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Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1949

Page

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Armstrong Rites Held for T. E. Armstrong in Purdin

Thomas E. Armstrong born 1871 in Heron County Ontario died February 5 1949 at 77 in Purdin Missouri. Survived by six children two grandchildren one brother and widow Minnie Leena McGhee predeceased him. Funeral service conducted by Rev Bob Duncan at family home February 9 1949 with pallbearers flower girls and Wade Funeral Service directing burial in Purdin Cemetery.

Thomas E. Armstrong Thomas Jane Armstrong Heron County Ontario Canada Purdin Missouri Minnie Leena McGhee Chester L. Armstrong Midland Michigan Lloyd Farwell Powell Wyoming Harold Katie Leroy Minnie Claire Armstrong Fred W. Armstrong Rockfield Armstrong Church of Christ Bob Duncan Craig Beckett Henry Buswell W. W. Western Arthur Monroe Arthur Smith Frank Murrain Brooks Buckman Manley Buckman Lawrence Elliott Mac Molloy Ray Pulliam Travis Smith Mary L. Schreckhis

Card of Thanks for Funeral Support

We thank all who assisted and for the floral offerings at the death and funeral of our beloved father and brother. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Armstrong and coms, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Armstrong and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Farwell, Miss Katie Armstrong, Fred Armstrong and family.

Chester Armstrong Harold Armstrong Lloyd Farwell Katie Armstrong Fred Armstrong

Radio Shop Ad In Brookfield

Radio Service Joe's Radio Shop advertises repair and sales at 332 East Helm Street Brookfield Missouri with contact number 1112.

Joe’s Radio Shop

Memorial Rites For Pfc Kenneth F Cordray Held In Linneus

Pfc Kenneth F Cordray of Linneus received military rites at the cemetery after death in Mindanao March 29 1946. Rev C E Davis led services at North Salem with the Linneus American Legion Post conducting. Cordray served since August 1944 and saw action in the Philippines before his transfer to the 509th Ordnance Company as a driver. He was born March 18 1926 in Linn County and survived by five sisters and three brothers.

Pfc Raymond Cordray North Salem Kenneth F. Cordray C. E. Davis Kirksville Linneus American Legion Post Cordray Texas 81St Infantry Division Phillipines 509Th Ordinance Company Mindinao Island Chartier Gertrude Cordray Linn County Edith Browning la Junta Colorado Genevieve Buswell Arlo Tera’ Precniaa Ellis Mabel Head Ellis Cordray Laclede Bonnie Cordray

Jones Taxi Offers Late Model Clean Cars

Byron near Reger and L Taylor visited Saturday afternoon as wiry visitors, with office at home or north of the bank.

L. Taylor Aes Byron Near Reger

Electric Theatre Presents Black Bart Western Melo

Dan Duryea stars as Black Bart a liar and highwayman pushed west toward California during the Gold Rush. Yvonne de Carlo co stars in a tale of mistaken loves while Percy Kilbride narrates a simple western drama about a girl adopted by men of different faith finding love and unity with newcomers.

Dan Duryea Black Bart California Yvonne de Carlo Duryea Percy Kilbride Margaret O'Brian Margaret Butch Jenkins Robert Preston George Murphy Danny Thomas Betty Garrett Edward Arnold

Her Husband's Affairs Comedy Draws Besotted Crowd

Franchet Tone and Lucille Ball star in a quirky film where an inventor creates a glass mummy fluid and a beard growing product. Trouble erupts as shaving mishaps cause chaos and a riot ensues, with a science feature also billed.

Franchet Tone Lucille Ball

Cinderella Party Bridges To Four Tables Monday Night

Mrs Pearle Thurlow entertained with four tables of bridge Monday night. Delici s refreshments were served. High score prize went to Alpha Branner. traveling prize to Helen Carter. Table prizes to Erma Kelley Marilyn Gooch Opal Carter Dorothy Drake. Other guests included Lena Kenley Blanche Johnson Virginia McArtor Pauline Peterson Marjorie Wood Beverly Moore Martha Gooch Frances Hoselton Alma Bartow Ila Nevins.

Pearle Thurlow Alpha Branner Helen Carter Erma Kelley Mariyn Gooch Opal Carter Dorothy Drake Lena Kenley Blanche Johnson Virginia McArtor Pauline Peterson Marjorie Wood Beverly Moore Martha Gooch Frances Hoselton Almeda Bartow Ila Nevins

Birthday Party for Mrs. Sayre Hosted by M G R Club

On Thursday evening February 3 the M G R Club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Porter Sayre to celebrate Mrs. Sayre's birthday. Guests included numerous local couples and young people who enjoyed cards candy and popcorn and extended thanks to the hosts for a pleasant evening.

M. G. R. Club Porter Sayre H. G. Dixon Vernon Stanley Wilma Merideth Dixon Wanda Gail Royce Reginald Rinehart Naoma Betty Keith James Dean Doris Gail Harris Bill Earl Maggart Phyllis Sharon E. L. Havens Alpha Dean Leeper Velma J. Saget Seft Mrs. Sayre

Belt aest Cearch ery body welcome to at tend these services.

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Belt Aest Cearchery “ Body

PFC Donald Williams Graduates Typist Course at Warren

PFC Donald Williams son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Williams of 81 Agnes Kansas City Kansas has graduated from the Clerical Typist Course at the U Technical School Fort Warren Wyoming Colonel John C B Elliott commanding officer announces. The course is among more than twenty offered at Warren a base of the Tactical Air Command. Graduates move to Air Force bases worldwide to serve in their specialties as peacetime air force members.

Ft. Warren Wyoming Donald Williams Kenneth R. Williams Agnes Kansas City U Technical School Ft. Fran E. Warren John C. B. Elliott BF Warren Airing Command Young Airm Air Force Eam

Recruit Elmo D Britton Assigned to Victory Division Training

Recruit Elmo D Britton of Browning Missouri has begun eight weeks of basic training with the Fifth Armored Victory Division noted for its World War II Euro campaigns. He previously worked for his father as a farmer.

Elmo D W. Britton Browning, Mo Fifth Armored “Victory Camp Chaffee Britton Btry 47Th Armored Field Arty Elmo

In Appreciation For Kindness At Funeral of Robert Glaze

Mrs. Jennie M. Glaze and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Brassfield express gratitude for the numerous courtesies during the burial of Robert DeVon Glaze. Your kindness will not be forgotten.

Robert DeVon Glaze Jennie M. Glaze A. J. Brassfield

Valentine Dance at Browning Legion Hall This Monday

Valentine dance hosted by Claude Meyers Post 274 American Legion at the Browning Legion Hall on February 14 from 9 to 12. Ray Embree and his band will provide music. Adm. $1.50 per couple, gents $1.00 and ladies 50c.

Claude Meyers American Legion Legion Hall Browning Ray Embree

Baby Linda Kay Fanning Born At Laughlin Hospital

Mr and Mrs Algie Fanning of near Winigan announce the birth of a daughter Linda Kay on January 27 at Laughlin Hospital Kirksville. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. Mrs Fanning was formerly Miss Mary Ellen Watson daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Watson.

Algie Fanning Winigan Linda Kay Laughlin Hospital Kirksville Fanning Mary Ellen Watson Henry Watson

Willing Workers Club Meetings and Donations

Mrs. Maxine Almond hosted the January 5 gathering with seven members one visitor five men and three children present. The hostess gift was worth twenty five cents won by Mrs. Addie Brinkley. Louise Hollon read the 115th Psalm and a March of Dimes donation of one dollar was approved.

Willing Workers Club Maxine Almond Addie Brinkley Maxine Lucy Cumbo Louise Hollon Elma Brinkley Louise Carl Norvell Wilma Johnson

Funeral Rites Held for Ira May at Brookfield Church

Funeral services were conducted for Ira May at Locust Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth Perry officiating. Burial followed at a nearby cemetery under Hill Funeral Service directors, with survivors including husband and several children and relatives from Missouri, Utah, Iowa, and Mexico.

Ira May David Nd Elizabeth Aes Ora Missouri Aay South Caldwell T Brookfield Orning Orn Alan Brown Spencer Italy Chilren Farrell G. Spencer Erber City Utah Woodrowpencer Eunice Kfong Mt. Pleasant Iowa George Jennings Browning Wis Wiing Locust Valley

Washington Tea Hosts 10th Annual George Washington Tea

The Wesleyan Guild invites the public to the 10th annual George Washington Tea at the home of Mrs. Ly Moore on Tuesday February 22 from 8 to 6 five. Silver offering requested.

Washington Wesleyan Guild George Washington Ly Moore

Grantsville Homemakers Club Hosts Birthday Party

The Grantsville Homemakers Club members entertained at Purdin Hall with Mrs Ross Lyons Mrs Hubert Lyons Mrs Lee Bagley and Mrs Wayne Burkholder hosting a birthday party Friday evening February 4 Secret sisters gave gifts to the honorees. The evening included card playing fruit salad cake and coffee served to club members their families and three guests Mr and Mrs James Fowler and Miss Lorene Cooper.

Grantsville Homemakers Club Purdin Hall Ross Lyons Hubert Lyons Lee Bagley Wayne Burkholder James Fowler Lorene Cooper

American Legion District Meeting and Oratorical Contest at Linneus

The Second District meeting and oratorical contest at Linneus drew solid attendance despite a snowstorm. District Commander H. L. Butterfield led discussions on boosting efficiency as Linneus Post hosted events including a military funeral. A dance is planned for February 1 with decorating committees preparing the hall.

Linneus Browning School H. L. Butterfield Te Linneus Claude Myers Fentine

Rowning High School Honors Roll First Semester

The honor roll lists freshmen Kenneth Arnold Joanne Garrett Ronald Crook shanks Jerry Hedges Mary Smith sophomores Lena Mae Da volt Sue Haley Marilyn Jennings Cynthia Moore Donna Pulliam Marilie Schrock juniors Lora Mae Gooch Betty Haley Gale Hedges Janet Lumsden seniors Dale Fuller Carmen Hedegs Florence Martin Clar ice Norvell Marilyn Wiles.

Kenneth Arnold Joanne Garrett Ronald Crookshanks Jerry Hedges Mary Smith Lena Mae Davolt Sue Haley Marilyn Jennings Cynthia Moore Donna Pulliam Marilie Schrock Lora Mae Gooch Betty Haley Gale Hedges Janet Lumsden Dale Fuller Carmen Hedegs Florence Martin Clarice Norvell Marilyn Wiles

Browning Teams Score Wins and Oratorical Honors

Browning boys and girls defeated Galt last week. Cynthia Moore won first place at the Linn County contest in Laclede and was named District representative at Linneus. Alice Wright Chillicothe won district and James Turner Trenton was the alternate. Mary Belle Jones Milan and Bruce Moffitt Brookfield also competed.

Cynthia Moore Browning High School Laclede Bruce Moffitt Brookfield Cynthia Linn County Linneus American Legion Mary Belle Jones Milan Alice Wright Chillicothe James Otis Turner Trenton Christy Taylor Bradley Powell Moberly James Turner Browning

Gracie Jennings thanks donors after hospital stay

Gracie Jennings expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards letters gifts and flowers during a winter hospital stay at McLarney Hospital and special thanks to those who donated blood for transfusions.

McLarney Hospital Gracie Jennings

Wesleyan Service Guild Meeting Gathers Members

Mrs Almeda Bartow hosted the Wesleyan Service Guild Friday February 4 with twenty six members and one visitor Julie Anne McArtor. The meeting opened with prayer led by Mrs Nellie Seaman followed by worship by Martha Gooch.

Wesleyan Service Guild Almeda Bartow Julie Anne McArtor Nellie Seaman Martha Gooch Washington Ee Comets Paradise Pacific Mra Nellie Islands Mary Askey Mildred Athin Lillian Bennethee Elleberry Nee Leona Mabelle Nie Lumaden Virginia Keasaret Smith Vena Wade Allie Ware Hazel Peterson M Grice Colt Carol

Bittersweet Club Hosts Meeting at Mrs Nova Gooch

Twelve members gathered at Mrs. Nova Gooch's home with Miss DeLois Jones as leader. The sewing work finished by Mrs. Rolan Gooch. New member Mrs. T C Palmer announced. Next meeting set for February 16 with Mrs Charley Goins.

Nova Gooch DeLois Jones Rolan Gooch W. L. Falconer T. C. Palmer Charley Goins

In Memoriam Milda C Walker Remembrance Notice

In loving memory of Milda C Walker who passed seven years ago on February 9 Today recalls sad memories of a loved one gone to rest Those who think of you today are those who loved you best We think of you in silence and many silent tears are shed by W V Walker and family

Milda C. Walker W. V. Walker

Browning Farm Club Hosts Evening Program

The Browning Farm Club met at the region home with about one hundred attendees. Herbert Dill of Swan Lake Reserve spoke on wildlife and lead poisoning in ducks, Roy Barnes of M F A Oil Co presented a film from Memphis to Missouri, and Reid Johnson and family provided music. Pie and coffee were served, and the entertainment committee for March 1 was announced.

Browning Farm Club Gion Herbert Dill Swan Lake Sumner Dill Roy Barnes M. F. A. Oil Co Memphis Missouri Reid Johnson Virginia Burke Mildre Atkins Junius Mundell

General Club Meeting Notes From Mrs Woodall Hostess

General Purpose Club met with Mrs W H Woodall on Thursday afternoon in February. Seven members and four visitors attended. A magazine exchange occurred and a quilt project was started. Roll call referenced foreign customs and a contest with Mrs Arts.

W. H. Woodall H. Woodall Patricia Artz Roger Sheila Tharp C.R

Neff Radio Service Advertisement Notice

And Services Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co for your convenience. Neff Radio Service Brookfield Mo offers drop off and pickup at 16 S Main with phone contact 587.

Bailey Maytag Co Neff Radio Service S& Main Brookfield

Also Mentioned on This Page

T. E. Armstrong Electric Theatre Big City Pfc. Donald FT. Warre Valentine Cugt Valley Baptist Church American. Legion Post and Auxiliary Rowning High School Green City Rothville Galt Mrs. Nova. Gooch Memoriam
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