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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
1
A correspondent from Shanghai questions ape theory and contrasts it with Christian teaching. He recounts Chinese monkey god legends and Buddha trials, then urges Bible truth and Jesus Christ for China, signing as Rev. H. G. C. Halleck.
Laura Belle Newton born 1858 Evansville Indiana died July 4 1928 followed two marriages to J H Richardson and John Newton and left two nieces and three nephews. Funeral services July 5 at ME Church in Browning and North Salem conducted by Rev Hall with burial in North Salem Cemetery.
Heartfelt thanks to the kind friends and neighbors who assisted during the sickness, death, and burial of our dear aunt Mrs. Laura Newton. Also grateful for the floral offerings from the chief and others. Amelia Barnhart Bird Arthur Florence Reynolds
Mr and Mrs H N Thurlo entertained at 1 o clock Sunday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Clum Thurlo Mr and Mrs K M Duncan Beverly Dr and Mrs FB W Whaley Mrs B T Jeley and Mr and Mrs W H Dickinson A bounteous dinner was served and a perfect day spent at the hospitable home.
O. T. Johnson advertises a 1926 Ford Coupe in good condition along with a 1925 touring car and a 1992 roadster for sale from the same listing.
Gordon Edwards offers 60 choice young sheep for sale at 12.50 dollars each. Buy ten you pick. Located one mile west of Browning.
An ice cream supper will be held at Locust Valley Baptist Church on Friday night July 15. Everyone is cordially invited to attend this community event.
In a July conversation, Mrs. Stanforth recalls the Browning era picnic of 77 and 28, noting wagons and horses as the main transport, master of ceremonies Uncle Alex Harmon, and speeches by Amos Stanforth. She contrasts then with today’s cars, longer travel, and rapid celebration across towns.
A reflective piece contrasts life fifty years ago with modern progress. It notes absence of automobiles telephones airplanes electric lights radios and tractors and recalls how families relied on hand tools and slow pace. The author laments speed and praises current advances.
Milan and Linneus are listed with dates July 30 and July 31 for a product called Dr Palm's Dates Guaranteed. The note presents price ranges from $3 to $15, indicating a sale or promotional event in these locations.
Miss Alice Shanks daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Shanks of Kenosha Wisconsin married John Peery of Kenosha in Waukegan Illinois on July 2. The ceremony followed by a dinner at the Shanks home. The bride worked at Cooper Underwear Co and the groom at Nach Motors Co both in Kenosha.
H Knight loaded a double deck truck with lambs at Trenton and headed to St Joseph. The early market opened with slight shrink and favorable prices for the first consignment by truck. They returned by afternoon and arrived home before dark.
We are authorized to announce Vane C. Thurlo of Benton township for the office of Prosecuting Attorney of Linn county subject to the will of the voters at the Democratic Primary to be held Tuesday August 7 1928.
James W. Hoskins aged 76 dies suddenly July 1 1928 at Guy Brookshiers home near Milan Mo after visiting en route to a preaching engagement. He leaves a large family including eight children and 36 grandchildren with many relatives. He joined the M E Church early then the Holiness Church for 15 years and is remembered as a faithful Christian gentleman. Also obituary notes Lora E Dunkirk born 1875 Iowa dies July 3 1928 in Chariton Iowa, survived by husband Rev. Jesse and two sons, Gordon and Paul. Funeral services held in Browning with multiple local ministers and attendees from surrounding towns.
We express gratitude to those who comforted and assisted us after the loss of a loved one. J. P. Jesse, Aceson Gordon, H. Dunkin and family extend heartfelt thanks for support during our bereavement.
Entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner were Mr. and Mrs. 2. C. Jessee of Kansas City Mo Mrs EE Fees man and son of Enid Okla Gertrude Fields Mr and Mrs Vane Thurlo and son and Mr and Mrs W H Dickinson and son. The event took place Monday July 9 at the Dunca and Beverly residence.
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