Measuring of land to be completed soon
The County Agricultural Conservation Association reports nearing completion of farm land measuring in several townships. Citizens listed include Leé Wilkerson in Taylor Township and others in Morris, Union, Pleasant Hill, Bowman, and Bowerman Townships. Weather aided progress. future steps include acreage calculations and soil-base comparisons to determine 1936 payments, with a Christmas box at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Agricultural Conservation Association
Leé Wilkerson
Taylor
Jesse Bunch
Lois Jacobs
Morris Township
Isaac Pickens
Clell Martin
Union Township
Beryl Taylor
Floyd Badger
Pleasant Hill
J. L. May
C. C. Harding
Bowman Township
No hunting on farms warns by Bennett
A terse note signed Bennett warns that no hunting with dogs or traps will be allowed on local farms and urges people to stay away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Ros
Thanksgiving Day Dinner Hosts and Guests List
Miss Ella Keithley entertained Thanksgiving Day with a one o clock dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wallace Keithley Mr and Mrs H E Wicker and daughter Harriett J and Mrs J N Neet and Harvey James and Nona Clair Mr and Mrs R M Calhoun and son ef C M Thornton Mrs Lorene Whaley Mrs Jennie Epperson and Mrs Dorcas Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Keithley
Eay
Wallace Keithley
H. E. Wicker
Harriett
J. N. Neet
Hary James
Nona Clair
R. M. Calhoun
C. M. Thornton
Lorene Whaley
Jennie Epperson
Dorcas Harvey
Intermediate Class Meeting of M E C South Held at Hazel Grice Home
The Intermediate Department met December 1 at Hazel Grice’s home with 31 members present. Edward Williams brought Big Business and Monopoly. after games, candy and beanuts were served. The next gathering, hosted by Phyllis Vigent, is set for December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Hazel Grice
Edward Williams
Neva A. Grice
Izabeth Crookshanks
Ily Joe
Ruth Baskett
Betty Jaley
Purdin
Reid Kenley
Ichard Hatch
Ray D. Peterson
Stanley Day
John D
Nelson Grice
Bernard Browng
M. W. Robson
L. C. Hobbs
Clayton Harris
Jmmie Nickell
Beverly Fields
Joel Dyche Russell
Phyllis Vingent
Grantsville Club Holds All Day Meeting
The Grantsville Club met with Martin Miller on December 2 for an all day session. The hostess prepared cafeteria style service. At two o clock the business meeting opened with songs. Minutes from the last meeting were read and approved. The call was answered with a greet of you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantsville Club
Martin Miller
Apples For Sale From Kesey Orchards
Kesey Orchards offers Jonathan Delicious Golden Delicious and other varieties. Several grades available. 75 cents per bushel and up. Includes sweet cider and honey. Located U.S. No. 36 West of Brookfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan
Delicious
Kesey Orchards
U.S. No. 36
Brookfield
Tax Collection Notice for Duncan Township
Tax collectors will be at Cora on Thursdays December 17 24 and 31 Reger on Fridays December 18 25 and January 1 and Brown ing on Saturdays in December to collect taxes Obra Jones Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora
Reger
Browning
Duncan Township
Obra Jones
Bide A Wee Club Hosts Bridge Dinner in Brookfield
Bide A Wee Club hosted by Mr and Mrs K M Duncan of Brookfield held a two course bridge dinner on Wednesday December 2 with guests including Mr and Mrs F R Duncan of Richmond Dr and Mrs D B Hunter Mr and Mrs Chas Jones Mr and Mrs H E Wicker and Mrs Robert Moore Favors for high score went to Mrs Robert Moore Mrs C W Gooch Mr F R Duncan and Mr J D Lay and traveling prize to Mrs F R Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. M. Duncan
Brookfield
F. R. Duncan
Richmond
D. B. Hunter
Chas. Jones
H. E. Wicker
Robert Moore
C. W. Gooch
J. D. Lay
Food Sale and Bazaar by Hummel Wesley Class
The Ladies of the Hummel Wesley Class hold a Food Sale and Bazaar at Hummel's Store on December 12 inviting community support and patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hummel Wesley
Hummel's
Resolution of Respect for Joe Nickell of Browning Lodge No 373
Browning Lodge No 373 I O O F Browning Missouri notes the death of Brother Joe Nickell and extends sympathy to his widow and children. The resolution asks the Great Comforter to comfort the sorrowing and grief stricken and is signed by Noble Grand E F Peterson and Secretary B H Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Nickell
Browning Lodge No
Birthday Surprise for Cliff Peterson on 55th Birthday
On the eve of November 24 Cliff Peterson enjoyed a surprise birthday gathering with a covered dish luncheon. Friends and family including Ott Stone, Bill Stone, John Mullins, Arthur Haley, Fay Peterson and granddaughter Marilyn Jennings joined. Cliff departed with a playful comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Peterson
Cliff
Ott Stone
Bill Stone
John Mullins
Arthur Haley
Fay Peterson
Marilyn Jennings
Zella Woodworth
Cordin Swisegood
Andrew Myers
C. C. Wiliams
Funeral of Mrs. E R Hatch Sr Held Monday
Sarah Elizabeth Browning born April 7 1851 in Russell County Virginia died December 6 1936 age 85 8 married Edwin R Hatch June 16 1871. They lived on a farm near Browning Missouri later moving to Browning in 1918. Survived by husband Edwin R Hatch Jr daughter Lora M Carter two grandchildren Grad Hatch and Joan Carter plus brother J M Browning. Funeral at home Monday 2 pm conducted by Rev W M Owen burial Jenkins Cemetery with local choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Elizabeth Browning
William
Rebecca Browning
Russe
Virginia
Edwin R. Hatch
Cora 1
Hawin R
John W
Abbie Maude
Lora M
Edwin R. Hatch, Jr
Lora M. Carter
Browning
Missouri
Grad Hatch
Oklahoma City
Okla
Joan Carter
J. M. Browning
Selman
Oklahoma
Fennel
W. M. Owen
Jenkins Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Support and Floral Tribute
The Hatch family expresses sincere gratitude to those who assisted during illness and death and burial of their wife and mother. Thank you for the floral offering from E. R. Hatch Sr and family, including E. R. Hatch Jr and Mr and Mrs Guy Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Hatch, Sr
E. R. Hatch, Jr
Guy Carter
Tax Collection Tour announced for Enterprise Twp
Notice to Taxpayers says Arthur Rinehart, Township Collector, will visit Browning at Citizens Savings Bank on Saturday December 12 and Purdin at Bank of Purdin on Saturday December 19 to collect taxes for Enterprise Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Citizens Savings Bank
Purdin
Bank of Purdin
Arthur Rinehart
Stitch And Chatter Club Meeting Notes
The Stitch and Chatter Club met with Mrs. Leah Lambert on December 3 for quilting embroidery and flower making. A noon dinner was served cafeteria style and at two o clock the business meeting opened with twenty six members answering roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Lambert
Iva
Sylvia
Stella Shook
Sadie Payne
Alfie Christy
Hallie Minor
Florence Elliott
Grab Baz
Sunshine Workers Club Meeting Notes
The Sunshine Workers met with Mrs Herb Pepper for an all day session with eleven members and three visitors. They quilted on a diamond field quilt but did not finish. At noon the group ate a hearty dinner in the hostess’s kitchen. At two o’clock the president called the meeting to order and they sang What a Friend We Have in Jesus.
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Sunshine Workers
Herb Pepper
Jesus
Christmas exchange and village gathering notes
The text records a holiday meeting with gift exchanges and readings. Minnie Ried gave an interesting reading and Bertha Burkholder offered a Thanksgiving talk. Connie Bauer and Theresa Pepper performed songs. Alber ta Campbell received friendship quilt blocks as a birthday surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagress
Minnie Ried
Bertha Burkholder
Connie Bauer
Theresa Pepper
Alberta Campbell
Mesdames
Lawrence Ried
Claude MacCollum
John Rauer
Charley , Pearler
Will, Byrkholder
Earl Campbell
Phillis Bailey
Herb Pepper
Herbert Cexam
Earnest Head
John Head
Lloyd Warren
Laurita Mae
Delbert Smith
Donna Spencer
Bobby Gene Smith
Charley Pearler
Your Quality Jeweler Presents Christmas Gift Showing
James & Son of Brookfield invites customers to a special display of fine Christmas gifts featuring diamonds and watches. The firm promotes its long tradition since 1900 and offers quality jewelry selections for holiday shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
James & Son
Brookfield
Farm Price Outlook for 1937 Stressed by Extension Economist
Ralph Loomis outlines expectations of a 10 percent rise in national income for 1937 to 66 billion, citing industrial growth, credit gains, freight loadings, and foreign trade. He predicts higher fat cattle and hog prices, lamb marketing before western bids, a healthy wool market, and levered trade treaties to widen outlets, aiding farm policy debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Loomis
College of Agriculture
United States
England
Frances
Celebrated Goth Wed Ding Anniversary in Missouri
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Sloan marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary Saturday December 5 1936 at the home of their daughter Mrs Lloyd Hummel in Browning Missouri. The decor featured yellow mums snapdragons and carnations as friends visited and tea was served from a lace covered table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Sloan
Lloyd Hummel
Mr. Hummel
Browing
Missouri
Crysta Helders
Herman Schrock
M. L. Haning
Herbert Bailey
Nellie Seaman
Hummel
Taxbooks of Benton Township at banks on multiple dates
J. J. Smith, Collector, announces Benton Township taxbooks are ready and will be available at Citizens Savings Bank on December 15 16 19 23 24 28 30 and January 2, and at Bank of Purdin on December 12 18 22 26 29 and 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Twp
Citizens Savings Bank
Bank of Purdin
J.J. Smith
Mrs Burk Family Thanksgiving to El Paso and Peoria
Mrs Lida Burk and her daughter Alice and son Ross traveled 285 miles to El Paso Illinois for a Thanksgiving dinner at the Hammers home hosted by Mr and Mrs Ralph Poorbaugh. The day featured dinners with several families and friends and a visit to Peoria for Christmas decorations before returning home at 6 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hammers
Sara Ham
Rose Meddaugh
Free turkey giveaway at Phillips 66 on December 24
Beginning Thursday December 10 the Phillips 66 Service Station offers a free ticket with every five gallons of gasoline purchased. A turkey will be given away at 2 30 Thursday December 24. Tickets available from John Moore manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips 66
John Moore
Mgr
Attempted Car Theft Awakened Van Christys at Two
Yesterday morning about two o'clock Mr and Mrs Van Christy were awakened by someone starting their car. The motor did not respond quickly and the intruder got the car in motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Christy
Desperado Captured After Shootout Near Christy Home
Mrs. Christy alerted Carl Norvell city marshal as a thief fled toward town. Norvell halted the fugitive and forced him back to the Christy residence where Linn and Sullivan county sheriffs arrived for investigation. A gun discarded near the tracks was found and the thief held for further inquiry after a single shot was fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Cay Szit
Christy
Christmas Time Watch Ad from James & Son Brookfield
An old ad promotes a smart distinguished watch from James and Son in Brookfield, highlighting a complete selection for Christmas time. The tone reflects a historic retail pitch with emphasis on quality and variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
James & Son
Brookfield
Farmers Store Two-Page Holiday Ad Seeks Bargains
The Farmers Store runs a two page advertisement in this issue to showcase a large stock of dry goods groceries candies and other items for the holiday trade. The ad emphasizes that advertising pays and invites readers to scan for bargains carried in the weekly Leader-Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Store
Leader-Record
Slats Diary Sungay Chapter of a Rural School Year
A readable diary fragment recounts weekly mischief at a rural school. Entries from Monday to Saturday describe class lessons on fratricide, a crick in the country, a crick ice swim, and a pitcher show outing. The writer mentions teachers, students Jane Elsy Blisters Jake and others in a light informal tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sungay
S. 5
Skco
Temorre
lIegestacner
Skoos
Ball
Jane
Elsy
Crick
Jake
A. m
Lina Miktyun
Simeas
Who & I
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Ivan Hedges
Frank Roach
Suzanna Johnson
Doris Hedges
Lesley, Yagel
Jess Pulliam
C. E. Tapscott
Leota Yagel
Lee Lyons
C. H. Miller
Lloyd Spencer
Joseph W. Yagel
8. E. Johnson
Hubert Lyons
Luster Burholder
Martin Foster
Bide-A-Wee Club
E. R Hatch
Stitch and Chatter Club
Sunshine Workers Club
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