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Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1941

Page

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Rauer Williams Nuptials In Nevada

Liera M. Rauer and Virgil W. Williams wed in Nevada on a Friday morning double ring ceremony at Mrs Mary Alderman home officiated by Rev. Reynolds C. Murdock. The event drew family friends from Story City Ames Chariton and local clubs with a post ceremony dinner and plans for the couple to live on the groom's Grant township farm.

Liera M. Rauer Shipley Virgil W. Williams Mary Alderman Reynolds C. Murdock Nevada Iowa State College Nevada Woman's Club Williams Grant Township

Soft Ball Fans And Players Meeting

Fans and players will meet Thursday night at 8:00 at David Forbes office to plan this year’s team. All interested fans are invited to help form the squad.

David Forbes

Frances E. Grice Art Shop Mother's Day Gifts

Special notice directs readers to Frances E. Grice's Art Shop for artistic and unusual Mother's Day and graduation gifts. Orders are being taken.

Frances E. Grice

Jenkins School Shower of Thanks Honors Eight Months Work

Neighbors gathered at Jenkins school on Friday April 18 despite muddy roads to thank Mrs. Cecil Taylor and her pupils for eight months of work. A noon dinner followed by a program featured prizes for perfect attendance Elaine Norvell and Martha Ann Cotter and reading circle awards for Paul Hollon and Robert Haley. Martha Ann Cotter, an eighth grade graduate, received her diploma with congratulations before all headed home.

Jenkins School Cecil Taylor Talver

For Sale Bees and Honey Bulk and Section

Bees for sale by W. H. Bennett. Also available bulk and section honey. Advertisement note from a local merchant.

W. H. Bennett

Lime spreading service ad from Greencastle

Local notice announces custom lime spreading by G. E. Allen in Greencastle Missouri. Calls are paid for, contact by phone 55 for arrangements.

Greencastle G. E. Allen

Tobacco for Sale and Smoking Tobacco Offer

Advertising notice for tobacco suitable for sheep and other stock and smoking tobacco. Sample available at Leader Record office from Sim Bucker, R. R. No. 4, Hale, Missouri.

Leader Record Office Sim Bucker R. R. No Hale Missouri

General Purpose Club Meeting Report

The General Purpose Club met with Mrs. Clara Thurlo on Wednesday April 16 for an all day meet ing. A noon dining room invitation preceded a cafeteria style dinner after thanks by Mrs. Rolla Baugher. Miss Ruth Morgan from County Club Extension work attended and planned future club visits.

Frances Hoselton Carrie Callihan Imogene Artz Jessie Oliver Blanche Wi Ronald Julia Ann Hazel Hess Rosalee Billie Lee Clara Thurlo Eula Crowdis Mae Hicks Elizabeth Gilmer Robert Ash Rolla ‘Baugher Ruth Morgan Marie Burdett Betty Price Hank Thurlo Raymond Williams Dobby Hamilton Pearle Thurlo G. P. Club General Purpose Club Rolla Baugher County Club Extension Morgan

Legion and Auxiliary Joint Meeting Friday Night

A joint meeting of Legion and Auxiliary members will be held at the Legion Home on Friday night April 25 at 8 o'clock B J Harvey Commander and Hazel Peterson President of Auxiliary will preside over business in both meetings

Legion and Auxiliary Legion

In Memoriam for Norma Fuller on Annniversary

In memory of Miss Norma Fuller who passed away one year ago today April 24. In memory of sister Norma I loved you so I miss you. In my memory you are near. Loved remembered though of always bringing many a silent tear. Sisters Jessie and Hinda.

Norma Fuller Norma Jessie Hinda

Eighty New Hampshire hens found near Browning

A flock of eighty New Hampshire hens nine months old was located eight miles north and east of Browning. Ownership is attributed to Mrs Albert Spray.

New Hampshire Browning Albert Spray

Citizens Savings Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice

The sixth annual stockholders meeting of the Citizens Savings Bank of Browning will be held at its banking house in Browning Missouri on May 6 1941 at 900 AM and continue for at least three hours. The agenda is to elect seven directors for the ensuing year and conduct any other proper business. M L Haning President Elvin L Harmon Secretary.

Citizens Savings Bank of Browning Browning Missouri M. L. Haning Elvin L. Harmon

Flight Command thrills at Electric Theatre with Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor stars as Pen sacola cadet Alan Drake in Flight Command a Navy air drama with Ruth Hussey and Walter Pidgeon at the Electric Theatre. Dive bombing rescues aerial maneuvers and personal loyalty amid battle training and dramatic misunderstandings leading to a united squadron in the air.

Robert Taylor Ruth Hussey Flight Command Electric Electric Theatre Walter Pidgeon Naval Aviation Taylor Alan Drake Pensacola Hell Cats Drake

Celebrated 97th Birthday of James K. Franklin at Home

James K. Franklin of Sullivan County marked his 97th birthday on April 20 surrounded by five generations of relatives and many friends. Born in 1844 in Boyle County Kentucky he is the county’s oldest resident and his daughter Mrs Georgie Ann Head hosted the gathering with relatives, baskets, marbles and photos.

James K. Franklin Georgie Ann Head Browning Mr. Franklin Sullivan County Boyle County Kentucky Uncle Jim Russell Franklin Edd Franklin Bev Kenley Tom Swearengen Minerva Havens Nelson Poole Mary Havens Lourann McKinistry Jerry Jackie Donald Robert Hayes Psta Hayes Nellie Hayes Grover Maggart Velma Jean Thelma Velma Harley Byron Mag Peggy Shirley Nancy Jo Alfred Kenley James William Herbert Swearengen Lyle Spray Jay Nickell Joe Franklin Elizabeth Ronald Dee Lawrence McEntire Betty Buddy Reed Newtown Charley Jones Hale Jim Norman Hayes Milan Sarah Trotter

Celebrants Honor 82nd Birthday at Gilmer Home

A family and friends gathered Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Price Gilmer to celebrate his 82nd birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bagley and Bertie of Vergennes, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Darley Roland. Mr. and Mrs. John Peer. Mr. and Mrs. Gec Wade and Pauline of Laclede. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Thorne and children of Linneus. and several others from Purdin, Linneus, and surrounding areas.

Price Gilmer Gilmer Wayne.Bagley Bertie Vergennes Ill Darley Roland John Peer Gec. Wade Pauline Laclede Oscar Thorne Linneus Grover Garrett

Stolen Jersey Cows Recovered Near Purdin Missouri

Mr and Mrs H L Tone Long near Purdin Missouri found two prize winning Jersey cows stolen from Ralph L Smith farm Stanley Kansas. The animals Greek Dream valued at 2500 and Rosanna valued at 1500 were mutilated with dehorning and ear tattoo removal. Mrs Long notified Smith.

Purdin H. L Tone) Long Missouri Ralph L. Smith Stanley Kansas Isle of Jersey

Woman Reports Cow Theft Suspect Near Staney Kansas

A resident of Staney Kansas on Wednesday night told authorities she believed she knew where the stolen cows were. She then contacted Sheriff Anderson at Linneus who coordinated with Stanley officials to identify and return the cattle to the R L Smith farm.

Staney Kansas Shreiff Anderson Linneus Stanley R. L Smith

15 Spotted Shoats Weigh 100 Pounds Each

F T Minor reports a lot of fifteen spotted shoats with an average weight of 100 pounds each. Sale details or pricing not provided in the fragment.

F. T. Minor

Knifong Ladies Aid Elects Officers for Coming Year

The Knifong Ladies Aid met Thursday April 17, with ten members present. Officers were reelected for another year, committees organized, and plans made for a May 15 auction at 2 30. Next meeting set for May 1 and grounds cleanup urged by male helpers. Everyone is welcome. Reporter.

Knifong Ladies’ Aid

Prayer Meeting at Hookers This Evening

A prayer meeting and Bible study will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hooker this evening Thursday. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

J. T. Hooker

Doctor McArtor to Miss Meetings for Missouri State Med Assn

Dr. T. R. McArtor will be absent from his office Sunday Monday and Tuesday next week to attend the Missouri State Medical Association meeting in St. Louis.

T. R. McArtor Missouri State Medical Association St. Louis

Willing Workers Club Meeting Notes and April Activities

The Willing Workers Club met April second hosted by Mrs. Genevieve Prather with nine members present despite morning showers. They discussed 4 H school topics and current affairs, held a grab bag exchange, and awarded an Easter contest won by Isabel Gooch. A next all day gathering is planned for April 16 at Mrs. Manie Vincent's, including Bible readings and a flower seed exchange.

Willing Workers Club Genvieve Prather Genevieve Louise Hollon Isabel Gooch Earl Foster DeWitt Forker Lena Warren Mrs

Seniors Present Oh Professor High School Play

The seniors perform Oh Professor a class play set at Brixton Academy for Young Ladies on Friday May 2 at 8 p m with a cast including Jake the janitor Gale Bartow Miss Frederica Dean Viola Mitchell Dr Aristotle and Paula Pemberton returning from Paris under the direction of Mrs Phillips and produced by Dramatic Publishing Company of Chicago.

Brixton Academy For Jake Gale Bartow Frederica Viola Mitchell Aristotle Clayton Harris Dorothy Bertha Billie Kimbroih Sen Jean Lorraine Tayloraap Cer Eudora Harris Micheal Pemberton Paris Percival Courtwright Loyd Newton Jimmy Anderson Gene Arnold Patricia Patterson Lois Maggart Mile Fifi Doris Creason Mrs. Phillips Dramatic Publishing Company of Chicago

District Calendar Notes From Brookfield Meeting

Mr. Dutton attended a meeting called by State Superintendent Lloyd W. King at Luther's Cafe in Brookfield on April 22. Upcoming events include Musical Program on April 23 with 10 cents admission, State Music Festival on April 25, Senior Play May 2, Baccalaureate May 4 at 8:00 p.m., Move-up Day May 8, and Commencement Exercises May 8 at 8:00 p.m.

Mr. Dutton Lloyd W. King Brookfield

Decision Delays Washington Trip Due to Low Enrollment

School officials cite insufficient student numbers to reach eighty percent threshold for the Washington D.C. trip. The group cannot proceed as planned and remains undecided about alternative routes or arrangements.

Washington D.C

District music entries head to state contest in Columbia

Friday morning at five thirty the district music department will send to Columbia The Districts No 1 Band piccolo solo by Junior Woolf Boys Glee Club and French Horn Solo by Mary Lee Askey Mary Lee has top district and state scores and second nationally last year and is expected to help entrants qualify for Topeka national contest

Columbia Junior Woolf Boy‘s Glee Club Mary Lee Askey Mary Lee Topeka Kansas

Move Up Day Ceremony Highlights Senior Legacy

Move Up Day observance marks seniors advancing to graduation with dramatic and athletic awards. The program includes Senior History reading and Will readings, plus prophecy and Will for juniors. This year’s event promises a grand, enjoyable ceremony on Thursday May 8 at 2 PM.

What’s Your Idea School Presidents Answer Question

Students offered opinions on school governance. Gene Arnold supports equal opportunity for initiative. Dick Askey calls for tougher subjects for juniors and seniors. Pete Peterson wants more vacations and less school. Charles Vincent says everything is Hankey-Dooray.

Gene Arnold Dick Askey Pete Peterson Hankey-Dooray Charles Vincent

Can You Solve This One Tall Mannish Figure Pitches

A terse note highlights a tall athletic figure nicknamed Mannish who pitches in a local event. The item frames the challenge as a quiz or puzzle clue with playful intrigue and regional flavor.

Newcomer Girl Joins BHS Activities in Physical Ed

A new student at BHS participates in girls Physical Education and wears glasses. Active in BHS activities, she is set to appear in the next week’s update.

Red Cross Yarn Drive Seeks Knitters for Sweaters

The Red Cross still has yarn available for knitting sweaters. Interested knitters should obtain yarn at the Schrock Store or contact Miss Maude Morris.

Red Cross Schrock Store

Roan Filly For Sale By H C Bailey

Four year old roan filly advertised for sale by H C Bailey. Figures a buyer can inspect prospects and arrange purchase with the seller at a local farm or auction setting as indicated.

H.C. Bailey

Wheel tire and tube sale notice

Found 31 Chevrolet wheel tire and tube. Inquire at this office.

Class Meeting of Senior Circle Observes Easter Theme

The Senior Circle met Thursday April 17 at Mrs. Elizabeth Prather’s home. After opening songs and a reading from Matthew 23, Rev. Hall led prayer and a devotional. Lelia Nickell spoke on The Divine Presence and Mamie Bartow on How I Think of Immortality. Social hour featured cake and coffee. Luther Baker and wife visited Centerville, Iowa, to stay with her parents.

Elizabeth Prather May Schrock Hall Lelia Nickell Mamie Bartow

Kahle Baby Born in Fresno on April 11 1941

Mr. and Mrs. Norman L Kahle of Fresno California announce the birth of a baby son Larry Norman on April 11 1941 Mrs Kahle formerly Miss Vivian Pipes born and raised in Browning

Norman L. Kahle Fresno California Larry Norman

Slats Diary: A Boy Sees War Pride and Playground Fights

A dated diary recounts a boy's impressions of war patriotism, mischief and small-town life. Entries from Sunday to Saturday describe fights, stamps, trainyard misadventures, budget talk, a tramp, a theater show, and a quip about teachers.

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Rauver-Williams James E. Marvin This City Jas. K. Franklin Head Red Cross Yarn Sevral Witch R. R. Yd Depo Otto Ken Still Gillem Emmy Reddy Tomorro Unkle Evey Boddie
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