Mrs J J Garrett Dies at 86 in Browning Missouri
Mrs. J J Garrett aged 86 died February 24 after a long life in Purdin and Browning Missouri. Survived by five children Oca J W Garrett Ona Hedges Nora Peery and Veda Bivens with sixteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. Services at Methodist Church February 26 conducted by Rev T J Haney with pallbearers and flower girls named. interment at Purdin cemetery.
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Martha H
William H
Louisa Cassity
Purdin
Missouri
Methodist Church
Browning
J. J. Garrett
Oca
J. W. Garrett
Ona Hedges
Nora Peery
Linnesu
Veda Bivens
Denver
Colorado
Effie Pulliam
Elva Pearson
Alpha Cassity
Erby
Lillie McGee
Alda Tattershall
Ben Peery
T. J. Haney
Mary Grice
Beverly Moore
J. R. Williams
Merril Peterson
Lloyd Garrett
Mervyn Garrett
Ivan Hedges Lee Ellis Hedges
Orvin Tattershall
Marshall Bohannon
Viola Dunn
Leona
Card of Thanks for Mrs. J. J. Garrett
The family expresses gratitude to friends who assisted during illness death and burial of Mrs. J. J. Garrett including those who provided song services and piano and the floral offerings.
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J. J. Garrett
Funeral Attended by Wide Circle of Relatives
A large group of relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Ancel Woods of Pittsfield Ill and Mrs. Viola Dunn attended the funeral of Mrs. J. J. Garrett on Saturday. Others from Kansas City Forker Keokuk Marce line Meadville Purdin and Chillicothe joined the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancel Woods
Pittsfield, Ill
Viola Dunn
Ivan Hedges
Orvin Tattershall
Kansas City
Lloyd Garrett
Forker
Mervyn Garrett
Keokuk
Iowa
Howard Kelly
Marceline
Kenneth Smith
Chillicothe
Marshall Bohannon
Brookfield
George Singerton
Meadville
Effie Pulliam
Ernest Pearson
Purdin
J. J. Garrett
River Lady and Classic Comedies At Electric Theatre
The Electric Theatre shows River Lady a technicolor outdoor action film about Mississippi lumber interests starring Yvonne DeCarlo Dan Duryea Rod Cameron and Barbara Stanwyk with Burt Lancaster. Also Abbott and Costello star in a family comedy with Joan Davis Mischa Auer and more.
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Mississippi Lumber Company
Yvonne DeCarlo
Dan Duryea
Rod Cameron
Barbara Stanwyk
Burt Lancaster
Joan Davis
Mischa Aver
Andrew Sisters
Ted Lewis
Democratic Mass Meeting For Duncan Township Nominations
A Democratic convention will be held at White Oak Schoolhouse on Wednesday March 16 1949 to nominate a Democratic township ticket for Duncan Township. The meeting convenes at 1 30 p m by order of the committee.
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White Oak
Duncan Township
Milk route promises higher returns on whole milk
Central Farm Products Co of Brookfield Missouri advertises a daily milk route through Browning offering 25 to 30 percent more than cream price for whole milk. Information available from truck drivers or by calling the Brookfield office at phone 1337.
In Memoriam for George Nyle Freeland
In loving memory of our dear son and brother George Nyle Freeland who died March 7 1948. One year has passed since that sad day. He had a smile for everyone a heart as good as gold. The pain was hard the shock severe. Mr and Mrs Glenn Freeland and Max express their grief and remembrance.
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George Nyle Freeland
Glenn Freeland
Max
City Licenses Due March 1 For Autos And Dogs
City notices that annual licenses for automobiles and dogs are due March 1, 1949. Owners must visit City Collector Mrs. Neva Grice by March 15. Dogs age three months+ need a license tag. autos require windshield attachment. Issued February 1, 1949 by Board of Aldermen.
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Neva Grice
Board of Aldermen
Aaron D. Peterson
Browning Board Names H C Freeland as Superintendent
The Browning Board of Education elected H C Freeland as superintendent for the 1949 50 school year. Freeland had served at Browning since the current term began following F L Mullinix resignation and received approval from the board, faculty, and pupils.
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Board of Education
H. C. Freeland
Browning
Elec H. C. Freeland
Mr. Freeland
F. L. Mullinix
Black and White Ball Honors Basketball Sweetheart
A Black and White ball and banquet will be held Friday night in the high school gym. The event honors the boys and girls basketball teams with the Senior class, faculty, and school board invited. The crowning of the Basketball Sweetheart will cap the evening, with Miss to be crowned by Mr. Bartow after the banquet.
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High Sch
Bartow
Material for Yearbook Finished and Submitted
The yearbook staff reports completion of all materials for the upcoming edition and confirms they have been sent in for final processing.
Browning Opens Sub-Regional Run With Win Then Loss
Browning opened the Sub-Regional Tournament at Marceline with a 10 o clock win over Milan on Wednesday. The team then lost to Bynumville on Thursday at 5 pm ending Browning’s run as elimination.
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Browning
Marceline
Milan
Bynumville
Brownin
Seniors Win Year’s First Girls Basketball Tournament
Four classes at the school held a week long physical education basketball event. Seniors defeated Juniors in the opening game while the Freshmen fell to the Sophomores. In final action on Friday afternoon the Senior girls emerged champions.
Last Basketball Games for Seniors in Browning
The season finale features Browning seniors Paul Hoselton Richard Mundell Gene Carter Jimmy Nevins Betty Havens Florence Martin Laura Jean Green Helen Brinkley and Clarice Norvell against Green City March 8 at 7 30 PM. Last January Browning edged Green City in a tight overtime boys game. girls also played a narrow contest.
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Paul Hoselton
Richard Mundell
Gene Carter
Jimmy Nevins
Betty Havens
Florence Martin
Laura Jean Green
Helen Brinkley
Clarice Norvell
Green City
Browning Boys
End of Fourth Six Weeks Signals 12 Weeks Left
The fourth six weeks ended last Friday leaving twelve weeks of school remaining. Central administration notes the countdown toward the end of the term as students prepare for exams and summer break.
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Leavin
Pleasant Grove church announces Sunday services and warm welcome
Pleasant Grove Evangelical United Brethren Church invites all to Sunday School at 10:00 a m Roy Miller leads Sept morning Worship at 11 a m with a sermon by Pastor Kenneth G Kelley Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and Evening Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m Weather has kept us from services for a while so prayers for a great Sunday All are welcome.
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Pleasant Grove
For Sale 100 Acre Farm Northwest of Purdin Missouri
100 acre farm on rock road 114 miles northwest of Purdin includes good house barn chicken house and cave with electricity and mail route. Immediate possession. For particulars Maurice E Schrock and H L Schrock Browning Missouri.
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Purdin
Rock Road
Maurice E. Schrock
H. L. Schrock
Browning, Mo
Jones Taxi Offers Late Model Clean Cars
Local taxi service advertises late model clean cars with office at home north of a bank and provides a phone contact for reservations.
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Jones Taxi
Wen
Bank
General Purpose Club Hosts Families Evening February 22
The General Purpose Club entertained families at Mrs. Edgar Hoselton's home on February 22. Roger Tharp and Mrs. Harold Rinehart won contests. later, Mrs. Robert Fields and Gale Thurlo won at cards. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Oliver, several couples and children, plus Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hosleton and A. D. Hoselton.
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General Purpose Club
Edgar Hoselton
Roger Tharp
Harold Rinehart
W. H. Oliver
Gale Thurlo
Henry Arthur
Roscoe Pdwell
Delorum Tharp
Roger
Sheila
Sam Artz
Nicky
Patricia
Earl Keith
Robert Fields
John
Charles
Donald Gene
J. T. Hosleton
A. D. Hoselton
Cinderella Club meeting at Snackhack hosts guests and prizes
Cinderella Party hosted by Mrs Gerald Wade for the Cinderella Club at Snackhack on Thursday evening February 24 Mrs Steve Lay attended as the lone guest Auction Bridge was played at four tables High score went to Mrs Pauline Peterson Table prizes were awarded to Beverly Moore Ira Nevins Marjorie Wood and Martha Gooch
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Gerald Wade
Steve Lay
Pauline Peterson
Beverly Moore
Ira Nevins
Marjorie Wood
Martha Gooch
For Sale My Property in the West Part of Town
Five room house with built in porch is offered for sale by Earl Peters of Browning. The ad notes the residence is in the west part of town.
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Earl Peters, Browning
Birthday Supper For John Tucker Celebrates 34 Relatives
John Tucker’s birthday party on February 15 gathered 34 relatives and friends. The supper featured chicken and dressing, peaches and cake, oyster soup and hot coffee. A cake bore sixty two candles as guests played cards and visited, wishing Uncle John many more birthdays. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jim Elliott, Mr and Mrs Glen Swearengen and children, Mr and Mrs Bernie Brantner and sons, Mr and Mrs Wayne Britton and Jessie M, Mr and Mrs Everett Hale and children, Mr and Mrs Archie Dickinson, Mr and Mrs Frank Tucker, Mr and Mrs Devon Tucker, Mr and Mrs Glen Westfall and Paul Dean, Mr and Mrs Lyle Britton and Robert, Mrs Bernice Riley and Eugene Straley, and Mr and Mrs John Tucker Junior and Allen.
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John ‘Tucker
John
Jim Elliott
Glen Swearengen
Bernie Brantner
Wayne Britton
Jessie M
Everett Hale
Archie Dickinson
Frank Tucker
Devon Tucker
Glen Westfall
Paul Dean
Lyle Britton
Robert
Bernice Riley
Eugene Straley
John Tucker
Allen
Word to The Wise Insurance Advisory
A notice urges readers to insure all current and future property against windstorm and lightning. It cautions that severe weather seasons may return and recommends contacting Peterson Insurance Agency in Browning, telephone 53, for coverage guidance and quotes.
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Peterson Insurance Agency
Browning
The Greatest Story Ever Told serial in St. Louis paper
Fulton Oursler crafts a reverent telling of Jesus life in thirty years as recorded by the apostles. The St. Louis Post Dispatch schedules the Lenten serial beginning Sunday March sixth with daily and Sunday installments for readers of all faiths.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Fulton Oursler
Jesus
Apostles
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Mar
St. Louis
Post-Dis- Patch
Memorial service for Van B Arnold in Browning
Memorial services for Van B Arnold were held at the Browning Methodist church at 1:30 PM Sunday. The Arizona resident, born November 27 1883 in Liverpool West Virginia, died February 17 1949 at age 65. He lived in Casa Granda Arizona and leaves a wife two sons Louis and D Gene Arnold daughters Mrs Bruce Clements and Mrs Dale Bartimus seven grandchildren and several relatives. He had farmed in Alberta and earlier lived in Missouri. He was a member of the Browning Methodist Church Seaman Lodge No 126 A F and A M and M W A Browning.
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van B. Arnold
Casa Granda
Arizona
Browning
Kenneth Kelley
Brookfield
Beverly Moore
Mary E. Grice
Merril Peterson
J. R. Williams
van Buren Arnold
Martin van Buren Arnold
Fannie Reeder Arnold
Liverpool
West Virginia
Missouri
Alberta
Canada
Mable Neff
Louis L. Arnold
D. Gene Arnold
Browning, Mo
Bruce Clements
Gila Bend
Dale Bartimus
Methodist Church
Seaman Lodge No. 126
A. F
A. M
Milan, Mo
Thankful Tribute for V B Arnold Death and Burial
We express our sincere thanks for the kindness shown at the death and burial of our loved one V B Arnold and for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs V B Arnold and family.
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V. B. Arnold
Memorial services draw Neff family and kin to Brookfield
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Neff and daughter and Mrs. Ethel Neff of Brookfield attended memorial services for Mr. Arnold Sunday. Others present included Eldon and Geo Alexander of Brookfield and Kirksville, Mrs. John Mairs and family, Rev. Kenneth Kelley of Brookfield, Asa Badger and children of South Gifford, Wayne Stufflebean near Rothville, and Frank Bartimus of Milan.
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Francis Neff
Ethel Neff
Brookfield
Arnold
Eldon Alexander
Geo. Alexander
Kirksville
John Mairs
Jimmie
Kenneth Kelley
Asa Badger
South Gifford
Wayne Stufflebean
Rothville
Frank Bartimus
Milan
Thanks to Neighbors for Cards and Gifts During Hospital Stay
A note from Harry M. Lambert expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for cards letters and gifts received during his hospital stay.
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Harry M. Lambert
Birth of Mary Kathryn Tucker in Brookfield
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Tucker announce the arrival of a baby girl named Mary Kathryn born in Brookfield on February 20. The mother is formerly Miss Carolene Gender daughter of Jack Gender.
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Edwin Tucker
Brookfield
Mary Kathryn
Tucker
Carolene Gender
Jack Gender
Gooch Baby Born February in Local Family Record
Mr and Mrs Clifford Gooch announce the birth of a 5 pound daughter on Monday morning February 28 with Dr McArtor as attending physician. The couple also has a son.
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Clifford Gooch
Dr. McArtor
Birth of baby boy to Mr and Mrs Arlando John
Mr and Mrs Arlando John announce the birth of a baby boy at Grim Smith Hospital Kirksville Sunday February 27 with Dr McArtor as attending physician They already have two daughters.
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Arlando Johnson
Purdin
Grim- Smith Hospital
Kirksville
Dr. McArtor
Radio Sales And Services At Bailey Maytag Co
Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co for your convenience. Neff Radio Service located at 16 S Main in Brookfield Missouri offers pickup and service options.
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Bailey Maytag Co
Neff Radio Service
S. Main
Brookfield, Mo
Leader-Record Late Print Delays This Week
The Browning Leader-Record notes failure to receive ready print from St. Louis causes this week's edition to be skipped. A trip was made to Linneus Bulletin Office for paper and the editor hopes to resume regular issues next week.
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Leader-Record
St. Louis
Bulletin
Linneus
Deadline Set for 1949 Farm Plans in Linn County
The Linn County Agriculture Conservation Committee chair Dewey R. Chapman states conservation aims to maximize long term soil and water returns. Farmers must sign farm plans by April 1 1949 to participate in the 1949 Agricultural Conservation Program. Corn loans and purchase agreements run through June 30 1919 at 1.40 dollars per bushel for 1948 corn.
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Dewey R. Chapman
Linn County
Agricultural Conservation Committee
Shelby High to Stage Aunt Tillie Goes to Sea
The Shelby Junior Class plans two performances at the Shelby School Auditorium on March 8 and 9. The show Aunt Tillie Goes to Sea is a riotous farce postponed from February and promises lively entertainment for local audiences.
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Shelby
Shelby High School
Shelby School
Midweek Shows Expand at Electric Theatre
Beginning this week the Electric Theatre will offer two midweek shows per week with performances on Wednesday and Thursday nights.
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Electric Theatre
Mullins Host Anniversary Dinner and Birthday Celebration
Mr and Mrs John Mullins entertained Sunday honoring the 49th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Arthur Haley and Mrs Eva Williams 88th birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Haley Mrs Mullins and Mrs Williams. Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Orville Cokerham and Miss Katie Armstrong of Purdin.
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John Mullins
Arthur Haley
Eva Williams
Haley
Agnes Mullins
Williams
Orville Cokerham
Katie Armstrong
Purdin
Enterprise 4 H Club Sees Valentine Exchange Meeting
The Enterprise 4 H Club met February 10 at the Dickinson schoolhouse with Larry Hale as entertainer. Ten present including Clinton Hale Vernon Head Gilbert Head Rosalie Liebhart Jerald Liebhart Ramon Bailey Marlene Abbott Johnnie Brantner Jean Shirley Phyllis Minor. After business Marlene Abbott led songs Plowing Song Old Black Joe Seeing Nellie Home and Shirley Minor led Valentine games. Next meeting March 1 with Jessie Britton at the Dickinson schoolhouse Larry Hale to speak on wild animals and Vernon Head to demonstrate.
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Enterprise
Enterprise 4-H
Dickinson School House
Larry Hale
Valentine
Richard
Lucille Brantner
Jessie Britton
Clinton
Vernon
Gilbert Head
Rosalie
Jerald Liebhart
Ramon Bailey
Marlene Abbott
Johnnie Brantner
Jean
Shirley
Phyllis Minor
Browning Baptist Church Announces Regular Services
E Paul Weaver pastor leads Browning Baptist Church with Sunday school at 10 00 a m Carl Drake superintendent Regular preaching on the second and fourth Sundays Midweek services Thursday at 730 p m All welcome to attend these services
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Browning Baptist Church
E. Paul Weaver
Carl Drake
Joe's Radio Shop Ad
Radio Service Joe's Radio Shop offers repair and radio parts at 382 E Helm St Brookfield MA phone 1112 services include maintenance and sales for home radios. Local shop advertises contact information and address for customers seeking repair.
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Joe's Radio Shop
E. Helm St
Brookfield
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J.J. Garrett
River Lady
Browning High School
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