Carl E Brown longtime Linn County sheriff dies 1946
Carl E Brown 64 son of Reuben and Ruth Brown born near Bedford Missouri November 14 1881 died February 28 1946 in Brookfield Missouri at McLarney Hospital. He married Marie Libby November 25 1901 and had six children including survivors Juanita Anderson Corrine Western Max Brown Maryville Robert E Brown and William Ray Brown. Also surviving sisters Birdie Kelley Ed Barclay and brothers H Tom Brown Theodore Brown. He served in public office and was in his second Linn County sheriff term. Funeral Sunday at Linneus Methodist Church Rev Charles E Christy officiated with burial in Laclede Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Elbert Brown
Reuben P
Ruth D. Brown
Bedford
Missouri
McLarney Hospital
Brookfield
Marie Libby
Laclede
Stanley
Juanita Anderson
Corrine Western
Linneus
Max Brown
Maryville
Robert E. Brown
Kansas City
William Ray Brown
Fort Madison
Iowa
Birdie Kelley
Ed Barclay
Linnells
H. Tom Brown
Theodore Brown
Claremore
Oklahoma
Linn County
Methodist
Charles E. Christy
Surprise Birthday Party for Robbie Moore at Bugg's Hall
A group of seniors hosted a surprise party Thursday night February 28 at Bugg's Dance Hall for Robbie Moore turning 18. They lit candles opened gifts and served cake ice cream and candy before dancing and playing cards. Attendees included Doris Machines Lorane Tae Darolene Gender Bettie McCormick Dewane Gray Chas Edward Christy Kay Hoselton Mrs Donald Jones Mrs Otis Lawrence Miss Erma Peterson Mrs Leo Jones and Bobbie Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bugg’s
Robbie Moore
Doris Machines
Lorane Tae
Darolene Gender
Bettie McCormick
Dewane Gray
Chas
Edward Christy
Kay Hose
Wanted General Housework and Cleaning Help Ad
Helen Linhart of Browning seeks general housework at 35 cents per hour and house cleaning at 40 cents per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Linhart
Browning
Timothy seed offered by A L Knifong Browning Mo
A L Knifong of Browning Missouri promotes good home grown timothy seed for planting or feeding stock. The brief note highlights quality seed with local availability in Browning and surrounding areas.
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Timothy Seed
A. L. Knifong
Browning, Mo
David W Head Passes Away In Brookfield
David Webster Head died at his Brookfield home February 27 1946 aged 66 He was born July 20 1879 in Linn County Missouri and married Nancy K Peavler Bull on December 17 1885 He leaves a large family including a wife three daughters four sons two stepsons and many grandchildren The service will be at North Salem Church with burial at Peavler cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Head
Brookfield
David Webster Head
South Caldwell Street
North Salem Church
Peavler Cemetery
David Webster
John
Annie Head
Linn County
Missouri
Nancy K. Peavler Bull
North Salem
Head
Nancy K. Head
Elle! Williams
Bessie Hollon
Genevieve Stephenson
Laclede
Lafe
John Head
Ernest Head
Linneus
Noble Head
Bevier
J. D. Dodson
Rosie Head
Gifford
William Bull
Sarah Collier
Higginsville
Dianathan Adams
New Boston
South Methodist Church
Browning
Humphreys Visitors Noted Sunday Afternoon
Mrs. M. L. Haning Mrs. Hinda Rush and Mr. and Mrs. Silas Bar tow visited Humphreys on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Haning
Hinda Rush
Silas Bartow
Humphreys
Valley of Decision Screens at Electric Theatre
MGM brings Marcia Davenport novel to life with Greer Garson and Gregory Peck in The Valley of Decision. A woman faces a choice between love and a career driven by a husband’s ambitions. Grand cast includes Lionel Barrymore and Marsha Hunt. Showtimes this Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Marcia Davenport
Greer Garson
Gregory Peck
Lionel Barrymore
Marsha Hunt
Donald Crisp
Preston Foster
Farmall F-20 Tractor and Implements for Sale
Auction item details list a F-20 Farmall tractor with a full line of implements, corn picker and a combine. A 34 ft grain elevator and other tools are included. Contact Ray Nickell or Edgar Hocelton in Browning, Missouri for more information.
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Ray Nickell
Edgar Hocelton
Browning, Mo
Farm near Brookfield offers 140 acres with improvements
140 acre improved farm located 5 miles northeast of Brookfield on a gravel road. Immediate possession. Property listed by E. L. Haley, Browning, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
E. L. Haley
Browning, Mo
Enterprise 4-H Club Meeting Notes
The 4-H Club met with Harold Abbott on February 28. Members discussed group projects and recited the 4-H pledge after songs. Bell call for next meeting is a wildlife report. Raymond Bailey will host. Present were Larry Gary Mary Jo Iatty John Lee Raymond Peggy Jean Shirley Rosalie Gerald Vernon Gilbert and Marlene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Abbott
Bell
Raymond Bailey
Marlene’s
Larry
Gary
Mary Jo
Iatty
John Lee
Raymond
Peggy
Jean
Shirley
Rosalie
Gerald
Vernon
Gilbert
Marlene
Appreciation for help after Browning fire destroys home
Mr and Mrs Harvey Drake thank all who assisted during the Browning fire that destroyed their home Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Harvey Drake
Seed Corn Delivery Dates At Purdin Store
Buyers of Pio seed corn may pick up at the store first door west of the Post Office in Purdin on March 8 9 11 13 15 or 16. Clyde McCollum.
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Purdin
Clyde McCollum
Happy Workers Club Hosts Meeting and New Members
The Happy Workers Club met at the Sayers home on a Wednesday February 27 with Emily and Della as hostesses. Sixteen members and three guests quilted and made rag rugs while five men and five children helped with a noon dinner. Two new members joined, Mrs. Fill Hodge and Mrs. Francis Mew Maw, as the north side won an attendance contest over the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Workers Club
Sayers
Emily
Della
Fill Hodge
Francis Mew
Lizzie Shaw
Dayeihter
Mary Maxwell
Arthur Reger
Kansas City
Blanche Morris
Waverly
Gail
Phillip Shatto
Harold Christy
Russia
Carrie Morris
Verda Franklin
Frances Willard Tea Held in Purdin
Lee Hardin hosted the Frances Willard Tea sponsored by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Purdin. A bouquet honored Frances Willard, with refreshments served, a program, devotion, and a symposium on her life. One new member joined, bringing current total to twenty three amid some absences due to sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Smith
Guy Johnson
Frances Willard
John Baskett
Walter Gooch
J. Bartow, Sr
Browning
Turkey poults and eggs for sale in Milan Missouri
Poultry listing for Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys and eggs available for sale. Tube tested and ready to order. Located in Milan Missouri. Phone 6208 for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Hereford Bulls Registered Near Milan Missouri
Wiley Taylor of Milan Missouri offers Hereford bulls for sale at RFD 2 Milan positioned ten miles southeast of Milan. The listing notes registration details and contact point for interested buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereford Bulls
Milan
Wiley Taylor
RFD
B H S Alumni Form Association Plans Banquet
B H S graduates met in the high school auditorium on March 4 to organize an Alumni Association. Officers elected include Kent Crooks president Elizabeth Elisberry vice president Peggy Head secretary Pearle Thurlo treasurer Lena Kenley reporter. Committees named and the next meeting set for March 14 at 7 30 p m with urged attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.h’.S
Kent 1 Crooks
Elizabeth Elisberry
Peggy Head
Pearle Thurlo
Lena Kenley
P’hillip Grice
Mary Ruth Harris
Gene‘rno
Martha Cotter
Reba Nickel
Marjorie Lay
Edward F. Williams
Helen Carter
Violet Kenley
Gladys Maggart
Herbert Bailey
Eugene Thurlo
Velma Jenning
Ira Nevins
Adam Bolling
F'Raneces Heselton
May Heselton
Oma Rudloff
Erma Peterson
Lyle Ingraham
Jersey Cecw and Calf Headline from Local Dealer Ad
A brief item notes a three year old Jersey cow and calf described in an old reader’s notice. References to John Deere, Johnson Chevrolet Co., and Brown ing suggest a regional automotive and agricultural trade context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
John Deere
Johnson Chevrolet Co
Browning
Wesleyan Service Guild Holds March Meeting at Mrs Ila Nevins
Mrs Ila Nevins hosted the Wesleyan Service Guild Friday night March 1. Mrs Vena Wade led the Worship Service with songs and responsive readings before a business meeting and a lesson on World Order and Peace by Mrs Lila Williams assisted by several members. Velma Jennings led entertainment with two contests as attendees list includes numerous members and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild
Ila Nevins
Vena Wade
Lila Williams
Betty White
Margaret Smith
Velma Jennings
Lillian Bennett
Martha Gooch
Mesdames Velma Jenningis
Leona Harris
Mabel Keithley
Beverly Moore
Marjorie Lay
Kathleen Quigley
Almeda Bartow
Ile Nevins
Erma Peterson
Ruth Ann
Marilyn Jennings
Commendation for Cecil Lay at Camp Pickett
Cecil M Lay of Browning Missouri receives a Letter of Commendation for meritorious service from August 1945 to the present with the 4th Replacement Regiment Army Ground Forces Replacement Depot No 1 at Camp Pickett Virginia. He is authorized the Army Commendation Ribbon and a copy will be placed in his permanent military record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Ground Forces Replacement Depot No
Camp Pickett
Virginia
Lay
Cecil M
Cecil M. Lay
Browning
United States Armed Forces
Secretary of War
D. A. Stroh
U. S. Army
Soldier on Furlough Visits Family After Training
Pvt. Ronald Max Schreck has completed basic training at Fort Lewis Washington. He arrived Saturday afternoon to spend furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Chester Schreck H D and Jackie and other relatives and friends.
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Pvt
Ronald Max Schreck
Fort Lewis
Washington
Chester Schreck
H. D
Jackie
Homecoming for S Sgt J W Lumsden From Japan
S Sergeant J W Lumsden son of Mr and Mrs Fred Lumsden of near Cora returned home Thursday after twenty seven months in service with twenty one months overseas. He received his discharge at Fort Leavenworth Kansas and has been placed in the Reserves.
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J. W. Lumsden
Fred Lumsden
Cora
Japan
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Hound Pup Described As Black and Tan With White Tail Tip
Five month old male hound pup described as large for age with heavy bone and a white tail tip. Information requested to be sent to Fern Keithley in Browning via phone 89F31.
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Fern Keithley
Browning
Farm For Sale Near Browning With Improvements
120 acre farm offered at 55 dollars per acre. Located three miles east and four miles south of Browning. Ce vil Cessity of Browning handles the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Cevil Cessity
Appreciation Note From Ivah Darr
I express sincere thanks to my S. S. class Royal Neighbors friends and relatives for flowers gifts cards and letters while in the hospital Ivah Darr
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S. S
Ivah Darr
For Rent 160 Acre Farm with Cropland and Hay Ground
For rent a 160 acre farm listing seventy acres for corn and twenty acres for hay. Interested parties should apply to Peterson Insurance Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson Insurance Agency
Browning
Improved 80 Acre Farm Near Browning Listed for Sale
Leon Kenley of Bown offers an improved 80 acre farm located about three miles from Browning and three to four miles south. The property description notes cultivation potential and rural site value.
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Browning
Leon Kenley
Bowning
Hollon of Purdin Returns From Tokyo Demobilization
Corporal Lyle Lee Hollon of Purdin Missouri is among the latest group from the 1st Cavalry Division to demobilize and return to civilian life. A veteran of Leyte and Luzon campaigns he holds the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with two stars and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two stars. He entered the Army in August 1944 at Camp Fannin Texas and plans to resume farming after discharge. his wife Charmane and son Billie reside in Laclede.
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Eighth Army
Japan
Lyle Lee Hollon
Purdin
Missouri
1St Cavalry Division
United States
Tokyo
Hollon
5Th Cavalry Regiment
Leyte
Luzon
Purdin School
Army
Camp Fannin
Texas
Charmane Holton
Billie
Laclede
Lost articles found include a ladies glove and boy’s hat
A left hand brown ladies glove and a brown boy’s hat in size 67 8 were found. Owners may claim them by visiting this office.
Mr and Mrs C E Gough Mark 50 Years of Marriage
Charles and Clara Faucett Gough wed March 18 1896 at the Davis Schreck home near Purdin Missouri. Fifty years of work and service on their Linn County farm, widely respected, with four children and seven grandchildren expected to join in the celebration.
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Charles & Gooch
Clara M. Faucett
Davis Schreck
Purdin
Missouri
Linn
Mr. Gooch
General Purpose Club Meets With Mrs Callihan Hostess
The General Purpose Club gathered at Mrs. R. W. Callihan’s home for an all day meeting. President absent, vice president chaired a social session after a delicious dinner. Nine members and one visitor attended, including Mrs. Lee Marlay and three children, with a prize awarded for a contest about what makes a good mother, next meeting set for March 14 with Mrs. Nannie Carlstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Purpose Club
R. W. Callihan
Frances Hazelton
Lee Marlay
Frankie
Menne Carlstead
Marlay
Nannie Carlstead
Miss Rosalie Gillespie Wins Marines Bride Title
Miss Rosalie Gillespie and Sgt Harold E. Jones wed February 28 at noon in Kansas City Kansas. The bride is daughter of Mrs Lloyd Lambert of Browning Missouri and the groom son of Mrs Jim Jordan of Milan Missouri. Jones a Milan High School 1942 graduate and U S Marine after thirty eight months service expects discharge in North Carolina. the couple to reside with Mrs Jordan temporarily.
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Rosalie Gillespie
Harold E. Jones
Sgt Harold E. Jones
V. C. Cameron
Kansas City
Kansas
Lloyd Lambert
Browning Missouri
Sgt. Jones
Jim Jordan
Milan
Missouri
A.l Eaton
Electrical Contractors Offer Wiring Services In Winigan
R. E. A. or Losh and Lichtenberg, electrical contractors with eight years of experience, guarantee all work to pass kt.E.A. inspection. Full line of fixtures at Winigan. For free estimates call Fred Losh in Winigan or K. R. Lichtenberg in Marce ine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Losh & Lichtenberg
Winigan
Fred Losh
Wini
K. R. Lichtenberg
Marceine
Drake Home Burns in Southeast Browning
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Drake residence in southeast Browning Sunday evening about 8 o clock. The house was vacant, with Bev Cresson having moved out Friday. Firemen could not save the building as flames topped the roof. the Drakes planned to move in Monday from their Meadville farm.
True Blue Club Meets with New 4-H Plan in February
The True Blue Club met February 27 with 12 members and one visitor, Jenny Sue Morrie. Mrs Glenn Jerome hosted a social and 4-H Club organization plan was proposed for Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True Blue Club
Glenn Jerome
Jenny Sue Morrie
Mesdames Lilburn Gilmer
Willard Phillips
Warren Gooch
Floy Morris
Walter Brownimne
Jess Breee
Billie Brown
James Morris
Cecil Browning
Ira Cox
Fverett Creokshanks
Lilburn Gilmer
Walter Browning
Jerome
C. R
Stitch and Chat ter Club February meetings reported
Mrs Mildred Brantner hosted the Stitch and Chatter Club on February 14 with most members and several men and children present. A cafeteria style noon dinner followed and later days included Goldie and Harold Abbott on February 27 with men woodworking and women quilting.
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Stitch and Chatter Club
Mildred Brantner
Mildred
Bernie
Goldie
Harold Abbott
Wood
McArtor
Arthur Haley
Dorothy Kenley
Monroe Kelly
Elwood Foss
Ray Kelly
Walter Head
Ibb Spencer
Fessie Minor
Willie Ware
Ted Hanman
Ellis Abbott
Ona Lambrt
Doris
Irene
Hallie
Blanche H
Camora
Alma
Blanche B
Ailie
Edith
Bessie
Orpha
Alfie
Birth of 2 lb Baby Boy for Bauer Family
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bauer of near North Salem announce the birth of a 2 pound baby boy on February 28. Dr. McArtor was the attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Bauer
North Salem
Haley announces birth of 10 lb baby girl
Mr and Mrs E L Haley announce the arrival of a 10 pound baby girl born Saturday morning March 2 Dr McArtor was the attending physician
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Haley
Dr. McArtor
Seed corn orders welcomed for select hybrids
L. O. Wykoff Produce in Browning invites orders for US 13, L-222, and 1-333 hybrid seed corn. Stock available at 7.50 dollars per bushel. Phone 13 for supplies and pricing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Wykoff
Browning
Bean and Fertilizer Attachment for Deere Planter
J. H. Dunlap of Browning Missouri offers a bean and fertilizer attachment for a John Deere planter, used on about 20 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere Planter
J. H. Dunlap
Browning, Mo
Shafter 4-H Club Formed With Officers Chrysaling
The Shafter Community organized a 4-H Club at the school house on Friday night in March. Officers elected include President Shirley Warre, Vice-President Joan Cox, Treasurer Lora Mae Gooch, Song Leader Mary Les Gooch, Action Leader Marjor ie Brown, Reporter Billy Ray Brown. Members listed include Marilyn Goth, Grace Katherine Jerome, Sister Cox, Marilyn Brown, Gale Jerome, Maurice Phillips, Gene Hutchinson, and Morris Brown. Community Leaders named Mrs. Donald Stone and Mrs. Darrell Hutchinson. Monthly meetings set for the first Friday. June Carroll and Hillis Moffett outlined projects Health Every Day Courtesy and Safety. Program planning meeting scheduled for March 25 at Shafter Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Shafter 4
Shafter Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carl Brown
Linneuls
Oliver Row
Steele
Haley
Enterprise 4-H Club
Della Savers
B.H.S
Shafter 4-H Club
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