Longtime Linn County matron Mary E Bingham dies
Mary Elizabeth Compton Morelock Bingham died December 26 1936 near Milan Missouri at age 88 after a life spanning Kentucky birth 1849 to Missouri residence. She left eight children including Elmer Morelock and Rebecca Head and nurtured a wide clan of grandchildren great grandchildren and relatives. Funeral services were held December 27 at the M E Church South Milan with burial in Marlay cemetery. A separate notice honors Mary Dillon Johnson born 1856 in Rowan County Kentucky and married in 1876 to B F Johnson later moving to Linneus Linn County Missouri and raising a large family with several public service members. The Budget Gazette Brookfield Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Compton
Chasin
Rebecca Compton
Kentucky
Missouri
Augustus Morelock
Amanda Bruner
Hope
Ark
Reva Mummie
Lima
Mont
Susan Sample
Highwood
Elzie Morelock
Fayetteville
Elmer Morelock
Browning, Mo
Ollie Beck
Woodward
Oklo
Rebecca Head
Cora
David Edward
Milan
Edward Raymond Maloney
Anna Morelock Noel
Kansas City
Edgar
Browning
F. G. Seyfarth
M. E. Church
South
John Woodson Jennings
Marlay
C. W. Coran
Christian Church
Moberly
Linneus
Mary Dillion
Rowan County
B. F. Johnson
Charles A. Johnson
H. S. Johnson
Brookfield
C. D. Johnson
Trenton
William Townsend
Lexington
Linn County
Budget-Gazette
Mrs. B F Johnson Funeral Notice in Linneus
The funeral for Mrs. B F Johnson who died at her Linneus home early Thursday December 24 1936 services were held with details published.
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B. F. Johnson
Linneus
Apples For Sale At Kelsey Orchards
Jonathan Delicious and other varieties offered in several grades. Priced at 75 cents per bushel and up. Sweet cider and honey available. Located at Kelsey Orchards U. S. No. 36 West of Brookfield.
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Jonathan
Delicious
Kelsey Orchards
U. S. No. 36
Brookfield
A Family Christmas Dinner at Neely Home
A Christmas Day gathering at E. M. Neely’s home included Carry Ellen Neely visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brown and their children J. W. Henry Lee and Betty June, plus Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bundies, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Miller and son Edsil, Mrs. Lloyd Neely and grandchildren Nadine Ethel Lee Leland Lavon and Vaniere Lou. A most enjoyable day was spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Neely
Carry Ellen
Henry Brown
J. W
Henry Lee
Betty June
Herbert Bundies
Martin Miller
Edsil
Lloyd Neely
Nadine
Ethel Lee
Leland
Lavon
Vaniere Lou
Campbell Announces Sale Dates At Dec 31 Closing
H. V. Campbell lists sale dates for Harry Longwell with a closing out sale on December 31 eight miles west of Browning. A Trenton Community Sale is held every Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Campbell
Harry Longwell
West Browning
Trenton
Entertained Christmas Day at the Freeland home
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Freeland and sons hosted a Christmas Day turkey dinner. Guests included F. J. Alspach and family of Brookfield, Ray Keithley of Tulare, Meda Alspach, Paul Kollasch’s family of West Bend, M. O. Alspach and Dorothy, Edgar Carter and Gene and Eva Doris, H. D. Parkison and sons, and Raymond Alspach. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Alspach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Freeland
Max and
Nyle
F. J. Alspach
Harvey
Meda Alspach
Brookfield
Ray Keithley
Tulare
Calif
Paul Kollasch
Maurine
Betty Jo
Duane
West Bend
Iowa
M. O.alpsach
Dorothy
Edgar Carter
Gene
Eva Doris
H. D. Parkison
Raymond
Paul
Raymond Alspach
General Purpose Club Christmas Meeting Notes and Guests
The General Purpose Club held a December 23 gathering at the Oliver home with twenty members present. Highlights included a handmade evergreen tree, a Delco lighting setup, a centertree cake by Ida McQuown, Christmas readings, contests, prizes, and a visit from Anna Fuller of California plus several Milan and Green City guests. The next meeting is set for January 14, 1937 with a brief program and exchanges of gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pars Brazsfield
Oliver
Hulen
John Oliver
Ida McQuown
A. G. Thurlo
Dorothy King
Trenton
Edgar Hoselton
Wilma Johnson
Icel Crowdis
Baugher
Callihan
Maurice Lantz
J. T. Hoselton
Palmer
Anna Fuller
California
Rolla Baugher
Milan
William McCracken
Harold McCracken
Geo. Hardinger
Green City
Black Widow Spider Exhibition At Office
Rev. Owen captured a black widow spider on his back-door step and placed it in a glass jar for display at this office. The spider is noted as a deadly poisonous species and draws curiosity from those who have not seen one.
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Rev. Owen
Happy Hour Club Meets in Shelby for Quilting Luncheon
The Happy Hour Club of the Shelby neighborhood met with Mrs. Quinn Guyer on December 18. The gathering included quilting activities for the hostess and a noon covered dish luncheon. Invocation by Mrs. Everson Carr.
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Happy Hour
Shelby
Quinn Guyer
Everson Carr
Jolly Workers Club Meeting At Knifong Grove
The Jolly Workers of Knifong Grove met December 15 at Mrs. Brad Knifong’s home. Members visited and quilted, shared a covered dish lunch, and heard a song on the radio by the Golden West Girls. Twelve members answered roll call with a Bible verse. Next meeting set for December 29 with Mrs. Bryan Knifong. Visitors included Mrs. Leclan Spray and Miss Velma Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Workers’ Club
Jolly Workers
Knifong Grove
Brad Knifong
Golden West Girls
Bryan Knnfong
Notice to Taxpayers by J. J. Smith
Collector J J Smith informs taxpayers he will be at Citizens Savings Bank this Saturday and after that date a penalty will be added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Savings Bank
J. J. Smith
Christmas Day One OClock Turkey Dinner Cast
Dr. and Mrs. E R Duncan and Mrs A A Whaley entertained with a one oclock turkey dinner on Christmas day. Guests included Mr and Mrs C L Whaley, Mrs Lorene Whaley, Miss Florence Whaley and Mrs Lena Gooch.
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E. R. Duncan
A. A. Whaley
C. L. Whaley
Lorene Whaley
Florence Whaley
Lena Gooch
Sunshine Workers Club Holds Christmas Meeting
The Sunshine WorkersClub met with Mrs Lawrence Riedl for a Christmas themed session. Members quilted a friendship quilt, shared a dinner, sang Jingle Bells and heard Christmas stories and readings. Several visitors attended and one member announced departure while Mrs Luther Simpson joined the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Riedl
John Bauer
Will Burkholder
Elwood
Charley Thuchum
Veryone
Art Milburn
Lawrence Chaffee
Hubert Basket and
Orville Thudhum
Luther Simpson
Charley Peavler
Bernice Peavler
Ora Cordray
Emerson Cordray
Will Rulon
Roy Pamperl
Claude McCollum
Elwood Thudium
Richard and
Dan Thudium
Bobby Gene Smith
Dorothy
Betty Cassity
Donna Spencer
C.R
Noel Myers and Miss Helen Berten Married in Cameron
Noel Myers and Helen Berten wed at the bride’s father home in Cameron at 8 p m on December 25 with Rev. Pearson officiating. Myers travels with his mother and John Myers of Linneus to the reception in their city. The couple will move to California after a short New Year stay. Mrs Berten, a Cameron native, has worked as bookkeeper for the Cooperative Elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Myers
Helen Berten
Cameron
Pearson
Myers
California
Mary Helen Kimbrough Weds Willie Burtch at Meadville Baptist
Miss Mary Helen Kimbrough and Willie Burtch married at the Baptist parsonage in Meadville with Rev. Kandy officiating at 3 pm last Thursday. The ceremony featured a decorated Christmas tree as background and included maid of honor Martha Creason and best man Eugene McKay.
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Mary Helen Kimbrough
Willie Burtch
Baptist Parsonage
Meadville
Kandy
Martha Creason
Eugene McKay
Willie Butch
Ira Mae Dennis
Robert Smith
Bill Triplett
Chula
Marriage of Genevieve Hatch to James Coffee
Mr and Mrs Olie Hatch of 505 North Larch announce the marriage of their daughter Genevieve to James Coffee. The wedding occurred Sunday at Holt Lansing Mich.
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Marraige
Olie Hatch
North Larch Street
Genevieve
James Coffee
Holt
Lansing
Mich
M. E. Church schedule changes for Sunday
The M. E. Church South announces a 10 am church school and an 11 am preaching service with no Sunday night service. The pastor plans to attend the General Board of Missions in New York.
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General Board of Missions
New
Prayer meeting announced in Orleans with Mrs Carr
Orleans Louisiana announces a prayer meeting this Thursday evening led by Mrs Carr and organized by W M Owen.
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Orleans
Williams Host Christmas Day Dinner Party
Mr and Mrs Jas R Williams entertained guests on Christmas Day with a dinner. The party included Mr and Mrs C B Fleming of near Chula Mr and Mrs Raymond McCrary of near Linneus John Lee Smith of Chicago Mrs America Fleming and Mr and Mrs C A Fleming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. R. Williams
C. B. Fleming
Near Chula
Raymond McCrary
Near Linneus
John Lee Smith
Chcago
America Fleming
C. A. Fleming
Christmas Day Dinner Hosts Mr and Mrs Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson hosted a 12 o'clock turkey dinner on Christmas Day. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Johnson, Donald and Doris Lee, Ma and Mrs. Charley Bailey, Missee Ada, and Pauline Hooker. The afternoon featured visiting and gift exchanges.
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Joe Johnson
O. T. Johnson
Donald
Doris. Lee
Charley Bailey
Missee Ada
Pauline Hooker
Death of Mrs. Wm Riley of Andrew County
Mrs. Wm Riley born March 10 1862 in Andrew County Missouri died December 27 1936 at 73 years 9 months and 2 weeks she was the eldest of twelve children two brothers Noel and Fen nel Jones one sister Mrs Johnnie Spencer two children Everett Wesley and Neva Alvina Newton four grandchildren four grandsons and two great grandsons. Funeral services were held at Mt Zion Church with Rev C B Hobbs officiating and burial in a nearby cemetery.
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Wm. Riley
George Alice Dixie Riley
John P
Mary Eliza Jones
Andrew County
Missouri
Noel
Fennel Jones
Chicago
Johnnie Spencer
Kirksville
Everett Wesley
Neva Alvina Newton
North Salem
Maxine
Lois Riley
Josephine Straley
Ethella Newton
Stanley Riley
Willard
Loyd
Billie Newton
Riley Dale
Eugene Straley
J. W. Newton
Riley
Grandfather
M. E. Church
South
Kaifong Grove
Card of Thanks for Wm. Riley and Family
We thank our friends and neighbors for the loving acts of kindness during the death and burial of our loved one. Wm. Riley and Children.
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Wm. Riley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary E. Bingham
General Purpose Club
H. Oliver
Wes
Harrison
Blackburn
Albert Bees
Alva Wals
Harold Finney
Harrison Blackburn
Sunshine Workers Club
M. E. Church, South
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