Miss Beverly Tunnell Weds Nile Hale in Linneus
The marriage of Miss Beverly Tunnell daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Tunnell near Humphreys and Nile Hale son of Mr and Mrs Wm Hale near Browning occurred Monday December 18 1939 And was performed by Judge A L Pratt at Linneus The couple will reside with the Hale family and friends extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Tunnell
Fred Tunnell
Near Humphreys
Nile Hale
Wm. Hale
Near Browning
Linneus
A. L. Pratt
Miss Naomi McCrary and Nolan Creason Wed at Metho dist Parsonage
Miss Naomi McCrary and Nolan Creason of near Purdin married Friday afternoon at 5 at the Methodist parsonage in this city. Rev. Ethington performed the ceremony with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith and Verlan Lambert present. The bride is daughter of Nelson and Mrs McCrary of Linneus area and teaches at Pleasant Point. The groom, son of Ola Creason, farmed with his father after high school. A dinner followed with immediate family and a later old fashioned charivari celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi McCrary
Nolan Creason
Near
Purdin
Ethington
Robert Smith
Near Purdin
Verlan Lambert
Nelson McCrary
West of Linneus
Purdin High School
Pleasanit Point
Deskins and Longwell Wed in Brookfield Ceremony
Miss Margaret Deskins and Jesse Longwell were married by Rev. C. G. Hardgrove at his Brookfield home on Sunday December 24. The couple, after a brief wedding trip, plan to reside on the Deskins family farm. witnesses included Mrs. Alva Deskins and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Deskins
Jesse Longwell
Brookfield
C. G. Hardgrove
Miss Deskins
Alva Deskins
Purdin Mercantile
Purdin
Longwell
John Longwell
Woodrow Deskins
Cinderella Club Line Party Ends With Will Rogers Show
Vera Lay entertained the Arella Club and guests with a Line Party to view Will Rogers In Old Kentucky at the Electric Theatre. Afterward guests gathered at the May Drug Co for ice cream cake and Christmas gift exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Lay
Arella Club
Will Rogers
Old Kentucky
Electric Theatre
May Drug Co
Mra Lay
Notable Ladies Attend Social Gathering
A list of attendees includes Mesdames Alpha Brantner Opal Carter Frances Carr Edna Forbes Mariyn Gooch Frances Hoselton Blanche Johnson Genevie Lumsden Beverly Moore Hazel Peterson Pearle Thurlo and Miss Erma Peterson. Also present were Mesdames Edgar Carter W D Grice O G Jones Josie Jones J G May W P Nickell N W Phillips John Neely J R Williams and Misses Edith Burkholder Virginia Burwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Alpha Brantner
Opal Carter
Frances Carr
Edna Forbes
Mariyn Gooch
Frances Hoselton
Blanche Johnson
Genevie Lumsden
Beverly Moore
Hazel Peterson
Pearle Thurlo
Erma Peterson
Mesdames
Edgar Carter
W. D. Grice
O. G. Jones
Josie Jones
J. G. May
W. P. Nickell
N. W. Phillips
John Neely
J. R. Williams
Edith Burkholder
Virginia Burwell
P. E. O. Meeting Highlights December Session
The local P. E. O. Chapter met on Wednesday December 13 with President Mrs Hi C Bailey. Ivah Linhart was initiated into the Sisterhood. Mrs Herbert Hamilton gave a book report and Mrs B H Peterson presented a paper on The Progress of American Education. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi. C. Bailey
Ivah Linhart
Herbert Hamilton
B. H.peterson
For Sale Spotted Poland Male Hog
Bev Gooch advertises a for sale spotted Poland male hog described as a good one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Lantz Enjoys Festive Christmas Dinner at Country Home
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Lantz entertained guests at their country home with a turkey Christmas dinner. Attendees included Mrs. Alta Thompson of Kansas City and Mrs. Dorothy King and daughter Sandra Elizabeth of Trenton, along with Maurice Lantz family, Lizzie Prather, Eddie Bailey, Vivian Fisher, and others. The party concluded with thanks to the hosts and guests departing around four p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Lantz
Lantz
Alta Thompson
Kansas City
Dorothy King
Sandra Elizabeth
Trenton
Maurice Lantz
Ronald
Judith
Lizzie Prather
Eddie Bailey
Vivian Fisher
Ewes for Sale Near Laredo Under Vaughn Overton
Four miles west of Laredo Vaughn Overton advertises 100 head native ewes aged two to three years for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn Overton
Laredo
Family Christmas Dinner At Heselton Home
A December 24 gathering at the Heselton residence featured a turkey dinner and Christmas tree attended by A. D. and spouse, Pars Brassfield and spouse, Warner Brassfield and spouse, Carl Brassfield and spouse, Shirley and Janice Kay, Arthur Brassfield, J. T. Heselton and spouse, Ray and Paul, Gale Thurlo and Henry Arthur, Edgar Heselton and Earl Keith, Nelson Brassfield and spouse were unable to attend due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Heselton
Pars Brassfield
Warner Brassfield
Carl Brassfield
Shirley
Janice Kay
Arthur Brassfield
J. T. Heselton
Ray and
Paul
Mirs
Gale Thurlo
Henry
Fifth Sunday Meeting at Locust Valley Church
Fifth Sunday meeting of the Baptist Church with Locust Valley Church on December 31, 1939. Schedule includes 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship by Rev. Fel and Hertford 12:00 Covered Dish Luncheon 1:30 Program for Children 1:45 Board Meeting 2:30 Association work report 3:00 Resolution for 1940 8:15 Sermon by Rev. C. G. Hardgrove 3:40 Adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Locust Valley Church
Fel
Hertford
Children of Association
Brotherhood
C. G. Hardgrove
Ring Out the Old Year and Ring in the New
A 1939 year end message thanks loyal correspondents advertisers and readers for support while reflecting on the year’s news and wishing happiness and prosperity. Salem hall event reports a December gathering with gifts candy oranges doughnuts and community members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T
Fern N. Woodward
Thank You Note From Delphia Sparks
Delphia Sparks expresses sincere thanks to friends who greeted her and helped her enjoy a new Philco radio, appreciating the kindness and support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philco
Delphia Sparks
DeWitts Host Christmas Dinner and Gifts Exchange
Mr and Mrs Joel DeWitt entertained Sunday December 24 with a turkey dinner and a Christmas tree gifts exchange. Guests included Mr Will Harvey and Mr and Mrs Clark Burnham with daughter Dorris Virginia of St Louis. Also Mr and Mrs R M Calhoun and son James and Miss Netty Haley of Browning. Myr and Mrs Junior DeWitt and son Dale of Jefferson City attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel DeWitt
Will Harvey
Clark Burnham
Dorris Virginia
St. Louis
R. M. Calhoun
James
Netty Haley
Browning
Myr
Junior DeWitt
Dale
Jefferson City
Langdon Family Christmas Gathering Honors Grace from California
A joyful Christmas gathering at Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Langdon's home celebrated Grace Langdon visiting from California. Attending were Minnie Palmer of Molino Missouri John Hollon of Jacksonville Roy Langdon and sons near Chillicothe Ernest Langdon and family Let Langdon and son Green Castle and L C Lantz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Langdon
Grace
California
Minnie Palmer
Molino
John Hollon
Jacksonville
Roy Langdon
Chillicothe
Ernest Langdon
Purdin
Let Langdon
Green Castle
L. C. Lantz
Gooch Family Sunday Dinner Guests List
Mr and Mrs Walter J Gooch and son Oral entertained Sunday with a group including Walter J Gooch of Pomona California Ray Goceh of Independence Missouri Victor Gooch and children of Kansas City H V Campbell and daughters of Purdin S J Bartow and T I Bertow with children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Gooch
Oral
Pomona
California
Ray Goceh
Independence
Victor Gooch
Kansas City
H. V. Campbell
Purdin
S. J. Bartow
T. I. Bertow
Tax Collection Schedule Notice for Browning
Notice to taxpayers Nelle Williams collector will be at Citizens Savings Bank each Wednesday and Saturday afternoons during December to collect city taxes Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Savings Bank
Browning
Nelle Williams
Christmas Party At North Salem Quilting Club
The North Salem Quilting Club held its annual Christmas party with members gathering for festive sewing and camaraderie. Details of activities and attendees are not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Salem
Christmas Dinner in Honor of Mrs America Moore
Mr and Mrs Wm P Barclay hosted a Christmas dinner at their home in honor of Mrs America Moore age 89 who has been bedfast eight months. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Geo D Walker Mr and Mrs Andrew Pfeiffer Mrs Carrie Morris and son Arthur Mr Cra Morris Mrs Nellie Harris Mr and Mrs Ches Lambert Mrs Tommy Dillinger and son Gregory along with many relatives. The banquet featured a prize turkey with trimmings and pumpkin pies, surprise baskets of chicken dressing salads and cakes, and many Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. P. Barclay
Geo. D. Walker
Andrew Pfeiffer
Carrie Morris
Arthur
Cra Morris
Nellie Harris
Ches. Lambet
Tommy Dillinger
Gregory
A. A. Hawkins
Bees Section Honey and Brick Honey
W. H. Bennett discusses varieties of honey including bees section honey and brick honey, outlining production aspects and distinctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bennett
Turkey Dinner Attended by Noted Local Families
Relatives gathered for a large turkey dinner on Monday December 25 at the home of Mr and Mrs C M Nichols and son Duane. Guests included Mr and Mrs Floyd Rottmann and sons Glenn and Ersel of Tindall Mr and Mrs Clayton Warren of Milan Mrs W F Rottmann and son Ted of Browning Mr and Mrs John Rottmann of Haswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.M. Nichols
Duane
Floyd Rottmann
Glenn
Ersel
Tindall
Clayton Warren
Milan
W. F. Rottmann
Ted
Browning
John Rottmann
Haseville
Christmas Dinner Hosted By Mrs Crookshanks And Mrs Adams
Mrs Crookshanks prepared a Christmas turkey at her home on Xmas Day with fowl supplied by Ellis Adams. The gathering honored Ethel Purdin a noted beauty expert, with guests Mr and Mrs Herbert Crookshanks and Billy Joe among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Crookshanks
Ellis Adams
Ethel
Purdin
Obituary for Minnie Leona McGhee Armstrong
Minnie Leona McGhee died December 17 1939 at her home in Purdin Missouri aged 63 years 1 month 17 days. She married T E Armstrong January 9 1907 and leaves six children Katie Harold Chester L Armstrong and Mrs Lloyd Farwell along with two brothers C E McGhee and Will McGhee and several relatives. Funeral at Purdin Church of Christ with burial in Purdin cemetery conducted by Hunter and Rollins. Community noted Christmas service with prayers hymns and readings and flowers served by Mrs Seaman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Leona McGhee
James
Rebecca McGhee
Linn County
Missouri
Purdin
T. E. Armstrong
Katie
Harold
Pundin
Chester L. . Armstrong
Saginaw
Michigan
Lloyd Farwell
Powell
Wyoming
Will McGhee
C. E. McGhee
Linneus
W.S. Mitchell
Kansas City
Church of Christ
Shelby
Harold Shasteen
Hunter
Rollins
Horace Smith
Ray Smith
Everett Armstrong
Jay McGhee
Johnny Ogle
Orville Ogle
Verda Finney
Marvine Finney
Prances Armstrong
Betty Jean Cass
Belvia Rose Hensley
Lucille Richardson
Brookfield
Francis Gooch
Evelyn Hamner
Ada Tapscott
Saginaw, Michigan
Gratitude for Funeral Aid and Floral Tributes
We thank all who helped us during the death and funeral of our beloved wife and mother. T. E. Armstrong, Harold Armstrong, Lloyd Farwell, Chester Armstrong, Katie Armstrong, and their families express sincere appreciation for the kindness and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Armstrong
Harold Armstrong
Lloyd Farwell
Chester Armstrong
Katie Armstrong
Band Members Entertained With In Old Kentucky Show
Edward F. Williams entertained school band members Tuesday evening with a line party to view In Old Kentucky. After the show the group enjoyed sandwiches and cookies provided by the members. The band presented Mr Williams a Christmas gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Williams
Old
Kentucky
Mr. Williams
Class Meeting of Women’s Bible Class Described
Thursday afternoon December 21 Mrs Nellie Seaman entertained the Women’s Bible Class of the Methodist Church with sixteen present. President Miss Reba Hummel was absent due to her mother’s illness. Mrs Ivah Carr presided over the business hour. Mrs Bertha...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Seaman
The
Methodist Church
Reba Hummel
Ivah Carr
Bertha
General Purpose Club Meets for Christmas Charities
The General Purpose Club met December 14 with Mrs Hazel Hess hosting. A bound quilt and embroidered tea towels were completed. A noon dinner was served and a short business session followed. Members planned Christmas gifts and sick cards. Attending were Mesdames Thurlo Lantz Langdon Straley Hoevelton Heselton Oliver Callihan Brassfield and guests Mrs Marie Woolf and Fay Prather Browning. The next meeting with Mrs Oliver on December 28 was the Christmas gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Purpose Club
Hazel Hess
Ruth Lantz
Dollie Langdon
Josephine Straley
Elizabeth Hoeelton
Frances Heselton
Pearte
Thurlo
Genevieve
Mac Heselton
Jessie Oliver
Carrie
Callihan
Essie
Mabel Brassfield
Marie Woolf
Fay Prather
Browning
Mrs. Oliver
Christmas Dinner Guests List in Brookfield Marceline Area
Mr and Mrs W P Stepherson hosted Christmas dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Truman Stephenson and daughter Marjorie from Brookfield and Mr and Mrs W H Stephenson and daughter Wanda, also of Brookfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Stepherson
Truman Stephenson
Marjorie
W. H. Stephenson
Wanda
Brookfield
Everett Hosferé
Ronald
Marceline
Charley Head
Herchel
Harvey
Vernon
Floyd Stephenson
James Taylor
Lorene Taylor
Myron Myers
Sherman Pipes
Remembered By Friends Honors Mrs Sparks With Radio Gift
Friends and neighbors of Mrs Delphia Sparks a shut in of near Haseville gave her a Philco radio and six dollars and fifty cents as a Christmas remembrance. She will find much pleasure and comfort in the gift. words expressible cannot convey gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphia Sparks
Near
Haseville
Philco
Get Acquainted Club Meeting and Quilt Workshop
The Get Acquainted Club met Wednesday afternoon to piece and set a quilt. A noon dinner was served and Mayme Steele worked for the day as the guest organizer. Contest winners included Lyle Pearl Head Elma Brinkley and Chloe Hoskins. Chloe Hoskins also received a birthday shower and Lottie Dodson and Serene Head received cloth showers. The next meeting with Lorene Head will include exchanging Christmas gifts and concludes the contest. The blue and white side remains in the lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Steele
June Steele
Milan
Heaven
Lyle Pearl Head
Elma Brinkley
Chloe Hoskins
Lottie Dodson
Serene Head
Lorene Head
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Beverly Tunnell
Bride OF
McCrary-Creason
Deskins
Cinderella Club
P. E. O. Meeting
Salem
Walter Smith
C. R
Haning
Chosing
Rush
Seaman
Carr
Prather
Crawford
Rhodes
Kathryn Calhoun
Lorene Adams
Adams
Woolf
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