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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1930
Page
1
Kansas City Missouri December 1 1930 readers send 2 00 to support the home paper noting it feels like a letter from home. The letter writer laments taxes and city living costs while praising Clay Jones and recalling small town life and old friends.
Having purchased an electric quilting machine, the advertiser invites patronage at 221 East Ino Street in Brookfield Missouri. The note seeks customers for quilting services or supplies and promotes local shop patronage.
Emma Thornton of Browning Missouri sends a 1.50 check to Nebraska Dawson Nebraska for another year of the Leader Record, expressing she still enjoys reading the home paper in a courteous note dated November 29, 1930.
An Appreciative Reader quotes D B Hoover of St Joseph writing he is still living and well. He asks readers to apply a $3 P O order to their paper and apologizes for being behind, sending greetings to friends.
The Browning High School honor roll for the second six weeks includes students such as Howard Carter Beverly Duncan Reba Rhodes Melvin Garrett Elizabeth Burwell Kathleen Haggard Virginia Cotter Dorothy Creason Harvey Dickinson Evelyn Gable Anna Morelock Pauline Jennings Evelyn Haley Nadine Carlstead and others who met the school’s criteria with top averages and no grades below the minimum.
Entertained Mr and Mrs John Robison held a large Thanksgiving meal honoring their children. The event drew many relatives including Mrs Robison and Mrs B A Reams of Av a who assisted in preparation. Visitors present included Mr and Mrs and others.
Jewel Robison and family from Memphis attended a meal with Archie Robison and John Lee Browning plus Ralph Morris family including John Evelyn Cora and Jimmie Robison. Also present were Frank Smith family Myrtle Franklin Wanetta Clarence Ernest Carothers Frances Helen Russell Wimmer of Avalon and Harley Robison of Wayland. One who was there.
At the home of Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Linhart a Thanksgiving dinner was served featuring a large goose and ample fare. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Esta Harris and son Eugene of Kirksville. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Linhart. A nice visit was enjoyed by all and in the evening the guests departed, having enjoyed a happy Thanksgiving.
Property rental notice lists 90 acres of blue grass pasture and 100 acres of stalkfield for lease. Inquiries directed to E. L. Havens or W. B. Havens.
Hermia F. Adams announces an honorary membership list for exceptional students across four classes. Freshmen include Melba Carter and James Calhoun. Sophomores feature Virginia Cotter and Lyle Bundy. Juniors list Gladys Atkins and Mildred Gooch. Seniors highlight Jimmie Robison and Edna Scott.
Members of Browning Lodge No. 373 I.O.O.F. are requested to attend the next meeting on Tuesday December 9 to elect officers for the ensuing year and to address other important matters. B. H. Peterson, Secretary.
The M. E. Ladies Aid will hold its annual bazaar and dinner on Saturday December 6 at the church with a menu including baked chicken dressing gravy mashed potatoes sweet potatoes salad pickles pumpkin pie coffee and more priced at 40 cents.
Advertises guaranteed glasses from Dr Palm in Chillicothe with daily availability on workdays except Mondays. Highlights affordable pricing and steady service.
A large Thanksgiving gathering at Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Bundridge featured numerous relatives and friends, including Will Foster and family, Edward Foster, Warren Gibson and children Rex and Bettie Lee, Clyde Pratt and children, Edd Bundridge and children, Fred Trowbridge, Carl Spencer, Add Payne and Ruben Payne with their families, Jim Spencer and many more. The meal plates many dishes from turkey to pies, and attendees enjoyed a festive day.
Mr and Mrs Noel Pennett entertained at their commodious home east of the city on Tuesday December 2 with an elaborate one o clock dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs W T Cordray, Mr J L Sheddy and son, Des Spain, Mrs W C Meiser and children David and Charlotte, Mr and Mrs Albert Cordray, J W Corday and James Elliott. The menu reflected the hostess’s skill and the gathering enjoyed a most pleasant time.
Chapter V of P. E. O. met with Mrs. W. H. Dickinson on Wednesday of last week. Fourteen members answered roll call with Thanksgiving Thoughts. Mrs. Gertrude Fields prepared two contests with winners Mrs. Herbert Hamilton and Mrs. K. M Duncan. Guests were Mrs. J. S. Sloan and Mrs. L. C. Lantz. Hostess served a two course turkey luncheon.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Gooch and daughter Patricia hosted a two course dinner on Thanksgiving day. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Gooch Miss Roberta Best and Mrs. Lorene Whaley. Radio music provided afternoon entertainment and all were reluctant to leave as evening approached.
J. W. Cordray, assisted by daughters Mrs. J. L. Sheddy and Mrs. W. C. Meiser, welcomed relatives and friends at his city home for a bountiful Thanksgiving feast. The gathering marked a reunion after more than twelve years with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Will Cordray, Mr. and Mrs. Noel Bennett and their children Paul and Lyle, and Mr. and Mrs. Al ...
Bert Cordray Des Spain Sheddy Charles David and Charlotte Meiser attended a sunny afternoon event that passed quickly and left everyone with lasting happiness and warm memories of the day.
All hunting with guns traps or dogs is forbidden on our farm kept out by Bennett Brothers.
Entertained with a 12 o clock dinner on Thanksgiving Day by Mr and Mrs Roy Keithley for the Locust Valley Ladies Aid and their families. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Thurlo Mr and Mrs Cleve Jennings and children Kenneth Jerry Pauline Virginia J C Mr and Mrs John Longwell and children Anna Belle Jesse Evelyn Mrs Anna Longwell and son Bert Mr and Mrs Charles Russell Charles Dsche Mr and Mrs John Keithley Mrs Laura Henry Woodrow Keithley Mr and Mrs Hugh Warren and son Paul Mr and Mrs Gus Coulter and children Ruth James and Alice Marie.
Notice by W. V. Walker D. H. C. Lambert Joe Bundridge and Jose Neckell forbidding hunting with guns dogs or traps on their farms.
Slats records a week of school life with jokes, gossip, and local happenings. He mentions tense moments with a girl named Pat, a relative's illness, a funeral, a surprise spelling word sinanim, a neighbor’s kidnap attempt, a football kick, and a party where he chats with a cheerful girl who praises his football skill and buys ice cream.
Hollis F. Haning and Miss Christine Singleton wed at Trenton on Thanksgiving Day at 11 a.m. The ceremony occurred at the home of Prof. W. H. McDonald, with a wedding dinner hosted by the Haning family. The couple, both connected to education, will reside in Missouri while she teaches near Moberly and he pursues further studies. En route from Humphreys, they are supported by friends across this community.
The Kelsey Orchards on Highway No 26 two miles west of Brookfield offer over 10000 bushels of apples for sale at 1.00 1.50 and 2.00 per bit. Varieties include Delicious King David Staymen Back Twig Missouri Pippin and Ben Davis with Sweet Cider always on tag.
F C Shirley and Mrs Cora Ogle married in Chillicothe after securing a license. The bride daughter of Ed Hatch Sr and lifelong resident of the community. She previously ran a restaurant and now works at Gem Coffee Shop. The groom a Moore Construction foreman who arrived in the area months ago. They reside at the bride's home while receiving friends. The Leader-Record extends best wishes.
J. H. Alexander, a son of Mrs. Bell Alexander of this city, was married.
Farm owner Guy Head orders no hunting with guns dogs or traps on his property stating stay off the land with a blunt warning. The notice emphasizes strict trespass enforcement.
Fay E. Fisher becomes owner of the Green City Press after purchasing from Adams. Col. Bob McClannahan joins as business head with decades of editorial experience to steer the paper’s future. The community welcomes the new leadership and hopes for continued success.
C E Martin announces the Village Shop Cobbler has moved to a new building on the south side of Main street beside the Browning Savings Bank in Browning Missouri. Services include shoe repair boot patches cleaning pressing and dyeing clothes and celluloid work for a Model T. Call 150 for service.
The state highway commission awarded a contract for grading and bridge construction from Reger to No 5 east and south of Reger to a Boonville firm. Construction will start promptly and be rushed to finish. Next year No 6 should run west from Roger to Galt and east from Green City to the Adair county line.
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