Young Couple Weds at Mt Zion Church in 1950
Miss Margaret Jane Tromerhouser and Agell Duane Campbell married at Mt Zion Christian Church south of Humphreys Missouri on Sunday April 16 1950 in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev Kenneth Tipton. Attendants included Miss Margaret Lea of Lucerne and Raymond Walker as best man. A reception followed at the bride’s home with family and friends from Chillicothe Trenton Ottumwa and Kansas City. The bride a Galt High School graduate taught rural Linn and Grundy schools. The groom a Galt High School graduate served in the US Army and farms west of Galt after marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion Christian Church
Humpreys
Missouri
Margaret Jane Tromerhouser
Charles N. Tromerhouser
Laredo
R. R
Agell Duane Campbell
Sanford Campbell
Galt
Kenneth Tipton
Hazel Keithley
Joan Tromerhouser
Margaret Lea
Lucerne
Raymond Walker
Trenton
Harold Campbell
Gene Walker
J. A. Brassfield, Jr
E. S. Campbell
Chillicothe
Raymond Gender
Humphreys
Betty June Walker
Franklin Walker
Lardee
Galt High School
Kirksville
George Sigman
Shirley
Gene
Max
Ottumwa
Iowa
Laurence Reed
Alfred Shipley
Gary
Tindall
Gerald Cox
Ray Robbins
Spickard
Howard Riggs
Half Rock
Hugh Campbell
Jeston Phillips
Patty
Harley Shipley
Robert Kispert
Cecil Reed
Marvin Simpson
Ralph Monks
Kansas City
Kansas
Mary Hamilton
S. C. Lantz Returns Home on Sick Leave
S. C. Lantz, previously in Moline Illinois for an extended period, is now back home on sick leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Lantz
Moline, Ill
Beyond The Forest opens at Electric Theatre with drama
Friday and Saturday April 21 22 Bette Davis stars in Beyond The Forest a melodrama about an unsavory woman whose actions drive the plot The film features a bold pursuit of furs and riches and a tone aimed at adult audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette Davis
Milton Berle
Missing 16.50x20 tire from Browning School Bus in Missouri
A 16.50x20 tire with tube and wheel from a 1948 Browning School Bus disappeared on Wednesday April 5 1950 along Purdin or Corn Route. Finder should return it to Verlan Lambert Browning Missouri for a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Verlan Lambert
Browning, Mo
Dinner honors Lay family before move to Columbia
Mr. and Mrs. Ovid Atkins hosted M. F. A. employees for a 7 o clock dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Lay and family as they relocate to Columbia where Mr. Lay will take an office position. Guests included Carmen Hedges and a dozen relatives and colleagues. the Lays received a going away gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovid Atkins
S. B. Lay
Columbia
Lay
Atkins
Carmen Hedges
Patty
Jimmy
Judy Moore
J. L. Fanning
Doris Jean
For Sale Four Milk Cows in Production Fresh
Four milk cows for sale all in production two are fresh advertised by W J Street Linneus Missouri line listing the seller notes the animals are producing milk and two have recently freshened for buyers seeking dairy stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Street
Linneus, Mo
Liberty couple visits local families this weekend
Mr and Mrs Richard Askey of Liberty visited Saturday and Sunday with local couples including Mr and Mrs Arthur Bennett Mr and Mrs J W Garrett Mr and Mrs Keath Crooks and Donna Kaye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Askey
Liberty
Arthur Bennett
J. W. Garrett
Keath Crooks
Donna Kaye
Birth of Janice Ann Carter in Iowa City
Mr and Mrs Howard R Carter of Iowa City announce the arrival of an 8 pound 5 ounce baby girl named Janice Ann born April 12 at a local hospital. She is the first grandchild for E R Carter and the first granddaughter for T I Bartow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard R. Carter
Iowa City
Iowa
Janice Ann
That City
E. R. Carter
T. I. Bartow
Quigley Announces Candidacy for Circuit Clerk in Sullivan
Harry E. Quigley declares his bid for Circuit Clerk and Ex-officio Recorder of Deeds of Sullivan County subject to Democratic primary voters. A long-time resident of Sullivan County and former two-term Circuit Clerk, he says he will continue efficient courteous service if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Quigley
Browning Leader
Sullivan County
Quigley
Milan
Browning Church Announces Weekly Worship Schedule
The Browning church announces classes for all ages led by Pastor Kenneth Gley and Superintendent Merril Peterson. Worship services are held on the second and first Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Tist
Kenneth Gley
Merril Peterson
School Board Elects Teachers for District A-1
The School Board of R-1 Linn and Sullivan counties met Monday evening, April 17, and elected teachers for the coming term. Names include Shelby School staff with principals and grade assignments, Browning School faculty, rural school teachers, and Prairie Mound Dickinson Pleasant Shade staff. Several schools will be discontinued for 1950-51. Next meeting May 9 will cover transportation and custodian services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R-1
Linn
Sullivan Counties
Shelby School
George Munns
Rose Chambers
Leota Yogel
Corrine Reid
Purdin School
Fred Creason
Velma Jean Maggart
Margaret Hardin
Browning
Calvin Lambert
Helen Lambert
Imogene Artz
Pearle Thurlo
Thelma Molloy
Alpha’ _Brantner
Lena Kenley
Rosalie Schrock
Junius Mundell
Marea Keithley
Price
Phyllis Brantner
Cattey
Genevie Kaschmeider
North
Woodside
Prairie Seminary
Grantsville
Clapp
Honor Roll to Run Next Week in Paper
This week the honor roll was not ready and will be published in the next issue tying to school records and student achievements to be listed with updated names and grades.
Pasture For Rent Near Browning Depot
90 acres of good pasture with ample water for rent. Contact W. F. Creason in Browning, three blocks east of the depot, and the third house on the north side of the street for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Creason
Browning
Depot
His Ozark Cousin Presented By The Senior Class
The B H S senior class with three sophomores and a junior presented the play His Ozark Cousin to a large audience on Friday. Standouts were Gary Hanman Ned alias Bud Jeremiah Rankin Carol Dodson Ned's sister Fay Kirby and Gale Hedges as Uncle Zeb Tyler. Proceeds of 90 will fund the class trip to Rockaway Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozark
B.H.S
Gary Hanman
Ned Alias
Bud
Jeremiah Rankin
Carol Dodson
Ned
Fay Kirby
Gale Hedges
Zeb Tyler
Wilma Johnson
Rockaway Beach
Wool Wanted by J. R. Williams & Co
Wool wanted by J. R. Williams & Co. buyers seek wool and offer regular purchase terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Williams & Co
Methodist Sunday Schools Invite Attendance in Purdin
The Methodist circuit in Purdin Missouri reports healthy Sunday School attendance with room for more. Pastor W. A. Pollock invites all to worship at the Purdin Church, noting a regular appointment and extending a hearty welcome to you and yours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Circuit
Purdin
Purdin Church
Jones Taxi Offers Late Model Clean Cars
A compact classified item advertises Jones Taxi with late model clean comfortable cars. It notes an office at home near a bank in Ak and provides a phone contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
Notice of 1950 Citizens Savings Bank stockholders meeting
The fifteenth annual stockholders meeting of the Citizens Savings Bank of Browning Missouri will be held at the Browning banking house on May 9 1950 at 9 00 a m for at least three hours. The agenda includes electing seven directors for the ensuing year and any other business properly before the meeting. C E McGhee vice president L L Ingraham secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Savings Bank of Browning
Browning
Missouri
C. E. McGhee
L. L. Ingraham
In Memoriam Rex Bundies Three Years Missing
In loving memory of son and brother Rex Bundies who died three years ago on April 19. Our hearts ache and we miss you, a home that feels lonesome today. Sadly missed by mother, father, sisters and brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Bundies
Rex
Grice Couple Welcome John Victor Grice
Mr and Mrs John Wm Grice announce the birth of a son born Saturday morning April 15 at Grim Smith Hospital weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces. The baby is named John Victor with Dr Mc Artor as attending physician. This is the first grandchild for Dr and Mrs V Dee and Mrs Margaret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wm. Grice
Grim Smith Hospital
John Victor
McArtor
V. Dee
Margaret
Pioneer Seed Corn Agent Contact In Brown Ing
See and call 176F21 for Pioneer seed corn. Agent John H. Browning is listed as the contact in Brown Ing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
John H. Browning
Civic Club Meeting Announced for April 25
The Civic Club will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday April 25 at 7 30 PM at the Legion Hall. A pot luck supper is planned and each member is to bring a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
the Legion Hall
Frying Size Chickens Advertised For Sale
Frying size chickens 21 percent pounds and up advertised. Call 191 Raymond Alspach Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Alspach
Browning
New Mill Installed at MFA Central Cooperative
The new hammer mill at the MFA Central Cooperative is now in operation and ready to handle mill needs. Manager S. B. Lay states the facility is fully functional and accepting customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.F.A. Central Cooperative
S. B. Lay
Bennett Couple in Kirksville for Brother’s Surgery
Mr and Mrs Ray Bennett visited Kirksville on Saturday to be with his brother Ora who underwent surgery that day. Mr Bennett is reported to be quite ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Bennett
Kirksville
Ora
Mr. Bennett
True Blue Club Hosts April Meeting Highlights
Mrs Elva Crookshanks hosted the True Blue Club on April 13 with twelve members and two visitors. The gathering included songs, a roll call, gifts, a report on furniture arrangement, and a vote against Compulsory Medical Insurance. The next meeting is set for April 26 at Mrs Edgar Morris's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Crookshanks
True Blue Club
Bob Shiflett
Georgia Gooch
P E O Entertain Senior Girls at Browning High Tea
Chapter V P E O entertained the Senior Girls of Browning High School and sponsor Mrs Imogene Artz with a tea at Mrs Artie Calhouns home on April 12. Misses Carol Dodson Betty Haley Nona Jones Janet Lumsden Jean Minor Doris Moore attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.E.O
Browning High School
Imogene Artz
Artie Calhoun
Clairessa Slack
Beverly Moore
Cottey Junior College
Lila Williams
Carol Dodson
Betty Haley
Nona Jones
Janet Lumsden
Jean Minor
Doris Moore
Property For Sale Browning Three Lots In East Part
House with a room and three lots in the east part of Browning. Good location with partial modernization and oil heat. Priced to sell. See Steve Lay or L. L. Ingraham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Steve Lay
L. L. Ingraham
Dixon Birthday Dinner in Knoxville Iowa
Family gathering at Mr and Mrs Marvin Dixon home in Knoxville celebrated multiple birthdays including Marvin on the 16th Herbert Lambert Ronald Dixon Delphine Lambert and Nadine Dixon. Attendees from Browning Purdin and Knoxville shared food and cake while wishing for another gathering next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Knoxville
Iowa
Marvin Dixon
Herbert Lambert
Ronald Dixon
Delphine Lambert
Nadine Dixon
Hulbert Dixon
Wilma
Stanley
Vernon
Kenneth
Browning
Lelan Shipp
Purdin
Lawrence Ogden
Charles Dixon
Bill Crowdis
Chicago, Ill
Meredith Dixon
Colorado Springs, Colo
S Sgt Clarence Burdett Heads Overseas for Japan Duty
S Sgt Clarence Burdett, on furlough with his mother Mrs Grace Burdett and relatives, departed Monday for Pittsburg California to report overseas duty in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Burdett
Grace Burdett
Ross Burke
Pittsburg
California
Japan
Local families honor Hollon home with Sunday dinner
Mr and Mrs Carl Medley along with Carlene and Paul Allen of Columbia visited Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs John Hollon. Ernest and Jerome Landgon of Jacksonville called at the Hollon home in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Medley
Carlene
Paul Allen
Columbia
Temple McKinney
Rosa Mary
Cairo
Forrest Wilson
Milan
John Hollon
Ernest
Jerome Landgon
Jacksonville
Hollon
Dinner guests at Pulliam home near Purdin
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Pulliam near Purdin included Mr. and Mrs. Chas Johns and Judy, Mrs. Nellie Stone, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Barrows and son James of Monroe City, Earl Stone and daughters, Miss L. Lambert, and Mrs. Veda Warren. Also Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Elliott and son Roger of Purdin were afternoon callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Pulliam
Near Purdin
Chas. Johns
Judy
Nellie Stone
C. B. Barrows
James
Monroe City
Earl Stone
L. Lambert
Veda Warren
Lawrence Elliott
Roger
Purdin
Mr and Mrs Taylor Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Taylor marked their thirtieth wedding anniversary Sunday alongside Mr and Mrs Leon Vincent and the Vincent children Gary and Jane, in a family observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Vincent
George Taylor
Leon Vincent
Gary
Jane
Mrs. Taylor
Community thanks for messages sent to Danville Police Chief
Browning and surrounding neighbors extend thanks for cards and letters sent to Danville Illinois to the Chief of Police. Gratitude goes to Rev Pollock Grafton Corbin and Nellie Merrick for extra favors. Mr and Mrs Warren Jeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Danville
Illinois
Pollock
Grafton Corbin
Nellie Merrick
Warren Jeys
Two Linn County Men Enlist In Armed Forces
T Sgt Elliott N Nelson recruiting officer for Macon Linn County area announced enlistments of Eldon Head Browning Mo who reenlisted April 14 in the United States Air Force as Airman Third Class after 18 months prior service He is at Lackland AFB San Antonio awaiting reassignment Lavon Q Minich Brookfield Mo enlisted in the Army as Recruit for a three year term and is at Ft Riley KS in Basic Training A few vacancies remain this month for qualified youths in either branch Interested men may write to the US Army and Air Force Recruiting Station Macon Mo or contact Sgt Nelson at the Brookfield Employment Office on Thursday or Friday afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott N. Nelson
Macon- Linn
Eldon Head
Walter Head
Browning, Mo
United States Air Force
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Lavon QO. Minich
Cecil H. Minich
RFC 1
Brookfield
United States Army
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Nelson
US Army & Air Force
Macon
Sgt
Five room house near center of Purdin Missouri
Housing notice for a five room house on two lots with garden space. Block from the center of Purdin. Furnished or unfurnished. Contact Mrs. H. B. Reed, Purdin, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdin
H. B. Reed
Purdin, Mo
Command Squad Captures Intersquadron Title at Bolling
Sgt. Donald L. Williams of Kansas City helped Headquarters Command win the base A league title with a 52-51 playoff victory over Casual Service. Williams and Whitten were named to the all tournament team, with Ira O Neal named MVP for Casual and Owens and Ohmshide also selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Headquarters Command
Donald L. Williams
Kenneth Williams
Kansas City
Bolling Air Force Base
Washington,d. C
Headquarters Command Squadron
Food Service
4203Rd
Food Service Squadron 56-49
Dick Mayhew
Williams
Whittenmore
Big Ira O'Neal
Owens
Ohmshide
Kirksville Couple Dines With Miss Lola and Her Man
Mr and Mrs R A Van Giesen and their sons of Kirksville were Sunday dinner guests of Miss Lola and Her man Kille. Rev Van Giesen preached a regular sermon at the Methodist Church that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. van Giesen
Radio Service Listings At Brookfield
Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co for your convenience Neff Radio Service located at 16 S Main Brookfield Mo offers radio drop off and service information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Maytag Co
Neff Radio Service
S. Main
Brookfield, Mo
Also Mentioned on This Page
MT. Zion
Electric Theatre
W. A. Pollock
Ivotice of Stockholders Meeting of
Citizens Savings Bank
Pe.o
Linn County
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