Funeral service for Melba C King Walker at U B Church
Melba Catherine King Walker born October 28 1868 died February 9 1947 near Purdin Missouri aged 78. Survived by husband W W Walker son Cecil D Walker sister Mrs Josie Walker. predeceased by parents four sisters and five brothers. Funeral February 10 at United Brethren Church at 2 pm conducted by Rev Kenneth Kelley. Interment Purdin cemetery Wade Funeral Service directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melba Catherine King Walker
Daugter
Charles
Martha King
Purdin
Missouri
Sullivan County
W. W. Walker
Cecil. D. Walker
Elmer
Kenneth Kelley
Earl Gooch
John Palmer
Alex Woodside
Charles Owens
Earl
Alva Stone
Purdin Cemetery
Wade
M F A Central Cooperative Annual Meeting Held February 7
The M F A Central Cooperative held its annual meeting Friday night in the I O C building with a strong crowd despite cold weather. Glen Warren opened the meeting, delegates were named for the Columbia convention, and local talks covered state exchanges feeds and co-op activities. A Browning Boy Group Troop Muster presented by Ovid Atkins plus a Morrow film highlighted state exchanges. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. A. Central Cooperative
Glen Warren
Browning Exchange
Katheen Quigley
Robert F. Morrow
M.F. A
Columbia
L. E. Hedges
Leland Burke
Arthur Bennett
Lloyd Bowyer
Ross Fuller
Asa Badger
Bob Bennett
Carl Head
Ray Goceh
Ross Burk
C. L. MacQuown
Maurie Lantz
Hillis Moffett
Linn
Mr. Powell
M.F.A
Olds
M.F.A. Grain and Feed Co
Browning
Ovid Atkins
Morrow
Mrs Lon Powell Dies At Home In Linn e us February 7
Mrs Lon Powell a lifelong Linn County resident died at her Linneus home on February 7 following a long illness. She was married to Alonzo Everett Powell on August 27 1898 and endured life as a devoted wife and mother to nine children. Survivors include nine children twenty one grandchildren and five sisters. Funeral services were held February 9 1947 at 3 pm at the Linneus Baptist church with Rev Carl W Hewlett officiating. Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Powell
Linneus
Marion Revecca Stone
William Francis Snr
Linn Oatee Innit
Lénaien
Alonzo Everett Powell
Linn County
Vera Rinehart
Leona Reid
Neosho Rapids
Kansas
Mariam Stillwell
Sullivan
Nina Birney
Satanta
Kan
Bradley
Moberly
Francis
Livingston
Montana
Raymond
Greenfield
Indiana
Gerald
Sublette
Vaughn
Indianapolis
Eda Woodside
Rocky Ford
Colorado
Agnes Mullins
Browning
Maude Powell
Linnens
Margaret Powell
Myrtle Garrett
Baptist Church
Carl W. Hewlett
Paris
Missouri
Nova Couch
Jas. G. Anderson
Clarence Grice
W. P. Brinkley
Jones Taxi Sets Two Cars and Drivers Ready
Jones Taxi announces readiness with two cars and drivers in position. Contact phone 170 for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
For Sale Boone Seed Oats At One Per Bit
For sale Boone seed oats priced at one dollar per bushel? per bit. F. L. Thomas located in North Salem offers the agricultural seed item to local buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
F. L. Thomas
North Salem
Local polio drive thanks Linn county supporters 1947
A Kirksville sourced note thanks Linn county and national groups for the March of Dimes polio appeal success and honors donors. George F. Breen, Linn County chairman, stresses children will benefit from nationwide contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn Niti
Toar
National Foundation For
Linn County
George F. Breen
Wade buys Dryden Drug Store in Purdin
Gerald Wade funeral director and owner of Vale Furniture and Appliances in Browning with his father Archie Wade purchase the Dryden Drug Store in Purdin. They take possession this week and relocate from Green City where Wade worked twenty three years. The Purdi Store will carry Browning Wade Furniture & Appliance name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Wade
funreal_ directo
Vale Furnitur and Appliances
Browning
Archie W. Wad
Dryden Drug
Purdin
Archie Wad
Green City
Wade
Glenn E. Kent & So
Purdi
Browning, Wade Furniture & Appliance
Dessert Bridge at Snack Shack Entertains Local Guests
Mrs. Gale Thurlo and Mrs. Ei gar Hoserlton hosted a Dessert Bridge at the Snack Shack on Monday evening. Guests included McSdames, H. C. Bailey, T. L Bartow, Ovid Atkins, Arthur Bennett, Edgar Carter, Car Drake, Clive Freeland, Wayne Gooch, Ray Gooch, Jerry Jennings, Otto Johrsn, Leo Jones, Claude Kenley, Robert Moore, Joe Nevins, Maurice Lentz, Recese McArtor, Ray Nickell, George Prather, Lster Peters, Merrill Peterson, Jimmie Rudieff, F. L. Mullinix, Besslie Schrock, Margaret Smt, Eugene Thurlo, Gerald Wade, Keneth Williams, Jas. Williams, Lewis Wood, plus Miss Gery Newell and Elms Peterson. Favors awarded: High Score to Merrill Peterson, Contention to Mrs. Jennings, Traveling to Mrs. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale Thurlo
Eigar Hoserlton
McSdames
H. C. Bailey
T. L Bartow
Ovid Atkins
Arthur Bennett
Edgar Carter
Car Drake
Clive Freeland
Wayne Gooch
Ray Gooch
Jerry Jennings
Otto Johrsn
Leo Jones
Claude Kenley
Robert Moore
Joe Nevins
Maurice Lentz
Recese McArtor
Ray Nickell
George Prather
Lster Peters
Merrill Peterson
Jimmie Rudieff
F. L. Mullinix
Besslie Schrock
Margaret Smt
Eugene Thurlo
Gerald Wade
Keneth Williams
Jas. Williams
Lewis Wood
Gery Newell
Elms Peterson
Mrer Peterson
Jennings
Jones
Browning Veterans Meet Marceline VFW at 2 30 Sunday
Browning veterans basketball hosts Marceline VFW Sunday at 2 30 PM after a recent tough 34 to 54 loss at Marceline Tuesday night February 10. Marceline boasts an undefeated team set to play at the High School Gym, drawing local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Marceline
VFW
Meadville
Toys Tang
Lambing Under Way for 22 Ewes at Browning Farm
Ellis Cordray of Browning reports 22 head of ewes aged two and three years beginning to lamb now. The small flock is watched closely as new lambs appear, signaling the farm's busy spring period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enes
Lamb
Farm For Sale 40-Acre with Water and House
40 acre rolling farm with 22 acres tillable dark loam, abundant spring water, a fair 5 room house with indoor pump and sink, electricity coming next summer, fair outbuildings, 17 geod fruit trees, grapes, and strawberries. Immediate possession, cash price $1675. Dalton Jackson, Browning, Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Jackson
Browning, Mo
Browning High School Invitational Basketball Tournament Receipts
The Browning High School Invitational Basketball Tournament total receipts totaled 652.48 dollars. Funds came from caterers, donations, advertising, booklet sales and door receipts. The itemized list is shown in the financial statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Hoodlum Saint shines Powell in postwar drama at Electric
William Powell abandons his usual detective persona for The Hoodlum Saint a wartime era drama co starring Ava Gardner. The film centers on a returning WWI veteran who builds a million dollar idea while Angela Lawrence a nightclub singer vies for the top prize. Supporting cast includes Lewis Stone Rags Ragland James Heron and Slim Summerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Powell
Aster Williams
Powell
Rmy
Angela Lawry
Lewis Stoneme
Rags Ragland
James Heron
Slim Summerville
Local Church Notice Invites Congregation February 16
L B Hargrove of Sedalia will be at Locust Valley Baptist Church both morning and afternoon Sunday February 16. Stan Hargrove will accompany Sunday School at 10:00 am with worship at 11:00 am. A basket dinner will be served at noon. Everyone is invited to attend and hear Rev in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Hargrove
Sedalia Rift
Locust Valley Baptist Church
Stan Hargrove
Ay School
Rev E
Notice Painting and Interior Decorating in Browning Missouri
Notice lists painting paper hanging and interior decorating in Browning Missouri with contact Dowell Creason. Letter from Viola Brandt State Supervisor of Public Schools Kirksville Missouri commends Browning School and staff for good order and efforts under Mullinix. Sale of real estate of Alice Fishback ordered by Probate Court Sullivan County set for 2 pm February 14 1947 at Linneus courthouse Guardian L L Ingraham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowell Creason
Browning, Mo
Kirksville
Mariyn Govea
Ry Board of Education
Browning
Misouri
Gooch
Alice Fishback
Sullivan County
Court House
Linneus
L. L. Ingraham
Guardian
Baled Alsike and Red Clover Offered at 80c Per Bale
A. L. Knifong of RFD 2 Browning advertises baled Alsike and red clover available in stack. Price listed as 80 cents per bale in harvest area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harn
A. L. Knifong
Browning
Farm For Safe Possession Near Browning Missouri
120 Acre general stock and grain farm located 34 miles south and east of Browning Linn County on Rural Route 3. Five room house with barn cave and sheds, abundant water, fruit trees, large garden, shade. 80 acres fenced for sheep, rest for cultivation. Contact Arthur Rinehart 3018 Troost Ave Kansas City or L L Ingraham or J H Calhoun Browning Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Missouri
Linn County
Arthur Rinehart
Troost Ave
Kansas City Co
Radio Shop Ad in Brookfield Missouri Listing
Radio Service Joe's Radio Shop at E Helm Street Brookfield Missouri advertises radio repair service and phone contact for customers seeking parts or repairs.
Miss Ruby Dixon Weds Leland Shipp in Troy Kansas
Miss Ruby Dixon daughter of Mr and Mrs Hulbert Dixon Browning and Leland C Shipp son of Mr and Mrs Clair Shipp Purdin were married Feb 4 2 30 pm at Troy Methodist Church officiated by Rev Clarence Harder The couple will live on a farm near Purdin Attendants were Miss Dorothy Dixon and Vern C Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Dixon
Hulbert Dixon
Browning
Leland C. Shipp
Clair Shipp
Purdin
Troy
Kansas
Clarence Harder
Shipp
Browning High School
U. S. Navy
Young Couple Married In Brookfield February 9
Miss Juanita Seles and Ralph E. Slater were married at the Christian Church parsonage Brookfield on February 9 at 2 p m. Rev Kenoste performed the double ring ceremony with attendants Keith Slater as best man and a matron of honor blown Slater. The couple planned to stay in Kansas City briefly and be at home after March 1 on their Mendon area farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Seles
Orville Brown
Ralph E. Slater
James Slater
Mendon
Christian Church Parsonage
Brookfield
Kenoste
Keith Slater
Car Stolen from Front of Doctor's Office in 1946 Ford Coupe
A 1946 Ford Coupe owned by Dr. T. R. McArtor was stolen Monday night from in front of his office around 7 pm after he briefly went to a drug store. The vehicle contained medical instruments and cases. no trace of the missing car has been found to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. McArtor
Wesleyan Guild Holds Eighth Annual George Washington Tea
The Wesleyan Guild invites the public to its eighth annual George Washington Tea at Mrs. Beverly Moroe home on Friday 21 from 3 to 5 pm with a silver offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wesleyan Guild
George Washington
Beverly Moroe
Meadville Wedding of Drake and Eps at Methodist Church
Mr and Mrs H A Drake attended a wedding in Meadville for Donald Eps at the Methodist Church on Saturday afternoon February 1 at five. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Creason. A reception for the bridal party followed at the Creason home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Drake
Meadville
Donald Eps
Roy Creason
Creason
Cars For Sale include 1936 V-8 Coupe and 1932 Pontiac
Two classic cars, a 1936 V-8 Coupe and a 1932 Pontiac Sedan, are offered in good condition. Viewings available at Langdon Service Station, five miles north of Browning. contact Browning 83F42 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langdon
Browning
Baled lespedeza hay sale by Jas L Sides Browning
Two tons of baled lespedeza hay sold or offered by Jas L Sides of Browning. The concise item notes the quantity and seller location in a brief farm trade snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. L. Sides, Browning
Neff Radio Service Promotes Parts Stock in Brookfield
Radio shop advertising a ready supply of tubes batteries and radios for customers. Located at 16S Main St Brookfield Missouri with phone contact 587.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neff Radio Service
Main St
Brookfield
Missouri
Farewell Parties For Mr Arad and Mrs C L McCormick
Farewell events for Mr C L McCormick and his wife as they depart Sunday for Santa Cruz California for new work. Attendees included family neighbors and Legion members who hosted a covered dish luncheon and presented gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Arad
C. L. McCormick
Fentatt
Carl Drake
Santa Cruz
California
McCormick
Earl Johnson
Beverly
Leonard Dell
Dell
Merril Peterson
Bertha Jennings
Nellie Stone
Everett Dowdy
Delorum Tharp and
Sor
Roscoe Powell
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion
Lantz
Mae
Oats for Sale and Smooth Mouth Work Horse Offered
About 200 bushels of Boone Seed Oats for sale and a smooth mouth work horse offered by A Worley of Browning Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
A. Worley
Browning, Mo
Reverend Ulysses G. Smith Dies at 78 in Missouri
Ulysses Grant Smith son of Nathan and Nancy E. E. Smith born December 3, 1868 in Greenfield Tennessee died February 7 in Reger Missouri at age 78. He married Alta Fields September 4, 1892 and his survivors include wife, two sons C. G. Wendell Smith and John E. Smith, a daughter in law and two grandsons. Funeral held at Church of God in Roger with solos by Mrs. Clive Reece. interment in Schrock cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulysses Grant Smith
Nathan
Nancy E. E. Smith
Greenfield
Tennessee
Reger
Missouri
Sarah C. Sheppard
Miicotler
Hannah Wilhite
Amey Buress
Charles Smith
Alta Fields
C. G. Wendell Smith
South Bend
Indiana
John E. Smith
St. Louis
Wendell Arthur
David Lee Smith
Smith
Church of God
God
Roger
Fred Bertschman
Kirksville
Clive Reece
Sam Artz
Schrock
James Riley
Card of Thanks for Grant Smith Burial Aid
We thank those who assisted during the death and burial of Grant Smith. Signed by Mrs. A G Smith and Mr and Mrs Wendell Smith and Mr and Mrs John Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Walker
Cecil Walker
Grant Smith
A. G. Smith
Wendell Smith
John Smith
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U.B. Church
M.F.A. Cental Cooperative Annual Meeting
Pansy Britton
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
Deta
Delta Kappa Gamma Society of
State Teachers College
Kirk Memorial Building
Mary Ellen Allbright
Macon
Phrasie Wells
Laura Summers
Teachers College
Jack Dabney
Erna Kennedy
Greenwood School
Virginia Swart
Austin
Texas
Minnie M. Brashear
U.N.E.S.C.O
Pauline Knobbs
Dr. Brashear
U.N.E.L.C. Q
Milan
LaPlata
Memphis
Edina
Salisbury
Dryden
Purdit
Marvin Powell
C. E. Burkhart
W. O. Taylor
Shell
Joel Brookshier
John Bill Grice
Browning Leaden
Farmers Cash Store
Loren Elliott
Pepsi Cola Bottle Co
M.F.A. Central
Alva Miller
the Hoodlum Saint
Electric Theatre
The
State Supervisor of Public Schools
Joe’s Radio Shop
Leland Shipp
Icenogle
Reger Pases
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