James P Turner 1849 1940 Browning Missouri Obituary
James P Turner died May 8 1940 at his Browning Missouri home aged 91. He was born February 18 1849 in Ozark County Missouri and lived a long life with church service as a deacon. Funeral held May 10 at Browning Baptist Church with interment in Mt Olive cemetery.
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James Polk Turner
John J
Louisa Turner
Ozark County
Missouri
Browning
The
River
North
Linn
Mary E. Hopson
Benton Turner
Turner
Mattie Buxton
Junius Buxton
Cleveland
Ohio
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Baptist Church
L. H. Maples
Milan
C. W. Ethington
Lela Neet
Ethington
L. C. Lantz
T. J. Seaman
J. T. Hooker
H. S. Browning
Frank Creason
al Brown
Louis Austin
Chas
Glenn Gooch
F. D. Carter
J. B. Carter
B. H. Peterson
G. H. Gable
Gladys Bowyer
Dorothy Alspach
Evelyn Neely
Anna Lee Maloney
Mt. Olive Cemetery
A. J. River
Card of Thanks for Sickness and Death Assistance
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for help during the illness and passing of our loved one. Mrs. Mattie Turner, Junius Buxton.
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Mattie Turner
Junius Buxton
Last Picture Talks Series Promises Township Meetings
County agents Hall and Houston will conclude Last Picture Talks next week in North Salem Baker Jackson and Clay Townships. Farmers will hear 30 speakers recount last year’s crop successes with color farm pictures and hear Sousa music from local sponsors. Schedule includes Mount Hope Church North Salem May 20 New Boston Baker May 21 Mt. Givens Church Jackson May 22 West Wherry Church Clay May 24.
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Hall
Houston
North Salem
Baker
Jackson
Clay
Sousa
Production Credit Association
Brookfield Food Storage Company
State Farm Mutual Auto. Ins. Assn
Mount Hope Church
North Salem Township
New Boston
Baker Township
Mt. Give Church
Jackson Town
West
Wherry Church
Clay Town
Corn Storage Helpful Linn County ACA Committee Report
Harold Thorne reports that corn stored under seal in Linn nights is ready for sale to feeders. Over $20,000 worth of corn can be moved when farmers need it. The cribs hold more than 32,000 bushels. Practically all the corn.
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AAA
Linn County
ACA
Harold Thorne
Corn in Excellent Condition Ready for Sale by Bin
Farmers in the county report No 1 corn in superb condition due to last year’s crop quality and careful storage. The County Committee fumigated to prevent weevil infestation and freight to terminal markets is saved. Corn will be sold by bin at current rising market price, enough to cover loan costs.
Browning Band Ice Cream Supper and Concert
The Browning High School Band sponsors a summer drive to raise funds for uniforms. An ice cream supper will be held with a band concert on Wednesday evening May 22. Community members are urged to attend and support the effort.
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Browning High School
Notice to Bicycle Riders in City Limits
City warns riders to obey ordinance banning bicycle riding on sidewalks within city limits. Violators face a fine from 1 to 50 dollars. Mayor C. W. Gooch and Marshal C. C. Norvell issue the warning.
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C. W. Gooch
C. C. Norvell
Wool Buyers Advertise for Wool at Market Prices
Wool Wanted we are in the market as usual buying wool. Car lot shippers offer highest market price. F M Stamper Co by J R Williams buy wool for cash.
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F. M. Stamper Co
J. R. Williams
Birthday Dinner for Leland Burke in New Cambria
Family gathered at the Burke home near New Cambria Missouri to celebrate Leland Burke's birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ross Burke and Norris, Mr. and Mrs. C L McQuown and J W, Mr. and Mrs H L Adams, Mr. and Mrs J T Hoselton, Ray and Paul, Mr. and Mrs Jas Dunlap, and Mrs Grace Burdette's children.
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Leland Burke
New Cembria
Ross Burke
Norris
C. L. McQuown
J. W
H. L. Adams
J. T. Hoselton
Ray
Paul
Jas. Dunlap
Grace Burdette
Leland
Cleanup Drive At White Oak Cemetery May 20
Community members are urged to meet at White Oak cemetery on Monday May 20 to tidy the grounds. If unable to attend, send a representative. Bring tools. A basket dinner will be served at noon. Com.
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White Oak Cemetery
Tractor gasoline tank explosion burns Arthur Mundell
Arthur Mundell suffered painful burns to his face and head when the gasoline tank of his tractor exploded while he examined it after draining and cleaning. A lantern he held nearby ignited lingering fumes, causing the blast.
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Arthur Mundell
Birthday gathering for John Rottmann honors 42nd May
On Sunday May 12 friends and relatives surprised John Rottmann in Browning with a mushroom hunt return to a large crowd and a table full of good foods for his upcoming birthday May 15. Floyd Rottmann gave thanks and guests enjoyed ample justice to the meal. Attendees included many Rottmanns and spouses from Browning Tindall and surrounding families.
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John Rottmann
John
Floyd Rottmann
W. F. Rottmann
Ted
Emma Rottmann
Raymond
Browning
Ercel
Tindall
Clifford Fanning
Jane Ann
Mary Kathryn
Lizzie Rottmann
Maurice
J. W
Darrell
Kenneth Young
Kenneth Russell
Ed Sayers
W. E
Carolee
Ora Holser
Marvin
Ted Holser
LeRoy Shafer
Roger
C. M. Nichols
Duane
Don Shafer
Betty
Phyllis
John Holser
Ethel Rottmann
Young Couple Married in Kansas City May 11
Rex Hooker and Miss Helen Hamilton united in marriage at Linwood Methodist Church Kansas City Missouri by Rev Cassins. The bride is daughter of Forrest Hamilton and Ravanna High School 1939. The groom, son of Mrs Jas Havens, Browning High School 1932. They will live in this city with employment at Johnson Chevrolet Co.
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Rex Hooker
Helen Hamilton
Linwood Methodist Church
Kansas City
Missouri
Cassins
English Street
Max Maudlin
Forrest Hamilton
Ravanna High School
Jas. Havens
Browning High School
O.T. Johnson
Johnson Chevrolet Co
Jennings Morris couple wed in Trenton ceremony
Miss Virginia Jennings and James Morris married Sunday afternoon May 5 in Trenton with Rev LeHew officiating. The bride, a Browning High School graduate and former teacher, and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Morris of near Purdin, will live with the groom’s parents as well wishers congratulate the couple.
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Jennings-Morris
Cleve Jennings
Virginia
James Morris
Trenton
LeHew
Browning High School
State Teachers College
Kirksville
Shafter
Tom Morris
Purdin
Jackson Township
Cauivenda
Marlay Beran announce Lucille Marlay and Frank J Beran wedding
Mr and Mrs A L Marlay announce the marriage of their daughter Lucille to Frank J Beran of Maywood Illinois on May 3 After the ceremony the couple dined at the groom s mother s home then went to their new home at 1936 South 12 Ave Maywood Ill Both are employed Lucille at Jefferson Electric Co and Mr Beran as book keeper for Wholesale Florist Co
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Marlay-Beran
A. L. Marlay
Lucille
Frank J. Beran
Maywood
E. Peth
South 12 Ave
Ill
Jefferson Electric Co
Mr. Bevan
Wholesale Florist Co
Bible School Plans Teachers and Staff Listed
The Bible School committee and teachers meet to plan a program. Staff announced includes Rev O V Ethington and Miss Maude Morris with Mrs. O V Ethington, Mrs Jennie Lumsden, Mrs Marie Woolf, Mrs Iva Carr, Virginia Burwell, Dorothy Alspach, Mrs Viola McKay, Mrs Violet Kenley, Mrs Mildred Rhodes, Mrs Robbie Garrett, and Nona Clair Neet. Supt O V Ethington urges enrollment.
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Bible School
O. V. Ethington
Maude Morris
Jennie Lumsden
Marie Woolf
Iva Carr
Virginia Burwell
Dorothy Alspach
Viola McKay
Violet Kenley
Mildred Rhodes
Robbie Garrett
Nona Clair Neet
Prayer Meeting at Mrs Elizabeth Prather’s Home
A prayer meeting will be held at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Prather Thursday evening May 16 at 7 o'clock. You are cordially invited.
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Elizabeth Prather
Adams Wesley class met at Mrs Prather home in May
The Adams Wesley class gathered Friday May 3 at the home of Mrs Genevieve Prather with Mrs Alma Browning assisting. They planned a dessert luncheon book review for Friday May 17 and held devotionals by Mrs Hazel Peterson. Beverly Moore reported on The Trees.
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Adams Wesley
Genevieve Prather
Alma Browning
Hazel Peterson
Beverly Moore
Margaret Smith
Leona Harris
Ira Nevins
Mildred W. Rhodes
Edna Forbes
Almeda Bartow
Bobbie Garrett
Mrs. O V Ethington Hosts Visit With Fragrant Tea Time
Mrs. O V Ethington and her son hosted a guest list including Mrs. Frank Martin of Trenton. The visit featured ice box dessert and coffee as refreshments.
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Frank Martin
Trenton
Community Health Notice on Outdoor Toilet and Manure Pile Cleanup
The Board of Health urges residents to clean outdoor toilets and remove manure piles to protect health and neighbors. Act now to avoid official action and penalties.
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Board of Health
The
Weekend Visitors Share Time Across States
Weekend visitors from Omaha Nebraska include Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Peters and their sons Billie and Bobbie, with Mrs. Hattie Peters of Ontario California staying with Mr. and Mrs. George Peters. Hattie extends her visit and will be joined midweek by T L Cruse and daughter Joy of Pomona California for a few days before returning home.
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Elmer Peters
Billie
Bobbie
Omaha
Neb
Hattie Peters
Ontario
Calif
George Peters
Hattie
T. L. Cruse
Joy
Pomona
California
Carl Brown for Sheriff in Linn County Democratic Ticket
Carl Brown announces candidacy for Linn County Sheriff in the August Democratic primaries. He previously served as county sheriff from 1933 to 1937 and as Brookfield chief of police in 1918 and 1919. Brown has long lived in Linn County and operates a Meadville service station. He requests support from voters and cites his broad recognition in the county.
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Carl Brown
Browning
Linn County
Brown
Brookfield
Linneus
Marceline
Meadville
Birth of Ronald Duckworth at Cullers Hospital
Mr and Mrs Byron Duckworth of Route 1 announce the birth of a son at Cullers Hospital in Trenton on Friday May 10. The baby weighed 10 pounds. He has been named Ronald with the middle name undecided. Mother and baby are doing well.
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Byron Duckworth
Route 1
Cullers Hospital
Trenton
Ronald
Mother
Babe
Valedictorian Wins Reader's Digest Scholastic Award
Browning High School valedictorian Miss Nona Clair Neet won The Reader's Digest Annual Award for Scholastic Achievement for the class of 1940. Principal and community educators highlight the award as fostering young leaders and keeping top students in the mental vanguard during the school to society transition.
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Reader's Digest
Browning High School
Nona Clair Neet
Browning
John C. Dutton
Neet
Jas N. Neet
Reader’s Digest
Browning Students Shine At Fourth Annual National Contest
Over 15 000 high school students competed in Kansas City May 9 11 1940 for the National School Music Association festival. Mary Lee Askey and Billy Quigley earned high ratings. Winners receive medals, with Askey advancing toward state level competition.
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Billy Quigley
Mary Lee Askey
Kansas City
National Board of Review
Browning
National School Music Association
Billy
Mary Lee
Maurice Williams
E. F. Williams
Virginia Burwell
Vinton Jones
Billy Joe Crookshanks
Gene Arnold
Clayton Harris
Nyle Freeland
Elizabeth Ann Prather
Bertie Gooch
Turkey Raisers Invited for Book on Turkey Talk
Notice invites turkey raisers to call at Dr. Salsbury's office to receive a book titled Turkey Talk from E. F. Peterson, service man.
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Dr. Salsbury
E. F. Peterson
Langdon Woman Visits Washington D C and Roosevelts
Mrs Roberia Langdon of Lamar Colorado, a State Delegate for Colorado's Women’s Democratic Club, spent from Wednesday to Monday with stepson Voris Langdon and family near Browning. She visited Mrs Mattie Lockhart and daughter in Washington and dined with Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt.
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Lamar
Roberia Langdon
Colo
Washington, D.C
Women’s Democratic Club of
Colorado
Voris Langdon
Near
Browning
Washington
Langdon
Mattie Lockhart
Mattie van Wye
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Birthday gathering honors Meadville man at DeWitts home
Relatives of the Harvey family met at the home of Mr and Mrs Joel DeWitt in Meadville to celebrate Wm Harvey s birthday on Sunday May 12. A lovely dinner was enjoyed by all present.
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Clark Burnham
St. Louis
Wm. Harvey
Flora Brooks
Milton Lear
Tex
Eugene
Frank Brooks
Elmer Brooks
Kansas City
E. P. Harvey
Salem
Junior
de Witt
Dale
Jefferson City
Edna Harvey
Mary Cotter
Linneus
Dorcas Harvey
J. N. Neet
Nona
Donald Warren
B. J. Harvey
Browning
Redman
Bernard Harvey
Fred Harvey
Joel DeWitt
Meadville
Harvey
Women’s Bible Class Hold May Meeting
The Women’s Bible Class met on Thursday May 2 with ten members present. Guests included Mrs Jennie Epperson and Mrs Leona Harris. Mrs Elizabeth Prather led worship and read Isaiah and Deuteronomy followed by a discourse. Mae Schrock covered for Iva Rhodes who was absent. Mrs Reba Hummel handled a paper for Mrs Hinda Rush who was sick. Ice cream strawberries coffee and cake were served.
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Woomen
Lelia Nickell
Jennie Epperson
Leona Harris
Elizabeth Prather
Slats Diary Highlights a Week of Home Life and School
A child's diary chronicles a week of small events from mischief over pocket change to school stresses. Entries note Jake and siblings, a class visit to court, milk taste tests, a flirtation with married life jokes, and a future scolding about missing church while school pressure grows.
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Jake
S. S
Jane
Elsy
Xamina Shens
Judges Court
A.m
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Jas. P. Turner
the Baptist Church
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