Services for Ora Bennett Held May 5
Ora Arthur Bennett died May 2 1950 at age 71 after a serious operation in Laughlin Hospital Kirksville. Born March 28 1879 on the Bennett farm he was survived by one brother Ray Bennett one sister Mrs Carrie Sayers and a sister in law. Funeral services were held at Dryridge Church May 4 1950 conducted by Rev Geeda Christy with pallbearers J N Mundell Grover Gable Walter Crooks Mark Alspach Frank Maggart Lloyd Bowyer. Interment at nearby cemetery under Wade Funeral Service.
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Ora Arthur Bennett
Issac
Mariah Bennett
Ora
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Bennett Farm
Ray Bennett
Carrie Sayers
Wellsville
Nancy Bennett
Lois Ham
Elsie Alspach
Browning
Allie Mead
Oklahoma City
Okla
Wain Joice
Bennett
Vena Wade
Merrill Peterson
Ira Nevins
J. N. Mundell
Grover Gable
Walter Crooks
Mark Alspach
Frank Maggart
Lloyd Bowyer
Wade
Card of Thanks for Ora Bennett and family
The Bennett family expresses gratitude to friends for cards letters and flowers that brightened Ora Bennett during his hospital stay and thanks everyone for kindnesses shown at his death and burial including song services and floral offerings. Ray and Nancy Bennett Mrs. Carrie Sayers Nieces and Nephews
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Ora Bennett
Ray
Nancy Bennett
Carrie Sayers
For Sale George Bent Piano Sale Ad
George Bent piano offered for ten dollars by Reid Johnson Browning contact phone 124F11 Browning.
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George Bent
Reid Johnson
Browning
Community Meeting Planned for Hoover Cemetery Repairs
Special notice invites interested residents to meet at Legion Hall on Saturday May 13 at 2 30 p m to form an organization to oversee repair and maintenance work at Hoover cemetery.
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Hoover Cemetery
Legion Hall
Mother's Day Button and Bows Apron Sale
The Economy Variety Store offers a button and bows apron as a Mother's Day gift. The item is advertised on sale for shoppers seeking a practical, themed garment for the holiday.
In Memoriam for Mrs Maggie Ogle Dies 1946
In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother Mrs Maggie Ogle who passed away May 10 1946. No one knows the silent heart ache only those who have lost can share the grief we bear in silence. Our hearts are filled with sadness our eyes shed many tears. God only knows how much we miss her. At the end of four long years sadly missed by daughter and granddaughter Kathryn and Janice Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Ogle
Kathryn
Janice Smith
Jones Taxi Ad Offers Clean Comfort Cars
Late model taxis advertised with comfortable interiors. Office at home or at Hg north of bank location and a phone contact is provided.
Roy Rogers Western at Electric Theatre May 12 13
Roy Rogers stars in a truce color Western with Riders of the Purple Sage and Andy Devine. Jane Frazee adds romance while Dan Kay is billed for humor. A General with an Army of beautiful babies offers light entertainment and stunts.
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Roy Rogers
Riders of the Purple Sage
Andy Devine
Andy
Jane Frazee
Danny
Shirley Temple Stars In Bright Modern Girl Adventure
Shirley Temple leads a lively romantic comedy with Robert Young and John Agar co starring. The film follows a very modern girl as she navigates romance and identity in a light hearted, breezy tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Temple
Robert Young
John Agar
Entertainers Present Two Shows at Electric Theatre
KFEQ Entertainers stage two complete shows tonight at the Electric Theatre. Performances begin at 7 30 p m and 9 p m with admission 25 and 50 cents.
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KFEQ
Electric Theatre
Jimmie Brinkley Tops Linn County Eighth Graders
Jimmie Brinkley son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Brinkley and Gooch school pupil earned the highest marks among Linn County R-1 eighth graders in state exams supervised by Supt H C Freland. He received five E's one M and one I and has played with the American Legion Junior baseball club for two years.
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Jimmie Brinkley
Clyde Brinkley
Gooch School
Linn County
H. C. Freland
Fred Cotter
Jimmie
American Legion
Jimmy Brinkley
Gooch
Supt
Clive Freeland
Sunday Guests Honor Mr and Mrs John Cox from Oregon
Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Nelson Spencer near Trenton included widespread friends and relatives from Chula Browning Bloomington Lawrence and Trenton. The host and hostess served refreshments of doughnuts coffee and candy to a large group including the Spencer hosts Harold and Leon.
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Nelson Spencer
Trenton
Spencer
John Cox
Klamath Falls
Oregon
W.R. Hass
Jolene
Darlene
Ronnie
Chula
Leslie Hatfield
Linda
C. S. Spencer
Lorene
Bobby Sherrow
Lillie Pearson
Browning
O. R. Brown
Marjorie
Norris
Marilyn
Bloomington
Ill
W. H. McCollum
H. E. Ishmeal
Kenneth Ishmeal
Arthur Johnson
Donald
Calleo
Gilbert Kennedy
Kay
Frying Size Chickens Offered by Browning Advertiser
Frying size chickens 214 pounds and up advertised by Raymond Alspach of Browning. Contact phone 191 for details and availability.
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Raymond Alspach
Browning
Pioneer Seed Corn Agent Contact Notice
See the Pioneer Seed Corn representative or call 176F21 to reach John H. Browning agent Brown ing for inquiries.
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Browning
John H. Browning
Browning Baptist Church Announces Schedule and Sermon
Browning Baptist Church led by Pastor Kenneth G. Kelley and Superintendent H. C. Bailey offers classes for all ages. Services occur on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. No evening service on May 14 due to Rev. Kelley delivering the Browning High School baccalaureate sermon at 8 p.m. All are welcome.
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Browning Baptist Church
Kenneth G. Kelley
H. C. Bailey
Kelley
Browning High School
Pleasant Grove
Brookfield
Browning
Linn County Baptist Association
Errol J. Lane
Nevie G. Couch
Lantz McCormick
Herbert Bailey
Frederick S. Farris
Marceline
Frank Nickerson
Fred H. Farris
Leslie G. Kelley
D. D Reynolds
E. C. Vanderpool
Laclede
A. B. Harrington
Junior Thiele
Mayetta
Roseanna
The
Brookfield Argus
Students Tour Kansas City on Two Day Trip
A Browning class of eighteen left May 5 for a two day Kansas City tour led by Ted Brantner. They breakfasted at Camer on, visited Independence, Nelson Art Gallery, Swope Park, Union Station, Liberty Memorial, shopped in city stores, rode Municipal Airport planes, ate in Independence and Cameron, then returned home by 8:30 p.m. The trip was organized by Mrs. Kenley, Mr. Freeland, and parents, with thanks to Ted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Kansas City
Ted Brantner
Cameron
Independence
Arrow Courts
Union Station
Liberty Memorial
Municipal
Kenley
Honor Roll Students by Grade in Local Grade School
First grade honorees include Patricia Artz and Sandra Wade. Second grade lists Gayle Ingraham and Helen Foster. Third grade features Donna Brantner and Linda Jennings. Fourth grade names John Elliott and Penny Peters. Fifth grade lists Barbara Hanman and Kirk Johnson. Sixth grade includes Harold Bakkett and Leonard Lay. Seventh and eighth grades honor Patsy Lay and Ruth Ann Jennings.
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Patricia Artz
Sandra Wade
Kathryn Abbott
Roger Nickell
Gary W. Head
Karen Johnson
Prather Ellsberry
Jerry Ludwig
Susan Bartimus
Gayle Marie Ingraham
Helen Foster
Robin Hooker
Georgianna Crooks
Dickie Hess
Donna Brantner
Linda Jennings
Sonja Bartimus
Linda Hooker
Jimmy Lay
Nicholas Artz
Judy Peterson
Norma J. Devolt
Judy Cannon
John K. Elliott
Jerry Head
Penny Peters
Barbara Hanman
Vicki Cannon
Kirk Johnson
Harold Baskett
Leonard Lee Lay
Nancy Keithley
Kenneth Neil Jennings
Jerry Bennett
Darrell Arnold
Patty Lay
Ruth Ann Jennings
Patty Hanman
Judy Moore
Shirley Skinner
Gilbert Peters
Freshman Class Picnic at Rocky Ford
The Freshman held a Thursday evening picnic at Rocky Ford on April 27. Each student invited a guest, making about 30 attendees. Food included weiners, pop and marshmallows, with several games played and the event ending around 7 30.
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Rocky Ford
The Wildcat Senior Class Publication Is On Sale
The annual The Wildcat by the senior class is now available for purchase in Mr. Freeland's office priced at one dollar.
Honor Roll Omission Sparks High School Notice
Larry Brown and Sue Haley were omitted from the high school honor roll. School officials acknowledge the error and will publish a corrected list in the next bulletin.
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Larry Brown
Sue Haley
Browning High School Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev Kenneth Kelley
The Rev Kenneth Kelley will deliver the Baccalaureate Sermon to the Browning High School graduating class on Sunday May 14 at 8 p m in the Browning Auditorium The program includes processional Coronation March invocation two Lee songs a sermon Were You There and a benediction by Rev Kelley and music by the Girl's Quartet and Glee Club
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Kenneth Kelley
Browning High School
Browning
Imogene Artz
J. E. Rudloff
Heart of the Hills
Lee
Girl’s Glee Club
Kelley
Artz
Kirksville official to deliver May commencement address
Neil Freeland state supervisor of secondary schools from Kirksville will deliver the commencement address Friday evening May 19 at 8 o'clock.
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Neil Freeland
Kirksville
Benton Township General Road District approves 35¢ levy
A special election in Benton Township General Road District on Tuesday approved an additional 35 cent levy for road work for 1950 by a 9 to 13 vote.
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Benton Township
Couple Wed in Laredo on May Four
Glenn Bundies son of Mr and Mrs Roy Bundies of Browning area wed Miss Winona Hudnell daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Hudnell near Milan in a Thursday ceremony. Rev Kenneth Peery of Laredo officiated. The couple rented the Frank Creason farm and will reside there.
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Laredo
Glenn Bundies
Roy Bundies
West of Browning
Winona Hudnell
Harry Hudnell
Milan
Kenneth Peery
Frank Creason
School Board Opens Bids for Area Student Transport
Linn County R-1 public schools board in regular session May 9 1950 decided to solicit bids for transporting students. Areas Browning Shelby and Purdin defined with maps in Browning school. Bidding information available from Mrs Kenley or Henry C Freeland before May 25.
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Board of Education
Linn County
R-1
Browning
Shelby
Purdin
Kenley
Bartows Called to Kirksville for Son's Appendectomy
Mr and Mrs T S Bartow were summoned to Kirksville Saturday morning due to their son Gale undergoing an appendectomy that morning. He is reported to be doing nicely.
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T. S. Bartow
Kirksville Satuday
Gale
Trip to Jefferson City Witnesses Gooch Pupils Tour
Ted Brantner led Gooch school children and their teacher Mrs Cecile Cotter on a Wednesday sightseeing trip to Jefferson City. The group visited the State Capitol penitentiary and other sites with mothers and former pupils joining in.
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Jefferson City
Ted Brantner
Gooch
Cecile Cotter
State Capitol
Ete
Penitentiary
Clyde Brinkley
Ralph Coram
Luther DeVore
Lindley Hollon
Fred Cotter
Jimmy Brinkley
Avalee DeVore
Shirley Coram
Mari
Sunday Dinner Guests at the Walker Home
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Walker included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Barclay, Mr. and Mrs. Luther DeVore and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon DeVore and daughters. Andrew DeVore of Seymour Iowa visited in the afternoon, calling on Mr. and Mrs. Lon Havens and Alpha Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walker
Bill Barclay
Luther DeVore
Vernon DeVore
Andrew DeVore
Seymour
Iowa
Lon Havens Alpha Dean
Senior announcements mailed after graduation orders
Senior announcements went out last week and caps and gowns arrived Monday, signaling upcoming graduation events and formal proceedings for the class.
Guild Hosts Mothers Day Program At Hooker Home
The Wesleyan Service Guild entertained the Women's Society of Christian Service and mothers of Guild members at Mrs Rex Hooker’s home on Friday May 5. The event honored mothers with corsages and a program centered on Mothers Day featuring readings duets and a quiz won by Mrs Mulford.
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Wesleyan Service Guild
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Mothers of Guild
Rex Hooker
Ovid Atkins
Guild
C. C. Williams
Gerald Wade
Nellie Seaman
W. W. Crawford
Robert Moore
Jerry Jennings
John Browning
Maude Morris
Mulford
Raymond Alspach
Herman Schrock
Harvey Drake
Frank Maggart
L. W. Hummel
M. L. Haning
Marie Woolf
J. E. Rudloff
Josie McArtor
Lou Carter
Arthur Haley
Mae Foss
Edna Nickell
Ella Stufflebean
Cliff Peterson
Mabel Keithley
Joe Nevins
Jimmie Rudloff
Jay Garrett
Ernie Lumsden
Max Green
Bank Meeting Names Browning Citizens Savings Bank Leaders
The Citizens Savings Bank of Browning held its annual meeting on Tuesday May 9. Chas E McGee was elected president and L L Ingraham vice president with Mrs M L Haning named a new director. Other directors include Chas Johnson K M Duncan W P Nickell and Jas P Bolling. L L Ingraham is cashier with Mrs Beverly Moore as assistant cashier and staff members Mrs Leo Freeland and Miss Clarice Norvell.
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Citizens Savings Bank of
Browning
Chas. E. McGee
L. L. Ingraham
M. L. Haning
Chas. Johnson
Linnels
K. M. Duncan
Brookfield
W. P. Nickell
Jas. P. Bolling
Gooch School Closes Term With Community Picnic
Mrs. Fred Cotter completed another term at Gooch school on Friday May 5. Patrons and students enjoyed a noon dinner with ice cream and cake followed by contests and games. A roundtable on roads led by Clyde Brinkley preceded a top student awards moment for eighth grade finalists Jimmy Brinkley and Clive Freeland.
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Gooch School
Fred Cotter
Clyde Brinkey
Purdin Church of Christ Preaching by W Elmo Brumback
Evangelist W Elmo Brumback will conduct preaching services Sunday morning and evening at the Purdin Church of Christ on May 14. All are invited to attend.
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Purdin Church of Christ
W. Elmo Brumback
Purdin Methodist Church Promotes National Family Week
Purdin Methodist Church calls for Good Citizenship as National Family Week, honoring mothers with Sunday observances. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. District Superintendent W J Witasnees to give the evening message. quarterly conference follows. Pastor W A Pollock delivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdin Methodist Church
W. J. Witasnees
W. A. Pollock
Vacation Bible School at Methodist Church Dates Announced
The annual Vacation Bible School will run Monday May 29 from 9 to 11 50 and continue to June 9 at the Methodist Church. Ages 4 through 12 attend kindergarten through Junior classes. Later a Youth Caravan for Intermediates and young peoples groups will be sponsored by the church. Every child 4 to 12 inclusive is welcome.
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The
Methodist Church
Radio Services Offered At Brookfield Maytag Co
Radio Sales And Services announce that radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co for customer convenience Neff Radio Service operates at 116 S Main Brookfield Mo with phone number 587
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Bailey Maytag Co
Neff Radio Service
S. Main
Brookfield, Mo
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Roy Haley
Grand Canyon
Baltimore
K.G. Kelley
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
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