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Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1943

Page

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Young Couple Married at Kille Home Near Browning

A quiet wedding occurred Sunday April 4 1943 at the Kille home northeast of Browning when Miss Mahala Kille married Elmer Sherwood of Milan formerly of Montana. Rev O W Ethington presided with sisters Ruth Kille and Eernest Sherwood as attendants. The couple will farm near Browning as both have strong local ties and plans include continued teaching and schooling.

H. F. Kille Browning Miss Mahala Elmer Sherwood Milan Montana O. W. Ethington Kirksville Browning Methodist Church B. N. Morgan Ima Kille Quincy Illinois Rev Ethington Ruth Kille Eernest Sherwood Sherwood Sullivan Linn Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Aot E. al Soe Om Most E Melville Missouri

Street Street and Betty Jones Wedding in Linneus

Hirman Street and Miss Betty Jones wed Monday at the Baptist parsonage Linneus with Rev Donald Selby officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Dale Falconer. The bride, Linneus High School 1936 graduate and A C A employee, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs G B Jones. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Merton Street of Purdin, is a Chicago employee. They plan to reside in Chicago and begin housekeeping soon.

Merton Street Purdin Linn County Purdin High School Chicago

School Board Election Returns for Tuesday Vote

The annual school election held Tuesday at the School Auditorium produced board candidates Carl Drake 36 votes Robert Morrow 35 votes Robert Moore 20 votes and Mrs C W Gooch 57 votes. The board will meet Friday night to reorganize and hire teachers.

Carl Drake Robert Morrow Robert Moore C. W. Gooch

Fortunate stock of Memorials offered by Fulkerson Monument Co

Brookfield Missouri based Fulkerson Monument Co offers memorial stock bought before a price rise. Buyers are urged to act quickly to take advantage of the available inventory and favorable terms.

Adare

The Vanishing Virginian film story in pictures

Cap'n Bob Yancey a respected Lynchburg Commonwealth Attorney is the central figure in this life story. The narrative follows his devoted wife Rosa and five children as they navigate faults and forgiveness in a humble American town. See The Vanishing Virginian at the Electric Theatre next Saturday and Sunday.

Cap'n Bob Yancey Frank Morgan Rosa Spring Byington Cap’n Bob Lynchburg Electric Theatre

In Memoriam William A Bundies Father

In loving memory of our father William Andrew Bundies who died April 5 1942. He lives in glory though far beyond the sunset with a cheery smile and heart of gold. Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, sadly missed by Mrs Cordie Bundies Nellie Ida and Dan written by daughter.

William Andrew Bundies Lovelines Cordie Bundies Nellie Ida Dan Daughter

City Elects Small Turnout For Local Officers

A small vote was cast in the city election held Tuesday. Elected officials include Mayor C. W. Gooch, Collector Mrs. Nellie Williams, Marshal Bev Creason, Police Judge Jas. E. Marvin, Alderman East Ward B. J. Harvey, West Ward J. W. Garrett.

C. W. Gooch Nellie Williams Bev Creason Jas. E. Marvin B. J. Harvey J. W. Garrett

For Sale John Deere Stag Gang Plow

Classified notice lists a John Deere stag gang plow for sale by Artie Cotter in Browning. Plow is offered by private seller with location Browning and contact details not provided.

John Deere Stag Gang Plow Artie Cotter Browning

Dear Mom Today I Bagged a Jap Plane With Your Kitchen Fats

A World War II wartime appeal from a sailor named Joe explains how saved kitchen fats are converted into glycerine and gunpowder for air force cannons. He urges neighbors to save fat daily, store it in a can, and deliver it to the butcher, promising rapid processing.

South Pacific Joe

Birth of 8 lb. baby boy to Pfe and Mrs Rex Snyder

Pfe and Mrs Rex Snyder welcome an 8 pound boy born April 4 at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Mont Cumbo. Pfe Snyder is at Camp Forrest Tennessee. Dr T R McArtor attended.

Pfe Rex Snyder Mont Cumbo Pfe. Snyder Camp Forrest Tenn T. R. McArtor

Willing Workers Club Sews and Shares at March Meeting

The Willing Workers Club met with Mrs. Marie Vincent on Wednesday March 31 for an all day session. Thirteen members eight children and three visitors attended. Activities included piecing quilt blocks and a Red Cross sewing submission.

Willing Workers Club Marie Vincent St. John Isle Lucille Norvell Marjorie Red Cross Nellie Williams Emma Sylvia Skeen

Dinner in Honor of Pfc Edward L Nickell

A family gathering and dinner were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Nickell on Sunday April 4 in honor of Pfc Edward Leon Nickell home from Camp Phillips Kansas on a Sunday furlough. A lovely cafeteria style dinner was served. Attendees included Pfe Edward Nickell and Linda Ann. many Nickell and Maggart relatives and friends. Afternoon callers included Mrs Jessie Brookshier Norene Ova Almond and Harley and numerous other family members.

J. G. Nickell Apa Pfc Edward Leon Nickell Camp Phillip Kansas Pfe Linda Ann W. Nickell Minnie . Farming Raymond Harri Mary Ruth Earl Maggart Phyllis J. B. Maggart and Sons Clarence Head Vonna Bobby Clay Dell Frances Dell James Leonard Gaylon Fanning Bernam McCollum Waverly Charles Edward Beryl Head Peggy Shirley Nancy Jo J. G Nickell Jessie Brookshier Norene Ova Almond Harley G. T. Woodward Raymond Alspach Raymond, Jr Grover Maggart Velma Jean Thelma Wilma Dewey Nickell

Crowdis Family Hosts Dinner for Returning Army Air Corps Pfc

A family dinner Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs John Crowdis celebrated their son Pfc John Junior Crowdis of the U S Army Air Corps on a nine day furlough. Attendees included multiple Crowdis relatives and friends.

Hom John Crowdis Pfc John Junior Crowdis U. S.army Air Corps Junior California Sioux City Ane R. E Crowdis Lola Glidewell Lloyd Crowdis Neve Crowdis Jim Roy Crowdis Guy Crowdis Wirt Fisher Emma Grindstaff Junior Crowdis Charles

Enterprise Township Elects New Officials

Enterprise township voters chose a slate including Trustee John Palmer Collector Roy Miller Clerk and Assessor R O Steele Board members A C Dickinson Edgar Crist and constable Everett Schreckhise in last Tuesday’s election.

Enterprise Township John Palmer Roy Miller R. O. Steele A. C. Dickinson Edgar Crist Everett Schreckhise

Honor Roll Adds Extensive List of New Names

The community honors additional students and families as new names appear on the Honor Roll. Notable entries include Mrs. Noel Cordray Mrs. C A Morris Raymond Bagley Judge Vir gil Lee Pvt Carlos Harris and Marion Rinehart among others, acknowledged by various relatives.

Noel Cordray C. A Morris New Marea Woolf Raymond Bagley Cora Sargent Ray Griffis Marshall Bohannon Harold Patterson Chas. Jennings W.T. Nickell Frederick Remick Icy Brehm Eerl Maggart Virgil Lee R. J. Hubler Carlos Harris J. W Elizabeth Prather T. L. McDonnald Truman Stephenson Delphia Sparks Loren Welch Clarence Blackman L. E. Brown Tom Mullins J. T. Hoselton Ellis Jennings George Elbert Kollasch C. L. McCormick Glenn Robinson Geo. Robinson Loraine Spray R. F E. Lambert James Morris W. H. Dickinson J. C. Rinehart Marvin Rinehart Florence Gable Dora Atkins T. B. Gooch Lena Kenley Beryl Warren Frank Rieger Vnew Oca Garrett J. A. Buswell Alvin Bruce Dewey Riddle Woodrow Slater Mirs Ross Fuller Maude‘ Fields L E. Foxe Ted Brantner Jesse Longwell J. D. Longwell Sarah F. Harmon Marjorie Stephen

State Merit System seeks exam applicants for vacancies

The Missouri Merit System Council announces open competitive examinations to compile eligible names for the State Social Security register. Vacancies in state offices lead to selections from the register. Positions include Visitor, County Director, Interviewer, Jr. Research Analyst and Jr. Contributions Deputy. For qualifications salaries and exam dates write to the Merit System Office 1254 E High Street Jefferson City Missouri.

Missouri Merit System Council Merit System High Street Jefferson City Missouri

Linn County Rationing Office Hours Outlined

The Linn County Rationing Office will open to the public starting April 12 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It will then run 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Linn Linn County Lovelock

Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Clifford Gooch

Mr and Mrs Clifford Gooch announce the birth of a 5 lb baby boy on April 3. Both mother and son are doing well. Dr. T R McArter was the attending physician.

Clifford Gooch T. R. McArter

Cottage Prayer Meetings Ahead of Easter Sunday

Methodist Church minister C. J. Chappell announces a four day series of cottage prayer meetings from 2:00 to 2:45 P M before Easter Sunday. East Side host homes include Mrs. Guy Adams Mrs Crawford Mrs Harvey Drake and Mrs Hinda Rush. West Side hosts include Mrs John Hooker Mrs C J Chappell Mrs Lula Carter and Mrs Faye. Church School at 10 A M Sermon at 11 A M Fellowship supper at 8 P M with program and sermon. Everyone invited.

Methodist Church C. J. Chappell East Side Guy Adams Wedenday Crawford Harvey Drake Hinda Rush West Side John Hooker C.J. Chappell Lula Carter Fayes Mecwodire Church

For Rent Pasture near Purdin Missouri

Auction notice listing two pastures 180 A and 140 A for rent located three miles northeast of Purdin Missouri. Contact A G Porter and Mrs A H Hutchinson of Purdin for details and terms.

N.E Purdin A. G. Porter A. H. Hutchinson Purdin, Mo

Benton Township Clerk Election Thanks

Glenn Gooch thanks Benton township voters for support in electing him clerk and assessor.

Benton Benton Township Glenn Gooch

Enterprise Township voters thanked for support in election

Roy Miller expresses gratitude to Enterprise township voters for supporting his bid and electing him as collector.

Pvt Leonard E Dell Arrives for QM Training at Warren

Pvt Leonard E Dell son of Mr and Mrs Leonard C Dell of Blonding Missouri arrives at Fort Francis Warren Wyoming to begin several months of intensive quartermaster training. He will learn basic military subjects and later attend QM specialty schools such as motor maintenance operations or administration. Dell is assigned to Company F third regiment under Colonel E J Alters with QMAT Brig H L Whittaker overseeing the center.

Ft. Warren Wyo Leonard E. Dell Leonard C. Dell Browning Missouri Quatermaster Replacement Training Center Dell E. J.alters QMAT H. L. Whittaker QMRTC Army War Department Qmta Public Relations Office Technical Information Division Fort Francis ‘Warren

J E Spencer Surprise Birthday Dinner Recalls Family

Relatives and friends gathered Sunday April 4 to honor J E Spencer with a noon dinner. Guests from Linneus Brookfield St Catherine and local families shared baskets and fellowship. Wayne Abbott called in the afternoon and photos were taken before departures with wishes for many more happy returns.

J. E. Spencer Lloyd Spencer Carolee Linneus Earl Spencer June Rose Brookfield Carl Bauer St. Catherine Oda Spencer

For Sale Hedge White Oak and Black Locust

Classified post advertising a hedge consisting of white oak and black locust timber. Buyer should contact Frank Tucker for details and arranging purchase.

Frank Tucker

Birthday Dinner Honors Fred of Cora

Mr and Mrs Fred near Cora hosted a Sunday 7 oclock birthday dinner. Mrs Tunnell served a three course meal. Guests included Mr and Mrs Verl Riddle Mr and Mrs Marvin Murrell and Ed Wilhite of Browning. They spent the evening playing cards and chatting.

Fred Near Cora Tunnell Verl Riddle Marvin Murrell Ed Wilhite Browning

W. M. U. Meeting At Baptist Church Week Event

The W M U of the Baptist Church met with Mrs Flora Mae McCormick on Friday April 2, with twelve members answering roll call. The month’s topic was The Individual Witness 1 Peter 51:2. Devotional led by Mrs Ida Alspach. Mrs Mary Griffis led the lesson. Bavarian cream coffee and cookies were served by the hostess.

W. M U. of the Baptist Church Flora Mae McCormick Peter Ida Alspach Mary Griffis

Legion Meeting Urged for April 9 at Legion Home

Notice to members urges attendance at the Legion meeting Friday night April 9 at 7 30 at the Legion Home. Important business matters to be taken care of.

Legion

Circle No 1 Meeting Hosts April Circle Night

Mrs Leona Harris hosted Circle No 1 of W S C S on Friday April 2. Nellie Seaman opened with worship, Lula Carter led prayer, and a duet by Beverly Moore and Ira Nevins with Mary Wilkison followed. Jennie Lumsden led the lesson and Lillian Bennett read an American article. Mary Smith played a ocarina. Dr I4 program led by Wilkison with Lumsden Jennings and Moore. Refreshments served after kitchenware exchange. Guests included Lila Williams Lelia Nickell Lula Carter Mary E Smith and Mary Ruth Harris. Members listed include Jennie Lumsden Stella Page Edna Forbes Ila Nevins Velma Jennings Lilian Bennett and Leona Harris. Next meeting set as an evening gathering with Velma Jennings.

Leona Harris W.S. C.S Nellie Seaman Lula Carter Beverly Moore Ira Nevins Mary Wilkison Jennie Lumsden Lillian Bennett Mary Smith Velma Jennings Lila Williams Lelia Nickell Mary E. Smith Mary Ruth Harris Stella Page Edna Forbes Ila Nevins Margaret Smith Almeda Bartow Martha Gooch Alma Browning Genevieve Prather Mildred Sandra Ruth Rhodes

Chapter V Meeting Highlights with May Twyman Guest

Eight members and one guest Mrs May Twyman of Poteau Oklahoma attended Chapter V P E O M. Mrs Lila Williams led the afternoon program Education for Victory which proved very interesting. Hostess served delicious refreshments.

May Twyman Poteau Oklahoma Lila Williams Education

No Fall in Missouri Sales Tax Receipts in Early 1943

State Auditor Forrest Smith projected a rise for the first half and a dip later, but the first quarter of 1943 shows strong tax intake. March 1943 totals reached 2.55 million, up 109 thousand from March 1942, with three-month gains marking substantial growth since 1941 and 1942.

Missouri Forrest Smith

Triple T Club Meeting Notes and Gift Deliveries

The Triple T Club met at Mrs. Ben Barrows house on March 25 with ten members. Mrs. Ray Cloud presided as president and Cards of Thanks were read for the shipped boxes. Two more care packages were prepared for W Edwin Barrows in the Navy and Kenneth Hale in the Army. Next meeting planned with Mrs. Martha Jerome on April 14.

Ben Barrows Ray Cloud W. Edwin Barrows Kenneth Hale Martha Jerome

Notice to return pump jack and wrenches in Purdin Missouri

Parties who have our pump jack and wrenches, please return at once. ee Purdin MereCo, Purdin, Mo.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kille Fulkerson Monument Co Brookfield, Mo Memoriam J.E. Spencer W. M. U. Meeting Circle No 1 Unkel Joe di Madgeo Otto Serkel Jake Reddykash Reddy Noeys Ark Ma Neerly Vssitor
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