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Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1951

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Mrs L C Wykoff Passes Away in 1951

Mrs Mattie H Wykoff born July 30 1893 near North Salem Missouri died July 20 1951 at Browning Missouri aged 55 11 21 She was wife of Louis Oren Wykoff and mother of Afton Funeral held July 22 1951 at the Baptist Church Browning with Rev Kenneth Kelley and a quartet pallbearers listed and burial at Purdin cemetery Wade Funeral Home directed

Mattie H. Wykoff Millard Laura Hall North Salem Missouri Laura Brown Browning Louis Oren Wykoff Afton Laura Hall Brown Viola E. Jones Simon Head Linneus Laura Peaveler St. Louis Oklahoma Will Hall Barnard Allen Hopper Tucson Arizona Max Helms U.S. Navy H. C Herman B John Keith Jones Baptist Church Hargrove The Kenneth Kelley Brookfield

Card of Thanks for Kindness and Floral Offerings

Expressions of gratitude for acts of kindness during illness death and burial. Thanks from L. O. Wykoff and Afton Mrs Laura Brown Mrs Viola Jones and family for support and floral offerings.

L. O. Wykoff and Afton Laura Brown Viola Jones

Edward Bundies 1951 Funeral in Laclede Missouri

Edward P Bundies died in Laclede on July 13 1951 at age 83. He was born near Browning Missouri December 26 1867 and married Elizabeth Bundridge in 1894. Survived by Delia Trowbridge Herbert Bundies Oma Shanks sister Edna Hisel two grandchildren and in laws. Funeral at Brothers Funeral Home July 15 1951 with Rev F H Mittendorf officiating. Interment Jenkins Cemetery beside his wife.

Edward P. Bundies Laclede Henry Malinda Bundies Browning Missouri Elizabeth Edna Bundridge Purdin Delia A Herbert Oma Bettie John Edward Shanks Edna Hisel Brothers F. H. Mittendorf C. T. Hoover W.G. Thorne Curt Bagley Victor Jones Ben Peery Maurice Carter C.T. Hoover W. G. Thorne Gertrude Wright Clarence Skeen Jenkins Cemetery

Charles C Williams dies at 69 in Kirksville Missouri

Charles Claud Williams, born February 2 1882 in Sullivan County Missouri, died July 17 1951 at Grim Smith Hospital Kirksville. He married Nelle White in 1903 and left two sons Kenneth and Keith, a granddaughter Cherill Fraley, a great grandson Richard Allen Fraley, and a brother Gentry. Funeral July 19 at Methodist Church conducted by Rev Geeda Christy with local quartet. interment Jenkins Cemetery.

Charles Claud Williams Ferdinand and Essie Victoria Williams Sullivan County Missouri Grim Smith Hospital Kirksville Nelle White Kenneth Keith Kansas City Sgt Donald Lee Williams Japan Cherrill Fraley Richard Allen Fraley Charles Gordon Bruce Gentry Windsor Ont Canada Methodist Church Geeda Christy Linneus Beverly Moore Velma Jennings Jas. R. Williams James Calhoun Joe Nevins Jas N. Neet Wayne Gooch Arthur Haley Harvey Drake Frank Maggart Lloyd Bowyer Jenkins Cemetery Wade Funeral Home

Appreciation Note for Charity and Support After Loss

To Our Friends and Neighbors, sincere thanks for sympathy and kindness during the illness, death, and burial of Charles C. Williams. From Mrs. Nelle Williams, Kenneth and family, Keith and wife, Gentry and family.

Charles C. Williams Nelle Williams Kenneth Keith Gentry

Reger Methodist Church to Celebrate 55th Anniversary

E O Hobbs pastor leads Reger Methodist Church as it marks the 55th anniversary of its dedication. July activities include Sunday School at 9 45, worship at 10 45, basket dinner 12 to 2, special music 2 to 3, and ongoing services and Bible study weekly. A July 26 film show is planned at 8 p m.

Chester Dennis Taylor

For Sale Blackberries at Mrs Roscoe Powell’s Home

Blackberries for sale at the property of Mrs Roscoe Powell. Sale appears to be at a private residence with value offered directly to buyers. No additional details on quantity or price provided.

Roscoe Powell

Property sale notice in Browning by Violette Hooker

Browning property offered by Violette Hooker and Chloe Fields for purchase or rental with furnishings optional. Deal must close by August 15.

Browning Violette Hooker Chloe Fields

Purdin Pages 4-H Club Barn Loft Party

The Purdin Pages 4-H Club hosted a July 12 barn loft party for Ervin Barrows family guests. Dorothy Ady and Stanley Murrain led the square dancing with cookies and pop served to end the evening. Anella Murrain reported.

Purdin Pages Purdin Pages 4-H Ervin Barrows Dorothy Ady

Jones Taxi Offers Late Model Clean Comfortable Cars

Advertising note for Jones Taxi states late model clean cars available with home or bank area office. Provides phone contact.

Jones Taxi

Auxiliary Unit Elects Officers Monday Night

Claude Myers Unit No. 274 met at the Legion Hall on July 23 for the regular monthly meeting. Officers for the coming year were elected and delegates named for the District Convention in Chillicothe on July 29. A joint Legion gathering featured lunch, a musical program, a Girls State update, and the annual memorial service.

Claude Myers Legion Hall A. G. Thurlo W. R. Ware Chillicothe The Legion A.G. Thurlo Harold Abbott J. R. Williams Travis Smith Joe Christy W. D. Grice Gayle Ingraham, Chapain

Telephone for sale in Browning office

Good condition telephone offered at 8.50 dollars. See at the Telephone office in Browning. Contact Mrs. Johnny Stephenson in Cora Missouri.

Browning Johnny Stephenson Cora, Mo

Special Notice From Mrs Nyle Hale

A notice from Mrs Nyle Hale asks others to stay out after stating the party who picked her black berries is known.

Nyle Hale

Cinderella Club social in Phoenix with dinner and bridge

Mrs Blanche Johnson hosted the Cinderella Club with two former members Miss Violette Hooker and Miss Chloe Fields of Phoenix. Dinner at the Cabin in the Valley preceded bridge at her home. Mrs Helen Carter had high score, Mrs Mabyn Gooch won travel prize, and Mrs Pearle Thurlo had low score.

Blanche Johnson Cinderella Club Violette Hooker Chloe Fields Phoenix Arizona Cabin In the Valley Helen Carter Mabyn Gooch Pearle Thurlo

Browning Junior Legion to Host Brookfield Sunday

The Browning American Junior Legion Baseball team will play the Brookfield Junior boys at Brookfield Sunday afternoon July 29 at 2 30.

Browning American Junior Legion Brookfield

High School Year Books Offered By Marilie Schrock

Notice announces year books available for purchase at $1.50 each through contact with Marilie Schrock.

Marilie Schrock

Local Man Fends Off Viper While Gathering Eggs

Rolla Taylor of west of the city found a large spreading viper in a hen nest and killed it with a pitch fork. Egg shells found nearby suggest prior egg theft by the snake, which had swallowed an eggshell and all. Mrs Taylor will not gather eggs again.

Rolla Taylor Mrs. Taylor

Birthday celebration for Mrs. Frank Newell at Quincy home

On Sunday July 21 the brothers and sisters gathered to honor Mrs. Frank Newell on her birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mrs. D. B. Doolin of Chillicothe, Mrs. Olga Trippeer of Kansas City, Curt Bagley, and many Foster and Myers family members from Linneus, Purdin, Allerton, and nearby areas.

Frank Newell Newell Quincy Ill D. B. Doolin Chillicothe Olga Trippeer Kansas City Curt Bagley Lee Foster Purdin Jess Foster Maurice Foster Foster Linneus H. K. Myers Allerton Iowa

Hoover Cemetery report shows $140.50 received and $461.37 spent

July 1951 report lists contributions from multiple donors totaling 140.50 and expenses including mowing gravel survey and gravel mix totaling 461.37. Balance on hand stands at 317.09 with new land addition and graveled road progress. Board outlines plans for fencing and permanent improvements and invites further contributions.

Veda Warren Dora Atkins Icel Crowdis Maurice, Eugene Sarah Brassfield Mattie Duncan John Hoeshon Glenn Freeland J.A. Atkins Frances McNeeley Lottie Bundies L. C. Peterson S. S. Cotter Carl Parton Ned Caffee Raymond Jacobs Cemery Friends of the Cemetery Ross Fuller Ray Johnson Herbert Bailey Vivian Lantz Fisher R. A. Thurlo Allison Johnson Pearle Thurlo Hoover Cem

Lost glasses in Browning offer reward

Lost a pair of good sun glasses in Browning. Reward offered. Leave at this office.

Browning

Picnic at Marceline Country Club

Mr and Mrs Porter Sayre and their relatives from Bucklin Mexico Marceline and other nearby towns enjoyed a picnic supper at the Marceline Country Club on Sunday. The afternoon featured conversation swimming and photography.

Porter Sayre F. L. Maggart Leon Montgomery Near Bucklin DeWaine Swearengen Mexico George Willis Marceline Marceline Country Club

Schrocks Host Dinner for Newlyweds and Guests

A Sunday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Schrock honored Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Schrock newlyweds, and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene McKay and son returning to Columbia. A noon picnic on the shady lawn followed with many relatives and friends attending.

S. B. Schrock H.D. Schrock Eugene McKay and Son Columbia Leon Kenley Gary Lardeo Rosalie Schrock Marilie Saralou Andereck

Willie Jean Gibson and Herman Jacobs Wed in Auburndale

Miss Willie Jean Gibson of Auburndale and Herman Jacobs of Browning Missouri married at the First Methodist Church with Rev. Elliott S. Ritch officiating on Friday July 13. The ceremony featured white gladioli and palms, organist Mrs. J B Harley and soprano Miss Mary Ann Cheek.

First Methodist Willie Jean Gibson Auburndale Herman Jacobs Browning Missouri Elliott S. Ritch Brooksville Jesse Jones J.J. Kaufman Raymond C. Jacobs J. B. Harley Mary Ann Cheek J. J. Kaufman Sarah Jordan Irvin Kaufman Lakeland Fla George Keiser John Jacobs Junior Jacobs Orlando Carroll Kirkland Cocoa Auburndale Journal

Donations Sought for White Oak Cemetery Upkeep

Community members urge donations to support White Oak cemetery upkeep and finish paying for a power mower. Contributions can be sent to committee members Marie Head Nina Fanning Gertrude Almond or Ola Knifong.

White Oak Marie Head Nina Fanning Gertrude Almond Ola Knifong

Flyers Production Reds Weigh 3 to 4 Pounds

James Dunlap reports Flyers Production Reds will weigh between 3 and 4 pounds. The note, signed Phope 88F12 Browning, cites expected product specifications and handling details.

James Dunlap Phope

Williams Returns for Brother’s Funeral After 30 Years

Gentry Williams of Windsor Ontario travels to Brookfield to attend his brother Charles Williams’s funeral. He last visited the area thirty years ago, and was met by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Williams.

Gentry Williams Windsor Ont Canada Charles Williams Kenneth Williams Brookfield Gentry

Knight Completes Postgrad Course and Heads to Teach

Dean Knight finishes a University of Nebraska postgrad course in Lincoln and joins his family visiting the Cotters. He will move to Arapahoe Nebraska to teach Vocational Agriculture in a high school, reporting by August 1 to begin duties.

Dean Knight University of Nebraska Lincoln Artie Cotter Arapahoe Nebraska Knght

Morris Chapel Home Coming on the Morris Chapel circuit

The Morris Chapel Methodist circuit hosts a homecoming on Sunday July 29 with a 11 a m sermon by Rex Ray Tomlin executive secretary of Christian Education Missouri Methodist Conference a basket dinner at noon and an afternoon program of songs greetings and a 2 p m teaching lecture for SS officers and teachers. The revival is postponed due to farm work. W A Pollock pastor.

Morris Chapel Rex Ray Tomlin Christian Education Missouri Methodist Conference S. S W. A. Pollock

Wood or coal Monogram range. Good as new.

Marjorie Murrain of Purdin offers a wood or coal Monogram range in good as new condition.

Marjorie Murrain Purdin

Birth of Teresaith Fields at Grim Smith Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Quentin Fields announce the birth of a 7 pounds 10 ounce baby girl on July 22 at Grim Smith Memorial Hospital in Kirksville. The child’s name is Teresaith. Mrs Fields, formerly Vera Watson, is daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Watson of Browning.

Quentin Fields Grim Smith Memorial Hospital Kirksville Teresaith Fields Vera Watson Henry Watson Browning

Wood and DeVore Families Share Illness Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Wood and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon DeVore with daughters were Sunday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Luther DeVore to help care for Mr. DeVore who was quite ill.

Marlin Woodside Vernon DeVore Luther DeVore DeVore

Youth Revival in Purdin Draws Large Crowds in Tent

The Youth Revival at the Purdin school ground attracts strong nightly attendance with Sunday night filling the seven hundred seat tent and many cars listening outside. Reverends Jack Stanton of Moberly Missouri and Martin Brown of Tracy California are praised as fearless preachers. Attendees are urged to join for blessing and joy.

Purdin School Jack Stanton Moberly Martin Brown Tracy Calif

Evangelist R C Yadon to Preach at Purdin Church

The Church of Christ in Purdin invites parishioners and nearby residents to a Sunday sermon by Evangelist R C Yadon of Blockton Iowa at the Purdin Church of Christ on Sunday July 22.

Church of Christ In Purdin R.C. Yadon Blockton Iowa Purdin Church of Christ

White Oak Grove Church Monday Night Services

White Oak Grove Church hosts Monday night services on July 30 inviting all to share one another's burdens and worship together. Everyone is welcome.

White Oak Grove

Browning Baptist Church Welcomes Rev Cody

The Rev. Chas. Cody, called to full time service, will assume duties Sunday morning July 28 at Browning Baptist Church. All members and the public are invited to welcome him and his family as they begin work among us.

Browning Baptist Church Chas. Cody Baptist Church Browning Cody

Radio service ads at Bailey Maytag Co Brookfield Mo

Neff Radio Service offers convenient drop off for radios at Bailey Maytag Co in Brookfield Missouri with contact phone 587 16 S Main.

Bailey Maytag Co Neff Radio Service S Main Brookfield, Mo

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Reger Methodist Church E. O. Hobbs Hoover Chris Hanson Purdin Methodist Circuit
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