Young couple wed in Linneus after license
Alvord L. Almond of North Salem and Elsie M. Cokerham of near Purdin married in Linneus with Judge A. L. Pratt presiding. The bride, daughter of W. J. Cokerham, and the groom, son of L. W. Almond, plan to farm. The Ledger Record joins friends in best wishes for a happy life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvord L. Almond
North Salem
Elsie M. Cokerham
Purdin
Linneus
A. L. Pratt
W. J. Cokerham
East of Purdin
Purdin Schools
Chillicothe Businesss College
L. W. Almond
East
Gem City Business College
South Hooker School Closes After Notable Term
South Hooker bids farewell to Noel Tully who taught the 1930 term and the closing term. A noon basket feast followed by an afternoon program highlighted the district, with many local families attending and praising the educator’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Hooker
Noel Tully
Noel
James Havens
Clarence Robertson
Byron Schrock
George Hooker
Dan Bundies
Hebert Bundies
Louis Melton
Chester Schrock
George Taylor
Ervin Barrows
Buster Cotter
Kathaleen
Dorthy Lee Hooker
Violette McKay
Nina Clair
Loraine Taylor
Woodworth Announces Candidacy for Browning City Tax Collector
Zella Woodworth announces her candidacy for Browning City Tax Collector subject to voters at the upcoming city election. The notice states she seeks the office and invites voters to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Browning
Zella Woodworth
Brookshier School Closes Friday With Blizzard Of Fare
On a frigid day a long standing Brookshier School last day program unfolded as pupils presented and parents shared a feast despite a blizzard. The crowd toured a festive scene rich with food and communal cheer as students performed prior to the end of term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookshier
Free Smoker and Entertainment at Peters Implement Co
Mr. Farmer is invited to a free smoker and entertainment at Peters Implement Co on Thursday evening April 9 at 7 30 p m. The event is hosted by Peters Implement Co for local patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters Implement Co
Municipal election set for Browning Missouri April 7 1931
Notice declares a city election in Browning Missouri on Tuesday April 7 1931 to elect one East Ward alderman one West Ward alderman Mayor Police Judge Marshal and Collector. East Ward polling place is the rear of Farmers Exchange Bank West Ward at Browning School Building. Appointed election judges are East Ward Lorene Whaley Maylen Gooch Ed Murphy West Ward Hazel Peterson Jennie Glaze and C A Fleming. J N Neet City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
J. D. Lay
West Ward
G. T. Carter
East
Farmers Exchange Bank
East Ward
Lorene Whaley
Maylen Gooch
Ed Murphy
Hazel Peterson
Jennie Glaze
C. A. Fleming
J. N. Neet
Cokerhams entertain for Elsie Cokerham marriage
Mr and Mrs W J Cokerham hosted a six o'clock dinner on Wednesday March 25 to honor the marriage of their daughter Miss Elsie to Alvord L Almond. About 85 friends attended with music, charivari, candy and cigars, offering best wishes to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Cokerham
Miss Elsie
Alvord L. Almond
B. F. McGhee
L. W. Arnold
Elna Almond
Orville Cokerham
Willie Ware
J. C. Shouse
B. F. Carr
Kitty Street
Monument stock to be closed out by J E Merrifield
J E Merrifield of the Central Missouri Monument Co announces a closing out sale of the entire stock of monuments and markers. The advertising says prices will be very attractive and urges readers to read the Leader-Record for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Merrifield
Central Missouri Monument Co
Chillicothe
Leader- Record
P. E. O. Meeting Notes Chapter V Initiations
P E O met with Mrs B H Peterson on Wednesday March 25 and accepted sixteen new sisters. Mrs J P Bolling led a lesson on a chosen topic. After business a covered dish luncheon followed with Mrs Sarah A Moore attending the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Peterson
L. C. Lantz
Elmo Schrock
J. P. Bolling
Cotteg Cne
P. E. O. Record
Sarah A. Moore
Go To Schrock's for Paint Supplies
A local listing promotes Schrock's as a source for house and floor paints, interior and exterior finishes, flat wall paint, quick drying enamel, turpentine, linseed oil, and brushes.
Voters speak in small township elections across several districts
In Ben ton township and neighboring districts voters chose local officials amid mixed results. Winners include Mrs Lorene Whaley in Ben ton collector race and a Democratic slate for most offices. Jackson and Taylor townships posted joint or party tickets with varying victories. several notices mention eliminations and a postponed wedding due to a collision involving a vehicle and locomotive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
Victor Grice
Lorene Whaley
H. L. Fuller
Mark Gooch
Ray Lee
G. D. Prather
William Oaks
J. P. Turner
Kingdom of Jackson
A. E. Johnson
W. C. Crookshanks
T. S. Bartow
W. E. Morris
A. E. Engleman
Cecil Lay
W. R. Phillips
J. M. Canada
Taylor Township
Miles C. Williams
Duffy Carter
E. D. Forson
W. R. Allen
F. M. Keithley
John Thurlo
John Rottman
Duncan Township
J. D. Burewll
Ola Knnfong
Ralph Trumbo
Frank Maggart
George Fields
John Quigley
T. J. Seaman
J. A. Clem
North Salem Township
Curt Crist
Miss Flossie Wyatt
Ward Moore
Roy Jennings
Tim Havens
Fred Watson
John Lee
Ray Pipes
Earl Shaw
Harrison Frazier
W. L. Sayers
J. R. Spencer
Slats' Diary Fragments Describe Evening Plans
Fragmentary diary entry notes a Friday party for the younger set hosted by Slats and Elsy. Jane and the writer discuss the day and exchange remarks about plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsy
Jane
Inport
Surprise Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. L. C. Simpson
A surprise birthday dinner for Mrs. L. C. Simpson marked her seventy second birthday on Wednesday March 25 at the Linneus home of her daughter with many relatives and friends present. Music by Lorene Potter and vocals by the Bailey sisters accompanied a generous feast. Guests included the Potters Shipp Bail ey and Goff families among others from Linneus Browning Meadville and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene Potter
Archie Bailey
Opal Bailey
Clair Shipp
C. E. Potter
Leland
Bobbie
Vernice
J. G. Shipp
Bernice
Leeman Otis Pennington
Ludolph Goff
Browning
Opal
Mary Elizabeth
Elton
Meadville
R. J. Potter
Lorene
Willadine
L. C. Simpson
Linneus
Special Wanted 25 Milk Customers
Local notice seeks 25 milk customers at 8 cents a quart delivered by L. C. Wykoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special
L. C. Wykoff
Notorious gunman captured by local sleuths in Missouri
Joe Hunsaker and A D Morrison tracked fugitive Fred Burke after spotting him at the Porter residence near Green City. Police from St Joseph and local officials surrounded the home in Milan and Burke, accused of numerous robberies and alleged wartime machine gun killings, was arrested and awaited extradition to Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hunsaker
Green City
Fred Burke
Chillicothe
St. Joseph
Milan
White
Porter
Burke
Hoover
Michigan
Caulfield
Hunsaker
Morrison
Mrs. Burke
Kansas City
United States
Sullivan County
Messrs
Victor Grice thanks supporters after election Tuesday
Victor Grice expresses appreciation for loyal support received during the election Tuesday. He thanks all who stood by him and aided his campaign efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Grice
Annual School Meeting Browning Missouri 1931 Notice
In compliance with statute voters in Browning School District Linn and Sullivan counties Missouri are notified of the Annual School Meeting at Browning Public School on April 7 1931 from 7 am to 6 pm. Items include election of two directors for three years and a 100 cent levy per 100 valuation. Election judges are Rev J E Rudloff Mrs Della Peters and Mrs Floy Peterson. E M Duncan District Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saterday
Emmy
Ben
Kathern
Crismas Savings
Evry
Agen
Reddy
Rozella Cutt
Browning
Linn and Sullivan
Missouri
Browning Public
J. B. Harmon
W. H. Dickinson
J. E. Rudloff
Della Peters
Floy Peterson
E. M. Duncan
Correction on School Board Applicant Rumor
Mrs. Lila F. Williams clarifies she has no current or future plans to apply for a school position and states she will continue her work with Stamper Produce Co. indefinitely. The note aims to quell circulating reports about her possible candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamper Produce Co
Lila F. Williams
Sunday's Dinner Hosts Include Local Families and Guest
Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Brassfield and Miss Annabel Atkins hosted Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Fleming and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Williams with their son Edward for Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Fleming
J. R. Williams
Edward
M. P. Brassfield
Annabel Atkins
Warning on Missing Poland China Pigs Stolen
G. J. Coulter reports three nine spotted Poland China pigs weighing about thirty pounds each stolen from his property around 9 30 Monday night March 30. He warns to return the pigs within three days or he will involve the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
China
G. J. Coulter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alvord Almond
Miss Elsie Cokerham
Robert Cattey
Brookshiel
Mr. Cattey
Mr. Farmer
P. E. O. Meeting
Schrock’s
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