Angel of Death Claims Andrew Washington Myers
Andrew Washington Myers born November 20 1869 in Linn County Missouri died August 9 1940 in Browning Missouri at age 70 after long illness survived by wife Mary Hoskins eight children and eight grandchildren. Funeral services held at Baptist church with Rev W W Clay and local pallbearers and flower committees. Interment in Knifong Grove cemetery with services led by A J River and Mrs River Jones Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew. Washington Myers
J. J
Malinda Smith Myers
Linn County
Browning
Missouri
Mary 8. Hoskins
Claude H
Ruth M
Bernie F
A. C. Hendry
Winslow
Arizona
Gladys M. Tunnell
Humphreys
James G
U. S. Navy
Honolulu
Mabel L. Reams
Kirksville
Marjorie M. Hathaway
Myers
Baptist Church
Bro. Hargrove
J. I. Myers
Marceline
Marion Myers
W. P. Stephenson
Louella Miller
W. W. Clay
Methodist Church
Fairport
R. M. Calhoun
Edward F. Williams
Floy Peterson
Vera Lay
Jennie Glaze
Edward Williams
F. D. Carter
J. B. Carter
O. K. Vincent
C. L. McCormick
A. D. Peterson
E. M. Palmer
C. W. Goo
Card of Thanks for Husband and Father
We express gratitude to all who assisted us during the illness and death of our husband and father. Appreciation for the beautiful floral offerings comes from Mrs. Mary Myers, Mrs. A. C. Hendry, Mrs. Max Hathaway, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tunnell, Mrs. Mabel Reams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Myers
A. C. Hendry
Max Hathaway
Fred Tunnell
Mabel Reams
Obituary of J B F Wampler of Brookfield
J B F Wampler born March 3 1861 near Enterprise Linn County Missouri died August 12 1940 age 79 5 9 united with Methodist Knifong Grove at twenty married Mary E Carr September 15 1889. Survived by three children Ray Wampler Brookfield A W Wampler Brookfield Ninnie L Jones Browning and three grandchildren Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. F. Wampler
John B. Floyd Wampler
Christian
Mary Wampler
Enterprise
Linn County
Missouri
Methodist Church
Knifong Grove
Mary E. Carr
Ray Wampler
Brookfield
A. W. Wampler
Ninnie L. Jones
Browning
Donald
Notice for Club Presidents on August 17 Planning Meeting
Notice to club presidents to send a representative to the Leader Record office in Browning for an 8 p.m. planning meeting on August 17 to coordinate the achievement day program. Mrs. W H Oliver serves as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader- Record
Browning
W. H. Oliver
Mrs. H. B. Johnson Rites Held After Brookfield Death
Mrs. H. B. Johnson died at 221 North Caldwell Street Brookfield Missouri on August 9 1940. Funeral service was at Hill Chapel conducted by Rev James E Jones with interment in Rose Hill cemetery. She was born November 21 1862 in Breathitt County Kentucky and wed Harvey B Johnson January 3 1834. Surviving daughters are Ida Gooch Amelia Richard and Allalee Filhelm. The Brockfield Argus notes pallbearers and flower bearers.
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H. B. Johnson
North Caldwell Street
Brookfield
Missouri
Hill Chapel
James E. Jones
Methodist Church
Rose Hill
Elizabeth
Henry Hargis
Breathitt County
Kentucky
Harvey B. Johnson
Ida Gooch
Denver
Colorado
Amelia Richard
Lenox
Iowa
Allalee Filhelm
Chicago
Illinios
Johnson
Browning
Mr. Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Guy Johnson
Purdin
K. M. Duncan
J. P. McGhee
C. L. Hancom
L. G. Kelley
John A. Lowe
J. Fucss
E. C. .Brownlee
R. S. Brownlee
F. C. Kelley
P. F. Walsh
C. C. Briggs
Brockfield
Argus
Dodson Rites Honor Long Life Of Isaac Dodson
John C Dodson memorial services were held Sunday at Hinton Methodist Church for John Clark Dodson born February 17 1864 in Sullivan County Missouri and died July 18 1940 in Urbana Missouri at 76. Burial followed in Hinton cemetery with Cecil Brothers Funeral Directors. Survived by two wives Mary Jane Bundies and Cora Chenoweth and numerous children stepchildren grandchildren and great grandchildren. He joined Christian Union church about thirty six years ago and lived a devout Christian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Dodson
Hinton Methodist Church
John Clark Dodson
J. D. Stout
Hinton
Cecil Brothers
Sullivan County
Missouri
Urbana
Rachel Bundies
Alva
Henry
Stevenson
Washington
Mary Jane Bundies
Elba
Thomas
Claude
Oklo
Delia Williams
Cogar
Okla
Lester C
Washagle
Hubert
Anadarka
Earl
Rich
Grove
California
Charles C
North East
Cora
James A
East
Bertha Rits
Milan
Cora Chenoweth
Christian Union Church
Oklahoma
Neet family holds second annual reunion near New Cambria
The Neet family held its second annual reunion at C. C. Neet's home two miles west of New Cambria on Highway 36 Sunday August 11 1940. Attendees included members from Kirksville St. Louis Leominster and Atlanta among others with many unable to attend due to rain and illness. The gathering ended with a promise to meet again in August 1941 at Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neet
C. C. Neet
New Cambria
A.A. Cooke
Nancy
Richard
Leominister
Mass
C.H. Becker
Kirksville
Ara R. Shanks
Paul Pees
St. Louis
Leo Neet
Fenry Hubbard
David
Flora Belle Hardy
Atlanta
Bobby
Ethel
J. N. Neet
Browning
Gratitude for Support in Circuit Judge Campaign
G Derk Green expresses sincere appreciation for favors during the recent circuit judge campaign and at the polls. He pledges to justify the confidence shown and to strive in his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Judge
G. Derk Green
Old Enterprise Frank's Little Larks Draw Crowd in Rain
The Old Enterprise Frank's Little Larks performed Sunday to a good size audience despite rain. Merilee is ill and absent. The public is invited to sit in the auditorium during the morning broadcast to hear the birdhes warble. The management hopes visitors stay happy and notes a special shelf in the ante room for parking. If unable to attend, tune in to F. L. L. at 9 30 Sundays only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Merilee
City Sells Delinquent Tax Property in November
The City Council orders sale of all properties with delinquent taxes in the first week of November to save advertising costs. Delinquent taxes must be paid by September 1, 1940. Nelle Williams, City Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelle Williams
Sunday Dinner Guests at Bowyer Home
A family dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd E. Bowyer celebrated Fay Bowyer and sons visiting from Wolcott Indiana. Attendees included Ray Bowyer and daughter Chas Lee Bowyer and children Keytesville Ellis Clawson Humphreys Noble Crooks Louis Arnold and two sons and L. E. Bowyer. They departed late hoping to meet again next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd E. Bowyer
Fay Bowyer
Wolcott, Ind
Ray Bowyer
Chas. Lee Bowyer
Keytesville
Ellis Clawson
Humphreys
Revival Services at Brownings Methodist Church
Revival services begin August 25 1940 at Brown ing Methodist Church Pastor O V Ethington invites all to hear Rev R E Hodgson of Des Moines Iowa bring messages night after night No high pressure preaching or singing just the plain truth from God's Word Do not miss this opportunity of a life time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Methodist Church
R. E. Hodgson
Des Moines
Iowa
Adams Wesley Class Meeting Notes At Methodist Church
The Adams Wesley class of the Methodist church met at Mrs. Almeda Bartow home with Mrs. Leona Harris assisting. Thirteen members attended and shared ideas on how to spend a perfect day. Members present included Beverly Moore Harris Rhodes Bennett Smith Bartow Lantz Rudloff Prather Edna Forbes and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Wesley
Methodist Church
Almeda Bartow
Leona Harris
Beverly Moore
Mildred Rhodes
Lillian Bennett
Margaret Smith
Ruth Lantz
Oma
Meeting Highlights From Local Bible Study Group
Mrs Nellie Seaman Mrs Vinton Jones and Mrs Bobbie Garrett opened with singing Work for the Night is Coming The teacher Mrs Seaman read and discussed a sermon on Work and Rest A Q and A on Bible verses followed Mrs Lillian Bennett reported on Rebekah the bride of Destiny Mrs Genevieve Prather led the Bible quiz Mrs Beverly Moore spoke on Why not Worry Delicious refreshments of ice cream cake and iced tea were served by hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Seaman
Vinton Jones
Bobbie Garrett
Seaman
Lillian Bennett
Rebekah
Genevieve Prather
Beverly Moore
Douglas Neal Celebrates Third Birthday at Family Dinner
Mr and Mrs Fred Lay hosted a Sunday birthday dinner for their son Douglas Neal whose third birthday was August 6. Attending were Wm Rhodes from South Missouri, Pearl Law Greentop, Hershel Edris Kirksville, and the grandparents. Guests departed late afternoon wishing many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lay
Douglas Neal
Wm. Rhodes
South Missouri
Pearl Law
Greentop
Hershel Edris
Kirksville
North Salem Homecoming Set for August 25
The annual homecoming for former residents and friends will be held at North Salem on Sunday August 25. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Salem
Lambert Reunion Set for Browning on August Eighteenth
The Lambert Reunion will be held at Browning on Sunday August 18. Friends and neighbors welcome, per committee orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert
Browning
Picnic Honors Mr and Mrs George Brantner at Beachview Park
A July 7 picnic at Beachview park honored Mr and Mrs George Brantner of North Salem Missouri. Attendees included Brantner family members from Palouse Lewiston Clarkston and nearby towns, with a dinner served and multiple children listed among guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beachview Park
George Brantner
North Salem
Gyles Brantner
Imogene
Geraldine
Billie
Omak
Emery Brantner
Charles Brantner
Ed Brantner
Harold
Annie Underwood
Agnes Brantner
Ramah
Lenore Clark
Byron Comstock
Gary
Palouse
Naomi McClead
Dean
George Paulson
Lewiston
Frank Widick
Pete Brantner
Clemans_ addition
Mack McNutt
Delpha and
Russell
Frank Greene
May Greene
Sam
Claude Osborne
Verna
Claudean
Maryetta
C. Wilson
Alta Bauswell
Vivian
Clarkston
Joe Dickerson
Wawawai
Lewiston Morning Tribune
Idaho
Bagleys Enjoy Sunday Dinner Guests
Entertained Mr and Mrs Wayne Bagley and daughter Bertie had Sunday dinner guests Mr and Mrs Curt Bagley and daughters Clarice and Wilma Mr and Mrs Chester Bagley and Carolyn Ann and Johnnie of Kirksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Bagley
Bertie
Curt Bagley
Clarice
Wilma
Chester Bagley
Carolyn Ann
Johnnie
Kirksville
Fourth Quarterly Conference at Browning Church
The Methodist Church holds its Fourth Quarterly Conference at Browning Church on Monday evening August 19 with Dr Wright District Superintendent conducting. Everyone invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Browning Church
Wright
Space Limits Force Omission of Items This Week
Editors note that many correspondents’ items and other submissions are omitted due to limited space. They apologize and promise fuller coverage next week.
NYA Representative Visits Brookfield in August
The National Youth Administration will have a representative in Brookfield on August 14 and 28. Youth seeking practical experience and work training should contact Miss Ida L. Graves at the Social Security Office of Linn County from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Eligibility requires being single, unemployed, seeking work experience and training, and ages 17 to 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NYA
Brookfield
National Youth Administration
Linn County
Ida L. Graves
Social Security Office
Public Sale at Browning Residence August 18
F D Carter, Auctioneer E R Hatch Sr will sell at the sheriff’s residence Browning on Saturday August 18 at 2 p m property includes household and kitchen furniture cash terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
F. D. Carter
E. R. Hatch
Approved Bus Routes No 1 2 3 4
Bus routes approved with Browning as hub. No 1 travels to Lowe s Branch Bowyer Corner Pridemore Corner Cora Crossroads Martin Corner and back with branches. No 2 goes east to North Salem with branches. No 3 runs southeast to Bagley Corner with branches. No 4 travels northwest to Scottsville with branches. Lloyd Spencer is the driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Lowe's Branch
Bridge
Pierce School Corner
Bowyer Corner
Pridemore Corner
Cora Crossroads
Martin Corner
North Salem
Lloyd Spencer
Bagley Corner
Scottsville
Purdin Women’s Club Hosts August Picnic
Twenty three members and guest Mrs. Eva White of Dallas enjoyed the Purdin Women’s Club annual August picnic at Linneus Park on a cool day. They shared fried chicken salads cakes ice cream and drinks then held readings and contests in the pavilion before returning home content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdin Women’s Club
Women’s Club
Eva White
Dallas
Texas
Linneus Park
Stitch And Chatter Club Met With Mollie Cordray In Browning
The Stitch And Chatter sewing group met with Mrs Mollie Cordray on Wednesday July 31 at her new Browning home. Members planned a Sedalia Fair day trip and an achievement day program at Browning Park. Guests included Mrs Lizzie Johnson Onal Gooch Ethel Bennett Clara Smith and others. A later meeting with Mrs Harold Owen on August 1 marked her birthday and wedding anniversary as a noon covered dish dinner was shared. A quilt was finished and another was partially quilted despite the heat with birthday and anniversary gifts noted for several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Cordray
Mollie
Browning
Sedalia Fair
Lizzie Johnson
Onal Gooch
Ethel Bennett
Clara Smith
Imogene
Harold Owen
Bessie
Goldie
Lois
Edith
Allie
Alice
Birthday Greetings and Visitors Extend Warm Wishes
A packed gathering includes Bessie Dorothy Allie Merilee Waverly Goldie Marlene Orpha Effie Jessie M Doris and children Clara Lucille Lois Sherali Frances Alice Imoogene Hallie Alpha Irene Gwendolyn Camora and several men. Visitors Mrs Owens Miss McGee Mrs Boomer Mrs Earl Stone and children join. We departed in late afternoon and wish our hostess more happy birthdays and anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie
Dorothy
Allie
Merilee
Waverly
Goldie
Marlene
Orpha
Effie
Jessie M
Doris
Clara
Lucille
Lois
Sherali
Frances
Alice
Imoogene
Baby
Hallie
Alpha
Irene
Gwendolyn
Camora
Chas. Owens
Miss McGee
Boomer
Earl Stone
Pickle X
Mrs Bertha Fields Dies After Stroke In 1940
Mrs Bertha Fields of near Roger died Monday afternoon after suffering a stroke. She had been in good health prior to the illness. Survived by three daughters Mrs Leo Freeland St Charles Mrs Mildred DeWitt Joplin and Chloe of the home and three sons William Kansas City Robert Humphreys Marion near the home. Funeral arrangements not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Fields
Roger
Mr. Fields
Sunday Dinner Guests Mentioned in Freeland Household
Sunday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Freeland featured Mrs. O. S. Stone and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Warren and son Donald, Sam Warren, Theo and Iris, Clive Freeland and daughter, and Miss Nona Clair Neet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Freeland
O. S. Stone
E.R. Warren
Donald
Sam Warren
Theo
Iris
Clive Freeland
Nona Clair Neet
Birth announcements from New Boston area August 10
Dr. T. R. McArtor reports two births in New Boston area on August 10 a girl to Mr and Mrs George a boy to Mr and Mrs Roy Pamperl of near New Boston and a boy to Mr and Mrs Ralph Waren Browning on August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. McArtor
George Go
New Boston
Roy Pamperl
Ralph Waren
Browning
Get Acquainted Club Meets With Mrs Boswell
The Get Acquainted Club held an all day meeting at Mrs Susie Boswell on Wednesday August 7 with eight members present four absent and one visitor Mrs Velma Spray. They embroidered rag rags quilt blocks and appliqued during the day. A noon dinner was served and the group closed with thanks to the hostess and a bingo gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Get Acquainted
Get
Susie Boswell
Velma Spray
Elma Brinkley
Bessie Head
Lottie Dodson
Cross Roads School House
Happy Workers Club Meets for All Day Gathering
The Happy Workers met at Mrs. Carrie Morris's home on Wednesday August 7 for an all day session with twenty members sixteen men forty children and teens and thirteen visitors. A lawn lunch followed as embroidering tea towels and scarfs were worked on. Mrs. Nellie Kibble president of the Golden Blue Club led the meeting and read the rules. God Bless America was sung roll call asked guests to describe their wedding dress from a past year. Birthday gifts were given to three members and prizes won by Mrs. Almota Walker and Mrs. Alice DeVore. The group will meet August 14 with Mrs. Laura Connell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Workers Club
Happy Workers
Carrie Morris
Almota Walker
Alice DeVere
Helen Harris
Vera Shaw
Lula Pfeiffer
Anna Taylor
Nellie Kibble
Della Needham
Effie Behymer
Neva Newton
Irene Frezier
Emma Baker
Alta DeVore
Golden Blue Club
Alice DeVore
Laura Connell
C. R
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Angel OF Death
A. W. Myers
Sune Day
O. V. Ethington
Ezra Hawkins
Aunt Fay
Kansas City
Claude Myers Pest
American Legion
Browniiz Y
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