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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1941
Page
1
On Thursday August 7 a birthday party was held for Miss Alta Hanley. Her niece Mrs. Lucille Norvell organized the event with a cake and homemade ice cream. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Haley and their children, Mrs. Emma Haley, Mrs. Mary Taylor, and Mrs. Lucille Norvell and her daughters.
A San Diego resident named Dobby Hamilton sent a letter enclosing a year's Leader Record subscription and noting he lives with Mr and Mrs Vic Phillips formerly of LaClede along with Benny Havens. He visits Browning Farm Club boys often and asks friends to say hello.
Stitch and Chatter Club met with Hallie Minor on July 31 as heat persisted. Members quilted and embroidered moved operations to the screened porch after dinner. roll call, grab bag and contests by Amelia and Doris featured entertainers Mrs. Scott and Allie. Next meeting August 14 with Mrs. Sam Cox. Eight visitors attended along with eighteen members, several children and four men. Reporter.
The Get Acquainted Club met Wednesday August sixth with Ila Mae Daniels at Lorene Head's home. Eight members and six visitors attended, with men arriving for dinner. A lovely cafeteria style dinner was served. The group quilted and embroidered. Ila Mae received her birthday gift.
Wyconda High School band led by Edward F Williams concluded its summer schedule with a Tuesday evening concert. The P T A hosted an ice cream supper for the group while Williams enjoys vacation until school reopens September 1. He holds a twelve month contract teaching Freshmen English Mathematics Fundamentals of Music Band and Glee Club.
A sale notice lists a kerosene server and an Electrolux refrigerator available at Bugg's Pool Hall. The item names are given without detailed pricing or contact information.
Browning defeated the Laclede Brown Bombers 4-0 in a pitching duel. Stout and DeGreef formed the Browning battery, as Browning bragged its second win over the Bombers this season. Next games: Roger hosts Friday, Browning at Purdin Thursday August 21, Milan hosts Monday with Jackie Morris on the mound.
All interested in Dry Ridge Cemetery cleaning are invited Friday August 15. A basket dinner will be served at noon after the cleaning activity.
In Loving Memory of Eva mourns her passing with faith in salvation and hopeful reunions in heaven. Family names Beulah Knnfong, Victor Jones, and J. L. Jones are listed as survivors.
Circle No 1 met at Margaret Smith’s home on Friday with eight visitors and twelve members present. Lillian led an article on high pressure Bible salesmen and roll call featured a favorite canning recipe. Refreshments were served. next meeting with Pearle Thurlo.
Willard Rehn of Rehn Hardware Fulton sold a 1929 model buggy to Clifford Lawrence last week, the Sun-Gazette notes. It is the first buggy of any model sold in Fulton in three years, though the store still has other items in stock.
Miss Margaret Jane Hopper daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Hopper of Milan and Otis Glenn Adams of Green Castle married Sunday August 10 at the bride's home east of Milan at 10 o'clock Rev C L Rowland officiated. Guests included family friends and neighbors. The couple will reside in Browning Missouri after August 12 and have employment at the Jones Cafe.
Imogene Powell of Browning Missouri married Charles William Smith of Linneus Missouri on Monday August 4 1941 at the Methodist church in Brookfield with Rev James Jones performing a single ring ceremony. The bride and groom are graduates of Browning and Linneus High Schools respectively. They reside with the groom's parents and were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Kenneth Harvey.
A two year old fresh milk goat is reported in a local notice under Wayne Atkins as owner seeking responsible custody and potential rehoming. The brief item notes the animal’s age and breed standard for dairy use without detailing legal action.
Claude H. Myers Post members are urged to attend the Legion meeting Friday night August 15 to discuss important business matters and elect officers. B. J. Harvey Com.
The Browning Mattress Center operated for nine days producing about one hundred mattresses led by Mrs. Noel Lay. It closed due to material shortages, with plans to reopen once cotton is available and complete local mattress needs. The Browning mattress committee thanked Mrs. Lay and local businesses for their support.
Nice crowds attend the Revival at Locust Valley Baptist Church with interest rising nightly. The sessions continue this week and next each evening at 8 o'clock led by Rev. A. T. Rollene.
The Sewing Susies gathered with Marjorie Verne Taylor on Wednesday afternoon August 6. Members completed aprons after pledging and enjoyed chocolate chip ice cream cake and iced orange drink. Attendees included Viva Hollon Marjorie Taylor Shirley Brassfield Betty Powell and Mrs Mable Brassfield. Visitors were Mrs Mildred Taylor and Jerry. The club will meet with Miss Betty Powell on Wednesday afternoon August 20.
Isabelle Baskett born October 12 1868 on a Missouri farm. widow James Newton Brookshier, mother of three daughters and caregiver of a boy. She joined Maple Grove Baptist Church in 1912, died August 2 1941 in Kirksville at 72. Funeral at Maple Grove Baptist Church with interment in Price Cemetery, mourners recall a devoted mother and neighbor.
Miss Jane Hewitt daughter of W C Hewitt Shelbyville Missouri editor will teach social science and coach girls basketball in Browning High School for the upcoming term.
According to H C Barr head of the Chillicothe U S Navy recruiting Substation the Navy offers young boys chances in aviation with top training in flying schools and multiple roles beyond piloting. Pay rises 50 percent with flight orders and an path to Annapolis. A Navy booklet Life In The Navy is available.
The Lambert Reunion will be held in Browning Park on August 17, 1941. A basket dinner will follow a short program as Lambert family members and friends gather. Virginia Lambert serves as Secretary and urges attendance.
Bobby Nickell held a Thursday afternoon party at his home on August 7 for his fifth birthday. Guests enjoyed games and photos, with cake cookies ice cream cones and oranges. Attendees included Dickie Rhodes Kenneth Nickell Sandra Rhodes Elaine Ingraham and others. Linn County Pupils Earn Nature Knights Awards Missouri Conservation Commission honors 37 students across five schools for service to agriculture and wildlife Virginia Keith advances to Knight rank earning a gold badge and certificate.
Mrs Oneta Grice of Purdin has been appointed by Governor Donnell to an important post on the State Board of Health at Jefferson City and assumed duties Monday morning. Her friends in Linn County praise the recognition of her service as secretary of the Linn County Republican Central Committee for several years.
Diary entries recount daily events and observations from Slats and family. Topics include church attendance on hot days, a birthday with cigars, a visitor discussing property and legal troubles, a preacher’s visit, and plans for school and futures.
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