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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1943
Page
4
Notice to creditors and interested parties that Ettie Pridemore administratrix will file a final settlement in the Linn County Probate Court at Linneus on February 8, 1943. The proceeding concerns the estate of William H. Pride, deceased.
A Browning reader comments on food rationing, workers, and changing attitudes in a lighthearted column. He notes no clear shift in resolutions, inflation of gum purchases, and skepticism toward farm labor schemes while poking fun at modern romance and memory quirks.
Mrs Dolly Wallace and children visited her parents S M Road and family on Sunday January 11. Several residents attended gatherings in Milan Kirksville Green City Marceline and Los Angeles. A house north of town burned Tuesday night with few articles saved. See Ben Millay.
The Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs earned its name from a chance remark and has since become a celebrated natural monument. Formed during the Colorado Rockies uplift, the red limestone pinnacles stand as silent monu- ments in a landscape often compared to Bryce Canyon, though uniquely colored and spaced. The site, once privately owned, was deeded to the city in 1909 to preserve its natural state for future generations, and today attracts visitors worldwide as a must see attraction.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bunch left for California week before last to make their home. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Browning of near Eversonville were visiting at the Blaine Nickell home Friday. Their daughter-in-law Marie Browning, who had been visiting with her sister, Mrs. Blaine Nickell, returned home with them. Everett Waddill and Curt Yoakum, who have employment at Ottumwa, Iowa, spent Sunday here with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Elvis Martin were Sunday afternoon guests at the Sherman Eithel home, south of Green Castle.
John Bartton McClaren aged 84 died suddenly at his daughter's home Mrs Verna McClaren in Milan after about three years of poor health. Funeral services were held at Schoene Funeral Home Milan with burial at Hag Grove cemetery east of Milan. He is survived by his daughter Verna and other children and relatives.
Last week items show Mrs Alpha Lay transacting in Milan. Families visit each other from Chillicothe to Kirksville. Velma Carol’s 2nd birthday noted. Many Sunday dinners with Jennings, Crookshanks, Sayers, and others.
Mrs Marguerite Crookshanks and her sons Tommy and Everett Crookshanks visited Mr and Mrs Morris Crookshanks and Jerry for Tuesday afternoon calls and dinner.
Area residents report frequent visits among neighbors. Names include Lewis Chapman Ella Chapman Ora Holser Sayers Tromer Nichols Shafer Burtch Van Dyke Triplett McMichael Jennings Longwell Lambert Hooker Woodside Belzer and Desas. Pvt Allen Belzer returns to Camp Crowder after visit.
The report lists Sunday visits by families including Mr and Mrs Lawrence Tate and son Larry, Edgar Charles Tate, Mr and Mrs E L Morris and Fredie, Julius and Letha Wood, Floyd and Lorene Shiflett and children Marilyn and Tommy, and others. It notes Lieut Nolan Bruce leaving for naval duty, Mrs Cecil Hammock staying with her sister Charley Grimes, and various small gatherings at local homes and shops.
Too cold to think of items. Mrs. Q with her granddaughter Raymond Browning. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Britton spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Jess Woodside. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip McKinzie spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John Loty and with Mr. and Mrs. John Longwell. Other names appear at a Saturday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Phillip McKinzie, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Belzer, Eugene West, Helen Ann West and Dan Gray.
The column reports a severe snow blizzard and cold wave hitting the vicinity and mentions multiple local residents visiting and visiting relatives, including Agnes Stone returning from Browning, and families like Lambert, Deskins, Jennings, Head, Belzer, Rauer, and Cassity. It notes illnesses with baby and stomach trouble and a short note on a hog movement to Chillicothe.
Mr and Mrs Fred Bertschman spent Sunday with their mother in a family visit noted in local society circles. The social call highlights extended family ties and midweek plans.
Mrs Alda Mc Kinstray and Mr and Mrs C E Rogers went to Sumner to comfort E B Moffitt injured when a wagon uncoupled and dragged him. Several relatives visited Crowdiss and attended the funeral of Robert Crowdis.
Mr and Mrs Nova Gooch visit son Dr W J Gooch in West Virginia. Mr and Mrs Virgil Falconer visit Pvt Max Falconer in an Army Camp in California. Urb Johnson hosts an oyster supper with multiple guests. Roberta Gooch returns from Kansas City. Local visits include Ola Creason and Arthur Griffeth. Rolan Gooch away in Kansas City. Susie Pulliam returns from California. Robert L Wood heads to Albuquerque for Air Corps duty. Wilma Cooper spends weekend with relatives.
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