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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1946
Page
4
The era N Woodward and G T Woodward ers and Publishers traces its establishment to 1884 with a subscription price of $1.50 per year. The publication is entered as second class matter at the Browning Missouri post office under the act of March 2 1879.
A summary of obituaries and social items from North Salem lists the funeral of T S C Lambert with sorrowful relatives attending. It notes Kenneth Cordray killed in a vehicle wreck overseas, Eldon Head’s return from service, and Jo Ann Martin ending a term of teaching with pupils visiting Kirksville. Additional visits and travel by local families are recorded, along with distant relatives traveling for Aunt Emmaline Carthack’s illness.
Dickinson items report the death of 77 year old T. S. C. Lambert after a heart attack in October. Survived by eight children, wife deceased in 1929. Funeral held Sunday at North Salem cemetery. Also notes visits and family events around Lambert household and associates.
Sick for two weeks, John Walden Abbott visited Keith Cordray near Linneus. Mr and Mrs Nelson Britton visited Mr and Mrs Norman Woodside. Mrs Joan Longwell, Mrs Allen Belzer and Tommy spent time with Mrs Ethel Swisegwood and Mrs Veda McKinney. T/5 Calvin Lambert returned to a Fort Belvoir camp after a 30 day furlough with his parents and relatives.
Howard Payne and sister's family hosted from Saturday to Tuesday. Visitors included Wiley Taylor and son Harold at Rolla Taylor home. Five Johnson scholars stayed with teacher Wendell Quigley Doris Hodge Barbara Taylor Joyce Jones Robert Hodge and G E Jones. Others visited Morris home and Gramling family traveled to Kansas City. Wiley Taylor and Harold bought a tractor in Kirksville and Greens Castle.
Locust Valley residents share weekend trips and family events. Mr. and Mrs Morris Crook visited Trenteon after baby chicks. Miss Laverne Jennings returned to Kansas City for work, visiting her parents. New baby Gary Leon named for Mrs Lelia Hedges attended Thursday gatherings. Families including Quigleys Rineharts and Joneses spent time in Brookfield Linnens Milan and at home. Tom Bennett has been...
Glen Finney and family spent Sunday at the Alex Finney home. Mrs. Homer Finney returned from California after two weeks visiting relatives. Mrs. Dora Cornwall and Mrs. Nort Jaynes shopped in Brookfield. Farmers finished sowing oats and began plowing. Shelby women shopped in Kirksville. Mrs. McDonnald not improving quickly. Severs attended T. S. C. Lambet funeral at North Salem. Grover Kearns and wife shopped in Brookfield. Homer Finney visited Hadley Rulon near New Boston. Her father Dill Ruon, and Lehman Powell were in Brookfield, Linneus, and Purdin hunting seed. Seed scarcity noted. Shelby seniors and juniors held a banquet. weather changed as usual. Several cases of [incomplete text].
Reports show several residents with health updates and travel notes. Wayne Burdett wired the John Quigley house for electricity in Milan last week. Robert Rinehart conducted business in Linneus on Wednesday. Eugene McKay, in Europe for months, arrived in the States and expects to return home soon. Mrs. Veda Schrock received a long distance call from her son. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Lay visited Browning Sunday. Mrs. Jean Quigley spent time with Mrs. Wanda Schrock. Mrs. Chester Lange visited Browning Friday. Mrs. Helen Simmons sought medical care Wednesday for a cold.
Fairview district residents share visits with Knifongs Riley Brantners and Brittons. The Fairview school closed Friday with Patsy Britton leading a picnic for all students. Two pupils attended daily: Junior Tucker and Shirley Brantner. Neighbors Dale Straley and family visited, while Elmo Britton and others toured local homes.
Measles cases noted in the country as Dale Jinney’s son contracts the illness. Shelby students count days to vacation. Curt Rauer family plans a move to Boston with Mrs Magnzie Rauer and Mrs Mary Richardson staying at the Rauer home north of Shelby. Bear Branch Church organizes Sunday school with expected good attendance.
The passage notes a day spent with the Will Cassitys and friends, they remained visiting until after dinner and then departed for home. Russell was discharged from service.
Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Evert Dowdy and Mr. and Mrs. Bird Dowdy. Chas West and wife welcomed a Ub. baby boy born April 2. The Smith school held its last community meeting on Monday April 1. After a card party refreshments of pie and coffee were served. Oat sowing was done before rain Friday. Several neighbors planted potatoes and some garden. Eugene Thurlo stayed Friday night with his aunt Hinda Rush.
Rain boosts growth as residents report arrivals for funerals and visits. Arthur Stultz funeral attended in Linneus. Claude Street and Urban Fetters from Kansas City visit Purdin. Lula Helms weekend in Linneus with Maxine Helms. Billy Thorne visits grandparents Earnest and bride Night? at home. Methodist Church two week meeting begins last Sunday with Bible messages. J D Gaul of Kansas City weekend visit. Leland Bowyer employed at Elliott Grocery. Etta Bivens and son Russell of Brookfield tour Purdin and stop near Mack Molloy home.
A former service member bought an aircraft in February following his discharge, details about the purchase and context are noted in the brief record.
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