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Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1948

Page

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Barrows and Powell Obituaries from Browning Missouri

Obituaries detail BEN H BARROWS SR born 1888 in Sullivan County Missouri and died January 3 1948 near Pur din Missouri with military service in WWI and a large family including wife Nellie L Warren and three sons. Also Nancy Powell born 1853 in Arno Missouri died December 31 1947 at 84 with children Bert Nora Florence and others and long Browning residence. services held January 3 1948 at Browning Baptist Church with interment at Mt Olive cemetery.

Nancy Powell William Hannah Turner Arno Douglas County Missouri Browning Powell Linn County Mt. Olive Leonard Franklin Powell Emma Opal Bert Nora Florence Bert Powell Oklahoma City Oka Nora Cassity Grover Murrell Meadville Ann Moore Fresno California The Baptist Church Keneth Perry Laredo Herbert C. Bailey Velma Jennings Jas R. Williams Artie Calhoun Car

Miss Jessie Slater 1873 1947 Dies in Missouri

Jessie Belle Slater daughter of William and Margaret Slater born near Enterprise Missouri November 14 1873 died December 30 1947. She joined Enterprise Presbyterian Church early and spent years in St Louis before returning to Missouri. Survived by sisters Minnie Street of Purdin Ora McCabe Seattle and brothers James Slater Mendon Roscoe and Ben Browning. Funeral held January 1 1948 at Purdin conducted by Rev Geede K Christy with interment at Enterprise cemetery under Thorne Funeral Service.

Benjamin Harrison Granville A Martha A. Barrows Sullivan County Missouri Purdin Browning Canada United States Navy Nellie L. Warren Meadville Carl Benjamin Monroe City Warren Edwin William Burl James Benmin Barrows Veda Barrows Dora Atkins Albuquerque New Mexico Noel Hubard Hale Ervin George Laclede Fred Ness City Kansas Marvin Linneus Everett Coulie City Wash Gladys Baptist Church Claude Myers Legion Post No Brownin Kim Purdin Methodist Church Kenneth Kelly Brookfield Kelly Raymond Warren Devon Barrows Dewayne Myers Granville Barrows Junior Bargar Ralph Foltz Claude Myers Legion Wade Funeral Service Jessie Belle William Margaret Slater Enterprise Presbyterian Church St. Louis Minnie Street Ora McCabe Seattle James Slater Mendon Roscoe Ben Lelia Walter Joseph Nova Nelson Geede K. Christy Lini Neus Iterprise Thorne William Albert Norman Passid Corn William Albert Norman Jacob Elizabeth Norman Bowling Green Minnie Jane Shatto Juneae Mila Rebecca Memard Los Angeles California Mary Kathryn Brookshire Cushing Oklahoma Filda McClaren Roger Mis Mr. Norman Cora Worg Lay Wm. Rutherford Austin Myers Thomas Beckett Chas. Smith Bernie Almond Ova Almond W. R. Beck Lyle Spray Leonard Shatto Herbert Frazier Schoene’s of Milan

In Appreciation for Funeral Help for Jessi Slater

The Slater Family expresses sincere thanks to all who assisted at the funeral for their sister Jessi Slater and acknowledges the support from friends and community.

Jessi Slater Slater

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Nancy Powell

Expresses gratitude for acts of kindness and sympathy during illness and after the passing of mother Mrs. Nancy Powell. Signed by The Family.

Nancy Powell

In Memory of Herbert and Christmas Program at Price School

The note honors Herbert with a memorial verse from his wife Blanche and children. Junius Mundell, teacher at Price school, led a Christmas Eve program of dialogues readings and songs for pupils and parents. A large crowd enjoyed the event and the tree gifts given by Mrs Elmer Wykoff and Richard Zimmerman served as Santa helpers.

Junius Mundell Price School Elmer Wykoff Richard Zimmerman

Christmas Visit to New Orleans and Biloxi Memories

Mr and Mrs Herbert Crook shank return from a Christmas trip to New Orleans with their son Bill Elaine and Lily. They describe poinsettias blooming and a turkey dinner Bill helped cook while joking about his surgical skills. They also toured Port Sulphur Biloxi and Gulf of Mexico witnessing hurricane damage and note Southern hospitality.

Herbert Crookshank New Oreans Bill Elaine Little Ily New Orleans Port

Purdin Opens Auction Career in Home Town

George Street of Purdin begins auctioneering after graduating from the Reisch American School of Auctioneering in Mason City Iowa. He returns to his hometown to practice his profession and thanks supporters. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs Fern Street.

Purdin George Street Reisch American School of Mason City Iowa Fern Street

For Sale 1936 V-8 pickup Good condition

Brown ang. Joe Christy seeks buyer for a 1936 V-8 pickup in good condition. The note appears amid a funeral acknowledgment from Mrs W D Stone and family thanking neighbors for kindness during illness death and burial of her husband and father W D Stone and mentioning floral offerings.

W. D. Stone Joe Christy Brown Ang

Twin cylinder Maytag round tub in top condition

Advertises a twin cylinder Maytag washing machine with a round tub described as good as new. Includes contact note calling numbers and owner J. D. Quigley of Browning.

J. D. Quigley Browning

Birth of Melvin Baskett in St. Joseph Missouri

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Baskett of Cameron Missouri announce the birth of a baby boy Melvin born December 31 1947 at Sisters Hospital St. Joseph Missouri. He weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces. Parents report mother Nerene Maxwell maiden name and grandparents Chas Maxwell of Purdin. Both mother and baby are doing well. This is the couple's first child.

Ray Baskett Cameron, Mo Sisters Hospital St. Joseph Missouri Melvin Baskett Nerene Maxwell Chas. Maxwell Purdin

Dangerous Millions theatre mystery tease at the Browning Theatre

An unusual Saturday mystery play titled Dangerous Millions promises a trick ending about heirs to a fortune, bandits, and a wealth twist that spoils itself if revealed. Also notices: sheep for sale near Roy Haley in Browning and obituaries for William Albert Norman of Corn with funeral details and survivors.

Es Ieee Wuld Roy Haley Browning, Mo

Local farm items and social at Woodside school

Old corn and wheat at 3.00 per bushel. Hay supplies in various forms, nuts, sorghum, and breeding ewes sought. Stock hogs wanted, no light pigs. Also notice to bring pies to Woodside school house on Friday night January 16 for a pie auction and entertainment to benefit the school with auctioneer George Street.

A. L. Knifong Woodside George Street

Sunday Dinner Guests in Purdin and Lincoln area

Sunday dinner guests gathered at Mr. and Mrs. George Crooks for a turkey feast on December 28 with Ada Morris Henry Hale and several Gooch families from Purdin plus Clyde Adams and Guy Adams of Linneus. Christmas Day guests included Mrs. S C Lantz Coleman and several others from Los Angeles Moline Kansas City and local towns. Neet and Lantz could not attend.

George Crooks Ada Morris Henry Hale Mark Gooch Dean Gooch Francis Gooch Rolla Gooch Rolan Purdin Clyde Adams Linneus Guy Adams S.C. Lantz Coleman Sadie Kni Ifong Dorcas Harvey Mr. Lantz Wm. Ware L.c.lea Vaughn Kansas City Kansas Guy Minor Roland Ita Elna Almond Jefferson City Alvard Almond Keith Kirby Robert Lynn

Browning School Advances With Many Improvements

The Browning School highlights a year of progress with interior redecorations, new lighting and ventilation, an electric bell system, study hall updates, an annex connecting library and study hall, reorganized offices, improved filing, new bulletin boards, frosted doors, an athletic office, a trophy display above the gym, a new electric score board, a visual education machine, remodeled heating and a new well, new seating for primary and commerce rooms, and a phonograph for folk games and music appreciation.

Wichita couple Welcome Baby Lestie Fred Crossfield

Mr and Mrs Carlos Fred Crossfield of Wichita Kansas announce the birth of a baby boy at St Francis Hospital on Wednesday night December 17. The child weighs 7 pounds 11 ounces and has been named Lestie Fred. Mrs Crossfield is the former Miss Lorane Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs Basil Taylor.

Carlos Fred Crossfield Wichita Kansas St. Francis Hospital Lestie Fred Crossfield Lorane Taylor Basil Taylor

Christmas Dinner With Watson Family And Guests

A Brookfield Missouri Christmas gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Watson and daughter Jean featured Mr and Mrs Jake Watson Mr and Mrs Donald Axtell and daughter Gloria Jean Mr and Mrs Quentin Fields and Mr and Mrs Nolan Creason of Kansas City. After dinner the group shared gifts around the tree and the girls sang carols. Radio Service Joes Radio Shop 52 E Helm St Brookfield Mo provided service.

Henry Watson Jean Jake Watson Donald Axtell Gloria Jean Quentin Fields Nolan Creason Kansas City Radio Service Joes Radio Shop Helm St Brookfield, Mo

Pleasant Grove and Locust Valley church schedules

Pleasant Grove Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Pastor Kenneth G Kelley offers Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Supt. ages. Locust Valley Baptist Church with Pastor Kenneth Peery holds preaching on the second and fourth Sundays, morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 7:00 p.m. Cecil Lay serves as superintendent.

Pleasant Grove Locust Valley Baptist Church Kenneth Peery Paar Aoa Mornin Cecil Lay

Sunday School and Services for Browning Baptists

The Browning Baptist church invites members to Sunday School each Sunday at 10:00 AM and notes Rev. Greenway preaches each first Sunday morning and evening. The notice urges attendance, participation, and prayer to build up the church.

The Baptists of Browning Greenway

Birth of baby boy to Dill family of Kansas City

Mr and Mrs Harry Dill of Kansas City welcomed a 63 4 lb baby boy born Sunday January 4 Mrs Dill is formerly Miss Leona Watson of Mr and Mrs Wm Watson The announcement notes the family names and birth details in a concise parish-like notice.

Harry Dill Kansas City

Christmas Dinner for Stufflebean Family in Shelby

Mrs A J Stufflebean of Shelby hosted Christmas Day family dinner centered on duck and chicken. Guests included Clay Stufflebean and Kay Stufflebean of Milan, R H Smith and Howard Stevens, plus Mrs John Rhinebrook of Brookfield visited during the day.

A. J. Stufflebean Shelby Stufflepean Clay Stufflebean Kay Stufflebean Milan R. H. Smith Howard Stevens John J. Rhine- Brookfield

Boy's contest at Browning Drug Co awards 5th place

Jerry Dale Brantner thanks everyone who assisted in securing fifth place in the boys contest at Browning Drug Co where the prize was a badminton set.

Browning Drug Co Jerry Dale Brantner

Birthday Party Honors Andrew Pfeiffer at Home

A December 30 birthday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pfeiffer’s home drew numerous relatives and friends. Attendees included Ruth Leavengood from Enid Oklahoma, Clarence Pfeiffer, Harold and Harry Lee, Clifton Linhart, Earnest Linhart, Virginia, Ola May, Harley Christ, Lee E. Frazier, Roger, Wm. and Raymond DeVore families of Stillman Valley, Roy Ball and Jimmy, Othel Haggy, Waneta, Wanda, Bob Morris, and Carrie. The evening featured visiting, card playing, and popcorn. A later note mentions Christmas turkey at Wm Ware’s home with additional guests.

Andrew Pfeiffer Andrew Ruth Leavengood Enid Okla Clarence Pfeiffer Harold Harry Lee Clifford Linhart Earnest Linhart Virginia Ola May Harley Christ Lee E. Frazier Roger Wm. DeVore Raymond DeVore Sandra Stillman Valley, Til Roy Ball Jimmy Othel Haggy Waneta Wanda Bob Carrie Arthur Morris

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