B F Johnson 1938 Pioneer Citizen Passes in Linneus
Benjamin Franklin Johnson of Linneus died January 16 1938 at St Luke's hospital Kansas City Missouri after a several week illness He was born December 19 1853 in Fleming County Kentucky and lived a long life as a farmer livestock businessman and devoted Christian The funeral was held January 18 from his Linneus home with Rev C W Coran officiating and burial in Linneus Odd Fellows Cemetery The Linn County Budget Gazette
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin Johnson
Linneus
St. Luke’s Hospital
Kansas City
Missouri
Linn County
Mr. Johnson
Phelps
Lucretia Johnson
Fleming County
Kentucky
Mary Dillon
Johnson
Charles A. Johnson
H.S
Dick) Johnson
Brookfield
Enterprise Township
Linn
C. W. Coran
Moberly
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Doris Dell
A Wednesday evening birthday surprise for Mrs Doris Dell drew neighbors and friends. Guests arrived with candy and played cards at five tables, sharing joyful moments before departing late with wishes for many more birthdays. Present were Lyle Stone and Eldon, Dee Smith and Charley, Bernie Brantner and John Lee, and Beryl Taylor families.
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Doris Dell
Doris
Dell
Lyle Stone
Eldon
Dee Smith
Charley
Bernie Brantner
John Lee
Beryl Taylor
Notable Attendees List at Gathering Ends
A partial guest list includes Beverly, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tucker, Devon and Edwin, Mr. and Mrs. Dess Fanning, Orlo Harold, Dewain, Mr. and Mrs. John Tucker, Bernice and Junior, Archie Coffman, Paul Lambert, Nova and Carl Straley, Ora Morris, Willis Morris, and Mr. and Mrs. Mason Dell. One attendee remained unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Frank Tucker
Devon
Edwin
Dess Fanning
Orlo
Harold
Dewain
John Tucker
Bernice
Junior
Archie Coffman
Paul Lambert
Nova
Carl Straley
Ora Morris
Willis Morris
Mason Dell
Promote Browning to Boost It in Daily Talks
The piece urges residents to discuss local strengths when meeting strangers. Mention schools churches and good living conditions to create a favorable view of Browning and spark interest in others who may share positive remarks on visits to other communities.
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Browning
New York
Chicago
Hostess Coordinates P E O Meeting Highlights
Mrs Kathryn Calhoun hosted Chapter V P E O last Wednesday with ten members present. Mrs Lila Williams delivered a thorough talk on Peace and international welfare. Mrs Glaze contributed music and led members in old songs. Refreshments followed the social program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Calhoun
Lila Williams
Tax Collector Dates For Duncan Township
Taxpayers are warned Edgar Hoselton will be in Browning on January 22 and 29 in Reger on January 27 and in Cora on January 28 to collect taxes for Duncan township.
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Browning
Reger
Cora
Duncan Township
Edgar Hoselton
True Blue Club Holds January Meeting in Shafter
The True Blue club of Shafter met January 12 with 14 members and one guest, Mrs. Bob Smith. Leader Mrs. Warren Gooch guided readings on topics from corn to egg production, with reports on 1937 secret sisters and a hospital absence noted for Mrs. Darrold Hutchinson. Next gathering set for January 26 with Mrs. Fay Coulter.
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True Blue Club
Shafter
Carrie Bowyer
Warren Gooch
Bob Smith
America
Ida Smith
Lewis Arnold
Vernon Phillips
Edgar Morris
Darrold Hutchinson
Brookfield
Fay Coulter
Linn County Farmers Sell Too Much Corn
Linn County farmers shipped one fourth million bushels of corn this winter and continue selling despite new Soil Conservation Office loans. County Agent Hall cites bumper corn but livestock shortages and grasshopper pests threaten future crops, as the first corn loan closes with Bank of Meadville. Community notes cover meetings at Rose Edens’ home, quilting and social highlights, with visitors and members listed. Livestock shipments and local business dealings remain active in Bailey Maytag area.
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Linn County
Lavé
Soil Conservation Office
Linneus
Hall
Misouri
U. S
Bank of Meadville
G P Club Meets at Langdon Home Hosts Day
Mrs Venus Langdon hosted the G P Club on January 13 with eleven members and several visitors. They sewed embroidered tea towels for Dolly, enjoyed a noon dinner, and planned Hoover cemetery improvements. Visitors included Mrs Otis Irene Williams Ina Hudson Manda Kenley Lester Williams Byron Taylor and Jerry.
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Venus Langdon
G. P
Dolly
Virgina Williams
Hoover Cemetery
Otis
Irene Williams
Ina Hudson
Manda Kenley
U B Workers Club Holds January Meeting At Mrs Brown Home
The U B Workers Club met January 5 at Mrs Everett Browns for an all day gathering. Members quilted a flower garden quilt and worked on a wool comfort top as well as an Irish chain quilt while sharing a noon meal. Helen Coker ham led a blessing and laughter surfaced during a lighthearted eating contest among two attendees as the group relaxed between craft chores. Older members recalled husbands planning a trip to town Friday night and Saturday preparation duties.
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Rose Edens
Rose
W. J. Penhale
W. E. Pave
John Bummer
W. D. Patterson
Joe Eden
U. B. Workers Club
Everett Brown
Helen Cokerham
Linn County WPA Book Binding and Child Accounting Extended
Linn County Court extends the WPA book binding and child accounting project for six more months. Since August 9, 1937, about 2500 child accounting cards have been filed and thirty eight rural schools have library books classified by the Dewey Decimal System.
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WPA
Linn
Jnc
Ed Fuhrman
Linn County
Revival at M E Ghurgh S continues this week
The third week of the revival at the M E Church South draws larger crowds. Rev. Corbin delivers strong gospel messages and four young converts will join the Browning area Baptist church. A Friday night gathering featured Rev O B Hobbs and a unification discussion. Service times: 7 30 p m with songs and prayer.
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M.E. Church
South
Corbin
Baptist Church
M. E
O. B. Hobbs
M.E
Browning
Owen
W. M. Owen
Paying The Pastor Prompts Community Reflection On Wages
A Browning area piece argues ministers are among the poorest paid in America. Citing a survey that 60 percent earn less than the average laborer, it calls on residents to study parish salaries and consider supporting their pastors more, asking if better funding is needed.
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Browning
America
Feeding Practices Recounted by Missouri County Agent
Miller Carpenter, now County Agent at Princeton Missouri, reports that 32 farmers with about 700 ewes split feed between legume and non legume hay. The group fed legume hay saved more sheep and fewer losses, while the non legume group lost 49 head plus more lambs at lambing.
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Hall
Miler Carpenter
Menden
Princeton
Missouri
Feeding practices boost lamb crop on sheep farms
Farmers with legume hay saved more lambs than those without. Feeding a mineral mix and protein supplements such as cottonseed meal or soybean meal improves lamb survival, especially when legume forage is unavailable. Early feeding of ewes with mineral mix and protein is advised.
Williams Elected Secretary of Linn County Music Teachers
At the Musie Teachers' Association of Linn County meeting in Brookfield on Tuesday Edward F. Willams was elected secretary. He also serves on the Executive Committee and is a member of the organization.
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Musie Teachers’ Association of
Linn County
Brookfield
Edward F. Willams
Slats Diary Chronicles a Week in Quirky Farm Life
The diary entries recount a rough, rural week with family antics and odd observations. Slats notes mischief around a riding outing, bank talk, government spending guesstimates, school fashion changes, an award for Miss Els y Jones, and chores at home. The tone is rustic and humorous with imperfect spelling.
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B. F. Johnson
Jimmie Lee
Mary Beth
L. H. Edens
W. J. Cokerham
Ethel Burkholder
Nannie
Helen
Nola Cokerham
Maggie Ogle
Kathryn Smith
Jean Brown
Larry
Amy Jo Brown
Richard
Donald Dean
Carlota Mae Cokerham
Bailey Maytag Company
H. C. Bailey
Frank C. Kille
G. P. Club
M.E. Ghurgh
Rev
Corbin of
Payi Ng
Otto & A
Becos
U.S
Unkel Sam
E'sy
Coking School
Elsy Jones
Witc
Warshen
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