Family Roach Reunion Draws Neighbors Near Purdin
Social event reports describe a large reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Roach near Purdin with relatives from Chillicothe Laredo Browning and Kirksville joining a noon dinner and afternoon games. Attendees included J L Roach, George Roach, J C Roach, WF Roach and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Roach
W. F. Roach
Near
Purdin
J.L. Roach
George Roach
Daugter
Chillicothe
J.C. Roach
WF. Roach
Herbert €. Bailey
Browning
Ernest Rensch
Laredo
Levi Rensch
Ray Griffis
J. A. Lay
Lester Harris
Jacob
Taylor Brown
Harvey Alexander
Johnson
Kirksville
Earl Palmer
Isaac Dunlap
Ray Allen
Humphreys
Joe Johnson
Donald Johnson
Reld Family Reunion Honors Hoskins of Stuttgart Arkansas
A noon gathering at the Roy Smith home east of Browning hosted a dinner in honor of J. T. Hoskins and his son from Stuttgart Arkansas. Guests included families from Kansas City Novinger and local residents. the afternoon featured reminiscence and a bountiful meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reld
Roy Smith
Browning
J. T. Hoskins
Stuttgart
Arkansas
Charley Woods
Kathryn
Kansas City
Oscar Ballen
Rose
J. S. Harmon
Frank Smith
Kenneth
Donald
Robert
Novinger
W. F. Tunnell
Beverly Jean
Ellamae Dodson
J. W. Hoskins
A. W. Myers
Mabel
Marjorie
Bob Jones
Browning Bakery Grows As Local Support Emphasized
The Browning Bakery reports rising sales and improving bread and roll quality under its own machinery and control. Town supporters urge Adams and McQuown to receive strong local backing, praising the home institution’s role in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Bakery
Adams and McQuown
Local bakers urge more bread to keep money in the community
A statement praised by home bakers argues that increasing bread production and consumption locally keeps more money within the community, benefiting residents and local commerce.
Entertaining Sunday at Freeland Home North of Town
Mr and Mrs Clive Freeland hosted a gracious gathering at their residence with guests including Mr and Mrs D G Freeland, Mr and Mrs M J Fields Jr, Mrs G G Freeland, Mr and Mrs R H Warren, Mr and Mrs W P Nickell, Mr and Mrs R G Dray, Mrs Florence Lay and daughters Ruth Neal and Vera Freeland. The afternoon featured social conversation and croquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive Freeland
Town
D. G. Freeland
M. J. Fields, Jr
G. G. Freeland
R. H. Warren
W. P. Nickell
R. G. Dray
Florence Lay
Vera Preeland
Young Couple Married in Brookfield Detroit Couple Teaches and Plans Home
A Detroit man and a Purduin born teacher wed Sunday at Brookfield after eloping from their families. The groom is a son of farmers in this city and holds a good position in Detroit. The bride is a Linn county teacher with a wide circle of friends. They will visit relatives briefly before moving to Detroit to start their life together. The Leader-Record offers best wishes for their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oniy Potter
Detroit
Mich
Virginia Hoover
Purcain
Brookfield
Esthey
Imatsimo Dover
Rod
Teg Bolten
Mia
Marisa Hoover
Near
Purdin
Linn County
Dinner Guests Gathered At Darr Home
Mr and Mrs Bo F Darr of near Shelby entertained at dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs E F Darr and son Joe Mr and Mrs Bernie Darr and little son Quentin and Mr and Mrs E P Darr and sons Burton and Jean A pleasant day was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Near
Shelby
E. F. Darr
Joe
Bernie. Darr
Quentin
Burton
Jean
Ogan visiting Tulsa family honored at Brookfield gathering
About fifty seven friends and neighbors hosted by Mr and Mrs Al Brown and Mrs Lon Hatcher welcomed A J Ogan and family of Tulsa Oklahoma visiting Mrs Elizabeth Boyles and Oral Hatcher families. A lawn dinner followed by a program and stories ended with ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Brown
Lon Hatcher
A. J. Ogan
Tulsa
Okla
Elizabeth Boyles
Brookfield
Oral Hatcher
Ellen Myers
Etta
Olive MccMickle
Lou Carter
J. P. Turner
B. L. Maloney
Henry Jerome
Chas. Turner
B. Jerome
Marshal McMickle
F. B. Meeker
E. Ishmal
Sarah Hall
E. E. Riley
Vineta Laughran
Lightning Rods Offered For Building Protection
L. O. Carpenter advertises lightning rods to protect buildings. Phone 153.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Busy Farmer Column Reports Farm Improvements
The column notes B L Powell with aid from Gable Frank Powell Ot St James Creason and Arthur ley report Crooks farm improvements. A Chicago man Mr Pe son funds barn work with plans for house and other buildings. Bowyer oversees. The farm, cited as one of the best in the area, will see thousands of dollars invested once completion occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Powell
Gable
Frank Powell
St James Creason
Arthurley
Crooks
Weather and crop report from the vicinity
Farmers report haymaking underway as rains improve oats and wheat yields. Wheat harvest completed with decent yields. oats in shocks and corn shows remarkable growth after rains. A late growing season faces stress from heat and moisture loss, with rain needed to benefit corn and pastures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foyvier
Presiding Judge Candidate Albert Tipton
Albert Tipton Republican candidate for presiding judge of Sullivan County Court with World War I service in France listing battles and engagements from June to November 1918. He was gassed and spent 35 days in hospital. Your support will be appreciated. Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Tipton
Sullivan County
France
Grand Ballon
Wesserling
St. Michiel
Argonne
Wheat Yields 37 Bushels Per Acre on Maggart Farm
H N Thurlo harvested a five acre wheat patch on F L Maggart's farm near this city yielding an average of 37 bushels per acre. The field sits on a branch bottom and follows a poor sowing season due to rain last fall, making the high yield notable for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Thurlo
F. L. Maggart
Make Your Kitchen Convenient for Efficient Use
The article argues kitchen layout aims at convenience to cut work hours. It emphasizes that the core tasks are preparing, serving food, and washing up, with the overall scheme remaining consistent across homes.
Kitchen layout guidance from USDA home economics
The guide advises locating the kitchen near the dining room and doors, adding a two way cupboard to pass dishes, placing the sink adjacent for efficiency, and organizing work centers for food prep cooking and dishwashing. Emphasizes dust proofing pest protection built in lighting ventilation finishes height and running water and proper waste disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Home Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Siehen
Dr Palm Offers August 3 Glasses and Deals
Dr Palm Coming August 3. Guaranteed glasses. Low prices. Clean Utensils Clean Milk. Milk utensils should be rinsed in cold water immediately after they have been used, before the milk has had time to dry upon them, then washed thoroughly in hot water with soda or washing powder. Brushes are preferable to cloths to wash dairy utensils. After washing rinse and sterilize by boiling water or live steam for two minutes. Store utensils hot in a sterilized closet and invert in a clean place.
For Sale ten Spotted Poland China brood sows
Ten dandy Spotted Poland China brood sows for sale weigh 300 pounds and up. They will farrow in September and October. Priced to sell. V. B. Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
China
Farrow
V. B. Arnold
Properties for sale and trade offered by Calhoun and Thornton
Real estate notice from Calhoun and Thornton Browning Missouri promoting residence properties for sale at bargain prices town properties and farms for exchange and money at the lowest rate with the brokers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun & Thornton
Browning, Missouri
Band Concert Draws Big Crowd in Browning
Saturday night Browning hosted a band concert that drew a large, citywide crowd. Merchants reported strong trade as residents and visitors packed the main streets, with cars filling thoroughfares and side streets alike. Milan bands were set to visit Thursday and Saturday to entertain Browning residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Browings
Eere Rang
Milan
Milan Boys
Citizens State Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice is given for the second annual stockholders meeting of Citizens State Bank to be held at the Browning banking house in Browning Missouri on Friday July 30 1926 at 9 00 a m for at least three hours or until objects are accomplished. Seven directors will be elected for the ensuing year and other business may be transacted. Joe Nickell President Attest J Frank Dearing Cashier
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
Browning
Joe Nickell
Optometrist Dr Hanna to Test Eyes in Winigan and North Salem
Glasses specialist Dr Hanna, Exclusive Optometrist, plans eye tests at the Hotel Winigan on Tuesday July 27 and at the Phone office North Salem on Wednesday July 28. Come in and let me test your eyes. My glasses will please you, and my low prices will surprise you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winigan
Missouri
North Salem
Dr. Hanna
Fourth Browning charge quarterly conference at Morris Chapel
The fourth quarterly conference of Browning charge will be held at Morris Chapel on Sunday July 25. Rev Rutherford P E will preside over the business session. Officers for all church departments will be elected. The occasion is the annual Homecoming day for Morris Chapel folks and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Browning Charge
Morris Chapel
Wm. Rutherford
P. E
Linneus Revival Opens With Morning Services
The Linneus church announces preaching at 10 o clock with a basket dinner in the room. The Linneus orchestra will furnish music. Rev Ezel will preach at 2:00. The pastor James L. Bate invites all to attend the revival meeting Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linneus Orchestra
Ezel
Browning Band to Play Concert Saturday Night
The Browning Band was treated in Milan last Thursday night and has kindly consented to give a concert Saturday night of this week. Invite friends and come out to support the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Milan
Slats Diary Fragments From A Town Youth
Journal entries recount a week in the life of a boy named Slats. He quotes Mrs Gillessed and Jake about chores and money, notes a pet black snake, and describes school, a missed Sunday school, and family incidents. He mentions a zoo trip, a broken mirror superstition, and a police style keepsake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sum
Toggo
Andama
Enny
Clem Botts
Evry
Paul Bears
Zoo
Who Bell Ed The Hawk In Narrow Mystery
Hank Oliver and his two sons heard a peculiar tinkling call from overhead and saw a large hawk with a bell on its neck. The bell tinkles when the bird flaps and goes silent when it glides, suggesting a former pet escaped long ago. The article invites readers to identify the owner behind the bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Oliver
Also Mentioned on This Page
Crooks Farm
Dr. Palm
J. Frank Dearing
James L. Bate
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