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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1939
Page
4
A Browning publication recalls local humor about weather jokes and sociable neighbors. The column humorously notes tax grants, domestic quirks, and bath room razor blade disposal as part of small town life in a 1939 issue.
Mrs. John Longwell and son Jesse traded in Brookfield Friday afternoon. Archies Dickinson hosted Sunday dinner with L. A. Dickinsons family. Oda and George Spencer with Jerry visited Ibb Spencer group and cut wood. Theodore Steele Alpha Christy and Childers families shared Sunday meals. Lambert sheared sheep for Longwell. Childers visits Christy. Lee Gooch and sons joined Dickinsons Friday. Walter Head traded in Browning Monday. Dr Dixon visited Willie Ware home to check Marilee who is not well.
The continual rains have swollen Yellow Creek, causing it to spill over its banks for a second time this spring. Mr and Mrs Bennie Burkholder and Junior Battley were Sunday visitors at W.
Richard Thudium visited Brookfield Saturday evening while Florence Mott remains on the sickness list. Several families hosted relatives and friends over the weekend, including visits by Mabel Maxwell and Miss Flossie Smith with their mothers. The Sunshine Workers Club met near New Boston with new member Mrs Hadley Rulon as Lois added a new quilt.
Mrs. Omi Phillips returned Wednesday from a visit with the Gooch family in Marceline. Mrs. Tom Morris visited her daughter Thursday. Mrs. Edgar Morris visited her mother Ida Tompson of Meadville Thursday. The Canady and Hess couples went to Kansas City on business Friday. Lon Baker passed away Sunday. The Morris and Hess families hosted Sunday visitors and Dixie Edmonson spent the weekend with grandparents W. E. Morris.
Those visiting at the W. M. Wheeler home Sunday April 9 were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Stufflebean of near Green City Clarence Sargent of near Browning and Mrs. Glenn Boylan and son of Trenton Mrs. Guy Maggart of Detroit Mich spent Easter Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Grandstaff visited relatives in Pollock Missouri. Mrs. Cal Burress and her children stayed with her aunt Mrs. Hannah E. Johnson at Humphreys Missouri. Oscar Leeper and Elizabeth Johanson of Pollock visited relatives here on Sunday April 9. They brought Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Grindstaff Homeie who had been visiting Pollock for a few days.
Walter Morris and John Ramirez repaired the Yellow Creek bridge allowing crossing but high water blocks the span. Mail carrier Edgar Carter gains relief from a five mile daily detour on the east end of his route. Residents greet him with smiles as water recedes and access returns.
The column notes continued rain, a stroke recovery update for Mrs. Janett Schrock, and a well attended high school play. It also mentions visitors Mrs. Susie Pulliam in Brookfield, the Guyers shopping there, and the school board hiring the same teachers for next year, with continued local visits by Cassity Latta Johnson and Stan.
Ley Latta and Charley Johnson hosted Sunday visitors. Mrs. T H Thorne visited her parents midweek. Mrs. Clara Deer and son John Arthur with Mrs. Arthur Smith called at the Deers’ home on Sunday.
Curt Bauer rode the bus after four days with mumps. Logan sold his car for a Model T. Luther Simpson works at Mullins farm. Leon Smith and family moved back to town. Charles Wilson spent Sunday evening in Shelby. Mrs Nile Rauer aided Mrs Leon Smith. Ellis Jennings and family visited Nile Rauer. Curt Rauer drove a bus load of school children to Kirksville. Luther Simpson and Roy Simpson visited Sunday. Nile Bauer and family went to Purdin Friday. Agnes Boyles has been sick a week. John Buswell stayed with his grandparents in Shelby.
S M Romine visited Milan on business last Monday. Miss Willadean Reed spent Tuesday with Mrs John Howell. Alva Maggart and Charley are mentioned in the Winigan vicinity notes though details are sparse.
Garrett and several residents visited Green City on Wednesday and Friday. Eva Bailey stayed with her uncle Verna Bailey on Tuesday. Don Turner, L D Howell traveled to Kirksville on Thursday. Alva Hoerrmann and Nel Maxey were in Green City Thursday. J L Jones and Martha Lee with others returned Friday after a Baptist Convention trip to Kentucky. Lola Riddle completed a school term Friday.
At the Springer school near Green City Mr and Mrs Arthur Cattey and daughter Dorothy visited relatives Saturday. Mr and Mrs Harry Clubine and children were at Milan Saturday.
April 20 and 21 mark the final two days of the Milan Softball Tournament. April 24 invites Boy Scouts to a meeting. April 25 hosts a musical program. April 26 features a YPCA meeting. April 28 and 29 bring a State Musical Festival at Columbia.
Members of the music department traveled to Kirksville for district contests. Nona Neet earned a third in piano solo. Gene Carr placed second in baritone solo and with a mixed quartet and girls quartet all earned second ratings and state eligibility. Several others received second ratings or pending poetry results. Lorraine Glaze attended PEO convention in Chillicothe and led the Tuesday morning music hour.
A brief note announces a high school musical program set for next Tuesday evening. Details are sparse in this fragment but indicate an organized school event featuring performances by students.
State Superintendent Lloyd W King delivered the dedicatory address on April 16 at the new gymnasium auditorium in a happy ceremony. Principal Harry Anderson explained the meaning of physical education to the students while the program featured the band directed by Williams and performances from teachers and guests. Reverend Norfolk and Reverend Hobbs offered invocation and benediction as the event concluded.
Browning's first school taught by W L Wogan in 1874. First school house built 1881 costing 600 dollars. After wooden structure blew down a brick building erected costing 3500 dollars. High School Musical April 25 features chorus, glee club, solos, quartets, poetry readings under Miss Glaze.
Remember tonight that Plain Jane will be presented at 8 00 p m in the evening. The note urges attendance for the performance and highlights the event timing.
Over the past days visitors on the campus were De Von Gray, Nerene Maxwell, Wilma Johnson, Gleamond Roach, Gaylen Fanning, and Peggy Hooe.
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