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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1943
Page
4
A collage of wry observations and witticisms touch on race, toil, humor, and daily life. The column lampoons pride and hypocrisy, notes taxes and sports fan nerves, hints at Mussolini, and celebrates personal freedoms with playful, clipped given anecdotes.
Elder and Mrs Emerson McAfee hosted guests at the Wiley Taylor and Orren Harris homes in Excelsior Springs. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Ross Knight and Neil. Edna Knight ill the past week. Agricultural School at Johnson drew attendees with Dr Urim of Columbia and County Agent Raymond Smith as speakers. refreshments of popcorn served. Reports of mumps in the community with Edna Knight, Kenneth Franklin, and Francis Kahifong affected local activity. The Happy Workers Club met with Mrs Orlen Harris with twelve members and four visitors. Miss Vaal Shaw staying with her grandmother Mrs Ger ite ee.
Fragmentary items list Mr. and Mrs. Winigan, Mrs. J W Milhoan, Mrs. Edgar McCollum at Kirksville Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Sere appear with another event, and Waddill is mentioned with Brand. Mrs. Greenstreet identified, Friday. Mr. Wallace suffered a recently broken ankle.
A Whittier newspaper led a campaign to create a local Service Fund for veterans. Banks, a building loan, and trustees joined forces with a theater owner, schools, and clubs to raise funds via 10,000 dime banks and school outreach. The effort aims to raise 15000 dollars and fund ongoing civic events to aid returning service members.
Mrs S M Romine and Odgen visited Green City on Friday. Lola Riddle returned home for a short visit with relatives including Mr and Mrs W C Riddle. Families of Wallace Bailey and Bettyp Greenstreet hosted and visited nearby kin. Several residents traveled to Kirksville and Milan for visits. Multiple entries note health improvements and ongoing absences. Sunday visits included Mrs Meda Stone at niece Orra Cumbo and Jim Street’s health update.
The text lists a series of Sunday calls and visits among area families. Earl Dunlap and family hosted a weekend stint while Roy, Bert Hollon and the Browning area were seen with the Bundridge family. Evelyn Morris visited Marilyn Dunlap at the Earl Dunlap home. Charley Pipes and John Morris were in Browning, and the Bundridge family spent Saturday with Mrs. Ralph Morris. Jim Ralph and Ella Morris visited Elmer Maxey in Green City Saturday.
March winds blow as residents plant gardens oats and potatoes. Brantner and Van Mairs traded in Browning. Knifong and Lynden visited Kirksville while Knifong suffers rheumatism. Bernice Riley shared time with Knifong. Southerland visited Wm Tucker’s mother. Community attended Anna Kenley funeral at Mt Zion. Everett Riley Raymond Phillips and son visited. Lee Kimbrough also called on.
Community notes list visits among Dodge Baker Burkholder Tripp and Thudium families. Ada Miller beloved Garner Church of Christ teacher remembered at funeral with Miller relatives and friends. Sunday dinner guests included E E Thudium Hubert Baskett and Maxwell family.
A fragment notes a Browning school event scheduled for Saturday involving dinner and trading activities. The readable text is incomplete but indicates a local school gathering with a social or fundraising purpose.
Dewain Ford performed a wood sawing task for R A Thurlo during the Monday work session.
March winds and cold days remind farmers in Bundridge that dry sunny weather is hoped for to sow oats and begin spring tasks. Local residents share visits and furloughs, including Johnnie Elliott, Navy sailor stationed in Rhode Island, returning home for nine days.
A large crowd attended a community social at the schoolhouse. Friday night canes game was played and then halted. The April schedule promises a new event and reflections on friends and families visit relatives in the area including the Sayre and Shatto families and Mrs Van Fossen.
Administrator's notice announces letters of administration granted by Linn County Missouri Probate Court on March 26 1943 for Annie Kenley deceased. Claimants must file within six months for allowance and within one year to avoid bar. Attest Myrtle Manley Administratrix Judge Arthur L. Pratt of Probate Court seal.
Letters of administration issued by Linn County Missouri Probate Court on March 9 1943 to J J Smith administrator for the estate of Rebecca B Stone deceased. The appointment is to continue unless barred. Arthur L Fray judge of probate signs the notice.
Sunday reports list Mrs C J DeWitt visiting north of town with Mr and Mrs Robert Williams near Newtown spending the day with Mr and Mrs C E Maggart. Maggart remains very poorly. Mrs Stelle Hollenbeck visited last Saturday with her son Johnnie Connell and wife who live in Kirksville.
State police remind parents and guardians to teach children road safety rules. Authorities emphasize supervising young pedestrians near streets and modeling prudent behavior for safe roadway practices.
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