Dinner at Browning Park Draws Large Local Crowd
A Sunday gathering at Browning Park brought about 136 relatives visiting from out of state for dinner and ball games. Attendees listed include many Havens and Head families from Illinois Iowa Missouri California and Kansas with a note of regret for any omissions and a hope to meet again next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Park
Jas. E
San Diego
Calif
Bob Horegian
Monrovia
Slim Rehberg
Stockton
Tim Havens
Eunice Swank
Vane Swank
Kansas City
David Hughes
Ludlow
Bennie Havens
Silvins
Ill
Howard Havens
Osco
Adrice Costigan
Chicago
Andrew DeVore
Seymour
Iowa
Mary Havens
Des Moines
Fred Havens
Harold Elliott
Brookfield
Jackie Simmons
Linneus
Rolan Gooch
Purdin
Nelson Poole
Wayne Budditt
Milan
Bill Brown
Cora
Vic Jones
J. D. Quigley
Bob Rine
Charley Head
Carl Lumsden
Gayle Ingraham
Wanted To Buy A Good Used Horse Drawn Mower
The notice states C. L. McQuown of Browning seeks to buy a reliable used horse drawn mower. No price listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. McQuown
Browning
Dentist Opens Home Practice in Browning Missouri
Dr. E. R. Duncan will open a dentistry office in his home in Browning Missouri after July 1 for the practice of dentistry. The setup marks a new local service option for residents seeking dental care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Duncan
Browning, Mo
Sunday Dinner Guests Of Milan Family
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Algie Fanning and family of near Milan were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Watson, Mrs. Ena Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Axtell and Gloria Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Fields and Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Creason and Nola Mae. The afternoon was spent visiting, playing the guitar and eating homemade ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algie Fanning
Milan
Henry Watson
Ena Watson
Donald Axtell
Gloria Jean
Quentin Fields
Nolan Creason
Nola Mae
Haley Family Arrivals and Distant Kin Gather
Mrs Roy Haley and Mrs Wilson Lay host relatives from Omak Washington and nearby towns. Everett Haley, Donald Haley and daughter, Seldon Ford and children, Roy J Haley with Danny, George Haley and children join a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Haley
Wilson Lay
Everett
Omak
Wash
Donald Haley
Seldon Ford
Roy J. Haley
Danny
George Haley
Jones Taxi Service Ad Promotes Modern Clean Rides
A brief ad notes late model clean comfortable cars with an office at home north of the bank and provides a phone contact for Jones Taxi Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cea
Bank
Electric Theatre Season Features Roy Rogers and Francis
Friday and Saturday June 30 and July 1 present Melody Western with Roy Rogers Andy Devine and Gail Davis plus color excitement. Sunday to Tuesday July 2 3 4 brings Francis the talking army mule a comic highlight with a slapstick plot that hammers U S Army. Wednesday to Thursday July 5 6 offers Good Sam Gary Cooper Ann Sheridan a modern Samaritan comedy with serious family complication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Rogers
King of the Cowboys
Andy Devine
Gail Davis
Francis
Sam
Leo McCarey
St. Mary
Gary Cooper
Ann Sheridan
Stores Closed July 4th Holiday
Stores will be closed all day on Tuesday July 4 including Browning Drug Co Gooch's Store Farmers Cash Store Economy Variety Store Wade Furniture and Appliance Dr MrArtor's Office MFA Central Cooperative Browning Lumber Co J R Williams Co H L Schrock Bailey Maytag Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Drug Co
Gooch’s
Farmers Cash Store
Economy Variety
Wade Furnniture & Appliance
Dr. MrArtor
M.F.A. Central Cooperative
Browning Lumber Co
J. R. Williams & Co
H. L. Schrock
Bailey Maytag Co
Birthday thanks from Maggie Wykoff
In Appreciation I wish to thank my friends for the many cards and gifts I received on my birthday. They were really appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Wykoff
Mr. Carter Retires From Browning Business After 43 Years
E R Carter retires from Browning after forty three years in business. He and his father ran a feed mill then added an ice business, harvesting from Carter pond for summer deliveries. Recently he bought more ice from an outside plant and delivered by truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
E. R. Carter
Browning
Carter Pond
Alspach Family Returns From Colorado Visit
Mrs. M. O. Alspach and her son Raymond and daughter Mrs. R. E. Brandel came home Tuesday after visiting her father W. C. Kennedy in Pueblo Colo and her sisters and husbands H. J. Maden and T. J. Noakes in Denver They enjoyed sightseeing at Manitou and Colorado Springs en route to Denver
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
M. O. Alspach
Raymond
R. E. Brandel
W.C. Kennedy
Pueblo
Colo
H. J. Maden
T. J. Noakes
Denver
Manitou
Colorado Spings
Bridge Luncheon Held at Gooch Home With Prizes Awarded
Mrs. R A Gooch and Mrs T S Bartow hosted a bridge luncheon Monday evening at the Gooch residence. High Score went to Mrs Steve Lay, Consolation to Mrs R J Haley, Traveling prize for 80 Honors and game to Mrs Leo Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Gooch
T. S. Bartow
Gooch
Steve Lay
R. J. Haley
Leo Jones
Hugh Campbell
Chillicothe
Gail Bartow
Kirksville
Leland Kelley
Milan
Carl Drake
LaPlata
Lewis Wood
Purdin
J. A. Bennett
J. P. Bolling
Ted Brantner
Artie Calhoun
Kathryn Calhoun
Edgar Carter
Howard Carter
Clive Freeland
C. W. Gooch
J. W. Grice
Edgar Hoselton
Jerry Jennings
Claude Kenley
Robert Moore
J. T. Nevins
Ray Nickell
Reta Peters
Merril Peterson
G. W. Prather
Kathlene Quigley
J. B. Rudloff
Nellie Seaman
Eugene Thurlo
Rosalie Schrock
Gerald Wade
J. R. Williams
Route P Road to Set for Construction in Linn County
Construction of Route P north and east from Linneus will strain Linn County's supplementary road funds, delaying other projects into 1952. Bids for Route P and a parallel section to Route M will be opened in Jefferson City, with 6.2 miles to be built in two sections and a crushed rock surface after grading. Concrete culverts are planned at Muddy and Turkey Creeks.
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Linneus
Linn County
Highway Department
Ben F. Leslie
Macan
State Highway Commission
Jefferson City
Highway Commission
Linn County Highway Commission
Leslie
Shouse Estate
France Tillman
George Cleveland
Airport Road
Tillman- Cleveland
State Highway Department
Turkey Creeks
Turkey Creek
Dinner Guests Gather for LaPlata Family
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Drake and sons Nelson and Gene of LaPlata hosted Sunday dinner guests. The attendees included Mrs. Nellie Stone Mr. and Mrs. Chas Johns and Judy Mr. and Mrs. Jess Pulliam Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Elliott and Roger Earl Stone and daughters Mr. and Mrs. Ben Barrows and son from Monroe City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Drake
Nelson and
Gene
LaPlata
Nellie Stone
Chas. F. Johns
Judy
Jess Pulliam
Lawrence Elliott
Roger
Earl Stone
Ben Barrows
Monroe City
Mrs. Wilson Lay Returns Home After Twelve Years
Mrs. Wilson Lay and her son Everett of Omak Washington visited relatives including Mr and Mrs Roy Haley this Sunday. It marked her first return home in twelve years and drew other family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Lay
Everett
Omak
Wash
Roy Haley
Radio Services At Bailey Maytag Co On Main
Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Company for convenience. Neff Radio Service is located at 16 South Main Brookfield Missouri and offered phone 587.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Maytag Co
Neff Radio Service
S. Main
Brookfield, Mo
Corn Acreage Measuring Starts in Sullivan County
The Sullivan County PMA Committee begins corn acreage measurement following 1950 allotments. Committeemen will also request reports on soil-building practices to date. Cooperation from farmers aids county and community committees, says John W. Lee, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PMA
Department of Agriculture
Sullivan County
John W. Lee
Sunday Dinner Guests at the Garrett Residence
Mr and Mrs J W Garrett hosted a one o'clock Sunday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Don Keller of Kansas City Missouri Mr and Mrs Lester Kelley of Corydon Iowa Mr and Mrs Dwight Keller and their son of Mystic Iowa Mr and Mrs Edward Keller and Mr and Mrs Ernest Keller with children of Seymour Iowa and Mr and Mrs Keath Crooks and Donna Kaye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Garrett
Don Keller
Kansas City
Lester Kelley
Corydon
Iowa
Dwight Keller
Mystic
Edward Keller
Ernest Keller
Seymour
Keath Crooks
Donna Kaye
Firecrackers Allowed for Three Days in Browning City Limits
Firecrackers that are not dangerous may be fired for three days July 3 4 and 5 within Browning city limits excluding the Business District and alleys parallel to Main Street between the Baptist Church and Highway 5. City Marshal directed to enforce. City Clerk A D Peterson signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Main Street
Highway 5
A. D. Peterson
Strayed Cattle from Farm During Flood Reported
A farmer reports two stray cows from the recent flood. One red cow, five years old, and one black cow, three years old, are missing. Finder should notify Cleveland Christy or Cora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Christy, Cora
For Sale 3000 Bushel Corn Delivered
L E Hedges of Browning Missouri advertises 3000 bushels of corn for sale delivered at 1.50 dollars per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Hedges
Browning, Mo
Youth Caravan training and service program
Members of Youth Caravan Week pursue a serious Christian project. Caravaners endure ten days of intensive training at five centers, then seven weeks in local churches, one week per church, to lead youth programs. Pictures and details about the Browning Caravaners follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Browningist Church Announces Weekly Services
Kenneth Eee Pastor H C Bailey Supt invites all to Browningist Church for classes for all ages and van service on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 00 am and 8 00 pm All are welcome to services at any time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browningist Church
Kenneth Eee
H. C. Bailey
Bridal Shower Honors Janet Lumsden Before Her Wedding
The Grice home hosted a June 22 bridal shower for Janet Lumsden, the future bride of Phillip Bond Grice. Guests left gifts on a parasol-decorated table and enjoyed a playful contest, followed by the opening of gifts and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. Joel Brookshier, Mrs. T. S. Bartow, Mrs. Marvin Abbott, Mrs. C. W. Gooch, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wm. Grice
Janet Lumsden
Phillip Bond Grice
Joel Brookshier
T. S. Bartow
Marvin Abbott
C. W. Gooch
W. D. Grice
Fred Lambert
Ernest Lumsden
J. R. Williams
Dale Finney
Eugene Thurlo
Smith
R. M. Calhoun
1938 Ford 1 ton pickup for sale
1938 Ford 1%ton pickup in fair condition with four new tires. Priced at $100. Cash or will trade for stock. Write or see Warren Jeys in Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Warren Jeys
Browning
Birthday Anniversary Picnic at Linneus Park
A Sunday picnic at Linneus Park honored Lafe Bennett birthday anniversary. Attending were Mr and Mrs Lafe Bennett of Browning, Mr and Mrs R C Bennett and sons, Mr and Mrs Paul Roach and son of Linnies, Mr and Mrs M J Tomich and children of Queen City, and Mrs John Wunsch of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linneus Park
Lafe Bennett
Browning
R. C. Bennett
Paul Roach
Linnies
M. J. Tomich
Queen City
John Wunsch
Chicago
Hospital Thank You Card Note from Dale Fuller
Dale Fuller thanks readers for the many nice cards and letters received during the hospital stay and expresses appreciation for the support.
Canvases Offered for 8 ft Grain Binder by Joe Christy
Local ad lists good set of canvases for an eight foot grain binder priced cheap by Joe Christy in Browning. It notes affordable options for farming equipment repairs and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Christy
Browning
Auction Notice for Farm Livestock and Grain
Alden Knifong lists 1000 or 1500 bushels of corn at 1.50 dollars per bushel with two sows and fifteen pigs offered in a farm sale. The terse ad signals a local auction format and livestock and grain lots for prospective buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Knifong
Browning
W S of C S Meeting Held at Hostesses Home
Mrs H H Drake hosted the W S of C S meeting at Mrs Crawford and Mrs Nellie Seaman's home. Nineteen attended with fifteen members. The session opened with a song and prayer, worship by Mrs Mamie Bartow, Lord's Prayer, business, and a lesson titled For Every Man a Boy led by Iva Drake. Refreshments followed. next gathering with Mrs Etta Browning. Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S
C. S
H. H. Drake
W.S
Crawford
Nellie Seaman
Mamie Bartow
Nelle Williams
Ivah Darr
Darr
Iva Drake
Etta Browning
Dodson Family Honors 83rd Birthday Celebration
Mr and Mrs W T Dodson hosted a Father's Day gathering in Rolling Green with J J Dodson and relatives from Milan Brookfield Fort Sill and Milan. Ralph Burris also celebrated his birthday while Mr and Mrs Be Dodson marked a wedding anniversary. Guests received gifts and wished many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Dodson
Rolling Green
J. J. Dodson
Ralph Burris
Brookfield
Freddie Lee McKonkey
Fort Sill
Okla
Simpson White
Milan
Donald White
Larry
Dixie
Dodson
Mr. Dodson
Almond Family Reunion Held at Hattie Jennings Home
The Almond Reunion gathered 85 members on June 4 at the home of Mrs. Hattie Jennings and Mr. and Mrs. Duff Jennings. The group shared a noon dinner, photos, games, and conversation. Attendees included Mellie and Harold Almond, the Clark and Jennings families, and many others from Brookfield Milan Cora Brownings near Humpreys and Davenport Iowa. The next meeting will be at Rado Almond’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Jennings
Duff Jennings
Mellie Almond
Brookfield
Harold Almond
Howard Almond
Tommy Walch
Peggy
Rade Almond
Elmer
George Clark
Key Tesville
Ova Almond
Cora
Leon Whitaker
Rex Almond
Near Melan
Bernie Alhmond
Near Browning
Wm. Ware
Gerald Clark
Near Brookfield
Quinton Hensley
Near Humphreys
Harley Almond
Near Cora
Lyle Spray
Galt
Leonard Sgshatto
Bill Seward
Davenport
Iowa
Vera Brammer
Beve Franklin
Vera Franklin
Milan
John Jennings
Clarence Fanning
Susie Beck
Jennings
Rado Abmond
Brookfield Dinner Honors Pulliam Family Guests
A Sunday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs Donald Pulliam in Brookfield honors Mr. and Mrs. George Pulliam and Tommy of Los Angeles. A wide circle of relatives and friends from Missouri and California attended, including Zara Lieberson and numerous Pulliam relatives from Kansas City Marceline Excelsior Springs and Purdin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Pulliam
George
Donnie
Brookfield
George Pulliam
Tommy
Los Angeles
California
Zara Lieberson
A. Ie Ross
Danny Galesburg
Ill
Loren Pulliam
Kansas City
Herman Pulliam
Lucille McDonald
Charles Jones
Kansas
FE. P. Larson
Independence Maz
A. D. Gilmore
Peggy
Boonville
L E. Shelton
Marceline
Hugh Shelton
Betty
St. Louis
Betty Mae Gadley
Excelsior Springs
Ray Pulliam
Donna
Virgil Lee Falconer
Stephen
Stanley
Charles G. Gooch
Barbara
Gary
Eddie
Susie Pulliam
Purdin
H. C. Taylor
RB. M. Ross
Nolar Spacer
Nancy
Glen Woodworth
Bobby Ross
Judy
R. N. Carter
Carolus
Johnnie
Frank Bagley
Roselee ‘Smith
Crooks and Phillips Host Crooks Family for Father’s Day
W. E. Crooks and Billy Phillips with Mrs Grace Burdett welcomed guests for Father’s Day at their home. Attendees included Noble Crooks Jewel and George Crooks with Georganna Larry Keath Crooks Donna K. and James Herkert with Julana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Crooks
Billy Phillips
Grace Burdett
Chilliicothe
Noble Crooks
Jewel
George Crooks
Georganna
Larry
Mr. Keath Crooks
Donna K
James Herkert
Julana
Sunday Guests at the Taylors Visit Family in Marceline
Sunday visitors joined Mr and Mrs W and Taylor family for a gathering. George Taylor of Marceline Mrs Charley Eyle and daughter Mr and Mrs LeRoy Lewis and children from Louisiana attended. Willie Smith and his children were afternoon callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.&. Taylor
Byron
George Taylor
Marceline
Charley Eyle
LeRoy Lewis
State of
Louisiana
Willie Smith
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Electric Theatre
Bridge Party
Dale Fuller
Almond
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