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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1942
Page
4
Executors J. A. Harris and N. W. Phillips announce the final settlement of Jacob B. Harmon estate at Linn County Probate Court Linneus on May 11 1942. Administrators urge all creditors and interested parties to appear.
A fragmentary column argues that all advances require conflict, linking rubber shortages and shirt cuffs to student discipline and book keeping. It jokes about soap, alcohol bans, and wives learning to shoot, noting the army's movie patronage and private bomb shelters as familiar distractions.
Mr and Mrs Geo Ford and numerous relatives spent Sunday with the Ford family near Roger and joined birthday celebrations for Mr Spencer. Various town visits occur with Brookfield Milan and St Louis trips noted.
Local农业 column notes activity in North East Linn with updates on farming topics and community events affecting many farmers in the area.
A Baton Rouge observer recalls Huey Long’s impact on Louisiana as the State House stands as a symbol of his era. He champions roads bridges and schools while critics label him ruthless and a showman. An elderly poet laureate, 83, recites a tribute daily at the state capitol grounds near Long’s bronze statue.
In the vicinity families gathered for an Easter Sunday picnic at Edgar McCollum’s with many attending from the community including Crist, Cattey, Milhoan, and McCollum households. Mabel Lee closed a successful Pleasant Shade term. four boys attended with three finishing eighth grade, led by Harvey Oertwig and Robert McCollum.
Mr and Mrs J D Gall of Kansas City were weekend guests of home folks. The Bitter Sweet Club met with Mrs Scott Brown on Wednesday April first keeping seven members present. Augusta Cooper won the contest and refreshments were served. Glenn Cooper starts a new team and vows to work. Arthur Griffeth spent the day helping sow cats at Shark Goin s.
Local notes describe several residents visiting relatives and shopping in nearby towns over Easter weekend. Frances Ogle and Eva Williams improve, with Williams at her brother Edgar Cokerham’s home. Ellen Miller returns from Joliet Ill and Robert Abel buys Low Street property to move soon.
Too late for last week. March winds persist as farmers seek sun to dry ground for sowing oats and planting potatoes. Local families share news of births, visits, and new equipment purchases amid community updates from Cora and nearby towns.
Manufacturers warn of upcoming limits on lead and zinc in paints risking future shortages. The note predicts it may become impossible to obtain standard Household Paints like COOK'S and SHERWIN WILLIAMS at current prices after May 2 or when stock runs dry, signaling a likely halt to civilian sales.
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