Farewell party for Prather family in Browning
A group of locals gathered at the Prather home in Browning to bid Mr and Mrs George Prather and Elizabeth Ann farewell before they move to Coldwater Kansas. Attendees included Burton and Mrs Carr Forbes Carter and Eva Doris Campbell Marjorie Sue Jones Neely Lay Jennings Marilyn Nevins Moore Fay Prather Erma Merrill Peterson Eston Forbes and Carlyle Bennett. A covered dish luncheon with hot coffee followed. The family will be greatly missed in local school social and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prather
George Prather
Elizabeth Ann
Coldwater
Kansas
Burton Carr
David Forbes
Edgar Carter
Eva Doris
Hugh Campbell
Marjorie
Sue
Orbin Jones
John Neely
Fred Lay
Jerry Jennings
Marilyn, Jr
Joe Nevins
Robert Moore
Fay Prather
Erma
Merril Peterson
Harry Anderson
Eston Forbes
McArtor
Carlyle Bennett
Browning
Bridge Party Hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Campbell
Mr and Mrs Hugh Campbell entertained four tables of bridge on Thursday January 14 with high score prizes claimed by Mrs Jerry Jennings and Noel Bennett. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Orbra Jones Mr and Mrs Wayne Stufflebean Mr and Mrs Ola Knnfong Mr and Mrs J T Nevins Mr and Mrs Noel Bennett Mr and Mrs J D Jennings and Mr and Mrs Edgar Carter. Ice cream cake and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Campbell
Bridge
Jerry Jennings
Noel Bennett
Orbra Jones
Wayne Stufflebean
Ola Knnfong
J. T. Nevins
J. D. Jennings
Edgar Carter
G E Wilhite Seeks Township Trustee Post
G E Wilhite announces candidacy for Duncan township trustee. A farmer with 36 years in the district he is described as honest and fair in business matters. A lifelong Democrat he asks for support at the coming primary election.
Bridge Dinner Hosts Honor Ride‑A‑Wee Club Guests
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Peterson hosted a two course bridge dinner for Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Taylor of Linneus Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Lantz and Ride- A-Wee Club members last Friday evening. High score favors went to Mrs. K. M. Duncan and Mr. C. W. Gooch with traveling prize to Mrs. C. W. Gooch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Peterson
D. A. Taylor
Linneus
S. C. Lantz
Ride- A-Wee Club
K. M. Duncan
C. W. Gooch
Fifth Sunday Meeting at Marceline Baptist Church
The Linn County Baptist Association holds its Fifth Sunday meeting at the First Baptist Church in Marceline Missouri on Sunday January 31 1937. The program includes Sunday School at 945 Morning Worship at 1100 with a sermon by Rev A Novak, an Executive Board Meeting at 115, a Hundred Thousand Club campaign talk at 200 by Rev E John Meyers, and an open discussion at 215 led by Rev Carl Hewlett followed by a second sermon at 300 by Rev A Novak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
Marceline
A. Novak
Hundred Thousand Club
E. John Meyers
Carl Hewlett
Marceline Church
Browning Leader-Record from Glendale January 19 1937
Glendale report dated January 19 1937 covers local notes and notices from Browning Leader Record page. It summarizes community events and dated items of interest in Glendale California with brief itemized lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Calif
Browning
Attended Funeral In Kansas City
F. W. Kille writes from Browning noting cold weather and new building boom while recounting his late visit to town for his father’s funeral in 1908. He mentions Joe Nickell’s death and sends regards to old friends. J. J. Smith and daughter Mary attended Bert Reed’s funeral in Kansas City with Otis Lawrence transporting them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Nickell
Browning
F. W. Kille
Burchett St
Kansas City
J. J. Smith
Mary
Bert Reed
Otis Lawrence
City
Obituary of Oley Reed Passes Away in Kansas City Kansas
Oley Bert Reed born near Browning Missouri on Easter Sunday March 28 1880 died January 21 1937 at his daughter’s home in Kansas City Kansas after months of illness. He married Rose Lawellin June 22 1904 in Garnett Kansas and had daughter Roberta Reed de Rigne. Survived by wife daughter five half brothers and members of Wyandotte Lodge No 3 A F and A M and Woodmen of the World. Funeral by Methodist minister at Gibson and Son Chapel with burial at Highland Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oley
Bert Reed
W. H
Mary E. Reed
Browning
Missouri
Kansas City
Kansas
Rose Lawellin
Garnett
G. W. Smith
Heavener
Oklahoma
H. L. Smith
Omaha
Nebraska
Chapel of
Gibson and Son
Highland Park Cemetery
Birth and death notice of Sarah Jane Hall in Missouri
Sarah Jane Hall born Linn County Missouri March 10 1857 died January 23 1937 at 79 years 8 months 13 days. She joined Mt Olive Baptist then M E Church Browning a good Christian woman and neighbor. Survived by two sisters Mrs Nancy Jerome and Mrs Luke Reed and brother Tom McCown. Funeral January 25 at Browning Methodist Church by Revs Hobbs and Owen. Burial Mt Olive cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jane Hall
T. J
Mary Jane McCown
Linn County
Missouri
Baptist Church
Mt. Olive
M. E. Church
Browning
Nancy Jerome
Luke Reed
Romance
South Missouri
Tom McCown
John
Martha
Methodist Church
O. B. Hobbs
W. M. Owen
Mt. Olive Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Sarah Hall Burial
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown in the death and burial of our sister Mrs. Sarah Hall. Gratitude for beautful floral offerings expressed by Mr. and Mrs. Tom McCown Mrs. Henry Jerome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Hall
Tom McCown
Henry Jerome
Dry Ridge Home Makers Club Meets at Mrs Riddle’s
The Dry Ridge Home Makers Club met at Mrs. Ross Riddle’s for an all day session on a frigid day with twelve members present. They shared dishes and a bountiful dinner, held a short business meeting, sang, and planned projects for the year including Removing Stains and a main focus on the Standard of Achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Makers Club
Dry Ridge
Ross Riddle
Riddle
Veil Riddle
Charles Tate
Arthur Bennett
Grace
Alma Cotter
Bennett
Lorene Murrell
Artie Cotter
Ralph Goins
Chas. Tate
Ned Mundell
Chas. Johns
Sam Falconer
Marvin Murrell
Verl Riddle
Mr. Maloney
Verle
Garnelle Falconer
C. R
Brookfield Roller Rink Schedule
Brookfield roller rink operates nightly at 7 45 and offers Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 15 in Brookfield Missouri with daily sessions for skaters.
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Brookfield
President Birthday Ball to aid infantile paralysis fight
Millions will celebrate the president's fifty fifth birthday on January 30 and raise funds to fight infantile paralysis. The Birthday Ball at Payne's Hall Milan on January 28 will donate all proceeds to the relief effort. Tickets and contributions are arranged through Edna Forbes Joseph Nevins and Burton Carr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne’s Hall
Milan
Edna Forbes
Joseph Nevins
Burton Carr
Local Fund Drive Appeals for Support
Burton Carr as chairman urges readers to contribute to a community fund drive. The appeal seeks wholehearted support for the worthy cause presented by the Local Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Carr
Announcement of Harry Rhodes for Township Tax Collector
Harry Rhodes of this city announces his candidacy for the Duncan Township tax collector role, subject to Republican voters at the forthcoming convention. He has worked with Browning and Worley Motors, trades livestock, and co manages Milan Community Sales Co, among other roles, making him widely known and capable for the office.
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Harry Rhodes
Duncan Township
Rhodes
Our City
Browning Motor Co
Worley Motor Co
Milan
Sunday Well A Week Of Schoolhouse Tales And Mischief
A dated diary style entry recounts a week of school life with varied events. It notes Sunday gatherings, missed assignments, a flu and doctor visit, a ghostly rumor at a spirits event, Blisters helping with math, Mr Gillem’s bill for painting a garage, and Jane’s insult followed by a nut exchange.
Mason Dell Seeks Duncan Township Tax Collector Post
Mason Dell an active Democrat from a long line of Democrats announces his candidacy for collector of taxes in Duncan township. He has lived in the community all his life and is well known and favorably regarded. Dell pledges to serve diligently and strive to make the office one of the best in the township.
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Mason Dell
Duncan Township
Dell
Brazil school notes and hopes from the Coopers
The letter from the Coopers of Brazil to the Missouri readers describes a busy Gymnasio Americano in Lins Sao Paulo with primary and high school divisions, 265 and 175 pupils, a 54 member commercial program, and 35 adult learners. They praise dedicated teachers, discuss holiday exams, discipline, and plans to expand facilities. Volleyball, soccer, and basketball are highlighted as activities with growing interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia
Bonnie
Clydine
Piracicaba
Gymnasia
Gymnasio Americano
Nasio
Commercials School
France
Visiting Relatives Meet Miss Twyman in Brookfield
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hummel visited Brookfield Wednesday night to see Miss Reba Frances Twyman who attends school in Columbia. She will stay with her uncle and aunt and her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Slican for the rest of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Hummel
Brookfield
Reba Frances Twyman
Columbia
Slican
Directors Organize Linn County Soil Conservation Group
The Linn County Soil Conservation Association directors met in Linneus on Monday to organize for the coming year. They approved a budget and elected officers: Chairman W. R. Martin, Vice Chairman Walter A. Wood, Committee member Glenn Tomlin, Alternate Don R Owen, Secretary-Treasurer Richard Foor. The Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Committee member form the Allotment Committee for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn Country Soil Conservation Association
Linneus
Chaiman
W. R. Martin
Walter A. Wood
Glenn Tomlin
Don R Owen
Richard Foor
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. W. Prather
Bridge Party
G. E. Wilhite
Wilhite
Jane
Ant Emmy
Scairsley
Elsy
Jake
Rithmatick
Berlesk
South America
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