Obituary of Mrs. S. J. Lay 83 in Locust Valley Church
Malissa Jane Lay, born February 28, 1856, died June 10, 1939 at 83. She married Stephen J. Lay in 1879, had two sons James D. and Oliver L. Lay. Family includes one surviving sister, three grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Funeral at Locust Valley Baptist Church on Monday with burial in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malissa Jane Lay
Daniel
Anna Myers
Alice Bundies
Browning
Stephen J. Lay
James D
Oliver L
Montana
Mt. Olive
D. A. Taylor
Linneus
Cecil M. ‘Lay
Stephen B. Lay
Chicago
Locust Valley Baptist Church
Homer Harris
Card of Thanks From Lay Family
We express our deepest gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during our mother’s illness and sickness along with the beautiful floral offerings. J. D. Lay and Family, O. L. Lay and Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Lay
O. L. Lay
Frank A Smith dies longtime Sullivan County farmer
Frank Arnold Smith 55 a well known farmer of Pure Air and Kingstown neighborhoods died today at his home after a several week illness. Funeral services were held at Union Temple Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in Pratt Cemetery. Born September 4 1883 near Milan he lived in Sullivan and Fair Counties his entire life. He married Billa Hoskins of Browning June 18 1908 and they had four children Donald Kenneth Kert and Neal. He is survived by his wife two sisters Mrs W E Alexander and Mrs Will Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Arnold Smith
Kingstown
Union Temple Church
Pratt Cemetery
Mr. Smith
Milan
Ellis
Catherine Smith
Sullivan
Fair Counties
Billa Oskins
Browning
Donald
Kenneth
Youngstown
Kert
Neal
W. E. Alexander
Humphys
Will Elliott
Smith family noted in Adair County Herald brief
Browning four brothers Charlie Smith of Milan Roy Smith of Browning Jim Smith of Bucklin and Lee Smith of Green City are listed with one granddaughter Claribel Smith of Youngstown in a short Adair County Herald notice.
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Browning
Charley Smith
Milan
Roy Smith
Jim Smith
Bucklin
Lee Smith
Green City
Claribel Smith
Youngstown
Adair County Herald
Infant Karen Couch Dies in June 1939 Near Cora Missouri
Karen Alice Couch infant daughter of Lawrence and Corine Couch died at 10 days old on June 2 1939 near Cora Missouri. Funeral services were conducted at the home June 3 by Rev E W Cray with burial at Deep Springs cemetery. She is survived by her parents a brother Lowell Thomas and grandparents T R Glidewell Charley Couch and other relatives. Budded on earth to bloom in heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Alice Couch
Lawrence
Corine Couch
Cora
Missouri
Lowell Thomas
T. R. Glidewell
Charley Couch
E. W. Cray
Deep Springs
Rain Revives Crops After Dry Spell
Rain began Wednesday evening and Thursday night reviving vegetation. Grass and garden plants revived while wheat and oats suffered greatly from drought. Corn is less affected due to its early stage.
Fire destroys Denny family home near North Salem
The home of Mr and Mrs Loss Denny seven miles southeast of North Salem burned last Wednesday while the Denny family were away. No injuries reported. FireCause under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loss Denny
North Salem
Denny
Jay Hilburn Rites Held at Climax Springs
Jay L. Hilburn aged 40 died May 10 at 10 p m after a life in Missouri and Oklahoma. He leaves Grace and three children Helen Otho and John B his parents Mr and Mrs W B Hilburn siblings Irvin and Wanda and many friends. A Presbyterian and farm measurement worker he served as trustee, funeral at 11 am May 12 in the Climax Springs church with interment in Climax Springs cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Hilburn
Jay L. Hilburn
Browning
W. B. Hilburn
Oklahoma
Grace McNew
el Reno
Okla
Helen
Hinton
Marceline
Missouri
Climax Springs
Grace
Otho
John B
Irvin
Wanda
Paul Martin
Kansas City
Presbyterian Church
H. H. Hirsch
George Sutton
Pauline
Juanita Wiseman
Bettie Kumpf
A. R. Jackson
Earnest
Carl Kumpf
Max
Henry Mauss
Press White
Tommy Apperson
Bankson Woolery Funeral Service
Revival Meeting at Baptist Church Draws Community
The revival at the Baptist Church runs June 14 to 16 with sermons on The Saddest Word in the English Language and The Most Urgent Text of the Bible. speakers include Rev. W. D. Hurst of Trenton and music by Winston Chenoweth Linens and Van Vendil Purdin with youth numbers. All church members and area citizens are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
W. D. Hurst
Trenton
Browning
Winston Chenoweth
Linenus
van Vendil
Purdin
Willing Workers Club Sees New Members And Plans
The Willing Workers Club of Jenkins met June 7 with Mrs. Raymond Warren and Mrs. Edgar Shepherd. Two new members were added Elizabeth Ann Prather and Mrs. Edgar Shepherd. A contest for attendance was begun and new reporters Bextie Gooch and Elizabeth Ann Prather were appointed. The next meeting is set with Mrs. Henry Taylor on June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Jenkins Community
Raymond Warren
Edgar Shepherd
Elizabeth Ann Prather
Emmett Haley
George Prather
Bextie Gooch
Farm Reporters Begin County Field Work
Field representatives of the Agricultural Conservation Association start work in Sullivan County this week to collect data on land use. They will inquire about corn, small grain, sorghum, and annual forages, seedings, and pasture reseeding while noting field measurements and participation in the Federal Farm Program.
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The
Agricultural Conservation Association
Sullivan County
County farmers and supervisor list names and roles
A roster of farmers active in the area includes Chas C Harding Clif ford W McKay M T Rhoads Ova Miller Howard J Robinson Edgar McClanahan Samuel T Artz Paul Warren Cecil T Campbell Cecil R Hines Chas T Dunlap Edward Murdock J Ray Fairley Loss Jacobs Ben F Thompson Robert V Price Marion A Pratt J Floyd Badger Ellen M Page Lee C Baldridge Joe J Moran Lee Wilkinson Clarence L Reid Hershal W Bramble with Isaac W Pickens serving as County Performance Supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. C. Harding
Clifford W. McKay
M. T. Rhoads
Ova Miller
Howard J. Robinson
Edgar McClanahan
Sameul T. Artz
Paul Warren
Cecil T. Campbell
Cecil R. Hines
Chas. T. Dunlap
Edward Murdock
J. Ray Fairley
Loss - Jacobs
Ben F. Thompson
Robert V. Price
Marion A. ‘Pratt
J. Floyd’ Badger
Ellen M. Page
Lee C. Baldridge
Joe J. Moran
Lee Wilkinson
Clarence L. Reid
Hershal W. Bramble
Isaac W. Pickens
Sunday Dinner Guests From Several Missouri Towns
Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Brehm and daughter Jerry Lee of Shelbina Mrs. Huldah Phipps of Milan and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Seaman with George Robinson and son Glenn at the Robinson home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Brehm
Jerry Lee
Shelbina
Huldah Phipps
Milan
J. D. Seaman
George. Robinson
Glenn
Ice Cream Supper at United Brethren Church
An ice cream supper will be held at the United Brethren church nine miles southeast of Browning on Friday night June 16. All are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Browning
Linn County Couple Wed in Methodist Church
Dray Corbin Warren Wilson Dray assistant cashier at Moore and Mullins Bank and Ruby Corbin daughter of Rev H E Corbin were married in a Sunday ceremony at the Linn County Methodist Church. Rev Corbin officiated and a church reception followed as the newlyweds planned a brief honeymoon in the Ozarks before settling in North Linneus. Attendants were Mr and Mrs D A Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Wilson Dray
Moore & Mullins Bank
Linnens
Guy Dray
Ruby Corbin
H. E. Corbin
Linn County
Methodist
Corbin
Ozarks
North Linneus
D. A. Taylor
Local poultry specials for rapid delivery
Special chicks available for immediate delivery on Thursday and Friday. Prices at 4.75 per hundred for Leghorn White Rocks Barred Rocks Rhode Island Red Buff Orpington units sold out. Call Browning Farm Club at 158 for details.
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Rhode Island Reds
Orpington
Browning Farm Club
Browning Baby Beef Club Meets in May and June
The Browning Baby Beef Club held its first meeting May 18 with Bobby and Betty Brown. Edwin Martin led with Roy Haley as assistant and twelve members. topics included Feeding and Management of Calves. A June 1 meeting again had twelve members.
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Browning Baby Beef Club
Bobby
Betty Brown
Edwin Martin
Roy Haley
Columbia
Elizabeth Ann Prather
C.R
General Purpose Club Meeting Recalls Gooseberries and Traffic Safety
The General Purpose Club met with Mrs Alpha Powell on Thursday June 8 for an all day session. Bad weather kept many absent but ten members and seventeen visitors attended. A delicious noon dinner was served and at 2 pm roll call focused on ideas to reduce motor traffic dangers. Next gathering is with Mrs Frances Hoselton on June 22.
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Alpha Powell
Frances Hoselton
C. R
June 18 Day To Honor Fathers And Parents
A column argues for a dedicated Father’s Day to share honors with Mother. It critiques consumerism and suggests pairing gifts, cards, and flowers for both parents, while celebrating the father’s role and expressing family appreciation.
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Dad
Mother
Browning
Santa
College Player Edward Williams joins Uncle Dudly production
Edward F. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas Williams, has been selected for the production crew of Your Uncle Dudly. The play is by College Players for students in the summer session at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College in Kirksville Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Williams
Jas. Williams
Your Uncle Dudly
Northeast Missouri State Teachers’ College
Kirksville
Missouri
Employment Laws Tighten Against Married Women
States restrict married women workers in government and education as laws shift from spouse status to employment status. The Browning area notes bills limit men and acknowledges strong cases on both sides while recognizing women who work after marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
U B Workers Club Meeting Minutes
The U B Workers Club met with Mrs. Maggie Ogle on June 7 for an afternoon quilting session. The house opened at 3 o clock with a group song and roll call. Tea towel exchange and several business items were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Workers Club
Maggie Ogle
Discontinued Contest Ends Meeting With Prayer
The program closed early after a meeting with Mrs. Nettie Criss on June 21 in the afternoon. Visitors included Leta Fay Woods and Dorothy Mae Armstrong. Members listed Ivie Lavaughn Dora Miller Kathryn Hester Steele Rose Edens Mildred Foss Sadie Payne Ethel Burkholder Meggie Ogle Kathryn Smith and children Gary Lee Foss Estleen Ronald Lee Jerry Edwin Sharon Jane and Sherman Eugene Miller Ramah Jean Crist noted as missing Ramah Jean Crist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Criss
Leta Fay Woods
Dorothy Mae Armstrong
Ivie
Lavaughn
Dora Miller
Kathryn
Hester Steele
Rose Edens
Mildred Foss
Ssdie Payne
Ethel Burkholder
Meggie Ogle
Kathryn Smith
Correction on Woodrow Deskins and Lorene Wampler Marriage
A correction notes that Woodrow Deskins and Miss Lorene Wampler were married on a Saturday and left for a trip in the Ozarks. The previous North Salem item misstated their marriage details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Salem
Woodrow Deskins
Lorene Wampler
Ozarks
Diary of a Week in a 19th Century Schoolboy Life
The diary notes a bank burglary with a crowd recovering 600 dollars before a policeman arrived, mocks circus plans and heat fears, and recalls a Mit Mitchel Gillem misprint about gay fever. It also records neighbors visiting, golf and garden chatter, a wife’s beauty comment, and a crude ending about romance and possible trouble with a girl's father.
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S. J. Lay
Orval Hamman
Dray
G. P. Club
Fathers Day
N. Y
Hense
Mit
Gillem
St. Witche
Editur
Offis
Jake
Jane
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