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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
2
A Browning citizen questions the value of Mussolini issuing occasional statements to show he remains a functioning dictator. The remark implies doubt about transparent leadership and ongoing political theater.
George Crocks visiting near Ada Oklahoma hosts at Rolla Gooch home Wednesday night. Kimbrough and Garrett families share Sunday dinner in Purdin. Ollie Palmer Wilma Cooper visit Kansas City. Merle Palmer returns for a few days. Delmar Deertwig Red Gooch visit. Gooch family, Cr oks visit Chillicothe. Goins and Wood families at Johnson home. Glenn Cooper family improving after illness. Delmar Oertwig travels to Linneus on Friday.
The Purden area reports heavy rain and hail with over three inches since Thursday. Residents note forecasts of seven rainy Sundays if old sayings hold. Mrs. Walter Urbech visited Miss Rose Chambers, and the Lambert family shopped in Purden Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Mitchell also mentioned.
Notice to creditors and interested parties that Pete Cable as Administrator will make final settlement at the next Linn County Missouri Probate Court term starting May 8 1944 at the Probate Office Linneus. Peter Cable Administrator.
A crowded senior play at Purdin Hall drew praise. Easter visits included Mrs. Eldora Richardson with her mother Mrs. Jane Hardin. Quinton Darr returned home after an injury. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Cokerham and family were in Purdin. G T Dodd Bagley’s son Ross received the Purple Heart. he is wounded in the neck and recovering in hospital. Mrs. Alda Tattershall shows slight improvement. Henry Patterson visited L M McNally Saturday afternoon.
April 3 entry notes persistent cold with nightly ground freezes. Farmers prepare gardens and plant potatoes while sowing oats. Mr and Mrs Wayne Alexander and son Jack visit his home.
Wallace Pulliam of Phoenix visited in Purdin for a few days before leaving for army physicals on April 12. Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Pearson called on Effie Pulliam and her son Wallace. May Johnson returned to her Purdin home after wintering with her son Albert in Brookfield. Floyd Palmer greeted friends in Purdin. Frank Murrain and spouse moved into a home they bought from Arthur Stultz last fall.
Rain dominates the week with Easter and Sunday forecasts noted. Local farming sees significant grass seed and oats sowing. Mr and Mrs James Morris hosted visiting sister in law Mrs Merril Peterson and family from Minneapolis Minnesota last week.
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Creditors and interested parties are informed that Myrtle Garrett administratrix de bonis non of Rebecca B. Stone deceased will file final account at the next Linn County Probate Court term in Linneus on May 8, 1944. Also Myrtle Manley administratrix will present final settlement for Annie Kenley deceased at the same May 8, 1944 Linn County Probate Court term.
Were shopping in Purdin Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray McNally and daughter Peggy called on his parents Sunday afternoon. Mrs. T. H. Thorne spent Weddrn.
Miss Ocea Edwards and pupils enjoyed a picnic on Tuesday despite chilly weather. George Hayes of Oklahoma visits relatives including Mary Molloy and Buddy Sallee. W. E. Morris returns from wintering in Linneus to the farm. Numerous family gatherings and visitors span Linneus Chillicothe Meadville Ottumwa and surrounding areas with cooks and helpers noted.
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