Aged Man Browning Dies in Kansas City March 12
Charles Lafayette Browning born February 27, 1859 in Russell County Virginia died March 12 1947 in Kansas City Missouri after living on a farm 62 years. He married Martha Allen Pridemore December 25 1880 and had seven children, 25 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren. Interment at Mount Olive cemetery directed by E. J. Robertson.
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Charles Lafayette Browning
Russell County
Virginia
Francis A
Elizabeth Browning
Martha Allen _ Pridemore
Aft’rr
Fannie C. Hayes
East 52Nd Street
Kansas City
Missouri
Martha
Charles
Mary Frances Cooper
James C. Browning
Elbert Earnest Browning
Franklin A. Browning
Ollie Myrtle Cooper
Cora May Bowyer
Rowning
Scott Browning
Brownies
Fannie Hayes
Sam Turner
Mount Olive Cemetery
E. J. Robertson
Jones Taxi Operators Ready to Serve
Jones Taxi announces readiness to dispatch with two cars and drivers available for calls. The note emphasizes prompt pickup and service readiness.
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Jones
Electric Theatre Ad Is Packed With Suspense
The Dark Corner from Twentieth Century Fox draws crowds with suspense and a strong dialog line. Lucille Ball William Bendix and Mark Stevens headline as a private detective released from a frame pursues a murder plot in a brisk thriller suited to fans from teens to adults.
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Twentieth Century-Fox
Lucille Ball
William Bendix
Mark Stevens
Do You Love Me musical romance screens this week
A technicolor musical romance features Maureen O Hara Dick Haymes and Harry James with Gardiner. The story follows lovers amid song and trumpet solos as James performs the golden horn. A nostalgia filled screening echoes State Fair in style.
Desert Bridge Soiree Hosted by Mr and Mrs Fleming
Mr and Mrs C. B. Fleming entertained guests for a Desert Bridge evening last Friday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J. B. Bolling Mr and Mrs T. S. Bartow Mrs Edgar Carter Mr and Mrs Ray Gooch and Mr and Mrs James Williams. High score prizes went to Mrs Gooch and Mr Bolling.
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C. B. Fleming
J. B. Bolling
T. S. Bartow
Edgar Carter
Ray Gooch
James Williams
Gooch
Bolling
Flour, Feeds, and Laying Mash Available
Local supplier offers sacks of flour and a range of feed options including Laying Mash. Also stocked by R. Williams & Co. for farm and household needs.
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Rae
R. Williams & Co
Benton Township Election Finally Sets March 25 Vote
Voters of Benton Township are to decide in the town ship election on March 25. The announcement urges active participation and support for the upcoming ballot action.
G W Prather Nominated for Trustee of Benton Township
Authorized notice declares G W Prather as candidate for Trustee of Benton Township subject to voters action at the township election on March Suk. Support urged.
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Benton Township
G. W. Prather
Fertilizer supplies easing. MFA Central Cooperative accepts orders
The text notes more fertilizer will be available and the situation has eased, allowing potential supply to meet needs. Farmers are advised to see MFA Central Cooperative and leave orders there.
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M.F.A. Central Cooperative
Annual School Election Notice in Sullivan County Missouri
Notice to qualified voters of Sullivan County Missouri for an annual school election held at the Auditorium Gymnasium on Tuesday April 1 1947 from 7 am to 6 pm. Voters will elect two directors for a term and decide on an 80 cent tax levy for school purposes. Judges of election are Gertie Crooks and Nellie Stone. Secretary Marilyn Gooch.
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M.S. L
Sullivan Counties
Missouri
Auditorium Gymnasium
Gertie Crooks
Ae Nellie Stone
Board of Education
Baptist Church Sunday School Supt Merril Peterson
Sunday School at the Baptist Church features Supt Merril Peterson leading the session at 10 00 in the morning. Regular attendees and new members are welcome to join the study and activities.
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Baptist Church
Radio Service at Joe's Shop in Brookfield
Joe's Radio Shop operates on Helm Street Brookfield Missouri offering radio repair and service for $82 with phone contact 1112. The brief notice lists address and price for repair work.
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Joe's
Helm St
Brookfield
Mrs Burnett Tells of Their Trip to Germany
A letter from Mildred Burnett from New Eisenburg near Frankfurt describes a six week oversea trip from Naples to Rome Florence and Austria, notes bleak German scenery after Italy, praises U S Army life and local facilities, and sends best wishes to relatives including Mildred’s daughter Vicki Lee and Pennie.
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Mrs. Burnett
Germany
Frankfurt
Rome
Florence
Austria
U. S. Army
Garmizch
Bavaria
Po Valley
Bolzano
Italy
Tyrol
Missouri
Naples
States
Army
Denark
New G
New Eisenburg
Mildred
Trenton
Joe
New Jersey
Vicki Lee
Pennie
Reverend L B Hargrove to Preach at Browning Church
Post reads that Rev L B Hargrove of Sedalia, former Browning Baptist Church pastor, will preach at Browning Baptist Church Sunday. The notice also lists call numbers for Timothy hay donations and mentions nearby Dewayne May and Humphreys.
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Dewayne May
Humphreys
L. B. Hargrove
Browning Baptist Church
Sedalia
Browning Haptgs Church
Wil
T Browning
Republicans nominate slate for Purdin election
Adams and Ray Geech seek re election as Clerk Assessor. Prather Ur bach and Geech seek re election. In Purdin Republicans nominate J A Buswell for Trustee LC Peterson and Vernon Norvell for Board two to be elected Glenn Gocek for Collector Nelle Williams the only Republican candidate for re election Justice of Peace and Constable offices abolished by the New Constitution and discontinued at term end.
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Constable
Birth of Mary Corrine Lambert at Simson Milan
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lambert announce the birth of a baby girl named Mary Corrine at Simpson Hospital in Milan on March 11 weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces.
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Lloyd Lambert
Mary Corrine
Simpson Hospital
Milan
German woman learns in quiet setting
A fragment notes a German woman studying or learning quietly, focusing on personal effort and a calm environment. The text is incomplete but suggests a deliberate, reflective educational moment.
Moore Couple Mark Golden Anniversary at Open House
Mr. and Mrs. Miton Moore celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at their junction home on Highway 36 and 5. March 1947 attendees included Miss Beau Moors and Patsy Savage as receptionists, with a dais of jonquils roses and snapdragons and a six o clock dinner for immediate relatives.
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Miton Moore
Beau Moors
Patsy Savage
Dale Courtney
Edward Moore
Vernon Moore
Lee Moore
Chapter V P O elects officers for year
The P E O chapter met with Mrs. Guy Adams on Wednesday of last week and elected and installed officers for the year. President is Mrs. Lila Williams. Vice President is Mrs. Della Peters. Mrs. Helen Carter also serves.
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Guy Adams
J. P. Bolling
Lila Williams
Della Peters
Helen Carter
Voter notice from Benton Township candidate requests support
A Benton Township message from a candidate notes 1945 collection at 99.34 percent and 1946 at 98.67 percent The writer says they have the flu and cannot meet voters in person and asks for support for Calbachior of Benton Township.
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Benton Township
Calbachior
Democratic Candidate Seeks Benton Township Tax Collector Vote
To the voters of Benton Township, Adams announces his candidacy for the office of Collector of Taxes. He asks for support at the election on March 25.
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Benton Township
Adams
Hospitality Tea by W. C. T. U. of Pur din
The W. C. T. U. of Purdin invites ladies to a 2 to 4 tea at the home of Mrs. Orville Cokerham on Wednesday March 26. A silver offering will be taken.
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Purdin
Chile
Orville Cokerham
Tax Collector Election Notice for Browning City
Collector of taxes for the City of Browning calls for support at the upcoming election on April 1. This notice urges local residents to participate and back the tax collection official.
Linn County High School Program at Linneus
The Linn County High Schools present a March 28 program at Linneus featuring a girls glee club white solo ensembles and mixed vocal groups from Meadville Brookfield Shelby Laclede Marceline and Browning plus piano and brass solo items and choral selections by Meadville and Brookfield.
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Linn County
Linneus
Meadville
Glee Club
Wning
Fhite Solo, Inc
Brookfield
Piaon
Shelby
Backlin
Browning
Laclede
Marceline
Browning Election Notice Sets April Polls 1947
Notice states Browning will hold an election on the first Tuesday in April or April 1 1947 from 7 am to 6 pm. Polling places are West Ward Leader Record Office and East Ward Peterson Coal Co Office. Offices include Mayor Marshal Police Judge Clerk and one alderman per ward. West Ward judges are Mabelle Keithley Edna Nickell Josie Jones. East Ward judges are Dorothy Kathryn Calhoun and Lu
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Browning
West Ward
East Ward
Peterson Coal Co
Mabelle Keithley
Edna Nickell
Josie Jones
Dorothy
Kathryn Calhoun
Cordially Invited to Attend These Services
A formal invitation invites readers to attend a series of religious services hosted by local organizations. The notice notes times and locations where attendees may participate and observe traditional rites.
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Earn Em
Ae Nak
Township Election Notice Published
Notice of township election is hereby regular and official. Details on location dates and candidate filings appear in the county clerk’s notice and will be provided to residents through official channels.
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Ulee
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Maxine Taylor Gray
Grim-Smith Hospital
Kirksville
Jimmie
North Salem
Roy Taylor
Parson Creek Church
J. R. Shultz
Methodist Church
Parson Creek
Thorne and
Taylor
Taylor. the Music Was In Charge of Rev. Shultz
Marjorie Taylor
Betty Smith
Clio
Evelyn Howard
Rosane Tay
Electric Theatre
Ednesday
Mariyn Gooch
Neven
Jerry Jennings
Rs Ur Bennett
We Deon
Wis. Gee Prather
Ned Mell
Hileman Vens
John. Gooch
Carl Cannon
Lee Kimbrough
A Nee A Tg Quigley
Arrett
Penick
Guy Brookshier
Beryl Head
Lawson
F. L. Meggart
James N
B. Rhodes
W. P. Nickell
Leonard Shatto Aperone
F. R. Fanning
Brough, Browning
P.E.O. Chapter
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