Golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Prather celebrated
In Browning Missouri during Civil War troubles the Prathers marked fifty years of marriage at their expansive 2874 acre farm. Guests from nearby towns joined a hearty noon meal and local reminiscences as they celebrated their golden anniversary despite muddy roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Prather
Ason
Walter
West Virginia
Rosa Bell
James W. Atkins
Macon County
Pocahontas
George
Prent
Reb Prather
L. C. Tomlin Ross Prather
Anni
Farmers Exchange Bank Annual Meeting Notice
Notice is given that the Farmers Exchange Bank stockholders will meet at the Browning banking house in Missouri on May 20, 1931 at 9 a.m. to elect seven directors and address any proper business. The meeting may run at least three hours unless the objective is completed sooner. J. S. Harmon, President. R. M. Calhoun, Secretary. Entertained Sunday School Class The Hummel Wesley class hosted Mrs. Rudloff's class on May 7 at the M. P. Brassfield home with singing contests and refreshments provided by Mrs. Brassfield and Mrs. H. L. Schrock. Guests included Mrs. J. P. Bol ling and daughter Virginia. Members listed include Mrs. J. E. Rudloff, Mrs. G. W. Prather, Mrs. J. A. Bennett, Mrs. J. W. Garrett, Mrs John Browning, Mrs. Arthur Mundell, Mrs. Elmo Schrock, Mrs. August Brehm, Mrs. Joe Nevins, Mrs. Alta McCormick, Kathryn Rudloff, Mrs. H. L. Schrock, Mrs. W. W. Crawford, Mrs. K. M. Duncan, Mrs. H. L. Browning, Mrs. L. W. Hummel, Mrs. H. N. Thrule, Mrs. F. L. Maggart, Mrs. R. M Calhoun, Mrs. Jonah Seaman, Mrs. Harry Rhodes, Mrs. Hinda Rush, Mrs. Ella Bundridge, Mrs. Nannie Carlestead.
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Farmers Exchange Bank
Browning
J. S. Harmon
R. M. Calhoun
Hummel Wesley
Rudloff
M. P. Brassfield
G. W. Prather
J. A. Bennett
J. W. Garrett
John Browning
Arthur Mundell
Elmo Schrock
August Brehm
Joe Nevins
Alta McCormick
Kathryn Rudloff
H. L. Schrock
W. W. Crawford
K. M. Duncan
H. L. Browning
L. W. Hummel
H. N. Thrule
F. L. Maggart
R.M Calhoun
Jonah Seaman
Harry Rhodes
Hinda Rush
Ella Bundridge
Nannie Carlestead
Garden crops ready to set in varied varieties
Tomato and cabbage leading varieties ready to set. Sweet potatoes Nancy Hall Red Bermuda Porto Rico and Yellow Jersey cited by Geo Peters.
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Nancy Hall
Bermuda
Porto Rico
Jersey
Geo. Peters
Duncan Township Names Road Overseers and Drag Men
The Duncan township board met with J. D. Burwell F. L. Maggart George Fields and clerk Ralph Trumbo present. They elected Roy Knifong and Cat Fanning as north division overseer and drag man and John Quigley Arthur Mundell and Art Bardon for the south district. Road work for spring and summer will begin immediately.
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Duncan
J. D. Burwell
F. L. Maggart
George Fields
Ralph Trumbo
Roy Knifong
Cat Fanning
John Quigley
Arthur Mundell
Art Bardon
Dr Hanna to Exhibit at Owl Drug Store
Exclusive optometrist Dr Hanna will be at Owl Drug Store Friday afternoon and Saturday May 29 and 30 to show glasses and provide fittings.
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Dr. Hanna
Owl Drug Store
Mother's Day Reflections From Purdin Missouri 1931
Dan Pardin writes a Mother's Day tribute praising maternal love as divine and essential. He recalls a childhood journey with his mother to Bailey schoolhouse, a sermon by Putman, and a kneeling prayer scene. He closes with thanks and mentions graduates listed from the local church program.
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Dan Purdin
Wool Wanted for 50,000 Pounds in Car Lots
L C Lantz of Browning Missouri seeks to purchase 50 000 pounds of wool at market high. Wool will be shipped east in car lots. No middleman. Visit the old Creamery in the southwest part of town before selling.
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L. C. Lantz
Browning, Mo
See Dr Palm Best Glasses at Stanley Hotel Milan
May 25 sale at the Stanley Hotel in Milan features much lower prices on glasses offered through Dr Palm. Proof of appointment or consultation not provided. Limited stock and event noted by local advertisements.
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Dr. Palm
Stanley Hotel
Milan
Masterful Sermon at Local Methodist Service
Rev. McDonnald of Trenton delivered the annual baccalaureate sermon at the Methodist Episcopal church. Despite bad weather the church was packed with residents from the city and surrounding area to hear the address and witness the ceremonies.
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McDonnald
Trenton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ghost Parade at School Delights Local Audience
The Senior class under Supt M A Holman staged the Ghost Parade on Thursday night May 7 at the school building. The haunted hotel tale impressed with a well drilled cast and a large supportive audience praising performances by Vadis Nickell Erma Peterson Howard Carter John Lee Smith Harvey F Dickinson Omar Atkins Annabel Atkins Donald Jones Edgar Hoselton Noble Crooks Alma Cotter Lenore Tully Mervyn Garrett Raymond Alspach Edna Scott Carrie Neely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Robison
Raymond Warren
Oma Atkins
Lenore Tully
Lucille Quigley
Raymond Alspach
Mervyn Garrett
Annabel Atkins
Edgar Hoselton
Edna Scott
Erma Peterson
Carrie Neely
Kathleen Hooker
Gilbert Nickell
Noble Crooks
John Lee Smith
Pauline Jennings
Emogene Oaks
Alma Cotter
Howard Carter
Earl Nickell
Donald Jones
M. A. Holman
Supt. Holman
Vadis Nickell
Harvey F. Dickinson
Omar Atkins
Edgar
Board hires Chloe Fields to teach commerce next year
At a special Board of Education meeting on Monday, Chloe Fields of Roger was elected to teach commerce at the high school next year. Her acceptance was confirmed by phone from Kirksville. Fields is described as a fine appearing young lady, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Fields of Reger.
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Board of Education
Chloe Fields
Roger
Miss Fields
Kirksville
Jake Fields
Reger
Thorn Injury Delivers Thumb Pain for Local Worker
Uncle Dave Gibson while fixing a disc last week drove a thorn into his thumb about an inch and a half. He sought medical help Saturday and Dr. Becker removed the thorn. the wound is now healing nicely.
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Thorn
Dave Gibson
Dr. Becker
Ready Now For Burglars Mrs Mullins Plans Alarm Trap
Mrs P C Mullins, repeatedly robbed at her city home, plans to test a burglar on the road with an alarmed entry and locked interiors. She keeps a revolver under her pillow and vows to wound a thief if needed to mark him for future identification.
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P. C. Mullins
Students Tour Jefferson City Trip Ends With Capitol Visit
A school group led by Supt Holman and Prof Duckworth toured Jefferson City by car, visiting the Capitol, museum, and dome, then examined the courthouse and Peaceful Village. The trip included roadside scenery, minor car troubles, and a supervised lunch with cherry pie.
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Missouri Valley
Missouri River
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Radio Room
Duckworth
Holman
High Street
Capitol Avenue
Cols. Jones
Rudolph
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Jerry Jennings
E.F. Peterson
L. C. Tomlin
R. E. Prather
Maurice Lantz
George W. Pr
Abies’ Jennings
Ira Nevins
Fay
Elizabeth Ann Prather
Joe .Purdin
Rebecca Prather
Minnie A. Palmer
Merril Peterson
James Rudloff
Warner Correll
Purdin
Joe
Leader Record
Sister Mullins
Heaven
Old Country School
Bailey School House
Putman
Mullins
Dan Pardin
the Ghost Parade
Jefferson City
Capitol
Prof
Supt Holman
Mr. Duckworth
Rock Road
Linneus
Gen. Pershing
Bucklin
Callie
Miss Violet Hooker
Macon
Coupes
Moberly
No. 40
Columbia
Ohio River
Old Kentuck
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