Birthday Surprise for Mrs Hooker Draws Hundreds
Tuesday was Mrs. John Hooker birthday with a Sunday surprise dinner for over two hundred friends and relatives. The event featured a noon buffet under shade trees, abundant music and games, and short talks. Hosts included Rev West and many neighbors, with registrations from numerous local families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hooker
Hooker
Rev. West
John Neely
Sam Johnson
Coulter
L. C. Peterson
Harold Russell
W. E. Crooks
Ned Mundell
James Havens
W. A. Bundies
W. W
Rather
B. H. Barrows and
Jordon Johnson
G. C
Jennings
M. P
Brassfield
L. C. Lantz
J. R. Lantz
Ross Lantz
G. W. Prather
Byron Schrock
J. B. Har- E. Epperson
F. M. D. Prather
Ge Dren
Roy Kms
B. J. Lambert
Arthur Bennett
Daughr
J. T. Bennett
Rev West
Misses Dora
Jessie
Norma Fuller
Adam
Pauline Hooker
Wilma Powell
Maxine Riley
Myrtle Kirby
Mayme Smith
Annabel Allkniggan
Auction or sale notice for farm livestock jacks at North Salem
The owner Lafe Pearler advertises a season starting 1927 at his farm one half mile south of North Salem. He mentions Joshua Hale stal lion Oscar and four registered jacks for season fees from eight to ten dollars. He states he will not be responsible for accidents.
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North Salem
Joshua Hale
Oscar
Lafe Pearler
Birthday Gatherings Highlight Kirksville Notes
Sunday gatherings at the Brown home honor Lottie and Romey Batten with a noon dinner, photos, and cake. Mrs G J Alexander’s birthday brings relatives from the community for a surprise visit, with a studio photo session and a park picnic to follow. A Kansas City trip honors Mrs Georgia Kaifong Whaley with a warm farewell. Church notes urge attendance as Lewis St John Baptist Church hosts services and a men’s Bible class at the Electric Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Kaifong Whaley
Kansas City
Hazel Peterson
Mabel Harvey
Orryl Adams
Floy Kenley
Sylvia
Mildred Sheen
Auate Thurlo
Eva Howe
Blanche Clements
Opal Johnson
Lucile Nickell
Ruth Lay
Frances Smith
Ruth Talbert
Pearle Hoselton
Ila
Alma Baker
Baptist Church
Electric Theatre
F. A. Funk
Tarzan and Gold En Lion Movie Preview and Local Land Notices
A film promo describes a Tarzan adventure with African veldt scenes and a Palace of Diamonds set piece, mirroring Edgar Rice Burroughs ideas. The item also notes eighty six acres in Pleasant Hill township and residence lots in Browning near Emma J. Curtis.
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Edgar Rice Burroughs
Tarzan
Pleasant Hill Township
Browning
Emma J. Curtis
Local baseball clash ends with home victory 13 to 3
Sunday scoreboard shows Humphreys team losing to Park Diamond visitors 13 to 3. Home squad strengthened for upcoming big game against Moberly Colored team. Brewery sponsor noted as Vroom and Daniels.
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Humphreys
Park Diamond
Moberly
Vroom and Daniels
Widow of 1915 union dies after long illness
Born into a union in 1915 she left six children six with two predeceased him two sisters and four other survivors mourn her. She passed away July 13 1927. A Baptist since youth she attended funeral at the Baptist church in Winigan conducted by M A Hale. Interment followed at Winigan cemetery.
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Baptist Church
Young
Winigan
M. A. Hale
Winigan Cemetery
Locals and Personal News and Upcoming Colored Ball Team
Local notes report Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dickinson and son Harvey Fields heading to Fayette with Elder and Mrs. J. P. Jessee. Dan Nickell of Brookfield visited relatives, R. J. McCollum of North Salem was here on business, and Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Clay planned a Kansas trip to visit their daughter. Manager Earl Palmer secured a famed Colored Baseball Team from Moberly for Sunday July 24, promising a fast contest for the home crowd. cattle dealers shipped two loads Friday and ten Saturday, with hogs also moved. Revival at White Oak Grove led by Rev. L. B. Hargrove drew large crowds, a basket dinner, and continued services through tomorrow night.
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W. H. Dickinson
Harvey Fields
Fayette
Elder
J. P. Jessee
South Missouri
Dan Nickell
Brookfield
R. J. McCollum
North Salem
Rev
W. W. Clay
Lawrence
Kansas
Earl Palmer
Moberly
George Gucker
Illneis
Farm Club
Purdin
Kenley
C. B. Purdin
Taylor
White Oak
L. B. Hargrove
White Oak Grove
Cora
Roger
Milan
Seravices
Oklahoma Couple Visits Home Folks in Linneus
Mrs. R. L. Seaman of Oklahoma City and her nephew Kenneth Schrock call on local relatives during a trip en route to Linneus. Seaman, secretary of the Oklahoma State Highway Commission, reports liking his job.
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Oklahoma
R. L. Seaman
Oklahoma City
C. M. Nichols
Kenneth Schrock
S. B. Schrock
Linneus
D. W. Nichols
Seaman
Oklahoma State Highway Commission
John Day Robbed At Home In North Salem Area
A confused account describes John Day of Browning County fending off two young assailants who tied him with wire stole his money and shotgun after a failed attempt to buy cattle and a horse. Day fought back despite injuries and neighbors reported blood in the home. Police and witnesses pursued clues including a looted car and torn shirt. The passage also mentions a 1927 stockholder meeting for Citizens State Bank Browning and a horse season notice for Rex McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Day
North Salem
Day
Billy
Mr. Day
City Bank names James S Neely as new vice president
The Kansas City City Bank announces James S Neely as vice president in charge of the country bank department. Neely, son of Mr and Mrs J W Neely, has served at Drovers National Bank since 1918 and held prior roles at América Nazional Bank. A World War I veteran, he married a niece of N W Zea and has long been active in banking circles around Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The notice also mentions a July clearance sale led by Noah Head of North Salem offering low prices on ginghams and dress goods.
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James Neely
City Bank
Kansas City Star
James S. Neely
Country Bank
City
América Nazional ‘ Ban
Oklahoma City
Drovers National Bank
Kansas City
Milita Arth
Fort Sheridan
Coblers
Germany
Rhine
Army of Occupation
United States Food Administration
Paris
Balker States
Drovers National
N. Wm. Zea
Commerce Trust Company
City Bank, She Being A Granddaughter of Col. J. T. Thornton
City Bank City
Noah Head
North Salem
Revival to Begin Monday at Morris Chapel
A revival meeting opens Monday July 25 at Morris Chapel with services at 8 15 p m Rev A B Coffman of Liberty Missouri father of the pastor will preach during the series of meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Chapel
A. B. Coffman
Liberty, Mo
Browning Family Secures Farm By Exchange
A. Browning and Soo gain possession of Mr Browning s farm through a property exchange. They trade their residence as part payment and plan to move to the new home in a few weeks.
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A. Browning
Soo
Mr. Browning
Browning Boy Cood Carl Gilmer Visits Home
Browning native Carl Gilmer, now a traveling salesman with Adams and Sons of Chillicothe, was a guest of his parents last Thursday morning. He has established a successful position and is making good in his work. Milian.
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Browning
Carl Gilmer
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Kodaking
Ind
41 Brown
Orval Brown
Louisa Hatcher
Theo Ishmael
Letha May
Bud Ishmael
G. J. Alexander
Kirksville
Alexander
Bell Alexander
Virgil Ware
W. R. Ware
J. H. Nickell
Lucie Nickell
Kenneth Nickell
Zelma Hatch
B. H. Alexand
P. Carr
Lewis St. John
Clay Jones
Irvin E. Sevier
John B
Martha W. Sevier
Denver
Colo
Ethel J. Caldwell
Longmont
Dorothy Evelyn Sevier
Ethel F
Evelyn
Glenn R
Browning High School
Kemper Military Academy
Boonville
Lamar
O. L. Walker Lumber Company
South Gate Lodge No
Ab& AM
Olinger
Geo. T. Hopson
Crown Hill Cemetery
A. F
A. M
Jessie Hutchson
Adair Co
Ora Smith
Rex McDonald
Floyd A. Spencer
Citizens State Bank
City of Browning
Missouri
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Joe Nickell
S. P. Carr
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