Milan Power Plant Destroyed by Fire
The City of Milan suffered a devastating fire that destroyed the power plant Thursday night plunging the city into darkness. Firefighting efforts failed to control the blaze as residents faced heating shortages and hospital patients were relocated to facilities in Brookfield and Kirksville. By Friday workers laid auxiliary lines and borrowed generators from nearby cooperatives and utilities, restoring electricity by Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Simpson Hospital
Brookfield
Kirksville
R.E.A
Grundy Electric Cooperative
Trenton
Macon
Trenton Municipal Light and Water Company
Farmers Electric Cooperative
Chillicothe
Thirty Year Club Holds Second Anniversary Gathering
The Thirty Year Club met December 24 at the Edmundsons home near Purdin. Members include couples married since 1920 and 1921. Attendees were the Edmundsons with son Jack, the Moores, E. J. Palmers, Sam Falconers, W. L. Sparks, and Morris Phillips. Mrs Edmundson served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Edmundson
Purdin
Edmundson
Sam Falconer
Edmondson
Jack
Christmas Program Shines at Methodist Church
The Christmas program presented Sunday night at the Methodist church was well attended. The story, supervised by Mrs. M. J. Chapman and assisted by several others, drew many comments of praise at its close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Chapman
J. W. Grice
Maude Morris
Gerald Wade
New Year Greeting from Mrs Ray Gooch
Mrs Ray Gooch extends New Year wishes and thanks friends for Christmas cards received. She expresses hope for happiness in the coming year and sends regards to all.
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Ray Gooch
In Memoriam Alfred Brown Touches Memory
In memory of Alfred Brown who passed away a year ago on December 21, 1950. He is not dead, just away. Sadly missed by Mrs. Laura Brown and stepdaughter Viola Jones.
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Alfred Brown
Laura Brown
Viola Jones
In Appreciation for Kindness Shown to Arthur Haley
Mr and Mrs Arthur Haley express sincere thanks for the acts of kindness and cards received since Arthur has been confined to his home due to illness.
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Arthur
Arthur Haley
Blood drive by American Legion with Red Cross unit planned
The Red Cross Mobile Unit Blood Bank will be at Chillico on Thursday and Friday January 3 and 4. The American Legion Posts of Browning and Milan sponsor this project to help soldiers in Korea. Register at Wade's Furniture & Appliance Store. transportation will be provided.
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Red Cross
Blood Bank
Chillicothe
American Legion
Browning
Milan
Korea
Wade's Furniture & Appliance
Jones Taxi Offers Late Model Clean Comfortable Cars
Local taxi service promotes modern vehicles and home office operation north of the bank with a contact phone.
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Jones Taxi
Bank
Alice in Wonderland Opens at Marty-Ann Theatre Milan
Walt Disney presents an all-cartoon musical version of Alice in Wonderland at the Marty-Ann Theatre in Milan. The production, described as laugh provoking and spellbinding, opens Sunday and Monday December 30 and 31, retelling the Lewis Carroll tale with fast paced, entertaining whimsy.
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Marty-Ann Theatre
Milan
Walt Disney
Disney
Alice
White Rabbit
Flying Leathernecks Studio Review in Pacific War Era
The Marti Ann Theatre presents Flying Leathernecks about U S Marines in the South Pacific during World War II. John Wayne and Robert Ryan headline a notable cast in a action packed film of Pacific fighting.
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Flying Leathernecks
Omes
Marty-Ann
South Pacific
U.S. Marine Corps
Fiers Durig
Pacific
Sflying
Leathernecks
John Wayne
Robert Ryan
For Sale Spotted Male Hog Near Elmer Taylor Browning
For sale a good spotted male hog weighing about 235 pounds. Contact Elmer Taylor in Browning for details.
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Elmer Taylor
Browning
Christmas Day Dinner Held By Mr and Mrs Frank Scott
Mr and Mrs Frank Scott and Walter and Deva hosted a Christmas Day one o clock dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Duane Lindley Mr and Mrs Tom Owens of Des Moines Mr and Mrs Vernie Foster and family Mr and Mrs Bernie Almond and son Mr and Mrs Leland Simpson and sons Mr and Mrs Hugh Hale and daughter Dick Warrington and Mrs Corrine Studey and children of Hannibal Warrington visited in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Scott
Walter
Deva
Duane Lindley
Tom Owens
Des Moines
Vernie Foster
Bernie Almond
Leland Simpson
Hugh Hale
Dick Warrington
Corrine Studey
Hannibal
Frankie. Warrington
Cinderella Party at Wade Home Delights Club Members
A Cinderella Christmas party at Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wade featured a turkey dinner for club members and their husbands with James Calhoun as a guest. Gifts were exchanged and games of bridge and pitch determined high and low scores for various participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Wade
James Calhoun
Edgar Carter
Joe Nevins
Wayne Gooch
Bob Moore
Christmas Day Dinner Guests in Kirksville
Mr and Mrs C H Becker of Kirksville visited Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs J P Bolling and their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Smith.
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C. H. Becker
Kirksville
J. P. Bolling
Mrs. Smith
Lost fox hound with red head and spotted body
Female fox hound missing from Purdin Missouri. She has a scar over the left eye and wears a collar bearing the name George Taley. Reward and contact information requested for return.
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George Taley
Purdin
Friendship Circle Club Christmas Party Draws Local Families
The Friendship Circle Club hosted its annual Christmas party at Vernon DeVore home on December 19. Activities included carols, ecards, games, candy, popcorn, and a Santa visit delivering oranges and toys while distributing gifts from the tree. Attendees included the Bennett, Haggy, DeVore, Page, Smith, Bagley, Stone families and friends.
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The
Friendship Circle Club
Vernon DeVore
Santa
Leon Bennett
Haggy
Luther DeVore
Harvey Page
Erwin Smith
Eugene Smith
Curt Bagley
Earl Stone
Hagan to discuss faw reggads income tax changes
Albert Hagan economist at University of Missouri to speak at Linn County meeting in Linneus about income tax rules on breeding stock. He explains gains rules for breeding stock held 12 months plus and how production animals count for tax purposes. Also covers record keeping for easier tax filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hagan
University of Missouri
Linn County
Linneus
Linneng
Hagan
Haley family listed for Leader Record mailing
Toy Haley made his yearly call Saturday and sent Leader Record to Mrs. Haley and their children Mrs. Wilson Lay, George Haley, Mrs. Evelyn Dearing, Mrs. Cora Lee Ford, Junior and Donald Haley. He also sent the paper to his granddaughter Miss Marilyn Sue Haley, student at Chillicothe Business College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toy Haley
Haley
Wilson Lay
George Haley
Evelyn Dearing
Cora Lee Ford
Donald Haley
Marilyn Sue Haley
Chillicothe Business College
Mrs Norman Smith Visits Browning From Purdin
Mrs Norman Smith and her daughters visited Browning. Mrs Smith ordered the Leader Record sent to Mrs Tom Hisel in Purdin for Miss Bessie Brown as a Christmas gift. Miss Brown and Mrs Smith's mother are both in Marceline Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Smith
Purdin
Browning
Mrs Nadine Elliott Hosts Grantsville Club Meeting
The Grantsville Club met with Mrs Nadine Elliott on Thursday December 20 led by President Leta Lyons at two o clock. Seventeen members answered roll call. Minutes by secretary Pauline Murrain were approved. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. Next meeting with Mrs James Fowler.
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Grantsville Club
Nadine Elliott
Leta Lyons
Pauline Murrain
Gladys Bagley
James Fowler
Dora Tate
Pleasant Grove Church Sunday School and Services
Pleasant Grove Evangelical United Brethren Church invites all not worshiping elsewhere to attend Sunday School at 10 a m led by Roy Miller superintendent Regular preaching on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Pastor Edgar E Rushton supplies the pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Roy Miller
Edgar E. Rushton
Radio Services At Bailey Maytag Co
Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co for your convenience Neff Radio Service Phone 587 16 S Main Brookfield Mo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Maytag Co
Neff Radio Service
S Main
Brookfield, Mo
Kirksville Bride Marries A. F. Ackermann of Carrollton
Ara N Shanks of Kirksville and A F Ackermann of Carrollton Mo were quietly married Sunday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church Kirksville Rev Herbert E Manning officiating The bride wore crepe and an orchid corsage Best man was Charles A Womack Postnup dinner at Travelers Hotel They will reside at 803 N Folger Carrollton after December 15 Ackermann is a farmer in Carroll County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken
Kirksville
Ara Neet Shanks
A. F. Ackermann
Carrollton
First Presbyterian Church
Herbert E. Manning
C H. Becker
Charles A. Womack
Gladys Tull
Ackermann
Travelers Hotel
N. Folger
Mr. Ackermany
Carroll County
Card of Thanks from Linn County Rest Home Patients
The patients of the Linn County Rest Home thank Mr. and Mrs. Max H Green for gifts of candy and fruit and also extend appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Verne Turner.
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Linn County Rest Home
Max H. Green
Verne Turner
Rhodes Family Host Christmas Dinner
Mr and Mrs Ben Rhodes hosted a Christmas dinner Sunday with their sons and Dickie. Attending were Mr and Mrs Harry Rhodes, Mr and Mrs Moren Jenkins of Chillicothe, Mrs Wendell Simpson and Kathy from Florida, Mr and Mrs Glenn Rhodes, Mr and Mrs W R Rhodes and children of Trenton, and Mr and Mrs Earl Nickell with their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Rhodes
Dickie
Harry Rhodes
Moren Jenkins
Chillicothe
Vay
Wendell Simpson
Kathy
Florida
Glenn Rhodes
W.R., Rhodes
Trenton
Earl Nickell
Woolf Couple Welcome 8 lb 10 oz Baby Boy in Brookfield
Mr and Mrs Harry J Woolf of Kansas City announce the birth of their son at Brookfield Hospital on Thursday December 20 The infant weighs 8 pounds 10 ounces and is the first grandchild for Mrs Marie Woolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Woolf
Kansas City
Brookfield Hospital
Brookfield
Harry J
Marie Woolf
Frank Bartimus sells Barbey Shop to Hubert Atkins
Frank Bartimus sold his Barbey Shop last week to Hubert Atkins and handed over possession Thursday morning. Bartimus made many friends during his stay in our city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bartimus
Hubert Atkins
Mr. Bartimus
Our City
Electric Distribution Lines Contract Awarded in Three Counties
The North Central Missouri Electric Cooperative awarded Hoak Construction Company a $220,714.44 contract to build 140.9 miles of line in Sullivan Putnam and Linn counties. The project will serve 222 new members and rebuild Pollock lines to supply all who signed up by July 1951. The program spans ten years and about 214 million dollars with thanks to rural residents for patience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan, Putnam and Linn Counties
North Central Missouri Electric Cooperative, Inc
Hoak Construction Company
Des Moines
Iowa
Pollock
Freeman
Purdin Methodist Circuit Announces Christmas Services
Pastor E V Campbell invites worshipers to Sunday school each Sunday at 10 at Purdin Bear Branch and Morris Chapel. Worship next Sunday December 23 1951 at 11 and a Christmas program at 7 30. Christmas services at Bear Branch Sunday morning. Bible Study Wednesday at Morris Chapel 7. You are welcome.
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Purdin
Bear Branch
Morris Chapel
Miss Bonnie Elliott Weds Gary Kenley In Laredo Church
The ceremony took place at 8 p.m. Sunday at Laredo Christian church with Rev. Kenneth Tipton officiating. Bride Bonnie Jean Elliott wore gray wool with ice blue accessories and carried a white Bible. purple orchid corsage. Best man Frances R. Schrock and ushers included Robert Peterier and Tex Lee Meeker. The couple is from Laredo and Trenton in Grundy County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Jean Elliott
Bertha Ellliott
Laredo
Clyde Elliott
Trenton
Gary Kenley
Leon Kenley
Laredo Christian Church
Kenneth Tipton
J.M. Robertson
James Owens
Duane Christy
Frances R. Schrock
Robert Peterier
Tex Lee Meeker
Kenley Elliott Wedding In Laredo Attended by Local Guests
Mr and Mrs Francis Schrock and family along with several Kenley and Schrock relatives attended the wedding of Gary Kenley and Bonnie Elliott at the Christian Church in Laredo. The ceremony took place at two o clock Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Schrock
Stephen
L. B. Schrock
Claude Kenley
L. M. Kenley
Dorothy Kenley
Loretta
Marilie Schrock
Georgie Hess
B. J. Harvey
Donald Nevins
Bobby Hamilton
Laredo
Gary Kenley
Bonnie Elliott
Christian Church
Gary Is
Leon Kenley
Deadline Near For Carry Out 1951 Soil Building Practices
The Linn County PMA Committee announces December 31 1951 as the final date to carry out 1951 Soil Building Practices. Farmers must report completed practices by this date. reports must arrive at the county office by January 15 1952. Late submissions lose payments.
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Linn County
PMA
Missouri Shows You travel directory slated for 1952 edition
Jefferson City Missouri December 24 plans for the 1952 edition of Missouri Shows You travel directory of Missouri have been completed by the Missouri Recreation Association. The directory will list resorts hotels tourist courts motels and other accommodations plus all associate members. 468 memberships have been received and the drive for more listings closes January 1. 50 000 copies will be published and distributed to state advertising respondents. Membership costs 250 versus 1 for non associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Missouri
Missouri Recreation Association
Charles B. Gillespie
Ina Ware Weds Pvt. Leslie J. Finney in Kansas City
Miss Ina Ware daughter of Mr and Mrs Ward Ware New Boston and Pvt Leslie J Finney son of Mr and Mrs Homer Finney Brookfield united in marriage Saturday December 22 1951 in Kansas City Kansas Rev Johnson officiated double ring ceremony Attendants were Mr and Mrs Herman Finney The bride wore royal blue crepe with yellow carnation corsage The matron of honor wore royal blue dress The groom serves in the army stationed at Fort Riley Kansas The bride is a senior at Liberty High School Brown ing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Ware
Ward Ware
New Boston
Leslie J. Finney
Homer Finney
Brookfield
Kansas City
Kansas
Rev
Johnson
Herman Finney
Pvt
Finney
Fort Riley
Liberty High School
Browning
Christmas Day Dinners Report Sought By Newspaper
Due to time limits the paper did not report many Christmas Day dinners and guest details. Readers with information about any gatherings are urged to call the paper at 16J or 16W in Browning.
Riedl Couple Visits Missouri After 43 Years
Mr and Mrs J W Riedl of Kelliher Sask Canada arrived Monday to visit relatives including Mr and Mrs J B Moore and Mrs Daisie Tribble. They tour Missouri with their first return trip together in 43 years and plan to see more family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Riedl
Kelliher
Sask
Canada
J. B. Moore
Daisie Tribble
Mr. Riedl
Missouri
Baptist Church Seeks Visitors for Sunday Services
Baptist Church led by C. L. McQuown offers Sunday Bible study for all ages and Wednesday prayers at 7 30 p m Rev Robert Blum will speak next Sunday December 30 at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m All welcome with evangelistic message centered on Living Word and Christian salvation concepts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Blum
Pete
Browning Methodist Church Christmas Reminder by Rev Copeland
Rev Howard Copeland urges Browning Methodist Church members to attend services with morning worship at eleven and an evening service at seven thirty. He encourages choosing a church and living with Christmas spirit year round, comparing gentle preaching to selling Jesus without high pressure tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Methodist Church
Howard Copeland
Otist
Jesus
Rev
Copeland
Mt Olive Baptist Church Service Schedule
Mt Olive Baptist Church lists Sunday School at 10:00 A M Junior Phillips leads September morning worship at 11:00 A M Evening worship at 7 30 P M Preaching on the second and fourth Sundays or Friday night before each preaching day A cordial welcome extended to everyone
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
A. B. Baker
Junior Phillips
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Ara N. Shanks
Bonnie J. Elliott
Kenley-Elliott Weddin
Miss Ina Ware
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