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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1938
Page
8
The Browning and North Salem area looks to 1939 with hopeful plans for civic progress. Residents reflect on 1938, praising community growth and forecasting improvements while noting ongoing local and national issues. Community notes include Xmas gatherings, church events, family visits, and a Willing Workers Club Christmas meeting with plans for a New Year oyster party.
The Home Workers Club met Thursday December 22 at Mrs. James Havens home with thirteen members and twenty visitors. Morning visits, a noon turkey dinner, and an afternoon of exchanging presents followed by carols Joy to the World and Silent Night. Next meeting with Cord in Cotter.
The General Purpose Club held a Christmas program Thursday evening at Mrs. Minnie Palmer’s home with fourteen members and seven visitors. The program included songs readings and games. Gifts were exchanged followed by grape wine donuts apples and candy. Next meeting set for December 22 with Frances Hoselton.
The Jolly Jaynes Club met on Wednesday December 20 with Mrs John Longwell hosting. Fourteen members, five visitors and six children attended, opening beside a decorated Xmas tree and gift unwrapping. A Texas star quilt for Anna Belle was quilted and a bountiful noon dinner was served.
Frances Hoselton hosts a full day session with embroidery of pillowcases and sheets. Members dine cafeteria style at noon. At two o clock President Genevieve Thurlo calls the meeting to order and individuals select their roles for the year. Mae Hoselton discusses 4 H club tasks as Scottsville 4 H Call Club sponsorship noted.
The Home Workers Club met December 8 with ten members and five visitors including Mrs Tessie Tate. The afternoon included a business meeting led by president Pearl Mundell, a roll call, and two songs to close. Next meeting planned with Mary Havens.
Miss Ruth Lovelle of St Louis spends Xmas vacation with her mother Mrs Elizabeth Lovelle. Miss Imogene Maggart of St Louis visits with her parents. Lois and Leta Davis of Kansas City return home for holidays. Families from Kansas City and Tonwa join in Christmas at J D Tunnell home. Church program at M E Church draws large crowd. Other locals host relatives and enjoy family gatherings.
Halville residents listed Christmas dinner guests including Cecil and Jimmie Crooks and numerous Youngs and Sayers family members. Additional visitors referenced include Wood, Virgil Sayers, Rottmann, Campbell, Engreham, and Warrens households. Other notes mention Letha Trammerhouser visiting home folks and Sunday and Monday calls among local families.
A long list of visits and holiday gatherings across Brookfield Chillicothe and nearby towns includes Mr. and Mrs. Oren Smith visiting Henry Smith, Mary Marie Dearing winning groceries, and numerous trips to relatives in Kansas City Trenton Eldorado Kirksville and Fountain Grove.
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