Prather Family Farewell Party Before Move to Kansas
A farewell gathering at the Prather home in Browning honored Mr. and Mrs. George Prather and Elizabeth Ann who will soon move to Coldwater Kansas. Several neighbors attended, with a covered dish luncheon and coffee. The note also mentions local cold weather, new construction, Joe Nickell's death, and a letter from F W Kille reflecting on Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Prather
Kansas
Prather
George Prather
Elizabeth Ann
Coldwater
Burton Carr
David Forbes
Edgar Carter
Eva Doris
Hugh Campbell
Marjorie
Sue
Orbrn Jones
John Neely
Fred Lay
Jerry Jennings
Marilyn
Joe Nevins
Robert Moore
Fay Prather
Erma
Merril Peterson
Harry Anderson
Eston Forbes
Dr. McArtor
Carlyle Bennett
Browning
Joe Nickell
F. W. Kille
Burchett St
Bridge Party for Campbell entices four tables
Mr and Mrs Hugh Campbell entertained four tables for a bridge party on Thursday January 14. High scores went to Mrs Jerry Jennings and Noel Bennett. Guests included Mr and Mrs Orbra Jones, Mr and Mrs Wayne Stufflebean, Mr and Mrs Qia Knifong, Mr and Mrs J T Nev ins, Mr and Mrs Noel Bennett, Mr and Mrs J D Jennings, Mr and Mrs Edgar Garter. Ice cream cake and coffee served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Campbell
Bridge
Jerry Jennings
Noel Bennett
Orbra Jones
Wayne Stufflebean
Qia Knifong
J. T. Nevins
J. D. Jennings
Edgar Garter
G. E. Wilhite Seeks Township Trustee Race
The Leader Record announces G E Wilhite as candidate for Duncan township trustee. A farmer for 36 years he is described as honest, fair, and experienced in farm affairs. A lifelong Democrat, he asks for support at the upcoming primary election.
Bridge Dinner Entertained Area Guests Last Friday
Entertained Mr and Mrs A D Peterson entertained Mr and Mrs D A Taylor of Linneus Mr and Mrs S C Lantz and members of Ride A Wee Club with a two course bridge dinner on last Friday evening Favors for high score were won by Mrs K M Duncan and Mr C W Gooch and traveling prize by 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 of Linn County Baptist Assoc
The Fifth Sunday meeting at First Baptist Church Marceline Missouri on Sunday January 31 1937 includes 945 Sunday School 1100 Morning Worship with Rev A Novak sermon 115 Executive Board 200 Hundred Thousand Club campaign Rev E John Meyers 215 How to Reach People with the Bible discussion led by Rev Carl Hewlett 300 Sermon Rev A Novak pastor Marceline Church
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 item from Glendale January 19 1937
News brief from Glendale California dated January 19 1937 reports local happenings and notes from the Browning Leader Record with concise items likely including community updates and brief notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Calif
Browning
Funeral Attended by J J Smith and Daughter in Kansas City
J J Smith and his daughter Mary attended the funeral of Bert Reed in Kansas City on Saturday. Otis Lawrence chauffeured them to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
J. J. Smith
Mary
Bert Reed
Otis Lawrence
City
Obituary: Oley Reed Dies After Illness in Kansas City
Oley Bert Reed born near Browning Missouri on Easter March 28 1880 died January 21 1937 at his daughter’s home in Kansas City Kansas after months of illness. He married Rose Lawellin in 1904 and had daughter Roberta Reed de Rigne. Survived by wife daughter five half brothers and two lodge memberships. Funeral by Methodist minister at Gibson and Son Chapel. Burial 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
Obituary for Sarah Jane Hall of Browning Missouri 1857 1937
Sarah Jane Hall daughter of T J and Mary Jane McCown born Linn County Missouri March 10 1857 died January 23 1937 aged 79 years 8 months 13 days She joined Baptist Church then M E Church at Browning She leaves two sisters Mrs Nancy Jerome of Browning and Mrs Luke Reed of Romance and one brother Tom McCown Funeral at Methodist church January 25 conducted by Rev O B Hobbs with Rev W M 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 Mrs. Sarah Hall
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown in the death and burial of our sister Mrs. Sarah Hall. We also thank you for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Tom McCown Mrs. Henry Jerome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Hall
Tom McCown
Henry Jerome
Home Makers Club meets at Mrs. Ross Riddle home
The Home Makers Club of Dry Ridge met at Mrs. Ross Riddle's home for an all day meeting. Twelve members attended amid icy conditions. They shared a meal prepared with help from Mrs. Vern Riddle, followed by a business session, songs, a penny drill, and discussions on removing stains and future projects. The next meeting is January 28, 1937, at Mrs. Ned Mundell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Makers Club
Dry Ridge
Ross Riddle
Arthur Bennett
Alma Cotter
Bennett
Lorene Murrell
Artie Cotter
Ralphh Goins
Chas. Tate
Ned Mundell
Chas. Johns
Sam Falconer
Marvin Murrell
Verl Riddle
Brookfield Roller Rink Schedules Weekly Sessions
Brookfield Roller Rink in Brookfield Missouri offers daily skating sessions at 7 45 PM and weekend matinees at 2 15 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
President Birthday Ball to aid infantile paralysis
Millions will join the President and family in a birthday celebration on January 30 and donate up to a million dollars to fight infantile paralysis. The Birthday Ball at Payne's Hall Milan on January 28 supports the fund. Tickets from Edna Forbes Joseph Nevins or Burton Carr. If you cannot attend, contributions are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne’s Hall
Milan
Edna Forbes
Joseph Nevins
Burton Carr
Local Committee Seeks Wholehearted Support for Cause
Burton Carr chairman urges readers to contribute generously to a worthy cause, requesting wholehearted support from the community and emphasizing the committee's commitment to the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Carr
Dennouncement of Harry Rhodes for Township Collector
Harry Rhodes is announced as a candidate for township collector of taxes in Duncan. A longtime resident, he moved to the city years ago and has been connected with the Motor Co. and Worley Motor Co. He has sold livestock and helped manage Milan Community Sales Co. He is regarded as capable and asks Republican voters for support at the coming convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rhodes
Duncan
Rhodes
Our City
Jase
Owning Motor Co
Worley Motor Co
Milan
Sunday Well and the Skool Day Notes
A rough diary style entry recounts days Sunday to Saturday with small events and conversations. It mentions Jane present in the evening and back to school talk, Emmy complaining of neglect, Elsy ill with flu and a self harm moment, a spir itual hall visit causing fright, Blisters visiting for math help and a Berlesk show remark, Mister Gillem paying for paint, and Jane insultingly inviting nuts and calk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Skool
Emmy
Ennoy
Scairsley
Elsy
Ant
Berlesk
Thair
Mister Gillem
Gillem
Mr. Gillem
Mason Dell Seeks Duncan Township Tax Collector Post
Announcement In this issue endorses Mason Dell for the office of collector of taxes in Duncan township. Dell, a Democrat from a longtime Democratic family, has lived his life in the community and is well known. He pledges to work to make the office one of the best in Duncan township and asks for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Dell
Duncan Township
Dell
Brazil schoolwork in Piracicaba faces space and funding hurdles
A 1933 1953 Johannesburg Brazil letter details the Gymnasio Americano in Piracicaba with 265 in primary, 175 in high school, 54 in commercial, 35 adults, 20 illiterate adults, plus 40 boarding. exams A six class year shapes aims for 1937, amid crowded facilities, teacher shortages, and desire for better buildings, salaries, and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia
Bonnie
Clydine
Piracicaba
Gymnasia
Gymnasio Americano
Nasio
Commercial School
France
Relatives Visit Brookfield For Miss Twyman
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hummel came to Brookfield Wednesday night to meet Miss Reba Frances Twyman who attends school in Columbia. She will stay the rest of the week with her uncle and aunt and her grandparents Mr and Mrs Sloan who are wintering here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Hummel
Brookfield
Reba Frances Twyman
Columbia
Sloan
Linn County Soil Conservation Directors Form Budget and Officers
The Linn County Soil Conservation Association directors met in Linneus on Monday to organize for the coming year. They adopted the budget and elected W. R. Martin as chairman, Walter A. Wood as vice chairman, Glenn Tomlin as committee member, Don R Owen as alternate, and Richard Foor as secretary-treasurer. The chairman, vice-chairman, and committee member will form the allotment committee for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Soil Conservation Association
Linneus
Chaiman
W. R. Martin
Walter A. Wood
Glenn Tomlin
Don R Owen
Richard Foor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bridge Party
G. E. Wilhite
Wilhite
Theory Ridge Club
South America
Purdin
Browning Leader-Record
Coopers of
Brazil
H. A. Tomlin Lins
E. De.s. Paulo
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