Christmas Cantata Planned Tonight at Browning School
The Music of Bethlehem a Christmas cantata will be presented in Browning School Auditorium on Thursday December 22 1949 at 8 PM. The Browning choir includes Edward Williams of Cookeville Tennessee and features soloists Mrs R A Van Giesen Cynthia Moore and Saralou Schrock with a quartet led by R M Peterson. Reverend Kenneth Kelley reads Scripture and Mrs Sam Artz aides in coaching and direction.
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Bethlehem
Browning School
Browning
Edward Williams
Cookeville
Tennessee
Williams
Kenneth Kelley
Browning Baptist Church
R. A. van Giesen
Cynthia Moore
Saralou Schrock
Gerald Wade
Jerry Jennings
J. R. Williams
R. M. Peterson
Sam. Artz
Marilyn Jennings
Eva Doris Carter
Esther van Giesen
Velma Jennings
Ira Nevins
Mary Grice
Vadis Alspach
Richard Mundell
James R. Williams
Ray van Giesen
H. C. Freeland
Bobbie Moore
Vena Wade
Letha Bailey
Marilie Schrock
Marjorie Lay
Beverly Moore
Wilma Dowdy
Rosalie Schrock
Merril Peterson
James Calhoun
Junius Mundell
John B. Grice
Herbert Bailey
For Sale 1938 Ford Sedan With Radio and Heater
Edwin Barrows of Browning offers a 1938 Ford sedan in good condition with radio and heater for sale. Listing notes include contact in Browning for purchase inquiries.
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Ford
Edwin Barrows
Browning
Civic Club Christmas Party for Children Saturday
The Civic Club sponsors a Christmas party for local children on Saturday afternoon December 24 with a free matinee at the picture show. Santa arrives at 4 o clock with gifts for all children. The club thanks contributors to the food sale.
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Civic Club
Civic Club Meets With Mr and Mrs George Crooks
The Civic Club holds its regular meeting with Mr and Mrs George Crooks on Tuesday night December 27. A tree and gift exchange are planned and members are asked to bring sandwiches or cake.
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Civic Club
George Crooks
Browning Lumber Co to Close All Day Monday
The Browning Lumber Co will be closed all day Monday December 26. No services or deliveries will be available. Business will resume on the following business day.
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Browning Lumber Co
Newlyweds Honored at Dinner Hosted by Brinkley Family
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Brinkley and children gave a one o'clock dinner Sunday in honor of newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shoop. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. Noel Coram and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Coram and children, Mrs. Becca Coram of New Boston, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Coram and children of Brookfield, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Thudium and daughters of Laclede, Mrs. A. C. Brinkley and John, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hollon and children, and Billy Shoop of Rothville.
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Clyde Brinkley
Ralph Shoop
Noel Coram
Gilbert Coram
Becca Coram
New Boston
Chester Coram
Brookfield
Daniel Thudium
Laclede
A. C. Brinkley
John
Oscar Hollon
Billy Shoop
Rothville
Thurlo Buys Angus from Browning Buyer Names Laredo Sale
H N Thurlo of Browning purchases two purebred Angus cattle from Leroy Todd Son of Laredo Missouri in a regional livestock trade.
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H. N. Thurlo
Angus H. N. Thurlo
Browning Eee Pene
Leroy Todd Son
Laredo
Missouri
Purebred Poland China Benna Ats G Scoon Linneus
A notice lists a purebred Poland China swine connected to owner G Scoon of Linneus with reference to a livestock listing. The fragment indicates breed and location.
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Poland
China
Benna
Ats G. Scoon
Linneus
Electric Theatre Holiday Lineup on December 24 25 26
The Electric Theatre presents Belle Starrs Daughter in a Christmas show area outdoor Western tale about Belle Starrs daughter turning to law and order. December 25 26 features Beautiful Blonde From Bashful Bend with Betty Grable Olga San Juan Rudy Vallee Cesar Romero in a technicolor Western set in 1885. December 29 shows Take One False Step with William Powell Shelley Winters in wartime intrigue and mistaken plans.
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Belle Starr
Law and Order
Sun
Bashful Bend
Betty Grable
Olga San Juan
Rudy Vallee
Cesar Romero
Free Cartoon Show at Electric Theatre This Saturday
A free children’s program of eight cartoons will be shown at the Electric Theatre on Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock. The event is sponsored by the Electric Theatre and the Crooks Bros Recreation Parlor.
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Electric Theatre
Electric Theater
Crooks Bros. Recreation Parlor
Mr. Pulliam of Purdin Dies After Illness
Ed Pulliam who had been staying with his niece Mrs Eva Helms in Chillicothe since returning from Erie Pa where he visited his daughter and family Dr and Mrs G H Ger and son passed Tuesday afternoon. He suffered a heart ailment for some time. The body is at Wade Funeral Home with no funeral arrangements yet made.
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Mr. Pulliam
Ed Pulliam
Purdin
Eva Helms
Chillicothe
Erie
G. H.ger
Pulliam
Wade Funeral
Mrs Elsworth Turner dies at Cora in 1949
Mrs Elsworth Turner longtime Cora resident died at her home December 18 1949. Born February 16 1872 in Cora Missouri she was one of eight Brinkley children married October 29 1892 to Elsworth Turner and had seven children. Services were held December 20 at White Oak Church with burial beside her husband at White Oak Cemetery.
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Elsworth Turner
Cora
Mary Cordelia Brinkley Turner
Missouri
Daniel
Martha Reyner Brinkley
Emma Bradley
Los Angeles
California
Nellie Moddrell
Green City
Glen
Green Castle
Otis
Gird
Don
Kirksville
Arthur
Elba
White Oak Church
Glenn Bandy
Glenda Bandy
Erma Kelley
Ralph Pipes
Vernon Hollon
Ola Knifong
Haskell Hollon
Fritz Brinkley
Mark Brinkley
White Oak
Schoene
Sullivan County Resident Poly Boyer Died in Chillicothe
Poly Boyer longtime Sullivan County resident died of a heart attack Saturday December 10 1949 in a Chillicothe hotel. Funeral services and burial were conducted in Chillicothe.
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Poly
Chiffensthe
Milan Standard
Poly Boyer
Sullivan County
Chillicothe
Joe
Browning School News and Happenings
Christmas program set for Friday afternoon December 23 with a short Speech Class showcase. Basketball results show Meadville and Utica games. girls win 3rd place 37 to 12 while boys place 3rd after a 38 to 23 loss to Wheeling.
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Meadville SS Ae
Aeville
Thurdsay
Neg
Utica
Pay
Iyed Venta
Wheeling
Petunias on West Main Freeze After Long Bloom
Petunias on West Main Street finally froze on December 11 after six months in bloom due to a late fall and unusually mild winter.
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West Main Street
Jersey cow chosen as winter milk producer
Carl C. Drake notes a Jersey cow will make a good winter milk cow, signaling a practical choice for steady dairy output.
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Jersey
Carl C. Drake
Closing Notice for Local Businesses on Monday
The following business houses will be closed Monday Gooch's Store Browning Drug Co M F A Central Cooperative Farmers Cash Store Economy Variety Store.
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Gooch’s
Browning Drug Co. M.F.A. Central Cooperative
Farmers Cash Store
Economy Variety Store
Palmer and Sons seek 150 to 200 acres corn ground
John Palmer and Sons of Purdin Missouri advertise interest in renting 150 to 200 acres of good corn ground. They invite landowners to contact them with available fields suitable for corn production.
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John Palmer and Sons
Purdin, Mo
Carter Couple Vacation Visit Details
Howard R. Carter of Iowa City Iowa spends two weeks on vacation here and will be associated with Dr. McArtor during that period. Mrs. Carter is visiting relatives and friends.
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Howard R. Carter
Iowa City
Iowa
Dr. McArtor
Mrs. Carter
J R Williams Co Announces Fur and Rabbit Buying
J R Williams and Company states they are purchasing furs and rabbits as usual, inviting sellers to contact their offices for the standard business exchange.
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J.R. Williams & Co
Browning Sunday School and Christmas Program Notice
Reger Browning Sunday School 9 30 a m Worship service 10 15 Message Gods Answer to Mens Dilemma Humphreys Christmas program by Sunday school Friday December 23 7 30 p m Sunday School 10 00 Worship service 11 00 Reger Sunday School Christmas Saturday Dec 24 Sunday Evening Preaching 7 80 beng annual Christmas Program Saturday December 24 8 00 p m All within these church communities invited to attend
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Reger Browning
Browning
Humphreys
Reger
Christmas Party for Purdi n American Legion Auxiliary
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary in Purdin Missouri gathered December 14 at Mrs Travis Smiths home for a party. Hostesses Mrs Smith and Mrs Mack Molloy organized a mixer contest won by Elizabeth Ellsberry with other winners Hazel Peterson and Elizabeth Ells. Bingo prizes went to Mable Harvey Thelma Loy Pearle Thurio Leota Aml ey Mabyn Gooch Hazel Peterson and Dorothy Drake. A wishing well gift and homemade candy were presented to President Mildred Atkins as refreshments followed. Reporter.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Travis Smith
Purdin
Missouri
Smith
Mack Molloy
Elizabeth Ellsberry
Hazel Peterson
Elizabe Ells
Mable Harvey
Thelmaloy
Pearle Thurio
Leotamley
Mabyn Gooch
Hazel Person
Dorothy Drake
Browning American Legion Auxiliary
Mildred Atkins
Molloy
Won Trip for Local Gazette Carrier Reward
Noble Crooks, carrier for the St. Joseph Gazette and News-Press, was among 64 carriers entertained by the organization in St. Joseph. The event included a 6 30 dinner and a wrestling match as a reward for service and new subscriber signups in the area.
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St. Joseph
Jewel Crooks
Noble Crooks
Car heat er listing names DeVaun Gooch Browning
A near new car heater is noted with reference to DeVaun Gooch in Browning.
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DeVaun Gooch, Browning
Birth of Sheila Kay Goins in Denver
A baby girl weighing 7 lbs 18 oz was born to Mr. and Mrs. Orville Goins in Denver Colorado. Orville is the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Goins of Purdin.
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Orville Goins
Denver
Colo
Sheila Kay
Orville
Ralph Goins
Purdin
Leota Haley Hosts Stitch And Chatter Club Meeting
Leota Haley led a December 15 all day quilting and embroidery session for 24 members and 6 guests. The group finished a quilt and several tea towels, enjoyed a noon dinner, held a business meeting, and planned a Christmas exchange at Enterprise school with Blanche Head presiding next.
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Leota Haley
Wesleyan Service Guild Christmas Dinner at Maude Morris Home
The Wesleyan Service Guild held its annual Christmas dinner at Miss Maude Morris home on December 15. Attendees enjoyed a turkey dinner and festive decorations, with readings, songs, a book review, and a gift exchange led by Jo Anne Quigley and Marlene Abbott.
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Wesleyan Service Guild
Maude Morris
Esther. van Giesen
Serg Seaman
Lillian Bennett
Joanne Quigley
Marlene Abbott
Maude
May Schrock
Martha Gooch
Leona Harris
Jenny Lumsden
Elizabeth A. Ellsberry
Allie Ware
Mary Vincent
Goldie Abbott
Kathleen Quigley
Marjorie Layma Rudloff
Rose Green
Ellie Seaman
Beverly Moore
Esther van Giesen
Helen Hooker
Genevieve Prather
Margaret Smith
Lila Williams
Mary Grice
Gladys Bow
Christmas Cantata Date Moved By Community Choir
The Christmas cantata is rescheduled from December 25 to December 22 due to participation conflicts. The community choir now plans the Thursday night performance with the same venue and program.
Southern voice instructor performs with local choir tonight
Edward F. Williams, a voice instructor from a southern college, appears with the community choir at the High School Auditorium for a concert this evening. Mrs. Williams is visiting as a houseguest of local relatives.
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Edward F. Williams
Deep South
Williams
Burdett Vacation Visit With Fort Meade Family
Cpl. Clarence Burdett of Fort Meade Maryland arrived Saturday to spend his vacation with his mother Mrs Grace Burditt and Mr and Mrs Ross Burke along with other relatives and friends.
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Cpl
Clarence Burdett
Fort Meade
Maryland
Grace Burditt
Ross Burke
Sunday School and Worship Services At Local Church
Sunday School meets at 10:00 a m with Carl Drake as Superintendent. Morning worship begins at 11. Training union for preaching Sundays at 6:45 p m. Evening service at 7:30 p m. All are welcome who lack a church home to join anytime.
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Carl Drake
Training Union
Pleasant Grove E U B Church Announces Holiday Services
Pleasant Grove E U B Church led by Pastor Bertha M Porter schedules Sunday School at 10 am with no Sunday services until December 31 weather and road conditions permitting. A special 11 am service is noted for that day in the readable fragment.
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Bertha M. Porter
Radio Services Ad in Brookfield Missouri
Short classified notice for Neff Radio Service at 587168S Main Brookfield MO offering Maytag parts and radio sales for convenient home service.
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Neff Radio Service
Main
Brookfield
Prairie Mound PTA Met Thursday Before Christmas
The Prairie Mound Parent-Teacher Association met Thursday night at the schoolhouse with forty two attendees. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Erman Brantner, John Browning, and Clifford Hurt. The group sang Silent Night, held a Christmas grab bag, and played rock and pitch. Refreshments of sandwiches, cookies, coffee, and cocoa followed. The next meeting is December 29. Visitors welcome.
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Prairie Mound
Parent-Teacher Association
Parent- Teacher Association
Erman Brantner
John Browning
Clifford Hurtson
Leila Pagent
Velma Rinehart
Sayers
Rabbits Scarce Steady Coon Pelts Rise in Local Trade
A local fur buyer reports purchasing twice as many coon pelts as rabbits. Routine checks by a conservation agent note nine fur buyers and seven rabbit buyers in Linn and Sullivan counties. The quail season disappointed hunters.
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Linn
Sullivan
Alumni Banquet and Dance at School Auditorium
The annual Alumni banquet and dance will be held at the school auditorium on Wednesday night, December 28. Admission is 1.75 per person. Register by December 24. Tickets on sale at Browning Locker Plant Farmers Cash Store M. F. A. Central Cooperative Gooch's Store and J R Williams Co.
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Browning
Farmers Cash Store
M. F. A. Central Cooperative
Gooch's Store
J. R. Willams Co
Locust Valley Church Plans Christmas Sunday School Treat
Locust Valley Baptist Church invites attendees to a Christmas treat after Sunday School on Sunday morning December 25. The event welcomes all members and visitors to celebrate the holiday with fellowship and light refreshments.
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Locust Valley Baptist Church
Sunday dinner guests in Purdim visit Mrs Warren
Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Veda Warren in Purdim were Mr and Mrs. D G Free land, Mrs. Nellie Stone and Miss Mary Shepherd.
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Veda Warren
Purdim
D. G. Freeland
Nellie Stone
Mary Shepherd
Local Family Visits During furlough from March Field
The four Jacobs Brothers John Jerald Junior and Herman Pres and friend Thomas Keith from March Field Air Base near Riverside California arrived Saturday morning for a short furlough and are visiting Mr and Mrs Raymond Jacobs and other relatives and friends.
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Jacobs Brothers
John
Jerald
Junior
Herman
Thomas Keith
March Field Air Base
Riverside
California
Nek
Raymond Jacobs
Peters Attend Christmas Dinner Event at Travelers
Mr and Mrs Wesley Peters attended a Christmas party at the Travelers on Thursday evening sponsored by the Standard Company for the winning entrant and wives in a Motor Delivery contest.
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Wesley Peters
Standard Company
Aent
East of Purdin Families Share Sunday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Chas Kreiner and son Billy visit Mr and Mrs C E Smith for Sunday dinner. Mr and Mrs Arthur Haley called in the afternoon. Also present were Mr and Mrs Bob Kreiner and Mrs Gall Bailey with sons Jerry and Roger from east of Purdin.
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Chas. Schreiner
Billy
Bob Kreiner
Gall Bailey
Jerry
Roger
East of Purdin
C. E. Smith
Arthur Haley
Overseas trip photos shown by servicemen
Soldiers displayed photographs they took during their stay in Germany and other places of interest while overseas, sharing memories from their time abroad.
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Gineodar
Germany
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Powell
Shelley Winters
Helen
Mr. Freeland
Jefferson City
Liary
Auxi Legion
Tess
Blanche Head
Lydia Barclay
Cora Lee Ford
Alpha Christy
Mamie Head
Bertha A Mable Lambert
Madaline Tucker
Edith Hale
Alma Browning
Irene Kelly
Mildred Brantner
Camora Abott
Bessie Steele
Gertrude Lamba Dickinson
Alpha Abert
Vivian Woodside
Grace Linhart
Hailie Minor
Effie Britton
Schrock
Pleasant Grove
E.U.B. Church
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