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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1942
Page
5
Citizens across Missouri join a house to house canvass to sign pledges supporting armed forces with purchases of War Bonds and Stamps. Volunteers urge generous contributions to fund ships guns tanks and planes for victory.
Last Thursday Stitch and Charter Club Irene met with fifteen members present. A comfort was quilted and several blocks for two more quilts were made. Next meeting with Lois is April 30. all bring a crazy patch block and a small gift for a family in need.
The Willing Workers Club met on Wednesday April 15 led by Isabella Gooch with twelve members seven visitors and eight children and men attending. The group spent the day in social time defense tasks and rag rug making. A noon cafeteria style dinner followed.
KING a brown Percheron stallion about 1700 pounds is a sure foal getter and strong breeder. JOCCO a black jack with white points, medium size, well built, a sure breeder. Several colts from these animals are on display in the community. Terms: $8 total for both King and Jocco to insure living colt. Season fee due if more is sold or leaves the area. Care offered though no accidents guaranteed. Stock will be offered for the 1942 season at the farm 2 1/2 miles southeast of Shelby, 1/2 mile south of gravel road.
Helen Dunlap’s poem The Spirit of The Times was read by her mother. Members prepared a box for the Reger family for the next meeting with miscellaneous items. Lucille Norveil received her secret sister gift. The group recited the Lord’s Prayer and dismissed. Lena Warren’s contest was won by Sylvia Skeen. The April 29 gathering will be hosted by Elizabeth Ann Esberry. Roll Call requests a homemade grab bag.
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