Highway Department Plans Major 1930 Road Program
State Highway Department outlines a 1930 plan to spend about thirty million dollars to expand road construction, adding over 100 percent more miles than 1929. Projected work includes 457 miles concrete, 486 miles gravel, 365 miles graded earth, and 600 miles farm to market roads, with four million for starter farm to market routes and 30 million for weather permitting. Concrete costs about 0. the mile, gravel about 8 000, and graded earth about 12 000, with many counties to begin work once conditions allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Cutler
Ite
For Sale Seven Shoots Weighing Close to 25 Pounds
Herald C. Lambert advertises seven shoots weighing close to twenty five pounds each for sale. The note appears in a brief classifieds item from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald C. Lambert
Dr Palm Opens Chillicothe for Daily Glasses at Low Prices
Daily service in Chillicothe with guaranteed glasses at low prices. Open every work day except Mondays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Palm
Chillicothe
Monay’s
Letter From Kansas Garnett Settler 1930 Note
A brief personal letter from W. H. Peters in Garnett Kansas dated January 3 1930 describes health modestly and farming notes He mentions sending Joe Nickell a three dollar check plans and memories including marriage and winter weather on his farm with twenty acres plowed and corn gathering near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Garnett
Kansas
Joe Nickell
Joe
Gathercorn
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Fuller at Home
Sunday December 29 relatives and friends gathered at the Fuller residence after church with well filled baskets to surprise Mrs Fuller on her birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rs. Ross I. Fuller
For Rent Dairy Farm and Chicken Farm in Brookfield MO
Long time lease available for 200 acre dairy farm adjoining Brookfield with cash terms. City school access and well improved. Also 18 acre chicken farms and dairy in city with possession at once. Contact Cora Watson owner or Wm Shaughnessy at 123 East Brooks Brookfield Missouri.
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Brookfield
City
Cora Watson
Wm. Shaughnessey
East Brooks
Missouri
Baptist Ladies Aid Luncheon At Mrs Lula Carter Home
The Baptist Ladies Aid met January 2 at Mrs Lula Carter's home for a luncheon and regular business session. Fifteen members attended with scripture quotes or short talks. Guests included Mrs Steele and Mrs Elva Crookshanks, plus Sister Mullins attended.
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The
Baptist Ladies Aid
Lula
Carter
Steele
Elva Crookshanks
Sister Mullins
Estate sale notice for Mrs Sarah I Gooch farm near Browning
The administrator of the late Mrs Sarah I Gooch will sell at her farm seven miles south and west of Browning on Friday January 10. The sale includes a five year old horse weighing 1300 pounds two three cows three calves one heifer household goods and other articles. Terms are cash. Sale starts at one o'clock. Harry Rhodes administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah I. Gooch
Browning
Harry Rhodes
Uncle Henry Bailey On Sick List At Home
Uncle Henry Bailey, aged eighty five last September, has been confined to his room the past week with a severe cold and heart trouble. He is reported somewhat better but remains indoors. Friends hope he will soon be able to be out again.
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Henry Bailey
Adams Wesley Class Hosts Christmas Gift Exchange
The Adams Wesley Class of the M E C S met with Mr and Mrs Arthur Bennett on Thursday night December 26. The group drew names and each member received at least one present from the decorated Christmas tree. Delicious refreshments were served. Invited guests included Miss Kathyrene Rudloff Miss Eula Maggart Miss Maude Feilds and Mr and Mrs Lyle Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Wesley
Arthur Bennett
Kathyrene Rudloff
Eula Maggart
Maude Feilds
Lyle Stone
County Warrants Set for Payment in Linn County
Linn County Missouri sets apart funds to pay all outstanding County and Jury Warrants with interest through January 11 1930. Endorsements should be made and submitted to the treasurer J S Walker by the date specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
J. S. Walker
Card Of Thanks to Browning Fire Department
We thank friends and the Browning fire department for the efficient manner in which they extinguished the fire in our home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Lantz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Fire Department
Mrs. L
C. Lantz
Ten Year Reunion Reflections From Miss Fields Adams
Mrs Hermia Fields Adams recalls her 1920 class of ten graduates sending a round robin to their teacher. Messages arrive from Cecile Turner Fairman in California and others in Kansas City, Kirksville, Sac City, and New York City while local graduates remain in Browning or nearby. A note of hope asks what the next decade will bring for the seniors and ends with Adams's warm regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermia Fields Adams
Amon
Adams
Cecile Turner Fairman
Tujunga
California
Maiden Lane
Mary Turner Reynolds
St. Terral
Kansas City
Dorris Woodworth Forwalder
Central
Wichita
Kansas
Browning
Pearle Heselton
Eddie Williams
Paul Warren
Smith District
Carl Gilmer
Chillicothe
Leo Neel
Kirksville
Oral Bingham
Audubon St
Sac City
Iowa
Leo Neely King
New York City
Bayside
Long Island
New York
Resolution Of Respect For Dr Roy W Whaley Browning Camp
Resolution honoring Dr Roy W Whaley Browning Camp No 3385 Royal Neighbors of America. The camp drapes its charter in memory of the departed neighbor and camp physician. Sincere sympathy to the bereaved family and a copy published in Browning Leader Record and recorded in minutes. Committee: Gertrude Fields Lola Lantz Della Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy W. Whaley
Browning Camp No
America
Browning Leader
Prather Family Dines Together for Christmas Dinner
Mr and Mrs George Prather and daughter Elizabeth Ann hosted a 12 o clock turkey dinner on Sunday December 22 with guests Mrs Rebecca Prather Mr and Mrs Walter Prather Mr and Mrs Garrett Prather Mr and Mrs Keith Prather Ross Prather and Fay Prather in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Prather
Elizabeth Ann
Prather
Rebecca Prather
Walter Prather
Garrett Prather
Keith Prather
Ross Prather
Fay Prather
Musical Comedy Show Tonight and Tomorrow Night
A local arts page notes a big musical comedy production continuing tonight and again tomorrow. Cast includes featured performers and live orchestra with evening performances at the city theater. Local critics urge reservations for the expected crowded venue.
Electric Theatre presents If It Be Done vaudeville show
A grand three act vaudeville program by fifteen young performers in the musical comedy If It Be Done. Cast includes Arthur Rinehart Mabel Harvey Emma Bailey Robert Moore with six singing and dancing girls Reta Peters Genevra Holliday Marjorie Myers Ruby Cal Bernice Smith Erma Peterson. Hiward Carter performs What Women Wear and Why. Reed Kenley appears as the Ukulele Kid with chorus girls and Dr Brownback at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Theatre
Arthur Rinehart
Mabel Harvey
Emma Bailey
Robert Moore
Elias
Reta Peters
Genevra Holliday
Marjorie Myers
Ruby Cal Bernice Smith
Erma Peterson
Hiward Carter
Reed Kenley
Dr. Brownback
Obituary: Sarah Isabel Gooch of Linn County Missouri
Sarah Isabel Gooch, born April 5 1861 in Linn County Missouri, died December 30 1929 at her daughter’s home aged 68 years 8 months 25 days. She married William J Gooch December 22 1881. he died October 29 1915. They had eight children, six surviving: Alta Phillips Iva Rhodes Samuel J Bessie Schrock Roland near Browning Wilber near Laredo. Funeral January 1 Mt Olive Baptist Church conducted by Rev J W Drinkard interment Mt Olive Cemetery.
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Sarah Isabel Caughron
Eliza Caughron
Linn Co
Missouri
Chester Schrock
Wm. J. Gooch
Alta Phillips
Larned
Kansas
Iva Rhodes
Samuel J
Bessie Schrock
Roland F
Near Browning
Wilber
Near Laredo
Lola McKenzie
M. Oliver
Emily Weed
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Mt. Olive Church
J. W. Drinkard
Laredo
Haseville Choir
Mt. Olive Cemetery
Family thanks helpers after mother's illness and death
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to everyone who assisted in any way during their mother’s sickness and passing.
Mrs Hinda Rush Hosts December Feast for Local Friends
Mrs Hinda Rush prepared a sumptuous feast on Monday December 30 1929 for Rev Rudloff and wife and daughter Katherine a college student in Fayette Missouri Mr and Mrs R M Calhoun and son James and Mr and Mrs Guy Adams. Host known for culinary skill and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinda Rush
Rudloff
Kathyrene
Fayette, Mo
R. M. Calhoun
James
Guy Adams
Last Day for Merchants Cash Prizes Draw
Saturday is the final day for merchants to give cash prizes and ticket entries. Extra premiums will be added to the list by order of the Committee.
Jersey cow praised by farmer for milk yield
A 7 year old Jersey cow described by Guy Peters as a good milker is highlighted for its dairy qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Guy
Peters
Two Weddings at Kahoka Home Celebrate Union
In Kahoka Missouri on December 26 at noon Rev West united Dorothy Bickel and James Bundridge. The Bickel and Bundridge families hosted guests, a three course Englehart Hotel dinner, and plans to spend days in Quincy. Dorothy, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J T Bickel, owned a local drug store and led the first Browning Camp Fire. James, son of Nelia Bundridge, is a Kahoka native and former teacher who worked for Stamper Produce Co. They now reside in Kahoka where they bought a drug store. Social events included readings and a turkey luncheon with nonresident members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Hurzler
Kahoka
West
The
Christian Church
Dorothy Bickel
James Bundridge
J. T. Bickel
Albany
Nelia Bundridge
Browning, Mo
Talmage Huzzler
Edith
Mr. Teasdale
Englehart
Quincy
Dorothy
Washington University of St. Louis
Browning
James
Kirksville State Teachers College
Stamper Produce Co
Festive Christmas Feast Hosted By Mrs Brassfield and Mrs Epperson
Mrs Brassfield and Mrs Epperson hosted a December 29 Christmas gathering with a long fruit centerpiece, three buffet courses including turkey and cranberry relish, pineapple sherbet and fruit cake. Guests included Mr and Mrs Thurlo, Mr and Mrs Gilmer, Mr and Mrs Russell, Mr and Mrs Adams, Miss Imogene Smith, Miss Ella Keithley, Mrs Fields, Mr Harvey, and Mr Jolley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Brassfield
Jennie Epperson
John Thurlo
H. N. Thurlo
Port Gilmer
C. N. Russell
Guy Adams
Jennie
Harness Shop Offers Repair and Orders in Purdin
K. W. Vencill advertises a complete harness shop opposite Richardson and Miller's garage in Purdin. Services include repairing harnesses saddles collars and shoes with harness oiling for 75 cents and curtains refilled. Bring work in early to beat the spring rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdin
Richardson and Miller's
K. W. Vencill
P. E. O. Chapter Holds Chris Meeting with Mrs Horn
The local P. E. O. Chapter conducted a Friday meeting with Mrs. J. Horn, focusing on business matters. Limited readable details indicate discussion of chapter affairs and upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris
J. Horn
Whimsy Play Delights Camp Fire Girls and Boy Scouts
The Electric Theatre hosted a Friday night performance of Whimsy by Camp Fire Girls and Boy Scouts. The event drew a good crowd despite poor road conditions, with strong performances by all participants led by Scout Master M A Holmar and Sponsor Mrs Holmare.
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Electric Theatre
Camp Fire
M. A. Holmar
Manjorre Myers
Beverly Duncan
Maljorm Stufflebean
Imogene Smith
W. H. Dickinson
Prather Purdin Nuptials Surprise Brookfield Couple
Ross E. Prather of this city and Miss Gussie Purdin of Kansas City wed at the bride’s sister home in Brookfield Missouri on December 31 with Rev. C H Law officiating. The couple plan to reside near this city and begin married life amid best wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross E. Prather
Gussie Purdin
Kansas City
Earl N. Davis
Snowstreet
Brookfield
Missouri
C. H. Law
Prather
Leader-Record
Farm For Rent In Pleasant Hill Township
200 acre farm in Pleasant Hill township with 100 acres pasture and stalk field. Contact George Walker or write Boyd Walker, Trenton, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill Township
George Walker
Boyd Walker
Trenton
January discount on harness and collars announced
Edwin Martin announces a five percent price cut on all harnesses and collars during January to help buyers. He notes harness prices rose from seven to eleven dollars per set and urges customers to purchase now while cheaper. He also announces taking over the Milan Cleaners agency and will handle all articles brought to his shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Christmas Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Gilmer
Mr and Mrs W P Gilmer entertained guests on Christmas Day with a sumptuous dinner. Attending were Carl Gilmer of Chillicothe Mr and Mrs H N Thurlo Mr and Mrs M P Brasefield Mrs Jennie Epperson Mrs May Hicks and Miss Annabel Atkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Gilmer
Carl Gilmer
Chillicothe
H. N. Thurlo
M. P. Brasefield
Jennie Epperson
May Hicks
Annabel Atkins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Highway Department
Amanda Johnson
A. B. Clark
T. M. Kimbrough
Leona, Lorene
Betty
Gordon Johnson
Vernon and
Reed
Corey McQuown
Ida
J. W
Dora
Jessie
Norma Fuller
Ross I. Fuller
Lehman
W. H. Peters
Gertrude Fields
Lola Lantz
Della Peters
Kahoka, Mo
K. M. Duncan
Virgil Hane
Illinois
Maude Fields
Chula
Nina Tomlin
Hienois
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