Linn County 4H Members Win 12 Ribbons at State Roundup
Linn County 4 H Club members won 12 ribbons at the State Roundup in Columbia last week returning Friday with ten red and two blue ribbons. Blue ribbons went to Donald Guyer for health and Billie Joe Crookshanks for grooming. Red ribbons came from demonstrations on hog seed inoculation and other crafts.
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Linn County
Columbia
Donald Guyer
Laclede
Billie Joe Crookshanks
Purdin
Keith Stark
Junior Evans
Clarice Bagley
Lorena Remick
Ethel Dennis
Willa Maud Buckner
Billie Matkins
Jewell McGhee
Ringland Girls
Lorene
Betty
Eldon Lewis
Jefferson City
Capitol
Ice Cream Supper Aids Dry Ridge Church
The Dry Ridge Church ladies will host an ice cream supper at the church on Thursday night September 12. Proceeds go to the church’s benefit.
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Ladies of the Dry Ridge Church
Cotter Reunion Attendees Reelect Local Officers
The eleventh Cotter descendants reunion was held at Linneus Park on Sunday September 1 with seventy one attendees. Dinner, games, and music followed a brief business meeting during which Bart Lambert was elected president and Alma Cotter secretary. The group plans to meet next year at Browning Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Cotter
Mary Jane Western
Browning Park
Artie Cotter
J. M. Moore
Nina Clair Taylor
Beatrice Moore
For Sale Concord Grapes In Purdin Missouri
For sale Concord grapes at 1.00 per bit. Contact Joe Yagel in Purdin Missouri for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Joe Yagel
Purdin, Mo
Lay Family Reunion Held at Browning Park
About fifty Lay family members and friends gathered at Browning Park on Sunday September 1 for the first annual reunion. The group enjoyed a basket dinner and a brief musical program by Phyllis and Howard Christy and Nola Jean and Bonnie Zoe Lay. Noel Lay was elected president and Irene Bedell secretary treasurer. future reunions will be on the first Sunday in September at the Browning park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lay
Browning Park
Phyllis
Howard Christy
Nola Jean
Bonnie Zoe Lay
Browning
Noel Lay
Irene Bedell
Everett. Warren
Greencastle
Sam Warren
Cecil
Clarence
Donna Dee Warren
LaPlata
Opal
Local Families Listed in Community Directory
A long list of individuals and couples from Kirksville Downing Laclede Brookfield Brunswick Browning and nearby areas is recorded, naming Ora Bunch Geraldine Major Clarence and Lantz families, Glaze Bedell Christy Termain Correll Baker Lay Jacobs Hanley Lay and others. The names include many husbands wives and children across multiple towns in Missouri.
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Kenneth Baker
Beverly
Darrell
Dee Baker
Brunswick
Gwendoline Jacobs
John
Junior
Jerald
Herman
Rita
Donald
Ronald Jacobs
Alta Hanley
C. H. Lay
C. Lay
Noel Lay
Nola Jeane
Bonnie Zoe Lay
Browning
Jerome and Baskett Reunion at White Oak Church
The Jerome and Baskett family reunion met at White Oak Church on Sunday August 20 1940 after a rainy start. President Nettie Overstreet led prayers singing and discussions with seven births and three marriages noted. Officers remained the same except Walter Jerome elected drinks, with about eighty attendees hoping for a hundred next year.
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Jerome and Baskett
Jerome and Baksett
White, Oak Church
Nettie Overstreet
Jordan
Marjorie
Lucille Jerome
Robert Stephenson
Halie Dewayne Moore
Thomas Wesley Stephenson
Virginia Ellen Ford
Euelah Alice Nickell
Charles Edward McCollum
Chester Coram
Chester Overstreet
Henry Jerome
Sylvia Jacobs
Walter Jerome
Lucille Grimer
Johnnie
Walter Stephenson
Beryl
Eva Turner
Rex
Elba
Betty
Stephen Jerome
Floy
Burdee Eather
Hubert
Clinton
Cecil
Raymond
Ramah Alice
Annie Price
Virginia Williams
Virginia Law
Wayne McNabb
Hallie Moore
Hallie Dewayne
Walter Overstreet
Isabell
Roger
Lula Jacobs
Clay Dell
Guy Brookshier
Norene
Louis
Milda Pratt
Chas. Polson
Ruth
Louise Coram
Daniel Thudhum
Clyde Brinkley
Helen
Buddie
Jimmie
Roy Langdon Seriously Injured In Accident Near Chillicothe
Roy Langdon is severely injured after a three car crash near the Chillicothe wye on Saturday evening. His wife and four year old child suffered injuries, while a neighbor in the Langdon car sustained a broken hip and leg. Other occupants escaped with minor injuries as the救 other vehicles involved avoided fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Langdon
Chillicothe
Roy Langdon
Wye
Langdon
Chillicothe Hospital
Roy
Langdons
Chilliicothe
Native Lumber Sawing Offer From Local Worker
Local ad from Guy L. Peters posted one mile south of Cora promising to saw lumber and fix bills for customers. Short classified notice indicates services to customers in the area.
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Guy L. Peters
Cora
Achievement Day Picnic Held by Womens Rural Clubs at Browning
The seventh annual Achievement Day picnic of the Womens Rural Clubs took place at Browning City Park on Wednesday August 28 1940. Members enjoyed a noon basket dinner and displays by the Sunshine Workers and Willing Works. Officers for the coming year were elected Mrs Mable Arnold president and Mrs Irene Kelley secretary. A prize for largest attendance went to Stitch and Chatter and Willing Workers clubs tied at seventeen. The day included a program by four clubs and a vote to hold the event again next year on the fourth Wednesday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Rural Clubs
Browning
Sunshine Workers
W. H. Oliver
Cecile Cotter
Mable Arnold
Sunshine Workers Club
Irene Kelley
Stitch and Chatter Club
Willing Workers Club
General Purpose Club
Farewell Party for Allen Lambert Before Army Transfer
Seventy seven neighbors friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs John Longwell to bid Allen Lambert farewell before his Army departure. The gathering followed a candy supper and included the Lambert and Longwell families and other local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Lambert
John Longwell
Ben Almond
Robert Lambert
Ibb Spencer
Lolan Lambert
Nettie Lambert
Jesse Longwell
Ona Lambert
Archie Dickinson
Walter Head
Crowdis Bros. Calf Wins 4-H Championship at Sedalia State Fair
Crowdis Bros near Roger Missouri sold an Aberdeen Angus calf from their herd to a Avalon 4-H member. The calf captured the championship at Sedalia State Fair during August 18 to 26 and sold for 20 cents per pound afterward, showcasing the farm’s quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowdis Bros
Roger
Avalon
Sedalia
Friendly Neighbors Club Enjoys Grand River Park Picnic
A Friendly Neighbors Club outing to Brunswick's Grand River Park included a large fish fry and extensive picnic fare. Attendees listed include Harold Finney, Lee Lyons, Grace Draper, Leta Fay Woods, and many club members and their families. The group departed after a joyful day with plans for another trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Neighbors Club
Brunswick
Grand River Park
Harold Finney
Brookfield
Lee Lyons
Ruby Ruth
Purdin
W.J
W.R. Martin
Browning
Grace Draper
Chillicothe
Leta Fay Woods
New Boston
W. J. Cokerham
L. H. Edens
Carl Tapscott
Merle Foss
Gary Lee
J. H. Burkholder
Ivan Cokerham
Everett Brown
Maggie Ogle
Johnnie
W. J. Penhale
W. D. Patterson
J. H. Payne
Allie McCollum
Irvin Smith
Janice Marilyn
Columbian oats and twenty head two year old white face steers
W B Arnold of Browning Missouri lists Columbian oats and twenty head two year old white face steers in a public sale notice.
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W. .B. Arnold
Browning, Mo
4-H Fair judges named for Brookfield September dates
Freeman Scott of Producers Livestock Marketing Association of St Joseph will judge calves at the 4-H Fair September 27 28 in Brookfield. He judged calves last year and their Tri State Baby Beef Show placements confirmed his rankings. Glenn Thacker will judge sheep and hogs, Rolla A Baugher will judge grain and vegetables, and John A Wisdom will judge poultry.
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Freeman Scott
Producers Livestock Marketing Association of
St. Joseph
Brookfield
Scott
Tri-State
Glenn Thacker
Chariton County
Rolla A. Baugher
Sullivan County
John A. Wisdom
Chillicothe
Harvey Dickinson to Teach Sports in Hinsdale High School
Harvey F. Dickinson, former Centerville high school teacher and junior college athletic coach, resigns to join Hinsdale Illinois schools as a teacher and head of boys athletics. He completed a master's at Missouri, moves with wife for the 1940 41 term, receiving a salary increase and expanded sports opportunities for Hinsdale high school with 600 to 700 students.
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Harvey F. Dickinson
Centerville
Iowa
Hinsdale
Illinois
Harvey
University of Missouri
Li Grange
Centerville Daily Sowegan and Citizen
Centerville Junior College
Dickinson
Public Auction at Browning Home September 14
Public sale conducted at the seller's Browning residence on Saturday September 14. Household furniture canned fruits and other articles will be auctioned by Carter and Brassfield with Mrs Andrew Myers serving as auctioneer.
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Browning
Carter & Brassfield
Andrew Myers
Farewell Surprise Party for Lora Myers
Western Light and Telephone Company employees held a farewell surprise for Miss Lora Myers at Miss Mary Smiths home in Linneus September 2. Guests included relatives and coworkers from Linneus and Browning who shared refreshments and best wishes for her California move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Light and Telephone Company
Linneus and Browning
Mary Smith
Lora Myers
California
Minnie Gregg
Creighton
John Myers
Ercell Phillips
C. B. Chenoweth
Edwin
A. D. Elliott
Jerry
Annis
Mayme Bales
Lou Harvey
Linneus
Julia Myers
Lora
Garnelle Falconer
Bettie Baker
Prma Peterson
Peterson Family Reunion Honors Uncle Nick at Chillicothe Park
A large Peterson family reunion for the descendants of Job B. Peterson of Browning and N. E. Peterson of Brookfield gathered at Simpson Park in Chillicothe on Sunday September 1. The event featured a shade-tree dinner and a blessing by E F Peterson with photos taken in the afternoon. Present were Alicia Iowa Mr and Mrs Harry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Job B. Peterson
Browning
N. E. Peterson
Brookfield
Simpson Park
Chillicothe
Nick
E. F. Peterson
Alicia
Iowa
Harry
Birthday party for Harvey Gene Head at Charley Head home
A birthday celebration for Harvey Gene Head was held Friday August 23 at the Charley Head residence. Family and friends assisted with cake and ice cream then attended a Homecoming supper with Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson Mrs. Hosford and son Ronald and Mr. and Mrs. Burkholder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Head
Harvey Gene Head
Hershel
John Lee
Donald Robison
Dwane Williams
Donald Lee Williams
Richard Whaley
Kansas City
Get Acquainted Club Elect Officers At Cross Roads School
The Get Acquainted Club met at Cross Roads Schoolhouse on Wednesday August 21 with eight present and four absent. Velma Spray joined bringing roll to thirteen. officers to serve next year will be Bessie Head president Lucy Sevier vice president Elma Brinkley secretary Chloe Hoskins reporter. They plan to start the year in January and old officers will serve until then.
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Get
Cross Roads
Velma Spray
Bessie Head
Jesus
Lucy Sevier
Elma Brinkley
Chloe Hoskins
Willing Workers Club Sees Members and Guests Gather
The Willing Workers Club of the Jenkins District met August 21 with eleven members and visitors Miss Pelle Logan Mrs Dorothy Drake Ms Leone Palmer Harris Mrs Arthur Haley Jes and Clive Ly. A dinner was served and Psalms 113 read. They planned a play for Achievement Day and tied with Stitch and Chatter Club for attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Jenkins District
Myra Ly
Pelle Logan
Dorothy Drake
Leone Palmer Harris
Arthur Haley
Jes
Clive Ly
Genevieve Prather
Elizabeth Ann
Cecile Cotter
Maude Christy
Laura
Stitch and Chatter Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Billie J. Crookshanks
Roy Simpson
James
Earl
Helen Smith
Clyde
Charley Martin
Goldie
Helen Swisegood
Ilene
Betty Belzer
Jack
Betty Norris
Mary Lambert
Belle Davis
Harry Lambert
Kermit Lambert
Stanley Riley
Mary Cokerham
Marjorie Minor
Oren
Kermit Head
Virgie Cordray
Geo. Spencer
Oda Spencer
Ellis Abbott
Prey Oliver
Eldon
Irene
Lorraine
Dewayne Head
Evelyn
Helen Ann
Eugene West
Allen
Harvey Dickinson
Hinsdale, Ill
Centerville, Ia
L. C. Peterson
Ben H Peterson
Ray Dunne
Joe Nevins
Jimmie and
Erma Peterson
Cleve Jennings
J.C
Jerry Jennings
Marilyn
Ruth Ann. Humphreys
Calvin Henley
Wilma Jean
Leila Louise
Irvin Hart
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