Obituary of John Wesley Cordray in Kirksville Missouri
John Wesley Cordray born October 7 1867 near North Salem Missouri died December 1 1950 at Grim Smith Memorial Hospital Kirksville Missouri aged 83 years 1 month 14 days. He married Sally Crist in 1893 and had two daughters Bertha Sullivan and Iva Sheddy. Funeral December 8 1950 at Browning Methodist Church. Burial at Kaifong Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley Cordray
Singleton
Katherine Cordray
North Salem
Missouri
Grim Smith Memorial Hospital
Kirksville
Sally Crist
Bertha Sullivan
Little Rock
Arkansas
Iva Sheddy
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Will Cordray
Margaret Mairs
Methodist Church
Russell Riggen
Milan
Browning
E. O. Hobbs
Wm. Icenogle
Cynthia Moore
Eva Doris Carter
Beverly Moore
Arthur Bennett
Clinton Bennett
Leon Vincent
James Elliott
Jimmie Nickell
Leon Bennett
Kaifong
Riggen
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death
We express our sincere thanks for the kindness shown in the death and burial of our loved one. Gratitude for the song service ministers bearers and the flowers. Named individuals include Mrs Bertha Sullivan Mrs Iva Sheddy Mrs Molly Cordray Mr and Mrs Russell Riggens Mr and Mrs Noel Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Sullivan
Iva Sheddy
Molly Cordray
Russell Riggens
Noel Bennett
Browning High Alumni Dance Planned for December 25
The Alumni of Browning High School announce an annual dance to be held December 25 1950 in the High School Auditorium Brown ing. Admission is $1 at the door. Each alumnus may bring one guest. The Junior Class will sell refreshments in the school kitchen.
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Browning High School
High School Auditorum
Browning
Doolins of Oklahoma and Abbott and Costello At Electric Theatre
The listing shows Randolph Scott in Doolins of Oklahoma Friday and Saturday December 8 and 9 with Louise Allbritton and John Ireland in supporting roles. Sunday and Monday December 10 and 11 feature Abbott and Costello in The Foreign Legion a spoof about wrestling promoters who end up in Algeria and a five year stretch in the foreign legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Theatre
Doolins of
Oklahoma
Randolph Scott
Bill Doolin
Jesse James
Dalton Boys
Louise Allbritton
John Ireland
Abbott and Costello
The
Foreign Legion
Brooklyn
Algiers
Abbott & Costello
Jones Taxi Offers Late Model Clean Comfort Cars
Taxi service advertising modern cars with comfortable interiors. Office located at home near the north of the bank area. contact by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Taxi
Mrs. Alice Cutberth Dies at 91 in Missouri Home
Mrs. Alice Cordelia Cutberth aged 91 died Friday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs. Jack Barber on route 7 in St. Joseph Missouri. She had lived in St. Joseph 16 years and was born in Des Moines county Iowa. Survived by two sons and five grandchildren plus eight great grandchildren. funeral Monday at the Humphreys Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Cordelia Cutberth
Jack Barber
Route 7
St. Joseph Missour
Cutberth
St. Joseph
Des Moines County
Iowa
The
Methodist Church
Royal Neighbors of America
Barber
Near St. Joseph
J. R. Glaze
Agency Iowa
F. L. Cutberth
F. W. Cutberth
Chillicothe
Missouri
Browning
Bessie
Florence
Fred
Frank
Community groups donate to Home comforter program
The True Blue Club sent a comforter to the Home, Mrs Ira Cox and the Haseville Sunday School organized a musical program on November 26, Aaron D Peterson and the Browning American Legion Auxiliary provided clothing, and Mr and Mrs V K Turner contributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True Blue Club
Ira Cox
Haseville Sunday School
Aaron D. Peterson
Browning American Legion Auxiliary
V. K. Turner
Birth of Sue Ellen McPheeters in New Orleans
Mr. and Mrs. Richard McPheeters of New Orleans announce the arrival of a baby girl named Sue Ellen born December 3. The infant weighs 7 pounds 12 ounces. The couple has two sons. Mrs. McPheeters is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wood of Haseville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mc- Pheeters
New Orleans
Sue Ellen
Mc- Pheeters
J. R. Wood
Haseville
Scott Brown Rites Planned After Browning Death
Scott Brown retired farmer died at his Browning home Tuesday morning after a period of poor health. Funeral services are set for Friday at Mt. Olive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Brown
Browning
Brown
Mt. Olive
For Sale Large White Ducks and Frying Chickens
Mrs. Earl Moore of Purdin Missouri advertises live or dressed ducks for sale and a few frying size chickens available.
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Earl Moore
Purdin, Mo
Taxpayers notice for Duncan Township tax collection
Notice to taxpayers lists collection dates at Browning on Saturdays December 9 16 23 30 Roger on Fridays December 15 22 29 Cora on Thursday afternoon December 28 and identifies Lloyd Trumbo as Collector for Duncan Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger
Cora
Duncan Township
Lloyd Trumbo
Dinner guests host Lizzie Austin and daughter
Mrs. Lizzie Austin and her daughter Leone welcomed Saturday evening guests including Harold and Mrs. Owens of Bowie Maryland John and Mrs. Owens of Tulelake California Louis Austin of Kansas City Evert Nickell of Dearborn Michigan and Mrs. J W Brassfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Austin
Leone
Harold Owens
Bowie
Maryland
John Owens
Tulelake
Calif
Louis Austin
Kansas City
Evert Nickell
Dearborn
Michigan
J. W. Brassfield
Mrs Guy Johnson Hosts W C T U Meeting at Purdin
November gathering of the Women Christian Temperance Union in Purdin met at Mrs Guy Johnsons home with ten members present. Mrs Mamie Bartow led devotional. program included readings and prayers. Treasurer reported, offerings totaled 1 35. Hostess served date pudding with whipped cream and hot cocoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Johnson
Purdin
Women Christian Temperance Union of
Guy Johnoon
Mamie Bartow
L. J. Hisel
Minnie Smith
Anna Smith
W. A. Pollock
Edgar Rushton
Flower Mission
Neighbors Help Cecil Lay Family With Corn Picking
On Wednesday afternoon November 29 neighbors and friends gathered at the Lay home west of town to finish corn picking while Cecil Lay remains a patient at the Veterans Hospital in Wadsworth Kansas. Mrs Lay and Mrs J E Hedges served coffee and cookies after the work. Attendees included many local residents and families listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Lay
Cecil
Veterans Hospital
Wadsworth
Kansas
Lay
J. E. Hedges
Jerry Jennings
A. D. Peterson
L. C. Peterson
Bill Hess
Kenneth Jennings
L. E. Hedges
W. D. Grice
Morris Crookshanks
Dan Hardinger
Geo. Crooks
Gale Thurlo
Fern
Estle Keithley
Chester
Francis R. Schrock
Grafton Corbin
Sam Gooch
Ellis Abbott
Roy J. Haley
R. I
Lehman Fuller
James Duckworth
Gerald Wade
Jas. Calhoun
D. G. Bundies
Lawrence Creason
Clifford Elliott
Byron Duck
Community Thanks to Legion and Neighbors for Harvest Help
Cecil and Bertha Lay express gratitude to the community and Legion members who volunteered to help bring in their corn harvest, noting the valuable services provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Cecil
Bertha Lay
Fire at Eddie Bailey Home Damages Summer Kitchen
Firefighters and bystanders contained a blaze at E. C. Bailey’s residence Sunday in the summer kitchen. Bailey was away briefly when smoke appeared and neighbor Guy Williams aided. damage remained in one room, a longer fire could have caused more harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Bailey
E. C. Bailey
Bailey
Guy Williams
Register listing of Spotted Poland China hog near Browning
A single animal entry describes a registered Spotted Poland China male hog owned or noted by Clifford Abbott. The location is given as 5 miles east and 3 to 4 miles north of Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
China
Browning
Clifford Abbott
Our Very Own at the Marty-Ann Theatre in Milan
The film Our Very Own stars Ann Blythe Farley Granger and Joan Evans and plays at the Marty-Ann Theatre in Milan on Sunday and Monday December 10 and 11. It follows an adopted daughter learning her status and facing emotional fallout watched by a strong cast led by Jane Wyatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty-Ann Theatre
Milan
Samuel Goldwyn
Ann Blythe
Farley Granger
Joan Evans
Marty-Ann
Granger
Jane Wyatt
Furies
Vance
West
Diekhson Honored By Committee Appointment
Huey Dickinson Hinsdale High School athletic director is appointed to the Joint Committee on Standards of Inter scholastic Athletics in the United States for a three year term. He represents the American Association for Health Physical Education and Recreation and will join colleagues from the AMA, NFHS and NSA. He will join the panel discussion on Physical Education A Laboratory for Democracy at the Detroit meeting in April 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huey Dickinson
Hinsdale High School
United States
American Medical Association
National Federation of High Schools
National Superintendents’ Association
Dickinson
American Association For Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Detroit
Federal Security Agency
Washington, D. C
Hinsade
Marlays Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary in Milan
To celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs Albert L Mar lay of Milan observe their Golden Wedding Anniversary December 9 1950 with open house on Sunday December 10 1950 Friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Marlay
Milan
Thanksgiving Day at Jessie Oliver Home
A warm Thanksgiving was held at Mrs. Jessie Oliver's home with a roast chicken dinner prepared by Mrs. Olive and daughters-in-law. The afternoon included hymns and tape recordings, and names were drawn for Christmas with plans to gather at Sam Artz's house. Guests included George and Billy Hardinger, Walter Artz and family, George Artz and family, Connie Rogers, Sam Artz and family, Merle Callihan and family, Rufus Callihan, Joe, Helen Oliver, John Oliver, Marjory, and the hostess. Everyone left late, enjoying the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Oliver
Olive
Oliver
Cristmas
Sam Artz
George Hardinger
Billy
Walter Artz
George Artz
Connie Rogers
Merle Callihan
Rufus Callihan
Joe
Helen Oliver
John Oliver
Marjory
Lost white sweat shirt near Raymond Alspach farm
A white sweat shirt is missing between the Raymond Alspach farm and H. C. Bailey corner. Return to Raymond Alspach.
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Raymond Alspach Farm
H. C. Bailey
Raymond Alspach
Black and White Pointer Reward Notice
Black and white female Pointer with two large black spots on back and black head. Liberal reward offered. Notify Farmers Cash Store Browning for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Cash Store
Browning
Community thanks to fire crews for home extinguisher aid
Eddie Bailey expresses gratitude to the Fire Department and all helpers who assisted in extinguishing a fire at their home Sunday noon. The note thanks every person involved for their service and support.
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Eddie Bailey
For Rent Rooms for Rent Elderly Couple Seeks Sharing
For Rent rooms available in a residence preferred by an elderly couple or an elderly lady. Contact Mrs. Bertha Riddle to view options and discuss preferences.
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Bertha Riddle
Frying size chickens for dress or on foot
Mrs. Wilson Havens in Browning advertises frying size chickens and invites phone inquiries at 41F4 for dress or food use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Havens
Browning
Patricia Lay Initiated Into Rainbow Girls in Columbia
Miss Patricia Lay was initiated into the Rainbow for Girls last night at the Boone building with Miss Kirkie Bragg officiating. Attending were 70 girls including Sara English as grand worthy adviser. A formal dance is planned for December 21 at Lela Raney Wood ballroom and a December hayride and carol fest are slated.
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Patricia Lay
Rainbow Girls
Columbia
Order of Rainbow
Boone Building
Kirkie Bragg
Sara English
Lela
Liberty teams win two second place trophies at Laclede tourney
The Laclede tournament ran from Wednesday to Saturday with Liberty boys beating Laclede 25 to 17 and Liberty girls topping Avalon 26 to 18. Liberty girls then beat Bogard 24 to 19 before losing 25 to 28 to Bucklin in a tense final. Liberty boys fell 41 to 31 against Avalon yet won two second place trophies overall.
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Laclede
Liberty Boys
Liberty
Avalon
Liberty Girls
Bogard
Bosworth
Bucklin
Liberty B Teams Head to Meadville Tournament
Liberty B teams travel to Meadville for this week’s tourney. On Friday night Rothville fast teams visit for a home matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Meadville
Rothville
Absentee Teachers Prompt Substitutes At School
At this writing Mrs Keith Ley, Mr Mundell and Mrs Taylor are absent due to illness. Mrs Jennings, Mrs Bennett and Miss Street are substituting in their positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keithley
Mundell
Taylor
Jennings
Bennett
Miss Street
McKay couple welcome baby Robert Curtis in Columbia
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene McKay of Columbia announce the birth of a 5 pound 14 ounce baby boy named Robert Curtis on December 2 at University Hospital Columbia. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. Mr. McKay is the son of Mrs. S B Schrock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene McKay
Columbia
University Hospital
Robert Curtis
McKay
S. B. Schrock
City Tax Collection Notice by Neva Grice
Neva Grice, Collector, will be at Citizens Savings Bank Browning each Saturday in December to collect city taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Savings Bank
Browning
Neva Grice
Thanksgiving travel to Macomb from Missouri families
Mr and Mrs R C Bagley of near Purdin with Mr and Mrs Jess Foster and son Jon of Linneus drove to Macomb Illinois to spend Thanksgiving Day with Mr and Mrs Frank Newell sister of Mrs Bagley and Mr Foster. Other relatives from Nokomis Chillicothe and Linneus met them there while a party from Linneus started for Macomb but had to return due to icy roads.
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Macomb
R. C. Bagley
Near Purdin
Jess Foster
Jon
Linneus
Illinois
Frank Newell
Radio services and drop-off at Bailey Maytag Co
Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co for customer convenience Neff Radio Service located at 16 S Main Brookfield Mo offers pickup and repair options with phone contact 587.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Maytag Co
Neff Radio Service
S Main
Brookfield, Mo
Young Couple Married In Chillicothe
Miss Gladys Dillard and Harvey H. Oertwig wed at 2 00 PM in Chillicothe Lutheran church in a double ring ceremony. The Linneus couple planned a short Illinois honeymoon with a reception at Price Hoskins home and a three tier cake flanked by pink and white flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Dillard
E. J. Dillard
Mable Dillard
Harvey H. Oertwig
G. E. Oertwig
Latz
Chillicothe
Delmar Oertwig
Oertwig
Linneus High School
Price Hoskins
Linneus High
Nolan Clarke
Bart Cornett
Illinois
Linneus Bulletin
Tax collection dates for Benton township listed
Ellis Adams, collector, announces tax collection at Citizens Savings Bank Browning on December 9 14 23 and 29 and at Bank of Purdin on December 13 16 20 and 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Saving Bank
Browning
Bank of Purdin
Benton Township
Ellis Adams
P T A Meeting Set for December 11
Browning P T A will gather in the School Auditorium on Monday night to discuss upcoming activities and school news with parents and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
Browning
Farmer J Carl Gilmer Warns Against Unauthorised Grain Moves
Statement from J Carl Gilmer asserts no one has authority to sell grain or livestock from his farms. Any movement of goods must be personally authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Carl Gilmer
Sunday Evening Dinner Guests in Rothville Area
Sunday evening dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brassfield and daughter of near Rothville. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Grover Gable, Mrs. J. W. Brassfield, Mrs. Lizzie Austin and Leone of Browning, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Owens of near Purdin, Mr. and Mrs. John Owens and baby of Tulelake California, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Austin of Kansas City, and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Brassfield of Mendon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Brassfield
Near Rothville
Grover Gable
J. W. Brassfield
Lizzie Austin
Leone
Browning
Chas. Owens
Near Purdin
John Owens
Baby
Tulelake
Calif
Harold Owens
Bowie
Maryland
Browning Baptist Church Weekly Schedule
The Browning Baptist Church led by Pastor Kenneth G. Kelley offers classes for all ages. Worship services are on the second Sunday of the month at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. A prayer meeting is held each Wednesday night at 7:30.Facilities overseen by Superintendent H. C. Bailey.
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Browning Baptist Church
Kenneth G. Kelley
H. C. Bailey
Pew Visits Daughter and Son in Law
W A Pew visits his daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Ray Gooch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A. Pew
Mrs
Ray Gooch
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. W. Cordray
Kirksville, MO
Alice Cutberth
Pickton
Diekhson
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