Young Couple Married Sunday by Rev Corbin
Miss Helen Havens and Jakie Simmons wed Sunday afternoon February 26 at Linneus. The ceremony was performed by Rev H E Corbin. The bride wore teal blue and navy. groom navy. A reception followed at the bride’s home with family and friends present at a six o’clock dinner. They will reside on the Havens farm west of Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Havens
Jakie Simmons
Linneus
H. E. Corbin
Doris Havens
Gerald Creason
Ila Eccles
Johny Simmons
Helen
James
Lola Havens
Browning High School
Jakie
Jake Simmons
Ilinois
Ha Ecceles
Dorothy Lee Hooker
Rex Hooker
Lillian Spencer
Lewis Stephenson
Shirley
Larry Jo
Ervin Eccles
John Hooker
James Havens
Havens Farm
Browning
Marriage of Joseph D. Christy and Doris G. Wilhite in Olathe
Joseph D. Christy and Doris G. Wilhite, both of Kansas City, were married in Olathe Kansas on February 22 by Rev. Bert Rogers. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lessie Guffey, has worked as a silk dress shop supervisor. the groom, a Chevrolet plant inspector, plans to live in Kansas City before moving to his farm near Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph D. Christy
Doris G. Wilhite
Kansas City
Olathe
Kansas
Bert Rogers
Cupid
Parnell
Browning
Chevrolet
Leader-Record
West
Surprise Valentine's Party for Dickinson School Teacher
Last Tuesday evening the Dickinson school patrons surprised teacher Mrs. Pansy Britton with a party at the schoolhouse. She was invited to meet the school board at seven thirty and found all district patrons and nearby families present. The hall was decked in red and white for St Valentine’s. Games included Chinese checkers, rock and bingo with prizes. Homemade candy and popcorn were served. Mrs. Britton was given a chromium plated sandwich tray with walnut handle as a Valentine gift from the patrons.
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Dickinson School
Pansy Britton
Evening of appreciation honors school cooperation
A memorable event celebrated the teacher’s appreciation of her work and cooperation with the district this year. The evening featured entertainment and was warmly praised by the teacher for the district's efforts in planning the program.
A New Day Film on Pneumonia Fight At Electric Theatre
A dramatic film titled A New Day portrays the battle against pneumonia with praise from physicians nurses and educators. Shown with the regular program at the Electric Theatre next Saturday and Sunday, it highlights new pneumonia treatment methods and aims to educate while entertaining.
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Electric Theatre
Farewell Party For Barrows Family By Neighbors
Neighbors and friends gathered on Thursday evening February 16 to bid Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Barrows and their children farewell. The group played games and shared candy and popcorn before departing late with best wishes for the Barrows’s new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin Barrows
Jake Simmons
Jakie
Johnie
Noble
Crooks and Jewels
James Havens
Helen
Doris
Frank Brown
Phyllis
Jackie
Levi Sparks
Nadine
Norris
Lois
Keith Kirby
Rabera
Elbert Hicks
Floyd Kelley
Bob Smith
Lillian Spencer
H. D
Max
Francis Schrock
Hammer Mill Grinding in Purdin on Saturdays
Cecil Lambert advertises hammer mill grinding services in Purdin every Saturday offering processing of agricultural products for local customers.
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Purdin
Cecil Lambert
Duttons Host Bridge Dinner With Wide Guest List
Mr and Mrs John C Dutton entertained with a bridge dinner on February 21 at their home. Guests included Mrs Lorene Whaley and a large group such as Mr and Mrs Jas Dougherty of Marcelline H C Bailey J H Calhoun D S Forbes C B Carr W D Grice C W Gooch J N Neet Jr J T Nevins J R Williams Mrs Jo Wady Mrs Eunice F Dickinson Misses Lorraine Glaze Erma Peterson Harriet Wicker Dr T R McArtor and Mr Harry R Anderson. Favors for high score went to Mrs Forbes and Dr McArtor, traveling prize to Mrs Dickinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Dutton
Lorene Whaley
Jas. Dougherty
Marceline
H. C. Bailey
J. H. Calhoun
D. S. Forbes
C. B. Carr
W. D. Grice
C. W. Gooch
J. N. Neet, Jr
J. T. Nevins
M E Church South hosts Rev Duckworth from St Louis home
The M. E. Church, South welcomed Rev. R. L. Duckworth from the Methodist Orphans Home in St. Louis for an evening program. Three reels of moving pictures showcased the home Barns Hospital and related institutions. Mrs. Burton Carr agreed to serve on the state wide Associate board representing Browning Church. The home draws children from across Missouri with about a quarter from the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
South
R. L. Duckworth
Methodist Orphan's Home
St. Louis
Barns Hospital
Burton Carr
Browning Church
Missouri
Farm Program Meetings Draw Broad Local Participation
In Linn County the 1939 Farm Program meetings averaged 95 attendees per township. Committeemen advance farm plans as farmers show strong interest due to anticipated larger payments and new program features including oats classification, parity loans, and wheat insurance. About 700 1938 pay applications totaling 69030 dollars were signed, with more expected via mail or future meetings. Corn loan terms and price expectations were debated, and members voted on cash corn prices and loan continuations. Mrs. E W Crookshanks won the contest. next meeting is March 8 with Mrs. Omi Phillips.
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Linn County
Columbia
Hostess Lorraine Glaze Leads Local PEO Meeting
Miss Lorraine Glaze hosted the Local PEO Chapter gathering on February 22. Non resident member Mrs Eva Hooe attended with guests Mrs Jo Wady and Miss Susan Hooe. Mrs Lorene Whaley ran three committee contests and Mrs Wady won the Presidents contest. Refreshments followed.
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Lorraine Glaze
Eva Hooe
Jo Wady
Susan Hooe
Lorene Whaley
Hostess Leads True Blue Club Meeting in Shafter
Mrs Elmer Hammock hosted the True Blue Club in Shafter on February 22 with seventeen members and two visitors attending. A poultry report on Early hatches heartier was given, readings on February birthdays of famous men and Washington and Lincoln were noted, and a Dutch Apple Cake and nut bread quick bread demonstration by Mrs Mary Molloy and Mrs Bryan Molloy concluded with large samples served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True Blue Club
Elmer Hammock
Shafter
Willard Phillips
Everett Crookshanks
Lewis Arnold
Washington
Lincoln
Mary Molloy
Bryan Molloy
Worley Brothers Reunited After Hospital Stay
M. E. Worley of Milan traveled to Kansas City on Thursday to bring his brother Buddy Worley home from St Luke's Hospital where he had been a patient for several weeks.
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M. E. Worley
Milan
Kansas City
Buddy Worley
St. Luke’s Hospital
Surprise Birthday Party For David Stovall
Mrs. David Stovall hosted a Friday evening surprise party for David Stovall's birthday. Guests including Jimmie Rudloff, Aaron Powell, Berl Nickell, Wayne Stufflebean, Hazel Ingraham, Joyce Ann, Bobbie, and others enjoyed cards and refreshments, and left wishing David many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Stovall
David
Nell
Jimmie, Rudloff
Aaron Powell
Hubert
Berl Nickell
Joyce Ann
Bobbie
Wayne Stufflebean
Hazel Ingraham
Creason Nominated as Democratic Candidate for Board of Durean Township
The committee announces Homer KE Creason as a candidate for Member of the Board of Durean Township subject to Democratic voters will at the forthcoming primary election.
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Homer KE. Creason
Durean Township
Nelle Williams Seeks Browning City Collector Seat
City records show Mrs. Nelle Williams running for the office of City Collector in Browning at the upcoming city election. Local residents consider her experience and community involvement in evaluating her candidacy.
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Nelle Williams
City of
Browning
Surprise Birthday Party for Flos Wyatt
Neighbors staged a late afternoon surprise party for Flossie Wyatt on February 24. Guests arrived by car as she prepared for an evening of games and treats, with many relatives and friends in attendance. The event featured pinochle pitch and Chinese checkers and ended with thanks for a fun birthday celebration.
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Flossie Wyatt
Marion Wyatt
Flossie
Maxine
Wayne Abbott
Ellis Jennings
Reva
Vernon
Fred Bailey
Gene Moore
Basil
Ritta Head
Oren
Kermit
John Longwell
Evelyn
Jesse
Anna Belle West
Eugene
Helen Ann
Floyd Swisegood
Goldie
Clyde
Marlin
Betty
Eilene
Billy
Harold Belzer
Lela Pearler
Helen Swisegood
Keith Cordray
Leo Peavler
Clyta
Lorraine
Bobby
Herman Allen
Ibb Spencer
Clifford
Donald Jennings
Keith Almond
Mildred Peavler
Ley
John Walden
Miss Flos
T. M. Smith
Charlie Wyatt
Stitch and Chatter Club Aids Fire Victim Alice DeVore
The Stitch and Chatter Club held a special meeting to aid Alice DeVore who lost her home to fire. Thirty members brought dishes blocks and offerings to finish two quilted comforts. They met at Doris Hannahs and plan more bindings and a future shower of needed items.
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Stitch and Chatter Club
Alice DeVore
Doris ' Hannnah
Florence Foss
Laura Hamilton
Myrtle Bailey
Bliss Stone
Ann Kenley
Sade Knifong
Cora Sargent
Fannie Bailey
Hester Steele
Edna Spencer
Belle Riley
Alpha Christy
Mary McGee
Clara Hanman
General Purpose Club Meets with Mrs Duckworth
The G P Club gathered Thursday February 23 with eight members and three visitors. Embroidering tea towels occupied the day and Mrs Carrie Callihan spoke on refinishing floors and furniture. The group voted to buy grass seed to reseed Hoover cemetery and to give a housewarming shower for Mr. and Mrs. Harding after their fire. Next meeting is planned with Mrs Genevieve Thurlo on March 9.
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Alice. Duckworth
Carrie Callihan
R. A. Thurlo
Hoover
Genevieve Thurlo
Mr J Robert Hall to Host Browning 4 H Club Meeting
Mr J Robert Hall will meet Browning Baby Beef 4 H Club Friday March 3 at 8 p m in Browning school. He will discuss calf care and feeding and show pictures. He invites everyone to join. The group includes girls and boys with calves from top local herds and attendance will encourage them.
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J. Robert Hall
Browning Baby Beef
Browning
4-H Pencil Awards Honor Club Record Books
County Agent J. Robert Hall awarded three engraved pencils to the best 4-H record book in each of 36 clubs last week, recognizing outstanding youth documents and project records.
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J. Robert Hall
Local Club Records Honor Roll Of 1960–61 Members
Members from boys and girls clubs are named for excelling in keeping activity records during the past year. Proficients include Gene Edwards Elizabeth Sckleck Betty Cooper Evelyn Lyons and many others across the two groups.
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Gene Edwards
Elizabeth Sckleck
Betty Cooper
Evelyn Lyons
Donald Glover
Virginia Stover
Lois Libby
Irene Harris
Norms Davis
Marie Matkins
Paul Gayer
Cora Lee Haley
John Martin
Ina. Jirginey
Lorrallett
Mild
Walsh
Nina Taylor
Helen Lewis
Lois Purdin
Doris Havens
Donna Lyons
Mary’ Cokerham
Pauline Jones
Laacille Thomas
Lois Mack
James Gooch
Arlene Clawson
Lois Cooper
Betty Edens
Reba Evans
Mildred Thiele
Milk Goats For Sale Nubian Pairs
Two Nubian milk goats for sale with fresh February 15. Also a good milk cow producing about 3 gallons daily. Contact Eddie Bailey.
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Eddie Bailey
Slats Diary Sunday to Saturday inquirers and misadventures
Slats chronicles a week of diary notes with school days and odd observations. He records attending Sunday school, a pastor away for a funeral, notes on essays and gossip, a flirtation misstep, a teacher punishing a student, a pig versus dog idea, Emmy's cold announcer barb, and a failed pig driving plan at home amid family chatter and loneliness.
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S. S
Smarty
Jane
Toway
Emmy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Corbin
Wilhite
Christy
E. W. Crookshanks
Earl Hess
Omi Phillips
DeVore
G. P. Club
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