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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1950
Page
4
Customers testify to the Mercantile store advantage with claims of top value and service. The note invites shoppers to seek quality and satisfaction at the Mercantile.
Local reader Miss E L Smith from Cora Missouri submits a set of neckwear ties for possible gift or display to the paper, details about materials and patterns not specified.
Local families from Meadville Chillicothe Laclede and Brookfield attended a surprise birthday dinner at Philip McKenzies home in Brookfield for Mrs. McKenzies 26th birthday. Several relatives and friends gathered for the event.
Mr and Mrs W B Havens and their son joined Mr and Mrs Philman Havens and children for Sunday dinner. Mrs Evert Dowdy traveled with Mr and Mrs Herman Smith to Moline Illinois to visit Mr and Mrs John Qoal Mr and Mrs J W Goor Mr and Mrs Joe Tur and their sons Harold and Phillip and Mrs Floy Turner of Linneus. They were joined by Mrs Ray Johnson Mr and Mrs Melvin Gray and son. The Grays plan to move to a farm west of Linneus from the Byron Taylor farm. Mr and Mrs Wilson Havens spent Sunday afternoon with George Jennings.
SHAFTER ITEMS list visits and family updates. Bob Schreiner and family spent Sunday with Glenn Cooper's family. Patty Richardson of Purdin visited her grandparents Emmett and wife. James Phillips starts new job at Milan this week. Gerald Gooch had an appendectomy at McLareney Hospital Friday morning and is convalescing.
Authorized notice announces John W. Milhoan as a Democratic candidate for State Representative from Sullivan County Missouri subject to primary voters action on Tuesday August 1.
The statement designates Glenn Freeland as a Democratic candidate for Clerk of the Sullivan County Court in Missouri, subject to the August 1 1950 primary election voters.
Circuit Clerk and Ex-officio Recorder of Deeds Harry J. Quigley of Sullivan County Missouri is set to be on the ballot in the Democratic primary facing voters on Tuesday April 1. The notice outlines his official titles and the primary election date.
Ralph Reinhard serves as Clerk of the Circuit Court and Ex-officio Recorder of Deeds for the county. The piece notes an election event occurring on a Tuesday in August, detailing official duties and responsibilities in local government.
In Meadville several local residents attended the Negro minstrel show Friday evening, enjoying a lively performance and community entertainment in a crowded venue.
Mrs Bill Morris and Billy Mac visited her parents Mr and Mrs Verne Turner of Linneus on Friday. They saw Mr and Mrs George Wood and Emery that afternoon. Jennie Sue Morris has the mumps. Sarbare Kimbrough and Ester Cox stayed Friday night with Grace K Jerome. Mr and Mrs Edgar Morris joined Mr and Mrs Rolan Gooch in Browning Sunday afternoon to see Kirksville versus Browning. Mrs Joe Edmundson and Mrs Maurice Allen called on Mrs Bertha Tate and William Morris Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs John Tucker and their sons shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Doc Ith. Also seen were Mr and Mrs Will Barclay and Mrs Ben Brantner in Pleasant Hill.
Letters testamentary granted to Merril E. Montgomery as executor of Sarah M. Hicks deceased by Linn County Missouri Probate Court. Claims must be filed within six months of letters grant or be barred. one year to avoid further rights. Judge C A Johnson seals the order. First insertion April 13, 1950.
The Johnson 4-H Sewing Club met with leader Mrs. Doris Brantner on Saturday afternoon. Miss Grace Mathers joined to discuss upcoming work. Arthur Morris was in Green City on business Saturday evening.
Local ad urges shoppers to visit the Mercantile in Purdin for all needs in a single stop. It touts a wide selection and convenience with a catchy claim of “we on every thing.”
A reader named Keith Hoerr Mann from Green Castle Missouri sends in a note mentioning Roik Mergantine. The item appears as a community submission without additional context or details.
Mr and Mrs Othel Haggy were guests with her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Nations in Winigan. Mr and Mrs Dickie Shatto and daughters spent Wednesday and Thursday at the Art Ford home.
CLEM SPRINGS Veil Franklin has rented the Avis Knifong property and plans to move soon. Floyd Lambert suffered a leg injury from a tree saw. Mr. and Mrs. Duff Jennings visited the Golda Ford home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Kay Stufflebean visited the Guy Brookshier home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Stephenson were guests at Duff Jennings Friday. Harley Almond was in the area Saturday to take Census.
Letters of Administration granted by the Probate Court of Linn County Missouri to Ola F. Creason on March 22 1950 for the estate of Frank Creason deceased. Any claims or benefits to be presented as required with first insertion March 30.
Wednesday shoppers in Shelby include Mrs Earl Buswell Mrs John Longwell Gerald Gayer Bill Bailey and Nile Bauer. Monday evening Mrs Ruby Boyles and Roberta brought grandmother Mrs Julia Coffman home from hospital. School faculty met at S HS Wednesday night.
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