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Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1940

Page

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Young couple wed in Sycamore Illinois

Miss Dorothy A. Meyers and Virgil Breeding united at the Federated church in Sycamore in a four o clock ceremony performed by Rev H L Michael. The bride a nurse trained at Rockford hospital wore grey and red accessories with red roses. After a reception at Twin Gables the couple left for Bucklin Missouri for a wedding trip. They will reside in Rockford where the groom works as Field supervisor for Hoover company.

Federated Church of Sycamore Dorothy A. Meyers Fred Beckler Virgil Breeding Rockford H. L. Michael Frank Gustafson Liszt Love Nevin Shubert Doris Sarstin Rockford Hospital Luda Moats Rochford Christine Dykes Stanley Zuelke Edward Baumgardner Galesburg Twin Gables Bucklin Missouri

Notice to Hunters on Farm Property

Ida May Eslin posts a clear warning that no trapping hunting with gun or dog is allowed on her farm, aiming to prevent trespass and protect wildlife boundaries.

Ida May Eslin

Entertained Swisegood Family for Wichita and Kansas City guests

Mr and Mrs Floyd Swisegood hosted at North Salem with a one o clock dinner Sunday October 27 honoring Mr and Mrs Oley Hall of Wichita Kansas and Mr and Mrs Murriel Hammer of Kansas City A long lawn table held a bountiful spread Relatives and friends included T S C Lambert Leland Lambert Deloma Arietta Ralph Henry Lambert Reba Kermit Lambert Sonja Bird Arthur Frank Head Oren Kermit Almeda Baker and others.

Floyd Swisegood North Salem

Funeral attendees at George Lambert service

Eldon Riddle James Swisegood Mr and Mrs Floyd Swisegood Goldie and Max attended the funeral in the afternoon.

Eldon Riddle James Swisegood Floyd Swisegood Goldie Max George Lambert

Warren Bride Lucille Kast United in Detroit Parlor Ceremony

Guy Warren, son of Clyde Warren of Galt Missouri, wed Lucille Kast of Ferndale in a Saturday ceremony at St. James church in Ferndale Michigan. The service was led by Rev James E O'Brien. Guests included the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Edwin Kast and brother in law Mr East. The reception and dinner followed at Cox's cafe and the home of the bride's parents. After a week end trip the couple settled in Highland Park Michigan. The bride is a 1935 St James graduate and the groom works at the American Brake Shoe plant in Detroit.

Detriot Guy Warren Galt Clyde Warren Detroit James. E. O’brien Lucille Kast St. James Church Ferndale Edwin L. Kast Kenton Road Warren Missouri Edwin’ F. East Miss Kest Highland Park St. James High School Neisner Brothers Purdin High School American Brakeblock American Brake Shoe and Foundry Company

Mary Martha Society Meets For October Session

Mrs Floy Peterson hosted the Mary Martha Society on October 17 for a business meeting. The program began with Wonderful Words of Life and a prayer by Mrs Floy Peterson. Discussions on Stewardship and Tithing followed along with business matters and refreshments of pie coffee and mints. Attending were Mesdames Mae McCormick Dorcas Harvey Marjorie Lay Helen Carter Mollie Cordray Elizabeth Bagley Dorothy Drake Lora Carter and hostess Mrs Floy Peterson. Next meeting will be with president Mrs Marjorie Lay.

Honor Roll Adds October Names in New London Iowa

The October Honor Roll lists residents and spouses including H. T. Jerome Geo Gooch C B Gooch C H Becker G M Spencer Quinn E Guyer J R Wood and many more. Readers are urged to visit and renew for the home paper if their name appears and they are in town.

H. T. Jerome Geo. Gooch C. B. Gooch C. H. Becker G. M. Spencer Quinn E. Guyer J. R. Wood R. E. Hoskins Louis Stephenson J. C. Daniels Stella J. Shook H.C. Bailey Farmers Produce New London Iowa Chas

List of draft registration serial numbers from Linn County

The document lists draft registrants from Brown ing and Purdin in Linn County with their assigned serial numbers. Names include Browning Eldon Alien Head 75 Kenneth Warren Gooch 77 Verne Owen Stevenson 84 and many others up to 1437 Jay A. Griffis with continued text noted.

Browning and Purdin Linn County Browning Eldon Alien Kenneth Warren Gooch Verne Owen Stevenson J. M. Hoover James B.oulter Vincent Seele Ivan R. Cokerham John Raymond Anderson Russell Leo Benskin J. P. McKenzie James William Smith Glenn T. Jerome Morris D. Crookshanks Verl L. Cotter Lee Ellis Hedges John Edwin Hanman Charles Owen Stults Leon W. Vincent Donald W. Jones Wayne L. Rulon Louis. E. Austin Lloyd E. Ashbaugh Marlin E. Woodside John Theodore Steele Kermit, A. Lambert Carl Leslie Jones Theodore A. Rottmann William H. Brookshier Glenn C. Rhodes Beverly Glenn Gooch Cecil L. Cassit James Willis Elliott Raymond Browning Thomas Roscoe McArtor Raymond Rottmann Luther E. Bauer Jermiah Pd, Jennings Jakie F. Simmons Howard R. Carter Lawrence E. Fox James Donald Johnson Floyd Francis Henning A. Edward Morelock James B. Rudloff Ralph L. Warren William Howard Myers Donald E. George Wm. Verl Riddle Mervyn D. Garrett William H. Pridemore Earl E. Jerome Ches, Arthur Rinehart Francis R. Schrock Noel Lloyd Montgomery John Carl Simmons Otto W. Hill Glenn Bundies Richard Alison Thurlo Jay A. Griffis

Farm For Rent Near Browning Missouri

80 acre farm for rent three miles south of Browning. Contact Mrs. Elizabeth Gilmer at 424 Cherry St. Chillicothe Missouri for details.

Browning Elizabeth Gilmer Cherry St Chillicothe

Paul Van Osdol Seeks Re-Election for Circuit Judge

Paul Van Osdol of the 12th Judicial Circuit announces his candidacy for re-election. He was born May 31 1892 in Bucklin Linn County Missouri and practiced law in Brookfield before moving to a Bucklin farm. He served in World War I with the 356th Infantry and belongs to multiple veteran, religious, and professional groups.

Paul van Osdol Paul VanOsdol 12Th Judicial Circuit Chariton Linn Sullivan Judge VanOsdol Bucklin Linn County Missouri University High School Columbia School of Law University of Missouri Willie Woodson Paul, Jr Kansas City Woodson Brookfield 356Th Infantry S9th France van Osdel Christian Church Masonic Lodge American Bar Association The American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars

Be Sure Of This The Call To Go Vote

A civic appeal urges citizens to visit voting booths and mark their ballots after hearing speeches from both sides. The text emphasizes honesty and personal judgment in casting votes.

Voting Rights Hope Amid Fear of Loss of Freedom

A vocal meditation on political peril, urging citizens to reach the polls without coercion. The speaker warns of looming dictatorship and oppression while stressing the value of the right to vote as a fragile American privilege.

Hunters Banned on Private Farms Cited by Officials

The notice warns that hunting on farms or land leased by the landowners is prohibited and violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Officials named include Arthur Morris and a list of local authorities and landowners.

Arthur Morris A. S. Pfeiffer Wesley Brantner C. L. Britton Lyle Britton Archie Coffman B. O. Brantner A. L. Knifong E. W. Riley van Mairs W. P. Barclay

Birth of Shirley Jéanne Hale to Mr and Mrs Nile Hale

Mr and Mrs Nile Hale announce the birth of a 6 pound baby girl named Shirley Jéanne born Thursday October 4. Dr Mc Artor was the attending physician. The Hale family resides with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Tunnell near Humphreys.

Nile Hale Shirley Jéanne Dr. McArtor Hale Fred Tunnell Humphreys

Typhoon at Electric Theatre November 6 7

A Technicolor adventure titled Typhoon arrives at the Electric Theatre on November 6 and 7 featuring Dorothy Lamour as an exotic queen. Robert Preston and Lynee Overman lead a tropical war story with jungle kingdoms and a forest fire for edge of seat thrills.

Electric Theatre Dorothy Lamour Robert Preston Lynee Overman

Vote For Sheriff James G. Anderson

A campaign note from James G. Anderson urging voters to consider his candidacy for sheriff. He appeals for in person meetings, fair campaigning, and asks for support on Election Day.

4&E James G. Anderson

Family Dinner at the Crist Home October 27

A large family dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Crist on Sunday October 27. Attendees included numerous Crist relatives and friends from Missouri and Kansas, among them J. D. Summers Clara of Kansas City and many others from New Boston Purdin Winigan and nearby towns. One guest noted as present.

Edgar Crist J. D. Summers Clara Kansas City Jas Purdin, Mo Ramah Jean

Notice of Special Stockholders Meeting at Citizens Savings Bank

Notice is given of a Special Meeting of Citizens Savings Bank stockholders in Browning Missouri on December 27 1940 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting aims to vote on increasing capital stock from 20000 to 25000 via a 25 percent stock dividend. Attest Elvin L Harmon Secretary M L Haning President.

Citizens Savings Bank of Browning Missouri Elvin L. Harmon Secreta M. L. Haning

Young Son Passes Away in Missouri Community

Notice records the death of George William Lambert aged 14 in Linn County Missouri on October 25 1940 after illness starting October 17. He is survived by his parents sisters and brothers and is buried at North Salem Cemetery after funeral at the Methodist Church in North Salem.

George William Lambert Ona Eva Richardson Lambert Enterprise Township Linn County Missouri McLarney Hospital Brookfield Mary Spencer Browning Luetta Herbert Walter le Roy Carl J. T. Hooke River Funreal North Salem Corbin of Purdin Hal of Browning Ronald McDonald von Fields DeWayne Head Bobby Schreiner Verlan Ogle Gerald Guyer Pauline Woodside von Dean Ogle Wilma Ruby McDonald Adelaid Morrison DeVon Palmer Ramah McCollum North Salem Cemetery A. J. River

Card of Thanks for George Lambert

We thank neighbors and friends who helped during the illness and death of our son George. Grateful for lunch flowers flower girls pallbearers pianist choir grave digging Rev Corbin River Funeral Home and staff. Mr. and Mrs Ona Lambert and family.

George Corbin A. J River of the River Funeral Home Ona Lambert

Carnival at Fairview School Promises Fun Night

A carnival is announced at Fairview School No. 110 on Thursday night November 7. Stanley Riley, the teacher, invites everyone for entertainment and plenty of cats for the event.

Fairview School Stanley Riley

Death Notice of Mrs. Wm Wheeler Mary Ann Creason Grindstaff

Mrs. Wm. Wheeler Mary Ann, 73, died at her home in Roger October 18. She was first married to William Creason, had nine children, five died young, and later married William Wheeler, producing one daughter Lola Waldeck of Milan. She leaves numerous grandchildren, two sisters, a half sister, six brothers, and was buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery after funeral services by Rev. Roland of Milan. Burial directed by Riggens Funeral Service.

Mary Ann Cain Mary Grindstaff Roger William Creason Athel Creason Purdin Missouri Granvil Creason Green City Glenn Boylan Laredo Elmer Stufflebean Linneus Creason William Wheeler Lola Waldeck Milan Tobe Campbell Pollock Theo Webb Hannah Johnson Humphreys Addison Harrison William Grandstaff Frank Grindstaff Hannibal Elvie Grindstaff Brookfield Presbyterian Church Roland of Mt. Zion Riggens

Friendly Neighbors Club Holds October Meeting

The Friendly Neighbors Club met in October with Mildred Foss as the new president presiding at two o'clock. Members quilted and bound two comforters for Linda Lou's bed and embroidered tea towels for their work.

Friendly Neighbors Club Mildred Foss Linda Lou Milddred

Pleasant Grove Ladies Aid Meeting Notes Quilt Plan

Pleasant Grove Ladies Aid met with Iva Miller on Tuesday afternoon October 22. The group opened with songs and a Bible verse noted the question of the day about upcoming work and decided to make another quilt. Attendees included Mrs. Ruston Iva Dora Bertie Bliss Maud Myrtle G and Grace. Next meeting planned for Wednesday November 6 with Mrs. Ruston.

Pleasant Grove Ladies Aid Iva Miller

True Blue Club Elects Officers and Plans Halloween Event

The True Blue Club met with hostess Mrs Fay Coulter and leader Mrs El Smith fifteen members and three visitors attended. Officers were elected and a Halloween weiner roast and masquerade at Shafter school was scheduled. Death notice: former member Mrs Carrie Bowyer has died.

True Blue Club Fay Coulter el Smith Grover Morell Jim Browning James Coulter Jesus Edgar Morris Lilburn Gilmer Mt. Evens Pikes Peak Elva Lewis Arnold Outlook Warren Gooch Price Gilmer Floy Morris Mary Molloy Omi Phillips Willard Phillips Shafter School Carrie Bowyer

General Purpose Club Holds All Day Meeting

The General Purpose Club met Thursday October 24 with Mrs. Alice Duckworth for an all day sewing session to make wool comfort blocks. A social noon meal was served by Mrs. Duckworth assisted by Mrs. Mae Bradshaw. No business was transacted except a proposed gift exchange roll call and a potential new mother and daughter member. Visitors included Mrs. Nannie Carlstead Mrs. Gertrude Kuhn and others. The group plans to meet Thursday November 14 with Mrs. Mae Hoselton.

General Purpose Club Alice Duckworth Mae Bradshaw Essie Brassfield Ruth Lantz Mable Brassfield Virginia Burke Elizabeth Hoselton Pearle Thurlo Sarah Brassfield Frances Hoselton Carrie Callihan Genevieve Thurlo Mae Hoselton Nannie Carlstead Gertrude Kuhn Joan Henry Arthur Julia Ann Joey C. R

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