Funeral Rites Held for Anton Riedle in Purdin Missouri
Anton Riedle born June 4 1874 near Vienna Austria died December 19 1952 in Wheeling Missouri aged 78 years 6 months 15 days. He moved to Linn County with his parents at age six and spent most of life there. He married Eva Calhoun in 1896 and had two daughters Mrs Ola Lambert and Mrs Frances Smith. After earlier losses he remarried Susie Stultz in 1930. Funeral services conducted by Rev Yaden of Blockton were held December 22 1952 with pallbearers G V Kingsolver J A Buswell R D Cassity R C Bagley Ray Pulliam J S Purdin. Interment in Purdin cemetery Wade Funeral Home directed.
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Anton R. Riedle
Peter
Francisca Riedle
Vienna
Austria
Wheeling
Missouri
Linn County
Church of Christ
Eva Calhoun
Ola Lambert
Frances Smith
Linneus
Purdin
Susie Stultz
Edward Lambert
Durango
Colorado
Eugene Smith
Neil DeVore
Gerald
Billy Smith
Linneuse
Jennie Lambert
Keith
Barbara Smith
Micheal DeVore
Barbara Allen
Kansas City
Stephen Riedle
Kan
Wesley Riedle
Kelliher
Saskatchewan
Canada
Mike
Guyer
Shelby
G. V. Kingsolver
J. A. Buswell
R. D. Cassity
R. C. Bagley
Ray Pulliam
J. S. Purdin
Wade Funeral Home
Willard W. Bivens Rites Held in Kansas City
Willard W. Bivens age 69 died Friday night at St. Luke's Hospital Kansas City native of Linn County. Longtime North Salem resident remembered by wife a son Willard Jr a sister Mrs Alpha Christy Browning and brother Earl J Kansas City. Funeral services occurred in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard W. Bivens
St. Luke’s Hospital
Kansas City
Linn County
Bevins
North Salem
Willard, Jr
Alpha Christy
Browning
Earl J
Forty Third Annual Stockholders Meeting of Bank of Purdin
Notice states the Forty Third Annual Stockholders Meeting of the Bank of Purdin in Purdin Missouri on December 29 1952 at 9 am for at least three hours to elect nine directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business. Attest Secretary Chas H Tribble President H G Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Purdin
Purdin
Missouri
Chas. H. Tribble
H. G. Johnson
Mrs William Lawrence Dead At 87 In Milan
Mrs William Lawrence of Milan died December 14 1952 at age 87 after long illness. She lived in Sullivan County except for a stint in Texas and raised seven children with her husband William Sherman Lawrence. Services were held December 17 at the Baptist Church in Milan with Rev Basil Sinclair and Rev W C Kirchner presiding. Burial followed in Mt Zion cemetery under Schoene’s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lawrence
Scottsville
Missouri
Mary Ellen
Jonathan Tipton
William Sherman Lawrence
Ed Lawrence
Milan
The
Baptist Church
Basil Sinclair
W. C. Kirchner
Gladys Myers
Troy Sevier
Erma Kelley
Joe Jennings
Walter Harris
Ed Judd
Edward Daily
Billy Sevier
Arthur Lawrence
Mt. Zion Cemetery
Schoene’s
Farm For Rent Near Brown ing 160 Acres
160 acre farm for rent located 4 miles southeast of Brown ing with electricity good roads and well watered. Crops include corn oats and 20 acres of clover, balance meadow and pasture. Write S C Lantz 2423 5th Ave Moline Ill or see Mrs Lantz Brown ing Mo 2t.
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Browning
S. C. Lantz
5Th Ave
Moline
Ill
Lantz Browning
Williams Family Visits Then Plans Christmas in Tennessee
Mr and Mrs Edward F Williams and their daughter Cheryl Lynn of Cookeville Tennessee visited Mr and Mrs Jas R Williams last Friday. They left Tuesday for Paris Tennessee to spend Christmas with Cheryl Lynn's mother and her sisters and families.
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Edward F. Williams
Cheryl Lynn
Cookeville
Tennessee
Jas. R. Williams
Paris
Tenn
For Sale House and Lot in Browning
Four room house in Browning with screened porch. The home has been newly papered wired painted and new porch floors. Contact Lyle Ingraham for details.
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Browning
Lyle Ingraham
Methodist Church Purdin Charge Announces 1953 Schedule
The Purdin Charge led by Pastor E. V. Campbell invites attendance at Sunday School each Sunday at 10. Services at Purdin on Dec 28 at 11 and 7 30 with worship and preaching. Morris Chapel services set for the first Sunday in January 1953. The note asks parishioners if they will attend divine worship more faithfully in 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdin
Bear Branch
Morris Chapel
Clifford Chambers
A. E. Buswell
Joe Moore
Devine
Liberty School News Christmas Parties And Holiday Assembly
Teachers held a Christmas Party at the Cabin in the Valley on December 18 with a turkey dinner toast by Calvin Lambert and a gift exchange for forty three. A second party followed December 17 in the High School Gym led by Mrs Ady, open to all students with games and refreshments. The closing assembly in the gym features a Christmas tree gift exchange and a show including a screening of the film Katy Did It, then Christmas vacation through January 5.
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Calvin Lambert
Ady
Katy
Dressed Turkey Contest Winners Named at Bailey Maytag Store
The Tappan Range Christmas Cranberry Count contest at Bailey Maytag Store ended Saturday night. Edward Morelock won the dressed turkey. gift certificates went to Frank Cline Sandra Smith Mrs Lillie Morelock Phyllis Smith Glenn Jerome and John Keith Elliott with an official count of 9.
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Bailey Maytag Co
Edward Morelock
Eunice Smith
Frank Cline
Sandra Smith
Lillie Morelock
Phyllis Smith
Glenn Jerome
John Keith Elliott
Mrs Lola Russell Requests Leader Record Send
Mrs Lola Russell of Linneus asks that her copy be sent to Marshall Minnesota where she will visit her sisters in law Mrs Etta Bailey and Mrs Theo Rose. She received a long distance call from Des Moines Iowa about the death of Mrs Wardie McCollum on December 18th. Mrs McCollum entered the hospital on November 16th.
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Lola Russell
Linneus
Leader
Marshall, Minn
Etta Bailey
Theo Rose
Russell
Des Moines
Iowa
Wardie McCollum
McCollum
For Rent Two Newly Decorated Apartments on West Main
Two newly decorated two bedroom apartments available on West Main Street near Browning. Mrs. F R Fanning handles inquiries. phone 128F42. Artful listing notes convenient location and updated interiors.
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West Main St
F. R. Fanning
Browning
Christmas Dinner At The Britten Home
A family Christmas dinner was held Sunday December 21 at the home of Mr and Mrs Wayne Britten and Jessie M. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Everett Hale Elaine and Larry, Mr and Mrs Archie Dickinson, Mrs J H Calhoun, Mr and Mrs Elmo Britton and children, Mr and Mrs Norman Woodside and children, Mr and Mrs Nelson Britton and James Calhoun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Britten
Jessie M
Everett Hale
Elaine
Larry
Archie Dickinson
J. H. Calhoun
Elmo Britton
Norman Woodside
Nelson Britton
James Calhoun
Induction list from Linn County Selective Service 1952
The Local Board No. 62 Linn County inducted Delmar Dean Smith Marce line age 23 Joseph Eugene Burns Carson DeWayne Hill Ronald LeRoy Ludwig and eight others on 10 December 1952. Thirteen men slated for induction 21 January 1953 and eight for physicals 29 January. No December call for physical examination. Virginia Osborn Clerk.
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Linn County
Army
Smith
Delmar Dean
Marceline
Burns
Joseph Eugene
Linneus
Hill
Carson DeWayne
St. Catherine
Ludwig
Ronald LeRoy
Browning
Virginia Osborn
Mrs Bertie Haley Hosts Willing Workers Club
Mrs Bertie Haley presided an afternoon meeting of the Willing Workers Club on December 17. The group sang carols, read scripture and minutes, exchanged secret sister gifts, and enjoyed cake coffee and mints. The next gathering will be with Elma Brinkley with the Wild Cats entertaining the Slow Pokes on December 31.
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Willing Workers Club
Bertie Haley
Bethlehem
St. Luke
Nadine
Sylvia
Mary Taylor
Maxine
Mamie
Bertie
Nelle
Irene
Etta
Cecille
Lucile
Emma
Dollie
Blanche
Lela
Frankie
Phyllis
Edna
Gregory
Stevie
Elma Brinkley
Wild Cats
Lost Keys Found in Browning Lettered Bunch
A note reports several keys tied together found in Browning. Finder should notify Miss Jessie Fuller.
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Jessie Fuller
Browning
Wanted Work of Any Kind
Mrs Richard Williams of Browning seeks any employment or work opportunities. She is available for hire and can provide references upon request.
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Richard Williams
Browning
Thanks for Kind Xmas Cards From Mamie Bartow
Thanks to all who remembered me with Christmas cards. I did not have the spirit to send any so I say thanks and wish a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Bartow
Tax Notice for Pleasant Hill Township Taxes
Tax collector Clarence Gramling announces locations at Citizens Savings Bank to collect Pleasant Hill Township taxes on Friday December 26 and Wednesday December 31.
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Citizens Savings Bank
Pleasant Hill Township
Clarence Gramling
Seven Aberdeen Anguses Bought by Roland Hess
Roland Hess of Browning Missouri purchased seven pure bred Aberdeen Angus cows. The item notes the buyer and location with a brief mention of Mrs J D Jobe from Trenton.
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Roland Hess
Browning, Mo
J. D. Jobe
Trenton
For Sale Wood and coal white enamel range
Mrs. John Q. Fields of Browning Missouri advertises a wood and coal white enamel range in good condition for sale.
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John Q. Fields
Browning, Mo
Sold Property Leads to Rented Farm
Mr and Mrs O T Huffman of Green Castle visited Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Charley Bailey. They sold the Jas Riednour property to Ernie Hicks, who has rented his farm to Mr and Mrs Glenn George.
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O. T. Huffman
Green Castle
Charley Bailey
Jas. Riednour
Ernie Hicks
Hicks
Glenn George
Enterprise 4-H Club Plans Christmas Party At School
The Enterprise 4-H Club met December 9 at the Enterprise School House with good attendance. Members pledged to the flag and shared Christmas wish lists. Grace Henry was chosen as clothing project assistant replacing Eunice Sayre. A party date was set for December 30 at the high school gym with candy apples and pop. Twenty four families are in the club and hosts are scheduled by month. The group notes it has the largest enrollment in Linn County and thanks parents leaders and agents for support. Reporter.
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Enterprise 4-H
Enterprise 4-H Club
Enterprise School House
Grace Henry
Eunice Sayre
Kay Badger
Bob Haggy
Wendell Patterson
Linn County
Christmas Party at the Ingraham Home
The W M A Baptist Church women held their monthly Christmas party at Mrs Hazel Ingraham home with a dinner, a Royal Service program, Lottie Moon reading, and gift distribution. Members and guests listed include Hazel Ingraham and three visitors, with next meeting planned at Mrs Lela Neet home. Weather affected attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Ingraham
W.M.A. of the Baptist Church
Lottie Moon
Tressie Christy
Clara Lay
Genevieve Warren
Eva Lambert
Hinda Johnson
Mae McCormick
Lela Neet
Sissie Burwell
Elaine Ingraham
Mattie Turner
Ora McQuown
Edna _ Falconer Cordie Cotter
Nora Cassity
Saramae
Elizabeth Ruth Warren
Gayla Marie Ingraham
Hazel
Kingsolver resigns from Citizens Savings Bank in Browning
Special notice states G V Kingsolver Col. will have December 26 as his last day at Citizens Savings Bank Browning to collect taxes for Benton Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Savings Bank
Browning
Benton Township
G. V. Kingsolver
Williams Family Dinner Guests Shifted to Tennessee and Chillicothe
Mr and Mrs Jas Williams hosted Sunday dinner with Edward F Williams and daughter from Cookeville Tennessee and C B Fleming from Chillicothe visiting. Also present were Mr and Mrs Raymond McCrary and son James Lee from near Chula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. R. Willams
Edward F. Williams
Cookeville, Tenn
C. B. Fleming
Chillicothe
Raymond McCrary
James Lee
Near Chula
Birthday Party for Julie McArtory Marks Fourth Birthday
Mrs. T R McArtory hosted a Thursday morning party on December 18 for Julie whose birthday is December 22. Guests included Mary Jane Wade Jan Carter Judy and Jane Thurlo Theresa and Sherrill Bartow Billy K Jones Jimmie Cline Rickey Thurlo Jimmie Hamilton John Vic Grice Danny Haley and Julie and Mary Beth McArtor. Julie received many gifts and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. McArtory
Julie
Mary Jane Wade
Jan Carter
Judy
Jane Thurlo
Theresa
Sherrill Bartow
Billy K. Jones
Jimmie Cline
Rickey Thurlo
Jimmie Hamilton
John Vic Grice
Danny Haley
Mary Beth McArtor
Mrs. McArtor
Linn County Extension Chorus at Browning Church
The Linn County Extension Chorus will perform at the Christian Church in Browning on Sunday afternoon December 28 at 2 30 p m. Attendees are invited to attend this program.
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Linn County
Christian Church
Browning
Community tax collection notices for several townships
In Browning on Saturday December 27 at the Leader Record office. Reger on December 31 and Cora on December 29 after noon to finish collecting taxes for Duncan Township. Harley Almond is the Collector.
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Browning
Leader-Record Office
Reger
Cora
Duncan Township
Harley Almond
Linn County Board Names Earl Murrain to Service Board
Linn County Selective Service Board No. 62 announces Earl Murrain of Brookfield Missouri has been appointed by the President to serve as a member. The board was reorganized December 3 1952 with George F Breen as chairman and Joseph A Barnes as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service Board
Linn County Selective Service Board No. 62
Earl Murrain
RFD 1
Brookfield
Murrain
Randal N. Davis
Brookeld
George F. Breen
Joseph A. Barnes
Virginia Osborn
Radio Service Notice at Bailey Maytag Co Arenas
Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co arenas for your convenience. No Radio Service, 316 Market St. Brookfield, Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Maytag Co
Market St. Brookfield
Christmas Party At Home Of Mrs Bob Moore
Weslean Service Guild held its annual Christmas gathering at Mrs. Robert Moore’s home on Friday December 19. A buffet dinner preceded a program by Mrs. J W Grice and soloist Cynthia Moore plus a Christmas story and carol singing as Santa distributed gifts to attendees.
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Bob Moore
Wesleyan Service Guild
Robert Moore
John Wm. Grice
Oly Speaks
Cynthia Moore
J. W. Grice
Santa Claus
Rose Green
Hazel Peterson
Beverly Moore
Lola Rae Carter
Nellie Seaman
Margaret Smith
Fern Woodward
Mildred Rhodes
Reba Nickell
Mabelle Keithley
Entertained Sunday School Class Honors Mr Bolling
Mr and Mrs James P Bolling hosted their Sunday school class last Thursday evening. Each attendee performed in a varied program enjoyed by all. Mrs Bolling provided refreshments. The class presented a Bible to Mr Bolling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Bolling
Mr. Bolling
Christmas party hosted by Finneys features turkey dinner
Mr and Mrs Dale Finney and their children hosted a Thursday night Christmas party. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Joel Brookshier, Mr and Mrs J W Grice, Mr and Mrs Ronald Lantz, Mr and Mrs Phillip B Grice, and Mr and Mrs Marvin Abbott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Finney
Joel Brookshier
J. W. Grice
Ronald Lantz
Phillip B. Grice
Marvin Abbott
Cinderella Club Hosts Holiday Turkey Dinner
A Cinderella Party at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Moore on Tuesday December 16 hosted their husbands with a turkey dinner. Guests included Dr and Mrs Howard Carter Mrs Mary Grice and James Calhoun. The decorated home featured a large Christmas tree with gifts. High score favors went to Mrs Orie Wood Edgar Carter and Gale Thurlo while low scores belonged to Mrs Pearle Thurlo Jerry Jennings and Tommy Bartow.
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Robert Moore
Cinderella Club
Howard Carter
Mary Grice
James Calhoun
Orie Wood
Edgar Carter
Gale Thurlo
Pearle ‘Thurlo
Jerry Jennings
Tommy Bartow
Annual Alumni Dance Set for Browning High School
The annual alumni dance will be held Friday night December 26 at 8 PM in the Browning High School Auditorium. Each alumnus may bring one guest. Refreshments will be sold in the kitchen. Jerry Styles Orchestra will play. Admission is 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School
Browning
Jerry Styles
Local Social Guests Include Kansas Visitors
Mrs. W. W. Crawford and daughter Mrs. Nellie Se man expect Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Davenport of Harveyville Kansas and Mr. and Mrs. Mason Flora and GS. D. Flora from Topeka Kansas for a gathering in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Crawford
Nellie Seman
W. J. Davenport
Harveyville, Kansas
Mason Flora
GS. D. Flora
Topeka
Kansas
Community groups donate treats to Linn County Rest Home patients
The Browning Chapter P E O Mrs Lola Williams and Mrs Edgar Carter and the Willing Workers Club thank donors for cookies candies and fruits sent to Linn County Rest Home patients. Mr and Mrs V K Turner extend gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Chapter
P. E.O
Lola Williams
Edgar Carter
Willing Workers Club
Linn County Rest Home
V. K. Turner
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Puroin
Wm. Lawrence
Liberty School
Teachers Party
Turkey
Mrs
Ingraham Home
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