Bennie M Law dies at 34 in Missouri
Bennie Marshall Law born January 6 1913 in Sullivan County Missouri dies November 13 1947 at his Browning Missouri home at age 34. He married Ruby Shaffer December 30 1934 and had two children Charles and Sharron. Funeral services were held November 15 at Wade Funeral Home and Green City Methodist Church with interment at Hawkeye Cemetery.
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Bennie Marshall Law
William A
Lydia Edith Law
Sullivan County
Missouri
Green City
Browning
Bennie
Ruby Irlene Shaffer
Charles Marshall
Sharron Sue
M. E
Mt. Pleasant
C. E. Law
Kansas City
Wade
Haney
Methodist Church
H. R. Tate
Thos. J. Haney
Hawkeye Cemetery
Wade Funeral Service
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Loss
The Law family expresses sincere thanks for acts of kindness services in bereavement and for sympathy and floral offerings. Mrs. Ruby Law and children Ww. A. Law, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Law note their gratitude.
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Ruby Law
Ww. A. Law
C. E. Law
No Hunting Sign by Fred Cotter
Farm label notes No hunting with gun or dog on my property attributed to Fred Cotter. The brief contentious sign asserts owner rights over land use and wildlife.
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Fred Cotter
Civic Club Meeting Adopts Plans and Invites Members
The Civic Club held its regular meeting Monday at the Electric Theatre. Several important plans were discussed and members are urged to attend the next meeting on December 1 at the Legion Home. The meal includes sandwiches and pie with coffee provided.
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Civic Club
Electric Theatre
Legion Home
Special Notice on Body and Fender and Paint Jobs
A capable body and fender shop offers full repair work and painting services for Chevrolet cars and related vehicles, advertising versatile auto body care and refinishing capabilities.
Farm Property Prohibition Comment by Kille and Havens
Farm residents H. F. Kille and W. B. Havens publish a ban on trapping or hunting with guns or dogs on their farms. The statement marks a private safeguard in rural property rights and animal control.
Radios May Be Left With Bailey For Service
Radio sales and service notice states radios may be left with Bailey for repair or pickup. Officials remind customers to bring proof of purchase and describe items clearly for tracking.
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Bailey
The Electric Theatre Screens 13 Rue Madelaine This Weekend
The Electric Theatre shows 13 Rue Madeleine on Saturday and Sunday detailing wartime efforts of undercover agents who faced unknown perils to break the Nazi war machine. Stars include James Cagney Annabella and Richard Conte.
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James Cagney
Annabella
Richard Conte
Eddie Bracken Strikes Oil in a Laugh Lift of Your Life
Eddie Bracken hits oil on his land and unleashes a flood of gold diggers. Cass Dalley loves Eddie yet remains everyones pal while no one is her sweetheart. The comedy romance drama promises mirth and music.
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Eddie Bracken
Cass Dalley
Eddie
Pie Supper at Haseville Methodist Church
The Youth Class at Haseville Methodist Church will hold a pie supper at the climax school house on Monday night November 24. Allen Foster serves as President and invites all to attend.
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Haseville Methodist Church
Climax
Allen Foster
Fanning Family Learns Of Son In Law’s Homeward Flight
Mr and Mrs F. R Fanning received a Sunday evening call from their daughter and son in law Major and Mrs Wiley Horn in Fort Worth Texas. The Horns have been in Germany for some time and left Heidelberg Germany at noon Saturday November 15 arriving in New Jersey early Sunday and in Fort Worth around three in the afternoon. The trip was by plane. After a short visit with his parents at Fort Worth Major and Mrs Horn will spend a few days with her parents and other relatives. They have a two weeks furlough.
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F. R. Fanning
Major
Wiley Horn
Fort Worth
Texas
Germany
Heidelberg
New Jersey
For Sale 1939 Ford Truck in Purdin by Reid Johnson
A 1939 Ford truck is offered for sale by Reid Johnson of Purdin. It has 8.25 inch tires a two speed axle heavy duty springs and frame but no bed. Contact Reid Johnson for details and price.
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Ford
Reid Johnson
Purdin
Earl Gooch Announces 21 Stock Hogs Weight 135 Pounds
Earl Gooch of Browning reports 21 stock hogs weighing 135 pounds. The item notes the hogs for sale or reference in a local agricultural context.
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Earl Gooch
Browning
Birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Vernon De Vore
The couple announce the birth of a baby girl born Sunday November 16 at Grim-Smith Hospital in Kirksville. Dr McArtor attended. Mrs De Vore is formerly Martha Ann Cotter.
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Vernon de- Vore
Grim-Smith Hospital
Kirksville
Dr. McArtor
de- Vore
Martha Ann Cotter
Soldier Max Schrock Returns Home with Honorable Discharge
Max Schrock arrived home last Wednesday afternoon with his honorable discharge after serving in Germany and other posts. He is with his parents Mr and Mrs Chester Schrock and his brothers and sisters.
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Max Schrock
Germany
Max
Chester Schrock and Sons
Local Families Move Into Vacant Stores Apartments
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Rudloff and children moved from the Maude Dunkin property to an apartment above the Farmers Cash Store. Mr and Mrs Harold Elliott and daughter are moving into the Rudloffs former residence.
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Jimmie Rudloff
Maude Dunkin
Farmers Cash Store
Harold Elliott
Rudoff’s
Stove prices to rise at Kins Electric and Gas Co
Gas Coal and Wood Heaters advertised with higher prices as customers are urged to stop in and see new stoves at a real buy offered by Kins Electric and Gas Co.
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Atkins Electric and Gas Co
The Church of the Cordial Services This Sunday
The Methodist Church hosts Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by H. L. Schrock. Worship at 11:00 a.m. with the sermon theme Why We Win and a 7:30 p.m. sermon The Gospel of Christ. Dr. Thomas J. Haney is pastor.
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the Methodist Church
H. L. Schrock
Church of the Cordial
Thomas J. Haney
Jones Taxi Ad Promises 170 Day or Nite Service
A compact classified note advertises Jones Taxi offering round the clock service labeled 170 Day or Nite with pickup downtown at the Snack Shack.
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Jones
Farm Club Meeting At Browning MFA Centers Night
The Browning M F A Central Cooperative Exchange held a Farm Club meeting at the Electric Theatre on November 11 with 83 percent attendance. Cecil Lay presided as president. committees were Entertainment Jas Dunlap Vernie Foster Louis Wood and Refreshments Mrs John Gooch Mrs Jas Dunlap Mrs Lloyd Bowyer. Ovid Atkins of the American Legion spoke and awarded a citation to Gene Smith. Gene Smith introduced as new manager and Guy Malady described MFA Central Cooperative. Local entertainers were canceled by bad weather but Malody presented America the Beautiful. Refreshments by MFA staff and several workers followed. secretary Ida Burke notes the next meeting is December 9.
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Browning M.F.A. Central Cooperative Exchange
Electric Theatre
Cecil Lay
Jas. Dunlap
Vernie Foster
Louis Wood
John Gooch
Lloyd Bowyer
Ovid Atkins
American Legion
Gene Smith
Guy Malady
M. F. A. Central Cooperative
Malody
America the Beautiful
M.F.A
Hazel Iiffis
Kathleen Quigley
Ida Burke
Leland Burke
Leland Simpson
Richard Williams
Keath Crooks
Patricia
Margaret E. Quigley
Bonnie
Bernice Foster
No Hunts No Hunting on Any Farms Statement
Johnson proclaims no hunting with guns or dogs on all his farms. The notice restricts hunting access and asserts ownership rights. The declaration emphasizes wildlife protection and farm safety.
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Johnson
Used 1947 heavy duty long wheel base truck
Johnson Chevrolet Company Browning advertises a very good used 1947 heavy duty long wheel base truck for sale. The listing highlights the vehicle’s size and durability, aiming to attract buyers seeking a rugged work truck.
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Johnson Chevrolet Co
Browning
No Quail Hunting On Our Farms
Property owners Cecil Cassyty and Rolla Taylor post a notice banning all quail hunting on their farms. The brief warns trespassers and emphasizes strict enforcement.
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Cecil Cassity
Rolla Taylor
Bridge Party Honors Prizes At Snack Shack
Mrs. Leo Jones hosted a bridge party on Monday night November 17 at the Snack Shack. Five games determined prizes with Mrs. Mable Harvey winning high score, Mrs. Lena Kenley second, and Mrs. Letha Bailey low. door prize went to Mrs. Frances Hoselton. Attendees included Mesdames Pearle Thurlo Helen Carter Frances Hoselton Ia Nevins Vena Wade Erma Kelley Mable Harvey Alpha Brantner Elizabeth Ellsberry Genevieve Prather Reta Peters Marilyn Gooch Lucille Williams Kathryn Calhoun Vida Wampler Stalona Wampler from Brookfield.
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Leo Jones
Mable Harvey
Lena Kenley
Letha Bailey
Frances Hoselton
Mesdames Pearle Thurlo
Helen Carter
Ia Nevins
Vena Wade
Erma Kelley
Alpha Brantner
Elizabeth Ellsberry
Genevieve Prather
Reta Peters
Mariyn Gooch
Lucille Williams
Kathryn Calhoun
Vida Wampler
Stalona Wampler
Brookfield
Thanksgiving Week Press Schedule Notice
The Brown ing Leader Record office requests items by Monday for next week’s Thanksgiving Tuesday press deadline. Submit any briefs announcements notices or columns for timely publication.
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Browning
Family Moves From Quincy To Johnson Farm
Mrs. Larry Foxe and children relocate this week from Quincy Illinois to the O T Johnson farm southeast of town. Foxe has already moved and secured employment at the Johnson Chevrolet Co.
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Larry Foxe
Quincy
O. T. Johnson
Forrest Hamilton
Mr. Foxe
Johnson Chevrolet Co
P E O Chapter Meeting Reviews Book and Supreme Convention
The local P. E. O. Chapter met with Mrs. Hinda Rush on Wednesday evening November 12. During the social hour Mrs. Rosalie Schrock reviewed the book One Foot in Heaven and Mrs. Lila Williams reported on the Supreme Convention. The hostess served angel food cake ice cream coffee and nuts.
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P.E.O
Hinda Rush
Rosalie Schrock
Heaven
Lila Williams
Coronation crowns awarded at fall festival event
The fall festival crowned two high school and two Long school King and Queen nominees. Queens Clarice Norvell and Arilie Schrock placed crowns on the 1947 48 kings and queens. Seniors Shirley Head and Gene Bartow and Judy Cannon and Jerry Head were chosen by students and community. Appreciation extended to Bobbie Moore Junius Mundell and Mrs Lela Hedges for vote counting.
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Sng
American Patrol
Eva Doris Carter
Marilie Schrock
Kenneth Arnold
Clarice Norvell
Arilie Schrock
Shirley Head
Géne Bartow
Judy Cannon
Jerry Head
Room I
Bobbie Moore
Junius Mundell
Lela Hedges
Quail Hunting Banned on Taylor Farms
Notice states no quail hunting allowed on N. E. and W. E. Taylor properties.
120 Acre Upland Farm West of Purdin for Sale
120 acre upland farm west of Purdin on a good road mile from R E A power. Well fenced with hedge matured to cut. Includes a 5 room square house, barn and chicken house. Contact Joe Turner Linneus Mo.
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Purdin
R. E. A. Power
Joe Turner
Linneus
Trade items listed for sale by Donald Linhart Browning
Items include a 90 foot roll of hardware cloth 30 inches wide and 1 percent mesh. Also 26 steel traps 19 No. 1s 6 No. 114 and 6 stretchers.
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Donald Linhart
Browning
No hunting or trapping on our farms
Walter Taylor and Mary Taylor sign a notice restricting hunting or trapping on their farms, asserting private property rights and requesting respect for the land.
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Walter Taylor
Mary Taylor
Farm Owner Bans Hunting With Gun Or Dog
Frank E Cassity of Purdin Missouri states a strict rule on his property prohibiting hunting with firearms or dogs. The brief notice emphasizes personal boundaries and farm rights.
Happy Workers Club Meeting and Halloween Party Report
The Happy Workers Club met November 5 with 13 members and one visitor Miss Betty Hodge. Effie Hodge and Nellie Brown won contest prizes and the Hallowe en event drew about 75 attendees. Next gathering at Della Sayers November 19 and community meeting November 14 at Johnson school house.
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Happy Workers Club
Fred Watson
Betty Hodge
Effie Hodge
Nellie Brown
Blanche
Doris
Della Sayers
Hallowe’en
Glenn Morris
Wanda Haggy
Freda Badger
Mary May Couch
Hubert Morris
Hazel Harris
Johnson School House
Wanda Shaw
Lela Badger
Cc. R
Bitter Sweet Club Meets With Ruth Wood
The Bitter Sweet Club gathered November 5 with eight members and three visitors. Mrs. Oertwig, new president, called the meeting to order as the Missouri Waltz opened. Members described their wedding dresses during roll call. Subman received an anniversary gift from her Secret Pal. A Thanksgiving supper was voted for November 21 at the school house for members families and the community. Roberta Gooch gave the Club Collect and refreshments were served. C.R.
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Bitter Sweet Club
Ruth Wood
Oertwig
Susan Creason
Subman
Roberta Gooch
C.R
Young Couple Married in Kansas City November
Miss Veda Watson daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Watson and Nolan Creason son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Creason Browning Missouri wed in a single ring ceremony November 12 at 8 45 am in Independence Missouri. The bride wore a chocolate brown street length dress with sweetheart neckline and yellow mums corsage. The groom wore a blue business suit wine tie and brown shoes. The bride attended Browning High School class of 1947 and the groom Browning High School class of 1943. The couple will live at 1208 Jefferson Street Kansas City Missouri.
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Veda Watson
Henry Watson
Nolan Creason
Ralph Creason
Browning
Missouri
Independence
Lawrence Orr
Browning High School
Jefferson Street
Kansas City
Wool Growers Await Core Test Results in Washington
Wool growers in Jinn County have had all wool graded and core samples taken. Government testers in Washington will finalize evaluations and return findings to determine results for the wool lots.
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Government
Washington
Jinn County Wool Growers Association
Wesleyan Guild Food and Candy Sale Planned
The Wesleyan Guild announces a Food and Candy Sale to be held on Saturday November 22 at the Farmers Cash Store.
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Wesleyan Guild
Farmers Cash
Farmowners ban hunting with gun or dog on lands
A notice from C L McQuown of Ross and C Burk states no hunting with firearms or dogs on their farm properties, aiming to curb hunting activity on these holdings.
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C. L. McQuown, Ross, C. Burk
Farm for Sale 126 Acres Northeast of Browning
126 acre improved farm for sale seven miles northeast of Browning one mile off a rock road. Contact O P Morris at 6406 N Rockwell St Chicago 45 Illinois for details.
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Browning
Rock Road
Australop Black Cockerels for Leghorn Hens Offered
A small lot of black Australop cockerels suitable for mating with White Leghorn hens is available from Paul Warren in Browning.
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Paul Warren
Browning
Wesleyan Service Guild Meeting at Mrs Nevins Home
The Wesleyan Guild of the Methodist Church met November 14 at Mrs. Nevins home. Mrs. Mabelle Keithley led Worship and Mrs. Lila Williams taught the lesson An orderly World for Children. A plan for a Food and Candy sale on November 22 was made.
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Wesleyan Service Guild
Wesleyan Guild of the
Methodist Church
la Nevins
Mabelle Keithley
Lila Williams
Venn Wade
Oma Rudloff
Nellie Seaman
Radio Shop Ad for Joe’s Radio Service
Radio Service Joe's Radio Shop advertises repairs and sales at 32 E Helm Street, Brookfield Missouri, inviting customers to contact for radio parts and service offerings.
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Joe
Helm St
Brookfield, Mo
Sullivan County AAA Committee Elected for 1948
On November 15 Milan held an election to select the Sullivan County AAA Committee for 1948. Twelve township delegates chose J. Cale Hensley Green City as Chairman Loss Jacobs North Salem as Vice Chairman H R ene Green City as Mem The 1948 AAA Program will be announced in December followed by farmers signing farm plans for the coming year. Sullivan County Duncan Township elects Beryl Head Clayton Warren and Francis Fanning.
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Milan
Sullivan County
J. Cale Hensley
Green City
Loss Jacobs
North Salem
H. R. Ene Green City
Duncan
Beryl Head
Clayton Warren
Francis Fanning
Sunday Dinner Guests Entertained by Mr and Mrs Ray Gooch
Sunday dinner at the Goochs featured guests listed as Mr. and Mrs. Ted Brantner with Donna Rae and Teddy, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Carter with Gene and Eva Doris, Mr. and Mrs. Gale Bartow with Gene, and Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Bartow. Evening guests included Mrs. Rosalie Schrock and Saralou and Marilie.
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Ray Gooch
Ted Brantner
Donna Rae
Teddy
Edgar Carter
Gene
Eva Doris
Gale Bartow
T. S. Bartow
Rosalie Schrock
Saralou
Marilie
Sunday Dinner Guests From Coram and Hollon Families
Sunday dinner guests on November 9 at the home near Purdin included Mr and Mrs Carlos Clubine and family Miss Marylee Hollon Bob and Clinton Bennett. Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Jack Hollon J W Mr and Mrs Lyle Lee Hollon and Billy and Mr and Mrs Floyd Waltz and Jean and Jane.
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Ralph Coram
Shirley
Near Purdin
Carlos Clubine
Marylee Hollon
Bob
Clinton Bennett
Jack Hollon
J. W
Lyle Lee Hollon
Billy
Floyd Waltz
Jean
Jane
Christmas Cantata Illustration and Preview
The note invites readers to watch for the Cantata date. It mentions twenty to twenty five mixed voices and says the group is working hard. It promises something worth attending and suggests a community preview of the Christmas presentation.
Notice to Truck Operators in Browning on Main Street
The City Council warns truck operators to avoid using Main Street when loaded to protect overhead electrical equipment. Damaged bulbs and wiring cost taxpayers money, and the truck owner will be required to replace the damaged equipment. City Clerk A. D. Peterson notes the order is dated November 4, 1947.
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Browning
A. D. Peterson
Friendly Neighbors Club Meeting Notes November 12
The Friendly Neighbors Club met at Mrs. Schreckhise for a rest day quilting session on November 12. President Mrs. Harold Foss led the meeting after lunch, with singing, roll call, and a secretary’s report. Members listed include Nola Elpha Bertie Elva East Icel Lora Lois Bernice Mamie Ada and visitor Mrs. Bill Gall. Next gathering will be with Mamie Schreckhise on November 26.
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Friendly Neighbors Club
Friendly Neighbors ‘Club
Schreckhise
Harold Foss
June Lamme
Mamie
Wnola
Nagar Se
Nola
Elpha
Bertie
Elva
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Bennie M. Law
Een Chevroet
H. F. Kille
W. B. Havens
the Electric Theatre
Rue
Madaleine
Thurs
MFA
N. E. and
W. E. Taylor
Frank E. Cassity
Purdin, Mo
AAA
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