Pershing State Park Set for September 12 Dedication
A large dedication ceremony for Pershing State Park near La Clede Missouri is planned for September 12. Local officials L F Moore and A C Jones promise a two part program with a forenoon Union service and afternoon ceremonies honoring General John J Pershing, with attendees from across the Midwest. The 1600 acre park sits near Pershing's birthplace and aims to memorialize the national hero.
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John J. Pershing
Pershing State Park
Laclede
Missouri
General Pershing
L. F. Moore
A. C. Jones
Linneus
Midwest
Pershing
Linn
Joh
Veto
United States
Cinderella Club Bridge Night in Milan Hosts and Prizes
Mrs Leland entertained Cinderella Club members in Milan on Tuesday night August 17 with bridge. Guests included Mrs Lila Williams. Scores awarded to Marth Gooch for high, Blanche Johnson for low, and Mrs Williams for traveling prize. refreshments were served.
Oklahoma Couple Visits Aunt En Route to Ann Arbor
Dr and Mrs L L Conrad of Oklahoma City spent Tuesday with Mrs L W Hummel then head to Ann Arbor Michigan for a period while Dr Conrad undertakes special work at the University Hospital in Oklahoma City. Mrs Conrad is formerly Miss Reba Frances Twyman.
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L. L. Conrad
Oklahoma City
L. W. Hummel
Ann Arbor
Mich
Whaley Family Dinners with Lantz and Coleman Change
Mr and Mrs A B Whaley and son Richard and Mrs Sadie attended a Lund dinner hosted by Mrs 8 C Lantz and son Coleman in a social gathering noting family ties and guest list.
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A. B. Whaley
Richard
Sadie
Lund
8. C. Lantz
Coleman
Moss Rose Murder Mystery at Electric Theatre Browning
Electric Theatre in Browning screens Moss Rose a chorus singer is murdered as her companion aims for society. Victor Mature figures in the plot with a fiancee who becomes a victim. A Moss Rose is left with Bible clues as police set a trap. Also shown Red Stallion, a boy and his horse tale with Ted Donaldson and Jane Darwell.
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Sastier
Victor Mature
Ted Donaldson
Jane Darwell
Robert Aige
Noreen Nash
For Sale Western Breeding Owes
Classified notice seeking buyers with contact to L. E. Bowyer in Browning or Dale Falconer in Purdin for Western Breeding equipment or stock sale.
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L. E. Bowyer
Browning
Dale Falconer
Purdin
Leicester Rams Extra Large Rams Big Head Adds Oddity
Raymond Linhart reports on a unusual herd with extra large rams and an extra head observed near Gan Mo. The note mentions the anomaly alongside local livestock remarks.
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Leicester
Raymond Linhart
Gan
Appreciation Note From Electric Theatre Staff
Ih Appreciation as we have sold our business to George Crooks we want to take this means to thank our employees for making our tenure at the Electric Theatre a success. We hope you will continue to support the theatre under the Crooks family led by Gertie Keath and Mary Lee Crooks.
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George Crooks
Tcenors
Arters
Noble
Gertie, Keath
Mary Lee Crooks
Brown ing A A Foster lists kitchen appliances for sale
A. A. Foster of Browning Missouri offers a New Perfection four burner range built in oven a Kalamazoo cook stove with warming oven and a hand power washing machine for sale.
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Kalamazoo
A. A. Foster
Browning, Mo
Card of Thanks from Mrs Cordia S
Mrs Cordia S thanks friends and neighbors for cards and letters during her hospital stay and for the bouquet from the RN A. She signs at 1417 11th St Rock Island.
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R.N.A
Cordia
11Th St. Rock Islail
Entertained School Mates Miss Maude Morris Hosts Evening
Miss Maude Morris entertained a group of school day friends in the evening after a six o'clock dinner. The attendees from Purdin were Mrs. Beverly Carr and Mrs. Callie Smith plus Mrs. Grover Simpson, and Mrs. Geo. Dray from Linneus joined the gathering for a pleasant hour.
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Maude Morris
Lowing
Beverly Carr
Callie Smith
Grover Simpson
Purdin
Geo. Dray
Linneus
Special Notice for Rest HO Opening October 1
Plan to open a rest home on October 1 announced by Mrs. Ivah Darr of Browning. Seeks inquiry or visit for more information.
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Ivah Darr
Browning
Nineteenth Cassity Family Reunion Planned in Linneus Mo
The Cassity families hold their nineteenth annual reunion in Linneus Missouri on Sunday September 5 1948. An old fashioned dinner will be served and all relatives and friends are invited to attend. R D
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Cassity
Linneus
R. D
Novin a Zesip Nevin Wont Browning
Novin a Zesip Nevin Wont Browning appears in the readable text with unclear context and no identifiable event or outcome to summarize into a fuller item. The fragment provides no verifiable names, dates, places, or actions beyond the garbled phrase.
Snack Shack Adopts 170 Hour Night Service
A local cafe announces extended hours labeled 170 night service if daytime operations dip to zero. The note encourages customers to call the snack shack for details and updates on hours and offerings.
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Snack ‘Shack
Lambert Reunion Honors Dinners and Awards
The Lambert reunion Sunday August 1 at the Park hosted one hundred thirty attendees. A dinner and program were provided by many present, with a $1 prize to the farthest traveler Fred Bauswell and daughter, Roger Smith named youngest attendee, and Jim Head oldest present.
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Park Meus
Severa
Fred Bauswell
Roger Smith
James Smith
Jim Head
Nk Lambert
Art Buswell
Archie Dickinson
Koadia
Tage
Charley
Bob
Lizzie Corrie
Ona
Fred
Ontmoge
Amily
Paul
Cokerham Amily
Montgomery
Leroy
Cecil Lambert
Betty
John ‘Gall
Dora Cornwall
Icie Couch
Gail Bailey
Everett Hale
Nile Lambert
J. O. x Camhed
Macy Beenees 'Sak Oiers
Cer
Orval
Calvin Ni Cckerham
Jas. Smith and Sons
Albert Lambert
Leland Lambert
Ralph
Charley Buswell
John Palmer
Edgar Cokerham
Carl Bauer
A. B. Falconer
May Buswell
W. E. Edgar
Virginia
Louise
Georgia Cleveland
Mame
Bernice Montgomery
For Good Dry Wheat Will Do a Seed
Roy Haley notes Browning states will supply seed for good dry wheat.
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Roy Haley
Browing
Teen Age Club Picnic and Meeting at Browning Park
The Teen Age Club associated with the Y Adult Class of the Metho Church held a picnic supper at Browning Park. Attendees and officers included Cynthia Moore and a small group of teens and a few adults, with a business meeting planned for August 26 at the American Legion Hall and dancing afterward.
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Metho
Browning Park
Éour
Ia Moore
Eva D. Carter
Bobby Hamilton
Jimmie & Serna ‘Eee 'Ie
Bobby
Laura Pa
Janet Oot Ae Oe Shirley
Bobby Ann Nickel
Patrick Ann Nickell
Og A Pesson
Max Wn
Mervin Jones
Kenneth Ariders
Geo
Genet Prather
Ovid
Bra
Clarence A Darling Fatal Attack Ends Police Career
Clarence A Darling a Kansas City Missouri police officer died August 16 1948 from a heart attack suffered at work He was born September 17 1883 in New Camia Missouri married Verna Gibson of Browning and had four grandchildren two brothers survived Funeral services were held August 18 at Naught Ave conducted by the Methodist minister Burial was in Mount Washington cemetery
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Jamapire A. Darling
Alsace Ave
Kansas
Missouri
New Camiasouri
Verna Gibson
Browning
South
Mild E. Sterner
Metropolitan Ave
Kansas City
Wansas
Virginia Richter
S. Ash
Fairthiers
Wenice Lee
Jimmie Stermer
Ronna Lee
Joanna Richter
Kert M. Darling
Kansas Bay
James Darling
Seoé
California
Hesday
Naught Ave
Condo
Hevison
Bunt Washington Cemetery
Obituary: Wilbur W Moddrell of Celia County
Wilbur W Moddrell of Celia Moddrell formerly lived in Crockfeld Indiana died August 19 after a hospital stay. He leaves wife Diane Huff son Ralph five grandchildren one sister Emma Moffitt and many relatives. Funeral services held August 22 at Owasco Church with Elder J L Jones officiating and burial in Owasco cemetery.
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Wilbur William Moddrell
Celia Moddrell
Indiana
Man
Diane
Crockfeld
Emma Huff
Gitlin
Ralph of Son
Choa City
Tenest Ioanager
Beulah Gris‘archer
Sterling
Kansas
Roth Martin
Annabel Muir
Chicago
Illinois
Emma Moffitt
Green City
Baptist Church
Waylon Cleeton
Paul Grisomer
Clarence Moddrell
Donald Moddrell
Carl Reed
Nile
Owasco
J. L. Jones
Helen Lou Kent
Elmer Fisher
Agnes Celland
Peope
Glenn E. Kent
Social Gathering Attended by Gooch Family and Guests
Mr. Leland Cassity and sons John and Bosworth joined Mrs. Chas Rudiger of Rock Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Gooch for an evening with Mr. and Mrs. C Gooch.
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C. Gooch
Ae Leland Cassity
Linn County 4 H Craft Exhibit Wins Red Award
Linn County 4 H craft exhibit at the Missouri State Fair earns a red award as 4 H members showcase handiwork. The county team shows enthusiasm this year despite tough competition.
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Linn County
Radio Service Joe’s Radio Shop in Brookfield
Local radio shop at 2 E Belm St Brookfield Missouri offers repair services and parts. Phone contact listed as 1112 for inquiries and appliance maintenance.
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Joe's Radio Shop
Belm St. Brookfield
Maryann Taylor Weds Hershel J Shouse in Central Park Church
Miss Maryann Taylor daughter of Mrs Paul C Taylor wed Hershel Jay Shouse son of Mr and Mrs J Shouse in a Sunday ceremony at Central Park Church. Rev Reemer E Blough officiated at four o clock with Ross Loder of Sioux City serving as uncle and sponsor. The bride wore white taffeta and net with white roses and gardenias. maid of honor Geraldine Taylor wore orchid taffeta and net with yellow gladioli. bridesmaids Pauline Taylor and Lois Davenport wore yellow gowns with yellow gladioli. Marvella Werner directed North High School choir. Virginia Larsen and Duane Weaver were soloists. Allan Loudest man Alton Miles and David Ackerman were ushers. After a wedding trip the couple will reside in Omaha.
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Maryann Taylor
Paul C. Taylor
Hershel Jay Shouse
Ja Shouse
Central Park
Geraldine Taylor
Pauline Taylor
Lois Davenport
Marvella Werner
North High School
Virginia Larsen
Duane We
Allan
Alton Miles
David Ackerman
Omaha
Gordin
Family Reunion Brings Kin to Jones Home
A family gathering occurred Sunday at the J. O. Jones residence bringing together relatives including Paul Schroeder of Linneus, Marie Fields of Kirksville, Gerald Seckington family near Linneus, Harold Bowyer family of Moline Illinois, and Minerva Pipes with James Jones.
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Peidenteres
J. O. Jones
Paul Schroeder
Linneus
Basi’ A
Wichita
Kansas
Carl Jones
Mervin
Marie Fields
Kirksvile
Gerald Seckington
Near Linneus
Harold Bowyer
Moline
Ill
Minerva Pipes
Jas. Jones
Salesman Wanted For Pfister Hybrid Seed Corn
Brooks Buckman announces a sales opening in the territory for a good man to sell Genuine Pfister Hybrid Seed Corn. Strong business opportunity and steady demand noted.
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Brooks Buckman
Pfister
City Echoes Of A Miss Rose Visit By Pupils
A fragment notes a city event where Miss Rose was welcomed by her pupils during a visit. Details on date or location are unavailable, but the moment centers on the school group’s reception.
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Miss Rose
Birthday Dinner Honoring DeVore Family Members
Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Wood and their children hosted a Sunday dinner honoring DeVore family members Beth Harris Martha DeVore Mar Cana and Lindell Wood in August.
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Marlin Woodside
DeVore Red
Beth Harris
Martha DeVore
Marcana
Lindell Wood
Neff Radio Service Advertises Brookfield Shop
Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co for your convenience Neff Radio Service offers repair and service with phone 587 16 S Main Brookfield Mo and related notices shown.
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Bailey Maytag Co
Neff Radio Service
S. Main
Brookfield, Mo
Locust V Baptist Church Announces Services
The Locust V Baptist Church under Pastor Rev Kamat Peery invites Sunday School at 10 a m with supervision and preaching on the second and fourth Sundays. Morning Worship at 11 a m with service at 7 b hog?
Methodist Church Service Notice
Dr Thomas J Haney pastor and L Schrock lead divine worship at 11 a m with sermon inviting all to attend. services scheduled for September 11.
Baptist Church in Browning Plans Rally Day
The Baptist Church in Browning Missouri invites attendance for a Sunday School Rally Day at 10 00 a m on September 12 with sessions and activities for all ages scheduled to begin the morning service.
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Baptist Church
Browning
Missouri
Farm and furniture sale advertised in Leader Record
The Leader Record notes a farm sale and a furniture sale advertised for Saturday September 2 led by Bobby Dix on site. The notice highlights farm machinery and household items as sale offerings.
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Leader Record
Bobby Dixon
De Vore Family Returns to Stillman Valley
Mr and Mrs Raymond De Vore and daughter who spent the summer with his parents and attended K S T C have returned to Stillman Valley Illinois where he teaches school.
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Raymond DeVore
Onceore
K.S.T.C
Stillman Valley
Illinois
Erratic Fragments Report Travel Party Notices
A fragmented notice records a travel party including Mr and Mrs Jerry Jennings and Marilyn and Beth Ann and Mr and Mrs EWP Peterson returning to Ontario and entering Canada via Keokuk Dam on their route. Further details are unclear from the text.
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Jerry Jennings
Marilyn
Beth Ann
Ewp. Peterson
Onio
Canada
Keokuk Dam
Verne
Paper Distribution Question Remains Unresolved
Fragmentary notice notes ongoing issues with paper shipments and distribution delays affecting multiple local papers. Authorities and publishers discuss the impact on readers and delivery schedules.
Haseville M Y F Meets After Morris Service
The Haseville M Y F met in August at the Haseville Morris church where Rev delivered a nice and interesting sermon. Afterward they went to M Wood's for a Wiener roast with chips eggs pop and marshmallows. Wieners were served and a Schnee meeting followed by the fire.
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Haseville M. Y
Haseville M.“Y. F
Haseville Morris
M Wood’s
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Pershning State Park
Electric Theatre
Novina Zesip Nevin
Clarence A. Darling
Hi. J. Shouse
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