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Newspaper

Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1940

Page

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Mrs Z A Cleeton Called to the Great Beyond

Dora Alice Cleeton dies at 64 in Milan Missouri after long Sullivan county life. She leaves husband Zane A Cleeton and three children Glen Naomi Ransom. four brothers and six sisters. Funeral July 12 at Milan with Methodist rites and Oakwood burial.

Dora Alice Cleeton Daniel Truman Frances Morgan Ransom Scottsville Missouri Milan Zane A. Cleeton Glen A Cora Naomi Ransom A Glen Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Naomi Ransom Clan Fleet Mary Elsa Goodson M. Ransom Kirksville Jackson C. Ransom George L. Ransom Chicago Claude C. Ransom Kansas City Jennie Hodge Julia Woodworth Laura Lumsden Gibbs Golda Ford Sadie Lawrence Centerville Iowa Methodist Church Sullivan County John P. Ingerslew Oakwood Cemetery Ministry of Music P. M. Marr Claget Sterling Golda Harmon Chas. Smith James Henry Old Rugged Cross Neve Hodge Charles Ford Charles Cox Orris Cox Truman Lumsden John Clem Betty Clem Maxine Kidwell Joan Clark Mary Tuller

Card of Thanks for neighbors during illness and death

We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who aided us during the illness and death of our wife and mother and to all who offered sympathy in our bereavement. Z. A. Cleeton Naomi Cleeton Ransom A. Cleeton and family Glen A. Cleeton and family.

Z. A. Cleeton Naomi Cleeton Ransom A. Cleeton Glen A. Cleeton

Sandra Ruth Rhodes Celebrates Fourth Birthday

Celebrated Friday July 12 the fourth birthday of Sandra Ruth Rhodes. Relatives joined in the party with ice cream and cake. Sandra Ruth received many gifts from Mrs Ruth Lawrence of Brookfield Frances Lou and others including Glenn Rhodes Dickie Ben Rhodes R. E. Harris Mary Ruth Eudora Clayton Dorothy Chambers G T Woodward Joe and W R Rhodes.

Sandra Ruth Rhodes Sandra Ruth Ruth Lawrence Brookfield Frances Lou Glenn Rhodes Dickie Ben Rhodes R. E. Harris Mary Ruth Eudora and Clayton Dorothy Chambers G. T. Woodward Joe W. R. Rhodes

Scottsville 4-H Club Meeting Notes and Attendee List

The Scottsville 4-H Club met Friday July 5 with all members present except one. President Keath Crooks led the business meeting discussing a Lake farm gathering near Humphreys to form a judging team and a trip to Gallatin for stock judging. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Thurlo. Attendees included Mrs. Leona Harris Clayton Eudora J T Hoselton Ray Paul Keath Crooks R A Thurlo Eugene and his family.

Eugene Thurlo Keath Crooks Lake Farm Humphreys Gallatin Thurlo Leona Harris Clayton Eudora J. T. Hoselton Ray Paul R. A. Thurlo Eugene Harris

Club judges trip to Gallatin and local farms

The club discussed judging and selected judging teams for a small club trip to Gallatin on Wednesday July 10. Members visited two farms to judge stock and toured a dairy and returned home late hoping for another trip in the future.

Gallatin

Revival at Roger Methodist Church Continues

The revival began Friday at Roger Methodist Church with Rev. Ethington leading song and Rev. Franklin Green of Kirksville delivering messages. Attendance rose from 22 Friday to 60 Sunday morning and 54 Sunday evening, with 30 Monday evening. A Browning invitation is extended tonight. Services end Friday. Browning church holds regular worship next Sunday at 11 and evangelistic services at 7:45. Everyone is welcome.

Methodist Church Roger Methodist Church Ethington Franklin Green Kirksville Browning Church

Ice Cream Supper Benefit for Enterprise 4-H Clubs

A Saturday ice cream supper supports the Browning Baby Beef Club Busy Fingers Club and 4-H Woolsey Club. The event is Saturday evening July 20 and held west of the Leader Record office Browning.

Browning Baby Beef Club Busy Fingers Club West of Leader Record Office Browning

Missouri Girls State Holds First Session In Fulton

Miss Patricia Gooch enrolls in the Missouri Girls State at Williams Woods College Fulton. Accompanied by Miss Lora Myers Miss Lucille Best Mrs Hazel Peterson and Mrs Mariyn Gooch she represents the Browning Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary About 200 girls checked in July 14 for a week of citizenship and practical government training.

Missouri Lora Myers Lucille Best Hazel Peterson Mariyn Gooch Patricia Gooch Fulton Patricia Williams Woods College Browning American Legion Auxiliary

4 H Livestock Members Practice Judging

Four 4 H clubs held practice judging days over two weeks at five farms in Winigan Newtown Humphreys and Scottsville. Members evaluated yearling Angus steers heifers and Jersey milk cows and sheep. The sessions prepare for a district judging day near Gallatin with nine other counties. no contest, just educational practice.

Winigan Club H. A. Young's A. C. Crist Newtown John Lee Humphreys Scottsville W. A. Lake F. S. Tuggle Gallatin

Shade for Turkeys in Hot Weather

Rolla A. Baugher county extension agent advises providing sufficient shade for turkeys of all ages to prevent crowding and disease. He notes that a wire floored range shelter can be preferable to dense shade and suggests trees shrubs corn or sunflowers or a roof over roosts with wired floors for sanitary shading.

Rolla A. Baugher Sullivan County

Soils and Crops Committee Plan Tour August 9

County Soils and Crops Committee met to plan an August 5 tour open to all. A school bus will be used for transport, starting in Milan and visiting several listed participants including Tony Taylor Granville Smith Jake Eitel C T Francis Van Arnold E G Shafer J Linsey Clevenger and others. attendees should notify the County Extension Office a week prior.

T. R. Glidewell Trussell Hall L. C. Hoover Paul Hill Edgar Judd Milan Tony Taylor Granville Smith Jake Eitel C. T. Francis van Arnold E. G. Shafer J. Linsey Clevenger Glenn Freeland County Extension Office

Mrs Catherine Wallace Dead In Kirksville

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Catherine Wallace at the Methodist church in Kirksville. Burial followed in Enterprise Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Susie Hobbie and Miss Lura Wallace, several grandchildren and other relatives. The Wallace family had lived near Browning before moving to Kirksville.

Wallace Catherine Wallace Kirksville Enterprise Browning van Christy

Browning Softball Schedule and Results

Browning opened with a 5 to 2 win at Martinsville on Friday. Monday they fell 12 to 11 to Laclede colored team in a late inning rally. Tuesday they beat Cora. Upcoming games at the local field include Purdin July 19 C C C 1718 on July 23 Laclede colored on July 26 and North Salem on July 30.

Browning Martinsville H. S. Athletic Field Laclede Cora Purdin C. C. C. 1718 North Salem

Willing Workers Club Meeting in Jenkins District

The Willing Workers Club of Jenkins district held an all day meeting on July 10 with twelve members and eleven visitors. Highlights included Bible reading, songs, a new member joining, a contest won by Laura Lay, attendance contest results, duets, a flower collection, and plans for Achievement Day and a future meeting on July 24 led by president Lena Warren.

Willing Workers Club Jenkins District Mary Cecil Cotter Cecil Wildwood Isabel Gooch Lucille Norvell Lillian White Lottie Bundies Sylvia Skeen Laura Lay Laura Clarice Nadine Norvell Bertie Gooch Shirley Foster Rama Lee Barrows Martha Ann Cotter Louise Hollon Lena Warren

Adams Wesley class meeting notes July fifth

Members of the Adams Wesley class met with Mrs. Mildred W. Rhodes and Mrs. Reba Nickell for a Lord's Prayer in unison. Sixteen members answered roll call and Ila Nevins led devotions from James III. A lesson on the Widow of Zarephath and a report on Independence Day were given, followed by refreshments.

Adams Wesley Mildred W. Rhodes Reba Nickell Ila Nevins Bobbie Garrett Zarephath Hazel Peterson Alma_ Browning Gevieve Prather Margaret Smith Ira Nevins Edna Forbes Leona Harris Almeda Bartow Violett Kenley Lillian Bennett Nellie Seaman Mildred Rhodes Vinton Jones Linhart

Farmers urged to vaccinate cattle against Pinkeye

Dear farmers are advised to vaccinate cattle against Pinkeye as it spreads this season. For Keratitus Pinkeye vaccine contact E F Peterson's Poultry Service Station in Browning Missouri.

E. F. Peterson Browning Missouri

Linn Co A A Committee Picnic Attendees Listed

North East Linn Reporter notes an all day outing near McCollum cemetery with many Linn County Association of A A committee members and families attending. The article includes a long roster of attending couples and children with one line noting some names may be missing.

Linn Co. A.A McCollum Cemetery Lee Lyons Oliver Harden Walter G. Barnette H. T. Weckster Don R. Owen Bill Marcussian Roy Baugher Maggie Brewer F. E. Stephenson Walter Burnett Dwight Skeen R. R. Crist Paul Perry Christian Harold Foss Sherrell Ben Holcer Harold Thorne Otis McCollum Walter Sensintaffer Ima Elliott Glen Tomlin Cecil Lambert Everett McConnell Gerald Moore C. A. Black W. A. Wood C. B. Steplugh Geo. Meneely Merle Houston Lola Merle Farrar Ruth FE. Mace Ernest Sorge Robert Cattey G. E. Gooch Aubrey C. C. Baker Leo Lattman Clifford Watson North East Linn

Youth and Influence Shape the Path to Success

A commentary argues against valuing who you know over ability citing a poll that 80 percent of American youth think knowing the right people matters more than doing a job well. It warns against relying on pull and urges youth to pursue merit to rise from the bottom to the top.

Surprise Birthday Dinner For Wilson Havens

A July 13 gathering marked the 25th birthday of Wilson Havens with a Sunday dinner. Friends and family arrived with baskets and gifts, shared food, played games, and expressed warm wishes for many more birthdays for Mr. Bull. The note lists numerous attendees by family, concluding with thanks for a joyous celebration.

Wilson Havens Wilson Cloe W. H. Havens Alex Rinehart Tim Havens Bennie Irola Wilma W. B. Havens Wendell Geo. Jennings Lavern Junior Buster Rinehart Donald Gene Frank Brown Phyllis Leamon Phil Victor Jones Orval Elliott Harold Robert Rinehart Sharon Robert Neal Hibemon Havens Georgiana Betty Harvey Max Leona Havens Wanda Quigley Carol and Waverly Pipes Helen Atkins Jean Bauswell J. D. Quigley Paul Lambert Myron Howard Havens

Births for Doris Jean and Cynthia Ann announced

Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Fanning of near Cora announce the birth of a baby girl Doris Jean on Tuesday morning July 16 with Dr. Becker of Milan as attending physician. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Brinkley welcome a 74 pound baby girl Cynthia Ann born Thursday morning July 11 with Dr. T R McArtor attending.

Lawson Fanning Near Cora Doris Jean Becker Milan Leo Brinkley Cynthia Ann T. R. McArtor

True Blue Club Holds July Meeting at Shafter

The True Blue Club met at Shafter school house on July 10 with 14 attendees including four teens, six visitors. Activities included singing and readings, with discussions on topics from The Belle Fontaine Home for Delinquent Boys to Value of oats for chickens and Does life begin at 40.

True Blue Club Shafter School House Wildwood Tom Kimbrough Edgar Morris Mary Molloy Price Gilmer Arnold Elva Crookshanks Warren Gooch George Phillips el Smith Carrie Bowyer Fay Coulter Russell Paul Lilburn Gilmer Geo. Phillips Walter Browning Wheelgarber Elnora Kimbrough Laura May Mary Lee Gooch

Birthday Celebration Delayed Until Sunday Gathering

Birthday surprise for Bill Bull on his 50th birthday planned for Friday, July 12, shifted to Sunday. Early arrivals included Mr and Mrs Cordray and Mr and Mrs Ola Stephen.

Bill Bull Catharine Cordray Ola Stephen

Get Acquainted Club Meets for July Embroidery Event

The Get Acquainted Club held an afternoon gathering on Wednesday July 10 with Elma Brinkley hosting. Eleven members answered roll call and visitors included Mrs Velma Spray Madeline Hollon Ila Daniels and Mildred Head. Contest winners were Bessie Head Hazel Jones Susie Boswell and Velma Spray. Lorene Head received a secret sister birthday gift unusual since her birthday is in February. Refreshments were peaches and cake. Next meeting is with Lucy Sevier an all day event on Wednesday July 24 with roll call answered by a contest and a present for those present by 10 AM.

Get Elma Brinkley Velma Spray Madeline Hollon Ila Daniels Mildred Head Bessie Head Hazel Jones Susie Boswell Loren

Slat's Diary Entries Chronicle A Week Of Oddities

A fragmented diary retells a rough week with social missteps and home notes. The writer mentions injuries mending, a teacher's question, a self made man, marital woes, a contemplated drum investment, and family conversations about income and fame.

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Z.A. Gleeton C. R Harvey Cordray Evelyn Deloris Joe Head Harry Lambert Carl Peavler Pansy Peavler Darlene Mildred Walker Della Cassity Earl Oil Head Inez May Adeline Richardson Aml Lafe Peavler Helen Swisegood Ruby Fern Head Earnest Heal Dave Head J. D Cecil Cassity Russell Head Charley Richardson Bob Stephenson Homer Peavler Josephine Peavler Ingerys Black Eye Drs Jane S. S Boddie A. m Otto Jake Angreen O'Flahertie Emmy
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