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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1925
Page
6
Elinor Leighton plans a modest gown for a Canfield Choral club dance while her former suitor Eddy Leighton appears as a mysterious guest. Amid gossip, Elinor recognizes him and learns a family link to Mary Leighton, changing the evening’s mood as mother and daughter react with surprise and relief.
Gust Karras defeats Bill Ganong of Kirksville in a two to one finish after a 48 minute first bout and 19 minute second round. The crowd enjoyed the bout as both wrestlers displayed skill and endurance. Karras leaves for Des Moines to begin a lucrative Yankee Robin contract.
J. J. Garrett Marshall warns residents to observe the town ordinance against cut outs while in town, urging compliance with the law and warning of consequences for violations.
The notice highlights J. J. Smith as a low price leader with a large back page advertisement. It urges readers to compare prices and quality, promising real bargains and quality merchandise for conservative buyers to visit his store.
City officials warn that all dogs must be collared and tagged as the annual license approaches. Expect a call for licenses within days.
Marley introduces new clocks as transit of locals continues from Milan with Jess Dail spending the week there. Fred Peters of Chillicothe visited on business Friday while Joe Creason of Purdin was in town Saturday. Harvey and Neets advertise roofing and galvanized chicken coops at bargain prices. Mr. and Mrs. F R Fanning of Milan spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W P Nickell.
Mrs A A Pipes observed a swarm of bees on a log in their yard and telephoned her husband at Peterson Garage. He collected the swarm and hived it in a gum tree and plans to feed them until they can sustain themselves.
Word reached here Sunday of Henry Warren's death at his Pleasanton Kansas home. A carpenter by trade he fell ill Saturday afternoon and was stricken with paralysis around 3 a m Sunday, passing away. Warren had been a longtime resident of this community.
A brief historical reference notes that until several years ago the subject resided or conducted activities in the state of Kansas, marking a prior geographic association important to the context.
The annual election returns show C. M. Thornton 108 votes and J. B. Harmon 99 votes as the top two, with Mrs Reba Hummel 26 and others far behind. The school levy carried nearly unanimously and plans include a Teacher's Training course at the high school and another teacher hire.
The Walker family held a Sunday reunion at the George Walker home in Pleasant Hill township with a noon dinner prepared by Mrs. George Walker and assisted by other family members. This marked the first such gathering in many years.
Members of the Walker family including Mr. and Mrs. Dan Walker and Bert Walker of near, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd W Walker, Mrs. W. W. Walker of Chillicothe, Mrs. Cecil Walker and Mrs. George Walker attended the event, highlighting family presence.
Statement of Owne For April 1 1925 Leader-Record weekly Browning. Editor publish owner Joe Nickell Bro Missouri. Known bond to mortgagees and others holders holding 1 percent or more of the stock. Joe Nickell sworn to and subscribed before me this day of April 1925. J H Calhoun Notary Public commission expires 6-
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