Funeral Services Held at Mt Olive on Sunday
Carrie Susan Fields Bowyer of Linn County Missouri died October 18 1940 at age 72. She leaves three children Lloyd E Bowyer Hermia Falconer Zelma Cook eleven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Services were held at Mt Olive Church conducted by Rev A H Smith and burial followed at nearby cemetery with E J Robertson Fern Reeder Schoene Funeral Directors in charge. She was a longtime member of the Mt Olive Baptist Church and widow of Robert Lee Bowyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Susan
Sharleen
Sally Jennings Fields
Benton Township
Linn County
Purdin
Missouri
Richard Moore
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Robert Lee Bowyer
Charley
Ruth
Hester
Shafter
E. B. Fields
John Fields
Sadie Neely
Royal Neighbors
Cearly
Lois
Dorotha
Shirley Jean Bowyer
Ada Morris
E. J. Robertson
Laredo
Fern Reeder
Quincy
Ilinois
Mary Tipton
Reger
James Tipton
George Thomas Ford
Milan
Schreck Cemetery
Schoene
Card of Thanks for Bowyer Family
We express sincere thanks and appreciation to those who assisted during illness death and burial of our mother and grandmother. Signed by Mr and Mrs Lloyd E Bowyer and family Mr and Mrs Dallas Falconer Mr and Mrs Hayden Cook and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd E. Bowyer
Dallas Falconer
Hayden Cook
Milam Woman Mrs Mollie Ford Dies At 58 In Quincy Ill
Mrs Mollie Ford 58 died at the home of her daughter Mrs Bessie Reeder in Quincy Illinois from a heart attack while visiting. She was born June 24 1882 in Sullivan County Missouri near Milan and lived near Roger Missouri most of her life. She married George Thomas Ford May 19 1903 and had six daughters and five sons who survive including Duain Ford Milan Joe Ford Browning Thomas Ford Reger George Ford Youngstown Mrs George Carter Reger Mrs John Bardon Mrs Bertha McCaughey and Mrs Melvin Stephenson Milan and Mrs Floyd Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Ford
Joseph and
Mary Tipton
Sullivan County
Missouri
Milan
Bessie Reeder
Quincy
Illinois
George Thomas Ford
Duain Ford
Joe Ford
Browning
Thomas and
Guy Ford
Reger
George Ford
Youngstown
George Carter
John Bardon
Bertha McCaughey
Melvin Stephenson
Floyd Daniels
In Memory of Charles N Russell
In sad and loving memory of our dear husband and father Charles N Russell who died October 22 1939. One year has passed since the day you went away. Your memory will never grow old. Sadly missed by wife and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Russell
Charlie
Buck Benny Rides Again Wild West Show at Electric Theatre
Buck Benny's Furious Five Ring Circus comes October 30 31 at the Electric Theatre featuring Rochester Carmichael Andy Devine Ellen Drew Phil Harris and Buck Benny with a bevy of cow girls. Buck Benny tames a bucking bronco performs lariat tricks and wears a ten gallon hat in this Paramount production. Admission is 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Benny
Rochester, Carmichael
Andy Devine
Ellen Drew
Phil Harris
Jack
Buck
Benny
Paramount
Remembering Virginia Catherine Seaman in Loving Memory
A family tribute notes the death of Virginia Catherine Seaman on October 25 1939 one year ago. The verse declares she is not gone but away and recalls her cheery smile and loved ones who miss her including Mr and Mrs Chas D Johnson and Nancy Seaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Catherine Seaman
Chas. D. Johnson
Nancy Seaman
In sad memory of our dear mother Jennie Virginia
In sad and loving memory of our dear mother Jennie Virginia year ago today October 25 1939 a precious one from us has gone a voice we loved is stilled a place is vacant in our hearts which never can be filled sadly missed by children and grandchildren Mr and Mrs Claude Richardson and sons Donald and Billy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Virginia Seaman
Mrs
Claude Richardson
Donald
Billy
Women’s Society Meeting Ordains Service and Outreach
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met October 17 led by May Schreck with devotionals on Christian stewardship. Annette Crawford presented a paper on Why I Attend Church, and Lelia Nickell on Why Join the Church. Twenty members attended including Rev. Hall and Mrs Seaman served a lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Annette Crawford
May Schreck
Jesus
Irah Carr
Lelia Nickelson
Hall
Mesdames McArtor
Rush
Knifong
Woolf
Nickell
Haning
Schrock
Epperson
Harris
Smith Hummel
Adams
Browning
Carter
Crawford
Seaman
Carr
Adamson
Paul VanOsdol seeks re election for 12th Judicial Circuit
Paul VanOsdol judge of the 12th Judicial Circuit covering Chariton Linn and Sullivan counties announces his candidacy for re election. Born Bucklin Missouri May 31 1892 he trained at University of Missouri School of Law 1912 and served in World War I with the 356th Infantry. He practiced law in Brookfield before moving to a Bucklin farm in 1934. He is a Republican respected for impartial rulings and holds memberships in Christian Church Masonic Lodge American Bar Association American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul VanOsdol
12Th Judicial Circuit
Chariton
Linn
Sullivan
Judge van Ossel
Bucklin
Linn County
Missouri
University High School
Columbia
School of Law
University of Missouri
Willie Woodson
Paul, Jr
Kansas City
Woodson
Brookfield
356Th Infantry
France
County Court Judge Candidate Visits Linneus Voters
Judge G E Harter of Linneus in Clay township campaigns for County Court Western District on the Republican ticket. He has not held office before but is confident in his qualifications and seeks support before the November 5 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E.harter
Linneus
Harter
Clay Township
Hunters Ban Trapping or Hunting on Farm Property
Ida May Beslin places a notice in the county ledger declaring no trapping or hunting with gun or dog allowed on her farm. The sign marks a strict private restriction for trespassers and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida
In Appreciation for Floral Offering to J. Q. Adams
I thank my friends in Browning and vicinity for the beautiful floral remembrance for my father J. Q. Adams who died at Green Castle on October 14. Glen Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
J. Q. Adams
Green Castle
Glen. Adams
Prairie Seminary School Carnival Promises Drinks and Games
An upcoming event at Prairie Seminary on Saturday October 26 features drinks eats and games. Luther Rauer is listed as the teacher overseeing the carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Seminary School
Luther Rauer
Johnsons from Denver Honored At Sunday Dinner
Jr and Mrs R I Fuller entertained Sunday with a dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Earl Johnson and daughter Beverly of Denver Colorado. Attending were Mr and Mrs Earl Johnson and daughter Beverly Miss Jessie Fuller Eddie Bailey Mrs Hinda Hooker and daughter Evelyn and Mr McPherron of Auburn Nebraska from Lineville Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I. Fuller
Earl Johnson
Denver
Colo
Beverly
Adams Wesley Class Meeting Conducted At Mrs Bennett’s Home
Friday October 11 the Adams Wesley class met at Mrs Lillian Bennett’s home with Mrs Pearle Thurlo and president leading devotion due to Mrs Ruth Lantz absence. The meeting opened with two hymns Sweeter As The Years Go By and More Love To Thee. Mrs Violett Kenley led the day’s lesson on Sarah the Princess and Hagar the Bondwoman. Mrs Frances Darr contributed remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Wesley
Lillian Bennett
Pearle Thurlo
Bennett
Ruth Lantz
Violett Kenley
Sarah
Hagar
Frances Darr
Song of the Years book review shared by group
A detailed review notes broad enjoyment of Song of the Years. Sixteen members answered roll call with a savory write recipe. Five visitors joined the event as hostesses served sandwiches cake and coffee.
Leona Smith Weds Cecil Lambert at Laredo Parsonage
Mr and Mrs Frank Smith near Brookfield announce the marriage of their daughter Leona to Cecil Lambert. The ceremony was held October 15 at the Methodist parsonage in Laredo with Rev C B Hobbs officiating. Mrs Lambert is a Browning High School graduate and J Lambert is the son of Will Lambert of south of Purdin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smitth-Lambert
Frank Smith
Near Brookfield
Leona
Cecil Lambert
Methodist Parsonage
Laredo
C. B. Hobbs
Pleasant Shade schoolhouse carnival announced
A carnival at Pleasant Shade schoolhouse on Friday November 1 offers a bushel of apples to be given away. Everyone is welcome. Mrs Margaret McCollum, Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Shade
Margaret McCollum
American Legion Meeting Tonight October 25
Regular meeting of the American Legion is scheduled for Friday night October 25. Members are urged to attend and especially all membership drive captains. B. J. Harvey, Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
B. J. Harvey
The Road To Singapore at Electric Theatre
Bing Crosby Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour headline a sea comedy at Electric Theatre for a last showing tonight. A dancing girl is saved from a brutal master by two seafaring men in a sunny South Seas romp full of songs and holiday mirth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Bing Crosby
Bob Hope
Dorothy Lamour
Electric Theatre
Dorothy
Bing
Bob
South Seas
Special Stockholders Meeting for Citizens Savings Bank Browning
Notice announces a special meeting of Citizens Savings Bank stockholders in Browning Missouri on December 27 1940 at 9:00 am for at least three hours to vote on increasing capital stock from 20000 to 25000 via a 25 stock dividend with Elvin L Harmon secretary and M L Haning president attesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Savings Bank of
Browning
Missouri
Elvin L. Harmon
Family Dinner Brings Nine Families Together in Genoa
A large family dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Everett Westfall in Genoa Colorado on October 6. Nine families and three to four generations gathered, with lists of attendees including Mrs. D. G. Seymour Green City Missouri and many Genoa residents. The day featured a noon meal, photos, and plentiful ice cream and cake before guests returned home. Mrs. Seymour planned a short sojourn in Hugo Genoa and Denver before returning to Green City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Westfall
Genoa
Colo
D. G. Seymour
Green City
Earnest Prettyman
Deloris Prettyman
Westfall
Lee Holcomb
Barbara
Shirley Holcomb
Seymour
R. A. Crist
Virgil Bane
Virgil Dewane Bane
Hasty Cole
Gilbert
Leila
Leroy
Delbert
Carlos
Hasty
Earl Seymour
Mary Louise
Dale
Hugo
Barbar and
Shirley
Ralph Ewing
Clifford Kelly
Denver
Clubs Annual County Meeting Held at Milan
Large rural turnout in Milan for the Home Economics Extension Clubs annual county achievement day. Mrs. Myrtle Grisamer opened in orderly fashion with plans for future work. About five hundred people attended the program featuring exhibits, plays, singing, and a county chorus under William Haviland and Mrs. Robert Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Home Economics Extension Clubs
Myrtle Grisamer
Harold Millay
Wm. Callihan
H. L. Knight
Mary Kiger
Wm. Haviland
Robert Price
Fred Riddle
Fred Reed
B. L. Porter
John Bankus
Albion Drew
Court House
R. A. Thurlo
Anna Bunch
Henry Robinson
Elgin Holliday
Lonestar Sunshine
Helping Hand
Good Will
Sullivan N. N
Spring Creek
Hearth and Home
Golden Rule
Friendly Neighbors
Happy Hour
Mt. Vernon
Friendly Neighbors Club
Red Cross
Republican Candidates Speak in Brown ing Saturday Night
The Republican Candidates of Linn County with an able speaker will address residents in Brown ing on Saturday night October 26 at 8 00 on South Main Street. By the Willkie for President Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Browning
South Main Street
In Gratitude for Help After Brother’s Passing
The Eslin family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness shown after the death of our brother and uncle. Ida May Eslin and the sisters and nephews extend blessings to all who assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida May Eslin
North Salem Quilting Club Meets With Mrs Iola Pearler
The North Salem Quilting Club gathered Thursday October 17 for an all day session led by Mrs Iola Pearler. Members quilted and pieced a quilt already in frames from a previous session. A noon dinner was served and at two o clock the new officers were introduced with Mrs Alpha Lambert as President and Mrs Kitty Longwell as Vice President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Salem Quilting Club
Iola Pearler
Alpha Lambert
Kitty Longwell
Irene Jennings
Brantner Couple Welcome 8 lb Baby Boy
Mr and Mrs Bernie Brantner of near North Salem announce the birth of an eight pound boy at 7 o clock yesterday morning October 23 Dr T R McArtor was the attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernie Brantner
North Salem
T. R. McArtor
Prayer Meeting Notice for School Program
A prayer meeting is announced for Thursday and Friday nights with the October 25 gathering at 7 15 at the home of Mrs Ivah Carr. All are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivah Carr
Forbes Host Family and Friends Weekend in October
Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Forbes welcomed guests on Sunday October 20 including Mr. Forbes’ sister and husband Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Grandrath of Iowa City Iowa and Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Hayward. The Haywards returned home Sunday while other guests stayed until Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Forbes with Mrs. Abanks will visit relatives in Green City Lemons and Iowa before returning to their western home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Forbes
Mr. Forbes
W. J. Grandrath
Iowa City
R. W. Hayward
M. G. Abanks
Plattsburg
S. Forbes
Monroiva
Calif
Bolling Hosts Ride-A-Wee Bridge Dinner Event
Mr and Mrs J P Bolling entertained with a bridge dinner on Thursday evening October 17. Guests included Mr and Mrs W F Peters Miss Lucille Best and many Ride-A-Wee club members. Favors for high score went to Mrs Peters and Mr J H Calhoun and Dr Grice received the traveling prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Bolling
W. F. Peters
Lucille Best
Ride-A-Wee Club
H.C. Bailey
J. H. Calhoun
R. M. Calhoun
C. W. Gooch
W. D. Grice
C. B. Fleming
J. N. Neet
J. R. Williams
Peters
Dr. Grice
Friendly Neighbors Club Welcomes Three New Members
The Friendly Neighbor Club met at Mrs. Howard Paynes for an October session. Members peeled pears and apples to can and prepared oyster plant to cold pack while a comforter was completed. Thirteen members attended and three new members joined: Frances McGhee Icel Tapscott Kathryn Smith, bringing total to fifteen. The next October meeting will be at Mildred Foss on October 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Neighbors Club
Friendly Neighbor Club
Howard Paynes
Frances McGhee
Icel Tapscott
Kathryn Smith
Mildred Foss
Leaf and Tree Wizard Club met at Pleasant Shade school house
The Leaf and Tree Wizard 4-H Club gathered Friday October 18 with five members and four visitors. Ronald Johnson led two songs The Nonsense Song and Mulberry Bush. Don Woods reported minutes, new and old business discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leaf and Tree Wizard Club
Leaf and Tree Wizard
Pleasant Shade School House
Don Woods
Ronald Johnson
Mrs. W B Austin Visited Bogard Friends
Mrs. W B Austin of Bogard spent the first of the week with Mrs. Clara Whaley and other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Austin
Bogard
Clara Whaley
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MT. Olive
Carrie Bowyer
Linn Sullivan and
Chariton Counties
Madaline Tucker
White Elephant Sale
Erejoy
Jola
Verna Peavler
Ethel Swisegood
Ethel Almond
Ritta Head
Melissa Belzer
Lela Peavler
Alpha Cordray
Lavena Riddle
Lene Pelzer
Jerry
Larry Belzer
Junior Tucker
Max Swisegood
Carl Peavler
Frank Head
Floyd Swisegood
Leo Peavler
Clyde Martin
Keith Cordray
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