Deacon Dubbs staged by local Legion at Electric Theatre
The American Legion Post presented the rural comedy Deacon Dubbs in three acts at the Electric Theatre last Thursday, drawing large crowds for a second performance. Supt. Shipley directed the cast including Gale Thurlow as Deacon Dubbs and Miss Geraldine Prather as Rose Raleigh, with praise for training and stage presence across the ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon Dubbs
Electric Theatre
American Legion
Supt. Shipley
Shipley
Sorghum Center
West Virginia
Rose Raleigh
Amos Coleman
Rawdon Crawley
Crawley
Gale Thurlo
W. A. Bond
Major McNutt
Dyle Peterson
Mr. Shipley
Deuteronomy Jones
Jay Harvey
Wanted to Rent A Farm For Grain Rent Or Fifty Fifty
A notice seeking a farm between 120 and 220 acres for grain rent or fifty fifty. Prefers fair improvements and strong corn land. Hopes to rent for a term of years and can provide good references. Inquiries at this office.
Boys Bitten by Strange Cat Near Cora
Friday morning James and Hulon Maxey sons of Mr and Mrs Nelson Maxey east of Cora encountered a large cat in the henhouse. One boy was bitten on the ankle another scratched and bitten as the cat escaped. They were taken to a doctor for treatment. The incident followed trouble with a neighbor’s cat previously kept away from the Maxey home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Hulon Maxey
Nelson Maxey
East of Cora
Maxey
Notice on Rent and Local Warnings
Notice announces farm for rent and warns hunters to stay off. It mentions Mrs. C. J. Porter and Mrs. Prather. The piece notes G. D. Prather, a painter and decorator, has been unwell while his wife visits St. Louis. He manages chores alone in freezing weather, feeding stock and milking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Porter
Personal missive from Mrs Susan Laing to Joe Nickell
A 1924 note from Mrs Susan Laing of Browning Missouri to Joe Nickell of Browning expresses apology for negligence and thanks for kindness. She encloses an order and wishes a happy prosperous year. Denver, January 1, 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Joe Nickell
Browning, Mo
Joe
Susan Laing
Lantz McCormick Shot Through Chest While Rabbit Hunting
Lantz McCormick was accidentally shot in the left chest with a 22 caliber high powered shell during a rabbit hunt near Linneus. The bullet entered near the left nipple, passed through clothing and chest, and the injured man received quick medical attention from Dr. Whaley Dr. Nevins and Dr. Guyot. He is reported to be recovering without complications.
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Lantz McCormick
Joe D. Christy
Mr. McCormick
J. N. Carter
Linneus
Lantz
Remington
Joe
E.d.christy
Dr. Whaley
Dr. Nevins
Ed Christy
George Christy
J. D. Guyot
Otto Johnson
East of Town
Sheep and Cattle for Sale by Homer Creason
13 whiteface calves and 32 ewes for sale by Homer Creason. Calves described as good fords and the country. Located with contact to buyer.
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Homer Creason
Demonstration School Meeting At Hamilton School
A demonstration school meeting was held Wednesday January 2 at Hamilton school called by the county superintendent Miss Sammers on the suggestion of State Superintendent Leedinfr. A.F. Elsen was present with demonstration classes taught by Chloe Fields Mary McGhee Blanche Summers Carl Reach and A F a. A literary program followed by teachers and patrons. A basket dinner was provided at noon by all present. The meeting drew strong interest from patrons and teachers alike.
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Hamilton School
Miss Sammers
Leedinfr
A.F. Elsen
North East
Missouri
Mr. Elsen
Chloe Fields
Mary McGhee
Blanche Summers
Carl V. Reach
A.F. A
Sions
Miss Fields Hosts Dinner for Friends
Rightfully entertained a number of her friends to a six o'clock dinner. The table was tastefully decorated and a most excellent dinner was served. Those present to enjoy Miss Fields hospitality were Misses Geraldine Prather Eva Stone Pearle Hoselton Orryl Adams Messrs Vane Thurlo King Carter Gale Thurlo and Junius Buxton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Fields
Geraldine Prather
Eva Stone
Pearle Hoselton
Orryl Adams
Vane Thurlo
King Carter
Gale Thurlo
Junius Buxton
Hale-Havens Tie The Knot In Lamar
Miss Grace Hale and Mr. H A Havens were wed last Friday evening December 28 by Judge J C Horn at his South Street home. The couple, from La ar, are known in the circle and will reside here. The Lamar community extends its best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hale
H. A. Havens
J.C. Horn
South Street
Laar
Lamar
Colorado
Subscribing Message From Nova Mundell
From Tucumcari New Mexico dated January 2 Nova Mundell sends a check for four dollars and fifty cents to renew a subscription apologizing for the delay and sending regards to the recipient and their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucumcari
New Mex
Joe Nickell
Browning, Mo
Joe
Nova Mundell
Joint Installation of M. W. A. and Royal Neighbors
All members are urgently requested to attend the joint installation of officers for both orders on Thursday January 10. Members should arrive on time and participate in the ceremony and related proceedings.
Browning Baptist Church Plans Big Sunday Services
Margarette Bundridge leads a prayer meeting tonight on the Browning Baptist Church. Sunday features a membership Roll Called at 10 45 am with sermons The Tag Ends of The Tree of Life Isaiah 44 17 and The Responsibility of Fatherhood Proverbs 22 6 Ephesians 6 4. Fathers and children are invited for a special Sunday night service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isiah
Browning and
L. B. Hargrove
Apron Social At M E Church Thursday Evening
A local notice announces an Apron Social at the M E church on Thursday evening January 17. Attendees are urged to bring pennies equal to their waist measurement in inches. The event promises a good time, cheer, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
For Sale or Trade Farms Dwellings and More
We Have For sale or trade, farms dwellings and other properties. Also farm loans at old time rates. Calhoun and Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun & Thornton
J W P McQuown 160 Acre Farm For Sale Browning MO
160 acre J W P McQuown farm offered for immediate sale. Located five miles east and fourteen miles north of Browning Missouri. C L McQuown Browning handles the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W P.mcquown
Browning
C. L. McQuown
Missouri
Coldest Weather In Years Grips The Region
A diary style entry recounts a spell of severe cold starting Monday December 31 with north winds driving temperatures to about 22 degrees below zero. Ice forms on lakes and ponds while roads harden and sledding improves. The piece notes warmer spells, school stories, a basketball schedule, and light social miscellany amid the harsh winter stretch.
Optometrist Hanna Opens Tests at Nevins Drug Store
Dr Hanna an optometrist will be at Nevins Drug Store Friday afternoon and the entire Saturday to provide careful eye examinations to customers.
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Hanna
Nevins Drug Store
Slats Diary Entry Describes Family Eventful Weekend
A diary fragment shows Slats recounting a chaotic Friday with a pastor needed for a domestic crisis, a surprise plasterer request, and a tense mood. Saturday notes a stiff neck and unease about someone missing, while Sunday mentions a returned friend marrying suddenly and a jokey exchange about the wedding.
Marking Waterways to Guide Travelers on Highways
The League of American Pen Women urges state highway commissions to place markers near famous streams to educate travelers about water bodies along roadways. The article argues for broader signs naming rivers and lakes to help visitors learn the country as they drive.
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League of American Pen Women
Harris and Roach Leave for Excelsior Springs Health Trip
Lester Harris of this city and W F Roach of Purdin departed Tuesday for Excelsior Springs. Harris seeks health improvement after a prolonged fever and illness last fall. Friends hope he soon regains his former health.
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Excelsior Springs
Lester Harris
W.f.roach
Purdin
Excelsir Springs
Mr. Harris
Harris
Farm Radio Proves Valuable Tool for Farmers
The State Bureau of Markets notes farmers use radio sets for business and entertainment. A letter from Palmyra praises WOS concerts and University of Missouri lectures. A U.S. Department of Agriculture survey finds over 250000 farmers own radios and rely on them for business information and daily updates.
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State Bureau of Markets
University of Missouri
W. M. Hoppel
Palmyra
U. S. Department of Agriculture
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Legion Post
Trixie Coleman
Eula Maggart
Emily Dale
Mabel Harvey
Yennie Yensen
Sweden
Ila Peterson
Legion Boys
Miss Allalie - Fields
Hale-Havens
Skool
Teasday
Jake
Ben
Wensday
Reno
Skhool
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