Charley and Mrs Bagley Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Charley Bagley of Purdin observed their 50th wedding anniversary on October 17 with an open house from 10 am to 6 pm. Relatives from several towns attended while a 50 egg angel food cake topped with yellow candles highlighted the extended family celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Bagley
Purdin
Bagley
Henry Wild
Frank Bagley
Eugene Bagley
Brookfield
June Carroll
Grace Grafton
Mary T. Lamme
Lindens
Rollie Yogel
Danville
Illinois
Legion Auxiliary Food Sale Saturday in Browning
Legion Auxiliary to hold a food sale at Buge's Place Browning on Saturday October 28. Members are asked to donate food and support the fundraiser.
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the Legion Auxiliary
Buge
Browning
For Sale Hampshire Boars Sired by Missouri Champion
Hampshire boars for sale. Sired by Missouri grand champion. Located 6 miles east of Purdin on gravel road. Contact Loland Lambert for details.
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Hampshire Boars
Missouri
Purdin
Loland Lambert
Goodbye Clara Friendly Enterprise gathering at Bowie Maryland
Clara Hanman recounts a friendly social night in Bowie Maryland on October 10 with about forty guests from the Friendly Enterprise group. Guests shared pies and coffee, played cards, and announced plans to return next spring. Names of attendees include Harold Abbott Ted Hanman Bernie Brantner Walter Head John Browning Herbert Bevier Ray Kelly Ibb Spencer Archie Dickinson Jim Elliott Gwendolyn Kelly Rosalie Gooch Helen Johns Marvin Abbott Eldon Head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Friendly Enterprise Gang
Wrens
Harold Abbott
Ted Hanman
Bernie Brantner
Walter Head
John Browning
Herbert Bevier
Ray Kelly
Ibb Spencer
Archie Dickinson
Jim Elliott
Ater
Gwendolyn Kelly
Rosalie Gooch
Helen Johns
Marvin Abbott
Eldon Head
Bowie
Maryland
Clara Hanman
Notice to Parents on Air Rifles and Slingshots
City reports numerous complaints of boys using air rifles and slingshots breaking street light bulbs and window glass. A city ordinance bans these within limits with fines from 1 to 50 dollars. Mayor C. W. Gooch and City Clerk H. L. Adams urge parental supervision to stop the behavior.
Red Cross Room Closure Acknowledges Legion Help
The Red Cross work room in Browning has closed for now as all material has been worked up. To date 15,000 surgical sponges have been made in this room. The ladies thank Mr Bailey and the Legion for the use of their buildings.
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Red Cross
Browning
Farm Listing Near Browning Seeks Buyer
Sixty acre farm five miles from Browning features a good house barn cave smoke house and chicken house. No 160 acre unimproved farm offered. Includes extra good fences and ample water. L. L. Ingraham.
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Browning
L. L. Ingraham
White Oak Church Roof Fund Appeal
Special notice urges all interested donors to send contributions for a new church roof to Ola Knifong, Mrs. Marie Head, or Mrs. Gertrude Almond, acting as committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Oak
Ola Knifong
Marie Head
Gertrude Almond
Wedding of Miss Jean Bailey to Raymond Gilman
Mrs Scott Brown attended as Jean Bailey wed Raymond C Gilman of the U S Army Air Force in a Saturday morning ceremony at 9 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Brown
Kansas City
Jean Bailey
Raymond C. Gilman
U.S. Army Air Force
Knifong Cemetery Holds Annual Meeting and Auction
The Knifong Cemetery annual meeting is scheduled for Thursday November 2. An auction sale will take place during the event followed by a day of fellowship. Knifong Cemetery Committee invites attendees to bring their dinner.
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Knifong Cemetery
Hookers as guests of Barrows near Purdin Monday
Mr and Mrs J T Hooker were guests of Mr and Mrs Ben Barrows near Purdin on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Hooker
Ben Barrows
Purdin
Letter From W R Tully In Naval Air Transport Squadron
W R Tully, ACM US Navy, writes to his father Edgar Tully on October 4 1944 from a naval air transport squadron. He describes midnight shift work heat sleep issues and time passing toward half his tour. He notes transfer from the south praises the AVIS tion rating pay and living costs and asks about relatives including Uncle Russel and Uncle Oleo in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Tully
Wm. R. Tully
ACM
U.S. Navy
Melba
Down South
Lenore
Eva
Aunt Minnie
Meiba
USA
United States
Naval Air Transport Squadron
States
Heis
Navy
Avistion
Uncle Russel
Montana
Missouri
Uncle Oleo
Bill
Browning Methodist Church Sunday Schedule
Browning Methodist Church posts a Sunday timetable for October 29 with Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by superintendent HLL Schrock and preaching services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Pastor L P Mobr invites all to worship and extend a hearty welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Methodist
G T Crist Dies At Home In Winigan Area
George Thomas Crist died at his Winigan Missouri home on October 21 1944 aged 73 years 4 months and 3 days He was born June 18 1871 in Sullivan County and left six children eleven grandchildren and two sisters His funeral was held October 23 at the Winigan Baptist Church with Rev Spurling of Kirksville officiating and burial in Price Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thomas Crist
William
Amanda Crist
Sullivan County
Winigan
Missouri
Grace Foss
Linn County
Harley Crist
Cora
Aleth. Crist
Bernice Brantner
Lee Crist
Doris Hanran
Browning
Claris Abbott
Everett
Washington
Hattie Harris
Etta Hart
Brookfield
Crist
Christian Church of
Winigan Baptist Church
Spurling
Kirksville
Burail
Price Cemetery
John
George Milhoan
Ward
Ellis Ware
James C
Edgar Crist
Card of Thanks for Grief Stricken Family
We express sincere thanks to friends and relatives for cards letters and acts during the long illness death and burial of our husband and father. Gracious floral offerings are greatly appreciated from Mrs Grave Crist and children Mrs Hattie Harris Florence Foss and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grave Crist
Hattie Harris
Florence Foss
Death Notice for George H Brumbaugh 1878 1944
George H Brumbaugh born December 20 1878 in Sullivan County near Browning died October 16 1944 aged 65 years 9 months and 16 days. He married Lula Fanning February 20 1899 and they had eight daughters and one son. Funeral at White Oak Church October 18 conducted by Rev L P Mohr with assist Rev Ivory Creason. Interment in local cemetery. Flower bearers and pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henry Brumbaugh
John
Abigal Brumbaugh
Sullivan County
Browning
Iss Lula Fanning
Aurelia Brumbaugh
Washington, D. C
Blanche Shaffer
Los Angeles
California
Leona Hicks
Chillicothe
Edna Fields
Kansas City
Missouri
Irene Campbell
John Brumbaugh
U. S. Navy
Virginia Brumbaugh
Lillian McClaren
Milan
Ruth Briggs
George Brumbaugh
White Oak Church
L. P. Mohr
Methodist Church
Ivory Creason
Linneus
Edith Collins
Alpha Hollon
Hester Creason
Alda Brookshier
E'la Stufflebean
Ilene Fanning
Notices of Thanks for Brumbaugh Death and Burial
We thank friends and neighbors for sympathy following the death and burial of our husband and father G. H. Brumbaugh. Appreciation also for floral offerings and assistance. Mrs. G. H. Brumbaugh and family.
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G. H. Brumbaugh
Lost White Pointer Dog John Bill Grice Seeks Return
A lost white pointer dog with a liver brown head and ears was last seen three miles west of Browning. Reward or contact John Bill Grice if found.
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Browning
John Bill Grice
War Chest Fund Drives Support for Servicemen
Browning seeks donations to meet a $568.90 quota for the War Chest Fund with $100 more needed. The fund provides about $12.50 per service member, urging contributors to increase gifts to cover one soldier and support a worthy cause.
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War Chest Fund
Browning
Armed Services
Private Harold H. Wykoff Killed in Plane Crash
Telegram confirms 31 year old Harold H. Wykoff, mechanic with the army air forces, killed August 21 in England. Born in Pulaski Iowa, he served eight months overseas and is survived by wife Mrs. Harold Wykoff of Kansas City, parents in Kansas City, a brother Donald, a sister Helen Wykoff, and grandparents L. T. Wykoff, with many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Wykoff
Harold Wykoff
Kansas City
Harold
England
Army Air Forces
Wykoff
Pulaski
Iowa
Brooklyn Ave
Oak St
Donald
Helen . Wykoff
Peoria
Illinois
L. T. Wykoff
Soldiers Oren Head and Walter Belzer Meet in England
Mr and Mrs Frank Head Brookfield receive a letter from son Cpl Oren L Head reporting a three day pass in London October 3 4 during which he met Sgt Walter Marlin Belzer a North Salem native The two soldiers long stationed in England for over a year say they look well and enjoyed the reunion Belzers wife and baby daughter live with her parents Floyd Swisegood North Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Oren L. Head
Sgt
Walter Marlin Belzer
England
Frank Head
W. Brooks Street
Brookfield
London
Merlin
North Salem
Floyd Swisegood
All School Program Friday Night At High School
High School students present a program in the auditorium on Friday night. A free will offering will be taken to raise funds for chairs for the Primary Room. Patronage is requested and appreciated.
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Auditorum
Army Mothers to hold guilt free giveaway at Electric Theatre
The U S Army Mothers announce a free event Saturday night October 28 at the Electric Theatre between shows. They say the gesture thanks the public for helping troops in service and invites attendance.
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U.S. Army
Electric Theatre
Birthday Party for Joyce Ann Nickell Ten
Mrs. Earl Nickell hosted a Saturday birthday party for her daughter Joyce Ann celebrating her tenth birthday. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments, with gifts brought for the celebrant. Attending were Marilyn Jennings Cyntha Moore Laverne Gender Jean Watson Margaret Ellen Quigley Donna Rae Joy Maggart Eva Doris Carter Sandra Ruth Rhodes Jerry Lee Quigley Gary Kenley Donald Nevins Raymond Alspach Jr Earl Keith Hoselton Dickie Rhodes Bobby Nickell Kenneth Ray Nickell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Nickell
Joyce Ann
Marilyn Jennings
Cyntha Moore
Laverne Gender
Jean Watson
Margaret Ellen Quigley
Donna Rae
Joy Maggart
Eva Doris Carter
Sandra Ruth Rhodes
Jerry Lee Quigley
Gary Kenley
Donald Nevins
Raymond Alspac
Birthday Dinner for Alma Browning and Lavenia Brantner
October 17 at the hostesses home celebrated their birthdays with a supper and bridge. High scores went to Grace Linhart and W. F. Peters, low to Jas. P. Bolling and Richard Brantner. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Linhart and many relatives and friends. Bernard Browning sent greetings from Boston during the gathering.
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Alma Browning
Lavenia Brantner
Grace Linhart
W. F. Peters
Low
Jas. P. Bolling
Richard Brantner
E. W. Linhart
Custer Linhart
Jimmie Nickell
Erman Brantner
Richard
Lucille
Ethel Brantner
Cecil Stephenson
John Browning
Peggy
Alma
Lavenia
Mrs. Browning
Bernard
Boston
Mass
Letter of thanks from Otis G Adams to local Legion Post
T/5 Otis G Adams writes from Browning Missouri October 19 1944 thanking The American Legion Post for a card from Lantz McCormick. He describes visiting Washington DC enjoying a Legion ball with free entry, a large dance and supper, and asks the Post to send more cards to servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. G. Meade
Browning Leader-Record
Browning
Missouri
American Legion Post
Lantz McCormick
Yester
Washington, D. C
American Legion
Otis G
Blackie” Adams
Hallowe'en Party Held by Mrs Lambert and Family
Mrs Herald Lambert and her son Nolan hosted a Hallowe en party on Monday evening. Jacobs won best market person and Donald Linhart earned best speller prize. Various games were played and refreshments served. Attendees included John Jacobs James Dell Kenneth Arnold Herman Jacobs Gene Bartow Donald Linhart Ronnie Shannon Junior Jacobs Donald Nevins Richard Mundell Jerald Jacobs Gerald Lee Quigley Jimmie Nevins and Nolan Lambert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Herald Lambert
Nolan
Herman/ Jacobs
Donald Linhart
John Jacobs
James Dell
Kenneth Arnold
Herman Jacobs
Gene Bartow
Ronnie Shannon
Junior Jacobs
Donald Nevins
Richard Mundell
Jerald Jacobs
Gerald Lee Quigley
Jimmie Nevins
Nolan Lambert
Home Workers Club Holds Sept and Oct Meetings
The Home Workers Club met September 21 with Mrs. Lee Ellis Hedges for an all day session finishing rag rugs and sharing a noon dinner prepared by Lelia. Five members attended. Next meeting October 12 with Mrs. Chas Johns. new officers to be installed and visitors welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Workers Club
Lee Ellis Hedges
Lelia
Ester
Ester Jennings
Linda Jane
Chas. Johns
Ova Garrett
John Gooch
Frank Scott
Ned Mundell
Lelia Hedges
Hazel
Columbus
Gale Zimmerman
Jerry Jennings
Scott
Lizzie Zimmerman
Roll Call
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Moppet
Margaret O’brian
Margaret
Maragret
James Craig
Craig
Marsha Hunt
Margaret O’brien
Miss O’brien
Keeman Wynn
Packy
East
Philip Merivale
Donald Meek
Henry O'Neil
Sara Haden
Roy Reewland
Robert Sisk
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
C. W. Gooch
H. L. Adams
David Forbes
Browning, Mo
W. R.tully
G. T. Crist
Harold H. Wykoff
Mrs. Mee
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