Funeral for Emma L Curtis Held in Browning
Emma Louise Mairs Curtis was born April 18, 1853 in Sandyville West Virginia. She moved with her family to Missouri in 1865 and lived near Browning until her death December 24 1932 at age 79 years 8 months 6 days. She married R T L Curtis in 1898, who died in 1912, and they had no children. Funeral services were at the home Sunday December 25 conducted by Rev E J Meyers and burial followed in the family cemetery east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Louise
Omas
Louise Mairs
Bhorn
Sandyville
Jackson County
West Virginia
Milan
Missouri
Browning
Kirksville
R. T. L. Curtis
First Baptist Church
E. John Meyers
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Emma L. Curtis
Acknowledges gratitude for help during sickness death and burial of Mrs. Emma L. Curtis from her nieces and nephews who express thanks for support and assistance.
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Emma L. Curtis
Kelsey Orchards Special Food Sale Event
Local Kelsey Orchards promotes a special sale featuring noise cooking, eating apples, cider, honey, and apple butter. Event details unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelsey Orchards
Christmas gathering at Mrs. Mary McCollum’s home
The children and grandchildren of Mrs. Mary McCollum gathered at her home on December 25 for a turkey dinner at one o clock and an afternoon of Christmas presents, popcorn, and candy. Attendees included Jay McGhee and family of Brookfield, Okey Millioan and family of North Salem, Ted McCollum and family of New Boston, Loren McCollum and son Gary of New Boston, and others from Winigan and Green Castle. Earl McCollum and family were absent. All departed late, conveying wishes for many more happy Christmases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McCollum
Jay McGhee
Rogene, Shurley
Janelle
Brookfield
Okey Millioan
North Salem
Ted McCollum
Theen
Dean and Neal
New Boston
Tom Mix in The Fourth Horseman at Electric Theatre
Tom Mix stars in The Fourth Horseman shown Friday and Saturday at the Electric Theatre with a cartoon comedy and a Newsreel. Admission prices are 10 and 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mix
Electric Theatre
Slats’ Diary Reports Bridge Party Disrupted
Slats’ Diary notes a Hot water afternoon when Slats and Mrs. Gillem hosted a bridge party. Mrs. Fleck canceled by phone saying she could not come, claiming illness, but her teeth were out of town. A substitute guest was found.
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Mrs. Gillem
Mrs D M Nickell Dies In Greybull Wyoming
Mrs D M Nickell of Browning Missouri died at her Greybull home after pneumonia. Her body to Brookfield on train 14 for parlor viewing. Funeral Monday at 2 PM at Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev E C Morgan. Burial Rose Hill. She was born July 15 1899 in Brookfield and married Oct 12 1929 to D M Nickell. She leaves husband a son and daughter, parents Mr and Mrs Jess Sheets, two sisters and a brother. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and Eastern Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Nickell
Greybull
Wyoming
Brookfield
Hunter & Rollins
E. C. Morgan
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rose Hill
Jesse Belle Sheets
Browning
Missouri
Jess Sheets
Quincy
Illinois
James Maddix
Mount Erie
Ilinjos
Jess Hoener
Ilinn
Jane Brother
V. L. Sheets
Nickell
Land
Eastern Star Lodge
Daily Argus
Taxpayer Notice for Duncan Township Collections
Notice states tax collection will occur at Ola F. Knifong’s location in Cora on Thursday December 29 at Artz Hardware in Reger on Friday December 30 and at Citizens State Bank in Browning on Saturday December 31. D W Nichols of Linneus reports plans to travel to Dallas Texas with Mrs. Nichols after this week for visiting relatives.
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Cora
Artz Hardware
Reger
Citizens State Bank
Browning
Duncan Township
Ola F. Knifong
Texas
D. W. Nichols
Linneus
Mrs. Nichols
Dallas
Farmers Store Adds New Produce Department At Local Shop
The Farmers Store closes a deal with Harvey Dunkin to take over the building and adds a new produce department led by C. K. Vincent. The store will buy produce poultry eggs cream and offer cash or crude payments. A poultry house behind the store and a new line of shorts bran salt and flour will be offered with bed rock prices. Produce house opens Saturday December 8th with friendly service promised.
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Deak
Harvey Dunkin
Dunkin
Farmers
C. K.vincent
Browning Farm Club
Cora
Orvis
Flu Strikes Wide Area Amid Harsh Weather
The article notes many in the region suffer from influenza or severe colds with some cases returning stronger after seeming recovery. It cites favorable weather for spread and recommends well ventilated rooms and consulting a physician.
Back At School After Brief Holiday Reopens Classes
The article notes pupils resumed work after a short vacation. Attendance suffers slightly from sickness, but some nearby schools closed due to flu. With no more breaks, school ends earlier aiding country boys needed for farm work as spring and summer begin.
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Schoors
Moniay
Peters Family Celebrate Christmas With George Peters
Mr and Mrs Fred Peters and daughter Karmelita and sons Sidney and Fredrick visit Mr and Mrs George Peters for Christmas. Also present are Mr and Mrs Elmer Peters and two sons Mr and Mrs Allen Peters and two daughters Mr and Mrs Francis Peters Mr and Mrs Roy Peters Mr and Mrs Guy Peters and son and Mr and Mrs Lester Peters accompanying relatives for the holiday.
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Fred Peters
Karmelita
Sidney
Fredrick
Elmer Peters
Allen Peters
Francis Peters
Roy Peters
Guy Peters
Lester Peters
George Peters
Stick Injury Sews Through Child’s Hand in North Salem
The young daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Pearler of North Salem was walking to school when a stick pierced the soft tissue between her fingers. Her father and Scott Brantner assisted and she received medical care.
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Leo Pearler
North Salem
Scott Brantner
Gritty Girl Falls In School Program Hurry
A girl hurried to Dr Haning for treatment after a stick pierced her hand. The doctor removed the half inch stick and dressed the wound. She said she felt fine and wished to return to school to help with the program, showing notable grit. Lone shuddered at the sight of the injury.
Dunkins Move to Chillicothe Prominent Browning Pair
Mr and Mrs H H Dunkin moved their household goods to Chillicothe on Tuesday and plan to make their new home there. Dunkin has secured employment, and friends wish them well. Browning residents express regret at their departure.
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Chillicothe
H.H. Dunkin
Taxation Committee Warns Against Paid Lobby Effort In Missouri
At a Jefferson City meeting the Committee on Taxation and Governmental Reform led by Senator D L Bales rejected paid lobbying to influence the General Assembly. The resolution, urging taxpayers to confront representatives personally or by letter to cut public expenses, cautions against fundraising schemes and vows no connection with such efforts. Concluded on page four.
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Jefferson City
Committee On
D. L. Bales
Eminence
Missouri
General Assembly
No Paper Next Week From Local Newspaper
The paper announces a week without publication amid hard times since 1908. It asks readers to remit outstanding subscriptions, thanks reporters and advertisers, and hopes for a brighter year with continued community news and support.
Willing Workers Club Meeting Brings Quilting Fun
The Willing Workers Club met Wednesday December 21 with eleven members, despite thawing snow. They pieced blocks for a flower garden quilt, shared a midday dinner, and held a brief business session led by all singing The Old Rugged Cross. Gifts sparked laughter during a grab box, with three men unusually absent. Attendees included Marie Vincent Mary Griffis Anna Hatch Lucille Norvell Lela Norvell Cecile Cotter Mary Taylor Mable Brown Susan Greene Cornelia Harris Emma Bailey and visitors Clairice Nadine Norvell Martha Ann Cotter Max Brown Leon Vincent Leland Vernon Norvell. The next meeting is planned.
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Willing Workers Club
Lela Norvell
Martha Ann Cotter
Marie Vincent
Mary Griffis
Anna Hatch
Lucille Norvell
Cecile Cotter
Mary Taylor
Mable Brown
Susan Greene
Cornelia Harris
Emma Bailey
Clairice Nadine Norvell
Max Brown
Leon Vincent
Leland
Vernon Norvell
Latin America Future Trade Link Emphasized
The article argues Latin America, larger than the U S in area and population, offers a vast outlet for American goods and employment. It notes Latin America’s current chaos and low raw material values, but optimism rests on renewed foreign investment and a thriving trade cycle that will benefit U S manufacturers and workers.
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Latin America
United States
Celebrated Anniversary Dinner for Mr and Mrs D Leady
On Monday December 26 the thirty second anniversary of Mr and Mrs D Leady was celebrated with a one o clock dinner. The occasion also honored the marriage of Willian Pulliam and his bride. Guests included Mr and Mrs L G Hamner.
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D. Leady
Willian Pulliam
L. G. Hamner
Marriage of Miss Daisy Dodson and William Pulliam
Pulliam Dodson marries in Milan on December 25 1932 with six o clock ceremony conducted by Rev Chester Yoes of the MBCS. Only close friends attend and the couple reside on the groom’s farm north of Purdin. A charivari follows the wedding with cigars and candy as guests depart wishing a long, happy life.
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Marriea
Daisy Dodson
Milan
William Pulliam
Purdin
Chester Yoes
Tattman and Guests Dine at Peters Home on Christmas Day
A cheerful Christmas day gathering at the Peters residence in which Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Tattman and son James of Chillicothe join Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Potts of Unionville, Mr. and Mrs. Wahl Haynes of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Griffith of Kansas City, and John Tattman of Chicago for a one o'clock dinner.
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I. J. Tattman
James
Chillicothe
C. E. Potts
Unionville
Wahl Haynes
Kansas City
Bill Griffith
Kansas
John Tattman
Chicago
W. F. Peters
Turkeys and Friends Share Christmas Dinner Table
Mr. and Mrs. Fay Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Jennings entertained at one o'clock turkey dinner on December 24. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Jennings and children Pauline, Virginia and IC.
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Fay Peterson
Jerry Jennings
J. C. Jennings
Pauline
Virginia
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Family Cemetery
Clem Hix
Isral
Ben
Skool
Wensday
Ant Emmy
Congress
Jake
Liberty
Cloot
Farmers Store
Clarkson's
Brookfield, Mo
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