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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1937
Page
1
Communities urged to join a spring cleaning drive spanning farms suburbs and towns. The call praises cooperative efforts by civic clubs and scouts to beautify areas, notes fire safety benefits, and lists attendees and the next meeting date in a local club report.
A Sunday, April 18 birthday surprise honored Mrs. Olga Elliott with relatives and friends arriving around eleven. A noon feast followed by afternoon visiting and guitar music by Donald Head, with many named attendees and a farewell wish for many more birthdays.
The True Blue Club held an all day meeting with Mrs. Sam Gooch on April 14. Morning activities included tacking, hemming and embroidering dish towels and a table spread for the hostess. A covered dish luncheon followed at noon. President Mrs. Price Gil mer led the 2 pm session with a song and a roll call poem by Edgar A. Guests.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Campbell and Mr and Mrs Herman Woodside attended the Jim Hamilton saddle horse sale in Mexico Missouri with Floyd Hardin of near Purdin. Several hundred spectators and more than 200 buyers watched the sale which featured a black stallion from Frazier Bros of Green City selling for 690 dollars and a horse bought by a Texas woman for 1500 dollars. Renowned stables from across the United States were represented as the sale ran from Wednesday into Thursday.
The seventy first state Sunday school convention will meet April 22 to 24 at the Brookfield Methodist Church. All Sunday schools are invited. A prayer meeting will be held Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Carter. Reverend O B Hobbs is the pastor guiding events.
School ends in two weeks with final exams spanning the last week. Baccalaureate on May 2 at South M. E. Church and Commencement on May 6 at the M. E. Church. Four unidentified girls linked to a defacing incident were found in Rev. Owens kitchen. Frances Lou Lawrence misses due to illness. Senior pictures and band group photo completed.
In appreciation for the flowers letters and cards sent during my hospital stay I thank you all for the thoughtful expressions. Mrs John M Thurlo expresses gratitude for the support received.
Miss Phyllis Crowdis daughter of Mr and Mrs John Crowdis has been hired to teach at her home Warren school for the coming year She taught a successful term at Whaley and will study at K S T C in Kirksville later this year moving toward a teaching career in her hometown.
One hundred sheep owners and vocational students attended a demonstration in Milan on proper sheep handling during shearing and fleece preparation for market. Experts from Chicago Flexible Shaft Co and the College of Agriculture led the session, stressing dirt removal and grading practices. County wool pooling in Linn County, with cooperative sales since 18 years, offers advance payment and above market returns.
Notice is given of the third annual meeting of Citizens Savings Bank of Browning Missouri to be held at the bank on May 11, 1937 at 1 30 P M for at least three hours. The agenda is to elect seven directors for the ensuing year and address any other proper business. President M L Haning. Secretary W P Nickell acting.
Missouri farmers joining the national farm clean up advised by educational groups in livestock production expect higher profits from healthier herds. T A Ewing of the Missouri College of Agriculture notes the program improves animal health and production outcomes.
The plan aims to wipe out infection sources by filling mudholes, fencing areas, and removing manure piles while disinfecting buildings and feed boxes. It recommends eradicating rats and birds, spreading crushed rock around water tanks, vaccinating livestock for hog cholera and blackleg, and improving yard and building cleanliness to prevent diseases like swine erysipelas and chicken cholera.
An Oddfellows and Rebekah lodge outing occurred Monday evening at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Jno Hooker. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ben Peterson and Puane, Mr. and Mrs. Fay Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Van Arnold and Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert C. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Lantz and son, Mrs. Minnie Palmer, and others.
Notice states dog licenses are now due with fees for dogs at $1.00 and female dogs at $3.00. All dogs must wear a collar marked 1937. Issued by Herbert Bailey, Mayor.
Family and friends gathered to celebrate Myron Williams's birthday with a noon dinner feast. The table overflowed with chicken dressing salads and desserts. After eating they visited played games and enjoyed music before departing with well wishes for future birthdays.
Friday, April 16, the Brookshier district closed a successful term led by teacher Herman Smith. Patrons enjoyed a meal, a pupil program, and music by Rev. Hobbs, Asa Badger, Ruth Arnold, Dorothy Sayre, Hazel and Lois Maggart. Prizes were awarded for notebooks and class honors, with three graduates: Lorraine Taylor, Rosalee Linhart, and Mildred Head.
A brief classified line offers sheep shearing by Clive Lay with contact number 70F22 for appointments and rates.
When oats lag and June heat arrives, farmers rush hay cutting to improve the Korean side’s chances. The late season pressures timely forage to sustain resilience and productivity.
The Senior Class of Puwidin High School presented a play Friday night in the auditorium. Attendees included Misses Almeda Johnson May Ruth Harris Elna Almond Tac Gene Hanman Nona Neet Lorene Stone and Vern Jones with Donald Warren and Eugene Brassfield in attendance.
The U B Workers Club met with Ivie Miller on April 8 for an all day quilting session and a noon cafeteria style dinner. Officers were replaced as President Nora Cokerham, Vice President Ivie Tiller, Secretary Treasurer Helen Cokerham, Assistant Dora Miller. New members Helen Payne and Lilah Fern Burris joined. several members were absent.
Agricultural extension notes advise mowing weeds at the right moment or planting small grains such as oats or wheat in Korean stubble to boost volunteer Korean growth. Early oats like Columbia or Fulghum help suppress weeds and yield hay or grain, with oats taken off for hay favored over grain.
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