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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1938
Page
4
Frank Prieb notes that cost of production hinges on more than grain price. A New Hampshire flock showed higher per bird output, lowering costs to 8.6 cents per dozen, while 66 percent production helped by superior breeders. Breeding quality, not breed alone, drives egg yield and profits.
North Salem Quilting Club gathered at the usual place with Ida Head as hostess. Ethel Lambert was absent due to illness, leaving Ida with one quilt ready. Gracie Jennings contributed a quilt and embroidery work as plans changed.
Mr and Mrs Tom Ed Bundridge and family of Jefferson City visited Mr and Mrs Ernet Moberly and family. E G Thrasher and son Emmett attended the 86th birthday of G K Thrasher in Maywood. Humphreys Switchboard directors re elected Mrs A B Clem as operator with five applicants. Lee Wilkerson president secretary manager and W R Allen treasurer. Happy-Go-Lucky Club met with 11 members and two visitors Mrs Anna Humphreys and Mrs Alene Wilkerson. Winners included Mrs Jane Wilson Mrs Kathryn Fields Mrs Theo McCalley and Mrs Elizebeth Bazley and Mrs Alene Wikerson and Mrs Evelyn Grubb. Theo McCalley won the mystery box. New officers named Mrs Virgie Williams president Theo McCalley vice president Jane Wilson secretary treasurer Mrs Evelyn Grubb reporter. Mrs Albert May to entertain Feb 2 with supper.
School honor roll includes Josephine De Vore and many students with grades recorded as 104/7 down to 8. Scores feature multiple entries such as Kathryn Cumbo 101/2 and Lois Maggart 101/2, with numerous other names and fractions noted alongside.
Honorable Mention names listed for top grades while the week shows excellent attendance. Tardy students are now punctual as teachers reinforce polite habits. Grades reflect strong performance with several students achieving 100 percent in spelling and daily work.
Jones and Betty McCormick note residents in Mulan Missouri. At Laclede band instructors meeting last Saturday bands chose Our First Parade March Bach Choral and a five piece popular waltz selection. The massed bands will be directed by Mr Estes and Mr Williams with performances set for April 1 or 7.
Mrs Caldwell and her mother Mrs Maude Caldwell with daughter Miss Genevra Holiday and Miss Mary Smith were summoned to Pollock last Wednesday due to Mrs Caldwell's mother's serious illness. They returned home Thursday and were recalled Saturday evening.
County Agent Hall reports vast soybean surplus and low seed prices, suggesting farmers plant soybeans for legume hay in 1938 to improve livestock profits. He notes soils can prevent erosion with level fields, harvest timing before pod formation, and re-seeding with rye or wheat.
Governor Lloyd Stark appoints township members to form a permanent Missouri Farmers Insect Pest Control Council in Sullivan County. Eleven township leaders will supervise local grasshopper control and work with the State Conservation Commission to increase birds and small wildlife to curb pests.
The Insect Pest Control Committee members will gather at the County Agent's office on Tuesday January 25 for organization.
M F Church notes church school at 10 am and preaching services at 11 am. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. O B Hobbs, Pastor.
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