Former Browning Lady Dies at 79 in Kansas
Lenora E. Peters of near Maran Kansas died March 12 at ten in the morning aged 79 years four months and twenty six days after prolonged illness. She was born October 16 1860 near Browning Missouri daughter of James R. and Mary E. Robison. Married W H Peters December 14 1879. eleven children born, nine preceded in death. Survived by husband one son Maurice Peters Garnett Kansas one daughter Hettie Boley Moran Kansas nine grandchildren two great grandchildren two brothers Sherman Robison Oklahoma and John Robison Lawrence Kansas. Grandsons Ellsworth Ralph Floyd Lloyd James Peters and Aaron Pierre served as pallbearers. Services included duets by Hattie Brown and Mrs Alva Thornburgh, piano by Mrs Lincoln Holmes. Buried Garnett cemetery beside four grandchildren. Attending distance relatives named John Robison wife Elvert Robison Lawrence Kansas Vester Robison Elmer Robison Wesphilia Kansas.
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Lenora E. Peters
Maran
Kansas
Browning
Missouri
James R
Mary E. Robison
W. H. Peters
Maurice Peters
Garnett
Hettie Boley
Moran
Sherman Robison
Oklahoma
John Robison
Lawrence
Ellsworth
Ralph
Floyd
Lloyd
James Peters
Aaron Pierre
Hattie Brown
Alva Thornburgh
God
Jesus
Lincoln Holmes
Elvert Robison
Vester Robison
Elmer Robison
Wesphilia, Kansas
In Memoriam Lealand Norvell Two Years Gone
In loving memory of Lealand Norvell who passed away March 23, 1938. For goodness kindness and sweetness you stood. Now beautifully reverently and securely you stand to give God in heaven your helping hand. Sadly missed by the family.
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Lealand Norvell
Photographs of Farm Land in Sullivan County Received
Photographs showing farm land, townships, creeks, forests, and roads in Sullivan County have been received by the Agricultural Conservation Office. Taken by airplane last August, each section covers about nine square miles and will assist in compliance work and acreage measurement using a planimeter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Agricultural Conservation Office
T. A. Baldridge
Photographs of Farms Offered After Boundary Checks
The land owner grants access to images of farms once inspections are completed and boundaries verified. Farmers may obtain pictures of their holdings and others can buy them at cost.
Swanee River at Electric Theatre in Browning
The Electric Theatre shows Swanee River detailing the life of Stephen Foster with Al Jolson singing Old Black Joe. Words describe Technicolor minstrel scenes and the run on Wednesday and Thursday March 27 and 28 with admission 25c for adults and 10c for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Stephen Foster
America
al Jolson
Joe
Mrs C E Potter Dies at Daughter’s Home Near Bosworth
Mrs C E Potter died March 19 at her daughter Mrs F E Dell’s home near Bosworth. Survived by six children including Mrs R L Purdin and D P Potter. husband C E Potter died 1934 in Broading. Funeral March 21 at 1 30 PM Church of Christ Broading conducted by Rev Ben Huddleston. interment Jenkins Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Potter
F. E. Dell
Near Bosworth
R. L. Purdin
Kirksville
Roy Simpson
Shelby
D. P. Potter
Cottage Grove
Ore
C. A. Potter
Chula
R. D. Potter
Mendon
R. J. Potter
Chillicothe
C E. Potter
Browning
Church of Christ
Ben Huddleston
Carrollton
Jenkins Cemetery
Annual School Election in Browning District Missouri 1940
Notice to qualified voters of Browning School District Linn and Sullivan Counties Missouri for an annual election on April 2 1940 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Aud Gym to elect two directors for three years and to vote a 90 cent tax rate for general school purposes. Judges of the Election A Robison Mamie Bartow Lucille Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L
Browning
Linn
Sullivan Counties
Missouri
A. Robison
Mamie Bartow
Lucille Williams
Board of Education
TB Cattle TB Test Set For Linn County In April
Dr. Kelly of the Federal Veterinary Service will test cattle in Linn County for tuberculosis during the first two weeks of April. The free test is funded by the Federal Government to protect public health. Indemnities are paid for infected cattle. Interested farmers should contact J. Robert Hall to be placed on the waiting list.
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Kelly
Farm Burau
Linn County
Farm Bureau
J. Robert Hall
Women’s Club Elects Officers in March Meeting at Mrs Fuller’s
The Womens Club of Purdia elected officers for the year at its March gathering hosted by Mrs Susie Fuller. New officers include President Hernia Street and Vice President Viola Creokshanks with officers for secretary treasurer and reporter. A gardening program featured talks on Luther Burbank and plant planning, plus a devotional and contests. The next meeting is set for April 3 with Elizebeth Crookshainks retiring as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Club of
Purdia
Susie Fuller
Mare G6
Hernia Street
Viola Creokshanks
Oneta Crice
Mirs
Gladys Bagley
Minnie Street
Orville Cakerham
Bertha Tribble
Elma Chambers
Elizabeth Crookshanks
Eliza Bales
Luther Burbank
Daisy Street
Viola Cruskshanks
Oneta Grice
Elizebeth Crookshainks
Ries Club
Tve
St. Marys
Fasi Campbell
Miss Kelly
Huston
Linneans
Don Moffitt
Roy Maxwell
Browning Missouri Holds Election for East and West Ward Aldermen
Notice states a city election in Browning Missouri on April 2 1940 to elect one alderman for each ward. East Ward polling at R E Harris Coal Office and West Ward at Hummel Furniture Store with three judges named for each ward. Candidates must file with the City Clerk by midnight Friday before the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Missouri
O. S. Stone
A. D. Peterson
R. E. Harris
Hummel Furniture Store
East
Arthur Haley
T. S. Bartow
Marie Woolf
West Ward
Jesse Jones
Emm. Rottmann
William Rhodes
H. L. Adams
Births for McCollum and Lawrence families
Mr and Mrs Edgar McCollum announce the birth of a baby boy named Roscoe Glenn on March 12 with Dr T R McArtor as attending physician. Mr and Mrs Otis Lawrence announce the birth of a baby boy named Russell Alden on March 17 with Dr McArtor as attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar McCollum
Near North Salem
Roscoe Glenn
T. R. McArtor
Otis Lawrence
Russell Alden
Dr. McArtor
Early spring chick purchases in Sullivan County
Start Chicks Early reports poultry raisers buying chicks for spring. Mrs. Ralph Clubine near Milan hatched four hundred brooder chicks, all cockerels to be sold as broilers. Clarence Waggoner of Buchanan Township recently purchased additional stock for his operation.
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Raymond Alspach
Browning
Rolla A ‘Baugher
Sullivan County
Ralph Clubine
Milan
Clarence Waggoner
Buchanan Township
Mary Martha Aid Society Hosts Evening at Petersons
Mr and Mrs B H L Peterzon and family hosted Mary Martha Aid Society members at their home on March 13 despite bad weather. Attendees included multiple local couples and single guests. Refreshments of sandwiches coffee cookies and fruit salad were served as they visited and played games. The next Aid meeting will be at Mrs Mabel Harvey's at 2 PM on Thursday March 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. HL Peterzon
Ray Duane
Ann Moorre
Mary. Marthas Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Herbert C Bailey
Eugene McKay
Edgar Carter
Carl Drake
Nelson
Wayne Begley
Lorene Stone
Nona Clair Neet
John Hooker
The
Aid
Mabel Harvey
Cinderella Club Bridge Dinner Honors Members and Guests
Mrs Ila Nevins hosted a Cinderella Club bridge dinner on March 19. Members present included Alpha Brantner Helen Carter Frances Carr Edna Forbes Marilyn Gooch Beverly Moore Frances Hoselton Evelyn Neely Hazel Peterson Blanche Johnson Perrie Thurlo and Erma Peterson. Guests included Letha Bailey Artie Calhoun Mabel Harvey Roberta Roller Jane Phillips Lila Williams Virginia Burwell and Lora Myers. Favors for high score went to Mrs Hoselton and Miss Myers with traveling prize to Mrs Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ila Nevins
Cinderella Club
Mesdames
Alpha Brantner
Helen Carter
Frances Carr
Edna Forbes
Mariyn Gooch
Beverly Moore
Frances Hoselton
Evelyn Neely
Hazel Peterson
Blanche Johnson
Perrie Thurlo
Erma Peterson
Mesdemes Letha Bailey
Artie Calhoun
Mabel Harvey
Roberta Roller
Jane Phillips
Lila Williams
Young People Zone Meeting at Pur din Methodist Church
The regular monthly Young People Zone Meeting was held at the Pur din Methodist Church on Monday night March 17 with 154 attending. A fine program from represented towns delighted guests followed by refreshments. Next meeting set for third Monday night in April in Laclede. Attendees from Browning included Ruth Arnold Erma Peterson Lorene Stone Betty Ishmeal Lucille Stultz Gale and Russell Bartow Richard Askey Gene Arnold Billy Joe Creok shanks S. J. Bartow Joe Woodward and Rev. C V Ethington.
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Purdin
Laclede
Browning
Ruth Arnold
Erma Peterson
Lorene Stone
Betty Ishmeal
Lucille Stultz
Gale
Russell Bartow
Richard Askey
Gene Arnold
Billy Joe Creokshanks
S. J. Bartow
Joe Woodward
Rev. C. V. Ethington
Pre Easter Services At Methodist Church Weeklong Schedule
Pre Easter services are set this week at the Methodist Church with nightly programs on themes from the crucifixion to the ascension. A combined men and women chorus will perform an Easter cantata and an Easter Sunrise Service is planned for 6:00 a m next Sunday.
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Methodist Church
Local P EO Chapter Holds Annual Election and Installations
The P EO Chapter held its annual election and installation at Mrs. J H Calhoun home on March 13. New officers include President Mrs Reba Hummel Vice President Mrs Airtie Calhoun Recording Secretary Mrs Jennie Glaze Corresponding Secretary Mrs Ada Bolling Treasurer Mrs Floy Petersen Chaplain Mrs Lorene Adams Guard Mrs Lila Williams. Mrs Hummel elected delegate to the State Convention to be held at Popular Bluff with Mrs Williams as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. EO
J. H. Calhoun
Reba Hummel
Airtie Calhoun
Jennie Glaze
Ada Bolling
Treas
Floy Petersen
Lorene Adams
Lila Williams
Hummel
Popular Bluff
Williams
Republicans Call Meeting to Elect Delegates
Republicans of North Benton Township are called to a meeting on March 23 at J H Calhoun's Real Estate Office to elect two delegates for the county convention in Linneus on March 25. The meeting convenes at 2 30 p m by order of the committee.
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North Benton Township
J. H. Calhoun
Linneus
Clarence Maize Joins Consolidated Aircraft in San Diego
Clarence Maize of West Browning Missouri has been employed as a mechanic by Consolidated Aircraft Corporation in San Diego California. He works in the Sheet Metal Department for assembly of large aircraft used by the Navy and major airlines. Maize is a Missouri Aviation Institute graduate in Kansas City. He started training October 30 1939 and graduated February 7 1940.
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With Aircraft Corporation
Clarence Maize
Weat Browning
Missouri
Consolidate Aircraft Corporation
San Diego
California
Sheet Mets
United States Navy
Maize
Missouri Aviation Institute of
Kansas City
Sunshine Workers Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs. Wyatt
Mrs Orville Wyatt hosted the Sunshine Workers Club gathering on March 6. Despite a bad day the members and visitors present spent a very enjoyable occasion with social exchange and good company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Workers Club
Orville Wyatt
Get Acquainted Club Meets For Quilting Day
Mrs. Bessie Head hosted an all day Get Acquainted Club meeting on Wednesday with quilting and embroidery. Three members were absent due to sickness and Lucy Sevier won roll call. Gracie Foster Lula Pearl Head and Clarence Head won contests. Visitors included Nacene Scott Dan J S and Clarence Head. Next meeting will be with Hazel Jones. Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Head
Get Acquainted Club
Lucy Sevier
Gracie Foster
Lula Pearl Head
Clarence Head
Nacene Scott
Dan
J. S
Hazel Jones
Slats Diary Reflects a Week of Odd Bets and Politics
Slats records a mixed week of opinions and oddities. He notes Walt Johnson's congressional bid in Maryland and Dewey as a preferred president as he jokes about war, teachers, and global affairs. The diary blends humor with rural concerns and daily chores.
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Garent
Old Home
Memoriam
Swanee River
Womens Club
Vary Marthas
Celvary
Sturday
Bester
R. M Stuirs
A. m
Walter Johnson
Warshenten
Maryland
Congrest
Otto
Mister Dewey
Manila Bay
U.S.A
Heffer
Serrie
B. B
Jake
Emmy
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