Sunday drownings at Locust Creek pool shock Linneus
A sweltering Sunday near Linneus ends in two drownings at Locust Creek pool on Greely Moore farm. Mr Jackson and Mrs Ackgon, both unable to swim, vanishing in the powerful suction as Dewey Laske tried to aid them. two bodies recovered after night and morning searches. Dewey Laske nearly perished while rescuers worked.
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Capitol City
Missouri
Greely Moore Farm
Locust Creek
Loust Creek
Mrs. Ackgon
Dewey Laske
Rush hours strain city telephone switchboard
The article explains peak call times for the local telephone switchboard. It urges public cooperation during rush hours when lines are busy, advises patience with operators, and discourages loud or idle conversations that worsen congestion.
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Curi
Summer Arrived Saturday in Warm Plains Farming
The article notes hot weather arriving Friday afternoon as Old Sol shines strongly. Farmers report extremely high heat, rapid farm work progress, corn growing quickly, weeds dying when plowed, and wheat oats ripening as the binder nears.
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Sol
Grain binding plan stated by Arthur Cattey
Arthur Cattey of Browning R4 announces readiness to do grain binding with a tractor this season. He provides contact number 88F23 for arrangements and invites inquiries.
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Arthur Cattey
Browning
Surprise Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Hoskins in Winigan
A Sunday June 22 surprise dinner for Mrs. Hoskins marked her 48th birthday at Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hoskins home Winigan. About eleven relatives arrived with baskets, meals were spread under trees, and leftovers were plentiful. Families departed at sunset after a day of pleasant conversation and well wishes for many more happy birthdays. The attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Sheman Hoskins and son Nove, Mrs. J. J. Hoskins, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lawrence and daughters Verdairene and Alma, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Morris and children John and Evelyn, Ed Morris and Miss Ella, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hoskins, Rex Almond, and Beryl-One Hoskins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Hoskins
Winigan
Hoskins
Sheman Hoskins
Nove
J. J. Hoskins
Lester Lawrence
Verdairene
Alma
Ralph Morris
John
Evelyn
Ed Morris
Ella
Clyde Hoskins
Rex Almond
Beryl
Pianos Available New Kimball with Used Emerson
Cash or terms offered for a piano purchase. The seller is J. D. Mahaffey of Cameron Missouri. Local buyers encouraged to contact for bargain pricing and delivery arrangements.
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New Kimball
Emerson
J. D. Mahaffey
Cameron, Mo
Mrs B J Harvey Hosts Five Course Luncheon Guests
Mrs B J Harvey entertained with a five course luncheon on Tuesday June 24. Guest list included Mrs Minnie Talbert and daughters Ruth and Floy Kenley of Shenandoah Iowa Miss Shirley Craven Jeanett Whipper and Martha June Appleby of Excelsior Springs Mrs J D Collins of Moberly and Mrs E F Myers. Afternoon guests were Mrs Verna Stevenson and daughters Beverly and Waverly Mrs Nolan Singleton and Miss Naomi Singleton.
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B. J. Harvey
Minnie Talbert
Ruth and
Floy Kenley
Shenandoah
Iowa
Shirley Craven
Jeanett Whipper
Martha June Appleby
Excelsior Springs
J. D. Collins
Moberly
E. F. Myers
Verna Stevenson
Beverly and Waverly
Nolan Singleton
Naomi Singleton
Browning Club Triumphs Over Centerville In Hard Fought Game
Browning defeated Centerville 15 to 7 as fans packed the Cit y stadium. Highlights include Hope 2b and Meg Casey among bats, while Centerville’s Strandberg and Bradley contributed for a sizable local crowd. The second game saw Junior Stars edge in 5 to 3 at Park Diamond.
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Browning
Centerville
Ump
Centerville Boys
Ecco
Bee McDandel
POTN
BS Ic
Carter
Centervill
Strandberg
Bry Bradley
Wilson
Lee Maes
Kausberich
Vetstue
Cora Falls to Laclede Negroes in Tight Baseball Tilt
A large crowd watched Cora host the colored ball team from Laclede. After early disputes over umpiring, Freeland and Baker officiated until a late change. The Cora lads led most of the game, but Laclede’s pitching shift propelled them to win 16 to 15 in a close finish.
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Cora
Laclede Negroes
Laclede
G. G. Freeland
Shaker Baker
Mr. Freeland
Junior Stars Edge Tren ton in Tight Sunday Baseball
Earl Palmer's Junior Stars built a close game showdown against the Tren ton boys on Sunday with strong swings and tight defense in a hotly contested matchup.
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Junior Stars
Earl Palmer
Trenton Boys
Sight Seeing in Iowa with Adams Family
Mr and Mrs Guy Adams and daughter Orvyl spent a weekend visiting relatives in Atchison Kansas St Joseph and Shenandoah Iowa They toured Marysville and Chula to visit Fields studios and Miss Maude Fields They plan further visits and report a most enjoyable outing.
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Iowa
Guy Adams
Orvyl
Carl.Vroom
Atchison, Kansas
Jay Adams
St. Joseph
Marysville
Vic Fields
Maude Fields
Shenandoah
Earl May
Henry Fields
Chula
Floy Manning
Lawn Party Honors Miss Carmen Phillips in Marceline
Miss Kathleen Hooker hosted a Friday evening lawn party at her country home for Miss Carmen Phillips of Marceline. Guests enjoyed games and cookies and bananas then departed. Attendees included numerous local families and friends listed in full. Mrs. Harry Phillips and children joined Carmen and J W Phillips of Marceline, staying overnight with George Hooker’s family.
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Kathleen Hooker
Carmen Phillips
Marceline
Myrtle
Maude Kirby
Virginia Jennings
Annabel
Mary Longwell
Ruth
Lucile
Gertie Bowyer
Alma Cotter
Irene Crook
Martha Fuller
Julia
Coral Phillips
Kathleen
Dorothy Lee Hooker
Jane Eugene McKay
Robert ‘Crookshanks
Jerry
Kenneth ‘Jennings
Floyd Kirby
Harold Cooper
Raymond Warren
Lyle Bundies
Noble Crooks
Beryl
Paul Warren
Gaylord Quigley
William Tully
Lewis Stephenson
Morris Crookshanks
Reed
Vernon Johnson
Kenneth Young
Fay
Ray
Charles Lee Bowyer
Edgar Morris
Allison Johnson
James Morris
Luther Baker
Earl Nickell
Herman Woodworth
Jimmie Robison
Aston Wykoff
Jay Powell
Glen Scott
John Neely
David Pierce
Carlyle Bennett
Billy Rhodes
Fern Keithley
Mervyn Garrett
Ted Rottmann
Eugene Burchett
Byron Fuller
Frances Schrock
Cecil Browning
Cecil Stephenson
Oral Buckner
Jay Gooch
Estel Keithley
J. C. Jennings
James Coulter
J. W. Phillips
Rex
Joe Hooker
Gordon Johnson
Arthur Bennett
Mary Sue
Cleve Jennings
Walter Crooks
Marjorie Phillips
Coulter
Corey McQuown
Lloyd Bowyer
George Hooker
Harry Phillips
Carmen
J. W
Knight Barbecue Draws Large Sullivan County Crowd
A large crowd gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Knight for the annual Knight barbecue on a clear day. The event featured barbecued meat, a long feast, Milan band music, and an afternoon program with games and socializing. Mrs. P. C. Mullins signed off with thanks and best wishes.
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Sullivan County
Herbert L. Knight
Milan
Knight Family
Notice For Rent Pasture Near Ing BrownIng Missouri
80 acres of pasture with a water well and windmill available for rent. Property includes some shade. Contact G. W. Head in Brown ing Missouri for details.
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G. W. Head
Browning
Missouri
Mullins Letter Recalls Early Browning Life and Faith
Mrs P C Mullins writes from Browning Missouri reflecting on frontier life. She recalls furniture houses built long before town growth and borrowing fire from neighbors. She recounts candles grease lamps and Bible warnings about hell alongside parish memories of Mrs Jack Jacobs praising the Lord.
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P. C. Mullins
Browning
Joe Nickell
Johnstown
Galveston
Texas
Hell
Jack Jacobs
Dr Palm Opens Chillicothe Glasses Shop Weekdays
Dr Palm advertises an eye care shop in Chillicothe offering guaranteed glasses at low prices with service on every workday except Mondays.
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Dr. Palm
Chillicothe
Ride A Wee Sewing Club Hosts June Gathering
Mrs J R Williams hosted the Ride A Wee Sewing Club on Wednesday June 18 with invited guests Mrs D C Jessee of Kansas City Mrs Elgin Freeman of Enid Oklahoma Mrs M P Brassfield and Mrs Josie Jones. The hostess served a two course lap luncheon.
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J. R. Williams
Pleasant Surprise for Mrs Hedges at Purdin Picnic
Relatives and friends celebrated Mrs. Fannie Mc Ghee Hedges 71st birthday with a picnic dinner at Miss Rose Chambers place north of Purdin. About seventy five people attended and enjoyed the gathering, wishing her many more happy birthdays.
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Fannie McGhee Hedges
Miss Rose Chambers
Purdin
Birthday Party for Kenneth Lyle Maxey
Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Maxey near Milan celebrated their son Kenneth Lyle turning one on June 19. Guests included Harold Coffman Jimmie Thompson Clifford Thompson Rose White Olive Coffman Evlyn Reger and families. Cake ice cream and music provided entertainment as presents were given.
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J. N. Maxey
Milan
Kenneth Lyle
Little Lyle
Harold Coffman
Jimmie Thompson
Clifford Thompson
Rose White
Olive Coffman
Evlyn Reger
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Western Telephone Corporation of Missouri
Buck Penick
Noel P. Head
Browng
Park Diamond
Wood
Verstug
W. L .Pet Mouton
Unionville
Browning Son
Albia
Seymour
Barbacue
White Folks Church
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