This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
1
An analysis argues large retail growth harms small firms, but historical evidence shows many small businesses thrived during downturns and continue to rise with better times. The piece notes opportunities for young entrepreneurs, explains reasons for failures, and emphasizes the ongoing evolution that favors small retailers. Ray Billings presides over a lodge with 450 members, inviting congratulations.
The high school chorus presented The Gypsy Troubadour in the auditorium Tuesday evening to an appreciative crowd. Miss Johnson directed the cast with Edward Williams at the piano, praised for superb presentation. The grade school band performed under Williams and the school shows steady progress. Supt Brassfield awarded letters to basketball players and girls. A large Christmas tree was placed at Main street near Peterson Garage by Civic Club. Consumers Public Service Co. will soon connect lights to brighten it at night.
Ray T. Moore was elected Worshipful Master of Ashlar Lodge No. 29 A F and A M at their annual meeting in Billings Montana. Newly elected officers will be seated at a joint installation with Billings Lodge No. 113 on Monday evening December 21 with appointive officers to be announced.
No Sunday Mail is dispatched anymore. The Browning post office will be open on Sunday from 7 to 8 a.m. only. This order comes from the Chief Clerk of the Railway Mail Service and is signed by Jesse D. Burwell, Postmaster.
E Church and South Church announce 10 AM Sunday school and 11 AM preaching. The Intermediate DP will present a Christmas program Sunday night at 7 15 with a silver offering taken. Prayer meetings occur weekly in Morris Chanel Community and Browning home discussions begin on the book By the Waters of Bethesda.
Edwin Tomlin of Jacksonville Illinois visited relatives here and arranged for a sale ad. The sale by Tomlin and Maggart will be held at the Tomlin farm north and east of this city on December 22. Read the ad and attend.
Kelsey Orchards offers Jonathan and Delicious apples including Golden Delicious varieties with several grades. Prices start at 75 cents per bushel. Sweet cider and honey also available. Located west of Brookfield on U S No. 36.
Clyde Belzer writes from Danskin CCC Co. 4784 near Mountain Home Idaho about weather snow and mountain views. He notes 27 miles northwest of Mountain Home and 75 miles from Boise, describes woods work and good camp conditions, and says they will likely make it.
At Mrs. Nancy Bennett’s farm the Home Maker Club of Dry Ridge met December 10 with fourteen members and several visitors. They prepared a dinner, quilted, and held a business session led by President Mrs. Lillian Bennett. Reports, a penny drive, and plans for a public library were discussed, with a Christmas exchange set for the next meeting at Mrs. Lawrence Riedl’s.
The U B Workers Club on December 9th met with Mrs. John Burkholder to quilt and make block pieces. Members enjoyed a noon dinner, the meeting opened with We Will Work Till Jesus Comes, and eleven members answered Christ mas suggestions. Birthday presents were given to Helen Coker ham Dora Miler and Mrs Seale. visitors included Emerson Bailey Bertie Owens Rudy Burkholder Janie Bevsig Frances McGhee John Owens and Ralph Ogle. Next meeting with Mrs L H Edens on December 22nd.
The Sunshine Workers club met with Mrs. John Bauer for an all day session with eight members and four visitors. They quilted a flower garden quilt but could not finish it due to short days. At noon they were served a hearty dinner and left satisfied.
Notice lists hay for sale from J H Payne. Message notes hay in different pieces and includes contact by the seller for inquiries.
On December 10th our club held a meeting with only two members absent. Guests included Mrs Earl Jacobs Miss Eldeen Jacobs Mrs Lyda Shepherd Mrs Lena Warren Miss Genevieve Shepherd Mrs John Morgan Mrs Lester Fields Mrs Will Kenley Mrs J D Seaman J T Hoselton Art Hoserton and Parse Brassfield. Embroidery was the day’s work and at noon a feast followed as is our custom. President Mrs A G Thurlo led the afternoon with plans for the year and a Christmas program set for December 23 at Mrs W H Oliver’s home. About twenty five women enjoyed a lively social time. Cc R.
Citizens organized a subscription to install a stop light at the intersection of Highway No. 5 and Main Street after numerous accidents. The fund is raised and the light will be installed soon. The sponsoring committee is commended for their tireless effort.
Claude Myers Post No 274 and the Auxiliary served 98 turkey plates on Friday December 11 at 7 p m at the M E church. Captains Mack Molloy Lantz McCormick led the Legion and Mrs Mae McCormick Mrs Ruby Knifong led the Auxiliary. Membership reached a post all time high with 69 Legion and 22 Auxiliary members. Commander Kaifong and President Mabel Harvey credited for the drive and plans to reach 200 percent by December 22.
Mr and Mrs C R Lantz announce the marriage of their daughter Vivian to Martin G Fisher of Chicago Illinois. The wedding occurred December 1 in Gary Indiana where the couple will reside for the present.
Mrs. Jennie Epperson hosted the P. E. O. Chapter on December 9 with a two course luncheon. The guest of honor, Mrs. Wicker, received gifts and was praised as an excellent member, and Mrs. M. L. Haning presented a lesson titled Christmas In Other Lands. Miss Ella Keil ey attended the social hour.
The First Quarterly Conference will be held Sunday at Mt Zion. Rev. Garrett will preach at 11 and again at 2. Rev. O B Hobbs assist.
Community focus in Linn County grows on the tuberculosis movement as Christmas Seals are mailed to supporters. The effort aims to fund prevention and treatment, with volunteers urging participation in holiday shopping drives to boost donations and save children.
The group notes increased donations and positive feedback for ongoing work. Many supporters urge continuation and express willingness to enlist and assist, hoping the effort can persist with wider participation.
A week of jumbled diary entries recounts longing for gifts from Sandy and Pa, confusion about rules and responsibilities, fantasies of royalty and weaponry, misread news about Edward VIII and Mike Mulligan, and a dog chasing rabits with friends Jake and Blisters.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Haseville church held a social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chaney Mallett on Friday December 11 with songs readings and refreshments. Attendees included numerous local families and members.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.