Farmers Exchange Bank Closes After Years of Service
The Farmers Exchange Bank of our city shut its doors on Monday morning. President J. S. Harmon and cashier R. M. Calhoun had led a long era of stability. Deposits declined, loans failed on farms, and relief came from nearby banks. Deputies guarded cash in vaults as officers prepared for emergencies, with no public alarm reported.
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Farmers Exchange Bank
State Department
Rock of Gibraltar
J. S. Harmon
R. M. Calhoun
Florence Lay
Savings Bank
Citizens State Bank
Browning Savings Bank
Livingston County
Noah Head
Linneus
Ramsey
Notice of Primary Election Dun-Democratic Voters
Notice announces a primary election for Democratic voters in Dun district. It outlines voting eligibility, date and polling locations and instructs voters to follow official guidance for casting ballots. Voters are urged to check local notices for hours and any required identification.
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Dun
Seed for Sale at One Ten Per Bushel
The Arnold Elevator Co of Sumner Missouri lists Timothy seed for sale at 1.10 dollars per bushel.
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Arnold Elevator Co
Sumner, Mo
Estel Riddle Nominated for Clerk and Assessor Post
The statement announces Estel Riddle as the candidate for Clerk and Assessor of Duncan township. It notes the race is decided by voters in the upcoming Democratic primary election.
Brassfield Brothers Hauling Service Announces Licensing
Special notice from Brassfield Brothers marketing hauling capacity licensed by the Public Service Commission to move any cargo any time. We insure every load and can supply coal when needed. Phone 215.
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The
Public Service Commission
Brassfield Brothers
Prices Reduced on John Deere Implements
Purdin Lumber Co offers reduced prices on John Deere implements now in stock.
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John Deere
Purdin Lumber Co
Nomination for Benton Township Tax Collector At Browning
Collector Mrs Isabel Haley Gooch seeks the Democratic nomination for Benton township tax collector subject to voters will at the convention to be held in Browning on March 7.
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Isabel Haley Gooch
Benton Township
Browning
Stolen Harness Recovered After Community Tip
J P Bolling and J S Harmon advertised for information about stolen harness. A man hauling cane mummies found the harness under the pummies, turned them over to Bucklin farm club. James Pierce, who had seen the ad, helped confirm ownership. Officers expect to locate the implicated gang and bring the culprits to justice.
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J. P. Bolling
J. S. Harmon
Bucklin
Farm Club
Brookfield
James Pierce
Harmon
Bolling
Washington Birthday Party at I. C. O. F. Hall
The Royal Neighbor Lodge held a Washington Birthday celebration inviting guests at the I. C. O. F. hall. The event featured a varied program described as beautiful and entertaining. A. N. A. ladies received praise for hospitality and sociability.
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Washington
George Washington
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Oyster Supper for Barn Helpers Hosted by Carl Porter
Carl Porter hosted an oyster supper on Wednesday night February 22 to thank those who shingled his new barn. About 88 guests arrived with oysters and milk contributions. 12 gallons of soup were prepared by Mesdames Opal Gooch Goldie Abbott and Grace Linhart. The party featured games cards and visiting with neighbors, held in four well lit rooms of his old home.
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Carl Porter
Goldie Abbott
Grace Linhart
Paul Godd
Carl
Clara Hanman
Cora Sargent
Will Cor
Local Families Gathered for Community Event
A list of attendees includes the Gooch family and Loy Kelley with relatives, Woodside and Brantner households, Abbott and Hanman families, Linhart and Ware families, Oaks and Elliott households, Ben nett and Gil lespie families, plus numerous individuals such as Will Gooch John Browning Florence Foss Bernice Shipp Cornelia Harris Wilma Powell and others. The notice notes one participant who was present.
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Dray
Paul Gooch
Loy Kelley
Willie Woodside
Lee Brantner
Harold Abbott
Ted Hanman
Custer Linhart
W. R. Ware
J. N. Oaks
Jim Elliott
Noel. Bennett
Sylvia Gillespie
Will Gooch
John Browning
Florence Foss
Bernice Shipp
Cornelia Harris
Wilma Powell
Inia
Janie Elliott
Mennie B. Browning
Lilah Steele
Erma Peterson
Otis Pennington
Dowell Creason
Elmer
Jacob Harris
Alva
Ellis Abbott
John A. Browning
Emil Deskins
Oren Head
Cecil Cassity
Arthur Rinehart
Allen Swisegood
Don Howard
Orland Bevier
Isola Porter
Carl
Notice of Democratic Convention in Browning March 7
Democratic voters of Benton township meet at the Electric Theatre Browning on Tuesday March 7 at 2 p m to nominate a township ticket by order of the committee.
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Benton Township
Electric Theatre
Browning
Corn Over Now Effective On
John Deere horse drawn tools are mentioned with a large stock of repairs on hand and a sample floor shown for customers seeking farm equipment and repairs.
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John Deere
Purdin Lumber Co
Legion Meeting Honors National Commander Johnson in Jefferson City
The Claude H. Myers Post 274 American Legion held a reception for National Commander Louis A. Johnson in Jefferson City on February 26 with Legionnaires from across Missouri and neighboring states. Speakers included Johnson, Dept. Commander Jesse W. Barrett, and Gov. Guy B. Park. Johnson spoke again on March 5 at 10 30 PM.
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Legion
Claude H. Myers
American Legion
Louis A. Johnson
Jefferson City
Aaron D. Peterson
Chester L. McCormick
J. Ben Carter
Beverly J. Harvey
Earl
M. Palmer
Department
Chamber of Representatives
Capitol Building
Jesse W. Barrett
Dept
Guy B. Park
Trustee Elmo Schrock Seeks Benton Township Post
The city announces Elmo Schrock as a candidate for the office of trustee of Benton township subject to Democratic voters at the upcoming mass meeting to be held in Browning on Tuesday.
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Elmo Schrock
Benton Township
Browning
Republican Convention Notice for Dun Can Township
Republican voters of Dun can township are notified a convention will be held at White Oak Grove church on Monday March 13 at 2 p m to nominate a ticket for township offices at the coming township election. Commiteewoman Mrs Hank Oliver and committeeman W B Arnold announce.
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Man Township
Duncan Township
White Oak Grove
Hank Oliver
W. B. Arnold
Mrs Davis G Schrock Galled To Her Reward
Mrs Davis G Schrock dies at 78 after long service in Purdin Missouri church circles. Born Sarah L Rayburn near Keokuk Iowa in 1854 she lived largely in Linn and Purdin areas with husband Davis G Schrock. Funeral performed at Purdin Methodist Church with notable attendance and music by the Purdin Male Quartette.
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Alonzo
Wilson Elmore
Herman L
Browning
Methodist Church
Wesley Chapel
Chaney Grimes
Purdin Church
Purdin
Frank Rayburn
British Columbia
Mollie Maxam
Eunice Hutton
Green Valley
Wyoming
West
Clara Gooch
Morris E
Herma Ruth
Joe R
Merlin D
Derris Mildred
Eunice Marion
H. Elmo Schrock
Saraloa Schrock
Purdin Methodist Church
S. E. Hoover
J. N. Boyd
J. E. Rudloff
Head On Collision Near Milan Involving Newton Visitors
Mr and Mrs C A Scott of near Newton visited Mr and Mrs Trulan Scott in the city. They left in a new Chevrolet after nine o clock following a head on collision near Milan at a turn off east across the railroad by a small house on the east side of the grade.
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C. A. Scott
Newton
Trulan Scott
Mr. Scott
Milan
Car Crash Leaves Two Cars Damaged No Injuries Reported
A Chevrolet collision resulted in extensive damage to both vehicles but no injuries among the occupants. Mr Scott from the city helped his brother and family to their home and said they were very lucky to escape serious harm.
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Chevrolet
Scott
Nott
Browning Male Quartette to Sing at Linneus First Baptist
The Browning Male Quartette with Hollis Duckworth Edward Williams Edgar Jones and James Williams performed two fine numbers at the last service. They will sing at the First Baptist Church in Linneus next Sunday evening as the Every Member Canvass proceeds to fund the 1933 budget. The Sunday School Staff reports strong attendance and plans continued enrollment to enlarge the church. Next Sunday morning at ten oclock the lesson titled Christianity and Human Suffering will be studied, inviting all Baptists in the area to join.
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First Baptist Church
Browning
Hollis
Duckworth
Edward Williams
Edgar Jones
James Williams
First Baptist
Johnson Faulkner Wedding Near Brooks Shelby Couple Wed
Sam Faulkner of near Brooks and Miss Alberta Johnson of this city quietly married January 28 with Judge A L Pratt officiating. The bride, daughter of Clarence Johnson, is a teacher and Shelby High School graduate. The groom, a Shelby area farmer, is a Shelby Consolidated High School alumnus. They will reside on a farm southeast of Shelby. The Leader-Record joins well wishers in congratulating the couple.
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Sam Faulkner
Brooksfield
Alberta Johnson
Linneus
A. L. Pratt
Clarence Johnson
Teachers College
Kirksville
Shelby
Shelby Consolidated High School
Ida Faulkner
Leader- Record
Cinderella Club Valentine Bridge Luncheon Recap
Mrs. Mariyn Gooch and Miss Alean Woodworth hosted a Valentine Bridge luncheon on Feb 17 at Mrs. Gooch’s home. Katherine Rudloff won traveling prize, H E Wicker high score, Violett Hooker second high. Attendees included Kathryn Rudloff Lorraine Glaze Alpha Harris Alpha Linhart Lorene Burkholder and many others.
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Mariyn Gooch
Alean Woodworth
Cinderella Club
Gooch
Valentine
Katherine Rudloff
H. E. Wicker
Violett Hooker
Kathryn Rudloff
Lorraine Glaze
Alpha Harris
Alpha Linhart
Lorene Burkholder
Lucille Becker
Opal Wicker
Frances Grice
Pet Whaley
Ira Nevins
Edna Bagley
Eunice Dickinson
Genevieve Practher
Pearl Thurlo
Florence Lay
Ruth Taylor
Opal Johnson
Blanche Johnson
Hazel Petersor
Allalie Thurio
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Grace Linhart’s
Anna Browning
Minniebelle
Ethel Brantner
Tressie
Eunice Kenley
Ethel Bennett
May Smith
Eva Lambert
Grace
Alma Browning
Lavenia
Alpha Quigley
Opal Gooch
Estel Riddle
Harmon Farm
Davis G. Schrock
Johnson-Faulkner
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