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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1931
Page
1
Orvil K. Vincent sustained burns to one side of his face when cylinder oil poured into a stove exploded last week. He says the engine that supplied the oil likely leaked gasoline causing the blast and notes he had long used cylinder oil without incident. The injuries are healing.
Mrs Ray Duncan and Mrs C L Whaley entertained the Ride A Wee Sewing Club on Wednesday February 18 with a one oclock luncheon at Mrs Lorene Whaleys home. Mrs D B Gooch was an invited guest. The afternoon was spent in social conversation and needlework.
48 head 800 lb Hereford cattle for sale. Vaccinated for Blackleg Hemotropic Leptemia. Extra choice quality. Originally Wyoming cattle acclimated in Missouri since last April. Priced on today’s market. For inspection and price contact Hershel Talbert 6 miles NW of Milan or Walter Verhille Phoenix Mutual Life Ins Co Ottumwa Ia.
Notice lists Nutrena Chick Mash at 3.50, No-Korn Chick Grains at 2.25, Chick Grains at 2.25, and Potatoes at 1.15 per bushel from Wykoff Produce Co. for farm buyers. It records product names, units, and prices in a compact ledger-style notice.
The Schrocks of Purdin celebrated the 58th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. D G Schrock and Mr. Schrock’s 79th birthday. Families gathered on Sunday with Mrs Hattie Schrock and others visiting from nearby, including H L Schreck and Elmo Schrecks family. Little Sara Lou appeared as the fourth generation.
Short classified notice from S H Linhart seeking a well made bowed instrument in good condition. Provides no further details on price or specifications.
Sunday marked the twenty second wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Wm Hale of North of Northern and the eighteenth of Mr and Mrs C C Linhart. A bountiful dinner followed by music and conversation occupied the afternoon with guests D R Baker H Hadley Wylie Baker Everett Hale and the Linhart children.
A public lament questions the fate of railroads as people fail to utilize the wide range of services offered. The speaker notes shifting travel habits and speculates on future implications for rail transportation.
A reader notes the C B and Q railroad employs 121 people in Sullivan county earning 192 323 26 and paying 21 216 79 in taxes while in Linn county 25 workers earn 33 946 49 and pay 25 398 55 in taxes. The letter argues school funding would suffer without the railroad.
J. L. Clevenger announces candidacy for the nomination as trustee of Duncan township subject to the will of Democratic voters in the March primary.
A satirical verse laments overpaying for a car two years ago and now facing poverty. The speaker recalls the vehicle’s color and tires with affection, yet condemns its costly upkeep and repeated breakdowns. The ballad tone portrays financial ruin and resilient desire to buy another car despite losses.
Mrs P C Mullins returned from Kansas City where she cared for her son John D Mullins. John Mullins, auto salesman, was attacked Wednesday night as he walked home and placed on streetcar tracks where a trolley struck him. He was taken to the hospital and is recovering, with a likely explanation once he regains consciousness.
Public auction on Main Street Browning Missouri on Saturday March 7 1931 at 2 30 p m houses lots 11 12 13 14 15 16 in Block F Smiths addition and a Model T Ford roadster plus all accounts and notes of the J J Smith estate. Trustee K M Duncan states the property is in his custody and available for inspection.
Mr and Mrs A M Cordray of Chicago traveling to visit brothers J W and W T Cordray were in a collision near Cayuga Illinois. Mrs Cordray suffered two broken ribs and facial injuries while Mr Cordray and two others sustained cuts and bruises. The Buick occupants fled the scene looting occurred as fire started after tow. Cordray rifle and shotgun missing from the wreck.
Lorene Whaley declares candidacy for the office of Township Collector Benton Township subject to the will of voters in the Republican primary in March.
The list honors Freshmen James Calhoun Melba Carter Beverley Duncan Evelyn Batley Marjorie Myers Billy Rhodes Maxine Riley Woodrow Slater William Tully Sophomores All Smitus Asa Badger Lyle Bundies Emerson Cattey Virginia Cotter Martha Creason Nolan Creason Morris Crookshanks Evelyn Gable Kathleen Haggard Anna Morelock Letha Oaks Edith Seamah Herman Smith Eva Wilhite Nadine Carlstead and Vivian Pipes Juniors Gladys Atkins Luther Baker Elizabeth Burwell Dorothy Creason Idris Garrett Mildred Gooch Jay Griffis Geneva Haley Pauline Jennings Lucile Kuhn Eugene McKay Lucile Quigley Reba Rhodes Glen Scott Louise Slater Velma Smith Dorothy Stone Seniors Raymond Alspach Annabel Atkins Noble Crooks Harvey F. Dickinson Edgar Hoselton Donald Jones Earl Nickell Raymond Warren Hermia F. Adams notes junior and senior classes have been fairly good this sesqui weekly period.
Miss Ada L Miller announces candidacy for Linn County Superintendent of Schools. Election set for Tuesday April 7 1931. Voters are urged to support her bid for the school leadership.
Senior class held a party at the school house last Tuesday evening. The event featured games and typical party activities with attendees including Mr. Hol.
Addie Mae Kimbrough, daughter of F S and Amanda Johnson, born February 25 1889, died February 16 1931 at age 41 11 21. She lived near Browning Missouri, married T M Kimbrough in 1914 and had three children Lorenzo Leona Bettie. She was a Baptist member at Locust Valley and Morris Chapel, taught a large Sunday school class, loved flowers, and was beloved by family and friends. She is survived by husband three children mother brother and four sisters. Her remains were laid to rest at Morris Chapel Cemetery after funeral services led by Rev J L Bate.
The Democratic voters of Dun Can township will meet in their precincts on March 7 to nominate a ticket for the various township offices by order of Committee.
Palm announces a March 39 visit promises adjusted pricing glossing $3 as $15 at the Maytag office in Browning.
The Hummel Wesley class met with Mrs. H L Schrock on Friday February 20 1931. Prayer was the worship theme with Sweet Hour of Prayer and I Need Thee Every Hour sung. Mrs Rush led the missionary lesson on the Program of a New Day in Missions. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Mrs Garrett Prather on March 12.
Lizzie Lenora Harr born April 22 1858 in Clark county Missouri died February 17 1931 at her home northwest of Browning She married A Bryant Stewart January 18 1880 and they lived on a Sullivan county farm They had six children including Bertha Hamilton Minnie Jacobs Hattie May Jacobs Dora Olive Merrick Hugh A Stewart and Rachel Finette Stewart Funeral services were held at Schrock church conducted by Rev J E Rudloff with many relatives and friends attending A large birthday gathering followed the funeral weekend with gifts and a big dinner
We express sincere gratitude to neighbors and friends who assisted us during the sickness and death of our wife and mother. Thanks to those who sent flowers, the quartette who sang, and Rev. Rudloff for his comforting message. A. B. Stewart and children.
The voters of Jackson Township will meet at Shafter on Saturday March 21 to vote for township offices. Voting hours are 8 a m to 5 p m. All candidates must file with the Township Clerk by March 14 by order of Committee.
A letter from W. J. Van Horn dated February 16 1931 to Mr Nickell accompanies a $2.00 check to settle with the local paper. The writer notes hard times and low farm prices in the northwest mirroring conditions in the midwest and expresses hope for improvement.
Ola F. Knifong announces tax collection at three locations and dates. Cora on Thursday February 19 at my home, Reger at Artz Hardware on Friday February 20, and Browning at Citizens State Bank on Saturday February 21.
A surprise birthday dinner was held on Sunday February 22 at the home of Mr and Mrs J J Hoskins in Cora to celebrate the birthdays of the Hoskins couple. Mrs Hoskins is sixty years old this February.
C E Rinehart and son Arthur James Neet and J P Bolling attended a farmers meeting in Brookfield at Rotary Hall. About 150 farmers were present with D C Wood of Columbia as principal speaker. A Park Baptist church banquet for about 200 followed, organized by the Chamber of Commerce with H B Johnson as toastmaster. George Howard gave the welcome and Raleigh Baugher, Linn County Farm Bureau president, delivered the reply. County Agent Hall spoke briefly on Linn county outlook.
Monroe Mercantile Co led by H L Denmit Herman Levy and L L Hegan bought the Smith stock and ran a three week sale. They packed unsold goods for Monroe City and praised local treatment and Leader-Record advertising for strong results.
Ola F Knifong announces his candidacy for Collector of Duncan township in the March primary. He is currently serving his first term and asks for Democratic voters support.
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