Washington Tea Party by Wesleyan Guild in Browning
About 150 guests attended the Tenth Annual George Washington Tea hosted by the Wesleyan Service Guild of Browning Methodist Church at the Robert Moore home in Browning on February 22. The event featured Colonial decor, a formal program with local students, and attendees from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Robert Moore
Browning
Wesleyan Service Guild
Browning Methodist Church
K. M. Duncan
Martha
George Washigton
Nellie Seaman
Ovid Atkins
Gerald Wade
Jimmie Rudloff
Judith Ann Moore
Margaret Ellen Quigley
Patricia Lay
John W. Grice
W. D. Grice
Peggy Browning
Georgia Night
The
Browning High School
Claude Kenley
Electric Theatre Feature Weekender At The Retro
Friday and Saturday February 25 26 present a fast moving melodrama Robinhood of Texas with Gene Autry and Lynn Roberts plus Adele Mara. Sterling Holloway brings neurotic comedy while Ted Donaldson a boyish helper causes mischief. Rusty the dog and the Hoosier Hot Shots headline a musical comedy with romantic antics and mistaken identities.
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Gene Autry
Sterling Hollowyn
Lynn Roberts
Adele Mara
Ted Donaldson
Rusty
Oen
Birthday thanks from Mrs. H. E. Creason
In a nation I wish to thank my friends and relatives for the many beautiful cards I received on my birthday February 19th. Mrs. H. E. Creason.
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H. E. Creason
Arnold Family Mourns Death in Casa Granda Arizona
W B Arnold dies at home in Casa Granda Arizona at 6 45 p m Thursday February 17 1949. He leaves his wife four children Dorothy Clemens Ruth Bartimus Louis and Gene Arnold and seven grandchildren. Masonic services were held in Casa Granda February 20 at 3 p m.
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W. B. Arnold
van B. Arnold
Casa Granda
Arizona
Arnold
Dorothy Clemens
Ruth Bartimus
Louis
Gene Arnold
Mullins Death Notice Recalls Family Ties Across States
Mrs Agnes Mullins reports a telegram from her sister-in-law Mrs Jesse Mullins of Quincy Illinois announcing the death of Jess Mullins Sunday morning. He was the eldest son of the late Priscilla Mullins of Brown ing and is survived by wife Helen Mullins of Quincy a sister Effie Hill of California a brother John Mullins of this city and two sisters in law Mrs John Mullins and Mrs Agnes Mullins.
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Jess Mullins
Agnes Mullins
Jesse Mullins
Quincy
Ill
Mullins
Priscilla Mullins
Browning
Helen Mullins
Illinois
Effie Hill
California
John Mullins
This City
Card of Thanks for Emery E Gray
We express sincere thanks for kindness and sympathy shown during the death and burial of Emery E Gray. Aus for one beautiful sorrow, Mrs Emery G Gray and family, Irl Gray.
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Emery E. Gray
Aus
Sorene
Emery G Gray
Irl Gray
Unclear couples listed with names and towns
Kelley and Mrs Carmelita K Railing plus several women from Linneus Green City Pur din and Richmond are named along with Mr and Mrs Fred Duncan. The fragment lists multiple spouses and addresses without complete context or actions.
Browning High School Notes and Activities
Browning High School notes report Rothville boys defeating Browning while Browning girls won. Sub regional tournament at Marceline this week is mentioned. Browning teams were invited by C B C to a Chillicothe game versus Kemper, viewed by the group.
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Browning High
Rothville
Browning
Browning Girls
Marceline
Chillicothe
Kemper
Juniors Plan Spring Play With Mrs Molloy
The Juniors are preparing a play slated for March 11 and express happiness to have Mrs Molloy join them again.
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Mrs. Molloy
High School To Visit Linneus For Free Chest X Rays
The high school will travel to Linneus on Wednesday to obtain free chest X rays. The service is funded through the Christmas Sale of T B seals and arranged for local health outreach.
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Linneus
T. B. Seals
High School Friday Night Party Sponsored by Student Council
About 100 students, faculty and staff attended a high school auditorium party sponsored by the Student Council. Norv Freeland and Jimmy Nevins chaired events with dancing, games, and social activities. Refreshments were served cafeteria style. Many attendees enjoyed themselves and urged another similar event soon.
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Sta
Ining
Grand * Freeland
Arise” Norv
Cretary
Jimmy Nevins
Farm Club Meeting at Legion Hall on March 1
The regular Farm Club meeting will be held at the Legion Hall on Tuesday March 1 at 8 p.m. A good program is planned. Ladies are asked to bring sandwiches and attend the event.
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Farm Club
Legion Hall
Civil Service Exam Set for Brown ing Post Office Clerk
A Civil Service examination for Substitute Clerk at the Brown ing Post Office will be held March 16 1949. Open to the public, eligibility follows residency or patronage within the delivery zone. Age limits 18 to 60 with veterans and war service exceptions. contact the post for details and application blanks.
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Browning Post Office
Radio Service Ad in Brookfield Missouri
Local ad lists radio sales and services by Bailey Maytag Co and Neff Radio Service at 16 S Main Brookfield Mo. Phone 587. Convenience emphasized for customers seeking radio repairs and sales.
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Radios May Bailey Maytag Co
Neff Radio Service
S. Main
Brookfield, Mo
Frances Willard Tea Held by W. C. T. U. in Town
The W C T U held its annual Frances Willard Tea at Mrs Guy Ihnson's home on Thursday afternoon February 17 with eleven members and guests present. Reverend Hansford from Sacklin attended as a town guest. Music by Marjorie Murrain Dora Johnson and Rev Hansford. The event raised six dollars and thirty five cents and six plates of cookies were sent to shut ins.
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W.C.T.U
Frances Willard
Guy Ihnson
W. H. Hansford
Sacklin
Miss Wild
Marjorie Murrain
Dora Johnson
Hans
Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs Quigley of Linus
A Sunday birthday surprise for Mrs John Quigley in Linus features family and friends gathering at noon with a large angel food cake and candles. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Francis Schrock, Mr and Mrs Eugene Higley, Gregory, Kathleen Quigley, Marret, Joanne, Jerry Lee, Davey, Vicky, and relatives from Gary Indiana via telephone.
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John Quigley
Linus
Herbert Rachford
Bill Quigley
Gary
Ind
Francis Schrock
Eugene Higley
Gregory
J. . Quigley
Davey
Vicky
Kathleen Quigley
Marret
Joanne
Jerry Lee
John Igley
Reid Johnson Hostess Leads Ious Dinner Meeting
Lucille Norvell called the meeting to order with thirteen members and one visitor to answer roll call about George Washington. Four men and three children were present. Embroidering was the day’s work. Mrs. Brinkley won the hostess gift of sixty cents. Minutes by Maxine Almond. Wilma, Reid Johnson, and Carl Norvell performed and the group enjoyed piano pieces. Next meeting with Lela Norvell on March 2. Roll call wedding day noted. Menu included sandwiches and pie.
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Reid Johnson
Lucille Norvell
George Washington
Brinkley
Maxine Almond
Wilma
Carl Norvell
Lela Norvell
C. R
Browning Baptist Church Services Schedule
E Paul Weaver pastor leads Browning Baptist Church with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Carl Drake Sunday school superintendent. Regular preaching on the second and fourth Sundays. Midweek services Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome to attend.
Peeing Methodist Church Service and Sunday School
The Pee Methodist Church announces 10:00 a.m. Sunday School with L. Schrock as superintendent and 11:00 a.m. Divine Worship and sermon led by Pastor Thos. J. Haney.
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Tne
L. Schrock
Linn County Appoints Vera Rinehart Cancer Society Leader
Jefferson and Vera Rinehart of Brookfield named County Commander for Linn County in the Missouri Division of the American Cancer Society. She will coordinate local services and the national program, leading community efforts against cancer.
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Jefferson
Vera Rinehart
Brookfield
Linn County
Missouri
American Society
Rinehart
Linn Counnett
American Cancer Society
Jones Taxi Advertisement Promises Late Model Clean Cars
An old classified style notice touts Jones Taxi offering late model comfortable cars. It mentions an office at home near a bank and provides a phone contact.
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Jones Taxi
Young Couple Married in Purdin Missouri
Dorothy Helen Chambers and Wayne Milton Herington wed at Purdin Methodist Church in a 11 oclock February 16 ceremony. The couple, from Purdin and Milan, plan to reside in Milan after a brief wedding trip.
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Purdin
Purdin Methodist Church
Dorothy Helen Chambers
James N. Chambers
Missouri
Wayne Milton Herington
A. W. Herington
Milan
Wm. Pollock
Grace Mather
Tommy Wright
Farewell Party for Mr and Mrs Charles Luster Move
Mr and Mrs S B Lay hosted a farewell for Mr and Mrs Charles Luster and their daughter as they move to Green City. Luster, longtime bookkeeper at M F A Central Co operative Browning, was transferred. Guests included local families and friends. evening featured pitch games and refreshments.
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S. B. Lay
Charles Luster
Green City
Luster
M.F. A. Central Cooperative
Browning
Hose
Ovid Atkins
Betty
For Sale Tractors and Implements by L L Ingraham
For sale Model B John Deere tractor New Model C McCormick Deering tractor John Deere 7 ft tandem disc John Deere 2 row cultivator John Deere 16 in tractor plow 1 set harness almost new.
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John Deere
McCormick Deering
L. L. Ingraham
City Licenses Due March First 1949
City licenses for automobiles and dogs are due March 1 1949. Payable by March 15 to city collector Mrs Neva Grice. Dogs age eight months and up require a license tag. auto licenses must be on the right half of the windshield. Ordered by the Board of Aldermen February 1 1949. Aaron D. Peterson City Clerk.
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Neva Grice
Enlan
Board of Aldermen
Aaron D. Peterson
Red Cross Drive Starts March 1 in Linn County
The Red Cross campaign for funds to carry their work begins March 1. Linn County sets a $2.00 per capita goal by year end.
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Red Cross
Red ‘Cross
Marek
C. W. Goodrik
Linn County
Locust Valley Church Services Schedule
Locust Valley Baptist Church led by Rev Kenneth Peery offers Sunday School at 10 a m each Sunday with special services on the second and fourth Sundays. Morning Worship begins at 11 a m and Evening Service at 7 p m.
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Locust Valley
Notice to Federal Income Taxpayers in First Missouri District
Notice to residents and businesses in the First Missouri District that 1948 tax returns must be filed by March 15, 1949 with the Collector of Internal Revenue in St. Louis. Deputy collectors will assist at Linneus, Purdin, Brookfield, Meadville, Marceline, and Laclede on specified dates without charge.
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Internal Revenue
St. Louis
Missouri
Court House
Linneus
Mar
Purdin Bank
Purdin
Brookfield
Meadville Bank
Meadville
Marceline
Laclede
Hospital Stay Gratitude Note to Wee Minor
A brief card thanks friends for lovely gifts, letters and cards sent during a hospital stay. The note expresses appreciation for support and kindness shown to the young child during recovery.
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Ospital
Stitch And Chatter Club Meeting Recap in February
Mrs Blanch Head hosted the Stitch and Chatter Club on February 17 with quilting and sewing on blocks. The group enjoyed lunch, gifts from a grab bag, and Secret Sister prizes. Twenty one members attended including Florence Elliott and Blanch Head. next meeting is with Allie Ware in two weeks.
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Blanch Head
Blanch
Bertha Abbott
Allie Ware
Vivian Woodside
Grace Linhart
Alpha Lambert
Vivian
Effie
Bessie
Irene
Allie
Florence Elliott
Corace
Ford
Lydi
Lysme Lambert
Blanch "Head
South Hale
Mada
trans _ Steele
Alma
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Washington
Wesleyan Guild
Electric Theatre
Robinhood of
Texas
Rose of
Melody
W. C
Mrs. Blanch
Stitch and Chatter Club
Heim
Brookiehd
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