Family reunion honors Wood relatives from Nebraska and California
Relatives gathered at Ben Wood home on Sunday September 8 for a family reunion honoring Albert Wood of Pacific Grove California and Ruth Payne and Mrs Fred Dishmare of Nebraska. A noon basket dinner was served with many relatives attending including the Woods and McKenzies from Linneus and Marceline plus guests from Chillicothe Galt and Browning. Afternoon visitors included John Moore and two granddaughters Cynthia and Judith and Mrs Burton Darr of Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Wood
Doris Jean
Clyde Warren
Galt
E. C. McKenzie
J. R. Wood
Marcelle
Katherine
Margaret
Jimmie
Harry Kiple
Fannie Broyles
Chillicothe
J. P. McKenzie
Alta VanHorn
Clifford
Emily June
Ben
W. G. Wood
Clara
Pearl
John Moore
Cynthia
Judith
Burton Darr
Browning
Browning Park
W. H. Peters
Garnett
Kansas
Kenneth Lee Owens
Purdin
W. B. Arnold
F. J. Alspach
G. L. Peters
Della Peters
Sec. Treas
Geo. F. Peters
Harold Owens
Kenneth Lee
Mike Boley
Cleo Arleen
W.H. Peters
Kan
L. B. Alspach
Hannibal
Meda Alspech
Brookfield
Victor Alspach
Leila
Glenn Freeland
Edgar Carter
Gene
Eva Doris
Raymond Alspach
Raymond, Jr
Frank Neff
Wayne Stufflebean
Asa Badger
Phyllis Kay
George Lynn
Gilbert Lee
Stella Peters
W.B. Arnold
Ruth
Lewis Arnold
Kenneth
Darrell
Dale Bartimus
Grover Gable
John Neely
Donald Ray
Warner Brassfield
Shirley Brassfield
Lizzie Austin
Lewis
Leone
Chas. Owens
John
Sherman Cotter
Ed T Myers dies at 68 in Missouri
Ed T Myers born Aug 30 1872 in Sullivan County Missouri near Roger son of Isaac K and Mary Ann Myers died Sept 4 1940 at his home near Harris Missouri aged 68 years 4 days. Survived by wife Ida May Singleton four sisters two half sisters and one half brother. Funeral at Church of God Reger Missouri Sept 6 at 2 p m conducted by Rev Fred Bertschman of Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed T. Myers
Eddie Theodore Myers
Isaac K
Mary Ann Myers
Sullivan County
Missouri
Roger
Harris
Ida May Singleton
Cora Smiley
Humphreys
Lutiein Wiliams
Linneus
Mollie McMullen
Osgood
Fanny Bailey
Browning
Elda Coon
Milan
Stella Finchum
Near Harris
Oren Myers
Lone Oak
Arkansas
Reger
Church of God
Fred Bertschman
P. E. O. Picnic At Park With Guests From Out of Town
The annual P. E. O. picnic was held at the Park last Tuesday evening with a delicious supper. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bailey and many others. out of town guests listed from Canton Missouri Illiopolis DJL Berkley California and Coatsville Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Bailey
H. Calhoun
R. M. Calhoun
H. R. Hamilton
M. L. Haning
E. W. Linhart
John Keithley
B. H. Peterson
J. P. Bolling
Jennie Epperson
Jennie Glaze
J. R. Williams
Etta Lantz
Hinda Rush
J. B. Harmon
Edith Burkholder
John C. Dutton
Elvin Harmon
Eunice Dickinson
Canton
Eva Hope
Illiopolis
Djl
Ruth Bennett
Berkley
Calif
Tempa Childs
Coatsville
American Legion Meeting Agenda and Reports
Friday evening at 8 o clock the American Legion meets to hear delegates report on the Department convention and Homecoming picnic. Officers installation date set and Armistice Day discussion among many other matters. Adjutant A. D. Peterson urges turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
A. D. Peterson
Lambert Family Reunion at City Park Browning
The Lambert family reunion will be held at City Park in Browning on Sunday September 15. Friends are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert
Browning
Purdin Women’s Club September Meeting Highlights
Purdin Women’s Club met September 4 at Mrs. Clara King’s home with sixteen members present. Guest Mrs. Robert Abell joined as the afternoon’s guest of honor. President Hermia Street led the meeting focusing on Missouri. Roll call cited A Famous Missourian. Minutes read by secretary Oneta Grice. Treasurer’s report and collection of clues noted by Gladys. Devotional by Elna Chamgasher and Lesson 14 God of John, Christ’s Farewell Sermon. Early settlement of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdin Women’s Club
Clara Kingsolver
Robert Abell
Hermia Street
Missouri
Roll Call
Oneta Grice
Gladys
Elna Chamgasher
God of John
Christ
Missouri Contests Highlight October Meeting
Elizabeth Crook shanks and Margaret Hardin led Missouri literature and poetry groups. Susie Fuller coordinated contests won by Sylvia Street and Elna Chambers. During the social hour host served ice cream and angel cake. Nellie Kroeger chaired October gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Elizabeth Crookshanks
Margaret Hardin
Susie Fuller
Sylvia Street
Elna Chambers
Nellie Kroeger
Picnic Supper for Mr and Mrs Gilbert S Kays
A picnic supper was hosted at the Bolling country home for Mr and Mrs Gilbert S Kays of Los Angeles California. Guests included Mr and Mrs J H Calhoun Mr and Mrs J N Neet Mr and Mrs W F Peters Dr and Mrs Ernest Linhart and Mrs Ruth Bennet and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert S. Kays
Los Angeles
California
J. P. Bolling
Kays
R. M. Calhoun
J.H. Calhoun
J. N. Neet
W. F. Peters
Ernest Linhart
Ruth Benett
Rives Morelock Wedding In Brown ing September 1940
Miss Mary Ruth Rives of Winona Minnesota married Edward Morelock at 7 30 Monday morning September 2 1940 in Brown ing at the home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Morelock. The single ring ceremony was by Rev Ethington with immediate families present. Gladiolas from Minnesota adorned the room. The bride wore a dusty rose dress and carried gladiolas. They met five years ago in Bethany Missouri. After a brief honeymoon in Kansas City they live with the groom’s parents. The groom works at Johnson Chevrolet Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Morelock
Browning
Mary Ruth Rives
Winona
Minnesota
Edward Morelock
Ethington
Bethany
Missouri
Kansas City
Johnson Chevrolet Co
Get Acquainted Club Meeting With Mrs Hoskins
The Get Acquainted Club met with Mrs Chloe Hoskins on Wednesday September 4 for an all day session. Members present were Hazel Jones Bessie Head Susie Boswell Elma Brinkley Lucy Sevier and the hostess. Visitors included Wilma Collins Clarence Head Clyde Brinkley and sons Jimmie and Clyde Hoskins. Contests at three named winners Bessie Head Susie Boswell Hazel Jones and Wilma Collins. Mary Alice Boswell received a birthday gift from her secret sister. Next meeting will be with Mrs Hazel Jones on Wednesday September 18 an all day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chloe Hoskins
Hazel Jones
Bessie Head
Susie Boswell
Elma Brinkley
Lucy Sevier
Wilma Collins
Clarence Head
Clyde Brinkley
Jimmie
Clyde Hoskins
Mary Alice Boswell
Birthday Dinner Surprises Mr Head on 70th Birthday
Mrs Connie Head and relatives hosted a Sunday gathering at Norman McDonnald’s home to surprise Mr Head who turns seventy on September fourth. Outdoor tables under a mulberry tree held fried chicken salads and birthday cake with relatives and friends socializing, singing, and playing horseshoes into the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Head
Mr. Head
Norman McDonnald
Bertha Watson
Houston
Texas
S. E. Hubbard
George Barron
Marian Head
Jim Head
Robert Lambert
Clay Stufflebean
Ben Cattey
L. T. Finney
Woodson Jennings family fourth reunion marks 1940 event
Descendants of Woodson Jennings held their fourth annual reunion at Linneus Park on September 8 with 84 attendees. The aged family record lists many members and spouses, noting births and deaths, marriages, and a plan to meet again next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodson Jennings
Linneus Park
Stephen Jennings
Melissa Arnold
Mahala Scott
William
Andrew
Thomas
Joshua
Stephen
Jane
Margie
Susie
Brown
Dave
Lucy
Alice
George
Parsons
Kansas
Shipley
Knifong
California
Melissa
John
Anna
Emmett
Eva
Charley
Mae
Elmer
Roy
Balai
Eva Moore
Irene Jennings
Phyllis Ann Horton
Shirley Dean Short
Donald Wayne Phillips
Nolan Baty
Edd
Charley Jennings
Orpha Dickinson
Aileen McCollum
Edd Arnold
Roy Jennings
Donald
May
Elmer Jennings
Wilford Horton
Nadine
Robert Hoskins
Carlyle
Wanda Lee
Glen Arnold
Ray Bauer
Dean and Shirley
Ellis Jennings
Vernon
Reva
Jas. Cokerham
Jamnita May
John Custer
Wayne
Edd Leppin
Marvin
Irvin Mce- Allister
Patty
Ronnie Mike
Joe Moore
Lavina
Berlie Horton
Clifford
Harold
Junior
Eddie
Bobbie
Phyllis Ann
Freddie Bochmeier
Levon Horton
Lois Ann
Frank Belzer
Clyde
Allen
Betty
Ilene
Billy
Mary
Jerry
Larry Dean
Helen
Adtram Anthony
Archie Dickinson
J. O. McCollum
Earl McCollum
Arleen
Eula May Johnson
Anna Belle West
Lec'v
Peters Reunion Fourth Annual Family Gathering Held
The Peters family held its fourth annual reunion in a community hall with relatives from several regions attending. Organizers announced plans for next year and shared past year memories and photos.
Roller Skating At Woodie's Roller Rink Milan Md
Roller skating held in a large circus tent at Woodie's Roller Rink Milan Maryland opens Fridays 7 30 to 10 00 p m Private parties 10 to 12 p m Everyone welcome If you can walk you can skate Special attraction every week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodie’s
Milan
Feed Prices From Stamper Co Slash Prices Across Board
F M Stamper Co lists feed prices with Bran at 99 cents and Shorts at $1.15, while other feeds are also offered at low rates. The notice emphasizes broadly reduced feed costs for customers seeking economical options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorts
F. M. Stamper Co
4-H Club Organized The Leaf and Tree Wizards
The 4-H Forestry I Project Club formed at Pleasant Shade schoolhouse on Friday September 6 with six members under teacher leader Mrs. Margaret McCollum. Officers include Bennie Creason as President and Jimmie Goins as Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Shade
Margaret McCollum
Bennie Creason
Rolan Gooch
Secy.treas
Donald Wood
Jimmie Goins
Ronald Johnson
Donnie Hess
Birthday Party Honors Nolan and Bessie Lambert
A September birthday gathering for Nolan and Bessie Lambert was hosted Friday night with many relatives and friends in attendance. Leland Lambert provided entertainment along with Nolan, Charley Lambert, and Luther Bloomer, and guests enjoyed games and refreshments into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan
Bessie Lambert
Bessie
Norman Vaughn
Leland Lambert
Robert Lambert
Mary Lambert
Hobbie
Charley Lambert
Leonard
Virgie Smith
Walter Lambert
Charles Simpson
Dean Bailey
Wilma Rose
Don
Leland
Luther Bloomer
Henry Taylor Dies After Illness Near Jenkins Schoolhouse
Henry Taylor farmer near Jenkins schoolhouse died Tuesday night at 12 10 from pneumonia fever after an operation in a Kansas City hospital. Survived by wife and four children Cecil George Lucille Lela Norvell two brothers Walter Elmer and sister Miss Etta Taylor. Funeral arrangements not yet announced. Mrs Taylor, children, and Walter were with him in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Taylor
Jenkins Schoolhouse
Kansas City
Mr. Taylor
Cecil
George Taylor
Lucille
Lela Norvell
Walter
Elmer Taylor
Etta Taylor
Charles Morris Dies in Well Accident at Mt Olive
Word reached Saturday night that Charles Morris fell into a well while pumping water around 7. He died of injuries after the concrete cover gave way. A prominent Mt Olive farmer, he is survived by his wife and son Cecil of Washington. Funeral at Morris Chapel Church at 10 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Morris
Cecil
Washington
Morris Chapel
Last Browning home game vs Jamesport on September 13
The Browning Red Birds host Jamesport for the season’s final home softball game. The contest starts at 8 15 p m. Jamesport brings a strong unit that has been chosen for the State Soft Ball Tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Red Birds
Jamesport
For Sale Two Residences Belonging to Neely Estate
Two residence properties in Northwest Browning are for sale as part of the E. M. Neely estate. Interested parties may contact Mrs. Herbert Bundies in Purdin, Missouri for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Neely
Browning
Herbert Bundies
Purdin, Mo
Surprise Birthday Dinner For Mr Warren At Home
Relatives gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Warren for a surprise dinner honoring Mr. Warren whose birthday was Saturday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Freeland, Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Stone and Lorene, Nona Clair Neet, Raymond Warren, Sam Warren, Theo and Iris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Warren
Mr. Warren
D. G. Freeland
O. S. Stone
Lorene
Nona Clair Neet
Raymond Warren
Sam Warren
Theo
Iris
John Haskell Jones Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party
A celebration for John Haskell Jones marked his ninth birthday on Tuesday afternoon September 10. Guests included Cherril and Donald Lee Williams, Jimmie and Donald Nevins, Gene and Eva Doris Carter, Janet Lumsden, John D. Grice, Bobby Hamilton, Gary Kenley, Eldon Bohannon, Dale Page, Donald Ray Neely, Donald Linhart and several ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Haskell Jones
Cherril
Donald Lee Williams
Jimmie
Donald Nevins
Gene
Eva Doris Carter
Janet Lumsden
John D. Grice
Bobby Hamilton
Gary Kenley
Eldon Bohannon
Dale Page
Donald Ray Neely
Donald Linhart
Virginia Burwell
Lora Myers
Marjorie Rinehart
Rex Hooker
Forrest Hamilton
J. T. Nevins
Mr and Mrs Kays Visit Missouri Aboard Old Home Town
Mr and Mrs Kays from Los Angeles visit Missouri where he once edited the Leader Record before selling to Joe Nickell and moving west. This is his first return to Missouri since 1909 and the couple enjoy reconnecting with old friends and the Harmon and Bolling families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kays
Gilbert S. Kays
Los Angeles
Calif
J. B. Harmon
J. P. Bolling
Harmon
Leader Record
Joe Nickell
California
Missouri
Charter Meeting of Women’s Society of Christian Service
The women of the Methodist church held an afternoon meeting on August 29 to organize a Women's Society. The session opened with the hymn Faith of Our Fathers led by Rev. Ethington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
Women of the Methodist Church
Faith of Our Fathers
Ethington
Vision of a New Day Opens Charter Enrollment Meeting
A church meeting opened with a brief program and the Vision of a New Day read by the pastor. The Constitution was read, Charter enrollment followed with prayers, and officers were elected by ballot. May Seedrock presided as president with Ivah Carr as recording secretary and Leona Harris as treasurer among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethington
May Schrock
Lerene Adams
Kathryn Calhoun
Marie Woolf
Ivah Carr
Margaret Smith
Beverly Moore
Almeda Bartow
Treas
Iva Rhodes
Leona Harris
May S¢edrock
Public Auction at Browning Home September 14
I will hold a public sale at my Browning home on Saturday September 14 at 2 o clock. Household furniture canned fruits and other articles will be sold. Carter Brassfield auctioneers Mrs Andrew Myers is the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Carter & Brassfield
Andrew Myers
Fragments from a rural pupil’s week diary
A boy’s diary outlines a week of school, church, and community life with reflections on fair sights, a visit to a police court, a lazy husband, and the idea of helping parents. It notes classmates standing in class, a state fair, and humorous misunderstandings with adults.
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Rives
Morelock
Peters
Henry. Taylor
Taylor
S. S
Otto
Pryde
Evry Yung Boy
Jake
Kas
Clost
Pleece Court
Evry Boddie
Speeking
Unkel
Blisters
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