Mrs Carl Cassity of Purdin Died At 46
Virginia Ruth Bowyer Cassity was born June 20 1905 near Purdin Missouri and died April 27 1952 at Grim Smith Memorial Hospital Kirksville aged 46 years 10 months 7 days She was married to Carl T Cassity and had two children Survivors include her husband a daughter and a son and her Bowyer parents Funeral services were held April 30 at Purdin Methodist Church with Rev Kenneth Kelley officiating. Interment Jenkins Cemetery Wade Funeral Service directed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Ruth Bowyer Cassity
Walter
Edna Bowyer
Purdin
Missouri
Grim- Smith Memorial Hospital
Kirksville
Ruth
Carl T. Cassity
Morris Chapel
Keith Cordray
Robert W. Cassity
Shelbina
Charles Bowyer
Twin Falls
Idaho
Vaughn Smith
Near Purdin
Orville Bowyer
Purdin Methodist Church
Kenneth Kelley
Brookfield
Campbell
Rose Chambers
Rose Johnson
Calvin Lambert
Kelley
Max Green
Mark Gooch
Jack Long
Roe Connelly
Howard Ferguson
Mack Molloy
Jenkins Cemetery
Wade
Liberty High Teacher Imogene Artz Honored by Delta Kappa Gamma
Liberty High School music teacher Mrs. Imogene Artz was admitted to the Delta Kappa Gamma honor society. She was initiated during the state convention at Excelsior Springs on April 19 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imogene Artz
Liberty High School
Delta Kappa Gamma
Excelsior Springs
Chapter V PEO Meeting Highlights April 23
Chapter V P E O met with Mrs Lillian Duncan on Wednesday April 23 in the absence of president Mrs Vena Wade. The meeting was led by vice president Mrs Ada Bolling. A social hour followed with a Bible origin lesson by Mrs May Schrock and a Readers Digest article read by Mrs Della Peters. Roll call quoted a Bible passage and refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.E.O
Lillian Duncan
Vena Wade
Ada Bolling
May Schrock
Della Peters
Miss Mari Lie Schrock cast in spring Missouri State Teachers College play
Kirksville Missouri Miss Mari Lie Schrock daughter of Mrs Rosalie Schrock Browning selected for the annual College Players spring production The Case of the Sulky Girl adapted from Earl Stanley Gardner mystery series presents May 7 at 8 p m Sherod Collins director Schrock plays Dorothy Graves secretary She is a freshman and member of Alpha Phi Sigma College Players Sigma Sigma Sigma W A A and the Nemo Singers with a major in speech and minor in English
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Kirksville
Marilie Schrock
Rosalie Schrock
Browning
College Players
Missouri State Teachers College
Earl Stanley Gardner
Sherod Collins
Division of Languages and Literature
Miss Schrock
Dorothy Graves
Alpha Phi Sigma
The
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Women’s Athletic Association
Nemo Singers
Pioneer seed corn sales pitch by local salesman
John H. Browning promotes Pioneer seed corn offering a variety of numbers on hand. He invites customers to visit the Scott Browning residence in Browning to view available seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Browning
Browning
John H. Browning
Golden Girl at the Marty-Ann Theatre Opens in Milan
Mitzi Gaynor stars in Golden Girl at the Marty-Ann Theatre Milan for May 4 and 5 with Dale Robertson Dennis Day and James Barton in the cast. The following days feature Texas Carnival with Red Skelton Howard Keel Esther Williams Anna Miller and Keenan Wynn for May 6 7 and 8. Skelton as a bogus cowboy provides top comedy in a Technicolor musical full of song and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Mitzi Gaynor
Marty-Ann Theatre
Dale Robertson
Dennis Day
James Barton
Texas
Red Skelton
Howard Keel
Esther Williams
Anna Miller
Keenan Wynn
Skelton
Dr and Mrs Carter Move to Browning in July
Dr and Mrs Howard Carter and Jan of Kansas City will occupy C. C. Drake's new modern home in the east part of town starting July first. Dr Carter will be with Dr McArtor and needs no introduction to Browning residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Carter
Jan
Kansas City
C. C. Drake
Carter
McArtor
Browning
Dr. Carter
For Sale Duroc Male Hog One Year Old
Ivan Cokerham of Browning offers a one year old Duroc male hog for sale eligible to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Cokerham
Browning
Special Notice on Haseville Cemetery Donations and Lots
All persons interested in the Haseville cemetery are requested to send donations for upkeep such as mowing fencing and other work. The cemetery has been enlarged and fenced and burial lots are now available. Please send donations to Mrs Genevieve Holser Treasurer of Kenneth Young President of Board Humpreys Mo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haseville Cemetery
Genevieve Holser
Kenneth Young
Humpreys
DeLaval Separator Junior Size for Sale
Classified notice lists a DeLaval separator junior size offered by Mrs. Godie Hollon of Browning for 25 dollars. Local item sale with single seller and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godie Hollon
Browning
Hampshire gifts farrow early June eligible for registration
Ray Kelly of Browning notes Hampshire breed gifts include a June farrow, making litters eligible for registration under breed standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampshire
Farrow
Ray Kelly
Browning
Homemakers Club Meets at Grice Home in April 1952
Mrs. Margaret Smith hosts the Homemakers Club at the Grice residence on April 24, 1952 for an all day session. The group sang three songs before a dinner and quilt work. Treasurer reports 21.60 dollars and a hostess gift of .96 won by Pearl Mundell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Smith
Homemakers Club
John W. Grice
Old Rugged Cross
Pearl Mundell
Irene Herbert
God Be With
Kathryn Taylor
Janet Grice
Mattie Gooch
Lillian Bennett
Cordie Cotter
Lizzie Zimmerman
Arlene McKenzie
Laverne Harris
Mary Grice
Frances Grice
Ira Nevins
John Gooch
Phillip Grice
Arthur Bennett
Jacob Harris
Ned Mundell
W. D. Grice
John Grice
Maggie Wykoff
Radios Left at Bailey Maytag Co for Convenience
Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co for your convenience Neff Radio Service Phone 587 16 S Main Brookfield Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Maytag Co
Neff Radio Service
S Main
Brookfield, Mo
Senior Dramatic Club Presents Whoa Aunties Play
The senior drama class stages a three act comedy titled Whoa Aunties on Tuesday May 6 at eight o clock. The Fay family plans a mayoral scheme ending with Aunt Jessie out of sight through a kidnapping arranged by the Fry children Lorraine Gail and Ted with Clarence Melbourne and Claire Tyler. Prices are 40 cents adults 25 cents high school 15 cents grade school reserved seats 10 cents.
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Fay
Aunt Jessie
Pop
Jessie
Fry
Lorraine
Gail
Ted
Clarence Melbourne
Claire Tyler
Sally Fay
Gooch’s
Achievement Day For Elementary Grade Held Last Thursday
The R-1 elementary grades held an Achievement Day at Browning school on Thursday April 24. Students entered in up to two academic events plus music, with class limits of two entrants if more than five students competed. Contests spanned grades one through eight in reading writing English math science social studies art music and spelling. Scoring followed the Danish system with blue red and white ribbons for top placements. About 450 entries earned 146 blue ribbons 134 red ribbons and 115 white ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Car repairs offered at Van Christy's Garage
Notice to car owners publicizing fender and body repair and refinishing services by Sterling Bowyer at Van Christy's Garage. No job is too big or small and customers are urged to seek service before undertaking repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Christy’s
Sterling Bowyer
Miss Cynthia Moore Elected P.E.O President at Cottey College
Miss Cynthia Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Moore Browning Missouri has been elected P E O President at Cottey College Nevada Missouri She is active in Chapel Choir A Capella and Junior Trio and will assume duties as president in September as a junior at the college
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Moore
Robert Moore
Browning
Missouri
P.E.O
Cottey College
Nevada
Moore
Food Sale At Farmers Cash Store Saturday
Community fundraiser announces a food sale at the Farmers Cash Store on Saturday to raise proceeds for gravelling the Jenkins Cemetery driveway. Donations may be mailed to Mrs Lila Williams treasurer or given to the sale organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Cash _ Store
Jenkins Cemetery
Lila Williams
Purdin Builders Extension Club Names Its Group
Mrs. Norman Smith hosted the second meeting of the newly organized Purdin Extension Club on April 22. Seven members attended with three visitors and two children. The group, naming itself The Purdin Builders, chose project leaders for Food and Nutrition, Home Management, and Clothing. Members learned to make corsages from nylon hose and shared refreshments. next meeting set for May 27 with Mrs. Glenn Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdin Builders Extension Club
Norman Smith
Purdin Extension Club
T. H. Thorne
Guy Tarnow
Leslie Yagel
God Bless America
Virgil Lee Falconer
The
Purdin Builders
Marjorie Murrain
Dale Falconer
Jimmie Lee
Glenn Duncan
Gerald Long
C. i
Flag Presented to School by Four Grade Classes
A 3 by 5 flag was presented to the school in a ceremonial Monday morning event at 9 am. Linda Brinkley Martha Ann Yardley Robin Hooker and Gary Wayne Head bestowed the flag before the pledge and school song renditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Brinkley
Martha Ann Yardley
Robin Hooker
Gary Wayne Head
Keithley
Creason
Legion Junior Base Ball Club schedules 1952 season
Representatives from six towns met in Brookfield to set the 1952 American Legion Junior Baseball schedule. Led by Bill Tompkins, the (state) commissioner, Brown ing delegates helped map May 18 opening day and weekly matchups through June 22 with all star games at Bash Stadium Mendon. Browning players will practice Sundays until opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
American Legion
Bill Tompkins
Browning
John Carter
Clyde Brinkley
Walter Head
Salisbury
Sumner
Linneus
Moberly
Junior Legion Base
Revival Draws Ro t h v i l l e Parishioners To New Pastor
A Rothville Baptist Church revival drew a Saturday crowd to hear Rev. Frank Smith. Attendees included H C Bailey family, Ovid Pryor family, Alice Moore, Jack and Doris, Lizzie Austin and LeLone, Clara Lay, Viola Jones, Goldie Hollon and granddaughter Susie Haley, C L McCormick pair, Nora Cassity, Edna Falconer, Gayle Ingraham family, C L McQuown pair, Ray Johnson pair, Herald Lambert, Cordie Cotter and Ted Branner. Bishop Ivan Lee Holt to speak May 11 at Browning Methodist Church at 7:30 PM, after General Conference in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Rothville
Frank Smith
H. C. Bailey
Ovid Pryor
Alice Moore
Jack
Doris
Lizzie Austin and
LeLone
Clara Lay
Viola Jones
Goldie Hollon
Susie Haley
C. L. McCormick
Nora Cassity
Edna Falconer
Gayle Ingraham
Gayle
Elaine
C.L. McQuown
Ray Johnson
Herald Lambert
Cordie Cotter
Ted Brantner
Holt
Ivan Lee Holt
Browning Methodist Church
World Methodist
Council of Churches In America
St. Louis
Holtolds
Methodist General Conference
San Francisco
School Menu For May Five To Nine
The five day menu shows daily offerings for May five through nine. Monday serves macaroni and cheese with slaw and pineapple, Tuesday offers navy beans with tomatoes and corn bread, Wednesday features chicken and noodles, Thursday has meat loaf with peas and potatoes, and Friday presents roast beef with creamed tomatoes and potato salad.
Sunday Dinner Guests Share Quiet Holiday Event
Sunday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Powell at one o'clock on April 22 drew a group of guests. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Evert Dowdy and Debby, Mrs. Imogene Smith and Karol from Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Worthie Hart with Sharon Karen and Randy from St. Joseph, Mr. and Mrs. Delorum Tharp Roger and Shelia from Milan, and Mrs. Clinton Powell and Tom my. They departed late Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Powell
Evert Dowdy
Debby
Imogene Smith
Karol
Kansas City
Worthie Hart
Sharon
Karen
Randy
St. Joseph
Delorum Tharp
Roger
Shelia
Milan
Clinton Powell
Tommy
Purdin W C T U Meeting Apr 24 With Mrs Robert Smith
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met with Mrs. Robert Smith on Thursday afternoon April 24. Miss Rose Chambers led the program with theme Building for Total Abstinence Through Institutes aided by youth. Remarks by Mrs Roberta Roberts and Mrs Mamie Bartow followed. Total present ten. offering 3.10. Refreshments served by Mrs. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdin W.C.T.U
Robert Smith
Woman's’ Christian Temperance Union
Roberta Roberts
Rose Chambers
Guy Johnson
Union
Jesus
Mamie Bartow
Flower Mission
Smith
Free Music Festival Welcomes All May 2 at High School
A community event invites everyone to a free music festival on May 2 at 1 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Local bands and student performers will showcase a variety of styles.
Birthday Celebration For Mrs. Mattie Turner
Mrs. Mattie Turner marked her birthday with a Tuesday gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Kimbrough and Mr. and Mrs. J N Mundell. Guests included Mrs. Lizzie Austin Leone, Mrs. Bertie Owens, Mrs. Clara Lay, and Mrs. Nora Cassity who sent cards and gifts. A birthday dinner followed on Wednesday at Naomi's with Mrs. Nora Cassity and Mr. Ned Mundell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Kimbrough
J. N. Mundell
Mattie Turner
Lizzie Austin and
Leone
Bertie Owens
Clara Lay
Nora Cassity
Kimbrough
Attend R-1s Music Festival and see children perform
The note invites attendance at the R-1 school district music festival to watch students showcase performances. It highlights student participation and a community event centered on school music programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R-1
Schrock Dinner Guests Welcome Family Returns From Germany
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Schrock hosted Sunday dinner with Sgt. and Mrs. Max Schrock and daughter Bessie Ann, recently back from Germany, plus Chester Schrock and Jackie, Leon Kenley and Gary Kenley, and Francis Schrock with son, H D Schrock, Rosalie Schrock and Marilie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Schrock
Max Schrock
Bessie Ann
Germany
Chester Schrock
Jackie
Leon Kenley
Gary Kenley
Laredo
Francis Schrock
H. D. Schrock
Rosalie Schrock
Marilie
Birthday Dinner for John A. Browning Guests and Guests
A Sunday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Browning honored his birthday with many friends and relatives in attendance. The group enjoyed a noon meal, shared thanks, and some fished in the afternoon before departing with wishes for many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Browning
Ad Payne
Ernest Bundridge
J. W. Bundridge
Beyr
Bundridge
Chester Browning
Danny
John Harmon
Juanita Almond
Jean
Gary
Wool Market Pickup by J. R. Williams & Co
Wool buyers announce usual purchases and offer pickup service. Contact J. R. Williams & Co at the listed number to arrange collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Williams & Co
M F A Family Night May Day Meeting
The M F A Central Cooperative hosts its first meeting of the year at the Legion Hall Browning on Thursday night May 1. Guests include Dorothy Ady W H Dinwiddie and Raymond C 1 Jr with committees for refreshments entertainment and building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.F.A
M. F. A. Central Cooperative
Legion Hall
Browning
Dorothy Ady
W. H. Dinwiddie
M.F.A. Breeding Service
Raymond C 1
Ira Cordray
Mary Vincent
Valjean Zimmerman
Harold Abbott
Nile Hale
Bill Ware
For Sale Browning House with Garden and Lots
Property listing for a six room house with two lots and a good garden in Browning. Contact Noble Crooks for details. sale date set for Sunday May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Noble Crooks
Citizens Savings Bank to Hold Seventeenth Stockholders Meeting
The Citizens Savings Bank of Browning Missouri calls its seventeenth annual stockholders meeting at the Browning banking house on May thirteenth at 9:00 a.m. for at least three hours to elect seven directors for the coming year and transact any proper business. C. E. McGhee, President. L. L. Ingraham, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Savings
Citizens Savings Bank of
Browning
City of Browning
Missouri
C. E. McGhee
L. L. Ingraham
Lyle Lee Hollon Celebrates 26th Birthday at Home
Friends and relatives gathered at Lyle Lee Hollon’s residence on April 17 to mark his 26th birthday. Attendees included Lindley Hollon, J. W., DeVane Gray, Kenneth Maggart, Carol Sue, Ralph Coram, Shirley, J. C., Floyd Waltz, Jean, Linda, and Gary Wayne, all wishing him many more happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Lee Hollon
Lindley Hollon
J. W
DeVane Gray
Kenneth Maggart
Carol Sue
Ralph Coram
Shirley
J. C
Floyd Waltz
Jean
Linda
Gary Wayne
Lyle Lee
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Mrs. Carlt
Cassity OF Purdin Passed Away
GLASS
Legion Junior
Rothville Baptist Church
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