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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1943
Page
4
The piece notes social shifts toward shared help and trend changes from flowers to vegetables. It mocks reliance on prompts like coupons and calendars and ponders aging, unpredictability, and the passage from fraternities to medals.
Unusually cold weather and ice greet Pleasant Hill residents this season. Local notices include names of Knifong and Newton families at events in Green City and Kirksville, hospital visit for Howard Payne, and sympathy extended to his family. Riley and Brantner families share visits and improving conditions. Naomi McClead and Geo Brantner family plan travel soon.
Walnut Grove school closed session with Hazel Harris. Mr and Mrs Charley Pipes and Mer and Mrs Ralph Morris spent Saturday in Browning.
Ju nior Cannon of Milan spent the week end with John Morris and with Jimmie Ball on Sunday. Mrs. Burl Bundridge visited her parents near Browning, the Hollons. Ralph Morris called at Dewey Morris near Owasco Sunday morning. Winnie Christy called at Mrs Ralph Morris on Thursday afternoon.
Local residents report Sunday visits and household moves. Clair Shipp and Otis McCollum hosted. Perry McCollum relocated to Winigan. California sojourners Glen Demery and family returned to Missouri. Cattey and Cordray families share multiple visits across Brookfield and nearby farms.
Crooks and daughter Georgianna and Ada Morris visited Arthur Mundell and family and Wayne Cooper and family. Ada Morris joined Rolan Gooch and family for Sunday dinner. The Bond meeting at the Pleasant Shade schoolhouse drew a large turnout. A pie supper there raised funds with pies priced from 18.75 to 75.00. Mrs. Omi Phillips enjoyed Sunday night with Mrs. Ficy Morris and family.
Ine weather continues with a request for rain. Mrs Herman Harris and children attended Sunday school at Reger. Mr and Mrs J D Seaman visited Shel b ina and stayed with A A Brehm and Jerry Lee. Local farming included a yearling bull sale for 150 dollars to Ray Allen. Baby chicks were purchased by several.
Notice to creditors and others interested in the Oscar Stone estate that Nellie Stone as administratrix will file a final settlement at the Linn County Probate Court Linneus on May 10, 1943.
Miranda A. Nickell administratrix announces intent to make final settlement of Lula Jacobs estate at the next Probate term in Linneus.
Notice to all heirs and creditors that I Nellie Stone as administrator of the estate of Oscar Stone deceased requests claims against the estate be filed. Address and deadline details appear in the court notice.
The Bundridge column recounts a rain shortage stressing cistern wells need more water. It covers community visits, sick list, Bandridge school closing April 10 with five boys, two eighth grade graduates, a graduation program, diplomas, and prizes for perfect attendance and spelling.
Morris Chapel notes list Sunday visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Homer Buswell with daughter Barbara and Neva, and Herman Wayne Cooper with Barbara. Also present were Delmar Oertwig and son Duane with Ora Smith family, J P McKenzie family with Jimmie, Travis Smith, Glenn Duncan with son, Babe Kimbrough family, and Betty Kimbrough at Price Gilmer's birthday dinner. Rolan Gocch and wife Shelda appear among the attendees.
A short society note describes a weekend visit with her sister Mrs. Carl Head and family.
Mrs Alpha Lovell spent the weekend in Trenton visiting Mrs Holliway and other friends. Miss Chloe Fields of St Louis visited her brother and family in Milan. Mr and Mrs David Tunnell and daughter Sharon Kay of Milan spent time with his mother Addie Dell. Wallace Lowell place in Roger purchased by Grant Smiths from Herman Harris. Alma Grindstaff returned from Pollock to Milan. Clyde Dillinger visited Kirksville to see his wife Hinda Dillinger who is at K S T C. Addie Dell and Alpha Lovell with Fred Tunnell family near Corn. Pvt and Mrs Glen Collins and son Gary of Milan spent time with his parents. Collins on furlough from Camp Phillips. Sunday guests at Dr Tunnell’s included Geo Pittaway and daughters Rheta Deane of Independence Kansas. Irvin Smith and Lyndell. C M Rogers and granddaughter Phyllis of Kansas City. Herbert Williams. Gene Rogers. Richard Haddox and children David Martha of Humphreys. J W Rogers of Milan. Pittaway family visited Saturday bringing Ada Smith back from Kansas City. Mrs Smith and Mrs J D Tunnell returned to Kansas City to consult specialists.
Eye operated upon some time age got glasses and his eyes are much better. Clyde Dillinger visiting with home folks for a few days. Earl Smith and Mr. and Mrs. George Artz and family visiting. Mr. and Mrs. George Ford and children near New Boston visiting. George Carter and family visiting. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rardon and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rardon and children spent Sunday with Art Rardon.
The week brings mild wind and warmer days as farmers prep corn land. Most illnesses hold steady with a few improving. Mary Bird plans a Seattle summer from Milan. The Purdin High School Senior Banquet at Brookfield was enjoyed. Local visits and family care mark the week.
Crowded out last week with multiple family groups meeting. Mrs. Emily Sayers and Alva Sayers hosted. Arthur Reger and John Shatto families traveled to celebrate a mother's birthday. Various relatives from Milan and Chicago joined gatherings at the George Artz and Collins homes.
The Probate Court of Linn County Missouri granted letters of administration on Annie Kenley’s estate on March 26 1943. All claims must be filed within six months for allowance and within one year to avoid bar. Attest Myrtle Manley Administratrix and Arthur L Pratt Judge of Probate Court.
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