Roads Impassable North Linn South Sullivan Browning
The report details severe mudholes and washed-out sections on rural roads near Brassfield and Pur din Hill, with trucks and tractors mired and locals aiding each other to pull vehicles free. In Browning Main Street the mud caused multiple rescues as sections remained under repair. A later note covers sports results: Saturday 18 to 2 win over Linneus, 15 to 12 over Pur din tet, Bucklin 26 to 34, and Work Day set for Thursday with students available for hire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Brassfield
Purdin Hill
Rs. Hattie Schrock
Ark
Brasseld
Brassfield
State Highway Board
Missouri
North
Linn
Sullivan
Browning
R. J. McCollum
Ier
Linneus
Purdin
Etta McMickle
Bucklin
Browning School Basketball Tourney Results
Friday morning last week Browning School sent boys and girls to play in a tournament. Drawings were remade at 1 00 p m and the game featured Rothville versus Atlanta with our team competing in B class.
Marriage in Linneus Unites Byron Duckworth and Miss Lilian Kirby
Byron Duckworth and Miss Lilian Kirby of near this city were married at Linneus February 20 at Rev Funk’s home. The ring ceremony united the couple witnessed by Byron Fuller and Maud Kirby. The bride, daughter of Linn and Mrs Kirby, is admired by many friends. The groom is son of W. E. Duckworth of route one and an exemplary young man. They rented the Veda Schrock farm and are at home to visitors. The Leader Record offers congratulations and best wishes for a long happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Duckworth
Lillian Kirby
Linneus
Funk
Byron Fuller
Maud Kirby
Linn Kirby
Byron
W. E. Duckworth
Route One
Mother’s Day Photo Request From The Gress Studio
May 12 message from The Gress Studio Brookfield Mo invites a recent photograph for Mother’s Day. The note emphasizes that calendars matter little to mothers and a current likeness would delight her most.
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Gress Studio
Brookfield, Mo
Entertaining Sunday Dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Harmon
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Harmon hosted dinner guests including Mrs. Camora Shepherd, Mrs. Josie Jones, Mrs. Belle Knifong, and Mrs. Hinda Rush. The afternoon featured pleasant conversation and a real good time, with guests departing late, praising the Harmons as ideal entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Harmon
Camora
Shepherd
Josie Jones
Belle Knifong
Hinda Rush
Mrs. Harmon
Barber's Hog Powder Promises Bigger Pigs Earlier
E F Peterson salesman promotes Barber's Hog Powder and remedies claiming hogs reach 225 pounds at 6 to 7 months, down from 250 pounds thirty years ago, with 14 percent of production cost needed for remedies. He asserts better goods deliver value and that the remedies are worth the price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber
Barber's
E. F. Peterson
Legislative Session Drags On Amid Bills and Bureaucracy
Legislators at Jefferson press through a week of engrossed bills and third readings while noting many measures die in committee. The Governor seeks a seven member nonpaid survey team to review state institutions with reports due by November 30 1929 and a possible special session looms. The House ledger shows 103 to 47 party lines briefly blur as members miss time due to sickness and family bereavements.
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State University
City Papers
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Sticks
Barber's Hog Powder Promises Better Hogs and Fewer Losses
E. F. Peterson, Salesman, promotes Barber's Hog Powder as the solution for hogs. He claims one feed with the powder improves hogs and reduces deaths, urging farmers to use the product to meet their hogs needs.
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E. F. Peterson
Baptist Ladies Aid Meeting At Mrs Bailey Home
A Baptist Ladies Aid gathering held last Thursday at Mrs. Herbert C Bailey’s residence became one of the most pleasant occasions in the group’s history. Members arrived late morning with covered dishes for a luncheon, following prior planning for the event.
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The
Baptist Ladies Aid
Herbert C. Bailey
Jefferson notice confirms Mrs Britton teaching certificate valid
In a March 8 1929 letter State Superintendent Chas A Lee states Mrs Pansy Spencer Brittons Teacher Training Certificate from Milan High School 1923 was converted to a First Grade County Certificate in 1925 and renewed thereafter under 1928 rules. Clerk E W Riley confirms receipt of the explanation.
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City of
Jefferson
Everett Riley
Board of Education
Browning
Missouri
Riley
Pansy Spencer Britton
Milan
E. W. Riley
Fairview
Death of John L. Bate 79 at Chillicothe area
John L. Bate, father of Jas L. Bate and former M E church South pastor, died March 20 at his home six miles southeast of Chillicothe aged 79 years and 7 months. He leaves eight children. Funeral at Pleasant Grove church Friday at two with Elder W. L. Myers and Rev. Wilson officiating. Interment Wheeling cemetery. Browning attendees included Mr. and Mrs. L W Hummel and Mrs. Hinda Rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Bate
Jas. L. Bate
M. E. Church
South
Chillicothe
Pleasant Grove Church
W. Leslie Myers
Wilson
Wheeling Cemetery
Browning
L. W. Hummel
Hinda Rush
Food Sale By M. E. Church South Ladies
The ladies of the M. E. Church South plan a food sale on Saturday March 30 1929 at L W Hummels furniture store.
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Ladies of the
M. E. Church
South
L. W. Hummels Furniture
Card of Thanks for Baby Boy’s Death and Burial
We thank friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy shown at the death and burial of our baby boy. -Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Robert son and Children.
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Clarence Robertson
Large turnout as Duncan Benton township election ends
A crowded vote in Duncan and Benton townships Tuesday favored Democrats. Benton elected Trustee Monte Cumbo and Collector Eva Foster, with several board members and clerks chosen. Enterprise and Jackson townships split with Republican and Democratic picks for local offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Benton
Linn
Monte Cumbo
Eva Foster
W. W. Prather
Ray Lee
Mark Gooch
Wm. Oaks
J. P. Turner
Duncan Township
J. D. Burwell
Ola Knitong
R. C. Trumbo
W. E
Grover Murrell
Tt. S. Parton
Bo Ervin Engleman
Will Morris
Contable
Clyde Warren
J. M. Canada
W. R. Phillips
Sewing Club Meets With Guests For Lap Luncheon
The Sewing Club met last Wednesday with Mrs. A. D. Peterson. Mrs. W. H. Dickinson received the birthday dish towels. Guests for the afternoon were Mrs. Josie Jones, Mrs. M. A. Hale and Mrs. Quinn Becker. The hostess served a delicious two course lap luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Club
A. D. Peterson
W. H. Dickinson
Josie Jones
M. A. Hale
Quinn Becker
Office closure notice by Dr Geo Brownback
Dr Geo Brownback of Browning Missouri announces office closure from Saturday noon until Wednesday April 3rd. The osteopathic physician requests patients to plan visits around the break and notes temporary unavailable contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Brownback
Browning, Mo
Taxi service opens in Browning on April 1
Licensed chauffeur Jimmie Robison announces Browning taxi service starting April 1 using a New Chevrolet six sedan and a Ford with Buxtell. Flexible hours with reasonable prices. Headquarters at the Gem Coffee Shop. Phone 199.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Buxtell
Gem Coffee Shop
Jimmie Robison
Dr Palm Coming April 1 Better Glasses for Less Money
In Milan on April 1 Linneus 3rd a local eyewear offer announces cheaper glasses and a new delivery date. The notice highlights improved lenses and potential savings for shoppers.
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April
Stanley
Milan
Commercial
Linneus
Dr. Palm
Camp Fire Hike North of Town After School
Camp Fire girls hiked north of town Tuesday evening after school. Fires were built by Imogene Smith and Edith Dickinson. After resting, supper was cooked over the camp fire. Members present: Imogene Smith, Frances Baker, Frances Bundridge, Marjrice Stufflebean, Edith Dickinson, Elma Coon, Alma Cotter, Ana Bel Atkins. Chaperone Miss Tila Peterson stood in for Miss Bickel who could not leave her store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imogene Smith
Edith Dickinson
Frances Baker
Frances Bundridge
Marjrice Stufflebean
Elma Coon
Alma Cotter
Ana Bel Atkins
Miss Bickel
Tila Peterson
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F. J. Alspach
Lora Carter
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