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Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1949

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Fannie Belzer Head Buswell Dies at 71 in Missouri

Fannie Belzer Head Buswell, born February 18 1878 near North Salem Missouri, died April 20 1949 at Grim Smith Hospital Kirksville. She married Elmer Head in 1901 and Arthur W Buswell in 1940. survived by husband and three sons Ivan Slater Carl Head and Leila Head. grandchildren and sisters brothers in Missouri Nebraska and Arkansas. Funeral services were held April 22 1949 at the Christian Church in Purdin with Wade Funeral Service in charge.

Fannie Belzer Harvey Lottie Belzer North Salem Missouri Grim-Smith Hospital Kirksville Elmer Head Ivan B. Slater Carl C. Fayetteville Arkansas Leila Grace Purdin Arthur W. Buswell Nevada Vanderpool Omaha Nebraska Beverly Ann Head Slater Harlin Carolyn Head Fayetteville Ark Stella Beck Milan Mo Iron Bunch Brashear Jennie Head Christian Church R. C. Yadon Blockton Iowa D. D. McAdams Slater Flowers Paul Johnson Bernice Montgomery Mattie Buswell Gertie Owens Hazel Wohler Allalie Buswell Marilyn Wohler Nadine Buswell Ross Montgomery Leland Lambert Albert Lamber Arthur Monroe Henry Buswell Grantsville Wade

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Fannie Buswell

We thank neighbors and friends for the kindness during the sickness, death and burial of our wife and mother Mrs. Fannie Buswell and for the beautiful floral offerings. A. W. Buswell, Ivan Head, Carl Head.

Fannie Buswell A. W. Buswell Ivan Head Carl Head

In Memoriam for Belle and Dan Gray

In memory of our mother and father Belle and Dan Gray who passed away four days apart in April 1947. We miss you and feel you are happy in your heavenly home. Signed Mr and Mrs John Longwell and family.

Belle Dan Gray John Longwell

Jones Taxi Ad Promises Clean Comfortable Cars

Late model taxis offered with home office near the bank. Contact by phone for rides.

Electric Theatre at April 29 30 Shows and Western Romance

A mixed program notes Cine color adventures with Gene Autry and Tyrone Power era stars. It highlights a strawberry roan horse Champion, bold outdoor scenes in Spain and Mexico, and a musical romance with Jane Powell and George Brent.

Gene Autry Autry Spain Mexico Tyrone Power Jean Peters Cesar Romero

Wool Market Ad by J. R. Williams & Co

Wool market buyers announce usual wool purchase by J. R. Williams & Co. offering standard terms and service for growers.

J. R. Williams & Co

For Sale Frying Size Chickens Alive or Dressed

Mrs Louis Arnold of Browning advertises chickens available for sale in frying size whether alive or dressed.

Louis Arnold Browning

Firemen Save Home Of Mrs Ella Stufflebean

Fire department responded to a roof fire at Mrs. Ella Stufflebean’s house Saturday morning. Crews contained the blaze quickly with no serious damage and neighbors gathered as the homeowner expressed thanks to all who aided in saving her home.

Ella Stufflebean

To Return to Browning New Hampton April 18 1949

Browning Leader Record reports Rev and Mrs C J Chappell announce plans to return to Browning after their active ministry ends. They purchased a Browning home from Mrs Kathryn Calhoun and will take possession June 1. Mrs Chappell is sister of Chas J Ingraham.

Browning New Hampton, Mo Browning Kathryn Calhoun C. J. Chappell

Bisby Family Arrives in Sacramento and Begins Woodland Work

Mrs Oca Garrett reports her son Loyal Bis and wife Mrs Bisby arrived in Sacramento California on April 17. Mr Bisby started work the following Monday at a Woodland California daily paper. The Bisbys recently sold their Moravia Iowa weekly publication.

Oca Garrett Loyal Bisby Mrs. Bisby Sacramento Calif Bisby Woodland Moravia Iowa

Drake Family Dines Together at Linneus Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Logwell Drake hosted a 1 o'clock dinner in Linneus on Sunday. Attending were his mother Mrs. Edith Drake, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Drake and children Nelson and Gene, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Drake and sons, H. H. Drake, and Mrs. Kenneth Thompson and daughter.

Logwell Drake Linneus Edith Drake Lawrence Drake Carl Drake Nelson Gene H. H. Drake Kenneth Thompson

Radio Services Listing At Bailey Maytag Co

Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co for your convenience with Neff Radio Service located at 16 S Main Brook Mo. Phone 587

Bailey Maytag Co Neff Radio Service S. Main Brook , Mo

Browning Men Sponsor Local Baseball Club

A list of Browning residents and businesses pledging support for a local baseball club. Contributions range from $1 to $15, with donors including Ray Gooch Citi zens Savings Bank Browning Lumber Co M.F.A. Central Cooperative Gooch's Store Saulsbury's Cafe and others.

Browning Browning Merchants Ray Gooch T. R. McArtor Citizens Savings Bank Browning Lumber Co M.F.A. Central Cooperative Gooch Saulsbury Glen Abbott Wade John Burwell Peterson Insurance Co Farmers Cash van Christy Leader Record Otto Johnson Joe Nevins Ernest Lumsden J.H. Calhoun A. M. Baker E M. Murrell

Cinderella Club Spring Event Honors At Mrs Wood Home

Cinderella Club members plus guests Mrs Jas Bolling Mrs J R Williams and Mrs Nadine Elliott met at Mrs Lewis Wood in Purdin on April 19. The evening featured Auction Bridge with Hi Score going to Helen Carter and traveling prizes awarded to Pearle Thurlo and Velmar Jennings. Virginia McArtor won the consolation prize and each guest received a gift.

Cinderella Club Jas. Bolling J. R. Williams Nadine Elliott Lewis Wood Purdin Helen Carter Pearle Thurlo Velmar Jennings Virginia McArtor

Browning Senior Play "Brides to Burn" Delights Audience

The Browning School notes report the senior play directed by Mrs Brantner titled Brides to Burn was performed Friday night April 22 in the high school auditorium to a large responsive audience. Gratitude is extended to attendees and to those who loaned properties for the production.

Senior Class Food Sale At Farmers Cash Store

The Senior Class announces a food sale to be held Saturday April 30 at Farmers Cash Store. Proceeds support class activities and student programs.

Farmers Cash Store

Hill-Billy Speech Class Show to Benefit Schools

The final project of the Speech Class presents a Hill-Billy program for area schools in the school gym on May 5. Admission is a free will offering with each class member appearing in a 1 act play readings chorus and musical numbers.

Pleasant Grove Evangelical United Brethren Church Services

Pleasant Grove Evangelical United Brethren Church with Kenneth G. Kelley as pastor offers Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Roy Miller superintendent. Worship at 11:00 a.m. sermon by the pastor. Christian Endeavor at 7:15 p.m. Adult Bible Study. Evening Evangelistic Service at 8:00 p.m. sermon by the pastor. All welcome.

Pleasant Grove Roy Miller Christian Endeavor

Birth Announcement for Jay Christy’s Baby Boy

Mr and Mrs Jay Christy welcome a baby boy born Wednesday evening at 6 30 weighing 4% pounds Dr Pryor of Milan served as attending physician.

Jay Christy Dr. Pryor of Milan

Easter Dinner Guests of Knifong Family

Easter day dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Orbra Knifong and Rosanne included Mr and Mrs Hubert Knifong and their son from Dayton Mr and Mrs Stillman Knifong and baby Mr and Mrs Carl Jones and their son Mr and Mrs Victor Jones and James Jones.

Orbra Knifong Rosanne Hubert Knifong Dayton Stillman Knifong Carl Jones Victor Jones James Jones

Farm swap moves Cassitys to Morris farm near Rothville

Mr and Mrs Cecil Cassity and their sons traded their farm east of Browning for the Morris farm near Rothville and have moved to the new location. The Morris family has also moved.

Cecil Cassity

Gilmer Celebrates 90th Birthday and 10th for Great Granddaughter

L. P. Gilmer of Linneus marked his 90th birthday on Monday April 18. His great granddaughter Etheln Sue Thorne also turned ten that day. Family Oscar Thorne Jimmie Etheln Sue and Ethel Thorne joined in the cake celebration and a card shower from neighbors and friends brought 117 cards with thanks to all who remembered him.

L. P. Gilmer Linneus Etheln Sue Thorne Oscar Thorne Jimmie Etheln Sue Ethel Thorne

Farm Club Meeting and Social Notes

The Farm Club holds its monthly meeting Tuesday night May 8 at 8 p m in the Legion Hall with a program planned. State Cream Inspector Evans will show an educational cream grading movie. Ladies bring pies. exchange provides coffee and cookies. A dinner was hosted by Mrs. W W Crawford and daughter Nellie Seaman on Saturday April 23 for birthdays of Mrs. Crawford Lyle Ingraham and Elaine Ingraham.

Legion Hall Evans W. W. Crawford Nellie Seaman Crawford Lyle Ingraham Elaine Ingraham Mrs. Foss

Cemetery Clean-Up Day at White Oak Cemetery

An all day event Thursday May 5 invites volunteers to clean White Oak Cemetery. Donations support adding rock on the church drive and painting the chapel. Committee members are Cla Kni Marie Head Gertrude Almond and Nine Fanning.

White ‘Oak Cla Kni Marie Head Gertrude Almond Nine Fanning

Wanted to Buy Farm Up to 80 Acres With Improvements

Buyer seeks small farm up to 80 acres with improvements, electricity, on school bus and mail routes. Owner to respond to Mrs. Stanley Moore care of O. M. Pryor Browning Mo. Include price and description in first letter.

Stanley Moore O. M. Pryor Browning, Mo

Easter Picnic Gathering Near Purdin

Sunday April 17 the Stone family met at the home of Mr and Mrs Jess Pulliam near Purdin for an Easter dinner. Those present included Mrs Nellie Stone, Mr and Mrs Chas Johns with Helen and Judy, Mr and Mrs Carl Drake and sons Nelson and Gene, Earl Stone with daughters Phyllis and Janet, Roger Neil Elliott, George Rent and Mr and Mrs Pulliam.

Stone Jess Pulliam Purdin Nellie Stone Chas. Johns Helen Judy Carl Drake Nelson and Gene Earl Stone Phyllis Janet Roger Neil Elliott Geo. Rent Puliam

Home Workers Club Meets With Mrs Maggie Wykoff

The Home Workers Club gathered Thursday April 14 with hostess Mrs Maggie Wykoff for an all day session. Members sang prayed and studied scripture while piecing quilt blocks and a 3l¢ collection was taken. The group voted $3 to the Cancer Fund and planned the next meeting with Mrs Lizzie Zimmerman on May 12.

Maggie Wykoff Home Workers Club Pearl Mundell St. Mark Mattie Gooch Cancer Fund Velma Jennings Kathyine Taylor Anedire Rory —Junius Mundell May and Winifield Taylor L. T Elmer Wykoff Lizzie Zimmerman

Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Western

Mr and Mrs W W Western of Purdin celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary at the Purdin Methodist Church on Sunday April 24. The event drew more than two hundred guests who shared ice cream cake and coffee. The couple recalled their 1899 wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs W B Powell with Rev J B Venable officiating.

W. W. Western Purdin Purdin Methodist Church Western W. T. Myers W. T Annie Murrell Myers G. V Clara Urrell Kingsolver Nova Gooch Nellie Powell Gooch Chas Ada Gooch Morris W.J Myrtle Phillips Street Byron E. Western Arthur

Birthday Dinner Honors Quigley Family Members

Mrs Kathleen Quigley hosted a one o clock birthday dinner for Joanne Quigley and Margaret Ellen Quigley with guests including Mr and Mrs John Quigley of Linneus Mr and Mrs Eugene Quigley and son Gregory Mr and Mrs Francis Schrock and son Steve Miss Joyce Ann Nickell and afternoon visitors Mr and Mrs J D Quigley and sons David and Vikie.

Joanne Quigley Margaret Ellen Kathleen Quigley John Quigley Linneus Eugene Quigley Gregory Francis Schrock Steve Joyce Ann Nickell J. D. Quigley David and Vikie

Palmers Welcome 7-Lb-5-Oz Boy in Purden

Mr and Mrs Donald Palmer of Purden are proud parents of a 7 pound 5 ounce baby boy born Sunday April 27. Dr T R McArtor was the attending physician.

Donald Palmer Purdin T. R. McArtor

Pekin Couple Welcome 8 Pound 12 Ounce Son

Mr and Mrs Nelson Rinehart announce the birth of a baby boy weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces on April 20 at a Pekin Illinois hospital. The infant is named John Gregory.

Nelson Rinehart Pekin Illinois John Gregory

Newman announces birth of Virgie Mae in Brookfield

Mr and Mrs Francis Newman of Brookfield announce the arrival of a seven pound baby girl named Virgie Mae on April 22 at McLarney Hospital. Mrs Newman is formerly Misa Wilma Johnson daughter of C E Johnson.

Francis Newman Brookfield McLarney Hospital Virgie Mae Newman Misa Wilma Johnson C. E. Johnson

Joe's Radio Shop Ad in Brookfield Missouri

Radio service available at Joe's Radio Shop in Brookfield Missouri. Contact phone 1112. Items priced at 32 dollars.

Joe's Radio Shop Helm St. Brookfield

Citizens Savings Bank Browning Stockholders Meet May 10 1949

The fourteenth annual stockholders meeting of Citizens Savings Bank of Browning Missouri will be held at the bank on May 10, 1949. The session starts at 9:00 a.m. and lasts at least three hours to elect seven directors for the coming year and address any other proper business. H. S. Johnson president and L. L. Ingraham secretary announce.

Citizens Savings Bank of Browning Browning Missouri H. S. Johnson L. L. Ingraham

New Lights for Haseville Church

Easter services at Haseville Methodist Church featured first time electric lighting and a completed gravel road connecting the church to the main road. The community thanks donors and volunteers for funds and labor that enabled the improvements and yard cleanup.

Haseville Methodist Church

Browning Baptist Church Announces Regular Services

Browning Baptist Church under Pastor E. Paul Weaver invites all to Sunday school at 10:00 a m and regular preaching on the second and fourth Sundays. Midweek services are Thursday evenings at 7:30 p m. Everyone welcome.

Carl Drake

Locust Valley Baptist Church Schedule

Rev Kenneth Peery as pastor leads Sunday School at 10 a m every Sunday Cecil Lay superintendent Preaching on the second and fourth Sundays Morning Worship at 11 a m Evening service at 7 p m

Locust Valley Baptist Church Kenneth Peery Cecil Lay

Methodist Church Service Info and Sunday Schedule

The Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10 00 a m led by H L Schrock superintendent and Divine Worship with sermon at 11 am led by Pastor Thos J Haney.

the Methodist Church Thos. J. Haney

Purdin Methodist Church Sunday Services Noted

The notice lists church services for Purdin, Morris Chapel, Bear Branch, and Local Methodist Church. It promotes three Sunday Schools with a strong teacher corps and invites all to attend, signed by Pastor W. A. Pollock.

Purdin Methodist Church Morris Chapel Bear Branch Local Methodist Church W. A. Pollock

Reports of Two Meetings of The Bittersweet Club

The Bittersweet Club met at Mrs Arthur Griffiths home with fifteen members and eight children. They planned to finish their quilt next fall and donated five dollars to the County Council Funds. Newsletters were read by the president. Contests were won by Mrs Gus Oertwig and Mrs Virgil Falconer. Refreshments included fruit salad cookies and coffee.

Arthur Griffith Gus Oertwig Virgil Falconer

Bittersweet Club Hosts April Meeting

Mrs Ola Creason hosted a Bittersweet Club gathering on Wednesday April 20 with fifteen members ten children and two visitors Ada Morris and Bob Smith. Delmar Oertwig gave a book report We Shook The Family Tree. Hat patterns were cut. contests won by Mrs Arthur Griffith and Miss Kate Buckman. Next meeting with Mrs L M Kimbrough on May 4.

Ola Creason Ada Morris Bob Smith Hildcarde Dolson Delmar Oertwig Arthur Griffith Kate Buckman L. M. Kimbrough C.R

Also Mentioned on This Page

A.W. Buswell Electric Theatre Castile Jane Powell George Brent Frances Gifford Lauritz Melchair Gilmer Mrs. Western Soth Haseville Bittersweet Club
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