Peters Family Obituary and Funeral Held in Browning
George Fredrick Peters 78 died June 21 1940 at Browning Missouri. He married Mary Fowler in 1884 and Stella Kille in 1914. survived by wife Stella son Guy L Peters brothers William and Amos twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral at Methodist Church conducted by Rev O W Ethington with pallbearers and flower girls. interment Hoover cemetery. Relatives from Kansas Illinois Nebraska Missouri attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary V. Fowler
Fredrick George
Roy Allen
Anna May
Lillian Christina
Stella Kille
Guy L. Peters
William H
Garnett
Kan
Amos W
Chicago
Ill
Methodist Church
Browning
O. W. Ethington
Relati
Guy Adams
Roy Calhoun
Joe Nevins
Paradise
Ethington
Elmer Peters
Lester Peters
Earl Peters
Wesley Peters
John Allen Martin
Carroll Hairfield
Billy
Geo. Lynn Peters
Leona Peters
Imogene Peters
Reta Peters
Ruth Airnold
A. J. River
Hoover Cemetery
William H. Peters
Ellsworth Peters
Omaha
Neb
Detroit
Mich
Wahl Haynes
Wm. Griffith
Kansas City
Lewis Alspach
Sedalia
Meda Alspach
Brookfield
John McLellan
Dawn
B. N. Morgan
Kirksville
Ima Kille
Quincy, Ill
Frank Kille
Card of Thanks From the Peters Family
The Peters Family expresses sincere appreciation for acts of kindness shown during the death and burial of their loved one and for the beautiful floral offerings.
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Peters
July First Closing Date for Soil Building Practices
Sullivan County A C P committee sets July first as the deadline to apply for soil building payments under the 1940 program. One unit equals 4.6 acres of non crop open pasture or two acres of improved woods with $1.50 paid per unit. Applications are filed at the Milan County A C P Office.
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Sullivan County
A.C. P
Milan
Personal note from editor appeals for summer printing help
Editor asks Browning readers to cooperate in summer printing efforts and to share hometown news. Emphasizes local interest, prompts readers to stop on the street with news bits, and notes small papers value hometown connections over large staffs.
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Browning
Cordray, W. T., Dies After Illness
W T Cordray died Tuesday morning after a stroke left him confined to his room. He is survived by his wife and two daughters Mrs Paul Gooch and Mrs Noel Bennett. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 at the Baptist Church with burial in Jenkins cemetery. The family receives community sympathy.
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W. T. Cordray
Mr. Cordray
Paul Gooch
Noel Bennett
Baptist Church
Jenkins Cemetery
Cordray
Mary Martha Class Joins Missionary Union
The Mary Martha Class of the Baptist Church met at president Dorothy Drake's home on June 20. In a business session they voted to join the Women's Missionary Union. After the program ice cream and cookies were served to attendees Lela Nect Myra Lay Leone Harris Dorcas Harvey Nellie Stone Floy Peterson Mae McCormick Alice DeVore and Marjorie Lay.
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Mary Marthas
Mary Martha
The
Baptist Church
Dorothy Drake
Women’s Missionary Union
Willing Workers Club
Willing Workers of
Jenkins District
Lottie Bundies
Lottie
Jesus
Laura Lay
Lillian White
Cecil Cotter
Maude Christy
Lillian
Lucille Norvell
Laura
C.R
Prize Winning Film Mr Deeds Goes To Town at Electric Theatre
The article notes Mr Deeds Goes To Town, a prize winning comedy starring Gary Cooper and Jean Arthur, about Longfellow Deeds who inherits wealth and travels to New York. It promises rib cracking humor and urges seeing the film at the Electric Theatre tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science
Mr. Deeds
Longfellow Deeds
New York City
Gary Cooper
Jean Arthur
Electric Theatre
Free chinch bug oil arrives to aid field barriers
A supply of 55 gallon drums of oil for chinch bug barrier construction will arrive in Milan this week and be available Friday and Saturday. The oil is free except for a 25 cent non returnable barrel charge and must be used only for barrier construction per Entomology Department instructions.
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Milan
U.S. Bureau of Entomology
Entomology Department
Agricultural Extension Service
Fred Kille of Glendale Life and Career Spotlight
Glendale California June 18 1940 Fred W Kille long time News Press employee celebrated as Glendale News Press compositor who began in Browning Missouri and later moved to California in 1916. The piece recounts his career from Browning Record printer devil to Glendale displays, his family at 742 Burchett, and his son Eugine B. Kille. Also notes community farming meeting led by County Agent Hall on June 28 at 9 am about barrier construction with creosote oil and local farmers attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Calif
G. T. Woodward
Browning
Guilford
News- Press
California
Fred W. Kille
Glendale News
Glendale Press
Fred
Browning Record
Browning, Mo
J. L. Kille
Deming
N. M
Albuquerque, N. M
Journal
Denver
Colo
Laramie
Wyo
Alliance
York
Neb
Southland
Glendale Typographical Union
Modern Woodmen of America
Wrigley Field
Los Angeles
Kille
Dilley
Mr. Kille
H. F. Kille
Geo. Peters
Chinch Bug Demonstration Draws Linn County Farmers
Farmers in Linn County attend a chinch bug demonstration amid concerns over crop damage. Officials show barriers and methods to protect fields as pest pressures rise.
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Linn County
Electric Theatre Serves Free Ice Cold Lemonade July 4
The Electric Theatre invites all to a free lemonade event on the evening of July 4 in front of the building. A screening of THE CISCO KID AND THE LADY will follow, featuring a lively Western adventure with action and humor for families.
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Electric Theatre
Cisco Kid
Henry
Prayer Meeting at Methodist Church Thursday Evening
Prayer meeting announced at the Methodist Church for Thursday evening at 7 30 listen for the bell and attend as announced by church leadership.
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Methodist
Vaccination Price Rise Notes for Sleeping Sickness Vaccine
Reports from several serum companies show the Chick Embryo Encephalomyelitis vaccine price rising from 1.00 to 1.25 per treatment. Horse owners planning inoculations should act soon as the insurance against sleeping sickness remains cost effective for horses valued at 150 to 200 dollars.
Young Couple Married in Centerville June 23
Miss Annabeth Worley and Luther Baker united in marriage at the Christian Church in Centerville Iowa on Sunday June 23. The single ring ceremony was at high noon officiated by Rev H E Trimble with attendants Miss Pauline Caster and James Fister. The newlyweds planned a Browning home and Lemonade was served. Mrs Baker is the Worley daughter and Mr Baker is the Browning native employed with Worley Motor Co.
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Christian Church
Centerville
Iowa
Annabeth Worley
Luther Baker
H. E. Trimble
Pauline Caster
James Fister
Browning
Baker
E. D. Worley
Browning High School
Mr. Baker
A. M. Baker
Worley Motor Co
Smith Pulliam Wedding in Phoenix.
Miss Nadine Smith and Merle Pulliam were married in Phoenix Arizona on June 15 at 10 p m Reverend Roscoe Nottingham officiated The couple are both graduates of Purdin High School and will reside in Phoenix where Merle is employed. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Wallace Pulliam and Mr and Mrs J W Pulliam and Nadine is the daughter of Mrs Anna Smith of Purdin.
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Nadine Smith
Merle Pulliam
Phoenix
Arizona
Roscoe Nottingham
Wallace Pulliam
J. W. Pulliam
Anna Smith
Purdin
Purdin High School
Purdin Mercantile Company
Frank Pulliam
Purdin Lumber Co
City Grants July Fireworks Sale Permit
The City Council approved permission for the sale and shooting of fireworks from July 1 to July 4. H. L. Adams serves as City Clerk.
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H. L. Adams
For Sale Jersey Cattle and Corn by Otto Johnson
One year old Jersey bull for sale. Twenty two year old Jersey heifers for sale. Twenty five year old Jersey cows for sale. Also 200 bushels corn available. Contact Otto Johnson.
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Otto Johnson
Boxing Show Promises Big Night in Milan Near July
A boxing show is set for June 28 at the Milan high school field sponsored by Sullivan County American Legion Post No 228. Twenty four rounds feature stars from Chillicothe Brookfield Kirksville and Milan with champions Bob Hileman Truman Swingles Dave Murdock and Jack Haley. Admission 15 cents children 25 cents general 40 cents reserved. show begins 8 15 with rain date July 1.
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Milan
Sullivan County American Legion Post
Chillicothe
Brookfield
Kirksville
Bob Hileman
Truman Swingles
Dave Murdock
St. Joesph
Jack Haley
Teachings of Jesus course led by Dr. Tussey
A religious education course titled Teachings of Jesus will be taught by Dr. David R. Tussey Executive Secretary of Religious Education in Missouri. It runs June 30 through July 6 at the Methodist Church. Enrollment via Rev. O V Ethington. Open to all denominations.
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Jesus
David R. Tussey
State of
Missouri
Methodist Church
O. V. Ethington
Tussey
Stitch And Chatter Club Helps Lois Foss Finish Work
Stitch and Chatter Club members met Lois Foss on a Tuesday afternoon to help finish her quilting project. Rain scattered them before completion but many quilts were finished and bound and all tea towels were completed except two.
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Stitch and Chatter Club
Lois Foss
Justly Proud The Fourth of July and its enduring meaning
A patriotic reflection on the Declaration of Independence, the American way of life, and the sacrifices of Patriots at Lexington and Valley Forge. The piece honors the nation's unity, free speech, religious choice, and the protection of liberty against tyranny, citing departed pioneers who shaped the United States.
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Valley Forge
Lexington
Diary of Slats and Family Mischief Through a Week
Sunday describes Slats’ fascination with a pale girl smoking a cigarette and a remark about growing up to smoke a cob pipe. Monday has Ma and Ant Emmy washing clothes, missing attire, and a visit to a movie. a rainstorm ruins the laundry. Tuesday features Ma’s wishful talk and Pa’s indifferent reaction. Wednesday Mistress Gillem visits and contemplates a plan while Ma questions its value. Thursday asks Jane if kissing is easier with modern conveniences. Friday notes school and pharmacy visits with flirtatious glances toward Jane or Elsy. Saturday they fish, capture a possum, and release a yellow tiger cat from Ant Emmy’s yard.
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Ant Emmy
Mistress Gillem
Evry
Abel
Sody Founten
Jane
Elsy
Blisters
Jake
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Geo. F. Peters
George Fredrick
Fredrick H
Christina Peters
Findley
Ohio
Bylendale News-Press
Yours Truly, Fred W. Kille
Hall
Highway 5
Kuhn
Linneus
Adams
College of Agriculture
Farm Bureau
E. G. Foot
Herb Strickler
Russell Lee
Geo. Bottorff
Harold Foss
Mark Gooch
Joe Daniels
C. J. Amen
New Boston
Glenn Tomlin
J. W. Buckner
Chula
Chester Swank
Laclede
Bessie Steele
Alpha Christy
Blanche Head
Goldie Abbott
Allie Ware
Edith Hale
Effie Britton
Frances McGhee
Camora Spencer
Mildred Foss
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