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Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1940

Page

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Funeral services for Argie Thurlo held at Methodist Church

Argie Thurlo born February 13 1912 in Linn County Missouri died September 17 1940 in Browning at age 28. Survived by four brothers two sisters and several relatives. Service conducted by Rev H E Corbin with pallbearers and flower girls, burial in Hoover Cemetery under Thorne Linneus.

Argie Hollis Ida Thurlo Linn County Missouri Browning Baptist Mason Thurlo Brookfield Charlie Thurlo Los Angeles California Carl Thurlo Chillicothe R.A. Thurlo Beatrice Moore Near Browning Elizabeth Bardon Quincy Ilinois Methodist Church H. E. Corbin Purdin Belle Worley Evalyn Miller Marjorie Breeden Alpha Lawrence Howard Carter Donald Jones Robert Moore Joe Nevins David Forbes Harold Breeden Hoover Cemetery Thorne Linneus

Card of Thanks for Brother's Illness Death and Burial

Expresses sincere thanks to those who helped during illness death and burial of our brother and appreciation for floral offerings signed by Brothers and Sisters.

Knifong Cemetery Annual Meeting Announced

The Knifong cemetery announces its annual meeting on Thursday October 3 for electing officers and planning parking area cleaning by order of the committee.

Knifong

Thanks for kindness after our loved one's death

Thanks to neighbors and friends who helped during the death and burial of Henry Taylor. Grateful for the floral offerings and music. Mrs. Henry Taylor and Family appreciate the support.

Henry Taylor

M. Stamper Co Seeks Wool Amid Low Feed Prices

Feed prices are low with bran at 99 cents and shorts at 1.15 dollars. The M. Stamper Company states they need wool.

M. Stamper Co

For Sale 5 Yearling Shropshire Rams

Five yearling Shropshire rams are offered for sale by Arthur Rinehart. The animals are described as large and high quality with strong breeding potential.

Shropshire Arthur Rinehart

Birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Raymond Baldridge

Mr and Mrs Raymond Baldridge of Route 2 announce the birth of a nine pound baby girl born Monday night September 23. Dr T R McArtor was the attending physician.

Raymond Baldridge Route 2 T. R. McArtor

Church Meeting Notes With Refreshments Served

Mary and Mrs Dorothy Drake attended a business meeting with song What a Friend We Have In Jesus and invocation by Mrs Floy Peterson. The program discussed the Life of the Jew and closed with the Lord's Prayer. Refreshments included cookies salad and coffee. Members present included Mrs Alice DeVore.

Mary Dorothy Drake Jesus Floy Peterson

Local Ladies Named in Reader Notice

A list of women including Mrs. Floy Peterson Mrs. Mae Mc Cormick Mrs. Myra Lay Mrs. Dorcas Harvey Mrs. Marjorie Lay Mrs. Leone Harris Mrs. Nellie Stone Mrs. Ethel Dell Mrs. Lela Neet and Mrs. Dorothy Drake appears in a community notice grouping several local residents for a forthcoming event.

Floy Peterson Mae McCormick Myra Lay Dorcas Harvey Marjorie Lay Leone Harris Nellie Stone Ethel Dell Lela Neet Dorothy Drake

Candidate Walter Hotaling Seeks Linn County Prosecution

Walter C. Hotaling of Linneus, a Republican candidate for Linn County prosecuting attorney, campaigned here yesterday to advance his bid.

Walter C. Hotaling Linneus Linn County

Hotaling Seeks Prosecuting Attorney Post

Mr Hotaling, 29, MU Law honor graduate admitted 1933, has practiced law in Linneus and is known to North Missouri's legal and business communities. He is praised as well qualified to fill the prosecuting attorney office efficiently with minimal taxpayer burden.

Hotaling University of Missouri School of Law Linneus North Missouri

Browning Farm Club Holds 21st Annual Stockholders Meeting

Notice declares Browning Farm Club will meet October 29 1940 at Electric Theatre Browning Missouri at 130 pm for at least three hours to elect a five member board of directors and conduct any other business. M L Haning president Jas P Bolling secretary.

Browning Farm Club Electric Theatre Browning Missouri M. L. Haning Jas. P. Bolling

Johnson Chevrolet livestock and car sales announce dates

The Johnson Chevrolet Co. will hold a livestock sale at the O. T. Johnson farm on Friday September 27 featuring 230 head of cattle sheep hogs mules and horses. A car sale follows on Saturday September 28 with thirty eight cars to the highest bidder. Read the ad and attend.

Johnson Chevrolet Co O. T. Johnson

Cinderella Club Bridge Dinner Entertains Members

Cinderella Club hosted a Monday evening bridge dinner for members and guests. Attendees included Mesdames Carter Carr Forbes Gooch Hoselton Johnson Lay Lumsden Moore Nevins Peterson Neely Thurlo and Erma Peterson among others with favors awarded to Mrs Phillips Darr and Mrs Nevins.

Cinderella Club Alpha Brantner Mesdames Helen Carter Frances Carr Edna Forbes Mariyn Gooch Frances Hoselton Blanche Johnson Vera Lay Jennie Lumsden Beverly Moore Ila Nevins Hazel Peterson Evelyn Neely Pearle Thurlo Erma Peterson Letha Bailey Artie Calhoun Frances Grice Cleo Jones Lena Kenley Jane Phillips Nellie Seaman Lila Williams Virginia Burwell Marjorie Rinehart Phillips Darr Nevins

Linn County Farm Bureau annual meeting set in Linneus

The Linn County Farm Bureau will hold its twenty third annual meeting in Linneus on Wednesday October 2. J W Burch former secretary now Director of Extension will speak with Mrs C C Schuttler Missouri Farm Bureau Federation official also appearing. A basket dinner in Old Settlers Park follows with Womens Extension Clubs offerings. New officers elected include Elizabeth Cox president Edna Spencer vice president Frances McGhee secretary treasurer. Next meeting scheduled with Doris Hanman on September 26. Sympathy extended to Mrs Lucille Quigley for the loss of their infant son.

Linn Old Settlers Park Womens Extension Clubs Farm Bureau ACA Linn County College of Agriculture University of Missouri Bessie Steele Elizabeth Cox Edna Spencer Frances McGhee Doris Hanman Club Lucille Quigley

Letting on shares for two small flocks of Shropshire ewes

Notice announces two flocks of Shropshire breeding ewes available on shares with 25 head per flock. Interested parties should leave their names at the farm, Carl Porter.

Shropshire Carl Porter

Correction in Birth Announcement

A correction notes the birth announcement incorrectly listed Mr and Mrs Raymond Martin but should read Mr and Mrs Raymond Williams at the family home.

Raymond Martin Mrs Raymond Williams

Friendly Neighbor's Club Plans September Meeting

The Friendly Neighbor's Club met August 28 with Mrs. Myrtle Pendale and again September 18 with Mrs. Effie McCollum for all day sessions. Eleven and thirteen members respectively attended, plus visitors, men, and children. They did quitting and embroidery, sang songs, held a contest won by Bertie Owens, and closed with the Lord's Prayer. News officers will be elected at the September 25 meeting with Carol Schreiner, marking the last meeting.

Myrtle Pendale Effie McCollum Kathryn

Stitch and Charter Club Meetings This Month

The Stitch and Charter Club held two meetings this month to make up for August. On September 5 they met Frances McGhee for an all day session producing two quilted comforts and work on tea towels. A noon dinner followed with visitors from Linneus Browning and nearby neighbors. On Thursday September 12 ملاقات.

Frances McGhee Linneus Browning

Get Acquainted Club meets with quilt work and bingo

The Get Acquainted Club met on Wednesday September 18 with Mrs Hazel Jones as hostess. Members worked on the improved nine patch quilt and enjoyed a noon dinner. Mrs Bessie Head led the business meeting as president. Gracie Foster won the match box contest. visitors included Mrs Gracie Jones and several Jones and Foster family members. Bingo winners were Lucy Sevier J W Sevier and Gracie Foster. Next meeting October 2 with grab bag roll call.

Get Hazel Jones Bessie Head Gracie Foster Gracie Jones J. W. Sevier Jimmie Brinkley Eugene Foster John Gaylord Jones Lucy Sevier

Knifong Ladies Aid to Serve Lunch at Stock Sale

Special notice states the Knifong Ladies Aid will provide lunch at the Otto Johnson stock sale on Friday September 27. The event features a luncheon to accompany the sale proceedings held at the Johnson property auction site.

The Knifong Ladies Aid Otto Johnson

Prayer Meeting at Rhodes Country Home Tonight

A prayer meeting gathers at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rhodes tonight at 7 30. All invited. Those without transport should meet at Mrs. Belle Knifong's home at 7 15 where cars will be provided.

Harry Rhodes Belle Knifong

Davis to Speak in Brookfield on U S Senate Run

M. H. Davis also known as Cap Davis Republican candidate for U S Senator will speak at 8 pm in Brookfield on Thursday October 3. He will be joined by Ray Mabee candidate for Attorney General and John Weddill candidate for State Auditor.

M. H. Davis Brookfield Manuel H Cap) Davis U. S Davis Ray Mabee John Weddill

Milan Faces Fulton MSD in Friday Night Football Showdown

Milan High School hosts Fulton Missouri School for the Deaf in a feature home game Friday at eight. Milan’s fast offense led by Simmons Bauman and Brooks aims for a strong season as Fulton’s scrappy veterans present a tough test for coach Alexander’s Wildcats.

Milan Missouri School For the Deaf Alexander Wildcats Bloomfield Iowa Bill Simmons Bauman Brooks Fulton Boys Kitty Reeds Tion

Family Dinner Honors Leo Abbott at Spencer Home

Mr and Mrs J E Spencer entertained Sunday at dinner for Leo Abbott of Seattle visiting his mother and relatives. Attendees included the Abbott and Spencer families plus Porters Head and others. Afternoon featured softball, horseshoes, and watermelon.

Spencer

Lambert Family Host Dinner Guests and Afternoon Calls

Entertained Mr and Mrs B J Lambert for dinner Monday with guests Leo Abbott Seattle WA Mr and Mrs J E Spencer Ellis Abbott Ray Spencer Detroit Mrs Mollie Cordray Mr and Mrs Noel Bennett and children Mr and Mrs Ray Lambert and baby A lovely noon meal followed by afternoon calls from Mrs Leah Lambert Iva Lloyd and Mrs Sylvia Gillespie They motored to Pershing Park in the afternoon.

B. J. Lambert Leo Abbott Seattle Wash J. E. Spencer Ellis Abbott Ray Spencer Detroit Mollie Cordray Noel Bennett Ray Lambert Baby Leah Lambert Iva Lloyd Sylvia Gillespie Pershing Park

Whiteface cattle sale listing from Shelby Mo

L. T. Finney of Shelby Missouri reports 19 head of whiteface steers and 7 head of whiteface cows in a farm sale listing.

L. T. Finney Shelby, Mo

Honors For Brown ing Students At Kirksville College

Two Brown ing students at Kirksville State Teachers College earned honors last week by becoming members of Alpha Phi Sigma the national honorary educational fraternity. Eligibility is limited to honor graduates or those with high averages. Bernard Browning was also elected as one of four class officers from a sophomore class of about 400 students.

Win College Browning Kirksville

Baby Nancy Jo Head Born to Mr and Mrs Head

Mr and Mrs Beryl Head announce the birth of a 74 pound baby girl named Nancy Jo born Friday morning September 20. Dr McArtor was the attending physician.

Beryl Head Nancy Jo McArtor

Birthday Party Honors Carolyn Ann Bagley in Kirksville

Mrs. M. L. Haning hosted a Sunday afternoon birthday party for Carolyn Ann Bagley of Kirksville from 3 to 5 30. The pink centerpiece and six candle cake decorated the table. Guests included Cherrill Williams Eva Doris Carter Bertie Bagley Anita Fay Garrett and John Robert Bagley. Carolyn Ann received gifts and handkerchief favors for each child. Mrs. Hollis Haning of St. Joseph and Mrs. Chester Bagley helped.

M. L. Haning Carolyn Ann Bagley Kirksville Cherrill Williams Eva Doris Carter Bertie Bagley Anita Fay Garrett Carolyn Ann John Robert Bagley

School Bus Safety Standards Growing For Student Rides

A school term opens amid concern over bus accidents as nationwide efforts increase driver training stricter hiring and safer bus design to protect thousands of traveling children. Local cases remind Browning families that safety measures expand each year with improved equipment and oversight.

America Browning

Private Lloyd Howell Praised for Aviation Engines Course

Private first class Lloyd E. Howell formerly of Vici completed the Aviation Engines Course at the Marine Corps Institute in Washington D C. A commendation from Major General T Holcomb accompanied his diploma. Howell serves aboard the U S S New Mexico and balanced studies with military duties.

Lloyd Howell U. S Lloyd E. Howell Vici Marine Corps Institute Washington, D. C T. Holcomb Corps Howell Marine U.S.S. New Mexico Luther C. Howell Marine Corps Okla J. E. Spencer Oklahoma Browning

Diary of a restless boy facing food and mischief

A juvenile diary recounts a week of small daily events. It mentions meals costing 31 cents for 31 pounds of food, school lessons about subtraction, a plan for a permanent wave, and a playful incident as a grape vine scene ends poorly with friends.

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Linn County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Friendly Neighbor's Club Fulton Msd Washington Harold Abbott Earl Abbott Wayne Abbott Clara Hanman Harold Owens Lloyd Spencer Walter Head Cittyzen Jake Warsher Emmy Pleese Jane
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