George Walker Dies at 73 After Golden Wedding
George Daniel Walker, aged 73 years 11 months 9 days, died March 19 1951 at Brown ing after moving from his farm with his wife Amata Hawkins Walker. He leaves two sisters, wife, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral March 20 at Mt Zion Methodist Church conducted by Rev Wm Scenogle. pallbearers listed. interment at nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Daniel Walker
William
Sarah King Walker
Sevier County
Tennessee
Missouri
Amata Hawkins
Eliza Rickard
Green Castle
Jane Mendenhall
Elmer
Tine
Bert
Linda Gramling
John H
Cal Harin
Walker
Browning
Mt. Zion Methodist Church
Wm. Scenogle
Brookfield
Cecil Walker
Henry Hardin
Earl Walker
Pearl Barnett
Luther
Andrew DeVore
Wade
Let's Dance at the Marty-Ann Theatre Milan Mo
Betty Hutton and Fred Astaire star in the color musical Let's Dance arriving Sunday and Monday March 25 26 at the Marty Ann Theatre Milan Mo. Roland Young Ruth Warrick Lucille Watson and 6 year old Gordon Moffett appear with a Frank Loesser score including six new songs.
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Betty Hutton
Fred Astaire
Milan
Frank Loesser
Roland Young
Ruth Warrick
Lucille Watson
Gregory Moffett
Astaire
Betty
Hutton
Terpsichory
Card of Thanks for George D. Walker
The family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during the death and burial of George D. Walker and for the floral offerings. Mrs. G. D. Walker and Family.
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George D. Walker
G. D. Walker
Death of Mrs Willie Belle Marcontell Houston Texas
Mrs Willie Belle Marcontell of Houston Texas died March 14. She was married to L J Marcontell and lived in Houston for five years. Surviving are her husband a daughter Mrs Doyle Nethery son in law Doyle Nethery and grandson Michael W Nethery. She formerly lived as Willie Belle Walters near Humphreys Missouri with Mr and Mrs F C Thurlow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Belle Marcontell
F. C. Thurlo
Houston
Texas
L. J. Marcontell
Doyle Nethery
Michael W. Nethery
Marcontell
Schoolchildren Entertainment At Legion Hall Saturday
Civic Club sponsors an evening of activities at Legion Hall on March 24 from 7 to 10. Entertainment includes dancing for older children and games for younger ones. Free sandwiches and pop provided. Legion Hall use donated by the American Legion.
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Legion Hall
Civic Club
American Legion
Benton Township Election to be held March 27 1951
Notice announces Benton Township Linn County Missouri regular township election on March 27 1951. Polls at Brown ing and Purdin vote for Trustee collector clerk and assessor and two township board members. Ray Gooch Clerk.
For Sale Recleaned Timothy Seed
For sale cleaned and threshed timothy seed description from D. E. Hutchinson of Pur din Missouri. Contact details not provided.
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D. E. Hutchinson
Purdin, Mo
Jones Taxi Delivers Late Model Clean Comfortable Cars
Local transport service advertises late model clean comfortable cars with home office pickup and north-of-bank location and phone contact.
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JONES
Adventure tale shown in Rawhide at local theater
A promotion notes Tyrone Power and Susan Hayward star in Rawhide showing March 27 28 and 29. The ad frames the film as a tale of hunger for gold and perilous quest.
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Tyrone Power
Susan Hayward
Easter Morning Service at Baptist Church Time Change
Easter Sunday preaching at the Baptist Church will start at 11 30 a m rather than the usual 11:00 a m. The notice confirms the service time for parishioners and attendees.
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Baptist Church
Bertha M. Tate Seeks Jackson Township Collector
Bertha M. Tate announces candidacy for Collector of Jackson Township. Support greatly appreciated as she seeks the office.
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Jackson Township
Bertha M. Tate
Infant Son Orville Lynn Born at St Francis Marceline
Stillborn infant son of Alvord and Elsie Almond born March 14 at St Francis Hospital Marceline Missouri and buried March 15 1951 at North Salem cemetery. He leaves his parents and sister Norma Lee of the home near Liberty Missouri.
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Orville Lynn
Alvord
Elsie Almond
St. Francis Hospital
Marceline
Missouri
North Salem Cemetery
Norma Lee
Liberty
Democrats Nominate Township Officers in Duncan
The Democrats of Duncan Township convened at White Oak Church to nominate candidates for the forthcoming township election. They named Ross Burke for Trustee Harley Almond for Collector Clerk and Assessor Paul Warren for two board seats Glenn Freeland and Robert Fields as board members.
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Duncan Township
White Oak
Ross Burke
Harley Almond
Paul Warren
Glenn Freeland
Robert Fields
Notice of City Election Browning April 3 1951
Citizens of Browning are informed an election will be held Tuesday April 3 1951 to fill mayor and ward seats and city posts. East Ward polling at Peterson Coal Co office West Ward polling at American Legion Hall polls 6 am to 7 pm. Filing deadline midnight Friday prior to election. Done by order of the Board of Aldermen March 6 1951.
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City of
Browning
C. W. Gooch
Robert Moore
East Ward
Ovid Atkins
Ray Nickell
Wests Ward
Adram Stone
Neva Grice
O. C. Garrett
B. D. Creason
Mamie Bartow
Ruth Elliott
Peterson Coal Co
West Ward
Kathryn Calhoun
Richie Moore
Lawson Fanning
American Legion Hall
Board of Aldermen
A. D. Peterson
Annual School Election Set for April 3 in Linn County
Voters in Linn County R-1 are urged to participate in the April 3 school election. Four propositions appear on the ballot including two school director posts, a levy increase of 50 cents, a Russell District petition, and the election of a County School Superintendent. The article stresses education as essential to democracy and notes the need for active citizen involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Thomas _ Jefferson
Linn County
R-1
Russell
State Educational Department
Superintendent of Schools
Board of Education
Revival at Browning Baptist Church March 26 to April 8
An old fashioned revival begins March 26 at Browning Baptist Church and runs through April 8 with evangelist Rev. Charles L. Cody of Seward Nebraska. Local pastor Kenneth Kelley will lead nightly congregational singing as services start at 7 45 each evening inviting Browning and surrounding areas to attend.
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Browning Baptist Church
Charles L. Cody
Seward
Nebraska
Cody
Kenneth Kelley
Browning
Christ
Smith Family Welcomes Grandchild and Guests
Mr. and Mrs. O. N. Smith of Purdin celebrate a grandson with their visitors from Blue Springs Missouri and Browning Missouri. The Smiths host Mr. and Mrs. Travis Smith and note three great grandchildren and other relatives present at the gathering.
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O. N. Smith
Purdin
Linda
Donald
Blue Springs
Clifford Abbott
Nancy
Browning
Jay Smith
Travis Smith
Smith Home
Tornow couple welcome 7 lb 4 oz baby girl
Mr and Mrs Guy Tornow of near Purdin are the proud parents of a 7 lb 4 oz baby girl born at McLarney Hospital in Brookfield on Sunday March 18. The Tornows have two sons.
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Guy Tornow
Purdin
McLarney Hospital
Brookfield
Birthday Dinner for Mr. Davolt in Purdin
A birthday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Eric Davolt’s home in Purdin included relatives and friends who arrived with baskets for a noon meal. The group featured the Dowells Molloys Whisenands and others, with five birthday cakes as a centerpiece for the surprise event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Davolt
Purdin
Foster Whisenand
Robert Howard
Leland Gooch
Ralph Whisenand
Everett Dowell
Marilyn
Dorothy
Eric Davell
Lena Mae
Norma Jean
Farm For Rent Near Browning With 126 Acres
126 acre improved farm for rent located 7 miles northeast of Browning. For information call at the office of Ben Cattey in Brookfield.
Election to select township officers in Duncan Township Missouri
Voters in Duncan Township Sulli van County Missouri will vote Tuesday March 27 1951 at the Browning Cora and Reger precincts to elect Trustee Collector Clerk Assessor and two township board members by order of Clayton Warren Clerk
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Duncan Township
Sullivan County
Missouri
Browning, Cora and
Reger
Clayton Warren
Methodist Church Food Sale Set For Saturday
The Young Adult class of the Methodist Church will hold a food sale on Saturday at the Farmers Cash Store starting at 9 a.m. All donations will be appreciated.
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Methodist Church
Farmers Cash Store
Purdin Church of Christ to Hear Ivan Hedges March 25
Ivan Hedges will preach at the Church of Christ in Pur din on Sunday morning and evening, March 25. The congregation invites the public to attend the services.
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Church of Christ
Purdin
Ivan Hedges
Church of Christ In
Farm implements and timber cart drawn by horses
Jacob Harris of Browning Missouri reports one set of Timothy and clover hay with farm equipment including a John Deere disk riding cultivator stag plow and other implements all horse drawn.
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Timothy
Clover
John Deere
Jacob Harris
Browning, Mo
Kingsolver Announces Bid for Benton Township Collector
G V Kingsolver declares candidacy for Benton Township Collector. Election set for March 27 at Brown ing and Purdin. Support requested from voters in the upcoming race.
Reber Family Welcomes 9 Pound 7 Ounce Son
Mr and Mrs Ralph Reber of Manhattan Kansas announce the arrival of a 9 lb 307 son born March 16 1951 The Rebers also have a four year old daughter Mrs Reber is the former Alice Urbach of Purdin
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Ralph Reber
Manhattan
Kansas
Rebers
Reber
Alice Urbach
Purdin
Hospital thanks to friends and neighbors for support
Mrs. Robert Shanks expresses gratitude for the many cards and letters while hospitalized and for neighbors who assisted her family during illness. Deep appreciation to all who offered help.
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Robert Shanks
Hay For Sale Around 15 Tons
Hay for sale around 15 tons Lespedera mixed and oats hay. contact Arthur Rinehart or see James Elliott in Browning for details.
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Arthur Rinehart
James Elliott
Browning
City License Due for 1951 Cars Dogs and Vehicles
Notice to car and truck owners and dog owners that city license tags for 1951 are due to the City Collector. Tags must be attached to vehicle or dog collar. Mrs. Neva Grice thanks you for cooperation. Done by order of City Council March 6, 1951.
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Neva Grice
A. D. Peterson
Browning Plans Picture Show After Fire Loss
About 45 Browning citizens met March 15 1951 at the American Legion Hall to form a temporary motion picture show committee after the Electric Theatre fire. Gerald I. Wade was named chairman along with H W Dobby Hamilton as secretary treasurer and Harley Hawkins James Rudloff and Raymond Rottmann on the committee. The group will investigate a temporary show and plan a permanent organization, reporting back by March 21.
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Browning
American Legion Hall
Electric Theatre
C. W. Gooch
A. D.peterson
H. W. (Dobby) Hamilton
Neve Saulsberry
Gerald I. Wade
Harley Hawkins
James Rudloff
Raymond Rottmann
Wade
A. D. Peterson
Enjoyed Television Guests At Friday Boxing Match
Mr and Mrs Elmer Wykoff hosted Friday evening viewing of television and boxing. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ernest Pearson of Purdin, Mr and Mrs Ned Mundell and sons Junius and Richard, Mr and Mrs George Prather, Mrs Elizabeth Ann Ellsberry and son Prather, Miss Dorothy Transue, Walter McIntyre, Enlo and Cotton Wolfe, Frances Moore and brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Wykoff
T. V
Ernest Pearson
Purdin
Ned Mundell
Junius
Richard
George Prather
Elizabeth Ann Ellsberry
Prather
Dorothy Transue
Walter McIintyre
Enlo
Cotton Wolfe
Frances Moore
Brothers
Browning Baptist Church Reception Honors New Members
Browning Baptist Church held a reception last Tuesday evening March 13 for new members. The program sponsored by Tressie Christy featured talent including jingles by Tressie and Hazel Ingraham sung by Velma Jennings. A season of prayer closed the meeting and a covered dish supper followed with many attendees listed by name.
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Browning Baptist Church
Tressie Christy
Tressie
Hazel Ingraham
Velma Jennings
Kenneth Kelley
Maretta
Rose Anna
Jerry Jennings
Marilyn
Ruth Ann
Max Green
Jimmie
Herald Lambert
Nolan
Joe Head
Harold
Billie
Gayle Ingraham
Elaine
Gayle
Paul Warren
Stanley Moore
Doris
Ray Johnson
Herbert Bailey
Lantz McCormick
Nora Cassity
Cordie Cotter
Sissie Burwell
Mary Breeding
Ovid Pryor
Kay Badger
DeLane Gray
Jewell Crooks
James Roach
James Farley
Leroy Peters
Darrel Arnold
Virgil Green
For Rent 80 Acre Pasture Near Browning
For rent an 80 acre pasture described as extra good located about three miles southeast of Browning. Contact A. G. Porter at telephone 531 in Milan Missouri.
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Browning
A. G. Porter
Milan
Radio Service Ads at Bailey Maytag Co
Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co for your convenience Neff Radio Service Phone 587 16 S Main Brookfield Mo.
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Bailey Maytag Co
Neff Radio Service
S Main
Brookfield, Mo
Mrs G L Nickell Dies in Spokane
Mrs. G L Nickell died Tuesday March 6 after a stroke at Sacred Heart hospital Spokane Funeral services were held March 9 at Lind Methodist church She was born October 20 1882 Bethel Missouri married George L Nickell Ritzville Washington and lived in Lind 35 years Survived by husband two daughters and four grandsons interment Lind cemetery
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Walter Bergloff
Cheney
Wendell E. EF. Longmeier
Lind
Lind Cemetery
Easter Sunrise Services At North Salem Methodist
Easter Sunday morning service at the North Salem Methodist Church runs from 5 30 to 6 30 AM with a sermon by Pastor E O Hobbs and special songs by the Gospel Quartet and Chorus Choir. A free breakfast follows and all are welcome to worship and join.
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Methodist Church
North Salem
E. O. Hobbs
Kirksville School Concerts Push March Music Fest
A March 23 senior program and a March 29 high school music department concert fill the schedule. The gym program includes Kirksville Music Festival pieces and band selections with a silver offering to cover entry fees. Proceeds go toward Kirksville entry costs.
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Kirksville
Pleasant Hill Township Election Set for March 27 1951
Town ship election in Pleasant Hill township scheduled for Tuesday March 27 1951 at the usual voting precinct to elect all township officials by order of the township board Francis Mewman clerk.
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Pleasant Hill Township
Francis Mewman
Ford or Chevrolet Fleetline 1948 model carried by Mrs George Walker
The 1948 Ford or Chevrolet Fleetline mentioned by Mrs George Walker of Brown is described with an actual mileage of 11420 miles and listed in good condition.
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Ford
George Walker
Browning, Mo
Calves Offered Browning Auction Bulls and Heifers
A few week old Guernsey calves are for sale with bulls at 15 dollars and heifers at 30 dollars. Contact 161F3 Browning Corey McQuown for details.
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Browning
Corey McQuown
In Memoriam for Myra Baker
In loving memory of our mother Myra Baker. We remember her daily with tender fondness. Sadly missed by husband, son and daughters who keep her memory alive in their hearts.
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Myra Baker
Purdin Methodist Revival Services Highlight Easter Programs
The Purdin Methodist Circuit invites families to attend grand song services and preaching as the revival progresses. Children are urged to join the Children's Choir. Good Friday services run from 12 to 3 o'clock, with Easter Sunrise Services planned and an evening program at 7 30 concluding Sunday night.
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Purdin Methodist
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Benton Township
Aueeter
Browning and
Ray Gooch
Rev
C. L. Cody
G. V. Kingsolver
G. L. Nickell
Spokane
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