John F Stone Mourned in Browning Area Funeral
John F Stone aged 70 years 10 months 24 days died October 21 1939 at his Browning area home He was born November 27 1868 in Linn County Missouri survived by his wife Meda Garrett two children Alva D Stone and Beatrice Walker a granddaughter and great grandson two sisters and two brothers Funeral services were held October 22 at 2 30 pm conducted by Rev Hobbs A quilt making gathering followed with guests from nearby communities.
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John F. Stone
D. B
Martha Jane Stone
Linn County
Missouri
Browning
Meda A. Garrett
Alva D. Stone
Beatrice F. Walker
Laverne Hale
North Salem
Clinton O’neal Hale
Eva Cramer
Longmont
Colorado
Floy Stanard
Brookfield
William D
Oscar S. Stone
Stone
C. V. Miller
Chas. Owens
Ray Kelly
Dcn Garrett
J. H. Burkholder
J. W. Palmer
Dry Ridge
Card of Thanks for John F. Stone
The Stone family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and help during the death and burial of husband and father John F. Stone.
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John F. Stone
Death of C. N. Russell, Northwest City Farmer
C N Russell aged 66 longtime farmer northwest of town died Sunday afternoon after a series of paralysis strokes. He is survived by his wife a daughter Mrs Lucille Bingham two grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral services were held at his home conducted by Reverend and Mrs Smith with a quartet providing music. Interment followed at Linesus cemetery. The family has the community’s sympathy.
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C. N. Russell
Lucille Bingham
Smith
Guy Adams
Roy Calhoun
Linneus Cemetery
Farm for Cash Purchase Near Browning Missouri
Buyer seeks to buy a farm with cash only within ten miles of Browning Missouri. No trade offers. Request full description price and location. All correspondence confidential. Send details to P O Box 151 Browning MO.
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Browning
P. O
Browning, Missouri
Mary Marthas Meet at Home of New President
The Mary Marthas of the Baptist church held their regular meeting at the home of their newly elected president Mrs. Carl Drake on Thursday afternoon of last week. The business transacted consisted mainly of planning and routine committee reports.
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Mary Marthas of the Baptist Church
Carl Drake
Browning City Dog Tax Due November 1
Notice for the 1939 Browning dog tax due by November 10. Fees: dogs one dollar, female two dollars. By order of the City Council. C. C. Norvell, City Marshal.
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Browning
C. C. Norvell
For Sale Bees and Honey
W. H. Bennett advertises bees and honey for sale in a brief classified notice.
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W. H. Bennett
Navy Day Proclamation Issued in Browning Missouri
C W Gooch mayor proclaims October 27 1939 Navy Day to honor U S Navy services in war and peace. Citizens urged to display national colors from homes and businesses.
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Browning
Missouri
U. S. Navy
C. W. Gooch
Sunshine Workers Club Elects Officers at October Meeting
The Sunshine Workers met with Mrs. Elsie Franklin on October 18 with twelve members and twelve visitors. New officers include President Earl Campbell and Vice President Elwood Thudhum. annual picnic planned for October 26 at Mrs. Roy Maxwell’s home. next meeting set for November 1 with Mrs. Pearl Head.
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Sunshine Workers Club
Sunshine Workers
Elsie Franklin
Minnie Riedl
Earl Campbell
Elwood Thudhum
Mirs
Roy Maxwell
Mrrs
Orville Thudium
Herbert Peper
Don Moffitt
Lawrence Riedl
Faye
Bertha
Dorthy
Mabel
Connie
Susie
Elsie
Theresa
Braden
Mellie
Minnie
Alberta
Tilda Cordray
Darrell Lee
Roy Pamper
Sam Franklin
Gary Thudium
Milton Franklin
Larry Bailey
Herbert Peper, Jr
Juanita Pearl Pamper
Pearl Head
Home Circle Club Organized By Young Folks
The Home Circle Club organized at Goldie Swisegood's home on October 14 with Bertha Lambert as leader. Officers elected include Helen Smith president Marjorie Minor vice president Goldie Swisegood secretary and Keith Amon treasurer. First meeting hosted by Reba Lembert featured a candy supper with masked attendees and jack o lantern decorations.
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Home Circle Club
Goldie Swisegood
Bertha Lambert
Helen Smith
Marjorie Minor
Keith Afmond
Donald Jennings
Reba Lembert
Hallowe'en
Marjorie
Vernie
Kenneth Minor
Inez
Louise Lambert
Lloyd
Ethella Newton
Keith
Vergie Cordray
Helen
Elaine Smith
Eldon
Lois Riddle
Clyta
Lorene Pearler
Kermit Head
Reba Lambert
Donald
Vernon Jennings
Frank Head
Clay
Enid Moore
F. L. Thomas
Henry Lambert
Harry Lambert
Floyd Swisegood
Almeda Beker
Marion Pearler
Don Minor
Charley Newton
C. R
Birthday crowds celebrate G W Spencer's 75th at home
Relatives and many neighbors gathered Sunday October 22 to mark G W Spencer's 75th birthday. A front lawn basket dinner fed a large group including Spencer children and spouses, siblings, and numerous extended relatives from Brookfield Linneus Winigan Pur din and nearby areas.
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G. W. Spencer
Mr. Spencer
Floyd
Ibb
Thei
Floyd Spencer
Brookfield
Lloyd Couch
Linneus
Alex Purdin
Near Winigan
Willie Woodside
Near Purdin
Kermit Lambert
Anna Belle West
Edna Lambert
Mary Cordray
Art Bauswell
Sunshine Workers Club Quilts Historic Quilt at October Meeting
The Sunshine Workers Club of Brookshier district held an all day meeting on October 18 at Mrs. Reba Nickell's home with Mrs. Vadis Alspach as assisting hostess. Thirty visitors and members attended. The day focused on quilting an embroidered historical quilt for Vadis. At 2:00 the business meeting opened with Reba Nickell serving as president. The secretary, Ella Coker, recorded the proceedings.
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Sunshine Workers Club
Brookshier District
Reba Nickell
Vadis Alspach
Vadis
Ella Coker
Halloween event planned with local committee members
Minutes note a Halloween night activity led by Ruby Law Florence Lambert and Dorothy Seyre on the entertainment committee. Attendees joined in masked games with a forfeits fee. Ella Cokerham ran a bingo contest, Zelma Stufflebean won a prize, and birthdays for Maude and Ruth Kille were celebrated by secret sisters. Next meeting November 1 with Dorothy Sayre featuring a potluck and quilting.
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Hallowe'en
Ruby Law
Florence Lambert
Dorothy Seyre
Ella Cokerham
Zelma Stufflebean
Maude
Ruth Kille
Local Lumber Sale at W. L. Tayder Route 5 Milan Mo
Native lumber in all kinds both hard and soft features oak bridge lumber and cottonwood for wagon beds. Priced to sell by W. L. Tayder Route 5 Milan Mo.
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W. L. Tayder
Milan
Seventeenth Birthday Dinner for Gaylon Fanning
A birthday dinner was held for Gaylon Fanning on Sunday celebrating his seventeenth birthday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Jes Fanning, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Nickell, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Harris and children, and Mr. and Mrs. F. Fanning and Gaylon.
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Gaylon Fanning
Jes. Fanning
Mir
W. P. ‘Nickell
R. E. Harris
F. Fanning
Gaylon
Pie Supper and Program at Prairie Mound School
A pie supper and program will be held at Prairie Mound school on Friday night October 27. Reva Knifong is the teacher involved.
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Prairie Mound School
Reva Knifong
New Hampshire Red Roosters
A brief note from New Hampshire sources mentions the Red Roosters and references L. Adams. The text hints at local poultry topics but lacks clear events or dates for a fuller summary.
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New Hampshire Red Roosters
Neweeen Eee
H. L. Adams
Joyce Ann Nickell’s Fifth Birthday Party
Joyce Ann Nickell celebrated her fifth birthday on Saturday afternoon October 21 with games, pictures, and a jack o lantern themed party. Guests Cherrill Williams Cynthia Jane Moore Judith Ann Moore Anita Faye Garrett Eldon Bohannon Donna Rae Maggart Elaine Ingraham Raymond Alspach Jr. Jackie Schrock Dickie Rhodes Frances Lou Lawrence and Bobby Nickell joined for cake ice cream and gifts.
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Joyce Ann Nickell
Joyce Ann
Cherrill Williams
Cynthia Jane
Judith Ann Moore
Anita Faye Garrett
Eldon Bohannon
Donna Rae Maggart
Elaine Ingraham
Raymond Alspach, Jr
Jackie Schrock
Dickie Rhodes
Frances Lou Lawrence
Bobby Nickell
Pie Supper Planned at White Oak School House
A pie supper is announced for Friday night October 27 at the White Oak school house. All are invited. Nina Fanning, teacher.
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White Oak
White Oak School House
Stitch and Chatter Club Meeting Recap at Hallie Minor
The Stitch and Chatter Club met with Hallie Minor on October 5 with several members and two visitors. They quilted and bound a comfort, embroidered tea towels, pillow cases, and worked on a hooked rug. New officers were elected for six more months: President Allie, Vice President Alma, Secretary Dorothy, Reporter X. Hallie gave each attendee a lange squash. Next gathering is October 19 with Allie, answer roll call with grab bag.
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Hallie Minor
Allie
Alma
Dorothy
Hallie
Farewell party for Rev Hobbs and family in Browning
Rev. C. B. Hobbs and his wife and son L. C. were bid farewell at the parsonage by friends and Methodist church members. The Ladies Aid gave a breakfast set as they move Friday to Laredo where Roy Hobbs will serve the next year.
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C. B. Hobbs
L. C
Methodist Church
Browning
Laredo
Roy Hobbs
Methodist Chuch
Chilli Supper To Be Served By Baptist Church Ladies
The ladies of the Baptist church will serve chilli vegetable soup and coffee next Saturday evening October 28 at the Bailey Maytag Store from 5 o'clock on Your patronage solicited.
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Leanne Harris
Abasorakee
Montana
Coral Hamman
Linneus
Drake
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Bailey Maytag
Bridge Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Herbert C Bailey
Mr and Mrs Herbert C Bailey hosted a bridge dinner last Thursday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs K M Duncan of Brookfield and various Ride A Wee Club members and spouses. High score favors went to Mrs Fleming and Mr Bolling.
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Herbert C. Bailey
K. M. Duncan
Brookfield
Wayne Bailey
David Forbes
J. P. Bolling
J. H. Calhoun
C. B. Fleming
W. D. Grice
A. D. Peterson
J. R. Williams
Fleming
Bolling
Pie And Candy Supper At Enterprise School
Pie and candy supper scheduled at Enterprise school Friday night October 27. Short program planned. All welcome. Myrtle River Tetcher referenced.
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the Enterprise School
Myrtle River
Tetcher
Sunday Dinner Guests at Hamiltons Country Home
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Hamilton Mrs Ella Frances Mr and Mrs Gene Henley of Humphreys Mr and Mrs Herbert C Bailey Mrs Lee Thurlo Mrs Nellie Seaman and Mrs Hinda Rush. The Hamiltons are praised as ideal entertainers and hosts.
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Herbert Hamilton
Harry Hamilton
Ella Frances
Gene Henley of
Humphreys
Herbert C. Bailey
Lee Thurlo
Mirs
Nellie Seaman
Hinda Rush
Farm machinery auction notice in North Salem Missouri
Mrs J B Carmack of North Salem Missouri advertises a complete grist mill 20 hp gasoline engine hammer mill shelter and scales for sale either as a whole or in pieces. Sale by notice with two time.
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J. B. Carmack
North Salem
Neighbors Help Harold Abbott Shingle New Barn
On the eve of October 5 1939 Willie Ware rounded up neighbors for Harold Abbott’s barn work. By 7 am October 6 cars arrived with hammers and nail aprons and by noon the roof was clad with shingles. By 4 pm all shingles were set. Helpers included Albert and Robert Lambert and Clif.
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Willie Ware
Harold Abbott
Harold
Albert and
Robert Lambert
Missouri Gov Stark Proclaims Thanksgiving Observance
Governor Stark calls Missourians to observe Thanksgiving on November 23 per President Roosevelt’s designation. He emphasizes unbroken national unity as war abroad tests liberty and marks the day as his birthday and wedding anniversary.
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Lloyd C. Stark
Missouri
Roosevelt
United States
Stark
Shupe Walker Former Linn County Treasurer Dies
Shupe Walker former Linn County treasurer died at his Linneus home Saturday after months of illness from a heart ailment. Short services were held at the home Tuesday led by Rev. Lanning, with Baptist church services in Marceline by Rev. Novak, burial at Mount Olivet cemetery. He is survived by his wife and daughter Mrs F E Russell of Battle Creek Michigan.
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Shupe Walker
Linn County
Linneus
Lanning
Baptist Church
Marceline
Novak
Mount Olivet
Walker
F. E. Russell
Battle Creek
Mich
North Salem Quilting Club Meets With Members And Visitors
The North Salem Quilting Club gathered Thursday October 12 with nineteen members and many visitors. They quilted, had lunch, held a business meeting, sang Love Lifted Me, held an auction, and planned a Halloween party.
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North Salem Quilting Club
Almeda Baker
Bertha Lambert
Opal Moore
Alpha Cordray
Ethel A
Versie
Almeda
Cora
Edith
Evelyn C
Trene
Alpha L
Bertha
Ethel L
Gertrude
Opal
Verna
Lavena
Helen S
Madaline
Flossie
Anna Belle
Nancy Pearler
Lizzie Lambert
Genevieve Bauswell
Enid Moore
Edna
Mabel Lambert
Nora Cerdray
Lois Riddle
Bessie
Doris Mitchell
Bonnie
Kenney Cordray
Darlene Peevler
Lanelle Cordray
Junior
Burnice Tucker
Benny Riddle
Bobby Lee Pearler
Gregory Cordray
Max Swisegood
Sonja Lambert
John Tucker
Buck Browning
Simpson Cordéray
Harry
Henry Lambert
Helen Bauer
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Mary Marthas
Nina Fanning
Hobbs
Jon
Jake Quigley
Myrtle Foss
Archie
Lon Dickinson
Will Elliott
Norman Woodside
Emerson Bailey
Fessie Minor
John Burkholder
Theodore Steele
Merilee Ware
Bessie Steele
Dorothy Quigley
Goldie Abbott
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