Obituary and Notable Message from Browning Leader-Record
Evelena Colvin Moore obituary notes birth near Linneus Missouri January 11 1868 marriage to Richard Lee Moore October 3 1886 three children and four sisters listed. Funeral January 27 1939 Browning with burial Locust cemetery. The piece also urges Browning residents to support the Leader-Record newspaper and community press.
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Evelena Colvin
John
Mary Colvin
Linneus
Missouri
Richard Lee Moore
Emma Rottmann
Richard H
Browning
Essie Wood
Purdin
Georgie English
Bonner Springs
Kansas
Emma Cawood
Gertrude Neet
Hulda Cooper
Trenton
Moore
Christian Church
Baptist Church
O. B. Hobbs
Letha Bailey
Vera Lay
R. M. Calhoun
Edward Williams
Locust Cemetery
Card of Thanks for thanks after illness and burial
We thank friends for kindness during sickness and death and burial of our loved one. Grateful for song services and beautiful floral offerings. R. L. Moore and Children.
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R. L. Moore
Funeral Attended for Mrs. R L Moore by Relatives
Relatives from Linneus Trenton Kansas City Milan and Cora attended the funeral of Mrs. R L Moore on Friday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W A Cawood Mrs Gertrude Neet Mrs Hul dah Cooper and son Victor Mr L C Moore Mr Harold Gibson Clayton Warern and Clifford Fanning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Cawood
Gertrude Neet
Leon Brinkley
Linneus
Huldah Cooper
Victor
Trenton
L. C. Moore
Harold Gibson
Kansas City
Clayton Warern
Milan
Clifford Fanning
Cora
R. L. Moore
Valley of the Giants at Electric Theatre
The Valley of the Giants based on Peter B. Kyne’s novel offers dramatic storytelling and vivid Technicolor scenes from California redwood country. The Electric Theatre presents it next Saturday and Sunday at regular 10 and 20 cent admission.
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California
Redwood Country
Valley of the Giants
Peter B. Kyne
Electric Theatre
For Sale Honey in sections Browning Missouri
Local ad notes honey for sale in Browning MO sections owned by W H Bennett. Listing lacks full contact details but indicates availability and seller identity.
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W. H. Bennett
Browning, Mo
Defense of the Home Town Letter
A Kansas City reader born near Browning reflects on rural life and a church visitor's attempt to discuss religion with an elderly Black woman. The exchange highlights misunderstandings about faith in the countryside.
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Kansas City
Guilford
Browning
Fifth Sunday Meeting at Linn County Baptist Church
The Linn County Baptist Association held its fifth Sunday meeting at the Baptist church with broad attendance. Rev. Hammond of Kansas City preached on church value and member responsibility, substituting for Rev. L. H. Maples. A covered dish luncheon followed, and the afternoon featured Rev. R. V. Hertford of Meadville, with greetings to visitors including Rev. White of Moberly and Rev. C. B. Hobbs of the local M E church.
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Linn County Baptist Association
Baptist Church
Hammond
Kansas City
Linneus Church
L. H. Maples
Milan
C. W. Hulett
Winigan Church
Moore
Maryceline
van Venciil
Purdin
R. V. Hertford
Meadville
White
Moberly
Missouri
C. B
Public meeting for Odd Fellows and Rebekahs at Brookfield hall
An invitation to a Brookfield Odd Fellow hall public meeting on Thursday February 2 at 7 30 p m. An enjoyable program is planned and will be attended by the Grand Sire of the world the Grand Master and the President of the Rebekah State Assembly. Come and enjoy the evening.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Brookfield
Odd Fellow Hall
Rebekah State Assembly
Entertaining Guests At Hummel Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Hummel hosted a Monday dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Eugene McArtor Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Ross Prather Rev. and Mrs. Norfolk and Dr. T. R. McArtor.
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L. W. Hummel
Eugene McArtor
H. C. Bailey
Ross Prather
Norfolk
T. R. McArtor
Langdon Named Democratic Candidate for Clerk and Assessor
We are authorized to announce W. C. Langdon as a candidate for the office of Clerk and Assessor of Duncan Township subject to the will of Democratic voters at the upcoming primary election.
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W. C. Langdon
Duncan Township
Franklin
Stitch and Chatter Club Meeting Notes
Stitch and Chatter Club met with Lucille on January 26. The day was bright but slippery. sickness kept a few away. Members prepared another good dinner and opened the business meeting with roll call and grab bag.
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Stitch
Lucille
Home Workers Club Hostess Day January 26 Meeting
Mrs Edna Falconer hosted the Home Workers Club on January 26 with nine members and ten visitors. A friendly day featured a noon dinner, a two o'clock meeting led by president Pearl Mundell, roll call, and a plan to donate one dollar to the Infantile paralysis campaign. Visitors list included Levi Sparks Etta Brown Lucille Stultz Alta McCormick Ned Mundell Arthur Bennett Floyd Doyle Charles Johns Sam Falconer and Garnelle.
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Home Workers Club
Edna Falconer
Pearl Mundell
Lillian Bennett
Valentines
Charles Johns
Sam Falconer
Garnelle
Founders Day Program Leads P. E. O. Chapter Event
On Wednesday January 25 Mrs Artie Calhoun hosted Chapter V P E O to honor seven founders with a tribute and a historical account of the P E O Record. After the business session led by President Mrs Letha Bailey a two course tea luncheon was served.
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Artie Calhoun
P. E. 0. Record
Letha Bailey
Franklin Seeks Clerk and Assessor Office
Reverend Franklin announces candidacy for Clerk and Assessor. He emphasizes community service, tax assessment fairness, and transparent record keeping as key goals of his campaign. The bid positions him to address property valuation and local administrative duties.
Thanksgiving Dinner Hosts and Guests
A Sunday turkey dinner entertained several friends. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Schrock, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Calhoun, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Crawford, Miss Maude Morris, and Mrs. Nellie Seaman.
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L. W. Hummel
H. L. Schrock
J. H. Calhoun
W. W. Crawford
Maude Morris
Nellie Seaman
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Open House Set
The board of regents faculty and students of Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville Missouri will hold open house for residents of the district from seven to ten PM on February 13. Visitors may inspect Baldwin Hall and the Parrish School addition opened January 1.
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Board of Regents
Northeast Missouri State Teachers’ College
Kirksville
Missouri
Friends Cut Wood For Artie Cotter After Accident
Neighbors and friends gathered Monday to aid Artie Cotter who broke his leg when his horse fell. Eighteen men cut and hauled wood while women provided and served dinner. A list of attendees includes Chas Johns Tate John Wright Lope Cap Erio Woolf Mark Gocech Al Brown Fred Waltz Lee Kimbrough Ralph Kimbrough Keith Kirby Levi Sparks Jas Havens Ned Mundell Floyd Doyle Sam Falconer Ray Bennett and Mrs Nancy Bennett etc. Deputy Edwin Frazer assigned to assist Linn County taxpayers visiting local banks on February 17 18 and February 20 at Marceline and Brookfield.
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Artie Cotter
Artie
Cotters
Chas
Johns
Tate
John Wright
Lope
Cap
Erio Woolf
Mark Gocech
al Brown
Fred Waltz
Lee
Ralph Kimbrough
Keith Kirby
Levi Sparks
Jas
Havens
Ned Mundell
Floyd Doyle
Sam Falconer
Ray Bennett
Nancy Bennett
Pearl Munadell
Hazel Johns
Edn Falconer
Lessie Doyle
Tressie Tate
Appreciation Note to Woodcutting Helpers
Acknowledgment from Mr and Mrs Artie Cotter and Alma thanks neighbors for aiding with wood cutting. The message expresses gratitude for willing assistance and community support.
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Artie Cotter
Alma
Nurse from Kirksville Aids Ill Son of Williams
A nurse arrived from Kirksville last Saturday to care for Donald Williams son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Williams who has been seriously ill but is now improving nicely.
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Donald Williams
Kirksville
Kenneth Williams
Acreage near Browning offered for quick sale
Seventy eight point two five acres near Browning three miles from town and close to a school described as a good average farm. Short time for quick sale at 1500 dollars with four down or by March 1 balance terms. See Homer Higgins Milan Missouri.
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Star
Linn
Browning
Leader-Record
Burlington Railroad
Homer Higgins
Milan
Missouri
Income Tax Returns Due. Deputies to Assist Taxpayers Countywide
1938 income tax returns must be filed by March 15, 1939. Thos J Sheehan, U S Deputy Collector for Missouri First District, subdivides the district into zones with deputy collectors to aid in preparing returns. The notice urges cooperation of newspapers and officials to inform residents and businesses and asks readers to prepare 1938 income sources data for filing.
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U. S
Internal Revenue
Missouri
Thos. J. Sheehan
Slats Diary Reflects Family Life and Community Quirks
Slats Diary entries reveal a Sunday to Saturday account of a rural family. The narrator laments a faltering preacher and church activities while detailing clock mishaps, household chores, a fired servant, a teacher scolding Jake, milk and feed meal mischief, and Unkel Hen’s illness.
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Gillem
Are
Bro
Jenkins
Ant Emmy
Jake
Weirie
Chillicothe Ducks Eye Strong Interstate Play
The Chillicothe Business College basketball squad, based in Missouri, features nine players with no Missouri locals. Three are from Illinois, two from Kansas, and one each from Iowa Colorado and South Dakota. Ranked near the top ten in the Interstate Conference, they aim to repeat last season’s steady wins.
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C. B.C
Missouri
Chilcothe Business College
Illinois
Kansas
Iowa
Colorado
South Dakota
Chillicothe Ducks
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R.L. Moore
Locust Valley
the Giants
Baptist
Ted
Iva
Edith
Effie
Florence
Doris
Lois
Goldie
Amelia
Dana
Mollie
Camora
Alpha
Sylvia
Alice
Eva
Clara
Jene
Hallie
Jane
Rogs
Opal Carter
Belle Riley
Vivian
Woodside
Edna Spencer
Mildred Brantner
Stk
Jude Falks
Alice DeVore
Stitch and Chatter Club
Mr. Cotter
Edwin 4. Frazer
Linn County
Brownlee Banking, Co
Marceline State Bank
Marceline Mo
Bal
Linken
Union
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