Edwin Martin Writes From the Sunny South in 1934 Mississippi
Edwin Martin reports from Richton Mississippi on March 15 1934 to J D Burwell Browning Missouri detailing colonists plans 140 acres of truck and 75 acres of Irish potatoes and 35 acres of cabbage. He describes turnip harvesting revenue and local soil conditions noting longleaf pine sandy ground soft water and a thriving poultry operation with 37 eggs per day from 42 hens. He mentions building four 12 by 24 houses and offers help to others interested in similar ventures and to cancel an insurance policy stored at a local bank.
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Jess
Chester
Edwin Martin
Oldest Farmer Presents Kruge Seed Corn Sample
Uncle Dave Gibson, renowned farmer, supplied two ears of Kruge seed corn as a sample. He began cultivating the famous corn several years ago and now his crop leads the region in quality and yield.
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Dave Gibson
Elderly farmer plans corn crop and patch work
The 81 year old Mr Gibson expects to plant twelve acres of corn on his farm this year. He also tends a watermelon patch and various truck patches with most of the ground already plowed.
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Gibson
Farm For Rent East Of City Inquiries To W P Nickell
The S H Linhart farm east of the city is for rent with possession at once. Inquiries directed to W P Nickell, administrator.
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S. H. Linhart
W. P. Nickell
Card of Thanks from the Anderson Family
The Anderson Family expresses sincere appreciation for courtesies shown during their recent bereavement including kind service sympathetic words and beautiful flowers.
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Anderson
Willing Workers Meet With Hazel Martin on March 21
The Willing Workers held an all day quilting meeting on March 21 with Hazel Martin. A noon dinner followed, salads and desserts praised. At 2:00 the business session opened with The Old Spinning Wheel song.
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Hazel Martin
Mrs. Rhodes
Lois
Carlyn
Hazel
Mabel Brown
Mary Griffis
Anna Hatch
Nora Harris
Cornelia Linhart
Lou Harris
Helen Martin
Madie Martin
Iva Rhodes
Mary Vincent
Mamie Vincent
Lois Haley
Lucy Cumbo
Myrtie Gray
Shortie
Claiie Head
Mrs. Stepheson
Mrs. Gibson
Ruby Knifong
Eva Baskett
Emery Gray
Floyd Lambert
Veda Lambert
Donald Head
Beverly Ann
Charles Dwaine
Norma Sue Harris
For Sale One English Letter Pup
6 month old English Letter pup offered by J C Shouse of Browning Missouri. A second letter puppy will be available around mid May.
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J. C. Shouse
Browning, Mo
Sunday Dinner Guests Enjoyable in Purdin Home
Sunday March 25 Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Cokerham and daughter Martha hosted a one o clock dinner for guests from the city and surrounding towns including Frank White, Sarah Keithley, T. W. Seale, G. T. Woodward, Mildred Wyan, Joe Wyan, H. L. Fuller, Gladys Stone, Hubert Cokerham and Pattie Jo and Bonnie Lou. The event was described as a most enjoyable time at the hospitable home.
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P. E. Cokerham
Martha
Purdin
Frank White
Sarah Keithley
T. W. Seale
Hubert Cokerham
Pattie Jo
Bonnie Lou
Election Notice Browning Missouri 1934 Aldermen and Marshal
Notice of election in Browning Missouri to choose one East Ward alderman and one West Ward alderman along with a city marshal for one year. Polling places at Farmers Exchange Bank and Public School Building. Appointed judges listed for East and West Wards. City Clerk J N Neet signs the notice on March 12 1934.
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Browning
East Ward
W. A. Bond
West Ward
L. C. Lantz
East
Farmers Exchange Bank
Lorene Whaley
Nell Williams
J. E. Marvin
Margaret
Thieves Plague City In String Of Local Burglaries
A rash of burglaries robs residents while away from home. Dr and Mrs P Harvey lose a small bag with a ring and money including a $2.50 gold piece. Mrs Sarah Mairs awakes to intrusion and warnings. Mrs Melia Thurlo finds her pocketbook cash stolen. a key was used and the string left attached. The same home has been robbed thrice. Browning choir with Vera Freeland and Edward F Williams performs at the Commodius Church under Barrett Stout. junior class hosts a post performance lunch and seating is crowded with extra chairs from other churches.
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P. Harvey
Sarah Mairs
Melia Thurlo
Barrett Stout
Sunday Papers Kansas City Star on sale at Gem Coffee Shop
The Kansas City Star is available weekly at Gem Coffee Shop with delivery by calling 166 or 199 for service.
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Kansas City Star
Gem
Culver-Stockton Quartet Delights Local Church Audience
Culver-Stockton College male quartet Ralph Walker Raymond Martin J R Henderson and Harvey Fields Dickinson with director Prof R J Neal and soprano Miss Mary Beth McCartney performed at the Christian church last Thursday. The program drew a crowded house and rich praise with a silver offering and net proceeds of over ten dollars going to Browning high school's junior class. The company received encore after encore and the reviewer notes the group made a strong hit in town with possible reservations for larger accommodations if repeated. Browning and vicinity honor Harvey F Dickinson for his college work.
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Culver-Stockton
Culver-Stockton College
Ralph Walker
Raymond Martin
J. R. Henderson
Harvey Fields Dickinson
R. J. Neal
Mary Beth McCartney
Christian Church
Browning and Vicinity
Harvey F. Dickinson
Easter Services At Mt Hope M E Church
Easter services announced at Mt Hope M E Church located 53 miles southwest of Winigan. Morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 led by Pastor John Barkley. All welcome.
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Mt. Hope
A Cappella Choir Performs at M E C South Kirksville
The A Cappella chorus of the State Teachers College Kirksville with forty five members gave an entertaining program at the M E C South in the city on Monday night.
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State Teachers College of Kirksville
M. E.C
The Love Circle from Roger Meets in Milan
Eighteen members and ten visitors gathered March 20 at Mrs. Fred Bertschman’s home in Milan. Rev. Bertschman gave thanks, Nellie Stephenson won a prize, and six members received birthday presents. The next meeting is set for April 3 at Mrs. Ralph Collins’s home.
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Roger
Fred Bertschman
Milan
Bertschman
Gertie Bertschman
Fred Woodall
Nellie Stephenson
Allie
Sylvia Stephenson
Elmira McClarren
Lucie Trumbo
Donna
Katherine Collins
Ralph Collins
Mr and Mrs Smith Host Bridge Party
Mr and Mrs Jack Smith entertained Tuesday evening with a bridge party. Guests included Miss Jamnice Pipes Thula Guy Dorothy Yardley Eunice Maggart Mildred Woodward Leland Burk Joe Woodward Orvis Atkins and Herman Jones. Lovely refreshments were served and guests departed thanking the hosts.
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Jack Smith
Jamnice Pipes
Thula Guy
Dorothy Yardley
Eunice Maggart
Mildred Woodward
Leland Burk
Joe Woodward
Orvis Atkins
Herman Jones
Mrs. Smith
American Legion Posts Rally at 2nd District Meet in Trenton
The Major Dale Stepp Post No 31 hosted a 2nd District gathering on Sunday March 25 starting 1 30 pm The parade along the line led to Trenton High School Auditorium where the Choral Club of Kansas City and the Silver Tone Four of Slater Post performed The event drew eleven posts including Browning delegates Mr and Mrs C L McCormick A D Peterson and Earl M Palmer attended from Browning Post The district plans an annual meeting in Green City in late July and outlined National and State Defense Youth initiatives.
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American Legion
Dale Stepp
Trenton High School
Choral Club of
Kansas City
Sanford Brown
Slater Post
Carrollton
Bogard
Paris
National Defense
Green City
Browning Post
C. L. McCormick
A. D. Peterson
Earl M. Palmer
Seeding Pasture Land With New Extension Circular 314
Missouri farmers on Federal allotments learn of Extension Circular 314 for establishing permanent pastures. The eight page guide, free from the Emergency County Agent or College of Agriculture, covers land prep, regional advice, and suitable mixtures for low to moderate fertility soils and old or newly cleared land.
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Sullivan County
Agricultural Extension Service
Rolla A. Baugher
Prairie
Missouri
C. A. Helm
H. H. Krusekopf
College of Agriculture At
Columbia
Township Committee Officers Elected At Linneus Meeting
The 56 town ship committeemen from all townships in the county gathered at Linneus with two absentees to elect officers and plan farm inspections of contract signers. George Coulson was named president, Elmer Sharp vice president, Carl Porter secretary, and H D Taggart treasurer with other members listed. J E Crosby Jr Extension Specialist outlined corn hog work instructions.
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Linneus
George Coulson
St. Catherine
Elmer Sharp
Marceline
Carl Porter
Browning
H. D. Taggart
Orville
Thudium
North Salem
Price Hoskins
Purdin
Blaine Fleming
Antone Forst
J. E. Crosby, Jr
North
Missouri
Sheep Sale Ad By Martin Brothers
An old ad offers sheep services from the Martin Brothers with motorized shearing at affordable prices. Contact numbers TOF 22 or 211 and location K46th Williams are listed.
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Martin’ Brothers
Pasture Medal Awarded At Meadville Area Meeting
E Behnett of Linn County received a pasture improvement award from the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce for a demonstration carried out under County Agent Hall. Schuetz improved land with Korean clover and other grasses, brushed timber, mowed weeds, and rotated stock. A recommended 10 acre mix includes Timothy red clover Alsike red top Korean clover bluegrass, with variations by soil quality.
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Clay ‘Township
E Behnett
Meadville
Kansas City
Linn County
Hall
Farm offer for corn ground and poultry range
Mrs Sola Porter offers ground suitable for corn, cowpeas, and poultry. Will furnish team and machinery. Turkeys to raise on shares.
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Sola ‘Porter
Entertained Guests At Gooch Home Sunday Dinner
Mr and Mrs W Gooch hosted a two course dinner Sunday with guests Mr and Mrs H C Bailey, Mr and Mrs J N Neet, Harvey James and Nona Clair, Mr and Mrs Guy Adams, and Mr and Mrs L W Hummel. Guests departed feeling they had spent a pleasant day.
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W. Gooch
H. C. Bailey
J. N'Neet
Harvey James
Nona ‘Clair
Guy Adams
L. W. Hummel
East er bridge dinner hosts honor guests
Mrs Lorenee Whaley Mrs M red DeWitt and Miss Alpha Harris entertained Friday evening with a bridge dinner. The decorations were in keeping with Easter. Mrs M A Holman received the favor for high score. A most enjoyable evening was spent.
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Lorenee Whaley
Mildred DeWitt
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