James M. Fanning Rites Held at White Oak
James Marion Fanning 66 years old of Browning Missouri died August 31 1942 after a long career as a rural mail carrier and farmer He was survived by his wife five children ten grandchildren one sister one brother and an aunt Services were held September 1 1942 at White Oak Church with Rev John P Ingerslew officiating and interment in White Oak Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marion Fanning
Reubin
Agnes Fanning
Sullivan County
Missouri
Deep Springs
Browning
Milan High School
Humphreys College
Humphreys
Minnie Belle Helms
Francis Fanning
Near Browning
Alpha Holton
Centerville
Iowa
James Lawson Fanning
Cora
Doris Dell
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Lula Brumbaugh
Allen Fanning
Tish Whitaker
Near Cora
Edward F. Williams
Roy Fanning
Cale Smith
Ira Smith
Geo. Fields
Joe Ford
Olaf Kinfong
White Oak Cemetery
Beery Shines as Tough Sergeant in The Bugle Sounds
Wallace Beery plays a battle hardened first sergeant with a heart of gold in The Bugle Sounds. The MGM drama shows authentic Army maneuvers approved by the War Department with real tanks and Fort Knox and Fort Lewis sequences. Donna Reed and William Lundigan lead a cast including George Bancroft Chill Wills and Jerome Cowan in a wartime thriller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Beery
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
War Department
Fort Knox
Fort Lewis
Wash
Beery
Fort Ord
Tank
Stone
Lewis Stone
Donna Reed
William Lundigan
George Bancroft
Henry O'Neill
Chill Wills
Tom Dugan
Guvin Williams
Jerome Cowan
Card of Thanks from the Fanning family
We thank friends for acts of kindness shown during illness death and burial of our loved one Mrs Jas Fanning and family
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Jas. Fanning
Peters Reunion Set for Browning Park September 13
The Peters Reunion will be held at Browning Park on Sunday September 13 with attendees expected to gather for a community reunion. Local organizers invite former Peters family members and friends to join for shared memories and activities.
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Peter
Peters
Browning Park
For Sale Two Yearling Sheep and Two Lamb Rams
F. L. Thomas of North Salem Missouri offers two yearling Shropshire rams and two lamb rams from a registered Shropshire ram and from good grade Shropshire ewes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Thomas
North Salem
Missouri
Fighting Bluejacket Jacob Watson Joins Navy in KC
Jacob G. Watson of Browning son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Watson has sworn in at the Kansas City Navy Recruiting Station. He begins recruit training at one of four large U S naval centers with five weeks of drills seamanship and procedures and will be eligible for specialized training afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri
Uncle Sam's Navy
Jacob G. Watson
Browning
Henry F. Watson
Navy
Watson
Twin Birth for VanDkye Family Near Browning
Mr and Mrs Russell VanDkye announce twins born September 2 weighing five pounds each. One infant survived. the other died shortly after birth. Attending physician was Dr McArtor.
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Russell VanDkye
Near
Browning
Dr. McArtor
Fleming Family Reunion At James R Williams Home
The Fleming family held a reunion Sunday at the James R Williams residence. Attendees included Orley Lee of Oakland California John Lee Smith of Chicago Illinois James R Williams and Edward F Williams of Burlington Iowa C B Fleming Raymond McCrary and son James Lee of Chula Dr C A Fleming J J Smith and daughter Mary Elisabeth Mrs America Fleming and Mrs Williams were also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming
James R. Williams
Orley Lee
Oakland
California
John Lee Smith
Chicago
Illinois
James R
Edward F. Williams
Burlington
Iowa
C. B. Fleming
Raymond McCrary
James Lee
Chula
C. A. Fleming
J. J. Smith
Mary Elisabeth
America Fleming
Williams
Woodside Baby Girl Born August 29
Mr and Mrs Marlin Woodside announce the birth of a seven pound girl on August 29. Mother and baby are doing nicely. Dr McArtor was the attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Woodside
Babe
Dr. McArtor
McCollum Couple Welcomes 74lb Baby Boy Near Purdin
Mr and Mrs Elmer McCollum of near Purdin welcome a 74 pound baby boy born August 26 with Dr McArtor as attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer McCollum
Purdin
Dr. McArtor
Kibble and Dale Wed at Simple Columbus Ceremony
Miss Wanda Dale became the bride of Staff Sergeant John R. Kibble at a simple home ceremony on Monday evening August 24. The service at 603 Third Avenue North was officiated by Rev. J. O. Glenn before a small gathering. The couple, from Milan Missouri, will reside at the Humphreys home while Kibble serves at the Columbus Army Flying School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Dale
John R. Kibble
Columbus Army Flying School
C. T. Humphreys
Third Avenue North
J. O. Glenn
Sergeant
Carl Morris
Kibble
Milan
Missouri
J. W. Dale
Sergeant Kibble
Okie Kibble
Commercial Dispatch
Columbus
Mississippi
Linn County Victory Fund Committee Formed for War Effort
W. W. Alexander of Trenton Trust Co announces Linn County Victory Fund Committee for the duration. Members include Ellis C. Brownlee of Brookfield as chairman and H. B. Johnson of Browning, Guy Johnson of Purdin, J. P. Hoover of Linneus, P. E. Rouse of Bucklin, H. E. Trader of Marcelline, and Lloyd Tharp of Meadville. The panel aims to coordinate investment bankers and banks in selling Treasury securities while complementing War Savings staffs and reaching larger investors through normal financial channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Alexander
Trenton Trust Company
Trenton
Missouri
Missouri Victory Fund Committee
Federal Reserve District
Linn County Victory Fund Committee
Ellis C. Brownlee
Brownlee-Moore Banking Co
Brookfield
H. 8. Johnson
Citizens Savings Bank
Browning
Guy Johnson
Bank of Purdin
Purdin, Mo
J. P
Treasury
Victory Fund
War Savings
Secretary of the Treasury
Yearling Angus Bull Shown By Bev Gooch
A yearling Angus bull described as a good one is shown by Bev Gooch in a rural cattle event. The brief note highlights the cattleman’s stock and the quality of the young bull.
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Bev Gooch
Rams Bought From Lespedera Hay and Noble Crooks
A buyer reports purchasing 1 Hampshire and 4 Shropshire rams described as good quality from Lespedera Hay and Noble Crooks. The note confirms the livestock deal and breed mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lespedera Hay
Hampshire
Shropshire Rams
Noble Crooks
Homeworkers Club Meeting at Havens Residence
The Homeworkers Club met August 27 with six members three visitors and several children including Mrs. Ella Mae Havens. The program featured a patriotic song and a Penny collection of eight cents. Ella Mae won the contest by Kathryn. cake was served. next meeting set with Mrs. Martha Smith on September 10 in the afternoon.
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Homeworkers Club
Ella Mae Havens
America
Maggie Wykoff
Kathryn
Ella Mae
Naomi Kimbrough
Helen Matney
Opal Ludwig
Dean
Ronnie
Larry
Tressie Tate
Hazel Johns
Helen
Kathryn Taylor
Norelie
Christine
Blanch Murrell
Georgia
Betty
Harvey
Aurdee Barrrows
Irene
Maurice
Jerry
Martha Mae
Stitch And Chatter Club Meeting Report
The Stitch and Chatter Club met August 12 with Mrs. Alpha Christy. Members quilted and embroidered while sharing chattery talk and a noon meal. Mrs. Alice DeVore read a self composed poem and four visitors attended. Next meeting with Edith Hale is August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitch and Chatter Club
Alpha Christy
Dana Lambert
Alice DeVore
Edith Hale
Notice to Delinquent Taxpayers by City Collector
City Collector Mrs Nelle Williams warns that real estate with three or more years of delinquent taxes must be advertised for sale under state law. Pay delinquent taxes before September 19 to avoid sale.
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Nelle Williams
Sunday Dinner Hosts Thurlo Family with Guests
Sunday guests gathered for a one o clock dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Thurlo. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Duncan of Brookfield, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore and daughters Cynthia and Judy, Mr. and Mrs. John Burwell, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Calhoun, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bailey and Mrs. Josie Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Thurlo
K. M. Duncan
Brookfield
Robert Moore
Cynthia
Judy
John Burwell
J. H. Calhoun
Herbert’ Bailey
Josie’ Jones
Ruth Lawrence resigns as nurse superintendent for Milan move
Mrs Ruth Lawrence longtime superintendent of nurses at McLarney Hospital Brookfield resigns to take a similar post at Simpson Hospital Milan with a salary increase. She reported for work Tuesday morning September 1.
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Milan
Ruth Lawrence
McLarney Hospital
Brookfield
Simpson Hospital
Lawrence
Legion and Auxiliary to Elect Officers Friday Night
Members of Claude Myers Post American Legion and Auxiliary meet at the Legion Home on Friday night September 4 to elect officers for the coming year and handle other business. Commander W. R. Ware urges attendance.
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Claude Myers Post
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Home
W. R. Ware
Twin brothers honored at Shafter Sunday dinner
Entertained by Mr and Mrs Elmer Hammock in Shafter were twin brothers Earl and Jen Jerome and their daughter Irene. Guests included Ben Jerome and daughter from Ridgeway Iowa Roy Creason and two children Meeker family from Laredo and McMickle family with Shelda Grace Gail and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Hammock
Veda
James
Shafter
Earl
Jen Jerome
Ben Jerome
Ridgeway
Iowa
Roy Creason
Near
Meadville
Fred Meeker
Laredo
Marshall McMickle
Shelda
Earl Jerome
Irene
Glen Jerome
Grace
Gail
Leoma Maddox for Recorder of Deeds 1942
Leoma Jones Maddox seeks the Republican nomination for Recorder of Deeds in the November 3, 1942 General Election. A Linneus Missouri native, she appears with two children after the death of her husband Brick Maddox, highlighting business training and church ties as reasons for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leoma Jones Maddox
Maddox
Chillicothe Business College
The
Baptist Church
C. S
Brick) Maddox
C. H. Maddox
Linneus
University of Missouri
Constance
Westfall Reunion Held at Bethel Church South of Winigan
The Westfall family reunion took place Sunday at Bethel Church south of Winigan on a sunny day with good roads and strong attendance. Attendees shared a late dinner under shade trees, honored two servicemen Glenn Westfall and Eldon Westfall, visited the cemetery, enjoyed a song service, and planned next year’s gathering for the last Sunday in August at the same location.
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Westfall
Bethel Church
Winigan
Clifford §McCollum
Sam
Glenn Westfall
Ray
Eldon
Clarence
W. O. Westfall
Ray Westfall
Linley Westfall
Glen
Halfway
Ellwood Foss
John Hoselton
New Boston
Will McCollum
Gifford
Ammerman
Green City
Clarence Westfall
George Bailey
Claude Westfall
Brookfield
Ivan Cokerham
Purdin
Clyde McCollum
Elmer
Clifford McCollum
Booneville
Paul Keithley
Kansas City
Elby Hoselton
Oscar Hoselton
Billy Martin
Myrle Foss
Harold Foss
Harold Abbott
Perry McCollum
Everett
Colorado
Wisconsin
County Plans Achievement Day Set for September 29
The Extension Club presidents met to plan Women's Achievement Day in the Milan courthouse basement community room. Booths must be ready by 9 30 with programs starting at 10 30 led by Mrs L C Hoover and music by Mrs Sam Artz. Each club to present a 15 minute act and participate in a county nutrition exhibit led by chairwoman Mrs Lewis Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
L. C. Hoover
Sullivan County
Sam Artz
J. Hoover
Edgar Martin
Carl Montgomery
Grace West
Marvin Murphy
Roy Ball
Dixie Ebersole
Langdon Home Welcomes Sunday Dinner Guests
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Langdon included Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Langdon of near Jacksonville Miss Lorene Langdon of McCracken Kansas Mr Murphy of Larned Kansas and Mrs Flake Hollon of Jacksonville Mrs Hollon stayed to care for her mother who is slowly improving from a badly sprained ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Langdon
Roy E. Langdon
Near
Jacksonville
Lorene Langdon
McCracken
Kansas
Mr. Murphy
Larned
Flake Hollon
Titch and Chatter Club Meets with Edith Hale
The group gathered Thursday August 27 on a warm day with a good crowd. They quilted a quilt embroidered tea towels and enjoyed chatter while a neighborhood sale kept husbands away for dinner. Guests included Mable Lambert, Mary Spencer and family, plus members Alpha Bessie Hallie Blanche H Alma Allie Edna Camora Goldie Florence Effie Orpha Edith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitch and Chatter Club
Edith Hale
Mable Lambert
Mary Spencer
Alpha
Bessie
Hallie
Blanche H
Alma
Allie
Edna
Camora
Goldie
Florence
Effie
Orpha
Edith
Lucille
Sylvia
Ruporter
Browning Methodist Circuit Services This Sunday
A Brown ing church bulletin urges attendance for two services at 11 00 and 8 30 with a baptismal service at 11 00 and a Thursday Bible study and choir practice at 8 30. It notes several members have not paid toward the ministerial budget and asks giving to Mrs Margaret Smith this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Margaret Smith
H. R. Tate
Slats Diary Reveals A Week Of Small Town Troubles
A fragmentary diary recalls a rough week in Ely with break ins, punishments at school, illness for Slick Thomas, parental disputes, chores, and a tense family evening as Ma grows ill and Pa withdraws. References appear to be personal notes from Slats with names like Ely Metler, Slick Thomas, Jane, and Mr. Giiem astea.
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Ely Metler
Buddy
Elsy
Slick Thomas
Jane
Sam Fellas
Thomas
Xaminashunto
Mr. Giiemastea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Serge
Dale
Victory Fund Committee For
Linn County
County Council
Columbia Oats
Browning, Missouri
Browning Methodist Circuit
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