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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1931
Page
1
The article describes a shift from hand cradles to power binders and early machines in a local wheat harvest. It recalls childhood lessons of cradlers and reapers, notes improvements like dropper machines and wire binding, and predicts future use of combines as rural labor evolves.
About seventy five relatives and neighbors gathered at the Gray home on Sunday June 21 to surprise Mrs. Gray for her 28th birthday. They shared a noon lawn meal, left plenty of food, and spent the evening visiting and playing games with numerous family members listed among attendees.
Chester Bagley and Miss Edna Mae Harper wed at Rev Roy Armstrong’s home in Kansas City on Sunday June 28. The bride, educated and experienced in teaching across the state, is daughter of Mrs Elia Harper of Sedalia. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs C B Bagley of Purdin, trained at Chilliothe Business College and worked at Stockgrowers Bank before four years as cashier at Citizens State Bank in town. The couple left for Yellowstone and western sights, returning after July 15 to reside here.
Call me up when you have anything to haul. I offer live and let live pricing and special prices on long distance hauling. Phone 211 Noel P Head.
Edward Raymond Maloney born February 22 1889 in St Louis Missouri died June 26 1931 at Browning Missouri age 42 years 4 months and 4 days Survived by foster mother one brother and one niece funeral services were held June 28 1931 at noon at his home conducted by S B Look Interment Marley Cemetery with Odd Fellows lodge involvement.
The notes list many local merchants and items awarded in a weekly drawing. Due to the July celebration, this week’s drawing moves to Friday at 3 p.m. Only one prize per family. Winners include Browning Farm Club, Owl Pharmacy, Farmers Store, Gernie and Ernie’s, and more with items ranging from sugar and gas to haircuts and cash.
Mr and Mrs George Prather and daughter Elizabeth Ann entertained the Adams Wesley Class at their home on June 26 for a gathering.
An ideal summer night saw members and visitors at a devotional and social meeting. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Mundell Dr Brown back Bennett and Mary Sue, Lantz, Nevins, Schrock Browning and Bernard, McCormick and Bettie Louise with guests Mrs. Prather Bates Walter Prather and others from Evanston and Los Angeles. Post games, hosts offered fruit salad cake mints and ice tea before departure.
A one day only eyeglasses sale at Browning site promising better glasses at lower prices. Dr Palm presumes exams or fittings may be available at Bailey Maytag office on July 20.
On Sunday a surprise birthday dinner for John Robison gathered family and friends at 11 o clock. Jimmie Robison presented him an angel food cake with fifty two pink and white candles as photos were taken and conversations enjoyed.
Emmett Lee Keithley born June 14 1880 in Sullivan county near Cora died June 29 1931 at his city home aged 51. Survived by sisters Mrs Kate Brown of Cora and Miss Maggie Keithley. former parents and two sisters preceded him. Funeral held Tuesday at 4 pm conducted by Rev Rudloff at home then Hoover Cemetery. Large crowd attended and flowers were profuse. He was a model citizen and longtime on the family farm.
Our Produce houses will close for the day at 12 o'clock noon sharp Saturday July 4th. Customers are requested to govern themselves accordingly. F. M. Stamper Co Browning Farm Club J H Duncan L 0 Wwkoff.
Browning civic league prepares for a large Fourth of July event featuring a Unionville band, Rev. Rudloff as speaker, a morning parade and afternoon baseball between Linneus and Browning Red Sox. The town promises a festive homecoming and warm welcome.
For a week the area endured the hottest weather this time of year in memory. The heat began Saturday June 20 and has risen to about 100 degrees in shade with brutal sun. Teams falter as workdays stretch and farmers struggle to cut grain and plow corn under the oppressive conditions.
Local eye service advertised at the Peterson Hotel Browning Missouri for Monday July 20 offering examinations and fitted glasses. The notice promotes Dr Atha as the guaranteed option for lower price eyewear.
Dear Joe Nickell Browning Mo T I Mairs writes from State College Pa after a Missouri trip visiting the University of Missouri for its thirty fifth anniversary of graduation and stopping at Illinois Purdue and Ohio State campuses. He notes a long overdue subscription and encloses a check with best wishes.
Slats writes about a Friday night ride in a secondhand Ford that nearly caused a mishap when they passed a woman with a wand. The entry hints at fear and a close call during the outing.
Alva Bagley of Purdin and Miss Kathryn Jones of Brookfield wed in Kansas City on Sunday June 28. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E H Jones, is a Brookfield High School alumna. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. C S Bagley of Purdin, will teach school again this coming year. They plan a Yellowstone Park visit before returning home after July 15.
Entertained Mr and Mrs Arthur Bennett guests at Sunday dinner Mrs Harvey Adamson and son Billy of Los Angeles California Mr and Mrs Bennett and Mrs Adamson were former students together at Central College Mrs Adamson will be remembered by many here Miss Nellie Wampler
New Standard Station announces red white and blue gasoline with five gallon price at 56 cents. A power service promise is advertised and Raymond Alspach of Mer. is listed.
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