Mrs Annie Bundridge Birthday Honors Draw Large Attendees
A birthday gathering for Mrs Annie Bundridge on October 30 drew fifty two friends and relatives to her home in Cora with a granddaughter baked cake and a table filled with baskets. Attendees from La Crosse Milan Macon and other nearby towns shared dinner and conversations while aging to celebrating Mrs Bundridge and also marking Mrs Wes Bundridge birthday later that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Bundridge
Delia Trowbridge
Laclede
Theo Nolte
Cliff Herrin
R. A. Long
Otto Long
la Cross
Forrest Mott
Macon
Ann Brinkley
John
Browning
Ernest Langdon
Purdin
Fiward Bundridge
Kenneth
Anna Walker
Janet
Janice
Will Foster
Humphreys
Ethel Gramling
Ralph Lawrence
Leland Lawrence
Gary
Ernest Bundridge
J. W. Bundridge
Shirley
Cora
John A. Browning
Barbara Jean
Edward Franklin
Marion Franklin
Nannie Goodwin
Milan
James Spencer
Clement
Beaulah Spencer
Haskell Foster
Carl Spencer
Linneus
Bessie Gibson
Galt, Mo
Add Payne
Wes Bundridge
Annie Mary
Jackie
Bundridge
Hunters Notice Post on Ida May Eslin Farm
A signed farm notice from Ida May Eslin prohibits trapping or hunting with gun or dog on her property. The 3t listing indicates a trespass warning and intent to enforce owners rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida May Eslin
Birthday Dinner Honors Nickell and Harris Twins
Entertained Sunday November 3 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Nickell in honor of Mr. Nickell and the Harris twins Eudora and Clayton. A noon dinner was served and guests included Mrs. Cecil Dodson, Dr. and Mrs. Wiley Horn, Gaylon Fanning, Mrs. F. R. Fanning, and Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Harris. Guests departed late with well wishes for many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Nickell
Nickell
Eudora
Clayton Harris
Cecil Dodson
Near Brookfield
Wiley Horn
Kirksville
Gaylon Fanning
F. R. Fannings
R. E. Harris
Mary
Lillian Russell Gets Movie Treatment in Screen Biography
Born Helen Leonard in Clinton Iowa during the Civil War era Lillian Russell rose as a top stage beauty and Broadway icon of the gay nineties The life and loves of Lillian Russell are featured in the Musical Comedy starring Alice Faye See Lillian Russell at the Electric Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday November 13 and 14 with Weber Fields Eddie Foy and Diamond Jim Brady among the stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Russell
Clinton
Iowa
Helen Leonard
New York
Broadway
Alice Faye
Weber & Fields
Eddie Foy
Diamond Jim Brady
Electric Theatre
Halloween Party At Cokerham Home Draws Neighbors
The Friendly Neighbor Club hosted a Halloween party on October 30 at Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Cokerham’s home. Thirty three attended with costumes earning prizes for best couple and best individual man and woman, won by Charley Lambert and Goldie Abbott, Crede Boyles, and Harold Foss. A supper of sandwiches pie and pickles followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Neighbor Club
Ivan Cokerham
Charley Lambert
Goldie Abbott
Crede Boyles
Harold Foss
Community Barn Event Ends With Games And Prizes
A large crowd enjoyed a community gathering in the barn lot decorated for the occasion. Music came from local boys, followed by supper, con tests, and bingo. Prizes were awarded to winners and attendees left with laughs and fond memories.
Jay Smith Injured in Timber Accident near Browning
Jay Smith of the John Neely farm southwest of Browning suffered a very painful accident last Tuesday while cutting timber. He cut his foot with an ax injuring the joint and bone in his big toe. Neighbors and friends held a wood cutting for him Friday with helpers including G. H. Hill Pat Cokerham Cecil Lay Walter Gooch Sam Gooch Bert Cotter J. P. McKenzie Otto Hill Norman Smith Glen Smith Andy Helms Lee Bagley Dod Bagley and Chester Schrock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Smith
John Neely
Browning
G. H. Hill
Pat Cokerham
Cecil Lay
Walter Gooch
Sam Gooch
Bert Cotter
J. P. McKenzie
Otto Hill
Norman Smith
Glen Smith
Andy Helms
Lee
Dod Bagley
Chester Schrock
Hunters Prohibited on Private Lands Warned
Notice warns that hunting on farms or land leased by the listed landowners is forbidden and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Signatories include Arthur Morris and C. L. Britton among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Morris
A. S. Pfeiffer
Wesley Brantner
C. L. Britton
Lyle Britton
Archie Coffman
B. O. Brantner
A. L. Knifong
E. W. Riley
van Mairs
W. P. Barclay
C. E. McGhee
Walter Head
George Walker
Luther DeVore
H. F. Kille
Langdon Couple to Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs W S Langdon of this city celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday November 13 A basket dinner will be held at the city park at noon weather permitting if not it will be at the former M E Church South All old friends neighbors and relatives are invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Langdon
M. E. Church
South
Bridge Dinner Hosted by Bide-A-Wee Club Members
Bide-A-Wee Club hosted a Monday evening bridge dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bailey with guests including Mr. and Mrs. K M Duncan of Brookfield and other club members. Prizes were awarded for high score to Mrs. Neet and Mr. Duncan and a traveling prize to R M Calhoun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Bailey
K. M. Duncan
Brookfield
W. F. Peters
J. C. Dutton
J. P. Bolling
J. H. Calhoun
R. M. Calhoun
C. B. Fleming
Special Stockholders Meeting of Citizens Savings Bank Browning
Notice of a special stockholders meeting at the bank in Browning Missouri on December 27 1940 at 9 a.m. to vote on increasing capital stock from 20000 to 25000 through a 25 percent stock dividend. Attest Elvin L Harmon secretary M L Haning president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Savings Bank of
Browning
Missouri
Elvin L. Harmon
M. L. Haning
Missouri Teachers Convene in Kansas City November 6 7
The 78th annual Missouri State Teachers Association convention will be held in Kansas City from November 6 to 9 with W. King state superintendent presiding. Activities include five general sessions six meetings 30 departmental sessions plus meals and events. over a dozen renowned educators will speak including Ben G. Graham Willard E. Givens and Elmer Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Kansas City
Missouri State Teachers’ Association
Wifh W. King
Ben G. Grahma
Pittsburg
Willard E. Givens
National Educational Association
Elmer Davis
Columbia Broadcasting Company
Wayne Brantner Named to F B I School in Washington
A letter from Ponca City Oklahoma dated November 8 1940 forwards payment for the Browning Leader Record and a clipping about Wayne Brantner being chosen from Oklahoma police officers for the F B I School in Washington D C beginning January 6 for three months. Classes will be in the Department of Justice Building and diplomas delivered by the U S Attorney General. The note also sends regards from Mrs Wayne Brantner and mentions a Missouri family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponca City
Okla
Browning Leader-Record
Leader-Record
Brantner
Washington, D. C
State of Oklahoma
Department of Justice
United States
Missouri
Wayne Brantner
Wayne Brantner to Attend FBI Police Academy
Wayne Brantner will join the FBI sponsored national police academy in Washington starting January 6 for a 90 day course covering field investigations to laboratory work. Brantner, born in Kay County, has served the Ponca City Police Department since 1936 and now handles fingerprint work with two daughters in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Brantner
National Police Academy
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Joe E. McFadden
FBI
McFadden
Police Academy
Washington
Brantner
Kay County
Tonkawa
Ponca City
Newkirk
Ed Shinn
Prayer Meeting Invites at Mrs Belle Knifong Home
A weekly prayer meeting is planned for Thursday at 7 15 PM at the residence of Mrs Belle Knifong. Attendees are cordially invited to join the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Knifong
Legion Meeting Announcement
The American Legion holds a regular meeting Friday night. All legion members urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
The
American Legion
McGhees Host One OClock Dinner For Family
Mr and Mrs W T McGhee of Purdin Missouri entertained with a one o clock dinner Sunday in honor of their children and grandchildren. Guests included Clair Shepard Colorado Springs Paul Blunt Avalee Shaffer Glen Shaffer Gerald Crist Jay McGhee Rogene Shirley Janella Thelma McGhee Everett Lambert Delores Ramah Jean Edgar Crist Ramah Jean Leon Smith Edwin Lee Katie Armstrong and R G Muirhead. One who was there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. McGhee
Purdin
Clair Shepard
Colorado Springs
Colo
Paul Blunt
Avalee
Glen Shaffer
Gerald Crist
Kansas City
Jay McGhee
Rogene, Shirley
Janella
Brookfield
Thelma McGhee
Jefferson City
Everett Lambert
Delores
New Boston
Edgar Crist
Ramah Jean
Browning
Leon Smith
Larry
Edwin Lee
R. G. Muirhead
Katie Arrmstrong
Get Acquainted Club Meeting at Mrs Grace Foster
The Get Acquainted club gathered Thursday October 17 for an all day session hosted by Mrs Grace Foster. Seven members attended with one visitor Miss Nadene Scott and the club children. Embroidery work and comfort making dominated the day ending with a luncheon at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Get Acquainted
Get Acquainted Club
Grace Foster
Nadene Scott
Winners Named In Local Bingo and Meeting Notice
Bessie Head won a bingo event and recipients included Susie Boswell and Lula Pearl Head. The next meeting is scheduled with Elma Brinkley on Thursday October 31, with roll call to be answered by a contest. The group adjourned as the sun set, hoping all could attend Elma's gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Head
Susie Boswell
Lula Pearl Head
Elma Brinkley
Elma’s.—C. R
William Lute Jones Dies at 86 in Winigan Community
Andrew county Missouri native William Lute Jones born May 11 1854 died October 29 1940 aged 86 years 5 months 18 days. Survived by son William Walter and daughter Mrs Minerva Watson of Winigan with 18 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Funeral held October 30 1940 at Winigan conducted by Rev B F Cline with interment in Winigan cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lute Jones
Andrew County
Missouri
Sarah Jane Whitaker
James Manford
George E
Clyde W
Clarence C
William Walter
Minerva Watson
Winigan
Jones
Methodist Church
Pleasant Grove
Milan
B. F. Cline
Methodist
Green City
Glenn E. Kent
Move of Farm Club managers to Kirksville and Barnett
Wayne Bagley resigns as Farm Club manager and will move to Kirksville around the 15th to join Kirksville Loan Investment Company. Robert Morrow selected to manage the Farm Club exchange at Barnett, Mo., and will move with his family to the Hick's property when Bagley leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Bagley
Kirksville Loan T Iavestment Company
Robert Morrow
Barnett, Mo
Morrow
Hick
Bagley
Representative Miss Prather to Attend Teachers Meeting
Miss Elizabeth Ann Prather of K. S. T. C. is sent as a representative of the Physical Education department to a teachers meeting in Kansas City on Friday and Saturday October 8 and 9. She also attended Agnes De Mille's performance at Stephen's College on October 18. De Mille is a modern dance performer and niece of Cecil De Mille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ann Prather
Physicial Educational Department
Kansas City
Prather
Agnes de Mille
Stephen's College
Miss de Mille
Cecil de Mille
Letter From Oklahoma City Reader Seeks Year Renewal
A reader from Oklahoma City writes to renew a subscription for another year, enclosing a 1.50 money order. She expresses enjoyment of the home paper and mentions her husband, a son, and Mr. Forwalder of Red Star Yeast And Products Company. She notes her mother is in Arkansas City, Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Okla
Woodward
Perscge
Husbad
Forwalder
Red Star Yeast and Products Company
Arkansas City
Kansas
Alean
Doris W. Forwalder
Surprise Birthday for Miss Mary Smith Hosts and Guests
Friends gathered at Miss Mary Smith's home last Friday night for a surprise birthday celebration. The evening featured games and refreshments, and guests included Mrs. Cleo Jones, Mrs. A. J. River, Mrs. Hazel Vincent, Charles Vincent, Miss Pauline Hooker, Mrs. Eva Kenley, Miss Marilee Mundell, Mrs. Edna Falconer, Garnelle and Helen Falconer, Mrs. Lillian White, Miss Marjorie Rinehart, and Miss Mary Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mary Smith
Miss Smith
Cleo Jones
A. J. River
Hazel Vincent
Charles Vincent
Pauline Hooker
Eva Kenley
Marilee Mundell
Edna Falconer
Garnelle
Helen Falconer
Lillian White
Marjorie Rinehart
Mary Smith
Roosevelt Wins Third Term in 1940 Election
The 1940 presidential race ends with Franklin D. Roosevelt far ahead. Missouri results show Democratic support centered in large cities, with Willkie gaining in some counties. Down-ballot shows Democrats winning most offices. Republicans win several in Sullivan county, with detailed vote tallies for county judge prosecuting attorney sheriff treasurer and other posts. From Browning, Patricia Gooch pledged to Chi Omega at Culver-Stockton College Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Missouri
Wendell L. Willkie
Romiue
Beardsley
Congress
G. Derk Green
Paul van Osdel
Linn County
G. E. Harter
W. C. Hotaling
Jas. G. Anderson
Sullivan County
Patricia Gooch
Canton
Browning High
Mu Gamma
Chi Omega
Culver-Stockton College
Pat
C. W.gooch
Browning
Sunshine Workers Club Holds October Meetings in Homes
The Sunshine Workers Club met October first at Mrs. Orville Thuiums home with fifteen members and one visitor. They embroidered and crocheted, quilted for Mrs. Elwood Thudi um, and shared a noon dinner. Officers for 40-41 include Lois Rulon as president and Mellie Thudium as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Workers Club
Orville Thuiium
Elwood Thudium
Farm Bureau
Boston
Lois Rulon
Vina McCollum
Sec
Treas
Gladys Baskett
Mellie Thudium
Slat's Diary Week of Small Town Life and Jokes
A rough diary recounts a Sunday with church changes and jokes about funerals in Jonesburg. Monday shows a classroom reading effort and a pupil named Blisters through a question mark. Tuesday notes gossip about sleep snoring and humor. Wednesday mentions twins and a playful misidentification. Thursday covers a shop visit and price talk. Friday describes a football game and Jake's injuries. Saturday records a sick day and a doctor blaming the wife for the husband’s recovery costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillem
Mister Goldbergs
Mister Goldberg
P. m
Jake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bide-A-Wee Club
F.B.1. Academy
Police
Floyd Cleeton
Judge County Court
W. H. Green
W.S. Clark
Zina A. Cleeton
Perry D. Perkins
Ferman T. McKay
Harold R. Dobson
M. E. Montgomery
Albert Allen
John A. Robinson
R. M. Gifford
Smith H. Simpson
Gail L. Hayes
E. L.caffee
Charles Judd
Archie W. Wade
Nettie’s
Will Burkholder
Leona Carriker
Harley and Sons
Richard
Chessley
Martha
Hansen
Sunshine Workers
Ellwood Thudium
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