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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1942
Page
4
Established 1884 listing subscription price of $1.50 per year and note of second class matter status at Browning Missouri post office under act of March 3 1879.
A Browning man notes that easygoing folks can be hard to stop. The grouchiest townsman wonders why smiles are scarce. Many Browning residents vow to paint the town New Year red yet only reach his nose. A hungry lover may end up with jet set applesauce. The only man who avoids hot water has cold feet. Browning children are not as bad as neighbors fear.
In the Winigan vicinity Mrs Bertha Cotter traveled to New London Ohio to join her husband who has work there. Mr and Mrs Frank Bailey visited Greentop on business. Johnny Cook went to Milan on Wednesday. Mrs Gerald Spaight of Kansas City visited at the Greenstreet home Wednesday. J Le Jones and his mother Mrs Lee Jones were at Milan Tuesday. W C Riddle went to Kirksville Friday. Mrs George Simmons returned from Bucklin Friday where she helped care for her ill mother. She is reported better now. Mrs Amanda Cook and son Johnny and Frank Smith went to Kirksville Saturday. Mr and Mrs Manford Moffitt of Colorado spent part of the week visiting Mary Moffitt and relatives.
Pleasant Hill residents report a friendly weekend with visits to John Tucker and family. Donald Knifong returns from illness to spend time with grandparents A. L. Kniffong. Bennie Brantner, Billie Newton, Norman Woodside and Wayne Britton are among locals seen in nearby towns and gatherings.
A sunny day follows a cold spell as residents share visits and meals. Mrs A W Cotter calls on Mrs D L Cady. Mr and Mrs George Pulliam host Mrs R D Cassity. Orval Cokerhem and son visit Will Pulliam. Mrs E C Helms recovers from flu.
Mrs R W Cassity and another in poor health as of Sunday. Monroe moved to a new farm home near Forker last Thursday. Glen Duncan, Pur din Mercantile salesman, moved into the Monroes’ former house. Families traveled to Brookfield on weekends. several visits and calls noted. Snow and cold linger in St Paul reports from D L Cady’s daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Orlen Harris and Doris visited near Green City at the Paynes. Charley Scott of LaGrange attended Mrs. H L Knight's grandmother Mrs. Nannie Knight funeral in LaGrange. Neighbors gathered at Everett Harris's for Mrs. Harris birthday with games and refreshments. Happy Workers Club met at Mrs. Lenore Knight with thanks to H L Knight for rides. Gail Harris and sons visited Ira Sayers near Milan. Wiley Taylor visited Hubert Morris. H L Knight stayed with the Taylors Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Anderson and Mrs Howard Payne visited in Purdin on Tuesday afternoon. Gertrude Lambert spent time with Anna Belle West and Rose Ford. John Longwell business visitors in Purdin and Brookfield. George and Oda Spencer and their spouses visited their daughter Lloyd Couch in Linnes. Spencer family visits noted, Spencer hospitalized and in bed. Allen Belzer of Wapello stayed with relatives Friday through Monday. Mrs Theodore Steele taken to Kirksville for a serious operation. Steele staying with her, Clara Hanman helping Christy children. Robert Lambert family visited Browning and Wilma Sunday afternoon. Frank Belzer and children hosted guests including Clyde Belzer and Allen Belzer and Anna Belle West Sunday.
North Salem residents share social visits and market runs. Oren Head and George Martin moved eighteen head of cattle to market for John R. Smith. Hog deliveries by Oren Head. Clerks report several neighbors visiting kin in Kirksville and Ellis Hospital. War talk and family outings color a Sunday gathering at Georgia Lamberts.
Mr and Mrs John Milhoan and son Donald spent Saturday night and Sunday with Edgar McCollum and family. Robert Cattey and children visited Carl Farson family. Arthur Watson visited Tom Adams family. Carl Sattman and Otis McCollum plus their sons called on Leo Sattman and mother. Ora Cordray staying with sister Walter Bailey who is ill. Genevieve Minor spent weekend with home folks.
The American Red Cross moves to fulfill a 50 million war fund goal as 3700 chapters expand wartime services for service members. William M. Baxter Jr. notes unprecedented growth in military welfare and stresses personal counseling to ease home front worries and morale concerns.
Red Cross officials describe field directors and home service workers aiding soldiers and families. They handle emergency furloughs, transportation loans, financial help, medical-social support, and liaison with military authorities, while info on service members remains restricted.
Letters of administration granted by Linn County Probate Court Missouri to Ettie Pridemore as Administratrix for the estate of William H. Pridemore. Claims must be presented within six months of the grant date January 1 1942 or be barred. one year to file to avoid further action. Attest: Arthur L. Pratt Judge of Probate Court.
Cecil Everett Nickell administrator announces intent to make final settlement of John P. Nickell deceased estate at Linn County Probate Court Linneus February 9 1942. Creditors and interested parties should appear or file claims before the term.
I J A Harris and N W Phillips as administrators announce they will make the final settlement of the Harmon estate at the next Linn County Probate Court term in Linneus on February 9 1942.
I J W Milhoan administrator will present final settlement of Lizzie A Nester deceased at the next Probate term in Linneus on February 9 1942. Milhoan administrator.
The Hawaiian Red Cross established first aid stations and built reserves of clothing medical supplies and food to handle bombing emergencies and mass evacuations. Similar preparations were made in the Manila area by the Philippine Red Cross.
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