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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1943
Page
4
Fern N Woodward G T Woodward publish Browning Missouri news material. The piece adds light humor and inspirational quips about local life, Christmas decors, seals, density of population, and a New Year’s resolution joke.
Warren Bayley recalls a Colorado con fabricating a miniature city and a Denver promise of wealth, then contrasts it with Tiny Town near Morrison created in 1922 by George E Turner. The real miniature city near Morrison showcases parks lakes ferries and a toy railroad, costing over 100000 dollars and drawing children and visitors, as postwar travel returns its popularity.
Mr and Mrs Marlin Woodside and children spent Wednesday night with his parents Mr and Mrs Jess Woodside. Mrs Randall Lee Schreckhise stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Willie Woodside. Mrs Norman Woodside and children visited her parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Britton. Wilma Browning called on Lucille and Leoma Lambert. Jesse Longwell visited Mrs Mary Deskins Sunday. Junior Rulon stayed with Marvin and Irvin Lambert. Boyd Finney visited Eugene West Monday night. Robert Lambert worked in Purdin recently.
Mr and Mrs A E Johnson spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Arthur Griffith Bobby Phillie visited Relan Gooch Sunday Mrs Floyd Shiffett and son Tommy were guests of her mother Mrs Floy Morris the last of the week Mrs Leon Wood and son Lewis were in Purdin shopping Friday Mrs Rolanay returned from Kansas CityWednesday night She spent a few days with her daughter Mrs George Crooks and new granddaughter Road men Mr Simms and Mr Hicks were out smoothing the roads before the freeze They sure did a lot of good Barbara Mae Kimbrough is not feeling well and doctors think she might have the mumps
The Mt. Zion Christmas Eve program and tree lighting drew steady crowds as the event highlighted community fellowship and holiday spirit. Organizers reported turnout near past years and thanked volunteers and local groups for support.
Ray Pipes, Carol and Betty. Mr Rosenburger of Iowa was a three day guest at John A Browning's home last week. Miss Wileta Taylor returned to work in Kansas City after visiting her parents Meg and Mrs Wiley Taylor. Charles Watson, now home from Columbia, has joined the Marines and may report for duty soon. Mrs Anna Taylor returned home after Christmas with Rolla Taylor's family. Christmas dinners were shared by the Taylors, Harris and Crookshanks families, with Everett Keithley, Sam Gooch and daughters, and many others visiting Town friends during the holidays.
Last week notes show Mr and Mrs Oliver Lay Mrs Keithley and others sharing Christmas with Sverett Keithley. Marvin Rinehart and Jimmy joined Mr and Mrs Roy Xinfong for Christmas dinner, with Jimmy staying longer. Everett Crook Shanks hosted a Christmas meal for Vane Singsolver and family Morrisks and sons, Bertha Jennings, and George Crooks who came from Kansas City, then Noble Crooks took him home on Saturday.
Weather improves after gloom and cold as readers note many catching colds. Funeral reported for George Hisel after brief illness. Alta Hanley visited Eva Williams. Forrest Western spent holidays with Cecil and Cassity families. Lula Urbach called on Effie Pulliam. Tom Street ill with little hope of recovery. Mrs Jay Garrett of Browning mentioned.
Letters testamentary issued by the Linn County Missouri Probate Court on December 11 1942 to Arthur Bolling executor. All claimants must file within six months for allowance or be barred. claims not exhibited within one year from grant are forever barred. Attest James P Bolling Executor Judge Arthur L Pratt probate seal.
The narrative notes rs at the home of Mrs Jane Hardin with her sister Mrs Bundies as a guest. The brief casual gathering centers on family presence and hospitality at a private residence.
Weather shifts headline the week with rain and clouds. W E Morris visited Tom and Mrs Myers while Lorene Shifflett and Tommy spent time with Floy Morris and Billy. Geo Phillips and L D Phillips suffer illness as cold weather spreads. Georgie Anna Hisel, born December 29 1942 to George and Mrs Crooks in Kansas City, joins the family. A Charley Browing farm sale drew buyers and good prices. The community prays for 1944 to bring happier homes and global relief.
Amid spring porch chatter Mary Lou Pridemore stayed with Veda Hammock Friday into Saturday. Ramah Hicks visited grandparents Owen and Lelia Stevenson. Mary Lee Gooch spent Tuesday night with teacher Miss Helen Lee. The Stevensons helped Hicks and children butcher Monday. Hog killing runs count shows activity. High School pupil returned after a week off. Harold Campbell and daughter June visited grandparents. Margaret and Noland Stevenson visited Chillicothe Saturday. Mrs. Edgar Morris attended a Saturday scene with nodle and eps.
The White Oak Club met Thursday with Mrs. Bila Head. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Marie Head. Miss Neva Brinkley of Laclede and Mrs. John Fields returned home last week. Miss Helen Eastman spent time with her parents the Eastmans. Mrs. Fritz Brinkley and daughters spent Christmas weekend with her parents the Stephenses. Mrs. John Pratt returned to her home in Cushing Oklahoma. Mr. Pratt stayed to care for his brother Jim Pratt who is ill at the Brooshier home.
Verne Stevenson and family hosted visitors including Hicks and Bonnie on Sunday and Mr. and Mrs. Morris Crook guests of Owen Shanks and sons noted as trading in Stevenson. Eugene left Tuesday for Fort Leavenworth to be inducted. Phyllis Kay Keithley visited grandparents Everett and Mrs. Keithley. Everett Crookshanks lost a work horse this week to lockjaw. Byron Schrock hosted Saturday night and Sunday with Elmo Schrock and daughters. Jimmy Rinehart visited grandparents Roy Knifong last week. Shanks attended Trenton visitors Monday. James Phillips assists Morris Crookshanks this week.
G F Davis traveled to Milan last Sunday to assume duties as assistant County Sheik. Pvt Bruce Collins visited from Texas for furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Chas Collins and brother Junior. A New Year watch meeting at the Chapel featured talks by Bede McDaniel Kirksville Sister Bauchman Fred Bertschman and Rev Wilkerson with singing and prayers as the old year ended. Other notes mention Mrs Vincent Collins visiting Milan with Gary and relatives, Mrs Alda McKinstray returning home, Ada Smith and daughter with Mrs C J Long, and Mrs Long suffering a chin wound after a fall. C E Maggart remains ill. Mr and Mrs Hubert Newmyer and children from Kansas City spent the weekend with relatives. Rev C J Regules appointed for Methodist services next Sunday. Pvt Jessie Lovell returned home due to his father Wirt Lovell’s illness in Trenton. Mrs George Jennings and Laverne visited Purdin.
Damp foggy start to 1943 gives way to cold bright day as local residents share letters and visits. Pvt. Orville Mott reports from Ft. Leavenworth Kansas. families note hospital stays, moves, and service updates including Richard Thudium’s transfer from Camp Walters Texas to California.
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