Lifetime terms given to Bailey and Shannon in kidnapping case
Federal Judge Vaught sentenced Harvey Bailey Albert Bates R G Shannon and Mrs Ora Shannon to life in federal prison for abducting millionaire oilman Charles F Urschel. Aron Shannon got ten years with suspension, George Kelley and wife Katherine pled not guilty. Prosecution warned of enforcing kidnapping laws as crowd cheered returning locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaught
Oklahoma City
Harvey Bailey
Albert L. Bates
R. G. Shannon
Ora Shannon
Charles F. Ursehel
Aron Shannon
George
Kelley
Katherine
Col
Chas. A. Lindbergh
Urschel
Kelly
Memphis
Shannon
Bates
Walter Jarrett
Defend
Fair Visitors From A Distance Arrive For Town Fair
Denver visitors Mrs John Gibson Mrs Joe Standiford and Mrs Minnie Beacham traveled over 400 miles by car to attend the fair and reconnect with old Browning friends. They joined locals and relatives then headed west from La Clede with Will Kinfong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gibson
Joe Standiford
Minnie Beacham
Denver
Mr. Gibson
Beacham
Jimmie Thomson
New York
Rufus Callihan
Her
Roger
Dinner Honors Ray Nickell With Woodward Home Gathering
Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Woodward hosted a one oclock dinner Sunday in their city home honoring Ray Nickell of St. Louis. Attendees included Earl Nickell, Jimmie Nickell, Mrs. Vadis Alspach, Joe Wyan, Mildred Woodward, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nickell. The afternoon featured conversation and radioing with younger guests enjoying games, and guests departed pleased with the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Woodward
Ray Nickell
St. Louis
Earl Nickell
Jimmie Nickell
Vadis Alspach
Joe Wyan
Mildred Woodward
Joe Nickell
Two Weddings Planned for Marshall Bohannon and Mervyn Garrett
Mr and Mrs J W Garrett hosted a seven oclock dinner Saturday Oct 7 honoring Idris Garrett and Bobbie Crow dis who will wed Marshall Bohannon and Mervyn Garrett. The double wedding took place at the M E C South parsonage with Rev C R Luton performing the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Garrett
Idris
Bobbie Crowdis
Marshall Bohannon
Mervyn Garrett
Bell Alexander
Dorothy Creason
Janiz Bohannon
Unionville
M. E. C., South Parsonage
C. R. Luton
Apples For Sale From 25 Cents Per Bushel
Kelsey Orchards lists Jonathan Golden Delicious Stayman King David York Black Twig Ben Davis and other varieties. Also sweet cider sorghum and honey available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan
King David
York
Ben Davis
Kelsey Orchards
Sunshine Workers Visit Mrs Cattey Home
Sunshine Workers planned for a long time to visit Mrs A B Cattey in northwest Milan. On October 4 a group of seventeen enjoyed the day with Mr and Mrs Cattey as they visited and quilted for their hostess. They left grateful for hospitality and hope for future gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Christy
Detroit
Michigan
E. D. Christy
Dan
Sunshine
A. B. Cattey
North West
Milan
Sunday Dinner Party at Unionville Country Home
Miss Janie Bohannon entertained guests at her country home near Unionville Sunday evening October 1st. Attending were Miss Idris Garrett, Marshall Bohannon, Miss Bobbie Crowdis, and Mervyn Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Bohannon
Unionville
Idris Garrett
Marshall Bohannon
Bobbie Crowdis
Mervyn Garrett
Banks Close All Day for Chillicothe Bankers Convention
We the undersigned Browning Savings Bank and Citizens State Bank will be closed all day Thursday to attend the bankers convention in Chillicothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers Convention
Chillicothe
Browning Savings Bank
Citizens State Bank
Sunday School and Services at First Methodist Church
First Methodist Episcopal Church invites all ages to Sunday School at 10 am led by G. T. Woodward with classes for everyone. Morning and evening preaching on the first Sunday of each month. all are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
W. H. Bunting
G. T. Woodward
Ginger Rogers Stars in Professional Sweetheart at Electric Theatre
Friday and Saturday at the Electric Theatre present Ginger Rogers in Professional Sweetheart. The Radio Starlet breaks her contract for a fling at life in a picture advertised as worth seeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginger Rogers
Surprise Birthday Party Planned for Ray Mond Alspach
Ray mond Alspach will celebrate his birthday with a party planned by his mother Mrs. M. D. Alpsach and his sister Miss Dorothy. The event is set for Monday October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Alspach
M. D. Alpsach
Miss Dorothy
Birthday Bridge Party Honors Raymond Alspach
A birthday party featured progressive bridge and warm conversation. Guests included Burton Carr Gladys Atkins Erma Peterson Harriet Wicker Dorothy Alspach Merril Peterson Raymond Alspach and Cleta Sallee with others invited but ill. Gladys Atkins and Burton Carr won high score prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Carr
Gladys Atkins
Erma Peterson
Harriet Wicker
Dorothy Alspach
Land Merril Peterson
Raymond Alspach
Cleta Sallee
Linneus
Raymond
Mrs. Alspach
Dorothy
Alspach and Nickell Wed in Linneus Ceremony
Raymond Alspach and Miss Vadis Nickell surprised friends by secretly traveling to Linneus for a marriage license and a ceremony with Rev. W. H. Bunting of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The bride, lifelong city resident, is the editor’s daughter and teacher, while the groom, local businessman, helms the Alspach Filling Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Alspach
Vadis Nickell
Linneus
W. H. Bunting
Methodist Episcopal Church
Earl Nickell
M. O. Alspach
Alspach
Vivah Taylor
Elbert Howard
E. John Meyers
Baptist Church
Linnaeus and
Browning
Maxine
Velma Taylor
Vivah
W. L. Taylor
D. W. Howard
Cora
Dr Palm's Day To Fit Glasses In Milan Hotel
A notice promotes Dr Palm's day to fit glasses in Milan at the hotel on the fourth Monday of every month beginning October 23. It advertises new low prices and low terms for eyewear services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Palm
Milan
Browning Street Fair Called a Big Community Success
Browning held its annual street fair Friday and Saturday with large crowds despite cold windy weather. Harry Rhodes led the event with a full committee and record crowds for floral, culinary, and poultry displays, a horse and mule show, a dog show, and a new radio broadcast feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Harry Rhodes
W. D. Grice
W. A. Bond
N. W. Phillips
Jas. Buswell
C. W. Gooch
J. P. Bolling
Floral Hall
Agriculture Department
Poultry
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Leavenworth
Kansas
Harve Panty
Cuba
Queebeck
Epatines Pon
Saterday
Addie Strauber
Butch Riley
Mayer
Butch Becuz
Mexico City
Wensday
Jason Crocket
Ant Emmy
Sertin
Dan Gurid
Sunshine Workers Met
Howard-Taylor
Browning Street Fair
Dr. Becker
Wetzel Wampler
Farmers Exchange Bank
Randall Minor
R. W. Russell
Chas. Tromerhouse
Halter
Chas
Taylor Bros
Marvin Rinehart
L. N. Haley
J. C. Daniels
Jesse Longwell
C. H. Schrock
Frank B. Eitel
Wesley Brantner
E. S. Frazier
Lester Sayers
Frank B. Ettel
E. S Frazier
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