Earl Lumsden Writes Home From England August 1944
PFC Earl Lumsden, somewhere in England, sends a letter to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lumsden dated August 29 1944. He reports being fine hints at family scattered, mentions friends Faye Loren J C and J W, asks about Aunt Adrice, and expresses hope to return home someday while noting letters received and sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lumsen
Fred Lumsden
England
Faye
Florida
Loren
Aunt Adrice
J. C
France
J. W
Earl
For Sale 23 Head Good Hereford Valves
Ross Burk advertises twenty three good Hereford valves for sale. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereford
Ross Burk
For Sale or Trade Aged Hereford Bull from Harris Ross Burk
Aged registered Hereford bull available for sale or trade. Harris breeding noted. Interested buyers may contact Ross Burk to discuss trading for another bull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Breeding
Ross Burk
Balborye Harvest Notes From Missouri Town
A brief item notes a few bushels of Balborye delivered or mentioned in Brownng Missouri, associated with H. C. Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balborye
H. C. Bailey
Brownng, Mo
Letter From Mrs. Calhoun to Mrs. Hunter from Henryetta Oklahoma
A wartime letter dated August 30 1944 from Nelle Calhoun of Henryetta Oklahoma to Lucy Hunter recounts Dale Calhoun s memorial service and family updates. She notes warm weather, sons overseas and hope for reunion after the war, asks Lucy to visit and bring Bill and Ethel, mentions a hospital stay for Veda s husband in New Guinea and asks for publication of a clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Calhoun
Lucy Hunter
Henryetta
Oklahoma
W. Div
Okla
Lucy
Aline
Dale
Johnnie
Veda
New Guinea
Visi
Bill
Ethel
Nelle
John
Girls
Rationing on Screen at Electric Theatre This Weekend
Beery and Miss Main star in a light hearted wartime romance comedy with a rationing plot. Beery discovers a meat black market in his neighborhood while his romance and family ties unfold amid a neighborhood satire. The cast includes Dorothy Morris Tommy Batten Donald Meek and Connie Gilchrist with direction by Willis Goldbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beery
Miss Main
Washington
Dorothy Morris
Tommy Batten
Donald Meek
Connie Gilchrist
Henry O'Neill
Gloria Dickson
Howard Freeman
Carol Ann
Willis Goldbeck
Orville
Dull
To Let Out On Shares 80 to 90 Ewes For Sale
Advertises 80 to 90 good ewes aged 2 to 4 years available on shares or immediate sale. Call or see Ray Kelly in Browning Mc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Kelly
Browning
Ram for sale from G. E. Wilhite breeding
Three year old Shropshire ram registered from G. E. Wilhite breeding. Priced for sale by Glenn Freeland in Cora Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shropshire Ram
G. E. Wilhite Breeding
Glenn Freeland
Cora, Mo
For sale or trade 1932 Chevrolet sedan
For sale or will trade for stock a 1932 Chevrolet sedan in good mechanical condition. Rubber in good shape. Inquire at this office.
Jersey Cow Produces Three Gallons Daily on Grass
Jackie Simmons of Bronx ing Missouri reports a five year old Jersey cow that yields three gallons of milk each day while grazing on pasturelands in Brown ing. The noting person keys rural dairy output for farm records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Simmons
Browning
Missouri
Birth of Robert Carl Bauer in Bingham Canyon
J. E. Marvin reports the arrival of a baby boy on September 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bauer in Bingham Canyon Utah. The newborn has been named Robert Carl and is their second son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Marvin
Bingham Canyon
Utah
Richard Bauer
Robert Carl
Memorial service planned for Sgt. Kenneth Calhoun in Henryetta
Memorial services for Sgt Kenneth Dale Calhoun will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the First Christian church in Henryetta with Rev. J. N. Gibble delivering the address. Veterans of Foreign Wars post and Army Navy Mothers will participate. Calhoun, a bomber crewflight engineer with the U.S. Army Air Corps, was officially listed as dead after aircraft loss July 8, 1943 in the Mediterranean theater. He was born June 29, 1921 in Schell City Missouri, moved to Henryetta in 1924, and graduated Henryetta High School in 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Calhoun
Henryetta
Oklahoma
Kenneth Dale Calhoun
John Calhoun
First Christian Church
J. N. Gibble
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Army and Navy Mothers Inn
Amank Calhoun
U.S. Army Air Corps
War Department
Calhoun
Schell City
Missouri
Webster, Junior High
Dinner in honor of Mr and Mrs Harold Elliott
A Sunday picnic dinner at Browning Park honored Mr and Mrs Harold Elliott of San Diego California. Attendees included extended family and friends such as Mr and Mrs Ernest Langdon and daughter Shirley, Mrs Minerva Pipes, Mr and Mrs Vernon Norvell and Darrell, and many others. The gathering featured visiting and photo taking with all departing wishing the couple luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Park
Harold Elliott
San Diego
California
Harold
Ernest. Langdon
Shirley
Minerva. Pipes
Brookfield
Vernon Norvell
Darrell
Purdin
J. W. Vincent
Rosalie
St. Catherine
Victor Jones
Joel Brookshier
E. L. Havens
W B. Havens
Hileman Havens
Wayne Burdett
Shirley Kay
Wm. Havens
Myron
Leona
Cecil Taylor
Mary Taylor
Lucille Norvell
Etta
Walter Taylor
L. W. Vincent
Jane
Gary
Loren Vincent
Tom
Elliott
James Elliott
Clifford Elliott
W. L. Elliott
Edward
Jas. Havens
Albert Hubler
Keith
Frank Brown
Phyllis
Jackie
O. M. Elliott
Geo. Taylor
Lerane
Tiny
Birthday Dinner for Sherman Cotter and Ross Burk Fete
Friends and relatives gathered at Sherman Cotter’s home on Sunday September 10 for a birthday dinner, with Ross Burk celebrating on the 11th. Guests included Virginia Cotter of Granite City Hr, Eldon Deboard and Mark Storm of Brookfield, B J Lambert and family, Mollie Cordray, Norris Burk, Donald Jones, and Ross Fuller and families. The editor and wife shared a large piece of cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Cotter
Ross Burk
Virginia
Mr. Cotter
Virginia Cotter
Granite City
Eldon Deboard
Mark Storm
Brookfield
B. J. Lambert
Mollie Cordray
Norris
Donald Jones
Ross Fuller
Cotter
Sunday Dinner Guests At East Main Street Home
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Carpenter on East Main Street included Loyal Bisby and daughter Delores of Fairfield Iowa and G C Wilson and family of Tulsa Oklahoma along with Henry Watson and daughters Veda Vera and Jean and Mrs Donald Axtell Mrs Ene Watson. Afternoon callers were Mrs B J Bartow Sr Mrs De Garrett and Mrs Agnes Mulins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Carpenter
East Main Street
Loyal Bisby
Delores
Fairfield
Iowa
Oakland
California
G. C. Wilson
Tulsa
Okla
Henry Watson
Veda
Vera
Jean
Donald Axtell
Ene Watson
Metho dist Church Senior Circle Food Sale Set
The Senior Circle of the Methodist church schedules a food sale for Saturday September 16 at the Leader Record Office. Patrons are urged to support the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Leader-Record Office
General Purpose Club Meeting Notes September 7
Mrs Eula Crowdis hosted the General Purpose Club on Thursday September 7 with eleven members and five guests attending a dinner. The group discussed future projects and voted to provide dinner at Herman Harris sale on September 27 and prepare for Milan Achievement Day on October 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P
Eula Crowdis
Elizabeth Lantz
Letha Bailey
Lois Gray
Pete Crowdis
Gray
Little Brown
the Vale
Herman Harris’ Sale
Schrock
Sarah Bransfield
Imogene Artz
Milan
C. R
Pfc Dean Morris Killed in Action in France
Mrs. Josephine Todd of Midvale Utah reports that her brother Pfc Dean Morris was killed in action on August 3 1944 in France. He first went overseas October 1942 and was wounded in Sicily receiving the Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Cluster. He later served again overseas in 1944 and is survived by a sister and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Todd
Browning
Midvale
Utah
Pfc
Dean Morris
France
Sicily
Bushnell Hospital
Brigham City
England
Johnnie Morris
Bingham Canyon
Family visit brings Navy sailor Monroe Kelly near home
Mr and Mrs Ray Kelly Gwen dolyn and Raymond spent Sunday in Chillicothe visiting Monroe Pharis Kelly a Pharmacist Mate second class in the U S Navy stationed at the U S Naval Hospital New York City. They learned he was to be placed at Excelsior Springs Missouri Veterans Hospital and were surprised to meet him in Chillicothe during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Kelly
Gwendolyn
Raymond
Chillicothe
Monroe Pharis Kelly
U.S. Navy
Monroe
U. S. Naval Hospital
New York City
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Veteran’s Hospital
Dinner in Honor of Miss Edith Burkholder Leaves Brown Ing
Mrs Beverly Moore hosted a covered dish dinner Friday evening in honor of Miss Edith Burkholder who is leaving Brown ing. Attendees included Miss Burkholder numerous friends and relatives. A manicure set gift completed the sending off.
Cinderella Club Hosts Dessert Bridge Evening
Cinderella Party hosted by Mrs Hazel Peterson featured a dessert bridge on Thursday September 7. Club members present included Mrs Almeda Bartow, Mrs Martha Gooch, Mrs Marilyn Gooch, Mrs Helen Carter, Mrs Frances Hoselton, Mrs Beverly Moore, Mrs Pearle Thurlo, Mrs Edna Forbes, Mrs Alpha Brantner, Mrs Velma Jennings and Miss Edith Burkholder. Guests listed were Mrs Mabel Harvey, Mrs Artie Calhoun, Mrs Lila Williams, Mrs Letha Bailey, Mrs Lela Nect, Mrs Stella Page and Miss Patricia Gooch. High score prizes were won by Mrs Jennings and Mrs Harvey. traveling prize went to Miss Gooch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Burkholdler
Beverly Moore
Edith Burkholder
Browning
Miss Burkholder
Lorene Deming
Ira Nevins
Erma Peterson
Velma Jennings
Frances Hoselton
Betty Green
Edna Forbes
Hazel Peterson
Mable Harvey
Patricia Gooch
Elizabeth Ann Ellsberry
Martha Gooch
Almeda Bartow
Cynthia
Judy
Moore
Mariyn Gooch
Helen Carter
Pearle Thurlo
Alpha Brantner
Mabel Harvey
Artie Calhoun
Lila Williams
Letha Bailey
Lela Nect
Stella Page
Jennings
Harvey
Miss Gooch
Hostess to True Blue Club Meeting at Floy Morris Home
The True Blue Club met August 23 at Floy Morris’s home with ten members and six visitors. Activities included a love story contest won by Mrs. Glenn Jerome, a Rose tournament won by Jerome, penny balance tasks, gift exchanges, and refreshments as the group shared laughs and stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True Blue Club
Floy Morris
Warren Gooch
Julius Woods
Roll Call
Everett Crookshanks
Glenn Jerome
Charles H. Campbell
Everett. Crookshanks
Willard Phillips
Jess Bruce
Lilburn Gilmer
C. R
Linn County Seeks 150 Blood Donors for Red Cross Drive
The Linn County Extension Council urges 150 donors for a Red Cross blood drive in Chillicothe on September 26, 1944 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Eligible ages 18 to 60, with minors needing parental consent. Health and weight requirements apply. donors should eat a substantial meal beforehand and avoid milk. Clubs are asked to report five donors each, with names due by September 20 to Mrs. Edgar Morris. release slips for 18–21 require Bureau or Mrs. Morris assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Extension Council
Red Cross Blood Bank
Chillicothe
Edgar. Morris
Patrdin
Danville Couple Announce Engagement of Constance Shell
Mr and Mrs C B Shell of 1309 Franklin St Danville Illinois announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their elder daughter Constance A Shell of Ft Lauderdale Florida formerly of Danville to Gerald H Guy Coxswain US Navy son of Mr and Mrs Frank Guy of Millinocket Maine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Shell
Franklin St
Danville
Illinois
Constance A Shell
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Gerald H. Guy
U. S. Navy
Frank Guy
Millinocket
Apples for Sale by Carlos Mace in Browning Mo
A brief notice announces Jonathan apples for sale in Browning Missouri offered by seller Carlos Mace. The small classified item describes a few bushels available to buyers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan
Carlos Mace
Browning, Mo
Browning Resident Seeks 6 Room Home with Outbuildings
Tom McCown offers a six room house in Browning with good outbuildings and invites interested buyers or advertisers to contact for details on the residence and accompanying structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Tom McCown
Purebred cattle for sale in Missouri listing
Purebred Hereford bull two years old weighs about 1000 pounds. Purebred Shropshire buck four years old. Both priced to sell. Clyde McCollum in Purdin, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde McCollum
Purdin
Missouri
Pioneer Hybrid Seed Corn Gains Steady Support
Clyde McCollum of Purdin Missouri notes that growers who have planted Pioneer Hybrid Seed Corn keep buying it and those who see it want to try it. Pioneer Representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde McCollum
Purdin
Missouri
Purple Heart Awarded to Sgt. Vincent Collins
Mrs. Vincent Collins received the Purple Heart from her husband Sgt. Vincent Collins who earned the decoration for wounds in France. He is recovering in an English hospital and expected to be released for limited service soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Collins
Sgt
France
England
Willing Workers Club Seeks Comforts and Sharing
The Willing Workers Club met on September 6 with seven members one visitor and four children. They completed one comfort and began a second. A noon dinner was served and enjoyed. The hostess read Luke 6 15 verses. Roll call yielded a cookie recipe. Next meeting September 20 with Mrs Myra Lay. roll call on horseback riding memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Louise Hollon
Sylvia Skeen
Myra Lay
C.R
Browning Leader-Record Honor Roll
Subscriptions listed include Ada Jesse Ewing Carlos Hicks and multiple others with family contributors. Renewals cover Ruaerts and local names such as Verl Riddle Frank Neff Cale Smith Ralph Page and Rosa Guy. Additional names cited include May Neely John Brinkley Victor Alspach and Barbara Jean Jones among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verl Riddle
Frank Neff
Cale Smith
Ralph I. Page
Bert L. Powell
Hardin George
A. W. Baldwin
Rosa Guy
B. J. Harvey
H. J. Schrock
Emma _ Bressfield
Josie Jones
Rupert Jones
Lloyd E. Bowyer
W. W. Wilkison
Ernie Warren
Raymond and
Donald
Orville Bohannon
Pfe. Wm
Alex Bohannon
Marshall Bohannon
W.S. Woodside
G. E. Wilhite
G. A. Brantner
Glenn Gooch
Ray Baskett
Harold Bowyer
Joe Ruskavina
Western Light and Telephone
May Neely
N. W. Phillips
Mary Lyn—hart
Ray Gooch
John M. Brinkley
Victor Als—pach
Wm. Ware
Lloyd Spencer
H. S. Johnson
M. R. H. F. Watson
W. E. Duckworth
Floyd Cokerham
James Dunlap
E. C. Sanders
Barney Lay
Fern Street
Wm. Turner
Russell Benskin
Lola Russell
Barbara Jean Jones
A. L. Brown
Stitch and Chatter Club Meets With Grace Linhart
The Stitch and Chatter group spent the day with Mrs. Grace Linhart for quilting and embroidery. Thirteen members attended with several visitors. a noon dinner was served and the group plans another meeting with Mrs. Alma Browning in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Linhart
Camora
Alice
Blanch H
Blanch B
Irene
Goldie
Allie
Hereford Cattle For Sale Near North Islem
Registered Hereford cattle including yearling bulls yearling heifer cows and calves for sale. Located 14 miles northeast of North Islem. Contact Walter G Smith RFD 2 Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Islem
Walter G. Smith
RFD
Browning
Slats Diary Fragments Show Quiet Domestic Vignettes
Diary style entries recount family moments from Friday to Thursday. Pa recalls Aron Frump and a watch sighting. Ant Emmy questions deviled ham and biblical spirits. Jenny Cole claims age thirty six. Pa and Ma banter over oatmeal and maturity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aron
Emmy Woodent
Jenny Cole
Are
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Earl Lumsden
Electric Theatre
Mrs
Linn County
Ellis Hedges
Ada Jesse Ewing
Carlos Hicks
Donald L. Warren
A. S
C. McGhee
Henry Purdin
Olga Elliott
Voris Langdon
Frank M Robbins
H. F. Dickinson
Earl E. Cassity
Mra Virgie Haggard
J. I. Purdin
James Hill
Otto Hill
Davenport
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