Bridge Disaster Near Drexel Traps Arnold Family in Creek
Mrs Louis Arnold and her son escaped a collapsing bridge one mile south of Lacyville when their lime truck toppled into a creek. They cut free through a window as neighbors arrived and aid followed. No serious injuries, though the boy’s arm was badly scraped and the mother bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Arnold and Son
Lacyville
Drexel
Arnold
Son
Kenneth Coffel
Lois Ann
Kenneth LeRoy, Jr
Virginia
Miami County
Mrs Edna Reynolds dies in Kansas City June 25 1951
Edna Reynolds aged 45 born February 24 1906 in Sullivan County near Browning Missouri died June 25 1951 in Kansas City Missouri. She married Charley Reynolds November 11 1947 at Olathe Kansas. Survived by husband mother Lula Brumbaugh seven sisters and one brother. Funeral June 29 at White Oak Grove Church with Rev W A Pollock. interment Wade Funeral Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Reynolds
George and
Lula Brumbaugh
Sullivan County
Browning
Missouri
Kansas City
Charley Reynolds
Olathe
Kansas
Aurelia Brumbaugh
Washington
D.C
Blanche Shaffer
Los Angeles
California
Leona Brumbaugh
Chillicothe
Irene Campbell
Miami
Oklahoma
Virginia Davis
Ludlow
Lillian McClaren
Lancaster
Ruth Briggs
Caifornia
John Brumbaugh
Rock Island
Illinois
White Oak Grove
W. A. Pollock
Purdin
Velma Jennings
Marilie Schrock
Jas. R. Williams
James Calhoun
Marilyn Jennings
Francis Fanning
J. L. Fanning
Danny Davis
Wayne Gooch
Grover Harrieson
Earl Ayer
Wade
Millard McClaren
Carl Gowen
Bertha Laird
Barbara
Birth of Stephen Douglas Sayers in Ottumwa
Mr and Mrs W E Sayers Jr of Ottumwa Iowa announce the birth of an 8 lb baby boy named Stephen Douglas on Saturday night June 23 They also have a daughter in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Sayers, Jr
Ottumwa
Iowa
Stephen Douglas
Womens Society of Christian Service Meet at Drake Home
Mrs Ivah Drake hosted the W S C S gathering on Thursday afternoon June 7 with new president Mrs Marie Woolf in charge. Mrs Ivah Carr led the worship using Psalm 107 and the group sang Jesus is all the World to me. Mrs Lorene Adams closed with Open My Eyes That I Might See and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivah Drake
Womens Society of Christian Service
Iva Drake
Marie Woolf
Ivah Carr
Jesus
Lorene Adams
Carr
May Schrock
Essie Slack
Nelle Williams
Bertha Haning
Schrock
Mrs. H. F. Haning Returns Home From Missouri
Mrs. H. F. Haning of Flag Staff Arizona returned home last week after visiting several Missouri towns. Mrs. M. L. Haning and daughter in law Mrs. H. F. Haning stayed one night with Ches ter Bagley and family in Kirks ville. They enjoyed a boat ride on the lake near Kirksville after a picnic supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Haning
Flag Staff
Arizona
Missouri
M. L. Haning
Inlaw
Chester Bagley
Kirksville
Browning Legion Boys Lose Thrilling Game to Meadville
In front of the largest crowd of the season Browning fell 9 to 7 to Meadville after leading 4 to 1 through five innings. Holton, Brinkley and Carter sparked Browning early but Meadville rallied to secure the win. Browning stands 3–2, tied for second as they thank the public for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Browning
Meadville
Holton
Hanman
Brinkley
Carter
Pink And Blue Shower Honors Mrs. Erma Kelley
A pink and blue shower was held last Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Anna Maude Cochran in Milan for Mrs. Erma Kelley. Friends from Milan and Browning sent packages, and attendees from Browning included many named ladies. Two contests awarded prizes to Mrs. Kelley’s mother-in-law and to Mrs. Jennings. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma Kelley
Anna Maude Cochran
Milan
Kelley
Browning
Almeda Bartow
Helen Carter
Leo Freeland
Mariyn Gooch
Frances Hoselton
Velma Jennings
Beverly Moore
Virginia McArtor
Ira Nevins
Myrtle Peterson
Pearle Thurlo
Vena Wade
Lila Williams
Miss Rose Chambers Hosts Purdin W C T U Session
Miss Rose Chambers hosted the Woman's Christian Temperance Union at her Purdin home on Thursday afternoon June 24 at two o'clock. Eleven members and two visitors attended despite bad weather. The meeting opened with songs led by Mrs. Helen Lambert and featured a meditation on The Search For God. The program covered The Door of the Sickroom under the flower mission department and included readings on Jennie Cosseday. A get well bouquet was sent to Miss Bessie Brown in St Francis Hospital. Refreshments followed. Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Chambers
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Purdin
Helen Lambert
God
Mamie Bartow
Flower Mission Department
Daisy Street
Jennie Cosseday
Helen Cokerham
Bessie Brown
St. Francis Hospital
Marceline
Vaupel
Alumni meeting at Purdin High School plans home coming picnic
Special notice announces a Purdin High School alumni meeting at the Purdin school house on Tuesday evening July 10 at 8 o clock to lay plans for the home coming picnic set for August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdin High School
Purdin School
Legion Post 274 to discuss selling Legion Home
American Legion Post No 274 calls a Friday night meeting at 8 p m on July 6 at the Legion Home to consider selling the Legion Home. All members are urged to attend. Commander James Calhoun presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post No
Legion
James Calhoun
Card of Thanks for Edna Reynolds Burial
The Reynolds family extends thanks to friends for kindness shown after the passing of Mrs. Edna Reynolds. Gratitude for offerings, singers, grave diggers, Wade men who opened the grave, and Wade Funeral Service for their care. Charley Reynolds, Mrs. Lula Brumbaugh, and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Reynolds
Wade
Charley Reynolds
Lula Brumbauugh
Sunday Dinner Hosts Welcome Guests From Nearby Towns
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Maggart included Ray Maggart and daughters Mac Montgomery Porter Sayre and children Leon Montgomery and sons Dewaine Swearengen and sons Ron ald Maggart of Bellwood Illinois George Willis and family Marceline Nona Kay Knight Tom Reilly and sons near Milan and Mr. Joel Brookshier and daughter as afternoon callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Maggart
Ray Maggart
Mac Montgomery
Porter Sayre
Leon Montgomery
Near Bucklin
Dewaine Swearengen
Mexico
Ronald Maggart
Bellwood
Illinois
George Willis
Marceline
Nona Kay Knight
Tom Reilly
Milan
Joel Brookshier
Sunday Dinner Guests Honor Silas Bartow Host
Mr. and Mrs. Silas Bartow hosted a one o'clock dinner attended by Mrs. Elizabeth Prather of St. Louis, Mrs. Jennie Epperson, Mrs. Lou Carter, and Mrs. M. L. Haning. Afternoon callers included Mrs. Kathryn Calhoun and sisters-in-law Lucile Barton of Los Angeles and Clair Green of Pawnee Oklahoma, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Barton of Kansas City, and Mrs. Harry West of Brookfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Bartow
Elizabeth Prather
St. Louis
Jennie Epperson
Lou Carter
M. L. Haning
Kathryn Calhoun
Lucile Barton
Los Angeles
Clair Green
Pawnee
Okla
Russell Barton
Kansas City
Harry West
Brookfield
Radio Service Offers Convenient Drop at Bailey Maytag Co
Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co for your convenience Neff Radio Service located at 16 S Main Brookfield Mo offers radio sales and service with phone support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Maytag Co
Neff Radio Service
S Main
Brookfield, Mo
Promotion in Marine Corps for Dorothy Alspach’s son in law
Mr and Mrs M O Alspach announce their daughter Dorothy's husband has been promoted to Captain in the U S Marine Corps. The promotion took effect in March 1951. Captain Brandel now serves in an Engineer billet at Headquarters Marine Corps Washington DC and resides with his wife at Lee Garden Apartments Arlington Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Alspach
Dorothy
U. S. Marine Corps
Brandel
Headquarters
Marine Corps
Washington, D. C
Lee Garden Apartments
Arlington
Virginia
Duncan Township Special Election Set for July 10 1951
Duncan Township will hold a special election Tuesday July 10 1951 to vote a 35 cent levy for roads and bridge purposes. Polls open from 8 am to 5 pm at the regular polling places in Browning Cora and Reger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Browning
Cora
Reger
W S of C S Meeting Hosted by Mrs Bertie Haley
Mrs Bertie Haley hosted the W S of C S meeting at her home on June 21 with eleven members and one visiting sister Mrs Harden from California. Mrs Woolf read scripture, Mrs Bartow prayed, minutes were approved, Iva Drake led worship, and the service closed with the benediction and the hymn God Will Take Care of You. The gathering was shortened due to Mrs Nora Harris's funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie Haley
W.S
C.S
C. S
Harriet Mullins
Harden
California
Woolf
Mamie Bartow
Iva Drake
Nora Harris
Miss Marilyn Wiles Returns From Fulton Assistance
Miss Marilyn Wiles returned Sunday from Fulton where she assisted with secretarial work during the Girls Late event this past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Wiles
Fulton
Jones Taxi Service Ad with Clean Cars
A brief taxi advertisement notes late model clean comfortable cars with an office at home and a north of bank location and a phone number for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Taxi
Family Night for Purdin 4-H Club Holds June Meeting
The Purdin 4-H Club gathered June 29 at 8:00 p.m. in the Purdin school house for Family Night. Zelda Yagel led the pledge as twelve members answered roll call. Reports covered Fat Lamb Show Clothing Project Food Preparation and stocking pond with fish. Anella Murrain served as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdin Pages
4-H
Purdin School
Zelda Yagel
David Long
Virginia Murrain
Joe Yagel
Anella Murrain
Linn County PTA Council Meeting at Browning High
The Linn County Council Meeting of the PTA met in Browning High School Auditorium on Tuesday June 26. President Mrs Paul Deem presided with acting secretary Mrs Velma Jennings. A nominating committee for next year was chosen: Lavine Hoover Earl Lawden Velma Jennings. Sat Usher State Patrolman presented a safety program with a talk and a 40 minute film. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Browning
Sat. Usher
Highway Department
Macon
Paper reads tag indicating year 1951
The tag on the page specifies the year 1951, guiding the issue’s date and archival context. It confirms the historical period of the article content and links to events or notices from that year.
Miss Marjorie Brown Weds James T Foster
Miss Marjorie Frances Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Orval Brown of Brown ing Missouri and James Thomas Foster son of Mr and Mrs Oran Foster of Laclede Missouri were married Sunday July 1 1951 at 3 00 p m in Mt Olive Baptist Church. Rev A B Baker officiated. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home with out of town guests listed. The couple will reside at 214 West Brooks Street Brookfield Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Frances Brown
Orval Brown
Browning
Missouri
James Thomas Foster
Oran Foster
Laclede
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
A. B. Baker
Loraine Jerome
Wilfred Speers
Raymond Foster
Foster
Meadville High School
Skelly
Brookfield
Richard Foster
Linda
Cameron
Misouri
Tremont
Illinois
Iss Lene Brown
Bloomington
Bill Brown
Peoria
Joan Bowe
Kansas City
Virginia
Betty Foster
A. B Baker
Excelsior Spring
West Brooks St
Reba Hummel Hosts P E O Meeting With Flower Show
Mrs Reba Hummel hosted the local P E O Chapter meeting on Wednesday June 27 for the Annual Flower Show. Mrs Artie Calhoun won a prize with a bouquet of white lilies and yellow honeysuckle. Mrs Lola Rae Carter and Miss Susan Hooe attended as social hour guests. Eva Hooe and Susan sang solos. The hostess served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reba. Hummel
Artie Calhoun
Lola Rae Carter
Susan Hooe
Eva Hooe
Susan
Amateur Contest at Browning Home Coming
Amateur contest set for Saturday night August 4 at 8 p m at Browning Missouri. Send acts to Dyle Peterson by 3 p m on the same day. Prizes offered are 25.00 for first, 15.00 for second, and 10.00 for third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Dyle Peterson
Lost half collie called Lucky with Rabies tag
Strayed dog described as a year old half collie answering to Lucky. Wears a wide collar with Rabies tag and attached chain. Request contact to Dr. T. R. McArtor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. McArtor
Appreciation Notes From Margaret Wykoff
In appreciation words of thanks, Margaret Wykoff records gratitude for cards letters gifts and flowers during six weeks in hospital. She thanks Home Wakers Club for a potted plant and Mr and Mrs G T Woodward for the home paper. She mentions staying with her son Donald Wykoff at 400 South Topping before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Wakers Club
G. T. Woodward
Donald Wykoff
Topping
Margaret Wykoff
Rev Chas Cody Named Browning Baptist Pastor
Rev Chas Cody who assisted Rev Kenneth Kelley at a Browning revival has accepted the Browning Baptist Church pastorate. The Codys and their two children plan to move from Seward Nebraska by August first. Locust Valley Baptist Church may also seek him for their pastor if Browning does not offer full time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Chas. Cody
Kenneth Kelley
Baptist Church
Browning Baptist Church
Cody
Seward
Nebraska
Locust Valley
Family Gathering Honors Visiting Relatives at Havens Home
A large gathering at Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Havens hosted a noon dinner for visiting relatives including Mr. and Mrs. James Head and family. Attendees listed include Mr. and Mrs. Victor Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rinehart, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Slead, Cpl. and Mrs. Elmo D. Britton, and many Havens family members from Brookfield and Sparta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Havens
James Head
Junior Havens and Sons
Victor Jones
Bob Rinehart
Sharon
Robert
Gloria
Judy
Gary
A Quigley and Sons
Davy
Vickie
J. E. Slead
San Diego
Billy Brown
Cora
Jim Havens
Floyd Lambert
Mary Havens
Alpha Dean Leeper
H. D. Schrock
Wilson Havens
Anna Brown
Phyllis
Jackie
Brookfield
Junior Havens and
Timmie
J. J
California
Beulah Havens
Wendell
O. M. Elliott
Bae
Linda
Loo
Mon Havens
Eee
Betty Havens
Myron Havens
W.H. Havens
Elmo D. Britton
Sparta
Wisconsin
Jones Family Visit Brings Illness News From Los Angeles
Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Jones of Los Angeles are visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Jones and other relatives. Mr. J. O. Jones is quite ill at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Jones
Los Angeles
California
Mrs. J. O. Jones
Mr. J. O. Jones
Christian film show schedule at local churches this week
On Tuesday July 10 at 8 p m a Christian picture will be shown at the Roger Methodist Church. Wednesday July 11 features Contrary Winds and The Man Who Forgot God at the same church. Thursday July 12 presents The Missing Christian at Mt Zion Methodist Church. Friday July 13 offers Mother and Home at Mt Zion. all shows are sound and color with a free will offering and open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger
God
Mt. Zion Methodist Church
Pvt Dale R Gooch Nears End Of 14 Week Army Training
Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri Pvt Dale R Gooch son of Mr and Mrs R F Gooch of Browning Missouri nears completion of a 14 week training cycle with a unit of the 6th Armored Division He has six weeks basic training and eight weeks engineer training learning pioneer and power tools bridge construction and combat skills upon completion he will be sent to specialist schools or as replacements to other units
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Leonard Wood
Dale R. Gooch
R. F. Gooch
Browning
6Th Armored Division
For Sale 113 Acre Farm at North Salem Missouri
For sale 113 acre farm priced at 65 dollars per acre in North Salem Missouri. Contact Gene Moore at Brookfield for details. Inquiries may be directed to 747 East Boston or by calling 862W Brookfield Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Salem
Gene Moore
Brookfield
Boston
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Bridge
Sherman Heilman
Browning Legion
Miss Rose Chambers
Purdin W.C.T.U
Marjorie Brown
James T. Foster
Reba Hummel
P.E.O
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