Big Still Found Near Laclede by Prohibition Officers
Three U S prohibition officers with Macon County and Linn County personnel raided a farm near Laclede arresting Alexander Clark. They seized a large concealed still with six condensers and vast mash, estimating capacity 600 to 700 gallons daily and 14 000 gallon underground vat. Charles Bianchi detained. authorities believe bootlegger ring led by Bianchi operated North Missouri unit.
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Macon County
Ramsey
Linneus
Vane C. Thurlo
Missouri
Alexander Clark
Laclede
Clark
Charles Bianchi
Clark’s
Linn County
Bianchi
Bevier
Clark Farm
Fred Tunnell Hauls Stock to Major Cities
Long or short hauls offered by Fred Tunnell with a new truck. Services include stock transport to St. Joseph Kansas City or St. Louis day or night. Also available for short hauls. Phone numbers 129 and 127.
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St. Joseph
Kansas City
St. Louis
Fred Tunnell
Successful Term of School in Mundell District
The Mundell district one closed a very successful term Friday April 10 with Verle Atkins as teacher. Both instructor and students celebrated the term’s completion and looked forward to the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Kimbrough
Mary Mundell
Mundell District No. 1
Verle Atkins
Rev C Roy Bixler to Preach at Church of Christ
Notice from Ponca City Oklahoma dated April 9 1931 states Reverend C Roy Bixler of Kansas City will preach at Church of Christ Sunday April 19 delivering morning and evening services all are warmly invited. In separate reader note Sergeant Wayne Brantner writes of paying up and returning to work after flu with greetings to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Roy Bixler
Kansas City
Church of Christ
Ponca City
Okla
Joe Nickell
Browning
Joe
Wayne Brantner
Hams Stolen From Cotter Household
One night last week thieves took two hams from Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Cotter. The hams were cooked and eaten at a vacant nearby house. Locals believe the parties are known and hope they are arrested and punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Cotter
City Collector Election Gratitude From Zella Woodworth
In appreciation I thank my friends for loyal support by electing me city collector at the election on Tuesday April 7. Zella Woodworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zella Woodworth
T. J. Seaman
Farmers Exchange Bank Annual Meeting Notice
Notice to stockholders of Farmers Exchange Bank Browning Missouri for May 21 1931 at 9:00 a m to elect seven directors and conduct any other business. J I Harmon president R M Calhoun secretary.
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Farmers Exchange Bank
Browning
J. I. Harmon
R. M. Calhoun
P. E. O. Chapter Meets with Hinda Rush on April 8
The local P. E. O. Chapter gathered Wednesday April 8 with thirteen members answering roll call for Magazine Articles. Mrs. R. M. Calhoun led a lesson on the American Magazine and Mrs. Jennie Epperson joined the meeting after several months away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinda Rush
R. M. Calhoun
Jennie Epperson
Ada L Miller Thanks Browning After Local School Election
Ada L Miller thanks Browning residents for their support in the recent school election and rebukes what she calls unjust and unchristian accusations leveled against her. The note adds that Miller carries responsibility for Petee tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Ada L. Miller
City Marshal Pierce under fire in local opinion piece
The piece cites police court records showing James Pierce arrested over seventy people during his tenure. It argues some arrests were unjust and criticizes the marshal's low pay while praising city officials. The author calls for united support of Mayor Carter, Judge Turner, and aldermen to improve law enforcement and reduce violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pierce
J. P. Turner
Pierce
Turner
Carter
Merszhal Pierce
L. C. Lantz
Raymond Harris
Jas. D. Lay
C. B. Purdin
Saturday Special Ladies Rayon Hose in Spring Color
An old advertisement notes Saturday special ladies rayon hose in spring color priced at 25 cents per pair from W. H. Dickinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Dickinson
Pleasant Shade School Closes After Successful Term
Pleasant Shade school ends the term as Wayne Bagley teaches a well received session. A community picnic follows, with many district residents arriving by car carrying baskets. Attendees include numerous Bagley family members and neighbors.
Teachers' College at Kirksville Apr 20
An able and efficient teacher is wished prosperity in his chosen work at the Kirksville Teachers College event on April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ College
Kirksville
Surprise 63rd Birthday for Mrs. Bob Wood
Sunday relatives and friends gathered at Mrs. Bob Wood's home for a surprise 63rd birthday. Guests listed include Lulu Carter and many Wood family members. The afternoon featured visiting and music with guitars played by the Grice brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wood
Mr. Wood
Ruth
Anna
Lulu Carter
Lewis Grice
The
Grice Brothers
Campaign note from T. J. Seaman for police judge race
A brief political message thanks supporters of T. J. Seaman in the city election for police judge with a date of April 7.
Sunday School Class No. 5 Hosts Contests and Plans
Mrs Pearl Gable hosted Baptist Sunday School Class No 5 on Tuesday evening. Vice president Mrs Florence Lay led the business meeting in the president’s absence. Guests enjoyed contests testing memory and childhood recalls and homemade candy. Attendees included Goldie Head Elsie Alspach Florence Faudree Opal Johnson Lora Carter Flora Mae McCormick Beulah Lambert Florence Lay Martha Jordan Lela Neet Lizzie Austin Floy Peterson and Evelyn the host's daughter.
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Pearl Gable
The
Baptist Sunday School
Florence Lay
Holman
Goldie Head
Elsie Alspach
Florence Faudree
Opal Johnson
Lora Carter
Flora Mae McCormick
Beulah Lambert
Martha Jordan
Lela Neet
Lizzie Austin
Floy Peterson
Miss Evelyn
We Change Our Drawing Saturday From Dress To Kitchen Articles
A school or club announces a Saturday drawing replacing one dress with four useful kitchen articles as the prize. Organizers encourage participation and specify the event timing and charity support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Dickinson
School Board Reorganizes and Names New Officers
Friday night the school board met and sworn in J R Williams and W H Dickinson. J D Burwell elected president J R Williams clerk G T Carter vice president and W P Nickell treasurer. Committees were appointed and a date set to hire teachers for next year. Board members include Burwell Duncan Carter Dickinson Williams and Nickell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Williams
W. H. Dickinson
J. D. Burwell
J. R. Wiliams
G. T. Carter
W. P. Nickell
Treasuer
K. M. Duncan
W.H. Dickinson
Screen Work Advertisement for Schreck's
Fly season approaches and Schreck's offers new wire for doors and windows. Improve protection and airflow with updated screens. Call Schreck's to schedule installation and prevent insect intrusion this season.
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Schreck’s
Obie Harris dies after luncheon in Harris
Obie Harris, longtime Hereford cattle breeder and Harris banking co president, died Tuesday night after collapsing at Leo Jones restaurant in Brookfield while returning from a business trip. He was nearly 75, famed in Harris and Sullivan County as a benefactor and Democratic leader.
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Obe Harris
Bob Nickerson
Harris
Brookfield
Leo Jones
Mr. Harris
Hummel
Gird McCullough
Milan
Harri
United States
Harris Banking Co
Sullivan County
Browning School Board to Consider Teaching Applications
The Browning School Board will review applicants for teaching positions at its regular meeting on Friday evening, April 17. J. R. Williams serves as Secretary.
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Browning School Board
J. R. Williams
Weekend Reflections On Church, Romance, And Daily Chores
A diary style entry recounts a church wedding mishap with a bridesmaid’s train, a tense but playful family moment, and a preferred romantic job. It covers a Saturday task cleaning stables, Sunday church questions about Ant Emmy, and Monday dishwashing with a late return from a Bridge party, ending with a small fish worm incident Tuesday.
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Fret
Lesher
Tve
Chirch
A. m
Emmy
Ant Emmy
Pug Stevens
Dear Sir Mary Johnson Sends Subscription and Clip Request
A letter from Albany Oregon dated April 10 1923 from Mary M Johnson 1014 East 5th Street Browning Missouri encloses 1.50 for another year of the Browning paper. She praises the issue and mentions a mild winter and early blooming fruit trees. She asks printing of a clipping in the next paper.
Pioneer Honored On 83rd Birthday In Albany
Mrs. Mary Johnson celebrated her eighty third birthday at home on East Fifth Street Albany with a large gathering of relatives and friends. Two four generation families attended and her Los Angeles son sent oranges. A luncheon of six cakes and abundant daffodils marked the occasion with prayers offered by Rev. Gillespie as guests departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Johnson
Albany
East Fifth Street
Johnson
Virginia
Oregon
Los Angeles
Cal
Emma Knighton
George Bayne
Gillespie
Gustav Hahn
Frank Smith
Alice Bell
Sara F. Ray
Hattie Traylor
Shirley
Fannie Grubbe
Ella Thompson
A. L. Knighten
Keith
Gracie Johnson
Emma Johnson
Emma Knighten
J. A. Johnson
C. S Smith
Alberta Chambers
Russell Knighten
Lewis Bayne
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P. E. O. Meeting
Petee Tale
Pleasant Shade
Wayne Bagley
Bagley
Chester Bagley
Margaret Bagley
Joe Moore
Eva
Lavina
Arthur Griffith
Dorothy
Lee Wood
Bobby Lee
Lewis
Don
Rolan Gooch
Shelda Dean
Rolan
Marvin Murrell
Kenneth
Lorene
Victor
Raymond
Bertha Gooch
Charles Glenn
Emmett Palmer
Theodore and
Merf
A. P. Baskett
Noel
Versa
Eugene
J. B
Charles
William
Martha
Nolan Créason
Roy Waltz
Poke Wood
Mr. Bagley
MR. Obe Harris
Noose Siaper
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