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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1936
Page
1
Readers recall a month of extreme cold with nightly zero temperatures and two foot ice in places. Stock suffered from lack of water and weak hay though corn helped. Sun finally warmed the region, melting deep snow and signaling a rough winter to loosen.
Property offering 160 acres fenced with water shade and pasture. Part in cultivation six to seven miles from Pur din with good roads in section 26 township 60 range 19. Terms reasonable. Contact H J Ballinger 4925 Hillbrook Lane Washington DC. Discovered fire in night. Mrs Burwell awoke and found two baskets near washer on fire and blaze shooting to first floor. Wringer burned. fire put out before clothing caught. If not stopped they would have lost home.
W. P. Gilmer came back Monday from Kirksville where doctors examined his right arm. He had fallen weeks earlier, causing pain and sleep loss. X rays showed no fracture but ligaments and bruising were injured. He hopes to resume tracking in about two weeks.
A millinery line for horses covers collars pads lines halters and harness straps. Harness repair and oiling for spring work are offered with reasonable prices and quick service. Shoes can be mended while you wait. J. P. Kollasch invites customers to give him a trial.
J Ben Carter and Mrs Opal Johnson surprised friends by marrying in Trenton with probate judge D F Warren officiating. The bride, daughter of Mrs Belle Riley, served at the post office and Ben, son of Mrs Lou Carter, was a rural carrier and theater manager. They return home amid congratulations. City licenses due March 1. car and dog taxes noted.
Blackwell Morning Tribune reports Wayne Brantner county jailer at Newkirk Oklahoma was kidnapped by burglar suspect Clarence E Fleming. They left the courthouse by the basement elevator, driven about fifty miles, then Brantner was released in a pasture while Fleming escaped in the car.
Post-Dispatch February 16 issue features retro grave picture of Alexandria Public School with Edward Williams as principal. The piece notes Cul-ерыв.
To Our Subscribers Moving time is here and many of our valued subscribers will want to change their address this week and next. Drop us a postal card with the new address so you do not miss a single copy and so the Leader-Recond force is spared trouble and expense.
Taxpayers are advised that J J Sanith Collector will be at Citizens Savings Bank on Saturday February 29 to collect assessments. The notice urges prompt payment and explains location for convenient settlement.
Mr. and Mrs. W H Dickinson entertained Mr. and Mrs. RA Glaze Mr. and Mrs H E Wicker Miss Lorraine Glaze and Ride A Wee Sewing Club members with a two course bridge dinner on Wednesday evening February 19 Prize for high lady guest went to Mrs Glaze and high gentleman guest to Mr Wicker high lady member was Mrs C W Gooch and high man H C Bailey Mrs Wicker received the traveling prize.
The Sullivan County Corn Hog Control Association resumes work and prepares compliance forms for submission to Washington for final payment. After the Supreme Court struck down the Agricultural Adjustment Act, no work has been done. township meetings in Milan are planned for Monday as signers prepare for upcoming months.
The Stitch and Chatter club met with Mrs Leah Lambert on February 20 for a sunny air meeting. Members 24 attended with Lois as president and Goldie as secretary, quilting and embroidery done, a new club reporter appointed, and a quilt quilted to sell numbered tickets. The group adjourned to meet March 5 with Bessie Steele.
The G P Club met January 30 with twelve members and four visitors for a sleigh ride and quilting on the club quilt. Visitors included Mrs Emma Levering of Colorado Springs and several others, followed by a covered dish luncheon and a business meeting. Next gathering hosts Mrs Dollie Langdon on February 13 with more members and visitors, sharing another club luncheon and social hour.
February 5 gathering of Willing ing with Maude Christy featured a morning quilting and embroidery session. A noon dinner followed and a two o clock business meeting included a riddle session. Members voted to send a potted plant to Isabel Gooch in hospital. Two birthday gifts were given to Hazel Griffis and Hazel Stephenson. Treasury funding suggestions were discussed.
William H. Brewer died February 10 1936 aged 64 years 2 months 29 days after birth November 19 1872. He leaves a daughter Mrs Ethel Wentworth Toledo Ohio a grandson Toledo four brothers John Luther Alonzo Brewer Selma Bucklin Bud Brewer Bucklin Mo two sisters Mrs Sherman Short Kansas City Mo and Mrs J M Elis San Fernando California and many relatives. He was a member of the Penticostal Church of Bucklin. Funeral services were by Rev Burke Bucklin and he was buried in McCollum cemetery.
Mrs. Porter Isola Hanman Porter, born November 1 1872 near Enterprise Missouri, died February 21 1936 in a Kansas City hospital after mastoid trouble and erysipelas. Survived by four sons Paul Porter Galt Michigan Detroit John Porter Kansas City Carl at home. Funeral at Old Enterprise home and United Brethren church led by Rev Wilkins. Burial beside husband who died in 1920.
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