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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1942
Page
2
The notice records an 1884 establishment with a yearly subscription price of $1.50 and second class post office entry at Browning Missouri under the 1879 act.
A collage of quotes on cheerfulness and aging, linking Dickens and Browning to fashion and wartime thrift. The piece riffs on ties, home wardrobes, and soldiers' courtesies while noting the humor and weariness of military life.
Pleasant Hill notes a tranquil Fourth of July with a heavy afternoon rain. visitors include Mr. and Mrs. James Smith and Stanley Riley from St. Louis visiting W. G. Smith and E. W. Riley families. Chas. Newton seeks Savannah hospital care.
Hail storms heavy this summer damaged gardens and corn fields. Mont Burrish is improving after a period of illness. Miss Mary Adeline Brown and J D Burris wed Saturday. Numerous visits and social calls listed, including Lydia Seals, Frances Ogle, Meda Stone and families, Ben Burghoffer of Davenport, and Rev Tate’s visit.
Announcement shows Mrs Maxine Perkins seeking the Democratic nomination for Circuit Clerk of Linn County Missouri in the primary on Tuesday August 4 1942. Perkins runs as a party candidate subject to voter will.
County Clerk C. E. Swinney announces candidacy for the Democratic primary on Tuesday August 4 1942. The notice urges party voters to support Swinney in county court clerk race.
The prosecuting attorney of Linn County runs in the Democratic primary set for August 4 1942 subject to voters decision.
Recorder of Deeds of Linn County announces a sale date under the will of the deceased. The auction is set for August 4 and subject to the terms and conditions of the will and applicable laws.
Judge Joe Edmundson runs in Linn County for the Western District seat subject to Democratic voters in the August 4 primary. He seeks support from party members and outlines qualifications for the district bench.
Margaret Price, recorder of deeds for Linn County, announces the election on Tuesday August 4 1942. The notice highlights the upcoming race for the county recorder post and urges voter participation.
A Maryland reader recalls the Barbara Fritchie tale and Whittier’s poem to argue against treating enemies as animals. The piece compares Civil War courage with modern atrocity lore and condemns brutality as human, not war’s inevitable product.
County Clerk Harry Rhodes announces the Republican primary election in Swilivan County to be held Tuesday August 4 1942 subject to voter approval and party selection.
A candidate announces for the Republican nomination for Sulivan County Missouri Prosecuting Attorney in the August primary, subject to voters’ decision.
R M Gifford Prosecuting Attorney Sullivan County Missouri enters the Republican primary race to be held Tuesday August 4 1942 subject to voters will in the party contest.
Marceline events and visits span Browning Brookfield and Chillicothe as families including Longwells Lambert Jennnings Spencers and Ford host and visit relatives. The Jolly Jane Club meets in town with twelve members and guests in attendance.
White Oak residents hosted several visitors over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Everett Swearen gen and children James and Betty Lee stayed with relatives. Mrs Mildred Johnson and daughter Linda Lou came from Maywood Illinois. Doris Dell returned to Omaha Nebraska after visiting her father Jas Fanning. Fritz Brinkley and daughters Opal and Cleo visited Floyd Stephenson while Julia Brinkley spent Sunday there. Julia Ware and her daughter traveled from east of Linneus for business. Vaneva Brinkley, visiting nearby, returned to her home near Laclede after two weeks with friends and relatives.
Mrs. Fred Riemer and daughter Judy visit the J. W. Bunch home in Grinnell. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Taylor and daughters Wileta and Barbara, and relatives gathered at the Bunch residence for Pvt. Carl Taylor’s July 5 farewell. Mrs. Clarence Gramling plans Kansas City work I. K. Pipes.
Mary and Correne Smith of Brookfield visited family from Friday to Monday. Billie Kimbrough of Kansas City spent the weekend with her parents. Several families hosted guests including the Hammocks Arnold and Coulter families. Dorsey Stevenson enlisted in the Navy after visiting Brookfield. Weather brought hail and rain with damage to cars and fruit. Oats cutting is underway.
Mr and Mrs Allie McCollum and others spent Sunday with Bill Gaul and son Buddy. Charley Seals Marion and Roy Miller hosts. Kathleen Guyer Cora Lee Simpson visit Ramah Jean Crist. Nora Cokerham with Clifton Quigley and new baby. J H McGhee hosts with John Blunt Opal McGhee. Irvin Smith Janice Marilyn attend Browning show. Leland Lambert family visit Quinn Guyer households.
Mrs. Maxine Helms and her son visited the E. C. Helms home last week. Mr. and Mrs. Charley McNally and Mr. and Mrs. Ray McNally were guests of Lon McNally and wife on Sunday. Earnest Pearson and spouse traveled to Brookfield last Tuesday for shopping and a dental visit.
The Dickinsons and family spent Sunday with Miss Marion Head at Purdin. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Theo Steele and children, Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Lambert and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Oren Jennings.
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