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Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1945

Page

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Mrs T H Bundies Dies at 82 in Browning Missouri

Alice Myers Bundies born September 10 1862 near Browning Missouri died January 16 1945 in Trenton Hospital at age 82. She married Thomas H Bundies on March 27 1884 and leaves two children Roy Bundies and Cora Haley plus many grandchildren. Services held January 18 1945 at Browning Methodist Church with burial at Jenkins Cemetery.

Alice Myers Daniel Myers Browning Missouri Trenton Thomas H. Bundies Roy Bundies Cora Haley Methodist L. P. Mohr Guy Adams J. H. Calhoun Robert Moore Jeanne Woolf Mary Smith Gwendolyn Kelly Walter Bundies Herbert Bundies Grover Garrett George Haley Floyd Kelly Clifford Deering Jenkins Cemetery Schoene

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Alice Bundies

We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during illness death and burial of our loved one Mrs. Alice Bundies. Appreciate the floral offerings and support from Mr. and Mrs. Roy Haley and family and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bundies and family.

Alice Bundies Roy Haley Roy Bundies

Purdin Enterprise Ceases Publication After Long Run

The Purdin Enterprise ends publication after last issue as Editor Rice retires on his eighty fourth birthday. He could not secure help in the office or to care for Mrs. Rice, who has been under doctor care for fourteen months. Mr Rice started the paper 334 years ago.

Purdin Enterprise Rice

Lost fender skirt from Buick on Highway No 5

Missing right rear gray fender skirt from a Buick reported on Highway No 5. Reward of $10 offered. Contact Bonnie Donovan at Drexel 6868 in Kansas City Kansas. 2t

Buick Drexel Kansas City Kansas Bonnie Donovan

For Sale Two Geldings from Marvin Rinehart

For sale one span geldings aged seven and eleven years, weight about 3200 pounds, described as a good work team. Listing by Marvin Rinehart with nat ing and ng remarks.

Marvin Rinehart Nating

Examinations for Coast Guard Academy Appointments

Congressman Wat Arnold announces the annual competitive exam for Coast Guard Academy cadetships will be held nationwide on May 9-10 1945. Open to physically qualified unmarried men ages 17 to 22 meeting education requirements. Successful exam results determine appointments. four year course leads to BS in Engineering and Regular Coast Guard Commission. Information available from the Congressman at 344 Old House Office Building Washington DC.

Wat Arnold Coast Guard Academy United States Coast Guard Old House Washington, D. C

Poultry Meeting Attracts Farm Families In January

Hillicrest Hatchery host Glenn Frazier chaired the Benton and Glenn Fraiier led a meeting for thirty five poultry flock owners and families on Friday January 19. Speakers included E B Winner and Dr A W Uren from the University of Missouri Extension. Dinner was served to all attendees with a six o clock turkey finale.

Yellow Rose of Texas at Electric Theatre this weekend

Roy Rogers stars in a high budget deluxe musical western "Yellow Rose of Texas" at the Electric Theatre Saturday and Sunday. Dale Evans appears opposite Rogers with the Sons of the Pioneers supplying much of the music and Trigger the horse featured as usual.

Republic Roy Rogers Electric Theatre Dale Evans Sons of the Pioneers Trigger

Big Raccoon Captured After Barnyard Encounter

John Morgan earns honor for capturing a large raccoon weighing 22 pounds with a 46 inch pelt. The animal roamed the barnyard and was subdued by Morgan and his dog in the township. The pelt sold at ceiling price to a local fur dealer.

John Morgan Morgan

Miss Patricia Gooch Hosts Browning Girls Basketball Squad

Miss Patricia Gooch entertained Browning High School girls basketball team at her parents’ Browning home on Thursday night January 18. A seven o’clock dinner featured roast pork and pie a la mode followed by Hearts with Carolene Gender winning low score and Shirley Head the high score consolation prize. Guests included Mrs Charlene Gann and Mrs Elizabeth Ellsberry with team members Gwo ly, McCormick, Gooch, James Woolf, Mary Ao e Carolene Gender, Ruby Dix, Shirley, Bobby and Peggy Head, Martha Cotter, Valjean Gooch, Joyce Mundell, Betty Powell and Gertie Gormley.

Patricia Gooch Browning Browning High School Gwoly, McCormick I Gooch Jame Woolf Mary Aoe Carolene Gender Ruby Dix Shirley Bobby Peggy Head Martha Cotter Valjean Gooch Joyce Mundell Betty Powell Gertie Gormley Charlene Gann Elizabeth Ellsberry

In Memoriam Gaylord Quigley Remembered Four Years

In memory of Gaylord Quigley who was called away four years ago January 28 1941. The poem recalls a loved one lost and the family sorrow as they reflect on happier days and ongoing longing. Surrounded by friends they remain lonely and blue, missing Gaylord with a sorrowful heart.

Gaylord Quigley Gaylord

Stitch And Chatter Club Meeting At Effie Britton Home

The Stitch and Chatter Club met January 18 at Mrs. Effie Britton's home for quilting and embroidery. A business meeting followed with Edith as secretary and Allie acting president. twenty nine dollars was raised from a sale. Members listed include Camora and Irene. visitors attended with several men present.

Stitch and Chatter Club Effie Britton Edith Allie Doris Blanche Lydia Irene Fessie Minor Camora Orpha Hallie Goldie Effie Blanche B Laverne Florence Alma Blanche H Madaline Tucker Bernice Riley Doris Brantner Marjorie Britton Waverly Ware Beverly Hale C.R

Dinner in Honor of Soth Wedding Anniversary

A January 17 dinner marked the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith at their home. Children and grandchildren attended with a gold and white three tier cake centerpiece, gifts included an Aladin table lamp, and a long distance call from Wayne of Milwaukee added to the celebration. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jay Smith and Dixie, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Smith and Janice, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Smith and Eugene Arlene and Gerald, Mr. and Mrs. Welkup, Mrs. Frances Nickel, Cecil Smith, Antone Reidle, and the honorees.

W. H. Smith Wayne Milwaukee Wisconsin Jay Smith Dixie Irvin Smith Janice Erwin Smith Eugene Arlene Gerald Welkup Frances Nickel Cecil Smith Antone Reidle

Cinderella Club Dessert Bridge Honors Friday Guests

Mrs. Edgar Carter hosted the Cinderella Club with dessert bridge last Friday evening. Members included Mesdames Brantner Bartow Gooch Hoselton Jennings Moore Nevins Peterson Thurlo and Erma Peterson plus Miss Erma Peterson. Guests included Mesdames Bolling Calhoun Drake Kenley Neet Page Peters Williams and Miss Patricia Gooch. Prizes awarded for high scores went to Mrs. Brantner and Mrs. Calhoun with travel honors to Mrs. Williams and consolation to Mrs. Page.

Edgar Carter Cinderella Club Mesdames Ted Brantner Tommy Bartow Ray Gooch Wayne Gooch Edgar Hoselton Jerry Jennings Robert Moore Joe Nevins Dyle Peterson Gail Thurlo Erma Peterson Jams Bolling Hardy Calhoun Carl Drake Claude Kenley James Neet Ralph Page Wesley Peters James Williams

Special Notice Seeking Adoptive Homes for Babies

Linn County Social Security Office in Brookfield calls for families to adopt babies. Financially able individuals are invited to discuss rearing and educating a child with social services.

Linn County Social Security Office Brookfield

Farm For Rent Near Browning In 70 Acres

One 70 acre farm offers rental one mile east of Browning. Listed by Forrest Gooch, the property details indicate ample land for cultivation or livestock use with potential for farming operations and rural income opportunities.

Browning Forrest Gooch

Funeral attendance noted for Mrs. Alice Bundis

Mr and Mrs Clifford Dearing of near Harris Mr and Mrs Geo Haley and daughter of near Purdin Mr and Mrs Elmer Smith of Brookfield Mrs Nellie Baskett Mrs Woodrow Keithley and sons of Linneus were here Thursday attending the funeral of Mrs Alice Bundis who passed away at a hospital in Trenton.

Clifford Dearing Near Harris Geo. Haley Near Purdin Elmer Smith Brookfield Nellie Baskett Woodrow Keithley Sons Linneus Alice Bundis Trenton

Mrs Nelle Williams Hosts Willing Workers Club

Mrs Nelle Williams presided as hostess for the Willing Workers Club gathering on Wednesday January 10 with nine members and seven visitors. Members shared a prayerful meeting, hemmed tea towels, enjoyed a chicken dinner, and voted to donate five dollars to the Red Cross. birthday gifts were given to Allie Ware and Mary Vincent.

Nelle Williams Willing Workers Club Charley Williams Sylvia Sheen Keith Williams John Brinkley Club Red Cross Allie Ware Mary Vincent Isabel Gooch Alta Hanley Harvey Drake Kathleen Quigley Arthur Haley Jay Garrett Waverly Ware Marjorie Haley Joan Quigley Cecil Cotter Nena Taylor Emma Haley Lydia Shepherd Louise Hollon

Browning High School Invitational Tournament Thank You

Browning High School faculty and students thank patrons and parents for support of the third Invitational Tournament. Receipts exceeded $430 with about $200 profit for student body improvements. The balance of the year will feature class plays and upcoming entertainment plans.

Browning School

High School Honor Roll Seniors Continued

The list names seniors Mary Smith Jeanne Woolf Peggy Head Gwendolyn Kelly Rosalie Gooch Martha Cotter Lyle Jacobs Mary Ruth Fanning Eldon Head Betty Powell. Juniors Eugene Jacobs Carolene Gender Bobby Moore. Sophomores Ruby Dixon Herbert Beckett. Freshmen Shirley Head Valjean Gooch Marjorie Taylor. Continued on back page.

Mary Smith Jeanne Woolf Peggy Head Gwendolyn Kelly Rosalie Gooch Martha Cotter Lyle Jacobs Mary Ruth Fanning Eldon Head Betty Powell Eugene Jacobs Carolene Gender Bobby Moore Shirley Head Valjean Gooch Marjorie Taylor

Correction in Browning Tournament Score Clarified

Correction notes Browning 26 Laclede 15 in the Browning Basketball Tournament game between Browning and La Clede. The revised score affects the published standings and game outcome for that matchup.

Laclede Browning

Service Men On Leave Must File Record Slip

Service men home on furlough awaiting supplementary gasoline must file Form R 534 mileage rationing record for the car they intend to drive. The stub saves time in obtaining allotments and must be submitted with all gasoline applications before any board can issue extra rations.

Wanted Married Man to Work on Farm

Help wanted notice from A. L. Knifong of Browning Missouri seeking a married man to work on a farm with good accommodations.

A. L. Knifong Browning, Mo

Sullivan County Clover and Prosperity Conference Planned

Sullivan County's 17th Annual Clover and Prosperity Conference will be held February 20 in Milan. Isaac Pickens chairs with Ira Porter and R A Thurlo. County Agent R H Gwynn aids planning. The theme focuses on maximizing feed and food production using land labor and machinery efficiently. luncheon plans include Clarence Goodwin Chas Hanger and Russell Page.

Sullivan County Milan Isaac Pickens Clarence Goodwin Milan Chamber of Commerce Chas. Hanger

Mr and Mrs Edgar Hoselton with Dr McArtor in Kansas City

Mr and Mrs Edgar Hoselton and Dr McArtor were in Kansas City on Monday for business.

Edgar Hoselton Dr. McArtor Kansas City

Hanson Tells Of Flame Throwers In European War Letter

Mr and Mrs H C Hanson receive a December 12 letter from their son George in the European theater. He describes intense combat on October 13 with mortars, artillery, and flame throwers. He recalls a fox hole near a team of BARs, a bazooka group setting a hay barn ablaze, and dawn and dusk shelling.

H. C. Hanson George Fern and Guilford B.A.R

Mrs Harvey Drake Hostess to Senior Circle

The Senior Circle of the Methodist Church met with Mrs. Drake on Thursday January 18. Ten members and one visitor answered roll with scripture and poems. Prayer led by Mrs. Mohr. Year books issued. Mrs. Woolf spoke on World Day of Prayer February 16. Corinthians 13 read aloud. Lessons by Mrs. Haley on He Restoreth My Soul and Mrs. Hummel on The Light of Victory and The Oriental Sisters. Farewell for Mrs. Drake moving to Meadville paired with a keepsake tablecloth.

Methodist Church

Dinner in Honor of Sons at Bartow Home

A Sunday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Bartow honored their sons Sgt. Gale Bartow on a three day pass from Camp Chaffee Arkansas and Russell Bartow who will report to the Merchant Marines on the East Coast. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gooch of Pur din, Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Gooch Jr, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gooch, W. J. Pew, Miss Lola Rae Bartow of Independence, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Bartow, Gale Russell Gene and the hosts.

T. S. Bartow Gale Bartow Camp Chaffe Arkansas Russell Merchant Marines W. J. Gooch Purdin Walter J. Gooch, Jr Ray Gooch J. Pew Lola Rae Bartow Independence S. J. Bartow Gale Gene

Sergeant Leonard D Mitchell Reported Seriously Ill

Mr and Mrs Leon Mitchell of east of Browning received a War Department notice that their son Sergeant Leonard D Mitchell was seriously ill from a gunshot wound in the back, received January 5. Leonard is with the Fifth Army in Italy.

Leonard Mitchell Leon Mitchell East of Browning War Department Leonard D. Mitchell Leonard Fifth Army Italy

Bot treatment advised for horses this winter

County Extension Agent R. H. Gwynn urges horse owners to treat their animals for bots this winter. Veterinarian administered treatment is recommended to ensure horses are in good condition for work next spring.

R. H. Gwynn

Oda and Mrs Spencer Welcome 7 lb Baby Boy

Mr and Mrs Oda Spencer of Laclede announce the birth of a seven pound son born January 19 at local hospital. Attending physician was Dr T R McArtor.

Oda Spencer Laclede T. R. McArtor

Lula Carter Hosts Senior Circle Meeting

Mrs Lula Carter hosted the Senior Circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service on Thursday January fourth. The program opened with Count Your Blessings and prayer by Mrs Wolf.

Lula Carter Women's Society of Christian Service Thuiday Wolf Nickell Schrock Lorene Adams Woolf Bartow Slack Haning Hummel Amork Browning Ethel del Ella Thurlo Mesdames Adams Carter Drake Mohr Maggart McAvtor Prather Rush Hattie Schrock May Schrock Merie Wolf Nelle Williams Hooker Keithley Jones Who

M. F. A. Annual Meeting Notice

Plan to attend the Annual M.F.A. Meeting on January 26 1945 at 2 00 pm. at the LOOF Hall Browning. The note urges participation and informs members it is their right to know how the organization is run.

Browning

Rabbits Wanted for 15 C a Rabour This Week

J. R. Williams & Co advertises a weekly rabbit bounty offering 15 cents per rabbit for all week. The notice seeks meat rabbits with payment daily and invites deliveries to their location.

J. R. Williams & Co

Slats Diary: Wedding at Thatch's House and Everyday Jottings

A diary style entry covers a wedding at Thatch's house where Lotty Thatch wed Ed Fletcher and includes observations on family life. The rest of the week notes chores, language remarks, a dentist visit, school walk fatigue, and a neighbor’s theft event with the robber being described as considerate.

Thatch Lotty Thatch Ed Fletcher Lottys Satashuns Langwidge Ant Emmy Jane Zack Core Crick

Also Mentioned on This Page

T.H. Bundies Texas Memoriam Mrs. Effie Britton Soth Ruby Dixon Herbert Beckett Geo Hanson Son Mrs. Harvey Drake M. F. A. Annual Meeting
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