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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1952
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Jackie Simmons visit near Linneus while many families host relatives in Browning and nearby towns. Personnel move between Kirksville Meadville and St Louis with hospital visits and reunions. Fort Riley to Ft Bliss transfers, Kansas City and Sedalia trips, and local fairs pepper the week.
Selective Service Board No. 62 Linn County forwards eleven registrants to Kansas City for induction on August 18 1952 including Nelson Anspaugh Lyle Hicks Demar Smith and Louis Aneis. Five forwarded for Armed Forces Physical Examination on the same date. Nine inducted into the Army on July 18 1952 listing Donald Linhart Nelson Ryan Calvert Harrington Sturguess VanDyke Springer VanDyke Cooper and others. Additional physicals and future forwardings planned with Virginia Osborn Clerk.
T W Anderson of the Army Adjutant General's Office will visit the Missouri State Employment Security Office in Brookfield from September 2 to 4, 1952, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM to interview and test applicants for a federal clerk typist position. Starting salary is $2950 per year, with paid transportation from St Louis to Washington and housing guaranteed.
Mr and Mrs John Hollon spent a week with relatives in Columbia Missouri. Kansas City visitors included Mr and Mrs H C Bailey and Miss Maude Morris. Helen Gooch of Chicago visiting the Purdins near Purdin. Wayne Gooch returned from St Louis. Jimmie Nevins heads to Kansas City for induction. John Moore and son from Kansas City spent the weekend with his parents. Verne Henley cared for the baby with Quenine Henley. Mrs George Walker returned from Seymour Iowa. Mrs Ray Bennett visited Centerville Iowa hospital and was home for weekend. Debby Hamilton and son Jimmie returned from Ft Madison Iowa. Edna Nickell and others attended Sallie Sampsell funeral in Chillicothe. Supt H C Freeland returned from Laramie Wyoming after five weeks at university. Mrs Freeland drove to Laramie after him.
Firefighters were called Saturday morning to Mrs. Ray Duncan’s home where an oil stove started a fire in the kitchen. The fire destroyed the kitchen area with charred woodwork and floor while doors remained closed to slow spread. smoke and chemical damage were reported throughout that part of the house.
The Enterprise 4 H Club met with the Hale and Patterson families on Tuesday night August 5. President Bobby Haggy led the meeting with pledges to the flags. Twenty members answered roll call and demonstrations covered good posture care of hair. Gary Hanman reported on his Ozarks trip. After business, songs and games followed refreshments. A hayride was set for Wednesday August 13 starting about 8 15 PM from Mr and Mrs Harod Abbotts, ending with a weiner roast.
The Laura Brown estate sale in Browning held last Friday night drew a very large crowd. Mrs. Viola Jones, administrator, was pleased and thanks attendees for their support. Dobby Ham-
Auctioneer Hilton presided as Mr. and Mrs. DeVane Gray hosted a birthday dinner Sunday August 10. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lindley Holton and J. W. Myrrie Gray and Lane Earl Gray Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Waltz and children Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Lee Hollon and children Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Coram and children and the host couple, Mr. and Mrs. DeVane Gray.
The Gilbreth family film arrives in Technicolor with Jeanne Crain Debra Paget Myrna Loy Jeffry Hunter and Edward Arnold in supporting roles. Features era dances and a silent newsreel. Also listed is Eagles In the Afternoon at the Marty-Ann Theatre on August 26 27 and 28.
The Methodist Live Wires held their monthly meeting at Kermit Lambert on August 13. Thirteen members and two visitors attended. games and refreshments were provided. The next gathering will be at Miss Rose King’s home on September 10.
A list of attendees at the Sedalia State Fair includes Ronald Lantz Phillip Grice John W Grice J B Rudloff and families James Elliott Jacob Harris Lavaun Gooch Ray Maggart Joy Rosane Knifong Earl Nickell Marvin Shenson Gethar Elizabeth Prather Gene Arnold Otis Lawrence Dobber Kenny Nickell Marilie Schrock Georgie Hess Donald Nevins Jerry Hedges and others.
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