The Journal Free Press Wednesday September 20, 1944 Mr. and Mrs. John CAMPBELL plan to leave October 2, for San Francisco, Calif., to spend the winter in the home of their daughter, Mrs. David ANDEEN and daughter. Mr. Campbell held a public sale at their home southof town last Thursday. He reports the sale was quite satisfactory. Mr. and Mrs. Howard PLACKETT, of Kansas City, Mo., were visiting here Saturday night and Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Oscar ANDERSON and husband and other relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Louis VIALLE and children were also dinner guests Sunday in the Vialle home.

The Topeka Daily Capital Tuesday August 31, 1965 Nellie Franklin. Burlingame.--Services arrangements are pending at Bruce Funeral Home at Gardner for Nellie FRANKLIN, 83, Burlingame, who died Sunday at a Gardner hospital after a long illness. Miss Franklin was born at Burlingame and was a member of the Methodist Church at Burlingame.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday September 20, 1944 Word has been received here of the death of Miss Anna ERICKSON of Kansas City,Mo., on Tuesday, September 19. Funeral services will be held in Kansas City, Friday, and the body brought to Osage City for burial. Graveside services will be held at the Union Cemetery Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. Miss Erickson is a former Osage City girl, being a sister of the late Aaron Erickson, who operated a cleaning shop here for several years.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday September 20,1944 Sgt. Donald D. SMITH, infantry, of Eskridge, was one of three Kansas soldiers the War Department announced Saturday the awarding of the Silver Star. The award was as follows: Sgt. Donald D. Smith, infantry, of Eskridge, for courage and devotion to duty which contributed materially in preventing the loss of his tank in Italy. The citation states that February 11, 1944, his tank was engaged in a fire fight with the enemy at close range and he was forced to leave it temporarily when struck by fire from antitank guns. Later he returned and moved the tank to a covered position, where it was repaired and returned to service after exposing himself to enemy fire.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday September 20, 1944 Pvt. Wardie A. DAVIS, has recently completed a four weeks course in specialized training at the Military Police Training Center (Aviation), Barksdale Field, La., and returned to his home station at Harding Field, La.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday September 20, 1944 Suffers Injuries. Rodney LEWIS, a high school student, of Lebo, was accidently run over by a truck last Monday and suffered some fractures and bruises. He was taken to the Security Benefit hospital in Topeka.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday September 20, 1944 Mr. and Mrs. Elliott RICE of Lynd, announce the birth of a 9 pound, 7 ounce daughter, born Monday, September 18. Mrs. Rice and infant daughter are at the home of her sister, Mrs. Olin OVESON, husband and family in Osage City.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday September 13, 1944 Mrs. John GRAHAM was honored with a dinner Sunday the occasion being her birthday anniversary. She was presented with many lovely gifts from her children and grandchildren. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John TOWLE and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde LOHOFF, all of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Hubert MARTIN and family, of Kingsville, Texas; Miss Margaret COUGHLIN, Nelle and Ed Graham.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday September 13, 1944 Mr. and Mrs. F.W. (Tommy) THOMAS and son, of Dunlap, were in Osage City a short time Monday morning enroute to Topeka to attend the Kansas Free Fair.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday September 13, 1944 Robert NICOLAY was a Thursday night guest at the Rop PETERSON home. He visited school on Friday.(Dry Creek.) Mr. and Mrs. Charley JONES were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jones and family.(Dry Creek.) Mrs. Richard PETERSON, Mrs. Ralph PETERSON and Rebecca spent from Saturday night until Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. O.W. NICOLAY and family in Topeka.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday September 13, 1944 Former Osage Woman Dies. The death of Mrs. Harry LEWIS, of Newton, occurred last Sunday, September 10. The funeral was held in Newton Tuesday afternoon and burial made there. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis lived in Osage City a number of years. Mr. Lewis operating a harness shop.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday September 13, 1944 Will Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary With Open House. The 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Jones, which occurs on September 18, will be celebrated on Sunday, September 17, with open house from 3:30 until 5 o'clock that afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jones extend an invitation to all their relatives and friends to call. Mr. and Mrs. Jones will be assisted by their children.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday September 6, 1944 Mrs. Griff THOMAS is leaving today(Wednesday) for Parma, Idaho, to visit with her daughter, Mrs. Verl BISHOP, husband and son and also her son, Carroll THOMAS, who is living at the Bishop home.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday September 6, 1944 Reading, Dist. 81. The LINSEY family held a reunion at the Henry Linsey home Sunday. The following guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. Amos K. Linsey, of Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose JENNINGS, and children, of Stanberry, Mo.; Mrs. Cecil KRAMER, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Claude CALKINS and children of Olivet; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Linsey and children of Lebo; Mr. and Mrs. Carl GALUTIA and Mrs. Lillie Linsey, of Barclay, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry EVANS and son, Amos, of Reading.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday September 6, 1944 Aikens--White Wedding. The marriage of Mrs. Bess AIKENS, of Martin City, Mo., and Mr. D.B. WHITE, of Overbrook, occurred Wednesday, August 16, at Olathe, Kans. Rev. H.H. Beers performed the ceremony with Mrs. Beers as a witness. Mr. White, Missouri Pacific agent at Overbrook was on his vacation and the couple spent a short honeymoon at Lake of the Ozarks, returning to Overbrook Monday. Mr. and Mrs. White are a fine friendly couple, the type that Overbrook is glad to number among its citizens.--Overbrook Citizen.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday September 6, 1944 Miss Laverne ROBERT and Miss Alberta EVANS visited in Kansas City a couple of days last week in the home of the former's aunt, Miss Maggie ROBERT. Laverne spent the first part of the week in Topeka with her sister, Miss Margarite Robert.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday September 6, 1944 Mrs. Agnes Henderson Honored. A group of neighbors and friends enjoyed a pleasant afternoon Tuesday in the home of Mrs. Agnes HENDERSON assisting in celebrating her birthday anniversary. Rook was played after which a delicious covered plate lunch was served.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday September 6, 1944 Mr. and Mrs. John CAMPBELL, living south of town, were Tuesday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mirian BENTON and Joy Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell are leaving in a few weeks for San Diego, Calif., where they will spend the winter with their daughter, Mrs. David W. ANDEEN, and Mary Elizabeth. Mr.a nd Mrs. Tom E. DAVIS of Offerle; Mrs. Clara STUTZMAN of Kinsley, and daughter, Miss Roberta STUTZMAN, of Wichita, who were called here last week by the death of their father, George HURLE, spent a few days visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence DAVIS and other relatives before returning to their homes on Monday.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday September 6, 1944 Miss Irene MORRIS left Friday for McDonald, Kans., to resume her teaching in the McDonald High School. Miss Morris has been attending the summer term of school at Denver University, Denver, Colo., this summer. Miss Morris and her mother, Mrs. Amanda Morris, spent one day last week visiting in Ottawa with the Sidney MORRIS family. Miss Wanda SMITH, of Washington, D.C., is spending a short vacation at the Ira Smith home.(Miller.) The Miller grade school will open Monday with Mrs. Ralph SANDERS and Mrs. Franklin SHEPHERD as instructors. The high school will have on the faculty, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph DUNCAN, Miss Ethel BEEMAN and Mrs. OWENS. Homer JONES will operate the school bus.(Miller.)

The Journal Free Press Wednesday September 6, 1944 Mr. and Mrs. Leslie McCRACKEN attended a dinner at the park in Topeka Sunday in honor of Mrs. McCracken's niece of California. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. Fred FELTNER. (Plainsville.) Norman SMITH and family left the first of last week for Lamse,(?), Color., to join Mrs. SMITH. They expect to make their home there.(Reading.) Ruth and Mary Lou EVANS of Topeka spent the week end at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Evans and daughters.(East of Osage City.) Mr. and Mrs. Dave JONES spent Thurday evening at the Gleason LONG home.(Jersey Creek.) Mr. and Mrs. Dave JONES, and Mr. and Mrs. Pete BOLYARD and Joan spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer JOHNSON.(Jersey Creek.) Mr. and Mrs. Ed JONES and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charley JONES and daughter.(Dry Creek.)