Woodward Owners and Publishers
The brief note credits N. W. G. T. Woodward as owners and publishers of the newspaper.
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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1948
Page
4
The brief note credits N. W. G. T. Woodward as owners and publishers of the newspaper.
Smith items list visiting relatives from Arkansas and New Mexico. Neighbors and relatives share meals and visits at Riley, Havens, Powell, Dowdy, Kimbrough, and Gooch households. Regional names include Lineaus Old Settlers Reunion, Moline visitors, and a note of recent rain.
Mrs. Herman Hutchinson was taken to Marceline Hospital with severe head pains and is not improving. The community notes rain shortage, visits by Mr. and Mrs. Pulliam of Kansas City, Old Settlers events in Linneus, and social calls among residents. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Bagley, and gatherings included ice cream and cake surprise visits.
Mr Hope and Mrs Arlo Cordray and Edwin visited with Mr and Mrs Dewey and Mr and Mrs Alten Abbott during a Sunday gathering reflecting local social ties.
Mona spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Albert Cassity as birthday celebrations continued for Mona and her grandfather. The Coram Hill reunion drew a large crowd, with Dulea Coram noted as the oldest relative. Visiting from Prescot Arizona are Kenneth Bailey and his children, while Mt Hope Church plans a service August 27 led by Rev C E Davis of Kirksville. Local families, including the Abbotts and Baileys, shared weekend activities and shopping in Boston.
In Morris Chapel area Mr and Mrs Lee Wood and son Don visited Browning to return Mr and Mrs Lewis Wood home. Shel bina visitors Mr and Mrs Gene Baskett and Phillip Baskett stayed with Arthur Griffith. Dinner guests at Emma Goins home in Purdin included Mr and Mrs C M Goins and Ruth Goins. Babe Kim brough and family visited Garretts in Purin for Sunday dinner. Glen Cooper and Glenda visited Brookfield to see daughter Elizabeth Ann Bagley and her newborn at the hospital. Lois Cooper from Kansas City spent weekend with the Coopers.
Mr and Mrs Noel Tully and children and Marjorie and Jerry Taylor spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Will Kenley. Van Gray and children visited Roy Crowdis. The G P Club met with Alma Rinehart. Wm Kenley and J D Seaman visited Milan last Wednesday. J D Seaman visited J T Hoselton Sunday night. Robert Fields and sons visited her mother in Green City. Rosalie McClaren returned Thursday from Kirksville Teachers College.
Real summer weather is noted as Rev Shepperd and wife of Milan visit Johnnie Stephen son's home. Locals attend Browning carnival. Families from the area travel to Ottaw a Iowa to join relatives and spend the day at the park. Duff Jennings and Mrs Hattie Jennings join Kinder family trip to Kirksville and Ottumwa. Various calls and visits are reported through the week.
A series of social notices from Milan and surrounding areas details a summer wedding for Jerome Smith on August 13, visits among families including Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ford and Mr. Myron Williams, and a Church of God Homecoming on August 22. The column lists multiple relatives from Milan, Trenton, Green City, St. Louis, Whiting Indiana, and Wisconsin visiting over the weekend and during a two week vacation, with moves and dinners noted among the Fisher, Smith, and VanFossen families.
Mr and Mrs Julius Wood hosted Monday supper guests including Mr and Mrs Van Vencill and Jane and Polly of Purdin, according to local social notes.
Mrs Floy Morris hosts. Linneus guests Mr and Mrs L P Gilmer. Ev ansville visitors Mr and Mrs Bryan Molloy and son Jack vacationing with Mary Molloy. Gooch buys 1948 Ford. Funeral for Tom Gooch at Mt Olive Church. Guests include Joe Edmundson and son Jack. Numerous Sunday visits across multiple families. Gravel road north of Shafter to be completed with extended graveled area. Ottumwa visitors Mr and Mrs W E Sayers Jr with daughter Sharon. Milan residents Mr and Mrs A B High visit Neil High family.
A list of premiums awarded to 4-H Club members at the Old Settlers Reunion held in Linneus last week. The event recognized youth achievements with prizes and ribbons.
Miss Betty Bardon and a Quincy friend visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Bardon and family Sunday. Miss Dorothy McClaren and
At the county fair the 4H shows notable results with Wayne Thudium and Gene Thudium winning top woodwork honors. Mary Elizabeth Roe and Ruth Botts lead in multiple divisions including Laundry, Slip, Work Dress, Sleeping Garment, and Home Furnishings with cash prizes ranging from 50 cents to 3 dollars.
Guidance from Miss Flora L. Carl of Missouri University on selecting fruits for freezing. High flavor and color indicate best results, with peaches and strawberries outperforming other varieties. Prepare by peeling, slicing into cold syrup and using ascorbic acid to prevent browning.
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