All Day Meeting at Hoselton Club in January
The G. P. club held an all-day meeting at Mrs. A. D. Hoselton’s home on January 24. Members and guests enjoyed quilting, a Delic ious dinner, and a business session led by Mrs. Palmer. By-laws were read, Article XIII adopted, and fourteen members attended. Next gathering planned with Mrs. Pars Brassfield on February 14 including a Lincoln or Valentine roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Club
A. D. Hoselton
Palmer
Pars Brassfield
Lincoln
Valentine
Corey McQuown
Ray Johnson
Geneveve Shepherd
Alice Duckworth
Minnie Jacobs
Gertrude Kuhn
Clara Thurlo
Sarah Brassfield
Lula Jacobs
Elizabeth Lantz
Ruth Lantz
Minnie Palmer
Dorothy King
Pearl Thurlo
Frances Hoselton
Lizzie Hoselton
Geneveve Thurlo
Optometrist Dr Hanna to Visit Cable's Store Winigan
Dr Hanna registered optometrist will be at Cable's Store in Winigan Missouri on Monday February 18 offering eye examinations and glasses.
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Winigan
Missouri
Hanna
Cable’s
Winigan, Mo
Convention Date Changed in Benton Township
Republican voters of Benton township set a convention for Saturday March 16 at 2 p.m. The gathering will be at the Electric Theatre Browning to nominate a ticket for the upcoming township election. By Order of Committee.
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Benton Township
Feelectric Theatre
Browning
Sewing Club Social Hosts Evelyn Gable
Evelyn Gable entertained her Sewing club on Thursday February 7 with Frances Carr Beverly Moore Mrs Pearl Gable Erma Peterson Gladys and Oma Atkins in attendance. A luncheon was served by the hostess.
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Evelyn Gable
Frances Carr
Beverly Moore
Pearl Gable
Erma Peterson
Gladys
Oma Atkins
Live Wire Sunday School Group Meets At Calhoun Home
The Live Wire Sunday school class met at Mrs. Roy Calhoun’s home on Monday night February 11 with seventeen present. After a brief business session the boys gave a grand program. Attendees included Rev. Luton Lucille Stults Lewis Austin Dorothy Haggard Gordon Pipes Frances Jean and Burton Carr Evelyn Carrie Neely Gladys Orvis Atkins Erma Merrill Peterson James and Roy Calhoun. A covered dish luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Live Wire
Roy Calhoun
Rev. Luton
Lucille Stults
Lewis Austin
Dorothy Haggard
Gordon Pipes
Frances
Jean
Burton Carr
Evelyn
Carrie Neely
Gladys
Orvis Atkins
Erma
Merril Peterson
James
Stitch And Chatter Club Meeting Report
Stitch And Chatter Club members and six visitors met with Alma Browning on January 31st to piece a fan quilt applique a sunbonnet baby quilt and hook a rug. A noon dinner followed. No business meeting due to low attendance. Birthdays celebrated with presents from mystery sisters Alpha Alice and Allie. Next meeting planned with Allie Ware as many members families face measles exposure. Members praised for dedication despite distance and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Browning
Alpha
Alice
Allie
Allie Ware
Club Reporter Notes Roadwork Boosts Attendance
The Club Reporter says better stock and improved roads set to improve turnout in the near future.
Dinner Bridge Party Hosts Honor High Scores
Mrs. M L Haning and Miss Oma Atkins hosted a two course bridge dinner on Tuesday. High score favors went to Mrs. J H Calhoun and Miss Alean Woodworth, with consolation won by Mrs. Merrill King. A long list of guests followed with table favors awarded to several attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Haning
Oma Atkins
J. H. Calhoun
Alean Woodworth
Merrill King
Mesdames C. Bagley
Q. H. Becker
J. P. Bolling
R. M. Calhoun
W. H. Dickinson
H. G. Duckworth
R. A. Glaze
C. W. Gooch
E. P. Harvey
M. A. Holman
C. T. Johnson
Opal Johnson
M. King
E. Lumsden
S. C. Lantz
W. F. Peters
A. D. Peterson
Nellie Seaman
Lorene Whaley
H. E. Wicker
J. R. Williams
A. G Thurlo
J. N. Neet
Melba Carter
Lorraine Glaze
Lorene Burkholder
Violette Hooker
Ernest Lumsden
Silk Hose Sale Notice at Local Hardware Store
A small town notice invites customers to visit the hardware store this Saturday to see silk hose offerings in person.
Former Pastor L H Maples Delivers Notable Sermons Here
Former pastor of the local Baptist church Rev L H Maples now serving in Green City preached two strong sermons at the city church Sunday morning and evening. He has many friends here who welcome his visits. Herbert C Bailey drove Maples to Milan Sunday to visit his son and family until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Maples
Baptist Church
Green City
Rev. Maples
Herbert C. Bailey
Milan
Wallace Shouse Captures 15 Red Foxes on Farm
Wallace Shouse of near Linn Center, on his 160 acre farm east of Lin neus, is recognized as the champion red fox trapper in the region after trapping fifteen red foxes this season. He also reports success with wolf trapping using his noted trap placement technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Shouse
Linn Center
Linneus
New Acquisitions Mrs Caldwell and husband join Farmers Store
Mr and Mrs R W Caldwell of Kansas City have accepted positions at the Farmers Store. He is a registered pharmacist and she a sales associate with years of experience. They reside with Mrs Jennie Epperson and are welcomed to the city hoping they settle here permanently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Caldwell
Kansas City
Caldwell
Jennie Epperson
City
Trumbo Seeks Nomination for Township Trustee
H. R. Trumbo of Reger requests placement of his name before Democratic voters for the township trustee nomination. Ray is a successful Reger merchant with wide business experience and would oversee township finances capably. Although never in office, his broad acquaintance in the township makes him a strong candidate. He seeks support at the coming convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Trumbo
Reger
Ray
Ladies Ready to Wear Sees Shipment at Schrock's Saturday
Local store Schrock's will feature a ready to wear display this Saturday inviting shoppers to view new women’s apparel. The event highlights upcoming season styles and affordable outfits from the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schrock’s
North Missouri Checker Tournament Set for Friday
A North Missouri checker tournament is scheduled in Chillicothe on Friday February 22 1935 at the I C O F Hall. Open to entrants from counties north of the Missouri River contestants enter four divisions in class A or B with two move restrictions Cross and Old 14th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Strand Hotel
Highway 65
Missouri River
Modern Roofing seeks canvassers in Trenton Missouri
Position notice asks for a sales solicitor for Modern Roofing Company located at 425 West 14th Street in Trenton Missouri. The ad promises low prices and long payment terms up to 36 months and targets a "live wire write" candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Roofing Company
West 14Th Street
Trenton
Browning Considers Forming A Town Band This Year
Browning may form a live town band to boost the community and provide affordable entertainment. Last band in 1926 drew strong outdoor crowds. Edward Williams, a student, directed on vacation. Local musicians include Ben Carter, Calhouns, Mrs. Glaze, Duckworth, Luton, Bolling, Ruth, Williams, Dr. Duncan, Harvey, Becker, Prather, Peters, Bond, Phillips, Adams, and others. State law allows a small revenue vote for funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Edward Williams
Bandwork Plans After Music Purchase and Director Hire
A plan outlines purchasing music and hiring a band director to lead performances at all municipal gatherings. The arrangement envisions the band providing musical support at community events and official functions across the city.
Bailey Maytag Company Ad Highlights Home Appliances
Good pay for a live salesman. Norge Refrigerators Gas and Electric Ranges Oil Burners Maytag Washers and other household appliances. Bailey Maytag Company Browning Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norge
Bailey Maytag Company
Browning, Mo
Subscription change notice from Denver correspondent
Colorado Denver February 5 1935 letter from Joe Nickell requesting a subscription address change to 1923 South York Street and noting newsletter delivery each Saturday. He mentions reading Leader Record and learning of friends passing away.
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Denver
Colo
Joe Nickell
York St
Obituary of Joseph C. Grossarth of Rocky Ford
Joseph C. Grossarth died at home in Rocky Ford at 4 p m Friday January 25 from paralysis after a five year illness He came from Purdin Missouri twenty nine years ago and ran a harness and shoe repair shop until two years ago He leaves wife Minnie and a daughter four sisters survive Funeral services were held at First Presbyterian church with Rev A J Kearns and Rev H R Hostetler officiating and burial in Hill Crest cemetery Rocky Ford Enterprise Rocky Ford Colorado
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Joseph C. Grossarth
Rocky Ford
Purdin
Grossarth
Minnie Grossarth
Port Washington
Ohio
A. H. Barnes
Lindsey, Okla
C. E. Steele
R. 0. Steele
Browning, Mo
Alva Swisegood Seeks Clerk and Assessor Post
In this issue the Leader Record announces Alva Swisegood's candidacy for clerk and assessor of North Salem township. He hails from a longstanding local family, is a young farmer, and is described as honest with sound business judgment who would serve faithfully if nominated and elected. He seeks his party's support at the upcoming primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Swisegood
North Salem
James Swisegood
Alva
Lee Brantner sale draws large crowd despite bad roads
A Wednesday sale at Lee Brantner's attracted a very large crowd despite a cold wind and poor roads. The sale, directed by Walt Lease and Hugh Campbell, ran from noon to about five o'clock and featured stock, sheep, horses, furniture, and implements.
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Lee Brantner
Walt Lease
Green City
Hugh Campbell
Lee
Lambert and Mrs Elizabeth Stinson Wed in Surprise License Bond
Lambert of route 3 and Mrs Lizzie Stinson of Brookfield won a surprise marriage after securing a license. The bride, well known near Milan, resides in Brookfield since Mr Stinson’s death. The groom, a lifelong farmer and skilled craftsman, hosted a large charivari. The couple’s wedding crowds and festivities followed with cigars and candy as neighbors celebrated into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Route 3
Lizzie Stinson
Brookfield
Stinson
Milan
Lambert
Neely-Gable Nuptials In Trenton Marriage Bond
John Neely and Evelyn Gable wed after traveling to Trenton for a marriage license. The couple, joined by Jacob Harris Allen Swisegood and Misses Iloe and Dorothy Raider, return home to receive friends' congratulations. Evelyn, daughter of Grover and Mrs Gable, is a high school graduate and popular. Neely, son of E M Neely, is also a former student with wide friend ties. The couple reside at the Neely home and receive visits from well-wishers.
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Neely-Gable
John Neely
Evelyn Gable
Trenton
Jacob Harris
Allen Swisegood
Iloe
Dorothy Raider
Evelyn
Grover Gable
E. M. Neely
Neely
Large turnout at Linn County corn hog sign up meeting
The County Allotment Committee and County Agent Hall reported 1278 farmers attended last week sign up meetings. A total of 713 signed for 1935 contracts, about double the prior year. New features include better corn payments, farm wide yield basis, no contracted acres, no crop restrictions, and removal of feeder hog purchase limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
Arrears Acknowledged In Woodland Subscriber Note
Mrs Dora Mullins of 527 College St Woodland California sends $3.00 on her subscription and notes a one year arrears to January 10. She reports a wet California winter with heavy fog and cold, few sunny days since Thanksgiving, thanking Joseph Nickell Browning Missouri for continuing the paper.
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Woodland
Cal
Joseph Nickell
Browning
Missouri
California
Dora Mullins
College St
Legion Oratorical Contest Arrives in Linn County
The American Legion sponsors a Missouri high school champion ship oratorical contest on the Constitution with prizes of 100 75 50 and 25. Browning Purdin and Shelby students compete at Brookfield High Friday February 15 with county district zone and state finals in Jefferson City around May 15.
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A. Legion
American Legion
Missouri
Americanism Committee
United States
Legion
Leion Post
Browning
Purdin
Shelby
Linn County
Brookfield High School
Linn County Posts
Jefferson City
Ice coating covers ground forcing street walking
The section was visited by rain on Thursday and by Friday morning an ice coat covered the earth. Unprotected surfaces iced over while sidewalks in the business district were patched with cinders. Pedestrians used the streets to travel as several people fell. Cars cleared pathways making paths easier to walk. It was a good day to stay indoors by a fire.
Hog Market Booms for O T Johnson with 120 Hogs
O T Johnson trucked 120 hogs to St Louis on Sunday averaging 250 pounds each and selling at 8.25 dollars per hundredweight. He expressed satisfaction with the price and praised the quality of his hogs as fancy to fetch the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Johnson
St. Louis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hoselton
Stitch and Chatter Club
Colorado
T. $. G. Lambert
Elizabeth Stinson
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