Funeral services for Maggie L. Foster McCown
Maggie L. Foster McCown died in Laclede Missouri August 6 1946 aged 68. She married W T McCown in 1911 and lived Browning since. Survived by husband a brother Richard Foster Roy New Mexico three nieces five nephews and many friends. Services were held August 8 at the Methodist Church Knox City conducted by Rev C B Hobbs with choir and Erma Peterson piano. Interment Meadville cemetery Thorne Funeral Service in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie L. Foster
James Beverly
Margaret Diane Foster
Linn County
Missouri
Laclede
W. T. McCown
Browning
McCown
Methodist Church
Royal Neighbors of America
Richard Foster
Roy
New Mexico
Meadville Cemetery
Thorne
Card of Thanks for Mrs. W. T. McCown
We extend sincere thanks to friends for kindness during illness death and burial of Mrs. W. T. McCown. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Fay Peterson for use of their home and for floral offerings. W. T. McCown Richard Foster Genevieve Foster Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jerome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. McCown
Fay Peterson
Richard Foster
Genevieve Foster
Henry Jerome
Navy Seaman First Class Vernon E. Elliott Discharged
Vernon Edward Elliott, seaman first class, son of Mr and Mrs Wm Elliott of Route 8 Browning Missouri, has been discharged after honorable service at the personnel separation center in Bremerton Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Edward Elliott
Wm. Elliott
Route 8
Browning, Mo
Navy
Bremerton
Washington
U S Army Mothers Hold June Meeting At Legion Home
The U S Army Mothers met at the Legion Home on June 21. Members tacked carpet rags for the Veterans Hospital and Mrs Nelle Williams gave sympathy to Mrs Neva Newton while presenting a U S Army Pin from Post 23. Williams won the contest. Next meeting set for August 16 at 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
Legion Home
Veterans Hospital
Nelle Williams
Neva Newton
U. S. Army
Woodward
Lambert Reunion at Linneus Park August 18
The Lambert Reunion is set for Sunday at Linneus Park. Event details note the gathering but omit specific start times or activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert
Linneus Park
Calf Show Committee Buys Registered Hereford Heifer
The Milan Calf Show Committee purchases a registered Hereford heifer from Erman Brantner of Browning Missouri. The heifer will be used as a prize at the Milan Calf Show on September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Browning Methodist Church Plans Quarterly Conference
Browning Methodist Church schedule includes Sunday School 10 a m led by H L Schrock and preaching at 11 a m with Quarterly Conference at 7 30 p m Pastor L P Mohr invites all members and officers to attend and participate Rev Perry P Taylor to preach and conduct the conference at Browning Sunday night 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Junior Miss at Electric Theatre Browning Mo
The 20th Century Fox film Junior Miss screens at the Electric Theatre Browning featuring Foggy Ann Garner with Allyn Joslyn Michael Dunne and Faye Mariowe. A humorous story of a lively teen whose imagination upends her family life and draws praise from Walter Winchell for its humor and sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foggy Ann Garner
Allyn Joslyn
Michael Dunne
Faye Mariowe
Junior Miss
20Th Century-Fox
New York
Walter Winchell
Bell for Adand brings democracy tale to screen
John Hershey's Pulitzer Prize winning work A Bell for Adand is adapted for film. The story follows military government efforts to implant democracy in a Sicilian town recently freed from Fascist rule. Gene Tierney John Hodiak and William Bendix lead the cast in this production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hershey
Gene Tierney
John Hodiak
William Bendix
Cattey School Reunion Set for August 31 at New Boston
The Cattey School reunion will be held Saturday August 31 with dinner at noon and a short program starting at 1 PM. Secretary Mrs Earl Abbott of New Boston Missouri releases the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattey
Earl Abbott
New Boston
1934 Oldsmobile Tudor Sedan for sale with tires
A 1934 Oldsmobile Tudor Sedan advertised with four new tires and two good spares. Contact 112F13 or visit Stanley Moore at the Sade Knifeng farm for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Moore
Sade Knifeng
Browning School Hires Mrs Ray Duncan to Teach English
The Browning Board of Education employed Mrs Ray Duncan as English teacher for the coming term. Mrs Duncan is well known in the community for her capability and experience. The board considers the hire a fortunate addition to the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Board of Education
Ray Duncan
Browning High School
Thankful note from Mae Austin to Laughlin Hospital donors
Mae Austin expresses gratitude for letters cards gifts and solicitations while in Laughlin Hospital and thanks all who contributed to the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laughlin Hospital
Mae Austin
Schrock Church Sunday School and visitors list
Schrock Church held Sunday School at 10 a m. J D Seaman hosted Sept Sunday dinner guests including Sgt Fred L Montgomery who arrived home Saturday night Mac Montgomery Leland Swearengen family Lois Maggart and Dewayne Swearengen. Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Porter Sayre and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schrock Church
Schrock
D. Seaman
Ray Maggart
Leon Montgomery
Fred L. Montgomery
Mac Montgomery
Leland Swearengen
Lois Maggart
Dewayne Swearengen
Porter Sayre
Happy Workers Club Meets at Milan with Olivia Blackman
The Happy Workers Club gathered with Olivia Blackman in Milan on August 7. Fifteen members attended along with five visitors including Mrs. Bert Summers and Miss Ruth Knight. Talks covered California experiences, PTA themes, and readings were performed. Marie Brown and Hazel Harris won contests. Next meeting slated for August 21 hosted by Mrs. Carrie Morris with a South Side program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia Blackman
Happy Workers Club
Milan
Bert Summers
Eula Dunlap
Myrtle Wallace
Marie Brown
Ruth Knight
Grace Pipes
Dinner in Honor of the Fay Bowyer Family
A dinner was given at Browning Park on Sunday August 1 in honor of Mr and Mrs Fay Bowyer and their sons Ronald and Raymond of Walcott Indiana. Attending included Mr and Mrs John Longwell Bert Mr and Mrs Jesse Longwell and Johnny Mr and Mrs Allen Belzer Tommy Helen Ann Eugene and Keneath Mr and Mrs Phillip McKenzie and Phyllis Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bowyer Mr and Mrs Ellis Clawson Velma and Joyce Mr and Mrs Noble Croucks and Jewell Mrs Louis Arnold and Darrell Mr and Mrs Ray Bowyer Dixie and Lola Ray Mr and Mrs D A Falconer Mr and Mrs Max Falconer Mr and Mrs Sam Turner and Charles Mr and Mrs Vivian Buckner and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Park
Fay Bowyer
Ronald and
Raymond
Walcott
Indiana
John Longwell
Bert
Jesse Longwell
Johnny
Allen Belzer
Tommy
Helen Ann
Eugene
Keneath
Phillip McKenzie
Phyllis
Lloyd Bowyer
Ellis Clawson Velma
Joyce
Noble Croucks and Jewell
Louis Arnold
Darrell
Ray Bowyer
Dixie
Lola Ray
D. A. Falconer
Max Falconer
Sam Turner
Charles
Vivian Buckner and Son
Funeral Rites Held for James A. Hedges in Purdin
Funeral services for James A. Hedges were conducted Thursday afternoon at the Church of Christ in Purdin by Rev. R. C. Yadon. Hedges, born September 9 1864 in Fleming County Kentucky, resided in Linn County forty six years and is survived by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Interment followed at Purdin Cemetery under Wade Funeral Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Hedges
W. H. Ad
Sarah Lavina Allen Hedges
Fleming County
Kentucky
Vermillion County
Illinois
Lacey Amanda Cook
Purdin
Linn County
Anna Maude Smith
Essie Lavina Creason
William M
Ottumwa
Town
Fannie McGhee
George F
Fairmount
P. T
Natchatches
Anna M. Bagley
Mary D. Woods
Rockport
Texas
John W
Missouri
Jasper N
Riverton
Wyoming
Church of Christ
R. C. Yadon
Blockton
Iowa
Ruth McKinzie
Lucille Hoag
Frances Duncan
Essie Mae Deer
Birthday Dinner for Mrs. E. B. Crookshanks of Ludlow
Mrs. E. B. Crookshanks hosted a surprise birthday dinner at home on Sunday. Attendees included numerous Crookshanks relatives from Ludlow Browning Chillicothe Exeter Kansas City and near Chula with spouses and children. A clipping from the Chillicothe Newspaper was referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Crookshanks
Ludlow
E. W. Crookshanks
Morris Crookshanks
Floyd Crookshanks
Browning
James Crookshanks
Kansas City
Joe Crookshanks
W. R. Crookshanks
S. Tom Kimbrough
Margaret
Chillicothe
Kenneth Crookshanks
Willie Burtch
Near
Chula
A. Creokshanks
von, Rex
Exeter
California
Joe Rukevina
Chiliicothe
Birth of Elizabeth Lois Harris in Kirksville
Mr and Mrs Clayton Harris announce the arrival of a 4 lb 7 oz baby girl named Elizabeth Lois born Friday evening at Laughlin Hospital Kirksville. She will be called Beth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Harris
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Elizabeth Lois
Beth
Sunday Dinner Guests List Family Names in Knoxville Iowa
Sunday dinner guests included the Hulbert Vixon family and Meredith Vixon family of Knoxville Iowa along with the Marvin Dixon and Ronald Dixon families and Bobbie Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Son
Hulbertson
Hulbert Vixon
Meredith Vixon
Knoxville
Iowa
Marvin Dixon
Ronald Dixon
Bobbie Dixon
Farm for Sale 84-A near Purdin Missouri
Property listing describes an 84 acre farm four miles east on gravel and one mile north of Purdin Missouri. It features very productive soil with 40 percent good bottom land suitable for corn clover or alfalfa. All but 9 acres in grass with immediate or soon possession and electricity available. Everett H. Brown, Purdin Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdin
Everett H. Brown
General Purpose Club Meets for Social Gathering
The G. P. Club met with Mrs. R A Thurle for an all day gathering on August 5th. Heavy rain and poor roads kept attendance small with no officers present. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Wilme Dowty and a grab bag bell call is planned for August 22nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Thurle
G. P. Club
R A. Thurle
Wilme Dowty
Bell
Mrs Myra Lay Hosts Willing Workers Club Meeting
Mrs Myra Lay hosted an afternoon Willing Workers Club gathering on August 7 with five members two visitors and several children present. Vice president Mrs Louise Hollon led the session featuring a bible reading and last meeting minutes. Hostess gift of twenty six cents was won by Mrs Lay. Refreshments of raspberry pie and coffee were served by the hostess and her daughter Mrs Taylor Brown. Next meeting set for Wednesday August 13 with Mrs Vernon De Vore hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Myra Lay
Louise Hollon
Lay
Taylor Brown
Vernon DeVore
Local Solider Fred L Montgomery Honorable Discharge
Fred L Montgomery arrives home in Chicago after twenty one months in the U S Army and service overseas in Germany as he receives his honorable discharge Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. L. Montgomery
U. S
Germany
Chicago
Meadville Chautauqua Cancelled for 1946
Meadville cancels the 1946 Chautauqua after reviewing the infantile paralysis situation. The city now promotes Chautauqua in 1947 with the slogan Chautauqua in 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Weiner Roast Social At Baptist Church Notes
Members and children of the Baptist Church gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Herbert C. Briley home for a weiner roast last Tuesday evening. Attendees ranged from eleven months to eighty three years, with fifty five present enjoying games and socializing before departing late thanking Mr. and Mrs. Bailey for a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiner
The
Baptist Church
Herbert C. Briley
Bailey
Discharged Soldier Gaylen Fanning Returns Home
Gaylen Fanning, who had been overseas in Japan, received his discharge in Chicago on Thursday. Mrs. Fanning returned home Sunday and are visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Francis Fanning and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Set Gaylen Fanning
Japan
Chicago
4-H Achievement Day in Milan Courthouse Community Room
Sullivan County 4-H Club holds Achievement Day in the Courthouse Community Room Milan on Saturday August 17 Exhibits clothing and foods due by 9 00 a m Greer ing contest at 11 00 health exam by Dr Montgomery at 10 00 a m Dr Herington will examine health contestants teeth Mrs Helen Bernard of Missouri State Extension Staff judges assisted by Mrs Irene Street Shields Putnam County Home Demonstration Agent Afternoon program includes group singing a dress apron revue and ribbon distribution
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Milan
Montgomery
Herington
Helen Bernard
Missouri State Extension Staff
Irene Street Shields
Putnam County
Two Couples Married Monday in Linneus
Miss Darolene Gender and Edwin Tucker of Browning wed Monday August 12 at Linneus at noon. Rev Goss of the Baptist church officiated with mothers as attendants. The couple plan to farm and begin married life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darolene Gender
Edwin Tucker
Browning
Linneus
Goss
Ethel Gender
Frank Tucker
Jack
Browning High School
Neat Browning
Miss Marion Schrock Weds Maurice C. Lantz Near Purdin
Miss Marion Schrock and Maurice C. Lantz were married Monday night at the bride’s home near Purdin. The Rev. Carl Vissering officiated in the presence of family. They will live on the Lantz farm north of Browning beginning September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Schrock
Maurice C. Lantz
Purdin
Carl Vissering
Christian Church of
Marceline
Minnesota
Missouri
Florida
Browning
Lantz
Kirksville District Adult Conference Aug 21
Kirksville District hosts an Adult Conference for all adults 23 and up in Methodist churches. The event runs 2 30 p m to 8 40 p m with a 6 p m covered dish luncheon and a focus on Young Adult Fellowship led by Rev H R Tate and Rev P P Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirksville
H. R. Tate
P. P. Taylor
N. E. Barrett
O. E. Lockart
Ioeal Churh
Five-room house with outbuildings in Brown ing sale
Property description lists a five room house with basement and outbuildings plus a well in Brown ing. Interested buyers should contact Claude Stephenson or Edwin Martin for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Claude Stephenson
Edwin Martin
Coal Hauling Services Open for Orders in Browning
Notice from Arthur Jacobs of Browning inviting farmers to place orders for coal hauling now to avoid the rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Jacobs
Browning
Hicks Family Holds Basket Dinner for Carlos Hicks Birthday
A Sunday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Carlos Hicks honors Carlos Hicks on his 28th birthday. Attendees include Mrs R O Allen Owen Stevenson Lelia Hicks Floy Brown Dorsey Stevenson Wade Privett Peggy LeRoy Desis Stewart Raymond Brown Russell Bentskin Rosalie Lee Crystal Turner Rayma Alta Mae Flo Evelyn Hicks Rayburn Ibmurn George Devon Jesse Lyle Hicks Rex D Norman Stewart Vernita Neely and Bonnie. The event features a bountiful meal and a birthday celebration delayed due to prior overseas service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos Hicks
Ronita Neal
Carlos
R. O. Allen
Owen Stevenson
Lelia Hicks
Floy
Brown
Dorsey Stevenson
Wade Privett
Peggy
LeRoy
Desis Stewart
Raymond Brown
Russell Benskin
Rosalie
Lee
Crystle Turner
Rayma
Alta Mae
Flo Evelyn Hicks
Rayburn
Miburn
George
Devon
Jesse
Lyle Hicks
Rex D
Norman Stewart
Vernita Neely
Bonnie
Locust Valley Baptist Church Revival Speaker Scheduled
Locust Valley Baptist Church holds Sunday School at 10 AM led by Lay Superintendent il Lay. Revival meetings continue with Rev Elmer c3s of Linneus as speaker during ongoing services. First and third Sundays feature King services and an all day meet at Locust Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Il Lay
King
Locust Valley Baptist
Elmerc3s of
Linneus
Preaching Services Planned for Sundays Second and Fourth
The notice invites all residents to preaching services held on the second and fourth Sundays. It welcomes everyone and encourages bringing friends to attend.
Radio Service Joe's Radio Shop Listing
Radio repair and sales shop located at 332 East Helm Street Brookfield Missouri. Phone number 1112 services include radio repair and parts for home receivers and portable sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe's Radio Shop
Hawaii visitors extend stay with Sparks kin in Missouri
From Hawaii Mr and Mrs Howard Wotan of Honolulu left for New York after visiting Mrs Marietta Sparks and relatives in Holden and Blue Springs Missouri. Guests on August fourth included Sparks children grandchildren great granddaughter Edna Falconer Norris Dixon Loren Welch Arlo Truit and Lona Jane. Afternoon cellars were hosted by Charles Tate and Mattie Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Howard Wotan
Honolulu
Marietta Sparks
New York
Arlo Truit
Lona Jane
Holden
Charles Tate
Mattie Turner
Honor Roll Subscriptions and Renewals Listed
The Browning Leader-Record prints a long list of new subscribers and renewals. Names include Mrs. Wm Hale, Mrs. Albert Hubler, Gertrude Head, Kenneth Murrell, Miss Neva Cooper, C L Grier, Laura Atkins, Paul Kollasch, Elmer Sevier, and many others, with renewals noted for C C Linhart, John Robison, James Browning, and numerous local residents. The item reads like a community roll of subscriber entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T- Man
Wm. Hale
KK. J. Hubbier
Albert Hubler
Gertrude Head
van Marrs
A. A. Brehin
J. R. Robison
Kenneth Murrrell
Mavia Murrell
Wayne Cooper
Neva Carol Cooper
P. I. Ellsberry
C. L. Grier
C. H. Tattershall
Cornelia Pearson
Emer Wykoff
Bernie Brertner
Edna Forbes
David Forbes
Kenneth Jennings
Vinton Jones
Ethel Schwengel
Frank Cassity
Lyle Britto
Kathleen Heertmann
C. A. Darling
Bert L. Powell
Mt Olive Baptist Church Revival Nears Closing
Mt Olive Baptist Church led by Pastor Wesley Dice promotes an Evangelistic meeting progressing with high attendance. The series ends Friday evening August 9 with hopes the spirit continues in regular services. Rev Harold Renfrew Rev Henry Dere assist in a Training Union Revival featuring discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Wesley Dice
Toute
Fair Ie
Harold Renfrew
Henry Dere
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Electric Theatre
Elizabeth Ellsberry
Austin
Dan' Haley, Browning
Roy Haley
Myra
Locust Valley Baptist Church
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