Maggart Elected Browning Mayor In Tuesday Vote
Frank L. Maggart won Browning mayoral election over F A Cline by 157 to 102 as C W Gooch did not run. New officials include H W Dobby Hamilton Alderman East, Ray Nickell Alderman West, marshal Adrain Stone, collector Neva Grice, police judge O C Garret. 30 cent levy failed. total votes 263. council sworn in and City Clerk A D Peterson retained.
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Frank L. Maggart
Browning
Ray Nickell
J.B. Rudloff
Adrain Stone
Arthur Jacobs
Neva Grice
O. C. Garrett
A. D. Peterson
In Appreciation from Browning Mayor Elect Frank L Maggart
In Appreciation I thank the voters of Browning for electing me Mayor at the City election. Frank L. Maggart.
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Browning
Frank L. Maggart
For Sale 1936 Chevrolet Truck
Earl Peters offers a 1936 Chevrolet truck for sale with six good tires. The short notice advert highlights usable tires and a private sale.
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Earl Peters
Coal Office Closes After April 21 for Season
The Coal Office will be closed until September 1 and no coal will be delivered after April 21. Customers should place heating season orders before that date and have bills paid by closing time, says R. M. Peterson of Peterson Coal Co.
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R. M. Peterson
Peterson Coal Co
Sub District Conference Held Sunday at Browning Methodist Church
The Sub District Young Adults conference met at the Browning Methodist Church with six represented churches Marceline Laclede Purdin Milan Meadville Browning. Talks by Vetta Kelly Waverly Drake Keith Stark Eunice ChambersRev F H Mittendorf. Officers elected Lowell Drake president Keith Stark vice president Vadis Alspach secretary with plans for July at Pershing Park.
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Methodist Church
Browning
Lowell Drake
Keith Stark
Laclede
Eunice Chambers
Purdin
F. H. Mittendorf
Marceline
Milan
Meadville
Robert Burns
Mittendorf
Linneus
Vadis Alspach
Pershing Park
Elizabeth Ellsberry
Dorothy Transue
Jones Taxi Offers Clean Comfortable Rides
Late model taxis advertised with comfortable interiors. Office located at home or north of the bank. Phone contact implied.
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Jones Taxi
Death of E C Teape Prominent Prague Businessman
E C Teape of Prague Oklahoma died Saturday in Ardmore hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. He and his wife were returning from Texas when illness struck Friday night. Funeral services were held Monday at First Methodist Church with Rev. Herschel Hall and Rev. Ira Crabaree officiating. Interment in Prague cemetery. Survived by wife Emma Clifford Teape, three children Joan Estes Bob and Mary Pat Kahanek, four grandchildren, a brother and three sisters. Teape was a longtime church and school board member and active community figure.
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E. C. Teape
Prague
Ardmore
Ira Crabaree
al Kahanek
Fred Kincade
Glen Cargill
Earl Langley
H. D. Hinson
A. C. Grimes
Dr. Burleson
H. W. Hartman
Tom Foster
Wm. Placke
Parks Bros. Funeral Home
Emma Clifford Teape
Rockford
Iowa
Genevieve Harris
Joan
Estes
Bob
Mary Pat
Kahanek
Teape
First
Browning Baptist Revival Continues Amid Weather Challenges
Despite bad weather, Browning Baptist Church reports continued revival success with strong attendance in Sunday School and both services. Four additions this week, with Rev. Charles L. Cody from Seward delivering daily sermons. Special nights include men and business folk, ladies, and family night with top family honored. Services at 7:45 nightly through Sunday, April 8. Rev. Kenneth G. Kelley, Pastor.
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Charles L. Cody
Seward
Nebraska
Jesus
Kenneth G. Kelley
Thanks to Voters for Support After Tuesday Election
A note of appreciation thanks friends and supporters for help during the Tuesday election. The writer expresses gratitude and acknowledges the backing received from community members.
Duncan Township Officials Elected Without Opposition
On Tuesday March 27 Duncan Township voters elected Ross Burke trustee Harley Almond collector Paul Warren clerk and assessor and Glenn Freeland and Robert Fields to the board without any opposition Republicans did not run any candidates.
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Duncan
Duncan Township
Ross Burke
Harley Almond
Paul Warren
Glenn Freeland
Robert Fields
Burlington seeks permit to abandon 24 mile line
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad asked the interstate commerce commission for a permit to abandon its 24 mile line between Sedan Iowa and Unionville Missouri. The company said the sector has long been operated at a loss.
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Burlington
Washington
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sedan
Iowa
Unionville
Missouri
Sectr
Letter from Sgt Burdett in Guam describes life overseas
Sgt Clarence W. Burdett writes from Guam to Browning residents about adjusting to tropical weather Typhoons and changes since his departure He explains his duties with an Army Ordnance Company maintaining World War II stockpiled equipment and invites friends to write His address is APO 246 c o Postmaster San Francisco California
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Guam
Japan
United States
Browning
Clarence Burdett
Clarence W. Burdett
San Francisco
California
Support Given in Duncan Township Election
Ross Burke thanks supporters for backing him in the Duncan township election held on March 27.
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Duncan Township
Ross Burke
Card of Thanks from Grafton Kingsolver
A note of gratitude from Grafton Kingsolver thanks everyone for the kind cards and letters received during his hospital stay. He expresses appreciation for the support and well wishes.
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Grafton Kingsolver
Community thanks for Rest Home visit and candy
The note extends gratitude to Mrs. Ira Cox Rev. John Palmer and the Haseville Sunday School for services and candy gifts to Rest Home patients on Sunday April 1. Mrs. V. K. Turner Supt.
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Ira Cox
John Palmer
Haseville Sunday School
V. K. Turner
Friendly Neighbor Club Meets At Mrs Christian Home
The Friendly Neighbor Club met at Mrs E T Christian's home for an all day session March 28 1951 with seven members and two guests. President led opening at two oclock. Members joined in songs and prayers as gifts were exchanged and contests won. Next meeting set for April 11 with Mrs L C Simpson.
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E. T. Christian
Friendly Neighbors Club
Friendly Neighbor Club
Bill
Elonzo Schreckhise
Carl Tapscott
Schreckhise
Elby School
L. C. Simpson
James Cokerham
Farm Home
Carl Tapiscott
Two Weeks With Love at Marty Ann Theatre Milano
Jane Powell and Richardo Montalban star in Two Weeks With Love at the Marty-Ann Theatre Milan Mo. April 8 and 9 with humor and song as the Robinsons temper life in turn of the century set pieces. King Solomon Mines follows with Deborh Carlson Stewart Granger and Richard in Africa Technicolor safari shown Tuesday through Thursday.
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Marty-Ann Theatre
Milan
Jane Powell
Richardo Montalban
Louis Calhern
Ann Har
King Solomon's Mines
H. Rider Haggard
Africa
M-G-M
Deborah Carlson
a_ Kerr
Stewart Granger
Richard
Equatorial Africa
King Solomon’s Mines
Jennings Family Hosts Sunday Dinner Attendees
Mr and Mrs Jerry Jennings and their daughter Marilyn and Ruth Ann hosted a Sunday one o clock dinner. Those present included Rev and Mrs Kenneth Kelley with daughters Rosana and Mayetta, Rev and Mrs Chas Cody, Mr and Mrs Errol Lane with daughters Janice Sue and Carol Jo from near St Catherine.
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Jerry Jennings
Marilyn
Ruth Ann
Kenneth Kelley
Rosana
Mayetta
Chas. Cody
Errol Lane
Janice Sue
Carol Jo
Near St. Catherine
Dobby Hamilton Thanks Voters In City Alderman Election
Dobby Hamilton expresses gratitude to voters after Tuesday city election. He pledges to serve as a diligent alderman and improve local governance.
Mrs. Duncan Johnson Moore Attend State Convention in Nevada
Mrs. K. M. Duncan and Mrs. Eunice F. Johnson both of Brookfield with Mrs. Robert Moore and daughter Cynthia spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Nevada Missouri for the P. K. O. State Convention. Cynthia received the Vina Ives Boden scholarship to Cottey College for 1951 52 term.
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K. M. Duncan
Eunice F. Johnson
Brookfield
Robert Moore
Cynthia
Nevada
Duncan
Johnson
Moore
Vina Ives Bowden
Cottey College
Patty Hanman Visits on Monday at Brookfield Show
Miss Patty Hanman was a Monday night guest of Miss Marlene Abbott. Mr and Mrs Harold Abbott, Marlene and Patty attended the show at Brookfield.
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Patty Hanman
Marlene Abbott
Harold Abbott
Marlene
Patty
Brookfield
Methodist Church Service and Sunday School Schedule
Rev. Robert Burns pastor leads Sunday School each Sunday at 10:00 a m with classes for all ages. H L Schrock superintendent. Worship services on first and third Sundays at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. You are cordially invited to attend.
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Methodist Church
Robert Burns
H. L. Schrock
Browning Baptist Church Converts Weekly Schedule
Kenneth G. Kelley pastors Browning Baptist Church. Sunday school goal is 75 with classes for all ages and a worship service at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30. Bring someone to Sunday school.
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Browning Baptist Church
Kenneth G. Kelley
H. C. Bailey
Senior Class Tea Entertains at Mrs Bennett Home
Chapter V P E O hosted a tea for the senior girls at Mrs Lillian Bennett’s home on March 28 at 2 pm. Mrs Vena Wade welcomed guests while Mrs Thelma Molloy spoke. Contest and readings by Mrs Ivah Linhart Mrs Kathryn Calhoun. Notable attendees included Misses Irene Barrows Amy Jo Brown Eva Doris Carter Joan Carter Lorene Cooper Juanita Cokerham Lena Mae Devolt Marilyn Jennings Cynthia Moore Mary Helen Moore Joyce Ann Nickell Elaine Norvell Donna Pulliam Marilie Schrock and Jean Watson.
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P.E.O
Lillian Bennett
Vena Wade
Thelma Molloy
Ivah Linhart
Kathryn Calhoun
Cottey College
Beverly Moore
Wade
Marilie Schrock
Lila Williams
Jean Watson
Bennett
Williams
Moore
Molloy
Irene Barrows
Amy Jo Brown
Eva Doris Carter
Joan Carter
Lorene Cooper
Juanita Cokerham
Lena Mae’ Devolt
Marilyn Jennings
Cynthia Moore
Mary Helen Moore
Joyce Ann Nickell
Elaine Norvell
Donna Pulliam
Browning organizes to promote Brow PE community
About twenty five residents met at Browning Legion Hall on March 26 to form a Browning Browning Brow PE group. Gerald Wade was elected president with Dobby Hamilton and Bill Ramsey as vice presidents Joe Nevins is secretary and Frank Cline treasurer An executive board named A D Peterson to head rules and by laws with Max Green and Edgar Carter as members Harley Hawkins chairs the picture show committee The Commercial Club and local merchants back the effort urging all Browning area residents to attend the next meeting.
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Browning Legion Hall
Gerald Wade
Dobby Hamilton
Bill Ramsey
Joe Nevins
Frank Cline
A. D. Peterson
Max Green
Edgar Carter
Peterson
Harley Hawkins
Merchants of
Browning
Enterprise 4-H Club March Meeting Highlights
Enterprise 4-H Club met March 26 at the Enterprise school house with Harvey and Elaine Henry. Gary led, roll call noted St Patrick's Day, songs and games followed led by Larry. Vernon Head spoke on judging baby beef calves and Gerald Liebhart described feeding his Hereford heifer. County Agent Raymond Carroll and secretary Florence Martin attended. Carroll outlined this year’s work, awards and scholarships. Attendance reached 31 with about 75 guests. Marlene Abbott, Reporter.
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Enterprise
Harvey
Elaine Henry
Enterprise School House
Gary
Larry
Vernon Head
Gerald Liebhart
Raymond Carroll
Florence Martin
Marlene Abbott
Two New Members Elected To Linn County School Board
In the Linn County R-1 school election held Tuesday April 8 Glenn Duncan of Purdin and Harold L. Foss of near Shelby were elected to the board replacing retiring members. Incumbent Vera Rinehart faced no opposition for County Superintendent. The levy failed 149 to 796 with 322 votes for Glenn Freeland and 313 for W D Grice, while Duncan and Foss received 616 and 596 votes respectively.
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Linn County
Glenn Duncan
Purdin
Harold Foss
Near Shelby
MrArtor
Glenn Freeland
W. D. Grice
Russell
Vera Rinehart
W.D. Grice
Harold L. Foss
Miss Lora Gooch Graduates Stenographic Course in 1951
Miss Lora Mae Gooch daughter of Mr and Mrs R F Gooch of Browning graduates from Chillicothe Business College in March 1951 completing the Stenographic Course She gains employment as stenographer at City National Bank and Tru Company in Kansas City Missouri beginning duties April 2
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Lora Mae — Gooch
R. F. Gooch
Browning
Chillicothe Business College
Boon Time
Iss Gooch
City National Bank and Tru Company
Kansas City
Missouri
Minstrel Postponed by Snow to April 13 in Milan
The Milan Lions Club minstrel show was postponed from last Friday due to a snow storm and now scheduled for Friday night April 13. Watch for further information.
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Milan Lions Club
Purdin Methodist Circuit Plans Sunday School Revival
Pastor W A Pollock reports April 8 services at Purdin with baptisms at 11 am and two worship services. Bear Branch started Sunday School with 48 attendees. district conference in Wayland, Mo on April 12. five members attend circuit and two delegates to be elected.
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Purdin
Morris Chapel
Bear Branch
Wayland
W. A. Pollock
Livestockmen Plan County Program in Linn County
Twenty members of the Linn County Livestock Committee met at the Commercial Hotel on Thursday evening March 22 to discuss developing a county livestock program. The plan covers beef dairy swine sheep and poultry with sub committees to map proposals with farm families. John Rulon of Purdin chairs the Farm Bureau Livestock Committee.
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Linn County Livestock Committee
John Rulon
Purdin
Farm Bureau Livestock Committee
R. Rulon
Ponders By Addison Payne
A reflective verse piece by Addison Payne contemplates season’s grandeur and a trusting destiny. It portrays birds, brooklet scenes, and a steady confidence in God and opportunity as eternity nears.
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Ponders
Addison Payne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Maggart
Oklahmoa
Browning Baptist Revival
G. W. Burdett
Board of Education
Livestockmen Plan
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