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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1938
Page
4
Readings on kindness and courage, grade reports, and a new pupil join the fourth grade. Poultry farming advice emphasizes profitable returns, while the Stitch and Chatter Club reports a January meeting with crafts, contests, gifts, and a large attendance.
The Bitter Sweet Club held its first meeting with the new reporter at Mrs Charley Goins home. Officers were elected for the coming year and a quilt was made for a member whose house burned. More meetings followed at Mrs Gooch and Mrs Murrell. A large crowd attended a Thanksgiving supper at the schoolhouse with games and refreshments.
The report notes multiple meetings with Mrs Henry Ford Oma Jerome and Mrs Rolan Gooch. Activities include quilting baking cake with a dime for the next baker and a Christmas tree exchange. The first meeting of the year covers meat curing and canning with a question box on meat.
The Willing Workers met December 29 with eight members and two visitors. Mrs. Clara Shaffer and Erma attended. They worked on embroideries, enjoyed a large noon dinner, and held business led by the president. Contests were won by Katherine Hill, Pearl Williams and Lora Hill.
The close of the evening refreshments was recorded with a long list of attendees. Names include Mr. and Mrs. John Todd Tia and Mary Lou, Mr. and Mrs. John Ross Floyd and Ralph, and many others across families and friends, as noted by the club reporter.
Chief Flynn of the Chicago police for 30 years lists accident causes in order speed booze horns and carelessness. He notes speed remains the leading cause while horns, though common, confuse drivers and contribute to fatalities.
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