John L Mairs Dies at 74 in Brookfield
John L Mairs 74 died at his home 219 North Caldwell Brookfield Saturday October 20 after a long illness. Funeral services were held October 22 at Wright Funeral Home with Rev L H Lanning. Burial Rose Hill Cemetery Brookfield. He was born September 20 1877 near Browning Missouri married Lucy Gooch March 10 1900. Survived by wife three daughters two sons two sisters one brother eight grandchildren two step grandchildren one grandson James Cleveland serving in Japan with U S Army. joined Methodist Church as a young man and moved to Brookfield 25 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Mairs
North Caldwell
Brookfield
Wright
Rose Hill
Mairs
Browning
Missouri
Lucy Gooch
Louise Cleveland
Mary Fox
Juanita Richardson
New Boston
J. I. Mairs
Jimmie Mairs
Ada Carr
Shelby
Anna Morris
van Mairs
James Cleveland
U. S. Army
Japan
Elburn Piano and Rug Offered by Viola Jones
Mrs. Viola Jones of Browning offers a piano in good condition from Elburn and a nearly new 12 by 12 Congoleum rug for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elburn
Viola Jones
Browning
Mrs Etta Brown Improves After Kansas City Accident
Mrs Etta Brown of Research Hospital Kansas City Kansas sustained injuries in a Sunday auto crash. She has two broken legs, a fractured right wrist, head and facial cuts and bruises. Surgery was performed on the injured wrist Thursday as she shows signs of improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Brown
Kansas City
Thankful note from Mabel Harvey for hospital gifts
In Appreciation I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for the lovely gifts and cards that have been sent me during my stay in the hospital and since my return. They are greatly appreciated. Mabel Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Harvey
In Memoriam Minnie Belle Crossno Remembrance
In loving memory of Minnie Belle Crossno daughter mother and sister. The poem laments her absence as she rests in a grave far away and notes she was laid to rest one year ago on October 29 1950. She is missed by father mother son and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Belle Crossno
Minnie Belle
Birth Announcement for Paul Douglas Gooch
Mr. and Mrs. Gale Gooch of Spokane Washington announce the birth of a baby boy on September 30. The infant weighs 7 pounds 14 ounces and is named Paul Douglas. Gale is the grandson of Mrs. Mollie Cordray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale Gooch
Spokan
Washington
Paul Douglas
Gale
Mollie Cordray
Oversight in Attendance at W S C S Meeting
At Mrs Ivah Carr home last week the W S C S meeting had an attendance oversight. Visitors included Mrs Mattie Turner Mrs John Taylor Mrs Clara Whaley Mrs Elsie Alspach Mrs Dorothy Brandel and Fay Prather. Members listed include Lorene Adams Mamie Bartow Lula Carter Reba Hummel Bertha Haning Laura Hamilton Bertie Haley Josie Jones Harriet Mullins Gertie Maggart Josie McArtor Mary Rudloff May Schrock Claressa Slack Ella Stufflebean Nelle Williams and the hostess. Refreshments of white cake fruit salad with whipped cream and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Ivah Carr
Mattie Turner
John Taylor
Clara Whaley
Elsie Alspach
Dorothy Brandel
Fay Prather
Lorene Adams
Mamie Bartow
Lula Carter
Reba Hummel
Bertha Haning
Laura Hamilton
Bertie Haley
Josie Jones
Harriett Mullins
Gertie Maggart
Josie McArtor
Mary Rudloff
May Schrock
Clairessa Slack
Ella Stufflebean
Nelle Williams
the Hostes
Paper tag reads 1951 year on publication notice
A reader notes the tag on the newspaper shows the year 1951. The brief item confirms the dating or edition reference found on the paper page.
Liberty High School Honor Roll and Pie Supper Profits
The Liberty High School first six weeks honor roll lists students by class including freshmen Marlene Abbott Barbara Gooch Patty Han man Ruth Ann Jennings Julia Lantz Virginia Murrain Joyce Oretwig Shirley Skinner Marlene Woodside DeLane Gray Sophomores Dorothy Johnson Juniors Elaine Ingraham Seniors Jack Moore Janet Johnson Glenda Cooper The junior and senior classes thank supporters for their pie supper raising 221.35 after expenses The contests awarded included A Ring and other prizes totaling 75.85 with gifts from Maurice Lantz and local donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Abbott
Barbara Gooch
Patty Hanman
Ruth Ann Jennings
Julia Lantz
Virginia Murrain
Joyce Oretwig
Shirley Skinner
Marlene Woodside
DeLane Gray
Dorothy Johnson
Elaine Ingraham
Jack Moore
Janet Johnson
Glenda Cooper
Liberty High School
Dixie Elliott
Louie Finney
Kenneth Guyer
Phyllis Stone
Byron Campbell
Loretta Kenley
Frances Wingate
Maurice Lantz
School Menu Week of Oct 29 and Nov 5
Weekly lunch assortment lists daily meals with student options. Main dishes include Wieners scalloped potatoes ham hock chicken noodle roast pork macaroni cheese roast beef and chicken pie with sides like green beans corn bread lettuce wedges and desserts such as ice cream cookies fruit salad and pudding.
Custom Corn Picking by Woods Bros Picker
Fred Smith advertises custom corn picking services with Woods Bros picker Browning machine. Phone contact listed as 103F2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods Bros
Browning
Fred Smith
Family Guests at Schrock Home From Columbia and Laredo
Mr and Mrs Eugene Mc Kay and their son of Columbia visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Byron Schrock. Also present were Mr and Mrs Franks R Schrock and son Mrs Rosalie Schrock and daughters Mr and Mrs Leon Kenley and son of Laredo and Mr and Mrs L M Kenley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene McKay
Columbia
Byron Schrock
Schrock
Franks R. Schrock
Rosalie Schrock
Leon Kenley
Laredo
L. M. Kenley
Inflation Yes But Dollar Keeps One Hundred Cents
The Bailey Maytag Store in Browning notes the dollar remains worth one hundred cents on accounts, despite inflation. The message emphasizes stable purchasing value for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Maytag
Browning
Local hauling and scrap iron available for jobs
Special notice states general trucking services ready to haul coal and grain and to buy old scrap iron. Contact Arthur Jacobs at 73 J. phone and Dewain Williams at 44F12 Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Jacobs
Dewain Williams
Browning
Jones Taxi Offer Clean Comfortable Cars
Late model taxi service advertised with comfortable cars. Office described as at home, north of a bank. Phone contact available.
True Blue Club Marks Seventeen Years Of Service
The True Blue Club celebrated its seventeenth anniversary at the community house on October 10 with twenty members two ex members and six visitors present Charter members included Mrs Cora Phillips Mrs Alta Phillips and other long time participants A list of club accomplishments was read highlighting donations to Mt Olive Church a wheelchair for community use church road funds church painting and piano for Shafter school A memorial service honored deceased members and new officers were named for the year A chili and pie supper was announced for October 31 with Mrs Gilmer hosting and prizes awarded by Mrs Seward and Mrs Kimbrough
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True Blue Club
Cora Phillips
Alta Phillips
Ethel Kimbrough
Stella Mae. Gooch
Marilee Gilmer
Mary Molloy
Floy Morris
Elva Crookshanks
Mt. Olive
Morris Chapel
Shafter School
Floy . Morris
Elva Crookshaks
Carrie Bowyer
Hattie Cooper
Analiza Cooper
Louise Long
Geneva Morris
Stella Mae Gooch
Whispering Hope
LaVerne Phillips
Betty Molloy
Icel Ainheart
Crystal Morris
Hutchinson
Sparks
Gilmer
Austin Seward
A. W. Seward
Card of Thanks for Brother and Uncle
We express appreciation to friends and relatives for kindness shown in the death and burial of our brother and uncle. Gratitude for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Etta Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Chas e Long, Nieces and Nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Brown
Chas.e. Long
Strayed Hereford Cattle From Cotter Farm
Two purebred Hereford cows from the Cotter farm are missing. Finder should notify Dr. McArtor of M. J. Chapman Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotter Farm
Dr. McArtor
M. J. Chapman
Browning
For Sale Charter Oak heater in excellent condition
Cecil Taylor of Purdin Missouri advertises a for sale circulating heater that can burn wood or coal in excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charter Oak
Cecil Taylor
Purdin, Mo
New Methodist Minister Copeland Arrives in Town
Rev. and Mrs. Howard Cope and family arrive from Alton Illinois and settle in the Methodist parsonage. Rev Copeland conducts first Sunday services with Rev Wm Icenogle bringing the sermon and Copeland directing. Out of town visitors include Mr and Mrs W G Twyman Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs K M Duncan Mrs Eunice Johnson Brookfield Mrs Minnie Jones Hereford Texas Mrs A B Whaley Kansas City Mr and Mrs Archie Wade Green City and Mr and Mrs Sam Artz near Reger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Copeland
Alton
Ill
Copeland
K. M. Duncan
Eunice Johnson
Brookfield
Minnie Jones
Hereford
Texas
A. B. Whaley
Kansas City
Archie Wade
Green City
Sam Artz
Near Reger
W S C S Meets at Purdin Church for October 11 Session
The W S C S of Purdin Methodist Church met October 11 with Mrs. Hisel as hostess. The president led the meeting, devotions by Mrs. Johnson, and included prayers, songs, and a discussion of the Week of Prayer planning an all day covered dish luncheon on October 30. Members participating in the lesson included Mrs. Street, Murain, Kingsolver, Bumgarner, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Purdin Methodist Church
T. J. Hisel
Fight
Guy Johnson
Rose Chambers
Orville
Guy’ Johnson
Tom Street
Alex Murrain
Grafton. Kingsolver
Stella Bumgarner
God
C. R
City notice on property hurtful acts during Hallowe'en
Public notice from Mayor F L Maggart and City Clerk A D Peterson warns that destruction or molesting of property is illegal and will be enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
F. L. Maggart
A. D. Peterson
Hoover Cemetery Trustees Meeting Notice
All persons interested in the Hoover cemetery are requested to meet the Legion Hall Saturday November 38 at 2 P M. The purpose is to elect a trustee to fill H C Bailey's term, to sell the shelter house at auction to the highest bidder, and to consider other matters of business. H C Bailey Alson Johnson R A Thurlo Trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover Cemetery
Legion Hall
H.C. Bailey
H. C. Bailey
Alson Johnson
R. A. Thurlo
Sunday Dinner Guests Reported by Mrs Hummel
Mrs. Lloyd Hummel hosted Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. W G Twyman of Oklahoma City Miss Jeanette Dumas of Panama Illinois Mr and Mrs C W Arnold Miss Caroline Dumas Mr and Mrs Raymond Davis and Larry Unionville and Mr and Mrs Dave Perkins Pollock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Hummel
W.G Twyman
Oklahoma City
Jeanette Dumas
Panama
Ill
C. W. Arnold
Caroline Dumas
Raymond Davis
Larry
Unionvill
Dave Perkins
Pollock
Operation Pacific at the Marty-Ann Theatre Milan
The Warner Bros film Operation Pacific stars John Wayne and Patricia Neal with Thunderfish submarine action guided by Vice Admiral Charles Lockwood. It screens at the Marty-Ann Theatre Milan on October 28 and 29, followed by The White Tower and Back to Bataan in late October into November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wayne
Patricia Neal
Warner’ Bros
Thunderfish
Charles Lockwood
U. S. Navy
U.S
Pacific
Milan
White Tower
Glenn Ford
Valli
Bataan
Civic Club Hal loween Party Sponsored in Browning
The Civic Club sponsors the Annual Hal lowe'en Party on Main Street Browning October 31 1951. Children from Browning and nearby areas are invited. Prizes range from 50 cents to a dollar for numerous costume and contest categories. A motion picture follows the contests at the School Auditorium. Window decorations due by 6 P M. Parade line up at 7 P M in front of the Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Civic Club
Hallowe’en
Main Street
Browning
Bon-Ami—High School
Bon-Ami
Legion Hall
Knifong Ladies Aid to Meet November 6 with Mrs J O Jones
A correction notes the Knifong Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs J O Jones on November 6. The notice clarifies the meeting arrangement and host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Knifong Ladies Aid
J. O. Jones
Anguish of a 14 Month Angus Bull Calf at Local Farm
Angus bull calf fourteen months old described as a good one at a farm located one mile south of Cora. Dinner guests were Mrs. Robert Robertson and sons of Le Jeune North Carolina along with Mrs. George Alexander of Brookfield and the Grice family including Phillip Jennie Sue and Johnny Vice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus
Cora
Guy L. Peters
V. D. Grice
Robert Robertson
Soldier Allen Watson Returns Home on Discharge
Allen Watson of the 60th Ordnance Group arrived home Monday night after his discharge and is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Austin Watson and Ray. He has been in Korea since January and is now subject to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Watson
60Th Ordnance Group
Korea
Austin Watson
Ray
Brookfield funeral for John L. Mairs attended by Burke and McQuwen families
Mr and Mrs R C Burke and Mr and Mrs C L Mc Quwen attended the funeral of John L Mairs in Brookfield Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Burke
C. L
McQuwen
Brookfield
John L. Mairs
Vincent Family Dinner Guests List
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs John Vincent of Linneus Mr and Mrs O K Vincent of Kansas City Mr and Mrs L J Vincent and Mr and Mrs George Taylor visiting Mr and Mrs Leon Vincent Gary and Jane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Vincent
Gary
Jane
John Vincent
Linneus
Fuller Family Visits From Multiple States
Mr and Mrs H L Fuller of Purdin and sons Guy Fuller of Bristol Virginia and Arthur Fuller of Waukegan Illinois made a brief office visit Monday afternoon Mrs Bertha Eden of Kansas City is visiting in the Fuller home Mrs Eden has been sick
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Fuller
Purdin and Sons
Guy Fuller
Bristol, Va
Arthur Fuller
Waukegan
Ill
Bertha Eden
Kansas City
Fuller
Birthday Dinner Honors Harr Granddaughters
A birthday dinner was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Powell home on Sunday October 14 to honor Sharon and Karen Harr born October 6 and 13. Guests included Worthie Harr and family from St. Joseph Delorum Tharp and family Milan Imogene Smith Karol from Kansas City and Roger Dowdy Debby Dowdy Evert Dowdy and Debby and Clinton Powell and Tommy Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Powell
Sharon
Karen Harr
Worthie Harr
Karen
Randy
St. Joseph
Evert Dowdy
Debby
Imogene Smith
Karol
Kansas City
Kan
Delorum Tharp
Shelia and
Roger
Milan
Clinton Powell
Tommy
Band Club Holds First Meeting and Plans Talent Show
The Band Club met Monday October 15 at the school gym and set the third Monday each month as the regular date. Dues are fifty cents per person or one dollar per family. They plan a KFEQ Talent Show at Browning School Gym on Friday November 9 with prizes of 10, 5, and 2.50. The club made 53 from a Food Sale on Saturday October 20 at Farmers Cash Store to buy instruments and band suits. Next meeting is Monday November 19 with a program and refreshments. attendees should bring sandwiches and drinks will be sold. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KFEQ
Browning
Farmer’s Cash
Clifford Seckington
Purdin
Wording listing iron wheel wagon and rubber tired wagon
J. C. Daniels of Browning Mo lists an iron wheel wagon and a rubber tired wagon in a local notice. The fragment records property items offered or described in a timetable or sale context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Daniels
Browning, Mo
Registered Hampshire boars and gifts
Ray Kelly of Brown ing Mo lists registered Hampshire boars and gifts in a local notice. The item outlines ownership details and cataloged livestock offerings with potential transfers to buyers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampshire
Ray Kelly
Browning, Mo
Pleasant Grove Church Revival Sees Six Conversions
Pleasant Grove Evangelical United Brethren Church reports a revival closed last Sunday night with six conversions and eight new members, two by letter. Edgar E. Rushton, Pastor Supply, announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. Regular preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Browning Methodist Circuit Services Announce Sermon Topics
Pastor Howard Copeland will lead services at Browning and Mt Zion churches on Sunday October 28 with sermons titled The Rainbow Around the Throne and What Price Glory. Evening service at 7:30 PM invites all to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Methodist Circuit
Howard Copeland
Browning Methodist Church
Mt Zion Methodist Church
Teger Methodist Church
Baptist Church Revival Message Invites Community
Our Revival continues through this week at Baptist Church, a Friendly Church, with gospel singing and preaching. Sunday services include 10:00 A M Sunday School, 11:00 A M preaching, and 7:45 P M evangelistic service. Browning churches welcome you to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. McQuown
Ter
L. Cody
Churches of
Browning
Mt Olive Baptist Church Revival Times
Mt Olive Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 A M with Junior Phillips leading. Morning worship at 11:00 A M and evening service at 7 30 P M on second and fourth Sundays, with Family Night on the Friday before each preaching day. A cordial welcome extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
A. Baker
Junior Phillips
Radios for Sale and Service in Brookfield
Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co for your convenience Neff Radio Service Phone 587 16 S Main Brookfield Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Maytag Co
Neff Radio Service
S Main
Brookfield, Mo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Purdin W. S. of
W. S
Hedges
Marty-Ann
Civic Club
Band Club
Edgar E. Rushton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!