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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1944
Page
1
The writer recalls a weekend journey by 42 Oldsmobile into the Andes describing cobbled roads, bustling Pueblo markets in Latucunga and Ambato, scenes of Indian life, and a funeral coach near a church. He notes Pan American Highway links and a hotel visit to Villa Hilda with seven course lunch.
Wallace Beery stars in a Technicolor wartime drama portraying a tough Marine sergeant who retires to marry Fay Bainter before leading a Filipino force against Japanese invaders in the Philippines. Reginald Owen Ray Collins Marilyn Maxwell William Lundigan Keye Luke Donald Curtis support in a vivid leatherneck story.
Well improved farm six miles northeast of Browning with a good house barn and outbuildings. Property offered in 120 or 200 acre options with possession possible this year. J H Dunlap Browning Missouri.
Notice warns riders nationwide within city limits that bicycles on sidewalks are prohibited and violators face fines not less than $1 plus $50 costs. Parents are urged to stop their children from riding on sidewalks to prevent arrest and keep walks safe for children and seniors.
F. M. Stamper Co lists Larabee's Best Flour in 50 pound bags at 2.15 and 25 pound bags at 1.10. The entry reflects wholesale pricing offered by the Stamper company.
The local P. E. O. Chapter met with Mrs. H. L. Schrock on Wednesday April 12. Eight members attended the business session. Mrs. Bertha Haning read timely articles about Cottey College. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Notice to South Benton Democrat voters to meet at City Hall in Purdin on Friday evening April 21 at 8 o clock to select two delegates for the County Convention to be held in Linneus on April 22. Mark Gooch Committeeman Elizabeth Crookshanks Committee woman.
The ninth annual stockholders meeting of the Citizens Savings Bank of Browning Missouri will be held at the bank in Browning on May 9 1944 from 9:00 a.m. for at least three hours. The meeting will elect seven directors for the ensuing year and handle other proper business. H S Johnson President L L Ingraham Secretary
The Browning High School Armed Service Alumni Honor Roll was unveiled and dedicated Sunday at 2 pm in the auditorium. The program featured invocation, choruses, roll presentation, and remarks by Earl Barnes, commander of the Chillicothe American Legion post, with a note that some listed veterans could not complete service. Donald Johnson and Herb Powell are noted as having made the supreme sacrifice.
Laura Adeline Bailey was born in 1859 near Bloomington Illinois. She moved to Missouri with her parents as a child, married Benjamin McGhee in 1888 and lived near Shelby. She died April 12 1944 at Brookfield Hospital after a stroke, aged 84. Surviving daughters grandchildren and two stepchildren. Pallbearers and flower girls listed.
Members of the American Legion and the Auxiliary are requested to meet Friday night April 21 at the Legion Home for their regular business meeting.
A nostalgic World War II era poem written by Nadine Head on April 13 1944. It recalls shared childhood moments by a brook woodland flowers races and birds with a brother now away serving to keep the country noble and free. The speaker trusts they will reunite to relive the old joys.
We express appreciation to those who offered help during our time of sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Finney Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gooch Mr. and Mrs. Ray Spencer Mr. and Mrs. Eric Peterson.
For Rent 120 acres of good pasture well fenced and watered located on Dayton Street in Purdin Missouri. Ideal grazing land available for seasonal or long term use with reliable water supply. Property offers ample fencing and accessible terrain for livestock.
A dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mrs. Matilda Haley to honor Pvt. James Gooch of Temple Texas and 8/Sat G D Haley of Robins Field Ga home on leave. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Haley and June of Laclede Mr. and Mrs. Lee Foster and Mrs S J Bartow of Pur din Mr. and Mrs. F L Gooch and Bertie Louie Haley and Misses Waverly and Merilee Ware.
Mr and Mrs John Quigley hosted a Sunday dinner to honor their daughters Eva Page recently graduated from the WAVES training at Norman Oklahoma Lucille Rachford Wanda Quigley of Gary Ind and Mrs Billy Quigley of Shawnee Okla attended Also present were Mrs Rachford near Kirksville Mr and Mrs Paul Rachford Mrs Junior Langdon Mrs Kathleen Quigley and children and Mr and Mrs J D Quigley with baby.
A birthday party was held in honor of Lyle Lee Hollen for his eighteenth birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Hollen and family, several local couples, and young friends. Games and popcorn with candy followed the social gathering as attendees wished him many more happy returns.
Charles B. Purdin former farmer of Milan Missouri died April 16 1944 at age 73 He was born August 22 1870 in Linneus Missouri and survived by a widow four brothers two sisters four grandchildren two great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces Funeral services were held April 18 at Mt Zion with burial nearby
B H S hosts a Black and White Ball in the High School Gym Thursday April 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets cost 25 cents with three votes. voting ends at 4 09 p.m. Ballot boxes sit at Gooch's Store Harvey Mrug and the High School. Queen candidates to be narrowed April 20 with 10 cent votes.
The family expresses sincere thanks for acts of kindness shown in the death and burial of their loved one C. B. Purdin and for the beautiful floral offerings.
Will Burwell died in a Los Angeles hospital after a lingering illness. He is survived by two sons Shelton in Camp Crowder Missouri and Wayne in Detroit Michigan, two brothers John and Jesse Burwell of Browning, and two sisters Mrs. Chas Maggart of Milan and Mrs. James Shipley of Reger.
John son Chevrolet Co Browning offers two new harness sets for sale with contact details available at the Browning dealership.
Classified listing notes a Coolerator icebox with 100-pound capacity in good condition listed by Noble Crooks of Browning. Includes monogram range and enamel finish. Price not stated. Local buyer contact requested.
Rainfall through the first half of April recorded 3.20 inches against a normal 1.85. Individual readings show 0.60 on Thursday night, 0.05 on April 9, 1.45 on April 10 11, 0.94 on April 14, and 0.16 on April 15. Year to date reaches 9.89 inches with normal at 7.81.
Miss eee Swearengen and Mr Harold Christy were married at noon on Saturday April 15 at Park Baptist Church. Attendants were Colon Christy and Mrs Christy. guests included Mrs Elizabeth Megan and others. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Swearengen Browning, employed by Brown Shoe Co. The groom a farmer near Cora Missouri. They will live on a farm near Cora after a short honeymoon.
The Willing Workers Club met April 5 with Mrs. Cecil Taylor for an all day session. Fourteen members and five guests attended as they sewed rag rags and heard a Bible reading from Matthew. A noon cafeteria dinner was served followed by contests won by Sylvia Skeen and Emma Haley. Next meeting set for April 19 with Mrs. George Taylor. members to bring nesailes thimbles and scissors for bandage melting.
Dinner guests at the Mrs B J Lambert home included her son Mr Joe Johnson and Doris Lee as part of a social gathering with Mrs Lambert hosting.
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