith
Edgar Hart
Basil
Winston
Leota Mae
Milo Bailey
Eldean
Roscoe
Local Notables Attend Social Gathering
Mrs Arthur Maddox and Marlin and Grace attend a community event with Mr and Mrs Clay Belzer Walter Watson Leonard Hart Clyde and Allen Belzer and Mr and Mrs Delane Bailey at the town club enjoying a reception and conversations about neighborhood news.
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Arthur Maddox
Marlin
Grace
Clay Belzer
Walter Watson
Leonard Hart
Clyde
Allen Belzer
Delane Bailey
No Hunting Sign From Farm Owners
A farm owners group posts a no hunting notice prohibiting any hunting with firearms or dogs on the property. The message cites J M Fishback F R Duncan and John Quigley as endorsers of the ban.
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J. M. Fishback
F. R. Duncan
John Quigley
The Flag Speaks: Birth of the American Flag
A short subject on the Flag’s meaning and proper use inspired by the American Legion. Traces beginnings to Fort Stanwix with 1777 first stars and stripes. Shown with Gene Autry’s Carolina Moon at Electric on next Saturday and Sunday.
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American Legion
Fort Stanwyx
Gene’ Autry
Carolina Moon
The
Electric Aoe
Sunay
Memoriam for Joe Nickell Passed Away Four Years Ago
In loving memory of Joe Nickell who died November 25 four years ago. Today recalls sad memories and those who loved him best still miss him. This notice comes from his wife and children.
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Joe Nickell
Red Cross Urges Expanded Aid for Armed Forces
National defense calls for greater Red Cross services to U S military and naval personnel. Rev C C Hall Browning chapter chair says the charter mandates local chapters to expand quickly with member support. Red Cross operates in 77 field offices at 800 points and aided over 53 000 service members and families last year through 3 700 chapters and 6 600 branches.
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Red Cross
America
Armed Forces of
C. C. Hall
Browning
American Red Cross
Hall
Missouri
War Service
U.S
U. S. Veterans Administration
Langdon 60th Wedding Anniversary Observed at Browning
Mr and Mrs Ira Langdon celebrated sixty years of marriage with a November 13 dinner at the Browning Methodist Church. Neighbors friends and family from Dawn Trenton Linneus Purdin North Hollywood and Ventura attended, with W S Langdon and Delbert Eugene Langdon among the noted guests.
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Methodist
Browning
W. S. Langdon
W. P. Nickell
Hall
Don
Jerome
Elbert
Ernest Langdon
Jim Langdon
Delbert Eugene
Dawn
Shirley
Linneus
Roy A. Langdon
Purdin
Walter Carnes
Ventura
Calif
Carl Cline
Judith Ann
North
Hollywood
T.S. McClana
John Quigley
Billy
G. C. Jennings
J. C
Cotter
Claude O. Hall
Minerva Pipes
Clay Dell
D. G. Freeland
J. J. Dodson
W. J. Dodson
Allen Bauswell
Lula Brumbaugh
No Hunting on Our Farm by Pridemore and Son
A farm notice from Pridemore and Son signed by Bill Triplett proclaims strict no hunting with guns or dogs, emphasizing safety and property rights.
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Pridemore and Son
Bill Triplett
Obituary for John T. McCown 74 in Kansas City Missouri
John T. McCown aged 74 of 1220 Campbell Kansas City Missouri died November 14. Survived by daughters Ethel Gavallas New York City and Mabel Weav er 4825 Brooklyn Kansas City and grandson E J Reid Popular Bluff Missouri. Funeral Friday at 3 p m Blackman Guardian Funeral Home Independence Blvd Forest Hill cemetery. Uncle of Gordon Johnson nearby attended services in Kansas City.
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John T. McCown
Campbell
Kansas City
Ethel Gavallas
New York City
Mabel Weaver
Brooklyn
E. J. Reid
Popular Bluff
Blackman’s Guardian Funeral Home
Independence Blvd
Forest Hill Cemetery
McCown
Gordon Johnson
Preaching Services at Church of Christ Next Sunday
Rev. Elmo Brumback will preach at the Church of Christ on Sunday morning and evening November 24. All are invited to attend these services.
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Elmo Brumback
Church of Christ
Notice Restricts Hunting On Named Landowners Property
Notice to hunters forbids hunting on land owned or leased by H. L. Schreck H. E. Schrock M. R. Street Mrs Dora Street F D Street Joe Street J W Crookshanks M D Schrock George Barrows within the listed properties.
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H. L. Schreck
H. E. Schrock
M. R. Street
Dora Street
F. D. Street
Joe Street
J W. Crookshanks
M. D. Schrock
George Barrows
Draft quotas set for Missouri first 487 to be drafted
Selective Service Director Col. Claude Earp announced Missouri quotas for the initial draft covering the period November 22 to 29. He said the state could meet targets by voluntary enlistment, but each draft area would supply at least one man, ensuring representation.
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Earp
Fort Leavenworth
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Budget Gazette
Jefferson City
Claude E. Earp
Selective Service
Mrs Mamie Smith Obituary From Hutchinson Kansas
Mrs Mamie Irene Smith died in Hutchinson Kansas after a stroke on November 9 1940 age 49. She is survived by husband and two children, two brothers Lee Hodge of Hutchinson and Tom Hodge of Greeley Colorado, and many relatives. Funeral services were held November 12 at 3 30 p m at Johnson and Son Funeral Home with Rev C J Miller and Rev H C Hackett officiating and burial at Fairlawn Cemetery Hutchinson Kansas. She was a niece of John Ashby and cousin of Carlos Mace and visited relatives here last summer.
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Mamie Smith
Mamie Irene Smith
Edward
Nancy Hodge
Chula
Missouri
Hutchinson
Kansas
Johnson & Son Funeral Home
C. J. Miller
H.C. Hackett
Fairlawn
Smith
John Ashby
Carlos Mace
Notice to Taxpayers Reads Tax Books Ready at Home
Taxpayers are informed that the Benton Township tax books are now ready at the collector J. J. Smith s residence. The notice invites residents to proceed with tax matters and payment.
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Benton Township
J. J. Smith
Slats Diary Notes Small Town Week
A humorous diary recounts a week of small town life with school tales, a mischievous new student, odd medical improvisations, and a late afternoon drive in a used car. The entry cites a cautious mother, a puzzled teacher, and a traffic cop questioning a horn that’s “outa order” but claimed to be indifferent.
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Tellen
Jake
Z Jones
Alex
Zander
Otto
Noboddie
Jane
Elsy
Unkel
Ant Emmy
Eney
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J. P. Nickell
Ferndale Nook
Los Angeles
Mesdames Mayme
Holding
Bybee
Gussie
Mina
Kenley
Locust Creek
Charley Thornton
Smited
Browning Leader Record
Fred Kille
Glendale
James Calhoun
B. St
San Diego
Gilbert Kays
Kennilworth Ave
Mayme Bibee
Rowena Ave
Minn
Beverly Bolling
N. Armansas St
Alhambra
Ed Holda John Bowin
Ira Langdon
Jas. P. Bolling
Carrie Corwin
Salina
J. B. Harmon
N. W Phillips
Milan
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