Eight Boy Scouts Receive Awards at Court of Honor
Sunday evening March 12 the regular quarterly Court of Honor was held at the Baptist Church in Trenton Missouri. Eight Browning boys traveled to receive merit badge awards with parents Clayton Harris Gene Arnold Gail and Russell Bartow Bernard Browning Ray Duane Peterson and L C Hobbs. The Browning Troop sponsors by the local American Legion Chapter. An average of 4.00 dollars per boy per year is spent on scouting while reformatories cost the state 300 dollars per boy yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Trenton
Missouri
W. D. Hurst
Trenton Baptist Church
Browning
Clayton Harris
Gene Arnold
Gail
Russell Bartow
Bernard Browning
Ray Duane Peterson
L. C. Hobbs
American Legion
Boonville
Sunbeam Class Playfully Bids Gentle Evening in Pitch
Sunbeam Sunday School class of the M E Church entertained on Wednesday night March 15 with progressive pitch. Attendees included Mary Smith Marjorie Campbell Udora Harris Clayton Harris Betty Woolf Junior Woolf Charles Edward Christy Gail Bartow Russell Bartow L C Hobbs Elizabeth Ann Prather Phyllis Vincent Edward Williams Ray Duane Peterson Mrs S J Bartow Mrs Dorothy Sayre Mr and Mrs V B Arnold Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Arnold
Sunbeam Sunday School
M. E. Church
Mary Smith
Marjorie Campbell
Eudora
Clayton Harris
Betty
Junior Woolf
Charles Edward Christy
Gail
Russell Bartow
L.C. Hobbs
Elizabeth Ann Prather
Phyllis Vincent
Edward Williams
Ray Duane Peterson
J. Bartow
Dorothy Sayre
V. B. Arnold
Ruth
Marriage Unites Mrs Maude Caldwell and Mr James G Jordon
In Brookfield at Rev C G Hardgrove home on Saturday at six o clock Mrs Maude Caldwell of this city wed Mr James G Jordon of Newton. The couple will reside near Newton. A seven o clock dinner followed at Miss Mary Smiths home. The bride has long directed the local telephone exchange and recently worked at Farmers Store. The groom is described as a progressive farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Caldwell
James G. Jordon
Newton
C. G. Hardgrove
Brookfield
Mary Smith
Eva Kenley
E. M. Monroe
Jordon
William Cumbo Dies at 64 on Purdin Farm
William Harvey Cumbo born June 6 1874 in Russell County West Virginia died March 13 1939 at his home east of Purdin Missouri aged 64 years 9 months and 7 days he moved to Missouri with his parents in 1892 and married Ora Garrett on March 23 1902 he and his wife lived on a farm east of Purdin his parents three brothers and one sister preceded him in death surviving relatives are listed in the obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harvey Cumbo
G. W
Edith Phelps Cumbo
Russell County
West Virginia
Purdin
Missouri
Ora M. Garrett
Duncan Township Republicans name trustees and board member
The Republicans of Duncan Township convened at White Oak on Monday afternoon and selected Lester Stephenson as Trustee and Vern Seckington as Member of the Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Township
White Oak
Lester Stephenson
Vern Seckington
School Board Meeting in Jefferson City Discusses Schol Problems
Jefferson City Supt. John C. Dutton Dr. W. D. Grice and Mr. Jas. R. Williams attended a meeting called by State Supt. Lloyd King to discuss school problems last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Dutton
W. D. Grice
Jas. R. Williams
Jefferson City
Lloyd King
Democrats Nominate Ticket in Benton Township Convention
The Democrats of Benton Township met in convention at Purdin Tuesday afternoon with 215 delegates present. Judge Virgil Lee presided and several contests were decided. The ticket nominated includes Trustee Fern Street Clerk and Assessor H V Campbell Collector Hubert Atkins Members of Board J N Mundell Grover Gilmer Justices of Peace Link Jones J P Turner.
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Benton Township
Purdin
Virgil Lee
Fern Street
H. V. Campbell
Hubert Atkins
J. N. Mundell
Grover Gilmer
Link Jones
J. P. Turner
Bowyer Implement Co Browning sells McCormick Deering farm equipment
Browning Missouri dealer Bowyer Implement Co announces full line McCormick Deering tractors and genuine IHC repairs for old machines. Shop local, head quarters for equipment and service in Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick-Deering
Browning
Missouri
Bowyer Implement Co
Republicans Hold Benton Township Convention Ticket Nominations
The Republicans of Benton Township gathered at the Electric Theatre on Friday to nominate a full ticket for the township election. Arthur Smith was named trustee and collector, J. J. Smith clerk and assessor, Chas Johns on the board, Ann Brinkley and Henry Patterson as members, C. C. Norvell as constable, and John Mullins as justice of the peace.
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Repubicans
Benton Township
Electric Theatre
Arthur Smith
J. J. Smith
Chas. Johns
Ann Brinkley
Henry Patterson
C. C. Norvell
John Mullins
Grun dy County Cooperative elects officers and directors
The Grundy County Cooperative held its annual meeting on March 6 electing directors for the coming year. Officers named include Dr. C. H. Cullors president Drury vice president Glennie R Cochran secretary and Rodger Wells treasurer. A Burns and McDonald survey team will map the proposed 334 mile line serving 906 homes with about 100 in Sullivan County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
Glennie R. Cochran
Gus Allen
Sullivan County
C. H. Cullors
Dr. Drury
Rodger Wells
J N. Vanhuys
Washington, D.C
Rural Electification Administration
J. N. Webster
For Sale 12 and 14 foot Bridge lumber Roy Haley
Bridge lumber offered for sale by Roy Haley includes 12 and 14 foot lengths. Contact Roy Haley for details.
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Roy Haley
Election Notice for Duncan Township Officers 1939
Notice states an election will be held in Duncan Township on Tuesday March 28 1939 to elect Trustee Collector Clerk Assessor two board members constable and two justices of the peace. Done by order of the board John Crowdis Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Township
John Crowdis
Browning Missouri Announces City Election For 1939
The City of Browning Missouri schedules a mayor police judge marshal and two alderman and a collector election for April 4 1939. Voting locations East Ward Coal Office and West Ward Insurance Office with listed election judges. City Clerk H L Adams signs the notice March 14 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Missouri
H. C. Bailey
J. E. Marvin
C. C. Norvell
C. W. Gooch
J. W. Garrett
Nelle Williams
R. E
R. E Harris Coal Office
Maggie Keithley
Harriett Mullins
Dorothy Drake
David Forbes Insurance Office
Jennie Glaze
Edna Nickell
Nell Stovall
Board of Aldermen
H. L. Adams
Wicker Family Weekend Visit to area
Here for the weekend Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Wicker of Cedar Vale Kansas visited their daughter Miss Harriet. They stayed with Mrs. L. W. Hummel Saturday evening and with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Williams and son Edward Sunday. Monday they dined with Mrs Eunice F. Dickinson and spent Monday evening with the J. N. Nect family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Wicker
Cedar Vale
Kansas
Harriet
L. W. Hummel
Birth of Arthur Gale Thurlo Boy
Mr and Mrs Gale Thurlo announce the birth of a ten pound boy named Arthur Gale born Monday morning. The mother and baby are doing nicely with Dr Mc Artor as attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale Thurlo
Arthur Gale
Babe
Dr. McArtor
Card of Appreciation From Bev Franklin
Bev Franklin thanks friends for support at the Democratic primary held last Saturday. This brief note acknowledges encouragement from supporters during the election reiterating appreciation for their help.
Bitter Sweet Club Holds Daylong Quilt Session
The Bitter Sweet Club met with Mrs. Kate Griffith on March 15 for an all day gathering. Ten members and five visitors quilted two quilts for the hostess and many tasks were completed before noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bitter Sweet Club
Kate Griffith
Paper Hanging Time for Local Households
C B Hobbs advertises paper hanging services with pricing and dates for interested customers. The brief notice invites residents to contact Hobbs for estimates and scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Hobbs
Birthday Surprise for Gertrude Almond on Birthday Night
Friends and neighbors held a surprise party for Gertrude Almond on Friday March 17 arriving about seven with popcorn and candy. The gathering included many named couples and individuals as they played Chinese checkers Bingo and dominoes and wished her many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Almond
Clifford Fanning
Nileene Fanning
Mary Ruth
Beverly
Lula Almond
Ola Knifong
Roy Knifong
Harley Jacobs
Lyle
Ray Wattenbarger
Ova Almond
Vivia
Harley
Gertrude
Democrats of Enterprise Township Primary Nomination
The Democrats of Enterprise Township hold a primary at the voting precinct on Friday March 24 at 2 p.m. to nominate a township ticket by order of committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Township
Young Kirksville Couple Wed in Early Spring Ceremony
Miss Louise Hamilton and Eldon Alexander were married yesterday at 4 15 PM in the Christian Church Kirkville. The couple plan a short trip then reside at 314 Miller Apartments. Hamilton is a Kirksville High School graduate and Alexander a junior partner at the Alexander Studio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Hamilton
Eldon Alexander
Kirksville
Christian Church
L. V. Freeman
Alice Hamilton
James Trent
Alexander
Miller Apartments
Frankie Hamilton
North Main Street
Alexander Studio
George Alexander
East Randolph Street
de Molay
The
Lion's Club
Bridge Party Held by Bide-A-Wee Club Members
Mrs Lucille Burton of Los Angeles Mrs Jo Wady Mr and Mrs John C Dutton Mr and Mrs David Forbes Mr Harry Anderson and club members and their husbands enjoyed bridge at the home of Mr and Mrs Herbert C Bailey on Wednesday evening March 15 Candy was served Favors for high score were awarded Mrs A D Peterson and Dr W D Grice and traveling prize to Mrs C W Gooch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Burton
Los Angeles
California
Jo Wady
John C. Dutton
David Forbes
Harry Anderson
Annual School Election Notice Browning District Missouri
Qualified voters of the Browning School District in Missouri are notified that the annual school election will be held April 4, 1939, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the School Auditorium Gymnasium. Voters will elect two directors for three years and approve a tax rate of 100 cents per $100 assessed value. Election judges: Arthur Haley, Violet Hooker, Lulu Carter.
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Browning
Linn
Sullivan Counties
Missouri
Arthur Haley
Violet Hooker
Lulu Carter
Board of Education
Democratic primary contest in Duncan Township
Voters showed strong interest in the Duncan Township Democratic primary on Saturday. Nominees include Carl Daniels for Trustee, Beryl Heard for Clerk and Assessor, Edgar Hoselton for Collector, and Roy Taylor and Roy Knifong for Members of the Board. Constable and Justice of the Peace offices had no candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Township
Carl Daniels
Beryl Heard
Edgar Hoselton
Roy Taylor
Roy Knifong
Constable
Justice of the Peace
Sunday Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs W B Arnold hosted Sunday dinner guests J E Parsons Freeman Parsons Mrs Frankie Hamilton and daughter Alice of Kirksville and Mr and Mrs Louis Arnold and sons Kenneth and Darrell of Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Arnold
J. E. Parsons
Freeman Parsons
Frankie Hamilton
Alice
Kirksville
Louis Arnold
Kenneth and
Darrell
Browning
Stitch and Chatter Club Meeting Summary
Stitch and Chatter Club met with Alma on March 16. Members quilted and prepared comforts for cold weather. A noon dinner was served and a business meeting followed. Officiers to be elected next meeting. visitors included Mr and Mrs John Harris and Mr and Mrs Scott Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Hazel Palmer
Morris Chapel Church
Essie
Wood
Alma
Camora
Mollie
Dana
Bessie’s
John Harris
Scott Browning
Community group list and next meeting notice
Members and spouses named include Mrs Clair Shipp Mrs Jim Harris Mrs Lester Harris Mrs Mired Foss and Garry Lee L A Dickinson Ike Spencer Bill De Vore Jake Quigley Lloyd Lambert Bart Lambert Wayne Britton Names of members plus a long list of little folks and a March 30 meeting date with Bessie Answer roll cb with grab bag.
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Clair Shipp
Jim Haris
Lester Harris
Midred Foss
Garry Lee
L. A. Dickinson
Ike Spencer
Bill de Vore
Jake Quigley
Lloyd Lamebert
Bart Lambert
Wayne Britton
Alma
Emma
Camora
Goldie
Allie
Florence
Edith
Effie
Lois
Clara
Lucille
Amelia
Irene
Alpha
Mollie
Dana
Blanche
Bessie
Leah
Tos
Alice
Larry
Marlin
Marlene
Peggy
Jessie M
Gilbert
Makes A Good Start Eugene Thurlo 4-H Hog venture
Eugene Thurlo member of the 4 H Baby Beef Club in Scottsville shows progress in his first hog project. He bought a sow that bore 12 pigs and plans to enter the litter in the ton litter contests at the St Joseph show and sale around October. He uses balanced ration and proper care to raise the pigs until the event.
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Eugene Thurlo
Scottsville
Eugene
St. Joseph
In Memoriam Lealand E Norvell
In loving memory of Lealand E Norvell who passed away one year ago on March 23 1938. The verse recalls his hand his face and voice and expresses longing to meet again in heaven. Sadly missed by husband father son and brother.
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Lealand E. Norvell
Remembering a Beloved Father After One Year
A wife and daughters honor their departed husband with a heartfelt memorial note marking one year since his death. They describe his memory as a treasure and express ongoing sorrow, noting how their hearts ache and eyes shed tears.
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Daddy
Appreciation note for Duncan Township clerk race
In Appreciation I thank friends for support of my candidacy for the office of clerk and assessor of Duncan Township in the Democratic primary last Saturday and solicit support at the regular township election. Bery Head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Township
Yoour
Bery
Card Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Floyd Swisegood
Mr and Mrs Floyd Swisegood and Goldie hosted a neighborhood card party last Thursday evening with cards Chinese checkers and other games. Candy was served and many friends joined including Henry and Reba Lambert Prank Belzer Ritta Head T M Smith John Longwell Alpha Cordray Leo Peavier Anna Belle West Lela Peavier Helen Swisegod Mildred Peavler Hobart Buswell Keith Almond Donald Jennings Homer Peavler. They departed pleased and hopeful to meet again soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Swisegood
Goldie
Henry Lambert
Reba
Prank Belzer
Ritta Head
Oren
Kermit
T. M. Smith
Charley
John Longwell
Evelyn
Alpha Cordray
Leo Peavier
Anna Belle West
Eugene
Lela Peavier
Helen Swisegod
Mildred Peavler
Hobart Buswell
Keith Almond
Donald Jennings
Homer Peavler
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BOY Scouts
Jennie Wohler
Mont Cumbo
Near Browning
Fannie Rottman
Tindall
Lucy Atkins
Warsaw
Eula Burnett
Villa Grove
Illinois
Locust Valley
A. J. Kandy
First Baptist
Vandalia
Sunbeam
Rural Electrification Board
Bev Franklin
Mar
Louise E. Hamilton
Bide-A-Wee Club
Stitch and Chatter Club
Memoriam
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