Stitch and Chatter Club Hosts Christmas Gathering
The Stitch and Chatter group held a December 21 gathering at Lucille and Clara's with 38 men, 32 women, 14 children. Teachers from Dickinson and Enterprise schools Brought programs, readings and songs, and members traded gifts, enjoyed candy and popcorn, and planned a January 12 meeting hosted by Mrs. Carrie Bowyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille
Clara
Dickinson and Enterprise
Myrtle Bauer
Peggie Browning
Mary Jo Hanman
John Allen Kelly
Gary Hanman
Stitch and Chatter Glee Club
Orval Helms
Dickinson
Enterprise
Sade Knifong
Cora Sargent
Bliss Stone
Ina Creason
Vivian Woodside
Marjorie Britton
Bernice Shipp
Josephine DeVore
Norman Woodside
Bill Elliott
Vincent Steele
Everett
Clarence Sargent
Otis Pennington
Emerson Bailey
Nelson Britton
Arthur Rinehart
Add Gooch
Alva Stone
Edward Elliott
Orval Helms’ Jr
Dewayne
Bettie Steele
Shirley
Jessie M
Goldie Abbott
Harold
Marvin
Marlene
Mollie Cordray
Will
Florence Elliott
Jim
Lois Foss
Sylvia Gillespie
Violet
Rosalee
Donald
Edith Hale
Larry
Doris Hanman
Ted
Mary Jo
Garry
Patricia
Clara Hanman
Amelia Kelly
Lou
L. T
Pharis
Beverly
John Allen
Leah Lambert
Iva
Frances McGhee
Cecil
Alpha Quigley
Jake
Clifton
Wilson
Bessie Steele
Theodore
Marlin
Alice Ware
Willie
Waverly
Alice DeVore
Bill
Josephine
Eva Baskett
Ray
Velma Lee
Willing Workers Club Christmas Quilting and Party
The Willing Workers met with Mrs. Bertha Lewis on December 12 in an all day quilting session with twelve members present. Contests were won by Hazeline Morrow Eva Sharp and Helen Morrow. The group held a December 16 party at the Duffield Schoolhouse with families invited and prizes awarded to Gladys Boehner Hazeline Morrow Dickie Neet and Floyd Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Lewis
Eva Sharp
Hazeline Morrow
Helen Morrow
Willing Workers Club
Duffield
Iona Boehner
Ila Todd
Gladys Boehner
Dickie Neet
Floyd Ross
John Todd
Ila
Mary Lou
John Ross
Floyd
Ralph
Earl Neet
Dickie
Milford Shipley
Alfred and Harland
Irene Berry
Macy Williams
Dale
Frank Robbins
Earl
Soveta Milner
Glenn
Donald
Kathryn
Verla
Gayla
Bobby
True Blue Club Hosts December Meeting
True Blue Club at Mrs. Willard Phillips was host to the gathering on December 22 with Mrs. El Smith as leader. Because roads were muddy, Mrs. Tom Morris and Mrs. Mary Molloy used wagons and teams to convey attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Phillips
True Blue Club
el Smith
Tom Morris
Mary Molloy
Cash Only Policy Enforced by Local Stores
Beginning January 1, 1938 the shops announce they will sell strictly for cash. No credit will be offered and customers who ask for credit will be refused. F. M. Stamper Co. Farmers Store Produce Browning Farm Club Farmers Store are named in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Stamper Co
Farmers Store
Browning Farm Club
Repair Services Offered at Bailey Maytag Building
Announcement notes repair work of most kinds including soldering pump work and furniture repaired. Shop at Bailey Maytag Building. J. N. Neet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Maytag
J. N. Neet
Willing Workers Club Christmas Meeting Hosted by Mrs Campbell
Mrs Lena Campbell hosted the Willing Workers Club on Wednesday December 22 with a decorated home and rug making and quilt block work. A noon dinner preceded a 2 pm business meeting and plans for the next gathering. A Christmas tree and Santa provided entertainment along with music and readings arranged by Mrs Emma Haley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Campbell
Willing Workers Club
Santa Claus
Emma Haley
Campbell
Mary Taylor
Cc. R
Miss Martha Creason and Robert Smith Wed at Linneus
Robert Smith and Miss Martha Creason united in marriage Friday afternoon December 24 at the M E Church South in Linneus officiated by Rev H E Corbin. The couple, attended by the bride's sister and brother and by the Burtches, hosted a wedding dinner and received friends at both families' homes. The bride is daughter of Ola F Creason of west of Purdin and a Purdin high school graduate. The groom is a farmer, son of E R Smith of Eversonville neighborhood. The newlyweds plan to live on a farm near Eversonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Smith
Martha Creason
H. E. Corbin
M. E. Church
South
Linneus
Dorothy and Nolan Creason
Willie Burtch
Smith
Ola F. Crease
Purdin
Purdin High School
Mr. Smith
E. R. Smith
Eversonville
Eversenville
Walters and Varnes wed in Brookfield Missouri
Robert A. Walters and Geneva Rula Varnes united in marriage at Rev Hardgrove's home on Brookfield Ave in Brookfield Missouri on December 22 1957 at 5 30 PM. Attendants included the groom's mother Mrs Orpha Walters and the bride's sister Mrs Ward Lawson. The couple will reside in Brookfield where the groom works at Brown Shoe Factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Walters
Geneva Rula Varnes
Haley Family Enjoys Christmas Dinner Melbourne Style
Entertained Mr and Mrs E L Haley and son Robert with a turkey dinner on Christmas Day. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wm Nelson Leonard Ed and Elizabeth Nelson from Independence Missouri Ms Barbara Bailey of Kansas City Missouri Mr and Mrs Willie Haley of Brookfield and Mrs Scott Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Haley
Robert
Wm. Nelson
Leonard
Elizabeth Nelson
Independence
Barbara Bailey
Kansas City
Willie Haley
Brookfield
Scott Brown
Petersons host Christmas dinner for visiting Stuart family
Mr and Mrs E F Peterson entertained Christmas day with a turkey dinner and trimming in honor of Mr and Mrs Gail Stuart of Colorado. Attending were Gail Stuart Jerry Jennings and daughters Mer ri Peterson Peoria Illinois A D Peterson Joe Nevins and sons Jimmie and Donald Rachel Nevins Cleve Jennings Virginia and J C
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Peterson
Gail Stuart
Colorado
Jerry Jennings
Chillicothe
Cliff Peterson
Erma
Merri] Peterson
Peoria
Ill
A. D. Peterson
Joe Nevins
Jimmie
Donald
Rachel Nevins
Cleve Jennings
Virginia
J. C
Norvell Family Sunday Dinner Guests Include Several
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norvell and children of Marshall Mr and Mrs Lealand Norvell and daughters of St Charles Mr and Mrs Vernon Norvell and son of St Charles Mr and Mrs Reid Johnson Mr and Mrs Henry Taylor Mrs Ross Riddle and Miss Alta Hanley were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Norvell Mrs Grover Gable was an afternoon caller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Norvell
Marshall
Lealand Norvell
St. Charles
Vernon Norvell
Reid Johnson
Henry Taylor
Ross Riddle
Alta Hanley
Carl Norvell
Grover Gable
Entertained on Christmas Day by Nickell Family
Mr. E. W. Nickell and his grandchildren entertained with an excellent dinner on Christmas day. Guests included Mrs. Bertie Holden of Seattle Washington and Miss Rosa Nickell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Nickell
Ray Nickell
Bertie Holden
Seattle, Wash
Rosa Nickell
Local Families Gather for Community Reunion
Champaign Illinois residents Mr and Mrs Arthur Cattey and family near Milan join Mr and Mrs Otis McCollum and Harry Nickell near Winigan along with Mrs Belle Knifong and Mrs America Fleming for a regional gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign, Ill
Arthur Cattey and
Milan
Otis McCollum
Harry Nickell
Near
Winigan
Belle Knifong
America Fleming
Union services at M. E. Church this week
The M. E. Church South announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. with competent teachers for all ages and preaching by the pastor at 11 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. A union prayer and worship service with a short sermon starts at 7:30 p.m. A visiting pastor may preach if needed. W. M. Owen, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
South Church
M. E
W. M. Owen
Jolly Janes Club Meets at Mrs Head Home
The Jolly Janes Club held a December 22 gathering at Mrs. Mattie Head's home with fourteen members and one guest. They talked about comfort sewing, piecing, embroidery, and exchanged Christmas gifts before a bountiful noon dinner. The meeting ended with a prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Janes Club
Mattie Head
Anna Simpson
Sunshine Workers Club Holiday Quilting Meeting
The Sunshine Workers Club held an all day session with Mrs Roy el. Members crafted two wool filled comfort quilts with one nearly finished and another half done. A wool scrap top was close to completion. A Christmas dinner followed, decorated hall, blessings by Mrs Mellie Thudhum, and a program of readings songs and a gift exchange. Visitors attended and a candy box was sent to a ill member Lizzie Nester. Meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer. Next meeting with Dorothy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Smith
Carrie Bowyer
Sunshine Workers Club
Mellie Thudhum
Earl Campbell
Susie Thudium
Minnie Riedl
Aberta Campbell
Theresa Pepper
Mellie Thudium
Dorothy Pamperl
Connie Bauer
Bertha Burkholder
Faye Bailey
Braden Thudium
Bruce Moffitt
Donna Spencer
Lizzie Nester
Don Moffitt
Bruce
Arthur Coram
Reva
Roy Maxwell
Lawriece Riedl
Orville
Richard Thudium
Russell Smith
Gary Thudium
Little Herbert Pepper
Christmas Golden Anniversary Observed by Alspach Family
December 25 1937 marked the gold wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs F J Alspach. A dinner at their Highway No 5 home followed with four generations present and many relatives joining in photographs and memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Alspach
Highway No. 5
Browning
Opal Keithley
Vivian Parkison
Tulare
Calif
Mr. Alspach
M. O. Alspach
Raymond Alsbach
Raymond Junior Alspach
Alspach
Victor Alspach
Leila
P. P. Kollase
Maurene
Betty Jo
Duane
West Bend
Iowa
G. G. Freeland
Max
Nyl2
Edgar Carter
Jen
Eva Doris
Raymond Alsyach
Raymond Jr
Harris Family Christmas Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs R E Harris and children hosted Christmas day with a turkey dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs W P Nickell Mrs E E Harris Mr and Mrs F R Fanning and son and Miss Arlene Fanning of Kansas City. Mr and Mrs R A Nickell of St Louis joined for evening dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Harris
W. P. Nickell
E. E. Harris
F. R. Fanning and
Arlene Fanning
Kansas City
R. A. Nickell
St. Louis
Thanksgiving Dinner Invite Brought Together Nickell Family Friends
Entertained Mr and Mrs Earl Nickell and day with a lovely turkey dinner Those present were Mr and Mrs Harry Rhodes and Ben Mr and Mrs Glenn Rhodes and Jackie Gooch Mr and Mrs Billy Rhodes and Sandra Ruth Mrs Ruth Law rence and Frances Mrs Edna Nickell and Mr and Mrs R A Nickell of St Louis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Nickell
Harry Rhodes
Ben
Glenn Rhodes
Jackie Gooch
Billy Rhodes
Sandra Ruth
Ruth Lawrence
Frances
Edna Nickell
New Year Resolve To Boost The Home Town
A Browning column urges readers to adopt a public spirited New Year resolution to engage in community welfare. It champions joining local movements and supporting positive plans, while resisting chronic critics, as a simple step toward a happier town. Emphasis is on active participation over passive stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Help Winter Birds With Daily Crumbs This Winter
Many people overlook a duty to birds during cold months as food sources vanish. Winter is harsh for feathered visitors who reduce insect pests and help ecosystems. start today by scattering a few crumbs daily outside your home to support them through the season.
Slats Diary: A Boy Reflects On A Christmas Week
A humorous diary of a young narrator recounting Christmas experiences and family scenes. He notes receiving partial gifts, songs, and memories, with reflections on holiday expectations, small misadventures, and everyday family dynamics across a week. The entry mentions friends, money, cold weather, and a punchline about back scratchers as gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
Ottomobeel
Areplane
Becos
Jane
Elsy Clost
Jake
Ant Emmy
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