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Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1945

Page

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Obituary: Paul Gooch 1893 1945

Paul L. Gooch died suddenly May 1 1945 at his Pullman Washington home at age 52 born December 20 1893 in Browning Missouri son of William P and Ester Gooch married Opal Cordray December 26 1912 two sons Lyle and Gale survive with his father William in Kirksville Missouri and Lewis in Spokane Washington his mother and brother Lloyd preceded him in death funeral May 7 at the Methodist joining conducted by C B Hobbs with local musicians and burial in Jenkins Cemetery

Paul L. Gooch William P Ester Gooch Browning Missouri Pullman Washington Opal Cordray Hinton Oklahoma Lyle W. Gooch Spokane Washinton Pfc Gale C. Gooch Army Air Corps Tucson Arizona Baptist Church William P. Gooch Kirkssouri Lewis B. Gooch Lloyd Gary Eldon Susan C. B. Hobbs Knox City H. C. Bailey Helen Carter J. R. Williams Violett Kenley Jenkins Cemetery James Edward Cotter Linn County George Rachel Cotter Dora Alize Eldridge Alice Bailey Council Pluffs Iowa Bert Cotter Ola Christensen Council Bluffs Tressie Conger Quincy Illinois Willie Mink I Ula Fogelsong Milan Brookfield Jesus Rose Hill Cemetery

Florence Johnson 1869 1945 Browning obituary notice

Lola Florence Johnson daughter of Geo R and Virginia Schrock Johnson died April 30 1945 near Browning after a long life on the family farm. She taught school locally and is survived by her brother Ray and a nephew and niece among others. Funeral at home May 3 conducted by Rev A H Smith with burial in Hoover Cemetery.

Lola Florence Johnson Geo. R Virginia Schrock Johnson Browning Sampson Johnson Smith District Hanson Peterson Browning High School Humphrey College Ollie Duckworth Tilitha Alice Johnson Isaac B. Johnson Ray Hinda Byron Duckworth Virginia Mundell A. H. Smith Guy Adams Edgar Carter James Williams Violett Kenley Herbert Bailey Maurice Lan

Funeral for James A Petes Held in Milan

James A Petes died May 6 1945 at age 74 after long illness. survived by wife Charlotte Judd four children Bessie Head Ernest Dodson C Everett Dodson Vesta Hulen eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral at Milan Methodist Church May 8 conducted by Rev Carl Hackman with burial at Oakwood Cemetery.

James Alfred Petes i John Telsag Bullivan County Missouri Beng Charlotte V. Judd Bessie M. Head Ernest L. Dodson Cora C. Everett Dodson Kirksville Vesta L. Hulen Moberly Charles C. Dodson Bertha Ritz Milan Christian Union Church Methodist Church Carl Hackman Chas. Smith

For Sale Two Year Old Hereford Bull

Two year old Hereford bull offered by Sargent Bros Browning. Sale details note private treaty sale with prospective buyers contacting the Browning operation for terms and location. The listing emphasizes breed quality and availability.

Sargent Bros., Browning

Browning Board of Health Orders Cleanup by June 1

City wide notice reports numerous complaints about toilets and barn litter not cleaned. The Board of Health requires all toilets and litter piles to be cleaned by June 1 or owners will bear the costs of enforcement.

Browning Board of Health

Card of Thanks for Florenze Johnson

We thank neighbors and friends for their help and sympathy during the illness and burial of our sister Florenze Johnson. Ray and Hinda Johnson.

Florenze Johnson Ray and Hinda Johnson

Funeral Attendees From Several Towns Pay Respects

A large out of town turnout attended the funeral of Miss Florence Johnson Thursday. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnson and several others from Seneville Iowa, Mrs. Hinda Hooker and Mrs. Morris Moody, Mrs. Dorothy Thorne and Lucy Belle, Mrs. Frances Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kirby and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Turner and Floy Turner of Linneus, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Humphreys of Galt, and Miss Alpha Bennett of Milan.

Earl Johnson Hinda Hooker Morris Moody S:neville Iowa Dorothy Thorne Lucy Belle Frances Wood Roy Kirby Sam Turner Floy Turner Linneus M. E. Humphreys Galt Alpha Bennett Milan Florence Johnson

Birthday Party for Terry Montgomery Marks Sixth Year

Celebrated Sunday May 6 as Terry Montgomery's sixth birthday. Mrs. Leon Montgomery hosted a weiner roast with games ice cream and cake. Guests included Joy Maggart Linda Maggart Jean Sayre Donald Sayre Jerry Head Gary Head Joyce Ann Bobby Benny Joe Roger Nickell Sonja Bearti mus Raymond Alspach Charles Marshall Law Darrold Arnold and Jimmy Mac Montgomery.

Terry Montgomery Leon Montgomery Terry Joy Linda Maggart Jean Donald Sayre Jerry Gary Head Joyce Ann Bobby Benny Joe Roger Nickell Sonja Susan Beartimus Raymond Jr. Alspach Charles Marshall Law Darrold Arnold Jimmy Mac Montgomery

Letter from Will Quigley in Marianas Islands April 1945

Brisk personal letter from WM Quigley to Jean and J D dated 14 April 1945 from the Marianas. He discusses mail delays, family updates on Mike and Marilee, plans to visit home, new typewriter, and a note about President Roosevelt's death and services at 0745 local time.

Marianas Islands Jean J. D Davey Marilee Mike Will

Wool Market Announces Immediate Wool Purchases

J. R. Williams & Co. acting for Kirksville Wool Co. invites sellers to bring in wool for grading and cash payment. Prices set in conformity with the segregations. No delay in service.

J. R. Williams & Co Kirksville Wool Co

Property Notice for Browning Resident in Arizona

Browning resident Gene Arnold or W B Arnold of Box 474 Casa Grande Arizona offers contact for property matter. Located within Arizona, correspondence requested through listed names and address.

Browning Gene Arnold W. B. Arnold Casa Grande Arizona

Jenkins Cemetery Dues Sought for 1945 Maintenance

Please send annual dues to Mrs. Lila Williams. The cost is $1.50 per lot. From the Board of Trustees.

Jenkins Cemetery Lila Williams Board of Trustees

For Rent 40 Acres Pasture in Purdin

Property listing notes 40 acres of pasture for rent in Purdin with ample water supply. Contact A. M. Taylor for details and terms.

A. M. Taylor Purdin

Women's Club Meeting at Mrs. Thurlo's Home

The Women's Club of Purdin met at Mrs. Clara Thurlo's home on May 2nd with sixteen members and four visitors. Mrs. Lois Schrock presided as president. program included devotional by Elizabeth Crookshanks, poetry by Mary Street, and "A Woman's Viewpoint" by Mrs. Fuller. Entertainment featured Clara Kingsolver's three humorous readings and a solo by Viola Crookshanks, with contests by Alla Monroe. Visitors were Josie Jones Bertha Gooch Nellie Barrows and Belle Street. refreshments were served by Clara and Mrs. Jones.

Clara Thurlo May Znd Lois Schrock Elizabeth Crookshanks Thora Carr Darkey Sylvia Street Viola Crookshanks Ruben Rachel Lec Tricity Alla Monroe Josie Jones Bertha Gooch Nellie Barrows Belle Street Clara Jones

San Fernando Valley Film at Electric Theatre Features Parade

Republic's gay filmusical San Fernando Valley comes to the Electric Theatre with a Western parade of Indians in regalia cowboys and music by the Sons of the Pioneers. Roggers stars as a footloose cowboy with Dale Evans Jean Porter and Bob Nolan in key roles. Trigger the horse and Hobo the dog are among the credited animal cast.

Sons of the Pioneers Republic San Ferando Valley Roggers Electric Theatre Rogers Picure San Fernando Valley Hollywood Dale Evans Jean Porter Find Bob Nolan Son of the Pioneers Trigger Roy Hobo

Victory Day Observation at Methodist Church

A Tuesday night postwar gathering at the Methodist Church featured Scripture by Rev. Mohr, talks by Lantz McCormick and Herbert Bailey, prayers by several congregants, musical numbers by Mrs Velco Beverly Moore and others, silent meditations, and closing benediction after Germany’s surrender news.

Germany Methodist Church Rev. Mohr Velco Beverly Moore Bert Bailey Edgar Care R. Williams H. C. Bailey Guy Adams J. H. Calhoun Lantz McCormick Fay Peterson Herbert Bailey Herman Schrock Ray Duncan Nelle Williams Double Quartett Kathleen ‘Luigley

Office closure announced for Thursday afternoons

Dr. T. St. McArtor states the office will be closed each Thursday afternoon starting now and continuing through the summer months.

Dr. T. St. McArtor

Commencement Program Tonight Features Forrest Roberts

Commencement exercises begin at 8 30 this evening with Forrest Roberts of Chillicothe delivering the address. The program outlines the speech and related ceremonies for the graduates and attendees.

Atty Forrest Roberts Chillicothe

Baccalaureate Program At Local High School

A large crowd attended the baccalaureate services in the high school auditorium. The program included a processional, band, invocation, xylophone solo by H L Schrock, introductions by Rosalie Gooch and Supt Page, a sermon by Rev J J Johnston, prayer, senior girls procession, band, and benediction by H L Schreck. Class members listed include John Wm Grice, Eldon Head, Mary Ruth Fanning, Lehman Fuller, Jeanne Woolf, Marvin Abbott, Rosalie Gooch, Leroy Beckett, Peggy Head, Martha Cotter, Gwendolyn Kelly, Ly Jacobs, Loren Lumsden, Neil De Vore, Doris Mitchell, Betty Power, and Mary Smith.

H. L. Schrock Rosalie Gooch Supt. Page J. J. Johnston Th Baptist Church Milan H. L Schreck John Wm. Grice Eldon Head Junior Mary Ruth Fanning Lehman Fuller Jeanne Woolf Marvin Abbott Leroy Beckett Peggy Head Martha Cotter Gwendolyn Kelly Ly Jacobs Loren Lumsden Neil de Vore Doris Mitchell Betty Power Mary Smith

Browning High Seniors Entertained by Mr and Mrs Grice

Dr and Mrs W D Grice hosted Browning High School seniors and guests for a Thursday evening May 3 buffet and card party. Attendees included Marvin Abbott Jeanne Woolf Eldon Head Gwendolyn Kelly Leroy Beckett Mary Ruth Fanning Martha Cotter Rosalie Gooch Betty Powell Neil DeVore Lehman Fuller Doris Mitchell Peggy Head Mary Smith John Wm Grice and guests Charlene Gann Elizabeth Eliberry Patricia Gooch Phillip Grice.

W. D. Grice The Browning High School Marvin Abbott Jeanne Woolf Eldon Head Gwendolyn Kelly Leroy Beckett Junior Mary Ruth Fanning Martha Cotter Rosalie Gooch Betty Powell Neil DeVore Lehman Fuller Doris Mitchell Peggy Head Mary Smith John Wm. Grice Charlene Gann Elizabth Eli*berry Patricia Gooch Phillip Grice

Dekalb Corn Demand Grows Browning Store Special

Walter A. Wood and Glenn Tomlin announce rising demand for Dekalb corn with on sale at Browning Store next Saturday May 12.

Browning Walter A. Wood Glenn Tomlin

Expressing Gratitude from Ivah Darr at Laughlin Hospital

Ivah Darr thanks supporters at Laughlin Hospital for prayers cards letters and gifts during a difficult time. She expresses sincere appreciation and asks continued well wishes from friends and neighbors.

Ivah Darr

May 3 Meeting of Women’s Society of Christian Service

Mrs. Mabel Keithley hosted the Womans Society of Christian Service with eleven members present. President Hummel opened with songs and prayers, reports were approved, a $1.90 collection taken, and a lesson on Sanctity of the Christian Home led by Carter with assistances. Visitors included Mrs. Twyman and Mrs. Tate. roll call listed eleven members. Strawberries with whipped cream, cookies and coffee were served.

Mabel Keithley Womans Society of Christian Service Hummel Haning Jesus Bartow Nelle Williams Lessen Christian Home Carter Twyman Oklahoma City Tate Mesdames McArtor Hattie Schrock Sloan Prather Hooker Keithley Williams

Hospital Notices from Milan South Report Pediatric Surgeries and Birth

Leman Marley nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Lee Marley of south of Roger had an appendix operation at Simpson Hospital in Milan last Wednesday. Leamon Burchett son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Burchett near Browning admitted for pneumonia. A baby boy Raymond Paul weighing sixty four pounds born May 4 at 9 p m to Mr and Mrs Alton Jennings near Purdin at Simpson Hospital in Milan. Roy Haley near this city underwent an appendectomy at a hospital in Trenton on Friday.

Leman Marley Lee Marley South of Roger Simpson Hospital Milan Leamon Burchett Eugene Burchett Browning Alton Jennings Purdin Raymond Paul Roy Haley Trenton

Large Attendance at 4-H Club Rally in Milan

Four-H members and guests fill the Milan Community Room on May 3 for a 4-H rally with 187 attendees. Leaders from Sullivan, Mt Vernon, and General Purpose clubs arranged meals and gifts while diverse speakers from multiple 4-H clubs shared programs and songs.

Milan Court House Sulivan N. N. Women’s Extension Club C. C. Montgomery Mt Vernon Women’s Extension Club Paul Davis General Purpose Women’s Extension Club R. A. Thurlo Chuck Shirley Romine Winigan Dena Pickens Comstock Lewis Barrey Ray Teachout Newtown Glennie Cochran Prairie Dale George Kent Osgood Arthur Morris Johnson M. S. Hayse Milan Rural Electrification Association T. T. Martin June Carroll Miss Johnson Linn County Dorothy Quigley Sullivan County Vera Adams Fred Reed

1933 DeLuxe V8 Ford coach for sale

J. R. Williams in Browning Missouri offers a 1933 DeLuxe V8 Ford coach with good tires and seat beam lights. It has new seat covers and is priced to sell.

J. R. Williams Browning, Mo

Missouri State Fair Opens Gates After 1942 Closure

Sedalia Missouri state fair grounds will reopen for the eight day Missouri State Fair in August 1926 with renovations underway. Ernest W. Baker the State Fair Secretary announces premium lists and a General Catalog soon to be mailed.

Sedalia Ernest W. Baker Ernest W. W. Baker Missour State Fair

Weekly Schoolhouse Log of Odd Events

Friday notes a gum theft suspicion near a chair in the dining room. Saturday describes a wedding with the bride’s mother in tears and a joke on divorces. Sunday recalls a Sunday school lesson about ambitions and a pupil’s joke about washing his mother.

Jake Teasday Ant Emmy Ant Emmys

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Paul Gooch Oakwood Cemetery Quigley Jean and Jerry Jennings Laughlin Hospital
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