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Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1940

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Harvey Johnson 1860 1940 Obituary in Missouri

Harvey Burns Johnson of Rowan County Kentucky born August 13 1860 died April 12 1940 in Brookfield Missouri. Survived by wife Elizabeth Hargis and daughters Ida Gooch Amelia Richard Allalee Filholm plus nephews H S Dick Johnson and C A Johnson. Funeral April 14 at Hill Chapel Brookfield with interment Rose Hill cemetery.

Harvey Burns Johnson Phelps and Lucretia Johnson Rowan County Kentucky Brookfield Missouri Elizabeth Hargis Johnson Ida Gooch Weaver Colorado Amelia Richard Lenox Iowa Allalee’ Filholm Chicago Illinois H. S. “Dick” Johnson Jefferson City C. A. Johnson Linneus Harvey Johnson Browning Enterprise Browning Savings Bank Ee aRide Emmett, Fields Democrat Party Methodist Church Hill Chapel James E. Jones Rose Hill Cemetery

Life of Ida J Bailey 1872 1940

Ida June Bailey of Browning Missouri died at home April 12 1940 at age 68 after a long life in Missouri. She was born in Atchison County February 4 1872 the daughter of George R Bailey and Rachel M Bailey. She married Hollis Thurlo in February 1896 and had seven children Mason Charley Carl Elizabeth Beatrice R A and Argie all surviving. She also leaves a brother Charlie Bailey and twenty one grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Ida June Bailey George R Rachel M. Bailey Atchinson County Missouri Browning Sullivan County Hollis Thurlo

Card of Thanks for Ida Thurlo

We thank all who helped in our mother and sister Ida Thurlo's death. Grateful for the many flowers and Rev. Ethingon's kind words. The Children Mr and Mrs Charlie Bailey.

Ida Thurlo Ethingon Charlie Bailey

Charley Helms, Longtime Resident, Dies at 61 in Missouri

Charles Alfred Helms 61 died April 10 1940 at his home near New Boston Missouri after a life spent in the community. He married Pearl King April 19 1909 and had five children Ruby Yachim Earl Earl Curt and Ruth. Survived by wife three brothers Earl Roy Oscar a sister Emma. Funeral Friday at 2 with Rev Carl Hullett and burial at Price cemetery.

Charles Alfred Helms Hiram Martha Helms New Boston Missouri Miss Pearl King Winigan Ruby Yachim Earl Brookfield Curt Ruth Glen Ada Emberton Wilma Rose Yochini Kansas City Roy Milan Oscar Quincy Illinois Emma Hoselton Linneus Charley

Young People Gather for Church Meeting Evening

The Young People's Committee invites all youth to a Sunday April 25 6 30 p m session at the Methodist Church. Special music will be provided and the group asks for widespread cooperation. The pastor O V Ethington signs the notice urging participation and challenging naysayers.

Methodist Church Young People’s Committee O. V. Ethington

Citizens Savings Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice

Notice is given of the sixth annual stockholders meeting of Citizens Savings Bank of Browning Missouri to be held at the bank in Browning on May 14, 1940 starting at 9:00 a.m. Meetings lasts at least three hours to elect seven directors and transact other business. M. L. Haning, President. Attest Joseph W. Woodward, Secretary.

Citizens Savings Bank of Browning Missouri M. L. Haning

MISS RUTH ARNOLD INJURED IN GAR ACCIDENT

Three people seriously injured and two others hurt in a two car collision on Highway 65 about 50 yards south of Ratliff corner at 8 30 Sunday night. Ruth Arnold and Edgar McDuff suffered injuries. Dale Bartimus and Mrs. Perry Hobbs escaped with minor injuries.

Ratliff Corner Highway 65 Cullers Hospital Ruth Arnold van Arnold Browning Edgar McDuff A. R. McDuff Milan Dale Bartimus Miss Arnold McDuff Laughlin Kirksville Bartimus Howard Bauman L. E. Bauman Perry Hobbs Brimson

Two Browning High School Boys Survive Creek Crash

Monday afternoon Harold Elliott and Bobby Shipp, Browning High School students, were in a car driven by Elliott when it left County Line road near the second bridge and overturned into a creek. The car pierced the top from a fence post. Bobby Shipp suffered minor scratches and both boys escaped serious injury.

Harold Elliott O. M. Elliott Bobby Shipp Clair Shipp Browning High School Elliott County Line Bobby

Smith School closes after successful term at Smith

Miss Katherine Woolf concluded a successful term at Smith School with a noon luncheon. Patrons arrived with dinners as two long tables were loaded with food and pupils presented a program. Awards for perfect attendance went to Earl Hoselton Clarence Burdette Marjorie Taylor Marie Burdette Betty Powell and Lee Man Fuller. Miss Woolf has been re employed at Smith.

Katherine Woolf Smith Earl Keith Hoselton Clarence Burdette Marjorie Taylor Marie Burdette Betty Powell Leeman Fuller Woolf

Fairview School Closes After Successful Term

Fairview District 110 closed its term with a Friday gathering. Patrons brought baskets as a large lunch table was set, followed by a brief social period. At 2 15 pm Mrs Helen Wingate the teacher called the house to order and pupils presented a radio broadcast entertainment.

Fairview Fairview Dist Helen Wingate

Wool Wanted by F M Stamper Co Wool Buyers

Wool buyers F M Stamper Co announces high market price for wool and invites shipment by car lot shippers. J R Williams listed as representative for the inquiry and purchase.

F. M. Stamper Co J. R. Williams

Union Pacific at Electric Theatre April 24 25

Coming to the Electric Theatre Wednesday and Thursday April 24 and 25 Union Pacific portrays the building of America’s first transcontinental railroad. The epic story shows clashes with conspirators outlaws and nature while highlighting frontier life and Indian conflicts. Admission is 10 and 25 cents.

Electric Theatre America Old West Beity Pacific

Cinderella Club Hosts Bridge Dinner Event

Cinderella Club and Mesdames H. C. Bailey J. H. Calhoun O. G. Jones J. R Williams and Misses Edith Burkholder Lora Myers Marjorie Rinehert enjoyed a bridge evening Tuesday. Members included Alpha Brantner Opal Carter Helen Carter Frances Carr Marilyn Gooch Frances Hoselten Vera Lay Blanche Johnson Genevie Lumsden Beverly Moore Ira Nevins Evelyn Neely Hazel Peterson Pearle Thurlo. High score favors went to Miss Burkholder and Mrs. Nevins with traveling prize to Mrs. Bailey.

Erma Peterson Cinderella Club H. C. Bailey O. G. Jones J. R Williams Edith Burkholder Lora Myers Marjorie Rinehert Mesdames Alpha Brantner Opal Carter Helen Carter Frances Carr Mariyn Gooch Frances Hoselten Vera Lay Blanche Johnson Genevie Lumsden Beverly Moore Ira Nevins Evelyn Neely Hazel Peterson Pearle Thurlo Miss Burkholder Mrs. Nevins Bailey

Four Hundred Cases of Eggs Sold for Relief Efforts

The F. M. Stamper Co. of Milan sold and delivered a carload of four hundred cases of eggs to the FCC. The eggs will be used in relief and to stabilize the market, with the report published in the Kansas City Star on Wednesday.

K. C. Star F. M. Stamper Co Milan FCC

Columbia names Columbia City Engineer Deming

Appointed City Engineer Columbia-Stephen Deming of Kansas City, a Kansas University engineering graduate, succeeds the late W. B. Cauthorn. Deming has been in Columbia a year supervising a new sewage system and previously worked for the state highway commission. He met and later married Lorene Burkholder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Burkholder of Route 3.

Columbia Stephen Deming Kansas City University of Kansas W. B. Cauthorn Deming State Highway Commission Highway Dept No. 5 Lorene Burkholder J. H. Burkholder Route 3

Local Legion Post Plans 1940 Home Coming and Youth Programs

Claude Myers Post No. 274 held its regular April meeting with strong Auxiliary attendance. Commander Harvey reports troop sponsor ship for Boy Scouts and girls to Girl State. post to support Boy State. District meetings, service officer school in Kansas City May 5, and a 4 H Call Club show may join the Third Annual Legion Home Coming September 13-14, 1940. Committee members Lantz McCormick M Molloy Wayne Gooch.

Harvey Citizens Military Trenton American Legion Kansas City Mec Molloy American Légion Fulton Legion Lantz McCormick M. Molloy Wayne Gooch

Farm For Rent 40 Acres Near Browning Improvements

Century Farm for rent offers 40 acres 3 miles from Browning with pasture and 6 acres of crop land. Contact Noel Lay for details on Browning improvements and securing the lease.

Browning Noel Lay

Boy Scouts Trip Highlights Browning 1940 Jamboree Day

Scouts from Browning joined about 900 out of town visitors for an all day trip on April 6 1940. They toured Swift and Company Packing Plant enjoyed lunch and later visited the YMCA swam and joined a grand march with over 1500 boys before 3000 spectators. The program showcased games first aid cub activities woodcraft and a red light bicycle drill.

Boy Scouts of Browning St. Joeseph Swift & Co

Scout drive wraps up with successful donation finish

Donors completed contributions to the Scout drive enabling Scouting to continue for another year.

Stitch And Chatter Club Holds All Day Meeting

The Stitch and Chatter Club met with Mrs Comer Speir on April 12 for an all day session. Quilting and embroidery filled the event with a noon dining room break. At 2 pm new resident Allie Ware led a business meeting and the club voted to sell a house plant for sick members. Twenty one members attended plus thirty nine visitors including children. Next meeting set with Goldie Abbott on April 25 with an exchange of flower bulbs slips or shrubs.

Comer Goldi Abbott

Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs. J W Smith in Pollock

Miss Mary Smith and Mrs. Eva Monroe hosted a dinner on Sunday April 14 in Pollock for Mrs. J W Smith on her birthday. Guests included families and residents from Pollock Newtown Centerville and Chillicothe with extended invitations from J W Smith and Alpha of Pollock.

Mary Smith Eva Monroe Pollock Miss Smith J. W. Smith Henry Bradshaw Clyde Pierson Eldon John Scobee Neal Miller Willie Davis Clyde Lesper Lonnie Schobee Robert Lee Daisy Sanders John James Jordan Ira Smith Reta June Junior Jordan Newtown Guy Conner Florence Mabel Haywood Centerville Wallace Helms Chillicothe Alpha

Census enumerators appointed near Genigus list

Genigus area census work begins with enumerators Purdin and Benton Two G A Garrett Enterprise Two Rv Lee North Salem Two Nettie Ware Jackson Two Frarcs Powell Pleasant Hill Two Pay Britten Duncan Two Clifford Spencer Taylor Two Iloe Rade Browning Lucille Stutz Mrs Stultz began work Tuesday.

Purdin Benton G. A. Garrett Enterprise Rv Lee North Salem Nettie Ware Jackson Powell Pleasant Hill Pay Britten Duncan Clifford Spencer Taylor Iloe Rade Browning Lucille Stutz Stultz

Saturday business boom at Browning markets and amusements

Reports show strong Saturday activity with high receipts for eggs butterfat poultry wool and hides. Merchants across lines busy and amusement venues filled with orderly crowds. Plan a Browning Saturday visit for steady commerce and entertainment.

Browning

Women’s Club Meets in Purdi on Spring Themed Afternoon

The Women’s Club of Purdi met on a Wednesday afternoon with seven teen members present. Visitors included Mrs Vera Skinner and her daughter Shirley. President Hermia Street opened with business, roll call on house cleaning ideas, devotional read from Isaiah, Lord’s Prayer, and a club song. Elizabeth Crookshanks won the flower contest, others won a bean and vegetable coat contest. Refreshments were served during social hour. The next meeting is May 1st hosted by Margaret Harden.

Womn’s Club Purdi Onita God Bless America Elizabeth Crookshanks Sylvia S' Rest Thora Dar Gadys Bagley Elizabeth Crookshanks Roc Margaret Hardén Minnie Street

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H.B. Johnson Baptist Church Methodist O. W. Ethington Hoover Cemetery Thorne Joseph W. Woodward Trenton Union Pacific U. S Legion Post Claude Myers Genigus
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