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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1944
Page
8
A Browning School weekly report covers English classes writing letters and descriptions, literature studies, and new seating. It notes World History on Russia and Prussia, Art posters for a Fourth War Bond, and senior projects in literature and typing. Enrolment stands at 22 with Ronald Oyle returning to class and Eudora Harris substituting for illness.
Monday morning the entire High School took the Otis Self Administering Test of Mental Ability. The two top scorers per class were: Seniors Waverly Ware and Joel Brookshier. Juniors Mary Smith and Mary Ruth Fanning. Sophomores Lorane Taylor and Eugene Jacobs. Freshmen Junius Mundell and Norma Holley.
Our room led the drive with the highest percentage. We spent the hour in a gym recreational period on Friday afternoon. In basketball the past week all E grades except one E. In Fine Arts we used water colors and practiced with jet in board. We will take up tints.
Room II notes progress as Fourth Grade studies division of fractions with remainders and the class enjoys the challenge. Fifth Grade begins fractional work and expresses growing interest while Sixth Grade tackles fractions with enthusiasm. Two pupils, Beverly Brammer and FEarla Peters, moved away from the school and will attend new schools. Mrs Jennings filled in for Mrs Savage during her furlough.
Room notes report pupil changes and achievements. Gaby Peters moved to Chicago. Nancy Jo Keithley returns half days with hope for full-time. Judy Moore and Sandra Ruth Rhodes advance to Third Grade spelling. Elaine Ingraham narrowed English error to one of thirty-five. Valentines crafted in Art Class and plans for a party. New Arithmetic Drill Books issued and reading periods feature workbook work.
Ganning Sugar Now Available as housewives may obtain five pounds of canning sugar using Stamp No. 40 in ration book four. The OPA announced additional canning sugar later on application to local boards. Stamp No. 40 is valid 13 months through February 28, 1945.
Treasury Department advises wage earners to prepare annual income and victory tax returns to calculate what they owe or refunds due by March 15. Many will owe a small amount. some will receive refunds.
The Office of Price Administration announces new maximum prices for carrots spinach peas snap beans peppers and cucumbers. The action is effective at the county level and aims to curb sharp rises in vegetable costs for households.
Municipalities with physician or dentist shortages can apply to relocate professionals. The Public Health Service will cover moving costs and pay $250 monthly for three months. The doctor must serve the community for at least one year, with the community contributing one fourth of the government's cost.
Office of Defense Transportation asks farm and truck operators to report tire certificate denial to their district office. Provide the board's reason to help determine needed action and potential assistance.
The War Food Administration states civilians will receive 63 percent of the vitamin A allocation in 1944 while the army obtains most nutrients through a balanced diet. The article also notes measures to bolster food reserves, cabbage production, and wartime supply priorities, with casualty totals and fuel/food policy changes.
The OPA will allow limited ration free sales of rubber footwear by retailers with excess stock. Retailers and jobbers must apply in writing to OPA district offices. A minimum 15 day period separates filing and approval for non rationed stickers identifying released footwear.
W A Reger received a late message from Mrs Alfred Pipes reporting her husband’s death on Wednesday evening at an area associated with Reger’s estate. Eugene Humphreys of Gat walked as far.
Last Friday in Kansas City reservations were attempted for a visit. Mrs. Stella Hollenbeck traveled to visit her son Dr. Ralph Connell and wife in Davis Oklahoma. Numerous relatives and service members visited family across Missouri and Tennessee, while others traveled to Excelsior Springs, Chillicothe, Tulsa, and California for hospital care, furloughs, or to see loved ones.
County line item notes show several visiting families and social calls. Everett Crook shanks and family visited Chillicothe. Ellis Clawson with daughter visited the Lloyd Bowyer home. Irene Herbert and Dorothy Quigley vacationing in Kansas City spent the weekend with home folks.
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