Aged Mother Passes Away in Missouri Church Service
Lucinda P. Arnold died December 14 1939 at Browning Missouri aged 83 years 11 months 15 days born in Marion County Kentucky February 29 1856 lived in Missouri since childhood married Napoleon B. Arnold January 17 1873 had nine children husband and one daughter predeceased her survived by three daughters four sons one sister one brother seven grandsons six granddaughters five great grandchildren and many relatives services conducted at Mt Zion Church December 16 at 2 oclock by Rev M I Holloway Milah burial nearby cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda P. Arnold
John J
Theodosia Crowdis
Marion County
Kentucky
Browning
Missouri
Napoleon B. Arnold
Christian Church
Ella Long
LaPlata
Anne Kenley
Ella McCollum
Milan
Norman B
John T. Marceline
Charley M
Green Castle
Bay of Blue Springs
Ella Franklin
Kansas City
R. E. Crowdis
Reger
Mt. Zion Church
M. I. Holloway
Milah
J. J. Marshall Dies in Washington D C
Treasury Department construction engineer Jesse I Marshall died in Washington D C after moving from St Louis He supervised the Kansas City Post Office and the Capitol at Juneau Alaska and worked on the Social Security and Railroad Retirement Building His wife step daughter and father survived him He was about 55 and had heart disease for two years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Marshll
Washington
Jesse I. Marshall
Treasury Department
Federal
Post Office
Washington, D. C
St. Louis
Kansas City
Capitol
Juneau
Alaska
Marshall
Doris Lantz
George Lantz
Mrs C H Tanner Dies at 53 in Liberal Missouri
Mrs C H Tanner born Linn County Missouri December 3 1886 died December 6 1939 aged 53 years 3 days She married C H Tanner April 12 1905 and had four children three died in infancy Survived by husband and son John William of Columbia Missouri She was a Methodist and longtime Liberal resident Funeral at Liberal Methodist Church 2 00 p m burial in Liberal Cemetery. Mrs Tanner was a devoted wife mother and neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davie Stultz
Linn County
Missouri
C. H. Tanner
Methodist Church
Tanner
Liberal Methodist Church
Liberal
Funeral attendance and pallbearers named in Liberal News note
Gladys Sparks and Miss Betty McCormick from Browning attended the funeral as distant relatives. Casket bearers were D. A. Bowman, Harry Ross, J. M. Mohler, Fred Sackett, Fred Carey and J. F. Mohler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Sparks
Betty McCormick
Browning
D. A. Bowman
Harry Ross
J. M. Mohler
Fred Sackett
Fred Carey
J. F. Mohler
Liberal News
Liberal
Missouri
Christ's Pathway To Peace Pageant in Browning
Local Methodist Church presents a Christmas pageant on December 25 at 7 30 p m featuring Mr and Mrs Law and baby boy dressed as Mary Joseph and baby Jesus A candle lighting service accompanies the pageant All Browning residents and nearby communities invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Methodist Church
Law
Mary and Joseph
Jesus
Keithley Thanksgiving Dinner Attended by Local Family
Mr and Mrs Roy Keithley hosted a Sunday turkey dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs W P Keithley Mr and Mrs Calvin Staley of Moberly Mrs M W Hanna of Brookfield Mr and Mrs Fred Keithley and Irene of Weah Lin neus Mr and Mrs John Keithley and Nancy Jo Mrs Laura Henry Mrs Van Christy Charles Edward and Mrs Sara Keithley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Keithley
W. P. Keithley
Calvin Staley
Moberly
Brookfield
Fred Keithley
Irene
Weah
Linneus
John Keithley
Nancy Jo
Laura Henry
van. Christy
Charles Edward
Sara Keithley
Tax collector announces Benton Township payment dates
Notice to taxpayers. J. J. Smith, collector, will be at Citizens Savings Bank on December 21, 23, 27 and 29 and at the Bank of Purdin on December 22, 26, 28 and 30 to collect Benton Township taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Savings Bank
Bank of Purdin
Benton Township
J. J. Smith
Duncan Township Road Plan Moves Forward in Brookfield
A deleg ation from Duncan township led by Roy Taylor and Chas Maggart met WPA area engineer B T Tipett in Brookfield to discuss two miles of eastward road from the No 5 No 6 junction. Tipett approved the project and work will start soon. Duncan township has about ten miles left for next year and urges early applications via the township board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Township
Roy Taylor
Chas, Maggart
Vern Seckington
Carl Daniels
Brookfield
B. T. Tipett
WPA
No. 5
No. 6
Tipett
Pleasant Grove Ladies Aid Society Organizes Quilting Group
The United Brethern Church of Pleasant Grove formed a Ladies Aid. Meeting December 7 at the church elected Mrs Norman Miller president and Mrs Charley Owens vice president. Members listed include Bertha Owens Iva and Dora Miller Myrtle Bailey Imogene Owens Agnes Reiger Myrtle Garrett Doris Hanman. Next gathering December 19 at Mrs Osa Garrett for quilting and new members welcome. Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethern Church of
Pleasant Grove
Myrtle Bailey
Norman Miller
Charley Owens
Emerson Bailey
Myrtle’s
Bertha Owens
Iva
Dora Miller
Imogene Owens
Agnes Reiger
Myrtle Garrett
Doris Hanman
Maude Palmer
Jesus
Osa Garrett
Irene
Almeda Kelly
Corn Loan Plan Improved and Simplified for 1940
Sullivan County farmers may obtain 1940 corn loans under a simplified Agri cultural Adjustment Admin plan. A single trip to the county office in Milan covers note signing, mortgage, and insurance. a one cent per bushel service charge replaces upfront fees. Interest drops to three percent and loans require 1939 soil de pleting acreage within limits, grain must grade No. 3 or better and moisture under 20 percent. Loans available through March 31, 1940 with notes due August 1, 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Glenn G. Freland
Chaity
Milan
United States
Browning City Tax Collector Schedules December Visits
Nelle Williams, the Browning city tax collector, will be at Citizens Savings Bank each Wednesday and Saturday afternoon in December to collect taxes for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Savings Bank
Browning
Nelle Williams
Meeting Moved To Christmas Eve Sunday Afternoon
North Salem residents will hold the regular meeting on Sunday afternoon the 24th at 2 30 in the Methodist church. Those attending services are asked to note the change. Rev. O V Ethington reports the schedule modification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Salem
O. V. Ethington
Stitch And Chatter Club Meeting At Sylvia Gillis Home
The Stitch and Chatter Club met December 14 at Sylvia Gillis’s home with 26 members and 2 visitors. A noon covered dish dinner followed quilting and embroidery. Birthday and wedding gifts were exchanged among members including Hallie Blanche Lydia Irene Iva Alpha Donnie Thelma Lucille and Imogene. Others enjoying the day included Cora Sargent Edna Spencer Goldie Mollie Alice Orpha and Lois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitch and Chatter Club
Sylvia Gillispie
Hallie
Blanche
Lydia
Irene
Iva
Alpha
Donnie
Thelma
Lucille
Imogene
Cora Sargent
Edna Spencer
Goldie
Mollie
Alice
Orpha
Lois
Sunday Dinner Guests in Macon
Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Everett Hale and son Larry, Mr and Mrs L A Dickinson, and Mr and Mrs Archie Dickinson. They visited Mrs Anna Arnold and her sister, enjoyed talking and window shopping, then were served ice cream and cake before leaving. The afternoon was pleasant with all enjoying a fine time.
Birth Announcement for John Merrill Ethington
Rev. and Mrs. C. V. Ethington announce the birth of a baby boy weighing 6 pounds 1 ounce born Thursday evening December 14. Attending physician is Dr. M. L. Haning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. ‘Ethington Jare
John Merrill
M. L. Hanings
For Sale Oats 100 Bushel at 35 Cents Each
Auction style notice lists oats about 100 bushels for sale at 35 cents per bushel. See Mrs Alta Thompson at Bailey Maytag office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Thompson
Bailey Maytag
For Sale Bees Section Honey and Brick
Bees and honey products offered for sale by W H Bennett. Includes honey sections and brick materials. Contact details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. .H. Bennett
Tax collection notices for Enterprise Township posted
Bank in Browning on December 23 and at Bank of Purdin on December 30 to collect Township taxes for Enterprise. Vincent Steele, collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taxpayersings Bank
Browning
Bank of
Purdin
Enterprise
Vincent Steele
Peters Couple Celebrates Sixty Years in Mildred
Mr and Mrs W H Peters of Mildred Kansas observe their sixtieth wedding anniversary on December 14. Peters is a brother of G F Peters of this city. The family moved from Ohio to Illinois in 1869 to Missouri in 1875 then left Browning in 1910 for South Missouri before settling in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Peters
Mildred
Kansas
Peters
G. F. Peters
Missouri
Illinois
Ohio
Baptist Church Sees Largest Regular Service Yet
Pastor Orval Hamman reports the congregation grew to a record size two weeks ago with a strong evening turnout. Sunday school reached 35 this past Sunday and the pastor hopes to hit fifty this Sunday. A Christmas program is planned during Sunday school with services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. May blessings accompany Christmas and the year ahead.
Browning Baby Beef Club Christmas Meeting
The Browning Baby Beef Club gathered at Ray Kelly's home on December 15, 1939. Members enjoyed a Christmas gift exchange, a brief business session, carols, and snacks before games like checkers, carrom, and bingo. The group listed attendees and announced the next meeting for January 19, 1940 at Roy Haley's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Baby Beef Club
Ray Kelly
Herbert Crookshanks
Billie Joe
Fred Cotter
Martha Ann
Roy Hley
Cora Lee
Donald
Monroe
Gwendolyn
Raymond
Pharis
Beverly
L. T
Merilee
John Kelly
Roy Haley
Missouri 1940 License Plates Go On Sale
The 1940 Missouri automobile license plates are now on sale starting Monday December 18. Secretary Dwight H Brown says the early sale helps free 4 000 000 for highway debt due January to March next year. Delivery of 1939 plates ends November 30 at most offices. five regional offices plus Jefferson City handle exceptions. 1940 plates require a 1939 receipt or transfer from an old plate. The 1940 design features black on white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Dwight H. Brown
State Highway Department
Brown
Jefferson City
St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Springfield
Clayton
Tax Collector Schedule for Duncan Township
Edgar Hoselton announces tax collection rounds starting December first. He will be at Reger on Thursdays, Cora on Fridays, and Browning on Saturdays to collect township taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reger
Cora
Browning
Duncan Township
Edgar Hoselton
Floyd Rottmann’s 60th Birthday Dinner
December 2 marked Floyd Rottmann’s 60th birthday with a Sunday dinner hosted by Fannie. Guests included Mrs. W. F. Rottmann and Ted, Ed and Lizzie Rottmann, Maurice, J. W. and Darrell Rottmann, Clayton and Clarence Warren, Ed Sayers, Duane, Raymond, Teddy Holser, Kenneth Young and Russell, Morris Crookshanks and Ronald, Maize, Dona Collene, and Glen, plus Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Rottmann and Eisel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Rottmann
Fannie
W. F. Rottmann
Ted
Ed Sayers
W.E
Carolee
Lizzie Rottmann
Maurice
J. W
Darrell
Clayton Warren
Clarence Nichols
Duane
Don Shaffer
Betty
Phyllis
Emma Rottmann
Raymond
Sunday Dinner Guests Gather at Warren Home
Entertained Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Warren and Elizabeth were Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Barrows and children, Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Warren and children, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Warren and Donald, Mrs. Lula Jacobs and Miss Florence Johnson. The afternoon was spent in visiting and playing games and taking pictures. All too soon the day drew to a close and we all went to our homes after thanking Paul and Genevieve for a very pleasant day long to be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Warren
Elizabeth
Hugh Warren
Ervin Barrows
Beryl Warren
Ray Johnson
E.R. Warren
Donald
Lula Jacobs
Florence Johnson
Paul
Genevieve
Sunshine Workers Club Quilting Meeting
Mrs. Don Moffitt hosted the Sunshine Workers Club on November 29 with eight members and seven visitors. They worked on a fan quilt nearing completion, enjoyed a noon dinner, and resumed at 2 o clock with a singing lead by Beulah Land. Secretary Hadley Rulon presented a report and it was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Moffitt
Sunshine Workers Club
Buelah Land
Hadley Rulon
Child Training Program Highlights Read and Lunch Demo
A good report on child training features Mrs Ellwood Thudhum book review by Dale Carnegie. Recitation by Bobbie Rulon titled Mothers Helper followed a lunch packing demonstration by Don Moffitt. Attendees included the Thudhum and Moffitt families and other locals. Next meeting set with Mrs Herbert Peper on December 14. visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood Thudhum
Dale Carnigie
Bobbie Rulon
Don Moffitt
Alva Deskins
Lee Gooch
Orville
Gary Thudhum
Bruce Moffitt
Jessie
Lois
Bertha
Alberta
Mellie
Braden
Mabel
Vick
Herbert Peper
Parcel Post Sale by Ladies Aid to Benefit Church
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church sponsors a Parcel Post Sale and entertainment at the former M E Church South on Friday evening December 22 starting at 7 30. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church
M. E
South
Weekday lessons and curious family table talk noted
A journal style entry documents a week of school life with a chicken’s mother, class talks on goodness and debt, a ride to the country to meet a man who hadn’t paid his subscription, and a foggy travel tale from a foreign traveler seen by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto
Emmy
Super
Noosepaper & Witc Pa
Jake
Jacob
Evry Boddie
Anna
Notice to Hunters on Farm Grounds
Hunters with guns or legs are forbidden on our farms. This notice lists individuals including Tine Walker, Cecil Walker, W. P. Berelzy, Basil Taylor, John Jones, Bryn Knnfong, J H Dunlap, Sam Cox, John Browning, Scott Browning, W R Head, C E McGhes, C A Johnson, Theodore Steele, H F Kille, Mrs Joe Johnson, G D Walker, Ross Knight, and J N T S vier.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ladies Aid Society
Sullivan Co
Sylvia
Clara
Dorris
Amelia
Dana
Leah
Grace
Dorothy
Bessie
Kathryn
Allie
Camora
Lucille Quigley
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