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Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1949

Page

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Miss Betty Shafer Weds Vernon Phillips in Chillicothe

Miss Betty Jean Shafer daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Shafer of Chula Missouri wed Vernon Phillips of Clinton Iowa son of Mr and Mrs Alva B Phillips of Chillicothe on November 8 at Flist Baptist Church The ceremony was conducted by Rev A S Day Mrs Ray Douglass served as maid of honor Usher Nichols and Candles were lit by Phyllis Ann Shafer and Dolores Shafer The couple was attended by Vernon Day and Martha Ryan The bride works at Farmers Electric Cooperative and the groom manages the Gamble Store in Clinton

Chillicothe Betty Jean Shafer Don Shafer Chula Missouri Vernon Phillips Clinton Iowa Alva B. Phillips Flist Baptist Church A. S. Day Ray Douglass Mr. Douglass Nichols Phyllis Ann Shafer Dolores Shafer Vernon Day Martha Ryan Phillips Farmer's Electric Comme Ative Gamble

Electric Theatre Showings for Thanksgiving Weekend

Two matinee and evening performances on November 19 feature a turn of the century melodrama with romance, barber shop scenes, and a fast moving comedy about a newspaper man who uses his pen for muck raking. Starring Jack Carson Ronald Reagan and Edward Arnold in a light hearted production.

Jack Carson Ronald Reagan Edward Arnold Ed An. Hhit

For Sale Items Include Heaters, Furniture in Pur din Mo

Mrs Jesse Woodside offers a Round Oak duplex heater a blue living room suite and a library table for sale in Pur din Missouri.

Jesse Woodside Purdin, Mo

Twin Babies Born at Grim Smith Hospital Kirksville

Mr and Mrs Forrest print of Humphreys are the proud parents of twin boys and a girl born Saturday at Grim Smith hospital in Kirksville. Dr McArtor attended.

Mrs Forrest Print of Humphreys Baba Bo Grim Smith Hospital Kirksville Dr. McArtor

Pansy Britton Hosts Halloween Party at Dickinson School

Mrs. Pansy Britton and the Dickinson school pupils hosted a HaNowe'en party Monday night. The room was decorated to be gay and mysterious. guests were greeted by two ghost handshakes and entered through baled hay. The Old Witch arrived on a broom with laughter and screams.

Pansy Britton Dickinson School

Jones Taxi Offers Clean Comfortable Cars at Home

Jones Taxi advertises clean comfortable cars available at home north of the bank with a phone contact.

Bank

Christy Rites Held For Linn County Youth

Charles Edward Christy 22 of Linn County Missouri died November 10 1949 after living in the community and working in the family garage. Funeral services were held November 12 at the school auditorium conducted by Rev Wm Icenogle with pallbearers and flower girls listed. Interment followed at Jenkins cemetery.

In Appreciation for Kindness in Our Loss

The Keithley and Christy families express thanks for acts of kindness shown during our time of loss. Gratitude for the support and sympathy received from friends and neighbors is deeply appreciated.

Thanks for the cards and gifts for Leonard Lee

Mr and Mrs Cecil Lay express appreciation for cards letters and gifts sent to their son Leonard Lee while he was a hospital patient.

Leonard Lee Cecil Lay

Camp Lee Welcomes Miss Carole J. Sayers for WAC Basic

Miss Carole J. Sayers from Haseville and daughter of Mr and Mrs E Sayers joins the WAC at Ottumwa Iowa and is sent to Camp Lee Virginia for basic training. The report notes her enthusiasm for Army life and the training program for women recruits.

Camp Lee Carole J. Sayers E. Sayers Haseville WAC Ottumwa Iowa Carole Tikes

Incident prompts move in near future

A brief report notes an accident has occurred and the involved party plans to relocate within a few days, outlining impending housing changes and the basic sequence of events.

Rcident

Ae Radio Shop Seeks Repairs on 2'R Hate St Deck

Local listing notes a radio shop located at 2'R Hate Street Deck in Me area. Phone 1112 is provided for inquiries about services and parts.

Plane Crash Kills Two Young Men Near Community

A plane owned and piloted by Charles Edward crashed four o clock Thursday afternoon on the County Line road east of the Carl Drake residence, killing Christy Cortes and Gene Cortes. The bodies were burned beyond recognition. funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the school auditorium.

Christy Gene Cortes Charles Edward Carl Drake Aera

Albert Lawson Pipes Dies at 75 in Fresno

Albert Lawson Pipes born Sullivan County Missouri 1873 died October 25 1949 in Fresno California at age 75. Survived by wife M Wattenbarger seven children Beryl Otho Mary Huston Alton Ruth Schaffer Louis Showalter and an infant deceased plus many relatives. Funeral in Quincy Illinois where he retired after ministering across the country with burial at Memorial Gardens beside his daughter Lois.

Albert Lawson James P Evelyn Pipes Sullivan County Missouri Deere Fresno California M Wattenbarger Beryl Otho Mary Huston Alton Ruth Schaffer Louis Showalter Dren Harmon Ofen J.N. Carter Linnell Herman Alfred Alvin Ida O "Bundridge Dora Howard Maudeville Quincy Illinois Rev Parrish Oklahoma Memorial Gardens Lois

Thanks for the cards during my hospital stay

Thanks to all who kindly remembered me with cards while I was in the hospital.

Alumni Association Names Banquet Committees for Event

The Alumni Association met at the school Monday night and chose committees for the annual banquet planned for her 28th. Committees will convene November 23 with other officers for a business meeting.

Alumni Association

Benton Township opens tax books for payment now

The tax books of Benton Township are open with no set payment time until December. Payment is accepted now to Ellis Adams, the Collector.

Benton Township Ellis Adams

Radio Sales And Services At Brookfield Missouri

Radios may be available from Sear Neff Radio Service located at 16 & Main in Brookfield Missouri. Contact phone number 587 for inquiries and sales.

Brookfield

Mrs Oscar Mundell Visits Relatives in Unionville

Mrs. Oscar Mundell of Unionville was here Saturday visiting relatives and friends.

Oscar Mundell Unionville

Gene Carter Dies at 18. Browning High Member Remembered

Gene Stanton Carter son of Fred J Ispach and Helene S R was born in Missouri August 18 1921 and died November 10 1949 at age 28 weeks. He was a Browning High School senior class of 1949 active in sports and social events with a singing voice. He leaves a sister Conan Fae and infant brother Oren Lee his parents and a Browning community mourns. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 pm in the elit auditorium conducted by Rev Kenneth Kelley with music by Stambach and others. Pallbearers included Bob Green Jimmy Nevins Gene Bartow Ronald Lantz Paul Hoselton Richard Mundell honorary pallbearers were Junior American Legion ball team members from Brookey Interment was in Jenkins cemetery under Wade Funeral Home supervision.

Charles Edward Christy van B Mary Linn County Missouri Browning Public School Junior Christy Carmen Hedges E. D. Christy Skeeze Wm. Icenogle The Christian Church Cynthia Moore Marilie Schrock Merril Peterson Ray Hoselton A Sparks Donald Haley Ane Hedges al Aldridge Joel Brookshier Carl Wien Jenkins Cemetery Wade Gene Stanton Carter F. and Helene Sr Inissouri Towning Browning High School Conan Fae Oren Lee Fred J. Ispach Browning Elit Kenneth Kelley Stambach Elly Beverly Moore Erril Peterson Bob Green Jimmy Nevins Gene Bartow Ronald Lantz Paul Hoselton Richard Mundell American Legion Brookey Wade Funeral Home

Deepest thanks for kindness at our loss

We express heartfelt appreciation for the acts of kindness and sympathy shown after the death of our son and brother. Mrs. Edgar Carter and family extend gratitude for support during this sorrowful time.

Edgar Carter Era Iva Derik

Dinner Guests At Roach Residence

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Roach included Mrs. Minnie Dawson Mr. and Mrs. Homer Dawson Willard Clem of Clarence Missouri W A Dunlap of Montesano Mrs. Mary Hall of Red Wing Minnesota Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Brown Mrs. Erie Watson Mrs. Mira Lay Mrs. Lina Harris and Mr. and Mrs. James Dunlap Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Will VanFossen.

W. F. Roach Minnie Dawson Homer Dawson Willard Clem Clarence, Mo W. A. Dunlap Montesano Mary Hall Red Wing Minn Taylor Brown Erie Watson Mira Lay Lina Harris James Dunlap Will VanFossen

Card of Thanks for Burial Aid and Sympathy

We wish to thank our many friends for the assistance given us in the burial of our loved one Barney Lay and for the words of sympathy and beautiful floral sprays. Mrs Barney Lay and family.

Barney Lay J. H. Nickell

Mrs Ruby Burkholder Hosts Grantsville Homemakers

Mrs Ruby Burkholder hosted the Grantsville Homemakers meeting on Wednesday November 2 for an all day quilting session. Members reported progress on two quilts with one nearing completion and others partially worked. Dinner was served at noon and vice president Mrs Mary Yagel led the pace to order. The group planned their annual Thanksgiving meeting at the Pardinal on Wednesday night November 28 at 8:00 p.m.

Ruby Mary Yagel Tiiahen Ugrey Mattie Gladys Chlorine Nadine Merle Leslie Mary Y Vo Lea Sylvia Eer Ae Eons

Annual Health Clinic Annu al Wealth Glide Saturday

Annual health clinic to be held at Belld Hick High School building on Saturday November 19 from 10 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 3 pm. This is an examination clinic with corrections and future examinations by the State Board of Health. Joe's doctors administer for a small fee and urge parents to have their child take advantage of the opportunity.

Belld Hick High School State Board of Health Joe

Public sale postponed at Lowishold estate continues

The public sale of the late Helen M. Me Keithley estate at Brown ing Mo was rescheduled from last Saturday due to bad weather and will be held Saturday November 19 starting at 12 30 p m All listed items will be sold Chloe Hoskins

Lowishold Helen M. Me” Keithley Browning, Mo Chloe Hoskins

Sunday Dinner Guests of J W Brassfield Family

Sunday dinner guests included Mrs Grover Gable Mr and Mrs Charles Owens of Po Purdin Mrs Lizzie A and Leone Mrs Barney and son Wilson of Omak Mr and Mrs Carl Semheld and Janice Kay near Rothville Mr and Mrs Nelson Brassfield Mendon and Mrs Mattie Turner Mrs Lay and son Wilson left Monday for home in Omak Washington

J. W. Brassfield Grover Gable Charles Owens Po Purdin Lizzie A and Leone Barney Wilson Omak Carl Semheld Janice Kay Rothville Nelson Brassfield Mendon Mattie Turner Lay Wash

50 Austria ite yearling hen

Jeasie Fuller of Browning reports a 50 Austria ite yearling hen.

Austria Jeasie Fuller Browning

Free church goods offer in Brookfield area

Free coffee urn dishes and silverware available from Joe High at 134 East Clayton Brookfield Missouri and contact number 1084W for information by churches or organizations seeking supplies.

Brookfield Joe High Clayton

Family Dinner at O N Smith Home Draws Local Kin

A large gathering at the Purdin residence of Mr. and Mrs. O N Smith included their son John P Smith and wife from Danville Illinois and daughter Lucille Smith Hoag with family from Fairmount. Also present were multiple Smith relatives and guests from Browning Forker Meadville and Purdin.

O. N. Smith Purdin Illinois John P. Smith Danville Daugter Lucille Smith Hoag Fairmount Jay Smith Browning J. W. Smith Forker Clifford Abbott

Mrs Helen Bennett Hosts Halloween Party at Prairie Mound School

On October 28 Mrs Helen Bennett of Prairie Mound school entertained pupils and patrons with a Halloween party. Children entered masked and crawled through a tunnel then enjoyed decorations and prizes for best masked. Prizes awarded to Royce Dixon for best single and Roger Tully with Keith Rinehart as best couple. adults Bobbie Head best single and Tressie Tully with Eunice Sayre best couple.

Helen Bennett Prairie Mound School Royce Dixon Roger Tully Keith Rinehart Bobbie Head Tressie Tully Eunice Sayre

Crosby announces engagement of Marion Crosby to Richard Whaley

Mr and Mrs Harry Ie e Crosby announce the engagement of their daughter Marion Louise Crosby to Mr Richard Lee Whaley. The couple plans a summer wedding. Marion is a Kansas City graduate, attending the University of Kansas City. Taken from the Sun edition of the Kansas City Star.

Harry Iee Crosby Marion Louise Crosby Richard Lee Whaley A. B Miss Grodested Junior Vere Kansas City Aley University of Kansas City

Hodes to P. E. N Chanter VP E O Meeting

The organization held a business meeting on the evening of November 9 with McNealy of Milan as a guest. Mrs Ada Boll led the social hour and prize winner Mrs Herem Carter spoke longest while adhering to strict motion rules.

P. E Chanter VP E. O Schrock Ednesday McNealy Milan Ada Bol Noi Herem Carter

Birthday Dinner Honors Bonnie and Fred Cotter

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon De Vore hosted a Sunday dinner honoring their daughter Bonnie's upcoming November 16 birthday and Fred Cotter's November 18 birthday. Attendees included Luther DeVore Arlin Dorence Avalee Me Marlin Woodside Marlene Karen Lindell Clayton Harris Beth Fred Cotter Edna Harvey Linnells and the host couple Bonile and Donna.

Vernon DeVore Bonnie Fred Cotter Luther DeVore Arlin Dorence Avalee Marlin Woodside Marlene Karen Lindell Clayton Harris Beth Edna Harvey Linnells Vernom DeVore Bonile Donna

No Hunting Across Counties Declared by Officials

Officials announce a broad no hunting zone covering Burke and surrounding areas. The rule restricts all hunting activities to protect wildlife and public safety within the designated districts.

Fragmented notice about barbershop patronage stay

Fragmentary OCR text references a Barber Shop and Beauty Shop during a stay in a city. No clear event, date, or names are readable to specify what happened or the notice’s purpose.

Burial Tribute to Beloved Wife and Mother

Friends express thanks for support and prayers as J. H. Nickell and children mourn the loss of their wife and mother. Gratitude extended to all who helped with the funeral and burial arrangements.

Tax office opens for Jackson et al home sale

Bertha M. Tate, Collector, announces the opening of the Jackson et al property sale window and the upcoming bid process through seoneeyly as wed the ception of eae ay a gray.

Bertha M. Tate

Homemakers Club Holds All Day Meeting at Grantéville

The Grantéville Homemakers Club met with Mrs Nadine Kott on Wednesday November 9 for an all day session. Members prepared two comforts for Nadine and joined a noon meal in the dining room. Mrs Miriam Cassity gave thanks and a dinner followed. At two the meeting was led by Mrs Nellie Barrows. several members were listed as present and discussed upcoming plans for a supper on Wednesday the 23rd.

Ion Adios Amen Eens Grantéville Homemakers Nadine Kott Nadine Miriam Cassity Nellie Barrows Leta Miriam Gladiss Ivia Nellie Lea

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