Funeral Services Held At G Adams Home
Edward W. Slack born March 31 1867 in Linn County Missouri died April 1 1940 in Oklahoma City Oklahoma. He lived in Milan Browning and Oklahoma City and was survived by his wife Nssie Haymaker. Funeral services were held at 2 o clock Thursday April 4 conducted by Rev O Washington with interment at Jenkins cemetery.
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Edward W. Slack
Linn County
Missouri
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Milan
Browning
Nssie Haymaker
Jenkins Cemetery
H. L. Adams
T¢ Hummel Funeral Service
Expression of Gratitude for Burial Support
We express our deep appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown to us during the burial of Edward W ack. Our heartfelt thanks go to Mrs. E. W. Slack Mrs. T. A. Tomlin and Mrs. Guy Adams for their support and sympathy.
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Edward Wack
E. W. Slack
T. A. Tomlin
Guy Adams
General Purpose Club Meets for Sewing and Social
The General Purpose Club met on Thursday March 28 with Mrs Lantz as hostess. Members and guests shared a sewing day and a cafe ria dinner. The meeting opened with a club song Bells of St Marie led by president Mrs R A Thurlo and a parliamentary drill by Mrs Ross Lantz. The group adjourned to meet Mrs P A Brassfield on April 11 with active participation from both members and visitors.
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General Purpose Club
Is Lantz
Florace Johnson
Mesdames Vivian Isher
Hinda Johnson
Genee Neve Warren
Edith Harrison
Nevieve Thurlo
Josephine Braley
Elizabeth Lantz
Pearles Hoselton
Essie Brassfield
Mabel Brassfield
Alpha Powell
Sarah Brassfield
Carrie Calli
Adams Wesley Class Meeting Report
The Adams Wesley Class of the Methodist church met for a yearbook distribution and discussion led by Mrs Ivah Carr after opening singing. Mrs Edna Forbes notes an interesting year ahead for the group.
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Adams Wesley
Ivah Carr
Edna Forbes
Surprise Birthday Party at Leon Kenley's Home
On Monday at 7 p.m. a group gathered at Leon Kenley's home to surprise him for his birthday. Attendees shared covered dishes and enjoyed a meal after which men played cards while the women cleaned the dishes.
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Leon Kenley
Eugene McKay
Kenneth Williams
Donald Lee
Cherrill
Mabel Harvey
John Neely
Mervyn Garrett
Anita Faye
Glenn Rhodes
Gary
Citizens Savings Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice 1940
Notice is given of the sixth annual stockholders meeting of Citizens Savings Bank of Browning Missouri to be held at the banking house in Browning on May 14 1940 at 9 00 A M for at least three hours to elect seven directors for the ensuing year and transact any other proper business M L Haning President Artest Joseph W Woodward Secretary
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Citizens Savings Bank of
Browning
Missouri
M. L. Haning
Post Office To Move To Former Farmers Bank Building
Postmaster J. D. Burwell bought the former Farmers Exchange Bank building and will relocate the post office there after making necessary changes to handle rural route mail.
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J. D. Burwell
Farmers Exchange Bank
Harvey B. Johnson III Critically Ill at Brookfield Home
Harvey B. Johnson III is critically ill at his Brookfield home with death expected soon. He was well known to readers for living in and near Browning for many years before moving to Brookfield about 25 years ago.
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Harvey B. Johnson
Brookfield
Mr. Johnson
Browning
Claims Paid From Dog Law Fund in Sullivan County
County Clerk E S Frazier reports $786 in claims paid to 26 sheep and livestock owners under the dog license law for damages from March 1 1939 to March 1 1940 in Sullivan County. Losses for sheep total $648 and for other livestock and poultry $133 with a $165 top claim and $7.50 the smallest. About $1300 was collected with roughly 20 percent deducted for administration. The county court approved the payment in full for all damage.
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E.S. Frazier
Sullivan County
The Annual Salvation Army Drive Under Way
The Salvation Army annual fundraising drive is now underway with Burton Carr as chairman. Solicitors in residential district Edna Forbes and Beverly Moore. business district Nona Clair Neet and Patricia Gooch. school district Supt. John C. Dutton. Contributions support the organization’s work. give when called upon by the listed solicitors.
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Salavation Army
Burton Carr
Edna Forbes
Beverly Moore
Nona Clair Neet
Patricia Gooch
John C. Dutton
Salvation Army
Mary Martha Society Welcomes New Member and Awards Quilt
Mrs Mira Lay hosted the Mary Martha Society meeting last Thursday afternoon. New member Elizabeth Bagley joined. Flora Mae was noted as absent and wished well. Refreshments included Angel food cake Jello salad and coffee. attendees listed include Dorcas Harvey Julia Myers Dorothy Drake Ethel Dell Mary Sheen Lela Neet Mabel Harvey Floy Peterson Marjorie Lay Nellie Stone Irene Kelly Helen Carter Mira Lay Fannie Bailey and Nelson Drake as a young visitor.
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Mary Martha Society
Mira Lay
M. M. Society
Julia Myers
Dorothy Drake
Ethel Dell
Mary Sheen
Lela Neet
Mabel Harvey
Marjorie Lay
Elizabeth Bagley
Nellie Stone
Irene Kelly
Helen Carter
Fannie Bailey
Little Visitor
Nelson Drake
Scottsville 4 H Club Reports Calf Weights and Feed Practices
The Scottsville 4 H Club met on Friday April 5 with most members present. Ray and Paul Hoselton attended along with Mr and Mrs Baugher and daughters. The meeting led by R A Thurlo covered calf weights and feeds, with Mr Baugher giving advice on calf care and distributing Purina Mills leaflets. A cattle meeting at the Smith farm was announced for April 16. Refreshments followed. Next meeting will be May 3 with Lehman Fuller.
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Scottsville
4-H Club
Ray
Paul Hoselton
Keath
Eugene
Baugher
R. A. Thurlo
Purina Mills
Smith Farm
Rolla A. Baugher
Mary Anne
Julia Anne
Raymond Harris
Mary Ruth
Eudora
Clayton
Ross “Fuller
Dale and
Lehamn
J. T. Hoselton
Ray and
Paul
Lehman Fuller
Ray Hoselton
Busy Fingers Club Forms Under Mrs Ray Kelly
On April 6 1940 a sewing club formed at Mrs Ray Kelly’s home with nine members named Rosa Lee Violett Gillespie Waverly Ware Wilma Head Josephine Bailey Betty Lou Steele Gwendolyn Marliee and Waverly Jean Kelly Miss Houston from Linneus assisted in organizing and explained sewing tasks with officers elected President.
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Busy Fingers Club
Ray Kelly
Rosa Lee
Violett Gillespie
Waverly Ware
Wilma Head
Josephine Bailey
Betty Lou Steele
Gwendolyn
Marliee
Waverly Jean Kelly
Miss Houston
Linneus
Presi
April 20 Club Meeting Notes
The text lists officers and leaders including Waverly Ware president and Beverly Jean Kelly secretary treasurer. Lead er Mrs Ray Kelly and assistant leader Mrs Lou Kelly guide the group with song and game leadership roles reported by Merilee Kelly. The meeting date shown is April 20.
Prayer Meeting at A J River Home Tonight
A prayer meeting will be held at the A J River home tonight Thursday at 7 30. Everyone is cordially invited to attend and join in seeking guidance and fellowship.
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A.J. River
Mrs Alta Thompson Returns Home From Kansas City Visit
Mrs Alta Thompson returns to her Kansas City home after visiting her sister and brothers in law Mr C R Lantz and Mr H C Bailey.
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Alta Thompson
Kansas City
C.R. Lantz
H. C. Bailey
Thoughts For Meditation From Hum mel Collection
Reading through this paper we highlight a collection sponsored by Lloyd W Hummel. The piece invites readers to search for thoughts worth storing in memory and notes the enduring value of finding such standout reflections.
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Lloyd W. Hummel
Birthday Dinner Honoring Bagley Birthday Pair
A birthday dinner was held Sunday April 7 at the home of Mr. and Mrs Wayne Bagley to honor Mrs Wayne Bagley and Mrs Raymond Bagley. Attending were C S Bagley of Purdin Willard Ross and Wilma Jean of Brookfield Alva Bagley and son Ronald of Purdin Raymond Bagley and daughter Nellie of near Browning Miss Miller of Brookfield and Bertie Bagley.
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Wayne Bagley
Raymond Bagley
C. S. Bagley
Purdin
Willard Ross
Wilma Jean
Brookfield
Alva Bagley
Ronald
Nellie
Near ‘Browning
Miss Miller
Bertie
Cemetery Cleanup Meeting At Kaifong Cemetery
An all day meet ing is set for Tuesday April 16 at Kaifong cemetery. Attendees are asked to bring a fork and a rake as directed by the committee.
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Kaifong
Telephone Improvement Talks At County Meetings
County meetings discuss reviving the old cooperative to rebuild and modernize telephone lines. Farmers seek cash for wire poles ground rods and batteries while confirming improved service. Towns Browning Laclede hold sessions with dates April 15 to 18 at local high schools.
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Seys
Browning
Schrock
Laclede
Brookfield
Marceline
New Boston
Bucklin
Haseville
Shelby
Rural school term ends with community dinner and quiz
Friday marked the closing of Prairie Seminary term with a community dinner. Luther Bauer led a "Battle of the Sexes" quiz pitting four women against four men, won by the women 187 to 154. Ten pupils earned daily attendance dollars and several students received gifts as the school year ended.
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Prairie Seminary
Luther’ Bauer
Sam Remick
Curt Bagley
Erwin Smith
Earl Gooch
Ivan Smith Henry Patterson
Eric Smith
Tfe
T. Mahal
Rauer
Light School District 13 Holds Successful Term
Light School District 13 closed a successful term on Friday April 5 with a community basket dinner at noon. Pupils and teacher presented a program, awards were given for perfect attendance to Lois Ellen Cooper Elizabeth Ann Cooper Norris Sparks Nadine Sparks and top scholastic performers Laverne Kirby Lois Ellen Cooper. Eighth grade graduates were Lois Ellen Cooper Laverne Kirby Nadine Sperks and June Eccles. Art work displayed for parents before departure. Teacher Doris Langdon.
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Light School
Lois Ellen Cooper
Elizabeth Ann Cooper
Norris Sparks
Nadine Sparks
Laverne Kirby
Nadine Sperks
June Eccles
Doris Langdon
Pleasant Shade School Closes After Successful Term
Miss Reba Langdon closed a successful term of Pleasant Shade school on Friday April 5. At noon patrons fed a basket dinner and the pupils presented a program in the afternoon. Fred Creason was named eighth grade graduate.
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Pleasant Shade
Reba Langdon
Fred Creason
Dickinson School Closes After Year With Picnic Themed Fare
A Dickinson school year ends with a supper on Friday rather than the usual dinner on the last day. Pansy Britton teaches while students recount a week of odd events as the diary entry notes community life and local happenings.
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Dickinson
Pansy Britton
For Sale White Oak Posts and Tools Trade Offer
For Sale 1000 white oak post and 1 set of blacksmith tools. Would trade for stock. Also seeks 2 ten foot line shafts complete. Contact R Linhart Browning Missouri Route 4.
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R. Linhart
Browning, Mo
Machinery For Sale Arkansas farmer advertises farm equipment
Machinery for sale includes a complete line of hay and crop implements such as plow planter drill rake mower wagon. Interested buyers are asked to call at the farm. Carl Porter directs the inquiry.
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Carl Porter
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G. Adams
Ethington
Genevieve Prather
Nellie Seaman
Margaret Smith
Ira Nevins
Genevie’ Lumsden
Lillian Bennett
Almeda Bartow
Violett Kenley
Bobbie Garrett
Frances Darr
Evelyn Neely
Iveh Darr
Artest
Joseph W. Woodward
H. B. Johnson III
Emas
Spencer
Donald
Jean Minor
Waverly
Ware
Marlin Steele
Marvin Abbott
Devaugh
Edwin Tucker
Richard
Eldon
Vernon Head
Ancher
Anil
Blisters
Jake Neerly Clapt
Gillem
Jakes House
Jakes
A. m. Jakes
Gobbelins
Janes Pa
Marrie
Unkel
Widder
Emmy
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