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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1952
Page
1
Mr. and Mrs Loren Vincent observed their 58th wedding anniversary on Christmas Day with a turkey dinner prepared by Mrs Vincent. They are parents of four children and have eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
A Lyceum program sponsored by the University of Kansas features Charles K. Ramsden who plays many string instruments. The event will be in the school auditorium on Wednesday January 9 at 2 30 admission is 20 cents the public is invited to attend.
For sale a Charter Oak coal and wood heating stove. Nickel trim. Seller Herman Wyant of Purdin Missouri.
On Thursday January 3 the menu features ham hock, beans, lettuce wedge, baked potatoes, corn bread and butter, milk, and apple cobbler. On Friday January 4 the menu offers roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread and butter, milk, and pineapple cake.
The menu lists daily meals from Monday January 7 through Friday January 11. Items include salmon patties with sides, meat loaf, hot beef sandwich, chilli and crackers, and chicken with noodles, each served with milk and a dessert or fruit.
Local taxi service offers late model clean comfortable cars with an office at home one block north of the bank and a contact phone listed as 170.
A Baptist Young People's Christmas Party was hosted at Mrs. Joe Christy home for Sunday School girls and Lantz McCormick boys. Guests enjoyed a buffet, games, and homemade candy with prizes and a gift exchange by the Christmas tree. Nancy Jo Keithley C.R.
Mr and Mrs Paul Andereck announce the birth of a baby girl weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces at Grim Smith Hospital Kirksville on Friday morning December 28 Dr Wimp caring for mother The infant is named Mary Susan Mrs Andereck is daughter of Mrs Rosalie Schrock
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hale welcomed a 6 pound 14 ounce baby boy named Richard Lynn at Laughlin Hospital in Kirksville on Saturday December 29 at 5 15 pm. The couple has two other sons and Mrs. Hale is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curt Whitaker.
Mrs W R Ware of Browning offers frying size chickens weighing 3 to 4 pounds for sale at one dollar each.
A note thanks all who sent cards flowers and gifts during a hospital stay and the family for help while away Mrs Earl Maggart expresses gratitude to many people and the Grim Smith hospital staff.
Mrs. George Walker Browning offers a nearly new brown horsehide coat in size 44 for sale. The item is described as in good condition with minimal wear and ready for purchase.
Mrs Elma Brinkley hosted the Willing Workers Club Christmas meeting on December 19 with ten members three visitors ten children and four men present. The hostess gift of sixty four cents was won by Blanche. Frankie Crowdis read a self composed poem for roll call and the group enjoyed candy and popcorn after gift exchanges. No date was set for the next meeting.
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Stumphreys for C. D. Moore who died Friday in Sherman Texas. The Rev. Kenneth Kelley conducted the services. He is survived by his wife Hettie Roach Moore three sons and a daughter plus several brothers and a sister.
Mr and Mrs E F Peterson Mr and Mrs L C Peterson Mrs Verne Henley Mr and Mrs Bolling Mr and Mrs J P Bolling Mr and H C Bailey Mr and Mrs Artie Cotter Mrs M L Haning Mrs Nellie Seaman F L Maggart and James Roach were among locals who attended the final rites for Mr Moore.
Imogene Taylor thanks her many kind friends for the thoughtful cards and gifts. She notes the abundance of items, the inspiring words, delicious candy, and beautiful tokens that will be cherished for a long time.
Mrs Chas Bagley comes home to near Purdin after two weeks in Kirksville Grim Smith Hospital for pneumonia. She stayed with her son Chester Bagley and family during recovery.
Promoted to corporal John R. Zimmerman serving in Korea since June 1951. He serves as a gunner in a 66 mm mortar section of the 7th Division the Buffaloes, earned the Korean Service ribbon with two stars and the Combat Infantryman Badge. He trained at Camp Chaffee Arkansas and married to Valjean, with parents Mr. and Mrs. Gale Zimmerman living near Purdin.
The Nester Chapel Church Christmas program drew a large audience on Christmas Eve. The Children's Choir of seventeen, directed by Mrs. Alton Abbott, sang four songs and presented the Christmas story. A large tree, gift exchange, and candy from Old Santa concluded the festive night.
Mr and Mrs W R Ware were Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Keith Kirby and their children in Chillicothe.
Miss Jean Watson daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Watson of Browning marries Jerald L Smith son of Mr and Mrs Jay Smith of Browning on December 26 1951 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church parsonage Brookfield Missouri The Rev Ker mit P Dodd presides The couple will reside in Peoria Illinois The bride attended Liberty High School Browning and the groom recently returned from fourteen months in Japan and eleven in Germany
Browning High School Alumni Association held its annual dance December 25 1951 in the school auditorium with 128 alumni and guests attending Ten seniors from the class of 1952 joined in the celebration Jerry Sytles Orchestra of Trenton provided music The Senior Class was welcomed by Pearle Thurlo with Larry Hale giving the response Miss Cynthia Moore sang The World is Waiting for the Sunrise An officer election followed led by president Jerry Jennings Elected were Keath Crooks president Lena Kenley vice president Elizabeth Ellsberry secretary treasurer The Junior class served refreshments in the kitchen
Regular family night at the Methodist Church on January 3 1952 at 7 o clock invites all to attend Bring a covered dish for your family and join the service Everyone is welcome
J. V. Wood of Browning reports a good spotted male hog around 800 lbs. for sale or bidding. Details include owner and location Browning.
The North Salem Methodist Church Primary and Junior classes presented a Christmas pageant The Birth of Christ on Sunday night December 23 1951. Dixie Belzer Mary Donald Ray Riddle Joseph Dallas Kaschmeider Innkeeper Edwin Cordray Teddie Jackie Belzer as the three wise men Max Swisegood Carl Luetta Lambert Shepherds Patty Ka ren Bailey Erma Kay Head Rosetta Kaschmeider Janie Creason Angels Judith Creason Angel of the Lord baby doll used for Jesus. Mrs Goldie Belzer read the Scripture and Rev Charles Smith gave the Invocation and Benediction. A gift exchange followed the program.
Miss Jean Overton daughter of Mr Vaughn Overton Trenton Missouri and Allen D Foster son of Mr A A Foster Browning Missouri were united in marriage at three o clock Tuesday December 25 1951 Rev W A Pollock officiated at Liberty Chapel Church Trenton Missouri A reception followed. The bride wore white satin with train and illusion veil. The groom wore a gray double breasted suit. They will reside west of Browning after farming.
The Trenton town basketball team faces Brown Ing town in a game at Ee Gym on Thursday January 8 at 7 30 p m Local notes preview the matchup and time with emphasis on attendance and venue details
The Scottsville 4 H Club met December 8 at Schrock Church with Earl K. Hoselton presiding. Veleta becomes secretary and Charles treasurer as the group votes to pay light bills for half time and plan a Christmas gift exchange. New member John Rudolph joins. reports cover next year’s call and the growing heifer project. The outline of projects aids new members. Next meeting January 7 at Schrock Church with a covered dish menu.
Radios may be left at the Bailey Maytag Co for your convenience Neff Radio Service Phone 587 16 S Main Brookfield Mo.
Mrs Myrtle Smith of Purdin hosted the Purdin Women’s Christian Temperance Union gathering on Thursday December 27 at two o’clock with six members and Bro Campbell present. Mrs Guy Johnson led the meeting. reports and offerings totaled 2.00. Flowery Mission report by Mrs Anna Smith. program leader was Mrs Edna Hisel. Subject focused on Building for Total Abstinence Through World Peace with member talks. Next meeting planned with Mrs Johnson Myrtle Smith as leader.
Mrs. Schrock hosted the W S of C S meeting on December 18 1951. Vice president led due to absent president. Opening song Count Your Blessings scripture Luke 12. Ten members answered roll. Lesson John 3 16 closed with prayer. Duet My Faith Looks Up to Thee. Christmas story read and Silent Night sung. Meeting closed with prayer by Mrs Darr.
P. E. O. Chapter V met with Mrs. Gerald Wade on Wednesday December 26. Miss Cynthia Moore attended the social hour and gave an enlightening talk on Cottey College. The program featured three vocal solos by Miss Moore with accompaniment from her mother Mrs. Obert Moore and a Christmas song by Sandra Wade with her mother as accompanist.
Mr and Mrs John Bill Grice announce the birth of a daughter Elizabeth Ann at Grim Smith Hospital Monday morning December 81 at 9 45 weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces Dr McArtor attended the birth They also have a son Johnny Vic
The Stitch and Chatter Club held its December 20 Christmas meeting with Irene Kelly hosting. Twenty three members plus one guest, Mrs Clinton Bennett, attended for quilting and embroidery, singing, piano pieces, and a gift exchange. Next gathering is January 10, 1952 with Ethel Bennett.
Sgt. Arlin DeVore called on Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cotter Saturday afternoon.
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