Obituary: Alton Walker Dies at 44 in Humphreys Missouri
Alton Walker born October 3 1908 in Sullivan County Missouri died October 13 1952 at his home aged 44 with his wife Annie Martha Foster and three daughters Marilyn Jean Janet Kay Janice Fay surviving along with his mother gertrude walker two brothers J Franklin Linden R and sister Viva V Cawood. Funeral at Humphreys Methodist Church October 15 with burial in Humphreys cemetery under P K Payne Laredo.
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William Alton Walker
T. J
Gertrude Hamilton Walker
Sullivan County
Missouri
Annie Martha Foster
Marilyn Jean
Janet Kay
Janice Fay
Gertrdue Walker
J. Franklin
Linden R
Laredo
Viva V. Cawood
Elgin
Illinois
Methodist Church
Humphreys
Alton
Spain
Humphreys Cemetery
P. K. Payne
Neighbors honored for helping extinguish Purdi n fire
Mrs Lula Helms of Purdin thanks neighbors friends and responders for aiding after a fire that damaged outbuildings and nearly destroyed her home. She credits Purdin Fire Department Linneus Browning and the local telephone operator for their assistance.
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Purdin Fire Department
Linneus and Browning
Purdin
Lula Helms
Birth announcement for Suzanna Lee Gooch in St Louis
Mr and Mrs Jas W Gooch of St Louis announce the birth of a 7 lb 3 oz baby girl named Suzanna Lee on October 2. The baby’s father is the son of Mr and Mrs F L Gooch.
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Jas. W. Gooch
St. Louis
Suzanna Lee
Mr. Gooch
F. L. Gooch
In Memoriam Mabel Harvey Obituary Poem
In loving memory of Mabel Harvey who passed away one year ago on October 31, 1951. A door swung briefly open and a loved one slipped away into eternal day. Sadly missed by B. J. Harvey and Kenley family.
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Mabel Harvey
B. J. Harvey
Kenley
No Hunting Policy Declared on Otto Johnson Farms
Otto Johnson posts a no hunting notice for his farms prohibiting guns or dogs on his property. The policy aims to deter trespassers and protect livestock and crops on the farmland. Local game wardens should be notified if enforcement is needed.
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Otto Johnson
For Sale 1 Hampshire gilt by George Prather
A Hampshire gilt weighing 300 pounds is offered for sale by George Prather of Browning. The notice indicates the animal will be furrowed soon and provides the seller’s name and location.
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Hampshire
George Prather
Browning
Registered Spotted Poland China Boats Near Browning
Clifford Abbott reports five mile east and three to four mile north of Browning a group of registered Spotted Poland China boats.
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Poland
China
Browning
Clifford Abbott
1951 GMC 2-Ton Truck with Grain Rack and New Tires
Truman Stephen son offers a 1951 GMC two ton truck with two speed axle grain and stock rack in good condition and all new tires. Contact Truman Stephen son at Phone 20 in Browning Missouri.
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Truman Stephenson
Phone
Browning
Radio Service Convenience Notice At Bailey Maytag
Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co. Browning for your convenience. Neff Radio Service 316 Market St. Brookfield Mo provides the service.
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Bailey Maytag Co
Browning
Neff Radio Service
Market St
Brookfield
Halloween Party Sponsored by Civic Club
Civic Club hosts a Halloween party on Friday October 31 on Main Street at 7 PM with prizes for best masked person over 14 and under 14, best masked couple, best comic costume, best stunt, and best witch costume. A post parade party for masked groups follows. attendees urged to join and enjoy.
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Civic Club
Main Street
Franklin Seeks Reelection in Sullivan County Sheriff Race
Democratic candidate Artis Franklin thanks voters for past support and asks for continued backing in the upcoming election on Tuesday November 4. He notes duties of office have kept him from person-to-person contact and pledges to deliver the best service for four more years.
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Sullivan County
Artis Franklin
No hunting allowed on farms during corn harvest
Roy Haley and Joe Christy announce a policy restricting hunting on farms or land rented by them during the corn harvest season to protect crops and workers.
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Roy Haley
Joe Christy
Locust Valley Baptist Church Calls Pastor in 1952 Meeting
Locust Valley Baptist Church announces a Sunday November 2 1952 schedule with Sunday School at 10 A M and a 10 40 A M business meeting to decide on calling a pastor all members urged to attend.
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Locust Valley
Wesleyan Service Guild Meeting With Mrs Nellie Seaman
The Wesleyan Service Guild will meet with Mrs Nellie Seaman on Friday evening November 7th.
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Wesleyan Service Guild
Nellie Seaman
Soldier in Korea Receives All-Fuel Heater Novel Stove
Pfc. Robert A. Lytle of the 7th Infantry Division in Korea is among the first soldiers to get an Army all-fuel heater. The stove works with coal wood charcoal fuel oil diesel or gasoline and aids field shelter warmth. Lytle, a mechanic in Battery A of the 31st Field Artillery Battalion, arrived in Korea last June after enlisting in September 1951. his wife Carmen and daughter live near Bruning Missouri and his mother Mrs Edna June Lytle resides in Joplin Missouri.
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Robert A. Lytle
Korea
7Th Infantry
Carmen
Browning
7Th Infantry Division
Lytlle
31St Field Artillery Battalion
Edna June Lytle
Joplin
Memorial for Mrs Sibly Powell Remains Loved
In loving memory of wife and mother Mrs Sibly Powell who died October 27 1951. Poem speaks of God guiding loved ones to heaven and rest. Family members R L Powell Jay Hill Richard Brown Keranne Raeburn Powell and families express sorrow and remembrance.
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Sibly Powell
Sweet Reief
R. L. Powell
Jay Hill
Richard Brown
Keranne
Raeburn Powell
Lions Club Organized in Browning
The Browning Lions Club was organized October 22 at the Legion Hall with state secretary J. H. Maize of Poplar Bluff present. The Milan Lions Club sponsored the formation, officers were elected, and charter night set for January 21, 1953. Several Browning residents and guests attended, with new members accepted.
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Browning Lions Club
Legion Hall
Missouri
J. H. Maize
Popular Bluff
Maize
Lions International
Lions Club
Browning
Milan Lions Club
Verlan Lambert
Max Green
Rex Hooker
Keath Crooks
Edgar Carter
Howard Copeland
Wade
Ronald Dixon
L. Ingraham
Adam Fauss
Arlie Howard
Vic Meinert
Wendell Quigley
Woman's Society closes Home Mission study session
Purdin W. S. of C. S. reports the Woman's Society of Christian Service finished their last session using These Rights We Hold by Fred L. Brounlee for the test. Rev. Campbell taught. four students attended every session with others missing at most one. The class found the book and teacher engaging and useful.
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Purdin
Large Polled Hereford Cattle Sale Planned in Milan
D H Cowgill Sons of Milan announces a farm sale on Thursday November 6 1952 at their Milan farm. The event features 63 Registered Polled Herefords and about 225 head of high grade Herefords mostly heifers bred to Registered Hereford bulls. Top bloodlines include SR Advance Domino 2nd listed as Lot No 1.
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Milan
D. H. Cowgill & Sons
United States
SR Advance Domino
Mrs Sadie Knifong Celebrates 83rd Birthday
Mrs Sadie Knifong enjoyed a birthday dinner Sunday October 26 with nieces and daughters hosting. Attendees included Arthur Rinehart Milton Lear A B Whaley Carl Porter Kansas City B J Harvey Joel DeWitt Meadville J N Neet James Elliott Lillian Duncan James Calhoun Coleman Keanigan Lola Lantz Ovid Pryor and others.
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Sadie Knifong
Arthur Rinehart
Milton Lear
A. B. ‘Whaley
Carl Porter
Kansas City
B. J. Harvey
Joel de- Witt
Meadville
J. N
P.E.O. Chapter V Hosts Meeting at Adams Home
Mrs Clairessa Slack hosted Chapter V P E O on October 22 at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy A Adams. Mrs Lola Rae Carter was initiated into the sisterhood. Ivah Linhart gave a prepared lesson on Missouri Wild Flowers. Helen Carter and Vena Wade sang two duets with Artie Calhoun at the piano. Refreshments were served.
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Clairessa Slack
P.E.O
Guy Adams
Lola Rae, Carter
Ivah Linhart
Missouri
Helen Carter
Vena Wade
Artie Calhoun
Statement of personal liability by George Haley
A short declaration reads I will not be responsible for any debts or liabilities only those contracted by me or my wife. George Haley signs on behalf of himself and his spouse, indicating limited liability.
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George Haley
Lords Acre Sale at Haseville by Methodist Church
The Lords Acre Sale will be held in Haseville on November 5 sponsored by the Methodist Church. It starts at 12 o clock and offers livestock feed grain seeds and other articles with lunch served by the W S of C. The public is invited.
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Haseville
Methodist Church
W.S. of
Household appliances for sale in Laclede Missouri
E C Vanderpool of Laclede Missouri offers a table top Magic Chef toaster gas stove and a Hot Wave oil heater both in like new condition and excellent. The listing emphasizes good condition and ready for pickup.
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E. C. Vanderpool
Laclede, Mo
Kenleys Welcome Son Gary Kim At Grim Smith Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Kenley of Kansas City announce the birth of a seven pound one ounce baby boy named Gary Kim born Friday October 24 at Grim Smith Hospital in Kirksville. Attending physician was Dr. T. R. McArtor.
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Gary Kenley
Kansas City
Grim Smith Hospital
Kirksville
T. R. McArtor
Gary Kim
A-3C Gail T Jerome Arrives for Training at Glendale Base
In Training Glendale Arizona Lake AFB October 20 A 3C Gail T Jerome arrives to begin duties at the trained base. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Jerome Browning and was stationed at Parks AFB California before. He graduated from Meadville High School Meadville Missouri.
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Glendale
Arizona Lake Afb
Arizona
Gail T. Jerome
Glenn Jerome
Browning
United States Air Force
Jerome
Parks Air Force Base
California
Meadville High School
Meadville
Missouri
In Loving Memory of Mrs Woodworth
In loving memory of our dear mother Mrs Zella Woodworth who passed away October 28 1949 God bless you Mother in your grave God keep you in His care And may He listen to my heart and hear my fervent prayer I pray that you are safe with Him for all eternity And He will bless you for your love For all our family May you have peace and rest at last From every care and woe Any may you sleep in comfort from The Wind and rain and snow God bless you for your smiling lips And all you tried to do To bring us happiness on earth And make our dreams come true And up in heaven Mother dear please say a prayer for me And for my brothers and sisters and For all your family The Woodworth Children Abean Doris Herbert and Herman
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Zella Woodworth
Woodworth
Abean
Doris
Herbert
Herman
Liberty School Hears Cheerleader Selections and Oct Events
The assembly elected five cheerleaders Clinton Hale Janet Smith Jean Sayre Barbara Hanman and Joy Maggart. Students viewed films The Great White Fleet and The Silver Catch then planned upcoming events including Vincent Burns appearance and basketball games against Humphreys Meadville Linneus and Bucklin.
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Clinton Hale
Janet Smith
Jean Sayre
Barbara Hanman
Joy Maggart
Temperance Union Holds Meeting in Methodist Church
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met Thursday at two in the Methodist Church fellowship room with ten members one visiting member and a new member Mrs Nelle Williams Browning increasing the roster to twenty seven. The group sang prayed and heard talks on Temperance Education in Church Schools and Faith Mark 531 theme.
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Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Fellowship Room
The
Methodist Church
Nelle Williams
Browning
Guy Johnson
Cokerham
Campbell
Daniel
Arthur Smith
Bartow
Williams
Hisel
St. Louis
Rev
Flock Owners Attention Hatchery Seeks Egg Purchases
Leach Hatcheries of Memphis seeks to buy hatching eggs at a good premium. For information contact Harvey Hawkins at the M F A Cooperative in Browning Missouri.
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Leach Hatcheries
Memphis
Harvey Hawkins
M.F.A. Cooperative
Browning, Mo
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Alton Walker
Memoriam
Radio Sales and Service
Guy Head
H. R. Carter
Harley Hawkins
A. D. Peterson
J. B. Rudloff
Gerald Wade
G. T. Woodward
L. L. Ingraham
Wayne Gooch
Dobby Hamilton
Lord’s Acre
Liberty School
Vincent Burns
Humphreys Vs. Browning
Liberty
Margaret E. Quigley
Rainey
Gilbert Head
Haddox
Lucille Brantner
Rosanne Knifong
Marlene Abbott
Dorothy Johnson
Margaret Quigley
Judy Moore
Lucille Brant
Linneus
Bucklin
Larry Brown
Wilma Dixon
Donald Buckman
Artz
Jackie Corbin
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, Purdin
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