Birthday Surprise for John Longwell Highlights Family Gathering
Saturday night December 9th neighbors gathered to celebrate John Longwell’s birthday with a candy supper and games. Family members and friends listed include numerous LamBerts, Andersons, and other local residents who joined at Browning for a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Longwell
Raymond Anderson
Henry Lambert
Reba
Raymond Browning
Wilma
Kermit Lambert
Sonja
Wayne Abbott
John Walden
Frank Belzer
Floyd Swisegood
Frank Head
Kermit
Roy Jennings
J.D. Shelton
Arlo Smith
Forrest Thomas
Almeda Baker
Edna Lambert
T. S. C. Lambert
Anna Belle West
Sheen Flossie Wytt
Wrgaret Deskins
Marjo
No Hunting Sign On Local Farms
A farmland notice proclaims no hunting on the premises of W. H. Pridemore & Son and Walter J. Gooch. The sign underscores farm safety and property protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Pridemore
No Hunting on Farm Warned by J M Fishback
A terse notice from J M Fishback proclaims no hunting on his farm using guns or dogs. The statement sets clear boundaries for property trespass and aims to deter hunters in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Fishback
Dr Grice Takes Over Brookfield Dental Practice
Dr Grice has assumed the practice of the late Dr D B Hunter in Brookfield and began work Monday morning. He has practiced dentistry in this city for years and recently sold his practice to Dr Vinton Jones of Kansas City. Grice will commute daily and plans to move his family to Kansas City in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grice
Brookfield
V. D. Grice
D. B Hunter
Knight Hood of Youth Club Elects New Dickinson Officers
The Dickinson school club elected Marvin Abbott as press, Waverly Ware as secretary, Sgmeer Britton as reporter, and DeVaun Tucker as song and yell leader. The club has engaged in Nature Knight projects decorating the classroom for Christmas and producing gifts like door props and sewing boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight Hood
Dickinson School Club
Marvin Abbott
Waverly Ware
Sgmeer Britton
DeVaun Tucker
Nature Knight
Tax Collector Announces Benton Township Tax Dates
Notice to Taxpayers listing December dates when J. J. Smith will collect Benton Township taxes at Citizens Savings Bank and Bank of Purdin. Collected at multiple dates in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Savings Bank
Bank of Purdin
Benton Township
J. J. Smith
Notice to Hunters Prohibited on Farms
Farm property owner Lewis Arnold Ray A Nickell and Ross Burk warn hunters with guns or dogs are strictly forbidden on their farms under this notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Arnold
Ray A. Nickell
Ross. Burk
Turkey Dinner at Howell Home in Vici Area
Mr and Mrs L V Howell hosted a large Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday November 22 with relatives from California Missouri Washington Oklahoma and Hin ton. Guests included Lloyd Howell San Diego J E Spencer Browning Ellis Abbott Wenatchee Atwell Salyer Glen Gaston and Fay Abbott Daily. Spencer and Abbott later described a pleasant Oklahoma trip visiting Ponca City Hinton Union City Mustang Vic i Noble Pauls Valley and back via Ponca City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V
Howell
Lloyd Howell
San Diego
California
J. E. Spencer
Browning
Missouri
Ellis Abbott
Wenatchee
Washington
Atwell Salyer
Glen Gaston
Oklahoma City
Fay Abbott
Chas
Hinton
Vici Beason
Vici
Dewey County
Oklahoma
J. E.spencer
Ponca City
Union City
Mustang
Vicj
Noble Paul's Valley
Tax collection notice for Pleasant Hill Township
Artis Franklin, collector, will collect taxes at Citizens Savings Bank in Browning on Saturdays during December for Pleasant Hill Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens. Savings. Bank
Browning
Pleasant Hill
Artis Franklin
Stitch And Chatter Club Meets On Thanksgiving Day
The Stitch and Chatter Club met with Orphan Dickinson on Thanksgiving day November 30 with sixty present. Members worked on embroidered tea towels quits and pieced blocks while a turkey dinner with all trimmings was served. The group reflected on Mrs. Morris and son Arthur after Nova Morris’ funeral, rain halting some travel. Next meeting set with Sylvia on December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphan Dickinson
Everett Hale
Effie Britton
Nova Morris
Waverly Ware
Al‘ma
Effie
Edith
Bessie
Dana
Allie
Blanche
Imogene
Emma
Davis
Clara
Goldie
Mblie
Lucille
Sylvia
Alpha
Leah
Iva
Hallie
Orpha
Dorothy
Merilee
Pickle X
State Highway Patrol Expands With Fifty Troopers and Sixteen Cars
The legislature authorizes fifty new troopers and sixteen additional automobiles for the State Highway Patrol. The fleet now totals one hundred motor vehicles to serve the 165 patrolmen across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Patrol
State Highway Patrol
Browning Stores Promoting Christmas Gift Shopping
Browning merchants display a wide assortment of merchandise purchased for the Christmas season. Every article is suitable for gifts and would please recipients of all ages. Store windows are decorated for the holidays inviting local shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Mary Martha Club Oyster Supper At DeVore Home
The Mary Martha group and families enjoyed an oyster supper on Thursday evening December 7 at the home of Mr and Mrs William DeVore. Participants included Jes Neel Nona Clair Noel Lay Nola Jeane Bonnie Zoe Noel Lay Lant Mic Cormick Ray Kelley Monroe Gwendolyn Raymond John Hooker Cacl Drake Kathyrn Cumbo Lorene Stone and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Marthas
Wm. DeVore
Jes. Neel
Nona Clair
Mir
Noel Lay
Nola Jeane
Bonnie Zoe
Ben Peterson
Lant
MicCormick
Ray Kelley
Monroe
Gwendolyn
Raymond
John Hooker
Cacl Drake
Wm.De Vore
Lorene Stone
Kathyrn Cumbo
Temichs Welcome Baby Girl in Kirksville Birth
Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Temich of Kirksville announce the arrival of their baby girl weighing eight pounds on Saturday December 8. Mrs. Temich was formerly Mrs. Maris Sonnett of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Temich
Kirksville
MAS GIFTS Bring Furniture for Christmas Gifts
L. W. Hummel invites shoppers to choose furniture for Christmas gifts. If items are unavailable they can order to suit customer needs, with delivery or pickup options.
Tax collection schedule notice for Browning city
Nelle Williams as tax collector states she will be at Citizens Savings Bank each Wednesday and Saturday afternoons during December to collect City of Browning taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Savings Bank
Browning
Nelle Williams
Grand Jury Report on Linn County Missouri Facilities 1939
The October term grand jury reports on Linn County Missouri facilities. They visited the Linneus county property on October 10 1939 and found the court house well kept with records secure. The infirmary housed twenty men and eighteen women under Ed Mahurin administration. The jail and new sheriff living quarters are described as improved and properly managed by Sheriff and Mrs Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Vah Osdel
12Th Judicial Circuit
Circuit Court
Linn County
Missouri
Linneus
Ed Mahurin
Brown
Linn County Court Praised for County Infirmary and Jail Upgrades
A note from L. S. Tharp foreman and D. Leslie Baugher secretary thanks Linn County Court for improvements to the County Infirmary, jail, and sheriff living quarters. They credit cooperation with the Public Works Administration andFederal aid secured with minimal taxpayer expense, and request discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
R. N. A. Lodge to Elect Officers Thursday Night
The R. N. A. Lodge invites all members to its Thursday night meeting on December 14 to elect officers for the coming year. A covered dish luncheon will follow. all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. A. Lodge
Texas Rangers to Appear in Colorado Sunset at Electric Theatre
The Texas Rangers Radio cast will join Gene Autry and Frog in the new film Colorado Sunset at the Electric Theatre next Saturday and Sunday nights. Montana yodeling star prims the National Barn Dance Show. If you want fun and music, don’t miss this picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Rangers
KMBC
Gene Autry
Frog
Colorado
Willing Werkers Club Meets For Thanksgiving Craft Day
The Willing Workers club met with Mrs Emma Haley on Wednesday November 22 for a quilting and hemming session due to sickness and bad roads. Members and Mrs Scott Emma worked on frames and dish towels then shared a noon dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Emma Haley
Scott Emma
Women Bible Class gathers for December meeting
The Womens Bible class of the Methodist church met at Mrs Hinda Rush home on Thursday December 7 with seventeen present. Mrs Marie Woolf led worship on The Two Levels of Life, read Matthew and prayed. Officer slate named Reba Hummel president Lelia Nickell vice president Ivah Carr secretary Bertha Haning treasurer Frances Ethington pianist Marie Woolf reporter. Juvenile birthday offering tradition noted. Jude discussed under Ivah Carr. refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens’ Bible
The
Methodist Church
Hinda Rush
Marie Woolf
Sloan
Reba Hummel
Lelia Nickell
Ivah Carr
Bertha Haning
Frances Ethington
Jude
Ivah
Carr
Santa Claus Visit At Electric Theatre Browning
Santa Claus will appear in person at the Electric Theatre Browning on Saturday December 23 at 2 30 p m sponsored by the American Legion and Auxiliary. The free show for children under 12 features two reels Broadway Buckaroo and Harum Scarum in technicolor plus a cartoon. Treats will be distributed to all children present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Sunday Dinner Guests Highlight Local Families
Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Spencer and Ellis with Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Lambert and son Beryl, Mrs. Leah Lambert, Lloyd and Iva, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Spencer and son Harold Dean. The day passed all too soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Spencer and Ellis
B. J. Lambert
Beryl
Leah Lambert
Lloyd and
Iva
Earl Spencer
Harold Dean
Court of Honor Meeting For Browning Scouts
On December 4 Browning Scouts and Scouters attended the quarterly Court of Honor in Trenton. Attendees included Russell Bartow Gale Bartow Clayton Harris Ray Peterson Junior Woolf Richard Askey Charles Vincent George Hanson Gene Arnold David Forbes Scoutmaster Van Arnold Committeeman Rev C B Hobbs and son L C Jor Laredo. Rewards were given to Russell Bartow Clayton Harris Joni Woolf Gale Bartow LC Hobbs and Ray Duane Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Trenton
Russell
Gale Bartow
Clayton Harris
Ray Duane Peterson
Junior Woolf
Richard Askey
Charles Vincent
George Hanson
Gene Arnold
David S. Forbes
van Arnold
Browning To Have A. J. River Funeral Home
A. J. River has rented the John Beeks residence on Line Street and plans to convert it into a funeral home. River says the location is ideal and the arrangement will suit his long held desire since moving to Browning several months ago, benefiting Browning and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
A. J. River
Funeral “Hire
John Beeks
Line Street
Miss Mary Smith hosts guests at Sunday dinner
Miss Mary Smith entertained at her home Sunday with a one oclock dinner. Guests included John McLellan of Dawn Missouri Wallace Helms of Chillicothe Missouri Mrs Lessie Peters Mrs Eva Monroe and Miss Mildred Moore all of the city. They toured the Oliver Broadcasting Station in the afternoon and took pictures on the way home. They departed in the evening thanking Mrs Smith and hoping to return soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Smith
John McLellan
Dawn
Wallace Helms
Chillicothe
Lessie Peters
Eva Monroe
Mildred Moore
Oliver Broadcasting
Picures
Checker Club Meeting Ends With Snacks And Wins
The Checker Club met with Miss Dorothy Quigley on Friday night December 8. Ted Hanman and Ruby Quigley won high score in pitch. Gwendolyn Kelley and Imogene Owens played checkers. After several games, Miss Dorothy served sandwiches and pie. Mr Quigley and Dorothy were ideal hosts as everyone had a fine time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Checker Club
Miss Dorothy
Quigley
Ted Hanmann
Ruby
Gwendolyn Kelley
Imogene Owens
Checkers
Dorothy
Get Acquainted Club Meets With Mrs Bessie Head Hostess
Mrs Bessie Head hosted a Wednesday all day meeting of the Get Acquainted Club. The group enjoyed a noon dinner and then embroidered in the afternoon before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Get Acquainted Club
Bessie Head
Community Shower Recaps and Contest Winners
Visitors Nadene Scott Gaylord Jones and Dan Head attended a club meeting with one guest unnamed. Hazel Jones Hazel Dodson received wash cloth showers and gifts. Contests were won by Hazel Jones Lula Pearl Head and Gaylord Jones. Next meeting with Mayme Steele featuring Chloe Hoskins birthday event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nadene Scott
Gaylord Jones
Dan Head
Hazel Jones
Hazel Dodson
Lula Pearl Head
Mayme Steele
Chloe Hoskins
Lottie Dodson
Lorene Head
Tax collection schedule for Duncan township announced
Edgar Hoselton announces tax collection routes starting December first. He will be at Reger on Thursdays, Cora on Fridays, and Browning on Saturdays to collect taxes for Duncan township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reger
Cora
Browning
Duncan Township
Edgar Hoselton
Mullins Host Holiday Bridge Dinner Attended by Friends
Entertained by Mr. and Mrs. John D. Mullins, guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. Bu Carter, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Peters, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Gooch, Mr. and Mrs. J. H Calhoun, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Meet. High score prizes went to Mrs. Gooch and J. H Calhoun with traveling prize to J. B. Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Mullins
J. Bu Carter
W. F. ‘Peters
C. W. Gooch
J. ‘H Calhoun
Gooch
J. H. Calhoun
J. B. Carter
Adams Wesley Class Food Sale Announcement
The Adams Wesley Class of the Methodist Church will hold a food sale on Saturday December 16 at the Bailey Maytag Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Wesley
The
Methodist Church
Bailey Maytag
Tax collection notice for Enterprise township event
Vincent Steele, Collector, announces a tax collection at Citizens Savings Bank in Browning this Saturday during December. The event covers Enterprise township taxes and invites residents to bring payments.
Duckworth Hosts Prairie City Guests At Sunday Dinner
Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Dave Wagaman and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Clark with their daughter and two sons from Prairie City Iowa. Kenneth is a cousin of Mrs. Duckworth, son of Ted Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Duckworth
Dave Wagaman
Kenneth Clark
Prairie City
Iowa
Kenneth
Ted Clark
Duckworth
North Salem Quilting Club Meeting Report
The North Salem Quilting Club met with Mrs. Lela Pearler on November 30. Members embroidered and quilted on a rainy day, with several leaving early. A noon meal was served cafeteria style. The next meeting is scheduled with Mrs. Kitty Longwell on December 14, with roll call grab bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Salem Quilting Club
Lela Pearler
Kitty Longwell
No Hunting Notice On Several Local Lands
No hunting or trespassing allowed on farms or lands leased by M. R. Street F. D Street J W Crookshanks H B Crookshanks H L Schrock H E Schrock M D Schrock James Street in this district. Unauthorized entry may incur penalties under local ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Street
F. D. ‘Street
J. W. Crookshanks
H. B. ,Crookshanks
H. L. Schrock
H. E ' Schrock
M. D. Schrock
James ‘Street
Hunters Prohibited on Farms by Local Signatories
A posted notice lists Tine and Cecil Walker along with numerous locals including W. P. Barclay Basil Taylor John Jones Bryan Kaifeng J.H. Dunlap Sam Cox and others banning hunting with guns or dogs on area farms. The signatories name residents and property owners such as J. N.T Sevier and G. D. Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tine
Cecil Walker
W. P. Barclay
Basil Taylor
John Jones
Bryan Kaifeng
Sam Cox
John Browning
Scott Browning
W. R. Head
C. A. Johnson
Theodore Steele
H. F. Kille
Joe Johnson
G. D. Walker
Ross Knight
J. N.T, Sevier
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Longwell
C. R
Stitch and Chatter Club
Browning's
Mary Martha
L. W. Hummel
Willing Werkers Club
Santa Glaus
the Legion
Vincent Steele
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