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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1930
Page
1
A Missouri section endures a severe winter storm with temperatures around twenty four below zero. Snow covers bare ground improving sledding. autos are rare as hundreds ride sleds and stock suffer in the cold. Farmers reopen by roads and drag operations set smooth frozen tracks. Attendees listed include Mrs. Duncan and many others.
The M. E. Aid entertainment committee invited members to a January 14, 1930 party at the home of Mrs. G. F. Peters. About 20 guests wore 40 years or older fashions and enjoyed contests, stunts, a spelling match, and adult photos. A two course luncheon followed as merriment filled the afternoon.
Monday night January 20 guests gathered at Mrs. James D. Lay home to honor Miss Paterson on her upcoming marriage to Joseph Evins of Brookfield. Ila arrived to a surprised crowd, then entered a dining room filled with gift packages. The evening featured conversation games candy apples prun balls and well wishes for Ila and the couple.
James A. Manley and Myrtle Bramhall announced their marriage on December 18 1929 The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Kenley has worked at Brown Shoe Co The groom from Brookfield worked for the Burlington railway company Friends extend best wishes for a long and happy life together.
An office advertises a wide assortment of 1930 commencement invitations. It promises top quality designs for teachers buying for pupils, with lower prices than rivals and no extra charges for travel or sales staff.
A dated 1930 Florida City missive from R W Mullins to Joe confirms a 4.50 money order payment to settle arrears and advance. He notes warm rainy weather, squash and tomatoes being shipped, and contrasts it with Joe’s cold snowy conditions, mentioning rarely seeing Jack Frost.
In memory of my brother Jesse Knifong who died January 20 1929 the writer's sister Mrs G F Foster shares a personal reflection on his death. She expresses longing and faith that they will reunite in Heaven. The note marks one year since his passing and honors his memory.
A letter from J G Venable of Browning Missouri confirms a $1.50 subscription renewal for another year and expresses a wish the paper would continue to arrive. The note is dated January 14 1930 and sent from PeEll Washington.
Lillard Cordray of Brookfield won a $10,009 damages judgment against the city after a three day trial in Sullivan County Circuit Court. Judge Paul Van Osdel oversaw the case in which Cordray alleged permanent injury from a defective crosswalk board following a fall. Twenty five witnesses testified as the jury deliberated, and the verdict was delivered Saturday.
200 acre farm in Pleasant Hill township with 100 acres pasture and stalk field. See George Walker or write Royd Walker, Trenton, Mo.
The Leader Record reports new entries and renewals in the Roll of Honor including T. M. Kimbrough Mrs. Dora Mullins Carlos Kai feng S. H. Arnold Chas Max wel L. W. Walker J. C. Warren Dayton Street G. V. Allen Mrs. Laura McGhee Mrs. Catherine Smith Mrs. Alice Riley Mrs. Neva Newton E G Brooksheir J. G. Venable Mrs. Ivah Carr F L Maggart Walter G. Smith L N Haley Elmer Penhale Mrs. Josie McArtor Chas V Jennings R W Mullins Mrs. Anna Mezger J H Shanks Mrs. Alice Timma Herman Atkins Mrs. Sallie Glaze Richie Moore R L Moore W H Kenley Roy Bundies.
A humorous take on cigarette lighters failing to work and becoming the basis of jokes. The piece notes a shift from older devices like the telephone, once a source of public humor, to newer tech with similar failures. It reflects on public perception of imperfect inventions and the evolution of humor.
The Bid-A-Wee Sewing club met on Wednesday January 15 with Mrs James R Williams as host. Members enjoyed needlework and visits and presented Mrs Williams with a rug and blankets as a birthday gift. A two course lap luncheon followed. Participants included Mrs M P Brassfield Mrs Jas P Bolling Mrs Herbert Bailey Mrs J H Calhoun Mrs R M Calhoun Mrs W H Dick inson Mrs K M Duncan Mrs C W Gooch Mrs J D Lay Mrs J N Neet and Mrs A D Peterson. Also noted were Mrs W D Grice and Mrs Lorene Whiley unable to attend.
Dr Palm advertises in Chillicothe with weekly weekday service except Mondays. Guaranteed glasses and low prices highlighted to attract customers.
Oren Wykoff returns from Detroit where Bryan Wykoff, a factory worker, lies seriously injured after being hit as he walked home in blizzard conditions. Doctors fear a leg amputation but wait for improvement, while Bryan’s condition and strength slowly progress in hospital care.
Mrs. Camora Abbott and Mr. and Mrs. L V Howell with children left last week for El Reno Oklahoma to establish a new home. They traveled by car despite bad weather. Abbott rents farm east of town to Wayne. Howell conducted a sale and plans to rent or buy. Community friends wish them success.
K. W. Vencill announces location at Purdin opposite Richardson and Miller's garage offering a complete harness shop. Services include repairing harnesses saddles collars and shoes with harness oiling for 75 cents and curtains refiled. Encourages early bring in before spring rush.
The Grow Healthy Chick plan reduced losses for 1929 despite higher mortality on a larger chick base. Portable brooder houses and disease control improved pullet health, with 353 396 chicks raised to maturity and higher egg yield and income per farm compared to traditional methods.
Roy T. Jones advertises about fifteen hundred bushels of fine corn for sale with plenty of seed corn included.
A. L. Maggart noticed cattle gathering at a pond while unloading corn at the C. J. Ingraham place last week. He did not realize their disappearance until later.
The store announces its first shipment of new spring dresses in three price levels 5.95 10.75 and 15.00 inviting customers to view the latest styles.
Miss Dorothy Lantz of Browning and other William Woods College students appeared in the college glee club on the Kingdom of Callaway Supper program in Fulton. The club, directed by Mrs. Charlotte Miller Jameson, drew about 500 attendees and plans a Missouri tour later this year with a stronger program and new features.
Tax Collector Eva Foster will be in Browning on Thursday January 30 and in Purdia on Saturday February 1 to finish collecting Benton township taxes.
Theodore Ziske of Pevely Jefferson County named superintendent of the State Reformatory at Boonville by the State Penal Board with the governor's approval. He succeeds the late Louis Theilmann after a brief incumbency and previously ran the commissary department from 1923 to 1925. Ziske has also served as private secretary to Congressman M. E. Rhodes and as assistant state highway engineer of Jefferson County.
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