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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
1
A 1920s-style column urges parents to guide children with good books and reading aloud to foster honesty and respect for schooling. It critiques marriage, extols religious study, and argues war outcomes reflect human action. The piece promotes the Go to Church movement and urging family activity.
The notice lists draft examination order for North Benton and South Duncan precints with names of registrants. It notes the first four from each list will be called next week. Also recorded are obituary details for Arch McEwen of Sullivan county born in 1880s, death in 1917, and funeral arrangements in Humphreys.
Last Thursday evening the Thread and Needle club members and trousered family members gathered at Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Jessee. Prizes went to Miss Cordin Callitan Miss Willie Belle Welters and Bruce Seaman after contests. Guests enjoyed patriotic decorations ice cream cake and dancing before departing.
The excerpt records a meeting where members discuss the next place of meeting and indicate the decision will be made later, with president Mrs. Walker commenting on the postponement.
James Samples died at his home in Browning northern district Friday morning at age 56 years six months two days. He married Mary Ann Smith on March 30 1891 who survives him. Born in Kentucky he moved to Missouri as a child and grew up there. He belonged to the Baptist church and was a faithful worker. Burial followed at South Hooker Cemetery after a service conducted by Rev J W Drinkard of Laredo. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs R W Whaley. The union notes the death of Mrs Nora Kenley a former treasurer, and Flower Mission Day was observed last month with flowers distributed to the sick and aged. Next month the meeting will be with Mrs Lucy Hunter all members urged to attend.
Ned Von Atkins born near Holt Missouri June 30 1873 died July 19 1917 aged 44 years 1 month 13 days He left a wife and three children Virgie Menefee of Milan and three sons and three brothers Steven G Browning Richard of St Joseph James of Mexico as well as three sisters Florence Northcutt Rosa B Prather and Mary F Williams and many relatives and friends Funeral services were held at the M E church with many attending and burial at Kaifong burying ground The poem by W W C expresses mourning and hope for reunion
Eight members attended the July 6 W C T U session hosted by Mrs. Etheline Haymaker. With the president absent, the vice president ran the business portion and the day’s topic focused on Life Sketches of Anna A. Gordon, led by Mrs. Nellie Will.
The U S Department of Agriculture urges food conservation with substitutes like cottage cheese. It highlights protein content and compares its value to several meats, noting cottage cheese as a cheaper energy source and protein supplier for the average adult.
We thank friends for kindness during the sickness and death of husband and father N. V. Atkins. Signed by Mrs. Atkins and children.
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