Funeral Services Held for J C Sayers in Haseville
John Crockett Sayers 82 died October 7 1944 after a five month illness. He taught school in his youth and married Margaret Young in 1886. Survived by wife five children 21 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral Tuesday October 10 at Haseville Methodist Church with Rev O B Hobbs. interment in Haseville Cemetery under Masonic Lodge supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crockett Sayers
Moses and
Dorcas Sayers
Haseville
Missouri
Margaret Young
Ferman E. Sayers
Protem
Owen O. Sayers
Veda Wood
Lizzie Rottmann
Meadville
Virgil R. Sayers
Independence
Laredo
Methodist
O. B. Hobbs
Knox City
Masonic ‘Lodge
Myers Rites Mark Life of Purdin Native in California
Joseph Culberson Myers born October 11 1861 near Reger Missouri died September 27 1944 at his daughter Mrs R C Light in Los Angeles He married Mary Amelia Thurlow November 23 1832 and had five children Survived by wife one son W L Myers four daughters all in California 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren Services at Pierce Bros Mortuary Los Angeles September 30 burial in Purdin Missouri with Rev C W Burpo and local performers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Myers
R. C. Light
Joseph Culberson Myers
David
Elizabeth Myers
Reger
Sullivan County
Missouri
Los Angeles
California
Mary Amelia Thurlow
Mr. Myers
Purdin
W. L. Myers
Louisiana
Lillian France
Anna Leach
Eleanora Burgess
Marie Light
W. C. Beckett
C. E. Urback
Geo. D. Pulliam
Chas. H. Ao H. L. Fuller
G. A. Garrett
Purdin ‘Cemetery
Solomon Wesley Bundridge
Brookfield
Thomas P
Annie E. Bundridge
Cora
McLarney Hospital
Lizzie Edna Bundies
Belvin Frances Holden
Enid
Oklahoma
Thomas Edward Bundridge
Humphreys
Cora Elien
Galt
Martha Ann Payne
Virginia Spencer
Veda Eleanor Hisel
Annie Mary
Jackie Nona
Thanks for kindness after bereavement
The Myers family thanks the Women’s Club the Women’s Society of Christian Service and many friends for flowers and kindness after their loss. They also thank the Purdin Male Quartet and accompanist for help during services. Mrs. J. C. Myers and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Club
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Purdin
J. C. Myers
See Here Private Hargrove at Electric Theatre this weekend
The film adapts Marion Hargrove’s Army life memoir with Robert Walker as the bungling Private Hargrove. Donna Reed plays his sweetheart, Keenan Wynn and George Offerman Jr. co star as camp friends with Wesley Ruggles directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Hargrove
Charlotte News
Hargrove
Robert Walker
Sailor
Bataan
M-G-M
Keenan Wynn
George Offerman, Jr
Bill” Phillips
E. P
Donna Reed
New York
Donna
Harg
Robert Benchley
Wesley Ruggles
Wanted One or Two Tons Soy Bean Hay
C. A. Fleming seeks one to two tons of soy bean hay for purchase. The notice requests delivery details and price considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Fleming
Letter from Jake Watson to Mrs Henry Watson At Sea 1944
U S Navy sailor Jake Watson writes home September 29 1944 from sea describing quiet war news and family questions. He mentions gifts like a $37.50 monthly bond and hopes the crop and cooking back home are good. He notes nearing two years aboard the ship and possible transfer with greetings to relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watson
Jake
U. S. Navy
Mom
Lois
Don
Jean
Kathleen
Cecil
Grandma
Grandpa
Promotion of Corporal Roy J Haley to Sergeant at Ontario Army Air Field
The Commandant of the Ontario Army Air Field announces the promotion of Corporal Roy Junior Haley to sergeant. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Roy Haley of Browning and a Browning High School graduate. His wife resides in Ontario California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Army Air Field
Ontario
California
Fourth Air Force
Roy Junior Haley
Sgt
Haley
Roy Haley
Browning
Browning High School
Daring Rescue of Infan Tile Paralysis Victim
Lt. Robert Wesselhoeft of Westwood Mass. survived 14 days alive by improvised respiration in western China after paralysis struck. An Air Force rescue included a three and a half hour flight in a liaison plane, a 1500 foot runway build, and a 17000 foot Hump crossing to reach Calcutta where an iron lung saved him. Accompanying rescuers were Lt. John Partanen and S Sgt Clyde Foushee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Lafe Bennett
Carlyle
ATC
India
China
Robert Wesselhoeft
Westwood
Mass
Calcutta
Fred C. Welsh
West Englewood
N. J
14Th Air Force
Wesselhoeft
John E. Partenen
Ajo
Ariz
Clyde Foushee
Durham
N.C
Thibetan
Harry Fisher
Cassity Rites Mark Life Of Local Resident
James Andrew Cassity died September 29 1941 at 4 30 a m at 203 West Love Street Mexico Missouri He was born December 12 1874 son of William and Louisa Cassity He married Nora Powell and had three children Lila Pearl Esther Maude Pittman and Wilson Cassity He worked as a horse trader in Browning Kansas City and later a railroad insurance writer in Topeka Funeral services were held at McPhitters Chapel and grave side rites conducted in Purdin with many relatives attending
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Andrew Cassity
William
Louisa Cassity
West Love Street
Mexico
Missouri
Nora Powell
Mire
Frank Powell
Browning
Lila Pearl
Esther Maude Pittman
Wilson Cassity
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Linn
Sullivan Counties
Topeka
Kansas
Continental Insurance Co
Chicago
First Baptist Church
I.U.C.F. Lodge
Purdin
Elva Pearson
Lois Ann
Okla
Leland Cassity
Lawrence
Pfc
Merle Pittman, Jr
Fort Leonard Wood
Minnie Palmer
Moline
Alma Dick
Oskaloosa
John S. Shoush
Springfield
Legion and Auxiliary Meeting Friday Night at Browning
Legion and Auxiliary members are urged to attend Friday night October 13 at the Legion Home in Browning. Clearence F. Lumsden, Com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Meeting
Legion and Auxiliary
Legion
Browning
Clearence F. Lumsden
Com
Pie Supper At Clem Springs Schoolhouse Friday Night
Community notices invite neighbors to a pie supper on October 13 at Clem Springs Schoolhouse with Nina Fanning as host. A separate dinner honors Lloyd Bowyer and Mrs. Gertie Crooks took place near Humphreys at the Clawson home with many attendees and decorative cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Bowyer
Noble Crooks
Ellis Clawson
Humphreys
Lloyd Bowyer
Gertie Crooks
John Mullins
Jewell
Louis Arnold
Kenneth
Darrell
Charles Lee Bowyer
Eugene
Raymah Lee
Brunswick
Ray Bowyer
Dixie
Lola Ray
Keytesville
John Clawson
Dallas Falconer
Judea Falconer
Velma
Dr Harold Litton Rites Arranged
Dr Harold E Litton 47 of 500 Griswold died Friday in a local hospital He taught at Los Angeles College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons and kept an Glendale office He was a member of First Methodist Church Surviving are his widow two sons Robert and Richard his mother Mrs J K Litton of Nebraska two sisters Mrs Ed Van Denmark and Lola Litton Mrs Litton formerly Miss Josephine Knifong of near Browning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Litton
Glendale
California
Harold E. Litton
Los Angeles College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
First Methodist Church
Josephine Litton
Robert
Richard Litton
J. K. Litton
Nebraska
State
Ed van Denmark
Lola Litton
Nebrasa
Box and Pie Supper At Cross Roads School House
There will be a box and pie supper at the Cross Roads School house tonight October 12. You are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. Lyle Wickham Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Roads
Lyle Wickham
Commendation for Superfortress repairs received by CPL Galhoun
A World War II letter notes CPL Jas A Galhoun receiving a commendation for repairing a Superfortress. He mentions heat rash, clothes, a rifle range, and mail film development, plus seeing Arthur and Ima Rinehart in Kansas City. He asks for no more films and discusses processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Bray
P.X
Mennen
Commendation for Superfortress repair team’s rapid work
Twenty Second Air Depot praises a maintenance team led by Lt. Col. Ainsley E. Stuart for fast, successful repair of the Superfortress. The letter notes record speed under trying conditions, emphasizes keeping aircraft in the air to fulfill missions, and forwards a copy for the recipient’s personal file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
APO
Japan
Ainsley E. Stuart
Air Corps
Commendation for B 29 Repair Team at 22nd Air Depot Group
A formal commendation from Colonel Arthur V. Jones Jr. praises the 22nd Air Depot Group for repairing the B 29 Tooin to Tokyo in five days. The letter instructs copies to be sent to all concerned and filed in their 201 records. Also notes local community events and obituaries including Solomon Wesley Bundridge who died October 1 1944 in Brookfield Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty Second Air Depot Group
APO
22Nd Air Depot Group
Tootin
Tokyo
Arthur V. Jones, Jr
Air Corps
Found Pair of Ladies Black Kid Gloves
A pair of black kid gloves for ladies was found. owner may inquire at this office for return.
James S. Swisegood Dies in Green Castle Missouri
James Solomon Swisegood born January 11 1864 in Illinois died October 8 1944 in Green Castle Missouri aged 80 years 8 months and 27 days. Survived by children Floyd North Salem Alpha Cordray Linne North Salem Iola Pearler North Salem Helen Head North Salem eight grandchildren one great grandchild and sister Mrs Mary Cable Milan Missouri. Funeral held Monday at North Salem conducted by Rev Chaffee with pallbearers and flowers helpers. buried North Salem Cemetery under Glenn E Kent Funeral Service Green City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Solomon
Harriett
Andrew Swisegood
Illinois
Green Castle
Missouri
Lela Head
Sylvia Earl
Elva
Otho Cecil
Nolan Norvell
Vivian Neva
Floyd Swisegood
North Salen
Alpha Cordray
Linnew3
Iola Pearler
North Salem
Helen Head
Mary Cable
Milan
Swisegood
Ilinois
Pansy Belzer
Ramah McCollum
Ray Bauer
Ellis Jennings
Nolan Arnold
Henry Lambert
John Longwell
Turney Bailey
Flowers
Shirley Ann Pearler
Beverly Taylor
Phyllis Maggart
North Salem Cemetery
Glenn E. Kent
Green City
Card of Thanks for Father James S Swisegood
The family thanks everyone for prayers and floral offerings during the illness death and burial of our father James S Swisegood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Swisegood
Owens Parents Welcome 8 3/4 Pound Baby Boy
Mr and Mrs Loren Owens announce the birth of an eight and three quarters pound baby boy born October 7 at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Moore near Purdin. Dr T R McArtor was the attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Owens
Joe Moore
Purdin
T. R. McArtor
Clergy Assignments From Annual Methodist Conference
At the recent Methodist Conference in Columbia Rev. L. P. Mohr was assigned to the Browning Circuit. Rev. Jesse Slover, finishing for Rev. G. K. Poole, and the minister at Purdin, was sent to the Gorin Rutledge Circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
L. P. Mohr
Browning
Jesse Slover
G. K. Poole
Purdin
Gorin-Rutledge Circuit
Also Mentioned on This Page
John C. Sayers
Private Hargrove
Electric Theatre
Clem Springs
Nina Fanning
J. N. Neet
Frances Dell
H. C. Bailey
T. S. Bartow
Ted Brantner
J. H. Calhoun
Edgar Carter
David Forbes
C. W. Gooch
Ray Gooch
B. J. Harvey
Edgar Hoselton
Jerry Jennings
Otto Johnson
Claud Kenley
Leon
Litton
Josephine Knifong
A. L. Knifong
Near
Cpl
Jas. A. Galhoun
Smith
Phyllis Bardon
Schoene’s
J. J. Johnston
Miss Johnston
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