Mrs J E Marvin Rites Held March Twenty Third
Emma L Havens Marvin born February 14 1866 near Zionville Indiana died March 20 1940 at age 74. She lived much of her life near Browning Missouri and married James Edward Marvin May 21 1891. Seven children survive with numerous grandchildren and relatives. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ March 23 with Rev W W Clay officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma L. Havens Marvin
Zionville
Indiana
Mrs. Marvin
Hiram
Rebecca Havens
Coffey County
Kansas
Missouri
Browning
Kaifong Grove
Church of Christ In
James Edward Marvin
Michigan
Frank
Vin
Edward Martin
Sioux City
Iowa
Albert Hiram
Kansas City
Liera Bauer
Nevada
Kenneth Gramlin
Milan
William Winford
Vandalia
Alvie Maloney
Richard Bauer
Iowa State College
Ames
William H. Havens
Cora
Andrew J. Havens
Laclede
Tom Jeff Seaman
Marvin
Royal Neighbors of America
Church of Christ
W. W. Clay
Fairport
Jennie Glaze
Vera Lay
Harvey Fields Dickinson
Guy Adams
Jesus Savior
Charlene Haggard
Erma Peterson
Oma Rudloff
Bobbie Garrett
Loreen Russell
Rosella Perry
B. H. Peterson
E. F. Peterson
Cliff Peterson
J. D. Mullins
H.C. Hanson
L. C. Stewart
Knifong Grove
A. J. River
Card of Thanks from J. E. Marvin and family
J E Marvin and his children express sincere thanks to friends for kindness support during the loss of their wife and mother. Gratitude extended for the beautiful floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Marvin
Funeral attendees from out of town honored Mrs. Marvin
The funeral for Mrs. Marvin was attended by Professor and Mrs. L. O. Stewart of Iowa State College Ames Iowa cousin of the deceased. Also present were Mrs. Sara Jane Hays Mrs. Burdette Stamps Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schaffer Mr. and Mrs. Frank Albertson and son Milton of Seymour Iowa. The group included Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smith of Kansas City A. J. Havens Laclede Mrs. Dora Long and Mr. and Mrs. Louie Long among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
L. O. Stewart
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Sara Jane Hays
Burdette Stamps
Fred Schaffer
Frank Albertson
Milton
Seymour
Ted Smith
Kansas City
A. J. Havens
Laclede
Dora Long
Local residents listed in regional notice
Harold Brown of near Purdin and Mr. and Mrs. Jas Head and family of Laclede are named in a regional notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Brown
Purdin
Jas. Head
Laclede
Easter Sunday Dinner Hosted by McQuown Family
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. McQuown and their son J. W. hosted an Easter Sunday turkey dinner with guests including J. T. Hoselton family, Leland Burke family, Jas. Dunlap, Herman L. Adams, Charley Ingraham, Ross Burke family, and others. The event featured a large dining table, ample food, and pleasant afternoon conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Burke
Norris
C. L. McQuown
J. W
Democrats Meet in Brown ing to Choose Delegates
Democrats of Duncan township meet at the Electric Theatre in Brown ing at 2 p m on Friday March 29 to select delegates for the County convention in Milan on Saturday March 30 by order of committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Township
Electric Theatre
Browning
Milan
Will Buy and Sell Farm Goods from Noel Lay
Noel Lay seeks to buy 20 to 100 red used woven wire suitable for temporary sheep fencing and offers to sell a Model A se dan in good condition. Cash or trade for stock accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Lay
Easter Observances in Browning Church Service Crowds
Easter was observed in Browning with sunrise services at 6 a m at the Methodist church led by Rev. O W Ethington. A large 11 o clock congregation welcomed him and six new members joined at the end of the sermon. The evening brought near capacity crowds for The Story of Easter cantata by a combined Browning choir directed by Rev Ethington with Miss Erma Peterson at the piano, closing a week long series that began Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
O. W. Ethington
Ethington
Erma Peterson
Annual School Election Notice Browning School District
Notice to Browning School District voters in Lin and Sullivan Counties Missouri of an election on Tuesday April 2 1940 from 7 am to 6 pm in the Aud Gym to elect two directors for three years and to vote a 90 cent tax rate on 100 dollars assessed valuation for general school purposes. Judges: A R Robison Mamie Bartow Lucille Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Lin
Sullivan Counties
Missouri
A. R Robison
Mamie Bartow
Lucille Williams
Board of Education
Boy Scout Annual Drive Under Way In Browning
A Browning call to support the Pony Express Council Boy Scouts drive. local leaders Van Arnold Burton Carr Dyle Peterson Wayne Gooch and Elgar Carter will visit organizations to raise the quota. Donations enroll as Boy Scout Boosters and grant a card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Arnold
Burton Carr
Dyle Peterson
Wayne Gooch
Elgar ‘Carter
Browning
Pony Express Area Council
Boy Scout
Pony Express Council
Boy Scouts of America
Announcement on Moris Chapel Cemetery Improvements
Moris Chapel Cemetery seen with planned improvements to begin early. Donations invited to cemetery treasurer Elva Creokshanks Brown ing Mo. and the Cemetery Committee pledge to keep the grounds well maintained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
Moris Chapel
Plesse
Cemtery
Elva Creokshanks
Browning, Mo
Centenarian Birthday Celebrated Near Trenton
Mr and Mrs Clay Dell and son Mason attended the 100th birthday of Mrs John Robertson near Trenton on Friday March 22. Five generations were present and a large dinner drew over four hundred attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Dell
Mason
Mr. Dell
John Robertson
Trenton
Mrs. C. E. Potter Rites Held After Long Life in Missouri
Emma Mey Potter born December 19 1858 near Vermilion Illinois died March 19 1940 at daughter’s home near Bosworth Missouri aged 81 years 3 months She lived mainly in Carroll and Linn Counties Missouri married C E Potter September 24 1880 He died July 29 1934 They had nine children 27 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren Survived by sisters A W Ware Seattle and J L Potter Tacoma brother Chas E Pinder Tacoma and two half brothers Eddie and Bert McMurtry Tacoma Church of Christ member all her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Mey Potter
William
Angie Pinder
Vermillion
Illinois
F. E. Dell
Bosworth
Missouri
Geater
Carroll
Linn
C. E. Potter
Gracie E. Pennington
R. J. Potter
Chillicothe
D. P. Potter
Cottage Grove
Oregon
Bernice Potter
Rolla D. Potter
Triplett
Carl Potter
Chula
Eddie
Bert McMurtry
Tacoma
Washington
Church of Christ
Obituary of a cherished mother and church helper in Brown ing
The community mourns a long loved Brown ing woman who endured blindness and illness with cheerfulness. After a fall and pneumonia she died, leaving a devoted family, church work, and neighbors who remember her as a faithful servant. The service was led by Rev. Ben Huddleson and interment followed in Jenkins cemetery beside her husband.
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Church of Christ In
Browning
Ben Huddleson
Carrollton
Jenkins
Death notice for Mrs C. E. Potter
The Potter Children express gratitude for support shared after the death of their dear mother Mrs C. E. Potter. They thank those who sent flowers and helped with singing and other gestures during their sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirs
C. E. Potter
Potter Children
Election Notice Browning Missouri April 2 1940 Aldermen
Notice of election in Browning Missouri for April 2 1940 to choose one East Ward Alderman and one West Ward Alderman. East Ward voting place R E Harris Coal Office West Ward Hummels Furniture Store. Election judges listed for each ward. C partir city clerk required to file candidate names by midnight Friday before the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Missouri
O. 8. Stone
A. D. Peterson
R. E. Harris Coal Office
Hummel’ Furniture Store
East
Arthur Haley
T. S. Bartow
Marie Woolf
West Ward
Jesse Jones
Emm. Rottmann
William Rhodes
General Purpose Club Reading Contest Held
The General Purpose Club hosted an oral reading contest at the Scottsville school house on Friday March 22 with A class pupils and nine B class contestants from Warren Scottsville North Hooker and Smith. Winners included Helen Eastman first in A Betty Powell second Shirley Brassfield first in B and Clarence Fanning second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens General Purpose Club
Scottsville
Warren
North Hooker
Smith
Lena Kenley
Mariyn Gooch
Jen? Phillips
Alpha Brantner
Browning
Helen Eastman
Betty Powell
Shirley Brassfield
Clarence Fanning
Deivis del
Waren
Lois Murphy
Katherine Weedf
Donald Warren
Pasture For Rent Near Browning Missouri
170 acre pasture for rent with good water and shade five miles north of Browning near Highway 5. Contact Edgar Tully North Salem Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Browning
Highway No
Edgar Tully
North Salem
Resolutions of Respect for Emma L Marvin
A lodge of Hopeful Camp 3385 Royal Neighbors of America mourns the death of Emma L Marvin. The group drapes its charter for 30 days, extends condolences to her family, and commends her virtuous Christian life. Resolutions signed by Maggie McCown Lula Carter and Margaret Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma L. Marvin
America
Maggie McCown
Lula Carter
Margaret Smith
Stitch and Chatter Club Meeting Minutes
Stitch and Chatter Club met with Mrs Edith Hale on March 14 for an all day event. Members embroidering tea towels and quilting a quilt were present along with visitors Mamie Hale Beverly Hale Madaline Tucker seven children and eight men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitch and Chatter Club
Mrrs
Edith Hale
Emma
Olpha
Florence
Allie
Bessie
Alpha
Hallie
Leah
Iva
Camora
Edna
Thelma
E Fie
Edith
Blanche
Mamie Hale
Beverly Hale
Madaline Tucker
Mary Martha Aid Society Meets at Mrs Harvey Home
The Mary Martha Aid Society held a Thursday afternoon meeting at Mrs Mable Harvey's home on March 21 including devotional and business sessions followed by games and refreshments. Attendants listed: Floy Peterson Lelia Neet Helen Carter Lula Jacobs Ethel Tell Elizabeth Bagley Dereas Hervey Dorothy Drake Mabel Hervey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Martha Aid Society
Mable Harvey
Mesdames Floy Peterson
Lelia Neet
Helen Carter
Lula Jacobs
Ethel Tell
Elizabeth Bagley
Dereas Hervey
Dorothy Drake
Mabel Hervey
General Purpose Club Hosts Candy Making Meeting
The General Purpose Club met on Thursday March 21 with Mrs R Callihan as hostess. The Green Valley Club attended as guests. Activities included sewing and a candy making demonstration with Divinity by Mrs Sarah Brassfield and Sugar Taffy by Mrs Alpha Powell. Guests and members shared hospitality and discussed improving candy techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Callihan
Green Valley Club
Mrs Cr Lchon
Cuests
Mesdames VanFossen
Ina Hudson
Helen Hudson
Daue It 'R
Ruth Alice
Ada Allen
Edith Harrison
Roseana Cal
Peerle Thurle
Elizabeth Hoselton
Alice Duckworth
Frances Hoselton
Friendship Circle Club Meets at Mrs Reinhart Home
The Friendship Circle Club gathered March 20 at Mrs. Mervin Reinhart’s home for an all day meeting. Arthur Rinehart spoke on The Ferm Program and guests included Mrs. John Blender Mrs. Chas Bagley Miss Avis Knifong and Miss Louise Remick. Ten members answered roll call with a grab bag and prizes were awarded in contests led by Icel Rinehart and Prances Smith with Bernice Gooch winning multiple prizes and an anniversary token from her secret sister. The group planned to meet April 3 at Mrs. Sam Remick’s house with visitors invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary
Edna Bagley
Icel Rinehart
Prances Smith
Bernice Gooch
Bernice
Sam Remick
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.E. Marvin
Attention Democrats
Boy Scouts Organization
Mrs. C. E. Potter
H. L. Adams
General Purpose Club
Irene Kelly
Kirksville
Erwoning High School
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
H. Roe Bartle
Mary Marthas
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