Premiums Awarded at Browning Street Fair Culinary Dept Titles
The Browning Street Fair announces winners in its Culinary Department with first and second prizes across bread butter angel food cake white cake pies jams canned fruits and vegetables. Notable victors include Lorene Head Erma Peterson Mrs. Austin Watson and many more across multiple categories.
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Culinary Department
Lorene Head
Erma Peterson
Austin Watson
Cliff Peterson
C. C. Linhart
Alma Rinehart
Guy Peters
Lucille Norvell
Sue Bennett
Gayle Ingraham
J. S. Head
Jennie Slater
Harold Lambert
Carl Drake
J. J. Dodson
Dwight Skeen
Elizabeth Prather
Art Craft Department Quilt and Linen Winners
List of winners across categories in art craft and textiles with first and second places. Notable names include Mrs Noel Bennett Mrs Gayle Ingraham Mrs Ross Fuller and others for quilts pillow cases sheets napkins rugs and textiles.
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Noel Bennett
Gayle Ingraham
Ross Fuller
Etta Sparks
Guy Adams
S. J. Bartow
Jennie Epperson
Mattie Moore
Della Peters
Alma Rinehart
Hazel Peterson
Jennie Slater
Elizabeth Prather
Fred Cotter
Waverly Harris
Mary Ruth Harris
Best Bouquet Winners in Flower Department
The record lists prize results for the Flower Department with Best Bouquet winners in dahlias as Browning Public School Room 2 first place and Mrs Ray Wheelbarger second. asters with Mrs Jas Buswell first and Mrs Arthur Bennett second. zinnias led by Mrs Dwight Skeen first and Mrs J T Hooker second. marigolds won by Mrs Mabyn Gooch first and Mrs Dwight Skeen second. home cut mixed flowers with Mrs M L Haning first and Mrs J T Hooker second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flower Department
Browning Public School
Ray Wheelbarger
Jas. Buswell
Arthur Bennett
Dwight Skeen
J. T. Hooker
Mabyn Gooch
M. L. Haning
Poultry Show Winners List Best Leghorns Wyandottes Giants
The results crown top poultry in several classes led by Mrs W H Tucker with best trio of White Leghorns and Loren Elliott with best trio Black Jersey Giants. Louis Arnold takes best trio White Wyandottes and Harley Almond earns best hen or pullet White Giant with a second Black Giant. Loren Elliott is first in best cock or cockerel while Mrs W H Tucker places second. Clarence Head wins best dozen White Eggs and Mrs Loren Elliott places second in best dozen Brown Eggs.
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Poultry Department
W. H. Tucker
Louis Arnold
Black Jersey Giants
Loren Elliott
Harley Almond
Clarence Head
Agriculture Dept Best 10 Ears Yellow Corn Winners
The event lists George Prather as 1st and Edwin Martin as 2nd in Best 10 Ears Yellow Corn. In Best 10 Ear Pop Corn, J. T. Bennett won 1st and Mrs. Harold Lambert placed 2nd. Continued on Back Page.
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Agriculture Department
George Prather
Edwin Martin
J. T. Bennett
Harold Lambert
Bob Hope Tune Comedy at Electric Theatre Browning
Broadway touring show with original cast music and story features Bob Hope Victor Moore Irene Bordoni and Zorina in a song filled carnival of mirth. Irving Berlin tunes and Mardi Gras style spectacle promise a lively two day engagement with Louisiana belles and a bustling revue atmosphere.
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Browning
Bob: Hope
Zorina
Victor Moore
Irene Bordoni
Irving Berlin
Farm For Sale 120 Acres West Of Browning
120 acres improved farm property eight miles west of Browning for sale. Price 4500 dollars with a down payment of 750 dollars. Low interest 15 year loan. Field manager John Burkeholder of Union Central Life Insurance Co. based at 1321 Clay Street Chillicothe Missouri.
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Browning
John_ Burkeholder
Union Central Life Ins., Co
Clay Street
Chillicothe
Missouri
Birth and death notice for Harold Roger Cordray
Harold Roger Cordray son of Mr and Mrs Harold Cordray was born May 11 1942 in Rockford Illinois. He died September 14 1942 at 4 months 3 days. Survived by father mother and brother Gregory with one sister deceased. Funeral by R J McCollum pallbearers Arlo Kenneth Cordray Eldon Riddle Herman Allen Pearler flower girls Carolee Doris Lee Buswell Wilma Browning Benny Cordray undertaker Albert Lambert.
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Harold Roger Cordray
Harold Rogers
Harold Cordray
Rockford
Ill
Gregory
R. J. McCollum
Arlo
Kenneth Cordray
Eldon Riddle
Herman Allen Pearler
Carolee
Doris Lee Buswell
Wilma Browning
Benny Cordray
Albert Lambert
Stove for Sale 18 Inch Coal Heater Bargain
Second hand 18 inch coal heater for sale. Contact H. R. Hamilton for price and pickup details.
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H. R. Hamilton
Card of Thanks from Friendly Neighbors Club
The Friendly Neighbors Club thanks friends for support during the illness and death of member Mrs. Ava Simpson. Appreciation is given for help, lunch service, and floral offerings from Mrs. Chez Schreiner and C. R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Neighbors Club
Ava Simpson
Chez. Schreiner
C. R
Simpson Family Thanks For Kind Expressions
We wish to thank all friends and neighbors for the sympathy shown during the illness death and burial of Ava Simpson wife mother and sister Roy Simpson and family Brothers and Sisters
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Ava Simpson
Roy Simpson
Lantz Burial Thanks From Martin Family
The Lay Brothers extend sincere thanks to all who assisted in the burial of Mrs. Sarah Lay Lantz and for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Martin.
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Sarah Lay Lantz
Clarence Martin
National hybrid corn contest draws 12000 entries
Over 12 000 entries have been received in the DeKalb Agricultural Association annual national hybrid corn growing contest. 16 states are represented this year, two more than last year, with county and state champions to be announced in early November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb Agricultural Association
Thomas H. Roberts
Roberts
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
North and
South Dakota
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Maryland
Kentucky
Delaware
Young Couple Married in Brookfield September 19
Saturday evening at 7 30 in Brookfield Missouri Rev Cody united Miss Evelyn Longwell daughter of Mr and Mrs John Longwell of Shelby and Mr Phillip McKenzie son of Mr and Mrs C G McKenzie of Brookfield in the holy bonds of matrimony The bride a Shelby High School graduate worked at McLarney Hospital The groom a Brookfield High School graduate and Brown Shoe Factory employee The couple will reside in Brookfield
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Cody
Brookfield
Missouri
U. B
Evelyn Longwell
John T. Longwell
Shelby
Phillip McKenzie
C. G. McKenzie
Shelby High School
Eine
McLarney’ Hospital
Groom
Brookfield High School
Brown Shoe Factory
Seven oclock bridge party hosted by Mrs Bartow
Mrs. Almeda Bartow and helpers entertained a number of guests Tuesday evening with a seven o'clock dinner. Bridge provided high score prize to Mrs. Alpha Brantner and traveling prize to Mrs. Artie Calhoun. Attendees included Artie Calhoun Hazel Peterson Ila Nevins Della Petes Helen Carter Marilyn Gooch Martha Gooch Pearle Thurlo Beverly Moore Edna Forbes Frances Heselton Velma Jennings Mildred Rhodes Edith Burkholder Erma Peterson and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almeda Bartow
Martha Goceh
Della Peters
Alpha Brantner
Artie Calhoun
Mesdames Artie Calhoun
Hazel Pete
Lla. Nevins
Della Petes
Helen Carter
Mariyn Gooch
Martha Gooch
Pearle Thurlo
Beverly
Air Force Training Center Welcomes Private Bartow
Pvt S J Bartow son of Mr and Mrs Silas J Bartow Browning Missouri arrived at this training post for an intensive radio operating and mechanics course to prepare him for bomber crew duty under Maj Gen Walter R Weaver. Scott Field known as the Radio University of the Air Forces near Belleville Illinois trains radio operators and technicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force Technial School
Scott Field
Ill
S. J. Bartow
Silas J. Bartow
Browning
Bartow
Walter R. Weaver
Army Air Forces
Cott Field
Radio University of the Air Forces
Belleville, Ill
Looking Glass
Charles Dickens
Signs of the Last Days at Assembly of God Meeting
A religious notice from the Assembly of God in Springfield Missouri outlines last days warnings from scripture. Rev C G Tiahrt notes faithful preparation through fellowship and prayer as the community seeks a meeting hall for forthcoming services.
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God
Assembly of God
Springfield
C. G. Tiahrt
Linneus Women Visit Los Angeles Relatives
Mrs Ray Johnson and her sister Mrs Floy Turner of Linneus traveled Tuesday to Los Angeles to visit Turner's son and wife Mr and Mrs Jesse Turner.
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Ray Johnson
Floy Turner
Linneus
Los Angeles
California
Jesse Turner
Women's Achievement Day Planned at Linneus School
October 2 event at the Linneus schoolhouse features salad and sandwiches lunch. Planters include Mrs. Vernon Calvert Mrs. Noel Lay and Mrs. George Singleton as organizers. Local clubs to exhibit this year’s work and perform specials. Mr. Cummings of Bucklin to bring a movie "Meat and Romance" in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linneus
Vernon Calvert
Noel Lay
George Singleton
Cummings
Bucklin
Merle Costigan
Home Dem
Birthday Party Honors Jimmie Glenn Sixth Birthday
Mrs Raymond Glenn hosted a birthday party at her city home Friday afternoon for her son Jimmie Glenn turning six. An angel food cake with six pink candles crowned the table as ice cream and cake were served to guests including Anna Beth Morrow Mary Ellen Wilkison Judy Cynthia Moore Margaret Ellen Quigley Beverly Ann Bennett Sandra Ruth Rhodes Betty Mae Armstrong Roxie Lee Foxe Eva Denis Carter Elaine Ingraham Nelson Drake Kenneth Ray Nickell Danny Spray Theodore Dodson Donald Jacobs Kenneth Paul Robison Billie Don Beall. Mrs Glenn was assisted by Mrs Robert Morrow Mrs Glenn Adams and Miss Mary Ruth Harris.
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Raymond Glenn
Jimmie
Anna Beth Morrow
Mary Ellen Wilkison
Judy
Cynthia Moore
Margaret Ellen Quigley
Beverly Ann Bennett
Sandra Ruth Rhodes
Betty Mae Armstrong
Roxie Lee Foxe
Eva Denis Carter
Elaine Ingraham
Nelson Drake
Entertained Guests at Vincent Sunday Celebration
Mr and Mrs Leon Vincent hosted a Sunday gathering in honor of Mrs Harold Elliott of San Diego California. Attendees included Mrs Elliott and multiple Vincent family members plus George Taylor Lorraine Elmo Vincent Joy Ellen and Gary and Jane.
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Leon Vincent
Harold Elliott
San Diego
California
L. J. Vincent
John Vincent
Rosalee
Orvis Vincent
Charles
George Taylor
Lorraine
Elmo Vincent
Joy Ellen
Gary
Jane
Niece Honored With Informal Ride A Wee Reunion
Mrs. R. M. Calhoun entertained for her niece Mrs. Nevis Burnham of St. Louis with an informal gathering of local Ride A Wee Sewing Club members. The evening featured social conversation knitting and sewing with light refreshments. Guests included Mrs. Burnham Della Peters Mabel Harvey Serene Adams Artie Calhoun Marilyn Gooch Frances Grice Lela Neet Hazel Peterson and Lila Williams. The club organized over 30 years ago with charter members Artie Calhoun Clara Whaley and Lila Williams Browning residents.
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R. M. Calhoun
Nevis Burnham
St. Louis
Burnham
Ride-A Wee Sewing Club
Mrs. Calhoun
Mesdames Burnham
Della Peters
Mabel Harvey
Serene Adams
Artie Calhoun
Mariyn Gooch
Frances Grice
Four Poland China Boats Weighing About 130 Lbs Bred by P E Coker
Four large Poland China hogs weighing around 130 pounds each are listed by P E Coker of Browning Missouri. The entry notes their type and weight in a local livestock record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
P. E. Cokerham, Browning
Willing Workers Club Meets for September Gathering
The Willing Workers Club met September 16 with Mrs. Imogene Taylor hosting. Twelve members, four visitors, four children and one man attended an all day event featuring a noon cafeteria dinner, then a business session and a brief report from Lorraine Taylor on her California trip.
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Willing Workers Club
Imogene Taylor
Lorraine Taylor
California
Martha Ann Cotter
Mary Cotter
Genevieve Prather
Lydia
Ema
Allis Bi Gee
Chaplain Harmon at Camp Adair Oregon T
Camp Adair Oregon marks first Sunday School led by Captain Lloyd V. Harmon who warns barracks life can erode discipline. He details a grueling daily schedule from 6am prayers to Sunday School planning and visits, noting his 15 years in the Army and family service in World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp
Adair
Oregon
Lloyd V. Harmon
Harmon
Psychopathic
Portland
Latter Day Saints
France
Douglas Bember
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Chaplain Harmon
Brookfield
Missouri
Highland Park Methodist Church
Topeka
Kansas
Atl
St. Joseph
Chillicothe
Gold Star Mothers Remember September Anniversary in Browning
The Gold Star Mothers celebrate their anniversary on September 28 in Browning and towns like it. The piece honors mothers with blue and gold stars, marking those who have given their sons to the nation, and laments the potential of stars never turning from blue to gold.
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Browning
Picnic Honors M F A Cooperative Families at Moberly Park
Mr and Mrs Robert Morrow and daughter Anna Beth Mr and Mrs Kenneth Beall and sons Billy Don and Bobby Mr and Mrs Edgar Carter and children Eva Doris and Gene Mr and Mrs Jay Griffis Miss Lois Mag gart H L Adams and Glenn Adams attended a picnic given for M F A Cooperative employees and their families at Moberly Park Sunday
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Robert Morrow
Anna Beth
Kenneth Beall
Billy Don
Bobby
Edgar Carter
Eva Doris
Gene
Jay Griffis
Lois Maggart
H.L. Adams
Glenn Adams
M. F. A. Cooperative
Moberly Park
Newspaper Publishers Aid Missouri Scrap Drive
The salvage committees across Missouri are mobilizing to meet a 443000 ton scrap goal by January 1. Publishers in Kansas City and St Louis plan wide publicity while Harold Trowbridge coordinates house to house and farm canvasses with schools aiding in collection efforts.
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Jefferson City
County Councils of Defense
Missouri
Harold Trowbridge
State Council of Defense
Trowbridge
Kansas City
Richard R. Nacy
Conservation Division
The
War Production Board
Reverend Tate to Move to Lancaster for New Assignment
Rev. H. R. Tate returned from the Methodist Ministers Conference in Hannibal. He and his family will relocate to Lancaster, Missouri, at week's end for the coming year. The Browning Circuit will be supplied.
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H. R. Tate
Hannibal
Slats Diary Week In Our House Fun and Friction
Sunday Jake reports a teacher said burn bridges to succeed. Monday Pa jokes about polygamy. Ant Emmy quarrels and remarks about wives. Tuesday Emmy reads about a couple’s marriage. Pa questions humor. Wednesday Emmy notes women existed before mirrors. Pa agrees. Thursday Emmy provokes a debate on speed of men and women. Pa jokes about marriages. Friday Emmy shops and jokes about cosmetics and style. Saturday a new football player claims to be tough after a tornado experience.
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Jake
Ant Emmy
Emmy
Mrs Hinda Rush and M L Hanine Guests of Mrs Williams
Mrs Hinda Rush and Mrs M L Hanine were guests of Mrs Josie Williams at Humphreys last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinda Rush
M. L. Hanine
Josie Williams
Humphreys
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eugene McArtor
Car Drake
Art Craft
Bob Hope
Electric Theatre
China
Gocch
Columbia Oats
Browning, Missouri
Harmon Chaplair
Gamp Adair
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