Golden Rule Glub Holds Their Annual Election
The Golden Rule club met at Mrs Edna Hisels home for their October business meeting with few members present. Officers were elected for the coming year and plans laid for making blocks for a school quilt to be donated and raffled to raise funds for a victrola for the schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna‘ Hisel
Elizabeth Crookshanks
Mildred Schrock
Sereetary
Edna Hisel
Lucille Hardin
Mary ” Street
Hattie Schrock
Golden Rule Club
Mary Street
Slats Diary Chronicle of a Town School Life
Slats records a week in a small town school with humorous missteps and classroom pranks. He notes interactions with Jane, a sense of mischief, and ordinary events from Sunday to Saturday including a circus visit and a probate court task. The entry preserves quirky dialect and local color from a school diary.
Dinner for Custer Linhart Family Noted Guests
A one o clock dinner Sunday entertained Mr. and Mrs. Custer Linhart and family. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Linhart and daughter with Emmet Larkin of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Erman Brantner and son, Mr. and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer Linhart
Wesley Linhart
Emmet Larkin
St. Louis
Erman Brantner
Local Family Names in Community Notice
Mrs Bart Lambert and son Ray Lambert and son Paul Mrs Nora Harris Eleanor and Ross Knight Miss Lenore Tully Mr and Mrs Jim Linhart and family identified in a local social listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Lambert
Ray Lambert
Paul
Nora Harris
Eleanor and
Ross Knight
Lenore Tully
Jim’ Linhart
Browning Farm Club to Hold 16th Stockholders Meeting
Notice states the Browning Farm Club will hold its sixteenth annual stockholders meeting at the Electric Theatre in Browning Missouri on Tuesday October 29 1935 at 2:00 p.m. The session will last at least three hours to elect a five member board for the next year and address any other business. John M Thurlo president and Jas P Bolling secretary sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Farm Club
Electric ‘Theatre
Browning
Missouri
Community thanks Dr Becker and Hugh Campbell for help
Residents express gratitude to Dr Becker and Hugh Campbell for untiring aid at the Dry Ridge church pie supper and to all who contributed to the program. You are welcome to return.
M M D Club hosts bridge evening full of cards
Mr and Mrs Wayne Stuffle entertained the M M D bridge club on October 17 with fourteen members present and guests Miss Alveda Tharp Mr and Mrs Orbra Jones and Mrs Kenneth W Williams. Officers were elected with Jerry Jennings and Mrs Joe Nevins winning honors at bridge. All departed late thanking the hosts for a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Stufflebean
M. M. D. Bridge Club
Bridge
Orbra Jones
Alveda Tharp
Kenneth W. Williams
Jerry Jennings
Joe Nevins
Wayne
Zelma
Fleming hosts Ride-A-Wee Sewing Club bridge dinner
On October 17 Mr. and Mrs. C B Fleming entertained Ride A Wee Sewing Club members and husbands with a two course bridge dinner. Favors for high score went to Mrs. C W Gooch and H E Wicker. Gooch also won the traveling prize. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gooch of Purdin and Mr. and Mrs. H E Wicker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Fleming
Ride-A Wee Sewing Club
C. W. Gooch
H. E. Wicker
J. H. Calhoun
R. M Calhoun
W. H. Dickinson
K. M. Duncan
W. D. Grice
J. D. Lay
J.N. Neet
A. D. Peterson
J. R. Williams
District 2nd Ladies Meeting Held at Brookfield
The 2nd District for the ladies met October 18 at Mrs. Lee Hall in Brookfield. A 12:30 covered dish lunch preceded musical numbers by the Brookfield unit and a brief business session with social hour. Representatives from Moberly Marceline Browning Trenton Chillicothe Brunswick attended except Humphreys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Lee Hall
Humphreys
Moberly
Marceline
Browning
Trenton
Chillicothe
Brunswick
Mabyn Gooch
Hazel Peterson
Auctioneer Campbell Sells Anything Anywhere
Browning Missouri auctioneer Campbell offers sales of any item size with terms matching prices received. For dates call 48F2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlv
Campbell
Browning
Missouri
Weiner Roast Sponsored by Claude H Myers Post Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary of Claude H Myers Post held a well attended weiner roast at Harold Abbott's home on October 16. Ex servicemen Legionnaires and families enjoyed a lit ground with brush piles set afire for games and later roasted weiners and marshmallows. Guests thanked Mr and Mrs Abbott for their hospitality and hoped for another invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Claude H. Myers
Harold Abbott
Fulkerson Monument Co. Showcase in Brookfield
Memorial design experts announce years of experience and masterful craftsmanship using quality materials. The firm emphasizes finished memorials with no detail overlooked, serving Brookfield Missouri and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulkerson Monument Co
Brookfield,Missouri
Local Gentry Attend Culver Stockton versus William Jewell Game
Mr and Mrs W H Dickinson with Mrs W C Thurlo of Linnéus spent Friday in Kansas City buying for Quality First Store. They witnessed Culver Stockton vs William Jewell in Liberty before returning home with Harvey Fields Dickinson and Frank Ligon. Harvey sprained an ankle and used crutches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Dickinson
W. C. Thurlo
Linnéus
Kansas City
Quality First
Liberty
Culver Stockton
William Jewel
Harvey Fields Dickinson
Frank Ligon
Harvey
Mrs May Neely and Daughters Visit Kansas City
Mrs May Neely and her daughters Mrs Leo King and Mrs Opal Montfort of New York spent the week visiting relatives in the area. They returned to Kansas City Saturday where they have been visiting Mr and Mrs James S Neely. Mrs Montfort and Mrs King headed back east earlier this week while Mrs Neely plans to stay through year end to handle business matters and visit Mr and Mrs Carl Neely near Chula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May ‘Neely
Leo King
Opal Montfort
New York
Kansas City
James S. Neely
Local reader sends money order and praises home paper
Our good friend C. E. Jennings of Los Angeles sent a money order this week and described the old home paper as a letter from home. Elmer Jennings, son of the late Thomas Jennings, grew up north of town, was bright and respected, and has lived in California for years while staying connected to his roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Jennings
Los Angeles
California
Elmer
Sticks
Thomas Jennings
Desert Bridge Party At Mrs Harvey’s Hosts Six Tables
Mrs B J Harvey entertained at her home Friday evening at 7 15 with a desert bridge of six tables. Mrs Lola Lantz received favors for high score and most progressions. Mrs Cleo Jones received the grand slam prize. Mrs Lucille Kollasch won the traveling prize and Mrs Jennie Epperson the consolation prize. Each guest said they had a most enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Harvey
Lola Lantz
Cleo Jones
Lucille Kollasch
Jennie Epperson
Noted Sheep Breeder Among Duncan Township Farmers
A Duncan township farmer is recognized as one of the state’s leading sheep breeders. He has spent years improving his herd through selective breeding and careful flock management, earning local renown for quality stock.
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Duncan Township
Shropshire Herd Wins Iowa and Missouri State Fairs
G. E. Wilhite's sheep herd gains top honors as rams bred and raised by him win the state fair championships in both Iowa and Missouri. The flock's show ring success marks continued high standings for his prize Shropshires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Iowa
G. E. Wilhite
Bedstead Sells for 56 Dollars at Morgan Heirs Sale
Hugh Campbell smiles as bedstead brings 56 dollars at the Morgan heirs sale held Saturday. Mrs Elsie Cox a Morgan granddaughter bid the highest and claimed the item once owned by her great grandfather Jackson Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Campbell
Morgan
Elsie Cox
New Telephone Directory Coming This Week in Browning
Browning patrons will receive a new telephone directory this week, announced by Local Manager A. D. Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Telephone
Children Teach Poultry Winners Through Careful Rearing
A letter recounts hundred poultry dealers gave twenty five chicks to many children to raise for fall prizes. A boy of ten raised twenty three of his twenty five chicks weighing 115 pounds total at eighteen weeks. The author notes pride from fathers and hints at better management affecting chick weight and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Priebe
Opal Johnson Retires After Eleven Years at Post Office
Mrs. Opal Johnson, after eleven years of service as assistant postmaster, completed her task Saturday afternoon. She knew most patrons and could decipher names quickly, and her absence will be deeply felt by the office and its customers.
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P. 0
Opal Johnson
Johnson
Apples A car load of winter apples on track
A car load of winter apples will be on track Friday and Saturday October 25 and 26 at Purdin and on track Tuesday and Wednesday October 29 and 30 in Browning. Phone A. W. Cotter at Purdin or J. J. Smith at Browning to place orders. Prices begin at 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S
Skool
Munday
Mebby
Teasday
Teecher
Jake
Strate
Purdin
Browning
A. W. Cotter
J. J. Smith
Corn Belt Voters Weigh Corn Hog Adjustment Saturday
Missouri farmers face a statewide referendum on the corn hog adjustment program with 93 000 contracts on the line and a potential 15 million dollars in payments. The debate centers on stabilizing production and preventing hog market swings amid rising yields and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Otober
Rolla A.’ Baugher
Missouri
AAA
Mass Meeting Tonight at Electric Theatre 7:30
Taxpayers urged to attend a mass meeting at the Electric Theatre tonight at 7 30 to discuss electric light rates and related matters.
Roll of Honor Names Added to Local Paper List
The home paper thanks readers and invites others to check the tag for names newly added or renewed. Listed are W. V. Walker J. T. Butler Mrs. Melia Thurlo Blaine Bennett Mrs. Olive M. Garrett C. E. Jennings Edgar Shepherd Mrs. Nina Fanning C. N. Russell Mrs. Lyle Bingham Mrs. Etta Bailey W. B. Arnold Mrs. Dorothy Sayre E. R. Hatch Jr. Mrs. Hermia F. Adams and B. O. Brantner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Walker
J. T. Butler
Melia Thurlo
Blaine Bennett
Olive M. Garrett
C. E. Jennings
Edgar Shepherd
Nina Fanning
C. N. Russell
Lyle Bingham
Etta Bailey
W. B. Arnold
Birthday Surprise for Mrs F J Alspach
Birthday celebration planned by family and friends for Mrs F J Alspach on Sunday. Children and grandchildren joined in the surprise with cheer and well wishes.
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F. J. Alspach
Sprayed Apples for Sale in Purdin Friday Morning
A. W. Cotter of Purdin Missouri advertises sprayed York Imperial and other varieties available Friday morning. Interested buyers should phone orders.
Card of Appreciation for Tom Bennett Move Help
Rev Hobbs thanks numerous friends who assisted on Tuesday with cleaning up the Tom Bennett property as he prepares to move this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Bennett
Rev
Hobbs
School Notes Chronicle From Rural District
Tuesday night visits to Purdin and Linneus games, Milan trip for boys and girls with similar losses. A Kirksville teachers meeting diverts from St Louis. School closes at noon for Monday break, students savor short vacation. Coach Nelson buys aspirin after Milan game. Freshman weiner roast hosts Miss Maggart Mr Brassfield and Mrs Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdin
Linneus
Browning
Milan
St. Louis
Kirksville
Nelson
Joe Woodward
John Burwell
Eddie Cantor
Maggart
Brassfield
Turkey shoot hosted by Jocal Am Legion Post
A turkey shoot sponsored by the Jocal American Legion Post is planned for the last week of November. Await date details and the special bill for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jocal Am. Legion Post
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GLUB
Victrola
Jane Agen
Jane
Sum Fems
Evnen
Skornfly
Joory
John M. Thurlo
Jas
P.bolling
M.M.D. Club
Labies Auxiliary
Claude’ Myers
Alspach
H. N. Thurlo
Noel Bennett
G. Freeland
Max
Nile
Paul Kollasch
Maurine
Betty Jo
Duane
Edgar Carter
Gene
Reva Doris
Horace Parkison
M. O. Alspach
Mass
York Imperial
Purdin, Mo
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