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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1943
Page
2
A collage of quips on mornings, travel photos, politics, and culture. Observations touch on Carlyle quotes, African natives in media, Dorothy Lamour, and public figures, weaving humor with social commentary and media critique.
The Scottsville column notes widespread colds and flu with a day off from school. Shirley Brassfield dies in Menen, funeral held with P A Brassfield and family in attendance. Families gather for Christmas visits in Brown ing and with Allen Fanning and George Robinson. J J Smith dies in Browning.
The BuNDRIDGe area reports warmer temperatures with potential rain or snow. The community mourns Nora Spencer, a longtime resident, and extends condolences to her family. Local visits include Carl Head and wife at Browning, and extended family from Camp Fis Illinois. Mrs. Leis Elliott spent time with the Sevier family, and Mrs. Lonnie Scott aided ill relatives. V Mail Christmas greetings arrive from Staff Sgt Howard Read in England. Warren Stephenson and family of Purdin are described as seriously ill in nearby towns.
Snow and fog linger as community notes recount a 61st wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. L W Arnold. Sgt. Harry Gillespie visits from Chicago en route to Portland after school, with extended family gatherings across Chillicothe Linneus and Kansas City.
Notice states a trustee sale on January 14 1944 at the Linneus Missouri courthouse for property in Linn County comprising 160 acres described by subdivisions in section 12 township 59 range 18. The sale follows default on a deed of trust to Morton Anderson for Joseph E. and Mary V. Cable noting payment delinquency and intent to apply proceeds to the note interest and costs. Also includes local social notes about residents and a snow storm.
Mr Jim Dodson and Mr and Mrs Gayle Ingraham and their daughters spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs J S Head and Clarence in a quiet neighborhood gathering.
County Line Items reports numerous holiday visits and family gatherings. Leonard Lee Lay recovers from illness. Notes mention Wanda Quigley and others spending Christmas with Quigleys and Jennings families, plus visits to Keithley and MecMickle households. Francis in Australia hopes for furlough and homecoming after wartime service.
Pleasant Hill community notes cover holiday wishes and best wishes for the service members. The Knifongs transport Mrs H E Litton and Richard to LaPlata for their Glendale, California return post holidays. Funeral for Uncle John Coffman at Baker Church attended by the Coffman family. Nearby residents visit with the Woodside and Britton households.
W E Sayers Jr and Miss Beverly Stevenson wed at Rev Chalfant’s home in Chillicothe on December 25. The report lists numerous relatives and neighbors visiting, holiday gatherings, and meals with extended family across Ottumwa and Kansas City.
School closed for the week due to many illnesses after Mrs Edith Collins fell ill with the flu. Reger items note temporary absence and a flu outbreak affecting students. Several families are mentioned visiting relatives in Kansas City Chicago Utah and California during the holidays. Funeral attendance is recorded for James Dillinger’s mother Mrs Jas Dillinger in Galt with burial at Henry Cemetery.
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