Aged mother passes away December 16th obituary
Elizabeth Agnes McKinley born March 28 1863 in Knox County Indiana moved to Linn County Missouri at 13. She died December 16 1947 at age 84 8 23, married December 21 1882 to William L Brown. Six of twelve children survive with nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral at Thorne Funeral Home Linneus December 18 conducted by Rev Geede Christy. Burial at Grantsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Agnes McKinley
George Washington
Sarah H. McKinley
Knox County
Indiana
Linn County
Missouri
William L. Brown
Church of Christ
Ernest
Kansas City
Taylor
Browning
John Roscoe
Denver
Colo
Harvey Alexander
Sprague
Washington
Ray Lee
Purdin
Alvin Smith
Linneus
Thorne
Geede Christy
Grantsville
Henry Roy
Billy
Tom and
Beverd
Earl
Billie Belshe
Jenny Guy Belly
Max Brown
Aletha Krell
Iola Allen
John Brown
Ruth Peterson
Kenosha
Wis
Jerry Jack Brown
Betty Brown
Rock’ _Island
Illinois
Mrs. Permelia Mairs Dies After Illness in Missouri
Mrs. Permelia Mairs formerly of Browning and Brookfield died Monday night in Kirksville Missouri after a period of serious illness. Survived by sons J Roy Mairs and Carl Mairs. Remains taken to Wade Funeral Home with funeral arrangements not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mairs
Permelia Mairs
Kirksville
Missouri
Mairs
Browning
Brookfield
J. Roy
Carl Mairs
Wade Funeral Home
Appreciation Note From Pauline Peterson to Cantata Members
Pauline Peterson extends sincere thanks for cooperation time and talent given and for the lovely gift presented to her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Peterson
Wolf and fox pelts sold in town drive
A local buyer reports purchasing a wolf and five fox pelts from J. D. Quigley during the recent snowy period. Quigley, Hedges, Jennings and others joined a westward drive. Large mink were taken by Bernie Brantner, John Tucker, Ted Steele, Alton Abbott, Richard Head and Robbie Bennett. Jackie Schrock captured a pure white opossum. Fur dealers urge focus on minks muskrats and weasels while prices for skunks raccoons civets remain very low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Quigley
Messrs
Quigley
Hedges, Jennings
Bernie Brantner
John Tucker
Ted Steele
Alton Abbott
Richard Head
Robbie Bennett
Jackie Schrock
Esex
Jones Taxi Service Public Notice
Late model clean comfortable cars available from Jones Taxi with office at home on the north west corner block north of the bank. Phone 170 day or night. Downtown at the Snack Shack 90. Rates lower than neighboring towns.
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N. W
Snack Shack
Tribble Rites Held for Ralph E Tribble in Browning
Services were conducted by Rev. Ray Tomlin for Ralph Emerson Tribble born June 26 1882 near Fowler Illinois son of Marmaduke and Eliza Tribble. He married Daisie Phillips in Portland Oregon 1922 and died December 16 1947 in Browning Missouri. He taught in Linn County Missouri and worked 23 years in Portland Oregon. He joined South Methodist Church at Purdin Missouri and was a 32nd degree Mason. Funeral held Thursday at 1:30 pm at the Methodist Church with a mixed quartet and pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Emerson Tribble
Marmaduke
Eliza Tribble
Fowler
Illinois
Missouri
Daisie M. Phillips
Portland
Oregon
Linn County
Gem City Business College
South
It & Co
Browning
Charles Tribble
Purdin
Wade Tribble
Kansas City
Elmer Tribble
Inglewood
California
South Methodist Church
Parvin
Methodist Church
Ray Tomlin
Thomas J. Haney
Velma Jenn
Beverly Moore
Jas. Williams
Merril Peterson
Pauline Peterson
Walter Eee Ah Garrett
Wayne Goorhound Bay
Gooch
Wade Funeral Service
Card of Thanks for Ralph E Tribble
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness shown in the death and burial of Ralph E Tribble along with appreciation for the floral offerings from The Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph E. Tribble
For Sale Electric Washing Machine
For sale an electric washing machine in Browning listed by J. Bartow. No additional details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee J. Bartow
Browning
Five Poland Spotted Male Hogs Offered by Ingraham
L. L. Ingraham offers five spotted Poland male hogs each around 150 pounds weight. The brief notice lists the seller and the animal lot at about that size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
L. L. Ingraham
Christmas Party Held by Wesleyan Guild at Mrs Wade’s Home
The Wesleyan Guild annual Christmas party was hosted by Mrs. Vena Wade on December 18. A dinner was served and enjoyed by all attendees followed by a gift exchange. Guests included Mabel Keithley Jenny Lumsden Nina Fanning and many others with young attendees Joan Quigley Bonna Jo Nevins and Sandra Kay Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Guild
Vena Wade
Mabel Keithley
Jenny Lumsden
Nina Fanning
Lillian Bennett
Leona Harris
Kathleen Quigley
Genevieve Prather
Mildred Spencer
Gladys Bowyer
Velma Jennings
Margaret Smith
Erma Kelley
Ila Nevins
Martie
New Perfection oil stove model for sale
Table top New Perfection oil stove offered by Lillie Morelock. Used very little, ready for pickup or delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Morelock
Fur and hide buyers ad from J. R. Williams & Co.
Notice announces purchase of fur and rab bits with cow hides priced at 20 cents per pound by J. R. Williams & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Williams & Co
Farm For Sale Near Bro
126 acre improved farm for sale seven miles northeast of Bro off a rock road. Written by O. P. Morris 6406 N. Rockwell St Chicago 45 Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro
Rock Road
O. P. Morris
Rockwell St
Chicago 45
Ill
Browning Couple Wed Friday in Missouri Ceremony
Bertha Jennfigs and the groom were married Friday morning in Laclede Missouri with Rev Greenway officiating. After the ceremony they went to Excelsior Springs then Kansas City and Maryville before returning to Browning where friends wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Jennfigs
Sen
United
Jone
Ber
Laclede
Missou
Rev
Greenway
Excelsior Springs
Kansas City
Maryville
Browning
Lovable Butch Jenkins Stars In The Yearling
At the Electric Theatre, Butch Jenkins leads a story of an army captain rebuilding life with his son after his wife’s death. Gregory Peck Jane Wyman Claude Jarman Jr star in The Yearling, a Technicolor drama about Florida scrub life, a boy’s bond with a fawn, and the lessons of growing up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butch” Jenkins
Pet
Birthday Dinner Honors Freeland Couple with 76 and 77 Candles
A dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs R C Bennett near Linneus honored Mr and Mrs Dar Freelands birthday on Sunday December 14. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dan Freeland Mr and Mrs Glenn Freeland Mr and Mrs Clive Freeland Mr and Mrs Neil Freeland and son of Kirksville Miss Edith J Burkholder of Brookfield and the hosts. All departed late hours wishing the couple many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ise
R. C. Bennett
Linneus
Dar Freeland
Neil Freeland
Kirksville
Edith J. Burkholder
Brookfield
Cinderella Club Christmas Party Recalls Bridge Night
Mrs. Helen Carter hosted the Cinderella Club Christmas party last Tuesday evening. Members received gifts and played bridge with Brantner taking high score and Ma Jennings low. Most members were named. Blanche Johnson was away in Phoenix for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Carter
Cinderella Club
Pha Brantner
Low Torma Jennings
Nan
Blanche Johnson
Phoenix
Arizona
Income Tax Returns Preparation Offered Again
Mrs Lila F Williams offers income tax return preparation with a minimum fee of two dollars and invites appointments for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila F. Williams
Christmas Greeting From Hubert and Ella Mae Atkins
Hubert and Ella Mae Atkins extend warm wishes to friends and neighbors for a joyful Christmas and a bright new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert and
Ella Mae Atkins
One More Sunday to Serve in 1947 at First Baptist
A brief church notice invites parishioners to attend services at First Baptist Church this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. The message urges worship, study and prayer as the year ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Browning
Mr and Mrs King to spend Christmas week with Harveys
Mr and Mrs L F King of Ironton Missouri will come Christmas Eve to spend a week with Mr and Mrs B J Harvey and the article notes their visit will be a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. King
Ironton, Mo
B. J. Harvey
Covered Dish Dinner for Methodist Young Adults
The Young Adult class of the Methodist Church met with Mr. and Mrs. Atkins on December 17 for a covered dish dinner. Mrs. Prather gave thanks as Jimmie Rudloff opened the meeting. Minutes were approved, plans for a New Year party were made, and an entertainment committee presented a gift to the teacher. Attendees included George and Genevieve Prather, Jimmie and Oma Rudloff, Sue and John, Gayle and Hazel Ingraham, Raymond and Vadis Alscher, Kathleen Quigley and Dan, Mabel Lambert and Sonja, and Ovid and Mildred Atkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Ovid Atkins
Central College lists mid semester scholarship recipients
Calvin Lambert Browning of Mo Bronson is named among Central College scholars for mid semester honors. Only students with superior or excellent averages qualify for the list.
Haseville Youth Club Meeting December 1947
The Haseville Youth Club met with Miss Margaret Tromerhouser on her birthday December 14 1947. Twenty two members and nine visitors attended. A Bible verse contest determined who would host an oyster supper. Betty Walker’s side won and a hay ride December 22 followed by carols and supper at Allen Foster’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haseville
Margaret Tromerhouser
Sev
Mathew
Betty Walker
Gail Jerome
Betty
Allen Foster
Georgie Hess
Cc. Me
Christmas Meeting of the General Purpose Club at Warren
The General Purpose Club held its Christmas meeting at Warren schoolhouse on Monday night December 15 with ten members and families. Mrs. Artz led carols, and program leaders Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Powell organized games as gifts were drawn. Robert Fields had a birthday cake and the group sang Happy Birthday before popcorn and candy refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Sam Artz
Wade Watson
Roscoe Powell
Robert Field
Robert
R. A. Thurlo
Joel
Belle
Nicky
Wm. Woodall
Robert Fields
John Robert
Christmas Cantata Draws Large Crowd at Methodist Church
The Music of Bethlehem staged Sunday at 8 p m drew an overflowing audience. Director Mrs Pauline Peterson received a gift for her leadership, with Mrs Erma Kelley on piano. Dr T J Haney hosted as MC and read scripture as cast listed. Easter followup urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Methodist Church
Pauline Peterson
Erma Kelley
T. J. Haney
Cynthia Beverly Moore
Vena Wade
Mary Ruth Harris
Saralou Schrock
Eva Doris Carter
Marilee
Rosalie Schrock
Beverly Moore
Vane Wade
Velma Jennings
Helen Carter
Ira Nevins
Richard Mundell
Jas. Williams
Merril Peterson
Junius Mundell
Gene Carter
James Calhoun
County School Fund Liquidation Plans Discussed
Linn County Town School Boards of Education met at Brookfield to plan a county election to liquidate funds for school use. Currently only interest is received, which is deducted from state funds, yielding nothing. A proposal would make twenty dollars per enumerated child available for schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Brookfield
H. E. Bolen
Ingraham Family Hosts Sunday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Gayle Ingraham and daughters Elaine and Gayla Marie entertained Sunday with a lovely dinner Those present were J S Head Mr and Mrs Carl Head and sons Jerry Garry and Roger Mr and Mrs Clarence Head and Charlotte C J Ingraham was an evening guest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Ingraham
Elaine
Gayla Marie
J. S. Head
Carl Head
Jerry
Garry
Roger
Clarence Head
Charlotte
C. J. Ingraham
Bailey Dinner Guests Include Local, Laredo, Osgood Visitors
Mr and Mrs Herbert C Bailey hosted a Sunday one o clock dinner with guests Mr and Mrs W F Roach Mr and Mrs Gleamond Roach Ernest Rensch Mr and Mrs John Rensch and daughter Mrs Nora Henderson of Laredo Mr and Mrs Victor McCully of Osgood and Mr and Mrs Fred Burriss of Kansas City in attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert C. Bailey
W. F. Roach
Gleamond Roach
This City
Ernest Rensch
John Rensch
Nora Henderson
Laredo
Victor McCully
Osgood
Fred Burriss
Kansas City
W S of C S Meeting at Mrs Haning’s Well Attended
Eighteen members were present at the W S of C S meeting held at Mrs. Haning’s. Officers were elected: President Iva Darr, Vice President Nelle Williams, Secretary Bertha Haning, Treasurer Lorene Adams, Reporter Iva Fleming. Mabel Keithley led worship and Mamie Bartow gave the lesson For unto us a Child is Born.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S
C. S
St. John
Rudloff
Mamie Bartow
Mesdames Lelia Nickell
May Schrock
Mrs. Sloan
Iva Fl
Mary Rudloff
Gertie Mabel Keithley
Reba Hummel
Nelle
Marie Woolf
Iva Drake
Bertie Haley
Bertha Haning
Essie Slack
Lorene
Aao
Lula Carter
Iva Arr
Radio Service Jean Balls Shop in Brookfield Mo
Radio service business listing for Jean Balls Shop located at 332 East Helm Street Brookfield Missouri with phone number 1112 presented as a local advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Balls
Notice To Farmers And Other Federal Income Taxpayers
The Individual Income Tax Act of 1944 requires farmers with gross income of 500 or more in 1947 to file a Declaration of Estimated Tax by January 15, 1948 unless they file an income tax return. Penalties apply for late filings. Deputy Internal Revenue staff will assist in Marceline, Laclede, Meadville, and Purdin on listed dates with no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Marceline
Jan
Laclede
Meadville Bank
Meadville
Purdin Bank
Purs
Stitch and Chatter Club Christmas Meeting Report
Stitch and Chatter Club gathered with Bessie Steele on December 18 for a Christmas gathering. Members enjoyed home made candy, a decorated tree, carols, and a craft session, with plans for a January meeting and a grab bag roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitch and Chatter Club
Bessie Steele
Effie Britton
Madeline Tucker
Mamie Hale
Camora Spencer
Lydia Barclay
Blanche Head
Grace Linhart
Florence Elliott
Laura Hamilton
Irene Kelly
Cora Lee Ford
Mildred Brantner
Goldie Abbott
Bertha Abbott
Hallie Minor
Alfie Christy
Vivian Woodside
Edith Hale
Orpha Dickinson
Alpha Lambert
Gerrude Lambert
Clara Hanman
Allie Ware
John Lee
Bernard
Jerry Brantner
Kenneth Steele
Dorothy Lee
Lester Ford
Carole Woodside
Allen Tucker
Pleasant Grove United Brethren Church Sunday School
Kenneth G. Kelley, pastor, invites all to Sunday School at 10:00 a m with Roy Miller as superintendent. Classes for all ages available. attendance urged for every member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
United Brethren Church
Kenneth G. Kelley
Roy Miller
Locust Valley Church Se tuig Sunday Schedule
Locust Valley Baptist Church. Rev Kenneth Peery pastor. Sunday School at 10 a m. Cecil Lay superintendent. Preaching on the second and fourth Sundays. Morning worship at 11 a m. Evening service at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Valley Baptist Church
Kenneth Peery
Cecil Lay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jones’ Taxi
the Electric Theatre
Little Mr. Jim
S. Main
Brookfield, Mo
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