Linn County Extension Agent Rogers Resigns
At a Linn County Farm Bureau meeting on Friday May 3 Ralph Rogers resigned as County Agent effective May 31. Hillis Moffett will succeed him starting June 1 with an Assistant County Agent to follow as soon as one is available. Rogers will become Field Representative for the Missouri Farm Bureau Federation in Northeast Missouri likely based in Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Farm Bureau Board
Ralph Rogers
Linn County
Hillis Moffett
R. B. Baker
Rogers
Missouri Farm Bureau Federation
Missouri
Columbia
Farm Bureau
4-H Calf Show and Picnic Held at Morris Home
The Jotnzon 4-H Club hosted its annual Calf Show and Picnic at Arthur Morris’s home on Sunday May 5 1946. Eight calves competed with Shirley Brantner’s winning first place. Leland Ryan Trenton County Agent judged with Samuel Rowe Sullivan County Agent assisting. Rain kept Winigan Club from bringing calves but members attended. about 100 people enjoyed dinner. Bennie Brantner, a candidate for Eastern District judge, treated attendees to cigars for men and candy for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Morris
Shirley Brantner
Leland Ryan
Trenton
Samuel Rowe
Sullivan County
Winigan
B. C. Brantner
Bennie
Card of Thanks from Irene Colyer for kind acts during illness
I take this means of saying a sincere thank you to all my friends and neighbors of Browing and surrounding territory for your many gifts and acts of kindness during my illness. You sure were a wonderful help and very much appreciated. Mrs Irene Colyer, telephone operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Irene Colyer
Sunshine Workers Club Meeting With Sylvia Bagley April 24
The Sunshine Workers Club met with hostess Sylvia Bagley on Wednesday April 24 for an all day quilting session. Members Reba Ethel Dora Martha Serene Lora Ruth and Sylvia attended with visitors Ruth Kille and Hazel Ingraham. Men present were Leon Clinton Bennett Raymond Bagley and twelve children. Hostess gift won by Fthel for 56 cents. Next meeting with Ruth Birtimus planned for May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Bagley
Sunshine Workers Club
Reba
Ethel
Dora Martha
Serene
Lora
Ruth
Sylvia
Ruth Kille
Hazel Ingraham
Leon
Clinton Bennett
Raymond Bagley
Fthel
Family Week Emphasizes Spiritual Foundations at Home
Our Family Life observes National Family Week May 5-12 stressing spiritual foundations in the home. Religion is as vital as parental love and cleanliness in raising a family. Experts note differences between rural and urban homes, with rural areas offering a happier atmosphere and better training for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Christmas in Connecticut at Electric Theatre
Barbara Stanwyck stars in a Warner Bros. holiday drama with Dennis Morgan and Sydney Greenstreet as a crowd of lovers and holidays collide. The program also features Spade Cooley and an all star Western Swing showcase with a separate film slot. Susan AFFAIRS OF SUSAN stars Joan Fontaine with Dennis O Keefe and a parade of suitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Stanwyck
Dennis Morgan
Warner Bros
Sydney Greenstreet
Reginald Gardner
Spade Cooley
Susan
Thurdsay
Dennis O'Keefe
Joan Fontaine
Property For Sale In Browning Corner Lot Seven Rooms
Seven room residence in Browning offered for sale on a corner lot. Property described as partly modern and suitable for home buyers. Peterson Insurance Co. listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Peterson Insurance Co
For Sale Native Lumber and Bur Oak by Gail Bailey
Gail Bailey of St. Catharines Missouri advertises for sale a variety of native lumber including bur oak and bridge lumber in all kinds and dimensions. Phone Shelby. 4t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Bailey
St. Catherine
Shelby
No Hunting on Farm Property Warns Landowner
Browning Missouri landowner W H Watson cautions that hunting with gun or dog is not allowed on his farm, signaling enforcement of private property rules and wildlife safety in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Watson
Browning, Mo
For Rent 80 Acres Pasture Southeast of Browning
For Rent 80 acres pasture with ample water, ready to turn in now. Located 30 miles southeast of Browning Missouri. Contact James Elliott, Browning MO. 2t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
James Elliott
Clean-up Day Declared by City Council
Clean-up Day set for Tuesday May 14 spreads the drive to collect tin cans broken dishes junk and more. Citizens are asked to place containers near the street front with items. no dead animals. The service is free once per year and will dump contents into a truck unless otherwise noted. Mayor C W Goceh orders the town cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Goceh
McCormick-Dearing cream separator in good condition
Mrs Ellis Cordray of Browning Missouri offers a McCormick Dearing cream separator in good condition for sale or trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick-Dearing
Ellis Cordray
Browning, Mo
Spotted piggy sows sighted see Noble Crooks
Report notes spotted piggy sows observed near Brown ing Missouri with reference to Noble Crooks or Louis Arnold in the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Arnold
Browning
Poppy Day Observed Nationwide with Legion Support
Announced by Mrs V D Grice president of Claude Myers Post 274 Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day will be observed on May 25 in Brownine and across the United States Memorial poppies to honor the dead of both world wars will be worn and distributed by Auxiliary volunteers throughout the day Contributions will aid disabled veterans and families of the dead The event is organized under Mrs A G Thurle as Poppy Chairman with teams covering streets and residences to allow all to pay tribute to war dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownine
United States
V.D. Grice
Claude Myers Post 274
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Auxiliary Unit
A. G. Thurle
Young Couple Married in Linneus May 4 1946
Miss Jean Whitaker daughter of Mr and Mrs Charley Hale Browning Missouri and J C Hale son of Mr and Mrs Charley Hale of Milan Missouri were united in marriage Saturday May 4 1946 at 2 30 in Linneus by Judge Arthur L Prett A circle ring ceremony Bride wore one pale blue dress with black accessories and a corsage of white lilies Groom wore brown double breasted suit Attendants were the bride s sister and husband Clifford Gooch A dinner followed at the bride s parents home May 5 A cake baked by Mrs James FP Bolling formed the centerpiece They will live with the groom s parents for the present time Wishes for a long happy marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Whitaker
Charley Hale
Browning
Misouri
J. C. Hale
Milan
Missouri
Linneus
Arthur L. Prett
Clifford Gooch
U. S. Navy
Jams FP. Bolling
Yardley Bride Wed Henry White in Hannibal Chapel
Miss Dorothy Yardley daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Yardley of Green City married Henry White of Revere Missouri on April 24 in the chapel of the Fifth Baptist Church Hannibal. Rev Monte Peterson read the double ring ceremony. Mrs White owned Peggy's Beauty Shop at Kahoka for years and they will reside on the bridegroom’s farm home beside the Des Moines River east of Revere Missouri.
Cemetery Cleanup Update for White Oak Date Correction
A correction notes the White Oak cemetery cleanup date was misstated as May 27 and should be today May ?. An all day meeting is scheduled to clean the cemetery, organizing volunteers and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Oak Cemetery
White Oak
Smilk Bottles Pints and Gurts Note by Fleming
A short note from C. A. Fleming lists all smilk bottles pints and gurts. The fragment records inventory or labeling practice without further context or details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Fleming
Farmall F-12 and implements for sale in Missouri
One Farmall F-12 on steel with disc power cultivator and mowing machine. All in good shape. Seller Earl Meggart located in Browning Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmall
Earl Meggart
Browning, Mo
Norman Mott and Iva Belle Norman Wed in Brookfield
Orville Mott of Brookfield and Iva Belle Norman were joined in marriage by Judge Pratt at the Lin neus Court House on April 13. He is the son of T. J. and Mrs. Mott. she is the daughter of W. A. and Mrs. Norman. They reside at 109 Macon Street, Brookfield Missouri. Orville served 39 months overseas in the South Pacific and is employed at Henderson Profane in Laclede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman-Mott
Orville Mott
Brookfield
Iva Belle Norman
Pratt
Linneus
Court House
Orville
T. J. Mott
Iva Belle
W. A Norman
Cora
South Pacific
Henderson Profane
Laclede
Macon Street
Brockfield
Rainfall Total Reaches 1.71 Inches Over Weekend
Heavy rain from Sunday forenoon through Monday evening measured 1.71 inches locally. May's first six days total 2.86 inches with the year at 13.59 inches. Sunday night rain was the heaviest in four months.
Scout Meeting Plans Carnival Work at Browning Park
The Browning scout meeting opened with the pledge and rolled into carnival planning for May 21 to 25 in the city park. Patrols met in corners to discuss stunts for the next gathering before a knot tying roll call and a playful hexing among scouts. The meeting closed with a scout benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Two Naval Officers Wed at Mojave Chapel
Miss Helen Rosa daughter of Mr and Mrs John Rosa of Detroit and Lieut Max Quentin Freeland USNR son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Freeland of Sedalia Missouri were united in marriage February 28 at 9 00 A M in the Mojave California Naval Air Base chapel by Chaplain John C Cayor. The couple spent a short honeymoon in San Francisco and will reside at Mojave Naval Air Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Elayne Reen
Max Quentin Freeland
U. 5S.N.R
Mojave
California
Naval Air Base
John C. Cayor
USNR
Jean Kubasiak
James Smith
San Francisco
Mojave Naval Air Station
John Rosa
Detroit
Michigan
Southeastern High School
Maine Corps
Glenn Freeland
Sedalia
Missouri
Browning
Browning High School
Kirksvile Teacher’s College
N. Y. University
South Pacific
Panama Canal Zone
United States
Naval Air Station
For Sale: Hay and Pasture Near Browning Edge
C A Fleming advertises 30 to 40 bales of good pedzea hay and 2 acres of bluegrass pasture. The land is well fenced with a good water well at the edge of Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
C. A. Fleming
Two Ser ver Electrolux refrigerators on display in showroom
Cowgill Chevrolet Company of Milan Missouri advertises two 8 cubic foot Ser ver Electrolux kerosene powered refrigerators for sale. They operate without electricity and offer immediate delivery, highlighting lower running costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrolux
Cowgill Chevrolet Company
Milan
Missouri
Davie Jr Hay Ricker Ready to Use
J B Taylor of Purdin Missouri reports Davie Jr hay ricker is in good shape and ready for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davie Jr
J. B. Taylor
Purdin
For Sale or Trade 1936 Chevrolet Coach
For Sale or Trade 1936 Standard Chevrolet Coach with new tires all around. Will trade for cattle. Sargent Bros Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargent Bros., Browning
Yearling Hereford Bull Also Riding Cultivator
Yearling Hereford bull offered from Sargent Bres and Browning. Listing notes the animal and a cultivator rid ing arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargent Bres
Browning
Purebred Angus Yearling Bull For Sale
Purebred yearling Angus bull offered for service. Includes three bred gifts. Contact B. M. Law Browning Mc for details and phone number S8SF22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Law Browning
Diamond Midway Comes to Browning City Park Week
The Diamond Midway Shows sponsored by Claude Myers Fest No 274 visit Browning City Park from May 21 to 25 with 35 performances 4 big rides 4 kiddie rides 2 free acts and various concessions each afternoon and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Baccalaureate Program at Browning School Auditorium
School programs for the last week of school list a May 12 1946 program in Browning School Auditorium. Processional band invocation address by Rev Mohr selections In The Hush of The Afternoon Where Jesus Lives Boys Quartet and Girls Glee Club, with a recessional and closing band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning School
Ueanetae Gs
Mohr
Taylor
Kirksville
Jesus
Bendictighe
Eighth Grade Graduation Program Highlights Linneus Missouri
Eighth grade graduation planned for Tuesday evening May 14 at 8 PM includes class colors pink and white and a ceremony with invocation by Rev. Mehr. Performances feature vocal solos by Cynthia Mooe Janet Lumsden and Marilyn Jennings, piano and instrument solos, a wind quartet, class history and prophecy, a vocal trio, and a diplomas presentation by Miss Marion Schrock. Rev Mohr gives benediction at the Linneus Methodist Church address and list of class members includes Janet Lumsden Jackie Schrock Ronnie Foster Donald Robison Gail Hedges Edward Farley James Dell Raymond Head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Mehr
Cynthia Mooe
Marilie Schro
Eva Doris Carte
Gail Heder
Bonnie Foster
Janet Lunisden
Eee
MT Iilar
James Dell
Marilyn Jennings
Jackie Schrock
Marilie Schrock
Charles Christy
Methodist
Linneus, Mo
Kenley
Marion Schrock
Mohr
Janet Lumsden
Ronnie Foster
Donald Robison
Gail Hedges
Edward Farley
Raymond Head
Commencement Program for Kirksville May 16 1946
The program opens with band and invocation by Rev Mohr and Rev Mehr. Miss Ethel Hook delivers the address When You Come To The End Of The Day. Bobbie Moore presents the class with Supt Schrock and Dr V D Grice offering awards and remarks. Junior Class president Arlin DeVore speaks. Class officers include President Ray Heselton Vice-President Carolene Gender Secretary Lorane Taylor Treasurer Edwin Tucker with sponsor Supt Marion Schrock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning School
Rev
Mohr
Grant Me
Lord
Bettie McCormick
Dorolen
Saraha Schrock
Ethel Hook
Kirksville
Missouri
Bobbie Moore
Schrock
V. D. Grice
Mehr Cerin
Arlin DeVore
Marshall
Dewayne Gray
Ray Heselton
Caroline Gender
Charles Christy Edwin Tucker Lerane Taylor
Eugene Jacob
Josephine Bailey
Florence Ludwig
Carolene
Lorane Taylor
Edwin Tucker
Marion Schrock
New Stewart Sheep Shearing Inquire at Leader Record Ce
Local notice informs readers to inquire about Stewart sheep shearing details at Leader Record office. Contact and deadlines are provided for involved parties seeking service or bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Stewart Sheep Shearing
Citizens Savings Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice
The eleventh annual stockholders meeting of Citizens Savings Bank of Browning Missouri will be held at the banking house in Browning on May 14, 1946 at 9 00 am for at least three hours. The meeting will elect seven directors for the ensuing year and address any other proper business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Savngs Bank
Citizens Savings Bank of
Browning
Missouri
Wool Buyers Seek Wood Supply Partners
J. R. Williams & Co. markets wool and invites sellers to contact them when ready to supply woodlo materials. Agents for Truedale Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Williams & Co
Truedale Bros
Losh and Lichtenberg Electrical Constructors
Losh and Lichtenberg are specialists in R E A wiring with eight years of experience. All work guaranteed to pass R E A inspection. Full line of fixtures at Winigan. For free estimates call Fred Losh in Winpen or K R Lichtenberg in Marce ne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Losh & Lichtenberg
R.E.A
Winigan
Fred Losh
Hatchery ad for day old chicks and pullets
Hillcrest Farm and Hatchery in Milan Missouri offers limited heavy assorted chicks each Tuesday at six dollars per ser hundred with no sex guarantee. Available are White Leghorn and Austra White chicks in battery at ten days old and ninety Austra White pullets two weeks old. Feeds remedies and brooders offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillcrest Farm & Hatchery
Milan
Mother's Day Reflections On Motherhood And Society
Browning honors Mother's Day with gratitude and praise for mothers. The piece compares past and present, noting rising challenges in child rearing and the enduring traits of benevolence, companionship, faith, sympathy, and affection across generations. It argues motherhood remains unchanged at core despite societal shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Petit Jurors Listed for June Term in County Circuit Court
The June term jury list names jurors by township including Baker Marcusson and E Crist for Baker. Benton Harold Bowyer and Carl Drake with alternates Vernon Norvell and F A Lambert. Brookfield Lee Forrest and John Allard with Milton Bunch and Carl Ank as alternates. and multiple townships such as Bucklin, Clay, Enterprise, Jackson, Jefferson, Locust Creek, Marveline, Parson Creek, and Yellow Creek with designated jurors and alternates. Clerk of the County Court is H. Couch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker Township
Carl Marcusson
E. Crist
Kenneth Jon
Benton
Harold Bowyer
Carl Drake
Vernon Norvell
F. A. Lambert
Brookfield
Lee Forrest
John Allard
Milton Bunch
Carl Ank
Bucklin
J. N. McWilliams
Raymond Main
Hermar
Head
T. W. Burk Clay
Vic Stinson
Elmer Kling
Marion Lurber
B. McLain
Enterprise
Clarence Skeen
Edwin Hanman
Antsville
Paul Johnson
H.D. Patterson
Jackson
Morris Crookshanks
Nelson McCrary
Lewis Chapman
James Wood
Jefferson
Wm. Henry
E. W. Frakes
James A. Noble
Floyd Welsh
Locust
Browning Methodist Revival Announced at Browning Church
Browning Methodist Church announces revival starting Monday May 13 led by Evangelist Rev. E O Hobbs of Westfield Illinois. Services at 8 p.m Sunday School at 10 a.m with L Schrock and Ada Smith as supts. No evening service that day. Hearty welcome to all to worship and hear the old time gospel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
L. Schrock
Browning Methodist Church
E. O. Hobbs
West Field
Illinois
Hobbs
Roger
Ada Smith
Elmwood
Ravens Quigley
Preachi Seong
Fala
Em— Alge
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Linn County Extension
Morris
Connecticut
Electric Theatre
Angus Lall
Jerry Jennigs
J. W. Pratsfield
Scout Meeting
Helen Rosa
Max Q. Freeland
Benedicton
Wool Market
R. E. A. Wiring
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