Cale Smith Passes Away After Heart Attack
Cale Smith, longtime Humphreys resident, died Friday morning October 7 after a heart attack at his home near Humphreys. He was born August 26, 1883, married Belva Hicks in 1909, and is survived by his wife, a daughter Imogene Robison, two sons J C and Rex, three brothers and three sisters, plus many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held October 9 at the Humphreys Methodist Church with interment in Humphreys cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grim Reaper
Cale Smith
Cale
Humphreys
Joseph Caleb Smith
James
Ida Smith
Belva Hicks
Imogene Robison
Lansing
Michigan
J. C
Rex
Browning
Patty Joe
Joyce Robison
Arthur
Purdin
Elmer
Brookfield
John
Tecumseh
Nebraska
Wade McQuown
Los Angeles
Calif
Lula Davis
Little Rock
Ark
Opal Skeen
Methodist Church
Kenneth Peery
Laredo
Amber Humphreys
Hazel Williams
O. W. Williams
Lester Williams
Gus Allen
Lee Wilkerson
Ira Smith
Byron Duckworth
Humphreys Cemetery
P. K. Payne
Galt
Card of Thanks Acknowledgments from Smith and Robison families
The families express sincere thanks for sympathy, flowers, and acts of kindness during their time of sorrow. Signed by Mrs. Cale Smith Mrs. Lee Thurlo Mr and Mrs James Robison Mr and Mrs Rex Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cale Smith
Lee Thurlo
James Robison
Rex Smith
Thanking Friends For Cards During Hospital Stay
In a fall I wish tank my friends for the many cards and letters sent me during my stay in the hospital. Mrs. Ray Nickell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Nickell
Browning High Graduate Joins Aurora Club
After a week of elections several new students were inducted as members of the Aurora Club. Since 1896 campus societies have functioned as non Greek social groups and Browning is listed among the new members. Miss Wiles is a Browning High School graduate from last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora Club
Ehheeemeaih
Cnies
Browning
Wiles Ig
Browning High School
Joe's Radio Shop In Brookfield Sells Radios and Parts
The notice lists Joe's Radio Shop located on S32 E Helm Street in Brookfield Missouri offering radio sets and parts with contact by phone 1112 for inquiries and purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe's Radio Shop
E. Helm St. Brookfield
Whiplash and Burlesque Films At Electric Theatre
Friday and Saturday October 14 15 Whiplash starring Dave Clark a sensitive boy who becomes a boxing champion in a dramatic ring story Alexis Smith wife of a promoter features. Sunday Monday October 16 17 When My Baby Smiles At Me Betty Grable Dan Dailey with Burlesque troupe and 1920s New York scenes filmed in Technicolor. Thursday October 19 20 Luck of The Irish Tyrone Power Anne Baxter Jayne Meadows a whimsical phantasy with leprechauns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Clark
Alexis Smith
Betty Grable
Dan Dailey
June Havoc
James Gleason
Jack Oakie
New York
Tyrone Power
Anne Baxter
Jayne Meadows
Funeral Rites Held for Robert Orson Steele at Bear Branch
Robert Orson Steele born March 9 1885 Sullivan County Missouri died October 3 1949 Brookfield Missouri after long illness at 64 years 6 months 24 days. Survived by wife Elsie Grossarth three daughters three sons in law three grandchildren a grandson Rob Edward Lineberry and a sister and brother. Funeral at Bear Branch Methodist Church October 5 with Rev Kenneth Kelley. Bear Branch cemetery services included honorary and active pallbearers and flower girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Orson Steele
William T
Phoebe Myers Steele
Sullivan County
Missouri
McLarney Hospital
Brookfield
Elsie Grossarth
Allilee Buswell
Purdin
Lilah Lineberry
Laclede
Augusta Brown
Phoenix
Arizona
See
Buswell
Russell Lineberry
Prentiss Brown
Nadihe
Eeee Brown
Neaven
Rob Edward Lineberry
Stella Shook
Dublin
Ind
Charles Steele
Rothville
Jane Myers
Jake Myers
Kirksville
Mary Alice
Alice
Florene Palmer
Susie Williams
Annie Sloan
Bessie Wheatcraft
Katie Smith
Herbert Steele
Steele
Thankful notice for sympathy and support after death
We express sincere thanks for the sympathy, acts of kindness, and flowers received during the death and burial of our loved one Robert O. Steele. Sincerely Mrs. Robert O. Steele, Herbert Buswell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Line Prentiss Brown and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert O. Steele
Herbert Buswell
Mrs. Russell Line
Prentiss Brown
Civic Club Reorganizes Officers At October Meeting
The Civic Club re organized Tuesday night October 4 at the Legion Hall electing Merril Peterson as President Mabel Harvey as Vice President Hazel Ingraham as Sec Treas Lena Kenley as Reporter New meeting night is the last Tuesday monthly The next gathering October 25 invites new members and plans Hallo ween entertainment in the new club room above Farmers Store offered by Jimmie Rudloff for the community gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
Legion Hall
Merril Peterson
Mabel Harvey
Treas
Hazel Ingraham
Lena Kenley
Farmers Store
Jimmie Rudloff
Mrs. Mary Kimbrough Dies in Browning at 83
Mrs. Mary Davie Kimbrough aged 83 died at her Browning home early Tuesday. She leaves two daughters Mrs. Pearl Mundell and Mrs. Bessie Bowyer a son Ralph and two more sons Tom and Lee seven grandchildren and many friends. Funeral services were held October 12 at Morris Chapel conducted by Rev Geeda Christy of Linneus with interment in a nearby cemetery under Wade Funeral Service supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kimbrough
Mary “Davie
Morris Chapel
Geeda Christy
Linneus
Wade
John H Gibson of Green Dies at 76 in Kirksville
John Hamilton Gibson aged 76 years 11 months 10 days died September 30 1949 in a Kirksville hospital Missouri. He married Virginia Elizabeth Hunter October 23 1895 at Milan Missouri and they had seven children Ethel Leona Sadie Agnes Porter William Glenn Vera Ann Fuller Vita Page Frances Pouliot Allene Cochran with three eldest Ethel Agnes and Glen predeceased him. He leaves nine grandchildren and one great granddaughter and was the last surviving sibling. Funeral Monday October 3 1949 at Green City Methodist Church with Rev E V Campbell officiating. burial Jenkins Cemetery near Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Gibson
Green
John Hamilton Gibson
Ellen Bawss
Missouri
Kirksville
Virginia Elizabeth Hunter
Milan
Ethel Leona
Sadie Agnes Porter
William Glenn
Vera Ann Fuller
Chicago
Ill
Vita Page
Frances Pouliot
Allene Cochran
Ethel
Agnes
Glen
Green City Methodist Church
E. V. Campbell
Elmer Fisher
Beatrice Long
Mannie Elgard
W. S. Capps
Leonard DeWitt
Claude Page
Mike Cochran
Edgar Rouse
Jenkins Com
Browning
Glenn E. Kent
Gibson Family Expresses Gratitude After Loss
The Gibson family thanks friends for flowers cards and support after the death of their husband and father, Sorina the flies and doot of aring the and death o our husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorina
Gibson
Late ad terse note about local home ethics service
Brief puzzling OCR fragment lists a vague reference to ethics at home near a bank with a phone detail. No clear names, dates, or places are readable.
Elaine Nesser Weds Nelson Mundell In Moline Ceremony
Elaine Nesser daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Nesser of Moline wed Nelson Mundell son of Mr and Mrs James N Mundell Browning Missouri at First Mission Covenant Church Moline Illinois. Rev Emil R Bolin officiated before an altar with white carnations and ferns. The couple resides in Silvis Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Mission Covenant Church
Moline
Illinois
Elaine Nesser
Frank Nesser
Nelson Mundell
James N. Mundell
Browning
Missouri
Emil R. Bolin
Carol Esker
Eric Elander
Richard and
Junius Mundell
Norris Mundell
Hite Skinner
Marilyn Nesser
Molime
Joyce Mundell
Galesy
Idegroom
Iss Nesser
Miss Mundell
Missies
Mundell
Silvis
Moline High School
Strombeck-Becker Mfg
Strombeck-Becker Mfg. Co
Card Party Planned by American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary will host a card party at the Legion Home on Wednesday evening October 19 at 8 p.m. Ties will be sold by Auxiliary members at Peterson Insurance Office and Gooch's Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Peterson Insurance Office
Gooch’s
Couple to Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ralph Hamilton of Browning Route 1 celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday October 16 with an open house at the home of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Crouch south of Humphreys. Friends are invited to call during the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hamilton
Browning
Route 1
Kenneth Crouch
South of Humphreys
Injuries Suffered On L K Farm Near Pur din
Ben Creason age 21 son of Ola and Mr. Creason from near Purdin is hospitalized in Brookfield at McLarney Hospital after a tractor accident on Thursday at the L K farm northwest of Purdin. He was cutting or seating, the tractor hit a rough spot, causing severe cuts to the hand and body. Richard Lee helped in the rescue before medical aid arrived. Wounds are reported severe but the patient seems to be recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Creason
Ola F. Creason
Purdin
McLarney Hospital
Brookfield
L. K
Ofsp
Creason
Richard Lee
Mr. Kimbeong
Miss Betty A Brown Weds William H Brewer in Rock Island
Miss Betty A Brown of Rock Island marries William H Brewer of Mila Illinois at First Methodist Church Rock Island with Rev. Ernest J Campbell officiating. The couple receives 100 guests at a Plum residence reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty A. Brown
Rock Island
Taylor R. Lee Brown
Missouri
William Brewer
Gilbert Safe
Robert E. Plum
Plum
Twentyfirst Street
Brewer
Elmer Morelock Dies of Heart Attack at 73
Elmer Morelock aged 73 died Tuesday morning after a heart ailment. He is survived by wife, two sons Edgar and Edward, a daughter Mrs Charles Noel of Kansas City, and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday October 13 at 2 p.m. at the Christian Church in Browning with interment in Milan cemetery under Schoene's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Morelock
Edgar
Edward
W Grove
Chas. Noel
Kansas City
Christian Church
Browning
Milan
Schoene’s
Baptist preacher to speak at Browning church
Bob Farris of Brookfield will preach at the Baptist Church in Browning Sunday morning at 11 o clock on October 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Bob Farris
Brookfield
Browning
Christian Church to Host Rev. Wm Icenogle Sunday Night
Reverend William Icenogle will fill his regular appointment at the Christian Church on Sunday night October 16 at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Wm. Icenogle
The
Surprise Party for Gaby Peters Thirteenth Birthday
A surprise birthday party was held October 7 for Gaby Peters turning thirteen. Attendees included Mrs. Lee Allen Mildred Shirley Elliott Jimmie Green James Farley Kenneth Willie Reger Nelson Drake Ronnie Jacobs Earla Jean Peters hosts Mr Mrs Earl Peters and guests. They played games refreshments were served and Gaby opened his present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaby Peter
Lee Allen
Mildred
Shirley Elliott
Jimmie Green
James Farley
Kenneth and
Willie Reger
Nelson Drake
Ronnie Jacobs
Earla Jean Peters
Earl Peters
Gaby
Birthday Dinner Honoring Walter Crooks Held at Home
A September October birthday dinner was hosted at Walter Crooks's home. Attendees included Floyd Crooks Chillicothe Noble Crooks James Herbert Geo Crooks Keath Crooks Stan Burdett and others, with several Crooks family members and children present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Crooks
Floyd Crooks
Chillicothe
Noble Crooks
James Herbert
Geo. Crooks
Keath Crooks
Crooks
Billy
Stan Burdett
Radio listings at Bailey Maytag Co and Neff Radio Service
Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co for convenience. Neff Radio Service at 16 S Main Brookfield Mo offers radio maintenance and service with phone contact 587.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Maytag Co
Neff Radio Service
S. Main
Brookfield, Mo
Donations for graveling road to Enterprise cemetery and school home
A list of donors contributing to graveling the road from Enterprise to the cemetery and school home. Amounts range from $1 to $105 with many names including B. H. Slater $25 Clair Greem $25 Archie Dickinson $105 Effie Brit ton $10 and Enterprise School District $50 among numerous supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
B. H. Slater
Marthe Lockhart
Clair Greem
Lhoyd Dunisg
Archie Dickinson
C. L. Mainard
Minnie Street
Mims Luke Wallace
Like Williams
Mary Jacobs
Chas. McGhee
H. S. Johnson
Custer Linhart
Wade Furniture & Appliance
A. F. van Wye
Artie Calhoun
Elmer White
Arthur Rinehart
Meda Alspach
Allen Swisegood
Nevie
Emerson Bailey
Devoine Lacer
Nora Harris
Nellie Wiliams
A. H. Thorne
Blaine Fleming
H. L. Knight
Kathryn and
James Calhoun
In Appreciation for Help After Coal House Fire
Lea and Mrs Chester Brows thank friends and neighbors who assisted in extinguishing the coal house fire Tuesday morning. The note expresses deep appreciation for the support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea
Mrs. Chester
Farm For Sale Near Browsing Weather Road 120 Acres
120 acre farm for sale located southeast of Browsing Weather Road. Watered by wells and pond with buildings in good condition. Almost all land in pasture. Contact Roy J. Haley for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy J. Haley
Golden Wedding Observed by Harris Family in Houston
Dr and Mrs E W Linhart received an invitation to the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs E E Harris on September 11 at their home, 807 Milwaukee St Houston Texas. Harris couple greeted over 150 friends as their two children Mrs Oscar Le Pere and Eugene Harris helped celebrate with three grandsons. Harris is brother to Mrs Bob Crowdin Mrs Eliza Elliott John and J W Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Linhart
E. E. Harris
Mr. Harris
Milwaukee St
Houston
Texas
Oscar Lepere
Eugene Harris
Browning
Kirksville
Bob Crowdin
Eliza Elliott
John
J. W. Harris
Weslyan Service Guild Meets For Regular October Gathering
The Weslyan Service Guild met October 7 at Mrs. T. B McArtor's home with 23 members and 4 guests. Mrs. W. R. Ware led worship titled Wisdom is Priceless and Mrs. Margaret Smith presented Why Home Mission Schools. A brief business meeting followed a social hour and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weslyan Service Guild
T. B McArtor
W. R. Ware
Margaret Smith
Glaydis Bowyer
Ta Nevins
Maude Morris
Niza Fanning
Lillian Bennett
Marret Smith
Vadis Alspach
Nevieve Prather
Mildred
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Caleb Smith
Electric Theatre
Bear Branch
WM. H. Brewer
Roa
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