Frank Neff, Local Resident, Dies at 88 in Missouri
Francis Lincoln Neff, born near Burlington Iowa in 1860, died April 8 1949 at his Browning Missouri home aged 88 6 6. Survived by wife Alberta Peters Neff four children twelve grandchildren eighteen great grandchildren and two sisters. Services held April 10 at the Methodist Church in Browning with interment at Kai Fong cemetery Wade Funeral Service in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Lincoln Neff
George W
Ellen Neff
Burlington
Missouri
Browning
Sullivan
Linn
Alberta Peters
Ella Stufflebean
Browning, Mo
Mabel Arnold
Casa Grande Ariz
Harry Neff
Trenton Mo
Alice Cutberth
St. Joseph Mo
Hettie Alexander
Purdin
Neff
Frank
Methodist Church
Wm. Icenogle
Brookfield
Velma Jennings
Beverly Moore
Jas. R. Williams
Merril Peterson
Pauline Peterson
Francis Neff
Wayne Stufflebean
Louis
Gene Arnold
Ray Griffis
Frank Maggart
Kaifong
Wade
Cutberth
St. Joseph
Ray Glaze
Ottumwa
Iowa
P. K. Payne, Jr
Galt
Victor Alspach
Laredo
Meda Alspach
Loy Slater
Rothville
Asa Badger
South Gifford
Joe Eden
Chas. Owens
Dalhouse
Earl Dean Neff
Trenton
Card of Thanks for Frank Neff
We express sincere thanks for the kindness shown during illness, death, and burial of our loved one Frank Neff. Gratitude for the floral offerings from Ella Stufflebean Mable Arnold and Harry Neff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Neff
Ella Stufflebean
Mable Arnold
Harry Neff
Roof Work at Baptist Church Completed
Last week volunteers finished shingling the church roof and repaired the belfry. The congregation thanks all who assisted with the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
For Sale Tractor and Implements by W L Sparks Browning
A-1 condition tractor and corn planter with 50 acre capacity for sale. Also a horse drawn planter used three seasons and one sulky rake. Contact W. L. Sparks in Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Sparks
Browning
Jones Taxi Service Ad Promises Late Model Clean Cars
A compact classified note advertises Jones Taxi offering late model clean comfortable cars with an office at home north of the bank and a phone contact.
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Bank
Thunderhoof and a Comedy of a Townsfolk Family
The Electric Theatre screens Thunderhoof about three people pursuing a horse in a desert hunt later moving to the Texas hills. William Powell and Irene Dunne star in a separate domestic comedy about a clever wife and a crusty breakfast-table autocrat in New York 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotty Mason
Thunderhoof
Texas Hills
William Powell
Day
Irene Dunne
New York
Mary C Trumbo obituary from Missouri near Reger
Mrs Mary C Trumbo died near Reger Missouri on April 8 1949 at home. Born March 18 1871 in South Dakota she moved to Missouri as a child and married James W Trumbo September 24 1889. Survived by sons Ralph Harley and Allen Trumbo daughter Lois Murphy stepdaughter Irene Fitzpatrick eight grandchildren three great grandchildren and siblings James Hampton and Anna Smith. Services were held April 10 at Schoene Funeral Home Milan with burial at Oakwood Cemetery Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Catherine Trumbo
Thomas
Martha Baker Hampton
South Dakota
Reger
Missouri
James W. Trumbo
Methodist Church
Ralph Calvin Trumbo
Harley Ray Trumbo
Kansas City
Allen Lloyd Trumbo
Lois Lorraine Murphy
Browning
Irene Fitzpatrick
Brookfield
Howard
Rex
Quentin
Larry
Yvonne Trumbo
Ronald
Jerry Murphy
Leo Fitzpatrick
Sharon
Judy
Randy Trumbo
James A. Hampton
Anna Smith
Chillicothe
Schoene
Milan
Fred Bertschman
Kirksville
Edith Collings
Elsworth Smith
Walter Artz
Keith Pipes
Fred Artz
Leo Fitspatrick
Howard Trumbo
Quintin Trumbo
Larry Trumbo
Oakwood Cemetery
Radio Service Ad At Bailey Maytag Co Brookfield Mo
Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co for your Neff Radio Service Phone 587 116 S Main Brookfield Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Maytag Co
S. Main
Brookfield, Mo
Senior Glass Visits Kirksville for Annual Senior Day 1949
The Senior Class and Mrs. Brantner traveled to Kirksville State Teachers College for Senior Day. Walter H. Ryle welcomed about 1200 high school students as guests of the college. Josh Lee addressed the group on Building for the Future and the day ended with a play, dancing, musical performances, and a 4 pm finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brantner
Kirksville
Paul Strub
Maids of Melody
Senior Class Play Brides to Burn Presented Friday
The Senior Class presents Brides to Burn on Friday April 22 at 8 in the High School Auditorium. The cast includes 11 members. Prices and further notice will be announced next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adv
Correction: Cynthia Moore earns I rating for medium voice solo
A correction notes Cynthia Moore received a I rating for the medium voice solo at Kirksville and will enter the state contest at Columbia on April 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Moore
Kirksville
Columbia
Six Weeks End. Grade Cards Soon. Honor Roll Next Week
The fifth six weeks ended last Friday with six weeks tests given during that week. Grade cards will be issued on the 13th. We hope the honor roll will appear in next week's paper. This leaves six more weeks of school for 48-49.
Program-Music Festival at Forest Dance H S
Kirksville District ratings use Roman numerals. Eve Eva D Carter Vernon Jeys Cynthia Moore Gene Carter perform solos duets trios and quartets including The Little Band Dawn Amaryllis Green Cathedral and Indian Love Call with several vocal and instrumental ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Dance H. S
Old Uncle Moon
Kirksville
Eva D. Carter
Vernon Jeys
Eventide
My Task
Dawn
Carole Dodson
April Showers
Great Lone Hills
Cynthia Moore
the Little Band
Green Cathedral
Gene Carter
America
Parade
Hog Sale At Carrollton Slated For April Twenty First
A Spotted Poland China hog sale is set for Carrollton on Thursday April 21. The event features 30 fall boars and 30 fall gilts offered for sale. A state show begins at 10 a.m. with the sale starting at 1 p.m. Read the ad in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Carrollton
Owens announce birth of Pamela Jean in Bowie Maryland
Mr and Mrs Harold Owens of Bowie Maryland announce the arrival of a daughter Pamela Jean born March 10 weighing seven pounds twelve ounces. Mrs Clara Hanman, the mother, has been visiting in the Owens home for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Owens
Bowie, Md
Pamela Jean
Owens
Clara Hanman
Owens Home
ing Baptist Church Vacation Bible School Program
ing Baptist Church invites children ages 4 to 16 to Vacation Bible School June 6 to 10 from 9 to 3 daily. Four departments are News Primaries Junior and Intermediates. Paul Weaver pastor leads weekly day school Sundays at 800 a m with Carl Drake preaching second and fourth Sundays and Thursday evening services at 730. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Drake
Supi
Mery
Be Ing Baptist Church
Locust Valley Baptist Church Service Schedule
Locust Valley Baptist Church lists Kenneth Peery as pastor and Cecil Lay as superintendent. Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. Services are held the second and fourth Sundays with morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening service is at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Valley Baptist Church
Kenneth Peery
Cecil Lay
Methodist Church Service Bulletin
The Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by H. L. Schrock and a Divine Worship service with sermon at 11:00 a.m. Pastor is Dr. Thos. J. Haney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Methodist Church
Thos. J. Haney
H. L. Schrock
Wool Market Notice by J. R. Williams & Co
Wool market notice states ongoing purchases by J. R. Williams & Co. seeking typical wool supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Williams & Co
Birthday Party for Sue Rudloff Celebrates Fifth
Mrs Jimmie Rudloff entertained Saturday afternoon in honor of her daughter Sue celebrating her fifth birthday. Refreshments were served. Attending were Vianna Farley Gayle Marie Ingraham Sandra Kay Wade Richard Bowyer Sue and John Rudloff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Rudloff
Sue
Vianna Farley
Gayle Marie Ingraham
Sandra Kay Wade
Richard Bowyer
John Rudloff
Hereford Yearling Bulls Sold by Brantner and Son Browning
Selling yearling Hereford bulls from the Domingo breeding line by B. O. Brantner and Son of Browning. Lots offered to buyers with stock quality emphasized.
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Eyearling
Hereford
Domigo
B. O. Brantner and Son
Browning
In Remembrance of Millard Hall
In remembrance of our dear father Millard Hall who passed away April 12 1987. We think of him “just a way” sadly missed by the family Mrs Mattie Wykoff Mrs Viola Jones.
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Millard Hall
Mattie Wykoff
Viola Jones
Thank You Note From City Candidate Geo Crooks
A city election thank you message from Geo Crooks expresses gratitude to the voters who supported him in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Crooks
Purdin Women’s Club Reports 1948 Year Activities
The Purdin’s Women’s Club enters its thirteenth year with twenty members and four new additions Nettie Smith Elzora Lee Hermia Street and Eunice Blackburn One member Clara Thurlo moved away Two members attended all meetings Gladys Bagley Minnie Street Minnie Pulliam missed one All eleven programs included charity events a Christmas fruit plate delivery groceries to a ill family and a $5 Red Cross donation Cards were sent to ill members A trip to Mrs Fisher’s Antique and Act Shop boosted spirits The August picnic on Minnie Street’s lawn featured eats and a lively gathering A club turkey dinner and a Christmas tree gift exchange were held Treasurer notes a $50 balance Visitors totaled nineteen and were welcomed at meetings.
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Purdin’s Womens Club
Nettie Smith
Elzora Lee
Hermia Street
Eunice Blackburn
Clara Thurlo
Gladys Bagley
Minnie Street
Minnie Pulliam
Red Cross Fund
Osgood
Miss Anna Mae Butler Weds Norris T. Keithley
Norris T. Keithley, son of Mr and Mrs Everett Keithley of Browning, married Miss Anna Mae Butler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Butler of Milan, in a Monday ceremony at 2 pm at Rev William Rutherford's home with only attendants the bride's parents. They will reside on the newly purchased farm southeast of Harris.
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Norris T. Keithley
Everett Keithley
Browning
Anna Mae Butler
Otto Butler
Milan
Wm. Rutherford
Keithley
Mr. Keithley
W. H. Wells
Harris
Milan Standard
North Hooker school closes term with picnic day
Miss Rosalie McClaren wraps up a successful term at North Hooker School on Friday April 8. Students enjoyed a noon picnic with weiners chips pickles eggs marsh mellows cookies and fruit while visitors Miss Edna Lee Smith and Anita Faye McClaren attended. Alice and Buddy Ford earned a dollar for perfect attendance. Robert Neal Rinehart and Alice Ford received Reading Circle Certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie McClaren
North Hooker
Edna Lee Smith
Anita Faye McClaren
Smith School
Alice
Buddy Ford
Robert Neal Rinehart
Alice Ford
Senior Class Play at Shelby High School
Shelby High School presents Sunbonnet Jane of Sycamore Lane by Wilbur Braun in the auditorium on April 15, 1949 at 8:00 p.m. Presented by the senior class of Shelby, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Shelby High School
Missouri
Mrs Ralph Coram Thanks Friends for Cards During Hospital Stay
A note from Mrs Ralph Coram expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for beautiful cards sent while she was in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Coram
Coram Baby James Clyde Born at Grim Smith Hospital
Mr and Mrs Ralph Coram announce the birth of an 8 pound baby boy named James Clyde on March 30 at Grim Smith hospital in Kirkskville. They also have a daughter named Shirley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Coram
Grim Smith Hospital
Kirkskville
James Clyde
Corams
Shirley
Stitch And Chatter Club Met For Quilting Day
Mrs Bessie Steele hosted the Stitch And Chatter Club on April 7 for an all day quilting session. A noon meal followed, new president Mrs Gertrude Lambert led the meeting, and birthday gifts went to Madaline Tucker and Bertha Abbott. Visitors included Mrs Grace Henry Mrs Beverly Hale and Mrs Dora Martha Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitch and Chatter Club
Bessie Steele
Gertrude Lambert
Madaline Tucker
Bertha Abbott
Grace Henry
Beverly Hale
Dora Martha Bennett
Cora Lee Haley
Alpha Christy
Lydia Barclay
Blanche Head
Mamie Hale
Allie Ware
Edith Hale
Effie Britton
Hallie Minor
Camora Spencer
Alphabert
Mildred Brantner
Orpha Dickinson
Florence Elliott
Grace Linhart
Mable Lambert
Leota Haley
Laura Hamilton
Mildred
Florence
Cora Lee
Mamie Wa
Emiie Britton
April Zia
Radio Service at Joe's Radio Shop in Brookfield
Radio service details for Joe's Radio Shop located on Helm Street, Brookfield Missouri. Includes contact note and price reference of 32 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe's
Helm St
Brookfield, Mo
Nelle Williams Hosts W S of C S Meeting
Mrs Nelle Williams welcomed the W S of C S group on April 7 with song, reports from Secretary and Treasurer, and a district meeting update from Kirksville. Members shared lessons on Light in Latin America, honored visitors, and sixteen members attended as doughnuts and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. of
C. S
Nele- Williams
Maree Woolf
May Schrock
Kirksville
Harriet Mullins
Lorene Adams
Essie Slack
Latin America
Mamie Bartow
Liberty
Reba Humme
Marie Wookk
Bertha Haning
Christian
Iva . Drake
Paul
Brookfield
North Salem Ladies Aid Reform Meeting at Methodist Church
Special notice calls North Salem Ladies Aid to meet Tuesday April 19 at o'clock in the North Salem Methodist Church to reorganize and elect officers. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Salem Ladies Aid
Methodistt Church
North Salem
Infant Daughter Dies in Illinois Funeral Rites
Candice Deneice Smith infant daughter of John R. and Evelyn Cordray Smith died shortly after birth Friday at Lake View Hospital Danville Illinois Graveside services were held at Springhill Cemetery at 10 a m Rev Frank H Kennedy officiating Edmund and Dickson Funeral Home in charge Survivors include grandparents O N Smith and Harvey Cordray of Purdin Missouri along with several aunts and relatives from area towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candice Deneice Smith
John R
Evelyn Bernice Cordray-Smith
Oak
Danille
Illinois
Lake View Hospital
Springhill
Frank H. Kennedy
Edmund & Dickson Funeral Home
O. N. Smith
Harvey Cordray
Pur
Easter Sunday Egg Hunt and Family Feast
Easter Sunday happiness fills the church yard and woods as families gather for worship, lunch, and a jovial egg hunt. Junius Mundell notes Johnny wins the hunt with ten eggs, while elders share gossip and gratitude for a blessed day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pho—Nic
Johnny
Junius Mundell
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Electric Theatre
Webb
Robert Young
Maureen O’hara
Louise Albritton
Mary C. Trumbo
Ing Baptist Church
Paul Weaver
N. T. Keithley
Stitch and Chatter
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