Browning Man Dies After Service at Methodist Church
Bobbie Laverene Dixon son of Hulbert G. and Mollie Waddill Dixon of Browning Missouri born April 16 1926 Unionville Missouri died January 4 1949 at his brother Ronald's home near Browning after three years nine months in the service. He married Helen Maxine Johns February 2 1945 and they had a daughter Judy Carol age 3. Survived by wife daughter parents four sisters and five brothers and many relatives. Services conducted January 7 1949 at the Browning Methodist Church by Rev Geeda Christy with local musicians and flower girls listed. interment at Kaifong cemetery by Wade Funeral Service.
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Bobbie
Bobbie Laverene Dixon
Hulbert G. and
Mollie Waddill Dixon
Browning
Missouri
Unionville
Ronald
Helen Maxine Johns
Judy Carol
Marvin L. Dixon
Knoxville
Iowa
Meredith G. Dixon
Ronald C. Dixon
L. Delphine Lambert
North Salem
Dorothy W. Crowdis
Milan
Ruby G. Shipp
Purdin
Wilma
Stanley
Vernon
Isaac Dixon
Green City
Mary Waddill
Kirksville
Methodist Church
Geeda Christy
Linneus
Vena Wade
Velma Jennings
Merril Peterson
James R. Williams
Pauline Peterson
Janet Lumsden
Dorothy Kenley
Mary Helen Moore
Florence Martin
Barbara Green
Thelma Lee
G. D. Gray
Bobbie Moore
Eldon Head
Theo Wolfe
Harold Shoop
Donald Jones
Kaifong
Wade
Card of Thanks for Bobbie L. Dixon
We express sincere thanks for the kindness sympathy and help in the death and burial of Bobbie L. Dixon and for the floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Dixon and family.
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Bobbie L. Dixon
H. G. Dixon
Local family thanks neighbors for kindness after loss
We express gratitude for the acts of kindness shown during our mother's illness death and burial Mrs Della May Cassity and for the beautiful floral offerings. Ida oe
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Della May Cassity
For Sale Corn fed beef by the quarter delivered
Jerald Smith and George Smith, sons of local families, enlisted in the U S Army after passing the physicals and left Brookfield for Arkansas last Monday. F L Gooch of Browning Missouri notes the beef for sale by the quarter delivered.
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F. L. Gooch
Browning, Mo
Jerald Smith
J. W. Smith
Town
George Smith
Rs. O. N. Smith
Purdin
U. S. Army
Brookfield
Arkansas
Electric Theatre Presents Alaska Adventure Comedy
A late week feature at the Electric Theatre stars Paul Kelly in a great Alaskan adventure. The remote salmon fishing setting drives the drama with Adrian Booth as a half breed and Evelynn Ankers supplying romance.
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Paul Kelly
Alaska
Adrain Booth
Evelynn Ankers
Notable Cast Delivers Rapid Fire Slapstick Comedy
A breathless fast moving comedy features Red Skelton and a strong supporting cast including Janet Blair Don McGuire Hillary Brooke and Adele Jergens delivering emphatic chaotic humor with no holds barred.
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Red Skelton
Janet Blair
Don McGuire
Hillary Brooks
Adele Jergens
Western Incinecolor Tale of Law and Vigilantes
A western film description follows officer Jon Hall using an alias to join a gang. The gang frames him under an honest Judge. The Judge faces a clash of law and lawlessness and calls in vigilantes for a dramatic climax.
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Jon Hall
January 17 Deadline for 1948 Estimated Tax Declarations
Missouri collector James P. Finnegan reminds that Monday January 17 is the deadline to file 1948 estimated tax declarations. Farmers and other taxpayers may file final returns on Form 1040, potentially replacing declarations, with full payment by January 17. Exceptions apply for wage earners with withholding and those with non withholding income thresholds.
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James P. Finnegan
Internal Revenue
1St District of
Missouri
Finnegan
Jones Taxi Offers Late Model Clean Cars
Local taxi service advertises late model clean comfortable cars with office at home location north of the bank and a phone contact for reservations.
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Jones Taxi
Legion Activities Reported From Public, Chapter Meeting
The Post Commander and Adjutant's Conference at Macon on Sunday January 9 drew strong attendance for the first and second district. Cecil Lay and Dyle Peterson of Claude Myers Post attended. Department Commander John Jeffries reported on the National Executive Meeting in Indianapolis. Seven such statewide meetings have benefited all Posts. Claude Myers Post members 1948 and 1949 are reminded of the January 24 annual dinner.
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Macon
Claude Myers
Cecil Lay
Dyle Peterson
John Jeffries
Indianapolis
The
Claude Myers Post
White shoats shown by Lloyd Corbin at Purdin Mo
Lloyd Corbin of Purdin Missouri reports fifteen white shoats weighing about 100 pounds in this local livestock listing. The terse notice records a seller name, place, and animal count with no additional terms.
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Lloyd Corbin
Purdin, Mo
For Sale Gray Mares and Chester White Gilts
Two gray mares aged seven and eight are for sale and described as well watched. Also offered are two Chester White gilts, a Cordray litter from Laclede. Price not listed.
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Chester
Farm Training Class Elects January Officers at Brookfield High
Section two of the farm training class met at Brookfield High School for the regular class. Officers elected for January are President Leland Schreiner, Vice President Richard Thudhum, Secretary Eldon L Holloway, Treasurer Ellis Cordray, Reporter Donald Ellenberger, Sentinel Herbert Lambert. Supervised by Josie acter John A Wis ly.
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Brookfield
Leland Schreiner
Richard Thudhum
Eldon L. Holloway
Ellis Cordray
Donald Ellenberger
Herbert Lambert
Josie
John A. Wisly
Tractor Sold by James Calhoun in Bowling Brown ing Mo
1948 Model V Avery tractor changed hands involving James Calhoun of Bowling Brown ing Missouri. Dealer details unclear.
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V” Avery Tractor
James Calhoun
Browning, Mo
Haley family renewal supports Leader Record
Roy Haley called here last week to renew for his entire immediate family including Mrs. Roy Haley Roy Junior Haley Donald Haley George Haley Mrs Seldon Ford Mrs Evelyn Dearing and Mrs Wilson Lay. The office expresses appreciation for Mr Haley's thoughtfulness and the renewed record.
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Roy Haley
Roy
Junior) Haley
Donald Haley
George Haley
Seldon Ford
Evelyn Dearing
Wilson Lay
Haley
Three female coonhound pups for sale near Purdin Mo
Three well bred female coonhound pups, already weaned, priced at $3.00 each. Located one mile west and eight and a half miles south of Purdin on a gravel road. Will trade for a rabbit hound that will bark on track. Contact Elmer A. Penhale in Purdin Missouri.
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Purdin
Elmer A. Penhale
Notice to Browning Taxpayers Delinquent 1948 Taxes
City taxes for 1948 in Browning overdue as of February 1 1949 incur 1 percent penalty for February and 2 percent after March 1 1949 under county tax rules. Ordered by City Council January 4 1949 clerk A D Peterson.
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Browning
A. D. Peterson
Miss Abbott Slips on Ice at School, Breaks Arm
Miss Marlene Abbott daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Abbott fell on the ice while sliding down hill at school Tuesday afternoon and received a broken arm.
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Marlene Abbott
Harold Abbott
Recreation Night At High School Gym
Friday evening January 7 the High School Gym hosted an upbeat Recreation Night directed by Mr and Mrs Neil Hermance from Kansas City. About 50 people attended enjoyed games and folk dances with refreshments of sandwiches and orange juice served at 10 o clock before two more games and departure.
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Neil Hermance
Kansas City
Hermances
Stitch and Chatter Club Holds January Meeting
The Stitch and Chatter Club met January 6 with host Alfie Christy presiding. Members Quilted two comforts, planned a dance contest, and enjoyed a social day with several members listed including Bertha Abbott, Effie Britton, Irene Kelly, and Leota L. Ford. Next meeting set with Abbott on January 20, 1949.
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Alfie Christy
Bertha Abbott
Cora Leew
Goldie
Effie
Irene
Leota
Comora
Gertrude Lambert
Orphakinson
Mamie
Edithale
A Abbott
Hallie Minor
Ora Spencer
Knifong Ladies Aid Hosts Edith Daniels Meeting
Mrs. Edith Daniels hosted the Knifong Ladies Aid meeting attended by five children and members. They shared a social hour, enjoyed a bountiful dinner, opened with singing, and answered roll with Bible quotes. Treasurer reported five dollars for Isabelle Gooch's quilt. Next gathering set with Eva Dunlap on January 18.
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Knifong Aid
Edith Daniels
Isabelle Gooch
Ora McQuown
Eva Dunlap
A. R
Card Party Hosted by American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a card party on Wednesday January 19 at the Legion Home. Tickets are 50 cents at the door and games start at 8 o clock.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Johnson 4-H Club Plans Pie Supper at Schoolhouse
The Johnson 4-H Club met December 31 at the Johnson schoolhouse with all members present. They discussed the pie supper set for January 28 at the same location. Highlights included a gift exchange and autographs of books for the sewing girls by leader Mrs. Carrie Morris, with gifts for the sewing and past 4-H leaders and refreshments of chili, coffee and candy. Watch for further announcements.
Enterprise 4-H Club Reorganizes with New Officers
The Enterprise 4-H Club at Dickinson school house elected officers including President Richard Brantner and Vice President Larry Hale. Other posts filled were Secretary Vernon Head Game leader Shirley Minor Song leader Marlene Abbott Reporter Jean Minor Sewing Leader Edith Hale Community Leader Goldie Abbott Sheep Leader Walter Head. Next meeting set with Jerald and Rosalie Liebhart at the same location. Members asked to share a birthday month event during roll call.
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Enterprise
Enterprise 4
Dickinson School House
Richard Brantner
Larry Hale
Vernon Head
Shirley Minor
Marlene Abbott
Jean Minor
Edith Hale
Goldie Abbott
Walter Head
Jerald
Rosalie Liebhart
Radio Shop Ad for Brookfield Service and Address
Radio Service Joe's Radio Shop offers repairs and parts in Brookfield Missouri. Located at 332 KB Helm Street with phone number 1112 for inquiries and service.
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Joe's Radio Shop
Helm St. Brookfield
Linn County March of Dimes Campaign Leaders Named
Nine community leaders in Linn County will receive formal certificates of appointment to direct the 1949 March of Dimes campaign January 14 to 31. Laurence Mallinckrodt announced the efforts led by local Lions Clubs American Legion posts and auxiliaries and other groups. The national goal is 30 million dollars to aid polio patients and research amid depleted chapter funds and anticipated epidemics. Mallinckrodt urged support for at least 80 million nationally and Missouri target of 600 thousand dollars.
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Linn County
Laurence Mallinckrodt
O’connor
National Foundation For
Bucklin
Elmer = Salle
Meadville
D. G. Willis
Linneus
American Legion
Browning
Orville Cokerham
Purdin
Nelson Almond
New Boston
Laclede
Demic
Missouri
Mallinckrodt
Scruggs Vandervoort Barney
St. Louis
National Epidemic Aid Fund
Griffis Shoe Shop Launches Monday Pickup Service
Browning Missouri based Griffis Shoe Shop will start a weekly shoe repair pickup and delivery service next Monday. Customers may leave shoes at Elliott Grocery for collection in Purdin area. Delivery and pickup occur each Monday by the shop to handle repairs.
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Purdin
Elliott
Allis Chalmers Model B Tractor and Equipment
Glen Swearengen Browning Mo offers an Allis Chalmers Model B tractor with equipment for sale in Browning Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allis-Chalmers
Glen Swearengen
Browning, Mo
Property listing for Jack Ashby place near Browning
Mrs Woodrow Spencer of Browning advertises residence property and about four acres named Jack Ashby place located a half mile from Browning with electricity and gravel road access.
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Jack Ashby
Browning
Woodrow Spencer
Chevrolet meeting attendance by Otto Johnson in Browning
Otto Johnson owner of Johnson Chevrolet Company will attend the Chevrolet Regional Dealer's Convention in Kansas City on Friday January 14. The event showcases 1949 passenger cars fully restyled with the latest design trends and is closed to non dealers. The first public showing is January 22 with an open house for area residents.
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Chevrolet
Otto Johnson
Johnson Chevrolet Company
Browning
Kansas City
Arena Auditorium
Music Hall
Malwan of
Radio Service Notice at Bailey Maytag Brookfield
Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co for Nets Radio Service at 16 S Main Brookfield Mo. Phone 587.
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Bailey Maytag Co
Nets
S. Main
Brookfield
Free children's pictures taken at Browning Leader
The Browning Leader announces a free children photo event with Waltz Studios. Experts will shoot on Wednesday January 19 at the Peterson Hotel from 10 AM to 6 PM. No charge, no strings, no subscription required, and no obligation to buy. Some prize details appear in this issue.
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Browning
Waltz
Peterson Hotel
Browning Baptist Church announces weekly services
Browning Baptist Church led by Pastor E. Paul Weaver invites all to attend Sunday school each Sunday at 10 00 a m and regular preaching on the second and fourth Sundays. Midweek services are held Thursday at 730 p m. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Drake
S. S
Locust Valley Church Schedule with Rev Peery
Locust Valley Baptist Church posts weekly schedule led by Pastor Rev Kenneth Peery. Sunday School meets at 10 a.m. with Cecil Lay as superintendent. Preaching on the second and fourth Sundays. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 p.m.
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Locust Valley Baptist Church
Kenneth Peery
Cecil Lay
Supt
Methodist Church Services Announced by Pastor Haney
The Methodist Church invites the public to Sunday worship with Pastor Thos J Haney. Sunday School begins at 10 00 a m with H L Schrock preaching at 11 00 am and a 7 00 pm divine service and sermon. All services are open to worshippers.
South of Trenton Visitors Call on Alspach Parents
Mr and Mrs Victor Alspach and daughter with Mr and Mrs Alvin Kilburn visited the F J Alspachs on Sunday afternoon, traveling from south of Trenton to call on relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Alspach
Alvin Kilburn
South of
Trenton
F. J. Alspach
Wesleyan Service Guild Plans Washington Tea
The Wesleyan Service Guild met at Mrs. Martha Gooch’s home with 21 members. Genevieve Prather led worship and reported the treasurer’s findings. Plans for the tenth Washington Tea were discussed. Bev Moore offered her home for the February 22 event. Committees were appointed and the next meeting is with Almeda Bartow on February 4.
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Wesleyan Service Guild
Martha Gooch
Genevieve Prather
Washington
Beverly Moore
Marjorie Lay
Gladys Bowyer
Almeda Bartow
Elizabeth Sean Eye Sen
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Stitch and Chatter Club
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