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Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1941

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Miss Veda E Schrock Dies In Browning At 76

Veda Ellen Schrock born February 4 1865 in Sullivan County Missouri near Scottsville died Easter Sunday April 13 1941 at her Browning Missouri home at age 76. She lived in Colorado 1906 1936 then returned to the old home place later moving to Browning. Survived by niece Ethel Clark of Temple City California and other relatives. Services held April 16 1941 at Browning Methodist Church with burial in Schrock Cemetery.

Veda Ellen Schrock J. Wilson Sarah Browning Margaret 'Greer Fore Miss Schrock Ethel Clark Temple City California Methodist Church W. M. Owen Sampses C. O. Hall Schrock Cemetery Schoene’s Willis Duckworth Wayne Gooch Herald Lambert Floyd Cokerham Dan Freeland R. A. Thurlo Mabel Harvey Shirley Wilson Mildred Rhodes Ella Cokerham

Adolph H. Brehm died at 76 in Browning Missouri

Adolph Herman Brehm born March 16 1865 in Martinroda Germany died April 11 1941 at home southwest of Browning Missouri age 76 years 26 days survived by his wife Icey Mora Rottman seven children five sons in law two daughters in law twenty six grandchildren one sister Amelia Rottman one brother Julius Carl Brehm and many relatives. Funeral held April 13 at the Baptist Church Browning with Rev C O Hall the body prepared at River Funeral Home.

Adolph H. Brehm Adolph Herman Alexander August Christina Brehm Martinroda Germany United States Icey Mora Rottman A. A. Brehm Shelbina R. L. Brehm Tulsa Oklahoma Clemma Brolyes Chillicothe Veda Thomas Linneus Lottie Bundies Amelia Gooch Marie Creason Browning Mrrs Amelia Rottman Julius Carl Brehm Humphreys Lutheran Church Adolph Herman Brehm Missouri River Funeral Baptist Church C. O. Hall Methodist Church Vera Lay Edward Williams Gold Alfred Broyles Fred Thomas Ralph Creason Rollan Gooch Roy Bundies Lyle Bundies Hoover Cemete A. J. River

Card of Thanks for Illness Death and Burial Acknowledgment

We express thanks to all who helped during the illness death and burial of our dear husband and father Also to Mrs Vera Lay Miss Lora Myers Edward F Williams Mrs Icy Brehm and children for their support and kindness.

Mirs Vera Lay Lora Myers Edward F. Williams Icy Brehm

Scottsville Baby Beef Club Reorganizes at Schoolhouse

The Scottsville Baby Beef Club met at Scottsville schoolhouse on April 1 to reorganize the club goals and activities for the coming year.

Scottsville Scottsville Schoolhouse

Club Meeting Elects Thurlo Leader and Officers

The group met with R. A. Thurlo presiding and elected Eugene Thurio president Paul Hoselton as vice president Clayton Harris secretary treasurer Eudora Harris game and song leader and Ray Hoselton reporter They received pins for 1940 club work We discussed this years calf feed weights Adjourned to meet with Eugene Thurlo on May 2 Present were R A Thurlo Mrs Raymond Harris Clayton J T Hoselton Ray and Paul

R. A. Thurlo Eugene Thurio Paul Hoselton Clayton Harris Eudora Harris Ray Hoselton Eugene Thurlo Raymond Harris Clayton Ray and Paul Club

Easter Dinner Guests Gather in Milan

Easter Sunday entertaining featured Mr. and Mrs. Leon Kenley and son Gary hosting Mr. and Mrs. Ross Brookshire and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Yardley of Milan, plus B J Harvey Claude Kenley L M Kenley and Roy Kenley. Afternoon guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gene McKay from Columbia Mrs Glenn Rhodes and son Dickie Mrs Lyle Wampler and Max Schrock.

Leon Kenley Gary Ross Brookshire Tom Yardley Milan B. J. Harvey Claude Kenley L. M. Kenley Roy Kenley Gene McKay Columbia Glenn Rhodes Dickie Lyle ,Wampler Max Schrock

For Sale Eighty New Hampshire Hens Near Browning

Eighty New Hampshire hens nine months old for sale in good condition. Located eight miles north and east of Browning. Contact Mrs. Albert Spray for details.

New Hampshire Browning Albert Spray

Prayer Meeting at Mrs Marie Woolf Home

The weekly prayer meeting and Bible study will be held at the home of Mrs Marie Woolf on Thursday evening.

Marie Woolf

Comrade X and the Gable Lamarr Duo at Electric Theatre

Clark Gable returns to light comedy as a foreign correspondent in Russia in Comrade X. Hedy Lamarr broadens her range as a fearless Mos cow streetcar motorman in a yarn full of daring escapes and slapstick clashes.

Hedy Lamarr Clark Gable Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Comrade X Gable Russia Miss Lamarr Moscow Ogpu

Production Credit Passes Half Million in Loans

The Unionville Production Credit Association reports over 500000 dollars in loans outstanding across Putnam Sullivan Schuyler Adair Mercer and Grundy counties. Eight years of operation show fewer than thirty days delinquency and losses under .07 percent. Members own about 52000 dollars of capital and surplus. a lower interest rate has helped drive growth.

Unionville Production Credit Association Putnam Sullivan Schuyler Adair Mercer Grundy L.W. McCalment Ir. McCalment Association of Made Aprae Missouri Illinois

Mairs Ends Forty Years of College Work

T S Mairs, 70 this month, retires after nearly four decades as professor in charge of College agricultural correspondence courses. A Missouri native, he earned multiple degrees from the University of Missouri and led pioneering rural education, alfalfa trials, and steer feeding research. He received a commemorative scroll from College officials and remains active in state service and community groups.

T. S. Mairs Mairs Missouri University of Missouri Farmers’ Institute Mt. Gretna Ralph Dorn Hetzel S. W. Fletcher School of Agriculture Bole Hieg Skete Pennsylvania State College Boy Scouts Committee Kiwanis Grange Centre Daily Times Bellefonte B. F. Carr

Bees bulk and section honey by W H Bennett

Bees, bulk and section honey. W H Bennett writes about bee keeping products and methods.

W. H. Bennett

Lime spreading advertisement in Greencastle area

Local notice offers custom lime spreading services in Greencastle Missouri. Contact phone 55 for pricing and service details attributed to G. E. Allen.

Greencastle G. E. Allen

Farm Club Entertainment Draws Large Attendance

Browning Farm Club hosted an evening at the I O O F Hall with Robert Morrow as emcee introducing speakers J M Silvey of Columbia and Roy Reed of Sedalia. Talks highlighted Missouri Farmers Association progress, followed by songs, readings, a Hagguard contest, more songs, and refreshments.

Farm Club Browning Farm Club I. O. O. F. Hall Robert Morrow J. M. Silvey Columbia Roy Reed Sedalia Missouri Farmers Association Sallie Prather Charlene Haggard Edward Williams

Surprise Birthday Dinner For Mrs Leona Harris

A group met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Haley on Tuesday night to honor Mrs. Leona Palmer Harris with a surprise birthday dinner. Guests included Earl Palmer John Kachman Donald Kille and many local friends. A covered dish luncheon followed the greetings.

Arthur Haley Leona Palmer Harris Leona Harris Earl M. Palmer John Kachman Donald Kille Cliff Peterson C. C. Williams J. N. Neet Carl Norvell Oscar Stone James A. Lay

Local celebration honors Mrs Harris on birthday

Mr and Mrs Carl Drake and families joined Mrs Tom McCown Mrs Lantz McCormick Mrs Cordia Swise good and Mrs Dorcas Harvey for a pleasant evening. Guests left late wishing Mrs Harris many more happy birthdays.

Carl Drake and Sons Tom McCown Lantz McCormick Cordia Swisegood Dorcas Harvey Harris

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Gooch at Haseville Home

A birthday dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. Joe near Haseville for Mrs. Gooch. Attendees included the Gooch family from Gashland and Independence, the Bartows from Browning and Purdin, and Oral Gooch. Guests wished Mrs. Gooch many more happy birthdays.

W. Joe Haseville Herder Gooch Victor Gooch Gashland Ray Gooch Lola Rae Bartow Independence H. V. Campbell Purdin T. S. Bartow Browning Oral Gooch

Cinderella Club Bridge Dinner At Mrs Johnsons Home

Cinderella Club hosted a Bridge dinner last Thursday evening with members including Mrs Mariyn Gosch Mrs Beverly Moore Mrs Helen Carter Mrs Evelyn Neely Mrs Edna Forbes Mrs Vera Lay Mrs Frances Carr Mrs Pearle Thurlo Mrs Ira Nevins Mrs Jennie Lumsden and Miss Erma Peterson Guests included Mrs Evelyn Jones Mrs Artie Calhoun Mrs Jennie Glaze Miss Violett Hooker and Miss Dorothy Asspach High score prize went to Mrs Gooch guest favor to Mrs Calhoun and traveling prize to Mrs Thurlo.

Blanche Johnson Cinderella Club Mariyn Gosch Beverly Moore Helen Carter Evelyn Neely Edna Forbes Vera Lay Frances Carr Pearle Thurlo Ira Nevins Jennie Lumsden Erma Peterson Evelyn Jones Artie Calhoun Jennie Glaze Violett Hooker Dorothy Asspach Gooch Calhoun Thurlo

School Board Rehires Several Teachers for Next Term

The Board of Education met to re employ John C Dutton Supt Alpha Brantner Commercial Jane Phillips English Ray Def Coach Lena Kenley Room III Virginia Burwell Room II The music and primary teachers along with the bus driver and custodian to be chosen later.

Board of Education John C. Dutton Alpha Brantner Jane Phillips Ray Def Lena Kenley R Oom III Virginia Burwell

Wool Prices and Purchase Offer by J R Williams

Feed prices for wool include Bran at 1.25 and Gray Shorts at 1.25 with O Shell at 40 cents. J R Williams advertises wool buying services.

O. Shell J. R. Williams

Easter Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Linhart

Mr and Mrs Ernest W Linhart hosted a delicious three course Easter dinner at one o'clock. The beautifully decorated table complemented a very pleasant day with guests Mr and Mrs J P Bolling, Mr and Mrs R M Calhoun, and Mr and Mrs W F Peters.

Ernest W. Linhart J. P. Bolling R. M. Calhoun W. F. Peters

Easter Dinner at the Dearing Home

Mr and Mrs Clifford Dearing near Harris hosted an Easter dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Roy Haley and sons Browning Mr and Mrs Seldon Ford near Harris Mr and Mrs George Haley and children near Gilman City The gathering was described as a most enjoyable day.

Clifford Dearing Harris Roy Haley Browning Seldon Ford Near Harris George Haley Gilman City Dearing

Pair Welcome 12-Lb Baby Boy

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ludwig of near Browning announce the birth of a 12-lb baby boy on Sunday, April 13. Both mother and son are doing nicely. Attending physician was Dr. T. R. McArtor.

Fred Ludwig Near Browning T. R. McArtor

Notice of Stockholders Meeting Citizens Savings Bank Browning

The sixth annual stockholders meeting of the Citizens Savings Bank of Browning will be held at its banking house in Browning Missouri on May 6 1941 at 9 00 A M and continue at least three hours. The purpose is to elect seven directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business. M L Haning President Elvin L Harmon Secretary.

Citizens Savings Bank of Browning Browning Missouri M. L. Haning Elvin L. Harmon

Tobacco For Sale by Sim Bucker in Hale Missouri

Advertisement lists tobacco for sale suitable for sheep and other stock and smoking tobacco. Sample available at Leader Record office. Contact Sim Bucker R. R. No. 4 Hale Missouri.

Leader Record Office Sim Bucker R. R Hale Missouri

Mundell School Holds Farewell Program for Graduates

A Friday closing of Mundell school featured teacher Wayne Rulon and sixteen pupils. An evening program honored graduates Ruth Mundell Norris Mundell and Lyle Lee Hollon who received eighth grade diplomas while pupils earned awards.

Joyce Richard Mundell Donald Rinehart Helen Johns Bobbie Mary Helen Moore Raymond Murrell Lyle Lee Ila Merilee Hollon Richard Gerald Mundell Wayne

Scottsville School Closes Friday with Awards Program

Scottsville closes for the last day on Friday April 4 and patrons arrive with baskets. Miss Christine VanFossen leads a program with pupils. Prizes go to Clarence Fanning Anne Fae McClaren Rosalie McClaren Lyle McClaren and Ray and Paul Hoselton receive certificates for 4-H work. Miss VanFossen is reemployed to teach next year.

Scottsville Christine VanFesson Clarence Fanning Anne Fae McClaren Rosalie McClaren Lyle McClaren Ray Paul Hoselton VanFossen

Porter resigns as assistant chemist accepts Chicago post

Carl Porter formerly with a feed manufacturer in Quincy retires from his role as assistant chemist and takes the position of chief chemist with Cooper Chemical Co. in Chicago. He will begin duties Monday next week and has this week to close affairs at his Browning area farm.

Chicago Carl Porter Quincy Cooper Chemical Co Browning

Visit to Chicago Ends with Family and Friends Call

Mr and Mrs Van Arnold returned Monday evening from Chicago after taking their daughter Mrs Dale Bartimus who works there They also visited Mr and Mrs Herbert Sayre Mr and Mrs Francis Neff Mr and Mrs Howard Neff Mr and Mrs Earl Neff and Mr and Mrs Lay and daughter The Arnolds report a most enjoyable visit and pleasant trip

van Arnold Chicago Dale Bartimus Bartimus Herbert Sayre Francis Neff Howard Neff Earl Neff Lay Arnold

School Notes Calendar Highlights for May

Students and families note key events in the district calendar. April 25 marks the State Music Festival followed by the Senior Play on May 2. Baccalaureate Services are May 4 with Commencement Exercises planned for May.

Elementary Trip Plans Across Missouri Venues

The pupils and sponsors Mrs Kenley and Mr Ted Brantner depart Friday for an Educational Spring Trip visiting Kansas City Lake of the Ozarks Bagwell Dam and Jefferson City. The journey is funded by selling copies of The Bulldog News and a chicken give away. Gratitude is extended to all helpers.

Kenley Ted Brantner Kansas City Lake of the Ozarks Bagwell Dam Jefferson City Bulldog News

Room II Honor Roll Fifth Six Weeks Names

Room II lists honor roll for the fifth six weeks with third through fifth grade students named. Third grade includes Peggy Browning Bonnie Lay Cherill Williams Janet Lumsden. fourth grade Gene Carter Jimmy Nevins Florence Martin Thelma Lee Gender. fifth grade Valjean Gooch Donald Lee Williams Jean Bartow. The third grade is engaged in a Language Arts Unit about the Circus with memorized poems and stories.

Peggy Browning Bonnie Lay Cherill Williams Janet Lumsden Gene Carter Jimmy Nevins Florence Martin Thelma Lee Valjean Gooch Donald Lee Williams Jean Bartow

Local Visitors and New Student Welcome at Brookfield School

The article lists visitors over the past week including Jean Ross of Brookfield Patricia Gocek Nona Clair Neet Marilea Mundell Nyle Freeland Elizabeth Ann Prather and Mary Lou DeVore A new sophomore Irene Armstrong enrolled Monday morning formerly of Purdin joins the school community

Jean Ross Brookfield Patricia Gocek Nona Clair Neet Marilea Mundell Nyle Freeland Elizabeth Ann Prather Mary Lou DeVore Irene Armstrong Purdin

Honor Roll Seniors and Juniors named in school list

The document lists students earning honor roll status by grade. Seniors include Harley Almond Doris Creason Clayton Harris Rosalie Linhart Lois Maggart Lorene Murrell Herb Powell and Lor raine Taylor. Juniors are Richard Askey Clar ice Bagley Rex Bundies Billy Joe Crookshanks Benny Bob Hall Faye Lumsden Phyllis Vincent and Junior Woolf. Sophomores include Mary Lee Askey Mary Sue Bennett Beva Jean Cox DeVon Gray Laverne Jennings Merilee Kelly Marjorie Kniferig Ray Duane Petzson Nellie Powell and Von Dean Ogle. Freshmen are Joel-Brookshier Laverne Kirby Paul Lambert Nadine Sparks Charles Vincent and Waverly Ware.

Harley Almond Doris Creason Clayton Harris Rosalie Linhart Lois Maggart Lorene Murrell Herb Powell Lorraine Taylor Richard Askey Clarice Bagley Rex Bundies Billy Joe Crookshanks Benny Bob Hall Faye Lumsden Phyllis Vincent Junior Woolf Mary Lee Askey Mary Sue Bennett Beva Jean Cox DeVon Gray Laverne Jennings Merilee Kelly Marjorie Kniferig Ray Duane

Senior Class Thanks Donors After Successful Food Sale

Honorable Mention seniors include John Kachman Viola Mitchell and Imogene Powell. Juniors Vivia Almond De Vane Gray Monroe Kelly. Sophomores Helen Faconer Junior Jennings J W Lumsden Leonard Mitchell Marjorie Stephenson Dorothy Woodside. Freshmen Leon Bennett Betty Brown Leon Stephenson Nina Claire Taylor Devaun Tucker. The senior food sale was a great success and the seniors thank all patrons.

John Kachman Viola Mitchell Imogene Powell Vivia Almond DeVane Gray Monroe Kelly Helen Faconer Junior Jennings J. W. Lumsden Leonard Mitchell Marjorie Stephenson Dorothy Woodside Leon Bennett Betty Brown Leon Stephenson Nina Claire Taylor Devaun Tucker

Seniors Receive Announcements and Cards This Week

The seniors got their announcements and greeting cards at the start of the week. The event marks a traditional sending of recognition and well wishes from the school and friends.

Junior Play Attracts Large Friday Night Crowd

A large crowd attended the junior play Friday night. The junior class and its sponsor expressed appreciation for the cooperation and support received.

Diary of Slats Week of Quirky Misadventures

A childlike diary recounts a week of small town happenings from a rural home. Entries describe chores such as rhubarb pie making, farm talk, a neighbor’s visit, a newspaper item about an Oklahoma oilman, and a trip to a pit show with a girl named Jane.

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Veda E. Schrock Clark Gable and T. . Mairs Mr. Mairs The Mundell Rulon Ant Emmy Gillem Otto Jane
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