John L Clevenger Receives Pleasant Surprise Birthday
A family gathering at the old Clevenger home celebrated John L Clevenger turning 68 on October 20. Nieces and nephews joined Mr and Mrs Clevenger for a noon feast, games, and conversation with relatives from Kirksville Chillicothe Rocky Ford and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Clevenger
John Spencer
Betty Jean
Frank, Jr
Maxine
F. M. Kuhn
Mary Lucile
Nannie Carlsted
Chillicothe
J. A. Clevenger
Rocky Ford
Colo
John
Sis
Birthday Surprise At Halloween Party For Eva Riddle
Miss Eva Riddle celebrated a Halloween birthday with a ghost greeting at the gate and a party inside. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Barrows Mr and Mrs Edgar Shepherd Mr and Mrs John Gooch Walter Crooks Mrs Sally Shepherd Eva Riddle Ruth Calihan Edith Calihan Genevieve Shepherd Mary Shepherd Mildred Fields Mary Stufflebean Pearle Hoselton Dorothy Lantz Lucile Eva Quigley Velma Peterson Lillian Christy Lena Shepherd Irene Crooks and many more in a festive gathering with music games and candy pie and the birthday cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Riddle
Hallowe'en
Riddle
George Barrows
Edgar Shepherd
John Gooch
Walter Crooks
Sally Shepherd
Ruth
Edith Calihan
Genevieve
Mary Shepherd
Mildred Fields
Mary
Marjorie Stufflebean
Pearle Hoselton
Dorothy Lantz
Lucile
Eva Quigley
Velma Peterson
Lillian Christy
Lena Shepherd
Irene Crooks
Masters Veil
Mason Dell
Kenneth
Jerry Jennings
Estille Riddle
Maurice Lantz
Paul and
Beryl Warren
Gale Th
Pie Supper At South Hooker School House
There will be a pie supper at the South Hooker school house on Thursday night November 3. Music by the Ukulele Girls. Everyone is invited. Cecil Lay, Teacher.
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South Hooker
Cecil Lay
Movement to Organize New Bank at North Salem
A committee was chosen by North Salem depositors to form a new bank under new management in our sister city to the east. Locals cited convenience and financial loss from the old bank, with several shares pledged if the required funds are raised. The effort now rests with the eastern community to push the plan forward.
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North Salem
Eye-Glass Day at Owl Pharmacy Browning
On Tuesday November 8, Owl Pharmacy in Browning invites residents to bring their glasses for a screening or display. Dr. C. W. presides over the event and offers guidance on eyewear needs.
Palm Specialist Here Promises Improvement Or Free Glasses
Chillicothe specialist Palm offers complete glasses from 3.00 to 15.00 with full guarantee and states he will show a decided improvement or will not offer to make new glasses for your eyes.
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Palm
Chillicothe
Pie Supper at Russell Schoolhouse Friday Night
Notice for a pie supper at the Russell schoolhouse on Friday night November 4th. All are welcome. Pearle Hoselton, teacher.
Corn Husker Supply Ad at Harvey and Neet Hardware
Local hardware store Harvey and Neet Hardware advertises corn husker supplies. The brief notice highlights available tools and seasonal goods for processing corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey and
Neet Hwd
P. E. O. Chapter Meeting At Guy Adams Home
Entertained Wednesday October 26 at the Guy Adams residence with seventeen members and guests including Mrs Lula Carter Mrs Josie Jones Mrs H N Thurlow and Mrs M P Brassfield. Mrs J B Harmon led an instructive lesson on education and a two course lap luncheon was served.
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Guy Adams
W. H. Dickinson
Adams
Lula Carter
Josie Jones
H. N. Thurlo
M. P. Brassfield
J. B. Harmon
Pie Supper At Fair View School House
Fair View school invites all for a pie supper at the Fair View School House Friday night November 4. Mrs. Pansy Britton serves as teacher and hosts the event.
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Fair View
Fleming Family Dinner Attendees Listed
Mr and Mrs C A Fleming and John Lee Smith hosted a family dinner Sunday. Attendees included J B Fleming of Linneus, C B Fleming and daughter Carolee, Mise Louelle Carter of Purdin, F A Fleming, Jas P Bolling and daughter Virginia, and Jas R Williams with son Edward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Fleming
John Lee Smith
J. B. Fleming
Linneus
C. B. Fleming
Carolee
Mise Louelle Carter
Purdin
F. A. Fleming
Jas*p. Bolling
Virginia
Jas. R. Williams
Edward
Save on groceries in Browning with J J Smith
You can buy groceries at several places in Browning but the little you save each week adds up by year end. Try J J Smith for your groceries.
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Browning
J. J. Smith
Birthday Surprise for Theodore Dodson on His 20th Birthday
Theodore Dodson of Pleasant Hill Township was surprised on his twentieth birthday by neighbors and friends. After a ride, he returned to a house and yard filled with guests and a large birthday dinner. Family groups and many residents attended, sharing social time and music before departing in the early evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Dodson
Pleasant Hill Township
J. O. Jones
Jim Jones
Victor
Lea Jones
Orbra Knifong
Bryan Knifong
Glen Bauswell
Basil Taylor
Esta Bauswell
Buge Havens
Claude Bauswell
Jim Havens
Gertrude Pipes
Raymond Pipes
Hileman Havens
John A. Browning
Fred Smith
Wilson
Pie Supper and Program at Nevins School House
A pie supper and program will be held at the Nevins school house on Wednesday night November 9. All are welcome. Frances McGhee, teacher.
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Nevins
Frances McGhee
Letters From Our Numerous Friends Reflecting on Neighbors
Browning Missouri 1927 letter from Mrs P C Mullins recalls 65 years past. She honors community aid during trouble and sickness, contrasts old communal help with modern self focus, and urges piety and care for others. She plans to leave town in December due to aging and asks forgiveness for past mistakes.
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Browning, Mo
Pierce
Browning
Mrs. Mullins
Jesus Christ
P. C. Mullins
Substantial Glendale Building Boom Noted in 1927
From Glendale California on October 27 1927 Mr Joe Nickell notes a renewing subscription and reports a very dry year followed by welcome rain. He mentions a six story bank and office building a million dollar high school a nine story Masonic lodge and a large hotel plus many new homes under construction signaling rapid growth.
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California
Glendale
Calif
Joe Nickell
Browning
Glendale grows with rapid population and new public works
The letter notes Glendale's population now well past seventy five thousand and mentions extensive public improvements. Wishing success, F. W. Kille of 742 Burchett St signs the message after stating they have lived there about 12 years and observed many changes.
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Glendale
Special price on 29x4.40 bal loon tires and tubes
Nickell Service Station advertises a special price of 10.50 for 29x4.40 bal loon tires and tubes. Local readers are urged to visit the station for the offer.
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Nickell
Browningites In California
A letter from Mrs. T S Elliott in Inglewood California describes a heavy rain as the first since moving to the state. She notes Inglewood's population around 25 000 and compares their weather to sunshine. She expresses happiness at receiving the red paper and asks to continue delivery to 532 W Queen St.
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Joe Nickell
Queen St
Inglewood
Calif
Los Angeles
California
T. S. Elliott
Car Skids Into Banister Injuring 1 in Town Collision
Vernon Norvell and his brothers Leland and Lloyd were en route to town Tuesday when a car skidded at a bridge south of town damaging the vehicle. Vernon suffered a cut on the nose as a result of the crash.
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Banister
Vernon Norvell
Leland
Lloyd
Major Norvell
Vernon
New Building Underway by Lon Mundell in City Center
Lon Mundell leads foundation work for an office building on the corner east of Dun can Implement Co. Once the foundation dries he will start erecting a tile building in a notable city improvement.
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Lon Mundell
Duncan Implement Co
Old Glasses Wanted at Owl Pharmacy Browning
Bring your best eyeglasses to Owl Pharmacy in Browning next Tuesday November 8. Dr Palm of Chillicothe demonstrates how his firm can improve eye vision with new lenses and fittings.
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Owl
Browning
Adams Wesley Sunday School Class Event and Bazaar
The Adams Wesley Sunday school class entertained by Miss Pearl Hoselten last Thursday. Geo Prather led the business meeting. Members pledged ten cents per embossed quilt block for a 320 name quilt. A bazaar is set two weeks before Christmas. Mrs Adams won the cat in a nail biting game. Present were Ira Peterson Anna Bell Atkins Ralph Reinhard Dr Brownback Earl McQuown Lyle Ingraham Gayle Thurlo Joe Nevins and numerous Mr and Mrs attendees including the Hoseltons and Prathers.
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Adams Wesley
Pearl Hoselten
Geo. Prather
Dyle Peterson
Ira Peterson
Anna Bell Atkins
Ralph Reinhard
Dr. Brownback
Earl McQuown
Lyle Ingraham
Gayle Thurlo
Joe Nevins
Edgar Hoselton
Arthur Mundell
George Prather
Guy Adams
John Browning
M. P. Brassfield
J. T. Hoselton
D. A. Hoselton
Dr Epperson Dies After Long Community Service
Dr Epperson a Browning physician and Masonic member dies at 76 after a long illness. Born in Tennessee, he practiced in Milton Iowa before Browning Mo where he and Jennie Guinn raised three children. Funeral held at Baptist church with interment at Coatsville. He leaves a widow sister and brother and was active in church and lodge. Cora defeats Milan 10 to 7 in baseball with Hope hitting a home run.
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H. E. Epperson
Silas
Nancy Epperson
Tennessee
Missouri
Coatsville
Schuyler County
Jennie Guinn
Carl
Mada
Grace Sloan
Epperson
Louisville, Ky
Barnes Medical College
St. Louis
Moulton
Iowa
Browning
Hamilton
Farmers Exchange Bank
W. A
Baptist Church
A. F
A. M
F. A. Funk
Linneus
L. B. Hargrove
Bugher
St. Joseph
Gary Guinn
Milan
Elia Davis
Laclede
George Guinn
Muskogee
Oklo
Percy Linn
Queen City
Little Old Church
Old Home Cemetery
Dr. Epperson
Suda Guinn
Ogden
Utah
Cora
Floyd Fanning
Joe Williams
Earl Palmer
Poe
Albert Daniels
Clive Freeland
Prof
Hope
Nickell Coal Co Announces Coal Supply Availability
The Nickell Coal Co states they will keep coal from Illinois and Iowa on track and in stock for customers. They invite readers to phone in orders and emphasize consistent supply in the bin.
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Illinois
Iowa
Nickell Coal Co
Christmas Gift Portraits From Gress Studio
For those near and dear Christmas brings again the problem what token of regard shall I present to my friends this year. Here it is solved through photographs. Get an early start on your Christmas shopping by ordering Gift Portraits this week before the usual rush. The Gress Studio Brookfield Mo.
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Gress Studio
Brookfield
Death of Mrs. Michael Murphy in Kansas City
Mrs. Michael E. Murphy died at home 3136 Central St Kansas City Missouri on Friday October 21 1927 aged 41 years 11 months 22 days She was born October 29 1885 in Browning Missouri later known as Zee Mary Reed She leaves husband two sons six brothers funeral held at Quirk and Tobin funeral home and Our Lady of Good Counsel Church with burial at St Marys Cemetery Browning Missouri
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Michael Murphy
Michael E. Murphy
Central St
Kansas City
Francis D
Robert
Horace W. Reed
Newton
Kansas
O. B. Reed
C. G. Smith
Unionville
G. W. Smith
Heavener
Okla
H. L. Smith
Omaha
Nebr
J. J. Smith
Browning
Quirk and Tobin Funeral Home
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
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John L. Clevenger
Owl Pharmacy
C. W
Russell School
Pansy Britton
F. W. Kille
Burchett St
Browningites
HE. Epperson
J.J. Smith
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