Johnson obituary notices Brookfield banker dies at 70
Funeral services for H. S. Johnson were held April 5 1950 at the Christian Church in Brookfield conducted by Rev Wm Scenogle. Interment followed at Rose Hill cemetery. Johnson known as Dick was president of Citizens Savings Bank of Browning and died in his sleep early Monday at age 70. He is survived by wife Eunice, daughter Mrs Robert Dorsey, two grandchildren, two brothers Chas A Johnson Linneus and C D Johnson Trenton, and sister Mrs Wm Townsend Lexington Kentucky. A large turnout from the area attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Johnson
Christian Church
Brookfield
Wm Scenogle
Rose Hill
Johnson
Citizens Savings Bank of
Browning
Missouri
Eunice Johnson
Robert Dorsey
Chas. A. Johnson
Linneus
C. D. Johnson
Trenton
Wm. Townsend
Lexington
Francis M Shepherd Dies in Milan at 44
Francis Monroe Shepherd born October 15 1905 near Reger Missouri died March 27 1950 at Simpson Hospital Milan Missouri He married Mildred Hall of Milan and had three children James Richard and Helen Lynne Survived by wife and children parents a sister and two nieces Services were held at Schoene Funeral Home March 29 conducted by Rev Glenn Bandy with long service by Bertha Wilson and Eula Shatto Burial at Oakwood Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Shepherd
Milan
Francis Monroe Shepherd
John Luther
Camora Fields Shepherd
Reger
Missouri
Simpson Hospital
Mildred Hall
James
Richard
Helen Lynne
Francis
Maywood
Illinois
Ross Baldwin
William Clark
Mound City
Donald Frazier
Schoene
Glenn Bandy
Bertha Wilson
Eula Shatto
Lord
Chas. Smith
Robert Fields
Earl Morelock
Milt Wall
Pete Murdock
Casey Lee
Russell Cochran
Oakwood Cemetrey
Milan Standard
For Sale 1937 Ford Sedan With Radio and Heater
Edmund Barrows offers a 1937 Ford sedan with radio and heater for 150 dollars. Browning location listed.
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Edwin Barrows
Browning
Lost Truck Plate and Tail Light in Browning Missouri
Finder asked to contact Grafton Corbin of Browning Missouri about a lost truck license plate number 138-450 and its tail light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Corbin
Browning, Mo
Evangelist W Elmo Brum to preach at Purdin Easter service
The Church of Christ in Purdin invites attendance as Evangelist W Elmo Brum returns to preach at the Purdin Church of Christ on Easter Sunday April 9.
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Church of Christ In
Purdin
W. Elmo Brumback
Purdin Church of Christ
Senior Class Play His Ozark Cousin at B H S
The B H S senior class presents His Ozark Cousin on Friday night April 14. The event is staged by the senior class to showcase student actors and music in a community school program.
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B.H.S
Ozark
Planes, Wheels Missing After Browning School Bus Incident
A 6.50x29 6-ply tire with tube and wheel from a 1948 Chevrolet Browning School Bus disappeared on Pur din or Corn Route Wednesday April 5. Finder should notify Verlan Lambert Browning.
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Verlan Lambert
Browning
Timber Buyer Announces High Prices for Oak Timber in Missouri
Floyd Smith of Bucklin Missouri advertises for White Oak and Burr Oak timber on behalf of a St. Louis firm. He promises the highest prices and reliable service for farmers and landowners seeking timber buyers.
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Floyd Smith
Bucklin
St. Louis
Radio Service Ad at Bailey Maytag Co Brookfield
Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Company for convenient service. Ners Radio Service, Phone 587 16 S. Main, Brookfield Missouri.
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Bailey Maytag Co
S. Main
Brookfield, Mo
Longtime North Salem resident dies at 80
John R Smith eldest son of Benjamin F and Elizabeth A Deskins Smith was born near North Salem Missouri March 10 1870 and died April 2 1950 at McLarney Hospital Brookfield He is survived by brothers James F Thomas M Rolla H Walter G Charles E and William A and seven nephews and five nieces He joined the Methodist Church about thirty years ago Funeral services were held at the North Salem Methodist Church Monday afternoon conducted by Rev R A Van Giesen Bearers were his nephews Interment at nearby cemetery under Glenn Kent & Son Green City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R
Benjamin F
Elizabeth A. Deskins Smith
North Salem
Missouri
McLarney Hospital
Brookfield
James F
Thomas M
Rolla H
Walter G
Charles E
Browning
William A
Gifford
Lena R. Bailey
Moe
Methodist Church
Eve
Love
North Salem Methodist Church
R. A. van Giesen
Browning Methodist Church
Glenn Kent & Son
Green City
Card of Thanks from the Smith Family
We express sincere thanks for the kindness shown during the illness death and burial of John R. Smith. The Smith Family, Brothers, Nephews and Nieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Smith
Smith
Pioneer Seed Corn See Me Or Call 176F21
Brown ing John H Browning is the agent for Pioneer Seed Corn and can be contacted at 176F21 for details or purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
John H. Browning
Sunday School Party at Methodist Church
The Junior High Sunday School class met at Bob and Mary Helen Moore's home on Tuesday evening March 28. Members played cards games and sang with refreshments of candy popcorn apples and pop. Attendees included Judy Moore Elaine Norvell Patty Lay Margaret Ellen Quigley Louie Brookshier Jimmy Atkins Kenneth Arnold Marlene Abbott Gary Patty Barbara Hanman Vernon Gilbert Head Earl Hoselton DeLaney Gray Mary Helen Moore Junius Mundell Eldon Head and Bob Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Bob
Mary Helen Moore
Judy Moore
Elaine Norvell
Patty Lay
Margaret Ellen Quigley
Louie Brookshier
Jimmy Atkins
Kenneth Arnold
Marlene Abbott
Gary
Patty
Barbara Hanman
Vernon
Gilbert Head
Earl Keith Hoselton
DeLaney Gray
Junius Mundell
Eldon Head
Bob Moore
Browning Baptist Church Announces Regular Services
Browning Baptist Church invites all ages to Sunday services led by Pastor Kenneth G. Kelley and Superintendent Merril Peterson. Worship times are 11 00 a m and 8 00 p m on the second and ao Sundays, with an open invitation for newcomers to attend any service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Baptist Church
Kenneth G. Kelley
Merril Peterson
H S Music Department Earns First Ratings at Kirksville Contests
The H S music department received first and other ratings at the Spring Contests in Kirksville on April 1. Individual vocal solos led to invitations to the state contest in Columbia on April 28. The Girls Glee Club will perform there on April 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirksville
Eva Doris Carter
Marilie Schrock
Cynthia Moore
Gale Hedges
Franklin Jeys
Carol Dodson
Donna Pulliam
Amy J. Brown
Columbia
Girl’s Glee Club
Browning
Junior Baseball Special Call Meeting at Legion Hall
The American Legion Baseball Committee invites all members of the 1949 club and any boy turning seventeen by January 1, 1950 to attend a 1950 season tryout briefing at the Legion Hall Monday April 10 at 7 30 p m. Umpire Cal Hubbard will speak and motion pictures may be shown. Parents and affiliates are urged to attend. refreshments follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
American Legion Baseball Committee
American Legion
Cal Hubbard
Major League Baseball
Post
American Legion Auxiliary
Auction Notice Browning Property With Equipment and Mare
Auction to sell 52 lots north of the ball diamond in Browning plus one ten ton hydraulic jack and one seven year old riding mare described as child broke. Auctioneer Noble Crooks lists the items for sale.
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Browning
Noble Crooks
Aged Mother Dies at Reger Home of Vern Seckington
Mrs Anna Ames Seckington born 1869 in Brookfield Missouri died March 31 1950 at her son Vern Seckington's home in Reger Missouri at age 80 years 4 months and 24 days She was married to Anthony Seckington of Maryville Missouri who died 1929 Surviving are four children sister and brother in law and many grandchildren and great grandchildren Burial followed April 3 1950 at Mariam Cemetery Maryville under Schoene's directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Seckington
Georgia Anna Ames
James S
Emma E. Ames
Brookfield
Missouri
Reger
Anthony Seckington
Maryville
Dave K
Fred B
Tarkio
E. L. Robinson
Cypress
California
Vern
T. B. Ames
Lawrence
Kansas
Margaret Seckington
Jesus
Presbyterian Church
Church of God In
Roger
Fred Bertschman
Virginia McHenry
Edith Collins
Elsworth Smith
Imogene Artz
E.L. Robinson, Jr
David
Robert
Gerald
Harold
Billy Lee Seckington
Schoene’s
Jones Taxi Seeks Riders for Comfortable Rides
Late model clean cars offer a comfortable taxi service with an office at home north of the bank and a phone listing for calls.
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Jones Taxi
Bank
Electric Theatre Weekend Showings and New Film Announcements
The Electric Theatre schedules Friday and Saturday April 7 and 8 with Cowboys Co-eds and Cut-ups a high riding roundup of Romance Rodeo and Rhythm. Sunday and Monday April 9 10 feature My Friend Irma a rapid fire comedy. Wednesday April 12 screens Blue Lagoon with Jean Simmons Donald Houston adventure in the South Seas.
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Tombstone
Irma
South Sea
Jean Simmons
Donald Houston
Blue Lagoon
Birth of Karen Jean Kirby at McLarney Hospital
Mr and Mrs Keith Kirby announce the birth of their daughter Karen Jean weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces at McLarney Hospital Brookfield on Wednesday night at 11 15 March 29. The family has a son Revert Lynn and mother and baby returned home Sunday.
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Keith Kirby
McLarney Hospital
Brookfield
Karen Jean
Wool Wanted by J. R. Williams & Co
Wool buyers J. R. Williams & Co advertise they are purchasing wool as usual, inviting suppliers to contact them.
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J. R. Williams & Co
Easter Food Sale at Economy Store Saturday
Easter food sale sponsored by the pupils of Room 4 takes place Saturday April 8 at the Economy Store. Proceeds benefit the class spring trip and are gratefully accepted by the organizers.
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Room 4
Hopper seeks reelection as Linn County Prosecuting Attorney
Marvin C. Hopper announces his candidacy for reelection to the Linn County Prosecuting Attorney post on the Democratic ticket. He currently holds the office and seeks another term.
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Marvin C. Hopper
Linn County
Brookfield Lawyer and Civic Leader profile
Mr. Hopper, a Brookfield resident since 1923, earned a law degree from the University of Missouri in 1939 and practiced locally before WWII military service. He served in European operations, discharged as a 1st Lieutenant CIC in 1945, then resumed law practice and became Prosecuting Attorney in 1947. He chairs the Linn County Bar and polio association, and is active in many civic groups while living at 815 North Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopper
Brookfield
School of Law
University of Missouri
Counter Intelligence Corps
Bettleheim
American Legion
N. Main ,St
Rev and Mrs W Clay Celebrate Fifty Years of Marriage
Hale Missouri marked the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Clay with open house for more than 150 guests at their Hale home. Married March 27, 1900, in Mendon Ohio, the Clays have seven children, 15 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. Reverend Clay served as a Methodist minister in several Missouri towns before retiring in 1945.
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Browning
Bosworth
Tina
Rothville
Harris
Novelty
Parnell
Dainsville
Avalon
Hale
Fairport
Clay
Mendon
Ohio
Attendees At Rev W W Clay 50th Anniversary
The 50th wedding anniversary for Rev and Mrs W W Clay was hosted at Hale on Sunday March 26. Guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Head, Mr and Mrs Wm Ware, Mrs John Browning, Mr and Mrs Herbert Knight, Mr and Mrs Ben Opel, and Waneva Shaw of Mt Zion.
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W. W. Clay
Hale
Walter Head
Wm. Ware
John Browning
Herbert Knight
Ben Opel
Waneva Shaw
Mt. Zion
Auction Notice for Farm Equipment Sale Browning
One Case corn planter and one 10 ft steel harrow offered by E. R. Hatch of Browning. Items available for purchase in the upcoming sale with inspection details to be announced.
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E. R. Hatch
Browning
Hedge post work sought by Reginald Rinehart Browning
Reginald Rinehart of Browning seeks a worker to cut hedge posts on shares. Local notice indicates a possible employment or barter arrangement.
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Reginald Rinehart
Browning
Five room house and two lots near center of Purdin
Mrs H Reed of Purdin Missouri offers a furnished or unfurnished five room house with two lots and a fine garden space, located a block from the town center.
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Purdin
H. Reed
Purdin, Mo
Five Jersey cows fresh to be sold by Browning breeder
Otto T. Johnson of Browning advertises five Jersey cows aged two to five years that are fresh now and ready for delivery to buyers seeking dairy stock.
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Jersey
Otto T. Johnson
Browning
Linn County Wool Pool Opens for 1950 Shipments
Linn County wool pool opens to accept 1950 wool for shipment. Market reports indicate prices will be strong for area grades. Cooperative marketing has sustained good prices for decades. advances available and final payments later in the year. Sacks at the wool house in Linnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Linn
Linneus
Community Request to Probe Vernon Jews for Probation
A public appeal directed to the Chief of Police of Anville Illinois asks by April 8 for Vernon Jews to be placed on probation. The message seeks official action and raises questions about local governance and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twire
Anville
Illinois
Painting and Paper Hanging Services Offered
Bev and Dowell Creason offer painting and paper hanging with old paper removal by steam. Call 212 Browning or 5F12 Linneus for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bev
Dowell Creason
John E Kimber Files For State Representative
John E Kimber a Brookfield resident for 46 years and Linn County native announces candidacy for Linn County State Representative He will run on the Democratic ticket in the primary and seek the Democratic nomination for the November general election
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John E. Kimber
Linn County
Brookfield
Kimber
Démocratie
Kimber to face incumbent Fordham in August primary
Mr. Kimber will oppose State Rep. Ray Fordham in the August primary becoming the first candidate to challenge a sitting office holder who has filed. Walter E. Allen, not an office holder, has filed for the Democratic ticket. The State Rep candidate is a retired Burlington brakeman who worked 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimber
Ray Fordham
Walter E. Allen
Burlington
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Jonhson
H.S. Music Department
Electric Theatre
Tucson
Ralph Reinhard
Sullivan County
Pollock
G. T. Woodward
Guilford and Fern
Browning Leader
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