Obituary and local notices from Browning and area
Obituary for Sarah Abigal Shepherd, born April 6, 1884, died November 24, 1935 at age 51. Survived by daughters Genevieve and Mary Ellen, father, and several siblings. Funeral at home near Browning with Rev. Smith. interment Schrock cemetery. Mentions community events and Golden Rule Club meeting notes dated November 20 with brief attendance and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Abigal Shepherd
Daniel
Mary Elizabeth Brumbaugh
Genevieve
Mary Ellen
Washington
Oregon
Browning
Smith
Jennie Glaze
Lorraine Glaze
Norris Phillips
James Williams
Schrock Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Mary and Genevieve Shepherd
In thanks and appreciation to the ones who helped in the sickness and death of our dear Mother. Mary and Genevieve Shepherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary and
Genevieve Shepherd
In Memoriam for Sarah A. Mairs Grandmother
In loving memory of Sarah A. Mairs who passed away December 3, 1934 one year ago. A granddaughter Frances Harrington recalls her with sorrow and longing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Mairs
Darling
Frances Harrington
Golden Rule Club Meets For Gooch School Quilt
The Golden Rule Club gathered with Mrs. Elizabeth Crookshanks on Wednesday October 30 for an all day quilting event to complete a large quilt for Gooch school. Visitors joined in afternoon and immunization trips were organized for Gooch pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Club
Elizabeth Crookshanks
Gooch School
Lucile Hardin
Mildred Schrock
Purdin
Mr Schrock
Mary Street
Edna Hisel
Clara Gooch
Gertie Shanks
Lucille Hardin
Sylvia Sheen
California Letters From Edna Carpenter Schell
Edna Carpenter Schell writes from Sunshine California on November 12 1935 sending regards to Mr Nickell Her letter notes improving business conditions since bridges are being built and includes $1 50 for the home paper She mentions her brother Homer and sister Ruth sending best wishes and signs off warmly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Francisco
Cal
Nickell
Homer
Ruth
Edna Carpenter Schell
Tax Collector Appointment At Benton Town Ship
J J Smith announces he will be at Citizens Saving Bank on Saturday November 23 and November 30 to collect taxes for Benton township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Saving Bank
Benton Township
J. J. Smith
School Notes on Pie Slipper Queen Contest and Events
The notes recount a school program with music by Francis Neff and John Browning, readings by Rev Hobbs, tricks by Mr Tucker, and the crowning of Queen Miss Nona Clair Nest. Pies sold at auction brought good prices, turkey prize won by Mrs Nelia Bundridge, pencils used to vote, and seniors plan early portraits. The playbook arrives for adventures of Grandpa and an intelligence test was given to inform freshmen. Rev Hurst to lecture. High School Night attended by students and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ige
Messrs
Francis Neff
John Browning
Hobbs
Nelia Bundridge
Becaue
Christiias
Grandpa
Hurst
Turkey Shoot Draws Large Crowd and Wins
The American Legion Turkey Shoot at Browning drew a large crowd with 17 turkeys 3 geese and 4 ducks won. George Prather provided blue rock targets while Guy Warner Dr Bohrer and Dr Becker competed with Warner winning after a five shot tiebreaker. The event was peaceful profitable and may become an annual sport for local sportsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Péét
George Prather
Guy Warner
Hiawatha
Kansas
Bohrer
Green City
Dr. Becker
Our Fair City
Dr. Behrer
Warner
Browning
Grinding Demonstration Draws Crowds at Reinhard Brothers
The Reinhard Brothers held a grinding demonstration at their implement house last Friday and Saturday. About fifty people attended to grind wheat and corn and to see in the ear or shock fodder oats timothy and clover ground by two hammermill grinders. George and Ralph aided by showing the machines’ capabilities from dawn till night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinhard Brothers
George
Ralph
Farmers Visit Bethany Soil Erosion Experimental Farm
A Sullivan county farmer delegation visited the Soil Erosion Experimental Farm at Bethany and the adjacent Big Creek Watershed last Friday to study erosion control methods. Demonstration plots show corn grown year round erodes about 60 tons per acre on an 8 percent slope, while bluegrass erodes 0.3 tons per acre, with methods emphasizing strip farming contour cultivation terraces and sod farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Bethany
Big ‘Creek
Brad Payne
G. T. Crist
Paul B. Hill
Ches. Russell
Elsworth Ingraham
Harley Crist
Ed Daily
R. A. Thurlo
O. B. Riley
Edward Daily
Emergency County
Rolla A. Baugher
Sunday Hez Perkins and Gretchen Gretchen Gretchen Wedding Prospect?
A garbled diary style entry details Sunday plans for Hez Perkins from over the crick to wed Gretchen Hans daughter, with casual remarks on drink and consent and a suggested betrothal. The tone is informal and suggests social gossip rather than confirmed events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hez Perkins
Crick
Hans Smitt
Jerman
Gretchen Hans Dotter
Hans
Gretchen
Lizzy Tubbs
Kleener
Emmy Fufiriy
Lizzy
Ike
Sévral
Unkle
Nothen
Slim Jeters
Ant Emmy
Emmy
Noose
Wich
Ast
Ford & Pa
Soosie Judkens
Rube
Whaley Hosts Ride A Wee Sewing Club Bridge Night
Mr and Mrs C L Whaley entertained Ride A Wee Sewing club members and their husbands with a two course bridge dinner last Wednesday. Guests included Mr and Mrs R A Glaze. High score prizes went to Mrs J D Lay and J P Bolling. Guest prize went to Mr and Mrs Glaze and traveling prize to J R Williams. Mrs Whaley was assisted by her mother Mrs Lena Gooch and Mrs Jesse Jones and Miss Patricia Gooch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Whaley
Reinhard Brothers Radios For Farmers Ad
Crosley and Zenith radios available for farms with all wave sets from 6 volts suitable for Windcharger use. Economical operation emphasized with no expensive C and B batteries. When you think of radios think of Reinhard Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosley
Zenith
Reinhard Brothers
Harness repair and gear shop ad in Browning Missouri
Dodson Harness and Shoe Shop and K. W. Vencill Harness Maker in Browning Missouri advertise harness oiling repair and custom harness and strap work. Location is first door east of the Post Office offering winter protection for animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson Harness & Shoe Shop
K. W. Vencill
Browning
Missouri
Farmers Store Buys A Store At Humphreys Humphreys
The Farmers Store of the city has purchased the Scott store in Humphreys from Mrs. Scott. Lyle Ingraham will run the new store with help from Mrs. Scott. The Humphreys location near the post office will integrate with Farmers Store buying power to offer lower prices. Officers named include Ray Bennett president and Chas Johns vice president. The first meeting November 14 featured quilting and plans for a Thanksgiving event at the church. Visitors included several local families and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Ingraham
Mrs. Scott
Farmers
Scott
Humphreys
W. A. Bond
Farmres
Cora
Harris
Ray Bennett
Chas. Johns
Marilee Mundell
Alma Cotter
Ralph Goins
Chas Tate
Artie Cotter
Ola Belcher
Reading
Verlé Riddle
Jas. Havens
Lewis Stephenson
Anona Stephenson
May Neely
Lee Kimbrough
Levi Sparks
Arthur Bennett
Imogene Powell
John Hooker
Rex Hooker
Ned Mundell
Chas. Tate
Marvin Murrell
John Fishback
Jas Havens
Joyce
Richard Mundell
Eva Frances Goins
Friendship Circle Club November meeting notes
The Friendship Circle club met November 20 with Mrs. Curt Bagley for an all day quilting session on a diamond field quilt. A covered dish noon, roll call prizes, Thanksgiving songs, contests and a prize sweep. Next gathering December 4 with Mrs. Oscar Blender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Circle Club
Curt Bagley
Irvin Smith
Oscar Blender
Sunshine Workers Meeting in Brookshier District
The Sunshine Workers of the Brookshier District met with Mrs Neria Taylor on November 20 sewing and quilting. The business meeting started at 2 o clock with twelve members and guests including Marie Vincent Mary Vincent Mable Brown Mira Lay Lora Badger Hazel Griffis Hazel Vincent and Mrs Hobbs. The next meeting is planned with Anna Wooldside on December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Workers
Brookshier
Neria Taylor
Marie
Home Workers Elect New Officers In Dry Ridge Club
The Dry Ridge Home Workers Club starts its second year with twenty members and a plan to expand. They met with Mrs. Millie Belcher on November 8 and elected new officers. Bailey Maytag Co. ads list various household goods for sale on a first come basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Workers
Home Workers Club of
Dry Ridge
Millie Belcher
Lost Large Boned Blue Coon Hound Quigley in Gaylord
A male blue bay coon hound described as large boned named Quigley is missing in Gaylord. A reward is offered for the return of the dog and for information leading to its whereabouts.
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Gaylord
Quigley
Bitter Sweet Club Meetings Reported with Activities
The Bitter Sweet Club met on November 6 with 17 members and 3 visitors. A Thanksgiving program is planned for November 29 at Pleasant Shade schoolhouse. The club met again November 20 with 15 members and 2 visitors as Essie Wood presided in the president’s absence.
Mrs How Carter Hosts Sunday School Class Gathering
Mrs How Carter entertained members of her Sunday school class last Thursday after the meats were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sarah Abigal
Schreck
Lenore Tully
Sylvia Skeen
Elizabeth Gilmer
Cecile Cotter
Hattie’ Schrock
Sbecides
May Hicks
George Hisel
Claude Myers Post
Américan Legion
G. E
Bailey Maytag Company
Bitter Sweet Club
Roberta Gooch
Martha Creason
Mary Helen Kimbrough
Eula V. Gooch
Bernice Allen
Dorothy Creason
Edna Falconer
Shelda Gooch
Ethel Kimbrough
Pleasant Shade
Arthur Griffith
Susanna
Essie Wood
Sunshine
Leona Kimbrough
Griffith
Tom Kimbrough
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