Joseph Creason Passes Away in Kirksville Hospital
Joseph Sylvester Creason born December 22 1869 died September 8 1952 in Kirksville Missouri at 82 years 8 months 17 days. He lived in Sullivan and Linn Counties farming carpentering and livestock raising before moving to Purdin in 1927. He married Anna Lee Jenkins in 1893 who died in 1937. He leaves two sisters and many relatives. Funeral held September 10 1952 at the Church of Christ Purdin with Rev. W W Adamson officiating. Interment in Purdin cemetery.
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Joseph Sylvester Creason
George W
Clarinda Creason
Kirksville
Missouri
Sullivan
Linn
Purdin
Hot Springs
South Dakota
Church of Christ In
W. W. Adamson
Shelburn
Indiana
Nelson Britton
Junior Hollon
Glenn Duncan
Lawrence Elliott
John Hedges
R. D. Cassity
Orville Cokerham
Fern
Card of Thanks from the Creason Family
The Creason Family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death and burial, and for the floral offerings.
Work Wanted By Mrs Lydia Shepherd
Classified notice seeking work options including light house work ironing or child care single line reads Mrs Lydia Shepherd offers services in house cleaning ironing and babysitting with years of experience listed for hire in the local classifieds.
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Lydia Shepherd
For Sale Home grown peaches at the trees
Lola Lantz advertises peaches for sale from her home grown trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Lantz
Frying Size Chickens For Sale In Cora Missouri
Billy Lee offers frying size chickens at $1.00 each from Cora Missouri with contact at phone 128F11. Head, Cora, Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Lee
Head
Cora, Mo
Coleman Oil Heater for sale by Mrs Sam Falconer
Coleman oil heater offered by Mrs Sam Falconer. Call Browning at phone 81 or visit Mrs Sam Falconer for details.
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Coleman Oil Heater
Browning
Sam Falconer
Nine shoots weight about fifty pounds
Mrs Leanna Leeper of Browning Missouri reports nine shoots weighing around 50 pounds.
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Leanna Leeper
Browning, Mo
Round Oak duplex heating stove sale listing
Mrs Laura Hamilton of Browning offers a Round Oak duplex heating stove for sale. Contact details not fully legible.
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Laura Hamilton
Browning
Head Family Reunion At Carl Lumsden Home
A large family reunion gathered with brothers sisters and cousins from multiple states at Carl Lumsden home in Cora Missouri. Attendees included Everett Campion H H Brinkley Noel Head Alva Brinkley Charley Head Gene Logan James Havens James E Head Chas Davis Edward Fastner Harold Klinefelter Guy Head and others. They enjoyed a big meal then visited and took pictures hoping to meet again next year.
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Carlene
Baltimore
Maryland
Doris
Shawnee
Kansas
San Diego
Calif
Everett Campion
Brookfield
H. H. Brinkley
Noel Head
Alva Brinkley
Laclede
Charley Head
Purdin
J. S. Head
Carl Head
D. W. Head
Cora, Mo
Herbert Head
Lee Vincel
Galt
Chester Caldwell
Jennings Reunion plans at Linneus Park
The Jennings Reunion is set to be held at Linneus Park on September 14, 1952. Organizers announce the gathering under Section 7t guidelines.
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Jennings
Linneus Park
In Appreciation for Kindness to Ray Bennett
We thank neighbors and friends for the cards letters and flowers sent Ray while in the hospital and for the many acts of kindness shown us. Mr and Mrs Ray Bennett.
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Ray
Ray Bennett
Revival Meeting at Browning Baptist Church in Browning
Revival meetings led by Evangelist Rev W H Allison at Browning Baptist Church run from September 28 to October 11 with further notices to follow. Residents are urged to attend and participate in services and activities planned during the event.
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Browning Baptist Church
W. H. Allison
Mechanical and Repair Work At Gamble Store Garage Purdin
Perry Skinner announces he has taken over the Gamble Store Garage in Purdin Missouri and is ready to handle all mechanical and repair work for old and new customers.
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Gamble Store
Purdin
Perry Skinner
Purdin, Mo
Sunday Dinner Guests at the Norvells
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Norvell included Mr. and Mrs. James Oaks, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Norvell and Randy, Mr. and Mrs. Harvie Drake. Later evening guests were Mr. and Mrs. Don Wood and Juanita, Mrs. Lucile Norvell, Mrs. Mary Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bedell.
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Carl Norvell
James Oaks
Lloyd Norvell
Randy
Harvie Drake
Don Wood
Juanita
Lucile Norvell
Mary Taylor
Carl Bedell
Roberta Lea Rudi ger Born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas A Ridi ger
Mr and Mrs Chas A Rudolf ger of Moline Illinois welcomed an eight pound thirteen ounce baby girl named Roberta Lea born September 3 in a local hospital They also have a son
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Chas. A. Rudiger
Moline
Ill
Roberta Lea
Purdin Church of Christ Bible Study Schedules
The Purdin Church of Christ invites all to Bible study every Sunday at 10 a m The meeting at the church will run through Sunday evening Sunday morning preaching begins at 11 o clock with evening services at 7 30 p m All are welcome to attend
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Purdin Church of Christ
Church of Christ At
Purdin
Methodist Church Notice for Purdin Bear Branch Morris Chapel
Sunday School each Sunday at 10 o clock at Purdin Bear Branch and Morris Chapel Worship and preaching next Sunday September 14 1952 at Purdin at 11 and 7 30 Annual Conference meets Saturday September 20 Gilbert Montgomery is the Lay Member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
E. V. Campbell
Purdin
Bear Branch
Morris Chapel
Gilbert Montgomery
Quiet 1952 wedding unites Joan Carter and Barney Wild
On September 3 1952 at 2 30 p m a quiet double ring ceremony took place at Rev T P Sanders home. Miss Joan Carter of Purdin Missouri wed Barney Finis Wild of New Boston Missouri. The bride wore aqua blue street length dress with brown accessories. The groom in a business suit and earlier served in WWII. The couple honeymooned in southern Missouri.
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T. P. Sanders
Joan Carter
Purdin
Missouri
Barney
New Boston
Guy T. Carter
Lora Cokerham
Liberty High School
Browning
Frank Wild
A. T. Plemmons
Elkins
West Virginia
Sylvia
St-Set
Emery D. Gray
Emery Gray
First Baptist Church
Robert S. Lowndes
Freida Wilkerson
Sidney G. Kaylor
Washington D. C
Gray
Elkins High School
Davis and Elkins College
Department of the Army
Washington D
Wesleyan Service Guild meets at Mrs Ila Nevins home
The Wesleyan Service Guild gathered September 5 hosted by Mrs Ila Nevins with Mrs Blanche Head and Mrs Kathleen Quigley assisting. Guests included Mrs Howard Carter and Bonna Jo Nevins. Mary Grice led the meeting, delivered worship, and closing prayer as president was ill.
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Wesleyan Service Guild
Ila Nevins
Blanche Head
Kathleen Quigley
Howard Carter
Bonna Jo Nevins
Grice
Mary Lee Crooks
Guild
McArtor and Chapman Hereford Sale
Vadis Alspach
Almeda Bartow
Lillian Bennett
Alma Browning
Lou Copeland
Nina Fanning
Mary Garrett
Martha Gooch
Rose Green
Mary Grice
Velma Jennings
Mabelle Keithley
Jennie Lumsden
Ira Nevins
Genevieve Pr
Thanks to all who aided during illness and death of Coral Shouse
The family of Coral Shouse expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for services rendered during her illness and passing. They also thank everyone for the beautiful floral offerings and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coral. Shouse
R. G. Shouse
Methodist Circuit Plans Services and Conference
The churches schedule morning worship at 10 a.m. with Supt. G T Wooward and Chester Dennis, followed by Reger at 11 a.m. Evening services are at Mt. Zion at 8 p.m. Annual Conference set for St. Joseph on September 20. Official Board meets Monday at 7 30 p.m.
Elkins West Virginia Couple Wed in Baptist Church Ceremony
Sylvia Plem mons of Elkins and Emery D. Gray of Washington D C were married August 30 at the First Baptist Church in Elkins. The couple and families hosted a dinner after the ceremony and plan a honeymoon in the southern states.
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Elkins
West VA
MFA Elevator Pays Premium for First Soybeans
MFA welcomed soybeans with a premium of 3.14 per bushel paid to Jesse Longwell for the first load hauled to the MFA Elevator on Saturday September 6. Longwell expects to fill a car this week if weather allows. Beans were of excellent quality per Harley Hawkins manager. MFA aims to be in full swing by week’s end based on moisture tests and county farmer reports. The cooperative will offer premium prices and fast service to farmers and truck drivers when receiving beans.
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Jesse Longwell
M.F.A
Longwell
Harley Hawkins
MFA
Mrs Nora Cassity Visits Kirksville Kin and Meadville Friends
Mrs Nora Cassity spent last Wednesday to Monday afternoon with her niece and nephew Mr and Mrs Forrest Jacobs of Kirksville. The Jacobses brought her home and they traveled via Meadville to visit Mr and Mrs Grover Murrell.
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Nora Cassity
Forrest Jacobs
Kirksville
Family Home Sunday Celebrates Dixon Birthday Gatherings
On Sunday July 7 the Dixon family held a large home gathering in Knoxville Iowa with many relatives present. Virgil R Waddill and Janice Dixon celebrated birthdays along with several Dixon family members including Marvin and Meredith Dixon in Colorado and Iowa and others from Monroe Purdin Milan and Ottumwa.
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Hulbert
Dixon
Virgil R. Waddill
Janice Dixon
Marvin Dixon
Knoxville
Iowa
Meredith Dixon
Colorado Springs
Colo
Ronald Dixon
Browning
Herbert Lambert
Kenneth
Monroe
Billy Crowdis
Milan
Lelan Shipp
Purdin
Wilma
Stanley
Vernon
The
Home
Ottumwa
Mary Waddill
Waterloo
Radios For Sale At Bailey Maytag Co
Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co Browse for your convenience Neff Radio Service 316 Market St Brookfield Mo This classified item notes storefront pickup and repairs at local radio shops with addresses in Brookfield Missouri.
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Bailey Maytag Co
Neff
Market St
Brookfield, Mo
Liberty School sets election for student body president
Student Council met on Sept 8 list of members includes Larry Brown Janet Smith Wendell Patterson Joanne Wolfe Dean Rinehart Marlene Abbott Dickie Rhodes Rosalie Hess Keith Maggart Nancy Jo Head Judy Cannon. Election on Sept 16 in gym will pick president and vice president by preferential vote with Elaine Ingraham Vernon Head Paul Hollon Dorothy Johnson Gilbert Head and Judy Moore as candidates.
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Larry Brown
Janet Smith
Wendell Patterson
Joanne Wolfe
Dean Rinehart
Marlene Abbott
Dickie Rhodes
Rosalie Hess
Keith Maggart
Nancy Jo Head
Judy Cannon
Elaine Ingraham
Vernon Head
Paul Hollon
Dorothy Johnson
Gilbert Head
Judy Moore
Mr. Otto
James Brinkley
Gary Gooch
Shirley Minor
Marilyn Wohler
Joy Maggart
Browning Opens Softball Season in Green City Tournament
Browning girls face Meadville in the season opener of a regional tournament featuring Green City Northwestern Laclede Linneus Liberty Meadville and Bucklin. Boys also meet Meadville with winners advancing to face the Laclede Northwestern winner. Trophies awarded for top three. Admission 35c adults 20c students. semi finals 50c 35c. finals 50c 35c.
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Browning
Green City
Tok
Northwestern
Laclede
Linneus
Liberty
Meadville
Bucklin
Band Clinic At Browning And Purdin Tests Pupils
Music aptitude tests given by Mrs Artz and Mr Linton of Chillicothe assessed upper grade pupils at Purdin Shelby Browning and Browning Freshman class. High scorers may join band after tryouts Friday night Sept 19 in Browning Music Room.
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Artz
Linton
Chillicothe
Purdin
Shelby
Browning
Bridal Shower for Miss Joan Carter of Purdin
Mrs. Cecil McGhee hosted a bridal shower on Monday September 1 for Miss Joan Carter who wed Barney Wild the next day. Guests placed gifts on the table and enjoyed contests and refreshments as the bride opened presents. Miss Carter is a granddaughter of Lula Carter of Browning.
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Cecil McGhee
Near
Shelby
Joan Carter
Barney Wild
Elonzo Schreckhise
Sebert Baker
Everett Sc
James Cokerham
Joyce
Bill Schreiner
W. J. Cokerham
Irene Barrows
Harold Foss
Sheriff
Karen
Katheryn Smith
Janice
Ben Carter
Chillicothe
Miss Carter
Lula Carter
Browning
Picnic Dinner At Linneus Park Brings Kin Together
A Sunday picnic at Linneus Park gathered many relatives for a noon basket dinner and an afternoon of conversation and games. Attending were Mr and Mrs L L Jackson and children Terry and Bonnie, Mr and Mrs Melvin Lewis and children Karen and Randy, Mr and Mrs Wayne Isley and children Dale and Claudie Sue, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Murrell and children Betty and Johnnie, Mr and Mrs Raymond Murrell and Mrs Marvin Murrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linneus Park
L. L. Jackson
Terry
Bonnie
Tae
Cae
Melvin Lewis
Karen
Randy
Wayne Isley
Dale
Claudie Sue
Kenneth Murrell
Betty
Johnnie
Raymond Murrell
Marvin Murrell
Local Soldier Returns Home With Discharge
Corporal Elmo Britton returned from overseas and arrived home Saturday a week ago. His wife Mrs. Britton and their baby stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Havens while Elmo adjusts to civilian life. He has received his discharge.
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Cpl
Elmo Britton
Baby Phyllis Jean Born At Grim Smith Hospital
Mr and Mrs John Baskett welcomed a baby girl named Phyllis Jean born Saturday night at Grim Smith Hospital in Kirksville. The infant weighed 3 lb 12 oz and was placed in an incubator for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baskett
Grim Smith Hospital
Kirksville
Phyllis Jean
Browning School Band Grows With 28 Members At Start
The Browning School Band opens with 28 members including newcomers Shirley Bauer and Texas Ridenhour. Parents urged to enroll children, noting earlier success with tonettes in grade schools. Rental and purchase options for tonettes discussed, with Sept 19 event to promote involvement.
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Linton
Browning
Shirley Bauer
Texas Ridenhour
Tonettes
Tonette
Nne
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Joseph Creason
Creason
Sam J. Gooch
Carl Lumsden
Barney F
Wesleyn Service Guild
Ing Methodist Circuit
Howard Copeland
Sset. Gray
Browning High School
United States Air Force
Offutt Air Force Base
Nebraska
Platts
Seaham
Liberty School
Athletic Department
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