Miss Flo Head dies at 13 in 1942 Missouri
Flo Marie Head daughter of Guy and Ivah Head was born February 19 1929 near Browning Missouri and died October 2 1942 at Grim Smith Hospital Kirksville at 11 20 p m aged 13 years 7 months 13 days She attended rural school and could not start high school due to ill health Survived by parents sister Mildred Tornow brother Kenneth Raymond grandmother Mrs Sarah F Harmon and nephew J W Tornow Services were held October 4 1942 at White Oak Church with Rev C J Chappell and hymns by local singers Burial at White Oak Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flo Marie Head
Guy and
Ivah Head
Browning
Missouri
Grim-Smith
Kirksville
Mildred Tornow
Purdin
Kenneth Raymond
Sarah F. Harmon
J. W. Tornow
White Oak Church
C. J. Chappell
Methodist Church of
Herbert Bailey
Guy Adams
Beverly Moore
White Oak
Card of Thanks for Flo and sympathy shown
We thank friends and neighbors for expressions of love sympathy and help in the death of our darling Flo. Gratitude to those who assisted in the song services pall bearers flower girls grave diggers Rev C J Chappel Mr Schoene for his services and for the floral offerings. Mr and Mrs Guy Head Raymond Mr and Mrs Guy Tornow and J W Mrs Sarah F Harmon
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Flo
C. J. Chappel
Schoene
Guy Head
Raymond
Guy Tornow
J. W
Sarah F. Harmon
Obituary of John Ulrich Holser of Humphreys Missouri
John Ulrich Holser born September 27 1862 in Illinois died September 28 1942 at age 80 in Humphreys Missouri. He married Olive A Stanberry January 13 1887. she died four years earlier. Survived by daughter Mrs Ethel Rottmann Ora Holser Theodore Holser of Humphreys and John Holser Jr of Hutchinson Kansas six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral September 30 1942 at Haseville Methodist Church conducted by Rev O B Hobbs with burial nearby. Pall bearers Cecil Crooks Kenneth Young Isaac Lane John Engleman Blaine Bennett Earl Van Dyke. Flower girls Mrs Cecil Crooks Mrs Morris Crookshanks Mrs Blaine Bennett Mrs John Engleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ulrich Holser
Anthony
Anna Holser
Illinois
Olive A. Stanberry
LeRoy Holser
Edna Holser
Ethel Rottmann
Ora Holser
Theodore Holser
Humphreys
Missouri
John Holser, Jr
Hutchinson Kansas
Fred
Drego Holser
Lena Sallee
Fall River
Kansas
Mary Holser
Wheeling Missouri
Haseville Methodist Church
Haseville Church
O. B. Hobbs
Knox City
Cecil Crooks
Kenneth Young
Isaac Lane
John Engleman
Blaine Bennett
Earl van Dyke
Morris Crookshanks
Thanking Friends for Kindness After Loss of John Holser
We thank our friends for acts of kindness during the illness death and burial of our loved one John Holser. Thanks also to Mr. and Mrs Ora Holser Mr. and Mrs John Rottmann Mr. and Mrs Theodore Rottmann Mr. and Mrs LeRoy Shafer.
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John Holser
Ora Holser
John Rottmann
Theodore Rott
Franklin announces marriage of Margaret Franklin Shoop
Miss Margaret Franklin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Artis Franklin of Milan Missouri, wed Freddie Shoop son of Mr and Mrs P W Shoop of Milan Missouri in a single ring ceremony performed by Rev Painter in Memphis Missouri on September 18. The bride wore a gold street length dress with brown accessories. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Evan McConnell of Downing Missouri. Mrs Shoop is a Milan High School senior and Mr Shoop a Green City High School graduate class of 1938. They honeymooned in Illinois and now reside with the groom's parents east of Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Franklin
Artis Franklin
Milan
Missouri
Freddie Shoop
P. W. Shoop
Memphis
Painter
Evan McConnell
Downing, Missouri
Shoop
Milan High Schoop
Green City
Illinois
Pie Supper at Pierte Schoolhouse This Thursday
Dollie Quigley teacher invites community to a pie supper at Pierte schoolhouse on Thursday night October 8. Proceeds support school activities and student programs.
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Pierte
Dollie Quigley
Merchants of Browning Adopt Early Hours
Special notice states Browning merchants will open at 7:30 am and close at 6 pm daily with Saturday nights closing at 10 pm to conserve fuel lights and labor. Firms named include Calhoun's Grocery Farmers Store Farmers Store Produce F M Stamper Produce Browning Lumber C W Gooch Store M F A Central Co operative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Calhoun’s Grocery
Farmers Store
F. M. Stamper Produce Co
Browning Lumber Co
C. W. Gooch
M. F. A. Central Co-operative
For Sale Frame Building 16x24x7 Ideal for Corn Crib
David S Forbes offers a frame building 16 by 24 by 7 feet, suitable as a corn crib hen house or garage. Includes basic frame structure ready for assembly. Contact David Forbes for price and delivery arrangements.
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David S. Forbes
Artie Cotter Ad Opens Cora Missouri Pear Sale
Advertisement notes pears one and a half miles east of Cora Missouri with pricing for first and second grades at 1.00 and 0.50 dollars respectively by Artie Cotter of Cora.
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Cora
Artie Cotter
Cora, Mo
Cole's Hot Blast Stove For Sale
Forrest Jacobs offers a Cole s Hot Blast heating stove, usable with coal or wood, in good condition and ready for use.
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Cole
Forrest Jacobs
Correction Notice In Church Statement Names Payouts
A correction clarifies the White Oak Grove Church statement should read Mrs Minnie Fanning $2 Mr and Mrs F R Fanning $2 Mr and Mrs Elsworth Turner $2 and G Derk Green $1.
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White Oak Grove
Minnie Fanning
F. R. Fanning
Dinner Honor for Herbert Lambert Before Army Induction
Mr and Mrs John T Hooker hosted a Sunday dinner for Herbert Lambert who leaves October 10 for Army induction. Guests included Mr and Mrs Herbert Dix and family Mr and Mrs Alfred Lambert and family Mr and Mrs Museedith Dixon and baby from Knoxville Iowa Mr and Mrs Herbert Lambert and baby Mr and Mrs Herald Lambert and son Nolan Rev Dixon of Green City and afternoon guests Mr and Mrs Robert Lambert and children Mr and Mrs L C Lantz among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Hooker
Herbert Lambert
Herbert Dixon
Alfred Lambert
Museedith. Dixon
Baby
Knoxville
Iowa
Herald Lambert
Nolan
Dixon
Green City
Robert Lambert
L. C. Lantz
Honor Roll Leaders and Notable Mentions in Local Roll Call
Honor Roll lists numerous names including H. T. Jerome Robert Brehm Maxine Riley Mrs Maude Christy and many others. A note invites readers to examine the tag on their paper and visit the office when in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Jerome
Robert Brehm
Maxine Riley
Maude Christy
New
Noel Cordray
C. ©. Linhart
Callie Smith
Fred Marwitz
E. W. Linhart
H. F. Watson
Jas. Dunlap
Walter Sayers
Mary Lynhart
J. B. Harmon
H. A. Cotter
Elmo Schreck
Charlene Haggard
M. A. Palmer
Woodrow Slater
Christine Jerimah
D. D. Ranklin
Rosa Nickell
Lafe Bennett
Jas. W. Gooch
E. Merrick
E. W. Crookshanks
Chris Hanson
T. S. Elliott
H. V. Campbell
C. G. Tiahrt
Miss Wilma E Johnson Bride of Cpl Francis A Newman
Cpl Francis A Newman and Miss Wilma E Johnson wed in a double ring ceremony at 8 pm on Saturday September 26 performed by Rev Cleve G Hardgrove at his Brookfield home. The bride is the daughter of Clarence E Johnson Browning and the groom the son of Mr and Mrs Allen Newman Brookfield now stationed in the Army Air Corps at Fresno California. Attendants were Mr and Mrs James Doss Brookfield. The couple’s plans and current arrangements place the bride with her father while the groom returns to Fresno.
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Cpl
Francis A. Newman
Wilma E. Johnson
Cleve. G. Hardgrove
Brookfield Baptist Church
Clarence E. Johnson
Browning
Allen Newman
Brookfield
Army Air Corps
Fresno
California
James Doss
Mrs Williams Hosts Bridge Dinner With Prizes
Mrs Jas R Williams entertained Thursday evening with a seven o'clock bridge dinner. High score prize went to Velma Jennings, traveling prize to Kathryn Calhoun, and low score to Della Peters. Attendees included Helen Carter Dorothy Drake Artie Calhoun Beverly Moore Ira Nevins Edna Fobes Letha Bailey Margaret Smith Ada Bolling Kathryn Calhoun Mary Wilkison Velma Jennings Della Peters Alpha Brantner Erma Peterson and Edith Burkholder.
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Jas. R. Williams
Josie Jones
Velma Jennings
Kathryn Calhoun
Della Peters
Mesdames Helen Carter
Dorothy Drake
Artie Calhoun
Beverly Moore
Ira Nevins
Edna Fobes
Letha Bailey
Margaret Smith
Township Seeks Returned Spark Plug Set
The Durcan Township Board asks the parties who borrowed spark plugs and wires from the big cat belonging to the township to return them promptly as work needs to begin.
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Durcan
Browning Street Fair Association Thanks Community Support
In appreciation the Browning Street Fair Association publicly thanks Purden and Browning citizens and surrounding communities for contributions that funded the recent Street Fair and horse show. They list supporters including C. F. Eubanks, C. B. Burns, M. E. Reece, C. K Hart, Perry D. Perkins, Jack Sweeney, Dave Peery, G F E Har ter, Ed Lawrence, Delmar Dail, Burton Long, Mrs Leoma Maddox, G G Freeland, FE S McNealey, Virgil Lee, Milton A Romine and Mrs Bernice Kelley. The association reports a balance of 122.05 to be held for future use by a worthy organization.
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Browning Street Fair Association
Purdin and
Browning
C. F. Eubanks
C. B. Burns
M. E. Reece
C. K Hart
Perry D. Perkins
G. G. Freeland
McNealey
Virgil Lee
Milton A. Romine
Bernice Kelley
Army Mothers Post seeks Christmas greetings for Linn County servicemen
The U S Army Mothers Post No 5 requests nearest kin mail the correct addresses of Linn County soldiers including Negro servicemen to Mrs C M Hopper chairman 815 N Main Brookfield Mo for Christmas greetings.
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U. S. Army Mothers Post No. 5
Linn County
C. M. Hopper
N. Main
Brookfield, Mo
Class Meeting Circle No one of the W. 58 of C. S. met
The October 2 meeting at Mrs. Ruth Lantz's home included worship by Mrs. Mary Wilkison on Truths to Freedom. Fifteen people attended, roll call with favorite recipes, and a Bible Quiz by Mrs. Leona Harris. November host will be Mrs. Ira Nevins with a sketch of a Biblical character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S
Ruth Lantz
Mary Wilkison
America
Nellie Seaman
Margaret Smith
Leona Harris
Gladys Tate
Beverly Moore
Hazel Peterson
Ira Nevins
Almeda Bartow
Mildred Rhodes
Stella Page
Jennie Lumsden
Martha Gooch
Wilkison
Mary Ellen
Donald Johnson Found in the Mississippi River
The body of sailor Donald Johnson was recovered from the Mississippi near St. Louis. He was the son of O. T. Johnson of Browning and had recently been on furlough from the Naval Training Station at Great Lakes Illinois. He vanished after a weekend leave and the cause of death remains unknown. The body has not yet been released for burial.
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Mississippi River
St. Louis
Donald Johnson
O. T. Johnson
Browning
Donald
Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Son Killed in Action In England R.A.F. Pilot Officer Clark Porter
A cablegram reported from near Purdin states Clark Porter pilot officer in the Royal Air Force was killed in a flying accident in England on Sunday October 4. Porter aged 30 was a volunteer in the British Air Corps and had been in England since September 18 1941.
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A. G. Porter
Near
Purdin
Clark Porter
R.A. F
England
Porter
British Air Corps
Friendship Circle Club Meeting Report
The Friendship Circle Club met with Mrs. Erwin Smith on September 23 with all members and four visitors present. Members embroidered tea towels and a set was completed. A grab bag, magazine exchange, book review and handicraft demonstrations were held.
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Friendship Circle Club
Erwin Smith
Margaret
Frances
Tressie
Jewell
Vacy
Edna
Carrie
Rationing Board Sets End Date for Home Canning Season
The Rationing Board announces that the Home Canning Season will close October 15. Hatch, clerk, Ration Board P.58.
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Hatch
Clerk Ration Board
Town Board Acts on Browning Dog Range Complaints
Notice cites dog owners in Browning over dogs running at range. If owners do not fix the issue, steps will be taken to dispose of the animals. By Order of Town Board.
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Browning
Sunshine Workers Club All Day Meeting Ends With Gifts
On September 30 ten members and five visitors gathered with Lola and Mrs. Kille for an all day quilting and embroidery session. A noon cafeteria dinner followed. The group opened with singing When the Roll is Called up Yonder and roll call used a grab bag. Myrtie led a contest won by Rosalie and Secret Sisters handed out gifts. Attendees included Zelma Vadis Nellie Sylvia Mariel Myrtie Ruby Rosalie Lola and Mrs Kille. visitors were Mrs Eva Dunlap Ima Kille Mrs Vera Morgan Mrs Veda Lambert Mrs Beulah Havens and Charles Marshall Law. The next meeting is planned with Ruby Law on October 14.
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Lola
Mrs. Kille
Myrtie
Rosalie
Zelma
Vadis
Nellie
Sylvia
Mariel
Ruby
Kille
Eva Dunlap
Ima Kille
Vera Morgan
Veda Lambert
Beaulah Havens
Charles Marshall Law
Ruby Law
Salvation cost and church revival notes at White Oak
A sermon invites readers to consider grace versus works and the gift of salvation through faith. The notice promotes a Sunday service at White Oak church and revival meetings at Cora starting Friday October 9 at 7 30 led by Rev C G Tiahrt, inviting all including children.
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Heaven
John
God
White Oak Church
Cora
C. G. Tiahrt
Linn County Men Into Army October 14 15 1942
List of registrants eligible for induction in Linn County for October 14 15 1942. Names include Gene Francis Wood Laclede John Harvey Ogan Meadville Forest Randall Engleman Lin neus Bruce Crummer Crouse Roy E Crowley William Virgil Owens Frank Victor Chilperio Marceline Hubert Hill Kelly James Donnel Welch Marceline and many others across Brookfield Marceline and Meadville communities.
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Gene Francis Wood
Laclede
John Harvey Ogan
Meadville Forest
Randall Engleman
Linneus
Bruce Crummer Crouse
Roy E. Crowley
Brookfield
William Virgil Owens
Purdin
Frank Victor Chilperio
Marceline
Homeworkers Club Entails Family Evening at Munrdel Schoolhouse
The Homeworkers Club and families gathered September 24 at Munrdel schoolhouse for an evening of fun and food. Members listed include Ned Mod and family, Ray Bennett, Macvie Murrell, Hazel Johns, Helen, Charley Tate, Cotton Wolfe and Colene, Jerry Jennings and daughters, Evelyn Fanning, Bob Smith, Cecil Matney, Ervin Barrows and others. The October 8 session focuses on election of new officers and bringing a quart of fruit or vegetables.
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Homeworkers Club
Munrdel
Ned- Mod
Ray Bennett
Macvie Murrell
Raymond
Hazel Johns
Helen
Charley Tate
Induction Eligibles List for October 15 1942
Eligible registrants include Clyde Burl Anderson Laclede William Everett Smoot Marceline Thomas Edward Walsh Brook Joseph Glenn Feart Brookfield Andrew Momer Helms Linneus William E Herzog Brookfield Audrey M Jackson Bucklin Raymond L Crist New Boston William Grover Van Horne Purdin Joseph William Main Bucklin Enos Glenn Stambach Mead Paul Henry Mosley Brookfield Charles Shattl Marceline Oscar Willis Lewis Jr Marce Gerald D Towle Meadville Big Leonard Gash Brook Kenneth A Patten Laclede Dennis C Moorman Brookfield Wallace Lane Turner Brook Edward Arthur Lewis Purdin Guy Franklin Rushing Marceline Alvin Ellis Edwards Laclede Edward Sportsman Marceline Ralph Emmit Simpson Bucklin Dayton A Street Purdin James William Dorrell Marceline J Shermuly Brook William A Hayes Marceline Glenn Thomas Brook
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Clyde Burl Anderson
Laclede
William Everett Smoot
Marceline Thomas Edward Walsh
Brookfield
Joseph Glenn Feart
Andrew Momer Helms
Linneus
William E. Herzog
Audrey M. Jackson
Bucklin
Raymond L. Crist
New Boston
William Grover van Horne
Purdin
Joseph William Main
Enos Glenn Stambach
Meadville
Paul Henry Mosley
Charles Shattl
Marceline
Oscar Willis Lewis, Jr
October W M U meeting at Eva Glenn home
The October W M U of the Baptist Church met at Eva Glenn's home with two members and one visitor. The program included prayers, a study on courage, a devotional talk on Into Jail and Out Acts 16:16-40, and refreshments. Attendees named include Eva Glenn Eva Thurlo Lela Neet Dorothy Drake and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M. U
W. M. U. of the Baptist Church
Eva Glenn
Jesus
Glenn
Eva Thurlo
Lela Neet
Dorothy Drake
Ella Thurlo
Mae McCormick
Margaret Adams
Mary Griffis
Jennie Epperson
Letha Bailey
Mildred Morrow
Verlea Foxe
Mary Wilkison
He"én Carter
Slats Diary Reflects Small Town Moments Across Week
An informal week of diary entries records family, work, quarrels, shopping, and reconciliations. Characters Ma Ant Emmy Violet Rays Jane Pa and a grocery clerk appear in everyday scenes from teafing Kentucky to letters in a Sunday Noosepaper.
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Kentucky
Ant
Emmy
Violet Rays
Jane
Also Mentioned on This Page
Flo Head
Wilma E. Jonhson
Bride OF Clp
Newman
Sunshine Workers Club
Hubert Hill Kelly
James Donnel Welch
Pad Jackson Banning
Brooke George W. Courtney
Edward J. Facto
Roy Clarence Westfall
Willard Victor Goos
Everson‘ville
James Joseph Hays
Gerald Stelphlugh
Menville
Carl Frank Smith
Marceline Lawrence Cooper
S. C. Stambach
Clarence
Edward Noll
Graig Baker
Jesse Marvin Penrod
Marceline Chifford
Eugene Spencer
Broo.field
Billy Elane Haney
Clarence Joseph Kiel
Glenn Allen Levenson
von Dewain Bailey
Glenn Melville Jones
Reese Laverne Johnson
Chauncey Harold Bartlett
Leo David Lattman
North Salem
Albert Junior Goosey
Leighton Thomas Stanfield
Marceline Richard Lee Burris
Herby Moore
Samuel Edmond Camlen
Poate Eugene Logan
Brooke John Edward Walsh
Ae Malone Harkins
Jay W. Rottman
Ape Morgan Wolleson
Brooke Earl Edward Cassity
Browning Harlow
Dean Hill
Francis Dale Marsh
Charles Mason Hall
Floyd Robert Lambert
Delbert Jackson Vanwyne
Marceline Herbert F. Welsh
Marceline Clifford
Audra Borron
Rayburn Davol Hicks
Eveli Riddle
Marceline Leonard Keith Kirby
Browning Melvin Joesph Robinson
Virgil Walter Powell
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