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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1941
Page
1
Obituaries report A A Hawkins born in Linn County Missouri died April 5 1941 at 67.6.24 near Brookfield and remarried Mattie Moore in 1924. Also notes Elma Coram died earlier, with two children Alton and Mona Malone and funeral details in Purdin and Nester Chapel.
We express sincere thanks for acts of kindness during illness, death, and burial of our loved one. Grateful for song services and floral offerings. Mrs. Albert Hawkins and family, Luther DeVore and family, Andrew DeVore and family, Geo. Walker and family mourn the loss.
Fay McKinley Jennings born December 12 1896 near North Salem Missouri died March 31 1941 at his home in North Salem aged 44 years 3 months and 20 days. He married Graice Head March 8 1916 and had a son Oren Basil. He leaves his wife son daughter in law three sisters and one brother, plus many relatives. He spent his life near North Salem and had asthma for years. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from the Methodist Church in North Salem conducted by Rev O B Hobbs. Interment in North Salem cemetery. Flowers were carried by his cousins.
Burial of our dear husband and father announced by Mrs. Gracie Jennings and Mr. and Mrs. Oren Jennings.
George William Abbott son of Joseph and Julia Abbott born December 28 1866 departed this life March 31 1941 age 74 years 3 months and 3 days He was united in marriage to
Etta Frances Coulson Lantz born Linneus Missouri October 13 1891. She united with the M E Church South as a child and remained active Christian. She taught in Linneus, married Clarence A Lantz in 1912, and left two sons John Leroy who died in infancy and Francis A Lantz in the Medical Corps at Hot Springs Arkansas. She served as chief operator for Western Eight and Telephone Company in Downing for fourteen years and was active in church and Royal Neighbors of America. Services were held in Downing and Linneus with burial in Elmwood cemetery.
The Walnut Grove school closed Friday with Helen Steele as teacher. Patrons brought baskets for lunch, a noon meal was served, and a program followed. Four 8th grade graduates were Wanda Steele James Ball Cleveland Christy and John Morris, each receiving pho albums. Attendance and Honor Roll prizes went to multiple students including James Ball and John Morris.
Tobacco suitable for sheep and other stock as well as smoking tobacco offered for sale by Sim Bucker of Hale Missouri. Sample may be seen at the Leader Record office.
The mattress committee selects Browning and Pur din as the first centers for mattress production. Cotton orders total 24 000 pounds and 12 000 yards of ticking for families under income limits. Each family pays 75 cents with forms distributed by Farm Bureau offices and local Extension and ACA officials assisting. Spring brings plans to manufacture mattresses in May using NYA sewing rooms and local centers to determine locations as demand grows.
A regional entertainment pageant features the Weaver brothers with Elvira and Violey in a rib tickling Ozark frolic. Cast includes Cliff Edwards known as Ukulele Ike, Al Shean, J Farrell MacDonald, Al St John and others. Next Saturday and Sunday showings promise 1001 Laughs.
Twelve Stitch and Chatter members and eight visitors met with Frances McGhee on a rainy day for an all day session. Upon noon a dinner was served. They discussed reorganizing the club and welcoming new neighbors at Alpha Christy’s next meeting.
The passage argues that death is not final as nature shows spring after autumn. It contends that Christ lived among men and suffered, implying renewal beyond death. The writing blends religious reflection with natural imagery to affirm resurrection.
Local notice advertises custom lime spreading services in Greencastle Missouri. Contact G E Allen by phone 55 for inquiries and payment terms.
The Purdin Women’s Club gathered April 2 at Mrs. Sylvia Street’s home with twelve members and two visitors Mrs. Bill Street and Mrs. Merton Street. President Mrs. Elizabeth Crookshanks led the business. Members planned Easter church flowers, decorations, and program items including Easter quotations devotional styles of yesterday and today sunbeams home decoration ideas and a poetry reading. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
The Senior Circle of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. Nelle Williams home with fourteen members. They opened with songs and shared prayers and scriptures before a Bible lesson on Christian Education and Reverence. Mrs. Lorene Adams spoke on Reverence, and Elizabeth Prather rejoined after winter in Granite City Illinois. Refreshments followed the benediction.
Browning High School achieved I in band and II in choir at the North East Missouri District Music Festival in Kirksville on March 29 and April 4 1941. The school led Class C scores with 41 total points, sending the band to the Missouri state festival in Columbia April 25.
Mrs. S. C. Lantz offers an oil brooder stove sized for 1000 chicks for sale. Equipment appears ready for immediate use. Contact details not provided in fragments.
The sixth annual stockholders meeting of the Citizens Savings Bank of Browning Missouri will be held at its banking house in Browning on May 6 1941 at 9 00 A M and continue for at least three hours. The meeting aims to elect seven directors for the ensuing year and transact any other proper business. M L Haning President Elvin L Harmon Secretary.
All Legion members urged to attend the regular meeting at the Legion Home Friday night. James McConnell of KMBC will discuss plans for the Annual Home Coming. Auxiliary meeting also noted. Commander B J Harvey.
An all day meeting and special program are planned at the Enterprise school house on Sunday April 13. A basket dinner is scheduled for noon and everyone is invited. Supt.
Mr and Mrs Myrl Johnson of Brookfield announce the birth of an eight pound baby girl named Sandra Joyce on Wednesday April 2. The mother and newborn are at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Dodson near Brookfield.
Circle No One of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church met at the home of a member for a regular gathering with planned discussion and fellowship.
H. C. Baile reports red clover seed cleaned and ready at home inn for distribution.
The calendar notes a Junior Play on April 11, a Senior Food Sale on April 12, and the State Music Contest on April 25. The Kirksville entry earned high ratings with the Choir second and Band rated one plus. Mr. Williams led the groups. the Band will compete at the State Music Contest in Columbia as a marching band. Clee Club Piccolo solo Alta Horn solo and French Horn solo will also attend the state contest and potential entries for the National Music Contest in Topeka, Kansas are anticipated.
Last Wednesday in Kirksville seniors from Browning High School joined by sponsor Mrs. Phillips attended a morning program at Kirksville State Teachers College. Rev C Oerar Johnson of First Baptist Church St Louis spoke on Keep Your Balance. the day was described as pleasant and instructional.
Twelve players traveled to Green City for a Thursday soft ball opener. The contest ended after three innings due to rain with Green City leading 5 to 3. Pee Wee Thompson pitched for Green City and Paul Lambert for Browning. Morelock of Browning hit a bases loaded two-base fly to highlight the game.
The notice lists events at the Penn Maytag Building with a Senior Feel Sale on April 12 and a Junior Play on Friday night April 11.
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