After Browning Fire Local Businesses Rebuild
Citizens assess losses after Browning’s worst fire. Vane Thurlo and others begin anew with temporary quarters at Bank, Farmers Store, Owl Pharmacy, and nearby spaces. Several plan future recovery and new business sites as spring approaches.
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Browning
Vane C. Thurlo
Leo Jones
Dr. Brownback
Mr. Jones
H. Clay Jones
Vane Thurlo
Citizens State Bank
Wilbur Molloy
Alonzo Mundell
Farmers Store
Owl Pharmacy
J. D. Burwell
Bailey Maytag Company
Calhoun and Thornton
Leader Cafe
Browning Drug Co
Johnson Meat Market
Nickell
W. G. Smith
J. D
City to Rise from Ruins with New Modern Buildings
The city plans to replace the ruins with modern buildings and says recovery from last week’s disaster will be rapid. Officials indicate reconstruction will restore activity and confidence in the area.
Can You Afford To Be Without A Telephone
A Western Telephone Corporation of Missouri editorial notes a carpenter and two job seekers failed to find work due to lack of a telephone. It argues access to a phone opens opportunities and saves money over time, urging readers to consider installing service.
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The
Western Telephone Corporation of
Missouri
For Sale Purebred Wyandotte Cockerels
For sale purebred White Wyandotte cockerels from Martin Strain at $1.50 each. Contact Gladys Sparks, Route 2.
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Martin Strain
Gladys Sparks
Hunting Prohibited on Local Farms and Lands
Notice states hunting with guns or dogs is forbidden on farms and land controlled by named individuals and families including Ed Wilhyte Clarence Johnson Walter Crooks R A Creason H E Creason and Son Ross Fuller Mrs Lillie Clark Corey Mc Quown Roy Calhoun J W Brassfield H C Bailey and Sons W V Walker.
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Ed Wilhyte
Clarence Johnson
Walter Crooks
R. A. Creason
H. E. Creason and Son
Ross Fuller
Mrs. Lillie Clark
Corey McQuown
Roy Calhoun
J. W. Brassfield
H. C. Bailey and Sons
W. V. Walker
Annual Meeting Adjourned Due to Weather
The Farm Club annual meeting was adjourned because of bad weather and light attendance. It will reconvene on Tuesday November 12. Members are asked to take due notice. Wm. Cordray, President, J. P. Bolling, Secretary.
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Farm Club
Wm. Cordray
J. P. Bolling
Secy
Entertaining Sunday Dinner by Mr and Mrs Lay
Mr and Mrs J D Lay and daughter Ruth hosted a Sunday one o clock dinner for a small group of friends. Attending were Mr and Mrs L W Hummel, Mr and Mrs Guy Adams, Mr and Mrs Press Brassfield, Mrs Josie Jones, Miss Ella Keithley, Mr and Mrs Roy Calhoun, Miss Annabell Atkins and Master James Calhoun.
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J. D. Lay
Ruth
van Elaborate
L. W. Hummel
Guy Adams
Press Brassfield
Josie Jones
Ella Keithley
Roy Calhoun
Annabell Atkins
James Calhoun
Turners Entertain Brookfield Guests at Sunday Visit
Mr and Mrs J P Turner hosted a Sunday gathering at their home on November 3. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Maloney Mr and Mrs A F Boyle Mrs B L Maloney and their son Wayne of Brookfield. The visitors left praising the hosts as ideal entertainers and declaring the day well spent.
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J. P. Turner
James Maloney
A. F. Boyle
B. L. Maloney
Wayne
Brookfield
Goochs Host Court at One O’clock Dinner
Mr and Mrs C Wayne Gooch entertained Sunday November 3 with a one o clock dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs W F Peters Mr and Mrs W H Dickinson Mr and Mrs K M Duncan Beverly Duncan Oma Atkins Harvey F Dickinson and Jack Smith. Guests called the day well spent and the Goochs ideal entertainers.
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C. Wayne Gooch
W. F. Peters
W. H. Dickinson
K. M. Duncan
Beverly Duncan
Oma Atkins
Harvey F. Dickinson
Jack Smith
Gooch
Portland Officer Robert Phillips Dies of Bowels Cancer
Robert Lee Phillips born December 31 1880 near Browning Missouri died October 18 1929 in Portland Oregon after long illness. He served Portland Police since 1905 with a prior five year timber and sheriff stint. Survived by wife two sisters Floy Daisy and two brothers J Wilter Edward W. Masonic services at Riverview Cemetery with Oswald W Taylor officiating.
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Robert Lee Phillips
Leonidas .B
Elizabeth Janes Phillips
Old Home Place
Browning
Portland ‘Sanitarium
Portland
Oregon
Floy
Daisy
J. Wilter
Reno
Nevada
Edward W
Larned
Kansas
Intermont
Riverview Cemetery
Oswald W. Taylor
Washington
Stevens
Multnomah County
Fair Ground
Bob
Obituary: Letha C Lay of Browning Missouri 1872 1929
Letha Catherine Lay born August 10 1872 near Browning Linn County Missouri died October 30 1929 aged 57 years 2 months 20 days. She married Elizah L Baker June 29 1893 and had two sons Wollie Earl Joplin Missouri and Joseph Kenseth Brookfield. Husband died August 9 1927. Survived by two sons one sister Mrs Sarah Lantz Golden City Missouri five brothers James Charles Samuel Lay Browning Missouri Alonzo Barnie Wiley Colorado three grandchildren Holdene Robert Beverly Baker and many relatives and friends. Funeral by Rev Alvin F Klause M E Church November 1 1929 1 30 pm. Interment Jenkins Cemetery Browning Missouri.
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Letha Catherine Lay
Browning
Linn County
Missouri
Elizah L. Baker
Wollie Earl
Joplin
Joseph Kenseth
Brookfield
Sarah Lantz
Golden City
James
Charles
Samuel Lay
Alonzo and
Barnie
Wiley, Colo
Holdene
Robert
Beverly Baker
Alvin F. Klause
M. E
Jenkins Cemetery
Card of Thanks We Desire to Thank Neighbors and Friends
A brief note expresses gratitude to the neighbors and friends for their many kindnesses and support during a difficult time.
Civic Club Plans Work After Browning Meeting
The Browning Civic Club met at the Electric Theater on November 4 with strong attendance. Members planned future projects and announced a community play. all local women are urged to join. Nellie Baker death notice mentions condolences from Wecilie and Kenneth Baker.
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Civic Club
Browning Civic Club
Electric Theater
Eunice Dickinson
Russell School Pie Supper and Program Friday Night
A pie supper and program will be held at the Russell school on Friday night, November 8th. Everyone is cordially invited. Elizabeth Peery, Teacher.
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Russell School
Elizabeth Peery
Dr Palm’s Dates Guaranteed Glasses At Low Prices
Milan December 2. Linneus 2nd. Dr Palm advertises guaranteed glasses at low prices with date markers and local dealer locations.
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Dr. Palm
Milan
Linneus
Pie Supper at Enterprise School House Friday Night
Friday night November 8 the Enterprise school house hosts a pie supper. Allilee Steele the teacher invites everyone to attend and enjoy baked goods and fellowship in a small community event.
Boy captures wounded eagle near home
Herman Harris and several boys spotted a young eagle in a tree Friday. The Haris boy shot the bird crippling it enough to seize the bird. It was brought to town Saturday and drew many onlookers as eagles are rare in this region. The bird remained alive despite its wounds and was described as a touching symbol of an American eagle.
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Herman Harris
Haris
Tire Salesmen Wanted at East Liverpool Company
G. H. Stewart Company of East Liverpool Ohio seeks salesmen to sell quality tires direct to car owners. Exclusive territory offered with dealers prices and easy work. Earn $75 00 per week. No experience necessary.
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G. H. Stewart Company
East
Liverpool
Ohio
Ostropathy Practice Remains Open in Browning
Dr. Geo. Brownback Ostropathic Physician announces office reopening and usual hours. Located at Browning Missouri, near Farmers Store, with office phone 50 and residence 145.
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Geo. Brownback
Browning, Mo
Birthday Dinner Honors George Prather At Prather Home
Mr and Mrs Keith Prather hosted a two o clock duck dinner Sunday near town in honor of George Prather s birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs George Prather Joy Nevins Elizabeth Ann Prather and Miss Ira Peterson. The afternoon featured bridge and guests praised the Prathers as delightful entertainers.
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Keith Prather
George Prather
Joy Nevins
Elizabeth Ann Prather
Ira Peterson
Pleasant Grove U B Church Halloween Social
The Pleasant Grove United Brethren Church ladies hosted a Saturday Halloween Social. Guests from many countries and eras joined the grand march, with prizes awarded to Mrs. L. H. Edens and Mrs. John Bummer. A plate luncheon and coffee followed the unmasking.
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Pleasant Grove U. B
L. H. Edens
John Bummer
Dogs Kill Sheep. Lay Family Faces Loss in Herd
S J Lay and son O L Lay report a night attack by dogs on their 48 head flock of yearlings and two and three year olds. Nine sheep died by week’s end with many more possibly to perish. The yard was near Oliver Lay’s residence and the loss remains unproven to identify the dogs. Lay estimates about five hundred dollars in damage. The writer decries the presence of many stray dogs in the area and notes hardship in the oil field community with gas stoves and high kerosene costs.
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S. J. Lay
O. L. Lay
Oliver
Mr. Lay
W.E. Crook
Lay and Son
Neck of the Woods
Dog Heaven
California Hottest Summer Since Arrival and New Schools
Glendale acknowledges a record hot summer with October 21 reaching 102 degrees. The Herbert Hoover high school opened with eight buildings and 12 000 students in grammar and high schools. Grand Central Air Terminal and Central fire station projects proceed as Fire alarm system spreads citywide.
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California
Glendale
Calif
Joe Nickell
Leader-Record
Browning
Joe
Herbert Hoover High School
Grand Central Air Terminal
Burchett St
Local reader requests paper delivery changes in Drumright
A Drumright resident writes from October 29 1929 to request directions for sending their newspaper. He notes rainfall on Sunday and Sunday night and reports roads improving after the rain. He emphasizes the local paper is essential.
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Drumright
Okla
Joe Nickell
Wool Shalls 98 Cents At Farmers Store
Store advertises limited wool shalls at 98 cents per yard with only three pieces left. Previous price was 1.50 dollars per yard.
Entertained Guests At Hamilton Home Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Purdin and others were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hamilton at their home on Sunday November 3. A fine meal was served and discussion filled the afternoon before guests departed in the evening.
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C. B. Purdin
Herbert C. Bailey
Cassie Roach
Jas. P. Bolling
Virginia
Herbert Hamilton
Dinner Guests Listed for Harmon’s Sunday Gathering
Mr and Mrs J B Harmon prepare a Sunday gathering for November 3 with guests Mr and Mrs J C Green Mrs Hinda Rush and Mrs Camora Shepherd A delightful dinner was served and a pleasant afternoon was spent.
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J. B. Harmon
J. C. Green
Hinda Rush
Camora Shepherd
Harris Hosts Birthday Dinner for Nickell and Harris Family
Mr and Mrs R E Harris entertained Sunday November 3 with a 1 o'clock dinner in honor of W P Nickell Grace and Clayton Harris the occasion being their birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs W P Nickell Mrs F R Fanning and children Arlene and Gayland Mr and Mrs G T Woodward and children Mildred and Joe Wyan. Guests departed at a late hour wishing them many more happy birthdays.
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R. E. Harris
W. P. Nickell
Grace
Clayton Harris
F. R. Fanning
Arlene
Gayland
Mildred
Joe Wyan
Halloween Party for Virginia and Agatha Bolling
Tuesday evening Mrs. Jas. P. Bolling and Mrs. Clera Pipes hosted a Hallowe en party at Mrs. Bolling s home for seventh and eighth grade girls. The event featured games and contests and finished with refreshments as guests departed pleased with the good time.
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Jas. P. Bolling
Clera Pipes
Rhode Island Ree Cockerels From Harrison Strain
Auction breeder J. B. Harvey offers single comb Rhode Island Ree cockerels described as large and red to the skin from the Harrison strain direct, noted as the finest he has raised.
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Rhode Island
Harrison Strain
J. B. Harvey
Sheep Men Urged To Raise Rams In Linn County
County Agent Hall urges Linn County sheep men to raise purebred rams to cut costs of buying outside the county. Ed White of Browning offers 40 purebred ewes at public auction on Saturday November 9 to help meet the county’s need for 400 rams yearly. Sale set at the old Ricker Factory to avoid weather postponement.
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Linn County
Hall
Ed Wiihite
Browning
Ricker
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Robert Phillips
Obe
Letha Catherine Baker
Nellie Baker
Wecilie Baker
Kenneth Baker
Enterprise School House
Allilee Steele
North Missouri
C. L. Smith
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