Rev Hurst of Trenton to address graduates
Rev W D Hurst of First Baptist Church Trenton Missouri will speak at the High School Baccalaureate service Sunday May 5 at 8 PM in the auditorium. The program includes processional invocation address and benediction with several graduates named from Browning Elementary Rural Schools and the High School class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Hurst
First Baptist Church
Trenton
Missouri
Hurst
C. V
Brown Bird
Bill Quigley
Edward Williams
Ethington Recessionales Fc
Patricia Gooch
John Keith Jones
Gene Carr
Nona Clair Neet
Ruth Bennett
Evelyn Brantner
Robbie Brown
Trene Crooks
Kathryn Cumbo
Vernon Hawkins
Nyle Freeland
Jackie Gooch
James W
Pharis Kelly
Nolan Kimbrough
Donald Lambert
Paul Lambert
Ethella Newton
Leon Stephenson
Commencement Exercises Set May Ninth At Auditorium
Commencement Thursday evening May ninth at eight o clock will mark exercises for the High School Elementary School and Rural Schools in the auditorium. H R McCall superintendent of the Chillicothe Public School will deliver the address. Processional and musical selections will be performed by the band and choir under Edward Williams. Awards and announcements will follow with diplomas presented by V D Grice president of the board of education and John C Dutton superintendent of schools. Recessional by the band closes the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. McCall
Chillicothe Public School
Ethington
Edward Williams Ddress
Chillicothe
School picnics set for May 10 1940 field trips
The final school picnics of the year will be held on May 10 1940. Classes meet at 8 40 as grade cards are handed out and attendance taken. Students split into three groups headed to Field's Mill Rocky Ford and Bailey pasture.
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Field's Mill
Rocky Ford
Bailey Pasture
Northeast Missouri Press Association Meeting Held in Paris
The twenty ninth annual Northeast Missouri Press Association meeting gathered April 26 at Pine Springs Golf Club Paris Missouri. Hosts were Mr and Mrs H J Blanton and Mr and Mrs R Irvin Colborn of the Monroe County Appeal. Registration at 10 with luncheon at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Missouri Press Meeting
Northeast Missouri Press Association
Pine Springs
Paris
Missouri
H. J. Blanton
R. Irvin Colborn
Monroe County Appeal
Blanton
Gov. Tark
Harris
Forrest Smith
Mang
Blue Book
Floyd Shoemaker
The
Missouri Historical Society
First Meeting Draws Wide Turnout From Newspapers
A large crowd attended the adjourned gathering. Mr and Mrs R M Wilson of the Milan Standard and Mr and Mrs G T Woodward of the Browning Leader Record attended. It was the group’s first meeting and participants enjoyed meeting fellow newspaper people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Wilson
Milan Standard
G. T Woodward
Browning Leader Record
Women’s Bible Class Meeting Review
The Women’s Bible class met with Mrs. Reba Hummel on Thursday afternoon April 18 with strong attendance. Mrs. Lelia Nickell led worship and the third chapter of Mark was read. Mrs. Elizabeth Prather spoke on The Bible as a source of help and inspiration. Mrs. Iva Rhodes discussed The use of the Bible. Two songs were led by Rav. Ethington. The session closed with refreshments of fruit salad wafers and coffee.
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Womens Bible
Reba Hummel
Lelia Nickell
Mark
Elizabeth Prather
Iva Rhodes
Rav. Ethington
Bailey Maytag Company Service Promise
What is the secret of good service it is doing the right thing at the right time It is working thoroughly and comprehensively It is pride in a job well done and the ambition to do It is experience expressed in gratifying results It is salesmanship backed by ability and foresight It is courtesy and zeal that regards no detail too irksome It is doing all that is expected and more It is the knowledge how and the enthusiasm to please We have attained success as a Maytag Dealer because these features are embodied in our brand of service Try us
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Maytag Company
Missouri Bankers Association Holds Fiftieth Convention
The Missouri Bankers Association sponsors its fiftieth annual gathering May 6 to 8 at Hotel Muehlebach Kansas City with registration golf prizes buffet dinner dancing and card games. Citi zens Savings Bank officials will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers Association
Missouri Bankers Association
Oho Sioa
Kansas City
Municipal Auditorium
Kansas Bankers Association
Hotel Muehlebach
Citizens Saving Bank
Pastor Dr Harmon and family move to Topeka church parsonage
Dr Harmon to Topeka becomes pastor of Highland Park Methodist Church with wife Mrs Harmon and their son Robert moving into 2520 Ohio. He comes from Joplin Missouri and succeeds Rev Gordon Pritchett at Highland Park. He has served in St Joseph Marceline and Chillicothe and is a Missouri native and Army Chaplain in the 102nd division. He chairs boards in JoplinCo operative club and serves Red Cross committees. The Harmons include Elvin and Harold, each with Missouri and Kansas civic roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon
Topeka
Lloyd V. Harmon
Highland Park Methodist Church
Robert
Ohio
Joplin
Gordon Pritchett
Byers Avenue
St. Joseph
Marceline
Chillicothe
Missouri
102Nd Division
United States Army
Masonic Lodge
Co-Operative Club
Red Cross
Elvin
Missouri Training School
Booneville
Harold
Y.M.C. A
Parsons
Kansas
Paspeka Daily State
Opeka
Young Couple Married in Chillicothe on April 20
Janette Ruth McArtor of Galt Route 2 wed James Donald Johnson son of Otto Johnson and Opal Carter of Browning Missouri. The ceremony was at the home of Rev L WyClell pastor of the Baptist church in Chillicothe with Patricia Schutt and Larry Capssland as attendants. Mrs Johnson a Trenton Junior College freshman. Johnson a Browning High School and Chillicothe Business College graduate now with Johnson Chevrolet in Browning. They will reside in Browning after she completes her year of college work.
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Paul McArtor
Galt
Route 2
Trenton
Janette Ruth
James Donald Johnson
Otto Johnson
Opal Carter
Browning
Missouri
L. Wy Cleland
The
Baptist Church
Chillicothe
Patricia Schutt
Larry Capssland
Miss Schutt
Johnson
Browning High School
Chillicothe Business Co
Johnson Chevriéfetmpany
Knifong Seckington Duo Wed in Kirksville Ceremony
Miss Reva Knifong of near Browning married Gerald Seckington of near Reger at the Reger Church of God with Rev Stella Bauchman officiating on April 18. The bride, daughter of Byron and (Mrs) Knifong, taught in rural schools. the groom, son of Vern Seckington, farms with his father. The couple will live with the groom’s parents after a weekend home celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kniforg-Seckington
Reva Knifong
Browning
Gerald Seckington
Reger
Harold Seckington
Kirksville
Stella Bauchman
Reger Church of God
Byron Kinfong
Browning High School
Vern Seckington
Near
Roger
Kaifong
Seckington
Prayer Meeting Invitation at Mrs May Alexander Home
A prayer meeting will be held at the home of Mrs May Alexander on Thursday evening May 2 at 7 o'clock. You are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Alexander
Peters Host Bridge Dinner For Friends
Mr and Mrs W F Peters entertained with a bridge dinner Friday evening April 26. Guests included couples H C Bailey J P Bolling J H Calhoun C W Gooch S C Lantz J D Mullins J N Neet J R Williams and singles Lucille Best Marjorie Rinehart. High score prizes went to Mr and Mrs Bolling and traveling prize to Mrs Neet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Peters
H. C. Bailey
J. P. Bolling
J. H. Calhoun
C.W. Gooch
S. C. Lantz
J. D. Mullins
J. N. Neet
J. R. Williams
Lucille Best
Marjorie Rinehart
Bolling
Mrs. Neot
Miss Mahala Kille Enrolls at Kirksville College
Miss Mahala Kille daughter of Mr and Mrs H F Kille near Browning enrolled on Monday April 22 for the short spring term at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College in Kirksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahala Kille
H. F. Kille
Near Browning
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
Kirksville
Closing Out Sale on the Pat Haley Farm Near Brookfield
Auction notice for a May 8 sale at 1 PM on the Pat Haley farm six miles north east of Brookfield and four miles north of New Garden Church. Sixty head of livestock including horses cattle hogs and sheep shop tools and a full line of farm machinery offered. C H Doughty owner. Hugh Campbell auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Haley
Brookfield
New Garden Church
C. H. Doughty
Hugh Campbell
Seven Wolves Located in Bowman Township Den
J. A. Caldwell in Bowman township located a den of wolves and captured seven animals. The mother wolf had a den in a hollow log, with carcasses of lambs and poultry nearby. North West Sullivan County has seen an extensive campaign to eradicate wolves, about fifty killed over the past year, supported by bounties from five dollars for pups to fifty dollars for mature wolves.
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J. A. Caldwell
Bowman Township
Five Cent Assessment Pledged by Sheep Owners
The article notes that shepherds have cooperated by paying an assessment of five cents for each sheep owned, outlining a modest funding measure supported by livestock holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Sixth Birthday Celebration for Eldon Bohannon
Eldon Bohannon observed his sixth birthday on Tuesday April 30 with a party for many friends. Games were played and refreshments served as Anita Garrett Joan Carter Janet Lumsden Elaine Ingraham and others joined the festivities. They departed at a late hour wishing Eldon many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Bohannon
Marshall Bohannon
Anita Faye Garrett
Joan Carter
Janet Lumsden
Elaine Ingraham
Sandra Ruth Rhodes
Joyce Ann Nickell
Cherrill Williams
Bertie Bagley
Marthe Jeanne Jones
Charlene Page
Eva Doris Carter
Bobby Hamiln
Gary Ken
General Purpose Club Meets In April Session
The General Purpose Club met with Mrs Nelson Brassfield on Thursday April 25. Members pieced a patchwork quilt and completed a good amount of work before a noon turkey dinner. President Mrs R A Thurlo led the business meeting and Mrs J T Hoselton spoke on Our ways and Grandmothers. Eleven members answered roll call. guests included Miss Florence Johnson Mrs Hinda Johnson and Mrs Anna Brassfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Purpose Club
Nelson Brassfield
R. A. Thurlo
J. T. Hoselton
Florence Johnson
Hinda Johnson
Anna Brassfield
Wool Wanted by F. M. Stamper Co
Wool buyers announce urgent market search with high price offers. Car lot shippers F. M. Stamper Co. and J. R. Williams listed as contacts seeking wool suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Stamper Co
J. R. Williams
Busy Fingers Club Meeting Minutes and Activity
The Busy Fingers Club met with Waverly Ware Saturday afternoon April 20. Members made sawing kits, played games, sang songs, and enjoyed orangeade and cake. The May 4 meeting lists members Rosalee Gillespie Violet Gillespie Beverly Merilee Gwendoline Kelly Wilma Head Waverly Ware Betty Steele and leader Mrs Irene Kelly with visitors Merilee and Allie Ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Fingers Club
Waverly Ware
Josephine Bailey
Rosalee
Violet Gillespie
Beverly
Merilee
Gwendoline Kelly
Wilma Head
Betty Steele
Irene Kelly
Allie Ware
Celebrated Birthdays at the Harl Home in Morning Sun
A Sunday dinner hosted by Edgar Harl honored his birthday and Milo Bailey at Morning Sun Iowa. Guests from Wapello Oakville Nichols Morning Sun and Missouri recalled memories while sharing baskets and three decorated angel food cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Harl
Lowe
Mr. Harl
Milo Bailey
Missouri
Farris Bailey
Gary Lee
Keith
Wapello
Iowa
Clay Belzer
Oakville
Allen Belzer
Morning Sun
Lane Bailey
ElDean and
Roscoe
Vandel Jones
Nicholas
Basil
Leota May
Winston
Raymond Holmquist
Gary Ray
Browning High Students Dominate State Music Festival
Two Browning High School students won top honors at the Missouri State Music Competition Festival in Columbia on April 26. Mary Lee Askey and Billy Quigley earned Honor Ratings I for their solos and will compete in national contests in Kansas City on May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning High School
Columbia
Missouri
Mary Lee Askey
Billy Quigley
Clayton Harris
Elizabeth Ann Prather
Patricia Gooch
Phyllis Vincent
Ray Duan
Peterson
Bills Quigley
Municipal Auditorium
Hotel Muehlebach
Kansas City
Universiti.s
Browning Urges Citywide Rubbish Putouts on May 2
Citizens are asked to place all rubbish in sacks or boxes on the street near their homes by Thursday May 2 for collection. Mayor C. W. Gocech and Clerk H. L. Adams issue the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
C. W. Gocech
H. L. Adams
Stitch and Chat Club Enjoys Refreshments and Craftwork
Twenty eight Stitch and Chat Club members gathered at Goldie Abbottts across the way with about thirty visitors. The hostess smiled as finished crafts were shown including quilt, embroidery work and tea towels. Older ladies prepared rugs while members shared tea then a plant seed or shrub rewarded attendees after roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Abbotts
Sunday Dinner Guests of Mr and Mrs Bowyer
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd E Bowyer included Emmett Fulkerson of Chicago J W Schooler and Mrs Sarah Schooler of Trenton Noble Crooks and son Jewel The Fulkersons had spent weeks in Florida and were en route home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd E. Bowyer
Emmett Fulkerson
Chicago
J. W. Schooler
Sarah Schooler
Trenton
Noble Crooks
Jewel
Fulkerson
Florida
True Blue Club Meets April 10 with Twelve Members
The True Blue Club gathered with Mrs Arnold leading twelve members for roll call on April 10. They sang Church in the Wildwood and Old Black Joe, noted trees as a valued focus, planned a phlox gift to Mrs Arnold, and closed with the Lord's Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True Blue Club
Willard Phillips
Tom Morris
Jurors Drawn for June Court at Linneus
A list of jurors and alternates was drawn for the June term to be held in Linneus. Names cover townships including Baker Bird Benton Brookfield Bucklin Clay Clay Locust Creek and more with clerks and township officials listed alongside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linneus
Baker
Bird Williams
John Ritchie
Benton
Roy Haley
W. C. Beckett
Merlyn Schrock
D. G
Elbert Clerkson
Vandyke
Enterprise Township
Ivan Cokerham
A.C. Dickinson
Grantsville Township
Alva Walters
Homer Buswell
Alpha Burns G. M
Cyenwell
Jackson Township
James Wood Lee Wood
Willie Vanhorn
Chester Selbock
Jefferson Township
Carl Nathiasch
Arthur Swank
Virgil Moore
Fred Weaver
Locust Creek Township
Edward Brown
CS. Kuhn
M. C. Buckman
W. E. Landree
Marceline Township
Thos. Coy
William Kelley
Paul Burch
Slats Diary Chronicles A Week Of Small-town Life
A diarist notes varied week happenings from Sunday to Saturday including fishing plans, a potential out west trip, comment on a customer, store corn cure, and social events. Entries mention a Scout training, a driver instruction on turns, interactions with Emmy and Jake, and a plan to visit the Methodist Sunday School with the family.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rev. Hurst
O. V. Ethington
John C. Dutton
Ud Anderson
Isai
V. D. Grice
Board of Education
Janette Ruth McArtor
B.S
Fay Coulter
Edger Morris
Lilburn Gilmer
Carrie Boyer
S. S
P. S
Emmy
Jake
Elsy
P. m
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