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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1945
Page
8
Clarice Marie Seward of West Linn 4-H Club won a $5 War Stamp in the National Green Thwab Contest sponsored by the National Victory Garden Institute. She led the family garden as a 4-H project and recently returned from Chicago with a trip to the National 4-H Club Congress for her club record.
Dr Wolfe Linneus and Dr Campbell Brookfield warn farmers about cattle choking on hedge balls. They report several cases where choking could not be remedied and cattle died. The column urges vigilance and preventative measures.
Extension circular No. 521 outlines yeast bread making with equipment lists and step by step illustrated directions. It covers shaping parker house rolls rosebuds twists shamrocks rolls braids crescents and other fancy breads for home bakers.
Membership Chairman Glenn Tomlin reports Linn County Farm Bureau surpassed the 1946 goal of 600 members by November 30 with 606 enrolled. The association earns one delegate to the National Farm Bureau Convention in Chicago with $35 expenses paid. Tom Wade and Bob Louden elected delegates, a second funded by Linn County Association.
The Mothers' Club is added to the list of those reaching the Standard of Achievement for their Extension Club work during 1945.
Ray Keky Glenn Tomlin Tom Wade Bob Louden and Ralph Rogers attended a Jefferson City meeting last Friday to organize an automobile insurance company for Farm Bureau members at cost. The plan was voted at the McFarm annual meeting on November 10.
A home remedy advises adding one to two tablespoons of water to popcorn in a glass jar, then shaking and letting it stand about a week. The process supposedly restores the corn’s ability to pop.
At their annual organization meeting the Board of Directors elected the 1946 officers: President Leslie Baugher of Bucklin. Vice-President Earl Louden of Sumner. Secretary Mrs Oscar Thorne of Purdin. Treasurer Wade and Mrs Vincent Kelly.
The Sunny Point 4 H club hosted the Useful Hour Club south of Linneus for a chili supper and business meeting on December 4. Officers elected for 1946 include Annie Wade president Mabel Louise Tomlin vice president Marlene Peacher sec treas Bill Wade song leader Lloyd Grafton Jr game leader Betty Davis reporter Elizabeth Ann Tomlin council member. community leaders are Mrs Myron Peacher and Mrs J M Hoover. Elizabeth Ann Tomlin led the games and the third Wednesday was set as the regular meeting date.
The Sunnymeade Club, west of Meadville, reorganizes into an extension club at Mrs. Herbert Jones’s home on December 6. The group, which disbanded before the war, resumes activity with a covered dish gathering.
Luncheon at noon and an afternoon program led to the election of officers for the Sunnymeade Club: President Mrs Herbert Jones Vice-President Mrs Stanley Harvey Sec Treas Mrs Seth Sidebottom Game Leader Mrs Clarence Stelplugh Reporter Mrs Pete Cooper. A Christmas tree gift exchange and mystery sisters reveal followed, noting the club total at 32 in Linn County.
Mrs Alfie Christy hosted the Stitch and Chatter Club gathering with fourteen members and two visitors. The group quilted a new quilt, enjoyed a noon dinner, and planned a Christmas party and gift exchange at Enterprise schoolhouse on December 23, 1945. Those present included Florence Goldie Bessie Orphe Mildred Allie Hallie Blanche M Doris Lydia Alfie Irene and Mrs Diffenbacher and Gertre Lambert with Jim Elliott Bill Barclay Everett Hale and Robert Lambert among the men.
Bruce Barton argues Victory Bond notes are not a cost but a deposit in the U.S. Treasury with no price to pay. He cites W B Bachman and George Lett illustrations to show bonds fund war efforts and aid wounded veterans. He notes bonds offer return on investment and urges regular purchases, ending with Browning High School notes.
Honor Roll lists seventh grade and high school seniors with multiple students earning top marks. Linn County Tournament in Brookfield features girls versus Bucktin and boys versus Meadville. Browning edges Linneus 18 17 and 33 17 in close games.
The room reports a flu outbreak with many pupils absent while they prepare for Santa Claws. They display candle wreaths and homemade Christmas trees from used decorations. Honor roll members include Eleanor Warren, Margaret Quigley, Eaine Ingraham, and Opal Hill.
The highway patrol reports 513 people killed in Missouri traffic accidents in the first ten months of this year, nearly matching the 514 killed for all of 1943.
Students and teachers welcome Mrs Thurlo back this week after illness. Mrs Kenley missed Monday and Tuesday and today Wednesday Miss Gooch. Teams travel to the Linn County Tournament at Brookfield with three games Thursday and Friday, four on Saturday. Referees include R W Stagner and his son from Chillcothe.
Browning Wildkittens place third at Milan with Gender Dixon and S Head as forwards and Robbie Head Goeoch and Ference Martin as guards. They beat Milan and Newtown but lose to Unionville, two Wildkittens named to all star team, Bettie McCormick and Ray Hoselton absent.
Mrs Kenley and 50 percent of students are absent with substitutes Mrs Duncan and Mrs Lay covering. Seventh grade arithmetic covers electricity costing and meter reading while eighth grade studies instalment buying and high interest rates. Fine arts students paint Christmas cards for the Junior Red Cross, over 50 completed for shipment and room decorations.
The fourth grade lists perfect spelling scorers Nelson Drake Judy Moore and Patricia Law. Honor roll names Judy Moore Beverly Donald and Patricia with various scores. Fifth Grade notes start with class activities and spell scores among students with no dates. Weather notes follow with dry mild week and storm impacts across the region.
Mrs. Goldie Abbott hosted a Friday session of the Stitch And Chatter Club with Lois Foss Sherrill as guests. Members present included Alfie Christy Bessie Steele Camora Spencer Edith Hale Eifie Britton Alfie Ware Florence Elliott Bandhe Bevier Donis Hanman and Goldie with Alfie winning first prize and Bessie bringing the largest lord.
A fragment notes a man leading the way to a fire with a lantern while midday can feel like night, citing Herman F. Kille as the source.
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