Young Couple Marries in Milan on Christmas Day
Lewis Stephenson and Miss Kathleen Hooker wed in Milan after obtaining a marriage license with Rev. Smith of Locust Valley Baptist Church officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hooker, graduates of our high school, popular locally. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stephenson, is a progressive farmer. They will live on the DeWitt farm near Reger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Stephenson
Kathleen Hooker
Milan
Smith
Locust Valley Baptist Church
George Hooker
Walter Stephenson
DeWitt
Reger
Lewis
Subscription request to The Id from Mrs Timma
Mrs W C Timma asks editor Joseph Nickell to renew her subscription to The Id noting she has read the home paper weekly for 34 years and does not want to miss a copy. She signs as Alice Williams from Browning Leader Record.
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South Dakota Hot Springs
Joseph Nickell
Browning, Leader-Record
Nickell
W. C. Timma
Alice Williams
Miller Seals wed in Brookefild double ceremony
Roy Miller and Lavaughn Seals were married Tuesday December 22 in Brookefild with Pastor from the M E Church officiating. They are from Purdin area families and have strong church ties. A Wednesday charivari followed by family dinners honors the newlyweds with relatives C V Miller C A Seals H Payne and J H Payne in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Miller
Lavaughn Seals
Brookefild
M. E. Church
Roy
C. V. Miller
Purdin
Lavaughn
C. A. Seals
Linn County
Herrman Payne
J. H. Payne
Tax Collector John Knifong Schedules Tax Sessions
Notice to taxpayers stating Ola F. Knifong will collect Duncan Township taxes at Dodsons Store Cora December 31 Artz Hardware Reger January 1 and Citizens State Bank Browning January 2 collector.
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Dodson’s
Cora
Artz Hardware
Reger
Citizens State Bank
Browning
Duncan Township
Ola F. Knifong
Weather Note From Hiawatha A Browningite
From Hiawatha Kansas dated December 26 1931 a letter mentions pleasant weather with a wind that hints at coming events and rough roads noted as being passable in places with roads described as pret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiawatha
Kan
Joe
Mark Me
Farm Prices Decline Highlight Christmas Message
Reader notes grim farm product prices but wishes reader a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Mention of Victor Alspach.
Glasses $1 Down with Dr Palm Saturday
Dr Palm offers eye examinations and glasses at Bailey Maytag in Browning with complete equipment and guaranteed glasses. Office in Chillicothe provides exams and treatment. Terms confidential no mortgages no security no extra charge for credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Palm
Browning
Bailey Maytag
Chillicothe
Laura Ellen Haggard Dies in Browning Missouri
Laura Ellen Haggard daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Watson was born May 28 1892 in Sullivan county Missouri. She married James Loren Haggard on December 24 1911 and had two daughters Kathleen and Dorothy. A Methodist Episcopal church member since 1914 she lived in Browning and was a Royal Neighbor of America. She died December 24 after a year of ill health. Survived by husband two daughters parents two sisters Mrs Mary Hall Red Wing Minnesota Mrs Essie Watson Harris and two brothers Austin and Henry Watson. Funeral at Locust Valley Baptist church December 26 interment in nearby cemetery. The community extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Ellen
W. B. Watson
Sullivan County
Missouri
James Loren Haggard
Kathleen
Dorothy
Hagaard
Mary Hall
Red Wing
Minn
Essie Watson
Harris
Austin
Henry Watson
Locust Valley Baptist Church
J. E. Rudloff
J. B. Crawford
Johnsons Host Family Christmas Dinner East of Town
Mr and Mrs J W Johnson entertained many relatives at their commodion home east of town for a Christmas dinner featuring turkey chicken baked ham and other festive dishes. The gathering marked a reunion of the Cotter siblings who lived at their birth place before moving to other homes with many family members attending from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Johnson
A. J. Cotter
B. J. Lambert
O. L. Smith
S. S. Cotter
Will Cordray
Noah Cotter
Chillicothe
J. M. Moore
Keytesville
Paul Gooch
Gayle
Ray Lambert
Noel Bennett
Lee Moore
Jack
Mendon
Otto Johnson
Donald Johnson
Dorris Johnson
Wm. Gooch
D. A
Kirksville
Christmas Dinner at J. P. Turners in This City
Mr and Mrs J P Turner entertained with a Christmas dinner at their home in this city. Guests included Mr and Mrs Al Brown and children Elizabeth Norma Lee and A R of Purdin Junius Buxton of Chicago Mr and Mrs R D Morrison of Milan Mr and Mrs J R Irops of Kansas City. The day was delightfully spent and all departed feeling they had spent a happy Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Turner
City
al Brown
Elizabeth
Norma Lee
A. R
Purdin
Junius Buxton
Chicago
R. D. Morrison
Milan
J. R. Irops
Kansas City
Christmas Dinner at Bolling Home Brightens Day
Mr and Mrs James P Bolling hosted a Christmas noon feast with turkey and two courses. Guests included J B Harmon Hardy Calhoun Jane Dickinson Guy Adams Maud Fields Virginia Burwell Lizzie Holding Keyes sent fruit cake K M Duncan Fred Duncan of Richmond and others. All enjoyed decorations and Christ Child nativity focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Bolling
Virginia
J. B. Harmon
Hardy Calhoun
Jane Dickinson
Fred Duncan
Richmond
Mrs. Bolling
J. I. Harmon
Card of Thanks for Laura Ellen Haggard
We express sincere thanks to all who were kind during the illness and death of Laura Ellen Haggard wife and mother and for the floral offerings shown on the day of the funeral. Loren Haggard and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Ellen Haggard
Loren Haggard
Tax collection dates for Enter prise township announced
W. E. Bailey serves as collector collecting taxes in Browning on December 19 and 26 and at Bank of Purdin on December 24 and 31 for Enter prise township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Bank of Purdin
Enterprise Township
W. E. Bailey
Obituary of Clara Alice Miller
Clara Alice Miller wife mother and grandmother dies at 57 after long illness. She leaves husband Daniel Miller seven living children Blanche deceased 17 years ago and a granddaughter Evelyn Moore. Survived by two brothers Charles and Leonard Bailey a sister Mrs Hall Thurlo and many relatives. Funeral conducted by Rev J E Rudloff and Rev J B Crawford at the M E Church South with interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Alice Miller
George
Rachel Bailey
Presbyterian Church
Daniel Miller
Blanche
Laie Peters
Chillicothe
Noble
New Cambria
Floyd Eastman
Roger
J. B. Crawford
South
Cemetery Note Honors Hoover Burial
A brief obituary note states the service was held at the Hoover cemetery and expresses the bereaved family’s thanks for the community’s sympathy.
For Sale Home-grown Tobacco by John T Hooker
Home-grown tobacco available for sale with a variety of kinds. Contact John T. Hooker for details.
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John T. Hooker
Christmas Day Dinner at Dunkin Residence
Mr and Mrs H H Dunkin entertained Christmas day with a three course one o clock dinner. The table featured a miniature garden and lake as centerpieces. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hummel who spent a pleasant afternoon and departed with fond memories.
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H. H. Dunkin
Good Sprayed Apples and Cider from Kelsey Orchards
Jonathan Delicious Black Twigs Yorks and other winter apples for eating and cooking priced 50c to 1.25 per bushel. Sweet cider available from Kelsey Orchards Brookfield Missouri.
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Jonathan
Kelsey Orchards
Brookfield
Annual Xmas Turkey Dinner Shared by Local Families
Families of J B Harvey Sadie Knifong C E Rinehart and relatives hosted an annual Christmas turkey dinner at Mr and Mrs J N Neet’s home on Christmas day in Kansas City. Guests expressed enjoyment and hopes to reunite next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Harvey
Sadie Knifong
C. E. Rinehart
E. P. Harvey
Kansas City
J. N. Neet
B. J. Harvey
C. Lantz
Coleman
A. B. Whaley
Richard
Marjorie Rinehart
Arthur Rinehart
Glen Gooch
Notice to Hunters on Farm Lands
Farms are off limits to all hunting and trapping per Bev Gooch, John Taylor, S. A. Wyant, D. R. Skeen, M. H. Skeen, C. W. Skeen, Aven Hicks and Roscoe Slater. Blocking access and enforcement by landowners noted.
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Bev Gooch
John Taylor
S. A. Wyant
D. R. Skeen
M. H. Skeen
C. W. Skeen
Aven Hicks
Roscoe Slater
Adams Entertain Xmas At Home Of Mr And Mrs Adams
Mrs Adams hosted a Sunday afternoon Christmas dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Adams. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Street of Purdin Miss Hermin Street a Shelby Mo teacher Miss Iea Street Edina Mo Miss Violette Street Gary Indiana and Miss Maude Fields Chula Mo. In the afternoon reminiscences were shared and all enjoyed a general jolly time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Adams
Neet Host Families Entertain with Dinner and Bridge
Mr. and Mrs. Neet hosted six couples for a three course dinner and bridge on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Jay Harvey received high honors as guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lay, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bagley, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Lantz, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Harvey, Mr. Frank Hudson of Keokuk Iowa, and Miss Marjorie Rinehart. The host couple reported the evening was greatly enjoyed by all.
Linneus Christmas Dinner Hosts Graciously
Mr and Mrs V C Thurlo entertained guests at their hospitable Linneus home for a Christmas dinner on Friday of last week. Invited guests included Mr and Mrs J M Thilo and Mr and Mrs W H Dick.
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V. C. Thurlo
Linneus
J. M. Thilo
W. H. Dick
Neighbors Shuck Corn to Help J L Haggard
About three weeks earlier neighbors agreed to shuck J L Haggard’s corn. On Dec 21 a work crew of fourteen men and eight teams set out in rain to shuck a 12 acre field, finishing at 4 pm with about four hundred bushels stored. The effort included hot coffee and a dinner prepared by visiting women, and neighbors pledged future help.
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J. L Haggard
Edgar Shepherd
Ernie Warren
Raymond Warren
Ernest Bradshaw
Henry Watson
Walter Crooks
Marion Myers
Beryl Warren
Arthur Mundell
Byron Duckworth
John Quigley
Allen Fanning
Jim Riddle
Willis Duckworth
R. A. Thurlo
Road Meeting Sets Plan for Duncan Benton Roads
A group of road enthusiasts met at Citizens State Bank to discuss repairs on east and west sections. The Clay hill drainage was improved with two tractors a grader and brick, aiming for passable results in one day. The eastern quagmire near Noel Bennett's will be tackled next, weather permitting.
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Duncan
Benton Township
Citizens State Bank
Noel Bennett
Lantz Family Reunion Honors Kin At Christmas Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Lantz entertained at a one o clock turkey dinner on Sunday in honor of their children Mr. and Mrs. C. Lantz and family of Kansas City Mrs. Virgil Hope and daughter of Illinois Mrs. Brown of Lincoln Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Lantz and son Coleman and Mr. and Mrs. John Crowdis and family of Roger The day was enjoyed very much by all who were there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Lantz
C. Lantz
Kansas City
Virgil Hope
Illinois
Brown
Lincoln
Coleman
John Crowdis
Roger
Slats Diary Fragments Chronicle Odd Week Events
A diary fragment outlines a week of small events and gossip. Entries mention Mrs Frettwitch planning an operation, a Christmas purchase, Ant Emmy visiting, marriage talk, a dog bite incident, depreshun with seven children, a party kiss, and a quarrel with Pug Stevens.
Miller Family Donation Supports Leader Record Renewal
Lon McNally of Purdin visited on Tuesday to deliver 1.50 to renew for J. F. Miller, age eighty three, and his wife Mrs. Miller, who turns eighty seven on January 1. The couple, in good health, values the newspaper and sends thanks to the Miller family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Miller
Lon McNally
Purdin
J. F. Miller
Miller
Bailey Home Guests Recall Place of Growing Up
Roy Peters visited the Old Home of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Bailey for a weekend with their Saturday night and Sunday guests. He said he enjoyed his stay at the place where he grew to manhood despite many changes since his childhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Home
Charley Bailey
Roy Peters
Roy
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Victor Alspach
Hoover
Adams
Ant Emmys _ neace
Ant Emmy
Lizzy
Lizzya
Emmy
Noosepaper
Blunt
Wensday
Jane
Pug Stevens
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