Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Browning Leader Record in Browning, Missouri

Page 1

We have 4,498,142 pages in Missouri

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1938

Page

1

Thomas H Bundies 1859 1938 Funeral Held at Jenkins Cemetery

Thomas Henry Bundies died August 27 1938 at age 79 years 6 months 4 days. He married Alice Myers March 27 1884 and had two children Roy Bundies and Cora Haley with eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Survived by wife two children brother Ed Bundies and sister Sarah Ann King. Funeral at home August 29 led by Rev W M Owen with burial at Jenkins Cemetery under Gerald Wade direction.

Thomas Henry Bundies Henry Malinda Bundies Sullivan County Alice Myers Roy Bundies Cora’ Haley Browning Missouri Ed Bundies Purdin Sarah Ann King St. Catherine Tom W.M. Owen Jenkins Cemetery Gerald Wade

Mrs Henry Sartor Della May Thomas Dies at 65

Mrs Henry Sartor Della May Thomas of near North Salem died August 24 1938 at age 65 years 11 months and 21 days She married Henry Sartor on May 22 1927 She leaves husband two sisters Ellen Sutton Laclede and Alice Head North Salem Preceded in death by two sisters Clara Thomas and Jane Guyer Funeral services were held at North Salem August 25 conducted by Rev O B Hobbs with burial in North Salem cemetery

Della May Thomas John Mary Thomas North Salem Henry Sartor Ellen Sutton Laclede Alice Head Clara Thomas Jane Guyer Methodist Church O. B. Hobbs

Birth and death notice for Benjamin F. Purdin from Missouri

Benjamin F. Purdin, born October 18 1868 in Linn County Missouri, died August 20 1938 at his daughter's home. He married Alice Mairs October 1 1892 and had two daughters, Mrs. Carl Vincil and Mrs. Perry Christian. Survived by wife, two daughters, two grandchildren, one great granddaughter, three sisters, five brothers, plus nieces and nephews. Funeral at Winigan Baptist church August 22 conducted by Rev. Jack Jones. buried in Price cemetery.

Benjamin F. Purdin Luther Susan Lane) Purdin Linn County Missouri Carl Vincil Alice Mairs Green City Perry Christian North Salem Winigan Baptist Church Jack Jones

D. G. Gibson Dies. Funeral Held Sunday

Mrs. Lora Carter received a Friday message announcing the death of D. G. Gibson who passed away around six that afternoon. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at Willow Creek.

Lora Carter D. G. Gibson Willow

Gibson Couple Remembered By Willow Springs Community

Mrs. Gibson preceded her husband in death a few months earlier. Mr. Gibson, a former Brown ing man, lived on a farm south of the city and had many friends here. The couple had moved to live with their daughter Dr. and Mrs. W C Bartlett at Willows Springs years ago.

Social visit and six o'clock dinner in Canton

Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Gooch and Patricia hosted a Sunday evening gathering at six o'clock. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harvey F. Dickinson, Mr. Harry Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Calhoun, Mrs. Eunice Dickinson, and Mrs. Laura Bates of Canton. Patricia helped serve.

C. W. Gooch Patricia Harvey F. Dickinson Harry Anderson J. H. Calhoun Eunice Dickinson Laura Bates Canton

Home Coming Planned by Local American Legion Post

The local Post of the American Legion will sponsor a two day Home Coming on September 23 and 24 with an entertainment program and premiums for exhibits in horticulture poultry culinary fancy work school and a flower show. Watch for further announcements and plan now to enjoy two days of entertainment.

Browning The American Legion

Edith Cooper Funeral Held in Purdin

The funeral of Mrs. Edith Cooper was held in Purdin on Monday afternoon. Former Purdin residents, she and her husband had lived in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Services were conducted by Rev. Corbin and Rev. Tinney of the M E C South church in Colorado Springs. Mr. Tinney previously served the Purdin church about thirty years ago. Attending from the area were Mrs. J P Turner, Mrs. Margaret Fore, Miss Veda Schrock, and Mrs. Nellie Seaman.

Edith Cooper Purdin Cooper Colorado Springs Colorado Corbin Tinney J. P. Turner Margaret Fore Veda Schrock Nellie Seaman

Bollings Host Six Oclock Dinner Party

Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bolling entertained Friday evening with a six o clock dinner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harvey F. Dickinson Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Calhoun Mr. Harry Anderson Dr. and Mrs. F. G. Fuhrman Miss Maude Fields and Mrs. Eunice Dickinson. An enjoyable evening followed.

J. P. Bolling Harvey F. Dickinson J. H. Calhoun Harry Anderson F. G. Fuhrman Maude Fields Eunice Dickinson Bolling

P. E. O. Meeting Delights Members With Europe Tour Talk

The P. E. O. chapter met Wednesday evening August 24 at 7 with a two course luncheon hosted by Mrs. Hinda Rush. Members present included Mesdames Epperson Harmon Hummel Haning Bailey Lantz Lantz Dickinson Whaley Peterson Williams Fuhrman Rush Seaman and Misses Burkholder Fields Glaze plus visiting member Mrs Arlene Dickinson of Memphis Missouri. Mrs Rosalie Schrock opened with a Tour of Europe and Mrs Lila Williams spoke on London. Further tour developments promised at future meetings.

Hinda Rush Mesdames Jennie Epperson Cornelia Harmon Reba Hummel Bertha Haning Letha Bailey Etta Lantz Rosalie Schrock Eva Hope Jennie Lantz Eunice Dickinson Lorene Whaley Floy Peterson Lila Williams Virginia Fuhrman Nellie Seaman Edith Burkholder Maude Fields Lorraine Glaze Arlene Dickinson Memphis Missouri Ila Nevins Europe London

Annual American Legion Meet at Cape Girardeau

Up to 10000 attendees including 750 delegates from Missouri posts expected for the state convention at Cape Girardeau September 4 through 6. Events include Forty and Eight gathering, drum and bugle corps contests, a big Monday parade, and a state commander race between Sue Lozier and Fred Bottger. Distinguished veterans and local officials will attend as festivities unfold at Houck Stadium and across the city.

American Legion Missouri The Cape Chardeau Sue C. Lozier Jefferson City Fred Bottger St. Louis Fred W. Chambers Kansas City Houck Stadium Golden Troopers Cape Girardeau Los Angeles Bennett C. Clark Harry C. Truman Lloyd C. Stark Colorado State Middle West A. D. Peterson Legion Chester Hoover Laclede

Sunday Preaching at Baptist Church at 2 30

Services Sunday afternoon at the Baptist Church at 2 30 led by Rev. W. D. Hurst. Everyone is welcome.

the Baptist, Church W. D. Hurst

True Blue Club Holds August Meeting with Shows

The True Blue Club met August 24 with eleven members and three visitors Misses Mary Smith Clarene Smith and Betty Engermann. Topics included home water versus radio, plans for an ice cream supper and secret sister gifts. The meeting ended with prayer and two contests won by Mrs Willard Phillips.

True Blue Club Warren Gooch Mary Clarene Smith Betty Engerman Mary Molloy Ida Smith Tom Morris Willard Phillips

Meeting notice from Mrs. Morris hosts refreshments

Lewis Arnold notes refreshments of orangeade and cake served by the hostess. Next meeting with Mrs. Tom Morris on September 14. C. R.

Lewis Arnold Tom Morris C. R

Lambert Reunion At Browning Park Prospers

The Lambert reunion, held at Browning Park on Sunday August 21, drew about sixty attendees despite muddy roads from Saturday night rain. Rev Hobbs and Rev Owen spoke, a bountiful five o clock supper was served, and attendees voted to hold the reunion next year the third Sunday in August with the same officers serving again.

Lambert Browning Park Hobbs Owen

Sailor Arthur Brassfield Granted 30 Day Leave

Arthur Brassfield of the U S Naval Reserves at Pensacola Florida has been granted a thirty day leave and arrived last week to visit his parents Mr and Mrs P A Brassfield and other relatives and friends.

Arthur Brassfield U. S. Naval Pensacola Florida P. A. Brassfield

Jennings Reunion At Linneus Park September 1

The Jennings Reunion will be held at Linneus Park on Sunday September 1. Everyone is welcome by committee.

Jennings Linneus Park

Harvey Dickinson Resigns to Coach at Centerville Junior College

Harvey F. Dickinson resigns after two years as athletic coach at Pleasant Hill High School Illinois to take a coaching position at Centerville Junior College Centerville Iowa. He and his wife moved from Pleasant Hill Monday to prepare for the relocation this week.

Harvey F. Dickinson Pleasant Hill Ilinois Centerville Iowa Harvey

M. E. Church South Announces Services and Meetings

The M. E. Church South announces school and church activities at 10 A. M. with teachers for all ages and preaching at 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Rev. Taylor to fix the rescheduled Quarterly Conference by mid September due to road conditions. Mid week prayer at Mrs. May Alexander's home. Pastor W. M. Owen invites worshippers.

M. E. Church South Church School Taylor May Alexander W. M. Owen

Browning Schools Begin Monday August 29

The Browning local high and grade schools opened Monday with a full corps of teachers and no vacancies. Superintendent Dutton and four teachers were retained. Assignments include H. R. Anderson principal, social science and art. Mrs Alpha Brantner commerce. Miss Lorraine Glaze English and vocal music. Edward Williams grades and band. Miss Harriette Wicker grades. Mrs Vera Lay grades. Bus routes planned. highway route to Crook’s corner. auditorium project underway with bids likely next week. basketball to use outdoor courts with most returning players.

H. R. Anderson Alpha Brantner Lorraine Glaze Edward Williams Harriette Wicker Vera Lay Supt Dutton E. F. Peterson PWA

Cotter Reunion Set for Browning Park September 4

The Cotter reunion is planned for Sunday September 4 at Browning Park. Organizers urge former classmates to attend and reconnect in a community gathering with games and refreshments.

Town Merchants Rally Against Catalogue Buyer

In Browning a political candidate was defeated because his family wore clothing and used farm implements bought by mail order. Local merchants banded together to protect home trade, urging residents to support neighbors and advertise their loyalty.

Browning

Sixth Annual Convention Brings Local Clubs Together

Wednesday August 24 marked the sixth annual convention at Browning Park with Sunshine Workers Willing Workers General Purpose Stitch and Chatter Home Workers and North Salem Quilting club in attendance. Mrs Lilian Bennett presided as Mrs Blanche Head was elected president and Mrs Leatha Smith secretary. The Stitch and Chatter Club celebrated its sixth birthday with Canora Spencer on August 19 and detailed counts show extensive club activity over six years including 166 meetings and 6 868 total attendees across events.

Browning Park Lillian Bennett Lucy Cumbo Blanche Head Leatha Smith Sunshine Workers North Salem J. Robert Hall Linn County Hall Miss Ada Hooker Stitch and Chatter Club Canora Spencer Alma Lois Alpha Amelia Irene Sylvia Emma McCollum Elva May Monroe Eunice Blackman Vivian Powell Mabel Stufflebean Edna Spencer Gladys Clorine Bagley Nannie Nola Cokerham Hazel Martin Alpha Christy Lizzie Johnson Sally Abbott Kathryn Smith Imogene Hanman Josephine DeVore Dorothy Quigley Dorothy Heed Bettie Maxie Kuhn Mary Lou DeVore Goldin Abbott Rell

Program ends with elegant piano solos ladies club

Members and guests dispersed after a pleasant day featuring a piano solo by a member who composed it. The event left attendees hopeful for a reunion next year.

Sunshine Workers Club Quilting Meeting Admired Guests

The Sunshine Workers Club met with Mrs. Theresa Pepper on Wednesday August 17 for an all day gathering. Eight members five lady visitors five gentlemen and eight children attended. They quilted and stitched, shared a fine dinner and finished the quilt nearly complete. The meeting opened with singing and roll call exchanging tea towels. Readings were given by Mrs. Minnie Rield and Mrs. Bertha Burkholder. The session closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Members listed include Minnie Bertha Faye Connie Theresa Mellie Alberta Pearl. Visitors included Mrs. Ella Smith Miss Flossie Smith Mrs. Don Minor Miss Genevieve Mrs Amanda Kruse. Gentlemen named Herb Otto Pepper Barn Head Jno Bauer Ellis Orvis Eddie Bailey Wesley Head Bobbie Smith Herbert LeRoy Pepper. Next gathering planned with Dorothy Pamperl. CC. R.

The Sunshine Workers Club Theresa Pepper Theresa Minnie Rield Bertha Burkholder Minnie Bertha Faye Connie Mellie Alberta Pearl Ella Smith Flossie Smith Don Minor Genevieve Amanda Kruse Herb Otto Pepper Barn Head Jno Bauer Ellis Orvis Eddie Bailey Wesley Head Bobbie Smith Herbert LeRoy Pepper Dorothy Pamperl CC. R

For Rent Five Room House with Built In Porch

A five room rental listing seeks tenant for a house featuring a built in porch. Contact Raymond Alspach for details and viewing arrangements.

Raymond Alspach

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thomas H. Bundies Jenkins P. E. O. Meeting Harvey Dickinson Cotter
Search Courier

Search the Browning Leader Record Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Browning Leader Record?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication