Hopper Accepts Federal Appointment as Assistant US District Attorney
Marvin C. Hopper, Linn County Prosecuting Attorney, will join the Eastern District of Missouri as an Assistant United States District Attorney. He plans to resign effective July 16, 1950, and withdraw from the August Democratic primary for Linn County Prosecuting Attorney. He was elected in 1946 and 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin C. Hopper
Linn County
United States
Missouri
U. S
Drake Watson
St. Louis
Hannibal
Cape Girardeau
U.S
Hopper
Forrest Smith
For Sale Portable Remington Typewriter
Mrs Mildred Taylor of Browning offers a portable Remington typewriter for sale light use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remington
Mildred Taylor
Browning
Birth of Jacky David Green in Marceline
Mr and Mrs Charles Green announce the birth of a 7 pound 20 ounce boy named Jacky David on July 6 at a Marceline hospital. The family rests with grandmother Mrs Ethel Gender in Brookfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Green
Marceline
Jacky David
Ethel Gender
Brookfield
No Livestock Sold From Browning Farm
Notice declares no livestock will be sold from a farm five miles southwest of Browning Missouri by consent no livestock sales on the property. Anna Leeper Browning Mo is the contact for this notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Anna Leeper
Browning, Mo
Dinner guests share fried chicken with Watsons and Thompsons
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Austin Watson and their sons Allen and Ray included Mr and Mrs Ralph Thompson and children from Detroit. Afternoon callers were Mrs Genevieve Pulliam of Purdin and Mrs Howard Coon with her daughter and children from Howard, Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Watson
Allen and
Ray
Ralph Thompson
Detroit
Genevieve Pulliam
Purdin
Howard Coon
Howard
Kansas
Browning Grocery Deliveries Limited to Two Mornings a Week
M.F.A. Central Cooperative announces town deliveries of groceries and feed for Browning starting immediately. Service operates only on Mondays and Thursday mornings with orders due by 8:00 a.m. for those delivery days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
M.F.A. Central Cooperative
Service at Christian Church with Rev Icenogle Sunday night
The Christian Church will host Rev William Icenogle for his regular appointment this Sunday at 8:00 pm. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Wm. Icenogle
Amateur Show Entries Sought for Browning Event
The Big Amateur Show invites singing dancing and acts for Browning Home Coming on Saturday August 5. Prizes are 25 15 and 10 dollars. Send entry to Ovid Atkins by noon August 5. Registration urged by chairman B. J. Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Ovid Atkins
Register
B. J. Harvey
Pleasant Grove Sunday School Picnic At Chilliothe Park
Pleasant Grove Evangelistic United Brethren Church plans a Sunday June 18 picnic for Sunday School classes at Chilliothe Park. Everyone is welcome to bring lunch and attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Jones Taxi Opens New Office North of Bank
Jones Taxi announces a new office location described as clean and comfortable. The office sits on the north side of the bank, offering late model cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Ome, Nem
Bank
Electric Theatre Weekend Features News and Cast Lineup
The listing promotes July 14-15 with Roy Rogers in Susanna Pass and Riders of the Purple Sage plus a Clare Booth Luce story about nuns building a children's hospital. Loretta Young Celeste Holm star in roles referencing faith and humor. Walt Disney presents a technicolor comedy lineup with Roy Rogers Dennis Day the Andrews Sisters and more in a seven musical sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Booth Luce
Loretta Young
Celeste Holm
Roy Rogers
Dennis Day
Andrew Sisters
Sons of the Pioneers
Ethel Smith
Fred Waring
Frances Langford
Freddy Martin
Buddy Clark
Caravan Week Open With Fellowship Supper at Methodist Parsonage
Caravan week begins with a July 22 fellowship supper at 7 00 p m the Methodist Parsonage. Attendees should bring a covered dish and own service. A July 23 7 30 p m meeting follows for Youth Caravan participants to meet the Caravaners and plan activities.
Cinderella Club Dinner At Mrs Thurlo Hostess June 20
Mrs Pearle Thurlo hosted the Cinderella Club dinner on June 20 with seven o'clock service for members and one guest Mrs Lillian Bennett. Prizes were awarded for high score Mrs Almeda Bartow traveling prize Mrs Marjorie Wood low score Mrs Martha Gooch and guest prize to Mrs Lillian Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearle Thurlo
Lillian Bennett
Blanche Johnson
Almeda Bartow
Marjorie Wood
Martha Gooch
Hanson brothers escort George to Air Force training camp
Chris Hanson and Harold Lambert took George Hanson to Olathe Kansas on Friday morning arriving before noon. George entered summer training camp with the 42nd Troop Carrier Wing Reserve for 15 days training in the Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Hanson
Harold Lambert
George Hanson
Olathe
Kansas
George
42Nd Troop Carrier Wing
Air Force
Birthday Surprise For Byron Whaley
A birthday surprise gathering hosted at the Byron Whaley country home on June 23 featured relatives and friends including the Harveys the Duncans the Lantzes Colman Calhoun James Peters and Clara Whaley. Guests arrived to thwart the birthday guest of honor and shared a picnic supper on the lawn while singing Happy Birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Whaley
Byron
B. J. Harvey
Georgia
Ray Duncan
S. C. Lantz
Ood Colman
Kathryn Calhoun
James
W. F. Peters
Clara Whaley
Radio sales and services at Bailey Maytag Co
Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co for your convenience. Neff Radio Service, Phone 587 16 Main, Brookfield, Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Maytag Co
Neff Radio Service
16 & Main
Brookfield
Wesleyan Service Guild Meets July 7 at Marjorie Lay Home
The Wesleyan Service Guild gathered July 7 at Marjorie Lay’s home with Jennie Lumsden and Maude Morris assisting. Elizabeth Ellsberry led devotional on Up to the Mountains of the Lord. Plans for Youth Caravan at the Methodist Church July 22 29 were discussed and a Girls State report was shared. Next meeting set for August 3 at Ira Nevins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild
Marjorie Lay
Jennie Lumsden
Maude Morris
Elizabeth Ellsberry
Lillian Bennett
Cynthia Moore
Marilie Schrock
Girls State
Nevada
Methodist Church
Helen Hooker
Israel
Ira Nevins
CG. R
In Rememberance Of Jimmie Left Us Two Years Ago
In remembrance of Jimmie who left us two years ago on July 9th. A star no gloom can shroud a hope no woe can sever. A ray through the dark clouds shines forever. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rinehart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie
Mrs
Marvin Rinehart
Fourth of July Guests at W R Ware Home
A group attended fireworks at the W R Ware residence on the fourth including Edwin Hanman Gary Patty Barbara Harold Abbott Marlene Bernie Brantner John Lee Bernard Jerry Theodore Steele Kenneth C A Rudiger Buddy Forest Gooch L C Lea and son Vaughn and Barbara Madorin of Kirksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ware
Edwin Hanman
Gary
Patty
Barbara
Harold Abbott
Marlene
Bernie Brantner
John Lee
Bernard
Jerry
Theodore Steele
Kenneth
C. A. Rudiger
Buddy
Forest Gooch
L. C. Lea
Son
Vaughn
Barbara Madorin
Kirksville
Major J. Paul Warner Dies in Bremerton
Paul Warner's death in Bremerton Washington was learned by his family from Mrs. Fred Green. He served in both World Wars and was medically discharged near WWII's end due to a heart ailment. He is survived by his wife Verna, his mother Lena Calhoun Warner of Denver, a sister Lucille Richter of Denver, and sister O A Newlin of Eureka California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Warner
Roy Calhoun
James
Fred. Green
J. Paul Warner
Bremerton
Wash
R. M
J. H. Calhoun
Warner
Verna
Lena Calhoun Warner
Denver
Colorado
Lucille Richter
O. A. Newlin
Eureka
Calif
Brown ing Home Coming Bigger Better Than Ever
Notice urges readers to watch for a major Brown ing Home Coming event on August 4 5 and 6 with emphasis on a bigger and better celebration than before. The teaser signals a forthcoming announcement and community excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Banner Williams Wedding in Milan Unites Banner and Williams
Banner and Williams were married in Milan at the Probate Judge office on June 28 with Judge Ray Sevier officiating. The couple will reside in San Diego where Banner serves in the U S Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Banner
U. S. Navy
Browning Baptist Church Offers Wide Bible Classes
Kenneth G. Kelley pastor leads Browning Baptist Church with H Kore Bailey superintendent. Classes available for all ages and worship services at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Everyone invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Baptist Church
Kenneth G. Kelley
H. Kore. Bailey
Garden Party Honors Grice Bride At Dr Grice Home
A garden party and reception for Phillip Bond Grice and his bride was held on the Grice lawn hosted by Dr and Mrs V D Grice. Guests enjoyed musical readings, outdoor dancing and lawn games as friends and relatives arrived from Brookfield Milan Kirksville and local towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Bond Grice
V. D. Grice
Beverly Moore
Mary Grice
Phillip Grice
Geo. Alexander
K. M. Duncan
Eunice Johnson
Brookfield
Norris Re
Milan
Marlene Abbott
Harold Abbott
Barbara
Freddie Madonin
Kirksville
Abbott
Gary
Patty
Barbara Hanman
Gilbert
Vernon Head
Jean
Shirley
Phyllis Minor
Larry
Elaine Hale
Marlin Steele
Marlene
Lambert Family Visit From Chicago Visits Relatives
Mr and Mrs Paul Lambert and their son from Chicago arrived Saturday for a few days visit with Mr and Mrs George Taylor, Mr and Mrs Ray Lambert and other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lambert
Chicago
George Taylor
Ray Lambert
Browning Junior Legion Baseball Slips in Four Games
In four recent games Browning Junior Legion, starting with Meadville on June 25, went 1 3 with three losses all due to errors. They won 6 3 at Linneus on July 4, then lost to Milan and Meadville with 8 and 9 runs respectively as errors hampered defense. A protest over Milan on July 9 followed a 10 3 defeat with 8 8 hits, and more practice on defense and bases is urged ahead of Sunday’s home game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Browning
Our Boys
Milan
Linneus Juniors
Linneus
Browning Junior Legion
Kirby Family Reunion Held in Linneus Missouri
Descendants of John Kirby gathered at Linneus park for their annual reunion on July 9. A noon meal followed by a business session noted officers remain, with plans for next year’s gathering at the same time and place. Births to Charles and Karen Kirby were recorded, a wedding and several attendees listed, no deaths noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kirby
Linneus
Missouri
Estelle Hopson
Charles Singleton
Karen Jean
Keith Kirby
Lula Lee Burchett
Eugene Burchett
Marvin Worboys
Trenton
Emma Kirby
Gerald
Floyd Kirby
Dale
Marilea
Alice Hall
Alvis Runyan
Carol
Thelma Runyan
Jack Sams
Melvin
Linda
Lee Kirby
Richard
Byron Fuller
Donald
Velda
Billy
Bobby
Gary
Byron Duckworth
Ronald
Nelson
James
Lois Jean Ishmael
Mt Zion W S of C S Met With Mrs Lyle Britton
Mt Zion W S of C S met July 2 with Mrs Lyle Britton fourteen members attended Lela Badger led worship singing Dear Lord and Father of Mankind Let the Lower Lights be Burning program led by Mrs Everett Harris story of Isreal Eunice Shaw welcomed as new member special feature by Winnie Christy Bible quiz Favors given Lucy Sevier Gail Harris birthday offerings received member honored with console set retiring from farm Edna Knight regretful farewell to Kirksville refreshments lemon tarts and Coca Cola
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Britton
Mt. Zion W.S. C. S
Lela Badger
Everett Harris
Eunice Shaw
Winnie Christy
Lucy Sevier
Gail Harris
Edna Knight
Kirksville
Celebration for Karen McCormick's Second Birthday
Mrs. C. L. McCormick hosted a Sunday gathering on July 9 to honor granddaughter Karen McCormick. Attendees included Karen's mother Mrs. Geo Kollasch of New Orleans and Mr. and Mrs. Jake Luckenhoff and a Jefferson City friend, plus Mr. and Mrs. Joe Christy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. McCormick
Karen
Geo. Kollasch
New Orleands
Jake Luckenhoff
Jefferson City
Joe Christy
Fourth of July Visit With O R Brown Family
Fourth of July visitors from Ottumwa Iowa included Mrs Brown sister and family Mr and Mrs L E Shoemaker Bobby Elsie Mae Jack Strunk Mr and Mrs Ed Fiedler Mr and Mrs Chet Stoker Patty and Mike. Harold Shoemaker and wife from Ashville North Carolina were also guests. Dinner was cafeteria style and fireworks were set off before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. Brown
Mrs. Brown
L. E. Shoemaker
Bobby
Elsie Mae
Jack Strunk
Ed Fiedler
Chet Stoker
Patty
Mike
Ottumwa
Iowa
Harold Shoemaker
Ashville
North Carolina
Brown
Birthday Dinner Honoring Almond Banner Family
Relatives gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ova Almond to celebrate Mr. Almonds birthday and honor Mrs. Almonds nephew Wendolin D Banner and his wife. Wendolin on Navy leave from San Diego learned his leave was cancelled and will report back to sail immediately. The gathering included Dan Banner Joe Carole David Kassie Smiley Harley Almond Vena Dorothy Cora Quentin Henley A M Hennen Green City and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ova Almond
Dan Banner
Joe
Carole and
David
Milan
Kassie Smiley
Lemons
Harley Almond
Dorothy
Cora
Quentin Henley
Humphreys
A. M. Hennen
Green City
Wendelin D. Banner
Local Family Visits Highlight Afternoon Callers
Mr and Mrs Nolan Creason and daughter visited Mr and Mrs Rolan Gooch and family along with Mrs Icy Brehm and Mr and Mrs Ralph Creason and family. Afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs Roy Bundies and Mr and Mrs Glenn Bundies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan Creason
Rolan Gooch
Icy Brehm
Ralph Creason
Roy Bundies
Glenn Bundies
Family gathers in Kirksville to visit Clifton Quigley
Mr and Mrs Raymond Jacobs and children travel to Kirksville on Sunday to visit nephew Clifton Quigley at Grim Smith Hospital. Clifton’s father Jake Quigley of Kansas City and brother Wilson of Quincy Mass and Mrs Johnnie Simmons are nearby in Kirksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Jacobs
Kirksville
Clifton Quigley
Grim Smith Hospital
Clifton
Jake Quigley
Kansas City
Wilson
Quenn
Mass
Johnnie Simmons
Keithley Family Leaves for California Visit
Mr and Mrs John Keithley travel with daughter Nancy Jo to Tulare California to visit relatives Mr and Mrs Ray Keithley and Mr and Mrs Claude Keithley and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keithley
Nancy Jo
Tulare
California
Ray Keithley
Claude Keithley
Freeland Family Reunion Reported From Chillicothe
Freeland family members gathered at Simpson Park in Chillicothe on Sunday July 1 for a reunion. Dan and Mrs Freeland hosted with three sons one daughter five grandsons and a great granddaughter present along with relatives from Linneus Ames Milan Kirksville Purdin and St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeland
Linneus Bulletin
Dan Freeland
Simpson Park
Chillicothe
D. G. Freeland
Linneus
Glenn Freeland
Browning
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M. GC
Electric Theatre
Dale Evans
Riders of the Purple Sage
Cowboys
Forest Rangers
W. S. OF
C.S
Steve Lay
Dr. and
Mrs. Grice
Junior Legion Baseball
Kirby
Mt. Zion
W.S
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