Browning Girls Entered in County Contest
Five Browning girls enter a Linn County pageant to select a Queen of the Centennial, a Princess, and sixteen Maids of Honor. Votes are cast countywide via ballots earned with purchases from local merchants. The top vote getter becomes Queen, next Miss Columbia, and 16 runners-up join the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Bucklin
Meadville
Laclede
Purdin
St. Catherine
Marceline
Linneus
Browning
Bettie Baker
Annabeth Worley
Mary Carter
Charleen Haggard
Patricia Gooch
L. W. Hummel Furniture
J. G. May Drug Co
Dickinson
Browning Lumber Co
Farmers
Moore's
Phillips ’66
Browning Farm Club
Joe’s
Columbia
For Sale One Trukold Refrigerator in Perfect Condition
Lora M. Carter offers a Trukold electric refrigerator for sale. The appliance is described as being in perfect condition.
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Trukold
Lora M. Carter
Mrs John Constant Dead at 81 Needmore
Funeral services held for Mrs John Constant 81 of Needmore with Rev O O Hunsaker conducting at Christan church Humphreys. Burial in Humphreys cemetery. She died Monday after heart ailment. Born Feb 10 1857 Linn county near Linneus daughter of James and Octava Hurst. Married 1876 moved to Humphreys 1885 later to Galt then Needmore 1923. Survived by six daughters and other children.
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John Constant
Needmore
Christan Church
Humphreys
O. O. Hunsaker
Galt
John N. Constant
E. R. Carter
Browning
Fred Morrow
Thurman Sharp
Dale Osborn
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Stone at Daughter’s Home
A Sunday birthday dinner for Mrs Oz Stone was hosted at daughter Mrs Carl Drake’s home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Stone and Lorene, Mr and Mrs Jess Pulliam and Nadine, Mr and Mrs Earl Stone and children from near Purdin, Mr and Mrs Charles Johns and daughter, and Mr and Mrs Carl Drake and Nelson.
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Stone
Oz Stone
Carl Drake
Lorene
Jess Pulliam
Nadine
Earl Stone
Near Purdin
Charles Johns
Nelson
Sunday Dinner Guests in Linneus and Brookfield
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Head hosting Mr and Mrs Edd Barclay Mr and Mrs Edward Penney and daughter Mary Gooch of Linneus Mr and Mrs Paul Barclay and son of Brookfield.
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Walter
Edd Barclay
Edward Penney
Mary Gooch
Linneus
Paul Barclay
Brookfield
Women’s Club Holds June Meeting At Dr Dryden Home
The Women’s Club rescheduled due to rain and met June 1 at Mrs Dryden’s with Pres Mrs Street and Treasurer Mrs Crookshanks present. Members and visitors discussed patriotic topics, dues, and a social hour with ice cream and angle food cake. Next meeting set for Mrs Elizabeth Crookshanks’s home.
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Women’s Club
H. E. Crookshanks
Dr. Dryden
James Street
Joe Crookshanks
Dryden
Thora Carr
Gladys Brown
Susie Fuller
Stella Bumgarner
Oneta Grice
Margaret Hardin
Daisy Street
Sylvia Street
Orville Cokerham
Richard
Arthur Bennett
A. B. Dryden
America the Beautiful
J. W. Crookshanks
G. H. Kroeger
Flanders Field
Floyd Hardin
Chas. Grice
Elizabeth Crookshanks
C. R
Willing Workers Club Embroiders Tea Towels Meeting
Mrs Forest Gooch hosted the Willing Workers Club on May 25 with eleven members and several visitors. The group sang the club song and planned a magazine exchange. the next meeting is set for June 1 at Mrs Mont Cumbo's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Gooch
Willing Workers Club
Mont Cumbo
South Club
Beverly Carter
Kathryn Cumbo
Sallie Prather
Roll Call
Magazine Exchange
Mary Cotter
C.R
Picnic in City Park Honors Browning Alumni Guests
A Sunday noon gathering in City Park honored Ray T. Moore and A B Whaley with family groups and former Browning classmates. Moving pictures were made of the reunion and a note from H Clay Jones ends with a church memory and a eulogy about Guy Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Ray T. Moore
Ray Turner, Jr
Billings
Montana
A. B. Whaley
Richard
Kansas City
Beck
Sig
Shell
Brown
Doodle
Sug
Pam
Sid
J. N. Neet
Harvey James
Nona Clair
E. R. Duncan
A. A. Whaley
Lorene Whaley
Clara Whaley
J. B. Harvey
B. J. Harvey
Lula Carter
F. D. Carter
J. B. Carter
Belle Riley
J. P. Turner
B.H. Peterson
Ray Duane
Sarah A. Moore
Ruth Brown
Phyllis Ann
Chillicothe
C. Lantz
Grass hopper bait delivery orders requested weekly
Kenneth Williams asks customers to place grass hopper bait orders by Monday for Tuesday delivery each week and provides the contact phone 211.
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Kenneth Williams
Ice Cream Supper Planned by Baptist Ladies on Main Street
The Baptist Ladies will serve homemade ice cream and cake Saturday evening on Main Street, inviting the public to attend a community gathering.
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Main Street
The Reward of Constancy
A compact aphorism on constancy from the era noting how steady effort in water erosion, dog Towser, a devoted lover, and persistent advertising win trade. The piece blends humor and moral commentary in a brief quotable style.
Letter From H Clay Jones Kept Family Upbeat in 1938
A June 19 1938 letter from Kansas City Missouri to Guilford reports good health and fair business despite rain. Herman trains in San Diego with the naval hopefuls and writes of marching with the band. H Clay Jones plans to visit from the Orient and praise for grandsons who pass the navy exams and pursue life away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clay Jones
Kansas City
Guilford
Herman
San Diego
H. Clay
Orient
Navy
Thurman Family Returns From Springfield Visit
Mr and Mrs H E Thurman and twin sons Maurice and Ed ward return to Springfield Ill after a few days with Mrs Mary Williams and relatives A family dinner was held at the Williams home with guests J L Crain daughters Alean Jo and Dorris Donald DeWitt of Galt J R Williams and Virginia Burwell among others.
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H. E. Thurman
Maurice
Edward
Springfield
Mary Williams
Williams
J.L. Crain
Alean
Dorris
Donald DeWitt
Galt
J. R. Williams
Virginia Burwell
M E Church Holds Third Quarterly Conference
The third quarterly conference of the M E Church will meet at Roger on Sunday June 26 at 8 p m Reverend E N Garrett district superintendent from Kirksville will preach Attend and bring reports from all churches O B Hobbs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Roger
E. N. Garrett
Kirksville
O. B. Hobbs
Mendon and Browning Clash at Browning Park Diamond
Mendon Kelly and Everetts face Browning Moore and Dray in a Sunday baseball game at Browning Park Diamond. Free admission for ladies.
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Mendon
Browning
Browning Park Diamond
Kelly
Everetts
Moore and Dray
Alexander's Barber Shop Ad At No 4
An old notice announces Alexander's Barber Shop upstairs over Humphreys Farmers Store at No 4. Patronage is appreciated by Ramon Alexander.
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Alexander's
Humphreys Farmers Store
Ramon Alexander
Auditor Praises Linn County Tax Book Update
Forrest Smith, state auditor, commends Linn County Clerk C E Swinney for completing the 1938 tax books and returning revenue forms promptly. He notes this as the first abstract of its kind in Missouri and offers future service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
C. E. Swinney
Linnells
Missouri
Swinney
Forrest Smith
State Auditor
Mendon Triumphs Over Local Team 3-2 In Tight Battle
Mendon defeats Browning 3 to 2 on the Mendon diamond in a pitchers’ duel. Browning led 2-0 after a two-run first inning, but Mendon answered with three in the third. Moore allowed ten hits for Browning while Kelly held the locals to five, with seven and five strikeouts respectively. The game featured sharp fielding and two Browning double plays. Mendon hosts Browning again next Sunday and seeks revenge.
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Browning Redbirds
Mendon
Mendon Diamond
Browning
Stevenson
Kelly
Moore
Redbirds
Reverend Rush to Preach at Local Baptist Church
Notice says Rev. Rush of Laclede will preach at the Baptist Church here on Thursday evening June 25 at 8 o'clock. Everyone welcome.
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Rush of Laclede
Baptist Church
Cinderella Club Bridge Dinner Sees High Scores Won
Cinderella Club hosted a bridge dinner on Tuesday evening June 14 with members and guests. Mesdames H. C. Bailey J. H. Calhoun R. M. Calhoun Edgar Carter Glenn Freeland W. D. Grice G. W. Prather J. R. Williams and Eunice F. Dickin son attended. High scores were won by Mrs. J. H. Calhoun and Mrs. C. W. Gooch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lay
Cinderella Club
H. C. Bailey
J. H. Calhoun
R. M. Calhoun
Edgar Carter
Glenn Freeland
W. D. Grice
G. W. Prather
J. R. Williams
Eunice F. Dickinson
C. W. Gooch
Prayer Meeting Notice With Mrs Bell Knifong
Mid week prayer services led by Mrs Bell Knifong will be held Thursday evening. You are cordially invited to attend.
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Bell Knifong
Father’s Day Guests at Hooker Home
Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hooker included Glenn Hooker and his son Rogers from St. Louis, Raymond and Robert Tucker of Oklahoma City, J. W. Phillips of Marceline, and Mrs. Lizzie Prather with Billy Quigley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Hooker
Glenn Hooker
Rogers
St. Louis
Raymond
Robert Tucker
Oklahoma City
J. W. Phillips
Marceline
Lizzie Prather
Billy Quigley
Sunshine Workers Club Meets For June 8 Gathering
Mrs Alberta Campbell hosted the Sunshine Workers June 8 all day meeting with seven members and twelve visitors. Quilting on wool comforters kept the group busy. a noon dinner was served. Bible readings and singing preceded closing prayers. Visitors listed include Mrs Smith, Mrs Don Moffitt, Mrs Dewey Riddle, Maxine and Geraldine Riddle, Meta Carolee and Bryan Camp.
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Sunshine Workers Club
Alberta Campbell
Sunshine Workers
Alberta
Connie Bauer
Abraham
Mellie Thudium
Joseph
Mrs. Smith
Don Moffitt
Dewey Riddle
Maxine
Geraldine Riddle
Meta Carolee
Bryan Camp
Local Club Invites Members to Next Meeting
A club notice lists Eddie Bailey Harold Dean Almond Donna Spencer Bruce Moffitt Lawrence Riedl Paul Smith and Earl Campbell with his father Mr Campbell as members. Also named are Mabel Bertie Fae Alberta Minnie Connie and Mellie. Next meeting with Mabel. All are invited.
Class Meeting of Hummel Wesley Group Meets in June
The Hummel Wesley class gathered June 16 at Mrs. W. M. Owen’s home with thirteen members. Worship centered on Friendship with scripture John 15:1-16 read by Mrs. Hummel and songs The Best Friend of all and The Touch of His Hand on Mine. After business led by Mrs. Owen, program items included Topit Doors by Mrs. May Schrock and a discussion on what progress has meant to the people. Next meeting set for June 24 with Mrs. Herbert Bailey. refreshments by Mrs. Owen and Miss Ogaretta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hummel Wesley
W. M. Owen
Jesus
Hummel
John
Owen
Topit
Century of Progress
May Schrock
Roll ¢All
Herbert Bailey
Miss Ogaretta
Edward F. Williams Named Valere in Tartuffe Play
Edward F. Williams has been selected to play Valere in the summer production of Tartuffe by Moliere at the State Teachers College in Kirksville next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Williams
Valere
Tartuffe
Moliere
State Teachers College
Kirksville
Missouri boy state camp begins at Fulton with 200 leaders
About 200 Missouri high school students from rural and urban districts gather in Fulton for a youth governor race. They split into Federalist and Nationalist parties, caucus locally, and nominate candidates for governor and others. The camp runs a full week with state officers taking office on June 24 at Jefferson City. Claude H Myers Post backs two boys George Kollasch and Carl Barrows. Harry M Grabrel leads instruction, with aides in charge of House and Senate activities. Col B Marvin Casiteel directs the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Myers Post
Missouri
Fulton
Federalist
Jefferson City
Lloyd C. Stark
Missouri Department of the American Legion
House of Representatives
A. N. Lindsay
Clinton
Senate
Tad Reid
Maryville
Col
B. Marvin Casiteel
Highway Patrol
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Kansas
Hallie Pelletier
Des Moines
Iowa
Isaac
San Francisco
California
The
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Aubrey
J. S. Tindall
Lombard
Illinois
Grundy County Missourian
Trenton
Pignig
Ray
Byron
J. D. Burwell
White Oak
Marion Burwell
Hugh Johnson
George Shultz
Jeff Harmon
Guy T. Carter
Ingersol
Mr. Jones
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