Bond election for Linn County Memorial Hospital fails
The Brookfield Argus reports the Linn County Memorial Hospital bond issue failed in Tuesday's election with N 2743 Yes 2523. The overall unofficial vote totaled 5266, falling short by 220 votes of a simple majority amid strongest opposition in Marceline and Bucklin.
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Brookfield Argus
Marceline and
Bucklin
Linn County Memorial Hospital
Baker East
Baker West
Benton North
Benton South
First Ward
Second Ward
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Bucklin West
Grantsville
Jackson
Jefferson
North Salem E
Parson Creek
Yellow Creek
Magceline and
Farm for Sale Near Purdin Missouri 120 Acres
Upland farm spanning 120 acres west of Purdin on a good mile road from R E A power. Includes a five room square house, barn, chicken house, hedge matured to cut, wet fenced. Contact Joe Turner Linneus Missouri.
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Purdin
R. E. A. Power
Joe Turner
Linneus
No Hunting On My Farms Statement By Johnson
A property owner named Johnson posts a strict no hunting rule forbidding guns and dogs on all of his farms. The notice emphasizes personal property rights and aims to deter trespassers.
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Johnson
Hunting Partners Featured At Cecil County Outing
A fragment notes Cecil County and Rolla Taylor in a hunting event. The unreadable text mentions Huntin abel coast hunt ing on our te with names Cecil Cassity and Rolla Taylor, with an unclear line “3t.”
Social Security outreach in Brookfield aids O A S I claims
A representative from the Social Administration Field Office in St. Joseph Missouri will visit the Missouri Employment Office in Brookfield on Thursday December 4 1947 at 9 00 A M to accept Old Age and Survivors Insurance claims. Benefits may be recomputed for those who filed at age 65 and requests should be filed promptly to potentially gain increases under recent amendments.
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Social Administration Field Office
St. Joseph
Missouri
Missouri Employment Office
Brookfield
Birthday observance for Harvie Drake noted in meal gathering
Mrs. Drake hosted a Monday birthday dinner for Harvie Drake with guests Mrs. Davie Kimbrough and son Ralph and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tate. A delicious noon meal was enjoyed by all attendees.
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Harvie Drake
Farmers ban hunting or trapping on their lands
Walter Taylor and Mrs Mary Taylor declare no hunting or trapping on their farms. The notice states the prohibition applies to all areas under their ownership or control.
Farm Restriction Bans Hunting by Fred Cotter
Fred Cotter declares a policy banning hunting with gun or dog on his farm. The notice restricts all residents and visitors from pursuing game on the property. This local directive emphasizes wildlife protection and safety.
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Fred Cotter
Farm Owners Ban Trapping and Hunting on Grounds
A local notice states no trapping or hunting with guns or dogs on the farms owned or operated by H. F. Kille and W. B. Havens. The advisory urges compliance to protect livestock and property.
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H. F. Kille
W. B. Havens
Radio Sales And Services Advertised In Brookfield Area
Readable fragments show a radio sales service listing for Brookfield Maine with names Bailey Maytesee Waals Ser ves and Buone USz. The item mentions 16 inch seeded radios and local service options in Brookfield.
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Bailey Maytesee
Gas House Kids win tourney and chase thieves to California
The New York youngsters win a basketball tournament earning a trip to a California ranch. They find a stolen car and uncover a gang of car thieves. The kids help catch the thieves and stop a bad man from marrying the ranch owner’s daughter. Stars include Emory Parnell Chili Williams and Vince Barnett.
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New York
California
Emory Parnell
Chili Williams
Vince Barnett
Farm Club Meeting Omission Causes Apology
The Farm Club reports a gender name was unintentionally omitted for Miss Thelma Lee at last week’s meeting and extends an apology for the oversight.
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Thelma Lee
1936 Chevrolet with overhauled motor and new tires
L. E. Hedges of Browning reports a 1936 Chevrolet recently serviced with fresh tires and an engine overhaul. The notice also lists 23 Whiteface cows.
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Chevrolet
L. E. Hedges
Browning
Ada Bolling Hosts Knifong Ladies Aid Meeting
The Knifong Ladies Aid met November 18 hosted by Mrs. Ada Bolling. A day of activities included a lovely dinner and thanks from Mrs. Ida Alspach. Eighteen members attended including Mrs. Gertie Maggart, Ella Stufflebean, Lora Badr, Essie Jones, and others. Next meeting led by Mrs. Gertie Maggart is set for December 2.
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Knifong Ladies Aid
Ada Bolling
Ida Alspach
Gertie Maggart
Ella Stufflebean
Lora Badr
Essie Jones
Ate Calhoun
Visit with the Fannings and Horns Ends in Germany Return
Mr and Mrs Gaylon Fanning of Columbia spent the last of the week with his parents Mr and Mrs F R Fanning. Mrs Fanning and Mrs Wiley Horn joined them home Saturday and returned Monday. Mrs Horn left Wednesday for Fort Worth then to Germany.
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Gaylon Fanning
Columbia
F. R. Fanning
Fisher family leaves after week with relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fisher and their daughter Paula Michelle spent a week with Mrs. Fisher's parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Crowdis and relatives. They left Thursday for Plymouth Indiana. Mrs. Forest Fisher and Sam Smith from Los Angeles accompany them and plan a brief visit with Mrs. Glayds Fisher at Argus Indiana.
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Paul Fisher
Paula Michelle
Plymouth
Indiana
Farm Owner Proclaims Hunters Banned On Property
Frank E. Cassity of Purdin Missouri declares that no hunting with guns or dogs is allowed on his farm, signaling a strict local safeguard for his land.
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Frank E. Cassity
Purdin, Mo
No Quail Hunting Allowed on Taylor Farms
N. E. and W. E. Taylor prohibit quail hunting on their farms. The notice declares a strict no-hunting policy across both properties.
Jones Taxi Service Ad Promises Low Rates
Jones Taxi offers late model clean cars with home office on Northwest corner north of the bank. Downtown at the Snack Shack call 90 or 170 day or night. Rates touted as lower than nearby towns’ cabs.
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JONES
N. W
Snack Shack
Roach Couple Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs W F Roach observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Browning home on Friday November 21 1947 a noon visit featured the Blackwood Brothers singing Ive Never Been Sorry many relatives and friends attended and gifts and cards were exchanged Gleamond and his wife were the only children present.
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W. F. Roach
Browning
Blackwood Brothers
Thomas J. Haney
Myra Lay
Mattie Allen
Floyd Brown
W. A. Brown
Jas. Dunlap
Lloyd Bowyer
E. F. Rensch
John Rensch
Mary Lou
H. C. Bailey
Victor McCully
Farm Program Election Returns November 14th
Linn County selects a farm program committee at the county convention. Dewey R. Chapman elected chair. Hubert W. Mason vice chair. Numerous community committeemen chosen with laid out districts including Locust Creek Marceline and Parson Creek. Grantsville and Jackson townships to vote November 28 at 2:00 p.m.
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Linn County
Dewey R. Chapman
Lawrence I. Stover
Francis D. Harwood
Grantsville
Jackson Townships
Local Scout Troop Attends Brookfield Round-Up Eagle Award
Local Scouts joined the General Pershing District Round-Up in Brookfield last Wednesday. A Scout with his mother received the Eagle Award the highest in scouting as over three hundred boys and a crowd cheered. Scout Master Ovid Atkins led the Troop Council members Gerald Wade Dyle Peterson Gale Thurlo and Jay Harvey.
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Brookfield
Ovid Atkins
Gerald Wade
Dyle Peterson
Gale Thurlo
Jay Harvey
Navy relaxes enlistment requirements and reexamination push
The Navy Department announces looser physical standards for Regular Navy enlistment and asks previously rejected applicants to report for reevaluation. Navy recruiters operate at the Chillicothe Post Office each Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Navy Department
Navy
Mo‘Navy
Chillicothe
Weday
De Vore Couple Welcome Sandra Josephine
Mr and Mrs William K De Vore announce the birth of a granddaughter Sandra Josephine weighing 8 pounds born November 20 to Mr and Mrs Raymond De Vore Stillman Valley Illinois.
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Wm. K. de- Vore
Sandra Josephine
Raymond de- Vore
Stillman Valley
Ill
Tax Collector Schedule Notice to Benton County Taxpayers
Notice to taxpayers of Benton township. Ellis Adams, collector, will be in Brown ing on December 3, 6, 17, and 20 and in Purdin on other days.
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Benton
Browning
Purdin
Ellis Adams
Farm For Sale 126 Acres Near Browning Illinois
Real estate listing for 126 acre improved farm located 7 miles northeast of Browning and 1 mile off a rock road. Contact O. P. Morris at 6406 N Rockwell St Chicago 45 Illinois for details.
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Browning
Rock Road
O. P. Morris
Rockwell St
Chicago 45
Ill
Farm Inhabitants Banned From Hunting With Guns Or Dogs
Local landowners C E McQuown and Ross C Burk publish a strict prohibition on hunting with firearms or dogs across their farms. The notice urges compliance and cites potential enforcement actions.
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C. E. McQuown
Ross C. Burk
Large Persimmon Sent From Oakland Grows bijzondere
Mrs J O Jones delivered a large persimmon to this office last Saturday afternoon. The fruit was sent by Mr and Mrs Homer Hollon of Oakland California. The fruit is much larger and very different from Missouri grown persimmons.
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J. O. Jones
Homer Hollon
Oakland
California
Missouri
Happy Workers Club Meets for November Hasf Day
The Happy Workers Club held a November 19 meeting with Emily and Della Sayers. Eighteen members six children two visitors and four men attended. Activities included quilting tea towels a club dinner and readings plus songs. Next meeting November 28 with Minnie Harris and a pink blue shower planned for Marie Erickson.
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Happy Workers Club
Emily
Della Sayers
Iva Couch
Herschel Lee
James
Edna Knight
Santa Claus
E Christy
Blanche Morris
Carrie Morris
Grace Pipes
Ary May Couch
Jamnice Newman
Minnie Harris
Ember 8
Marie Erickson
Lee
Dickinson School Pie Supper Proceeds 234 Dollars
Mrs Pansy Britton and pupils of Dickinson school hosted a November 19 program and pie supper drawing a large crowd from nearby districts. Pies and boxes sold from 1 50 to 9 50 with contests and auctions. proceeds totaled 234 00.
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Pansy Britton
Dickinson School
Hale Brothers
Dorothy Hollon
Bertha Abbott
Isabelle Gooch
Britton
Burk and Rowe Couple Wed in East Illinois Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Ross Burk announce the marriage of their son Norris Burke to Miss Crystal Jean Rowe of East Illinois on November 10. The couple's vows unite two families in a small town ceremony with relatives in attendance.
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Ross Burk
Norris Burke
Crystal Jean Rowe
East En Ilinois
Birthday Dinner Honoring Ninth Birthday of Jerry Bennett
Mr and Mrs Noel Bennett hosted a Sunday birthday dinner for their son Jerry age nine. Attendees included Ray Lambert and daughter Wanda from near Shelby Leon Bennett and sons Bob Bennett and baby Mollie B J Lambert Béryl Clara Smith and Eldon Head. They departed late wishing Jerry many more happy birthdays.
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Noel Bennett
Jerry
Ray Lambert
Wanda
Near
Shelby
Leon Bennett
Bob Bennett
Mollie B. J. Lambert
Béryl
Clara Smith
Eldon Head
Mrs Mullins Hosts Birthday Dinner for Meda Stone
Mrs Agnes Mullins entertained Sunday with a one o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs Meda Stone's birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs W E Powell of Linneus, Mrs Bertha Smith of Brookfield, Mrs Meda Stone, Mrs Oca Garrett, Mrs Cordie Swisegood, and Mrs Mullins. Afternoon callers included Mrs Floy Standard, Mrs Glen Bumgartner of Brookfield and John Mullins.
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Agnes Mullins
Meda Stone
W. E. Powell
Linneus
Bertha Smith
Brookfield
Oca Garrett
Cordie Swisegood
Mullins
Floy Standard
Glen Bumgartner
John Mullins
Home Workers Club Meets With Mrs Quigley For Day
The Home Workers club met with Mrs. John Quigley on Thursday November 13 for an all day meeting attended by 8 members and 12 visitors. They cut and tack rag rags and shared a cafeteria style noon meal. A prayer was offered, scripture read, and minutes reviewed in the absence of the secretary. A penny collection of 52 cents and flower fund 25 cents were noted. Visitors included several named members and relatives. The group voted to hold a Christmas present exchange and next meet with Mrs Tressie Tate on December 11, with sewing planned.
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The
Home Workers Club
John Quigley
Maggie Wykoff
Quigley
Velma Jennings
Flower Fund
Lavaughn Gooch
Norelie Taylor
Francis Schrock
Steven
J. D. Quigley
David and
Vickie
Jerry Jennings
Max Schrock
Mattie Gooch
Radio Service Joe s Radio Shop
Radio shop in Brookfield Missouri advertises service and parts with contact at 1112 E Helm Street and price tag 32 dollars for selected items.
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Joe's Radio Shop
Milan Extension Meeting to Feature J W Burch Talk
Missouri agricultural extension director J W Burch will speak at the Sullivan County Extension Association annual meeting in Milan on Saturday December 6 1947. The program includes motion pictures a noon basket dinner and officer elections. The meeting is open to the public.
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J. W. Burch
Agricultural Extension Work of
Missouri
Sullivan County Extension Association
Milan
Birthday Party for Judy Peterson
A cheerful birthday party for seven children was held for Miss Judy Peterson. Guests arrived at 5 30 p m with gifts, then dined on hamburgers cupcakes and ice cream before heading to the theater at 7 00 p m. Attendees included Judy Cannon Linda Hooker Linda Jennings Sonja Bartimus Donna Rae Brantner Penny Peters and Judy Peterson.
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Judy Peterson
Judy
Judy Cannon
Linda Hooker
Linda Jennings
Sonja Bartimus
Donna Rae Brantner
Penny Peters
Civic Club Meeting At Legion Hall December First
Civic Club members are reminded of a meeting at the Legion Hall on December 1. The menu for members includes sandwiches and pie.
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Civic Club
the Legion Hall
Methodist Church Service Schedule and Welcome
The Methodist Church hosts a 10:00 a m school session, 11:00 worship and sermon, and 7:30 worship and sermon. Pastor Thomas Jay extends a cordial welcome to all to join in worship.
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The
Methodist Church
H. L. Schrock
de Thomas J Ey
General Purpose Club Meets At Mrs Thurlo Home November 18
The General Purpose Club held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. R A Thurlo’s home on November 18 with ten members three guests and Mr Thurlo present. Health talk by Mrs Sam Artz linked mental attitude to physical well being. A Christmas gala planned for December 19 with details after Mrs Powell’s December 2 meeting.
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R. A. Thurlo
Thurlo
Sam Artz
Robert Fields
Miss Mather
Gale Thurlo
Sam
Powell
Grace Mather
Milan
Hudson
Green Valley
Patricia Artz
Will Woodall
Rufus Callihan
Edgar Hoselton
Nannie Spaeeen
Roscoe Powell
Wade Watson
Hank Oliver
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the Electric Theatre
Butch” Jenkins
Peter Lawford
Beverly Tyler
Ladies Aid
N. E. and
W. E. Taylor
Mrs. W.f.roagh
Farm Program
John Ongle
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