Fort Peck Rodeo at Marceline Delights Fans
Last Sunday June 1 Fort Peck Rodeo Co presented Frontier Days in Marceline Missouri. Local riders Bowers and King fell from horses but recovered while cowgirls and trick riders including Inona Bird Mary Carter Scott Carn Ray Bird wowed the crowd of about fifteen hundred to two thousand. Weather woes of late strained corn but recent rains improve field conditions.
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Marceline
Fort Peck
Rusty King
Rube
Inona Bird
Salty Dog
Mary
Wint Bird
Mary Carter
Scott Carn
Ray Bird
Anyowboy
Captain Lightfoot
Texas
Bramer
Farmers Busy Replanting Corn Across Region
Farmers in this section report extreme busyness as many have replanted corn, with some replanting for a second time due to unfavorable growing conditions. The harsh weather continues to affect field work and yields.
Ice Cream Supper On Main Street Next Saturday
The Ladies of the Civic Club will serve ice cream and cake on Main Street next Saturday June 7. Everyone is invited to attend this community event.
Full Width Road On Farm To Market Roads
Farm to market routes should use full width pavement to save costs. Half width pavements on state highways prove expensive and impractical for farm roads. The American Farm Bureau urges expanding durable, low cost surfaces using asphalt and road oils for year round relief.
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American Farm Bureau
Schrock Hardware Paints and Supplies Ad
This painting season buys include linseed oil turpentine floor paint interior and exterior varnish and four hour enamel from Schrock Hardware.
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Schrock
Death of Walter S. McKee President of Kensington Steel
Walter S. McKee, president of the Kensington Steel Company in Chicago, died Monday May 19. He was the second son of A F McKee and grew up near Browning before moving to Illinois with his family. Walter attained high positions in Chicago and was regarded as an exemplary executive and friend.
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Walter S. McKee
Eddie Bailey
Kensington Steel Company
Chicago
Ill
Walter
A. F. McKee
Aledo
Browning
Locuts Valley
Herbert C. Bailey
Illinois
Horace
Charles W. White obituary and Civil War veteran
Charles Wesley White born January 22, 1814 near Fountain Green Illinois died May 26 1930 at his Browning home after two months illness. He served three and a half years in the Civil War with Company F 64th Illinois, married twice to Mary F. Robertson and then Nancy Funnel, leaving nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at Church of Christ conducted by Rev M L Holliway with I O O F burial.
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Charles Wesley White
Fountain Green
Illinois
Browning
Mary F. Robertson
White
Nancy Funnel
J. Elmer White
Green City
Herbert Hamilton
James Harris
Gooch
Charles Williams
Church of Christ
M. L. Holliway
Trenton
Wayne Gooch
Wallace Grice
Dyle Peterson
Lance McCormick
Wm. Bond
Noel Head
American Legion
Enterprise Cemetery
Card of Thanks to Friends for Kind Aid and Floral Remembrances
We thank friends who helped during the illness and death of our husband and father and for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. C. W. White and family.
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C. W. White
Unlucky Day Friday Highlights Local Mishaps
May 30 a bad day for three residents. Cotter hit by a mule’s kick while near a barn and recovering well. Mason Dell bruised foot with fractured bones, needing crutches. Loren Haggard injured when a car crankback caused paint and skin damage to his arm.
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S. Cotter
Mason Dell
T. S. C. Lambert
Loren J. Haggard
Loren
Haggard
Slats Diary Entry About a Party at Elsys House
A fragmented diary note describes preparing for a party at Elsys house on Friday. The writer mentions using Bay Rum, then reports a hat sticking to the bed in a puzzling, unfinished moment.
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Elsys House
Merchandising veteran William Tovey seeks circuit clerk nomination
The broad acquaintance built by William Tovey over forty years in county merchandising aids his Democratic bid for circuit clerk.
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William Tovey
Dr Palm in Chillicothe Offers Every Workday Glasses
Dr Palm in Chillicothe advertises guaranteed glasses at low prices during every workday apart from Mondays.
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Dr. Palm
Chillicothe
Ware Hosts Wesley S. S. Class at Country Home
Mr and Mrs W R Ware entertained the Adams Wesley S S Class at the country home of Mr Wares father on May 29. Six invited guests attended. The evening featured games contests and refreshments.
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W. R. Ware
Adams Wesley S. S
Kitchen range replacement offered by Schrock and Co
With a few warm days the kitchen range will need replacing with a gas or oil stove. When you need anything of the kind, give Schrock and Co a chance to show you the Kitchen kook. The stove that burns vapor gas gives more speed cleanliness convenience and safety.
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Schrock and Co
Remembering open autos and summer town life
The reminiscence recalls simpler rural pleasures from yesteryear. Folks rode in open autos and wagons, farmers came to Browning markets by horse teams, bloomer girls played ball in small towns, youths took Sunday buggy rides, and a taffy pull served as the season’s highlight.
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Browning
Browning Triumphs at Albia in IA Mo League Clash
Browning baseball team defeated Albia Oilers 6 to 4 in Albia Iowa after a strong showing with 2 base hits by Wood Phillips White and Carter and a 6 run rally. The report notes the Oilers as a strong opponent and previews next Sunday's home game against Moulton in the In Me league.
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Browning
Albia
Iowa
Albia Oilers
Ia-Mo
Unionville
Inidans
Oilers
Moulton
Browning AB
E 'Phillips
Wena
Biotte
En McArtor
FO McDandel
Ace Carter
Stumpf
Gog
Pinton
Woods
Angell
Baux
Ranchetti
de Moss
Benet
Raymie
Tomlyanovich
Wood
Phillips
White
Carter
McArtor
Harvey and
Chambers
Sheep Shearing Offered by Kenneth Martin
Kenneth Martin of Route 8 Browning Missouri advertises sheep shearing service with a power machine. Prices listed: Shropshires 15 cents Merinos 20 cents Rams extra.
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Kenneth Martin
Route 8
Browning, Mo
Ads Told The Story of Skelly Oil Record Sales
Skelly Oil Company advertising manager Chester MacCracken credits May ads in The Leader Record and hundreds of papers for a 300 percent oversold condition. The $30 offer for old stores spurred strong consumer response and boosted sales beyond expectations.
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Skelgas
Chester MacCracken
Skelly Oil Company
Miss Dorothy Lantz Graduates From William Woods College
Miss Dorothy Lantz of Fulton Missouri returns home after finishing her senior year at William Woods College. She was active in many groups including the Home Economics Club Campus Players drama organization YWCA Missouri Club Madrigal Club and the Citizenship Club serving as assistant horseback riding instructor.
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Dorothy Lantz
Fulton
William Woods College
Lantz
Campus Players
Missouri Club
Madrigal Club
Voice Organization
Citizenship Club
Pleasant Grove U B Church Revival Services Announced
Pleasant Grove United Brethren Church announces revival meetings each evening at 8:00 with Sunday School at 10:00 and sermons at 11:00 and 8:00. Services continue next week every night. Signed by Pastor M W Smeltzer.
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M. W. Smeltzer
Bingham Brothers Visit After Drowning Pool Incident
Lyle Bingham of Toledo Washington and his injured brother Earl arrived here last week to stay with their mother Mrs Neva Bingham. Earl suffered serious injuries after diving into a bathing pool.
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Lyle Bingham
Toledo
Wash
Earl
Neva Bingham
Mt Zion Basket Dinner and Revival Week
Rev J B Crawford reports a strong basket dinner crowd at North Salem and announces Mt Zion church plans a basket dinner on Sunday June 8. He will preach Sunday morning and 3 pm with nightly meetings at 8 pm all next week inviting all to attend.
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J. B. Crawford
North Salem
Mt. Zion
Crawford
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Methodist Church
North Salem-Bethel
Bethel Lla
Bethel
A. F. Klause
Chas. W. White
Emmy
Teasday
Wensday
Ant Emmy
New York
Jake
Owa
MacCracken
S.C. Lantz
Browning and Vicinity
Mr. Lantz
Pleasant Grove
U. B. Church
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