Death of J B Harmon in Browning Missouri
Jacob B Harmon longtime banker and cattleman dies at his Browning home on December 5 1940 aged 83 He served as deacon at Church of Christ and chaired Citizens Savings Bank He is survived by his wife Cornelia Becker and many relatives Funeral services were held with interment at Kaifong cemetery
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Jacob B. Harmon
Alexander
Margaret Harmon
Sullivan County
Missouri
Browning
Sulivan
Linn
Mr. Harmon
Cornelia Becker
Citizens State Bank
Citizens Savings Bank
Elmo Brumback
Llyod V. Harmon
Highland Park Methodist Church
Topeka
Kansas
E. E. Harris
John Harris
Jas. Harris
Lester Harris
Henry Harris
Elvin Harmon
Virginia
Kentucky
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Flowers
We express sincere thanks for the acts of kindness during illness and death of our husband and uncle. Grateful for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. J. B. Harmon, Nieces and Nephews, Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Phillips.
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J. B. Harmon
N. W. Phillips
Meadow Fire Destroys Hay On Leonard Farm
A meadow fire on the Mrs. Ella Leonard farm east of Browning burned about 20 acres and destroyed some 30 tons of stacked hay. About fifty neighbors helped save a large amount of nearby hay. The hay was harvested by B. O. Brantner and W. P. Barclay.
Appreciation for help extinguishing meadow fire on Ella Leonard farm
Community thanks volunteers who aided in putting out a meadow fire on the Mrs Ella Leonard farm near Sun. The incident prompted local officials to commend swift action by farm hands neighbors and fire crews.
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Ella Leonard
Corn harvest update at Kirksville hospital scene
Myrle Foss met and finished gathering his corn before continuing recovery from an appendectomy in Kirksville hospital. Charles Ralph Johnny and Orville Ogle Cyrenne Carter Lee Lyons Har
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Myrle Foss
Myrle
Kirksville
Charles Ralph
Johnny and
Orville Ogle
Cyrenne Carter
Lee Lyons
Har
Dinner thanks from the Foss family
Mesdames Elwood Foss Harold Foss Cyrenne Carter and Lee Lyons assisted Mrs Myrle Foss with the dinner. Mr and Mrs Foss wish to thank their friends for this kindness.
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Old Foss
Paul Wood
Elwood Foss
Mesdames Elwood Foss
Harold Foss
Cyrenne Carter
Lee Lyons
Eyes Of The Navy Film Preview At Pensacola And San Diego
The article promotes a public report on U S aerial supremacy with pilot training and naval air power. Filmed at Pensacola and San Diego air bases with U S cooperation. Shows include Colorado and Red Ryder along with screenings at Electric Theatre Saturday and Sunday.
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the Navy
America
Navy
Pensacola
San Diego
U.S
Colorado
Royal Neighbors Elect Officers at December Meeting
The annual election of officers of Royal Neighbors of America will be held December 12 1940 at I C O F Hall. A covered dish dinner will follow. All Royal Neighbors are urged to attend. Myrtle Peterson Oracle and Margaret Smith Recorder announce the event.
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Royal Neighbors of America
I. C. O. F. Hall
Royal Neighbors
Myrtle Peterson
Oracle
Margaret Smith
Recorder
For Rent 40 Acre Farm Near Bruning
For rent a 40 acre farm located three miles from Bruning. Immediate possession available. Inquire at this office.
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Browning
Tax Collector Announces Benton Township Visit Schedule
Notice to taxpayers J. J. Smith Collector will be at Citizens Savings Bank December 20 26 28 31 January 3 and at Bank of Purdin December 19 21 24 27 January 2 4 to collect Benton Township taxes.
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Citizens Savings Bank
Bank of Purdin
Benton Township
J. J. Smith
Nelle Williams
Birth announced for Ellis Ware's baby girl
Mr and Mrs Ellis Ware of near New Boston announce the birth of an eight pound baby girl on Tuesday December 10. Dr T R McArtor was the attending physician.
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Ellis Ware
New Boston
T. R. McArtor
Claude Myers Post 274 Urgent December Meeting
Members are urged to attend the Claude Myers Post No 274 meeting on December 13 at the new Legion home. Important business will be transacted. The Ladies Auxiliary will not meet. B J Harvey Commander.
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American Legion Meeting
Claude Myers
New Legion Home
Calhouns Host Bridge Dinner With Ride-A-Wee Club
Mr and Mrs J H Calhoun entertained Monday evening with a bridge dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs K M Duncan of Brookfield and many Ride A Wee Club members. Prizes went to Mrs Duncan and Mr Mullins for high guests, Mrs Calhoun and Mr Fleming for high members, and Mr Carter for traveling prize.
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J. H. Calhoun
K. M. Duncan
Brookfield
W. F. Peters
John Mullins
Edgar Carter
H. C. Bailey
R. M. Calhoun
C. B. Fleming
C. W. Gooch
W. D. Grice
J. N. Neet
A. D. Peterson
J. R. Williams
Duncan
Mr. Mullins
Calhoun
Mr. Fleming
Carter
Jolly Jane Club Meets For Quilting And Christmas Plans
The Jolly Jane Club met December four at Roxie Finney’s home with fourteen members and two visitors Blanche Bevier and Mrs. Ben Mc Ghee. They cut quilt pieces and worked on two quilts, shared a noon feast, sang Help Somebody Today, heard readings by Erma Mabel Etta and Elva, and Elva won Beulah’s contest. A Christmas tree is planned for the next meeting hosted by Fannie Buswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Jane Club
Roxie Finney
Blanche Bevier
Ben McGhee
Erma
Mabel
Etta
Elva
Beulah
Fannie Buswell
C. R
Sunshine Workers Club Met for Quilting and Christmas Exchange
Sunshine Workers Club met on Wednesday December 4 with eleven members and two visitors. Quilting was the day’s work and the group opened by singing Old Rugged Cross. They planned a Christmas exchange for the next meeting with Susie Thudium and shared a cafeteria dinner. All are welcome.
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Sunshine Workers Club
Mellie Thudium
Old Rugged Cross
Susie Thudium
C. R
Browning Men Organize Commercial Club
Last Monday evening Browning business and professional men met at the I O O F Hall to form a Commercial Club aimed at promoting Browning’s welfare and fostering local trade. Officers elected were Burton Carr president Carl Drake vice president and Elvin Harmon secretary and treasurer The next meeting is set for Monday night December 16 at the school house with a banquet and membership drive led by Dr McArtor J C Dutton and E F Williams at a membership rate of 1 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. O. F. Hall
Browning
Burton Carr
Carl Drake
Elvin Harmon
R.C. Rinehart
Macon
Dr. McArtor
J. C. Dutton
E. F. Williams
Tax Collection Schedule for Enterprise Township
Vincent Steele collector announces bank collection days at Browning on December 14 and 21 and at Bank of Purdin on December 28 to collect township taxes.
City Tax Collections This Week And December Saturdays
Bank schedule lists Thursday and Saturday collection days this week and Saturdays through December for city taxes. Mrs. Nelle Williams serves as Collector.
Wanted to Rent Stock Farm for Cattle and Sheep
C L McQuown seeks to rent a stock farm of 160 to 240 acres suitable for cattle and sheep. Prefers a share basis rental and a multi year term.
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C. L. McQuown
Cinderella Club Bridges Through Christmas Dinner
Cinderella Club hosted a Bridge Dinner on Tuesday for members and guests as part of the Christmas meeting. Tables were festively decorated with a tree. six games of bridge preceded gift exchanges and chocolates for invited guests. High guest honor went to Mrs. Taylor, high club to Mrs. Moore, and traveling prize to Mrs. Helen Carter.
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Cinderella Club
Evelyn Neely
Ira Nevins
Hazel Peterson
Pearle Thurlo
Erma Peterson
Mesdames
Ruth Dray
Ruby Dray
Florence Lay
Ruth Taylor
Dorothy Thorne
Linneus
Letha Bailey
Artie Calhoun
Della Peters
Lila Williams
Taylor
Mrs. Moore
Helen Carter
Mary Martha Society Meeting At Baptist Church
Mrs Leanne Harris hosted the Mary Martha Missionary Society of the Baptist Church for a regular monthly meeting. President Mrs Marjorie Lay led devotionals and discussion on pressing on through difficulties in the Orient. A special Christmas offering for foreign missionaries was taken. Members present included Mrs Mira Lay and others.
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Mary Martha Society
Leanne Harris
Mary Martha Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Marjorie Lay
Lela Neet
Orient
Mira Lay
Nellie Stone
Dorcas Harvey
A Neet
Marjorie. Lay
Helen
Social Guests Serve Pudding and Tea Delights
Mrs. Floy Peterson Carter and Mrs. Robert Morrow hosted guests including Anabeth Morrow. Mrs. Harris offered steamed pudding with ice cream and coffee as refreshments, and the group expressed warm appreciation and welcome.
Purdin Women's Club Christmas Program Delights Members
The Purdin Women's Club held its Christmas program December 4 at Mrs. Minnie Pulliam’s home with 22 members attending. Donations of 5 to Red Cross and 5 to the St Louis Methodist Children's Home were approved, gift exchange and refreshments followed, and Mrs. Thora Carr won the Christmas Quick.
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Purdin Women’s Club
Minnie Pulliam
R. D. Cassity
St. Louis
Eliza Bales
Christ
Minnie Street
Anta Claus
Hermia Street
Sean
Oneta
Thora’ Carr
No Hunting Sign Bears Farm Restriction by Pridemore and Son
The Pridemore family and Bill Triplett post a no hunting notice on their farm prohibiting hunting with guns or dogs. The sign asserts owners’ controls over firearm and hound use on the property.
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W. H. Pridemore and
Bill Triplett
Tax collection schedule for Duncan Township announced
Edgar Hoselton announces the December schedule for Duncan Township tax collection in Roger on Thursdays Corn on Fridays and Brown ing on Saturdays. This notice confirms the collector’s periodical rounds for tax assessment and payment.
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Roger
Browning
Duncan Township
Edgar Hoselton
Notice Bans Hunting on Leased Lands
Notice to hunters that hunting on our farms or leased land is forbidden and violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Names of signatories include Arthur Morris and numerous others.
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Arthur Morris
A. S. Pfeiffer
Wesley Brantner
C. L. Britton
Lyle Britton
Archie Coffman
B. Q O. Brantner
A. L. Knifong
E. W. Riley
van Mairs
W. P. Barclay
C. E. McGhee
Walter Head
George Walker
Luther DeVore
H. F. Kille
W. V. Walker
Cecil Walker
C. J. Ingraham
J. H. Payne
Cecil Cassity
Roy
No hunting allowed on listed landowners property
No hunting allowed on land owned or leased by H. L. Schrock H. E. Schrock M. R. Schrock Mrs Dora Street F D Street Joe Street J W Crookshanks M D Schrock George Barrows.
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H. L. Schrock
H. E. Schrock
M. R. Schrock
Dora Street
F. D. Street
Joe Street
J W. Crookshanks
M. D. Schrock
George Barrows
4-H Calves Sold At St Louis Show And Sale
Humphreys and Scottsville 4-H clubs sent calves to the Producers 4-H Show and Sale in St Louis. Donald Neet of Humphreys placed eighth in a class of 89 and his calf sold for 15.25 per hundred. Calves from Sullivan County also performed well as fattened entries. Hoseltons and Neets have started feeding their next calves for 1941.
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Humphreys
Scottsville
St. Louis
Milan County
Ray
Paul Hoselton
Donald
Richard
Robert Neet
Donald Neet
Humphreys Club
Sullivan County
Hoseltons
Neets
Farm Owners Prohibit Hunting On Property
Farm statements by J. M. Fishback F. R. Duncan and John Quigley declare no hunting with gun or dog on their lands. The notice restricts access and emphasizes trespass limits.
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J. M. Fishback
F. R. Duncan
John Quigley
North Salem Quilting Club Meets for December
The North Salem Quilting Club held an all day gathering December 5 at Mrs. Ritta Head s home with seven members and six visitors. They bound a quilt hemmed scarves enjoyed a noon dinner and opened with Showers of Blessing.
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North Salem Quilting Club
Salem Quilting Clubs
Ritta Head
Ritta
Ethel S
Evelyn
Verna
Alpha
Irene
Gertrude
Almeda Baker
Reba Lambert
Alpha Cordray
Cora Brantner
Max Swisegood
G Cordray
Ethel
Goldie Swisegood
Briggses of Milan Welcome Baby Girl Jane Elizabeth
Mr and Mrs Lester Briggs of Milan announce the birth of a baby girl on December 6 named Jane Elizabeth. Mr Briggs is with Metropolitan Insurance Co and is well known locally. This is their first child.
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Lester Briggs
Milan
Jane Elizabeth
Briggs
Metropolitan Insurance Co
Comnane
Stitch And Chatter Club Sees Busy Morning Meeting
The Stitch And Chatter Club held a December 5 meeting with 21 members attending despite illnesses. A noon dinner was served and members quilted, embroidered, and chatted during work breaks. The group planned a December 19 gathering at Goldie’s and promised a recipe filled roll call.
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Stitch and Chatter Club
Leah
Ivah
Goldie’s
Christmas Club Meeting Brief From Local Report
The roll call notes a Goldie meeting on Christmas themes. Edith won Doris contest for Morris Christmas letters and prize money. Comora earned prizes in Grand ma Doesn’t Like Tea game and received more handkerchiefs. Most attendees and visitors listed with gifts and thanks. Ruth Blaine Hale joined as a newborn member.
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Goldie
Doris
Morris
Edith
Blanche
Comora
Grandma
Hallie
Alpha
Camora
Little Ruth
Blaine Hale
Mrs. Scott
Cora Sargent
Ted Hanman
Jas. Elliott
Clarence
Everett
Sargent
Ebb Spencer
Lloyd Lambert
Carol Lea Spencer
Patty
Barbara Hanman
Gilbert Head
Phyllis Minor
Marlene Abbott
Jessie M. Britton
Ruth Elaine Hale
Goldie Abbott
Alma Browning
Effie Britton
Elizabeth Cox
Orpha Dickinson
Alice DeVore
Florence Elliott
Sylvia Gillespie
Clara
Doris Hanman
Edith Hale
Blanche Head
Irene Kelly
Grace Linhart
Leah
Ivah Lambert
Hallie Minor
Lucille Quigley
Edna
Oh Spencer
Dee Reporter
Sunday School Memories and a Week of Small Events
A diary style record recounts Sunday church attendance and a sleepy sermon a Boston visitor asking about Boston and missionary work. It notes a pediatric illness debate in class a teacher prompting a war story decomp and questions about accuracy. The week includes a tramp at the back door a birthday with a light bulb cake and family fuss over candles.
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S. S
Boston Mass
Jane
Elsy
Bostom
Gillem
Beece
Bessy
Emmy
Ant Emmy
P. m
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. B.harmon
Rev
Brumback
B. J. Harvey
Com
Bank of
Purdin
Enterprise Township
Vincent Steele
Beva
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