Aunt Genna Gibson Dies at 86 in Willow Springs
Aragonia Johnson daughter of H. D. and Lucy Johnson was born February 3 1850 in Davis County Missouri and died December 26 1936 at her daughter’s home near Willow Springs aged 86 years 10 months 23 days. She married Laud G Gibson in Sullivan County Missouri 64 years ago and had six children three of whom died. She leaves her husband two sons Beverly Gibson Alliance Nebraska and Drewery Gibson Chicago a daughter Mrs V C Bartlett Willow Springs four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Mt Ararat Baptist Church conducted by Rev M A Mitchell of Willow Springs burial in Burns & Son cemetery. She lived much of her life within a few miles of Browning. The evening was spent with Monoply and games. relatives and friends attended.
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Aragonia Johnson
H. D
Lucy. Johnson
Davis County
Missouri
Willow Springs
Beverly
Alliance
Nebr
Drewery Gibson
Chicago
V. C. Bartlett
Genna
Browning
M. A. Mitchell
Mt. Ararat Baptist Church
Burns & Son
Langdon Family Man Dies in Browning Missouri at 81
John Douglas Langdon born January 20 1855 in Owen County Indiana died December 31 1936 in Browning Missouri aged 81 years 11 months 11 days. He married Laucinda A Cook on December 25 1879 and moved to Missouri in 1880 living near Scottsville then Browning. He was blind for four years and cared for at the Robinson home. Survived by one brother Wm Chas Langdon of Lamar Colorado a nephew Voris C Langdon of Browning and many relatives. The funeral was held at the Christian Church Friday at 1 30 pm conducted by Rev Ben Huddleston with Hoover cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Douglas Langdon
John Douglas Landgon
Britton
Sarah J. Langdon
Owen County
Indiana
Browning
Missouri
Laucinda A. Cook
Scottsville
Langdon
Landgon
Geo. Robinson
Wm. Chas. Langdon
Lamar, Colo
Voris C. Langdon
Christian Church
Ben Huddleston
Carrollton
Hoover Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Langdon Family
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the death and burial of Uncle John D Langdon. Gratitude to the quartette for the singing. Signed by Mr and Mrs Voris Langdon and Mr and Mrs Geo Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Langdon
Voris Langdon
Geo. Robinson
Death of John D. Langdon Called Family Friends to Carrollton
Rev and Mrs Ben Huddleston of Carrollton Mr J Russell Jamison Miss Emma Huddleston and Miss Valera Gilbert of Hale Mr and Mrs George Parsley of Brookfield were called here Friday January 1 by the death of John D Langdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Huddleston
Carrollton
J. Russell Jamison
Emma Huddleston
Valera Gilbert
Hale
George Parsley
Brookfield
John D. Langdon
Birthday Party for Master L C Hobbs
A small celebration marks the twelfth birthday of Master L C Hobbs with a gathering of friends on December 29. The party honors the milestone in a friendly, family setting with several attendees noted as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Hobbs
Browning Rebekah Lodge Sets Regular Meeting Times
Notice lists Browning Rebekah Lodge 213 meeting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 30 p m with all members present Velma Jennings named as secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Rebekah
Velma Jennings
Celebrated 57th Wedding of Mr and Mrs Robert Aeve
Celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary at home in Excelsior Springs Missouri with a noon turkey dinner. Mrs Aeve baked the turkey and the table featured a ten tier cake and other desserts as family and friends gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Excelsior Springs
Excelior Springs
Alexandrs
Hvphreys
New Year Cash Basis Policy at Farmers Store Browning
The Farmers Store in Browning announces a shift to cash payments only for all business. The policy promises better prices and practical operations. It urges customers with existing debts to settle immediately and thanks patrons for past support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Store
Browning
For Sale 29 White Face Steers and Feed Lot Offer
For sale 29 head of coming two year old white face steers plus 200 tons of ensiled silage and 20 tons of hay. Contact Spencer Bowyer in Purdin Missouri or Linneus Missouri at 36F3.
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Spencer Bowyer
Purdin
Mo Telephone
Linneus
Free giveaway at Phillips 66 service station
Beginning January 1 the Phillips 66 station will give with each 5 gallons of gasoline a free ticket valid for a 48 pound sack of flour or a 10 pound sack of sugar to be awarded January 16 at 2 30 p.m. John Moore, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moore
Jolly Workers Meet at Mrs Knifong Home
The Jolly Workers gathered December 29 at Mrs. Bryan Knifong’s home for quilting and a noon covered dish luncheon. Ten members shared their favorite seasons, Chloe Rinehart won a contest, and plans were made to meet January 12 with Mrs. Carl Jones. Visitors included Mrs. F L Maggart, Mrs. Ray Maggart and daughter Donna Ray, plus Miss Beverly Bauswell and Miss Marjorie Knifong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Knifong
Basil Taylor
Chloe Rinehart
Carl Jones
F. L. Maggart
Ray Maggart
Donna Ray
Beverly Bauswell
Marjorie Knifong
C. R
Large sale of health buttons in Linn County
Linn County teachers report a 190 percent sale of Health Bur ns in their schools and are entitled to health posters. Numerous clubs and organizations contributed to the tuberculosis fund. The aim is to involve rural schools in the fight against TB and support families unable to afford care. Contributions continue through January to aid clinics and follow-up work, with thanks for goodwill and encouragement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Linn County Turculcs
Lucille Farrar
Brookfield
Eva Davis
Frances Davis
New Bostn
Helen” ‘Kerrie
Jesse Nichols
Meadville
Frances Peterson
Marie Johnson
Frances Hanon
Ruby Lindberg
Bucklin
Vyona Montgomery
Katie Armtrong
Thelma McGee
Purdi
Tuberculosis Fund
Social Study Club
Mutual Improvement Club
Review Club
Oak Arbor
Bruner’s Best Club
Linneus
Oak Grove
Bittersweet Club
Purdin
Pusy Bee Club
Mother’s Cub
Sony Meade Club
Rebekahs of
Home Culture
Useful Hour Club
Laclede
Browning
Marceline
Mother's Psychology Club
Merry Matrons of
Forker
Linn Co. Tuberculosis Com
Nevins and guests share Sunday turkey dinner
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Nevins and Mrs. Rachel Nevins hosted a Sunday turkey dinner. Attendees included Charley Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Smith and daughter Mary, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Peterson, Erma and Merril Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Nevins
Rachel Nevins
Charley Thornton
J. J. Smith
Mary
L. C. Peterson
Erma
Merril Peterson
Willing Workers Club Meeting Mentioned
The Willing Workers Club held a meeting with members in attendance to discuss club activities and community service plans.
Christmas gathering at Elwood home ends with songs and gifts
A house party at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elwood featured sandwiches pies and a covered dish meal. Members tied rag quilts and sang Silent Night led by Milford Ripley John Todd Ira Todd and Orence Sharp. Quinten Clawson won the men’s contest Ida Todd the women’s. A Christmas tree and gifts for all followed. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Eva Sharp’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Elwood
Milford Ripley
John Todd
Ira Todd
Orence Sharp
Y Quinten Clawson
Ida Todd
I. M. Shipley
Macey Williams
P. B. Hill
Earl Neet
John Ross and
Pasa
Alph
Frank Frazier
Fred Morrow
Helen and
Hazelene
John Frazier
Weldon Peters
Charles Robert
Ray Callihan
Phyllis
Charles Morris
Jno
Crump
Wayne Lewis
Vera Ann
Roy Becher
Ira Milliner
Glenn
Katheryne
Elmer Jaynes
Sharp
Florice
Alta Watkins
Eva Sharp
Palmer Family Hosts Christmas Dinner in California and Missouri
Mrs Minnie A Palmer and daughter Mrs C S Fuller of Redding California entertained at J R Lantz home with a turkey dinner on Christmas Day. Guests included Mr and Mrs F H Palmer and daughter Patty Ann of Jackson Missouri and Mr and Mrs C E Palmer and son Eugene and daughter Charlotte Irene of Molino Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie A. Palmer
C. S Fuller
Redding
Calif
J. R. Lantz
F. H. Palmer
Patty Ann
Jackson
C. E. Palmer
Srl Eugene
Charlotte Irene
Molino, Mo
Freelands Host Christmas Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs D G Freeland entertained on Sunday December 27 with a turkey dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs G G Freeland and sons Max and Nyle, Mr and Mrs Clive Freeland and daughter Billy Jean of St Charles MO, Mr and Mrs Neal Freeland of Chillicothe and Mr and Mrs Fred Lay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Freeland
G. G. Freeland
Max and
Nyle
Clive Freeland
Billy Jean
St. Charles
Neal Freeland
Chillicothe
Fred Lay
M. E. Church Sets Week of Services
Regular preaching services are held Sunday morning and evening. Thursday night prayer meeting at 7 30 led by Pastor O B Hobbs at Mrs Ben Peterson's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Peterson
O. B. Hobbs
New Year's Day Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Crawford
Mr and Mrs W W Crawford and daughter Mrs Seaman entertained at dinner on New Year's Day with guests Mr and Mrs J S Sloan of Guthrie Oklahoma and Mr and Mrs L W Hummel. Guests praised the table saying the hosts had forgotten nothing that goes to make up a perfect New Year dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Crawford
Seaman
J. S. Sloan
Guthrie
Okla
L. W. Hummel
Mrs E R Warren Hosts Goose Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs E R Warren entertained Sunday with a delicious goose dinner. Those present included Mr and Mrs Edgar Shepherd, Mr and Mrs Raymond Warren, Mr and Mrs Fred Lay, Mr and Mrs E R Warren and Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Warren
Edgar Shepherd
Raymond Warren
Fred Lay
Donald
New Year Dinner Celebrated by Lantz Family in City
The Lantz family held a New Year dinner at Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Langdon's home. Attendees included J. R. Lantz and many relatives from Lantz households, with Miss Lorane Hudspeth and Mrs. Walter Carnes noted among guests. Four generations gathered for the noon meal featuring glazed fruit centerpiece.
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Lantz
W. I. Langdon
J. R. Lantz
L. C. Lantz
Minnie Palmer
C. S. Fuller
Redding
Calif
C. R. Lantz
J. W. Hollon
Jacksonville
Ross
Mauric
Ronald
Christmas Day Dinner at Brookshier Country Home
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brookshier entertained at their country home on Christmas Day honoring Luther Brookshier and wife of Kansas City who had not been home in ten years. Guests included Luther and wife, Nell and Helen Maxey, Ruth Owens, James and Kenneth Maxey, Carl Brookshier, Duff Jennings and children, Kay Stufflebean, Alta Brookshier, Don Brookshier, Norene Brookshier, and Sylvia Shepherd unable to attend due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Brookshier
Green City
Duff Jennings
Jackie Dean
Bonnie Sue
Browning
Kay Stufflebean
Shelby
Alta Brookshier
Don Brookshier
Norene Brookshier
Sylvia Shepherd
Milan
Hostess Delights MMD Club With Turkey Dinner Dance
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nevins hosted the M. M. D. Club for a two course turkey dinner. The evening featured bridge with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Carter taking high score, Erma Peter son earning consolation, and Mrs. Burton Carr winning the floating prize. Guests included Miss Erma Peterson and Dr. Thomas Roscoe McArtor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Nevins
Edgar Carter
Erma Peterson
Burton Carr
Thomas Roscoe McArtor
Kenley Family Hosts Turkey Dinner Names Attendees
Mr and Mrs L M Kenley hosted a turkey dinner on Sunday December 27 with attendees including Mr and Mrs John Wood of Brookfield Mr and Mrs C T McNeely Brookfield Mr and Mrs Jay Harvey Brookfield Mr and Mrs Leon Kenley Floy Kenley Milan Rayma Hicks Browning Jeraldine Wood Brookfield Tom Yardley Milan D Pearler Brookfield Eugene McKay Francis Schrock Roy Kenley Larry Kenley Gary Kenley and Robert Wayne Curtis of Kirksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Kenley
John Wood
Brookfield
C. T. McNeely
Jay Harvey
Leon Kenley
Floy Kenley
Milan
Rayma Hicks
Browning
Jeraldine Wood
Tom Yardley
D. Pearler
Eugene McKay
Francis Schrock
Roy Kenley
Larry and
Gary Kenley
Robert Wayne Curtis
Kirksville
Lantz Hostes A Christmas Dinner With Guests
Mr and Mrs L C Lantz entertained on December 25 with a nine guest list including Mrs Sadie Knifong Mr and Mrs W F Peters and Miss Marjorie Rinehart a two course dinner noted in society notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Lantz
Sadie Knifong
W. F. Peters
Marjorie Rinehart
Peggy Lee Hope Hosts Bridge Party at Grandparents Home
Peggy Lee Hope entertained guests with a bridge party on Thursday evening at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. in a festive family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Lee Hope
School party honors high scorers with favors and treats
Guests including Elizabeth Amm Prather and Edward Williams attended a social gathering with refreshments of fruit salad and wafers. Favors for high score were won by Elizabeth Amm Prather and Edward Williams, with a list of attendees such as Betty Jean Baker, Marjorie Campbell, Hazell Grice, Eudora Harris, Virginia Langdon, Elizabeth Ann Prather, Phyllis Vincent, Vaughn Atking Wendell, Beverly Fields, De Von Glaze, Clayton Harris.
Entertained Bide-A-Wee Club in Linnaeus
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lay entertained the Bide-A-Wee Club in Linnaeus on Friday evening January 1. A two course dinner was served at the Commercial Hotel. Six bridge tables met at the Taylor home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Guy Dray Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Taylor and son Jack of Linnuey and Mrs. Burton Carr. High guest favor went to Mr. Taylor. High club favors to Mrs. A. D. Peterson and Mrs. J. R. Williams. traveling prize to Mr. J. H. Calhoun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Lay
Linaeus
Commercial Hotel
D. A. Taylor
Guy Dray
Jack of
Sunday Dinner Guests Bring Large Local Gathering
Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Sampsell and sons Fred Kenneth and Truman from near Sturges along with numerous local families and their children. The group featured Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hall and kids Raymond Etta Fae and Ervin plus surrounding families from Chula Laclede and other nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Sampsell
Fred
Kenneth
Truman
Near Sturges
Henry Hall
Raymond
Etta Fae
Ervin
Joe Miles
Jolene
Darlene
Earl Nickell
Joyce Ann
Bobby Lee
Raymond Alspach
Raymond, Jr
Marvis Hall
Chula
John Manmen
Joe Nickell
Jimmie
Mae Hatfield
Laclede
Ida
Sch
E B. Chittum
Frank
Slats Diary Entry Chronicles School Week Mischief
The diary recounts a boy and friends planning school days and holidays, noting back-to-school mood, Bible reading, math puzzles, and teasing about future professions. The week includes a plan to raise hens in 1937, a neighborly quarrel, and a romantic note about Jane and Blisters.
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Gibson
L. A
M« Hobbs
Eudora Har
Hazel Grice
Phyllis Vincent
Mjorie Campbell
Mary Smith
Svy Jean Woolf
Clayton Haris
Charles Vincent
Ray Dun Peterson
Junior Woolf
Ward Williams
Willing Workers Club
The
Met
M. E. Church Notes
Jake
Jane
Elsy
Reddy
Gabriel
Geo
Buisters
Hornin
Éa Bone
Owen
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