Funeral Services Conducted From the Home
Francis Earl Drake born February 18 1889 at the farm home near Browning Missouri was the eldest son of W F and Hanna Adeline Drake. He married Edith Clemans December 17 1908 and had five children. He died April 17 1940 at 51 after a bout with flu pneumonia and complications. Funeral services were held at the Linneus home conducted by Rev S E Hoover with burial in Jenkins cemetery. He leaves a wife five children three grandsons two sisters two brothers and many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Earl Drake
Browning
Missouri
W. F
Hanna Adeline Drake
Sterling
Edith Clemans
Linneus
Carl Clifton
Lawrence Berl
Maurine Thompson
Lowell Eugene
Victor Merl
Laura Lay
Eva Norvell
Amy Norvell
Hutchinson
Kansas
Archie Drake
Near Everson
Harvie Drake
Meadville
Jesus
S. E. Hoover
St. Joseph
Methodist Church
South
D. T. Morrison
Wigginton
Wm. Alexander
Madie Dennis
Nora Callaway
Lucuille Noland
Virginia Butterfield
Guy Barclay
Harry Noland
Gilbert Butterfield
Vane Kingsolver
Abe Thorne
Frank Peery
George Wood
Ora Smith
Jenkins Cemetery
Thorne
Card of Thanks for Mrs. F. E. Drake and Family
Mrs. F. E. Drake and family express sincere appreciation for kindness during the death and burial of their loved one. They thank everyone for acts of kindness and for floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Drake
Brookfield Man Injured in Bicycle Collision
An 80 year old man, William Burkholder, was seriously injured Saturday when an unknown youth on a bicycle struck him near the barber shop. He was knocked against an iron railing and his foot was pinned beneath the bicycle wheel. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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Burkholder
Browning
Wm. Burkholder
Brookfield
William Burkholder
Teachers Hired by Board of Education
The Board of Education met Wednesday night and hired the high school grade teachers and the athletic coach. Vera Lay will teach Room I, Virginia Burwell Room II, Lena Kenley Room III. Ray De Greef, Culver-Stockton College student at Canton, is the coach. Lafe Bennett retained as custodian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Vera Lay
Virginia Burwell
Lena Kenley
Ray de Greef
Culver- Stockton College
Canton
Lafe Bennett
Grade School Operetta Presented at High School
The Grade School Operetta on Mid Summer's Day will be performed next Wednesday night May 1 at the High School Auditorium. Pupils from grades one through five have parts with Mrs Lay and Miss Burwell directing and Miss Nona Clair Neet at the piano. Come see the beautiful costumes of the little folks.
Reverend Harmon Receives Word of Topeka Pastorate
A card from Rev. Lloyd V. Harmon announces his new posting as pastor of Highland Park Methodist Church in Topeka Kansas. He notes prior illness with treatment at Excelsior Springs and says he expects to be in Browning soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Harmon
Topeka
Lloyd V. Harmon
Highland Park Methodist Church
Kansas
Excelsior Springs
Browning
Outing to CCC Camp Sumner Missouri Picnic at Pershing Park
A group headed by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Crookshanks and many relatives motored to the CCC camp at Sumner Missouri where a park project guide showed them around. They returned via Pershing Park stopping near Locust Creek for a picnic, boat riding, and flower gathering before arriving home about four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Crookshanks
Billy Joe
Ray Kelly
Monroe
Gwendolyn
Raymond
Marie Owens
Leota
George Haley
Betty Lou
Maralyn
Roy Lewis
Reta
C. E. Martin
John Allen
Kenneth
Florence
Roy Haley
Evelyn
Cora Lee
Donald
Clifford
Dearing
Rex Bundies
Clayton
Eudora Harris
Richard Askey
Elizabeth Ann Prather
Betty Brown
Beverly
Pharis
L. T
Marilea Kelly
CCC
Sumner
Missouri
Pershing Park
Locust Creek
Beef cattle improvement meetings held in Sullivan County farms
Meetings for beef cattle improvement were held on Smith & Moore farms near Reger and Spring Creek Ranch near Greencastle. E. B. Matteson outlined profitable production essentials, including registered bulls, extended pasturing, selective culling, and young dehorning castration and vaccination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Smith & Moore
Reger
Spring Creek
Greencastle
Matteson
College of Agriculture
Spring Creek Ranch
Granville M. Smith, Jr
Missouri
Mary Martha society hosts Winigan ladies gathering
Mrs. Edgar Carter welcomed Mary Martha Society members from the Winigan Baptist church and guests from the W M A. The meeting featured devotional reading, a talk by Mesdames Crist and Milhoan, a school trio performance, readings, piano selections, and a refreshment service.
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Edgar Carter
Mary Martha Society
The
Baptist Church
Winigan Church
Mesdames Cat Crist
Okie Milhoan
Ben Thompson
LaVon Barron
Ivan Cable
Floy Peterson
Dorothy Drake
Saint John
Elizabeth Bagley
Crist
Linn County
W. M
St. Joseph
Ruth Bennett
Nona Clair Neet
Lois Maggart
Edward F. Williams
Ada Hooker
Marorie Lay
Milhoan
Wool Wanted by Stamper Co. buy wool at top market price
Wool buyers Stamper Co. invite wool producers to sell at highest market price. By J. R. Williams, car lot shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Stamper Co
J. R. Williams
Get Acquainted Club Meeting Notes
The Get Acquainted Club met Wednesday with Susie Bozweil for an all day session. Members worked on carpet rags quilt blocks and embroidery. A noon dinner was shared. Contests were won by Bessie Head Hazel Jones Lula Pearl Head and Lucy Sevier. The next meeting will be with Chloe Hoskins. Roll call is answered by a contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Get Acquainted
Susie Bozweil
Dy Wes
Bessie Head
Hazel Jones
Lula Pearl Head
Lucy Sevier
Chloe Hoskins
Farmers urged to sign 1940 plan by April 30 in Sullivan County
Joe J. Moran, county committee member, announces farmers must sign farm plans by April 30 to participate in the 1940 Agricultural Conservation Program. Plans, covering soil depletion limits, soil building goals, and payment caps, have been signed for 2544 farms. Farmers are urged to contact their township committeeman or the county office to complete plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Joe J. Moran
Mr. Moran
Missouri maps 1940 edition ready for distribution
The 1940 official Missouri state highway map with updated road data is prepared for distribution with an initial run of 300000 copies. Carl W. Brown, Chief Engineer, notes the new edition reflects current routes and improvements.
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Carl W. Brown
Missouri highway map debut highlights color plates and tourism appeal
The Missouri highway map introduces a five color map on enamel paper with a color front cover from Kodachrome prints showing dual highway construction and autumn scenery. Detailed St Louis and Kansas City sketches accompany an index of cities and parks. The reverse presents a large four color reproduction from 31 color photos. The map, free and distributed from division offices and Missouri buildings at world fairs, aims to boost tourism.
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Missouri
Brown
Highway Department
St. Louis
Kansas City
New York
San Francisco
Jefferson City
Browning Citizens Urged to Put Rubbish Out Thursday
All citizens are requested to place all kinds of rubbish in sacks and boxes on the street near their homes Thursday, May 2. Mayor C. W. Gocek and Clerk H. L. Adams announce the collection drive.
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Browning
C. W. Gocek
H. L. Adams
Surprising Benefit For Retired Garage Owner In St Joseph
Pete, a 65 year old garage mechanic in St Joseph, found his shop owed wages and debts after his boss left. The Social Security Board advised that as an employer not in covered employment he can draw Old Age and Survivors Insurance payments of 24.62 dollars monthly while running the shop.
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St. Joseph
Pete
Social Security Board
Alden H. Torrey
Social Security
Sam
Torrey
St. J
Federal Building
James K Franklin Celebrated 96th Birthday
James K Franklin marked his 96th birthday on Saturday April 20 with family visiting at his daughter Georgia Ann Head's home. A large turnout from Milan and Cora included eight children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. Franklin
Franklin
Georgia Ann Head
Sarah
R. P. Fanklin
J. B. Maggart
Earl Maggart
Allen Foster
Berr Head
Clarence Head
Grover Maggart
Cora
Fay Lumsden
Opal McCabe
Milan
Bill Head
Pollock
John Sanders
Georgia Head
James K. Frenklin
Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Brookshier Apr 12
A birthday dinner for Mrs. Guy Brookshier was held on Friday April 12 with her daughter arranging the surprise. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Pratt of Cush ing Oklahoma and numerous relatives such as Mr. and Mrs. Kay Stufflebean Mrs A J Stufflebean Jim Pratt Alta Brookshier and others. One guest was noted as present.
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Guy Brookshier
John Pratt
Cushing
Okla
Edna Johnson
Kay Stufflebean
A. J. Stuffilebean
Shelby
Jim Pratt
Alta Brookshier
Ova Almond
Church Property For Sale In Browning Mississippi
The stuccoed Methodist church in Browning is offered for sale. The building is 32 by 50 feet, 16 feet to eve, on a brick foundation with pine frame and solid roof. A five room parsonage at the west church is also for sale, about 28 by 30 feet with two porches and good condition. Also offered are twenty two church seats of eleven foot and eleven six foot each. Trustees invite interested buyers to inspect the property. H. L. Schrock is chairman.
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Browning
West Methodist Church
H. L. Schrock
Board of Trustees
North Salem Quilting Club Meeting Report
The North Salem Quilting Club met on Thursday April 18 with eight members present due to a heavy rain. Hostess Edith Browning organized quilting on a comforter and embroidery while new president Gertrude Lambert led a business meeting. A club dinner followed and a nickel drive for a needy cause was urged with visitors contributing.
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North Salem Quilting Club
Edith Browning
Gertrude Lambert
Rugged Cross
Edith
Anna Belle
Madaline
Kitty
Verna
Flossie
Evelyn C
Mes
Lambert Family Meeting Notice and Attendee List
James Mary Mable and Elvna Lambert, Mary and Lilly Spencer and Miss Bonnie Cordray attend. Men include Kermit Lambert Kenny Harold Cordray Jim Hea Oda and George Spencer Raymond and J C Browning. Next meeting May 2 with Gertrude Lambert. Roll call is grab bag.
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James Mary
Mable
Elvna Lambert
Mary
Lilly Spencer
Bonnie Cordray
Kermit Lambert
Kenny
Harold Cordray
Jim Hea
Oda
George Spencer
Raymond
J.C. Browning
Gertrude Lambert
Pickle X
Candy Supper Honors Newcomers Mr and Mrs Head
A welcome candy supper was hosted at the Head home on Tuesday April 16 to greet the Head family who recently moved into the community. Relatives and friends enjoyed outdoor games and popcorn plus candy, with many attendees listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Head
Ilene
Betty Belzer
Clyde
Marlin Belzer
Diary Notes From A Week Of Small Town Life
A fragmentary diary recounts a week of local events and teenage misadventures. Entries describe church visits, family quarrels, yard schemes, school yard scrapes, jokes misunderstood, and petty mischief around Blisters House and the drug store corner.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Earl Drake
Mary Marthas
Winigan
Jas. K. Franklin
Mister
Scheem
Jake
Carrie
Unkle
Ant Emmy
Bistros
Evry Boddie
Jane
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