Browning Rites Held For Hardy Calhoun
Hardy Calhoun 66. Browning resident and real estate and insurance man died June 18 1949 after a life of community service. Survived by wife Artie M Dickinson and siblings Lena Warner Lucile Burton Clair Green. Funeral June 15 at the Christian Church with Rev. William Icenogle officiating and interment in Enterprise cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hardy Calhoun
James
Helen Thornton Calhoun
Browning
Missouri
Lena Warner
Lucile Burton
Clair Green
Roy
Artie M. Dickinson
Christian Church
The
William Icenogle
Brookfield
Velma Jennings
Beverly Moore
J. R. Williams
Merril Peterson
Carter
Ray Nickell
Edgar Hoselton
Dyle Peterson
J. B. Moore
Ernest Linhart
Estella Gertrude Schrock Patterson Dies in Seattle
Estella Gertrude Schrock Patterson born January 25 1867 in Laclede Missouri died May 12 1949 at her Seattle Washington home. She married W H Patterson in 1899 and leaves son Henry Drue of Seattle and her husband. A lifelong musician and teacher she sang in social affairs and was a Christian Scientist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Schrock
Seattle
Washington
Estella Gertrude Schrock
P. D
Sarah C. Schrock
Laclede
Missouri
W.H. Patterson
Henry Drue
W. H. Patterson
Brookfield Minister to Lead Sunday Service at Christian Church
The Rev. William Scenogle will fill his regular appointment at the Christian Church in Brookfield Sunday at 8 p m. All are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Scenogle
Brookfield
The
Christian Church
Vacation Bible School Closes After Two Week Session
The Methodist Church held daily Vacation Bible School from May 30 to June 10. Eighteen teachers plus helpers supervised pupils and transport, meals, and activities. The church thanks all who contributed time money food and aid to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Williams Family Attends Kansas City Commencement
Mrs. C. C. Williams traveled to Kansas City on Thursday to visit sons and families including Kenneth Williams and Keith Williams and their wives and children. Cheryl Williams joined the local high school graduating class at the commencement program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Williams
Kansas City
Kenneth Williams
Keith Williams
Cheryl Williams
Calamity Jane Satire and Cadet Life at Electric Theatre
Friday and Saturday showings feature Bob Hope in Calamity Jane satire with Jane Russell and Alan Ladd in Cadet Rehabilitation of a veteran. Donna Reed adds romance while Alfred Hitchcock suspense drama in Technicolor stars James Stewart with a strong supporting cast. Screenings promise light comedy, romance, and thrills.
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Bob Hope
Jane Russell
Alan Ladd
Academy
Donna Reed
Alfred Hitchcock
James Stewart
For Sale Frying Size Chickens
Mrs. S. CC. Lantz offers frying size chickens for sale at one dollar each in Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. CC. Lantz
Browning
Work To Win 4-H Club Meeting Notes
The Work To Win 4-H Club met at Gooch school house on Thursday evening June 9. President Darrell Norvell opened with the 4-H pledge and roll call referenced a daily health habit. Members discussed summer meetings and next gathering set for July 14 at the Brinkley home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gooch School House
Darrell Norvell
Louise
Brinkley
Birthday Dinner Honors Local Birthday Celebrants
A June birthday gathering at Dan Head’s Cora home celebrated Dan Head of Cora and Mrs. Paul Spears of Chillicothe on June 5 and Mrs. Lonnie Scott of Milan on June 8. Friends and relatives attended from Laclede, Galt, Humbpreys, Kirksville, Browning, Milan, Purdin, and other towns sharing a noon dinner, photos, music, and greetings for many more happy returns.
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Dan
Cora
Paul Spears
Chillicothe
Lonnie Scott
Milan
Dan Head
Noel Head
Lois
Effie Brinkley
Mark
Alva Brinkley
Harold Clinefelter
Bonnie
Laclede
Herbert Head
Barbara
Galt
Chester Caldwell
Marie
Humbpreys
Troy Head
Lawrence Lavely
Charley Beier
Bobbie Wilson
Kansas City
Warren Rickey
Kirksville
Carl Lumsden
Gayle Ingraham
Browning
Guy Head
Raymond
Seif
Guy Buttifield
Purdin
Ane
Linn County 4-H Delegation Attends State Club Week
The Linn County delegation to State 4-H Club Week returned Wednesday afternoon June 8 after four days of games skits square dancing tours and talks. A Swedish Belgium France England youth exchange participant and other international visitors spoke about farm life abroad. Delegates included Betty Hoover Dale Fay Carol Switzer Mable Louise Tomlin Marilyn Gray Vernon Head and others with Charlotte Jod Guyer Emogene McColum performing on talent night. Home Agent DeLois Jones and County Extension Agent J Marvin Garner accompanied the group.
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Linn County
Columbia
Arkansas
Kansas
Sweden
Belgium
France
England
Holland
Betty Hoover
Dale Fay
Carol Switzer
Mable Louise Tomlin
Marilyn Gray
Vernon Head
Charlotte
Jod Guyer
Emogene McColum
Kathleen Guyer
Robert Sallee
DeLois Jones
J. Marvin Garner
Chapter V P E O Entertains Their Husbands June 8
Chapter V P E O entertained their husbands on Wednesday evening June 8 with a covered dish dinner at Blaine Fleming home. A program included readings by Dr. E Linhart I Bartow and C Fleming along with a flower contest and other amusements. Attendees included numerous couples and local residents such as Jas Bolling Guy Adams Ernest Linhart Gerald Wade and Lila Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. QO
Blaine Fleming
E. Linhart
I. Bartow
Cc. B. Fleming
Jas. P. Bolling
Guy Adams
Ernest Linhart
Gerald Wade
Herbert Bailey
Wesley Peters
Hardy Calhoun
T. S. Bartow
Ray Gooch
James Calhoun
Kathryn Calhoun
Robert Moore
Raymond McCrary
Reba Hummel
Bertha Haning
Essie Slack
Lila Williams
Funeral Held for Bert Walker in Winigan Community
Bert Walker died Friday at his daughter Mrs Flossie Barnett's home near Gifford. Attendees at his funeral in Winigan included Mr and Mrs Cecil Walker Mr and Mrs W V Walker Mr and Mrs George Walker and Ross Knight. He was formerly of the local community.
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Winigan
Cecil Walker
W. V. Walker
Purdin
George Walker
Ross Knight
Bert Walker
Walker
Flossie Barnett
Gifford
Father’s Day Reflections On Duty And Family Values
A nostalgic notice on Father’s Day praising paternity. It notes the father’s quiet pride, gifts he often pays for, and his wish to select his own attire. The message emphasizes the responsibility of fatherhood and the example set for children, hoping for valued assets to family and nation.
Office at home Spee north of bank
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an office at home and a street position north of a bank with a phone reference. The readable text provides no clear event or individuals to identify a full news item.
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Spee
Hanman Hostess to And Chatter Club meeting notes
Mrs. Clara Hanman hosted an all day Chatter Club meeting with quilts finished and bound. A large dinner was served by Bessie Steele and members. The record lists many members and visitors and notes the next meeting date and attendees.
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Tch
Clara Hanman
Bessie Steele
Florence
Cora Lee
Hallie
Danny
Gladys
Effie Britton
Comoracer
Lydia Barclay
Bertha Abbott
Blanche Head
Are
Florence Elliott
Laura Hamilton
Irene Kelly
Leota Haley
Cora Lee Ford
Gladys Floyd
Gertrude
Alpha Lambert
Orpha Dickinson
Edith Hale
Alfie Christy
Hallie Minor
Goldie Abbott
Brantner
Alma Browning
Hosties
Florence Foss
Doris Hanman
Lucille Quigley
May Foss
Joan
Phyllis Minor
Marlene Abbott
Jessie M. Bri
Maurice Minor
Norma June
Gary W. Floyd
Dorothy Lee
Lester
Marjorie Ford
Danny Haley
Elaine Hale
Janette
Japet
Jamita Quigley
John Lee
Bernard
Jerry Brantner
Loretta Kenley
Kenneth Steele
Gay Hanman
C. R
In Memoriam For Herbert Bevier Two Years On
In fond and loving memory of our dear husband and father Herbert Bevier who passed two years ago June 17. Death tries to break but all in vain. To have to love, and then to part is the greatest sorrow of one’s heart. The years may wipe out many things but this they wipe out never. Sadly missed by wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Bevier
Benen
P. E. O. Chapter Hold Short Meeting at Fleming Home
The Business Meeting of the P. E. O. Chapter was held at Mrs. Bessie Fleming's home on Wednesday afternoon June 8 with twelve members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Fleming
June Rainfall Surpasses Earlier Wet Junes in 1949 Drizzle
The June of 1949 shows a total rainfall of 6.40 inches by mid month with heavy early rains of 3.63 inches, a 0.30 inch shower on the 11th, and 2.47 inches later, noting June 1942 remains the wettest on record at 19.78 inches while other Junes ranged from about 4 to 9 inches in nearby years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Bailey Maytes Co for your con Neff Radio Service
Brookfield Mo. Neff Radio Service advertises Bailey Maytes Co offering repairs and parts with contact at 168 Main. Phone 587. Local business notice appears in the Brookfield directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Maytes Co
Main
Brookfield
Cokerham Family Reunion Held in Linneus Missouri
A Cokerham family reunion occurred at City Park Linneus on Sunday June 12 honoring Mr and Mrs P E Cokerham and Mr and Mrs H W Cokerham and their Dallas Texas children visiting Linn County relatives. A large crowd enjoyed a bountiful noon basket dinner followed by photos and visiting with many relatives listed from Missouri and Illinois towns.
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Cokerham
Linneus
Missouri
P. E. Cokerham
H. W. Cokerham
Dallas
Texas
Linn County
Patty
Bonnie
Bobby
Monty
C. C. Cokerham
Grand Pass
Sam C. Johnson
Hallisville
C.H. Wine
Doris
Sally
Max Wine and
Chas. Thompson
Nancy
Shelby
Mont Burris
Hubert Lyle Powell
Scott Field
Ill
Orville C. Ogle
Lana Lee
C. V. Miller
Cora Hague
Jennie
Clarence
W. J. Cokerham
Joan
E. R. Cokerham
O.S. Cokerham
Richard
James Cokerham
Ivan Cokerham
Donald Dean
Carlotta May
Norman Miller
Roy Miller
H. L. Fuller
W. R. Bales
Chas. Owens
A. J. McGhee
Purdin
W.R. Rhodes
Trenton
L. T. Finney
Larry
Darrell
G. T. Woodward
Browning
Postmaster Approved for Browning Steady Transition
The U S senate approved Roy Junior Haley for postmaster at Browning. The exact effective date is not yet learned. Mrs Almeda Bartow has been acting postmaster since the death of J D Burwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Junior Haley
U. S. Senate
Browning
Almeda Bartow
J. D. Burwell
Sunday Poultry sale listing for Raymond Alspach
Local poultry ad advertises chickens for sale from Raymond Alspach with contact via phone number 43. Dressed or undressed birds offered.
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Raymond Alspach
Browning Farm Club Holds June Meeting with Guest Speaker
The Browning Farm Club met Tuesday night June 7 with an excellent program. F H A Linn County rep Mr Shearly introduced Mr Stanley who gave an illustrated lecture on Farm Living. Doyle Carter from Sullivan County spoke, Mildred Atkins coordinated, Lena Kenley accompanied on piano, and community singing opened the session. A June gift was drawn as an added attraction.
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Browning Farm Club
Shearly
F. H. A. Linn
Stanley
Doyle Carter
F. H. A. Sullivan County
Mildred Atkins
Lena Kenley
Vernon Jeys
Steve Lay
Joe's Radio Shop Listing In Brookfield Me
A local shop at 32 E Heim Street Brookfield Maine advertises radio services and phone contact 1112. The brief notice notes a small business presence in the town and provides the storefront address for customer inquiries.
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Joe's Radio Shop
Heim
Brookfield
MFA Mutual Reduces Auto Insurance Rates
MFA Mutual Insurance Company announces sharp auto insurance cuts through local agent W R Ware. Rates drop up to 40 percent on new policies and renewals, with the firm noting policyholders near 50 000 and annual premiums around 3 million dollars. The Columbia based company emphasizes no assessments or membership fees and continued prompt claim service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MFA Mutual Insurance Company
W. R. Ware
Mr. Ware
Columbia
Ware
Policyhold
MFA
Names Missed From Mr and Mrs Custer Linhart Birthday
A birthday party hosted by Mrs Hla Bennett omitted the names of Mr and Mrs Custer Linhart from invitations. The note regrets the oversight and clarifies the event details.
Civil Service Exam for Purdin Post Office July 8 1949
A civil service examination for Substitute Clerk at the Purdin Missouri Post Office will be held July 8 1949. Applicants must live in the delivery zone or be bona fide patrons. Age 18 to 50, with veteran preference waivers possible. Details from the Purdin postmaster.
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Purdin
Missouri
Browning Baptist Church Services Announced
Browning Baptist Church led by Pastor E. Paul Weaver invites all to Sunday school every Sunday at 10 00 am with Carl Drake as S S Superintendent Regular preaching on the second and fourth Sundays Bible School Commencement Friday night at 8 o clock Everybody welcome to attend these services
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Carl Drake
S. S
Locust Valley Church Schedule Under Rev Peery
Locust Valley Baptist Church posts Sunday School at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m with Evening Service at 7 p m Pastor Rev Kenneth Peery leads preaching on the second and fourth Sundays each month. Cecil Lay serves as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Valley Baptist Church
Kenneth Peery
Cecil Lay, Su
The Methodist Church Dr. Thes. J. Haney Pastor
The Methodist Church announces Dr. Thes J Haney as pastor appointed to lead the congregation. Details of installation and serving schedule to be provided by church officials and bulletin.
Sea Renee and Worship Services Noted
A fragment notes Sea Renee at 10:00 a.m. with L. Schrock leading a Sept 11 worship and sermon schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Schrock
Sant Church First Sunday Morris Chapel Service
The fragment notes church scheduling with a pastor W A Pollock and references the first Sunday and fourth Sundays. It appears to indicate a Morris Chapel and a weekly pattern for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vate Sant
Morris Chapel
Ourth
W. A. Pollock
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Brown
Electric Theatre
Er Hanman
Ireunion
MFA Mutual
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