Cotter Reunion Held At City Park Sunday
The Cotter family reunion took place in Browning on Sunday September 2 with a hearty dinner and a post lunch program of visiting music and songs. Attendees listed include numerous Cotter family members from Brookfield Browning Purdin Mendon Warsaw Milan City and other nearby towns. Two relatives Will Riger and Aunt Rachel Hatch are noted as having died since the last meeting and local notes mention a humorous item about a new baby and a comical X ray incident involving Lizzy Ruff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotter
Browning
Brookfield
J. A. Cotter
Lou Cotter
Kenneth Cotter
Joe Ausmus
Wes Bailey
Bart Lambert
Joe Johnson
Lyle Gooch
Paul Gooch
Will Gooch
Geo. Cotter
Sherman Cotter
Noel Bennett
Will Cordray
Cora Abbott
Purdin
Earnest Earson
J. E. Cot and Sons
Lula Elliott
City
H. Polkey and Son
W. A. Sad
Laclede
Henry Yatt
Geo. Krantz
Bentter
Chris Christensen
Uncil Bluffs
Alice Bar
Keokuk
Noah Cotter
Illicothe
Clara Smith
Ifton Hill
Will Riger
Rachel Hatch
Diary notes from Slats on Hetty Etter and Xmas package
Slats records a family diary week with Hetty Etter’s baby causing tension. Mr Gillem receives a mysterious nonshaking Xmas package marked Do Not Shake Until Christmas. A classmate visits, a golf trophy is fondly recalled. A new family seeks help with motors and two cleaners. Pa reads about Columbus in the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pa Wood
Ben All Rite
Hetty Etter
Hetty
Saterday
Gillem
Mexiko
Ore House
Crick
Clumbus
United States
Ant Emmy
Ben
Sunshine Workers Meet for All Day August Meeting
The Sunshine Workers held an all day gathering with Mrs Will and Alton Abbott on August 29. A flower garden quilt framed work and cooler weather boosted progress while a noon covered dish luncheon drew attendees. The program featured readings by members and a stunt prize to Bernice Parker and Mrs Frank Phillips. Twenty members and ten visitors attended. The next meeting will be with Mrs Frank Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Will
Alton Abbott
A. Abbott
Glen Cordray
Jacob Bailey
Earnest Head
Elwood Thudhum
Roy Maxwell
Will Burkholder
Frank Phillips
Bernice Pearler
Bernice
Quartet Performs in Marceline Then Disbands
A local male quartet traveled to Marceline Sunday evening to give a program during the church service. Lorraine Glaze assisted with soprano numbers, with Amber Duckworth at the piano. The quartet included Edward Williams James Williams Hollis Duckworth and Harvey Fields Dickinson. Mr and Mrs H C Bailey Mr and Mrs R A Glaze and DeVon Mrs J R Williams and Mr and Mrs W H Dickinson accompanied them. Younger members Dickinson and Williams will leave for college next week, leading to the group’s disbanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marceline
Lorraine Glaze
Amber Duckworth
Edward Williams
James Williams
Hollis Duckworth
Harvey Fields Dickinson
H. C. Bailey
R. A. Glaze
DeVon
J. R. Williams
W. H. Dickinson
Messrs. Dickinson
Williams
Rain Gives Hope For Fall Pastures To Farmers
Rains bring green pastures as fodder is stored in shocks and meadows begin to recover. If continued rain continues, fall pastures will be abundant, easing the need to feed stock for long months and preventing large herd selloffs at low prices.
Mrs Ida Hooker Dies at Home in Browning Missouri
Ida A Gable born 1853 Green County Pennsylvania died August 27 1934 at her Browning Missouri home aged 80 years 10 months 21 days She moved from Pennsylvania to Missouri in 1868 married Enoch M Hooker in 1871 ten of their fifteen children survive along with many grandchildren and siblings Funeral services were held at 2 30 in the Hooker home with burial in the family cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida A. Gable
Green County
Browning
John
Mary Gable
Linn County
United Brothern Church
Locust Valley
Enoch M. Hooker
Hattie Borden
Ollie McCalmont
Pheonix
Ariz
Florence Wheeler
Lineville
Ira Summey
Kenton
Grace Morelock
Milan
Blanche Johnson
Alice Bennett
Ada
Paulline
Violet
Eva
James
Charles
Alpha
George
Lizzie Davis
Centerville
Alice Fishback
J. D. Gable
Oklahoma City
Okla
Rev. J. Drinkard
Hooker Farm
Sam Logsdon
C. W. Clements
Brookfield, Mo
Card of Thanks for Mother’s Sickness and Passing
We thank all who assisted during our mother’s illness and death. Gratitude for the beautiful song and flowers from the children.
Man Proposes God Disposes in Great Drought Era
Government crop and acreage reduction programs aimed to curb surpluses by paying farmers to destroy crops. Millions in payments issued before a severe drought devastated wheat and cotton states, drying topsoil and killing cattle. Public reaction varied as headlines spread and pity rose for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Wallace
Washington
Farmers Store Opens New Harris Outlet
The Farmers Store of this city opened a new store in Harris on Saturday. The commodious building with basement houses the same quality merchandise offered in their home store and in Cora. Everett Dodson will operate the Harris location, bringing years of local business experience to the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Cora
Everett Dodson
Jones Family Visits Old Friends in the City
Mr and Mrs Howard Jones Lish Jones and Mrs D C Jessee of Kansas City spent the week end here with relatives and friends. They seldom have an opportunity to visit with old friends here but Howard and Lish enjoyed themselves during their stay. Their relatives and friends here are glad to have them with us. The office acknowledges a pleasant call from Lish and Howard who complimented the improvements in the home town weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Jones
Lish Jones
D. C. Jessee
Kansas City
Howard
Lish
Our
City
Galt Band Helps Local Concert In Late Season Event
The Galt band attended a Wednesday night concert on August 29 conducted by Prof. Paul Porter. It praised the trumpet clarinet and drum sections and noted strong citizen cooperation. With cool evenings, this likely was the final concert of the season.
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Galt
Paul Porter
S. S. Class Outing To Brookfield On Aug 24
Mrs W H Dickinson led the S S class of young men to Brookfield for dinner and a matinee at DeGraw Theater. Attending were Carlyle Bennett Harvey F Dickinson Herman Jones John Lee Smith Edward F Williams Ronald Williams with guest Larry Tucker staying with Harvey F Dickinson and Mrs J R Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Dickinson
S. S
Brookfield
DeGraw Theater
Carlyle Bennett
Harvey F. Dickinson
Herman Jones
John Lee Smith
Edward F. Williams
Ronald Williams
Larry Tucker
J. R. Williams
Linn County Baptist Association Hears Prominent Sermons
The 62nd annual Linn County Baptist Association meeting convened at Browning Baptist Church over August 30 and 31 with large crowds. Rev. Hurst of Marceline First Baptist and Rev. Hard grove of Park Baptist Brookfield delivered sermons on Speckled Bird Baptists and Today, with Don Reynolds of Brookfield giving a forceful talk. A special B Y P A lecture by Arcel Lynn, Browning Male Quartet, and solo performances by Harvey Fields and Edward Williams completed a full program. Basket meals were provided each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Baptist Association
Browning Baptist Church
Hurst
Marceline Bap
Don Reynolds
Brookfield
Arcel Lynn
Marceline
Browning
Harvey Fields Dickinson
Edward Wiliams
Lambert Reunion at Browning Park Sunday
The Lambert reunion will be held in the Park in Browning on Sunday September 9. Friends and neighbors are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert
Browning
Oklahoma Deputy Sheriff Wayne Brantner News Update
Deputy Wayne Brantner of Newkirk Oklahoma and his wife and infant daughter spent Tuesday and yesterday with her parents Mr and Mrs Will Tucker. Brantner has held his peace officer position for two years and prospects are good for another term. Local friends praise his record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Brantner
Newkirk
Okla
Will Tucker
Wayne
Missouri Farmers Urged to Prevent Erosion This Fall
Missouri agronomist M. F. Miller warns strong erosion losses are likely on rolling corn fields due to drought and loose soils. He advises fall pasture sowing with small grains, minimal soil prep, and roller use to compact soil, with limited fertilizer needed this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
M. F. Miller
Missouri College of Agriculture
Forage Grain sows to curb erosion and feed pasture
A farmer plans to sow a forage grain not only for pasture but to control erosion. The choice emphasizes soil protection and feed value, aligning with soil conservation practices.
Turnips and Fall Gardens Boost Sheep Feed and Crops
T A Ewing of the Missouri College of Agriculture notes seeded turnips yield good sheep feed when planted on good ground and buried for winter use. J W C Alderson reports ideal germination from fall conditions with seeds emerging in 2 to 4 days. Home gardeners are urged to plant ample fall gardens for substantial late harvests and yearly food supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Ewings
Missouri College of Agriculture
J. W. C. Alderson
Ahead on Lambs Warns Missouri Expert for 1935 Season
T A Ewing of the Missouri College of Agriculture warns sheep raisers to use registered mutton rams, control parasites, and provide a nutritious ration. He says grade rams produce poorer carcasses, lighter early weights, and lower profits, while parasites and inadequate feed raise winter mortality. Flushing ewes requires better pasture or grain and a ration of oats corn and bran to rebuild body loss after shedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Ewing
Missouri College of Agriculture
Veterinary Department
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City Park
Wensday
Sandy MacDuggan
Lizzy Ruff
Tomorry
Sunshine Workers
Ida Hooker
Department of Agriculture
K. C
Linn GO
Baptist Association
Helo Meeting
Lambert Reunion
Oklahoma
Lambs
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