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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1941
Page
4
Letters testamentary on the estate of Lloyd W. Hummel were granted by the Linn County Missouri Probate Court on June 30 1941. Reba Hummel is named Executrix and all claims must be filed within six months to avoid preclusion, or within one year to be forever barred.
A collage of quotes and wry observations on duty gender roles progress and wartime radio supply. The piece humorously contrasts cheap electric shavers with the electric chair and mocks gasless Sundays amid political debate.
A light rain with hail and wind passed Sunday evening causing little damage. Local social notes include visits by Mrs. Charley Johnson and Mrs. Jim Smith to Mrs. Jane Hardin, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pierce of Oakland California visiting Mrs. John Stone. Regulars Lenard Richardson and Hadley Seals returned for the holiday, and several families shopped or hosted gatherings in Brown ing.
Locals report oats being put up and corn being laid by as harvest work continues. Mr and Mrs J W Sevier and Barbara Ellen visited relatives in Glasgow on Sunday. Mrs Susie Bozwell and Betty Sue spent a day with Mr and Mrs Jim Dodson. LeRoy Head was taken to Kirksville hospital last Tuesday.
Day was spent with hope for a speedy recovery as he undergoes appendicitis surgery. Reports say he is holding his own and improving. Sunday visits included Mr. and Mrs. Dan Head and Rebecca Pearl with Mrs. Lawrence Lavely's family near Harris. Several women helped Mrs. Serene Head can green beans while men assisted Carl with oats.
The Pleasant Hill community marked a quiet Fourth of July with rain and a storm. James Smith married Bertha Gall near Purdin and they traveled with relatives to Chicago. Quilting at the Stitch and Chatter Club and family visits across Brookfield Green City and Knifong households are noted along with Dess Fanning’s limited medical progress.
Mrs Earl Smith died early Wednesday after a weeks long illness. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with Rev Hobbs officiating at two oclock Thursday afternoon. Interment followed in Schrock cemetery. She is survived by her husband two daughters Mrs George Artz and Mrs Clyde Dillinger and two grandchildren.
Linn County public notice announces a special election on August 5 1941 at Pur din and Browning to authorize bonds of 39000 dollars for roads and culverts. Polls open 6 am to 7 pm or sunset if earlier and voting at J R Williams Browning and Purdin City Hall. Court orders notice July 7 1941 by Clerk C E Swinney.
Families including Mr. and Mrs. Gene Rogers and Mrs. Irvin Smith with sons Lendell and Melvin Rogers of Kansas City attended Mrs. Smith's funeral. Don Hunsaker and daughter from Salt Lake City visited relatives the Crowdis at Galt. Adalee Collins rests with parents after a major Kansas City operation. R E Crowdis taken to Kirksville for eye treatment. I Go U Go Club postponed due to illness. Hinda Reger and Mrs John Shatto shopped in Trenton. Paul Fisher from Kirksville visited Roy Crowell and Ralph Alexander families.
Residents of Kirksville attended the funeral of Mrs. Earl Smith and stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Reger over the weekend. The Reger and Crowdis families hosted Sunday visitors including Mr Poole Mrs Cora Caldwell Mr and Mrs John Croendis Charles Lloyd Crowdis and Janet Hunsaker. Hank Oliver remains seriously ill in a Columbia hospital with his wife Mrs Oliver visiting with John and Helen Oliver. Mrs Donald Dowal and son visited her mother-in-law and husband Mr and Mrs Thomas Henry. Edith Smith and her brother Ervin of Kansas City spent the weekend with their mother.
Mr and Mrs Guy Crowdis visited Mrs W H Dickinson for Sunday dinner. Private Vincent Collins spent weekends with his parents, the Charley Collins. A large crowd attended last Friday night’s picture show and called it the best picture of the season. Monday and Friday nights bring crowds to town. Mr and Mrs Pete Williams and family of Green City spent Sunday with R W and Bessie Bardon. A heavy rain Sunday helps the corn but harms the small grain. Don Hunsaker Icel Crowdis and Nola Crowdis shopped in Kansas City Monday.
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