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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1946
Page
1
W B Austin born October 1 1880 in Linn County Missouri died July 25 1946 in Jefferson City after a stroke. He was a former rural mail carrier businessman and deacon of Bogard and Carrollton Baptist churches. Funeral services Bogard Baptist Church August 1 2 p m with interment at Oak Hill Carrollton. J A Dickerson & Son in charge.
We thank friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy and for flowers sent after the sudden death of our husband and father W. B. Austin. Mrs. W. B. Austin, Mrs. Hugh Parkins.
James Alva Hedges a respected citizen of Purdin died Tuesday August 6 1946 at his daughter's home at age 81 years 11 months 26 days He leaves two daughters Mrs O N Smith and Mrs W A Creason both of Purdin and one son Wm M Hedges of Ottumwa The Wade Furniture Store prepared for burial Funeral and interment planned in Purdin cemetery Phyllis Liang was to play at 2 pm Thursday at the church in Purdin for burial arrangements
Radio shop at 532 Helm Street Brookfield Missouri offers radio repair parts and service. Contact Joe at phone 1112 for repairs and sales consultations.
20th Century Fox Technicolor musical stars Betty Grable John Payne and June Haver will headline The Dolly Sisters in Browning Missouri this weekend. The production promises hit songs lively dancing and romance amid the sisters rise from Broadway to royalty.
A gripping suspense filled drama on screen August 14 15 features Linda Darnell as the siren who complicates Dana Andrews life. The film promises grand entertainment and a memorable tale of intrigue and murder.
Rev. Wesley Dice will serve as interim pastor through August and September. Regular preaching services are on the first and third Sundays at 11:00 am and 8:00 pm with visiting ministers. Evangelistic services may be promoted and a pastor will be called for regular work.
In Sullivan county the Democrats faced a single race for clerk of the circuit court and recorder of deeds with Don J. Shutty leading J. W. McClaskey by 121 votes. On the Republican side Harry Rhodes led Herbert Tipton and D. H. Sevymour by one vote for county clerk, Loyd Dickerson led Perry D. Perkins 219 for presiding judge, and Alvin K. Walker topped Walter S. Clark 340 for a state assembly seat. Linn county had no county contests.
Mr and Mrs Lantz McCormick entertained the Sunday School class of the Baptist Church on Friday evening with social talk music and contests Ice cream and cake were served Those present included Mr and Mrs Evert Dowdy Mr and Mrs Delorum Tharp Jr and Mrs Carl Drake Mr and Mrs Dowell Creason Mr and Mrs Leonard Dell Mr and Mrs Merril Peterson and Judy
Harry Rhodes expresses gratitude to many friends in Sullivan County for loyal support and efforts during Tuesday's primary election.
S B Lay started duty as bookkeeper for the Green City M F A on August 1 after receiving a U S Army discharge. He attended a clerical course at Columbia and worked briefly at Browning before moving with Mrs Lay and the children to Green City. if a suitable house is found they will relocate, otherwise Mrs Lay and the children will stay.
Browning Methodist Church invites all to attend with L P Mohr pastor. Sunday School at 10 a m led by A L Schrock superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Elmwood service led by Raymond Quigley superintendent at 2 p m.
Schrock Church holds Sunday School at 10 a m with J D Seaman as superintendent and Verna McClaren acting as reporter for the event and announcements.
The Braokfield Lions Club Publicity Committee distributes an education oriented public service article on infantile paralysis. It outlines symptoms, early doctor calls, and Lions Club backed emergency care in Linn County including hospital aid and ambulance readiness.
Robert Eugene Foster seven year old son of Vernie and Gracie Foster died at his Browning Missouri home August 5 1946 after seven weeks illness due to fever and bone trouble. He is survived by parents two brothers and four sisters Bonnie Berneite Helen Dora Mae and others. Funeral held August 7 at Church of Christ in Milan with Rev. W J Imes officiating and interment in Humphreys cemetery.
Sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness shown during the illness death and burial of Robert Eugene Foster and for support from Mr and Mrs Vernie Foster and family Mr and Mrs Frank Scott and family Mr and Mrs Will Foster and family
All interested persons are invited to meet at the Dry Ridge cemetery on Thursday August 15 to assist with cleaning the grounds. Bring dinner and tools for work.
Relatives gathered Sunday at the Hooker residence for a bountiful birthday dinner honoring Mrs. J. T. Hooker. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Hooker, and numerous Lambert and Williams families from Grockfield.
Mrs. Sam Falconer and her niece and nephew Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wotan, who recently returned from Hawaii, joined Mrs. Marietta Sparks and other relatives for a weekend visit. Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Loren Welch of Blue Springs, Mo, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Sparks and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Dixon.
A promotional note urges regular savings for education and security. It recommends buying and holding Series E F or G U S Savings Bonds to grow funds for future needs and a brighter tomorrow.
Miss Bernice McCollum and William Devaun Tucker wed in Troy Kansas on July 30 1946 in a ceremony conducted by Judge John R Bell. The bride wore light blue with navy trim and black accessories. the groom wore a soldier blue suit. The couple received a charivari at the bride’s home with cigars and candy.
Mrs. John A Harris of Brookfield Missouri died Saturday at her home after a paralysis stroke on Thursday. Funeral services were held Monday at Hill Funeral Home Brookfield with Rev Glenn T Beaty officiating. Interment Rose Hill Cemetery. She was born February 16 1869 in Marion County Iowa and married John A Harris in 1886. She leaves her husband three daughters two sons a brother a sister sixteen grandchildren eight great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She joined the Methodist Church early and was active in church affairs and long a member of the Eastern Star serving as chaplain in Oklahoma. The family moved from Browning to Brookfield four years ago.
Lot of Ballica seed in Browning Maine listed for sale by Roy Haley. Includes quantity details and contact information for interested buyers.
Classified note advertises a five room residence with a basement outbuilding and a well. Interested buyers are told to see Mrs. Claude Stephenson at the home of Mrs. Mary and Martin.
Two farms offered near Milan Missouri with improvements electricity and land. 160 acres six miles west on Highway priced at 6200 and 120 acres two miles from Milan on rock road and highway priced at 6000. Contact A G Porter Milan Missouri.
Mrs. Tom McCown died Tuesday morning at seven after a stroke. Survived by her husband, she was moved from Keiler Convalescent Home to Thorne Funeral Home Linneus, then to the home of Mr and Mrs E F Peterson Browning. Funeral at Brown ing Methodist Church Thursday August 8 at 2 pm conducted by Rev O B Hobbs of Knox City. Interment in Meadville cemetery.
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Will Fishback of Linnacus Mrs J J Garrett Mr and Mrs QO Garrett Lloyd Garrett and LBelkkie Wood. In the afternoon Mrs Mullins Mrs Garrett Mrs O C Garrett and Mrs Fishback called on Mrs Nan Powell and her daughter Mrs Nera Casistiy.
Special notice announces the Hoover cemetery annual business meeting to be held Tuesday August 12 at 2 p m by order of the committee.
Locust Valley Baptist Church announces Sunday School each Sunday at 10. Cecil Lay serves as Superintendent. Preaching occurs the first and third Sundays of each month.
Browning Baptist Church under interim pastor Rev. Wesley Dice announces preaching every second and fourth Sunday. Visiting ministers will speak, with Rev. Henry Dice delivering the morning message and Rev. Harold Renfrew presenting the evening message at 8:00. A short business meeting follows with delegate plans for the Winigan Association Meeting on August 29–30.
Mrs Gaylon Fanning traveled to Chicago on Saturday to meet her husband S/Sgt Gaylon Fanning who was sent from the West Coast for discharge. They planned a brief visit with her sister in Chicago before going to the Fanning home of his parents Mr and Mrs F R Fanning.
Minister W H Hansford announces no preaching service at Purdin Methodist Church next Sunday due to absence. Church school remains scheduled for 10 a m.
Rev Wesley Dice leads Mt Olive Baptist Church services with Rev Harold Renfrew and Rev Henry Dere assisting in a Training Union Revival. Theme discussions cover Our Baptist Heritage and Bible Heroes as audiences include Adults Officers Intermediates and Juniors through August 16 with August 11 morning sermon by Rev Renfrow.
Meadville hosts Homecoming Chautauqua from August 21 through 25 offering education entertainment and recreation. Season tickets include federal tax with prices listed for adults and children. after August 10 prices increase. Program and tickets address A. D. Leavell, Trans., Meadville, Mo.
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