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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1944
Page
1
Willie Pridemore Jr. aged 37 a farmer near Shafter was killed by a lightning bolt while milking during a storm. Two cows and three calves also died. He is survived by wife and three children, a mother who died March 27, and two sisters. Funeral services were held at Mt Olive church with burial nearby.
Mrs. Nellie Seamon received a telegram from Mrs. L W Hummel of Poteau Oklahoma stating that Mr. J S Sloan died Sunday morning at four o'clock after a fall on Friday. He was 95. Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 30 in Kahoka Missouri his old home with burial there. Mrs Hummell had stayed with his family during winter and planned to return May 7.
Willis C Burwell born November 10 1879 in Sullivan County Missouri near Old Scottsville died April 16 1944 in Los Angeles California at age 64. He taught school served as Greencastle Missouri superintendent and later worked in real estate lending and insurance with offices in Milan Brookfield and Kirksville. He graduated valedictorian in Los Angeles and was named Dean of the College before health failed. Surviving are two sons Shelton in Monterey California and Wayne in Detroit Michigan two sisters Lena Maggart Milan and Anna Shipley Roger Missouri and two brothers John and Jess Browning. Funeral services were held April 25 1944 at Jess Burwell’s Browning home and burial followed at Jenkins cemetery.
The Willing Workers Club gathered April 19 with Mrs. George Taylor for an all day event. Ten members two visitors six children and three men attended. Activities included bandage making a noon cafeteria style lunch daffodils on the table and a singalong. The hostess read St John chapter 19 verses and a roll call was answered by a grab bag. A letter from the Cotter family was read and a potted plant given to the ill C Williams. The hostess gift brought 76 cents won by Mrs. Mary Taylor. Next meeting May 1 with Mrs. Taylor.
The Technicolor Cecil B. DeMille production uses Middleton and Cypress Gardens in Charleston as grand backdrops for the romance of Ray Milland and Paulette Goddard. The article highlights Middleton's 1741 rice plantation origins and Cypress Gardens’ dramatic water setting, with the tale moving to the Florida Keys to follow wreckers and mariners.
Browning sets Clean Up Day for Friday April 28. Residents should place trash in containers at the curb for pickup. City Clerk H. L. Adams and Mayor C. W. Gooch sign the notice.
For Sale 1 Deering mowing machine 1 John Deere corn planter 1 14 inch John Deere riding plow all in good condition Frank Tucker Browning.
Notice from Mayor C. W. Gooch warns a citywide sidewalk ban on bicycles. Violators face a minimum fine of one dollar plus fifty dollars in costs. Parents are urged to enforce rules to prevent arrests and protect pedestrians, especially children and the elderly.
The ninth annual stockholders meeting of the Citizens Savings Bank of Browning Missouri will be held at the banking house in Browning on May 9 1944 at 9 00 a m and continue for at least three hours. The meeting will elect seven directors for the ensuing year and transact other proper business. H S eet President, L L Ingraham, Secretary.
Heavy rainfall from Friday to Sunday swelled streams across northern and central Missouri and neighboring Kansas. Bridges washed out and farms reported barn roofs torn, outbuildings damaged, and a barn blown down. Locust Creek rose higher than since its mid decade straightening, with a tornado touching down near Russell and Haswell.
Mrs Otto Johnson entertained the Cinderella Club with a dessert bridge on Wednesday night April 19. Members included Mesdames Bartow Brantner Carter Forbes Gooch Gooch Joselton Jennings Moore Nevins Peterson Rhodes Thurlo and Misses Burkholder Peterson. Guests included Mesdames Bailey Calhoun Harvey Hocker Williams and Miss Gooc. High score awards went to Miss Peterson and Mrs Calhoun with a traveling prize to Mrs Wayne Gooch and consolation to Miss Gooch.
A for sale or trade notice from C L McQoown of Browning Missouri describes a single work team four years old and about 3000 pounds available for purchase or exchange for cattle.
The Home Workers Club met March 30 with four members and five visitors to discuss completing a comfort for the Cotter family affected by a fire. A noon dinner was prepared by Mrs. Garrett and the day included hemming tea towels on April 18. Members elected a president and vice president to fill vacancies from members who moved away. five visitors also attended.
A dinner at the Dr Tunnell residence in Reger honored W Elsworth Smith of Camp Peary Virginia and his wife of Richmond. Guests included many local couples and relatives from Reger Humphreys Milan and Kirksville with afternoon callers from Humphreys and Reger.
A Sunday dinner at Mr and Mrs John T Hooker home honored Pvt Walter Lambert of Camp Howze Texas. The event also planned for his brother Pvt Herbert Lambert on furlough with his wife and son in Iowa but rain and high water reduced attendance. Attendees included Pvt and Mrs Walter Lambert Mr and Mrs Robert Lambert and children Mr and Mrs Oda Spencer of Laclede Mr and Mrs Bennie Lambert and son Eugene near Purdin and Mr and Mrs Hooker.
A dinner was held Sunday April 16 for Luther Webb before he leaves April 25 for Navy duty. Guests included Mrs. Luther Crisense bear of Kansas City, Mr and Mrs Jay Smith and daughter, Mr and Mrs Theo Wolfe and children, Mr and Mrs Cap Wolfe, Mrs Jas Webb, Jimmie and Allen Webb, and Phillip McKenny of Des Moines. A candle lit table and a group photo marked the occasion.
Mrs. B. O. Brantner thanks friends for visits cards letters and gifts during her hospital stay in Kirksville and expresses gratitude to the school for the plant received.
One or both of five year old horses from E L Havens of Browning Missouri offered for sale. They are well broken and suitable for a variety of riders or tasks.
Jenkins School closed on Saturday April 15 with Mrs. Gladys Shreckcise as teacher. A noon dinner honored the teacher and pupils followed by an 8th grade diploma for Kenneth Arthur Martin and Reading Certificates for Elaine Norvell and Robert Haley.
In memory of Harold Stufflebean who departed this life April 25 1927. The month of April brings sadness as we recall a dear one taken seventeen years ago. Sadly missed by Mr and Mrs A J Stufflebean and Family.
A WAVES member writes from Hunter College New York detailing boot like training and daily routines. She describes uniforms shakedown parade duties and leadership of a 320 member section, urging other women to join and noting the base’s fine officers and facilities.
Linn County Wool Growers Association directors met on Monday April 17 to arrange wool sales for 1944 through Bert Lyon and Company of Kansas City. A carload will be shipped to KC for treatment appraisal and prompt payment to growers. The pool opens April 20 with Linneus Woolhouse operating daily. Carl Brown named manager. sacks available at the Linneus woolhouse or the County Extension Office.
The sale of household goods from the Mrs Ida Elliott estate was postponed due to rain and now will be held Saturday April 29 rain or shine.
Dr. Vinton Jones announces a residence phone number change from 97 to 7. The notice informs patients and contacts to update records accordingly.
J. R. Williams & Co. advertise as agents for Kirksville Wool Co. inviting sellers to bring wool for grading and instant payment, with prices set in conformity with regulations.
Members of the American Legion and Auxiliary are requested to attend the regular meeting Friday night April 28 at the Legion Home if weather permits.
A large crowd attended the M. F. A. Central Cooperative meeting at I. C. O. F. Hall last Thursday night. The program by the school featured songs. Three judges selected first, second and third prize winners: Gale Hedges and Marilyn Jennings. Ronnie Jacobs and Nelda Jane OCreason. Sandra Ruth Rhodes Judy Moore and Ruth Ann Jennings. Food committee served sandwiches cookies coffee and pop. The next meeting is set for the third Thursday night in May.
The notice reminds sugar housewives to attach spare stamp 37 to canning sugar applications. Many applications were mailed with stamp 37 and returned for more stamps, causing extra work and delays. Stamp 27 will be used later for regular household sugar, while stamp 37 is for extra canning sugar.
Wholesale flour and print items listed with 50 pounds at 32.05 and 25 pounds at 1.10, associated with F. M. Stamper Co. and related retailer details.
Cpl. and Mrs. Charles W. Miller welcomed a baby boy named Charles Ray born Friday morning April 21 at the home of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Carter. Dr. McArtor attended. Cpl. Miller, from Gulfport, Miss., had begun return travel Thursday after a ten day visit.
A teenager's diary spans a week of routine in the household. It covers Friday at the Leige meeting, Saturday plan changes, Sunday quiet, Monday grocery mishap, Tuesday an odd job offer, Wednesday a news rumour, and Thursday a market errand with a comic mix of misheard items and family reactions.
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