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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1946
Page
1
Browning residents contributed to a Red Cross fund with generous donations from locals and out-of-town business people. Collectors’ effort and multiple gifts brought the total to 3547 dollars, roughly one dollar per inhabitant, prompting thanks from the campaign chairman.
Mr and Mrs Herbert C Bailey sold their modern home in the eastern part of town to Mr and Mrs J W Gooch and will vacate in April. The Baileys plan to move to a farm northwest of Browning.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Lambert of Purdin announce the birth of an 8 pound baby boy born March 29 at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Brown. Dr T R McArtor served as attending physician.
Mary Viola Cable, born October 3, 1861 in Hancock County, Illinois, died March 24, 1946 in Milan Missouri. Survived by eight children including Orval Cable of Milan and Dr Guy W Cable of Pur din. funeral at New Boston Christian Church March 26. Her husband Joseph E Cable died 1943.
In memory of our wife mother and sister Mrs Leo Pearler who passed away one year ago April 5 Two dear bright eyes a tender smile A loving heart that knew no guile Deeply trust in God that all was lit Her joy to make some other bright If sick or suffering one she knew Some gentle act of love she'd do No thought of self but of the other Greatly missed by husband children sisters and brothers
Nick and Nora Charles return to solve a murder mystery in M G M s The Thin Man Goes Home at the Electric Theatre. William Powell and Myrna Loy star with Asta the dog in a sparkling mix of romance and humor as they chase a killer and a corpse.
Miss Patricia Gooch and Miss Gerry Newall entertained a number of friends last Wednesday with a dessert bridge party. Prizes went to Mrs. Edgar Carter for high score, Mrs. Jed Brantner for traveling prize, and Mrs. B. J. Harvey for consolation. Guests included Mesdames Ray Geoch, T. S. Bartow, Leon Kenley, Lester Peters, C. W. Gooch, A. G. Thurlo, J. T. Nevins, Edgar Houston, J. D. Jennings, Gerald Wade Edgar Carter, B. J. Harvey, Carl Drake, Ted Brantner, Robert Moore and Miss Erma Peterson.
Registered Hereford bulls from Hazlett and Double Doxino lines, excellent quality at conservation prices. Offered by O. W. McVay in Trenton Missouri.
R. E. A. Wiring Losh and Lichtenberg advertise as electrical constructors with eight years of R.E.A. experience and a guarantee to pass inspections. They stock fixtures at Winigan and invite free estimates from Fred Losh and K. R. Lichtenberg in Marce ine.
Gail Bailey of St. Catharine Missouri offers Bur Oak and various native lumber types and dimensions with contact by phone in Shelby.
The local P. E. O. Chapter met with Mrs. Guy Adams on Wednesday March 27 with fourteen members present. During the social hour Mrs. Herbert Bailey and other members conducted an interesting lesson on Cottey College. The hostess served cakes ice cream and coffee.
Hillcrest Farm and Hatchery in Milan Missouri announces 400 Brown Leghorn chicks available April 16 with several hundred started chicks in hatcheries. Also listed are assorted heavy breeds each Tuesday and feed hatching services for hen and turkey eggs.
A & B Ranch posts a directive forbidding dogs or hunters, especially with hounds, from entering the premises after a stated date. The sign emphasizes no hunting activity on the property.
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Ware and daughter Waverly entertained at dinner Sunday with guests Mr. and Mrs. Guy Miner of LaPlata Miss Elda Almond of Jefferson City and Miss Merilee Ware of Kansas City Afternoon callers were Mrs. Lydia Shepherd and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Newton.
Missing hub cap from a Ford found between Browning and three miles east of Cora. Finder should contact C. E. Smith at North Salem, Missouri.
Pioneer Hybrid Seed Corn is in a building just west of the Post Office in Purdin. The speaker notes they are there on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, and mentions Clyde McCollum as a point of contact.
Word reached here that A A Pipes died at 3 30 Thursday afternoon March 28 at his Fresno California home. A son Nelson Pipes of Tulsa Oklahoma reported he felt fine earlier and worked that morning, then suffered lung and upper body pain. A doctor misread indigestion, and Pipes died before help could return. Funeral held Monday April 1 with burial in Fresno.
Mrs Hallie Minor hosted the Stitch and Chatter Club on March 22 for an all day session. Contests awarded to Marjorie Britton and Alfie Christy, two new members enrolled, and names were drawn for secret sisters with several surprises.
The WCTU met with hostess Bessie Brown on Wednesday afternoon March 27. Mrs. W. H. Hansford led the devotional from Mark 11 15 18. Thirteen members and three children attended. new member Mamie Bartow joined Browning group. refreshments were served.
Mrs Minnie Street of Purdin Missouri advertises a kitchen range at a bargain price.
Local notes mention hedge posts linked to Leon Kenley and Browning with unspecified context or event details.
The Legion Auxiliary hosts a Benefit Card Party on Thursday April 4. Pinochle pitch auction and contract bridge games are planned. Tickets cost 50 cents and are sold at Wade Furniture Store Browning or from Thelma Molly Purdi n and Avis Bowyer Pur din. Refreshments will be served.
Mrs. Fred Cotter hosted the Willing Workers Club for an all day meeting on Wednesday March 27. Members hemmed tea towels and shared a noon dinner with a centerpiece bouquet of jonquils brought by Mrs. Dwight Skeen. In the president’s absence the vice president Mrs. Oscar Hollon led the session.
Notice explains the graveling of the Jenkins cemetery road by Decoration Day. It calls for community contributions to B. J. Harvey, Joe D. Christy, C. L. McCormick, A. D. Feterson and J. W. Garrett, due to time constraints.
Roy Haley of Browning reports the sun porch floors have been used some and mentions a Briggs Straton engine.
Purebred Angus bull calves aged eight to sixteen months offered by J B Carter of Browning. Breeding between March and Blackcap lines. Suitable for herd replacement and breeding enterprises. Includes farm location and seller contact details.
Mr and Mrs Harvey F Dickin of Hinsdale Illinois announce the birth of their daughter Diane born March 24 at a Hinsdale hospital weighing eight pounds. The family named the newborn Diane.
Mr and Mrs Charles West are the proud parents of a 9 lb baby boy born Tuesday night. Dr T kk McArtor was the attending physician.
Two John Deere riding plows a 14 inch and a 16 inch model were listed for sale by Ted Brantner of Winigan Missouri.
Curt Bagley notes two good John Deere corn planters.
Gerry Newall entertained with a Dessert Bridge on a Thursday evening last week. Guests included Mesdames Bennett Bolling Calhoun Ellsberry Gann Grice Kenley Lay Maggart Montgomery Peters Prather Rudleff Schrock White Williams and Miss Woolf. High score prize went to Mrs Artie Calhoun with Mrs Williams earning a traveling prize for 80 honors and game, consolation to Mrs Schrock.
Mrs Nove Crowdis hosted the General Purpose Club meeting on Thursday March 28. Eleven members and four visitors attended including Mrs Duane Crewdish Mrs Maggart and Mrs Lois Gray and daughter. The group voted to report to the county paper donate to the Student Loan fund give 10 for Red Cross plan a Warren community party and scheduled refreshments for Friday April 5. Committees were appointed for a community project and one new member Mrs Lyle Wickham joined.
Miss Doris Mae Hines daughter of John Hines Browning and Pfc Leonard Otto Hollon son of Mr and Mrs Evert Hollon Browning wed in Olathe Kansas on March 21 1946 Probate Judge W C Jones officiated Attendants Geo E Peters Miss Carolene Gender A B Crain Mark O Alpash Both Browning natives The groom served in World War II and reported March 27 at Fort Leavenworth They will live with his parents pending residence once Mrs Hollon returns home from his service
Woolhouse Linneus opens daily to buy wool at full value with settlements in 56 to 66 days. Linn County Woolgrowers Association provides sacks. Price Hoskins is secretary-treasurer.
Almost like new mowing machine and sulky rake marketed for horse teams. Features include sturdy frame and efficient cutting bar, suitable for small to medium plots. Appears in ready-to-use condition with minimal wear and testable performance.
Mr and Mrs Evert Hollon hosted a Sunday dinner for their son Pfc Leonard Otto Hollon who just returned from the South Pacific on a sixty day furlough and reenlisted for one year. Otto and Doris Mae were accompanied by thirty-one relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs Earl Peters Woodrow Spencer Junior Hoellen Mrs Roy Hollon and others. An old fashioned charivari followed the gathering as well wishes were offered for Otto and his wife.
Mr and Mrs M A Holman of Pattonsville Missouri announce the birth of a 14 ounce baby girl on March 27. The Holmans also have a daughter and a son.
Mrs Reba Nickell hosted the Sunshine Workers Club on Wednesday March 27 for an all day quilting session with four members present and a new member Mrs Leon Bennett. Visitors included Mrs Harry Rhodes Mrs Mollie Cordray and others. Next meeting with Lora Badger in two weeks will feature a grab bag roll call.
Read the tag of your paper and have your name added to our next honor roll. The long listing includes numerous individuals and families such as Donald Forson Mrs Francis Newman Raymond Brown Mrs T K Brown Mrs Kathryn Snyder Russell Bartow Mark Gooch W M Bowyer W A Pew Opal Clark Mrs E F Yariley Clara Hanman James Hill Ells Cordray W W Brookshier Asa Badger Nelson Britton J W Milhoan Jams P Nevins W A Law and many others with renewals noted for Bernice Lawrence J S Schrock Elmer Morelock Lucille Stultz D L Cady and more.
Donation figures from Clapp School District chaired by A. G. Tripp show contributions of $5.00 from Art Tripp and Earl Camppe Lee Gooch. Mrs. Alva Desins gives $1.00 with Nolan Arnold and Dewey Riddle. Small amounts include 50 cents from Carl Pearler and others.
Donations totaling 32.00 are listed for the Jenkins District with W R Ware as chairman. Donors include Emmett Haley Roy Haley Walter Elmer and Etta Taylor Cecil Taylor C W Newton Leren Vincent Marea Keithley Willing Workers Club E R Hatch Oscar Hollon Edgar Shephard Mary Taylor and Lucille Norvell. Total 32.00.
The annual school election held Tuesday April 2 chose Carl C Drake reelected as school director after his service return. Mrs Mabyn Gooch was reelected and remaining board members include W D Grice H H Bailey Dr McArtor and T I Bartow.
The city election held Tuesday April 2 saw Ray Gooch win the East Ward alderman post against Carlos Mi¢e, while Joe Nevins was reelected West Ward alderman. Adram Stone secured the marshal seat. City officials include Mayor C. W. Gooch, Police Judge C. C. Williams, clerk A. D Peterson, and aldermen W. D. Grice East Ward, Ray Gooch East Ward. E. F. Peterson West Ward, Joe Nevins West Ward. The council organized a Fire Department and appointed Fred Lambert, Verlan Lambert, Ray Gooch, James N. and Harvey Neet, Herald Lambert. repairs and equipment were noted as needed.
Mrs Arthur Smith of Purdin spent Friday with Mr Smith who is a relief operator at the Depot.
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