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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1943
Page
1
Linn County farmers operating 160 acres or less, under the guidance of Edwin H. Lee and the FSA, held township meetings to plan for 1942. Loans totaling 24,641 and 21,755 funded dairy, swine, poultry and equipment increases, boosting production and enabling 108 borrowers to repay debts.
At Great Lakes Illinois Donald L Britton nineteen son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Britton Browning Missouri begins life as a recruit at the Naval Training Station. He undergoes rugged physical training and seamanship fundamentals and is indoctrinated with naval customs. Recruits take aptitude tests to aid in placing them in suitable work. After completing boat training the new Bluejacket will be granted a nine day leave likely to be home.
A tan leather glove is reported lost by a man, finder urged to leave it at this office or contact Mrs. Carl Jones for pickup or verification.
The Willing Workers Club met with Mrs. Brinkley on Wednesday January 6 with seven members present. The day was spent in social conversation due to bad weather before a noon social meal. The business session included a Reading of John 13 1 17 and a song Near The Cross. A new program committee Lillian Barrows Genevieve Prather and Emma Haley was appointed for three months. The contest led by Louise was won by Sylvia. Next meeting January 20 with Mrs Mira Lay and roll call to be answered by a favorite poem or quotation.
Acclaimed by press and public as the finest picture of 1942 it portrays war times without being a war film. Walter Winchell hails it as the greatest ever made and it will be shown in original form at regular admission prices. Plan to see it.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church met January 7 to elect and install officers for 1943. officers include President May Schreek Vice President Ira Nevins Corresponding Secretary Jennie Lumsden Recording Secretary Margaret Smith and Treasurer Mildred Rhodes. Rev Chappell performed installation and Mrs Woolf led a Worship Service on a new study course. Only nineteen attendees due to bad weather.
James A. Lewis receives a letter from his sons Pfc Russell C. Lewis and Merle Lewis both in the Army. Russell in the British Isles says he has seen much, hopes for a Christmas greeting, and notes Merle is in northwest Africa. The brothers may meet if Merle travels, with Merle’s letter mailed November 12.
Pastor C G Tiahrt of Assembly of God preaches on the Bible’s enduring sales and relevance. He contrasts the Bible with Age of Reason and urges readers to seek God for life. Services noted at White Oak and Cora.
Ronald Dixon serving with the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton Calif. reports slow mail, a planned transfer within a week and continued duties as assistant cook. He notes warm dry weather in the area and promises to write often, sending regards to his family and sister.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Gien announce the birth of a 64 baby boy at 10 56 yesterday morning January 13 naming him Raymond Dwain Dr McArtor attended and mother and baby are doing nicely.
Robert Crowdis, noted local farmer near Reger, died suddenly on Sunday January 10 after walking to his son Nova Crowdis's home following a shopping trip. He visited briefly then fell ill and died en route home. He is survived by his wife and several children.
For sale item list includes a new sled 1500 ft oak lumber 1000 cement brick 22 cal Stevens pump rifle and new stack hay Call Alferd Lambert or see Herald Lambert for details.
A gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jennings honored Donald Jennings before his upcoming U S Navy examination. About fifty five or sixty neighbors and friends attended, enjoying sandwiches cookies and coffee before departing at a late hour wishing him a speedy return.
Citizens and residents must report income using Form 1040 or 1040A with schedules and instructions. Returns for 1942 are due March 15 1943 with penalties for late filing. mail to the appropriate Collector of Internal Revenue.
We thank friends and customers for their patronage and visits during our time in business after selling our grocery stock to the M. F. A. Cooperative.
Pvt Vernon Johnson of Camp Heppner Oregon expresses thanks for the many letters greeting cards and well wishes received during the holiday season.
For rent an 80 acre tract known as the C. E. Rinehart farm located 34 miles southeast of Browning. See Jas. Elliott for details.
R M Calhoun who has run Calhoun Grocery for years sold his grocery stock to the M F A Cooperative on Monday. The stock was invoiced Monday night and moved to the cooperative. Mr Calhoun has not decided his next steps.
The Brookfield Argus lists names of draftees ordered to report for induction on January 21. The Linn County Selective Service Board allows senior year students to seek exemption through the end of the school year if requested, leaving the decision to the registrant.
The message notes W. A. Burkholder returns to Brookfield Tuesday after visiting friends and handling business. He received a post Christmas cable from son Chester overseas wishing a merry Christmas and a happy new year and reporting all well.
Roy Haley seeks to buy 1000 bushels of good corn and 40 tons of hay, loose or baled. Contact Roy Haley with offers and delivery details.
Sedalia Jan 5. Mr and Mrs Hugh Collins of Sedalia were informed by the War Department that their son John Collins 20 with the army air corps is missing in action in Java. He is a brother of Mrs W W Wilkison of this city.
Browning Missouri acts establish a curfew for minors under sixteen between 4 30 p m and 9 30 p m in spring and fall with exceptions for church or shows and accompaniment by a parent or guardian. The ordinance becomes effective after passage on October 8 1906 signed by Mayor C W Gooch.
Church service details include minister C J Chappell and superintendent H L Schrock. Morning worship at 11 with hymns Holy Holy Holy Higher Ground and Savior More Than Life to Me, scripture Roman 12, offertory, responsive reading, Apostles Creed, Lord's Prayer, benediction. Evening service at 7 30 features song and sermon.
Property listing states 80 acres about 14 miles from Brown. Inquiries are directed to this office for pricing and details.
A fragmented diary style narrative covers a week of school life and small escapades. Entries mention labor, fear of work, family tensions, missed gifts, classroom assignments, and social mischief with friends and teachers.
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