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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1941
Page
1
Changes in the 1942 Federal Crop Insurance program simplify wheat coverage. A commodity note allows premium deductions from indemnities or AAA payments. Farmers with multiple farms in a county benefit from one application and single coverage until October 31, 1942. Last year Linn County had 185 insured farmers covering 204.9 acres.
Fred L Bailey died at home 422 Hunt Street on July 25 1941. The funeral was held Sunday at 2 30 PM from Hill Chapel with Rev Cleve G Hardgrose. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. He was born January 5 1873 in Linn County Missouri. He married Retta Bailey June 15 1919 in Milan Missouri. Survived by wife one brother Herbert C Bailey two sisters Alta Thompson Louisa Hamilton Elizabeth Lantz and two stepdaughters Opal Neely Hiram Stufflebean. The Linn County Budget Gazette.
Luther C. Riddell of Brookfield named to the Tenant Purchase program committee replacing Paul R. Bushnell. Other members include Anton Forst of Linneus and Roy Baugher of Bucklin. County AKr Supervisor Edwin H. Lee says the committee will meet in Linneus on Monday August 4 to pick applicants for farm purchases under the Tenant Purchase Program for the coming year.
On July 21 and 22 a group of relatives and friends gathered at Roy Harl’s home to stack his hay. Harl, ill for some time, received aid from Walter Jones, Jake Tallman, Glen Demery, Roy Jennings, Arthur and Clifford Watson, Edgar Tully, Ellis and Vernon Jennings, and Leonard Hart. The work was finished by four o’clock on the second day, and Mr. Hart expressed gratitude for the assistance.
The General Purpose Club met with Mrs. Alice Duckworth on Thursday July 24, gathering eleven members for a committee session and discussions about upcoming events.
The Commodity Credit Corporation authorizes Linn County ACA to sell steel storage bins used for shelled corn in Linneus Missouri. Bins hold about 1340 bushels and sell for 7 cents per bushel not including foundation. Farmers may arrange truck transport without dismantling.
Mr. Ernie Gaw of Omaha Nebraska installed a new talkie system last week at the Electric Theatre, bringing updated audio to the venue.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Jack Hollon included numerous Hollon relatives and friends from Milan Linneus Trenton Cora and Brown ing with extended households and children present.
The Stitch and Chatter Sewing Club met with Mrs. Walter Head on July 17 for an all day session and a late dinner. Members listed include Edith Blanche Goldie Allie Lois Edna Doris Irene Elizabeth Alice Effie Grace Alma Bessie Hallie Frances Florence Sylvia Leah Iva Orpha Camora Alpha and Mrs Scott. A large number of visitors attended and contests entertained the group.
Biblical line about waiting on the Lord grants renewed strength and endurance. It speaks of mounting up with wings like eagles and walking without fainting. The passage emphasizes perseverance, faith, and divine support for weary souls.
Green City All-Stars defeated Browning 6 to 1 on the local softball diamond Friday night. Jackie Morris allowed three hits with eighteen strikeouts and one walk for Green City. Browning pitcher Tex Stout held to four hits with three strikeouts and four walks while Howery caught Browning’s lone run in the eighth.
Holstein milk cow offered for sale by Scott Edens with a calf by her side. Strong dairy animal suitable for farm use and breeding. Seller available for inquiries and viewing.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Warren announce the arrival of their daughter Saturday evening July 26. Mother and baby are doing nicely. Dr. T. R. McArtor was the attending physician.
The Methodist church calls a prayer meeting this Thursday at 8 o'clock. The bell will ring and the study will cover the fourth chapter of John.
Greencastle area offers custom lime spreading service by G E Allen. Phone number 55 for quotes and calls. Public notice seeks customers and invites inquiries about lime spreading.
L. D. Moyer of the Social Security Board in St. Joseph announces a Milan visit on Thursday August 7 from 10:00 to 11:00 A M. A representative will interview claimants employees employers and others seeking information about the Federal Old-Age Survivors Insurance Program at the Court House.
New York visitors Mr. and Mrs. Frank Powell and Mr. and Mrs. Chas Siedler, with Bert Powell from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, visited Mrs. Nan Powell and relatives Tuesday. Bert Powell planned a longer stay.
On Wednesday evening July 23 the Sewing Susies met at Miss Shirley Brassfield's. The club pledged its values and began sewing aprons, though they did not finish. Members present were Viva Hollon, Marie Burdett, Marjorie Taylor, Betty Powell, Shirley Brassfield and leader Mrs. Mable Brassfield, with visitors Essie Brassfield Anna Brassfield and Janice Kay.
A Sunday reunion near the Fern Head residence honored Charley Head visiting from Dallas Oregon after twenty years. A long table under oaks held abundant food and iced tea, followed by photos and social time. Many Head family members and relatives attended, with apologies to anyone missed.
The Blondie film series shifts to a music filled backdrop for the Bumstead family comedy. Penny Singleton Arthur Lake and Larry Simms star alongside Tito Guitar and Ruth Terry as the latest installment brings five Irving Berlin tunes and Broadway style musical prestige to Columbia Pictures.
Navy education programs offer machinists metal workers and woodworkers courses taught aboard ships and at stations. The article notes training begins at enlistment and continues through service, with officers guiding study and a 45-job spread advertised in the Leader Record for further information.
Friday visitors included Mrs Ann Moore Mrs B H Peterson and Ray Duane to see Mrs Ruth Brown and Miss Phyllis Brown. Miss Brown departed that night for Washington DC to take a clerical Civil Service position.
Farm Security Personnel led by Edwin H. Lee and Mrs. Bessie Lee Nolin, with Raymond Maddox Anton Forst and Luther Riddell, met in Kirksville on July 24 1941 to discuss the 1941 Tenant Purchase program and tenant farm losses. Jensar of Columbia Mo and J Crawford Drake outlined district perspectives and remedies offered by the administration.
Erksville Missouri July 26 Linn County students and teachers at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College will return home for August vacations with school ending August 8. The Linn County group includes many named students and teachers and Catherine D. Woolf who is a candidate for Bachelor of Science in Education at the seventy third annual Summer Convocation on August 8.
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