Aged Mother Called to Her Reward Sept 15
Eveline Hill daughter of Willis D and Rachel Hill born October 26 1852 in Fulton County Illinois moved with family to Bucklin Missouri in 1856 later settled Linn County spent life there. Married W H Coram October 20 1875 nine children survived with husband twenty five grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren two sisters and one brother. funeral at Nester Chapel conducted by Rev O B Hobbs.
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Eveline Hill
Willis D
Rachel Hill
Fulton County
Illinois
Bucklin
Missouri
Linn County
W. H. Coram
W. S
Green Castle
Thomas A
New Boston
Daniel W
Linneus
Elma
Methodist Church
Nester Chapel
O. B. Hobbs
Two Aged Schrock Brothers Die In September
Andrew J. Schrock died at ninety one on September 10 at his daughter Electa Burrows home in Spokane after residing south of Browning and later in Washington. James P. Schrock died September 18 at his Hartline Washington residence at eighty eight after moving to Washington in 1883. They were sons of Joseph and Mary Schrock and left one sister Dora Street and five brothers.
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Electa Burrows
Andrew J. Schrock
Browning
Washington
Spokane
Hartline
James P. Schrock
Joseph and
Mary Schrock
Dora Street
Joe
Purdin
Sam
Chicago
Oregon
Farmers Mutual Insurance Co Annual Meeting in Bucklin
The Farmers Mutual Insurance Co of Linn County Missouri will hold its annual meeting in Bucklin on Saturday October 1 1938 at 10 oclock AM. C R Hinton secretary.
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Farmers Mutual Insurance Co
Linn County
Missouri
Bucklin
C. R. Hinton
Sec’y
Knighthood of Youth Club At Dickinson School
Dickinson school pupils enjoy club work with Monday club day led by president Waverly Ware and secretary Marvin Abbott. The club aims to make school a happier place for everyone and assigns each member the name of a famous knight.
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Marvin Abbott
Marvin
Dickinson School
Waverly Ware
Hummel Wesley Class Meets for September Fellowship
The Hummel Wesley class gathered September 15 with hostess Mrs. Lizzie Prather. Thirteen members answered roll call along with guests Mrs. Fred Penn and Mrs. Rose VanSeggan. Gussie Prather led devotions with Psalm 147, and songs included Since Jesus Came into My Heart and White as Snow. Ivah Carr led a lesson on Communion and the meaning of the Lord's Supper, then Reba Hummel presented a paper on Living in the Only Moment We Possess. The afternoon closed with a social hour and a supper of cream wafers and coffee.
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Hummel-Wesley
Hummel- Wesley
Lizzie Prather
Fred Penn
Rose VanSeggan
Gussie Prather
Jesus
Ivah Carr
Reba Hummel
Walnut Grove School Carnival Draws Crowd
The Walnut Grove school held a Saturday night carnival on September 10 with a shooting gallery fish pond penny stand and ice cream and pop stands. Patrons helped set up and enjoy the rhythm band as the event raised 16 dollars clear.
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Walnut Grove
Revival at Morris Chapel Closes After Final Sermon
Revival at Morris Chapel concluded Tuesday night with a final sermon last Sunday by the pastor. Four converts professed faith, and a new revival began at Morris Chapel last Monday with Rev. Owen in charge inviting all to attend.
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Morris Chapel
Bear Branch
Owen
Sunshine Workers Club Quilting Session Report
Sunshine Workers Club met Wednesday September 14 with bad weather keeping attendance low. Five members and one visitor stitched on a quilt Dorothy had in frames and reached about half completion. Connie and Minnie sang, a cafeteria dinner was served, and the meeting opened and closed with prayers. Visitors included Genevieve Minor Lawrence Riedl and Roy Pamperl. Next meeting October 12 with Connie.
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Roy Pamperl
Sunshine Workers Club
Dorothy
Connie
Minnie
Selmon
Genevieve Minor
Lawrence Riedl
Peters Family Reunion Held in Browning Park
The second annual Peters family reunion occurred last Sunday in Browning Park on September 18. Attendees included numerous Peters relatives and spouses from Browning Linneus and surrounding Missouri towns with officers elected for 1939 and plans for the next gathering set for September 10 at Linneus park.
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Peters
Browning Park
Geo, Peters
Reba Peters
Lessie Peters
Rita Peters
Chicago
Frank Neff
Ella Stufflebean
Wayne Stufflebean
Asa Badger
W. B. Arnold
Gene
Herbert Sayre
Burlington
Cerric Hobbs
L. C
Bertie Owens
Sec.Treas
W. F. Peters
Jennings Family Reunion Marked bykin Birthday Totals
The Jennings family held their second reunion at Linneus Park on September 12 with nine siblings present except Emmett Jennings of Miami Missouri. Charley Jennings was reelected president and Orpha Dickin sor served as secretary treasurer. Guests from North Salem Milan and Purdin Missouri gathered for meals gifts and a short program.
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Linneus Park
Jennings
Emmett
Anna
John
Charley Jennings
Orpha Dickinsor
Emmett Jennings
Miami
E. L. Arnold
Lois Ann Horton
Ray Jennings
Ellis Jennings
Ray Bauer
Georgia Lambert
Fay Jennings
North Salem
Missouri
Elmer Jennings
Alton Jennings
John Custer
Milan
Robert Hoskins
Nile Bauer
Dorothy Wilson
Joe Moore
J. E. Spencer
Fern
Clifford Spencer
James Cokerham
Purdin
Anna Arnold
Virgil Boldgett
Francis Richardson
Macon
Wilford Horton
Entertains Mrs Lee Thurlo for Sunday Dinner
Mrs Lee Thurlo hosted a Sunday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Herbert Hamilton Mr and Mrs W W Crawford Mr and Mrs Harry Hamilton Mr and Mrs Herbert C Bailey Mrs Ella Frances Mrs Hinda Rush Mr and Mrs Lewis Peterson and honor guest Mrs Emma Roach. A lovely dinner followed by an enjoyable day.
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Lee Thurlo
Herbert Hamilton
W.W. Crawford
Harry Hamilton
Herbert C. Bailey
Ella Frances
Hinda Rush
Lewis Peterson
Emma Roach
Thurlo
New Audioscopiks at Elesith Theatre Offer Glasses Souvenir
The New Audioscopiks screening this Saturday and Sunday at Elesith Theatre invites every attendee to wear a pair of colored glasses during the show. The device is presented as part of the unusual viewing experience.
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Elesith Theatre
Hatchery Seeks Flocks for Next Season Testing
Browning Hatchery announces a limited allotment for flocks to supply eggs for the upcoming season. Flocks must be listed and tested promptly as culling begins immediately to determine acceptance. Cali-117.
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Cali-117
Browning Hatchery
Exhibits Polled Shorthorns at Sullivan County Fair
Glenn Wright of Smith and Wright, cattle breeders in Duncan Township, showed a fine herd of polled Short horns led by a roan bull that won top class at the 1937 International Livestock Show. The ensemble included three cows three heifers and three calves. Some cattle have sold to Missouri and nearby states and one calf is shown in state fairs by L. W. Thieman and Sons of Higginsville Missouri.
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Glenn Wright
Smith and Wright
Duncan Township
Sullivan County
Missouri
Middle West
L. W. Thieman and Sons
Higginsville
Redbirds Rally Past Brookfield 9 8 in Ninth Inning
The Redbirds defeated Brookfield Merchants 9 to 8 in a Sunday ballgame. McArtor started the ninth inning rally with a ground single, Johnson followed with an infield hit, Murphy, Stone, and Dickinson loaded the bases before Dickinson’s long drive for a right-center field home run capped the comeback. Dickinson had a homer, a single, and a walk. McArtor added a triple and a single. Brookfield led 5–0 early, but Stone and Leaton stood out defensively for Brookfield. A fair crowd braved chilly weather as Brookfield misplayed several balls late.
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Redbirds
Stevens
Murphy
Brookfield
Merchants
McArtor
Johnson
Stone
Dickinson
Kelley
H. Leaton
Church of Christ Services Sunday September 25
Rev Carter of Kansas City preaches at morning and evening services. Congregation invited to attend.
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Carter
Kansas City
4-H Fair Exhibits by Milan Live Wire Club
The 4-H Club Exhibit at the Milan Fair shows wide diversity from clothing displays with a blue ribbon dress from the Missouri State Fair to canned vegetables and fruit. Fat Lamb Club built a miniature creep, Fat Pig Club a self feeder, and Colt Club tools for grooming a colt. Leader Mrs. Glenn Chappell.
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Milan
Prairie Chapel
4-H
Fat Lamb Club
Fat Pig Club
Colt Club
Glenn Chappell
Itching for Bright Lights Beyond Brown ing Town
A brief nudge invites residents to seek a temporary escape for a two week break to enjoy bigger crowds and city life. The message suggests taking a trip to satisfy a craving for brighter lights and more activity.
Home Town Reassessment: A Booster’s Return Plan
A travel suggestion urges families to tour nearby towns in a family bus to compare living costs, taxes, schools, credit access and payroll gaps. It encourages returning home with real data to become a stronger hometown booster.
Subscriptions urged for county line road project funding
Notice asks subscribers to pay promptly so rock treatment work on the County Line road from the City Limits to the Bowyer corner can begin. Donations from non subscribers are welcomed by Joe W. Woodward treasurer.
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County Line
Bowyer Corner
Joe W. Woodward
Treas
Slats Diary Sunday to Saturday Reflections and Rants
A fragmentary diary recounts a child named Slats noting his pastor’s praise of football and preaching, wishing to grow up as a lucky earner of “30 dollars free of dig”, discussing family chatter, a mock marriage rumor, a driving lesson, a class incident about animal cruelty, a monkey remark, and a lighthearted note on school being out and garden chores.
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Evry
Dessishen
Ant Emmy
Ant
Otto
Emmy
A. m
Croelty
Annimels Wood
Jake
Gillem
Littel
Papa
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Rev
Hobbs
Nony McAllister
Hecla
Gene Arnold
Nolan Arnold
Lorene Wampler
Berley Horton
Ruth Brockmeier
Leon Horton
Chillicothe
Chas. Jennings
Paul Jennings
Edward Lippin
Laclede
A. T. Anthony
George Mathews
Mary Cotter
Edna Harvey
John Jennings
Wilber Phillips
H. M. Spencer
Thos. Rauer
Carl Rauer
Odie Jennings
Lois Walter
Archie Dickinson
Cleve Jennings
Carl Jones
L.A. Dickinson
Browning, Missouri
Smith
Wright
Harvey Dickinson
Church of Christ
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