Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Browning Leader Record in Browning, Missouri

Page 1

We have 4,498,142 pages in Missouri

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 36 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1949

Page

1

Ida I Gooch Purdin obituary from Purdin Missouri

Ida I Gooch born October 25 1863 died December 4 1949 at age 86 years 1 month and 9 days widow of Wm Daniel Purdin she leaves son J I Purdin granddaughter Lois Purdin and many relatives funeral December 6 1949 at the Methodist Church Purdin with Rev W A Polock and burial in Purdin cemetery Riggens Funeral Service Milan filed notice of a lifelong Methodist Church member and community figure from Purdin Missouri.

Ida I. Gooch Wm. T Caroline A. Gooch Daniel Purdin J. I. Purdin Lois Purdin Lemon Grove California John Gooch Pasadena Texsa Methodist Church Purdin Methodist W. A. Polock Riggens Funeral Service Milan

Funeral Services for Charles D Singleton Held at Mt Olive

Charles Dosey Singleton born April 25 1875 in Linn County Missouri died November 23 1949 in Chillicothe Missouri aged 74 years 7 months 2 days Married Rosa Alexander February 8 1903 four children Naomi Cum mings Charles William Singleton died before him Survived by daughter Fae Bookspan son Nolan Singleton two sisters eight grandchildren one great grandchild and other relatives United with Morris Chapel Church lived on a Browning area farm Funeral service held at Mt Olive Church Friday November 26 conducted by Rev F H Mittendorf with pallbearers Isaac Lane Levi Sparks Junior Phillips George Phillips Von Smith James Morris Interment in nearby cemetery

Charles Dosey Singleton John Naomi Singleton Linn County Missouri Chillicothe Rosa Alexander Naomi Cummings Charles William Singleton Fae Bookspan Laclede Nolan Singleton Harbor City California Will Phillips Walter Bowyer Purdin Browing Morris Chapel Mt. Olive Church F. H. Mittendorf Isaac Lane Levi Sparks Junior Phillips George Phillips von Smith James Morris Lois Smith Lorene Shifflett Delilah Norvell

Card of Thanks to all who helped during illness and after loss

We express gratitude to those who assisted us during the illness and after the death of our mother and grandmother. Thanks for the beautiful offerings and the lovely song service. Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Purdin, and Lois.

J. I. Purdin Lois

Civic Club Food Sale Set for December 10

The Civic Club schedules a food sale at the Farmers Cash Store on December 10. Donations are welcomed to fund the community Christmas party for local youth. Remember the date December 10.

Civic Club Farmers Cash Store

Follies Tap Dancing Evening at Local School

Skippy Baugh of Moberly presented a tap dancing program at the school auditorium Monday evening. The show featured pupils from the community and guests from Moberly and Mexico MO, with costumes described as beautiful. A capacity crowd attended as Mrs Pauline Peterson played piano and Ida Hellyer was guest pianist.

Aoynenes Follies Skippy Baugh Moberly Legion Home Mexico Pauline Peterson Ida Hellyer

Roof Fire At Joe Nevins Home Reported

The fire department was called to the Joe Nevins home Saturday morning to assist in extinguishing a fire that started on the roof.

Joe Nevins Roo

Whiteface Steer Auctioned in Two Year Old Carcass Show

A fragment mentions a whiteface steer aged one to two years, titled for sale in a livestock event. Details are sparse but indicate an auction or cattle show context with emphasis on breed and age.

Thanks for help during illness and death of father and brother

We express sincere gratitude to friends for assistance and sympathy shown during illness death and burial of our father and brother. Mrs. Fae Bookspan Nolan Singleton Mrs. Will Phillips Mrs. Walter Bowyer

Fae Bookspan Nolan Singleton Will Phillips Walter Bowyer

Registered Herefords Auction at Fraley Pavilion Chillicothe Mo

Eleven head of registered Hereford heifers, open, will be sold at auction. The sale takes place at Fraley Sale Pavilion in Chillicothe Missouri on Saturday December 10. B O Brantner and Son conduct the sale.

Fraley Sale Chillicothe B. O. Brantner & Son

Farm For Rent 200 Acres In Hay And Pasture

Property available for lease covers 200 acres all used for hay and pasture with good improvements. Located near Leader Record of ice. Property details emphasize ample grazing and suitable farming facilities for productive use.

For Sale Cheap Timothy Hay in Barn Loft

For sale about 2 tons of timothy hay and some clover loose in a barn loft. Contact A. V. Boyles, Shelby, address Purdin, Missouri.

A. V. Boyles Shelby Purdin

Benton Township Tax Collector to Visit Browning Bank Dates

Ellis Adams announces tax collection for Benton Township at Browning Bank on December 10 13 16 21 and 24. He will be in Purdin the remaining time.

Browning Bank Benton Township Purdin Ellis Adams

Burwell Baby Boy Born in St Petersburg

Mr and Mrs John W Burwell of St Petersburg Florida announce the birth of a baby boy on November 28 at a local hospital in the city.

John W. Burwell St. Petersburg Fla

Five room house for quick sale in north town

Five room house in the north part of town offered for quick sale. Price listed as $1600.00. Contact Earl Peters in Browning for details and arrangements.

Earl Peters Browning

Radio Sales And Services at Brookfield Mo Ad

Radioe met be left at the Co for your Neff Radio Service, Phone 587 16 & Main, Brookfield, Mo.

The 16 & Main Brookfield

Notice of Beef Price Listing

A fragmentary notice announces beef at 12 cents per pound. The wording is unclear and appears garbled with stray names. No specific date, place, or seller is identifiable from the readable text.

Browning School Hears Updates and Holiday Plans

Browning School notes honor roll students Janet Smith Lena May Davolt Donna Pulliam and others. Basketball results include girls 27 Browning over and boys 34 22. later both teams won at Laclede 23 11 and 37 32. Upcoming games set vs Bucklin and Meadville Tournament December 14–17. District officials inspect and regular meeting held. Sophomore enrollment Oralee Shanks transferred from Shelby. Speech class prepping program. High School draws names for Christmas.

Janet Smith Lena May Davolt Donna Pulliam Marilie Schrock Jerry Hedges Ann Bundridge Margaret Ellen Quigley Earla Jean Peters Carole Dodson Kenneth Arnold Patty Lay Ruth Ann Jennings Judy Moore Gilbert Head Darrell Norvell Harold Baskett Dickie Rhodes Kenneth Neil Jennings Joan Quigley Reta Haley Vicki Cannon Room Penny Peters Donna Rae Brantner Nichols Artz Sonja Bartimus Norma Jean Davolt Judy Cannon Linda Jennings Linda Hooker Sandra Wade Patricia Artz Gary Wayne Head Dickie Hess Robin Hooker Helen Foster Gayla Marie Ingraham

Tax Payers Notice at Bank of Purdin for Township Books

Bertha M. Prate collector announces she will be at the Bank of Purdin in Purdin on Saturday December 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the Jackson township books to collect taxes.

Bank of Purdin Jackson Township Bertha M. Prate

Notice to Taxpayers on Sener Browning and Cora Appointments

Lloyd Seiebe Duncan Township Collector announces taxpayer visits at Sener on Friday afternoon December 16 and 28 30 Browning on Saturday December 17 24 and 31 and Cora on Saturday afternoon December 2 for field assessment and collection duties.

Taxpa Sener Browning Cora Lloyd Seiebe Duncan Township

Conference in Marshall Sheds Light on Area Training Plan

Rev R A Van Giesen attended the Area Train Conference in Marshall Missouri last Thursday hosted by the Missouri Council of Churches. Rev John Mayre presided while NeGaMAMGleapsatec spoke under the council president W Becker.

R. A. van Giesen Marshall Missouri Missouri Council of Charchas John Mayre W. Becker

Browning Post Office urges early Christmas card mailing

Patrons are advised third class rate now two seats and first class cards paid at the proper rate to secure best service. Free forwarding possible if address changes. undeliverable mail returned with sender address shown. Carriers carry stamps for all mail classes. lobby closed 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly by order of Post Office Inspector.

Post Office Department First Assitant Someething Browning Post Office Post Office

Alumni Banquet Dinner and Dance at School Auditorium

The annual Alumni banquet and dance will be held at the school auditorium on Wednesday night December 28. Admission is $1.75 per person. Be prompt and register by December.

Drake resigns from Browning Lumber for LaPlata post

To Manage Lumber Co announces Carl Drake leaves Browning Lumber Co after years of service to accept a position with LaPlata Lumber Co in LaPlata effective immediately. Mrs ke will oversee the yard here until a replacement is found. The company wishes the Drake family success in their move.

Lumber Co Carl Drake Browning Lumber Company LaPlata Lumber Co LaPlata Mr. Drake Drake

Goose Dinner Hosted by Finney and Abbott Couple

Mrs. Dale Finney and Mrs. Marvin Abbott entertained Saturday evening at the Finney home with a goose dinner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Grice Mr. and Mrs. Joel Brookshier Mr. and Mrs. Paul Glidewell of Milan, and the host and hostess.

Dale Finney Marvin Abbott Finney J. W. Grice Joel Brookshier Paul Glidewell Milan

Christmas Cantata by Community Choir at High School

The Community Choir resumes practice for The Music of Bethlehem and will present it at the High School Auditorium on Christmas night December 25 at eight o'clock. Everyone is invited to attend and let the program bring a bright end to Christmas Day 1949.

Bethlehem

Sunday Dinner Guests Include Dixon Family Vehicles

Sunday dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. Hulbert Dixon included their son Marvin Dixon and family from Knoxville Iowa, sister and husband Willie Shoop and family from Green City Missouri, One Guy and baby from Green City Missouri, Meredith Dixon and family, Lelan Shipp of Pur din Missouri, and Herbert Lambert and sons Kenneth Harold Shoop Lew Shoop and Bonnie Lambert.

Hulbert Dixon Marvin Dixon Knoxville Iowa Willie Shoop Green City Guy Meredith Dixon Lelan Shipp Purdin Herbert Lambert Kenneth Harold Shoop Lew Shoop Bonnie Lambert

In memory of Mary G Reland

In memory of our mother Mary G Reland who died December 10 1946 a loving farewell note speaks of a quiet heart and the loss felt by family and friends a long tribute to a cherished parent with enduring memory

Mary G. Reland

Young Couple Married Saturday in Chicago

Clifford C. Chambers and Miss Eunice Lockwood exchanged vows in a formal double ring ceremony at the First Methodist Church of Chicago officiated by Dr. Charles Ray Goff. The couple will reside at the Ambassador Hotel in Kansas City while on assignment and plan to return to Chicago in spring.

Chicago Illinois Clifford C. Chambers Eunice Lockwood Charles Ray Goff First Methodist Church of Hckwood Des Moines Simpson College Indianola Iowa Ogly Chambers J. N. Chambers Purdin Missouri Army Air Forces South Pacific Northwestern University Lybrand Ross Bros & Montgomery Public Acceutant Lohengrin Marie Humphries South Mrs. Chambers Ambassador Hotel Kansas City

Thank You Note from Clinton Hale

Clinton Hale of Browning Missouri expresses gratitude for 41 cards 42 letters 4 boxes of chocolates and various books and toys received during his hospital stay.

Clinton Hale Browning, Mo

Wanted To Rent A Farm Near Browning With Electricity

Edgar Shepherd of Browning Missouri seeks to rent a good farm of about 100 to 160 acres equipped with electric service.

Edgar Shepherd Browning

Young Adult Class Entertained by Nickells at Methodist Church

The Young Adult Class of the Methodist Church was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Nickell on Monday evening November 28 with a covered dish supper. A short business meeting led by president Vadis Alspach planned storm doors and windows for the parsonage. Games followed and attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Giesen, Mr. and Mrs. Grice, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wade, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Rudloff, John and others.

Methodist Church Earl Nickell Vadis Alspach An Giesen J. W. Grice Gerald Wade Jimmie Rudloff John and Eeetes

Calamity Jane and Sam Bass at Electric Theatre Saturday

Saturday matinee features Calamity Jane and Sam Bass in a technicolor western with a love story and a racing mare plot. Sunday Monday showcases Red Stallion in the Rockies an outdoor cinecolor adventure with wild horses and a villain. Thursday only offers Younger Brothers a fast paced technicolor western with top talent.

Calamity Jane Sam Bess Younger Brothers

In Appreciation for Help After Roof Fire

Joe and Ila Nevins thank those who helped fight the Saturday morning roof fire at their house. The note expresses deep gratitude for neighbors and responders.

Joe Ila Nevins

Christmas in the Mission World discussed by Weslyan Guild

Mrs Nellie Seaman hosted the Weslyan Service Guild gathering at her home on December 2 with a program titled Christmas in the Mission World. Nina Fanning led devotions, Ira Nevins contributed a Christmas poem, Hazel Peterson spoke on mission school celebrations, and Mil dred Atkins presided at a business meeting.

Weslyan Service Guild Nellie Seaman Nina Fanning Ira Nevins Hazel Peterson Mildred Atkins Methodist Church Milan Maude Morris Lillian Bennett Lila Williams Etta Browning Jenn Lumsden Ellie Seaman Almeda Bartow Mary Grice Vadis Alspach Virginia McArtor Oma Rudloff Rose Green Leona Harris Beverly Moore Margaret Smith Kathleen Quigley Joan Ila Nev

MitchellS announce birth of son Donald Nathan

Mr and Mrs Leon Mitchell received a telegram Wednesday morning November 380 from Mr and Mrs Nathan Yaden of Monmouth Illinois announcing the birth of a son Donald Nathan last Tuesday morning November 29. Mrs Yaden is formerly Doris Mitchell. This is their second son.

Leon Mitchell Nathan Yaden Monmouth Ill Aon Donald Nathan

Changing Addresses Notice to Subscribers

The notice informs sub scribers of changes to residences or moves across town and calls attention to updating contact details in the mailing list.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ida Purdin Charles D. Singleton Mt. Olive Ture Ad Oie Williamne Browning School Galt Browning Girls Browning Boys Bucklin Meadville Northeast Missouri Neil Freeland Vera Rinehart District R I Oralee Shanks Shelby High School Gee Tes Browning Pot Office Young Coople Mrs. Earl Nickell
Search Courier

Search the Browning Leader Record Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Browning Leader Record?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication