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Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1945

Page

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Funeral services held Monday for George Milton Gooch Browning

George Milton Gooch died February 17 1945 in Browning at age 70. He married Mary E. Dale in 1907 and had four surviving children, including Helen Hazel and Ruth Dykes. Funeral at Browning Baptist Church conducted by Rev Mohr. interment in Purdin cemetery.

George Milton Gooch William T Caroline A. Gooch Purdin Missouri Browning Mary E. Dale Elmer Helen Hazel Gooch Ruth Dykes Chicago Iinois Joseph C. Gooch U.S. Army Gooch Baptist Church Rev. Mohr Methodist Church C. C. Williams George Robinson John Gooch Frank Maggart C. W. Gooch Wm. Hill

Funeral held for Harvey H Dunkin in Browning

Funeral services for Heatet Dunkin were held at the Church of Christ in Browning with Rev. J Frank Baker officiating. Burial followed in Jenkins Cemetery. Dunkin, born in Browning, Missouri, died February 8 1945 at the Dunkin apartment in Chillicothe after years of ill health. He is survived by his wife and two sisters Mrs Victor Fields of Maryville and Mrs Emma Donningworth of Chariton Iowa.

Harvey H. Dunkin Heatet Dunkin Church of Christ In Browning J. Frank Baker Elm Street Methodist Church Chillicothe Ed Wilhite J. W. Garrett Ray Duncan A. D. Peterson J. H. Calhoun C. W. Gooch Jenkins Dunkin Maude Gilmer Victor Fields Maryville Missouri Emma Donningworth Chariton Iowa

Card of Thanks for H. H. Dunkin

We express sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness shown us in the death and burial of our loved one H. H. Dunkin. Mrs. Victor Fields and family, Mrs. Emma Donningworth.

H. H. Dunkin Victor Fields Emma Donningworth

Birth of a Baby Girl to S Sgt and Mrs Pope

S/Sgt and Mrs. Gerald Pope of Clovis New Mexico announce the arrival of a baby girl born February 12 Mrs Pope formerly Miss Phyllis Brown daughter of Mrs Ben Petterson of Kenosha Wisconsin.

Gerald Pope Clovis New Mexico Pope Phyllis Brown Ben Petterson Kenosha Wisconsin

Used administration tags for sale notes

Three used administer tags offered for sale. One tag measures 9 by 12 feet and two measure 8 feet 3 inches by 10 feet 6 inches. An ore room sized mu leum is irregular in shape but will square up about 12 by 12 feet. Contact Mrs. H. L. Schrock.

H. L. Schrock

In Memoriam for W H Tucker Two Years Gone

In loving memory of my dear husband W H Tucker who passed away February 28 1945 two years ago. Though he is gone his memory stays bright in our hearts with his cheerful smile and pure heart.

W. H. Tucker

Oats for Sale Near Browning by Carl H Head

Seed oats offered by Carl H Head four miles northeast of Browning. Amounts available include 500 bushels. Ideal for planting or agricultural use.

Carl H. Head Browning

Final Tax Collection Schedule for Duncan Township

Robert Fields, collector, announces final tax collection in Duncan Township. Roger will be in Cora February 23 forenoon, Browning February 24 all day, and Roger February 23 afternoon.

Cora Roger Browning Duncan Township Robert Fields

Dessert Bridge Party Honoring Mrs Genevieve Prather

Mrs Genevieve Prather and her daughter Mrs Elizabeth Ann Ellsberry hosted a dessert bridge event on Wednesday February 14 with six bridge tables and two hearts tables. Guests included Mrs Letha Bailey Mrs Almeda Bartow Mrs Lillian Bennett Mrs Artie Calhoun and many others. Miss Marjorie Stephenson won high score in bridge and Miss Marion Schrock won hearts.

Genevieve Prather Elizabeth Ann Ellsberry Letha Bailey Almeda Bartow Lillian Bennett Artie Calhoun Helen Carter Mariyn Gooch Martha Gooch Betty Green Frances Hazelton Velma Jennings Blanche Johnson Violet Kenley Beverly Moore Ira Nevins Lela Neet Stella Page Hazel Peterson Lorna Shannon Margaret Smith Mildred Spencer Pearle Thurlo Kathleen Quigley Lila Williams Mary Lee Askey Patricia Gooch Erma Peterson Marion Schrock Marjorie Stephenson Waverly Ware Jeanne Woolf Favors Miss Schrock

Nickell Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated

Mr and Mrs Henry Nickell marked 50 years of marriage on February 11 at their Brookfield home. Family from Brookfield Rothville Mendon Kansas City Camp Hood Texas and California gathered with five grandsons in the armed forces. A white heart cake and a floor lamp were gifts. Daniel Nickell was absent. Sunday also marked Kenneth Williams and Carl Nickell birthdays.

Henry Nickell Pleasant Street Brookfield Kenneth Williams Kansas City Carl Nickell Daniel M.nickell California Bethville Kenneth Nickell Wayne Stuffiebean Rothville Loy Slater Mendon Pfe Richard Hatch Camp Hood Texas Billy James Nickell Zelma Stufflebean Nickell Ralph Vend Keith James Slater Willy Nickell Carl Nikell Richard and Raymond Hatch

Smith Brothers of North Salem Meet in Philippines

North Salem families recall wartime letters from sons Arlo and Charley both serving separately in the Pacific theater. Arlo, in the Cavalry, and Charley, in the Infantry, met on a Philippine island after years apart, sharing a moving reunion noted in Arlos words. A second letter from Sgt Melvin E McCauley in France comforts Mrs Wykoff over Harold Wykoffs death and honors his service with the 330th Service Squadron.

Smith Brothers of North Salem Philippines T. M. Smith Near North Salem Arlo Jey Charley Philippine Islands Mamma J. E. Wykoff M. E. McCauey France Harold 330Th Service

Soldier writes home from France during World War II

SGT Nelson Rinehart of the 79th Division and 7th Army sends a letter from Somewhere in France dated January 12 1945. He notes the infantry role and praise for support arms, mentions snow and cold back in Missouri, and thanks relatives for Christmas gifts. He signs off with his address.

France Browning Leader Record Browning Missouri 79Th Division 7Th Army A Corps Westwall Doughboy J. W. McQuown Mother Sgt Nelson Rinehart

Veteran Attorney Hart Dies After Long Illness in Brookfield

Charles Kellogg Hart, veteran lawyer and former Linn County prosecutor, died February 14 1945 at 201 East Robard Street Brookfield after a long illness. Funeral Friday at Methodist Church with Rev I O Hall. interment Rose Hill Cemetery. He practiced law with multiple partners, married Kate Simpson and later Cor Frankes, and leaves surviving Lois Hart and Cor Frankes Hart. He taught Sunday School and served as city attorney in several terms.

Brookfield Charles K. Hart East Robard Street Heath T'13 I. O. Hall Rose Hill Charles Kellogg Hart Hubbard Elizabeth H Brookfield Academy Michigan University Ann Arbor Michigan A. W. Mullins Robert M. Tunnell Andrew A. Bailey Errol Joyce Kate Simpson Pella Les Hart Lois Central High School Kansas City Missouri Hart Cor. Frankes Methodist Church Linn County Charley

Lorene Stone to Wed Carl Barrows in New York

Mrs. Nelie Stone hosted a dinner for Lorene Stone before she leaves for New York to marry Carl Ben Barrows of near Purdin. Attendees include Mrs. Chas Bethel Frances Dell Chas Johr Bobby Dixon Jess Pulliam Earl Stone Ben Barris and the couple.

Nelie Stone Lorene Stone New York Carl Ben Barrows Ben Barrows Near Purdin Chas. Bethel Frances Dell Chas. Johr Bobby Dixon Jess Pulliam Earl Stone Ben Barris Miss Lorene

For Sale Jersey Cow by C W Newton

Jersey cow offered for sale by C W Newton from RFD 3 Browning Missouri. Buyer contact available through local rural route listing.

Jersey C. W. Newton RFD Browning, Mo

Special Meeting Called by U S Army Mothers for Officer Election

Notice of a special meeting for the U S Army Mothers to elect officers. The gathering is set for Friday night February 23 and all members are urged to attend.

U.S. Army

Washington Tea Hosted by Circle No 1 Methodist Church

The annual Washington Tea sponsored by Circle No 1 of the Methodist Church will be held at the home of Mrs Beverly Moore on Thursday afternoon February 22. You are cordially invited.

Washington Circle No. 1 The Methodist Church Beverly Moore

Housekeeper Wanted on Farm for Family Care

Vacancy seeks a woman to perform general house work on a farm and care for two school age children for Maurice Lantz RFD 1 Browning Missouri. NOSO details note rural delivery and contact.

Maurice Lantz RFD 1 Browning, Mo

Sunday Dinner Guests at Gooch Home Northeast of Purdin

Sunday guests at the Gooch home northeast of Purdin included Mr. and Mrs. Leland Cassity and their children, Mrs. Lucille Hardin and daughter Carolee, James Gooch of Kansas City, and Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Gooch for a lovely dinner and day together.

Chas E. Gooch Purdin Leland Cassity Lucille Hardin Carolee James Gooch Kansas City F. L. Gooch

Browning Methodist Church Laymen Night Recap

Last Sunday at Browning Methodist Church featured four speakers delivering inspiring messages. The note invites attendance at the next laymen program and reminds everyone they are always welcome.

Browning H. L. Schrock Roger Ada Smith Elmwood Truman Quigley

Sunday Dinner Guests Honoring Sgts Rhodes Nickell Family

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Nickell and their children included S/Sgt. Jerald B. Rhodes honored at the dinner. Also attending were Miss June Crawford and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Rhodes and Sandra of Trenton, Mrs. Ruth Lawrence and Frances of Milan, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rhodes, Glenn Rhodes, Dickie, and Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Woodward.

Earl Nickell Jerald B. Rhodes June Crawford W. R. Rhodes Sandra Trenton Ruth Lawrence Frances Milan Harry Rhodes Glenn Rhodes Dickie G. T. Woodward

Red Clover and Timothy Seed for Sale

A few bushels of home grown red clover and timothy seed available for sale. Contact H. C. Bailey in Browning Missouri.

Timothy H. C. Bailey Browning, Mo

Floyd Badger Candidate for Pleasant Hill Trustee

Announced as a candidate for the office of Trustee of Pleasant Hill Township subject to voters in the upcoming township election.

Pleasant Hill Township

Browning Woman Featured With Congressman Arnold

Friday papers show S W Arnold Missouri congressman with three ladies he calls his non drinking, non smoking staff. One lady is Gladys Marie Gooch daughter of Mr and Mrs S J Gooch of Browning.

Browning Daily Papers S. W Wat) Arnold Missouri Gladys Marie Gooch S. J. Gocch

Pioneer Hybrid Seed Corn Delivery Plans for 1945

Clyde McCollum Pioneer Seed Corn Representative announces delivery of seed corn for 1945 planting. Corn stored in the bank building north of Bank of Purdin, Purdin. Deliveries scheduled February 24 and March 3 10 14 and 17 between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Cooperation requested due to critical time and rising crop-season costs.

Bank of Purdin Purdin

Birth of 74 lb baby girl to Mr and Mrs Floyd Kelley

Mr and Mrs Floyd Kelley announce the birth of a baby girl born Monday morning February 19. Dr McArtor served as the attending physician.

Floyd Kelley Dr. McArtor

Used range stove linked to Methodist church records

A used range stove is noted as having belonged to the Methodist church. References mention individuals Guy, Adan or H EL Schrock in connection with the item and its time in the parsonage.

Guy. Adan H. EL. Schrock

Diary of Slats and Small Town Happenings

Slats records a week of town life with Mr Parker related car troubles and banker talk. Ant Emmy researches local charities while commenting on world affairs. Lucy Gipper declines a marriage proposal after Hal Pinney calls. Oscar Weddle rumors of marriage to Milly Tombs swirl, with a playful town mood and quirks.

Mr. Parker Manny Emmy Ben Lucy Gipper Witch Reddy Hal Pinney Witch Iagen Els Elsys Oscar Weddle Milly Tombs Washingtons Lizzy Stone Enny Wey Ant Besuz

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