Surprise 42nd Birthday Celebration Near Browning
About 200 relatives and neighbors gathered Sunday in October 1928 to celebrate Lloyd Bowyer's 42nd birthday with a surprise party on the Crooks farm northwest of Browning. Guests from nearby towns attended and meals featured 29 chickens 27 cakes and 35 pies. Four pairs of twins attended along with kin from Tulsa Hughson and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swyer
Lloyd
Crooks Place
Browning
Linn-Sullivan
Linneus
Laredo
Chula
Alpha
W. A. Pew
Mr. Bowyer
Mr. Hall
Drinkard
Fay
Ray Bowyer
Hess
Keithley
Edwards Twins
Jerome Twins
Wilkersons Entertain Guests at Country Home Dinner
Mr and Mrs Lee Wilkerson hosted a Sunday dinner for a small group at their country home. A one o clock three course meal was served with a pink rose bouquet centerpiece. Guests included Mr and Mrs F C Thurlo Dr and Mrs M L Haning Mrs Hinda Rush and Miss Alice Rush. They departed at a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Wilkerson
F. C. Thurlo
M. L. Haning
Hinda Rush
Alice Rush
Mrs Hamilton Hosts Hamilton Community Club Meeting
On Thursday afternoon October 4 Mrs D M Hamilton entertained the ladies of the Hamilton Community Club. After lessons were given she led contests with prizes won by Mrs Ida Allen Mrs Abe Watkins and Mrs Elizabeth Peterson. Members present included Mrs Evalyn Callihan and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Hamilton
Hamilton Community Club
Meeting Notes Mention Boehner and Local Hosts
Boehner along with Mrs Alte Watkins and Mrs Nellie Seaman hosted a gathering. One visitor named Mrs Alice Duckworth attended. The next meeting will be with Mrs Peters on Thursday October 18.
Scott Knight wedding ties Mexico and Milan pair
Charles F. Scott of Mexico and Miss Alice Knight of Milan wed in Moberly on October 7. The bride, daughter of Herbert and Mrs Knight, was a popular Sullivan County teacher. Scott, once Mexico resident, runs a Chevrolet dealership in Moberly. They will reside in Moberly as friends wish them a smooth married life.
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LaGrange
Moberly
Record
Live
Tharp-Williams Nuptials in Centerville Ceremony
Myron Tharp and Miss Idalee Williams wed in Centerville Iowa after securing a marriage license on Wednesday October 3. The bride is daughter of Herbert and Mrs Williams from the Whaley farm near Scottsville. The groom is A H Tharp’s son from route 1, a farmer and former high school student.
Becker Henderson Wedding Unites Local Doctor and Monroe Bride
Dr. Quinn H. Becker of this city and Miss Lucile Henderson of Monroe La were united in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs I W Lively 900 Dickinson Street Chillicothe Rev Bringle of the First Baptist Church officiated The bride attended Chillicothe Business College and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs L H Henderson of Monroe The groom is a Kirksville osteopathy graduate with a sizable local practice The ceremony drew several local residents and post nuptial refreshments were served in Trenton The Leader-Record extends best wishes for happiness and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinn H. Becker
Lucile Henderson
Monroe
Chillico
Bringle
First Baptist Church
I. W. Lively
Dickinson Street
Chillicothe Business College
L. H. Henderson
Becker
American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Farmers Store
Wm. Bond
N. W. Phillips
Ryan Henderson
Sarah Gennie
Bernice Cable
Floy Kenley
Lorene Burkholder
Edna Calvard
I. Lively
Trenton
Leader
Reminiscences and Advice From Browning Reader P C Mullins
Browning Missouri October 5 1927 letter from P C Mullins recalls old Jenkins schoolhouse with log seats goose quill pens and long walks to school. He urges youth to seize opportunities study and vote for capable leaders amid sharp political issues. Describes storm damage including toppled chimneys and blown cornfields and ends with hopeful reflections.
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Browning, Mo
Jenkins School
George Peters
Jenkins
Uncle Hutson
Uncle
Weill
Darkey
United States of America
P. C. Mullins
Storm Hits Section with Sudden Southwest Gale
A storm struck this section Thursday evening with a southwest storm front. A dark cloud appeared on the southwestern horizon and arrived quickly. The wind rose to a gale shortly after.
Hart Courts Prosecution Platform Claims for Linn County
CHAS. K. Hart declares the prosecuting attorney handles criminal and civil matters for Linn County and serves as legal adviser to the County Court. He cites his Missouri practice since 1892 and a year in federal service on prohibition cases, arguing the State needs experienced leadership to provide top legal help. He notes three murder trials in his prior term and asks for voter support.
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Linn County
Hey
Missouri
United States Service
Chas. K. Hart
M. E. Church Notes Bishop Cox Brings Welcoming Circuit
The M. E. Church reports a move from Hale to Browning last Thursday with good Sunday school and church services. Pastor N. J. Cox states 16 years in ministry and Missouri Conference membership. The church outlines a circuit schedule with Browning on the first Sunday and other area churches on subsequent Sundays.
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Browning
Hale
Missouri Conference
North Salem
Bethel
Mt. Hope
Mt. Zion
N. J. Cox
Browning Farm Club Annual Stockholders Meeting Set
The ninth annual Browning Farm Club stockholders meeting is scheduled at the Electric Theatre Browning Mo on Tuesday October 30 1928 at 2 pm for at least three hours. The agenda includes electing a five member board for the coming year and any other business. J M Thurlo president J P Bolling secretary.
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Browning Farm Club
Electric Theatre
Browning
J. M. Thurlo
J. P. Bolling
Big turnout marks nineteenth annual Qua Street Fair
The Qua Street Fair drew hundreds on a sunny weekend with entries across agricultural, hog and sheep displays. Officials J J Smith and associates funded the event, while crowds from Linn and Sullivan counties enjoyed orderly crowds, horse and sheep shows, and a busy program led by J J Knifong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Sol
F. A. Fleming
Peterson Brothers Garage
K. M. Duncan Co
Sturday
Neck of the Woods
J. J. Smith
Association
W. A. Bond
W. H. Dickinson
Joe Nickell
Linn
Sullivan County
Jaim
J.J. Knifong
Ray Lambert
John Bummer
R. W. Russell
Kenneth Jennings
Homer Collins
Clarence Eberhart
Dude Young
E. & Frazier
W. R. Leslie
J. W. Brassfield
Brassfield and Sons
Raymond Atspach
Chester White
G. E. Wilhite
Walter Crooks
Wilhite
George Prather
Agricultural Department
W. W. Prather
W. T. Urbach
Walter Prather
Eugene Urbach
Whitecorn
Dan Purdin
J.J. Purdin
Ray Pulliam
Veil Atkins
L. N. Haley
Timothy
C. N
J. N. Maggart
Noel Head
Francis Shepherd
W. A. Creason
Edward Williams
P. J. Fields
J. W. Neely
Bart Lambert
Andrew Myers
Poultry
Plymouth
Emery Gray
Fred Tunnell
J. B. Harvey
W. L. Broyles
Raymond Alspach
John Smith
Noble Crooks
Joe Wyan Woodward
C. A. Fleming
Jersey Cattle Department
Howard Carter
Ray Nickell
Nettie Bingham
L. M. Kenley
W. P. Nickell
Grantsville
Palm's Dates Guaranteed Glosses Prize Ending
Dr Palm's Dates Guaranteed glosses $3 to $1 and Milan November 5 Linneus November 7.
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Dr. Palm
Milan
Linneus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lloyd Bowyer
Becker-Henderson
TRE Little Old Los School
Mrs. Mullins
M. E. Church Notes
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