Kirksville Couple Wed After Marriage License
Carl Farson and Miss Sarah Cattey of Inigan Mo were married in Kirksville on March 5 1932 after obtaining a marriage license. He is a farmer, she a Linn county teacher. Family attendees included cousins Ivan Cable and Glen Demery. The couple plans their future home on the Farson farm. A community note praises their faith and greetings: may they progress along life’s path. A later column reflects on 1932 political figures and parties, naming Roosevelt Al Smith Borah Pinchot Lewis Murray Lowden Garner and others as the year’s giants in political battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Farson
Sarah Cattey
Inigan
Kirksille
Er. Smith
Dughter
F. Mattey
Linn County
Howard Farson
Aving
Christ
Farson
Ivan Cable
Glen Demery
Hiram Johnson
United States
California
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
al Smith
Borah
Idaho
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Teddy
James Hamilton Lewis
Virginia
Chicago
Senate
Frank C. Lowden
Ofllinois
Jack Garner
Texas
Browning Harness Co. Purchases New Shop and Stable Repairs
J. J. Dodson announces the purchase of the Browning Harness Co. harness line including collars pads and repair services. Van Vencill a veteran shoe repairer will be on site to repair while customers wait offering oiling and quick service. Patrons invited to inspect and trust in improved workmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Harness Co
van Vencill
J. J. Dodson
Surprise Shower for Miss Jean Peery
Mrs Josie Jones staged a surprise bridal shower for Jean Peery beauty operator. Velma and Jerry Jennings invited her to supper Tuesday night guests numbered about forty and included Mrs Wicker and others. Jean arrived home to find friends, gifts of clothing and candy, and a joyful announcement of her approaching marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Jones
Jean Peery
Jean
Mrs. Jones
Velma
Jerry Jennings
Mrs. Wicker
Getting Up Steam Mr. Hoover Reform.
Mr. Hoover, serving as president, seeks re election aiming to secure a second term. Public sentiment and campaign momentum are noted as key factors shaping his bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hoover
Spring Shopping in Browning Brims with Value
With low prices on clothing shoes and food, locals are urged to buy now ahead of Easter. Stores showcase spring merchandise and strive to price stock competitively offering shoppers broad choices for the new season in Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Notice For Sale White Oak Fence Posts
Notice advertises white oak fence posts for sale on State Gravel six miles north of Browning. Contact W A Lintner Milan Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
W. A. Lintner
Milan
Word Of Truth On Stabilizing Farming Wealth
The piece argues that government prosperity rests on stabilizing farming income. A financially strong farmer uplift the nation, while inadequate prices push the economy toward depression as the farm backbone weakens the economic structure.
Centenarian Martha Kuhn Celebrated at Linneus Home
Mrs Martha Ann Kuhn aged 103 celebrated her birthday last Thursday at home south of Linneus. Family and neighbors attended including daughter Miss Emma Kuhn and sons in Kansas City and Browning. The event marks Linn county tradition with many relatives present and warm tribute to a long life.
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Martha Ann Kuhn
Linneus
Emma Kuhn
Linn County
Grandma Kuhn
Martha Shuster
Tuscarawas County
Ohio
Samuel Kuhn
Missouri
Chaffee
Price Cemetery
Undertaker Hill
Birth of Frank Lange Montfort Jr in Bayside NY
A seven pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montfort of Bayside New York on March 14. The child is named Frank Lange Montfort Junior. Both mother and baby are doing well and the father is expected to recover. Mrs. Montfort is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Neely formerly of near the city.
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Frank Montfort
Bayside
New York
Frank Lange Montfort
Montfort
John Neely
Passing of Mrs. Phebe C Hague in Wisconsin community
Phebe C Techan Hague born November 11 1859 in Knobnoster Wisconsin died March 13 1932 aged 72 years 4 months and 6 days. She married D C Hague January 19 1881 and raised nephew Roy E Maxwell with wife and son. Survived by husband sister Minnie Elliott Redwood California Will Pedale Purdin Missouri nephews Dee Monroe Milton Yagle and many relatives. She joined the Lutheran Church early and died after a brief pneumonia weakened heart shock to community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phebe C. Hague
Phebe C. Techan
John
Annie Techan
Knobnoster
Wis
D. C. Hague
Roy E. Maxwell
Minnie Elliott
Redwood
California
Will Pedale
Purdin
Dee Monroe
Milton Yagle
Brookfield
Lutherean Church
Card of Thanks for Support and Floral Tributes
The family thanks neighbors and friends for kindly assisting during illness and burial. They also acknowledge the floral tribute.
Faith In The Earth Finds Hope In Rural Life
The piece argues country life offers steady toil even in depression, with daily work possible though pay may be uncertain. It notes many will seek open spaces this spring to stay busy and survive, expressing faith that the earth provides more than it takes.
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Fram
Poultry versus Pork How Chickens Equal Cash Value
A Missouri farmer explains that twelve chickens yielded as much money as a three hundred pound hog, noting poultry can be sold at lighter weights and cash in anytime after they reach a pound and a half to two pounds. He argues poultry price and liquidity favor poultry raised with ample grain in the Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultry Raisers
Missouri
Middle West
Blizzard Rages Through Monday With Sleet and Snow
A Monday blizzard brought heavy rain sleet and snow with fierce wind and thunder. Ground covered by noon and trains delayed as Scouts led by Mr. Holman faced severe winter conditions and cooks tested open fire meals. Participants included Orvis Atkins Joe Wyan Woodward Harvey Dickinson James Calhoun John Lee Smith Harvey James Neet Luther Baker Edward Williams and Woodrow Slater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haley Bridge
Mr. Holman
Orvis Atkins
Joe Wyan
Woodward
Harvey
F. Dickinson
James Calhoun
John Lee Smith
Harvey James Neet
Luther Baker
Edward Williams
Woodrow Slater
Fulgum Seed Oats Offered By Taylor Brothers
Taylor Brothers advertise over 200 bushels of fine Fulgum seed oats for sale or planting use.
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Taylor Brothers
For Sale Four Year Old Mare Mules and Mare Mule
H. F. Kille offers a team of four year old mare mules that worked last season and a smooth mouth work mare that is well broke.
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H. F. Kille
Smallpox Quarantine Expands in City
On Monday the home of Mason Thurlo was quarantined for small pox marking a second quarantine in the city. City officials say strict enforcement may hasten the outbreak’s end though exposure numbers remain unknown. On Tuesday the home of Jake Atkins was also quarantined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Thurlo
Jake Atkins
Browning Missouri Sets City Election For April 5 1932
Notice announces Browning Missouri city election on Tuesday April 5 1932 to elect one East Ward alderman to succeed C B Purdin one West Ward alderman to succeed L C Lantz and a mayor to fill the unexpired term of G T Carter resigned Polling places are East Ward rear of Farmers Exchange Bank West Ward Browning School Building Judges appointed East Ward Mrs Nell Williams J E Marvin and Mrs Blanche Johnson West Ward Mrs J J Smith L O Carpenter and Miss Kathryn Rudloff
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
C. B. Purdin
West Ward
L. C. Lantz
G. T. Carter
East Ward
Farmers Exchange Bank
Nell Williams
J. E. Marvin
Blanche Johnson
J. J. Smith
L. O. Carpenter
Kathryn Rudloff
Boy Scouts Hike Tracks Trail Marked By Clues
The Browning Boy Scouts altered their regular meeting for a combined tracking event and hike on a Wednesday evening. At 4 30 p m they set out with hike masters James Calhoun and Harvey F Dickinson following a trail marked by papers and signs on trees posts and buildings.
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Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts of
Browning
James Calhoun
Harvey F. Dickinson
Annual School Meeting Notice Browning Missouri 1932
Annual meeting for Browning School District Linn and Sullivan counties Missouri set for April 5 1932 at Browning Public School from 7 am to 6 pm. Voters will elect two directors for three years replacing Bowell and Duncan and vote a 1.00 levy per hundred for school purposes. Judges are Lantz McCormick Mariyn Gooch and Alma Baker with J R Williams as District Clerk.
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Browning
Linn and Sullivan
Missouri
Browning Public
J. D. Bowell
K. M. Duncan
Lantz McCormick
Mariyn Gooch
Alma Baker
J. R. Williams
Slats Diary: A Week of Smalltown Events and Reactions
A fragmentary diary recounts a week of home life and school events. Entries note family discussions about writing for a newspaper, suspicions about nosy neighbors, a city centennial event, a Northward move, a school play, a friend’s rifle checks, and memorized proverbs about time and change. The tone is informal and observational, with names and places implied.
Sheep Sale Announcement at Purdin Stockyards
Henry Brown advertises a sale at the Stockyards in Purdin Missouri on Saturday March 26 at 2 p.m. 27 head of Shropshire ewes aged 2 to 4 years, 18 with lambs and 9 due to lamb.
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Purdin
Shropshire
Henry Brown
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Kirksville
Addie Seeker
Jake
Tomorro
Washington
Rollie Crump
Rollie
Teasday
Skool
Sandy MacFergus
Memry
Erly
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