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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1930
Page
1
A letter from Rev H. G. C. Hallock in Shanghai describes a land with no Christmas trees or Santa Claus and shares how American friends bring gifts to nine hundred local children. He urges readers to imagine China’s children and asks for Christmas wishes to be shared.
Resident notes a widespread flu outbreak in the city causing concern as many avoid gatherings and clinics report higher patient visits.
Over 10000 bushels of apples available at 1.00 1.50 and 2.00 per bushel. Varieties include Delicious King David Staymen Black Twig Missouri Pippin and Ben Davis. Sweet cider on tap. Orchards Kel sey Where better apples grow 2 miles west of Brookfield on Highway 36.
The basketball teams enjoyed a Thursday evening banquet at the school house prepared and served by the Junior class. Carlyle Bennett served as Toast Master with talks by Mr. Holman Mr. Duckworth and several students including Annabel Atkins Beverly Duncan Harvey F Dickinson Luther Baker and Edward Williams. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Holman plus numerous students and faculty members.
Dr Palm advertises in Chillicothe offering guaranteed glasses at low prices and service on all work days except Mondays.
Mrs. Sarah Caroline Curl Rinehart, born January 2 1851 in East Rochester Ohio, died December 4 1930 at age 79. She married Levi Rinehart and lived on farms near Browning and Laclede Missouri. Survived by eight children, thirty four grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, and several siblings. Funeral held December 6 at the Church of Christ with Rev FE Sparks officiating. interment Jenkins cemetery.
Twenty years Sullivan county's leading repair shop offered mail in service for shoes. Lee's Shoe Hospital in Milan Missouri invites customers to mail their footwear for repair.
Relatives and friends gathered at Mrs Margaret Brewer’s North Salem residence on Thanksgiving morning. They arrived with baskets of foods and enjoyed a full table, music numbers, and pleasant conversation before departures.
Mr and Mrs M P Brassfield and daughter Annabel hosted a pleasant turkey dinner at their east Browning home entertaining several friends in a generous hospitality style.
This week and next mark the final chance to order portraits from The Gress Studio in Brookfield. Appointment by phone 172. In frugal years portraits remain a personal remembrances and the only gift that only you can give.
The Ladies Aid of Locust Valley Church met with Mrs. Veda Warren on Thursday November 4 for an all day gathering. Sixteen members attended with several invited guests including Mrs. Haggard Atkins Barrows the Warren family matriarch and Ruth Coulter Ida MacQuown Irene Crooks. The afternoon business session planned Christmas gifts and Gerald Hugh Barrows dressed as an old fashioned baby entertained the group.
Eva Foster, Collector, lists weekly tax collection at Browning Citizens State Bank on Mondays Farmers Exchange Bank on Tuesdays Browning Savings Bank on Fridays Bank of Purdin on Wednesdays and Stockgrowers Bank on Saturdays in Browning and Purdin respectively.
A subscriber from Kremlin Oklahoma writes praise for the home paper dated December 6 1930. He recalls a recent tornado nearby causing destruction and injuries, notes no snow and chilly days, and expresses longing for old friends including his mother, asking for letters and news from home.
Hunters with guns traps or dogs must keep off our farms or face prosecution according to W. H. Pridemore.
Heavy rainfall soaked ground over Thursday and Friday slowing graveling and grading from Lowe's branch to Purdin. Contractors could not unload gravel due to full side tracks and ongoing farm to market road traffic. Rain will help already graveled sections while delaying completion plans and forcing rework.
The Missouri Highway Department extends work under Hoover goals, awarding 52 bids on December 2 across 31 counties for about 2.23 million dollars. Next year plans target at least 32 million dollars to finish cross state routes, with total system cost projected at 262 million by 1937.
W V Walker D H Lambert Joe Bundridge Joe Nickell and Guy Head announce a strict ban on hunting with guns dogs or traps on their farms, prohibiting any hunting activities.
On Christmas Morning stand out with a personalized portrait from The Gress Studio Brookfield Me. An unusual keepsake reflecting your taste that saves shopping time. Appointment phone 172.
Quilting Having purchased an electric quilting machine I solicit your patronage at 221 East Ino. St, Brookfield, MO.
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church met at Mrs. Lulu Carter’s home with sixteen members present on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Sloan of Guthrie Oklahoma attended as a honored guest. Mrs. Rudloff led a Bible lesson while Mrs. Carter served refreshments including white nut cake hot chocolate and fruit salad.
Browning Camp 2614 M W of A asks all members to attend the December 12 meeting to elect officers for the ensuing year. Be there without fail. B H Peterson, Clerk.
Special notice announces a food sale and bazaar by M. E. S. Ladies at Hummel's Store on Saturday December 13. Watch for the Grab Box with prizes and surprises.
Notice to taxpayers Ola F Knifong collector will attend Dodsons Store Cora December 18 Citizens Bank Roger December 19 Citizens State Bank Browning December 20 to collect Duncan township taxes.
The Browning Post Office will close after 8 00 A M on Christmas Day by order of the Postmaster General. Mail early to ensure prompt delivery before Christmas Day. Read posters in the lobby or inquire at the window for details.
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