Charles M. Thornton Dies at 88 in BrownIng
Charles M. Thornton age 88 longtime BrownIng resident died June 2 after years of ill health. He practiced real estate and insurance here and in 1913 formed Calhoun & Thornton with J H Calhoun. Funeral held June 4 at the Methodist Church with Rev Icenogle officiating. interment in Enterprise cemetery.
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Charles M. Thornton
Browning
Thornton
Pendew
J. H. Calhoun
Calhoun & Thornton Real Estate and Insurance
Methodist Church
Icenogle
Brookfield
Enterprise
Lockers Installed and Ready to Tank by Goochs
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gooch oversee installation of 75 new locker boxes now in place and ready for use at the facility.
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Ray Gooch
In Memoriam for R. O. Allen
In loving memory of husband and father R. O. Allen who passed away one year ago today June 7. Our sorrow remains and his memory stays dear as ever. God grant him rest from toil and care. We, his grandchildren and great grandchildren, remember him.
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R. O. Allen
Local Winners Named in Club Competition
A list of participants includes Wayne Gooch Raymond Harris Jay Harvey Edgar Hoselton Jerry Jennings Otto Johnson Leland Kelley Roscoe Mecartor F L Mullinix John Mullins Joe Nevins Eva Nickell Wesley Peters Merril Peterson George Prather Merril Peterson Prather Gale Thurlo Gerald ade Kenneth Williams and Lewis Wood. Favors were awarded with high score to Mrs Ray Gooch traveling prize for Jack High to Kelley and consolation to Mrs Drake.
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Wayne Gooch
Raymond Harris
Jay Harvey
Edgar Hoselton
Jerry Jennings
Otto Johnson
Leland Kelley
Roscoe MecArtor
F. L Mullinix
John Mullins
Joe Nevins
Eva Nickell
Wesley Peters
Merril Peterson
George Prather
Prather
Gale Thurlo
Gerald Ade
Kenneth Williams
Lewis Wood
Ray Gooch
Jack High
Kelley
Drake
Gerald Wade
Cinderella Club
For Sale or Trade Vintage Fords and Chevrolets
For Sale or Trade list includes a 1946 Ford Sedan a 1942 Ford 5 Passenger Coupe a 1938 Ford 85 Coupe a 1937 Chevrolet Sedan a 1937 Olds Sedan a 1936 Ford Coach and a 1936 Chevrolet Coach.
Jones Taxi Service Ready to Dispatch Two Cars
A brief notice states Jones Taxi has two cars and drivers ready to go. A scrambled line mentions a Snack Phone and names like Reummeapne and Nace, but the readable fact confirms taxi readiness and vehicle count.
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Jones
For Sale ACRE PLOT With Dwelling In Linneus MO
For sale a six room dwelling with barn poultry house and tool shed all in good repair. Property adjoins the city of Linneus Missouri with other dwellings in Linneus. Listing by JOZ Turner Agency Linneus Mo.
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City of
Linneus
JOZ Turner Agency
Linneus, Mo
Unclear Bid to Cowgill Land Co Milan Missouri
Fragmentary line mentioning a G I and Cowgill Land Co Milan Missouri. Reads as a partial notice or advertisement fragment with no clear action, date, or full entities.
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Sion
G. I
Cowgill Land Co
Milan
Missouri
Electric Theatre Saturday and Sunday Rollin’ Home
A wholesome drama set in a town where a minister battles funds for his church. An old horse wrangler and grandson arrive penniless, while a grasping widow pursues the minister. Child star Ann Marlowe shines in a standout performance.
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Jean’ Parker
Russell Hayden
Ann Marlowe
Lone Star Ranger on Screen Stars John Kimbrough Sheila Ryan
Plainsman and author Zane Grey is highlighted in previews for the Lone Star Ranger film. John Kimbrough and Sheila Ryan lead the cast as the rugged frontier tale recaptures old West romance and action.
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Zane Grey
Zane
John Kimbrough
Sheila Ryan
Shoe repair notice by S R Griffis at Woolton
S R Griffis announces shoe repair services in Woolton with ready repairs and appreciation for patronage. The brief notice invites customers to bring in footwear for timely repair.
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Spee Woolton
Bram
S. R. Griffis
Canadian guests visit in-town and plan Arizona trip
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Arnold and sons hosted Sunday supper for visitors Frank Laut of Crossfield Canada and J H So See. They toured Kenley farm east of town and will travel through the South-West to visit V B Arnold at Casa Grande Arizona before returning home.
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Louis Arnold and Sons
Frank Laut
Crossfield
Canada
J. H
Ice First
Eres Taek Kenley Farm
V. B. Arnold
Casa Grande
Arizona
Birthday party for Linda Lee Maggart marks fourth year
A group of children gathered Monday afternoon at Linda Lee Maggart's home on June 2 to celebrate her fourth birthday. Attendees included Foster, Bennie Joe and Roger Nickell, Terry and Jimmie Montgomery, Sharon Green, Larry Cordray, Roger and Garry Head, Clair Jean Jacobs, Jean Sayre, Joy Maggart, Leone Austin, Helen Brinkley, Ethella Newton, Ila Cordray, and Reba Nickell. Angel food cake, ice cream, and pop were served by her mother.
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Linda Lee Maggart
Foster
Bennie Joe
Roger Nickell
Terry
Jimmie Montgomery
Sharon Green
Larry Cordray
Roger
Garry Head
Clair Jean Jacobs
Jean Sayre
Joy Maggart
Leone Austin
Helen Brinkley
Ethella Newton
Ila Cordray
Reba Nickell
Angel
Optometrist to See Patients Saturdays in Browning
Dr. C. F. Esselinger will visit Drain a Drug Store in Browning each Saturday to provide eye care. He reports twenty five years of experience, including work in Kansas City, Missouri.
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C. F. Esselinger
Browning
Po Ae
Kansas City
Building planned for Browning Co at Main Street corner
Dr. McArtor and Glenn Rhodes recently bought the Main Street corner from Leo Jones and have workers erecting a new modern building. Upon completion the Browning Co will move in as its new location and Dr. McArtor will have an office there.
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Dr. McArtor
Glenn Rhodes
Main Street
Leo Jones
Browning Co
McArtor
Welfare Director Laura Lee Named Linn County Official
Mrs Laura Lee appointed County Welfare Director in Linn County following the resignation of Mrs Nettie Bryan. Lee takes the post amid local staffing changes as the welfare department adjusts to new leadership and duties.
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Laura Lee
Linn County
Ee Var
Nettie Bryan
Lee
Ser Guten
Joe's Radio Shop Advertisement in Brookfield
Joe's Radio Shop advertises radio and electronics services at Helm Street Brookfield Missouri with contact phone 1112 and a price reference of 32 dollars for EB items.
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Joe's
Helm St
Brookfield
Young Couple Married at Home of the Bride
Sunday morning June 1 at 1 o clock Miss Thelma Magg daughter of Mr and Mrs Grant of Cor a and Lavauil son of Mr and Mrs John Gooch of Browning were married in a home ceremony performed by Judge Kay Sevier The bride wore a pink dress and white accessories The groom wore blue business attire Bridesmaid Miss Wilma twin sister of Thelma wore a rose dress The groom's brother Leland Gooch wore a brown sport suit A luncheon followed hosted by the bride's mother.
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Thelma Magg
Leland, Gooch
Mrs Helen May Trax Weds In Linneus Home Ceremony
Mrs Helen May Trax daughter of Mr and Mrs W S Nichols Linneus and Jack Kollasch son of Mr and Mrs Edward Rol of Pardine were united in marriage Sunday June 1 at 10 oclock at the bride’s parents home in Linneus The double ring ceremony was read by Rev Mrs Charles E Christy The brides sister Miss Tressie Nichols and Robert St John served as attendants The bride wore a blue suit and white carnations as a corsage They will reside in Rolla Missouri where he studies engineering at the School of Engineering
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Helen May Trax
W. S. Nichols
Mrs Kollaseh
Rolla
School of Engineering
Miss Brookshier Wed Walter Church In Ottumwa Nuptials
Attendees included Mrs. Alda Brookshier and son Joel Mrs. Artie Taylor Mrs. Floyd Cokerham and daughters at the wedding of Miss Brookshier daughter of Brookshier Iowa to Walter Church at 7 o clock Ming June 1. Reception followed at 3219 East Main Ottumwa. New couple departed Tuesday morning for Savannah Oklahoma to establish a home.
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Alda Brookshier
Joel
Artie Taylor
Floyd Cokerham
Miss Brookshier
Brookshier
Iowa
Walters Church
Ming
East Main
Ottumwa
Savannah
Okla
Purdin Methodist Service Schedule and Bible School
Purdin Methodist Charge led by Minister W H Hansford invites worship at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. next Sunday. Church school at 10 a.m. across three churches. Vacation Bible School continues with steady interest despite rain and mud. commencement Thursday with Friday picnic.
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Purdin
Poninabie Beak
Man Wanted for Rawleigh Business Opportunity
Advertisement seeks a man to operate Rawleigh business selling to 1500 families. Apply with details to Rawleigh’s MOF 56 SA in Freeport Illinois.
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Rawleigh
Freeport, IL
Mrs Sam Artz Hosts General Purpose Club Meeting
The General Purpose Club held a regular all day meeting on May 22 with seven members and three men. A Sam licious chicken dinner was served. The meeting was called to order with Robert absent. no report was given, and a magazine exchange was planned for June 12 with Mrs W EH Woodall. Club Reporter.
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Sam Artz
General Purpose Club
Sam Licious
Robert
Mes W. EH. Woodall
Township road levy meeting notice urged by local officials
A public notice invites residents to a June 9 meeting at 1 30 PM on potential funding options for road improvements. Officials Ross Burk Robert Fields and Glenn Freeland request attendance from both men and women.
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Ross Burk
Robert Fields
Glenn Freeland
Registered Chester White at Browning
W. Leland Burke registers a Chester White sow at Browning farm as part of livestock records. The entry confirms ownership and breed identification for agricultural tracking.
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Chester White
w.Leland Burke
Browning
Cinderella Party Held With Favors For High Score
Gerald Wade hosted a Cinderella Club event on May 27 with games and prizes. Winners included Mrs Joe Nevins and Mrs Gale Thurlo among others. attendees listed several contestants and organizers.
Reading of Nathan M. Britton poem at Chillicothe event
Kathryn Calhoun read from Nathan M. Britton s book A Stroll Into the Garden of Better Thoughts. The host hosted an event noting Britton as a former Chillicothe resident with pie and homemade ice cream, coffee and tea served.
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Kathryn Calhoun
Nathan M. Britton
Mr. Britton
Chillicothe, Mo
Gooseberries For Sale By C C Williams
The W S of CS met with Mrs Gertie Maggart Thursday the 15th with thirteen members two visitors Nora Harris and another welcome visitor Mrs. Ereuney Ane Ee The meeting opened with a song led by Mrs Iva Carr War Service conducted Scripture Romans read then songs Help Somebody Today and Higher Ground A lesson titled Did God Pail given by Mrs Essie Slack Mrs Darr led a lesson
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W. S. of
Gertie Maggart
Thireen
Ereuney Ane
Nora Harris
On Pene
Iva Carr
Cokerham Family Reunion at N Miller Home
Sunday gathering at the Norman Cokerham home honored Lena Bruner Belle Louthan of Chester Oklahoma and niece Mrs Percy Miller of Campo Colorado. Attendees included Lena Brun Jennie Paul Cokerham Charley Cokerham and many relatives from Brookfield Grandpass Omaha Cameron and other towns. Rain confined the visit indoors as memories of former days were shared.
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Norman Cokerham
Lena Bruner
Belle Louthan
Chester
Okla
Percy Miller
Campo
Colo
Lena Brun
Jennie
Paul Cokerham
Brookfield
Charley Cokerham
Grandpass, Mo
J. C
Charles Thompson
Cameron
Birth of Sherrill Sue Bartow in Kirksville
Mr and Mrs 8 J Bartow Jr announce the birth of a baby girl named Sherrill Sue at Grim Smith Hospital Kirksville on May 31 weighing 7 lb 8 oz Parents celebrate arrival in this local birth notice.
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J. Bartow, Jr
Grim-Smith Hospital
Kirksville
Sherrill Sue
Local Family Acknowledges Relatives and Friends
Mr and Mrs Artie Taylor of Mrs Floyd Cokerham and Melba Jane and Martha Rae of LaPlata are of their mother and brother Mrs Alda Brookshier and Joel and other relatives and friends.
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Artie Taylor
Floyd Cokerham
Melba Jane
Martha Rae
LaPlata
Alda Brookshier
Joel
Lorene Murrell Noted as Browning Daughters Baptism
Miss Lorene Murrell daughter of Mr and Mrs E M Murrell of Browning is mentioned in a local society item noting family ties and community ties.
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Lorene Murrell
E. M. Murrrell
Browning
Linn County Child Health Clinic Open to Unexamined Children
The clinic runs from 1 pm to 5 pm and welcomes all Linn County children not examined at the May 10 clinic. It offers examinations only and issues defect cards if any issues are found. Parents may take children to their physicians for treatment. Mrs Zoe S Harwood chairs the clinic.
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Spm
Linn County
Ity
Zoe S. Harwood
Car buyers list Brookfield Mo offers cash for autos
A local ad states Motors Inc in Brookfield Missouri buys many cars from 1927 to 1947 model years. They offer cash for any make or model and invite owners to call contact Pomatar at 2 Linco for an estimate.
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Alan
Browning Jr. American Legion Team Beats Trenton 19 to 7
Browning juniors rout Trenton 19 to 7 as pitcher gave up seven hits. Jimmy Atkins turned in a dazzling triple play and Hoselton Carter and Hamilton led with multiple hits. Next Sunday Gallatin visits Browning Juniors at their home diamond for a likely competitive affair.
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Browning
Jimmy Atkins
Secon
Williams
Hoselton
Carter
Hamilton
Atkins
Warren Ss
Scott P
Bartow
Nevins
Mundell
Quigley
Scott
Gallatin
Jersey Cows Aged 2 to 4 Years For Sale
Five head Jerseys tows aged two to four years are for sale. They are noted as giving milk. Contact Clive Lay Browning Missouri.
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Clive Lay
Browning, Mo
Peabody College Graduate Edward Williams to Speak at Commencement
Edward F. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas R. Williams, is part of the George Peabody College for Teachers graduating class in Nashville. Commencement is scheduled for Friday evening June 6.
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Peabody College
Edward F. Williams
Jas. R. Williams
George Peabody
Nashville
Duckworth Aims Back To Browning High School Roots
Alvin Kirk Duckworth, a member of the graduating class, is the son of Mr and Mrs Hollis Duckworth. He left Browning with his parents at age six and his father served as principal of Browning High School for several years.
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Alvin Kirk Duckworth
Hollis Duckworth
Browning High School
Kathryn Taylor Hosts Home Workers Club Meeting
The Home Workers Club met May 22 with Mrs Kathryn Taylor as hostess. Members dined at noon with a table of good things. Lizzie Zimmer Mattie Gooch won the prize from the game leader.
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Kathryn Taylor
Home Worers Club
The
Home Workers Club
Chas. Tate
Nana
Vieve. Ie
Lizzie Zimmer
Mattie Gooch
Zimmerman
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Electric Theatre
Eins & Co
Purdin Methodist
W. H. Hansford
Wincan
Ownship Road
Ess
C. C. Williams
W.S
C. S
Cokerham
N. Miller Home
Linco. Motors, Inc
Brookfield, Mo
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