Yuletide Happenings In Browning
Mr and Mrs J D Lay hosted a Sunday one o'clock dinner for about 25 guests at their Browning home. Mrs Lay led in the culinary effort with daughter Ruth assisting, followed by music and conversation. Guests included Mr and Mrs R G Dray of Linneus and others from Roger, with contests, decorations, and two-course refreshments making the event highly entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Lay
R.g.dray
H.W
Linneus
H. C. Warren
Davie Lovell
Roger
Blanche Clemens
Laura Jessee
Reba Hummel
Xmas Day Dinner Hosts A.Mairs At Family Home
At the home of C. E. Rinehart on Christmas day Mr and Mrs Ben Rinehart and guests enjoyed a three course dinner. The house was decorated in Christmas colors and the dining room featured festive splendor. A guest list includes J. Knifong J. Jarvey Bev Gooch Earl Glen Harvey and others with a long tradition of family reunions.
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C. E. Rinehart
Ben
Mairs
J. . Knifong
J. B. Jarvey
Bev Gooch
Earl and
Glen
Jay Harvey
Big Lantz
Georgia Brehm
Jas Neet
Elih Harvey
Brookfield
S. J. W. Jones
Sylvia Artin
Dwight Kein
McGill
Kansas City
Marjorie Mairs
Stess
Mrs. Irs
Mrs Eunice Dickinson Hosts P E O Chapter Holiday Event
Mrs Eunice Dickinson hosted the P E O Chapter on holiday afternoon with about twenty seven guests enjoying a well attended program led by Mrs Schrock Mrs Mel and Mrs Ivah Fleming Allaire Fields won a prize in a contest with several members absent due to travel Lorene Duncan Ger Prather and others attended a two course luncheon at the social gathering also noted was a Christmas holiday event hosted by Mrs Hinda Rush and Mrs Katherine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Dickinson
P.E. O
Twen
Schrock
Mel
Ivah Fleming
Allalre Fields
Ool
Eva Stone
Adams
Maude Fields
Ollie Fields
Stansberry
Lorene Duncan
Harmony entertaining Christmas guests at Kirksville gathering
Mr and Mrs J B entertained guests for a Christmas Day meal full of festive dishes. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C H Becker and daughters Elizabeth and Camile of Kirksville, Mr and Mrs J P Bolling and daughter Virginia, Mr and Mrs J S Harmon, Dr and Mrs W C Ingram, Mr and Mrs L W Hummel, and Mrs Hattie Hersman. Mrs Bolling assisted the hostess with the menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B
Harmony
C. H. Becker
Elizabeth
Camile
Kirksville
J. P. Bolling
Virginia
J. S. Harmon
W.C. Ingram
L.w.hummel
Hattie
Austin Hilbert Weds Anna Wiggery in Linneus Marriage
Austin Hilbert of Grantsville and Anna Wiggery, daughter of W H Spencer, married last Wednesday in Linneus after obtaining a license. The bride, recently visiting her parents in this city from Colorado, is described as charming and accomplished. The groom is a well to do farmer. they reside at the groom’s home and receive best wishes from friends and the Leader-Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Hilbert
Grantsville
Anna Wiggery
Linneus
W. H. Spencer
Colorado
Birth and death notice for Mary Helen Martin in Chillicothe
Mary Helen Martin daughter of Charles Edwin and May Martin born in Chillicothe April 20 1923 died December 27 1923 aged 8 months 7 days. Survived by father mother and brother John Allen and many relatives. Interment at Knifong Grove December 29 with funeral services by Rev W C Miller Methodist pastor.
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Mary Helen Martin
Charles Edwin
May Martin
Chillicothe
John Allen
Knifong Grove
W. C. Miller
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
L.B. Hargrove
The
Debt notice from T H Sloan calls for settlement
Special notice asks all parties owing money to T H Sloan to call and settle immediately as the creditor needs the funds.
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T. H. Sloan
Wanted to Rent A Farm Of 120 To 220 Acres
Advertises seeking a farm between 120 and 220 acres for grain rent or fifty fifty. Calls for fair improvements and good corn land and a multi year term. Promises best references and invites inquiries at the office.
Optical goods and eye tests at Healy's Store
Browning residents are informed that on Thursday January 10 Mr. Healy's Store will offer a full line of up to date optical goods. Eyes tested and glasses fitted by B. W. Eisenhour.
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Browning
Married at Chillicothe Wykoff Faudree nuptials
Christopher T. Faudree and Florence Clair Wykoff wed at Rev Brengle's home in Chillicothe. They honeymoon in Kansas City and return to reside with Mrs. L. T. Wykoff. She is Browning Savings Bank bookkeeper and Browning High School graduate. he is a baker with local ties. The couple will live with the Jas Slater residence after a warm reception.
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Florence ‘Clair ’ Wykoff
Chillicoth
W. W. Brengle
Baptist Church of
Browning
Browning Savings Bank
Unionville
Iowa
Ray McHargue
Chris
Jas
Slater
Browning Baptist Church Busoness Meeting Notice
Browning Baptist Church urges members to attend a Thursday evening business meeting at 7 15 p m to elect deacons and discuss church welfare. Mrs Hargrove will read The Church 0 Isaah topic seeking a majority to commit to regular attendance and spiritual renewal in the new year.
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Hargrove
Isaah
Appreciation Note From New Plymouth Reader
From An Appreciative Reader in New Plymouth Idaho dated December 20 Mr Joe Nickell of Browning Missouri sends a 3.00 fund check to apply to a Leader Record subscription The note mentions a recent trip to Sullivan County and Linn and that Browning was not visited.
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New Plymouth
Idaho
Joe Nickell
Browning
Sullivan County
Linn
Weather Note Wishes Readers a Bright New Year
The passage expresses optimism for a prosperous New Year and describes clear, favorable weather as it closes. It emphasizes good conditions and positive sentiment for the upcoming year.
For sale or trade farms and dwellings old time rates
Calhoun and Thornton offer farm properties and dwellings for sale or trade plus farm loans at old time rates. Details unspecified in fragment.
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Calhoun & Thornton
Subscriptions Sent In From Missouri Readers
Letters from W A Smith of Purdin dated December 26 1923 and Catherine Wallace of Kirksville dated December 20 1923 express payment for past due subscriptions to the Leader-Record Browning Missouri. Smith sends a three dollar check to prepaid status Wallace encloses a one dollar fifty cent check to extend her subscription to the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirksville
Nickell
Leader-Record
Catherine Wallace
Slats Diary reveals family feuds and changing social norms
Diary entries recount a party where two girls argued after pa called them alike, noting shifts in modern girl behavior from rosy cheeks to rouge. Sunday hides church time. Monday shows tension over money for a hat. Tuesday admits learning not to tell secrets, sharing a Christmas surprise with Elsy and Jane.
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Mas
Ben
Ant Emmy
Chirch
Elsy
Jane
Browning's Longtime Residents Die Within Days
Obituary notice for Mary Sampsell age 81 of Browning Missouri and the death of her husband Jacob Sampsell aged in his later years. Mary born 1842 in Weston West Virginia lived in Browning forty eight years. They were the town's oldest residents with eight children and many grandchildren. Funeral details and Jenkins Cemetery interment.
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Mary
Granville
Debby’ Butcher
Weston
West Virginia
Church
Browning
Jacob Sampsell
Lillian Russell
Lillian Russell Died In, 1908. Mr. Sampsell
Sampsell
Missouri
A. H. Speck
Florence Westlake
May Garthwaite
C.b.lynch
Kansas City
S.W. Sampsell
Ft. Madison
Iowa
C. V. Sampsell
Marshal Butcher
Methodist Church
South
James L. Bate
Jenkins Cemetery
J.L.B
Obituary of Glenn Ogle in Linn County Missouri
Glenn Ogle son of Mrs W N Ogle died in Linn County Missouri on August 22 1897 He grew to manhood nearby and married Edna Johns on December 23 1917 The couple moved with his parents to the city where he worked at auto repair and later at the Little Gem He was on duty Saturday December 22 when a disturbance occurred in the restaurant He was struck and died despite doctors attempting artificial respiration
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Glenn Ogle
W.N. Ogle
Linn County
Missouri
Edna Johns
Little Gem
Orville
Card of Thanks for Orville Ogle Burial Support
We express gratitude to those who helped during the death and burial of our dear Orville Ogle. Special thanks to Mrs. Carter for the beautiful flowers. Signed by Mrs. Orville Ogle and Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Ogle.
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Orville
Carter
Orville Ogie
W. N.ogle
Christmas Program Brightens Winigan Church Event
The Winigan school with Price and East Winigan schools staged a holiday program at the Baptist church on December 24. Santa arrived as a grand tree was unloaded and gifts were handed out. Teachers received a surprise lamp with their name, and others received presents. Despite bad weather the church was crowded.
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Winigan
Price
East Winigan
Baptist Church
Locust Valley Church Christmas Eve Program Celebrated
Locust Valley Baptist Church held a Christmas Eve program and tree event praised for well rendered youth parts and the teachers from two country schools, with Santa Claus delivering candy sacks and gifts from a heavily laden tree. The pastor L. B. Hargrove noted good crowds despite road conditions and expressed heartfelt thanks.
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Locust Valley Baptist Church
Santa Clause
L. B. Hargrove
Public Sale Notice in Browning on January Fifth
Public sale announced by Helen Smith Browning with Mrs. W N Ogle and Mrs. Orville Ogle listing household items including kitchen appliances furniture and miscellaneous articles to be sold Saturday at 2 p m at the property in Browning.
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Helen Smith
Browning
W.N. Ogle
Orville Ogle
Visiting Old Home With Oaks Family At Christmas
Mr and Mrs Oaks of Hale visited their son J N Oaks and family during Christmas week. The outing pleased the Oaks and relatives, with reports of a pleasant gathering and warm reception at the old home.
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P- Oaks
Hale
J.n.oaks
Oaks
Axe 3
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. T. Faudree
Miss Wykoff
Browning Baptist Church
Yours Very Truly, W. A. Smith
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