A Browning Woman Dies at 89 in Missouri Home
Veda Elvina Knifong, born January 6, 1857 in Sullivan County near Browning Missouri, died December 13 1946 at her Browning home aged 89 years 11 months and 7 days. She married Christian Lambert on November 2 1880 and had five children four of whom preceded her in death. Survived by son Floyd and a granddaughter Veda Maxine Bellentine of New York City, plus a brother Bradford Knifong of Milan Missouri and many relatives. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Browning on Sunday December 15 1946 conducted by Rev W M Owen with local musical selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veda Elvina Knifong
Caleb and
Gracie Knifong
Sullivan County
Browning
Missouri
Christian Lambert
Belle Havens
Elizabeth
Garland
Alden
Methodist
W. M. Owen
Herbert Bailey
Jerry Jennings
J. R. Williams
Merril Peterson
de Kn Pve
Community Honors Mother and Grandmother in Wake
Neighbors and friends gather to honor our mother and grandmother with prayers, floral offerings, and a song service. Loyd Lambert and Mrs. Maxine Bellentine extend thanks for support during her sickness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd Lambert
Maxine Bellentine
Beauty Box Browning Closed Week of December 22
Special notice states The Beauty Box in Browning will be closed during December 22 to 28. Lois Maggart is the operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Lois Maggart
Auto crash kills Forrest Nichols in Indiana blizzard
Forrest Nichols youngest son of the late Daniel Nichols of Haseville and Linneus died in a December 15 auto accident near La Grange Indiana during a snow storm. He worked for Chevrolet for 15 years and taught mechanical school across seven states. Survived by wife Eula May Couch and three brothers and three sisters. Funeral planned in Linneus Friday or Saturday with Linneus Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Nicholl
Daniel Nichols
Haseville
Linneus
la Grange
Indiana
Nichols
Chevrolet Motor Company
Detroit
California
Mr. Nichols
Eula May Couch
Arthur Couch
Harrison
Purdin
Clarence
West of Browning
Roby
Oklahoma
Seaman
Overall
Seaman Schreck
Texas
Linneus Cemetery
Desert Court Whist Party Held In Moline Home
Mrs. S. C. Lantz and Mrs. J. N. Neet hosted a Desert Court Whist gathering at 1136 25th St Moline Ill on Friday evening December 13. Six tables participated with six low score prizes plus high score and traveling prize for jack high. Invited guests included Mesdames Olson DePorter Meyer Barclay Anderson Washenhousen Brown Ford Short Mapes Tabon Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Lantz
J. N. Neet
Joe's Radio Shop Ad in Brookfield Missouri
Local radio shop announces services and contact details for Brookfield Missouri. Joe's Radio Shop lists phone 1112 and address 332 E Helm Street offering repair parts and radio sales assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe's Radio Shop
Helm St
Brookfield
Mary Georgetta Patterson Taylor Funeral Notice
Funeral services for Mary Georgetta Patterson, daughter of Henry and Ruth Patterson, were held December 13, 1946, at the Taylor home. She was born December 26, 1870 in Linn County Missouri and married John B. Taylor April 14, 1889. Survived by husband, eight children Dolores Maxwell Neva Browning Margaret Ohio and Verona Spencer eleven grandchildren eight great grandchildren three brothers and extended relatives. Burial in Jenkins Cemetery. Wade Funeral Service directed. Funeral attendees listed from Kansas City Cameron Knoxville Iowa Ponca City Okla Brookfield and Pleasant Hill Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Georgetta Patterson
Henry
Ruth Patterson
Linn County
Missouri
John B. Taylor
Dolores Maxwell
Purdin
Neva
Browning
Margaret Ohio
Verona Spencer
Ponca City
Okio
William H. Patterson
Seattle
Washington
Robert Patterson
Laclede
Walter Patterson
Rudloff
Jenkins Cemetery
Wade
Helen Carter
Gerald Wade
Beverly Eed
Glenn Gooch
Dwight
Clarence Sheen
Richard Shanks
Curtis Bagley
Cecil Walker
Card of Thanks for Kindness at Bereavement
We express sincere thanks for acts of kindness shown during the death and burial of our loved one. We also appreciate the beautiful floral offerings from friends and neighbors. John B. Taylor and family.
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John B. Taylor and
Dentist Dr C W Cleveland Reopens Brookfield Office
Dr C W Cleveland announces he has again taken up dentistry in his Frances Building office in Brookfield Missouri. He invites patient visits any afternoon and provides office and home phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Cleveland
Frances
Brookfield
Home
Missouri
For Sale Rubber tired wagon
A for sale notice from Jennings Weld Shop in Browning offers a rubber tired wagon. The brief listing notes contact for inquiries and price not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings Weld
Browning
Tractor equipment listing for sale in Missouri
John Deere Model B tractor with plow disk cultivator and 10 ft THC Power binder. Contact Lawrence J Bell of Purdin Missouri at phone 104F7.
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John Deere Model
Lawrence J. Bell
Purdin, Mo
Farm near Linneus marketed by Joe Turner Agency
An 80 acre farm in a good location with building facilities is offered by the Joe Turner Agency of Linneus Missouri. Early sale desired. Contact Phore 4W for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Turner Agency
Linneus, Mo
Phore
Jones Taxi Ready for Service with Two Cars
Jones Taxi announces readiness to operate with two cars and drivers available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Notice to Taxpayers Collecting Taxes in Duncan Township
Notice from Lloyd Trumbo, Collector, announcing Saturday visits at Browning each week and Friday afternoon in December. December 26 scheduled at Cora to collect taxes for Duncan Township. Words indicate return times and locations for tax collection duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Roger
Cora
Duncan Township
Lloyd. Trumbo
Couple Married Saturday in Olathe Kansas
Mrs. Tressie Merriman of Kansas City wed Joe D. Christy of Browning in a single ring ceremony on December 14 in Olathe Kansas. The couple returned to Browning to reside on the Christy farm near town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tressie Merriman
Kansas City
Joe D. Christy
Browning
Olathe
Kansas
Vanhaningham
Christy
Winigan
Christy Farm
Visit Of Jones Family From San Diego
Mr and Mrs H Clay Jones and daughters and John Keith Jones of San Diego visited their father Roy T Jones Mrs H C Jones and other relatives and friends near Milan Barbara and Nona. H Clay and John Keith are in the U S Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clay Jones
John Keith Jones
San Diego
Roy T. Jones
H.C. Jones
J. W. Ball
Barbara
Nona
Milan
H. Clay
John Keith
U. S. Navy
To Our Correspondents Holiday Leader Record Request
In a note the publication urges readers to submit items by this week’s deadline to ensure next week’s Leader Record mailings go out before Christmas Day. The message asks correspondents to send any items promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puber
Death of Roy Hollon at Cora Missouri December 1946
Roy Hollon died at his home east of Cora on December 13 1946 after a brief illness. Born June 19 1888 he married Jes Verey Hunsaker in 1908 and nine grandchildren survive along with ten children. Eldest son Otis was killed in Europe in 1944. Services were held December 16 at White Oak Church with burial beside the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hollon
Cora
John A Florence Hollon
Missouri
Earh
Jes Verey Hunsaker
Oscar
Earl
Browning
Lee Allen
Chillicothe
Bery
Bundridge
Elsie
Veil
Clyde
Floyd
Dean
Otis
Europe
London
England
Homer Hollon
Oakland
California
Evert Hollon
White Oak Church
W. J. Imes
Herbert Bailey
Jerry Jennings
Merril Peterson
Junior Hollon
Joe Hunsaker
Otto Hollen
Ronald Hollen
Robert Jones
Glenn Jones
Christmas Program Planned at Haseville Church
Despite stormy weather several attended Sunday School. There was no preaching service. A Christmas program is scheduled at the church on Tuesday night December 24. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haseville
Kitty stage spectacle with Paulette Goddard and Ray Milland
Paulette Goddard plays a guttersnipe who climbs into Brittain's royal circle and Ray Milland portrays a duke bounder. The plot follows theft and deception winning the limelight, a debtor's prison, and eventual reform culminating in a romance as the couple reconcile with love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulette. Goddard
Brittain
Ray Milland
Bounder
Kitty
Free Xmas Show at Electric Theatre on Friday
The Electric Theatre presents a Friday night program on December 20 featuring Arizona Wildcat with Jane Withers plus the Little Lulu cartoon and a musical short. All students and children not in school are welcome. Show starts at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric
Arizona Wildcat
Jane Withers
Grantsville Homemakers Club Reports For Two Meetings
Grantsville Homemakers met at Leota and Lesley Yagel’s home December 4 for an all day meeting with eleven members present. They planned to buy song books, discussed quilts, and welcomed visitor Mrs. Minnie Street while adjusting meeting times to 1 30 pm during shorter days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantsville
Leota
Lesley Yagel
Ruby Burkholder
Ae “Sweet Genieve
Zork
Jean Brown
Hazel Wohler
Lola Lyons
Miriam P
Ourmas
Mison
Leanna Woodside
Grafton Corbin
Lesley
Mary Yogel
Hubert Lyons
Miss Carroll
Genieve
Jean
Hazel
Ruby
Lola
Maye
Mabel
U. B
Leota Yogel
Minnie Street
Lawrence Elliott
WSGS Luncheon Honors Members Moving to Poteau
The W S C S of the Methodist Church held a one o clock luncheon on December 16 for Mrs. Hummel and her mother Mrs. Sloan as they prepare to move to Poteau Oklahoma. Mrs Schrock hosted with Mrs Maude Morris others provided dishes. The meeting elected Mrs Carr president for the coming year and re elected officers. A Milan guest attended. Next meeting set for January 2 1947 at Mrs Hanings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.s.cs
Methodist Church
Hummel
Sloan
Poteau
Oklahoma
Schrock
Maude Morris
Carr
A of
Milan
Haning
PEO Chapter V Holds Solemn Meeting at Bolling Home
Mrs. Stella Rensch of Laredo hosted PEO Chapter V at J. P. Bolling residence on December 11. President Reba Hummel announced imminent departure for her new home in Poteau Oklahoma. Members welcomed guest Mrs. Kile and noted remarks by Mrs. Roth. Each guest received a radio gift. fruit salad cake and coffee were served by the hostess and her sister Letha Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Rensch
Lared
PEO
J. P. Bolling
Reba Hummel
Poteau
Oklahoma
Kile
Laredo
Was & Welcome
Mase
John Roth
Letha Bailey
Purdin Methodist Church Appeals For Large Christmas Offering
Purdin Methodist Church led by Minister W. H. Hansford invites the congregation to unite for a single large offering next Sunday to support Rally Student Day Relations Golden Cross Home for the Aged Central College Day and other causes. A turkey supper and Christmas program follow Monday night as services preach Christmas themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdin
Methodism
Bear Branch
Golden Cross
Central College Day
Nce
Paul
Jesus
Household Shower Honoring Mrs T R McArtor
Mrs George W Prather and daughter Mrs Elizabeth Elisberry hosted a household shower for Mrs T R McArtor last Friday evening. Eighteen ladies attended with many more sending gifts. Mrs McArtor received many nice articles as fruit salad whipped cream cookies and coffee were served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Prather
Elizabeth Elisberry
T. R. McArtor
McArtor
Hog sale catalog from Maurice Williams
Ten heavy sows with piglets and five sows due March 1st, three large gilts with pig, ten head gilts due March 1st, twenty shoats weighing 60 to 100 pounds, two boars at 400 and 175 pounds. All hogs are full blood spotted Poland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Maurice Williams
Farm Location Details Near Browning
120 acre farm described as eight miles east and one mile north of Browning and two miles northwest of North Salem. Owner listed as Mrs. E. W. Riley, Browning, Missouri R. R. 2. Classified notice dated two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
North Salem
E. W. Riley
Browning, Mo
R. R
Wanted Model A Ford for sale by Elmer Wykoff
A notice from Elmer Wykoff of Browning seeks to buy a Model A Ford in good condition. The short ad requests purchase interest and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor
Elmer Wykoff
Browning
Butchering Pig for Sale 180 Lbs Spotted Barrow
A butchered pig is offered for sale weighing 180 pounds. The seller is H. R. Hamilton and the animal is described as a spotted barrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Hamilton
Births Reported for Meadville and Linneus Families
Dr. T. R. McArtor records two births. December 10 a 3-4 pound boy John Harold to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Simms of Meadville. December 13 an 8 pound boy Gary Lee to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller of Linneus, whose mother is Beverly Carter formerly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. McArtor
John Harold
Kenneth Simms
Meadville
Gary Lee
Charles Miller
Linneus
Miller
Beverly Carter
Land listings with improvements near Browning and North Salem
A set of acreage listings describes 204 A with gravel road access and electricity 3/4 mile from Browning, 99 A with electricity 4 miles north of Salem on the county line, 80 A improved grassland 2 miles from Browning, 114 A improved 4 miles northwest of Browning, and 140 A fair improvements about 4 miles from a gravel road, plus additional town properties for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
North Salem
Radio Shop Ad Promises Full Service for All Your Needs
Classified ad notes readiness to handle every radio need and mentions availability of additional services. Limited readable text suggests a general sales pitch without specific products or prices.
No Hunting on Farms Warns by Walter Taylor and Mary Taylor
A farm notice proclaims no hunting or trapping allowed on the farms. Walter Taylor and Mary Taylor endorse the restriction to protect crops and livestock.
Christmas Cantatta by Meadville pupil group
Enos Stam baugh of Meadville presents fourteen advanced music pupils in a Christmas Cantatta at the Brown ing Methodist Church on Thursday December 26 1946 at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Stambaugh
Meadville
Browning
Medical Society Elects Officers
The Linn County Medical Society met in the office of Dr. Roy Haley in Brookfield on Wednesday evening December 11 for its annual election of officers. Wear M.D. Meadville and J R Dixon M D Brookfield were named Vice President and Campbell M D Marcelire was chosen Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Society
Linn County Medical Society
Roy Haley
Brookfield
EF. Wear
M.D. Meadville
J. R. Dixon
M. D
C. A. Campbell
M. D. Marcelire
Christmas Gift Planned by Wesleyan Service Guild
The Wesleyan Service Guild met at the home of Mrs. Nellie Seaman on December 6 with Velma Jennings conducting worship. They voted to send a $10 Christmas gift to the Westley Home in St. Joseph and planned a December 20 Christmas dinner and gift exchange at the home of Vens Wade. New officers elected include Ila Nevins president Kathlen Quigey vice president Lillian Benett secretary Beverly Moore treasurer, with Lila Williams and Kathleen Quigley as courtesy committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Seaman
Wesleyan Service Guild
Velma Jennings
Westley
St. Joseph
Vens Wade
Martha
Nellie
Ila Nevins
Kathlen Quigey
Lillian Benett
Beverly Moore
Lila Williams
Kathleen Quigley
Almeda
Genevieve
Leona
Naedla
Lillian
Beverly
Venace
Kathleen
Ea Velma
Jennie
Elizabet Oma
Lila
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Taylor
Charley Taylor
Ray Baskett
Cameron
Herbert Atwood
Baby
Knoxville
Iowa
Ray Spencer
Okla
Jas. Baldwin
Nelson Grice
Pleasant Hill
Grantsville Homemakers Club
WSGS
P. E. O. Meeting
Purdin Methodist Church
W. H. Hansford
Walter Taylor, Mary .Taylor
H. C. Bailey
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