Kirksville student elected treasurer of sorority
Miss Sara Lou Schrock of Browning was elected treasurer of the Delta Sigma Epsilon sorority at Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville. Her term ends March 1951. A junior majoring in business education she belongs to Alpha Phi Women's Athletic Association Cardinal Key and the dormitory House Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirksville
Saralou Schrock
Elmo Schrock
Browning
Delta Sigma Epsilon
Missouri State Teachers College
Schrock
Alpha Phi Women’s
Cardinal Key
House Council
Radice Sales Offers Neff Radio Service in Brookfield
Radios may be left at Bailey Maytag Co for Neff Radio Service. Phone 587 e 16 S&S Main Brookfield Missouri.
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Radice
Bailey Maytag Co
S&s. Main
Brookfield
Electric Theatre listings and local candidate note
Programmers promote Electric Theatre shows including a western, a romantic comedy with Jane Wyman and Dennis Morgan, and Flying Tigers featuring John Wayne. Glenn Freeland announces Democratic candidacy for Sullivan County Clerk, detailing rural roots, education, WWI service, and public roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Geronimo
Jane Wyman
Dennis Morgan Head
Flying Tigers
John Wayne
Chiang Kai-shek
Practice Baseball Clash with Kirksville All Stars
The Kirksville All Stars visit Browning Merchants for a Sunday practice game weather permitting. Game called at 2.30. No admission charges.
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Kirksville All Stars
Browning Merchants
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Citizens Savings Bank Browning
Notice of the fifteenth annual stockholders meeting of the Citizens Savings Bank of Browning Missouri. The meeting at the Browning banking house on May 9 1950 starts at 9:00 a m for at least three hours to elect seven directors for the next year and transact other proper business. C E McGhee vice president L L Ingraham secretary.
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Citizens Savings Bank
Citizens Savings Bank of Browning
Browning
Missouri
C. E. McGhee
L. L. Ingraham
Browning Baptist Revival Announced for April Dates
Browning Baptist Church schedules a revival from April 17 to 23 inviting Browning and nearby areas to attend. Special music is planned at all services and the pastor will deliver messages each evening.
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Browning Baptist Church
the Baptist Church
Browning
Browningist Church Services Announced
Kenneth G. of Browningist Church and Pastor Merril Peterson announce classes for all ages. Worship is held on the second and fourth Sundays at 11:00 am and 8:00 pm. All are welcome to attend at any time.
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Browningist Church
Kenneth G
Merril Peterson
Senior Class Play His Ozark Cousin At Browning High
The Senior Class presents His Ozark Cousin a modern three act comedy Friday at 8 p m in Browning High School. The cast includes Mrs Rankin Jack Rankin Glenda Rankin Sue Rankin Ned Richman Fay Kirby Gary Stark Betsy Haines Randell Haines Frances Haines Janet Lumsden Uncle Zeb Tyler Gale Hedges and others. Admission 40 cents adults 25 cents children. Reserve seats at Wayne Gooch's Store.
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Ozark
Browning High School
New York
Zeb
Mrs. Rankin
Larry Hale
Betsy Haines
Jean Minor Randell Haines
Edward Farley
Frances Haines
Janet Lumsden
Zeb Tyler
Gale Hedges
Wayne Gooch
Girl's Glee Club Earns I Rating at Kirksville Event
The Girl's Glee Club received an I rating at Kirksville on Saturday April 8. They will perform at the State Contest in Columbia on April 28. Meadville Boys softball team played here Friday afternoon April 7 with Browning losing by two points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirksville
Columbia
Meadville
Browning
School Board Organizes Linn County R-1 Directors
Directors Walter Head Nolan Creason were sworn in for three year terms. Head was elected president and Russell Crist was reelected vice president as the Linn County R-1 School District organized for the new term.
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Linn County
R-1
Walter Head
Nolan Creason
Russell Crist
Wool Wanted We Are Buying Wool as Usual
Wool buyers J. R. Williams & Co solicit wool for immediate purchase. The notice states ongoing procurement with standard terms.
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J. R. Williams & Co
Missing tire and wheel from Browning School Bus
Lost 6.50x20 6 ply tire with tube and wheel from 1498 Chevrolet Browning School Bus on Pur din or Corn Route on April 5. Finder should contact Verlan Lambert Browning Mo.
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Purdin Or
Corn
Verlan Lambert
Browning
For Sale Residence Near Christian Church in Browning
Room house on 1 lot for sale in Browning Missouri near the Christian Church. Price $1500. Contact Vernie Foster Browning Mo.
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Christian Church
Browning
Vernie Foster
Browning, Mo
8 Spotted Poland China sows with 17 pigs purebred
Leon Bennett of Browning reports eight spotted Poland China sows farrowed a total of seventeen purebred piglets.
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Poland
China
Leon Bennett
Browning
Step-Brother Bert Mustapha Dies in Springfield
Mr and Mrs H C Hanson learned Saturday morning that Bert Mustapha step-brother to the Hanson family died at his Springfield Missouri home. A World War II veteran, he had worked for Adams Express Co in Rockfield for many years until ill health. Funeral services were held at 2 30 Easter with burial in Springfield.
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H. C. Hanson
Bert Mustapha
Springfield
Mustaphas
Adams Express Co
Rockfield
Jones Taxi Offers Late Model Clean Comfortable Cars
Local taxi service advertises late model clean cars with home office north of the bank area and provides a phone contact.
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Jones Taxi
Bank
Meadville High to Stage A Minstrel Fantasy Friday
Linn County Extension Clubs Chorus presents A Minstrel Fantasy at Meadville High School Auditorium at 8 00 pm with no admission. free will offering. Enos Stambach directs. Martha Meek provides dance numbers. program lists multiple named performers and acts.
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Linn County Extension Clubs
Meadville High School
Enos Stambach
Meadville
Martha Meek
Chillicothe
Lily Bloss
Mammy’s
Little Coal
Black Rose
Pearlena
Harper
For Rent The Crea son Property North Half
The north half of the Crea son property offering four rooms for rent after Mrs Mary S Martin care of Mrs Claude Stephenson 5386 38th St Moline Illinois for inquiries and arrangements.
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Creason
Mary S. Martin
Claude Stephenson
38Th St
Moline
Illinois
Christian Church to Welcome Rev. Wm Icenogle Sunday
Reverend Wm Icenogle of Brookfield will fill his regular appointment at the Christian Church on Sunday evening in April.
Purdin PTA Met April 4 At School House
The Purdin P T A met Tuesday night April 4 at the school house. State Trooper Eckkes spoke on Highway Patrol duties and juvenile delinquency with two educational films. Refreshments followed as members praised the meeting and invited children to perform at the May 3 gathering.
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Purdin P.T.A
Glenn Duncan
Fred Creason
Eckkes
Highway Patrol
Argaret Hardin
Mrs Sylvia Ogle Hossess Hosts Homemakers Club Meeting
March 15 gathering at the Homemakers Club was small due to sickness and bad roads. Attendees included Ruby Burkholder Leta Lyons Shreckhise Sylvia Street Alpha Cordray Merl Pulliam and the hostess. A pleasant day ended with a covered dish dinner at noon.
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Sylvia Ogle Hossess
Homemakers Club
Sylva Ogle
Ateereee
Ruby Burkholder
Leta Lyons
Shreckhise
Sylvia Street
Alpha Cordray
Merl Pulliam
Miss Juanita Simmons Weds Harry J Woolf in Bucklin
Juanita Simmons of Kansas City and Harry J. Woolf of Kansas City married in Bucklin Christian Church after Sunrise Easter services. The couple, both graduates with wartime service backgrounds, plan to reside in Kansas City.
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Juanita Simmons
Harry J. Woolf
Furnished or unfurnished 5 room house in Purdin Mo
Five room dwelling with two lots and pleasant garden space located a block from Purdin center. Available furnished or unfurnished. Contact Mrs H B Reed of Purdin Missouri for details.
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Purdin
H. B. Reed
Purdin, Mo
Pioneer Seed Corn Offered by John H. Browning Agent
Advertisement notes Pioneer Seed Corn available through John H. Browning agent contact Brown ing at 176F21 for purchase or inquiries.
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Browning
John H. Browning
Following In Dad's Footsteps Poem About Parental Influence
A narrator recalls a boy trailing in his footsteps during a winter hunt. The story emphasizes leading by example and avoiding bad behavior so the child follows a righteous path. The piece ends with a prayer for guiding principles and a note from Mrs. Johnson of Purdin.
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Dad
Stitch and Chatter Club Holds March Meeting
Mrs Allie Ware hosts Stitch and Chatter Club with twenty one members and two visitors for a day of quilting and embroidery. Irene Kelly is elected president and Mildred Brantner vice president with officers voting for 1950. Next meeting set for April 13 with Mamie Hale. members bring a favorite recipe or tip.
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Allie Ware
Bessie Steele
Goldie Abbott Brat
Leota Haley
Gertrude Lambert
Mildred Brantner
Irene Kelly
Orpha Dickinson
Jane Abbott
Allie
Karen Jean Kirby
Blanche Head
Florence Elliott
Mamie Hale
Bertha
Camora
Goldie Abbott
Mable Lambert
Madaline Tucker
Clara
Doris Hanman
Alma Browning
Grace Linhart
Hallie Minor
Bernice Tucker
Easter Services on Purdin Circuit Churches
The Methodist Purdin Circuit announces four Easter services with Rev. Joseph W. Thompson delivering sermons. Next Sunday April 16 at Bear Branch the schedule includes Sunday school at 10 a.m. and an evening Layman's Day service at 7 30 p.m. Pastor W A Pollock urges full circuit attendance.
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Joseph W. Thompson
Bear Branch
Schood
W. W. Western
W. A. Pollock
Mrs Vera Patterson Hosts Grantsville Homemakers Meeting
Mrs Vera Patterson hosted a Grantsville Homemakers gathering on March 29 with members Merle Pulliam Andrea Barrows Charlotte Fowler Madeline Burkholder Leslie Yagel Mary Yagel Nellie Barrows Leta Lyons Mattie Buswell Sylvia Street Ruby Burholder Miriam Cassity Nadine Elliott Vera Woodside Leanna Woodside and two visitors. A short business session approved moving meetings to Thursdays and planned a birthday party for March and April birthdays on Friday April 21.
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Vera Patterson
Merle Pulliam
Andra Barrows
Charlotte Fowler
Madeline Burkholder
Lesley Yagel
Mary Yagel
Nellie Barrows
Leta Lyons
Mattie Buswell
Sylvia Street
Ruby Burkholder
Miriam Cassity
Nadine Elliott
Vera Woodside
Leanna Woodside
Buswell
Bertha Burkholder
Cheryl Burkholder
Lindell Woodside
Roger Elliott
Cassity
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Second District
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Missouri
Legion Hall
A. D. Peterson
Trenton
Laclede
Unionville
Livonia
Ovid Atkins
Marilie Schrock
Eva Doris Carter
Cynthia Moore
Judy Peterson
Penny Peters
Judy Moore
Lloyd Arnold
Missouri Department Child Welfare Committee
America
Auxiliary
American Legion
Arneet Hepstine
Harry Mayo
Chicago
Moberly
Missouri Department
Electric Theatre
Glenn Freeland
Sullivan County
Farm Security Administration
Sullivan
Pettis
Duncan
White Oak Grove
Purdin Parent Teachers Association
Bucklin
Kansas City
O. Simmons
Bucklin High School
Marie Woolf
U. S. Postal Department
Jeanne Woolf
Marvin White
Haning
Mrs. Allie Ware
Stitch and Chatter
Witia
C.R
Methodist Church
Purdin Circuit
Grantsville
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