Obituary of George E Singleton Linneus native and farmer
George Edward Singleton born June 20 1869 in Linn County Missouri died June 5 1950 at his Linneus home aged 80 years 11 months 15 days He married Dora Elizabeth Taylor March 27 1900 and they had Lester Taylors Gladys Fay Bowyer George Richard He was a Mt Olive Baptist Church member a farmer stock buyer and well driller who served as Linn County Western District judge and as school director over 40 years Funeral held June 7 at Brothers Funeral Home Linneus with Rev Geeda Christy and music by Mrs D A Taylor Mrs Carlyle Bennett Miss Mabel L Tomlin Interment at I O C F cemetery Linneus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Edward Singleton
Taylor
Missouri Catharine Singelton
Linn County
Missouri
Linneus
Dora Elizabeth Taylor
Browning
Lester Taylors
Gladys Fay Bowyer
George Richard
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
T. L. Singelton
Margaret Ann Singelton
Rita Joan
Nita Sue Singleton
Richard Price Bowyer
Brothers Funeral Home
Geeda Christy
D. A. Taylor
Carlyle Bennett
Mabel L. Tomlin
Frying size chickens listed with location notes
Rex Smith advertises frying size chickens weighing about 3 pounds. The listing references Browning ten miles northwest and Humphreys five miles southeast, indicating local availability and positions relative to these farms.
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Rex Smith
N.W
Notice of missing billfold from home intrusion
Special notice from Francis R. Schrock stating a party entered his home on Sunday June 4 and took his billfold. He demands its return at once and warns of legal action to recover it.
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Francis R. Schrock
Establishing New Wheat Allotments for 1951
The Sullivan County PMA office issues the new procedure for 1951 wheat allotments. A limited number of allotments will be set up and farmers must call the PMA office before June 24 to establish eligibility of Form GR-342. No requests after the deadline. John W. Lee, Chairman, Sullivan County PMA Com.
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Sullivan County
PMA
John W. Lee
PMA Com
Class Meeting at Baptist Church Hosts Merril Peterson
The young peoples class and teacher Merril Peterson were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Alspach on Monday evening. Games were played and refreshments served. Members present included Shirley Elliott Beverly Bennett Helen Atkins Arlene Pitts Barbara Laird Ira Bennett Sue Jimmie Green Skippy Dodson John D Grice Virgil Green Ronald Jacobs James Farley DeLane Gray and Raymond Alspach Jr.
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Young Peoples
the Baptist Church
Merril Peterson
Raymond Alspach
Shirley Elliott
Beverly Bennett
Helen Atkins
Arlene Pitts
Barbara Laird
Ira Bennett
Sue
Jimmie Green
Skippy Dodson
John D. Grice
Virgil Green
Ronald Jacobs
James Farley
DeLane Gray
Raymond Alspach, Jr
Jones Taxi Service Ad Sparks Local Transport Option
A compact classified note highlights late model clean comfort able cars from Jones Taxi with an office described as at home a block north of the bank and a phone contact.
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Jones Taxi
Electric Theatre Showtimes and Week Highlights
The Electric Theatre lists Friday and Saturday June 16-17 showings featuring Last Bandit a Truecolor outdoor drama with William Elliott about two brothers and a frontier train disappearance. Sunday Monday June 18-19 features The Great Lover with Bob Hope and Rhonda Fleming. Wednesday Thursday June 21-22 presents So Dear to My Heart starring Bobby Driscoll Beulah Bondi Luana Patton Burl Ives and classic songs.
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William Elliott
Bob Hope
Hope
France
Rhonda Fleming
Bobby Driscoll
Beulah Bondi
Luana Patton
Burl Ives
Pal
Idol
Billy Boy
Strayed colt from Browning pasture sought by owner
An 18 day old cream colt with white mane and tail and white side spots left a Browning pasture. Owner Otto Johnson requests help locating the animal.
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Browning
Otto Johnson
Wm Miller Dies in Purdin at 82
Wm Miller died at his home in Purdin on Monday evening June 12 at age 82 after forty years in the town. He is survived by his wife and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held June 14 at 2 PM at the Baptist Church in Purdin conducted by Rev Whaley. Interment followed in the Purdin cemetery under Wade Funeral Service supervision.
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Wm. Miller
Purdin
Baptist Church
Rev. Whaley
Wade
Birth of Daughter for Mr and Mrs Ralph Deliel
Mr and Mrs Ralph Deliel announce the birth of a daughter named Vicki Lynn born June 8 at their home in this city. Mrs Deliel is the daughter of Mrs Nova Saulsberry.
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Ralph Deliel
Vicki Lynn
Deliel
Nova Saulsberry
For Sale 100 Ib ice Coolerator Browning
Advertising note lists a 100 pound ice coolerator in Browning offered by E. F. Peterson. Describes good condition and motivation to sell.
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E. F. Peterson
Browning
Vacation Bible School Coop Between Churches
Purdin Methodist Circuit reports a fine Vacation Bible School at the local Baptist Church. Rev. Whaley, Baptist pastor, supervises with teachers from both churches. over eighty youth and children attend. Commencement at 8 p m Sunday at the Methodist Church with handiwork displays. Bear Branch holds a noon basket dinner then a 2 pm program by Sunday School youths. No Bear Branch services Sunday night to join Baptist Revival.
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Purdin Methodist Circuit
W. A. Pollock
Whaley
Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Bear Branch
Radio listings at Bailey Maytag Co for convenience
Radio Sales And Services notes radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co for customer convenience. Neff Radio Service listed with phone 587 16 S Main Brookfield Mo offers service in the area.
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Bailey Maytag Co
Neff Radio Service
S. Main
Brookfield, Mo
Youth Caravan Sponsored by the Church
Browning Methodist Church sponsors a Youth Caravan set for July 22 to 29. Open to youths aged 12 to 24 who have completed two years of college or equivalent experience, with a supervising counselor. Participants are from states outside Missouri. committees are forming and more details will follow.
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Browning Methodist Church
Missouri
Linn County 4-H Lamb Show Set in Linneus
The Linn County 4-H Lamb Show will be held in Linneus on June 22 starting at 1:00 p.m. With over 65 head listed, the event features E. S. Matteson of the Missouri College of Agriculture as judge. Prize money and a trophy sponsored by the Linn County Wool Pool will reward the Champion Lamb, inviting all to attend.
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Linn County
Linneus
E. S. Matteson
Missouri College of Agriculture
Linn County Wool Pool
Family Gathering Honors Mrs Street with Kin and Friends
Nine of ten children of Mrs. Joe A. Street plus grandchildren and relatives joined a Sunday gathering at daughter Mrs. B F Carr's home on June 11. Attendees included Garnett A Street of Pullman Washington Mile Street Gallatin Mo Floy Manning Maude Dunkin Grace Donovan Berniece Donovan Chillicothe Mo Guy Adams Essie Slack Browning Donna Muriel Sams, with Mr and Mrs George Johnson visiting in the afternoon.
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Joe A. Street
B. F. Carr
Garnett A. Street
Pullman
Washington
Mile Street
Gallatin
Floy Manning
Maude Dunkin
Grace Donovan
Berniece Donovan
Chillicothe
Guy Adams
Essie Slack
Browning
Donna Muriel Sams
George Johnson
Jersey cows with calf at Ross Burke farm
Two two year old Jersey cows, one with calf by side, available at the Ross Burke farm. Contact Leland Burke for viewing. Located at the Ross Burke property, inquire for details and measurements.
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Ross Burke
Leland Burke
For Rent 70 Acres Pasture in Browning Mo
For Rent 70 acres pasture with ample shade and water. See C. E. Smith in Browning Missouri for details. Two weeks time.
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C. E. Smith
Browning
4H Calves Win at St Joseph Dairy Show
Linn County 4-H members won one blue, two red and three white ribbons at the St Joseph Dairy Show last Friday. The Dairy judging team placed seventh among about 30 teams from Missouri Kansas Iowa and Nebraska 4-H and vocational groups. Carrol Switzer Bucklin won a blue ribbon on his two year old Jersey cow bought with Sears Dairy Grant. Larry and Melanie Maxwell earned red ribbons on their junior heifers and Larry and Carol Lea Varney won white on theirs. Contest participants included Edward Wolf Carol Switzer Curtis Coulson Carol Lea Varney Larry Maxwell and Melanie Maxwell with Edward Carol and Carol Lea on the judging team. There were 192 animals represented.
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St. Joseph
Linn County
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
Carrol Switzer
Bucklin
Sears Dairy
Larry
Melanie Maxwell
Carol Lea Varney
4-H
Edward Wolf
Carol Switzer
Curtis Coulson
Larry Maxwell
Eward
Carol
Carol Lea
A Tribute to My Daddy Emery Gray on Father's Day
A short poem honors Emery Gray for his quiet virtue and respect earned from friends and family. DeLane Gray notes his father needs no fame or praise, only to be an ordinary man who is deeply valued.
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Emery Gray
Dad
DeLane Gray
Christian Church Welcomes Rev Icenogle for June 18 Service
The Christian Church invites the public to an 8 p m Sunday evening service on June 18 led by Rev William Icenogle who will fill the regular appointment.
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Christian Church
Wm. Icenogle
The
Mrs Frank Tarnow Rites Planned Near Purdin
Mrs Frank Tarnow age 62 died at home east of Purdin on Monday afternoon June 12. She left a husband sister and other relatives and friends. The body lies in state at Wade Funeral Home with services Friday June 16 at 2 PM conducted by Rev Walter Lutz of Chillicothe. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery Brookfield.
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Frank Tarnow
Purdin
Locsut Valley Church Sunday Services Invite
Locsut Valley Baptist Church invites attendees to worship led by Rev. E. C. Vanderpool Sunday morning at 11 and evening at 8. Parishioners are urged to attend and bring others to the service.
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Locsut Valley
Mrs Jessie Oliver Hosts General Purpose Club Meeting
The General Purpose Club met June 8 at Mrs Jessie Oliver home with ten members and seven children. A noon dinner was served and members planned tray making for the next session at Schrock Church on June 22.
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General Purpose Club
Jessie Oliver
Missouri
Pearle
Pete Crowdis
Schrock Church
Pleasant Grove Church Plans Sunday Picnic for Sunday School
Pleasant Grove Evangelistic United Brethren Church invites all Sunday School classes to a picnic at Chilliothe Park on Sunday June 18. Bring lunch and join in a day of fellowship and fun.
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Pleasant Grove
Evangelistic United Brethren Church
Chilliothe Park
Browning Baptist Church Announces Regular Services
The Browning Baptist Church led by Pastor Kenneth G. Kelley and Superintendent H. C. Bailey invites all ages to attend classes and services. Worship times are 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join at any time.
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Browning Baptist Church
Kenneth G. Kelley
H. C. Bailey
Shane
Johnson 4 H calf show draws large crowd at Everett Harris farm
About 250 4 H Club members parents and friends gathered at the Everett Harris farm on Sunday June 11 for a basket dinner and a day of judging grooming and showmanship contests. Bobby Haggy led the judging with 200 points and the blue ribbon calves included Herefords and Angus from Junior Badger Franklin Harris Wanda Haggy and others. Lelan Ryan county extension agent judged the nine baby beef calves with help from Floyd Badger Everett Harris and Raymond F. Smith.
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Johnson
Everett Harris Farm
Harris
Bobby Haggy
Franklin Harris
Junior Badger
Hereford
Badger
Angus
Freda Badger
Wanda Haggy
Waneva Haggy
Lelan Ryan
Grundy County
Floyd Badger
Everett Harris
Raymond F. Smith
Sullivan County
Linneus hosts Quigleys for Sunday dinner
Entertained by Mr and Mrs John Quigley and granddaughter Joan at 1 o'clock Sunday in Linneus with guests including R C Knifong, Francis Schrock and Steven, Kathleen Quigley, J D Quigley and sons David and Vickie, E L Quigley and son Gregory, and Marvin Rinehart with Marva June visiting in the afternoon.
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John Quigley
Joan
Linneus
R. C. Knifong
Francis Schrock
Steven
Kathleen Quigley
J. D. Quigley
David
Vickie
E. L. Quigley
Gregory
Marvin Rinehart
Marva June
Lantz Family Dinner Guests With Peterses Saturday
Mr and Mrs S C Lantz and their son Coleman visited Mr and Mrs W F Peters for a Saturday evening dinner in a quiet family gathering.
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Mrs. S. C. Lantz
Coleman
W. F. Peters
Beautiful Admiral television on display at Wade Appliance
A Browning Home Coming event features the Admiral combination television on display at Wade Appliance Store. Tickets sold grant free admission to the ball game on Sunday August 7, with the drawing for the TV to be held Saturday night August 5 at 11 p.m.
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Admiral
Wade
Browning
Coker Family Dined With Woodward Household
Mr and Mrs Hubert Coker and their son Monty Ray visited Friday for dinner with the G T Woodward family in Dallas Texas also joining were Mr and Mrs P E Cokerham.
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Hubert Cokerham
Monty Ray
P. E. Cokerham
Dallas
Texas
G. T. Woodward
Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Bennett Draws Family Gathering
Sunday evening a number of relatives and friends surprised Mrs. Bennett for her birthday with home made ice cream. Attendees included the Noel Bennett family Mollie Cordray Roy Haley Vernon DeVore Rex Snyder Noel J. Henry and families and Leon Bennett and children. They departed at a late hour wishing her more happy birthdays.
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Leon Bennett
Bennett
Browning Leader-Record Honor Roll Up to June 2
The Browning Leader-Record lists names of subscribers honored in an annual honor roll up to June 2. Readers whose names are missing despite payment are urged to call the newspaper.
Fuller family child enters Grim Smith Hospital in Kirksville
Mr and Mrs Ross Fuller and their son Dale visited Kirksville Friday where Dale entered Grim Smith Hospital for an appendectomy Saturday morning. Dale is reported as doing nicely.
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Ross Fuller
Dale
Kirksville
Grim Smith Hospital
City Council Hears Water System Discussion in Browning
Consulting engineer W B Rollins met Browning City Council on June 6 to explore a town water system. No action was taken. officials left the door open for a future public meeting if residents show interest. Also noted is the Britton family's trip to Columbia for the University of Missouri commencement.
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W. B. Rollins
Rollins Engineering Co
Kansas City
Browning
Lyle Britton and Son
Columbia
University of Missouri
Spencer
Enterprise 4-H Club June Meetings Report
The Enterprise 4-H Club met June 4 at the Enterprise school house with 61 members present. A short program of songs and readings preceded a basket dinner, and a livestock tour planned for the afternoon was postponed due to ball games. The club reconvened at Dickinson school house on June 8 with demonstrations on grooming and talks on hose and shoe care and a grooming quiz activity.
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Enterprise 4
Larry Hale
Phyllis Minor
Barbara Hanman
Gilbert Head
C. R
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Electric Theatre
Ila Nevins
Ralph Shoop
Clyde Brinkley
A. S. Smith
Theo Urback
G. T. Bagley
Ernest Billings
Mary Miller
Bill A. Newton
Harley Hawkins
Joe Johns
H. P. Glaze
C. J. Ingraham
W. W. Hatch
Lafe Pearler
H. G. Johnson
W. J. Davenport
Nellie Seaman
Chester Browning
Ray Cloud
O. K. Vincent
Victor Jones
J. O. Jones
Ollie Johnson
John L. Baskett
W. C. McIntyre
John Carter
C. F E. McGhee
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